In a magical land ruled by ruthless Elven lords, the Fire Lord’s son Dominic Raikes plays a deadly game to conceal his growing might from his malevolent father-until his arranged bride awakens in him passions he thought he had buried forever…

Unless his fiancée kills him first…

Lady Cassandra has been raised in outward purity and innocence, while secretly being trained as an assassin. Her mission is to bring down the Elven Lord and his champion son. But when she gets to court she discovers that nothing is what it seems, least of all the man she married…

Then Dominic and Cassandra together uncover an unspeakable evil, one that threatens the destruction of the magical realm they would give their souls to save… – FROM AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Kathryne Kenedy is a multipublished, award-winning author of magical romances. She’s lived in Guam, Okinawa, and several states in the U.S., and currently lives in Arizona with her wonderful family—which includes two very tiny Chihuahuas. She welcomes readers to visit her website where she has ongoing contests at: KathryneKennedy.com.

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Kathryne Kennedy had me enchanted with her half human, half elf fire lord. Oh my! He could definitely keep me ablaze anytime (if only he were real)! Truly an enchanting love story with lots of fire (pun intended in all purposes!) and action. The mysterious hero who’s heart finally blazes with passion and love for another who’s just as heroic. The heroine is not your prissy gal but an independent and determined woman. LOVED it! If only it could be in hardback with silver gilded pages it would sit on my shelves forever for later re-reads.

Related posts:

1. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange: Review A legendary and immortal love story for a legendary and...
2. An Earl to Enchant, Amelia Grey – Review HE’S DETERMINED NOT TO BE A HERO . . .Lord...
3. Bitter Frost, Kailin Gow – Review All her life, Breena had always dreamed about fairies as...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

A handsome and reclusive horse breeder, Spencer Dumarque, the fourth Duke of Morland, is a member of the exclusive Stud Club, an organization so select it has only ten members—yet membership is attainable to anyone with luck. And Spencer has plenty of it, along with an obsession with a prize horse, a dark secret, and, now, a reputation as the dashing “Duke of Midnight.” Each evening he selects one lady for a breathtaking midnight waltz. But none of the women catch his interest, and nobody ever bests the duke—until Lady Amelia d’Orsay tries her luck.

In a moment of desperation, the unconventional beauty claims the duke’s dance and unwittingly steals his heart. When Amelia demands that Spencer forgive her scapegrace brother’s debts, she never imagines that her game of wits and words will lead to breathless passion and a steamy proposal. Still, Spencer is a man of mystery, perhaps connected to the shocking murder of the Stud Club’s founder. Will Amelia lose her heart in this reckless wager or win everlasting love? – AMAZON.COM

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Tessa Dare is a part-time librarian, full-time mommy and swing-shift writer living in Southern California.

Tessa lived a rather nomadic childhood in the Midwest. As a girl, she discovered that no matter how many times she moved, two kinds of friends traveled with her: the friends in books, and the friends in her head. She still converses with both sets daily.

Tessa writes fresh and flirty historical romance, a blog, and the stray magazine article. To the chagrin of her family, Tessa does not write grocery lists, Christmas cards, or timely checks to utility companies. She shares a tiny bungalow with her husband, their two children, a dog, and many dust bunnies.

Tessa enjoys a good book, a good laugh, a good long walk in the woods, a good movie, a good meal, a glass of good wine, and the company of good people.

FIND TESSA AT… Her website, on Facebook, on Twitter, blogging in her diary, and on Myspace.

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…A novel filled with secrets, passion, and a mystery. The “Duke of Midnight” is one Duke I’d love to come across at the stroke of midnight. He’s breathtaking, mysterious, and passionate. Characters from different backgrounds come together and had me turning page after page wondering what was going to happen next. I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest in the trilogy.

And the best I save for last…her fun book video introducing the trilogy! Now this is a style I’ve not yet seen…

Follow her book tour with TLC Books here…

Tuesday, Jun 1st: The Book Binge

Monday, June 7th: Borders True Romance Blog

Tuesday, June 8th: Life of a Busy Wife

Monday, June 14th: Pop Culture Junkie

Tuesday, June 15th: Rundpinne

Thursday, June 17th: Book Junkie – interview and giveaway

Thursday, June 17th:  Book Junkie – review

Monday, June 21st: Book-Lover Carol - guest post

Monday, June 21st:  Book-Lover Carol – review

Wednesday, June 23rd: Princess Bookie

Thursday, June 24th: Excess Baggage

I received a copy of this book for the TLC book tour. Receiving a copy in no way altered my opinion of this book.

