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Shawna B. (shawna) - Reviews

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Babies on Board (That Special Woman!) (Silhouette Special Editon, No 913)
Review Date: 4/16/2006


Amusing. A bit of a stretch.... but amusing.


Bait
Bait
Author: Karen Robards
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 260
Review Date: 4/24/2006


When beautiful advertising executive Maddie Fitzgerald is attacked in a New Orleans hotel, she thinks that she's a victim of random, senseless violence. FBI agent Sam McCabe thinks otherwise- that she's the target of a serial killer who's eluded the FBI for weeks. He also knows that there's only one way to catch him: use Maddie as the enticing bair. But as McCabe's intimate protection ignites irresistible passion, Maddie finds herself in greater danger then she believed possible- and closer to the killer then she ever imagined.


Becca's Baby (Shelter Valley Stories, Bk 1) (Harlequin Superromance, No 943)
Review Date: 4/16/2006


Very nicely done. Will and Becca Parsons have been married twenty years, their own disappointment their inability to have children. What happens when they finally have a baby... after all these years?


Big Sky Lawman (Montana Mavericks)
Big Sky Lawman (Montana Mavericks)
Author: Marilyn Pappano
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 18
Review Date: 4/17/2006


Finding a murderer was the only thing that deputy Sloan Ravencrest could think about. Until his investigation led him straight into stormy Crystal Cobb's welcoming arms. Crystla said she could help Sloan in his quest for justice, but Sloan sensed she was hiding something from him. Determined to uncover Crystal's secrets, Sloan soon found himself torn between the mysterious beauty who had laid claim to his heart and the duty that was a part of his soul. Would the truth forever drive the lovers apart... or bind their hearts together?


Birthright
Birthright
Author: Nora Roberts
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 618
Review Date: 4/23/2006


Extremely good, even for Nora Roberts. Impressively tangled plot, three-dimensional characters... so good it kept me up til 4am this morning.


Black Rose (In the Garden, Bk 2)
Black Rose (In the Garden, Bk 2)
Author: Nora Roberts
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 1501
Review Date: 4/17/2006


I really enjoy this series, with the mixture of history, mystery, romance, suspense, supernatural.


Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)
Blue Dahlia (In the Garden, Bk 1)
Author: Nora Roberts
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1545
Review Date: 4/17/2006


I really enjoy this series, with the mixture of history, mystery, romance, suspense, supernatural.


Cinderella's Convenient Husband (Dynasties: The Connellys, Bk 10) (Silhouette Desire, No 1466)
Review Date: 5/26/2006


A Second Chance At Love?

Wealthy Chicago attorney Seth Connelly told himself he'd married Lynn McCoy only to save her family ranch. The Sagebrush, Montana, spread had one been his salvation, though Lynn had been his nemesis. But the troublemaking brat had turned into a fresh-faced beauty...

Though only days from forclosure, Lynn was no Cinderella waiting to be rescued. Just as well, since silver-eyed Seth was no Prince Charming. She fantasized about the only kiss they'd ever shared, fourteen years ago, and yearned to be held again in his rock-hard arms. To be made his wife, in every sense of the word. Seth wanted marriage, too- but without love. Or so his loner heart said...


Father by Choice (Code Red, Bk 1) (Harlequin Superromance, No 1194)
Father by Choice (Code Red, Bk 1) (Harlequin Superromance, No 1194)
Author: M. J. Rodgers
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 4/18/2006


Emily Barrett wants a baby in her life- not a husband.

And that's the reason she went to a sperm bank. Through some detective work she's able to work out who the donor is, but she doesn't ever plan to reveal to Dr. Brad Winslow that he's about to become a father.

Yet when the two are forced to work together to solve a century-old mystery with a modern-day twist, Emily begins to wonder if she should revise her life plan.


From Boss to Bridegroom (Coltons, Bk 6)
From Boss to Bridegroom (Coltons, Bk 6)
Author: Victoria Pade
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 5/19/2006


"This will be more then a nine-to-five affair!"

Cool, arrogant and sinfully attractive attorney Rand Colton was used to victory- whether in the courtroom or the bedroom. Heir to the Colton fortune, this self-assured bachelor had no need of anything... except the undivided attention of his stunning new assistant, Lucy Lowry. While Rand's instinct told him that Lucy wanted him just as much as he wanted her, he sensed that something- or someone- was holding her back. And as they worked together to uncover the possibility of a Colton impostor, their electrifying attraction could no longer be denied. Yet Rand knew that it was going to take a lot more then his wealth and status to claim this guarded beauty as his... bride!


Ghosts Who Went to School (Templeton Ghosts, Bk 1)
Review Date: 4/17/2006


I loved this book as a kid, and my kids have really enjoyed it. This is a duplicate copy of it that I got in another box of books... we're not about to trade away ours!
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From the cover:

One day, Mrs. Hartlye gets a new pupil. From the moment Wilbur the ghost floats through the door, things begin to happen. WIlbur doesn't mean to make trouble, but suddenly books rise in the air, pencils write by themselves and mysterious voices answer the teacher.

Wilbur can't understand why everyone's upset. He just loves going to school. It's much more fun then handing around home scaring the neighbors. When Mrs. Hartley finds out what a poor speller Wilbur is, she decides he belongs in school. But he has to promise not to keep disappearing. If the principal finds out there's a ghost in Mrs. Hartley's class, Wilbur will have to leave.


The Groom's Stand-In (Silhouette Special Edition, No 1460)
The Groom's Stand-In (Silhouette Special Edition, No 1460)
Author: Gina Wilkins
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 4/18/2006


She was his best friend's bride-to-be...

