Thursday, June 18, 2009

Latest 5 Star Romance Novel Reviews

The newest romance novels rated 5 stars (or hearts, books, etc.) from The Wild Rose Press are listed here.

Click title to find the book, or stars to read the review. For a description of ratings, please click here.

The Baby Interview, by Robbie Terman ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Cole Donovan is handsome, successful, and a millionaire. He's a man who gets what he wants, and what he wants is a child – without the inconvenience of a wife. One failed marriage was more than enough to teach Cole that women can't be trusted. On the day he interviews potential surrogate mothers, Cole finds the perfect woman for the job. Too bad she turns out to be his florist. More…

“The author has created very human characters while still keeping the magic needed in a romance….This is a snappy read, with sharp dialogue and it's well worth telling your friends about.” -- Visiliki Scurfield, WRDF Reviews …full review
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Beyond the Code of Conduct,
by K.M. Daughters ☆☆☆☆☆
Suspense, spicy

FBI Agency brass and Sullivan family connections force Special Agent Bobbie Leighton into an undercover operation with inactive Homicide Detective Joe Sullivan. Posing as a wealthy Texas cattleman and his arm-candy wife the two are assigned to infiltrate Bradley Sterling’s black-market operation. Suspected of baby trafficking, Sterling may be connected with Jimmy Sullivan’s murder. How do Bobbie and Joe adhere to their professional code of conduct living under the same roof? More…

“Ms. Daughters has done it again with a classic romantic suspense read! This story is hot hot hot!... I couldn’t have asked for a better read from K.M. Daughters, she has a reputation with her books and she has gone beyond expectations with Beyond the Code of Conduct.” – Tonya, You Gotta Read Reviews …full review
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Blind Sight, by Susan Shay ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Cassie Reynolds is channeling the dreams of a serial killer. But without the resources to stop him—if she's able to discover who he is—how can she succeed? Only cynical Keegan Flynn, who believes in nothing and no one, has the tools needed to complete her gift. Will Cassie be able to make Keegan believe in time, or will Christmas this year be murder?

Blind Sight makes the adrenaline pump double time. It is a story that gets a grip and will not let go until it is finished. GOOD READING!” – Camellia, Long and Short Reviews …full review
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Doctor McBride, by Lauri Robinson ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), sensual

Emma Binns knows what she wants, Doctor Jake McBride, and has decided it’s time for drastic measures to get him to the altar. However, there’s another woman, Abigail Christenson, who’s just as determined to become Mrs. McBride. More…

“Ms. Robinson knows how to captivate her readers with compelling and spellbinding love stories. Her storylines are very creative and unlike any other author you will find out there. Lauri Robinson is an author you have to add to you list!” – Tonya, You Gotta Read Reviews …full review
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Dragonstone, by Michelle Young ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Lady Katerina is the independent, headstrong heir to the Latharian throne, the one to fulfill the prophecy and defeat Black magic. When betrayal and a violent Awakening transforms her own magical Dragonstone Black, she vanquishes it, rendering her virtually powerless. Now, after a three year sojourn, she returns to claim her crown and discovers sinister forces are working against her. Though able to handle a weapon as well as any man, Katerina reluctantly agrees to a personal guard. Amongst the candidates, one man emerges, the handsome but infuriating knight, Sir Logan Shepherd. More…

“Michele Young takes the reader into a land of dragons, elves, trolls, and giants. The characters are so lively that you can’t help but become connected with them. There is just enough suspense to keep you turning the pages to see what the outcome is. A sequel would top this off.” – Lynn, ReviewYourBook.com …full review
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Ready to Take a Chance Again,
by Rita Oberlies ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Turning to Barry Manilow for inspiration seemed desperate, even to Grace Winston. Nevertheless, a warbled rendition of Ready to Take a Chance Again, chased down with an overabundance of cheap chardonnay, left Grace primed for an extreme life makeover. Now she must choose between a flame that burned her in the past and an engaging man with a past of his own. More…

“I started this book thinking I would read a couple of chapters before going to bed and I sat up until three in the morning finishing this beautiful romance evolve between Grace and Jake. It’s a book everyone should read!” – Tulip, Long and Short Reviews …full review
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Something About Her, by Jeannie Ruesch ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, spicy

Michael Ashton, the Duke of Ravensdale, is caught in two scandals, neither of which is his own doing. The first involves a woman (don’t they always), and the second…well, it also involves a woman and a large sum of stolen money. To clear his family name, Michael must track down his charlatan cousin… the same cousin believed to be dead. More…\

