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Your Turn FridayJune 19, 2009 You pick up a book and start reading it and realize that you already read it. It happens to me all the time (a little less now that we have the book database to help), but this week I discovered several books that I've read and never wrote about for some reason or other. I apologize to the authors for not getting to them sooner because I enjoyed them all, but I did have a head injury, you know (ok, I promise not to use that excuse anymore...at least for a while). So, while some of these may have been published a while ago, doesn't make them any less enjoyable. Bound to Please by Hope Tarr. 1460, Scotland and Brianna MacLeod finds herself in charge of her clan. She needs to cement that claim by having a baby and picks her enemy, the extremely masculine Ewan Fraser to be the daddy by kidnapping him for his services. This entertaining quick read is perfect for that rainy afternoon when you want to be in a far off place dreaming about kidnapping your very own alpha male. I know it's one of my fantasies.  Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare. Journalist Kara McMillan is a single mom with a mission to get to the truth. When she meets up with State Senator Reese Sheridan, the sparks fly in more ways than one. Things get dangerous when Kara gets a little to close to the truth and attempts are made on her life, while a political scandal brews. Pamela always seems to get the heart pounding and this was the first in her I Team series. Sensual, thrilling and exciting. Turn the air-conditioner up for this one. Dancing with the Devil by Laura Drewry. 1882 Texas and Deacon knows he's not welcome when he visits  old flame Rhea. While he'd like to convince her he's turned over a new leaf, it's not that easy when you're the devil's son.I normally don't like books about the devil, but I read Laura's first book, The Devil's Daughter and was caught up with the time period and goodness inside the heroine. Deacon is a little more difficult to like, but having the devil as dear old dad can be a bummer. You'll root for Rhea to come around to see Deacon trying to overcome his past and don't we all deserve a second chance? Ok, now it's your turn. What have you been reading or what have you read in the past that you'd like to share with everyone. Not every book has to be a new release for it to be a great read. Please share. Bottom Line: Note to self: Write down everything about the book before picking up that next one. Hard to do, but I am trainable. Posted by Barbara Vey on June 19, 2009 | Comments (20)
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday jenny gardiner commented: Just finished The Late Lamented Molly Marx by Sally Koslow. Fabulous read. Phenomenal writer--I have total metaphor envy
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday sinoo7 aka Kathy Crouch commented: They all sound like a nice way to spend an afternoon, Barb. I am currently reading Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur and Skin Trade by LKH.I know...I know....another terribly gone wrong Anita Blake some of you may say but I can't help myself. I have to read about her. I still can't put it down. She's not the same Anita but I am still addicted.It's my dirty little secret...shhhh don't tell anyone.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Terry Odell commented: I'm reading Wicked Prey by John Sandford and, as always, enjoying Lucas Davenport.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Silver James commented: I was lucky enough to get my hands on the ARCs of Leslie Kelly-Parrish's first two books in her Black CAT series, FADE TO BLACK and PITCH BLACK. These romantic suspense novels are live-the-light-on good reads! The first book release July 7th with the second in August and the third in September.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Jeffe Kennedy commented: Just finished Lynda Hilburn's The Vampire Shrink. I know -- I was dubious, too. But it was great fun with a strong heroine and a believable story.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday JENN BAKER commented: Last night I finished Catherine Kean's A KNIGHTS VENGEANCE. Story about a Knight from the Crusades who wants revenge against his father's killer and to prove his father was not a traitor to the crown. Part of his plan is to kidnap his enemy's daughter. But falling in love with her wasn't part of that.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Marilyn AKA Playground Monitor commented: Lucky me got an ARC of HUNT HER DOWN by Roxanne St. Claire. This is the next book in her Bullet Catcher series, and for anyone who was upset when Lucy ended up with Jack Culver, please read this when it comes out and you'll see that Dan ends up with the right woman. The. Perfect. Woman.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday azteclady commented: I just reread Nora Roberts' <strong>Born in</strong> trilogy--great stuff. And I'm on a Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries binge on the side. Dorothy L. Sayers wrote the best dialogue!
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Hope Tarr commented: Thanks so much for reviewing BOUND TO PLEASE, Barbara. As you know, it was the launch for Harlequin Blaze's new Historical Miniseries and lots 'o fun to write.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Amanda commented: Could you talk a bit more about your book database? It sounds intriguing. I am having difficulty keeping track of all the books I have read/bought/etc.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Magdalena Scott commented: I just finished LOVE LETTERS FROM A DUKE, by Elizabeth Boyle (yay--and it's a series!). Last night I started reading Marta Perry's HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT, one of Harlequin's free reads to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Enjoying it very much!
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday joysann commented: Can anyone recommend a speed reading course? How else am I ever going to get to all these mentioned here today? But, speed reading sounds so... abridged (nasty word). I just finished Dead and Gone. No comment. No spoilers. Good audio.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Kate Fellowes commented: I read a fabulous mystery last weekend--Stamped Out, by Terri Thayer. It's the first in a new series and I'll be watching for the second, you can bet. Terrific, layered characters, a good mystery with its roots in the past and a very likeable heroine. Excellent job!
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Barbara Vey commented: To Amanda: Blurber Emily has set up a Zoho database that keeps track of all books received, who's reading them and which are burbed about. There are over 1400 books listed and we have over 400 waiting to be read with more coming in every day.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday LINDA LAROQUE commented: I'm reading ebooks right now. I like print books too but have an ebookwise reader and it's great to use for reading in bed. In the last couple of weeks I finished Ciara Gold's ONCE JILTED, Jane Toombs SEACLIFF HOUSE, Catherine Stang's DARE TO LOVE, and am in the middle of Phyllis Campbell's HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Jusy commented: I finished one of two paperbacks I have on my trip with me - Rachel Caine's new series Outcast, UNDONE. It's a great start. On the ebook end, I've finished Christine Feehan's BURNING WILD, Angela Knight's WARRIOR and GUARDIAN. I'm trying to decide what to read next -- so many TBR to choose from.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Edie Ramer commented: I read two great books this week. Gotcha! by Christie Craig and The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley.
June 19, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Grace Fonseca commented: I'm waiting on the Hope Tarr book to arrive. Can't wait to read it. The other two titles look interesting.
June 20, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday Alana Abbott commented: I have three open right now: PANDEMONIUM by Daryl Gregory, FLESH AND SPIRIT by Carol Berg, and HOUSE OF MANY WAYS by Diana Wynn Jones. But I think this afternoon I'm going to skip out on the prose and read THE WAR AT ELLSMERE by Faith Erin Hicks (a YA graphic novel). :)
July 7, 2009
In response to: Your Turn Friday violet s commented: Thank you Barbara! Oldies but goodies! That just about describes me too! Thank you for your blog!
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