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Monday, October 25, 2010

More great praise for The Heir by Grace Burrowes (ISBN 9781402244346)-it has received 4 stars in the December issue of RT Book Reviews. Also featured is The Winter Sea by Susanne Kearsley, which received 4 ½ Stars (ISBN 9781402241376) and was a TOP PICK of the month! There's even a tiny mention comparing The Winter Sea to Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine, which we released this month!  Additionally, a late 4 Star review of The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee was also included. I've listed the full reviews below.

THE HEIR
by Grace Burrowes
                
Genre: Regency Period, England, Historical Romance
Sensuality: HOT
Setting: Regency England

RT Rating: 4 stars

Burrowes' enchanting romance charms from the beginning as her characters' battle of wills progresses into a deep passion. What sets this story apart are the charming and intelligent protagonists and delightful secondary characters. There's tenderness and sensuality, lighthearted verbal battles and tense moments that combine to delight.


Summary: Gayle Windham, Earl of Westhaven, is content to relax in his London townhouse. But as the first legitimate heir to the Duke of Moreland, he must marry and his father will do anything to get him to the altar. His peace is disrupted when his housekeeper believes he is molesting a chambermaid and injures him in her attempt to rescue the girl. Gayle is insulted by her accusation, but intrigued by her. She is far too beautiful, well educated and intelligent to be a servant.


Anne Seaton has good reason to keep a low profile, but when she's forced to nurse Gayle because of the wound she inflicted they are brought close together - and with that comes a powerful attraction. With his friend's meddling, her secret and his father's demands, Anne and Gayle have much to overcome, but Gayle is determined to protect Anne. (SOURCEBOOKS, Dec., 450 pp., $6.99)
Reviewed By: Kathe Robin


THE WINTER SEA
by Susanna Kearsley
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance
Sensuality: HOT
Setting: Present and 1708 Scotland

RT Rating: 4 1/2 stars, TOP PICK

Neither time travel nor gothic romance, Kearsley's novel is highly reminiscent of Barbara Erskine's Lady of Hay and Mary Stewart's works: evocative novels that lift readers straight into another time and place to smell the sea, feel the castle walls, see history and sense every emotion. These are marks of a fantastic storyteller.

Summary: Before heading to France to start her new novel, bestselling author Carrie McClelland takes the time to visit Scotland's Slains Castle, home of her ancestor, Sophia. She is inexplicably drawn to the area and decides to stay and write her next novel there.

It is strange how a connection to the land and the history of the area drives her novel forward. It is almost as if she were channeling the events of 1708, when Sophia was involved in the attempt to place James Stewart on the throne of England and Scotland. Carrie meets the landlord's son Graham Keith and their powerful attraction seems to have something to do with the past. As the line between the past and present blurs, Carrie realizes she will not know the future until she has completed her novel. (SOURCEBOOKS, Dec., 544 pp., $16.99)
Reviewed By: Kathe Robin

THE HIGHEST STAKES
by Emery Lee

Genre: Georgian Period, England, Historical Romance
Sensuality: MILD
Setting: Georgian England

RT Rating 4 Stars

Lee's debut novel is a sweeping tale of romance, betrayal, intrigue and the power of true love. Readers will love the well-rounded, engaging characters, the fast pace and the attention to detail. Though a few scenes are overly descriptive, the extra details do not detract from the overall enjoyment.

Charlotte Wallace was orphaned at a young age. Placed in her uncle's care, she discovered a passion for horses and horse racing. More importantly, she found the love of her life, Robert Devington, a groom in her uncle's stables.

Prompted by his love for Charlotte, Robert enters the army in hopes of proving his worthiness to her uncle. When the young lovers are torn apart, Robert's persistence and Charlotte's devotion to her true love will prevail. (SOURCEBOOKS, Apr., 560 pp., $15.99)

Reviewed By: Keitha Hart

Monday, October 25, 2010

The November 15 issue of Booklist will feature a great review of January 2011 romance Yours for the Taking by Robin Kaye (ISBN 9781402240102)!