Related posts:

1. The Making of a Duchess, Shana Galen – Review A very dangerous attraction… Julien Harcourt, duc de Valère, is...
2. The Rogue’s Dynasty: A Marquis to Marry, Amelia Grey: Author Guest Post, Review, & Giveaway Alexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is...
3. These Old Shades, Georgette Heyer – Review A Notorious duke with a devilish bent…Justin Alastair, Duke of...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

And an even more dangerous secret…
Sarah Smith’s mission is to find out whether the duc’s trips to the Continent are as innocent as he claims, but the way he looks at her is far from innocent…

Their risky game of cat and mouse propels them from the ballrooms of London to the prisons of Paris, and into a fragile love that may not survive their deceptions…

The first in a trilogy of three brothers struggling to reconnect and restore their noble heritage in the aftermath of the French Revolution, each losing his heart along the way.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Shana Galen is the author of five Regency historicals, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne’s Bride. Her books have been sold in Brazil, Russia, and the Netherlands and featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. She taught English at the middle and high school level off and on for eleven years. Most of those years were spent working in Houston’s inner city.

Now she writes full time. She’s happily married to an incredibly supportive man she likes to call Ultimate Sportsfan, and she have a beautiful daughter and two spoiled cats.

FOLLOW THE AUTHOR ON…
Her Website – Facebook – Twitter – The Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…In the blink of an eye we watch the orphan girl turned governess turn into spy and into a real Duchess. LOVED it! Enjoyed the cat and mouse play between Julian and Sarah - because we all know that the predictable is always so boring. Passion is much more fun to watch when there’s some play involved. I now look forward to reading Galen’s 2nd book in the brother trilogy called The Making of a Gentlemen.

Related posts:

1. Arabella, Georgette Heyer – Review Across the lower hall, the door into the library stood...
2. The Black Moth, Georgette Heyer – Review TITLE: The Black Moth AUTHOR: Georgette Heyer PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks PUBLICATION...
3. Busy Bees at Work and Play, M. Maitland DeLand – Review Bambina Bee learns the importance of work and play on...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Kailin Gow is the multi-published Author of The Shy Girls Social Club Handbook for Dealing with Bullies and Other Meanies and 30 more books for teens and young adults, including The Gifted Girls Series which have been recommended by the Parents Teachers Association, PBS Kids, Homeschooling organizations, and Best Teens Books lists. Her fiction titles for older young adults and adults are: Diary of a Discount Donna (A Fashion Fables Novel), and the newly released The Phantom Diaries and Rise of the Fire Tamer (Wordwick Games Book 1). She holds a Masters Degree Communications Management from USC, and Bachelors Degrees in Drama and Social Ecology from UC Irvine. She is a mother, a mentor for young women, and the founder of the social group for girls age 13 to 19 called Shy Girls Social Club at shygirlssocialclub.com.

FIND/FOLLOW THE AUTHOR
Website: www.sparklesoup.com – Twitter: @KailinGow
Email: sparklesoup@aol.com – Facebook: Kailin Gow

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Bitter Frost is the first in Gow’s latest young adult Fey series. We’re introduced to goblins, pixies, werewolves, and fairies. Breena is a shy girl who’s constantly picked on by her schoolmates except by her best friend Logan who she later learns is a werewolf. We meet Kian, the Fairy Prince who’s come to kidnap her and take her to the Winter Kingdom and the queen, his mom. She learns she is part fairy and princess of the Summer Kingdom; the reason why she always felt more at home in her fairy dreams than in the human world. Things don’t turn out well and Breena ends up in the Summer Kingdom, where her father is king. She’s arrested and taken to the Queen where she learns some of the reason why she was banned from Feyland. I enjoyed Bitter Frost. The descriptions of the the goblins, pixies, fairies, werewolves, and the different lands were amazing and gave me a clear picture. The book is filled with action and I nearly cried when the book ended before we could meet her father and find out what happened to her human mother. Thankfully we get to continue Breena, Kian, and Logan’s story in the next book Forever Frost (September 2010).

