March 18, 2009

REVIEW: No Crystal Stair by Eva Rutland

JanineB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book Reviews20th century / African American / pilot / POC / Post WWII / racism / romantic-elements / saga / World War II13 Comments

Dear Ms. Rutland, Your book, No Crystal Stair, came to my attention a couple of years ago when I was perusing Library Journal’s best books of the year lists from previous years. Back in 2001, Library Journal designated No Crystal Stair one of the five best romances of 2000. I ... more >

November 4, 2008

Raising the Sexual Acts Stakes (Part review, part rant)

SarahFEbooks / Letters of OpinionContemporary / Gay / law-enforcement / librarian / pilot / Threesome55 Comments

There I was, sitting at my computer, reading a review copy of Pepper Espinoza‘s gay male triad novella from Samhain, Falling in Controlled Circumstances. I’m feeling pretty nifty that I’m reading a review copy-‘like, OMG, people are actually giving me free books in the hopes that I’d write something nice ... more >

JaneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsLinda-Howard / pilot18 Comments

Dear Ms. Howard: I am a big fan girl and while I haven’t loved your last few books (okay since Open Season), I still look forward to your new ones. While Up Close and Dangerous isn’t going to sit on my keeper shelf with Dream Man or After the Night ... more >

JanePublishing Newspilot / TVComments Off on Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday to Be Considered for a 2007/2008 Slot on USA Today

New author Gemma Halliday has extra reason to be happy this year. Not only was her book, Spying in High Heels nominated in two categories: ‘Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements’ and ‘Best First Book’, but now her series has been slated for a pilot production on the USA Networks. ... more >

August 3, 2006

REVIEW: Angel’s Wings by Anne Stuart

JayneB+ Reviews20th century / pilotComments Off on REVIEW: Angel’s Wings by Anne Stuart

Dear Ms. Stuart, Most of the “A Century of American Romance” books have been winners and your entry for the 1930s, Angel’s Wings, is one of my favorite of your books. Sophisticated flying ace Angela Hogan lives to fly but is struggling to keep her financially troubled air freight business ... more >