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Blurbs are BackApril 24, 2008
Well, it's baseball season here in Milwaukee, so I thought I start sharing pictures of our players. First up is Gabe Kapler, outfielder. They actually showed this picture on our local news, so it is very relevent to baseball. Go Brewers!
The Duke Next Door is the second book in the new Heiress Brides series by Celeste Bradley. I read the first, Desperately Seeking a Duke and I can’t wait for the third book, Duke Most Wanted. I had enjoyed Celeste Bradley’s Royal Four series, so I knew that I would enjoy this series too. But I hadn’t taken into account the exciting characters, and attention-grabbing plot line that makes this book an amazing experience. I highly recommend you read all of Celeste Bradley’s books, but most especially the new Heiress Brides series. (I just finished Duke Most Wanted and I'll pass it on to you Emily, you won't be disappointed)  Only With A Cowboy  Read by Judy Three authors revealing potent stories with a common theme – A Cowboy. Hard in the Saddle by P.J. Mellor is the story of Madison St. Claire’s adventure or rather misadventure as a “city slicker.” She is rescued from ruin by a sexy, secretive and VERY Possesive Cowboy. The high school sweethearts, Wendi and Mike come alive in Vonna Harper’s Breeding Season. Having gone separate ways right after high school, their reunion is quite steamy. This story gives a whole new meaning to the term “Breeding Season”. Melissa MacNeal delivers a sensual and sexual story. Banker Jane Cook turns down a loan for Luke McGrew, but saying no to Luke in other things is not so easy. The Bad Boy and Plain Jane tale has never been told like this before. Had I known just how sexy, sensual and downright horny Cowboys are I might have made a trip out West to experience the electricity they generate. (Sexually explicit)
Italian beauty, Allegra Antinori, is only a poor relation with a small dowry. But when impoverished Lord William Tavener sees her across a crowded ballroom, he must have her for his own, even though he needs an influx of cash to restore his home. But Allegra only has eyes for her distant cousin Lord Rob Lynton. When William requests that Allegra help him become ton polished and search for a wealthy bride she agrees only because he offers to help her attract the notice of Rob. Yet over time, Allegra can’t help but see the amazing person that lies beneath the rakish demeanor. But when a conflict arises will the new relationship keep the pair together or drive them apart? Julia Justiss’ new novel Rogue’s Lady is a fantastic novel whose characters will defiantly capture your attention. Both Allegra and William have so many trials that they need to overcome. But you can tell throughout the book that they are trying to control themselves around each other. You can almost feel the tension when they are together. I hope you enjoy Rogue’s Lady as much as I have. Enjoy! Minola Grey is an artist currently living in a hotel in Paris. Lord Yardleigh, another guest of the hotel is murdered right down the hall from her. The police come to investigate as well as Chief Inspector Peter Riley from Interpol. Minola too decides to investigate the murder with the aid of her friend Sally.
Minola is passionate about her painting. She studies her subjects well and it is with this artist's eye for detail that Inspector Peter Riley is able to solve the case. However, it is not just a story about a murder, it is the story of passion. Minola's passion for painting and Peter Riley's passion for Ms Minola Grey. Engaging and satisfying murder mystery.
Bottom Line: I had baseball cards when I was a kid and none of them looked like Gabe Kapler. Of course, mine all had baseball uniforms on...why is that again? Posted by Barbara Vey on April 24, 2008 | Comments (18)
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Vegasbaby commented: I need to watch more baseball!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Christy commented: Oh, great...a new author for me, which means more books to buy!!! I've never read Celeste Bradley, but this sounds so much like my kind of book! Oh, and Barb, since catcher Javy Lopez is retired from baseball, I just might have to become obsessed with outfielder Gabe Kapler!!!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Christy commented: Oh, great...a new author for me, which means more books to buy!!! I've never read Celeste Bradley, but this sounds so much like my kind of book! Oh, and Barb, since catcher Javy Lopez is retired from baseball, I just might have to become obsessed with outfielder Gabe Kapler!!!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Edie Ramer commented: Barbara, I don't remember seeing this picture on last night's news. What station did you watch? ;)
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Barbara Vey commented: Edie, it was a morning news show...I think channel 6. But after seeing the picture, I didn't notice the channel. :)
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Jula Justiss commented: And who said baseball is boring? Maybe attendance would soar with the temps if, in the dog days of summer, they allowed the poor overheated players to remove their shirts.
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back TG commented: Here's to hot cowboys and the women who write them--PJ Mellor, Y. Harper, and M. MacNeal!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Shari Anton commented: Emily and I have similar tastes :). I bought Celeste's book on Saturday at RT, and finished reading it on Sunday on the plane home. Her Heiress Brides series is fabulous. On the next trip to the bookstore I need to get Ms. Justiss's book (waving to JJ :)). Shari, who'd like a similar pic of Ryan Braun, please. Go Brewers!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Leah commented: Wow - Kapler didn't look that hot when he played for the Red Sox a few years ago. Must be all that Miller time in Milwaukee. Oh, and thanks for the recommended reads, too! ;-)
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented: Our home team, the Huntsville Stars, is the Double A affiliate of the Brewers. I haven't been to a game in several years. Must go. Obviously forgot about buff bodies in tight pants. ;-)
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Teri Thackston commented: PJ Mellor...you don't get much hotter than her books so I always make sure the a/c is on when I'm reading one of them.
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Jennifer LaBrecque commented: NOW I know why you're such a big baseball fan! WOWZA!!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Diane Whiteside commented: I follow my beloved Nationals very, very closely, Barbara - but they've never showed a picture like that on the local news! I must write them a letter!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back limecello commented: Wow - so many great books - I need to get them all! As to baseball... yeah - why can't they look half as good in the uniforms? Hello, lovely baseball :D.
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Cheri Jetton commented: With PJ Mellor's heroes and covers, who cares about baseball?!? Her stories are a triple threat with heart, heat, and humor!
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Chuck E commented: P J Mellor is one hot writer.
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back kim h commented: yes love bb ball
April 24, 2008
In response to: Blurbs are Back Sophia Nash commented: Barbara,
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