Yours for the Taking.
Kaye, Robin (Author) Jan 2011. 384 p. Sourcebooks/Casablanca, paperback, $7.99. (9781402240102).

Ben Walsh is a man who has it all-money, good looks, and a great life in New York City. What he does not have is the deed to his parents' home in Idaho. They died when he was young and his former home is important to him. His wily Grandpa Joe wants to see him wed, so he tells Ben to get married or he will sell the property. Ben's plan is to get married, then divorced once he has the property. Gina Reyez is a self-made woman who hopes to one day own her own home to make sure that her family is secure after her extremely rough childhood. She avoids marriage and relationships like the plague. When Ben proposes to her and explains his reason for marriage, Gina accepts because she believes that he is gay and will not impose on her family life. But she has yet to meet Grandpa Joe. Charming readers with her wit and style, Kaye creates an extremely sensual romance about two people who do not believe in romantic love. - Patty Engelmann

This is the first pre-pub review of this title, and one of many fabulous reviews for Robin Kaye's Domestic God Series.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Baby Baby Baby! by Marilyn Janovitz received a great review by Lori Calabrese, the national children's book reviewer for Examiner.com.

"This beautiful flowing rhyme is perfect for newborns to 5 year olds and makes putting baby to bed much more entertaining....A cute, bouncy story sure to have you hugging and kissing your own little one right to sleep."

http://www.examiner.com/children-s-books-in-national/putting-baby-to-bed-just-got-better-review

Several other online outlets have posted great reviews of the book as well!

Writing and Ruminating - "A playful, fun sort of book that talks about things like clapping, dancing, crawling, splashing, giggling, chasing, hugging, and eventually sleeping."

My Springfield Mommy - "This is the perfect book to give to new Moms."

Fun Fritz Family - "It's a light and bouncy story that's a pleasure to read aloud over and over again."

Mom Knows it All - "Perfect for babies and their families!"

Here and There - "Its bouncy rhyme makes it a sure bet that this first bedtime story will grow with time to a great early read."

Multi-Testing Mommy - "The book helps with bedtime routine and would be an excellent book to become part of your baby's bedtime routine every night. This would be something that a young child or even a baby would look forward to every single night before bed for sure."

Mommy Blessings in Small Bundles - "This is a cute book most kids just starting out would enjoy."

Tiny Green Mom - "Full of rhymes and sure to inspire giggles, this latest board book from author and illustrator Marilyn Janovitz will bounce right to the top of your child's favorite bedtime stories!"

The Buzz 4 Moms - "A great book to read as part of a bedtime routine."

Baby Brandon's Adventures - "It encourages participation through actions such as clapping, hugging, kissing, and more..."

Susan Heim on Parenting - "This adorable board book (great for little hands) has plenty of rhythm and sound words so you can use lots of expression when reading to your baby."

Look What Mom Found - "Not only is Baby Baby Baby! an interactive and entertaining rhyme it's a bedtime story. This means that each time it's read it ends softly and with kisses and hugs."

I'm Not Your Everyday Average Mom - "A wonderful board book that connects with even the youngest readers!"

Kids Lit - "Filled with a jaunty rhythm and fun rhymes, this is a book that the littlest ones are going to love (and so will their grown ups!)"

Everead - "Definitely recommended for your bitsy bouncy baby."

Mogul Baby - "The flowing rhyme makes it nice and sing-songy for a child to hear."

Fun Saving Money - "If you have little ones I highly recommend this book."

Young Readers - "What makes Baby Baby Baby! different is that everyone has a chance to claim this little one! Mommy. Daddy. Grandpa. Grandma. And even the puppy and the kitty!"

Young Adult Book Central - "For the perfect lap book, bedtime book, or just plain "bonding" book, read Baby Baby Baby! with your favorite wiggly baby. You're in for good times when you do."

Spot to Read - "A must read while taking care of siblings or tucking in little ones while babysitting."

Mommy PR - "My 2 year old loved this book and participated in all the actions."

