Official DB Business - This week in Reviews

Winner: Long & Short Book of the Week

Hi all, I thought I'd share several recent reviews we've received:

BOREALIS: THAT SYNCHING FEELING
by: Michelle Levigne

"Michelle Levigne has added to the Borealis family with a romantic story of finding love where you least expect it, and with the most unlikely couple. I found this to be a fun filled and action packed adventure, with tongue in cheek humor, sweet first love and lots of danger along the way..."

Foxglove -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 4.5 Books
Nominated for BOOK OF THE WEEK!

BOREALIS: BLACK DRAGON
by: Vijaya Schartz

"Pick up a copy of Borealis: Black Dragon by Vijaya Schartz and enter a world of adventure, romance and a spoiled cat named Marshmallow."

Foxglove -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 4.5 Books
Nominated for BOOK OF THE WEEK!

DEADLY REFLECTION
by: Nancy Kay

"Deadly Reflection is a book that you just can't miss. I absolutely loved this multi-faceted story. Anything Nancy Kay writes from now on will be an automatic add to my "have to have" books."

Val -- You Gotta Read Reviews
Rating = "You Gotta Read"

BAER TRUTH
by: Linda McMacken

"Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I had to know what would happen and how much Abby would manage to get under his skin. I loved the sprinkle of mystery and the loads of laughter in these pages, too."

Nymphaea -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 4.5 Books
Nominated for BOOK OF THE WEEK

EMBRACING THE LEMONADE LIFE
by: Sandra Sookoo

"In Embracing The Lemonade Life the author takes a hard-hitting subject and weaves a tender tale of love, hope, and joy that will stay with you long after you turn the final page."

Fennel -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 5 Books

BLITZ
by: Sue Perkins

"Blitz by Sue Perkins is everything a romance should be, and then… the war arrives. It is as you suppose: the blackouts, fear, bombing, but also, much much more. Perkins never loses sight of her characters, their goals, or the truth of their feelings... Fans of the era will particularly love this one."

Snapdragon -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 5 books

Nominated for BOOK OF THE WEEK!

LOVERSHIP OF THE STAKE
by: J. Morgan

'I recommend this series for those who like laughter, sarcasm and a lot of romantic silliness in their lives."

Foxglove -- Long and Short Reviews
Rating = 4.5 Books
NOMINATED FOR BOOK OF THE WEEK!


THE COUNT'S LAIR
by: Stephanie Burkhart


"This is one of the best werewolf books I have ever read. Stephanie Burkhart gives a great view of the 18th Century Catholic Church and Werewolf relationship, as well as going into more detail about the attributes of werewolves. If you enjoy the Werewolf legends, or just romantic relationships, The Count's Lair is a wonderful read."

Sizzling Hot Book Reviews
5 Hearts

Spotlight on: Borealis II Anthology - Character Interviews

5 QUESTIONS FOR KAL RAINES, "BLUE LIES"

#1 - What's it like running a space station like the Borealis?

The first several months I was here, I didn’t sleep more than three hours at a stretch. As soon as I’d try to drift off, I’d be called about some riot, break in, con artist or smugglers working their trade. Either that or some fool overdosed on Uudon. I’ve got just enough of a bad attitude about this whole situation that I don’t much care what people think so I don’t cut them any slack. Iron fist is what keeping control is all about. Until some damn Rebel gets it in his head to try and shoot us up.

#2 - Do you have any friends besides Max on the station?

Until Summer and her brother came along, I pretty much limited my social time to the occasional drink in the bars. Places like Korn are too loud for talking, but I find the cacophony oddly relaxing and mind clearing. Sure, I have a few I drifted to more than others, but I don’t play favorites. These days Summer keeps me too busy for hanging out.

#3 - What's your favorite bar on the station. *wink

Ah, ah, ah. No favorites I’ll admit to in public. Can’t afford it. But if I drop by one or two more often than others, well, I can justify it by saying that’s where the biggest troublemakers hangout.

