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Dream-Mistress

Dream-Mistress

Hi,

I'm a book addict, but aren't we all, I live in The Netherlands and you can find me daily at a bookforum/website that good friends of mine started last year: www.realmsonourbookshelves.com, where we post bookreviews, talk about books, authors, drool over goodlooking men and other fun stuff.

I have two children, Tom and... more »
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  • Jill D

    Jill D says

    I am reading Deidre Knight's Red Kiss right now. It's the second book in her God's of Midnight series. I just read Anne Bishops Black Jewel trilogy last month. If you like fantasy they are really good books. There isn't a whole lot of romance, there is some, but it is not the main focus.

    It try to keep up with Shelfari. I also have a spreadsheet too, but shelfari is so pretty, LOL! I have only put in reviews from the books I have read this year. Maybe at one point I will go back and add some of my others.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jassafari

    Jassafari says

    How are you?

    JASS!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. Celeste B

    K. Celeste B says

    An author always thinks her/his book is GREAT. But rather than me tell you, will you take a moment to read the following reviews and maybe add them to your shelf? Thank you very much. I think you’ll love them as much as the readers below did.

    February, 2009, Sojourn With A Stranger, K. Celeste Bryan
    Rating: 5 stars * * * * *

    Blurb:

    Penniless when she arrives in Norfolk , her mother and father drowned at sea, Raine Brinsley would give anything to return home to her grandfather in Maine . When Derek Stafford, owner of a large plantation, offers a solution to her dilemma, she’s stunned, if not outraged. She’d prefer to fulfill the contract to have his child and forget about him and his self-serving scheme. But she hadn’t counted on the decadently-delicious passion he’d awakened in her.

    Derek’s only desire was to father an heir for Stafford House, thus securing his future. He didn’t count on the Scottish lass with dark green eyes to interfere with his well-laid plans. But after one night in her arms, guilt, not to mention the loss of his heart, became his penance. Now he’d do anything to get her back, anything to quench the hunger and passion tormenting his soul.

    Review:

    My Thoughts: ***Sigh*** What can I say...

    This was such a good book! K. Celeste Bryan did a superb job in this story!!! I was immediately pulled into the story of Raine and Derek.

    Raine is a young woman full of Scottish blood... and we all know how stubborn those Scots can be! When faced with the tragic loss of her parents she finds herself stranded in Norfolk without a penny and refusing to write to the only relative she has left. She will not except Derek's offering to pay her way home, willing only to work in his employ to save money to make her own way home. Derek comes up with another plan... a very selfish one at that. If Raine agrees to Derek's schemes she will have enough money to get home, take care of her Grandfather, and never worry about money again.

    Bryan makes you love, hate, and pity Derek. He was selfish and selfless. He blames himself for his late wife losing her mind, that and the decisions he has made since Raine showed up on his doorstep sends him running from Stafford Hall when Raine needs him the most.

    I didn't want the story to end. It was another late night of reading...

    There was love, loss, mystery, and ghosts in this book. It is a must read that has landed a permanent spot on my shelf under favorites!!

    Posted by Heather at HEATHER'S READING ROMANCE

    WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE REVIEWS

    FIVE STARS

    First off let me start off my saying . . . I loved Where the Rain is Made! I predict this book to be a best seller. It is so good that words can’t describe it, but I will try. I enjoyed everyone from Cesca to Meko and everyone else in between. I read the electronic version and at three hundred plus pages, I sometimes have a hard time sitting for so long staring at a computer screen. I have to tell you that when I began reading this book I found myself glued to the seat. My husband ended up cooking dinner for me as I was engrossed in this book. Where the Rain is Made is a pleasure to read. There are not many books that come along like this one, but when they do, watch out. I am now on the hunt to read more books by K. Celeste Bryan.

    Reviewer for Cheryl's Book Nook: http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com
    * * *
    New K. Bryan fan!
    By war "lv2rd" FIVE STARS

    I just have to say I would and have recommended this book to all fans of paranormal and historical romance. Bryan writes a great story! This is the story of Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time wanderer Cheyenne Dog warrior, and Fracesca Duvall, a white woman taken captive by him. The story starts off with Meko being sent back in time to try to save as many of the Cheyenne as possible but not interfere with the outcome of battles. Cesca and her father and brother live in Colorado looking for gold as so many settlers did at the time.

    Where The Rain Is Made starts off with action and Im telling you it doesn't stop until the very last period. The Dog Soldiers attack the mining community and she is taken prisoner by Meko. Her brother is taken prisoner by a more ruthless soldier and the same one that killed their father. Cesca and her brother go through so much after they are captured but she remains a strong heroine, and that is what I really really like about this book. She does not cower, and only begs for her brother to be spared. I like the strength and that would be expected as she becomes the Dog Warriors wife.

