The Year in Review - 2010 Books

Lots of terrific books were published in 2010 -

Here's a list of those

from the authors of the

Lindsay's Romantics Group...

His Lucky Charm, contemporary romantic suspense, (ebook and print), by Chelle Cordero, http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/11297

Passionate Hearts Anthology, stories of love, (ebook and print), "The Vacation" by Chelle Cordero http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/23193

Forever Travels Anthology, stories of travel, (print), "Stormy Weather" by Chelle Cordero http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/forever-travels/13988217

Living, Breathing, Writing, writing lessons (ebook), by Chelle Cordero http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28320

Mistletoe Everywhere, Christmas Regency comedy (ebook only) by Linda Banche http://www.thewildrosepress.com/mistletoe-everywhere-p-4295.html

A Knight's Enchantment, medieval historical romance set in England (ebook and print), by Lindsay Townsend
http://www.lindsaytownsend.net/2008/04/knights-enchantment.html

Chasing Rachel, contemporary romantic suspense set on Dartmoor (ebook and print), by Lindsay Townsend
http://www.lindsaytownsend.net/2008/04/chasing-rachel.html

Holiday in Bologna, contemporary romantic suspense novella set in Italy (ebook only), by Lindsay Townsend
http://www.lindsaytownsend.net/2008/04/holiday-in-bologna.html

Summer Duet, 'Holiday in Bologna' and 'A Secret Treasure' in one paperback, by Lindsay Townsend
http://www.lindsaytownsend.net/2008/04/summer-duet.html

A Secret Treasure, romantic suspense novella set in 1930s Greece (audiobook edition), by Lindsay Townsend
http://www.audiolark.com/books/secret-treasure/

Branded by the Texans, paranormal western erotic romance (ebook and print), by Savanna Kougar
http://bookstrand.com/branded-by-the-texans

The Tiger's Masquerade, shapeshifter erotic romance, short story in the "Just Another ParaNormal Halloween" anthology (ebook), by Savanna Kougar
http://mojocastle.com/ParaHalloween.html

Hostage of the Heart, mediaeval historical romance: sweet (ebook), by Linda Acaster

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/14120

Beneath The Shining Mountains, 1830s Native American historical romance: sensual (ebook), by Linda Acaster

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/18144

Torc of Moonlight : Special Edition, Bk1 in a trilogy of UK timeslip thrillers: sensual (ebook), by Linda Acaster

http://amzon.com/B004FEFCKK

Contributions to Mankind and other stories of the Dark, collection of five ghost stories: non-romantic (ebook), by Linda Acaster

http://amzn.com/B004FGLOJQ

Captured, a work of Science Fiction Romance, and EPIC Finalist, by Julia Rachel Barrett (Kindle and Print) http://amzn.to/htzG6t

My Everything, Romantic/Suspense, by Julia Rachel Barrett (ebook) http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/myeverything.htm

Beauty and the Feast, a Contemporary Romance and EPIC Finalist, by Julia Rachel Barrett (Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-and-the-Feast-ebook/dp/B003NX70QS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1274848278&sr=1-1

Anytime Darlin', Romantic Suspense, by Julia Rachel Barrett (Kindle and Print) http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Darlin-Publishing-Allure-ebook/dp/B00440DUPO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1285639866&sr=1-4

One Four All, a Science Fiction Menage, by Julia Rachel Barrett (Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/Siren-Publishing-M%C3%A9nage-Amour-ebook/dp/B004A90BYM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1288803893&sr=1-5

Daughters of Persephone, Exile and Return, a Science Fiction Romance Series, by Julia Barrett (Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Persephone-Exile-Return-ebook/dp/B003XKNGFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1280329483&sr=1-1

Daughters of Persephone, Reborn and Red Demon, A Science Fiction Romance Series, by Julia Barrett (Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Persephone-Reborn-Demon-ebook/dp/B004AE3OJ6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1288804029&sr=1-7http://

Come Back To Me, Romantic Suspense, by Julia Rachel Barrett (Kindle) http://www.amazon.com/Come-Back-to-Me-ebook/dp/B004E10YKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1291009544&sr=1-1

Sweet Danger, by Cheryl Pierson
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/sweet-danger-paperback-p-4267.html

Short Stories by Cheryl Pierson (Victory Tales Press anthologies):
A SUMMER COLLECTION-- (To Make the Magic Last)
A HALLOWEEN COLLECTION Stimulating Edition--(Always and Forever)
A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Sweet Edition--(Homecoming)
A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Sensual Edition--(Scarlet Ribbons)
A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Spicy Edition--(White Christmas)
http://victorytalespress.yolasite.com/online-store.php

