Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Shanda's Reviews
Sep 262011
 

Seeking Persephone

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Publisher: Covenant Communications

Published Date: September 2011

Softcover; 280 pages

Genre: Regency Romance

ISBN# 978-1-60861-281-9

Reviewed by: Shanda

FTC FYI: free review copy in exchange for an honest review

Seeking Persephone was actually a re-read for me. I first read it as a Whitney judge in the Romance category when it was released a few years ago. I was new to regency romance at the time and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I really enjoyed the story, the setting, and the main characters that were very different from the contemporary romances I was accustomed to reading.

I was so excited for Sarah when she announced that Covenant would be publishing Seeking Persephone. Clean Regency-style romance has such a large following (much bigger than I realized before becoming a fan myself) and yet most national publishers won’t publish it without additional….content, if you catch my meaning. I am thrilled that Covenant is publishing Sarah’s books. Both Courting Miss Lancaster and Kiss of a Stranger have been released within the last year or so.

Seeking Persephone tells the story of Adam, Duke of Kielder, and Persephone, the oldest daughter in a poor family. Adam may be technically living a life of privilege, but it has not been an easy one. Born with a small deformity, a number of surgeons scarred the right side of Adam’s face in search of his missing ear. Years of teasing and being shunned, along with feeling abandoned by his mother, have turned him into a hardened, defensive man who strikes first and asks questions later. This gruffness, along with the power of his position in society, make Adam a force to be reckoned with. Nobody dares cross him, with the exception of his long-time friend, Harry.

Adam is unhappy with the idiot cousin who is next in line to inherit Falstone Castle if he dies. Adam’s man of business suggests a solution, marrying and producing an heir of his own, but he will have none of it at first. His man of business makes the arrangements and Persephone’s family receives an offer they simply can’t refuse. Persephone and family are soon on their way to Falstone Castle, set to arrive the morning of the wedding.

As soon as Adam sees Persephone, he is angry that his requirements of a plain, poor woman with absolutely no prospects of marriage otherwise have not been met. Persephone is young and pretty, quiet and long-suffering. She is not what Adam expects or wants, and he keeps his distance. Persephone is determined to make the best of her marriage, though, and in her own strong and patient way starts to bring out the best in Adam. Despite his gruff and unapproachable manner, she sees the goodness in him and her affection for Adam grows.

Persephone is very likable. Sarah has a way of writing characters that bring them to life. Even the apothecary, who is present for only one scene, has personality and dimension. Seeking Persephone has a nice, even pace with plenty of tender moments and “almost” touches. I fell in love with Adam right along with Persephone.

If you haven’t read Courting Miss Lancaster yet, you may want to start with Seeking Persephone, though they are each strong enough to stand on their own. I have enjoyed every one of Sarah’s books so far, and I can’t wait for her next novel to be released. No one writes Regency romance quite like she does. Sarah is known as the queen of research. She knows that time period very well and it shows in her writing.

If you want a good laugh, follow her on Twitter @SarahMEden and ask her to share a Regency-era insult or some slang. She knows some great ones.

I give Seeking Persephone 4 stars out of 5 for great writing, memorable characters, and a wonderfully romantic story.

Have you read any Regency-era (Jane Austen and that time period) romance before? If so, what have you read?

My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend by Elodia Strain

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Shanda's Reviews
Sep 052011
 

My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

Author: Elodia Strain

Publisher: Bonneville Books/Cedar Fort

Published Date: August 2011

Softcover; 217 pages

Genre: Contemporary Romance

ISBN# 978-1-59955-905-6

Reviewed by: Shanda

FTC FYI: Free review copy from publisher in exchange for honest review

First Things First

This is an unusual read for me because it’s a novel based on a movie instead of the other way around. I have previously read one novel based on a movie and it was less than great (then again, so was the movie.) Luckily, this was not the case with My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend.

