C ReviewsAvon / Contemporary / friends-to-lovers / Toni-Blake10 Comments
Dear Ms. Blake: This book faltered in the beginning for me and never recovered. The female protagonist is Sue Ann, and in the previous books, Sue Ann has appeared happily married to Jeffrey. At some point between book 3 and book 4, Jeffrey fell in love with another woman and ... more >
C ReviewsContemporary / criminal / infidelity / teacher / Toni-Blake2 Comments
Dear Ms. Blake: I love a good contemporary and this one was recommended by a friend. I can see why she recommended it. The emotional arc for the hero was different and fresh and moving. Jenny Tolliver, the heroine, however suffered from a case of serious blandness. Jenny Tolliver is ... more >
Publishing Newsaudio-books / book prices / Contemporary / Conventions / Harlequin / JR-Ward / Reader Habits / Reader Opinions / Suzanne Brockmann / Toni-Blake34 Comments
Romance gossip I picked up in New York (unattributed to protect the innocent). The next hot thing appears to be the straight contemporary patterned after the Virgin River series by Robyn Carr. Several houses are trying to capitalize on this through marketing and repackaging. Mariah Stewart of Ballantine and Toni ... more >
Book ReviewsAuthor Promotion / Jennifer-Greene / Leslie-Kelly / Rachel-Gibson / Sarah-Strohmeyer / Toni-Blake47 Comments
This is hilarious. These women are in it to win it. Oh and if anyone has the story about the Nora Roberts/Susan Elizabeth Phillips smackdown, I want to hear about it in the comments. Even if you have to make it up, I want to hear about it. Link here ... more >
C Reviews Category / C- Reviewsattorney / Avon-Red / Erotic-Romance / reunited-lovers / Toni-Blake8 Comments
Dear Ms. Blake: Perhaps it was a case of missed expectations but Tempt Me Tonight was like a rice cake: bland, airy, but not very sexy. The story opens with 18 year old Trish not giving up her virginity to Joe. Joe then goes on to cheat on her and ... more >