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Friday, November 7, 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.

Recommended Read
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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“Donna Marie Rogers has another hit. You can’t miss THERE’S ONLY BEEN YOU!” – Becky Gaede, Dark Angel 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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A Diamond at Midnight is a short novel about the deep and abiding love between Cain and Diamonique. The feelings and passion between these two characters was touching and I enjoyed reading about their love lost, and renewed relationship.” – Melissa C., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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A Law of Her Own, by Linda LaRoque ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), spicy

She won’t let an innocent man hang. When Charity Dawson resigns her father’s corporate law firm to pursue a career as a trial lawyer, she gets more of a change than she wanted. She finds herself transported to 1888 Texas in the middle of a murder trial.
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“With her descriptions of the life and time, Mrs. LaRoque paints a wonderful picture of Texas in the 1800’s. This story makes me want to go back in time! I will be looking for more books by this author to read!” – Kim N., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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Blood Wine and Pale Roses,
by Denysé Bridger
☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Eden Colbourne has spent most of her life pursuing dreams that never quite came true. Running from yet another failed relationship, she seeks solace in the familiar surroundings of England's countryside, and her art. Drawn to the remnants of the abbey, she spends her days sketching the face of a man she believes is a ghost haunting both the abbey and her heart. The reality is even more disturbing...
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Blood Wine and Pale Roses is an excellent book for both paranormal fans and those looking for something new and different to read. I highly recommend the work of Ms. Bridger!” – Melissa C., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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Home Again, by Jules Bennett ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, sensual

Ellie Blake left her childhood home ten years ago with no intention of returning. But when her life takes unexpected turns, she's left with no other choice. Now she finds herself face to face with the man she'd loved and left so long ago. Gavin Prescott waited nearly a decade for Ellie's return and had almost given up hope….
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“I was totally hooked as soon as I started reading, Home Again. This story took me by storm. Ellie and Gavin are remarkable characters that leap off the pages as if they are standing right in the reader’s presence.” – Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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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.

“I absolutely loved this story written by Ms. Barrett. She has a way of telling a story and making you feel like you’re another character seeing everything unfold in front of you. I have read many stories written by this wonderful author and I am never disappointed with her work.” – Diana Coyle, Night Owl Romance
…full review
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Love Game, by Danielle Bronson ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, hot

Ever feel cursed by a gift? International tennis star KENLEIGH DWYER knows how that feels. With unprecedented talent and extraordinary beauty, she's heralded as America's Sweetheart. But her gift has made her a target. Her father, notorious South Florida gangster BIG AL DWYER has a hobby fixing high-stakes sporting events. He needs a favor from his famous daughter.
And her refusal may cost her life.
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“Danielle Bronson captures the characters expressions and emotions, allowing them to become real, while leaping off the pages. She has won this readers heart in this magnificent read.” – Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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Saving Grace, by Patrice Moore ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

Detective Patrick Hess is on a mission to find Margo, the missing ex-wife of a powerful man in Buffalo, New York. His search takes him to rural Oregon, where he focuses on a woman named Grace McNeal. Circumstantial evidence makes him believe that Grace is the woman he is seeking?but he's not quite sure. If Grace is indeed Margo, then she's done a remarkable job of altering not only her circumstances but her appearance as well.
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This overwhelming tale of heartache, spousal abuse, betrayal, and trust pulls the reader deep into the lives of Grace and Patrick, and holds firmly long after the story is over. They will live in my heart always.” – Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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See No Evil My Pretty Lady, by Miss Mae ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, sweet

New maid Dorcy Edwards spurns her wealthy employer's attempts to seduce her. When he becomes a victim of the person the newspapers call "Jack the Ripper," estranged son Gareth Davenport returns to London to handle his father's affairs. Dorcy puzzles over what the brooding, handsome heir might be hiding behind his eye patch and black leather gloves.
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See No Evil, My Pretty Lady is a wonderful, well-crafted mystery. The senior Mr. Davenport is the perfect murder mystery victim. Everyone has a reason to hate him. Even the heroine, Dorcy, is a suspect. The author, Miss Mae, kept me guessing.” – Kimber, Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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The Wiccan Kitten, by Susanne Saville ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Before her landlord's exorcism banishes the innocent apparition haunting her Salem apartment, Freyja Amador must cast a spell to save her ghost cat. Unfortunately, her spell's success can only be guaranteed through sex magick on Halloween night—two days away. She needs a man. And she believes she has just met the perfect one. Shane Logan, however, has troubles of his own.
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“The story is humorous, charming, and definitely twisted. I loved it! What a perfect, wicked tale for Halloween. If you want a quick, funny, and entertaining Halloween tale instead of a scary one, then The Wiccan Kitten is just right.” – Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
Buy from The Wild Rose Press


Three Young Adult Novels by Kimberlee R. Mendoza

Oh Brother, You’re Not My Keeper [Russell Family Series 2],
by Kimberlee R. Mendoza
☆☆☆☆☆
Young Adult, sweet

Being a teenager is hard enough without a sister trying to control one’s life. Sixteen year old Nick Russell falls in love with high school outcast Sherry Park. After losing her in a tragic car accident, he decides to never love again. But when an unlikely foe captures his heart, he begins to change his mind.
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“This book is a very emotional read. Most teenagers don’t lose their teenage boyfriend or girlfriend and have to deal with that tough situation but readers are drawn into the story and feel empathy for Nick and his family.” – Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
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Seek Ye First My Heart [Russell Family Series 3],
by Kimberlee R. Mendoza
☆☆☆☆ ☆
Young adult, sweet

Excited about running with the popular crowd and dating older guys, Cassi Russell can’t wait to start high school. But when her friend, Beth, blackballs her from the in-crowd, Cassi decides to get even. She sets her sights on Beth’s boyfriend, Kip Bryant, the quarterback. Her plan works beautifully, but not without a problem. Cassi never intended on falling for film geek, Neil Rosenberg…
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“Ms. Mendoza is a master of telling an excellent teen story that takes the reader through the tough situations many teens have to face. I am really enjoying this series and am looking forward to the fourth book!” – Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
Buy from The Wild Rose Press


Fried, Scrambled and Unequally Yoked [Russell Family Series 4],
by Kimberlee R. Mendoza
☆☆☆☆☆
Young Adult, sweet

Living in a divorce situation has never been easy on any of the Russells, but lately Kevin feels like the invisible sibling. Things only get worse when Melena, the only one in his family he can count on, decides to get married and move out of state. So when gorgeous Janessa Blackington shows interest, he's hooked. But dating the wild girl will come at a high price that could cost him his dreams and possibly his life.
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“Again Ms. Mendoza has used her talent to tell a fantastic story of redemption and forgiveness by placing her teen characters in very real situations many of today’s youth will face.” – Stephanie B., Fallen Angel Reviews
…full review
Buy from The Wild Rose Press

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