#4 - What level on the station do you live in?

One down from the station arboretum. Yeah, it’s high and mighty, but I didn’t design the station to place the Commander’s quarters so far above the masses. I’m sort of stuck there because it has nearly all the same gadgetry as the Command Center in my den. The previous station commander also had it decorated in a way no one else wanted to live there. Thankfully Summer has fixed that problem, but I did convince her to save out one or two of the most, um, interesting items. The previous commander’s taste wasn’t all in his, er, mouth.

#5 - Do you have a favorite flower?

Funny you should ask that. Have you ever studied the delicate beauty of a simple bluebell? I’m told the sight of a bluebell wood in spring is a sight to behold. Someone has recently told me my eyes are the same color of blue. Anyhow, in the next couple of years there should be quite the display of them popping up around the station. Rumor has it the Bluebell Bunny, kind of like Earth’s legendary Johnny Appleseed, has been hopping around.

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5 QUESTIONS FOR PERSPHONE TALON, "SHADOWS AND LIGHT"

#1 - What is your favorite sandwich? What do you drink with it? Do you serve it in your bar?

I'm a meat eater because of the unique makeup of my body's chemistry and metalabolism. I need a lots of iron and zinc, so I like sandwiches with a lot of meat. My bartender, Viv, makes a killer sandwich with roast beef and argula on rye. It's available at the bar.

#2 - Tell us something about your home planet, Pith. What's the main attraction, what is it best know for?

Pith falls in the life zone of the star, Xeres. There's another planet just outside the life zone, Pylon, that could probably support life. Pith is unusual because the planet is on a tilt, much like the Sol system's Uranus. The provence where I come from, Hadon, is near the north pole, but the pole is on the same "line" as Earth's equator. Because of this tilt, the magnet properties are off the chart in Hadon. People from Hadon have developed telekinesis to keep the harmful rays away from our bodies.

The capital is Ares. There's a major space port there. The planet was rich in heavy metals and gemstones, but the TPP has it's tendrils into the mining processes.


#3 - What do you love most about Elijah or what does he do that drives crazy?

Elijah isn't intimdated by my telekensis or my limited telepathy. Most men are. He accepts me for what I am and that's what I love about him. That and his lips. He has the most kissable lips!

#4 - What was your favorite toy as a child?

A metallic sensor ball. It's the size of a baseball. I honed my telekinsis playing with it.

#5 - What were you doing five minutes ago?

Eating breakfast with Elijah!

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Enjoy a story teaser for "Shadows & Light" On You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV2moYlgwCA

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BOREALIS II ANTHOLOGY:
4.5 BOOKS From Long & Short Reviews:

"This is highly recommended for those who like equal doses of romance, science fiction and danger, with some humor thrown in to ease the tension. "

Here's a link to the review:
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2010/11/borealis-space-anthology-book-2-by.html
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"Persephone Talon" image curtesy of Dreamstime.

The Reviews are in for "Too Hot to Handle"

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Female arson investigator Jennifer Valdez and Fire Marshal Mark Edwards are forced to work together to solve a series of arson-related fires. A series of sabotage incidents occurs that place the blame on Jennifer, and while Mark can't deny he attraction he feels to her, he still has to do his job.

Betrayed by Mark's assumption that she is guilty --- Jennifer is deeply hurt when he can't believe in her innocence. While solving the arson, they must both learn to trust before they can truly love.

*****
THE REVIEWS:

"Mary Hjerleid's debut is a memorable combination of romance, mystery and fascinating details about firefighting"
AMANDA HARTE, Author of "The Hidden Fall Series"

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"Mark and Jennifer are given plenty of conflicts to overcome, and Ms. Hjerland presents them in a steady and attention grabbing scenario. Her writing style kept me riveted from page one. While the HEA is a given, it is how Ms. Hjerleid maps out the journeys of her hero and heroine that will keep you turning the pages."
4.5 STARS
FENNEL, LONG & SHORTS REVIEWS
Link to the review:http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/too-hot-to-handle-by-mary-hjerleid.html

Congrats on some great reviews, Mary!

