Colorful Reviews - Back Again For The First Time

Dear Ms. Hayes,

Since many readers are taking the brave steps to out themselves as rabid fan girls (aka RFGs) of particular authors, I’m gonna go ahead and admit to being one of your down-low Stans. This may have colored my review of your story but as long as you keep writing the hits, I’ll keep reading them!

When it comes to erotic romances I tend to shy away from the “funny” tales, so I was surprised to find myself laughing out loud while reading Miss October. This a good story of an uber Alpha male jerk, and a strong, independent woman who find love when they least expect it.

Tavia is a romance writer who became widely successful after a few books. Now, she’s looking to settle down with a man who wants her for herself, and not her money. When she meets Bolt, an overbearing, borderline Neanderthal, she’s horrifically attracted to his maleness, and a bit perturbed to find out that a strong man is good to have around.

Bolt is not what I’d call every woman’s fantasy. His features are grim, his attitude stinks and he’s a bit of an asshole — and I fell in love with him just like Tavia did. Bolt wasn’t afraid to love Tavia enthusiastically, and by the middle of the story I found myself looking forward to his inappropriately witty comments and outrageous behavior. This is a light read with some great social implications about women and appearances. Whereas many authors tend to draw out and harp on big(ger) woman’s insecurities, Bolt’s straightforward attitude toward Tavia’s size was refreshing. Bolt put new life into the cliché that actions speak louder than words.

You did a great job with this next installment of your Calendar Girl series, and I can’t wait to see what you have in store next. Will you be writing Alex’s story (I feel bad for him)?

Regards, Solaine

Dear Readers,

Yes, I’m a little late on this one, but better late than never, right?

I wasn’t able to attend this year’s RT Convention, and given the astronomical amount it costs to go, I’m not sure if I’ll ever attend one, but I love to see the pictures and put faces to names. Of course, Joy of Joyfully Reviewed was on top of her picture game! She has tons of great photos. My favorite one is of Dakota Cassidy giving Joy the tongue .Go check them out:

RT Pics at Joyfully Reviewed Chatting

Oh, and apparently Cheryl Holt named herself the reigning queen of erotic romance. Hmm, I feel a little miseducated since I’ve never read any of her books, is she really that popular?

Later, Solaine

Dear Readers,

Happy June! Damn, where DID the year go?

This is how things will be going down in June: I’m all about the quickies. I’ll occasionally review a full length story if a) I come across one that strikes me as either really bad or really good or b) it comes in as a review request.

To celebrate June, there are 3 themes for you to choose from (on the sidebar under Archives now at the top, under About Me).

Bitch, Please is my blue, centered theme. I like that one a lot. This one is for those who like the centered look because they browse at ridiculous screen resolutions (I see you, J!).

Check Yourself is the first theme to grace this site and will become the default. It’s appropriate because I think a couple of readers and authors really need to do some self-checking this month.

Glorify Me is the second theme you’re familiar with. A tan theme that’s a bit low-key but I felt didn’t necessarily have the vibrancy I was looking for. Didn’t want to trash it either so it stays as an option.

I believe if you have cookies enabled, your browser will remember your preference, but whenever you are looking for a change, you can go ahead and make it.

Now I’m going to take my own advice to check myself and do some work. I’ll have a new review for you by end of day (that just so happens to fall into category A of the quickie exception).

Peace, Solaine