The Hungarian (paranormal romance) by Stephanie Burkhart, Desert Breeze Publishing:The Hungarian

Shadows & Light by Stephanie Burkhart in the BorealisII Anthology (science fiction romance) Desert Breeze Publishing:Shadows & Light

Matchmaking A-muse-ment by Stephanie Burkhart in the Be Mused Anthology (light paranormal) Desert Breeze Publishing:Matchmaking Amusement

Texas Promise by Celia Yeary-Western Historical-Desert Breeze Publishing http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-109/Celia-Yeary-Texas-Promise/Detail.bok

Making the Turn by Celia Yeary-Classic Romance/Women's Fiction- http://www.wingsepress.com/

A Christmas Wedding by Celia Yeary-Novella-Contemporary- http://store.willowmoonpublishing.com/chwe.html   

Lady of the Stars is a Finalist in the EPIC 2010 EBook Competition!

My big news!

Lady of the Stars, my Regency time travel, is a finalist in the Science Fiction Romance category in EPIC 's (Electronically Published Internet Connection) 2010 EBook Competition. Complete finalist listing here.

I'm still bouncing around, and I'll probably bounce for a while longer.

I've never finaled in a contest before. While I would love to win, I can be very happy with finaling.

As for reviews, Romantic Times Book Reviews gave Lady of the Stars 4 stars (review here, contains spoilers) and LASR gave it 4 1/2 books (review here, contains spoilers)

All reviews are here:
http://lindabanche.blogspot.com/2009/07/lady-of-stars-reviews.html

And you can buy from here:
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/lady-of-the-stars-p-1111.html

BLURB:
A legend spanning time and the man and woman caught in it.

Caroline knows something is wrong the instant she steps from her holiday cottage into that unusual gazebo with two doors. But when a man she knows she will never see again appears outside the gazebo, she flings caution aside and plunges through the back door, crashing into the man--and 1817.

A voyage through time? Impossible. Richard refuses to believe the strange woman's outlandish tale. Still, the lady is lost and alone, and he helps the stranded wayfarer.

But as attraction flares between these two lonely people, Richard's family legend grinds to its ultimate fulfillment--will it bring them together, or tear them apart forever?

EXCERPT:

Caroline followed him into the room she knew was the kitchen and he stepped up to the banked fire.

Fire? Where were the stove and refrigerator? And all the chrome and stainless steel of the ultramodern kitchen she had seen only this morning? This kitchen contained a scarred wood trestle table with several chairs pushed under it. Pots and pans hung on wall racks and reflected the dim firelight. A cupboard stood against the far wall, next to a sink with a pump. A pump?

With shaking hands, she set the lantern on the table and pulled out one of the chairs. She was in trouble, very deep trouble.

As she sank into the chair, she turned her stunned attention to her host.

Unaware of her gaze, he busied himself at the fireplace. His back to her, he placed the candelabrum on the mantle above the hearth, then drew the fire screen to the side of the grate. Dropping onto his haunches, he pulled several logs from the nearby basket, then arranged the wood in a neat pile on the smoldering embers. Almost at once, the flames blazed to full roaring life.

Silhouetted against the light, he straightened, replaced the screen, then removed his hat and tossed it on the table.

Her jaw dropped. Good heavens, the aggravating man was gorgeous. Tall and slim, his broad shoulders tapered to narrow hips and long legs. But where had he found that outlandish outfit? He wore a top hat, out here in the middle of nowhere. His shirt collar was turned up and he wore a huge white tie. And his waist-length, double-breasted jacket had tails, like the one an orchestra conductor wore. Muddy black boots with the tops turned down came up to his knees. Skintight trousers, or were those breeches--of all things?--emphasized every well-formed muscle.

Now if his face matched his form...

What was she thinking? She hadn't felt anything for any man in a long time. Not since...

He turned, and for the first time that night she fully took in his face. She gasped. Had she seen a ghost through the gazebo's back door? "Richard?"

Puzzlement spread over those chiseled features she now saw only in her memories. "How do you know my name?"

Thanks,
Linda
Linda Banche
Regency romance--most with humor, some with fantasy, and occasionally a paranormal
Lady of the Stars--4 stars from Romantic Times, 2010 EPIC EBook Competition finalist, Regency time travel available from The Wild Rose Press
Pumpkinnapper--Regency Halloween comedy available from The Wild Rose Press
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