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24 Hours (aka Trapped) (Mississippi, Bk 2)
24 Hours (aka Trapped) (Mississippi, Bk 2)
Author: Greg Iles
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 354
Review Date: 4/9/2007
Helpful Score: 4


This book was made into the movie, "Trapped" and republished under that same name. A New York Times bestseller for a reason, 24 Hours/Trapped is a tension-building movie and an even better book.


Absolutely, Positively
Absolutely, Positively
Author: Jayne Ann Krentz
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 166
Review Date: 3/31/2007


Its a Jayne Ann Krentz book. Same formula, but with different names.


All Men Are Rogues
All Men Are Rogues
Author: Sari Robins
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 32
Review Date: 4/1/2007


A bit overblown. Sample passage: "He shook his head, smiling, "I want to look at you."
"Wh.. what's there to see?"
"You. You have no idea how beautiful you are to me." He settled between her legs once more.. How facinating; his desire apparently was heightened by what he saw. p126


Being Alexander
Being Alexander
Author: Nancy Sparling
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 5/5/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Chick lit written from the guy's point of view. Alex has been Mr. Nice Guy for too long. Betrayed and angry, he becomes the striving, competitive, ambitious guy who has always passed him by & screwed him over in the past. A bit of selfishness and confidence is not such a bad thing professionally -- he is able do things he had never dared & only dreamed of professionally. But his personal & inner life suffer as he becomes the type of guy he has always hated.


The Big Year : A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
The Big Year : A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
Author: Mark Obmascik
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 3/31/2007
Helpful Score: 2


Got birds. Story about birders engaged in a grueling battle for the North American birding record. Three obssessive birders set out on a frenetic pilgrimage in a grand, expensive and vicious 365-day marathon of birdwatching.


Bite
Bite
Author: C.J. Tosh
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 12
Review Date: 4/23/2007
Helpful Score: 1


After losing her job because of unfounded rumours, Sam and her pal Tom make a go of it on their own and start their own magazine. Part "The Devil Wears Prada" part "His Gal Friday"


Blame It On Cupid
Blame It On Cupid
Author: Jennifer Greene
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 133
Review Date: 3/13/2007
Helpful Score: 7


Cute, funny. If you like Jennifer Crusie / Susan Anderson / Kasey Michaels, then you'll like this book.


Bombshell (Red Dress Ink)
Bombshell (Red Dress Ink)
Author: Lynda Curnyn
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 132
Review Date: 4/3/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Story revolves around Grace Noonan (a secondary character in Engaging Men) an aging cosmetic exec. who must "face" what it is she wants, and who she really is.


The Bride's Necklace (Necklace, Bk 1)
The Bride's Necklace (Necklace, Bk 1)
Author: Kat Martin
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 245
Review Date: 5/5/2007


Book one of triology


Bump in the Night: Haunted in Death / Poppy's Coin / The Passenger / Mellow Lemon Yellow
Review Date: 4/14/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Anthology from some popular supernatural writers.


Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 2)
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, Bk 2)
Author: Gail Carriger
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 214
Review Date: 4/8/2010
Helpful Score: 4


The second book of the Parasol Protectorate, continues the story of Alexis as she assumes her new duties as both wife, and agent of the Crown. While this book does much to advance the storyline, the pacing is slower than the first book, and there are few surprises, save at the end of the book. The last chapter sets up the next book and does so remarkably well. A well-written, interesting saga that is a breath of fresh air to the genre, without being bogged down by the banality of today's supernatural/romance fiction.


Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, Bk 1)
Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, Bk 1)
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2002
Review Date: 3/31/2007


If you haven't read this already, then you are probably the only person who hasn't.


Crazy Ladies
Crazy Ladies
Author: Michael Lee West
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 146
Review Date: 3/31/2007


Following 3 generations of Southern women.


The Dark Highlander (Highlander, Bk 5)
The Dark Highlander (Highlander, Bk 5)
Author: Karen Marie Moning
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 766
Review Date: 3/17/2007


If you've read one book about a 16th century Scot trapped between worlds, you've read them all.


Dead End Dating (Dead End Dating, Bk 1)
Dead End Dating (Dead End Dating, Bk 1)
Author: Kimberly Raye
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 404
Review Date: 4/6/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Fun read. Good for fans of MaryJanice Davidson. A light easy read.


Decorative Needlecraft (Traditional American Crafts)
Decorative Needlecraft (Traditional American Crafts)
Author: Allen D. Bragdon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 12/30/2007
Helpful Score: 3


This book covers almost every needle craft you can think of -- and contains iron-on patterns as well as instructions on projects from doll house rugs to Victorian Purses!


Derik's Bane (Wyndham Werewolf, Bk 3)
Derik's Bane (Wyndham Werewolf, Bk 3)
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 650
Review Date: 3/31/2007
Helpful Score: 2


Worst book by MJD ever. Complete piece of carp. She must've really needed the money, or perhaps the deadline was too short & she didn't have time for a complete re-write.


Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Author: Christie Ridgway
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 75
Review Date: 3/20/2007
Helpful Score: 3


Christie Ridgway is delightful.. clever AND charming this book is a keeper.


Elegance
Elegance
Author: Kathleen Tessaro
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 83
Review Date: 4/14/2007
Helpful Score: 2


One of the better chick lit books. Louise needs help -- in a passionless marriage, with no joy in her life, she turns to a book, then to the counsel of friends to find a way to live a life that is elegant -- elegant in that she feels accepted, desired and certain of her actions.


Everything Is Illuminated
Everything Is Illuminated
Author: Jonathan Safran Foer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 327
Review Date: 2/21/2007
Helpful Score: 2


Odd, original, impressive. Seriously a good book.


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