Please give a warm welcome to today’s guest, author Katie Reus! Katie fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in psychology and working too many jobs she hated, she finally figured things out. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense….
Title: Queenie’s BrigadeAuthor: Heather MasseyPublisher: Red Sage PresentsPublication Date: July 2011Format: KindleGenre: Sci-Fi RomanceSource: Review copy from author Guest Reviewed by GreteBook Thing | Twitter Amazon UK | US SUMMARY: Captain Michael Drake desperately needs an army to save Earth after a crushing defeat by alien invaders. When his damaged starship docks at a remote prison colony, he discovers Earth’s last best hope—an army to replace the one he lost. But, Queenie, the feral goddess ruling the prison, has other plans for the rugged star ship captain. After imprisoning Drake…
I have many series on my shelves which I haven’t even dipped into yet, and I am certain I will keep adding more. Although I do enjoy the stand alone novel, I especially love a series. I enjoy getting to know the characters further than just one book allows and the characters become my friends – to escape into their world just for a little while is a real pleasure. Once a month I will be spotlighting a series, just so we can add more books to our ever growing…
We have wanted to review the Sookie Stackhouse series for a while now, so we decided to do something more than just a review, we want you to get involved too! Each month we will be reviewing a book in the series as set out below, as well as offering up some discussion questions which you can answer in the comment section. So if you haven’t read the series yet then why not read right along with us, and if you have then feel free to stop by and join…
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click here. CAROLYN’S WISHLIST As you may well know by now, I’m a huge fan of angels/archangels, so when I…
‘Debut Author Spotlight’ is a new feature here on Book Chick City. We will be showcasing a debut author each fortnight from the genres of horror, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. We will give you all the relevant book information as well as an insight into the ‘author behind the book’. This month’s spotlight is on debut author… Sara Grant Sara Grant is an American living in the UK. Born and raised in Washington, Indiana, Sara graduated from Indiana University with degrees in journalism and psychology, and later earned a master’s degree…
Title: Sins of The Angels (Grigori Legacy #1)Author: Linda PoitevinPublisher: Ace Books (US)Publication Date: 27th September 2011Format: Paperback, 336 pagesSource: My own copy Guest Review by GemmaTwitter | Goodreads Amazon UK | US SUMMARY: A detective with a secret lineage. An undercover Hunter with a bullet-proof soul. And a world made to pay for the sins of an angel… Homicide detective Alexandra Jarvis answers to no one. Especially not to the new partner assigned to her in the middle of a gruesome serial killer case—a partner who is obstructive, irritatingly magnetic,…
Welcome to Claire Ashgrove’s ‘Chivalry Never Dies’ Blog Tour! (Sorry for the late posting) Claire Ashgrove has been writing since her early teens and maintained the hobby for twenty years before deciding to leap into the professional world. Her first contemporary novel, Seduction’s Stakes, sold to The Wild Rose Press in 2008, where she continues to write steamy, sexy stories for the Champagne and Black Rose lines. Adding to these critically acclaimed contemporaries, Claire’s paranormal romance series, The Curse of the Templars, debuts with Tor in January 2012. For those…
Title: Happily Never After (Night Huntress #1.5) Author: Jeaniene Frost Publisher: Avon Publication Date: July 2011 (originally part of Weddings From Hell Anthology published in June 2008) Ebook: 106 Pages Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: My own copy Reviewed by Laura Amazon UK | US SUMMARY: Isabella Spaga is about to reluctantly walk down the aisle with Mr. Dangerously Wrong…but not if dashing vampire Chance has anything to say about it. As a favor to Bones, Chance has come to derail this wedding of beauty to the beast. Now if only…
‘Cover Crush’ is a regular feature here at BCC. We love covers – they’re the first thing that catches our eye and will be the primary reason we pick up a book. This feature is where we highlight gorgeous covers of books we’ve seen either around the blogosphere or at the bookshop. These posts run sporadically, as soon as we see a cover we love, we’ll post it! CAROLYN’S COVER CRUSH I am loving this series, and I love all the UK covers so far and this one is no exception….
