The Newest Title by Kasey Michaels is In!

Review by Christie Ridgway
Kasey Michaels has called up a winner in Dial M for Mischief, which bills itself as a "romantic caper" and is the first in the author's new trilogy. Retired cop and veteran PI Teddy Sunshine is dead, and it looks like the second half of a murder-suicide. But not to his three daughters, Jade, Jolie and Jessica. They're sure their dad was murdered because of something to do with one of his four old, cold cases. As "Teddy's Angels" they decide to work the unsolved crimes themselves in order to find out what happened to their beloved father. But there's a guy for each of these girls, and this book brings up-and-coming actress Jolie Sunshine back together with her ex-fiancé, millionaire Sam Becket. The story speeds along almost as fast as the pulse of former lovers Jolie and Sam, and rooting for them to restore their romance is as easy as the banter between the characters. In a nod to these alliterated sisters, this is a super start to a sly new series.

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The Start of a New Series from J.D. Warren

Guest Reviewer Joyce Ann shares her review of the newest book form J. D. Warren, Posted on PW Blog Beyond Her Book by Barbara Vey 06/06/08.




“I got snookered again and taken in by a title and bookcover of a malapropos nature. Here's this book with a cutesy little title and cutesy little cover art, and neither has anything to with the story. When you spot this book in a store, it might catch your eye and you might think it could be pretty good. The fact is, it's much, much better! What were they thinking? Samantha goes through her days feeling like she doesn't quite belong in her life, only to discover when memory returns that it's not her life she's living. Upon that recognition, she finds out about parallel worlds, about shapeshifters and fairies, about ancient battles between good and evil, and about love.In a wonderfully imaginative story of magic and suspense, J D Warren creates characters that are engaging and colorful. And while witty and charming, I didn't think it cutesy at all. The title doesn't do it justice. I look forward to the next book, but I suppose it's too much to hope the title will be relevant."



Sounds like a fun read, Joyce Ann. Be looking for more of Joyce's book blurbs in the future.

12 Bestselling Authors Unite For A Very Worthy Cause in this New Anthology

Todays post comes courtesy of Author Island.com It's about a just released anthology of stories from twelve well known authors like Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy and Toni Blake.

"In this engaging anthology of never-before-published stories, twelve award-winning and bestselling authors are united by their unique visions of the resilient woman and her quest for self, for fulfillment, for empowerment, and for an enriching new appreciation for what love really means - and why it matters.

A young woman is torn between the overbearing security of her fiance and the excitement of an old flame...a desperate wife is forced into the workplace for the first time in her life...an ambitious professional woman finally finds the courage to take control of her career - and her man ...an emotionally fragile divorcee finds resolve in the ethereal visitations of an archangel.

These are just some of the women who discover and rediscover their wonderfully fallible selves in the shadow of love - romantic love, platonic love, new love, and lost love. You'll be touched, inspired, charmed, and amused by these twelve original stories of disparate longings, unsettled lives, and the power of love."

All author and agent proceeds from THE POWER OF LOVE are being donated to the Battered Women's Shelter of Cincinnati, Ohio.

BookLetters Keeps you Up to Date Effortlessly

Have you subscribed to Book Letters, yet? It's an email newsletter that will keep you up to date on newest releases. Sign up for the "Romance" newsletter, and once a month you'll receive notice on the hottest new titles in romance. Or maybe you'd like "Books on the Air" a weekly overview of talked-about books and authors. previews of hot releases for the coming week, as well as recent TV and radio appearances by authors. Or maybe "Book Sizzle" is more to your liking. Stay up-to-date on books in the media, from authors on the air to the latest tv/movie adaptations, you'll always know what's on with this monthly newsletter. And to make it easy, click on any title listed and you'll be taken to a page with a description of the book, and easier still a link to our catalog so you can order your library copy right then. Check it out at, http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/addnluser.html?sid=6376

Looking for a Little Romance?

Sometimes they just don't write 'em fast enough. You've caught up on all you favorite authors, and you're already on the waiting list for their newest book which won't even come out for another month, now what do you read? You might want to check out the magazine, Romantic Times Book Reviews. Located on the display shelf where the new Romances are displayed, you'll find it's chock full of news on what is coming out, and reviews of all the latest offerings in the world of Romance. In addition, you'll find find spotlights on your favorite authors and interviews with promising newcomers. Are you a fan of paranormal romance? Then read the May 2008 interview with Jeri Smith, author of the new vampire romance, Wicked Game. If you like historical romance, you might want to check out their reviews of their Top Pick! for May, Elizabeth Hoyt's To Taste Temptation or Sarah McKerrigan's Danger's Kiss. This magazine is full of great titles for you to try. Check it out!

Whew!

My arms are aching! The number of new Romance titles we've received in the last few weeks has been astounding. There are new titles by by many of your old favorites like Christine Feehan, Maggie Shayne, Lisa Jackson and Nicole Jordan, and some interesting newcomers like Harriet Evans, A Hopeless Romantic, or Jody Gehrman, Notes from the Back Seat. Check out the display at the end of the Romance aisle.

The Best of 2007

If your favorite authors aren't writing them fastest enough, and you're in need of some suggestions for new writers to try, you could do worse than check out the Romance Writers of America's list of nominees for their RITA Awards. The RITA awards are presented annually to the best published romance novels of the year. The award is named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and has become a symbol for the best in published romance fiction. Listed by 12 different catagories, it's easy to find several suggestions for books to try in just the type of romance that appeals to you. Check out their website http://www.rwanational.org/cs/2008_rita_finalists and see if you can find something new!