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Wednesday Book BlurbsApril 30, 2008
Tomorrow is the first day of Brenda Novak's Auction for Juvenille Diabetes. There are over 1,000 items available including trips, once in a lifetime experiences, autographed books, jewelry, and special items for writers and readers that will be offered all month. Everyday will have a "One Day Only" special item and my donation is a day of blogging here at Beyond Her Book. This is very special since I don't normally have guest bloggers and you would be able to promote a new release or just talk about yourself for a full 24 hours (see the site for details). The only day you can bid on this is May 7th, so mark your calendar. Lots of good books to talk about today, so on to the WW Ladies (and man) book blurbs. Read by Joyce In this 2nd Night Huntress Novel "Cat" Crawfield has joined a secret government agency to contain or destroy supernatural criminals, especially vampires who abuse and murder unsuspecting humans. She leads a team of specialists that she herself trained to combat enemies with magically superior strengths and talents. Since she left "Bones", the vampire who taught her to appreciate her half-human/half-vampire
This is another author whose books I'm glad came to my attention. I recommend reading the first book, Halfway to the Grave, before you try this one, for there's a lot that won't make sense without it. But that is how I want to get into a story anyway, from the beginning. The story is imaginative and suspenseful, and both books are terrific reading.
A most unusual book, and somewhat difficult to describe. Imagine if you take some ideas from the screenplay from the movie The Prestige, blend in some HP Lovecraft, a little Mary Shelley, and add in the Utopian visions of Robert Owen* - then place the story in early 1900's London - and add a huge dose of black humor - You pretty much have it.
I thought parts of it were very funny, and other parts a bit crude, but all in all I enjoyed it. And now I'm wondering if there will be a sequel.
*The reference to Robert Owen is obscure - but I found myself going to Wikipedia several times while reading the book to find out more about various items and plot devices in the book.
When Joseph, Marquess of Attingsborough arrives unannounced at Miss Martin’s School for Girls, Miss Claudia Martin assumes he has a daughter or relative to be enrolled. But to her great surprise he brings news of her former teacher and good friend. She is back in England after going on a tour to sing all over the continent, and Joseph has been elected to escort Claudia to town. Although Joseph has an alternative motive for meeting Miss Martin, he has a illegitimate daughter who is blind. After meeting Claudia, he believes that her school could help his daughter gain the independence she needs. When Claudia meets young Lizzie, she can’t help but feel emotions for both child and father. After agreeing to accompany the child to a country estate, she becomes closer and closer to Joseph. In all her 35 years, she has never felt anything like she does when Joseph walks into a room. She is a gentleman’s daughter, but he is a Duke in waiting. Yet, realistically she knows that nothing could ever happen between them. Or can there? Mercy is a "walker", a North American shape-shifter who has only one other form; hers is a coyote. Because she is the only walker anyone presently knows about, she is involved in the werewolf community. In this third book, she is still torn between her desire for independence and her affections for two different Alpha males. But it's her friendship with the Fae that draws her into danger, and she is determined to clear her friend of murder charges, even risking herself.
Patricia Briggs has ventured from traditional fantasy into urban fantasy with the creation of Mercedes Thompson, VW mechanic. It was because I enjoyed the author's earlier fantasies so much that I was curious to see where she would go in this genre. Mercy's continuing story has intrigued me from the first, and now after the third, I'm still wanting to visit her again. This book in particular is a definite re-reader.
The Naked Gentleman is Sally MacKenzie’s fourth novel. I had read her previous books and had been anticipating this book’s release. And believe me it was defiantly worth the wait. I loved reading about a heroine that was unsure of herself, clumsy, and just an all around problem maker. Oh, wait, she sounds a lot like me! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have. His naval career takes an unexpected turn when Captain Will Lawrence seizes one of Napolean's ships, and finds among the booty a dragon's egg, ready to hatch. When it does so, the young dragon chooses Lawrence, taking them both into the aviator corps to fight from the skies. His reluctant committment to Temeraire changes his place in the rigid structure of Lawrence's society, but it's not long before he's grateful for the eye-opening and rewarding experience.
The romance of Jane Austen's Regency England blends with the fantasy of Anne McCaffery's Dragons of Pern in an imaginative manner that can satisfy the readers of both. I'm well into the second book, Throne of Jade, and already look forward to getting into the two that follow.
