The Geekish Reader

Title:   Prince Korasoff's Road Map Author:   Gervase Shorter Genre:   Contemporary Fiction, Romance Pages:   188 Published:   September 2011 Publisher:   Gervase Shorter Source:   via Author Where to buy:   Amazon Synopsis: Edward is compiling a technical bibliography while Albertine works on her doctoral thesis. They glance up to find they are looking into each other’s eyes. Shyly they both look away. It seems the attraction they have started to feel for each other will come to nothing but then Albertine’s friend Tabitha steps in, determined to stage manage their romance with unforeseeable consequences. This was an interesting read.  Edward is a widower, who has decided it’s time to move on his in life.  While he loved his wife, he is lonely and with the encouragement of his daughter and son in law he signs up for an online dating service to meet someone.  He greatly admires a young woman he sees several times a week at the libr...

Created by Isalys and Vanessa of Book Soulmates  This month I sent out: to Danielle at Ramblings From This Chick to Heather at Book Savvy Babe to Michele at Just a lil' Lost This month I received: from Danielle at Ramblings From This Chick Thanks Danielle! There were a couple of other kindle books purchased from my wishlist that I didn't get emails for - if you sent them please send again!  And Thank you!

Title:   The Rogue Pirate's Bride Author:   Shana Galen Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   384 Published:   February 2012 Publisher:   Sourcebooks Source:   NetGalley Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: Passionate, action-packed Regency romance by RT Reviewer’s Choice award-winning author Shana Galen features the swashbuckling Sebastien Harcourt, marquis de Valere, and the nautical genius heroine destined to best him. After escaping France on a privateer’s ship, Sebastian becomes the notorious privateer Captain Cutlass. His reputation as a rogue precedes him and he’s undefeated in battle, until he crosses swords with the beautiful daughter of a British admiral. Raeven Russell is out for revenge, but now she’s not so sure she wants the dashing captain to change his wicked ways. I've always loved a strong heroine, and with Raeven I wasn't disappointed!  She's spunky, independent, intelligent and isn't afraid to go for what sh...

Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of..... This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! -------------------- A former junior high science teacher, Elisabeth Naughton traded in her red pen and test tube set for a laptop and research books. She now writes sexy romantic adventure and paranormal novels full time from her home in western Oregon where she lives with her husband and three children. Her work has been nominated for numerous awards, including the prestigious RITA® awards by Romance Writers of America, the Australian Romance Reader Awards, the Golden Leaf and the Golden Heart. When not writing, Elisabeth can be found running, hanging out at the ballpark or dreaming up new and exciting adventures. Visit her on the web at www.ElisabethNaughton.com A Day In the Life of Elisabeth Naughton When I was younger ( much younger), I thought authors lived the glamorous life. You ...

You know when you have one of those days - bad day at work, a fight with your partner or your BFF?  Do you have a favorite comfort food or a comfort read that you can always turn to to make you feel better? Last week, I had one of those days at work and I just wanted to curl up and cry.  When I got home I grabbed a stack of my favorite books off the shelf and put on my PJ's and snuggled up in bed.  The Bridal Quartet books by Nora Roberts are some of my favorites and I have re-read this series numerous times since they came out - my copies are getting dog eared and worn!  There is something about these four friends that has me hooked! Now we all have comfort foods - mine is pasta!  Anything pasta.  So I made lasagna.  There is just something about it that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and can cure any sort of bad day. What is your comfort read and/or food? Because I love a good book and good food.. I'm going to give away ...

I have several constants in life that define me: Colorado, Canon, CJ, kids and curls. Born and raised in a household of other people’s children in this beautiful state —very nearly with a camera in hand— I never left. I started my own family, got used to the curls, went to college, built a CJ, and started a business, all with a camera in hand. I always had another passion; storytelling born from daydreams and nightmares. My fingers were never as quick as my mind, and no amount of practice got them there, so it was difficult and frustrating to have this inside me. When my second daughter was born her inherent traits kept me pinned— my only escape the keyboard. Spending my days in parenting chat rooms I got highly adept with one-handed typing and I can still type just about as fast with one hand as I can with two. It’s a great talent to have when engrossed in a scene and in need of a hit of caffeine. I recently finished my first novel but I quickly realized: I was born ...

To sign up for the Julia Quinn 2012 Reading Challenge - CLICK HERE Below is the link up for all your March reviews. Please link directly to your review, not just your website. In the name field, please include the book title.. Example:  Aislynn @ S-R-C (When He Was Wicked) One lucky person will be randomly selected from the review list and will win their choice of book by Julia Quinn! This is open to residents of Canada and the US. Only reviews posted IN March are eligible to be entered.

What is a "Rag Rug"? A rag rug is made from scraps of fabric.  Either sewn, braided or crocheted into a carpet like shape. I decided to make one of these for myself using some old sheets I had tucked away in the linen cupboard.  Chocolate brown and a great navy blue. Want to make your own? What you'll need:  An old sheet (or pre-washed fabric), a very large crochet hook, and some good scissors. Cut or rip the fabric into 1 1/2" strips There are many different ways to attached the strips of fabric together - my preferred method is sewing them together on a diagonal.   And roll it all into one big ball! This makes it much easier, trust me. I used a basic single crochet stitch, starting in the center working my out into an oval shape (or any shape you prefer!) until the rug is as the size you wish. You can add different colored fabrics for contract, you just add them into the ball in the desired location. Here is a great video (...

Title:   The Familial Witch Author:   Bri Clark Genre:   Paranormal Pages:   34 Published:   February 2011 Publisher:   Astraea Press Source:   Bewitching Book Tours Synopsis: Lucien Lemione the clan leader of the feared and revered Eternals is faced with the ultimate betrayal. His second in command for two centuries has not only created the most grievous of offenses but also commissioned the creation of liquid silver. When poisoned by this toxin, an immortal suffers a fate much worse than death, frozen in an internal prison. After being wounded when found spying, he hides deep within the eerie woods that encircle the Triad Mountains. Desperate and in pain, he prays to an offended mother goddess for help. Her answer: a woman, but not just any woman. A witch. After losing her entire coven at the hands of the Eternals, Aisleen is the last of her kind. She retreats from the world to Trinity Forest where she is giving the opp...