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Fan Girl Friday

March 2, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Every once in awhile I run across a new-to-me author I totally crush on. My latest fan girl infatuation is with Lauren Dane. She’s prolific, and still growing, this makes her even better. I haven’t read even half of her titles. Her characters take on substance and weight as the story unfolds growing more real with each scene. The Brown series combines steamy, character driven romance with solid family values. The blend is irresistible.

The only thing I’m not wild about is her publisher’s pricing, but that’s another post for another day.

Lauren didn’t pay me or even give me free books. I don’t know the woman. But I love her characters and prefer to believe they live near by under their real identities. :wub:

So far my favorites of her stories are the Brown Siblings series. There are four available with more to come. Since I enjoy reading a series in order (it’s a geek thing) here’s the line up from first to last:

Laid Bare Blurby thing:

Unexpected Desire… It’s been ten years since clean-cut, sexy-as-hell police officer Todd Keenan had a white-hot fling with Erin Brown, the provocative, wild rocker chick next door. Their power exchange in the bedroom got under his skin. But love wasn’t in the cards just yet… Now, life has thrown the pair back together. But picking up where they left off is tough, in light of a painful event from Erin’s past. As Todd struggles to earn her trust, their relationship takes an unexpected and exciting turn when Todd’s best friend, Ben, ends up in their bed–and all three are quite satisfied in this relationship without a name. As the passion they share transforms Erin, will it be enough to help her face the evil she thought she had left behind?

Coming Undone Blurby thing:

After his parents’ death, Brody gave up a promising career to care for his family. Now, with his siblings grown, Brody owns his own business, and for the first time in years he’s alone. Elise has come to Seattle with her daughter to find peace. After years as a world-famous ballerina-and trapped in a marriage gone bad-she’s looking for neither love nor attention. But she finds both in the handsome, honest man who befriends her with no strings attached.

Brody and Elise discover in each other the wild, physical passion they need. But it’ll take a shadow from Elise’s past to make them look beyond what they need-to what they truly desire.

Inside Out Blurby thing:

In the wake of an attack that left her nearly dead, Ella Tipton has spent each day putting her life back together. She doesn’t have any room for romance, but that doesn’t mean she has to stop admiring the scenery.

Sexy security professional Andrew Copeland is no stranger to women, but he knows Ella is something different. Determined to get her to let him in, Andy does the one thing he can think of to get close: he offers her hands-on training in self-defense-and before long, all that skin on skin contact with have them both turning inside out.

Never Enough Blurby thing:

Gillian Forrester spent her life running…until Miles came along. The moment she held her older sister’s unwanted newborn, Gillian stopped running and began building a life for her adopted son. Now, thirteen years later, Gillian’s sister reveals the father’s identity on her deathbed-a revelation that shakes Gillian to her core.

Adrian Brown is the epitome of the successful rock star. It takes a lot to shock him-but the bombshell that he has a son rocks his world. And Adrian is even more surprised when the buttoned-up elegant woman who’s raising him ignites his erotic and romantic attention-and engages his heart.

Tell me about your latest favorites…

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Fan Girl Friday

February 24, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Thanks to free for a limited time offers and deep discounts in December my Kindle has pages of titles I haven’t read. There are still books I don’t own that I’m fairly certain I want to read. So with the list in front of me I logged on to acquire a few books, on the third title my mouse hovered over the buy button, but I couldn’t click. The Kindle version costs more than the mass market release. :angry:

I prefer to read digital by a huge margin. The author is one I really enjoy and I know authors have no direct input into either pricing or distribution decisions. An author does decide which publisher and literary agency to sign with and she should consider her target audience.

I can’t bring myself to pay a premium price for an ebook. There are other authors and I find new favorites when I experiment with new-to-me voices. Will price alone make me buy a book? No, but it will keep me from buying a book.

Is the convenience of digital worth extra money? Am I being cheap and silly? How do you feel about pricing?

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Fan Girl Friday

February 17, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Winning the Wallflower was one of the winter free or bargain titles I scooped up in December. I’d sampled Ms.James before with less than delight. It’s rare for me to give an established author a second chance.

Regency, or close enough, romances are one of my favorite escapist reads. I adore quirky heroines. The price tipped the decision to click on this title. The tale flowed smoothly and I read the entire book without resenting the time spent. Success for the author and her publisher.

The connection between reader and story depends on so many things. Story choices are a factor. Craft, formatting, and cover art are all part of the book appeal package. Author voice is a vital element. Believable characters are the shortest route to hooking my interest.

In this story, the characters are tolerably consistent and skillfully drawn, and yet they failed to make me believe them. Perhaps more accurately, the characters failed to evoke the necessary suspension of disbelief. Because the story failed to thrill me, doesn’t mean you won’t like it.

If you’ve read Winning the Wallflower, I’d love to hear your impressions. :heart:

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Fan Girl Friday

February 10, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Release day for Warriors’ Woman!

Readers rock my world all the time. Thank you for sharing your valentine’s wishes! You’ve given me lots of ideas. :heart: The winner of the $25 Amazon Gift Card is: Dawn Montgomery!

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Six Sentence Saturday

February 4, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday,Six sentence Saturday

From Warriors’ Woman, Book One of the Seduction Mission series

“On top of the towels, then leave.” Batzorg’s eyes locked on hers and didn’t waver.

Heat rose from her chest to stain her neck and face.

She was almost sure doc wanted to stay, but he obeyed Batzorg’s orders without a word of protest. She empathized with his choice. The triad leader compelled obedience.

“Thanks for helping,” she called after him.

 

Want more? :kissing:

Y’all know what to do — keep coming back. :heart:

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Fan Girl Friday

February 3, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Warriors’ Woman releases next Friday, I’m busy practicing my deep calming breaths…

Be sure to stop back next week for cover goodness, to leave more reassuring comments for the nervous author, and a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. :heart:

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Fan Girl Friday

January 27, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

This Spring Patricia Briggs, J.R. Ward, Suzanne Brockmann, and Thea Harrison all have new books releasing. I need a week off just to read. :heart:

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Fan Girl Friday

January 20, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Laurie gave A Promise of Amber a scorcher award!

Here’s a snippet from the review:

“Evanne knows how to write hot alpha men. This novel is packed with everything you can ask for in an erotic paranormal romance. It has action, magic, great characters. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop, great story and romance.”

You can read the rest on Bitten By Paranormal Romance

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Fan Girl Friday

January 13, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Queentutt reviewed Demon Hunters I: A Very Demon Christmas and said nice things. :blush: Here’s my favorite part:

I really enjoyed this book and every time I read a BDSM story I learn something new. During one scene in the BDSM Club, Colin performs a Shibari binding on Holly which is a Japanese Bondage. This type of binding is very artful and so erotically intense that every move brings the Submissive within climax grasp. So Wicked & Freakn’ HOT!

You can read the entire review here

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Fan Girl Friday

January 6, 2012 | Fan Girl Friday

Night Owl Reviewed A Promise of Amber! Here’s my favorite part…

This was a very well-written story and if I could believe an Alpha would willingly share his mate, then I would have creamed myself reading this! Just because I had a qualm, doesn’t mean you will. Again, the creativity and beautifully written words makes this story well worth reading.

The entire review is here.

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