Favorite Romance Novels

Book Giveaway – The Air We Breathe by Christa Parrish – see rules below *** While I typically don’t read straight romance, I do enjoy a romantic undercurrent in novels. Last night I finished The Air We Breathe by Christa Parrish (a heart-breaking, heart-reviving story–Highly recommended). While it wasn’t about romance, the potential for romance gave the reader hope in …

Novel Anticipation – January 2013

*I’m giving away one copy of Dani Pettrey’s Submerged. Read below for contest rules*   For those of us who prefer contemporary works, January’s offerings are very slim. I’ve only one new release on my to-read list, but I’m certain that one novel is a winner. SHATTERED (Alaskan Courage Series, #2) by Dani Pettrey (Bethany House, 2013) – The sophomore work …

A Christmas Smorgasbord of Novels, Part One

(I’m giving away one copy of the Maj (Ret) Jeff Struecker/Alton Gansky novel, Hide and Seek. It’s a perfect gift for that special man in your life, or for the woman who loves a military/Special Ops thriller. For contest information, see below) In my opinion, there’s no gift tastier than a book. Is there a better way to send your friends or …

Novel Anticipation – November 2012, Plus Contest

If you’re looking for intense thrillers/suspense/espionage/cop dramas, then have I’ve got titles for you! New novels by seasoned authors Vince Flynn and Michael Connelly, and a sophomore offering from M.K. Gilroy. To appease the appetites of the romance reader,  I do have one book to recommend for you too. Plus a book giveaway! So, if you’re making your Christmas list …

Fabulous Fall Fiction – Plus Book Giveaway!

*For Book Giveaway – Read post then see details below* It’s no secret that I’m a picky reader. For me to completely enjoy a novel, it has to have the perfect storm of intelligent prose, believable dialogue, intriguing story, authentic characters, and a satisfying–does not equate to happy–ending. So far in 2012 I’ve read 111 books and of those only …