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Toni Blake Holly Lane
October 28, 2011

REVIEW: Holly Lane by Toni Blake

JaneC 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 >

One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake
December 25, 2010

REVIEW: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

JaneC 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 >

March 1, 2010

Monday Midday Links: Romance News I Gathered in New York

JanePublishing 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 >

June 17, 2008

RITA Trash Talkers: The Contemporary Novelists

JaneBook 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 >

June 13, 2007

REVIEW: Tempt Me Tonight by Toni Blake

JaneC 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 >

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