Showing posts with label romance book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romance book. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Reissued Jayne Castle books now available in ebooks





Shield's Lady 
Author: Jayne Ann Krentz
Reissue from 06/89 & 01/96 print editions
ASIN: B008DWFW00
BN ID: 294-0014711494
Publisher: Purple Papaya LLC


Jayne Ann Krentz has re-issuing Shield's Lady in e-book. I have this book in my Jayne collection and I'm actually really excited it is in e-book now so that I can put it on my kindle. 

Okay so the story is pretty quirky by today's standards, but remember it was for 1989 originally and romance was a little different back then. 


Description: 
A Jayne Ann Krentz Classic. Now available in e-book.

Legends can be dangerous, just ask Sariana Dayne. She sets out to hire one and wakes up married to him. It’s a marriage of infuriating inconvenience as far as Sariana is concerned.

Gryph Chassyn stirs all her senses but he’s one of the mysterious mercenaries known as Shields. Sensible women do not marry such men. But for Gryph, marrying Sariana is a matter of honor, passion and survival. He needs her in ways she cannot even imagine.

Before Sariana can find a way to escape the bond that has been forged between them, she and Gryph are caught up in a desperate quest to save their world. The future looks a little different but some things, like love and passion, and murder never change.

Originally published June 1989 by Popular Library w/a Amanda Glass and reissued January 1996 by Warner Books w/a Jayne Ann Krentz.

Jayne Castle releases her once popular Guinevere Jones novels in e-book


THE DESPERATE GAME 
Author: Jayne Castle
Series Connection: A Guinevere Jones Novel #1
Reissue from 1986 print edition
ASIN: B007P7HZFE
ISBN-13: 978-1101569757
Publisher: InterMix/Penguin


Description:
Available digitally for the first time!
Meet Guinevere Jones—a woman with a talent for love and trouble—from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle.

It’s hard to keep a small business afloat, just ask Guinevere Jones, owner of a struggling temp agency. And security consultant Zac Justis isn’t making her life any easier. After he blackmails Gwen into helping him solve a computer crime, she finds herself caught in a web of suspense, danger—and love.

Originally published in 1986.


THE CHILLING DECEPTION 
Author: Jayne Castle
Series Connection: A Guinevere Jones Novel #2
Reissue from 1986 print edition
ISBN-13: 978-1101569764
Publisher: >InterMix/Penguin

  
Description:
Available digitally for the first time!
New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle delivers a novel of intrigue and passion featuring Guinevere Jones and Zac Justis.

A temp job as an executive secretary gives Guinevere Jones access to high places—and sets her instincts for danger tingling. Convincing Zac Justis to provide security for her client during a meeting on the wintry San Juan Islands gives her peace of mind, but brings them face to face with a dead man determined to avenge the past.

Originally published August 1986.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Romance Book Scene: G.A. Aiken's The Dragon Who Loved Me

Author: G.A. Aiken
ISBN: 978-1420108897
Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters, Dragons
Publisher: Zebra

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I've read this whole series and have fallen in love with the dragons and humans who live in this world. As the series has gone through some of the most funny romance I've ever read. The Dragon Who Loved Me, had some bits and pieces of the hilarity that makes up G.A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenstein's stories, for the most part was by far more serious, filled with action, conspiracy, beheading, massacres and blood letting.

As Queen Rhiannon and Queen Annwyl's land is at war from all sides. The Southland and Northland dragons are fighting to keep their Independence from the Iron dragons. It took a little while for me to figure out what time period the author is working in, as she seems to have no order in how she tells her story. However it soon becomes clear that this is about five years since Ragnar and Keita's story.

The groups has been away from home for five years fighting the war and keeping both empires safe. There is a big plan together to finish off the war for once and all. Annwyl has some crazy ideas of her own.

The love story is between Rhona the Fearless and Vigholf Abhorrent. Rhona, like many of her kind, doesn't trust the Lightnings, or Northern Dragons, at one time the Northern Dragons would kidnap Southern Dragon females to mate. Now that the Northern Dragons are on the side of good, Rhona isn't sure what to think when she find Vigholf following after her. He's been doing it for five years.

When Rhona is sent to escort her cousin Keita to Annwyl's castle, Vigholf decides he can't let her go alone. During the time they spend together their attraction grows.

This isn't a story for the faint of heart. Annwyl is just as bloody as usual. Her children, the twins now five, are just as violent as their mother and their cousin Rhain has a few surprises of her own.