I haven’t seen the movie version of My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend yet and I’m grateful for that because there is a twist near the end that I was not expecting at all. I felt the impact of that unexpected turn of events more strongly in written form than I think I would have on-screen. Now I look forward to seeing how things play out in the movie compared to the novel.

For almost the entire book I really wasn’t sure who I wanted Jesse to end up with. Both Ethan and Troy are very likable, attractive, and interesting men. I finished the book in just a few hours. I kept turning pages, anxious to see who Jesse would choose, or even if she would choose between them. I won’t give anything away except to say that I was at first surprised and then very satisfied with the ending.

Now the Rest

I usually like to read a book before the actors are assigned to parts in the movie version because I want to picture them in my head first. However, there were a few instances of dialogue that I might have found a bit annoying except I could easily imagine Alyssa Milano saying those lines.

Jesse’s internal dialogue is where Elodia really shines. Entertaining internal dialogue is what made me a fan of Elodia Strain when I first read Previously Engaged a few years ago. Elodia did a wonderfully job meshing Jesse/Alyssa Milano’s voice and actions, putting them smoothly and believably into words on paper to create a fun and enjoyable read.

My biggest complaint is something mostly likely beyond Elodia’s control (not having seen the movie I’m not sure how this character plays into things in the film). I didn’t care for nor see the purpose of Maddy in the story. I found her irritating and overbearing. I was really bugged by the fact that she was so openly rude to Jesse in front of everyone numerous times and nobody said a thing. Why? If it was supposed to be funny, I missed the point.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I really enjoyed My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend. I recommend it to readers who like fun, easy-going romance. The unexpected twist bumped my rating up to 4 stars. I really appreciate that My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend is clean. There was no language and the sexual content is limited to kissing.

Learn more about My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend here.

 

Heart of a Hero by Marie Higgins

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Sheila's Reviews
Sep 022011
 

Title: Heart of a Hero

Author: Marie Higgins

Publisher: Walnut Springs

Release Date: September 15, 2010

ISBN: 978-1935217763

Size: 292 pages, 5.5×8.5, hardcover

Genre: Romance

Reviewed by: Sheila

FTC: FYI I was given a review copy of Heart of Hero by the publisher. In no way did this influence the review that was given.


There’s a new hero in town . . .

When Summer Bennett returns to Richfield after a five-year stint at her aunt’s finishing school, she discovers a lot has changed. Her father has suffered a crippling injury, and Summer is desperate to get the money to pay for surgery that could allow him to walk again. She hears of a reward offered for the capture of a cunning gang of bank robbers, and her years of etiquette training fall by the dusty roadside.

What Summer doesn’t count on in her quest to capture the bandits is the competition from her family’s longtime friend, Jesse Slade. Now a deputy marshal and local hero, Jesse keeps thwarting Summer’s plans, just like he did when she wore pigtails. She would like nothing more than to use Jesse’s head for a slingshot target, but soon Summer finds her aim shifting from his head to his heart. Problem is, Jesse is engaged to her sister Violet.

For seven years, little Summer Bennett was the burr under Jesse’s saddle. Now he feels a different irritation as Summer is always on his mind—whether he wants her to be or not. But Summer’s father expects him to marry Violet, and he won’t let him down. So why does Jesse find himself encouraging Summer’s attentions, and why do sparks fly every time they are together?

Heart of a Hero is such a fun read. The tension between the two main characters keeps this story moving along. Summer and Jesse dance around each other through most of the book. I found myself “telling” them to quit being dumb and admit to loving each other. The beauty of Summer and Jesse is that they are not the perfect couple you usually find in a romance. They once were just children/teens that lived to annoy each other. As you can see, this makes for a rocky road at times, but also shows the deep intimacy they have.

Summer is a great character as the tomboy turning into a lady. Jesse is a young man, now a deputy marshal, engaged to Summer’s sister, but deep down in love with Summer.Many funny things happen as they try to stay away from each other, but keep being pulled together. Marie Higgins always does a wonderful job with her romances. They are clean, but she has a way of writing really wonderful kissing scenes.

