Books and Their Covers!

So is it just me or do you get frustrated when the cover models don't look like their description in the book?  I'm currently reading a novel where they describe the hero as dark haired Spaniard and on the book cover is a BLOND guy!   Hello, do the publishers/editors not read what they publish?    I don't know why they even use real people, our imaginations are much better.  I prefer the cover to be like "50 Shades of Grey" showing a key chain or some other inanimate object.  I am definitely more attracted to those covers.  Sometimes if I don't like the way the model looks I won't even look at what the book is about.  Just saying sometimes it is better not to know what they look like except in our own minds.  Happy reading! 

Animal Lovers this book is for YOU!

Hearts in Motion by Edie Ramer is a heart warming romantic story will lots of comments thrown in by the main character, Abby Pimm's menagerie of animals including 3 cats and 1 dog.  Abby has seen her share of heartache and hardship.  After loosing both her parents she must care for her younger sister while trying to make a go of her cat furniture business.  Wealthy businessman Holden Ramsay reconnects with Abby when he employs her to look after his daughter for a couple of weeks and Abby's animals think its time that she settles down with a good man once and for all.  This book is funny and engaging even bringing tears to my eyes.  It is a fast read perfect for a day at the beach that will leave you feeling good all over.   

The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic

I just had the pleasure of reading the advance copyof "The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic" by Emily Croy Barker and it reminded me a lot of the Deborah Harkness novel "Shadow of Night". The main character, Nora Fischer stumbles through a portal into another world where nothing is as it seems and magic is everywhere.  Through a series of events she allies with the reclusive magician Aruendiel who teaches her magic to survive in this harsh enviroment.  Romantic sparks ignite between teacher and student.  Overall I enjoyed this rather lengthy novel and will definitely pick up the sequel to see what happens next.     

Slow Summer Burn by Elisabeth Barrett

Reading Ms. Barrett's books are a double edged sword.

On one hand I can't wait to read what happens and on the other hand I know I will be finished another exciting novel all too soon!

Val Grayson's story does NOT disappoint. Socialite Cameron Stahl and Val Grayson ignite in this great summer read. If you don't read anything else this summer please pick up this book and if this is your first Grayson novel I DARE you not to read the previous three adventures. Can't wait for her next novel. Please hurry!!!         

Summer is here and the romance is HOT!

Just read two great novels!  The first from one of my favourite authors, Maya Banks.  You know how you feel when you're going out to dinner with a close friend?  You know you will have a great time and can't wait for the party to start!  Well that's how it is when I have a new novel by Ms. Banks to read and with her latest KGI novel, "Forged in Steele" she doesn't disappoint.
It's a fast paced, hot romance with lots of action!  You don't want to get too comfortable when the main characters, Steele and Dr. Maren Scofield connect as you're always waiting for the "other shoe" to drop!  Ms. Banks melds this stand alone story with characters from her past KGI novels with ease and little confusion.  If you haven't already read one of Ms. Banks's stories then please start with this one.  By the end I guarantee you will be anxious to read the whole KGI series to date. 

The next book I read was a panaromal romance called "Kiss of Blood" by Pamela Palmer.  This is the 2nd novel involving Quinn who is entrenched in a alternate Washington D.C. called Washington V.C. where all sorts of creatures live.  There Quinn meets Arturo a vampire trying to save his friends and Quinn is their only hope.  Although I haven't read the first novel in this series the story line was easy to pick up and I quite enjoyed this book so much so that I will be picking up the next novel in the series as I want to see how the plot develops.     I gave this book a read as it came highly recommended by one of my favourite vampire authors, Jeaniene Frost. 

These two novels will turn up the heat on your summer, I guarantee it! Enjoy J