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Rated 3 stars
Rated 4 stars
pleas, about yours.
I see you are reading Beyond the Rain. Can't wait to see what you thought of it. I just finished reading it
Hi Melanie-I see we are currently reading the same book. Although, by the time you get this one or both of us may have already finished it. Did you read the first book in the series?What do you think? I like the Anya character but am getting a little tired of how everything seems to be dragging on with the romance. All this "self-denial" is getting tedious.
Write a note for Melaniep hereI just finished reading A Vampire's Claim by Joey W. Hill. Good book. We have a lot of books in common
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 BryanRating: 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 ROMANCEWHERE THE RAIN IS MADE REVIEWSFIVE 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.”
Hi Melanie, Thank you for friending me. So you must like erotica like me, huh? I write erotica fantasy and historical and my books have received some very good reviews here on Shelfari and Goodreads.I'm thinking about starting an EROTICA READERS group here on Shelfari. What do you think? Would we get a lot of interested people do you think?Stop by my web site and enter my contest to win free books. I give them away every month. http://www.kcelestebryan.com.I hope we can talk books again soon. Stay in touch, Best for now, Kat Bryan
hey whats up?
HI. I'm enjoying it so far. Any recommendations for another new authors to try? Christine Feehan, Christina Dodd, Rachel Caine, etc.?
Melanie, thanks for the invite! There are so many RT board members here. Awsome website. I am going to get behind in my reading if I spend too much time out here, and I most likely will. I see you have lots of Lisa Jackson on your shelf. I have several of her books & have not read them yet. Are you reading her new series? It looks great, but I have not gotten any of the books yet.
I'd never think you were trying to "pimp" Melanie--you're just "helping" right (LOL!) Thanks for the info :D
Everything Forbidden is a 5 star then Melanie! I'll have to move that one up in the pile ;)
Melanie I checked out what you're reading next and you should really like THE PRICE OF DESIRE--turns out it's going to be a series with CAPTIVE being released in January. I'm really enjoying SAM'S CREED and if you're free next week to read the next two Showalter ones I think I'm going to read them then :D
Melanie I spied 8-) So you didn't really like READY :( 3.5 stars only. I gave it a 4.5 (!) This should make for an interesting discussion once Katrin reads it ;)
Just thought I’d drop by and wish you a Happy 4th of July! ~LV~
Melanie I just peaked at your rating for AGAINST THE WALL--LOL! I'm so glad it wasn't just me :DL
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,Amberthegildedpen.com
Hi Melaniep!Barbara Vey, author of the PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BLOG, BEYOND HER BOOK has just posted a rave for my PLEASURING THE PIRATE. She says it should be called, PLEASURING THE READER!Please pop over to http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1570027157.html to comment on Barbara's insights. She likes to get lots of posts, so please leave a message. I'd appreciate it muchly.Thanks so much,Dianaaka Emily BryanPLEASURING THE PIRATE, Coming July 29th. Don't miss the boat. Pre-order your pirate today!
Thanks for the good words.
Thanks for the add Melanie!
Tell me about it. Can't wait to see who the democratic nominee will be. Hope your day is good!!!