You have to read this excerpt from the book that shows the tension, but deep attraction, the two main characters have for one another:

The deputy marshal must be the one holding me. She let her body relax against the contours of his body. Normally, she wouldn’t want to be protected and cared for by a man, but at the moment she was reluctant to break the spell.

She dared a peek at his face. His deep blue eyes grabbed her attention. Kind eyes. Sunlight glinted off the golden tones of his light brown hair. He must have sensed her watching, for his square jaw changed shape and a soft smile bracketed his mouth.

He was very handsome. She couldn’t have dreamed up a better vision of a hero, and dream it must be because things this good just didn’t happen to her. Safety and security spread over her like a warm blanket and she melted against him, closing her eyes while his long fingers continued to stroke her cheek. It was the first time in her life she had allowed a man to touch her like that—a soft stroke, a gentle caress—and the first time she had ever really relaxed in a man’s presence.

She sighed. Wonderful.

“How do you feel, Summer?”

The soft baritone voice rumbling in his chest seemed oddly familiar. Summer frowned and took a second peek at his hair and his mouth. He gave her a full smile. Awareness tugged at her memory and a large knot formed in the pit of her stomach. When recognition came, it struck like a thick piece of wood right between her eyes. She jerked, moving off the comfortable nest she had made of his chest.

“Jesse Slade?”

A crafty smile claimed his face. “The one and only, darlin’.”

She widened her eyes. “Darlin’? I’m not now, nor will I ever be your darling, Jesse Slade.” She couldn’t believe her rotten luck. She fought to move from his grasp, batting his hands away. “Get your hands off me.”

“Be still Summer, or—”

“Let me go,” she demanded.

“Tarnation, Summer.” His hands moved to her waist. “You’re as slippery as a wet weasel.”

“Quit touching me and put me down.”

Although he tried to hold onto her, she managed to slither from the horse.

“Of all the confounded foolish female stunts.” He pulled the horse to a halt and dismounted.

The moment her feet touched the ground, dizziness overtook her and she plopped down on her bottom. When Jesse reached for her, she slapped at his hands.

She glanced up at him from her undignified position and clenched her teeth. “You. Of all people, it had to be you.” Holding onto a stirrup, she pulled herself to her feet and gazed into the heavens. “Why Lord? Why me?”

“There’s no need to get your feathers ruffled.” Jesse looked at the blood oozing from her shoulder wound. “Look what you’ve done. You’re bleedin’ again.”

She glanced at her injury. It was worse than she thought, but she’d die before admitting it to him. She was not riding into town perched on Jesse’s lap for the whole town to see.

If you like a good, old fashioned romance, wrapped up with a lot of tension and angst set in the old West, you will love Heart of a Hero. If you are not patient and want to see the love interests get together right away, you would be reading the wrong book. Half the fun of this novel is the adventure of Summer and Jesse finally admitting their love and getting together. So hop into your saddle, grab the reins and ride on over to get your copy of Heart of Hero, you won’t regret it!

Heart of a Hero can be purchased here at
http://www.amazon.com/  OR http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Montana Summer by Jeanette Miller

 Posted by  Book Reviews, Shanda's Reviews
Aug 032011
 

Montana Summer

Author: Jeanette Miller

Published Date: July 2011

Publisher: Covenant

Softcover; 274 pages

ISBN# 978-1-59811-909-1

Genre: LDS Romance

From the back cover:

Life has never looked so promising for Shelby Hamlin. After weathering a lonely childhood, her father’s death, and her mother’s rejection for joining the Church, she is now engaged to someone who appears to be the ideal man: Brad Thompson, an ambitious BYU student who’s stalwart in the gospel. And when Shelby travels alone to Brad’s hometown in Montana while he’s in California, she’s warmly embraced by her future in-laws—with the exception of Cameron, Brad’s resentful brother whose own engagement recently ended in bitter scandal. But as Cameron becomes Shelby’s increasingly frequent companion in Brad’s absence, their initial sparks of irritation become the glowing beginnings of a complicated romance. And as the two explore the breathtaking scenery of Big Sky country, Shelby’s heart pulls her away from her carefully laid plans. Can she have the love she’s always wanted without destroying the family of her dreams?