    Bryan had me go through a gamut of emotions with this book. I was laughing, fearing, crying, and there were so many moments of heart wrenching emotion with the hero and heroine. Bryan also introduced me to so many historical things I did not realize, ie: Dog Soldiers, had no idea they existed, she really did her homework on the back story here. There were many scenes with indian celebrations,and traditions. The story has a great twist at the end and I look forward to Bryan writing a story on Mountain Lion maybe?! I will be revisiting this book many many times.

    * * *
    Wendy From Goodreads had this to say:

    “This is a great book! I highly recommend reading it! Plus the author is a wonderful person in general and responds graciously to all her emails!

    Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time traveling Dog Soldier is called upon to go back in time from his modern day life to help his people, he meets his fate with Francesca (Cesca) the green eyed wildcat, when the Dog Soldiers are warring on the mine camp her father and brother are at. She is captured by Meko, and wow...does the story ever keep you glued to it. There was suspensful moment after suspensful moment. The conflicts and hurdles were just non stop but the love story was so touching.

    Plus Bryan gives you so much great history about the Cheyenne in the book. I went through so many emotions with this book. I laughed, there were numerous times I felt my heart just clench in my chest for Cesca and Ethan. I havent read an Indian romance in a long, long while, but Im telling you WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE is a great book.

    I will be revisiting it frequently to say the least.”

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hi dreamy..

    How are you?

    May

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Vampires Forever and Always

    Vampires Forever and Always says

    Hi my fellow book addict! What kinds of new and exciting books are you reading? Anything noteworthy?

    Happy Hunting!

    ^_^

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Vampires Forever and Always

    Vampires Forever and Always says

    Hi my fellow book addict! What kinds of new and exciting books are you reading? Anything noteworthy?

    Happy Hunting!

    ^_^

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Harlequin Historicals

    Harlequin Historicals says

    Hi, just stopping in to share my exciting news. I'm the new curator for Harlequin Historical MySpace page.

    I will be doing interviews with authors and editors at different times. Plus, I list when special deals are being offered and who knows, I contest or two might be arranged.

    I hope you will come check it out and let me know what you think!

    myspace.com/historicals

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • The Gilded Pen

    The Gilded Pen says

    Now is your chance to help decide which two titles will be picked as The Gilded Pen Book Club's reads for July and win a copy of either DUCHESS BY NIGHT by Eloisa James or AFTER THE KISS by Suzanne Enoch!

    Just check out the post on our club page to enter!
    (http://www.shelfari.com/groups/11253/about)

    Happy reading,
    Amber
    thegildedpen.com

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • darkside

    darkside says

    Hey girl!!! I have not read ANYTHING in so long!!! Life has gotten in the way these days!!! Glad to hear u liked the ones u just read! I think i may have to pick up a book again when J.R. Ward's "Phury" story comes out in i think June! Otherwise...i can barely concentrate on breathing!! lol!!! Nice to hear from u tho!! Hope all is well w/u!!! Candy

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    HI,
    I just finished "The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever" by Julia Quinn and i may start with Virginia Henley's new novel but not right away. You see my finals starts next week and i need some time to prepare :(

    so what so are you reading now??

    See Ya,
    May

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Dani807

    Dani807 says

    Hi I'm fine....right now I'm reading the new Kalen Hughes book --Lord Scandal, before that I read The Duke of Shadow by Mereidth Duran.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Laurie Gold

    Laurie Gold says

    Anthologies are difficult in that it's rare to like all the stories. Still, there have been some stellar short stories that make the entire anthology worthwhile.

    TTFN, LLB

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sarahann

    Sarahann says

    Thank you, I love to be your friend.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hello Marissa,
    i am so happy to be your friend, you seem like a very interesting person to get to know well & you have a very WONDERFUL collection of great novels :)

    Realy Hope We Be Very Good Friends ...

    XOXO
    May

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • PaulaQuinn

    PaulaQuinn says

    Oh Marissa, you have no idea how happy that makes me. Your opinion means a lot to me and I so didn't want to disappoint. Yay!!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Vampires Forever and Always

    Vampires Forever and Always says

    Yeah I'm counting down. I hope its as good as people say it'll be!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • www.niafoxx.com

    www.niafoxx.com says

    With all that's going on in the world today wouldn't you like to give your mind a break with a little romance?

    www.niafoxx.com
    "not your granny's romance"

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Harlequin Historicals

    Harlequin Historicals says

    Hi, I have a huge library book sale coming up in my town and I'm looking for any suggestion on which authors or books I should be on the lookout for. Last year I got slightly over 250 books for $30. So if you can think of any suggestions, please let me know!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Pearl

    Pearl says

    I'm back *grin*
    The software-update worked so in the coming days I'll be doing a lot of Shelfari-updating!

    Big Hug,
    Pearl

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Doris T

    Doris T says

    Why do you call yourself dream-mistress?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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