June 27, 2011

REVIEW: Principal of Love by Patricia McLinn

JayneB Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / family relationships / reissue / second chances / Smashwords7 Comments

“Meet Josh Kincannon, high school principal, single father of three, and thus, he thinks ruefully, celibate into the foreseeable future. After working with Vanessa Irish on a project for tiny Drago, Illinois, Josh believes he knows her. Then he catches sight of her wild, vibrant robe, and it makes him ... more >

June 26, 2011

PRIDE WEEK: Summary, Thanks, and Wrapup

SunitaMisc / Recommended ReadsPride Week2 Comments

Don’t forget, the Hidden Gems giveaway is still open through 4am EDT Monday. Go comment for a chance to win the book of your choice from the list!   Over the last few years, DA has reviewed an increasing number of LGBTQ romance novels. But we review a lot of ... more >

June 25, 2011

PRIDE WEEK: Hidden Gems from Joan/Sarah, John, and Sunita

SunitaRecommended ReadsHistorical Romances / m/m romance / mystery / Pride Week / Young-Adult30 Comments

If you’re interested in reading one of the books mentioned below, post in the comments with your own overlooked LGBT romance (or why you’re interested in reading one of these, if you don’t yet have a favorite), and you’ll be entered to win. Giveaway ends at 4AM EDT on Monday. ... more >

June 24, 2011

PRIDE WEEK: Contemporary Recommendations from Sunita

SunitaRecommended ReadsContemporary / Josh Lanyon / K.A. Mitchell / m/m romance / Pride Week38 Comments

If you’re interested in reading one of the three books I discuss below, post in the comments with your own favorite LGBT contemporary romance (or why you’re interested in reading one of these, if you don’t yet have a favorite), and you’ll be entered to win. Giveaway ends at 4AM ... more >

June 23, 2011

PRIDE WEEK Review & Giveaway: Sister Mischief by Laura Goode

Guest ReviewerA Review Category / A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsYoung-Adult28 Comments

Dear Ms. Goode, I requested your book from NetGalley because it was labeled LGBT and YA. The pickings are slim for that kind of material there and I’ve been on the lookout for a gay teen romance. Sister Mischief isn’t a romance, but it’s a damned fine YA novel so I wasn’t disappointed. This is going ... more >

June 22, 2011

REVIEW: The Man Who Could Never Love by Kate Hewitt

JayneB Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / Harlequin / Harlequin-Presents / Italy / Kate Hewitt / marriage-of-convenience / Ugly Duckling42 Comments

Note: was released in the UK as “The Bride’s Awakening” Dear. Ms. Hewitt, Your post at DA about your hero who deliberately marries his plain heroine caught my attention. A dashing, powerful, dark Italian hero who isn’t going to bed/marry then spurn/reject/humiliate a delicate blonde flower of a heroine? Bring ... more >