“Ready” by Lucy Monroe

R is for REMEMBER. Sadly, not very much because sadly this book is truly not one of Lucy Monroe’s finest. Attempts to pick at Lola’s brain regarding the book have not worked out well either since she all she remembers is that the rest of the members of the hero’s elite security freelance black ops whatever team sound like characters from American Gladiator. The fact that Lola can identify each and every person on American Gladiator because she’s watched almost every episode growing up explains a lot of her unnatural love of spandex.

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“The Darkest Kiss” by Gena Showalter
An open letter to Lucien, Lord of the Underworld and Keeper of Death (aka Mr Sexxy Hawt Pants)

Dearest Lucien,

Can I call you Lucien? Better I should call you, “Mine.” For that is what you are, luscious, lickable Lucien. Just that you do not know it yet. Fear not. There is time to acquaint yourself to me. You may begin by nibbling my toes, and work your way up. Feel free to take a short rest near my middle. Tarry long there Lucien, tarry long.
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“The Empress’ New Clothes” by Jaid Black

Huh. All I can say is that Jenny…Jenny if you’re reading this, know that right now, I’m rolling my chair slightly away from you. *rolls chair back* I’m kidding. Group hug? So I read the book and well. Truthfully, I don’t quite know what to say and swear I had a series of rather funky dreams last night featuring hovercrafts and a dog named Thor and a thrilling search for a nest of eggs. For those who have not yet ventured into the sub-genre world of intergalatic warrior alien romance, guys, pull up a chair and let me share with you a whole new world, a dazzling place you, and I, never knew. Also, can I just say, I had totally forgotten what the title of the book was called until I reached the end and then went “clothes? what clothes??”

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“Twilight” by Stephenie Meyers

After much badgering by the pale scary lady, Sheridan finally picked up her very own copy of “Twilight”, preparing not to fall under the voodoo woozoo spell that Stephenie Meyers so obviously has every female (and male) above the age of literacy under. Tried, and failed. Because the minute Sheridan started reading, she didn’t stop. And now two hours later, Sheridan finds herself pacing the confines of her office, trying to figure out how she can get her hands on books 2 and 3, and what she’ll do when there’s no more. [For those of you who have not read it, *****MUCHO SPOILERS AHEAD*****]

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“The Darkest Pleasure” by Gena Showalter
“Hola Lola, did I mention to you the stuff Mimi’s been up to while you were away? First, there was her sitting me, Juan and Sven down and telling us that having thought over it long and hard, she’s decided that she will be able to bring herself to eat us should we all be stranded on a raft somewhere in the middle of the South Pacific. And if that wasn’t enough, she…” Sheridan stopped short, having gotten a good look at Lola’s office.
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“To Seduce a Sinner” by Elizabeth Hoyt
Elizabeth Hoyt really needs to get a lot more press than she’s getting. I mean, with some of the books out there that range from “Hello dear author, did you forget to take your meds today?” to “Oh how I wish I’d never learned to read”, books like “To Seduce a Sinner” are truly gems in the barren wilderness.
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“The Devil Wears Tartan” by Karen Ranney

Because Davina lifted her skirts and lost her cherry

To the Devil of Ambrose she had to marry

Though she knew him not before their wedding day

She had “no choice”, “no hope” for societal redemption; no way!

“What man would agree to marry before we meet dear Aunt?

For a relationship built on love and trust is what I want!”

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“Secret Desires of a Gentleman” by Laura Lee Guhrke

Having waited ages for the third instalment in Laura Lee Guhrke’s “Girl-Bachelor” series, I was all excited to be getting my hands on it. “I am all excited to be getting my hands on it,” I remarked to Sheridan the other day.

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“He Said Yes” by Patricia Waddell

“Hey Mimi, whatcha doing?” asked Sheridan, ambling along the edge of the pool where Mimi is lying in her hot pink rhinestone bikini upon a Budweiser float. “I’m trying to remember the dream I had last night. I am pretty sure it involved me entering a room with hanging body parts but I honestly can’t be sure” said Mimi, her face contorting into a frown. “Wow. So did not expect that answer” replied Sheri, backing away from the edge. “Anyway, Lola’s out getting us lunch and I just finished this new historical series and thought I’d share it with you because I know how much you like historical romances” continued Sheridan, eyeing Mimi warily as she twirls her locks around her index finger, still lost in thought.

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“Take No Prisoners” by Cindy Gerard

So the problem with Cindy Gerard’s latest book to her Black Ops Inc. series is that there is a deficit in the Romance department. I might even go so far as to say that there has been a serious deficit and that the book might need a bail out plan to be drawn up by the Congress of Romance (i.e. the RMB girls). The people (i.e. our readers who have read the book before I did and Lola because for her a life without Grovel is a life not worth living) have spoken that they wish for more Grovel and really, Romance publishing houses should heed our cry. Perhaps Romance publishing houses should really just hire each of Lola, Mimi and I to provide our wise input into each book pre-publication (i.e. send us your ARCs damnit!!).

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