I adore a good romance and I have always wanted to go to Montana, so I was pretty excited to get my hands on a copy of Montana Summer.

First things first: I loved the way the relationship developed between Cameron and Shelby. Considering the plot, I was worried about the growth of their relationship feeling stilted or contrived. It didn’t. I really, really liked Cameron and was relieved to like Shelby as well. She sacrificed a lot (particularly her relationship with her widowed mother) to join the Church. Many of her friends alienated her as well. Other than a couple of her roommates and her fiance, Brad, Shelby is all alone in the world.

Brad’s mother, Millie, welcomes Shelby to the family home in Montana when Brad is called away early for an internship. Shelby plans their wedding with Millie’s help. Brad’s brother, Cameron, who is also a local park ranger, is called upon to take Shelby around to see all the sites. Thus begins a friendship that soon blossoms into something more for both Shelby and Cameron.

There were several romantic moments that I enjoyed, especially one in particular (that I won’t mention so as not to give anything away) that I read more than once. Okay, more than twice. Ahem.

Jeanette’s descriptions of the beautiful Montana setting were well-written, with just enough detail so the reader could picture it in their mind without slowing the story down. I would love to visit the places Cameron showed Shelby, especially Quake Lake.

Now the rest: Writing romance for the LDS market is tough. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid the cliche. Some of those cliches (i.e., BYU student engaged to straight-laced RM, sons who kiss their doting mother’s cheek twice in every scene they are together, etc.) are in Montana Summer, but they were minor and not a big deal to me.

The thing I tripped over most in Montana Summer was frequent mid-scene point-of-view changes. I know it’s technically not against the rules to change point-of-view mid-chapter with no discernible “marker” (like *** or a flourish), but I found myself finishing a page and glancing back to the top because I swore we were in Cameron’s head but I suddenly found myself reading things only Shelby would be thinking. I did come across a 3-sentence paragraph with a different point-of-view (including omniscient) for each sentence.

This is a personal preference issue and a lot of readers might not be bothered by it. Despite the frequent point-of-view changes, I enjoyed the romance between Cameron and Shelby so much that I’m adding Montana Summer to my romance shelf to read again in the future.

I hope Jeanette is working on another manuscript because I would love to read another romance from her.

My rating: 3.5 stars out of 5

FTC FYI: I received a free review copy that did not affect my review.

Watch a video interview with Jeanette Miller below:

The Perfect Fit by Michele Ashman Bell – Countdown to Summer 2011

 Posted by  Countdown to Summer, Special Features
Jun 182011
 

3 days until summer!


Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah. In fourth grade her teacher wrote on her report card that she had a tendency to daydream and would probably do well with creative writing. Her love for books and learning about people and places has helped her make her teacher’s prediction come true. Michele is the author of many books and Christmas stories. She is married and is the mother of four children, and a grandma of one. Aside from supporting her children in all of their many activities, she loves to travel, do research for her books and eat chocolate.

The Perfect Fit is Michele’s 22nd published novel.

Visit Michele on her website: www.micheleashmanbell.com and her blog: Michele Ashman Bell.

Follow Michele on Facebook: Michele Ashman Bell and on Twitter: @Micheleabell.

LDSWBR: If you had an entire day to read (on the beach, at the lake, by the pool, etc.), what book(s) or genre would you reach for first?

MICHELE: My favorite books to read are either biographies or books about women who face difficult situations and overcome them. Two of my favorite books are Not Without My Daughter and Follow the River.

LDSWBR: What book(s) do you look forward to reading the most this summer?

MICHELE: On my night stand I have the book The Hunger Games which I am hoping to find time to read as well as some “How To” books on how to write science fiction. I am writing a science fiction story and need to have a crash course in this genre.