Bottom Line: Today is Hairstylist Appreciation Day, so look in the mirror to decide if you really do appreciate your stylist (and maybe make an appointment...really, it couldn't hurt). Posted by Barbara Vey on April 30, 2008 | Comments (21)               
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Christy commented: Oh, I loved, loved, loved Mary Balogh's Simply Perfect! One of her best, although all of her books are the best! I finished the book 4 days before I ended up in Bath, England on vacation and while walking around at Bath Abbey and The Roman Baths and Pump Room, all I could think about was Joseph and Claudia's big day there!!!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Jana Oliver commented: I fell in love with Naomi Novik's Temeraire Series and always look forward to the next installment with eager anticipation. I had the joy of meeting her last May and she's a very cool lady.
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs mary s commented: Thanks Barb for all the great book reviews featured on your blog!! Just in time for the weekend & some down time from work!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Eve Silver / Eve Kenin commented: I've read all Sally Mackenzie's "Naked" books, and I have this one in my TBR. Looking forward to it! (Yeah, Sally happens to be a friend of mine, but I read her books because they're great, LOL!)
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Shari Anton commented: I have an office full of dragons -- from little pewter ones to a great big stuffed one :). I LOVED the Dragons of Pern, so I'll have to give Naomi's books a try. Thanks for the heads up, Joyce!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Teresa commented: I happen to know Sally MacKenzie--why does it not surprise me that her heroine is an all-around trouble maker. Ha!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs JESSICA FAUST commented: I love Sally MacKenzie. Of course I'm biased, I'm her agent. Sally writes real characters we can all relate to, no matter the time period and her books are always full of love and laughs.
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Ashleigh Raine Jen commented: Wow, I don't know if I'm more excited about the review, or that my book is being mentioned in the same post along with some of my favorite authors--Mary Balogh, Patricia Briggs, Naomi Novik, and other authors I haven't yet read but really want to. So thank you, Marge, for an enthusiastic review of Driven to Distraction, and thank you, Barbara, for having this wonderful blog where we can talk about books. :)
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Laura Drewry commented: Another fan of Sally MacKenzie here. :) The Gent is in my TBR pile and I know it's going to be as fabulous as the other Naked books. I love the humour in Sally's books and the way she writes her heroines.
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Brenda Novak commented: Hi there--
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Alana Abbott commented: Nice to see Jeaniene Frost on here, especially since the book just hit the shelves! (Mine hasn't arrived yet... still waiting for the mail to come!)
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Lauren_Hawkeye commented: I am counting down to Brenda's auction! I've got my bidding fingers ready, my watch list is full- I hope everyone checks it out. Soooo many good things and for such a good cause!!!!!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Sally MacKenzie commented: Hi, Barbara! And thank you, Emily. I'm glad you've been enjoying the Naked guys--and don't believe anything Teresa says, LOL. Mary Balogh is a favorite of mine, too--I got to be on a panel with her at the Romantic Times convention earlier this month! I came home from my travels with SO many new books--but it looks like I may have to add a few more after reading these reviews.
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Jusy commented: I love Naomi Novik's series. They are all great reads. Alas, I've read them all. I'm also currently reading Simply Perfect but had to put it down until I can get home again. I also glad to see a review for author Patricia Briggs as I think her books are going graphical like some other authors. So many great books out there and not enough time to read :(
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Ann Christopher commented: Hi, Barbara!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Anna commented: I can't wait for the auction to start!!! Part of the fun, besides bidding and winning some fabulous items, is watching what you've donated climb in price...all for a fabulous cause. When romance readers and writers unite, we can do anything!! Here's to breaking the goal this year, Brenda!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Anna commented: I can't wait for the auction to start!!! Part of the fun, besides bidding and winning some fabulous items, is watching what you've donated climb in price...all for a fabulous cause. When romance readers and writers unite, we can do anything!! Here's to breaking the goal this year, Brenda!
April 30, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Misa Ramirez commented: I'm counting down the hours until Brenda's auction starts! I already have quite a few items that I'm watching. May could be a very good month for diabetes research based on my purchases alone! I applaud Brenda for this amazing auction, all the generous people who donate to it, and everybody who publicizes it. Cure Diabetes!!!!
May 1, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Edie commented: I didn't know Mary Balogh had another book out. Must get that. I've been reading the Naomi Novik's books, and they're great!
May 2, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs Jeaniene Frost commented: Thanks for the lovely comment about ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE! I'm so flattered to see it here, grouped with such other wonderful authors.
May 2, 2008
In response to: Wednesday Book Blurbs violet s commented: Thanks Barbara for posting (& hosting?) Brenda Novak's link for thd diabetes auction!!
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