Curiosity is a wonderful, wonderful thing. I could talk a lot about how far it gets us in life, or how far it's gotten society, but I'm really not intending to go that deep with things. I'm just talking about curiosity when it comes to books. I've discovered a lot of great books because one… Continue reading Book excerpt: Lead The Way, by Brittany Carter (and a giveaway!)
I love a good suspense novel. Something that grabs my attention, has me questioning something with nearly every word, and won't let me stop reading. The summary for K.J. Farnham's Spin intrigued me when I first read it, but today's excerpt? Guys, it checks off every one of those requirements up there. I can't wait… Continue reading Book excerpt: Spin, by K.J. Farnham (and a giveaway!)
I usually know exactly what draws me to a book. It'll be a certain character, or a certain element of the plot, or even a certain piece of the setting. Occasionally, however, I simply can't put my finger on why I want to read a particular book. It's a rare occurrence, but it does happen.… Continue reading Book excerpt: My Name Is Rose, by Alexa Kingaard (and a giveaway!)
When I first read the summary of Maria La Serra's The One & Only, there were two aspects that instantly called out to me: The magazine setting, and the enemies-to-lovers plot. The first got my attention because of my journalism background; novels set in newspaper or magazine offices often catch my eye for that very… Continue reading Book teasers: The One & Only, by Maria La Serra (and a giveaway!)
Characters who can speak to the dead... I don't know why they appeal to me as much as they do. But there's something about them that draw me to a book, and make me at least want to read more of it, if not buy it altogether. Michele Lang's The Night Docket is no exception.… Continue reading Book excerpt: The Night Docket, by Michele Lang (and a giveaway!)
