I apologize for the recent lack of content and for my failure to reply to some of the emails we’ve gotten. Long story short: I’ve been dealing with a heck of an insomnia problem that is now getting treatment, so hopefully soon I’ll have some energy again. In the meantime, however, I’ve been pretty out of it, and the treatment is worse than the disease in the first stages, so I’m even more tired for the moment. Reading a book, much less reviewing it, takes a lot more brainpower than I have for now! Assuming the insomnia gets better, however, you should see more from us soon! Thank you for your patience!
Archive for January, 2010
Apologies…
Monday, January 25th, 2010“Sex on the Beach,” Susan Lyons, a non-review
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Review book courtesy of Penguin Group
To recap: when I put up a “non-review,” it means I couldn’t finish a book. I’m not going to review it on Epinions or Amazon, and this isn’t going to be a full-on review, but I don’t mind telling you folks here why I decided not to finish it in case that information is useful to you. Just keep in mind that my judgment isn’t based on the entire book.
Sarah McCann is a wedding planner who completely believes in happily-ever-after and the perfect wedding and marriage. Freeman Lafontaine is a swinging bachelor and friend of the groom who thinks marriage as a whole is a mistake, and is determined to save his best friend from making that mistake. The two of them are bound to butt heads as two sweethearts are due to get married in a sexy, hot, sandy locale (Belize). Add in a wedding party full of spicy pairings waiting to happen, and you have the perfect recipe for plenty of hot, steamy sex and guilt-free escapism.
Or at least, that’s what I thought when I picked up Susan Lyons’s Sex On The Beach
“Carpe Demon” by Julie Kenner
Monday, January 4th, 2010Pros: Great job balancing demon hunting and mom/wife responsibilities; sense of humor is wonderful.
Cons: Some of the character’s justifications for her actions felt like a stretch.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Kate Connor is a typical suburban mom, taking care of her kids and supporting her husband’s run for county attorney. She’s put aside her career as a demon hunter, and is thoroughly enjoying life. But when a demon crashes into her house trying to kill her to pave the way for his master to carry out an evil plan, Kate has no choice but to come out of retirement. Will she be able to keep work and family separate? And can she solve the mystery of why demons have showed up in this formerly safe town?
