InterviewsInterviews / Julie James23 Comments
I saw Julie James make a reference to interviewing different individuals for her books. It struck me as something I hadn’t heard of before even though I am sure that other authors have undertaken this task. You often see thanks to various individuals in the acknowledgments but I’ve never seen ... more >
Reading ListsContemporary / Historical Romances / Julie James / Literary fiction / Meredith Duran / non-fiction / short stories / Young-Adult25 Comments
Since last I wrote, I read and reviewed Patricia Gaffney’s Crooked Hearts. Here’s what else I’ve been reading: The Great Famine: Ireland’s Agony 1845-1852 by Ciarán Ó Murchadha: Because apparently one book about innocent people starving to death just wasn’t enough for me. Actually, it wasn’t until I started this ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsBerkley Books / Chicago / Contemporary / FBI / Julie James / opposites attract23 Comments
Dear Ms. James, I finally discovered you with the last book you wrote and got all excited when I noticed that Jane had already gotten your newest one, “A Lot Like Love” for us. Jane’s good about that. I can say that from the way I also enjoyed this one, ... more >
Recommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / Best of 2010 / best of list / C.A. Belmond / Carla-Kelly / Deanna Raybourn / Jennifer-Greene / Julie James / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Marion Lennox / Maureen Johnson / Rebecca Cantrell / Recommended Reads17 Comments
In no particular order: A Murderous Procession – Ariana Franklin Something About You – Julie James Quarterback Daddy – Linda Barrett A Rather Charming Invitation – CA Belmond Scarlett Fever – Maureen Johnson The Night of Long Knives – Rebecca Cantrell Suddenly a Bride – Kasey Michaels Marrying the Royal ... more >
B ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / attorney / Chicago / Contemporary / FBI / Julie James / murder / political scandal25 Comments
Dear Ms. James, Something About You begins with a hilarious scene in which Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron Lynde, wanting nothing more than a little sleep, overhears some raunchy sex from the hotel room next door to her own. “Such a big, bad man! Right there, oh yeah-‘right there, don't stop!” ... more >
A- Reviews / EbooksBerkley Books / Chicago / Contemporary / FBI / Julie James / murder / political scandal47 Comments
Dear Ms. James, How do I like this book? Let me count the ways. I do like contemporaries and even the occasional romantic suspense but rarely do they combine as well as you’ve done with “Something About You.” And wow, even the cover model kinda looks like she’s wearing the ... more >