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Archive for the ‘Romance & Erotica’ Category

Erotika: Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Pros: Some strong stories that pack a lot into a little space
Cons: Quality varies wildly; could have used another round of editing
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“Wild for Him,” Janelle Denison

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Pros: Great characters and sizzling sex; uncomplicated fun
Cons: A common plot with an obvious mystery
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Immortal in Death,” J.D. Robb

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Pros: Fun setting; intriguing and elaborate mystery; great characters
Cons: Some subject matter will be too heavy for some readers
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“How to Knit a Wild Bikini,” Christie Ridgway

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Pros: Fun characters; good chemistry; wacky and fun storylines; laugh-out-loud funny dialogue
Cons: Tried to fit too much into one book; perhaps a few too many coincidences
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“The Trouble with Moonlight,” Donna MacMeans

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Pros: Original premise; good pacing; interesting story
Cons: Female lead’s personality seemed inconsistent; some parts meant to be touching were instead silly
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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“Through the Veil,” Shiloh Walker

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Pros: Strong characters, fascinating world-building, intricate plot
Cons: If there were any, I was too wrapped up to notice them!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Glory in Death,” J.D. Robb

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

Pros: Fun; page-turning; great characters & emotion
Cons: A few awkward point-of-view changes; telegraphed the murderer a bit heavily
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“Sword of the Highlands,” Veronica Wolff

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Pros: Enjoyable historical romance
Cons: Hard to visualize at times; doesn’t stand out
Rating: 2.5 out of 5

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“Red-Hot and Royal,” Susanna Carr

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Pros: Hilariously fun romantic romp
Cons: Some smudged plot details
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“Naked in Death,” J.D. Robb

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Pros: Pure fun! Dramatic; larger-than-life characters
Cons: Will be too melodramatic for some; some awkward point-of-view changes
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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