Description:
I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter of a warrior family, I’ve earned my reputation the hard way. Yet now I fight alongside uncivilized male Northland dragons who think a female is only good for breeding and waiting back home in the cave. But it’s the foolish and foolhardy who would try to stop me, Rhona the Fearless, from doing what I do best—destroying the enemies of my kind.

So the smartest thing wily barbarian Vigholf the Abhorrent can do for me is stay out of my way as we risk all on a deadly mission in enemy territory. I don’t care if he’s fascinated by me, even though he is as attractive as he is resourceful. He’s having far too much fun putting me in difficult situations and testing my sense of duty to the limit. And I’m going to enjoy challenging his insufferable confidence, outwitting his schemes, and making him surrender in the wildest ways…

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Romance Book Review: Reindeer Games

Author: Jet Mykles
ISBN: 978-1-60737-901-0
Genre: Holiday/ LGBT/ Shape-shifter/ Paranormal
Publisher: Loose-id


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Reindeer Games offers a quick enjoyable holiday read for those who enjoy gay paranormal.

Lon is an elf in a North Pole you don't remember from your childhood days. Jet Mykles takes a modern spin on the North Pole activities including a politically correct view on sexuality.

Lon thinks he's in love with reindeer shifter "Dasher". In his human form he's Rom. The leader of Santa's sleigh reindeer. Lon doesn't think that Rom has even noticed him and after a couple of embarrassing episodes his chances aren't looking any better.

Reindeer shifter "Dancer" has his eye on Lon. When in his human form he's Wod and Wod knows he wants Lon, but also comes to realize that Lon is in love with Rom. What's a reindeer to do but help Lon get the shifter of his dreams. But is that what Lon really wants after he gets to know Wod?

Description:
A "Not Quite Christmas" Story

Rom is Dasher, the leader of Santa’s shape-shifting team of reindeer. He is the quintessential elf -- smart, handsome, charming -- and everyone in Santa’s Village wants him. Lon is no exception. He’s hopelessly in love with Rom, but how can he hope to get Rom’s attention? Even if he is now one of the reindeer handlers, he’s still just a plain, ordinary elf, and painfully shy to boot.

Then there’s Wod. As Dancer, he’s both Rom’s second in command and Rom’s best friend. He, too, is devilishly handsome but in a darker and -- truth be told -- slightly frightening way. At least, he makes Lon’s heart race and his tongue tie in knots.

When Wod unexpectedly offers to help Lon gain Rom’s attention, Lon is completely confused. To make matters worse, Wod is clear that he’d love to play with Lon himself.

Lon is used to the sexual freedom in Santa’s Village but he craves something more meaningful. He wants a real relationship. So what does he do? Keep pining for Rom or play Wod's special brand of reindeer games?

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: male/male sexual practices.

Romance Byte: Carol's Mate

Author: Zena Wynn
Series Connection: True Mates
ISBN: 978-1-60737-906-5
Genre: Shape-shifter/ Paranormal/ African American
Publisher: Loose-id


Description:
Life happens when you least expect it...

Carol Scott has everything planned. She'll finish her studies, do her internship, and return to Refuge to help run the medical center being built by her pack, The Ravens. When the time is right, she'll choose a male of her pack to mate with, push out a few pups, and life will continue--nice, neat, and orderly, just the way she likes it.

Then she meets Mark Johnson--sexy, handsome...human. Forbidden. A man who won't take no for an answer. He stirs her senses and even has her wolf sitting up and paying attention. What's a girl to do? Obey the rules or follow her heart and damn the consequences?

Then the choice is taken out of her hands.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and graphic language.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Romance Byte: Not That Kind of Girl

Author: Susan Donovan
Series Connection: Dog Walker 
ISBN-13: 978-0312366063
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

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Love the inscription in the front of the book:
"It's a dog-eat-dog world, Woody, and I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear."
Norm from Cheers


Description:
The trilogy gets wrapped up with the story of professional man-hater Roxie Bloom and the sexy but seemingly aloof dog whisperer she asks to save her rescue mutt. Roxie and Eli Gallagher have been denying their mutual attraction for months, but when Roxie’s dog bites her ex-boyfriend – a powerful criminal defense lawyer bent on destroying her life – she must swallow her pride and ask for Eli’s help. Saving the dog will take patience and determination, but it also will require Roxie and Eli to open their hearts in ways they never thought possible.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Romance Byte: Maybe This Time

Author: Jennifer Crusie
ISBN: 978-0312303785
Genre: Romance
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

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Description:
Love has a ghost of a chance . . .