All gruff, rugged Donovan Chance had to do was briefly watch over Chloe Pennington, his billionaire boss' prospective fiancee. Hardly hazardous duty- no matter how much Donovan disapproved of the calculated marriage of convenience. Then again, he never expected a kidnapping to force him into close quarters with the innocently sexy Chloe...
Donovan's duty was to protect her- not feel his granite resolve crumble under Chloe's touching vulnerability, her surprising strength and her sweet, romantic dreams of motherhood. Steely Donovan was hardly the marrying kind. So how would he handle desiring the woman his best friend planned to marry- and inconveniencing this marriage arrangement?


The Han Solo Adventures (Star Wars: Exploits of Han Solo)
The Han Solo Adventures (Star Wars: Exploits of Han Solo)
Author: Brian Daley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 57
Review Date: 4/23/2006


Han Solo's extraordinary exploits continue in this awesome trilogy.

Han Solo at Stars' End

Han Solo trusts no one, and does no favors. But when the best illegal ship rebuilder in the galaxy disappears, Han and Chewbacca agree to go after him- after all, the Millennium Falcon needs some very special repairs. Their search pits them against powerful and ruthless enemies out to destroy them, and fianlly leads them to an airless speck of desolate asteroid- the Authority prison planet known as Stars' End.

Han Solo's Revenge

For a cool ten thousand credits, Han and Chewbacca will do just about anything- except transport slaves. For one thing, it means an instant death sentence. So when a high-paying cargo shipment turns out to be a consignment of slaves, Han and Chewie have to think fast. But Han forms a plan to turn the tables on the slavers and free the captives. Then, good deed accomplished, he scours the skies for the nasty joker who set him up- because revenge can be so sweet.

Han Solo and the Lost Legacy

There's a fabled treasure at stake and a price on Han's head. So he and Chewbacca head for a planet rumored to hide undreamed-of riches. But once they get there, Han's beloved spacecraft, the Millennium Falcon, is hijacked by a band of assassins and killer robots. Their chances of survival are so slim, they might as well risk it all...


Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, Bk 1)
Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, Bk 1)
Author: Michael Crichton
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 997
Review Date: 4/23/2006


An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now, one of mankind's most thrilling fantasies has come true. Creatures extinct for eons now roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery and all the world can visit them- for a price.

Until something goes wrong...

In Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton taps all his mesmerizing talent and scientific brilliance to create his most electrifying techno-thriller yet.


Kiss Me, Cowboy! (Silhouette Desire, No 1490)
Kiss Me, Cowboy! (Silhouette Desire, No 1490)
Author: Maureen Child
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 13
Review Date: 4/23/2006


While pastry chef Nora Bailey perfected the art of baking a cinnamon roll, she'd somehow would up the lst virgin in all of California. Now it was time for this old-fashioned girl to become and ex-virgin. Only, just as she was about to embark of her brand-new plan, bachelor cowboy Mike Fallo decided to step in and do a bit of rescuing. Too bad the only female this drop-dead gorgeous single dad would let into his heart was his five-year-old daughter! At least he agreed to help Nora find Mr. Right, a deal she was going to make him regret- especially since her sights were suddenly set on him...


Nanny By Chance (Best of Betty Neels)
Nanny By Chance (Best of Betty Neels)
Author: Betty Neels
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 7/22/2006


Very, very British.

From the back cover:
Araminta Pomfrey is finally about to pursue her dream to train as a nurse when she finds herself looking after the twin nephews of Dr. Marcus van der Breugh! Marcus is so handsome and kind that Mintie knows she's fallen in love. But does Marcus want a wife?


Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia
Author: Jean P. Sasson
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 90
Review Date: 4/16/2006


I didn't realize things were quite this bad... but I admire the Princess for her tenacity and dreams. Sasson, the ghostwriter, creates a sensitive, yet enthralling narrative... and I'm looking forward to reading the sequels... and wishing there was something else I could do to help besides pray.


Red Lily (In the Garden, Bk 3)
Red Lily (In the Garden, Bk 3)
Author: Nora Roberts
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 1675
Review Date: 4/17/2006
Helpful Score: 1


I really enjoy this series, with the mixture of history, mystery, romance, suspense, supernatural.


Renegade Millionaire (Marrying an M.D., Bk 4) (Silhouette Desire, No 1497)
Review Date: 4/21/2006


A stranger's kiss...

... on New Year's Eve had Joanna Blake nearly swooning- the last thing the struggling midwife needed. She never dreamed they'd meet again in a hospital delivery roon, where she'd be working at the side of sexy-as-sin Dr. Rio Madrid, and on the verge of accepting his dangerously tempting invitation.

When their lips touched at the stroke of midnight, Rio was lost in the sweetest sensual torment he'd ever known. Opening his lavish home to the strapped single mother was just borrowing trouble, for his reluctant Cinderella would soon learn that he was no fantasy prince. Unless Joanna found a way to liberate this rebel healer from his lonely life and free his heart to love...


Romance of a Lifetime (Harlequin Presents, No 1468)
Romance of a Lifetime (Harlequin Presents, No 1468)
Author: Carole Mortimer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 7/22/2006


From the back cover:

"Forget him and find someone new."

That was the advice Beth's worldly-wise mother gave her. "It's the only way to get over a disastrous affair."

Beth wasn't sure she really wanted to see more of attractive Marcus Craven. Not that Marcus was giving her any option; his pursuit of Beth following their chance meeting in Verona had been decidedly single-minded.

But something held her back from confiding in him. She had the strange feeling that Marcus knew more about her past then she would ever have revealed. And, to be honest, Beth was also afraid to fall in love again...


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