Ah, the broody hero. Mr. Darcy. Heathcliff. Mr. Rochester. Any character as played by Jared Leto. These are the tormented souls who populate our romance novels. Well, they populate the romance novels that populate my shelf, anyway. If we’re looking at the classics or historicals, we’re usually talking about an educated man who lives alone. [CONTINUE READING]
Jan 272012
On My Shelves is a weekly post at The Book Faery Reviews which shares THREE books from our personal collection. These books could be favorites, books to be read as soon as possible for our own enjoyment, as well as books to be read soon for scheduled reviews. Books let us into their souls and [CONTINUE READING]
Food Allergy and Gluten-Free Weight Loss gives definitive answers to the question, “Why is it so hard to lose weight?” It is because we have missed or ignored the most important pieces in the puzzle of how our bodies determine whether to store or burn fat. Those puzzle pieces are hormones such as insulin, cortisol, [CONTINUE READING]
Three HQN Authors Talk About The Art of the First Kiss While Harlequin is known primarily for romance, they also offer hotter fare. Today, authors Stephanie Draven, Laura Kaye and Leia Rice are here to talk a little bit about kisses and duel for the hottest. You decide! The Fever and The Fury…“You do want to go to bed [CONTINUE READING]
Jan 162012
Mailbox Monday is where other bloggers write about the books they received the previous week. The Mailbox Monday is now going on a blog tour with the host for the month of January being at At Home With Books. Visit the blog to see what books made it’s way and check out the others who [CONTINUE READING]
Jan 122012
Now this book trailer just makes me wish I was one of Bear Grylls’ boys. What about you?! This humorously illustrated book is a collection of wisdom that renowned adventurer Bear Grylls wants to share with his sons about the risks, tumbles, and victories of a well-lived life. Mountain climber, world-record holder, and internationally [CONTINUE READING]
Arranged marriages among the Creole aristocracy of Louisiana were common, and beautiful Amalie knew she was fortunate that her husband, Julien Declouet, was so kind and attentive. But ever since her wedding night, Julien had refused to touch her. Amalie was baffled and hurt. Then he began entering the darkness of her bedroom to make [CONTINUE READING]