LDSWBR: How would you describe the perfect summer day?

MICHELE: I am an early riser and love to be outside in the morning. I think the perfect day would start with going to an island somewhere in the Bahamas with my husband, waking up early, going out to the beach and sitting on lounge chairs together watching the sunrise, with creamy cups of cocoa. The day would be filled with snorkeling, taking a nap in the sun and exploring the island, then getting dressed up for a wonderful lobster dinner that evening, followed by a walk along the beach with soft island music playing in the background OR spending the entire day at Disneyland/California Adventure with my family.

LDSWBR: Thank you so much, Michele.

The Perfect Fit by Michele Ashman Bell (Covenant; May 2011) is available for purchase from Deseret Book, Seagull Book and Amazon.

Have you been snorkeling? If so, where?

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***Countdown to Summer 2011 Contest***

LDSWBR will hold a drawing on June 25, 2011 for a $50 Amazon gift card, as well as a variety of books being offered by some of the LDS authors featured in the Countdown. This will be a raffle-type drawing, so more entries means more chances to win. There are several ways to enter the Countdown to Summer 2011 contest. See details below.

Book prizes generously donated by the authors:

  • The Upside of Down by Rebecca Talley
  • Gifted by Karey White
  • Bumpy Landings by Donald J. Carey
  • Captive Heart by Michele Paige Holmes
  • The Perfect Fit by  Michele Ashman Bell
  • River Whispers by Kathi Oram Perterson
  • Hazzardous Universe by Julie Wright & Kevin Wasden
  • Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins
  • Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys
  • The List by Melanie Jacobson
  • The Forgotten Locket by Lisa Mangum
  • The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden
  • Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack
  • **Bonus Prize** An autographed copy of BLOODBORNE by Gregg Luke (released August 2011)

Do ANY of the following to enter:

  • Post a thoughtful comment on the Countdown to Summer 2011 author posts. Comments can be added on any of the author posts anytime during the contest period (June 1, 2011 through June 24, 2011). Only one comment per person per Countdown to Summer author post will be entered into the drawing. Feel free to comment more than once per post if you’d like, but only one comment will be accepted as an entry.
  • Send LDSWBR an email to ldswbr AT gmail DOT com telling us which of the following you have completed. If you already do these things, email us and let us know. Each item gets you 1 entry.
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  • On each Countdown to Summer author post, leave a comment telling us which of the following you completed or already do. Each item gets you 1 entry.
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Here are the rules:

  • Contest ends at 12:00 Midnight MDT on June 24, 2011.
  • Drawing winners will have until 12:00 Midnight MDT on July 2, 2011 to claim their prize. After that time, another name will be drawn to receive the prize.
  • Book prizes can only be shipped within the contiguous United States.
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Let’s keep counting down to summer with some great reads!

The List by Melanie Jacobson – Countdown to Summer 2011

 Posted by  Countdown to Summer, Special Features
Jun 162011
 

5 days until summer!

Melanie Bennett Jacobson is an avid reader, amateur cook, and champion shopper. She consumes astonishing amounts of chocolate, chick flicks, and romance novels. After meeting her husband online, she is now living happily married in Southern California with her growing family and a series of doomed houseplants. Melanie is a former English teacher and a popular speaker who loves to laugh and make others laugh. In her down time (ha!), she writes romantic comedies for Covenant and maintains her humorous slice-of-life blog. Her first novel, The List, hit shelves in March.

Melanie’s next book, Not My Type: A Single Girl’s Guide to Getting It All Wrong, another romantic comedy, will be released in October.

Visit Melanie on her website: melaniejacobson.net and blog: Write Stuff.

Follow Melanie on Facebook: Melanie Jacobson, Author and Twitter: @Writestuff_Mel.

LDSWBR: If you had an entire day to read (on the beach, at the lake, by the pool, etc.), what book(s) or genre would you reach for first?

MELANIE: Contemporary YA fiction, preferably something with a dose of romance. I just read Anna and the French Kiss and loved it. That’s the genre I’m feeling right now.

