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Wait till Your Vampire gets Home by Michele Bardsley

MelissaRenee — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:23:42 -0500

Hands down this is my favorite book in the series. Ralph isn't so Alpha he annoys me and Libby is such an interesting mix of kick booty heroine and dansel in distress you can't help but laugh at some of the things she does. I was hooked from the opening scene to the last word. This series is getting so interesting. I can't wait for the next installment.

The Alton Gift by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross

MelissaRenee — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:13:40 -0500

October Review

MelissaRenee — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:32:42 -0500

The Man from Tuscany by Catherine Spencer

MelissaRenee — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:14:48 -0500

A touching love story of enduring love. The struggles Anna, Brian, and Marco live through to fit in were written with such honesty and warmth, you couldn't help but feel for them. Every triumph and tragedy made the story that much richer. I cried while read it, both happy and sad tears, which is such a rare thing for me. An amazing read.

Secretary Mistress, Convenient Wife by Maggie Cox

MelissaRenee — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:54:48 -0400

The beginnings a bit slow but overall it was a good read. I was facsinated by Fabian because his words and actions didn't match. Here was a sensitve passoniate man who wanted nothing to do with emotions. You were just waiting for the light bulb to go off in his head. And when it did he didn't disappoint. Laura was a good foil for Fabian but she didn't hold my attention the way he did.

Holiday Heroes by Rachel Lee & Catherine Mann

MelissaRenee — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:49:13 -0400

Two great stories about love and the holidays. I loved how Lee used the dog to bring Jon and Melinda together. It was the sweetest story I'd read in a long time. Mann's story about Ginger Landis and her longtime friend Hank was a fun ride. That lightening bolt of chemistry hitting so many years into their friendship made for a touching story.

Rich Man's Fake Fiancee by Catherine Mann

MelissaRenee — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:43:21 -0400

Wow, this one started out hot and just kept getting better. Matthew and Ashley's struggle to keep the engagement fake and themselves safe made for an entertaining and satisfying read.

Lady Gwendolen Investigates by Anne Ashley

MelissaRenee — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:40:07 -0400

This was a fun read. Gwen is such a sweet character. Her and Jocelyn have a wonderful chemistry between them. The way they bounce off one and other was so entertaining. Gwen's ability to frustrate and enchant Joss was hilarious, especially as he doesn't have any particular patience for women in the beginning of the book.

The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen

MelissaRenee — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:27:27 -0400

An incredible story. There are twists and surprises throughout, the narrative moves the story along quickly. At times creepy I really enjoyed the latest in this series. The subplots with Maura's and Jane's lives reminded me I've missed a couple of books but it didn't subtract from my enjoyment of this mystery.

Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs

MelissaRenee — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:31:51 -0400

Blurb: Temperance Brennan encounters a deadly mix of voodoo, Santeria, and devil worship in her quest to identify two young victims.In a house under renovation, a plumber uncovers a cellar no one knew about,