Monthly Archives: August 2010

I. Need. This. Book.

Posted on August 28, 2010 by The Countess

His Hired Baby by Jacqueline Diamond Surrogate mom Kate Evans, a widow with a five-year-old son, isn’t looking forward to her upcoming delivery—not because of the pain, but because when it’s over the doctor will place her baby in the … Continue reading →

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Review: Cinderella’s Tycoon by Caroline Cross

Posted on August 25, 2010 by The Countess

Can we just start with the cover: How could I not review this book? Cinderella’s wearing a freakin’ garland in her hair. Because that’s how you accessorize the purple sheath dress and lace wrap you purchased at Coldwater Creek for … Continue reading →

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Preview: Cinderella’s Tycoon by Caroline Cross

Posted on August 23, 2010 by The Countess

Check what I’m reviewing in a couple of days! With one review under my belt I was feeling a little ambitious. So this time around I’m taking on…Texas. Here’s the teaser to Cinderella’s Tycoon by Caroline Cross: “Honor” was Texas … Continue reading →

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Ridic Romance Novel Quotes: Penelope & Prince Charming by Jennifer Ashley

Posted on August 7, 2010 by The Countess

A conversation between Penelope and Prince Damien while traipsing through a babbling brook: “I will marry you, Penelope. I want to do it with soft words, but I have to throw you over the pommel of my saddle and gallop … Continue reading →

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Weird Cover: Silver Angel by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Countess

There are cougars and then there are cougars. But does Captain Armband realize making love to Courtney Love?

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Review: A Moment in Time by Deb Stover

Posted on August 4, 2010 by The Countess

Whoever said to never judge a book by its cover has never read a romance novel before. I bring you A Moment in Time by Deb Stover: Creeper wielding a pick axe (oooh! phallic subext?!).  A rustic cabin surrounded by … Continue reading →

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