MY LAST THOUGHT…I think it’s time we get a new movie genre out…move over vamps! Love you guys but I’m ready for some Fey action!

I received a copy of this book for review. Receiving a copy in no way altered my opinion of the book.

Related posts:

1. Wild Blue Under, Judi Fennell – Review Rod Tritone, heir to the throne of the undersea world,...
2. The Ghost, the Eggheads, and Babe Ruth’s Piano, Larry Sweitzer – Author Guest Post It’s the summer of 2004 and Freddie Holtzman can’t wait...
3. Gone with the Wand, Margie Palatini – Review “If yours truly, Edith Molarnari, tooth fairy second class, hadn’t...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Needing the help of someone younger, Joseph turns to his son, estranged for five years, in hopes of rebuilding a severed relationship as well as the wall. Two teenagers also come to Joseph’s aide, and he to theirs, as they all work to finish Joseph’s promise to Anne.

The Pearls of the Stone Man was written in the town in which the book is set: Pine Mountain, California. The settings in the novel are real locations and Edward takes groups of readers there regularly.

Edward filmed 5 short video vignettes highlighting the real settings of The Pearls of the Stone Man.  Check them out at: http://www.edwardmooney.com/pearls-author-visit.htm or,

Episode 1: The Letter

Episode 2: The Marino Home

Episode 3: The Forest

Episode 4: The Stone Wall

Episode 5: The Village

THE GIVEAWAY…Thanks to SourceBooks, I’m giving away 3 copies of The Pearls of the Stone Man. Simply leave a comment, become a subscriber, tweet (add ‘@farrah1230 #tbfr’) and/or share this giveaway. The giveaway ends June 30th.

Related posts:

1. Still The One, Robin Wells – Review & Giveaway After Katie Charmaine’s husband is killed in Iraq, all she...
2. Highland Rebel, Judith James: Author Guest Post & Book Giveaway A TALE OF A REBELLIOUS LADY AND A TRAITOROUS LORD...
3. Breakfast In Bed, Robin Kaye – Author Interview & Book Giveaway Rich, the epitome of “anti-domestic,” can’t cook to save his...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Silent and aloof, Calder Westing III doesn’t seem to offer anything but a famous family name. But there is more to Calder than meets the eye, and he can’t get enough of Cassie Boulton. Especially after one passionate night by the sea. But Cassie keeps her distance. Behind the veneer of scientific accomplishment, wit, and warmth, she is determined to hide secrets from her past. That means avoiding men who want to get too close, especially tempting and dangerous ones like Calder.

Frustrated by Cassie’s evasions, Calder tells her about his feelings the only way she’ll let him: by rewriting her favorite book, with the two of them in the roles of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. But only Cassie can decide whether to risk her future by telling him the dangerous truth.

The Man Who Loved Pride & Prejudice is the first book of The Woods Hole Quartet, a series of interlocking novels set in the seaside village of Woods Hole. (Previously titled as Pemberly by the Sea) – AUTHOR SITE

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…LOVED this one! I’m not that big into contemporary romance but this was a great read! Calder and Cassie were great characters that kept to the Elizabeth & Mr.Darcy characters in the original Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice. True love does indeed conquer social status issues and Reynolds does a great job portraying it here in another Pemberly variation.

Sourcebooks provided me a copy for review. Receiving this did not alter my opinion of the book.

Related posts:

1. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange: Review A legendary and immortal love story for a legendary and...
2. The Cat Star Chronicles: Fugitive, Cheryl Brooks – Review Title: Fugitive Author: Cheryl Brooks Publisher: SourceBooks Casablanca Publication Date:...
3. Mailbox Monday…4.19.10 Mailbox Monday is where other bloggers write about the books...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

SHE HAS A DEADLY SECRET . . .Arianna Sweet never imagined the significance of her father’s research until after his untimely death. Now she is in possession of his groundbreaking discovery, a discovery that someone would kill for. She can’t tell Lord Morgandale her secret, but she knows she needs his help, desperately.-FROM THE BOOK BACK

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Amelia Grey (aka Gloria Dale Skinner) grew up in a small town in the Florida Panhandle. She has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over twenty-five years. She has lived in Alabama, Connecticut, New Hampshire and now lives in Florida.

