"Danegeld" was a book that was pretty much unputdownable for me. The pacing was perfect and the story line was interesting, but at times a bit unnerving. There was a lot violence in this story and a part of me had trouble embracing the hero, Karn. The book opens to Karn and his Viking friends attacking a village. Some of the things that he not only participated in, but turned a blind eye to, put a bad taste in my mouth. However, there is a definite change in him as the story progresses and you can see him looking back on his past behavior with regret. In the end, I wanted him to have his beloved Britta. I was happy when they overcame their numerous obstacles to be together.All in all, this could have been a 5 star read, but I knocked off a star for some of my personal feelings towards Karn and the sometimes lengthly separtions of the central characters.

This is a hard review to write. As I was reading "The Passions of Emma", several thoughts came to mind. First of all, the writing was absolutely GORGEOUS. The tone of the book was a melancholy one, but very smart and thoughtful. I loved Emma. I felt like I related to her so much that I just was riveted. However, as much as I was drawn to this book, oddly enough, I cant say that I adored it. I felt like the whole situation was just so uncomfortable and it bothered me that no matter how much Shay loved Emma, that they were only together because of their loss of Bria. Emma will always be second best in my mind because of the circumstances that brought them together and I really hate that. I also felt like Emma loved Shay more. How could he say that there would never be another for him and that he loved her with all of his heart when his Bria had just had that honor only a short time earlier? So, this leaves me confused...but, I cant rate the book any lower than 5 stars, because it truly deserves the high rating. All in all this was a beautiful, almost haunting book. I am glad that I read it,and have a feeling that I will be coming back to it again in the future.

"The Bride of Willow Creek" was an enjoyable read. I especially liked the heroine Angie and the two little girls, Lucy and Daisy.As for Sam, he was ok, but nothing that really captured my interest. My main problem with this book was Angie and Sams frustrating stubborness to profess their love to one another. They were intimate,and completely open about their enjoyment of eachother, but still they refused to admit that they wanted to stay in their marriage. To me, this just seemed like a ploy to keep the story moving. All in all, not bad, but definitely not a keeper.

What a book! "The Brides of Prairie Gold" was truly entertaining. The book was labeled as a romance, but I have to say that it focused more on the womens relationships with each other than on romance. Thats not to say there was no romance. The main couple, Perrin and Cody, were interesting, but what I really wished for was more of Webb and Mem - I would have LOVED a book written that focused on them alone. Webb was amazing and I prayed for so long that he would FINALLY notice Mem...the scene where they commited themselves to one another was so romantic I could have died...Any frustrations I felt toward Webb vanished when he proclaimed his intentions in a swoon inducing lovescene that took place in hot springs...oh,I truly could have died! So...why not 5 stars? All in all, I wanted a little more focus on romance, but my main problem with the book was its ending...too sad for my taste. Still, this is a genuine keeper...Id recommend it.

well ok -not speechless- but certainly pleasantly dreamy. What a story!!!! I am IN LOVE with Jens Harkin!! Where does Lavyrle Spencer come up with these men???!!! Lorna was wonderful as well. I have never found an author that writes better heroines than LS. Both Jens and Lorna were so well developed...believable in that I didnt always agree with their actions, but fell in love with both of them regardless. This book was just riveting. I loved the conflict of their classes and all of the obstacles just had me feeling insanely impatient, but wow! What an ending. PLEASE...go buy this book and read it. You wont regret it. This is a genuine keeper that I look forward to rereading again and again.

At first glance, "Sweet Everlasting" appeared to me to be the ultimate keeper. The opening chapters blended together to build up a tale that I was sure would deliver a genuine emotional punch to the gut.Unfortunately, as the book progressed, it lost steam and just meandered aimlessly...I felt like some scenes were thrown in simply as filler. The h/h- Tyler and Carrie, suffered the same demise as the plot. In the beginning,I was absolutely in love with both of them, but they lost their luster as the book plateaued into nothing more than just a little step above forgetable. All in all, not bad, but not a keeper.

God, What a movie. The story of Sid and nancy was not only pitiful, but strangely romantic. This was not easy to watch- it was disturbing and really sad, but undeniably brilliant. I would recommend it.

"Where Dreams Begin" is certainly not my favorite Kleypas, but the hero, Zachary Bronson, is truly one of her best. I was so taken with him from page one that even though the story didnt grip me as much as I wished, I wasnt disappointed. I will admit that Lady Holly's reluctance to love him was maddening and I felt that the ending was dragged out a bit. All in all, this wasnt my favorite, but Zachary's heady mix of pride, strength, gentleness, and pure sex appeal elevated this book to much more than mediocre.

First of all, let me just say that I am not the horror movie kind of person. I just have never watched them. Well, the other night there was nothing on, so I thought- what the hell, Ill watch "The Ring". Oh myyyyy what a mistake. I'm not saying the movie was bad- it wasnt- it was enthralling. I was absolutely TERRIFIED. I am a 25 year old woman and I was too afraid to sleep after seeing it. I was huddled so close to my husband and I had the blankets wrapped around me so tight I was suffocating, but I wasnt moving and I sure as hell wasnt taking off my covers....ridiculous, I realize, but the movie was as creepy as it gets. If you like to be scared, by all means...watch "The Ring", but if not..Id pass it up. I am still in shock that it was rated only PG13...If I had watched that at 13, I would have had a stroke.

Whew!! What a book! I lost so much sleep and my housework went to hell, but wow was it worth it. I could NOT put this book down. "Separate Beds" was absolutely gripping! Clay was to die for I am telling you...first of all he was gorgeous, but his personality..oh!! He was so playful and adorable and polite, and oh my GOD ..did I mention he was to die for? Next came Catherine. She was not as easy to like as Clay, but her character developed in a believable way...simply put...she and Clay were PERFECT together. This has made my list of top faves. I am telling you..stop whatever you are doing now,buy the book, and for goodness sake...READ IT!!!