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Author Watch: Lisa Valdez Updates Her Website
I am late to the party but Ms. Valdez website had been down and now I see it is back up and she has updated it with a bit of news. She promises to give readers an update about her second book, Patience, on April 30th so mark your calenders. Ok readers, what do you think? Will she say the book will be released this year? Next year? Or have you moved on? Just to save you the time and effort, I already searched Amazon and there isn’t a listing for Patience yet.
About the author
My name is Keishon and I'm an avid reader of romance, crime fiction and graphic novels. I tend to read all over the map and prefer the older romances from the 90's rather than the new romances of today. I enjoy reading and discussing books and I hope you enjoy your visit here. Some of my favorite authors include but are not limited to Laura Kinsale, Penelope Williamson, Kathleen Eagle, Michael Connelly, Julia Spencer-Fleming and my latest crush is on Nordic crime novelist, Jo Nesbø (start with The Redbreast if interested).
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REVIEW: Bound By Your Touch by Meredith Duran
about 1 year ago - 3 comments
BOUND BY YOUR TOUCH by Meredith Duran is the follow-up to last year’s impressive debut, THE DUKE OF SHADOWS which was a story partly set in India and featured a hero who was caught between two worlds. The first half of that book captivated me.
While THE DUKE OF SHADOWS was somewhat darker in tone with a bit more angst,
Seducing an Angel (Huxtable Series), Mary Balogh
about 1 year ago - 6 comments
Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh (2009) is the fourth book in the Huxtable series released in hardcover and published by Dell. The following review was written by fellow reader and contributor, Senetra. Enjoy.
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Stephen Huxtable, the Earl of Merton, first appeared as a 17-year-old young man in First Comes Marriage, then aged a few years in each subsequent
The Duke of Shadows, Meredith Duran
about 1 year ago - 17 comments
The Duke of Shadows (2008) by Meredith Duran is a historical romance set outside Regency England. The story is partially set in India during a most turbulent time when the British military was in occupation of the country. The growing tensions between the natives and the British officers leads to what some refer to as the Indian
Guest Review: ‘Then Comes Seduction’ by Mary Balogh
about 1 year ago - 11 comments
Then Comes Seduction (2009) by Mary Balogh, the second entry in this five part series featuring “the Huxtables.” This guest review was submitted by fellow reader, Senetra.
*****
I read a preview of this book at the end of the previous book in the series, and based on it and the plot description, I was not too sure of
Guest Review: First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
about 1 year ago - 7 comments
First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh (2009) and is the first in a five book series featuring the “Huxtables”. The following guest review was submitted by fellow reader, Senetra. As an aside, I haven’t read Mary Balogh in quite sometime and I was looking forward to reading this one and now, may need to lower my expectations.
*****
Mary Balogh
REVIEW: ‘Your Scandalous Ways’ by Loretta Chase
about 1 year ago - 11 comments
Your Scandalous Ways (2008) by Loretta Chase is a romance that follows an English divorcée and demimonde residing in Venice, Italy. The subplot of the story involves her possessing some important, incriminating letters belonging to her ex-husband, Lord Elphick, a man who is ambitiously climbing the political latter in London.
James Cordier, an agent for his Majesty, is
Ebook Review: Calvary Wife by Donna Dalton
about 2 years ago - 4 comments
Calvary Wife by Donna Dalton is an ebook that is currently a bestseller at Fictionwise. I fell in love with the cover and was hoping this would be a good story. What I got was a formulaic romance that bored me to tears. Here is the book’s description:
A night of too much whiskey, a wrongly-numbered hotel door, and an angry guardian force dedicated cavalry captain
REVIEW: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
about 3 years ago - 8 comments
Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab, copyright 2007. Castle of the Wolf has a lot going for it without opening the cover: It’s set in Germany and it’s a historical romance with a gothic feel to it without nary a vampire around. This is my first time reading Ms. Schwab but it won’t be the last. FWIW, this is her
REVIEW: As You Desire by Connie Brockway
about 4 years ago - No comments
Historical romances aren’t what they used to be. Just read this discussion here where the debate continues on the continued decline of the historical romance novel. However, Connie Brockway’s As You Desire has a wonderful hero and if your looking for a different setting, how does Egypt sound to you?
As You Desire is set in Egypt. It is one of the
REVIEW: Strangers In the Night by Rosenthal, O’Neal, Johnson
about 4 years ago - No comments
I’ve never been a big a fan of anthologies but the buzz around Ms. Rosenthal’s novella, The House East of Regent Street, intrigued me. I ordered it. Read it and Loved it. The Excerpt: Read it Here
The House East of Regent Street by Pam Rosenthal. I ordered this copy of this anthology (Strangers in the Night) based on another reader’s
about 1 year ago
Oh well. Your loss.
about 1 year ago
That’s great that she’s almost done. Unfortunately, I could care less at this point in time. I’m not saying that to be mean. It’s the truth. I’ll probably buy her second book like everybody else when it shows up at the bookstore.
about 1 year ago
She’s almost done.
about 1 year ago
Still going… and still NOT turned in… just saying…
about 1 year ago
Hey! She’s trying her best to get it done, so just chill!
You try writing a book with hundreds of expectant readers waiting. It’s hard, plus, she’s got a family who she cares for every day!
about 2 years ago
If a book isn’t completed (physically on the publisher’s desk) how can a release date be given? This has been going on for about two years with PATIENCE. How is this possible? Either the book is finished or it’s not-does anyone have a clue what might have went wrong????
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about 2 years ago
oh oh oh oh
I know I know.…
about 2 years ago
Ditto.
I’m sorry that a writer who produced such an interesting debut novel was constrained by writers block. But beyond that? Her personal drama doesn’t interest me, nor does the whatever big announcement may be coming. In fact, I don’t get the point — why update your defunct website to say come back later? Either post your news or leave it alone.
about 2 years ago
I’ve already moved on. I’ve come to the mindset that I’ll believe it when I see it… meaning on the shelf.
Writer’s block is a total bummer and she shouldn’t make false promises. It only ticks off the readers. She should do what she can do and make no qualms about it. There’s no need for her to explain that she’s got writer’s block. None. Why she feels compelled to do so is beyond me. It is what it is. False promises are BAD.