Novella Review: Cursed by Cupid by Wendy Sparrow

February 6, 2014February 5, 2014Julie

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Review:

What a cute story! I loved both Tilly and Byrant. Tilly unwisely ignored the dire predictions in a chain letter, and her love life has been cursed ever since. If there’s a good looking, single guy in the area, she will, without a doubt, turn into a klutz and completely humiliate herself in front of him. Flying milkshakes, tripping into doors, landing in a plate of shrimp linguine – each scenario is embarrassingly possible, and has domed her to a life of being depressingly single.

Review: Staking His Claim by Tessa Bailey

February 5, 2014February 4, 2014Julie

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Review:

I’m just a little torn about Staking His Claim. I loved the set up – Lucy’s big brother has asked his buddy, Matt, to pick her and her friend up and drive them to NYC. When Sasha blows her off to cuddle up with her boyfriend, Lucy’s resigned to going solo – until she sees Matt. She impulsively lies and tells Matt that she’s Sasha, and that Lucy has headed off with her boyfriend. She knows that Matt would never put the moves on her if he knew who she really was, and she’s dying to get to know Matt better. When his car breaks down, forcing them to check into a motel, they give into their attraction for each other, and Lucy realizes, with a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach, that she’s made a terrible mistake. She really likes Matt, and he brings out a wild side of her she didn’t know she possessed. Once Matt realizes that he’s been duped, though, she knows that he’ll never forgive her.

Sweet on Texas Blog Tour and Giveaway Featuring Christie Craig and Laura Drake

January 30, 2014January 30, 2014Julie

This morning I’m excited to be part of Forever’s Sweet on Texas blog tour! I have interviews with Christie Craig and Laura Drake, excerpts from their latest releases, and even an awesome giveaway! Grab a cup of coffee, make yourself comfy, and let’s kick off the fun!

Interview with Lee Christine, Author of In Safe Arms

January 25, 2014January 23, 2014Julie

[Manga Maniac Café] Good morning, Lee! Can you please describe yourself in five words or less.

[Lee Christine] Loyal, loving, friendly, motivated, Australian.

[Manga Maniac Café] Can you tell us a little about ‘In Safe Arms’

Novella Review: Mr Virile and the Girl Next Door by Gwen Hayes

January 23, 2014January 19, 2014Julie

Mr. Virile and the Girl Next Door (Entangled Indulgence)

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Review:

Mr Virile and the Girl Next Door is a fun read. While I found the set up for the story weak and not very believable, I did enjoy the couple and the chemistry they created. I have a hard time believing that their agents would put their livelihoods in danger by setting them up, though. I would hope that both Holly and Dane would have more professional agents representing them!

Review: Fighting Love by Abby Niles

January 17, 2014January 15, 2014Julie

Fighting Love (Love to the Extreme)

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Review:

I wanted to like Fighting Love better than I did, but the selfish hero marred the read for me. It took far too long for Tommy “Lightning” Sparks to realize how important Julie was, and how empty his life would be without her in it. Every time I thought he had made some progress towards becoming a more caring human being – bzzzzzzz – he turned into a huge jerk again. Even his initial motivation for finally getting together with Julie is based on jealousy and the need to possess her so nobody else could have her. He acted like my dog, Poppy. The only time she wants Bumble’s ball is when he wants to play with it. Then pandemonium ensues as they battle over who controls that stupid orange ball.