When Andie Miller goes to see her ex-husband, North Archer, to return ten years of uncashed alimony checks, he asks for one final favor: A distant cousin has died and left him guardian of two orphans who have driven out three nannies already; will she take the job? Bribed with money and a need for closure, Andie says yes, packs her bags, and heads for Southern Ohio.

But when she meets the two children she realizes things are much worse than she feared.  The children aren’t any run-of-the-mill delinquents, the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers, and something strange is happening at night.  Plus, Andie’s fiance thinks it’s a plan by North to get Andie back, and since Andie’s been dreaming about North since she arrived at the house, she’s not sure he isn’t right.

Then her ex-brother-in-law arrives with a duplicitous journalist and a self-doubting parapsychologist, closely followed by an annoyed medium, Andie’s tarot card–reading mother, her avenging ex-mother-in-law, and her jealous fiancé. Just when Andie’s sure things couldn’t get more complicated, North arrives to make her wonder if maybe this time things could be different….

Monday, July 26, 2010

Romance Byte: One Night

Author: Debbie Macomber
ISBN-13: 978-0061081859
Genre: Contemporary Sweet Romance
Publisher: Harper Collins
Reissue

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Debbie Macomber has updated and redone some of the comedy romance. In her latest newsletter she says: "If you're in need of a good laugh, I highly recommend this romantic comedy. I reread thestory and refreshed it before publication, and there were parts that had me laughing out loud, especially when the hero gets tossed in jail . . . but I don't want to tell you too much. Trust me, you're gonna giggle."

Description:
Love is on the air

Morning deejay Carrie Jamison spouts the quirky brand of comedy Kansas City loves to wake up to. She's skyrocketing in the ratings, and her quick wit has won her the admiration of everyone at KUTE radio—except Kyle Harris. A serious, no frills newscaster, Kyle disapproved of Carrie's antics, and isn't afraid to broadcast his feelings to her or anyone else. When the tension between them approaches a meltdown, the station manager delivers a shocking ultimatum: Carrie and Kyle must make nice or end up on the unemployment line.

With so much at stake, how hard could it be to give peace a chance? As they both open up to the possibility, they are startled to discover how simple it is. And, even more surprising, how quickly the warmth of friendship can flare into the splendors of love.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Romance Byte: Tall, Dark & Hungry

Author: Lynsay Sands
ISBN 10: 0-8439-6344-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-8439-6344-1

Genre: Paranormal/ Vampire
Publisher: Avon; Reprint edition
Reissue

Click Here to purchase Tall, Dark & Hungry (Argeneau Vampires)

Description: 
It bit...

New York hotels cost an arm and a leg, and Terri had flown from England to help plan her cousin's wedding. The new in-laws offered lodging. But they were a weird bunch.

There was the sometimes-chipper-sometimes-brooding Lucern, and the wacky stage-actor, Vincent. (She couldn't imagine Broadway casting a hungrier singing-and-dancing Dracula.).

And then there was Bastien. Just looking into his eyes, Terri had to admit she was falling for him - someone even taller, darker and hungrier than the other two. She was feeling a mite peckish herself. And if she stayed with him, those bloodsucking hotel owners wouldn't get her!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Romance Byte: Savor the Moment

Author: Nora Roberts
ISBN: 978-0-425-23368-9
Series Connection: Bride Quartet — Book Three
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Berkley Trade Paperback

Release Date: 4/27/10 


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Description:
New Love takes the cake in the third novel in Nora Roberts's new Bride Quartet-in a stunning French flap edition

Wedding baker Laurel McBane is surrounded by romance working at Vows wedding planning company with her best friends Parker, Emma, and Mac. But she's too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that their clients seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker's older brother Delaney, on whom she's had a mega-crush since childhood.

But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her-or so she thinks. When Laurel's quicksilver moods get the better of her-leading to an angry, hot, all-together mind-blowing kiss with Del-she'll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever...

Friday, August 21, 2009

Romance Byte: Six Foot Hero

Author: Shea McMaster
ISBN: N/A
Genre: Erotica/Contemporary
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Description:
Sometimes a woman needs a hero.

Nicole Dahl has some hard decisions to make. Trapped by a job and the troubling attentions of a mentor, she breaks free temporarily on an Alaskan vacation. Once there, instead of the soul-searching and relaxation she'd planned, she meets Logan Schafer, a man who erases her loneliness with his strong, skilled hands.

Logan is mesmerized by Nicole's emerald eyes and beguiling sense of innocence, but he knows their pasts spell trouble for any hope of a future together. He has a prior claim to deal with once and for all, and Nicole's so-called mentor is a much bigger threat than she realizes.

Will Nicole let him be her hero?