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WW Ladies Book Club BlurbsJanuary 7, 2009 Well, I'm off on holiday to Nashville to visit a friend for a couple of weeks, so I'll be blogging from there. Let's see how they feel about stalkers in bookstores and libraries. Now here's this weeks WW Ladies Book Blurbs: Maddie, a real estate broker, has sold a house to Anne and Richard Zeller. They will be using it as a weekend home to get away from the city however Anne tells Maddie she has taken a sabbatical from her job and will be there all summer. A friendship of sorts develops between Anne, Maddie and their children. Anne wants to discover the local area and with Maddie's help she does.
Maddie and her husband Paul along with their friend Luke, have a past together that slowly gets revealed throughout the book. Their past and the present situation with the Zeller's become intertwined and leads to an explosive ending.
Selling real estate is the surface story, but as you peel back the layers throughout the chapters you realize it is about family relationships, old friends, and new friends. This is a book to savor as each chapter gives you a bit more "local knowledge" to prepare you for what is to come.
 Heart Fate by Robin D Owens 
Read by Joysann
Lahsin Yew runs from the imprisonment of an arranged marriage to a cruel aristocrat, and escapes into a hidden part of the city, hoping to find strength and courage enough to legally declare her independence. Although Tinne Holly is broken by shattering events in his own life, he has a telepathic connection to Lahsin and knows of her fear, pain and anger. Tinne seeks Lahsin out in that secret place, where each gives the other a chance for hope and healing, until Lahsin makes the discovery that they are HeartMates. Robin D Owens has created an interesting society on the planet Celta, where individual humans have developed strong psychic powers, one being the HeartMate bond which establishes a permanent link between a couple. Each book in the series tells of another bonding, creating a complicated family-oriented aristocracy, and I've enjoyed each. I think I liked this one the most, though; I was captivated long into the night, reluctant to put it down till the story was done.
 Changing Hearts by Marilu Mann (E-Book)Read by Marge Joie Sue Landry a Cajun faith healer that lives out in the Bayou where wild things call to her. Especially the injured ones. Can she overcome her past and give her heart again? Malcolm Slade once an Alpha to his own pack is now hunted by them. Known for his hatred of humans, can he set aside his hatred to allow this human healer to save him? Joie might be a petite woman, but she has a big heart of gold. A woman hard to resist for a predator like Malcolm. The intense attraction and heat between these two would burn the pages. I couldn’t put this book down until I read it all, and still left me wanting more. Undead and Unworthy (Audio) by MaryJanice Davidson  Listened to by Joysann Though she's been at it for awhile now, Queen Betsy is still recovering from the *WTF* shock of being the monarch of all the world's vampires. Though she's now happily married to the spectacular King Sinclair, she's understanding that she hasn't yet gotten the hang of ruling, and the depths of her responsibility. In this instance, as the Fiends become more self-aware, Betsy realizes the impact her neglect has made on them, and, so too, her loved ones. Who'd have thought that the delightful, hilariously funny MaryJanice Davidson books could bring me to tears? Whether it was from the sentiments of compassion, sympathy, or empathy, as Betsy matures in her role, I appreciate the stories more and more. I've listened to all the series, and that makes for many enjoyable hours of entertainment. For a new reader, I would also recommend the short stories that take place in Betsy's world, found in numerous anthologies. Besides filling in some gaps, they are, in themselves, some of my favorite reads.
 Murder Game by Christine Feehan Read by Anne Kaden Montegue is a Ghostwalker who has been psychically enhanced. He thought he was doing something for his country, but he and his teammates find out how they were taken advantage of. Tansy Meadows has always had to keep to herself, unable to touch anyone because she would take on their thoughts and feelings. After tracking serial killers since the age of 13, she's hospitalized with a breakdown and now goes into the wild to photograph animals. A new set of murders drags her out of retirement with the help of Kaden. Not for the faint of heart, the murders are described in graphic detail, but it's fascinating to see how the Ghostwalkers use their abilities to search out the killers. Equal parts sensual, thrilling and horrifying, Murder Game will grab you by the throat and never let go. Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur Read by Joysann
The scientist interviewed on the TV newscast adamantly denying the existence of the Loch Ness Monster annoyed Destiny McCree, for she knows the real story. She recently escaped imprisonment at that location where she was a test subject, and she left behind others of her kind. But she's going back to free them, to stop the research, and to destroy any record of the secrets of her people. And she'll do whatever it takes.
Destiny Kills is the beginning of a new series by one of my favorite authors, and she hasn't let me down. There are so few new stories in the world that we rely on a creative author to make old ones fresh and imaginative, and I was surprised by Keri Arthur's new idea. I found the concept intriguing, the action gripping, the romance titillating, and all of it quite a pleasure.
Bottom Line: Looking forward to warmer weather, but it doesn't look promising. Guess I'd better take my winter coat and leave my flip-flops at home. Posted by Barbara Vey on January 7, 2009 | Comments (10)
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Edie Ramer commented: Terrific blurbs again! Enjoy your vacation, Barbara. Our driveway was all ice yesterday, and I didn't even try to get out.
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Edie Ramer commented: Terrific blurbs again! Enjoy your vacation, Barbara. Our driveway was all ice yesterday, and I didn't even try to get out.
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Meg Waite Clayton commented: Do check out Davis Kidd Booksellers! (Novelist Brenda Rickman Vantrease and I used to workshop our novels together there, and now can both be found on the shelves - very fun!) And there's a cute little store out in Franklin, if you find yourself that far from the center of town or, like me, make almost any trek to visit a bookstore. Enjoy!
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Holly Jacobs commented: Barbara, Have a great time in Nashville! And as always, ladies, great reviews!
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs BETH PATTILLO commented: Barbara -- Hope you enjoy your stay in our fair city. As someone mentioned, Davis-Kidd is a terrific place for a booklover. Maybe the sun will even come out while you're here!
January 7, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Marilu Mann commented: That new Keri Arthur sounds fabulous! Thanks for the read, Marge! And you too, Barb! It's a joy to keep such amazing company on your WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs! I'm honored.
January 9, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Ruth commented: I really enjoy reading Robin Owens' series. She creates fantastic worlds.
January 9, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs violet s commented: Good afternoon Barbara! You are lucky to be away from this horrible weather we are having in Wisconsin! Thanks for all these great authors/book suggestions!
January 12, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Alana Abbott commented: I just put three of these on my library hold list--this group is always good for recommendations! (I'd missed that the new Queen Besty book was out, so thanks for the reminder!)
January 12, 2009
In response to: WW Ladies Book Club Blurbs Alana Abbott commented: I just put three of these on my library hold list--this group is always good for recommendations! (I'd missed that the new Queen Besty book was out, so thanks for the reminder!)
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