The Magic of “I Do” by Tammy Falkner (Faerie #2) Sourcebooks Casablanca (June 2013) Ebook, 384 pages Paranormal Romance The Magic of “I Do” by Tammy Falkner follows on from A Lady and Her Magic, but this time focuses upon Sophia Thorne’s sister, Claire, and her relationship with the Duke of Robinsworth’s brother, Lord Phineas Trimble. Claire is placed under Finn’s care after her sister and her new husband leave for the land of the fae, much to her disgust. She has no desire to integrate with humans and is being…
Hi Guys! Hope you’re having a great weekend. Here’s the low down on what happened at BCC this week… LAURA’S ROUNDUP I have had a really busy week as I have been away on a business conference, but surprisingly, I’ve still managed to get some reading done. Although, I have fallen a little behind with my review writing. I finished reading River Road by Suzanne Johnson, and just like the first book I really enjoyed it, if not more so than the first. It was great. I then read Perfect…
Welcome to Sunday Love-in! This is a new feature where an author shares one of their favourite smexy-time scenes from their latest book, tells us the reason for their choice and then shares the scene with us with a delicious excerpt. Enjoy. Investigative journalist Maggie O’Connell went from hard hitting exposés to alien abductions in the blink of an eye, but she did it with style. Her next big lead takes her to northern Minnesota hot on the trail of a werewolf and straight into the arms of Aidan Gael, a horse…
BOOKISH NEWS Hi, and welcome to our news feature, in which we highlight and discuss some of the news that has been big in the bookish world this week. Vampire Academy Casting Complete For fans eagerly awaiting the release of the Vampire Academy movie, the knowledge that the casting has finished will no doubt come as something of a relief. Although the characters of Rose and her best friend Lissa have been cast for a while, the process was still waiting for more of the peripheral characters to finish off…
THE AUTHOR I live in northeast Ohio, and I write hockey romance. I’m working toward my MFA in the Writing of Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University. I played one season of roller hockey when I was fifteen–it hurt enough that I decided I liked it better as a spectator–and it’s been true love ever since! My fictional team is the Las Vegas Sinners, and my real-world team is the Pittsburgh Penguins. I like strong, capable heroines who bring out the vulnerability in their tough guys. THE BOOK RELEASE DATE: March 2013 |…
The Goddess by Robyn Grady (Idol #1) Entangled Publishing (May 2013) Kindle Edition, 205 pages Contemporary Romance The Goddess is the first part in the Idol series, a new trilogy by romance writer Robyn Grady. This is the first time I have read any of her books and so I had no expectations, other than this was a contemporary romance and that the cover was quite pretty. The book is about an American girl called Helene Masters, who is on a working holiday on an Island in an Aegean Kingdom,…
Helen Arnold - Key Account Manager I always wanted to work in book publishing, but I realised very early on into a month or so of work experience post-university that I lacked the patience to be an Editor! I also couldn’t get used to the papercuts that are an occupational hazard of working with big manuscripts all day long. What I do have, however, is an energetic approach to organisation and the endless enthusiasm (and sharp listening skills) of a Labrador. I’ll admit I’m also ever-so-slightly ruthless and money-driven – in…
The Weird Girls by Cecy Robson (The Weird Girls #0.5) Signet Eclipse (Dec 2012) Ebook, 99 pages Urban Fantasy The Wird sisters are just a bunch of normal girls; apart from the fact that they are a group of grown sisters who all live together – and they have been endowed with powers that make them stronger and more vulnerable all at the same time. They eventually stop trying to live among humans and move in with the supernatural being in Lake Tahoe, but it’s not long before their presence is causing a stir….
Thoughtful Ramblings is where we discuss bookish topics. Ones that have us all hot and bothered and we need a good rant to air our grievances or topics that have us all thoughtful and we just need to have a bit of a ramble… Are You a Fan of the Anti-Hero/Heroine? For me, the short answer is yes. I love anti-heroes and heroines. I also like more traditional leads but I get more satisfaction from a book when the lead character could be considered morally grey and has to overcome more…
Blood Song by Rhiannon Hart (Lharmell #1) Random House Australia (Sept 2011) Paperback, 290 pages YA Fantasy I love vampire books so when Blood Song came up for review, described as Game of Thrones crossed with Twilight, I jumped at the chance to read it. What I found was a new twist on vampires in a dark fantasy world, but I don’t think it can be compared to either book. Blood Song opened in a typical fairy story fashion: widowed mother, Queen Renata, who had used up the family fortune, desired that…
Gameboard of the Gods (Age of X #1) Release Date: June 2013 | Publisher: Penguin | Genre: Urban Fantasy In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America. Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills. Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic…
The Reluctant Amazon by Sandy James (Alliance of the Amazons #1) Carina Press (Sept 2012) Ebook, 300 pages Fantasy Romance When it comes to Urban Fantasy or even Paranormal Romance, it is becoming ever more difficult to find a book with a truly unique hook. For me, Sandy James’ series Alliance of the Amazons is one of those rare gems. Instead of the usual Vampires, Werewolves and Fae (along with those that hunt them), this series is all about a group of four women taking on the mantle of “Amazon”…
Rush Me By Allison Parr Carina Press (April 2013) Ebook, 246 Pages New Adult | Contemporary Romance Rachael Hamilton is a post-grad living in Brooklyn, New York. She is an unpaid intern for Mapel&Co publishing and she scrapes together her rent money by working for an agency doing exhilarating tasks such as photocopying. On a night out with her flatmate Eva (theatre buff and star of Pride and Prejudice – The Musical! We all have on of those eccentric friends), she ends up loosing her group and gate crashing the…
He likes his martini shaken not stirred and he frequents the casino at the Royale-Les-Eaux where he aims to bankrupt the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian Secret Service. Ian Fleming’s James Bond first made his debut in this stunning casino themed novel and the glamour and intrigue of the casino sets the tone for stylish and seductive sleuthing. Now an iconic work of fiction and a major motion picture, Casino Royale captures the glitz, glamour and intrigue of the casino where James Bond takes…
Nina Douglas – Senior Publicity Manager Hello! My name is Nina Douglas and I head up the PR for Indigo (Orion’s YA list) and Orion Children’s Books. I work with another publicist – to date this has been a press officer, but I’m thrilled that I’m now in the process of recruiting someone with more experience to work for me! We sit within the Orion Group General Division PR team, which is seven publicists in total and also as a part of the Orion Children’s/ Indigo team, which is also…
