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January 17, 2008
Finally, all my internet problems are solved, so it's time to get back into some kind of a routine around here. The WW ladies and friends have been reading their eyeballs off to let you know what's on the bookstore shelves.
No Rest for the Witches
Reviewed by Joyce
No Rest for the Witches is a delightful anthology of short stories by MaryJanice Davidson, Lori Handeland, Cheyenne McCray, and Christine Warren
The Majicka by
MaryJanice Davidson
Ireland hasn't quite figured out why it happens that she seems to collect supernatural beings to be her roommates at her farmhouse. Micah is a witch whose job it is to find and train the new Majicka, whoever or wherever that person is. He comes upon Ireland in the midst of a mystery that endangers her friends, and joins in the mad-cap adventure to solve it.
Voodoo Moon by
Lori Handeland
FBI Agent Dana Duran has been sent to an isolated town in Louisiana to investigate a serial killer, however the only link the deaths have in common is a voodoo doll left at the scene. Her most viable suspect is the dark, handsome proprietor of a magic shop. In the end she questions not only the circumstances of the murders, but her own choices as well.
Breath of Magic by
Cheyenne McCray
In San Francisco the race to retrieve the stone eye from Darkwolf is still on, and the D’Anu witches and the Tuatha D’Danann warriors have teamed up in pairs to search the city. Sydney just met Conlan a few days ago, and working with him is very distracting. Trapped together by Darkwolf, they learn a little more about each other and about themselves.
Any Witch Way She Can by
Christine Warren
Randy Berry attempts a love spell, following the formula a bit loosely. Since she believes she hasn’t a drop of magic, she’s surprised when things work out unexpectedly. Meeting a witch who actually meets all the criteria of her love spell, she’s drawn with him into an investigation to find out who is trying to take over the Council.
These stories by some of my favorite authors were no less entertaining than I’d hoped they’d be, and I’d hoped for a great deal. Captivating, charming and just plain fun.
Sin and Vengeance by
C.J. West
Reviewed by Loretta
Charlie Marston is an ex-football player turned winemaker. Meeting Randy Black turns Charlie's life upside down.
This is an intriguing and provocative tale of the unbelievable lengths a person would go to satisfy his hate and hunger for vengeance. He has no guilt for the destruction of people, their property, even their lives. His cruel and devious means are too many to list. You will find it difficult to put this engrossing book down, I know I couldn't.
Confessions of a Jane Austin Addict by
Laurie Viera Rigler
Reviewed by Joyce
Is there a well-read woman anywhere who doesn’t breathe a heavy sigh when she hears the name “Mr D’Arcy?" With or without the Colin Firth image? Courtney Stone uses the comfort of her Jane Austen books to soothe the pain of her break-up with her jerk of a fiance. She wakes one morning to find herself in Regency England in the body of a woman who could easily have been authored by Ms. Austin and quickly learns she must pretend to be that woman. Courtney makes herself fit into the role of dutiful daughter, particular friend and reluctant object of affection. As she strives to discover what happened and how to get back to her own life, Courtney comes to chafe under the restrictions society imposes upon women. She fears losing her sense of self to that of the woman she possesses.
Light, but suspenseful and romantic (how could it be otherwise), Laurie Viera Rigler’s book is a gratifying fix for those of us who suffer the same addiction.
Monkey Love by Brenda Scott Royce
Reviewed by Jennifer
If Monkey Love were a movie, it would be a romantic comedy. Crazy things happen to Holly Heckerling, an accountant, comedian, pet sitter and hair stylist, not to mention her affinity to power tools. Holly has a big heart and fascinating family and friends. This is a terrific read that had me laughing out loud.
Posted by Barbara Vey on January 17, 2008 | Comments (5)