LDSWBR: What book(s) do you look forward to reading the most this summer?

MELANIE: I’m looking forward to 10 Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn’t Have) by Sarah Mylnowski. I’m also twitchy to get my hands on Pumpkin Roll from Josi Kilpack. And whatever Sarah Eden puts out next.

LDSWBR: How would you describe the perfect summer day?

MELANIE: I’d get to sleep until 9, browse blogs and news feeds without interruption, eat a delicious sandwich for lunch, and then lounge at the beach for three hours of uninterrupted reading while my husband watched the kids in the water. EXCELLENT.

LDSWBR: Thank you so much, Melanie!

The List by Melanie Jacobson (Covenant; March 2011) is available for purchase in paperback from Deseret Book and for the Kindle from Amazon.

Would sleeping in be a part of your “perfect” summer day?

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***Countdown to Summer 2011 Contest***

LDSWBR will hold a drawing on June 25, 2011 for a $50 Amazon gift card, as well as a variety of books being offered by some of the LDS authors featured in the Countdown. This will be a raffle-type drawing, so more entries means more chances to win. There are several ways to enter the Countdown to Summer 2011 contest. See details below.

Book prizes generously donated by the authors:

  • The Upside of Down by Rebecca Talley
  • Gifted by Karey White
  • Bumpy Landings by Donald J. Carey
  • Captive Heart by Michele Paige Holmes
  • The Perfect Fit by  Michele Ashman Bell
  • River Whispers by Kathi Oram Perterson
  • Hazzardous Universe by Julie Wright & Kevin Wasden
  • Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins
  • Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys
  • The List by Melanie Jacobson
  • The Forgotten Locket by Lisa Mangum
  • The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden
  • Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack
  • **Bonus Prize** An autographed copy of BLOODBORNE by Gregg Luke (released August 2011)

Do ANY of the following to enter:

  • Post a thoughtful comment on the Countdown to Summer 2011 author posts. Comments can be added on any of the author posts anytime during the contest period (June 1, 2011 through June 24, 2011). Only one comment per person per Countdown to Summer author post will be entered into the drawing. Feel free to comment more than once per post if you’d like, but only one comment will be accepted as an entry.
  • Send LDSWBR an email to ldswbr AT gmail DOT com telling us which of the following you have completed. If you already do these things, email us and let us know. Each item gets you 1 entry.
  1. Follow LDS Women’s Book Review on Facebook
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  3. Subscribe to LDSWBR by email (see top right sidebar on website)
  4. Follow LDSWBR with Google Friend Connect (right sidebar beneath “Follow LDSWBR”)
  • On each Countdown to Summer author post, leave a comment telling us which of the following you completed or already do. Each item gets you 1 entry.
  1. Follow the author’s blog (if they have one)
  2. Follow the author on Twitter (if they tweet)
  3. Follow the author on Facebook (if they have a Facebook page)
  • Tweet this message each day. One entry per day. Just copy and paste into your twitter message window to send it (LDSWBR must be able to see the tweet): LDSWBR Countdown to Summer 2011 – Enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card & great summer reads! http://bit.ly/kZ5jXw @ldswbr
  • Blog about this contest on your blog then send us the link to your specific blog post. You can find the Countdown graphic badge/button to include in your blog post here. (5 entries)
  • Post the following on your Facebook page (3 entries) then send us an email (ldswbr AT gmail DOT com) telling us that you did: LDSWBR Countdown to Summer 2011 – Enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card & great summer reads! http://bit.ly/kZ5jXw

Here are the rules:

  • Contest ends at 12:00 Midnight MDT on June 24, 2011.
  • Drawing winners will have until 12:00 Midnight MDT on July 2, 2011 to claim their prize. After that time, another name will be drawn to receive the prize.
  • Book prizes can only be shipped within the contiguous United States.
  • LDSWBR reserves the right to decide what determines a “thoughtful” comment.

Let’s keep counting down to summer with some great reads!

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