Amelia has won the coveted Romantic Times award for Love and Laughter, the prestigious Maggie award for best historical and Affaire de Coeur’s best American historical award. She has been a finalist for the Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion awards which are given by Romance Writers of America and numerous other awards. Her books have been sold to many countries in Europe, Russia and China.

Amelia likes flowers, candlelight, sweet smiles, gentle laughter and sunshine.

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Enjoyed the 3rd book in The Rogues’ Dynasty trilogy. There’s mystery, passion and excitement to go along with the thrill. Arianna was my favorite heroine in the trilogy for her uniqueness, determination, and intelligence. Morgandale is equally fascinating in a dangerous sort of way.

My favorite book in the trilogy; A Marquis to Marry (2nd) or A Duke to Die For (1st)? Hmmm…An Earl To Enchant for sure! I enjoyed the 1st of course which wanted me to keep reading the trilogy, loved the way she had the characters in A Duke to Die For play with each other’s minds (although I wish the mystery with the pearls was a little bit more than it was), and now I can’t wait to read about the cousin’s guardian’s “boys” (so we may think they are)…

This book was provided to me for review by Sourcebooks. Receiving a copy in no way altered my opinion of the book.

Related posts:

1. These Old Shades, Georgette Heyer – Review A Notorious duke with a devilish bent…Justin Alastair, Duke of...
2. The Black Moth, Georgette Heyer – Review TITLE: The Black Moth AUTHOR: Georgette Heyer PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks PUBLICATION...
3. Mailbox Monday…01.18.10 Mailbox Monday is where other bloggers write about the books...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Dreadful rumors swirl around the impoverished Irish lord known as “The Devil Earl.” But Faelan Savigar hides a dark secret, for even he doesn’t know what dreadful deeds he may be capable of…

A woman cursed by the gift of “sight”

Roderica Delamore fears no man will ever want a wife who can read his every thought and emotion, until she encounters Faelan. As the two find their way to each other against all odds, Roddy becomes determined to save Faelan from his terrifying and mysterious ailment. But will their love end up saving him…or destroying her?

A breathtaking historical romance filled with poignancy, darkness, love, and an unexpected twist of Gaelic magic… - FROM THE BOOK BACK

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…Strong start that had me turning pages quickly. I just love contrasting characters who fall in love. I enjoyed the characters that Kinsale created. I found the story emotional and fun in the beginning and middle but out of sync towards the end. So out of sync that I found myself a bit disappointed of the ending. Still a fun read and one perhaps someone else might enjoy more than me. 2.5 stars because of the ending.

I did enjoy her latest book Lessons In French and you just might too. Read the REVIEW HERE. Find Laura here: Website and Twitter.

This book was provided to me for review from SourceBooks. Receiving a copy did not alter my opinion in any way.

Related posts:

1. The Highlander’s Sword, Amanda Forester – Review TITLE: The Highlander’s Sword AUTHOR: Amanda Forester PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks Casablanca...
2. Laced with Magic, Barbara Bretton: Author Guest Post Ever have the feeling that the fates finally got it...
3. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange: Review A legendary and immortal love story for a legendary and...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Against the backdrop of 14th-century Scotland, the talented Forester has constructed a highly entertaining debut romantic comedy of miscommunications and misunderstandings. Highlander Sir Padyn MacLaren stopped trusting women after his French fiancée betrayed him to the English, but when he agrees to marry Lady Aila Graham and guard her clan and Dundaff Castle, he discovers that some women have true honor. Strong-willed Aila has spent her whole life preparing to be a nun, but she gives it up to protect her clan. As Aila and MacLaren humorously struggle to find a time and place to consummate their marriage, they learn to trust each other, uncover a traitor, and discover the joys of love. Though the long-awaited sex scene doesn’t justify the buildup, entertaining secondary characters and plenty of intrigue keep the reader cheering all the way. – FROM THE PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…The Publisher’s Weekly took my thoughts right from my head. My thoughts exactly. You find yourself liking or disliking one of Forester’s character as should be as she creates their mannerisms just right. Lots of misunderstandings between key characters that eventually get sorted out – even if a tad late. The adventures in the meantime make you want to grab a sword and join in the fight. While this is a historical romance I didn’t think it was heavily romantic as in truth the two main characters are rather inexperienced and burned by a previous love. For those looking for a light read filled with fighting adventure, grab a copy of this book. I give it 3 stars only because it was fun to read but one I’d pass on to another for a light reading adventure.

