Friday, August 20, 2010

What I'm Reading...



Here's the information from her Jessica Bird website:

A beautiful woman pursued by a serial killer. A hard-hearted bodyguard. A passionate love that changes the course of two lives.

Grace Hall lives in the lap of luxury, surrounded by gorgeous things and glittering people but when a serial killer marks her for death, she finds herself totally alone.

She hires John Smith as her protector and finds a passion she never dreamed of, in a tough man from a different world. Beneath his brash self-confidence, she sees the potential for true love in him and it becomes clear that, although he's nothing she's ever wanted before, he's everything she needs.

At first, Smith is convinced Grace is only what she appears to be - rich, pampered, beautiful - so he isn't concerned about the hot desire he feels for her. He's a man with total faith in his self-control and he has no intention of getting involved. She's a client, she's in danger and she's not his type, anyway. But the longer he's with her, the more he's impressed by her courage and strength, tested by her honesty and intelligence, tempted by her very presence. Soon, he realizes he'll never find another like her and he's caught between what's professional and what he wants.

As the killer gets closer, and the emotional stakes get higher, Grace and Smith face a crucial choice. Whether to follow the rules or follow their hearts.

I can't begin to tell you how glad I am I picked up this book. It's good, but it's nothing like the BDB books. Her voice is soooo different, and it all gives me hope. Maybe I really can get better over time! LOl

Have a fantastic weekend!!
Peace and love,
Alannah

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Food For Thought...

"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want."

Ben Stein


*nods head* This is so true!!

Have a fantastic day!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Friday, August 13, 2010

What I'm Reading...



Here's the deets from Lois Greiman's website:

A homicide detective Jack Rivera has a killer body, a wicked smile, and a velvet touch. Just ask Christina McMullen. The cocktail-waitress-turned-psychologist has handled obsessed patients, love-struck drunks, and her own guilt-tripping mother with aplomb. But when it comes to the lieutenant, Chrissy has an old-fashioned case of irresistible attraction—until things turn fatal when Rivera is accused of murder!

Not only was Rivera found unconscious next to a dead woman, but the victim was his beautiful ex-girlfriend—who left Rivera for his wealthy dad. Chrissy detects a few father-and-son issues—along with plenty of evidence that her would-be boyfriend is guilty. But when she starts looking into the dead woman’s past, a rich senator’s connections, and Rivera’s relationship with his mother, will she discover there’s hope for her and Rivera after all? Or will her curiosity have deadly consequences?



I read the first two in this series years ago, and have just now gotten back to it. They're great fun,, and if you like the Stephanie Plum series, I think you'd like these. The voice is similar (very similar, imo) and the characters are fantastic.

I hope you have a fantastic day and a great weekend!!! Oh, and don't forget to watch the night sky for the meteor shower (midnight until sunrise is supposed to be the best time).

Peace and love,
Alannah

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Another Food for Thought....

I was about to go to bed last night, when I realized I didn't have anything set for today. And, since today is a no-internet day, I wouldn't be able to get anything posted this morning, so....I have another food for thought. Hope that's okay with you guys.


"I do not have superior intelligence or faultless looks. I do not captivate a room or run a mile under six minutes. I only succeeded because I was still working after everyone else went to sleep."

Greg Evans
Novelist


Have a great day!!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Hump Day Humor....

Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.

Arlene: What in the hell is that?

Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.

Arlene: Where did you get it?

Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.

The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.

The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.

'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'

The pharmacist fainted.


Happy Hump Day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Hooray for great reviews!!!

Having friends get great reviews is like watching your child take the stage playing the lead role. Pride swells until you want to pop!

I've had several friends receive great reviews in the past few days, and I wanted to give a shout out to them for that.

Lu is in the wilds, and as far as I know she has no idea she's received this amazing review from Long and Short Reviews. I've e-mailed her, and texted her, but haven't heard anything from her. Good thing it will still be here when she gets back. LOL

Where There's Heat, by Grace Hood, gets the Best Book Award!!!

Silver received another awesome review for Faerie Fate from Long and Short Reviews too!

And Cher Gorman, a sometimes visitor here, received two great rewards for her book, Wolf Island. The first from The Romance Studio and the second from Long and Short's Whipped Cream.

Huge hugs and congrats to all of you!!! Enjoy the praise, you've deserve every bit of it!!!

"The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it."

Debbi Fields
Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies


Peace and love,
Alannah

Friday, August 6, 2010

What I'm Reading...

Nothing new.... LOL

I've gotten on a Brotherhood kick and have started re-reading some of their books again. I read Butch's while I was at the river on Monday, since then I've been reading Lover Unbound. Butch and V are my two faves and I could probably read their book's over and over and over--

Oh wait, I do!

Hope it's a great weekend for everyone!!!

Peace and love,
Alannah