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Friday, October 31, 2008

Best New Romance Novel Reviews

The newest romance novels rated 5 hearts (or stars, books, etc.) from The Wild Rose Press are listed here.

Click title to find the book, or hearts to read the review. For a description of ratings, please click here.

Top Read
Letters from Home, by Jo Barrett ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Letters from home lift John Caldwell’s spirits during his tour of duty in Iraq. Phoebe Honeycutt, otherwise known as Aunt Bee to all the kids in the neighborhood, fills an empty place in his life through her letters and cookie care packages after the death of his grandmother. But what John doesn’t realize is that Phoebe isn’t the doddering old lady he believes her to be. And when they come face to face at last, her delicious cookies aren’t the only things he wants to sample.

“Wow! Great story. I was literally angry when I had to stop reading half way through and go to bed at almost midnight….I was so engrossed with the plot and engaged by the delightful characters of Jo Barrett’s Letters From Home I wanted to finish it in one sitting.” – Rebecca Savage, WRDF Reviews
…full review
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A Diamond at Midnight, by Anne Rainey ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, hot

Diamonique’s life is changed forever when she stumbles across Cain Reed on a dark, lonely New York street. With a single bite, she’s given immortality and shown unimaginable pleasure. But before she can explore eternal love his betrayal tears them apart.
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“I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end and look forward to more books by Ms. Rainey.” – Tami, Simply Romance Reviews
…full review
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All on Her Own, by Margo Hoornstra ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sweet

Nancy Carter doesn’t always rant and carry on like a raving lunatic. But then this is the first time an automatic car wash has actually devoured her car. Add to that the constant meddling of her well-meaning sister. No matter what, said sister insists Nancy come by her house to meet the latest entrant in her ongoing Matchmaker Sweepstakes. Enter Rob Martin to the rescue.
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“I laughed so much while reading the story and contemplating the pitfalls that life has thrown in Nancy's path…. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Hoornstra's work.” – Laura, Simply Romance Reviews
…full review
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Between Floors, by Beate Boeker ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sweet

Sarah can't resist a swim in the luxurious pool of the Grand Excelsior Hotel, though she hates to return to her room in a bathrobe, dripping wet. Just as she braves the elevator, a gorgeous man joins her. Sarah curses her luck and pretends to disappear into thin air, when all at once, the elevator gets stuck . . .

“This was a laugh out loud book, that I would highly recommend to anyone who loves romance. It was written with the essentials to a good romance; intelligent banter, humor and just an edge of sizzle. Beate Boeker did an excellent job…” -- Val, Simply Romance Reviews
…full review
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Love with a Welcome Stranger,
by Lynnette Baughman
☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (Western), spicy

She doesn't remember that the handsome Montana rancher was once a poor cowboy who loved her. He can't forget that she left him and never looked back. Mandy McCay's life as a Hollywood starlet ended with a bullet from a deranged fan. Miraculously, she recovers, learns to walk and speak, but there are gaps in her memory. Important gaps.
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“I say very well done Lynnette Baughman and I look forward to more from you in the future. This book reminds me of why I got hooked on romance at the age of fifteen.” -- Breia Brickey, WRDF Reviews
…full review
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Oh, So Right, by Margo Hoornstra ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary (later life), sweet

School teacher Megan Charles has known local business owner Randy Simms her entire life. Knows everything about him. She especially knows he’s nothing like her gorgeous mystery man. The one she’s absolutely positive is going to ask her to run away with him any day now.
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“This is just a wonderful short story! Ms. Hoornstra has done a lovely job painting a verbal portrait of two people who belong together and the circumstance that helps them realize it.” Black-eyed Susan, Long and Short Reviews
…full review
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Out of Her League, by Kaylea Cross ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Christa Bailey is one cut away from making the Olympic softball team when threats from an obsessed fan jeopardize her dream, and her safety. Forced to put her life on hold, she reluctantly turns to ERT officer Rayne Hutchinson for help, praying the police catch her stalker before she is cut from the team or does something stupid, like fall in love with her unattainable protector.
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“I was so impressed by the depth of the story and how each different layer was carefully pulled together in the end. Truly one of the most remarkable stories I have read. Kudos to the Ms. Cross for a story well-told.” – Laura, Simply Romance Reviews
…full review
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Ransomed Heart, by Michelle Cary ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Vanessa Beaumont is desperate to protect her beloved thoroughbred, Ransom, from her ex-husband’s clutches. Intent on hiding Ransom at her friend’s farm hidden in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Vanessa falls short of her destination when she collides with a deer during a summer storm and is forced to rely on the kindness of a stranger to help protect her horse.
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“This was a fabulous story that I just didn’t want to come to an end. From the very first paragraph to the very last, I was sitting on the edge of my seat. “ -- Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance
…full review
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There’s Only Been You,
by Donna Marie Rogers
☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Malicious lies, drugs and a videotape are the reasons young lovers Sara Jamison and Mike Andrews have spent the last eight years apart, each believing the other betrayed them. Sara has no clue where Mike's been all these years, but she knows where she's been busy raising their son.
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“I have to say Ms. Rogers outdid herself yet again. From the first page, I was pulled into the story and I remained hooked right until the last sentence.” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance
…full review
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