The Romance Writers of America gave out their highest honor, the RITA award, Saturday night in San Francisco.
Go here to check out the winners:
http://rwanational.org/cs/contests_and_awards/2008_rita_and_gh_winners.
I've read a few of the nominees, but only three of the winners:
DEAD GIRLS ARE EASY by Terri Garey for Best First Book and,
SNOWBOUND by Janice Johnson for Best Contemporary Series Romance
SILENT IN THE GRAVE by Deanna Raybourn for Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements
What RITA winners have YOU read?
Debora
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Saturday, August 02, 2008
A giveaway.....
Okay I have an extra copy of WATCH ME by Brenda Novak. This is a great book and to read my review go here:
http://www.theromancereadersconnection.com/reviews2/novakbrenda1808.html
If you'd like to win a copy of this book, just post a comment here at FOUR LADIES READING. And you name will go in the drawing.
What book are you reading now?? What book can you hardly wait to get your hands on?
Wendyk
http://www.theromancereadersconnection.com/reviews2/novakbrenda1808.html
If you'd like to win a copy of this book, just post a comment here at FOUR LADIES READING. And you name will go in the drawing.
What book are you reading now?? What book can you hardly wait to get your hands on?
Wendyk
Monday, July 28, 2008
A GREAT READ!!!!
POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER
Terri Brisbin
Harlequin Historical #910
ISBN: 978-0-373-29510-4
August 2008
Medieval
Marian Robertson, is known as the Robertson Harlot, however after 5yrs she's returned to her home and has disguised herself. With the Laird(her older brother)'s approval she is living as a widowed cousin and keeping to herself. She cares for her daughter and stays as quiet as possible. She only wants to keep her child and herself save. Duncan comes upon them by accident when he hears her scream. She saves her and can't seem to stop himself from returning to her home time and time again. Duncan, known as the Peacemaker, is in the Robertson land to arrange a treaty between their laird and his MacLerie Laird. However his feelings for Mara, as he knows her is causing him to be distracted. Then things get worse and he is forced into a marriage with her. However things are not as they first seem. What secrets has Marian held for years? Can love grow or will lies from the past ruin their changes for happiness?
This book was outstanding. While it is part of the series, I was fine reading it as a stand alone. The story in noway was a continuing ARC. Just has recurring characters from previous books. I do now have the previous titles on order. Even though the Beast of the Highlands sounds awfully familar to me. The story is engaging and keeps you quickly turning pages. The characters are wonderful and more. The plotline while I figured out part of it early on, parts of it were shocking and will most likely lead readers to tear up a bit. And Duncan, well he's a hero I'd cross a bed of hot coals to meet. This is a great historical romance. I just had to tell you all about it. It's been awhile since I've been this excited about a book/author/ charcter. Now I want the other books. And while I just ordered them, I'm very very tempted to just hit BN and buy them new,LOL
WendyK *copied from post at TRRC reader's list*
Terri Brisbin
Harlequin Historical #910
ISBN: 978-0-373-29510-4
August 2008
Medieval
Marian Robertson, is known as the Robertson Harlot, however after 5yrs she's returned to her home and has disguised herself. With the Laird(her older brother)'s approval she is living as a widowed cousin and keeping to herself. She cares for her daughter and stays as quiet as possible. She only wants to keep her child and herself save. Duncan comes upon them by accident when he hears her scream. She saves her and can't seem to stop himself from returning to her home time and time again. Duncan, known as the Peacemaker, is in the Robertson land to arrange a treaty between their laird and his MacLerie Laird. However his feelings for Mara, as he knows her is causing him to be distracted. Then things get worse and he is forced into a marriage with her. However things are not as they first seem. What secrets has Marian held for years? Can love grow or will lies from the past ruin their changes for happiness?
This book was outstanding. While it is part of the series, I was fine reading it as a stand alone. The story in noway was a continuing ARC. Just has recurring characters from previous books. I do now have the previous titles on order. Even though the Beast of the Highlands sounds awfully familar to me. The story is engaging and keeps you quickly turning pages. The characters are wonderful and more. The plotline while I figured out part of it early on, parts of it were shocking and will most likely lead readers to tear up a bit. And Duncan, well he's a hero I'd cross a bed of hot coals to meet. This is a great historical romance. I just had to tell you all about it. It's been awhile since I've been this excited about a book/author/ charcter. Now I want the other books. And while I just ordered them, I'm very very tempted to just hit BN and buy them new,LOL
WendyK *copied from post at TRRC reader's list*
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Author Signing pics
Wendy, Virginia Kantra, and Mad
Wendy and Virgina Kantra(yes I went just for her)
All of the authors together
another shot of all the authors
Wendy and Virgina Kantra(yes I went just for her)
All of the authors together
another shot of all the authors
author Jenna Black
Author Claudia Dain
Author Liz Carlyle
Author's Sabrina Jeffries and Elizabeth Amber
Author Claudia Dain
Author Liz Carlyle
Author's Sabrina Jeffries and Elizabeth Amber
Author Diane Chamberlain and Mad(on left)
Authors Deb Marlowe and Emilie Rose (on right)
Author Signings
I went to an Author signing on July 12, this past Sat. I had a lot of fun, talked with some great people. And bought some great books. I will post pictures later on today.
Do you prefer to "know" or met the authors you love or do you think it's better to not know them personally? Do you like big author signings with 100s of authors like RWAs or do you prefer the more intimate signings with at most 3/4 authors or even the single author signings? Do you take your own books to be signed or only buy books that are available there? Do you take other things to be signed, ie totes, bookmarks, coverflats.......? What was the best author signing you've been to and what made it so great?
hugs,
WendyK
Do you prefer to "know" or met the authors you love or do you think it's better to not know them personally? Do you like big author signings with 100s of authors like RWAs or do you prefer the more intimate signings with at most 3/4 authors or even the single author signings? Do you take your own books to be signed or only buy books that are available there? Do you take other things to be signed, ie totes, bookmarks, coverflats.......? What was the best author signing you've been to and what made it so great?
hugs,
WendyK
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