The Reviews are in for "Three Hearts" by Sue Perkins

The Reviews are in for Sue Perkin's "Three Hearts." Sue's book was released in October and I thought I'd share these.

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Travis Denton's arrival in New Zealand throws Darcy Farrell's life into turmoil. She's never met the man, so why does he dislike her so much?

Travis states he is the father of her eight year old niece Brooke. He initially tries to prove Darcy is an unsuitable guardian. His failure makes him more determined to get custody of the child and take her to America. Darcy is worried Travis might disappear overseas with the child. She makes a difficult decision. She must do what's best for Brooke.

Her choice brings her into close contact with Travis, which creates a problem when she becomes attracted to him!

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THE ROMANCE STUDIO
4.5 HEARTS

"This book was a pleasure to read and I recommend it to all. It is light hearted and fun. It warms the heart. The happily-ever-after definitely presented some surprises."

Here's a link to the full review:
http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/threeheartsperkins.htm

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LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS
4 STARS

"This well-written tale will touch you and keep you engaged as these three characters interact in an entertaining unfolding of events."

Here's a link to the full review:
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/three-hearts-by-sue-perkins.html

The Reviews are in for "Angel with a Backhoe" by Deborah Kinnard

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Diane Marshall knows loads -- live loads, dynamic loads, dead loads, all part of life as a construction manager. She's used to carrying hers, as a woman in a man's career. After her boyfriend fell hard for someone else, can her private load get any heavier?

In DeBrett, Paul Cameron funds the church renovation, so he's assigned to co-manage. Diane is stuck with adjusting to small town life and dealing with a widower who apparently wants a memorial to his lost wife. Paul is stuck working with a person who attracts him -- the last thing he wants.

Somehow this project will teach them to trust God in a whole new way. Now if they can only figure out how?

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ANGEL WITH A BACKHOE was released in October 2009. Here some of the buzz:

LONG & SHORT REVIEWS
4.5 Books
"Deborah Kinnard with her usual skill takes her characters and fires them with recognizable fears and failings. And then, as if that isn't enough she challenges them to search deeply and discover how much they trust their God. With equal skill she paints vivid scenes with every shade of word available, If I had any qualms it was with the occasional vagueness in her time-line, and Diane's return to work at the site the day following her operation."

Visit the review at: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/angel-with-backhoe-by-deborah-kinnard.html

THE ROMANCE STUDIO
4.5 Books

"This book by Deborah Kinnard was such a great read. It possessed all the elements needed to create a top seller—from one extreme to the other. This book was like a roller coaster ride of emotions. I laughed. I cried. I cried some more. The one thing I did not do was get bored! Her main characters possessed traits which definitely pulled at my heart strings. They had faced, and endured, so much heartache. Both had emotional baggage but were struggling to allow God to work things for their good."

Visit the full review at: http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/backhoekinnard.htm

The Reviews are in for Whitney in Charge!

Whitney in Charge was released in August 2009 by Desert Breeze Publishing and it's gotten some great reviews:

From Coffee Time Romance:

4 CUPS

"Whitney in Charge is a delectable read. I found the sisters fun as they try to put some life back into Whitney. I love their interactions, as it reminds me of a tight knit family."

Here's a link to Coffee Time's Review: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/whitneyincharge.html

*****

From Long and Short Reviews:

4.5 Books

"Plausible, funny, and with a few fun surprises, this novella is really entertaining. It’s unpredictable, too."

Here's a link to the entire review: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/whitney-in-charge-by-diane-craver.html

I had a chance to read "Whitney In Charge" and I LOVED IT! My favorite part about the story was the rich interaction between the sisters, Whitney, Regan and Shannon. It just felt very real to me.

Overall, Whitney is a very engaging read! Let Whitney be in charge of your next reading adventure.

Smiles,
Steph