“The poignant storyline was so engrossing that I could not put the book down. I loved the backup characters and could not believe the way the story progressed. The ending was inevitable; however, it was such a surprise that it made the agonizing worthwhile….Kudos, Ms. Ruesch.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review
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Take Two, by Danielle Bronson ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Hollywood bad boy Ty Hawthorne reunites with former co-star and lover Grace Ann Langley to promote the much anticipated DVD release of their show, Undercover Heat. Their speculated real-life pairing has always stirred the rumor mill and the mystery behind the sudden cancellation of the show. More…

Take Two is and excellent read and if you like your romance to set off the smoke detectors then this one’s for you!!!” – Larkspur, Long and Short Reviews …full review
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Thirty-Nine Again, by Lynn Reynolds ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Last year, Sabrina spent her thirty-ninth birthday undergoing chemotherapy. Now, it's one year later, and her friends have planned a do-over birthday celebration. But Sabrina just wants to resume her quiet life with dull fiancé Scott, and she's reluctant to celebrate her good health prematurely. She's even relieved when the party plans get derailed by an appointment with Evan, her hot, new personal trainer. More…

“Reading Thirty-Nine Again is amazing, like falling through the rabbit’s hole in Alice in Wonderland. Lynn Reynolds creates a story in which she tackles the theory that life after surviving cancer may not be as rosy as everyone thinks….With the guns, bad guys, and sexy men, Thirty-Nine Again is a wonderful and exciting read.” – Delane, Coffee Time Romance …full review
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Reviewer Top Pick
Those Baby Blues, by Sheridon Smythe ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Hadleigh Charmaine felt as though she had been cast in a made-for-TV movie. The infant she had taken home from the hospital was not her biological child, and the man who had been raising her real daughter was Treet Miller, a film star with sizzling baby blues. But when those famous peepers settled on her, the hardworking, single mother refused to be hoodwinked -- even if his once-over made her shiver with desire. More…

“Wow Sheridon Smythe sure knows how to mix Hollywood and an average woman together to make a great book….There’s just so much to say about this beautiful book. You have to get read Those Baby Blues.” – Melinda, Night Owl Romance …full review
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Time and Again, by Nancy Fraser ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, sensual

When reporter, Kate Brogan, and her ex-husband vice cop, Matthew Kelley, both end up investigating local psychic Olga Limas, Kate realizes the fluff piece of journalism she'd anticipated might just turn into something more. Out to debunk the woman's claim of being able to guide séance participants into the future, both Kate's and Matt's skepticism is put to the test when they find themselves transported to 2057. More…

“It was obvious Ms. Fraser has a love of futuristic and fantastical world building. Though her version of the future was a complete 360 from our world today, I was able to follow and believe such a place might exist. …All in all, a definite keeper and one I will recommend.” – Brynna Curry, WRDF Reviews …full review
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Reviewer Top Pick
Timeless Blue, by Adrianna Ravel ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

While vacationing in the Caribbean one summer, Jordan Brentwood meets Renee Carlson, a woman who is instantly captivated by him yet keeps her heart heavily guarded. Jordan isn’t used to chasing after what he wants, but something about Renee intrigues him. Once Jordan realizes that Renee is his one and only love, he suddenly loses her in a car accident that changes his life forever. More…

“Adrianna Ravel is a talented author that digs deep into your heart with every word. She pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you are living it….This is definitely one of the best stories I have read and I will keep it for reading again at a later date.” – Zollyanna, Night Owl Romance …full review
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Troubled Hearts, by Donna Hatch ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical, sweet

Desperate to escape her estranged husband and a home enshrouded with death and despair, Julia flees in the middle of the night. Little does she know that her determined husband is in pursuit. Along the journey, she discovers a telling revelation. But will it be enough to banish the ghosts of the past and soothe her troubled heart?

“I enjoyed this story very much…This story is a quick relaxing read when you don't have time for a huge novel.” -- Breia Brickey, WRDF Reviews …full review
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Reviewer Top Pick
The Valentine Edition, by Robin Lee Shope ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

The last place in the world Jodi Williams wanted to live was Turtle Creek, Wisconsin, but when her stepdad refused to put in a good word for her at the Chicago paper, she had no other choice than to accept the first job offer that came her way. Josh Thomas was Turtle Creek's veterinarian, but he also happened to be single and quite handsome. His life was pretty peaceful until a pretty, young stranger came to his clinic with a dog that had been hit by a car. More…

“Robin Schope did a beautiful job in this inspirational romance….The Valentine Edition is a great book and definitely shows that people do deserve a second chance whether in love or in life.” – Melinda, Night Owl Romance …full review
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