January 3rd, 2010 — 5 Stars, Book Review, Guest Reviews, J-L, United States of America
By: Marcia, guest reviewer
Have you ever had an experience so disheartening that you want to go to bed and pull the covers over your head? That is what Julia Darrow is doing with her life, although she may not see it that way. She lives and works in Lambert Square, a renovated factory space that has turned boutique. Located in South Carolina, it is inhabited by colorful small town characters each possessing qualities necessary for the success of this supportive, caring community. Julia owns high-end linens boutique named Cocoon where she and her employees wear pajamas. Where is Prince Charming to kiss this Sleeping Beauty?
Enter John Dodge, a successful entrepreneur, who travels around the country buying failing businesses, moving on once he has turned them around. He has just come to Lambert Square after purchasing a collectible fountain pen store sight unseen. Julia intrigues him and the feeling is mutual. As the story unfolds, their emotional baggage is exposed and we learn their secrets.
Although not from the south, Rosina Lippi uses her love for language to weave a rich, tightly woven tapestry of words that accurately describes southern speech patterns, values, habits and expectations. Lambert Square is charming place and the characters that live there have depth and integrity. You will want to visit often.
5 Stars
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Originally posted 2008-11-25 21:11:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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August 7th, 2009 — About, Authors, Writing Tips
There are many reasons authors write under two or more pen names. These nom de plumes are done to differentiate between publishers, book series, writing styles, genres, and more. It’s all about branding, making it "easier" on the reader to find what they're looking to read.
I don’t know about you but I need a cheat sheet to know which authors is really the same person! I cobbled together a quick list of some of the larger named authors, feel free to add the ones you know to the mix. See how 12 people make up 35 authors!
1-7: Jayne Ann Krentz is the perfect example of why an author switches names. She has 7 in total! When she isn’t writing contemporaries as Jayne Ann Krentz, she publishes historicals under Amanda Quick. On top of that she is in print under the names Jayne Bentley, Jayne Castle, Jayne Taylor, Amanda Glass, and Stephanie James.
8 & 9: Next is the most obvious NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts. She is also J. D. Robb.
10 & 11: JR Ward writes in addition under the name Jessica Bird.
12 & 13: Elizabeth Hoyt’s other alias is Julia Harper.
14 & 15: I love Julie Garwood! Did you know she also creates stories by the name of Emily Chase?
16 & 17: Amelia Grey, who has guest blogged here at Love Romance Passion, is Gloria Dale Skinner.
18-21: Big name author Sandra Brown goes by Laura Jordan, Rachel Ryan, and Erin St. Claire.
22-24: The lovely Victoria Holt writes for us also by the names Phillipa Carr and Jean Plaidy.
25 & 26: Emily Bryan and Diana Groe is the same author.
27-29: Sabrina Jeffries will scribble under the names Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas.
30-33: Hannah Howell writes lots of wonderful highlander novels. She is Sandra Dustin, Sarah Dustin, and Anna Jennett on top of that! Wow!
34 & 35: Suzanne Brockmann also publishes under the name Anne Brock.
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August 5th, 2009 — Contests, Guest Blogger
by Susan Sigler, guest blogger
Do you think you know your romance authors? eg (evil grin) I’m going to have you crossing genres, throwing TBR books in the air and calling all your friends. You will learn to curse in 5 languages while googling authors. Kindles will be recharged from overuse and let’s talk a little about your librarian. Remember the elderly lady with the kind eyes and the friendly disposition? The one who wears the thick glasses with the pretty chain, yes her. Well from now on Ms. Merryweather will run from you whispering something a lot like, “Oh no, she’s back again. That’s 7 times since 9:00 a.m.” After all, there’s only so many questions the poor woman can answer.
Well let’s get started so our librarian can stop hiding behind the shelves. Many of you will recognize these 20 authors, others will learn about them for the 1st time. I’ll be giving away 2 books. The person with the highest number of correct answers will win Nora Roberts' Captivated & Entranced or Gena Showalter’s Catch a Mate. All I need are the author names; you don’t have to know the titles. Good Luck!
Author #1NYT bestselling author. When I visit her website I open a diet coke, flip through her books and look at her beautiful gazebo.
Author #2 If you visit her website will you dare to return? She writes contemporary romance.
Author #3 She gave us a love triangle like I’ve never read before; even I was torn.
Author #4 Riddle: My comments are ravenous & sometimes I pop into LRP. If you like erotic romance with a paranormal twist you’ll like me. Who am I?
Author #5 One of her vampires lost a fang! Really!
Author #6 Historical. National bestselling author. Can’t give you a hint but I was trying to grow heather in my garden for months.
Author #7 Her e-book is in plain sight.
Author #8 The heroes in her books can enter your dreams or fight off the gallu. While reading you may walk the earth or visit Mt. Olympus. Last count: 16 million copies of her books in over 30 countries.
Author # 9 Copyright 2003/3 word title/Big publisher/great book. Author grew up in South Louisiana. The hero in this book had me wishing I’d met him at a seaside village in Portugal.
Author #10 This author had me falling in love with a Merman and if you read her book you’re way over your head.
Author # 11 You can see her wedding picture on her website. IMO (In My Opinion) her book covers are beautiful.
Author # 12 She had us snowed in with a sexy war vet, 8 teenagers & a teacher. Hint: I’ve read it more than once on my kindle.
Author # 13 An author who can change it up. She may write beautiful categories and all of a sudden BOOM! A single title that’ll scare your socks off.
Author # 14 In this book you will fall in love with Hades. The book is HAH and the cover will have you hyperventilating.
Author # 15 Her vampires reawaken 2 very different appetites when they meet their life mates.
Author # 16 If you’re reading her books, you’re walking romances darker side. Her heroes have some interesting, erotic sexual practices.
Author # 17 This lady doesn’t have to sell us on forever; her business savvy has us buying her books.
Author # 18 You will take a sexy dead pirate as a lover and help break a curse.
Author # 19 You’d never guess by her picture that this sweet, innocent looking lady could have you howling as you await her new categories.
Author # 20 & this concludes our contest. In this single title the heroine can shoot fireballs or chill your drink and the hero is a real animal. Hint: the author has a dark category. Take an open Pandora’s box, add sexy immortals give it a hard shake & you get great reads.
More Contest Details:
- Starts: August 5th, 2009.
- Ends: August 12th, 2009.
Post your questions and frustrations (evil grin) in the comments.
Send your answers to reviewromancenovel@yahoo.com. Headline: Susan's Contest!
Many thanks to Susan for putting this together! Now get cracking!
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