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MAILBAG: Which of these trade paperbacks should I read?
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MAILBAG: Which of these trade paperbacks should I read?
This morning, I found five (five!) St. Martin's Press trade paperbacks in my mail slot. It's my first instinct to toss these into our giveaway pile (because come on), but since PhilaSNOWmageddon 2.0 is bounding eastward at a rapid clip, I figure I should hunker down and actually read one of these books for once whilst buried by snow. BUT WHICH ONE?! It's too hard to choose; I need your help.
Check out the descriptions below, and hit the comments to tell me which book I should read. I'll follow orders, and report back on my findings post-storm.
WHAT AND WHO? Bound by Sin: A Cin Craven Novel, by Jenna Maclaine
WHY? "She is a vampire, a witch, a warrior — and her story is one of legend."
HOW? "As the Civil War rages in America, Cin Craven is locked in an epic battle of her own — fighting the renegade vampires whose unquenchable appetites she knows all too well. At her side are the immortal warriors of the Righteous — among them her husband, her lover, her soulmate Michael. ... Cin is drawn to the irresistible lure of dark magic to stop their enemies, while Michael staunchly opposes it — putting their love and loyalty to the ultimate test." Also "a breathtaking saga of blood, magic, and desire that is bound to live forever."
WHAT AND WHO? Knock Me for a Loop, by Heidi Betts
WHY? It's "a funny, sexy yarn" (and yes, that is a pun)
HOW? "When it comes to relationships, talk show host Grace Fisher won't stand for cheating — especially not from her fiancé, star hockey goalie Zack Hoolihan. Her weekly knitting group backs her up when she calls it off, but that doesn't entirely ease the sting of betrayal. She won't listen to Zack's indignant explanations of innocence — she just wants to tie up loose ends and move on. Until he winds up injured, that is, and she finds herself playing nursemaid ... Now he's thrown for a loop. This time, he'll do everything it takes to knit their relationship back together."
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WHAT AND WHO? All Night with a Rogue: A Lords of Vice Novel, by Alexandra Hawkins
WHY? "Pleasure so wicked never felt so right."
HOW? "Seduce Lady Juliana Ivers and then cast her aside: Those are his sister's instructions. Alexius Braverton, Marquess of Sinclair — known as Sin to the ton — is happy enough to oblige, especially when he catches a glimpse of his target. Juliana is completely unlike the empty-headed chits who barely hold his attention for a week. A true gentleman would leave her to find a worthy suitor. But then, a Lord of Vice would never claim to be a gentleman."
WHAT AND WHO? Truly, Madly: A Lucy Valentine Novel, by Heather Webber
WHY? "Love is a mystery. Truly."
HOW? "Lucy Valentine is as smart as can be, as single as you can get, and so not qualified to run a matchmaking service. But when her parents temporarily step down from the family business, Valentine, Inc., it's Lucy's turn to step up and help out — in the name of love. Plus, her rent is due. ... When Lucy locates a missing wedding ring — on a dead body — she asks the sexy private eye who lives upstairs to help her solve the perfect crime. And who knows? Maybe she'll find the perfect love while she's at it."
WHAT AND WHO? The Dark Storm, by Kris Green
WHY? "War is brewing. Demons are gathering. The world needs a hero."
HOW? "Gabriel is a New York City college kid who loves to bury his nose in books, looking up stories of long-dead cultures, lost languages, and forgotten legends. He never imagined one of those legends would come looking for him — until a tough-talking girl named De Mona Sanchez thrusts an ancient weapon into his hands : and recruits Gabriel in a dark epic war he was born to fight. ... If Gabriel fails, humanity loses. If war is hell, this is hell on earth."
All Night With a Rogue sounds super juicy.
Bound By Sin. I've read it and it's great.
A friend recomended Bound By Sin and I was not too enthused but after I started the book I became engrossed. This book is a very good read and I plan on reading the next one. I liked it very much.
For me, there would be no question....Bound By Sin !! I have been a huge fan of Maclaine since the release of her first book in this series, "Wages of Sin". Her writing is really incredible.....trust me, you will LOVE this one !!
Well...if you want to be "of-the-moment" you've got to go w/ the vampire book. If you want to go classic - how can you go wrong with a rip-off of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. And if you like a mystery twist then I say Truly, Madly. Which way to go...I'd say bring all three home and if one doesn't catch your attention within the first 10 pages, move on!
Go with All Night with a Rogue--it sounds remarkably like Dangerous Liaisons (or Cruel Intentions, depending on your frame of reference).
That's a tough one. The Dark Storm?
Read Truly, Madly Looks like fun reading and just in time for Valentine's Day.
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