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July eBook Deals: Free, $1.00, $1.99

Buy 2 or more Harlequin eBooks from Sony Store on Wednesdays & you’ll receive a code for a free ebook. Orbit’s $1.00 title is Hidden Empire by Kevin J. Anderson The following are Forever $1.99 titles from Grand Central.   Grand Central makes these deals available to all etailers who carry the Forever ebooks but not(…)

REVIEW: The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy

Dear Ms. Kennedy: Your book came to my attention due to mentions by author Courtney Milan on Twitter. As Ms. Milan had recommended a previous book to me that I enjoyed quite a bit, I thought I would give your story a try. It helped, too, that SuperLibrarian blogged favorably about the book as well.(…)

REVIEW: Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden

Dear Ms. Eden: Thank you for sending me an ARC of your book. You had sent me the first one Hotter After Midnight  but I didn’t get around to reading it so I appreciate your persistence in following up with me.   I’ve written recently that I’ve been suffering paranormal malaise of some kind.   While Immortal Danger  isn’t(…)

Samhain and Kensington Publishing Co Venture Axed

It was over a year ago, I think, that Samhain and Kensington announced that Samhain would produce a mass market imprint under the Kensington flag. Lynne Connolly broke the news that the venture is no longer going forward: “By mutual agreement Kensington and Samhain have dissolved our co-venture agreement. Current circumstances being what they do(…)

Kensington Editor Leaves, Aphrodisia Cut in Half

Hilary Sares, a Senior Editor for Kensington, has left.   Sares acquired books for Aphrodisia, Brava, and Zebra; but was primarily responsible for the Aphrodisia line.  Whether this is a voluntary separation or a layoff is unknown.   Her main line, Aphrodisia, is being cut in half  .   Note: Jessica Faust, the blogger-agent at Book Ends blog, has since(…)

REVIEW:  At Her Service by Susan Johnson

REVIEW: At Her Service by Susan Johnson

Dear Ms. Johnson: I’ve re-read some of your backlist titles so many times, the cover fell off the paperback copies. I think you were writing erotic romance before erotic romance was even a commonly used term. What I loved most was the lush beauty of the writing that some might even accuse of being ponderous(…)

Kensington’s Comfort View

Kensington’s Comfort View

A sharp eyed reader noticed a “Comfort View” format for some Kensington books.   The prices are similar to trade prices.   The release date says 2025.   I assume that is wrong.   But is “Comfort View” the Venti paperback?   Trade paperback publications of mass markets?   Inquiring book buyers want to know. Send to Kindle

Brava Short Story Contest Finalists Announced

Brava Short Story Contest Finalists Announced

Brava Short Story Contest Finalists were announced today. Ann Bruce and Annette McCleave were the winners and the entries can be read at the Brava Authors forum. The finalists are read by editor Kate Duffy of Kensington and has led to publication in the past. I’ve only read the Ann Bruce one but it’s pretty(…)

Samhain and Kensington Announce New Partnership

Samhain and Kensington has announced (will announce) a deal today at BEA which will mark increased exposure for Samhain and Kensington’s move into the steamier side of romance. Kensington and Samhain are jointly creating a Samhain imprint, like Brava or Zebra or Aphrodisia is an imprint. Kensington will be publishing a Samhain imprint of one(…)

REVIEW: Mr. Right Now by Monica Jackson

Dear Ms. Jackson: I think you must be a very funny person because there were a couple of scenes, while a bit over the top, which were hysterical. The problem is that most of the book read like a more serious novel and the two sides didn’t fit well together. Or maybe it was just(…)

REVIEW: Viva Las Bad Boys by HelenKay Dimon

Dear Ms. Dimon: After this book, I am on an anthology diet because as a general rule, I find them dissatisfying. Your stories, particularly your first two, were like a breath of fresh air through the stale anthology shelf. Viva Las Bad Boys is set, well, in Las Vegas, of course. It features three stories(…)