July means it’s time to plunge into writing the second book in my Royle sisters trilogy, How to Engage an Earl (June, 2007, Avon). But, it’s summer, so that means I can make a little time to dive into some great books recommended by friends and family. Two nonfiction books are in the top three of my To Be Read pile. The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God and World Affairs by Madeleine Albright Recently I was lucky enough to attend a reception and book signing in Washington, D.C. for Madeleine Albright. She and I both write for the same publisher, HarperCollins, but [...]
By Kathryn
When I have a book due in a month or so, I don’t have time to read anything but research books and I can do nothing but stare longingly at my To Be Read pile. But now, I am months away from my next deadline, so here are the books topping my Gotta Read It list at the moment. Since I just turned in How to Seduce a Duke, my October release for Avon, I decided to start with a Duke theme for May…beginning with books by two of my favorite authors. The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James In the Bed of a [...]
By Kathryn
January 19, 2006 – 5:44 pm
Talk about bad blind dates. Sarah Dearly has one for the record books when her date’s amorous neck nuzzling turns into a lethal bite–one that transforms Sarah into vampire. Her luck turns from bad to worse when a pack of vampire hunters kill her date and list her next on their to-be-staked list. With no clue how to survive as one of the undead, Sarah becomes dependent on slightly suicidal master vampire, Thierry de Bennicoeur, who not only saves her life (such that it is), but shows her the way, which happens to be straight into each other’s hearts. Bitten and Smitten is suspenseful, hilarious, [...]
By Kathryn
December 1, 2005 – 9:50 am
One of the perks of being an author is that sometimes I get to enjoy a book before it hits the shelves. Boy oh boy did I get an early holiday present when I laid hands on Good Girls Don’t by Kelley St. John (December 2005, Warner Forever). No need to throw a log on the fire when you read a book as HOT as this one. And what fun! Lettie is a professional alibi consultant–meaning she supplies alibis for cheaters, liars and those in need of a cover story. Then one day a devastatingly handsome man from her past, a man who prizes honesty, [...]
By Kathryn
November 1, 2005 – 8:53 pm
Okay, time to turn a blind eye to your teetering ‘to be read’ pile for a little while, because you simply gotta read This Rake of Mine by Elizabeth Boyle (Avon, November 2005.)When Miranda Mabberly’s future is ‘ruined’ by one kiss from infamous rake “Mad Jack” Tremont, she is sent to live with distant relatives and eventually reinvents herself as Jane Porter, a decorum teacher for genteel young ladies. Years later, however, Fate thrusts her directly into Tremont’s path once more. Well, all I can say is that you might want to open a window and let in some cool air, because the ensuing romance [...]
By Kathryn
