review: flirting in traffic by beth kery

ebook publisher: Cerridwen Press

release date: March 2009

I recently re-read Flirting In Traffic by Beth Kery, and was able to do so at more leisurely pace than my first read. What an immensely enjoyable contemporary romance story! I love the unique names of Esa and Finn for the heroine and hero. Both are accomplished, down-to-earth yet intensely passionate individuals.

There are many heart-warming interactions amongst friends and family. There are some misunderstandings and missed opportunities for open discussions. The heat and chemistry binding Finn and Esa is wonderfully unsettling but irresistible - whew! The attraction between them keeps pulling them back to each other, and proves their hearts do know best.

My favorite romantic reads focus on the relationship, and I don't miss the action or suspense elements. A very sexy and sweet story. Flirting In Traffic definitely worked for me. A recommended read!

some "hate" and some "love"

I was in the bookstore today, and came across some books and displays that got me thinking (about a possible post)! First, here are two covers that share a word/wording in the titles.

My perception of the word "b***h" is that, basically, it is not a nice word and it is likely never used or meant in a positive or considerate way. Why was this word choice necessary for these books? The books are about personal finance or diet/weight loss. Were they trying to be sassy and sharp-witted in some way? Are they trying to catch general attention or promote a reaction to convince one to pick up/buy/read the book? Are they appealing to a particular personality that would more likely want to check out this book further because of the title? It did catch my attention, but for the wrong reasons. I am more dissuaded from than persuaded to looking at this book past the front cover. Are there book (movie, etc) titles that got a particular reaction out of you?

Well, let's move to a happier place with Valentine's Day on the calendar next month! Here are a few covers from a table display at the bookstore - just in time for some February 14th reading:

This book was also part of the display:

Now that was some cheekiness I did appreciate!

There is love (and joy) to be found in many different ways. On February 14th or any other day year-round!

words that are carrots!

I'm really appreciating the e-publishers who provide "free reads" to give readers a short but sweet taste of various authors' work. I think the freebies are signficant in getting me interested in a new-to-me author's writing that I may have otherwise not noticed. E-publishing has definitely provided greater opportunities for authors to publish a varied selection for many different readers.

The free reads from Ellora's Cave have introduced me to Amarinda Jones, Allyson James and Debra Glass. I discovered Karen Erickson, Sierra Dafoe and Kim Knox compliments of the Samhain Freebies from Samhain Publishing. All Romance eBooks has a selection of free reads, as does Fictiowise at this link.

I often decide with my first impressions of an author or the synopsis of the story: does the rhythm and choice of words work for me ... am I convinced to check out more of the author's writing?

2010 resolutions?

here are a few on my mind...

* make more "eye contact" time with people I care about
* value what I have, and not fret about what I don't
* take "don't sweat the small stuff" to heart
* eat properly, achieve a healthy weight (at the same time?)
* blog more, meaningful posts (at the same time :)

a healthy, safe, relax-full time to all...

Lisa Valdez! Patience! 04.06.2010!

In a message sent to her Yahoo Group LisaValdezNews, the author just confirmed Patience, Book 2 in the Passion Quartet, is being released April 6, 2010. Here is a link to the book page info on the author's web site.

It's easy to do a web search and find background details on why this book (and/or the first book Passion) has generated some fuss and buzz.

I am very much looking forward to April 6 and the (hopefully, definitely) anticipated arrival of the story for Matthew and Patience.

author watch: anne rainey

cover got your attention?

I came across author Anne Rainey at the Aphrodisia Authors Blog. Here's what she had to say about her upcoming single author anthology Body Rush: I’ve always wanted to write a story about three friends. In Body Rush, Lydia, Roni and Jeanette are as opposite as night and day, but that doesn’t keep them from being as close as sisters. So, when one of them offers up a wicked bet, even I was curious who would walk away the winner! Would it be Lydia the practical one? Roni the determined one? Or Jeanette the quiet one? You’ll find out June 2010!

Check out the full details here!