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She’s writing about the grandkids now?
A funny thing happens when one takes a break from reading for a period of time. A favorite author’s backlist can multiply like rabbits, especially when we’re talking about the romance genre. At least nowadays. Case in point, a couple of weeks ago, I go out to eat with my children and on the way home we stop do some shopping. Oddly enough, or not, we all three end up in the book aisle at about the same time and start jokingly picking out books for each other. Then things took a turn into the very funny when I pick up a new book by Stephanie Laurens, take one look at the back description and realize it’s a Cynster spin-off but I have no idea who the heck the main character … Read entire article »
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Ten Nights of Love: Amanda Quick
Once I’d started reading historical romance with Julie Garwood, I did sort of dive into that particular pool headfirst. I remember reading a lot of mostly medievals in those next few years of the early 1990s. All the while still reading some contemporaries and searching for that elusive perfect fantasy/science fiction romance combination to appear on the horizon. There were occasional fits and starts in that direction with the new Leisure/Love Spell line but not a lot of enthusiasm on my part for what they were producing. But back to reading historical romances, I slowly began to dip my toe into the Regency era and it was definitely slow going. Regencies are an acquired taste, long and short or what we in romance call the Traditional Regency Romance. For some strange … Read entire article »
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Krentz, Krentz & more Krentz
Actually, that should probably be Castle, Castle, Quick, Quick, because first I was on a Jayne Castle binge and now it’s shifted over to Amanda Quick. And I ain’t done yet. I may even work my way over to some actual Jayne Ann Krentz titles before this is done. Okay, let’s see what I’ve read so far. It all started with Ghost Hunter (Jayne Castle). I really liked it, so much so that I can’t think of a thing to say about it. No, really, and it’s maddening. Honestly, the thing that stands out to me about this new futuristic romance is that when I tried to put my thoughts down into words I kept finding myself describing it by saying “typical Krentz” this or that, which isn’t a bad thing … Read entire article »
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A mixed basket of rereads
My reread basket was completely overflowing so I decided it was time to do a mass cleanout. And it’s a really, really mixed collection. The Traveler by Melanie Jackson – I believe rereading this one was triggered by buying The Saint in the same Nightside series, probably as much to reacquaint myself with the world she’d created as to try to figure out why I tend to skip around in her books so much. “The Major’s Wife” by Merline Lovelace (The Officer’s Bride anthology) – I love this little jewel of a story. Lovelace always does such a great job with heroes who realize what they have when they’ve almost lost it and decide they’re going to get it back. Must be that military strategy thing. HeartMate by Robin D. Owens – Another … Read entire article »
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Baskets & Boxes (my Tumblr blog)
Ten.
Okay, I can’t help it. I see this and I giggle. As much as actually like Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, there was just something about Tennant’s attitude that made you think he was laughing half the time. Even when he probably shouldn’t have been
see more Set Phasers To Lol">By the Power of Thundera - uh, rightWhen I first saw this on the LOL site, I got fixated on Lion-o’s hair to the point where I couldn’t even figure what the heck I was seeing. Then I finally got it. Now I’m like, what the… as in, it’s an interesting picture but they seem overly muscled or something. Maybe it’s just me.
[Superman vol 2 #62]
Remember when Clark lost his memory and Lois tried to bring it back by kissing him…
Meanwhile Emil’s attempts to cockblock her were futile.
I love this scene, but the dormant Lois & Clark fan fiction writer in me immediately has to wonder what the heck Emil and that critter in the gold and blue suit are doing on what looks to be a deserted island with them. Kind of kills the mood. Heh, maybe it isn’t as dormant as I thought. ;-)
Also:
You know, at first I didn’t even like him all that much but there is just something so totally lovable about Wilfred (Donna Noble’s grandfather on The Doctor) that you just can’t help finding him adorable. Even the Doctor fell under the spell. Sigh.
Best. Transformer. EVER.
OMG! I want one. Like yesterday. :-)
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