From the monthly archives: November 2008

Powerpuff Girls Review: The Price of Desire

By On November 13, 2008 · 18 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews

Saddened with their latest Powerpuff offering and hopeful that Jo Goodman’s new book would get them both out of their reading slump, Katiebabs (aka Blossom ) and Ana (aka Bubbles) decided to join forces again and review The Price of Desire. By now, you should know the drill: Ana reviews it here, Katie [...]

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Book Review: Heir to Sevenwaters

By On November 12, 2008 · 20 Comments · In 9 Rated Books

Title: Heir to Sevenwaters

Author: Juliet Marillier

Genre: Fantasy

Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the Sevenwaters series, but can be read as a stand alone novel.

Why did I read this book: I nearly died of a happy heart attack when I received this novel in the mail from [...]

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Chat With An Author: Michael Stone

By On November 11, 2008 · 8 Comments · In Chat With an Author

Recently, we were contacted by Mike regarding his new collection of four novellas, Fourtold. As a fan of horror and dark fantasy, I read and instantly loved these stories, and had to invite Mike over for a chat!

The Book Smugglers: First and foremost, thanks for taking the time [...]

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Book Review: Fourtold

By On November 10, 2008 · 15 Comments · In 8 Rated Books, Book Reviews

Title: Fourtold

Author: Michael Stone

Genre: Short fiction, horror

Stand alone or series: A stand-alone book comprised of four novellas.

Summary: (from BaysgarthPublications.com)
Four novellas of dark and darker fantasy from Michael Stone.

San Ferry Ann
Spencer’s humble blue caravan, standing in the centre of a courtyard, glittered with hoarfrost. Beside [...]

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Smugglers Weekly Stash

By On November 9, 2008 · 5 Comments · In Smugglers Stash, Smugglivus

Another weekend comes to a close, but worry not! We have another busy week ahead.

First, some housekeeping…

Thanks to Julia Quinn for stopping by for the lovely chat! And we have our winners–drumroll please–


Barbara and Kara

You have both won one book each [...]

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Chat With An Author and Giveaway: Julia Quinn

By On November 6, 2008 · 38 Comments · In Chat With an Author, Giveaways

We bring out the Red Carpet to welcome Julia Quinn!

Writer of fabulous historical romance novels and the one writer responsible for yours truly foray into the Romance Novel World. Julia Quinn has published two fantabulous books this year The Lost [...]

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Demon Bound Special: Giveaway Winners!

By On November 6, 2008 · 6 Comments · In Giveaways

Our Smugglers Sorting Hat (also known as Random.org) has picked the lucky winners of the Demon Bound/Meljean Brook special giveaway:

strlady!

You won a copy of Demon Bound!

AND

Robyn
Leslie
Jessica

Each of you won a copy of one book from Meljean Brook’s backlist: [...]

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Powerpuff Girls Review: The Missing

By On November 6, 2008 · 7 Comments · In 3 Rated Books, Book Reviews

Title: The Missing

Author: Shiloh Walker

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Stand Alone / Series: It can be read as a stand alone but I have the gutt feeling this is only the beginning.

Summary: Her psychic gift drove away the man she loved – and years later has drawn him back to [...]

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Book Review: Flat-Out Sexy

By On November 5, 2008 · 6 Comments · In 6 Rated Books, Book Reviews

Title: Flat-Out Sexy

Author: Erin McCarthy

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Stand Alone/ Series: It can be read as a stand-alone but I am thinking this is going to the first in a series given the sheer amount of single-hot-funny secondary characters.

Summary: Independent single mother Tamara Briggs wanted to find a new, [...]

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Book Review: Magic to the Bone

By On November 5, 2008 · 9 Comments · In 7 Rated Books

Title: Magic to the Bone

Author: Devon Monk

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Stand alone or series: Book 1 in a brand spankin’ new Urban Fantasy series

Why did I read this book: We were sent an early copy, and the premise for the universe sounded wonderfully fresh. Plus, I am always on [...]

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