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Title:   Flawless Author:   Carrie Lofty Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   416 Published:   September 2011 Source:   via Publisher for honest review Synopsis: Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies’ man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for step-siblings Vivienne, Alexander, and twins Gareth and Gwyneth? Stunning challenges that will test their fortitude across a royal empire . . . and lead them to the marvelously passionate adventures of their lives. Lady Vivienne Bancroft fled England for New York, hoping to shed the confines of her arranged marriage to unrepentant rogue Miles Durham, Viscount Bancroft—though she never forgot the fiery desire he unleashed with his slightest touch. And when the gambling man arrives on her doorstep for a little sensual revenge for her desertion, he is met with Vivienne’s dilemma: She must earn her father’s inher...

Title:   Something Old Author:   Dianne Christner Genre:   Christian Romance Pages:   320 Published:   August 2011 Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: Travel to Plain City, Ohio, to witness the Mennonite and English culture clash. As Katy Yoder accepts a new job and struggles to define her place in the world, childhood friends and a past romance get in the way. Even when her friends try to help her change her judgmental attitude, Katy is certain that seeing things as black and white is the only way to please God. But as love softens her heart, slowly shades of gray seep into her world, and she discovers the right answer isn’t always the easiest one. This was my first Mennonite Christian Romance - I've always been intrigued by them, but hadn't picked one up until this one.  I thoroughly enjoyed this story - getting a more in depth look into a society I normally would know very little about. Katy cleans houses for several families outsid...

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 This weeks feature blog is:  Obsession with Books Question:  Do you have a favorite series that you read over and over again?  Tell us a bit about it and why you keep revisiting it? I actually have two favorite series 1) the O'Malley Saga series by Bertrice Small   - I found this series about 15 years ago.  Bertrice was my first romance author - (when I was 13) and I fell in love with her writing style and had to pick up everything she ever wrote.  Skye O'Malley is one of my all time favorite characters!  I've read the series dozens of times and will I'm sure read them dozens more! 2) the Five Hundred Kingdom series by Mercedes Lackey is the other series that I've read many times over.  The first book in the series is called the Fairy Godmother.  I got this as a gift and was hooked ever since!  Book 6 in the series " Beauty and the Werewolf " comes out in October!!   Hosted by Crazy for Books ...

Now that the weather is beginning to get cooler and the leaves are starting to change I've been itching to pull out my knitting and quilting supplies again.  As well, I've been slowly pulling out all those cozy sweaters and fun fall clothes from the back of my closet and eyeballing the new arrivals at the local shops :) Here are some of the things I've been adding to my fall must haves wishlist this year!   Gap Wrap Sweater - Banana Republic Cardigan   via Pinterest   via Pinterest  Christin Michaels Suede Boots - Frye Leather Boots - Green Flats Things I'd love to make this fall: Jared Flood's Levenwick - Jennifer Wood's Cardiff Coat - Mari Lynn Patrick's Cedarwood Jacket Jane Richmond's Autumn Hat - Marielle Henault's Bella Mitts - Knitted Bliss's Stockholm Scarf The list could go on and on and on.. What are your fall must haves?

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! Today we have the amazing Shana Galen!!! About Shana: I 'm the author of numerous adventurous, romantic Regency historicals, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne's Bride . My books have been sold in Brazil, Russia, and the Netherlands and featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. I taught English at the middle and high school level off and on for eleven years. Most of those years were spent working in Houston's inner city. Now I write full time. I'm happily married to an incredibly supportive man I like to call Ultimate Sportsfan, and I have a beautiful daughter and a very spoiled cat. A Day in the Life of Shana Galen 6:30 a.m . I wake up, reach for the video baby monitor, and check in on Baby Galen. If she’s still or rolli...

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating! Darcy Merriweather has just discovered she hails from a long line of Wishcrafters-witches with the power to cast spells by making a wish. She's come to Enchanted Village to learn her trade but finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation... Heather's alter ego is Heather Webber - author of the Lucy Valentine series!!  www.heatherwebber.com Deep in the jungles of South America, an incredible treasure has been hidden for centuries. Archeologist Nina Wilde possesses the key to finding it - but in her way stand revolutionaries and drug lords, fighting for control over the riches of a lost empire! This is book #7 in the Nina & Eddie series - they go on the most amazing adventures!  Can't wait for this one. The world’s most elite counterterrorism unit has just taken...