One of the advantages of
being a Sourcebooks author is the opportunity to purchase our publisher’s books
at discount. Although part of the reason I take advantage of those discounts is
a loyalty to my publisher, the other part is just because they publish darn
good reads. I try to focus on those I recognize hearing about on our Casablanca
Blog. This also allows me to expand my genre of reading. So, my list includes
many Sourcebooks’ authors and works. I purchased most of these books months
ago, and am grateful to have the chance to finally read them, although now my
TBR pile is sorely depleted…which is a good thing, cause I haven’t read all the
Sourcebooks Casa authors, and now I get to buy some more .
The Heir by Grace Burrows
This is a Historical romance,
what I consider a ‘classic’ romance, where the story is primarily centered on
the relationship between the hero and heroine. This is a particularly
page-turning one, easy to get sucked into, easy to read. I especially loved
that the physical relationship between the H&H reflected the advancement of
their emotional connection. The brothers of the hero are intriguing as well,
and I’m looking forward to reading their stories (there’s a sneak-peek of
Devlin’s story at the end of the book). I also adored the secondary story-line
of the deaf sister, and when Val plays the piano for her after giving her a
‘speaking tube’, it’s truly magical.
Demon’s Curse by Alexa Egan
I was actually asked to read
this book for an author endorsement, so the first time around, I read it too
quickly. This is a book that should be savored, so I read it again, with my
‘business’ hat off. If you enjoyed my Relics of Merlin series, you’re sure to
enjoy this story. The author has created her own race of shapeshifters she
calls the Imnada, although they live in hiding, most of their race in a land
cut off from mankind by the palings, a magical mist. There are also the Others,
the Fey, who live peaceably alongside mankind, but are mortal enemies of the
Imnada. The story centers around an Emnil, an Imnada who broke the clan’s laws
and is now rogue. He falls for an actress who is strong enough to deal with the
man and his beast, and their romantic future will keep you guessing until the
end. This is an entirely new, richly textured creation of a world of
shapechangers and Fey, incredibly well conceived and realized.
Cover Me, By Catherine Mann
This is another foray into a
genre I haven’t read before, that of sexy military men and the women strong enough
to fall in love with them. I don’t often read contemporary romances, but I was
glad I delved into this one. The hero was incredibly special, incredibly HOT. A
Pararescueman, a job I’m assuming is real, although it would take an incredibly
special man to do it, which the hero is. This is a wonderful, sexy romance with
a thrilling adventure story as well, set in the wilds of Alaska. Great story!
Heart’s Blood by Juliet
Marillier
I have a collection of books
that I read over and over, waiting a year or so to forget most of the book, so
I can experience it all over again. I have added this book to my collection of
treasures. This is my second reading of it, and it was even better than the
first.
The Crystal City
by Orson Scott Card
One of my favorite authors
I’ve been reading for years, I truly enjoy the tales of Alvin the Maker. Here’s just one of the gems
in this novel:
“Cal,”
said Alvin,
“ideas aren’t like land or poems or babies or something. If you tell me an
idea, and I like it, then it’s my idea too, and still yours, and it also
belongs to everybody on God’s green earth who thinks it’s a good one.”
Cowboy Fever, by Joanne
Kennedy
Really warm, believable,
charming characters. A hot romance. A hunky cowboy. The scenes of Equine
Assisted Therapy had my eyes watering more than once. This is a wonderful
romance that can’t fail to touch your heart. An absolute must-read.
The Goblin King by Shona Husk
I’m almost through reading
this one. It’s a very dark fairytale, about a king cursed to become Goblin, and
about the woman who tries to help him. The author weaves a spell that makes the
world of the Shadowlands, and the heartbreak of the king, so very realistic.
Even though I haven’t reached the end, I can absolutely recommend this book.
The author has an incredible talent for dark fantasy.
A quick disclaimer, here. As
you can see, I’m not a reviewer. It takes a certain skill to summarize books
clearly, and there are many wonderful professional review sources, like
Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, RT BOOKReviews, NOR,
TGTB&TU…check out the reviews on my website and blog for more great on-line
review sources as well. This is just my personal recommendation of great books
I’ve recently read and had to share with my own readers.
Until Next Time,
Kathryne
http://www.kathrynekennedy.com