Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Sunfire (Pure Wildfire Book I)


Sunfire by Lynne Connolly
Due for publication 18th January 2008 - check back for link
Sunfire is the first book in what looks to be an awesome series. Paranormal suspense at it's best. Featuring Firebird shapeshifters the story is a fast moving, emotional rollercoaster ride. With some fabulous memorable scenes that will last a long time in my mind. Sunfire was hard to put down. And I've read it several times. That doesn't happen often with me it's a Keeper. I love the tension, the action and the sex, oh did I mention the leather hot! hot! hot.
What's more to say really other than I LOVE IT........

Lover's Talisman (Talisman Bay Book I)


Lover's Talisman by Ashleigh Raine
This book by the dynamic duo writing team Ashleigh Raine was first published in 2003 by Ellora's Cave. However, since then the book has been revised and republished by Samhain Publishing.
When I first read the 2003 edition, I fell in love with Talisman Bay and the characters the Shadow Walkers. I couldn't resist reading the revised edition and I am so glad I did. It is far, far better than the original. The authors have created a tightly woven plot, that has fast moving, high octane action scenes that I was engrossed with. It kept me turning those pages as fast as I could read them and I enjoyed every minute. It was wonderful revisiting Talisman Bay and the characters. I'm impatient to read the next book in the series and it can't come soon enough. How about now. I recommend Lover's Talisman and the rest of this series for lovers of fast moving action packed, paranormal suspense stories.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Driven to Distraction (Hollywood Heat Book II)


Driven to Distraction by Ashley Raine
I read the previous book in the Hollywood Heat series Acting on Impulse and loved it. It was the first book I'd read from Ashleigh Raine and it wasn't the last - this sequel has been long awaited featuring Blaina - Sam from Acting on Impulse's bestfriend. Some time has past and Blaina is now a qualified stunt woman, daredevil and a live life to the full type of woman. When she sees a drool worthy hunk of eye candy needing a little roadside assistance she jumps at the chance. From there fireworks explode and they heat up the pages - when she finds that her glorious one night stand is her boss on the set of the next movie she's doubling on she's nervous yet excited - but her bosses response to seeing her isn't nothing like she expected nor was the feeling he arose at his blatant disregard of her.
Will two people that have a powerful connection - get over the stumbling blocks that have them cool and indifferent by day and hot and panting by night?
Ashleigh Raine's Driven to Distraction lived up to my expections and then some. The lively dialogue entertained me through out and the sex scenes sizzled off the pages. This book is an superb sequel and I personally looking forward to more in the Hollywood Heat Series there are some great characters to choose from.
If you like fun, fast moving, hot erotic, energetic love stories then this is a book for you.

Always On My Mind by Judith Rochelle


Always On My Mind by Judith Rochelle. Published by Lotus Circle - Ellora's Cave. http://www.jasminejade.com/p-3724-always-on-my-mind.aspx?skinid=14
Always On My Mind tells the story of two people who grew up together, found a common bond that lastest them a lifetime. Through this bond they connected in a way that most people could only dream of. As they grew older, love grew but neither knew really what to do with that love. Each went their seperate ways, keeping in touch as bestfriends do but in their own special way. Each found successful careers until one of them calls for help. When their special bond is severely tested to the limit and that bond is nearly destroyed, lost for all time - only then will they begin to understand just what their love and bond means to them.
Judith has created a marvelous story it has everything that I enjoy most in a book. Wonderful memorable characters, nasty villains, action, thrilling suspense and a touch of paranormal that adds another level to this story. The story started with a hook that had me turning the pages until the very last and I was sorry to reach the end. This is not an erotic story, but sensual in tone and though not lavished in love scenes those that are within are sensual and just right for the story. I sincerely hope that Judith writes more about these characters and the secondary characters because they call out for a story of their own.
I highly recommend this book for those like me that love multi genre romance stories. Always On My Mind is a book not to be missed, you won't regret it. Excellent reading and on my Keeper Shelf.

What Keeper Shelf is all about



Keeper Shelf is a my reviews on books I've read. No ratings, just my comments for better or worse on what I've read and my personal enjoyment. I'll invite comments on the books for discussion purpose. There will be no slamming, if there is something that you don't like say it in a positive way. This is not about writing & editing ability, but about the story. Did you enjoy it, love the characters etc. After all that is why we read, well for me it is.





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I love books and with that in mind I created this blog to reflect my obsession. Featured within this blog will be books that are on my keeper shelf and reviews of books I've read.