You can read my interview with author Amanda Forester here.

A copy of this book was provided for review from Sourcebooks Casablanca. Receiving a copy of this book in no way affected my opinions.

Related posts:

1. The Rogue’s Dynasty: A Marquis to Marry, Amelia Grey: Author Guest Post, Review, & Giveaway Alexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is...
2. The Lady in Question, Victoria Alexander – Review Title: The Lady in Question Author: Victoria Alexander Publisher: Avon...
3. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange: Review A legendary and immortal love story for a legendary and...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

A quiet, flame-haired beauty with secrets of her own…

Lady Aila Graham is destined for the convent, until her brother’s death leaves her an heiress. Soon she is caught between hastily arranged marriage with a Highland warrior, the Abbot’s insistence that she take her vows, the Scottish Laird who kidnaps her, and the traitor from within who betrays them all.

She’s nothing he expected and everything he really needs…

Padyn MacLaren, a battled-hardened knight, returns home to the Highlands after years of fighting the English in France. MacLaren bears the physical scars of battle, but it is the deeper wounds of betrayal that have rocked his faith. Arriving with only a band of war-weary knights, MacLaren finds his land pillaged and his clan scattered. Determined to restore his clan, he sees Aila’s fortune as the answer to his problems…but maybe it’s the woman herself.

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS…My review will come out later this month but so far the book’s got me interested. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you all my interview with the author, Amanda Forester. Feel free to ask her a question while you’re hear as she should be stopping by later to say hello.

How did you come up with the idea for The Highlander’s Sword?

I’ve always had storylines floating around in my head.  The challenge for me is to place my basic idea for a love story into the historical setting.  Of course that requires lots of research, which is a lot of fun!

Who was your favorite character and why?

It’s hard to pick a favorite character – I love all my children!  I identified with my heroine, I fell in love with my hero, but the funnest character to write was Chaumont, a knight errant, who mocked my hero whenever he took himself too seriously.

What was the most challenging part of writing The Highlander’s Sword?

The begining.  I must have revised the start of my novel so many times I’ve lost track.  In my first version, I had several chapters that provided what I now regard as back story.  With every subsequent version, more got cut off the beginning, until about four chapters had been left on the cutting room floor.  It was hard to do, but now the story starts when my hero and heroine meet and the pace moves much faster!

Who or which authors inspired you to become a writer?

I have loved Jane Austen since I first read her in junior high.  I still have that original paperback that started my love of historical fiction.  More recently, I went to a writers conference where I met so many great authors who were tremendously encouraging.  Historical romance author Gerri Russell went out of her way to help me and Cherry Adair sponsored a “Write the Damn Book” challenge, which was the incentive and motivation I needed to write that darn book!

How long have you been writing and what advice do you give aspiring authors?

Though I have always had story lines floating around in my head, I never gave myself permission to write them down until a few years ago.  For me, I needed to let go of being afraid of what others might think of me and be willing to put myself out there and be true to myself and my story.  For aspiring authors I encourage you to try to shake off that internal critic and give yourself the freedom of finding your true, unique voice.

What does your personal library look like?

I have books everywhere in my house.  Bookcases tend to get shoved on any spare wall or corner.  My husband and I have a lot of differences in what we like to read (oddly my husband is not into romance novels like me!) but the one thing we agree on is our love for history.

When you’re not writing, what are you doing? Family? Other work? Hobbies?

I am a mommy of two and I work part time in addition.  The combination keeps me very busy!  After taking care of the kids, going to work, and writing in the evenings, my main hobby right now is sleeping – I hope to do a little more of it some time in the future!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR…Amanda Forester holds a PhD in psychology and worked for many years in academia before discovering that writing historical romance novels was way more fun. She lives in the Pacific Northwest outside Tacoma, Washington with her husband, two energetic children, and one lazy dog. You can visit her at www.amandaforester.com.

Related posts:

1. Author Interview with Mutiya Vision (The Land of Expression) Thank you David and Mutiya Vision for giving me the...
2. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange: Review A legendary and immortal love story for a legendary and...
3. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, Amanda Grange – Author Guest Post & Giveaway FROM THE AUTHOR…Thanks for asking me to the blog, and...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.