Loving Heart Mommy - "A simple and short story that uses a lot of rhyming and motions will keep your child stimulated from beginning to end."

3 Garnets and 2 Sapphires - "A great gift for anyone with small children, especially infants and toddlers."

An Island Life - "If you've got a baby in your house then they will probably like this book!"

Momma's Reviews - "This book packs a lot of good things in a small package: sweet illustrations, fun writing, rhymes, an introduction to family members and all of the things a baby can (and will!) do."

Simply Stacie - "This is such a fun children's book...the rhyming and phrases flow so nicely and have a nice ring to it. The pages are all so brightly colored and the pictures are adorable!"

Familylicious - "This book is perfect for little ones it has a nice sing songy story line that keeps kids interested."

Mother Daughter Book Club - "Perfect for bedtime or even just a reading break during the day."

Peekaboopicks - "This fun rhyming story is perfect for settling down for bed with, you will love to read it over and over to your sweet little one."

Chronicle of an Infant Bibliophile - "This board book is so much fun to read aloud."

Firr Kids - "Reading this is as close to singing without actually singing. It's catchy and fun!"

Amanda's Favs - "[A] simple, clean and cute book that [is] fun to read."

Monday, October 25, 2010

Emma and the Vampires by Wayne Josephson was awarded the top honor in USA Book News "Best Books 2010" Awards in the Fiction & Literature: Young Adult Fiction category!

The book was also a finalist in the Best New Fiction and the Fiction & Literature: Literary Fiction categories.

USABookNews.com is an online publication providing coverage for books from mainstream and independent publishers to the world online community. A complete list of the winners and finalists of the "Best Books 2010" Awards are available online at http://www.usabooknews.com/.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos by Greg Meng and Eddie Campbell (9781402243493) was highlighted during a guest segment with cast members Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell on the Today Show this morning (#1 morning show with 5.2 million viewers)!

The book cover was shown in the middle of the segment with Kathie Lee and Hoda, along with photos from the book throughout the segment, and Kristian Alfonso called it "a fabulous book with beautiful photographs...with behind-the-scene photographs that people have never seen."

View the video clip: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/39850173#39850173

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Bruce Chadwick was a featured guest on FoxNews.com's Strategy Room last week to promote Lincoln For President in a segment entitled "Can Lincoln's 1860 presidential campaign provide insight for this year's midterm elections?"

View video clip: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4381307/abraham-lincolns-political-tactics

The Strategy Room is a live streaming web program featuring Fox News anchors and reporters hosting compelling guests each hour from 9am-4pmET. 

Sunday, October 24, 2010

DaysInsider.com was featured in this morning's issue of The Wall Street Journal (cir. 2 million) and also on the newspaper's website.

"Sourcebooks Inc. has teamed up with the producer of "Days of Our Lives" to launch a subscription Web site, www.daysinsider.com. For $9.95, subscribers get access to online chats with executives and personalities associated with the show, plus early access to chapters of Sheri Anderson's novel "A Secret in Salem." (The NBC show, which has been on the air since 1965, is set in a fictitious town called Salem.)

Subscribers also get an early look at "Days of Our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos" by Greg Meng and Eddie Campbell as well as discounts."

http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/21843A/21843A_7039&site=21843 (.pdf)

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Little Book of Indoor Golf Games by Adrian Winter was mentioned in the Bakersfield Californian, a daily newspaper with a circulation of nearly 50,000 readers.

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/gautney/x741251412/Robert-Gautney-Records-could-fall-at-Kern-Amateur

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Len Berman was a guest on America's Nightly Scoreboard on FOX Business last week to talk about The 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4371296/baseballs-greatest-players

Len has also been a guest on 75+ radio shows to promote the book, and several have posted the audio online.

WINS-AM (NYC) http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/10/16/berman-chooses-best-baseball-players-in-new-book/

WBAB-FM (Long Island) http://wbab.com/blogs/morningshow/as_heard_on_roger_jp/2010/10/spanning-the-world-sort-ofwith.html

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Stealing Secrets by H. Donald Winkler was reviewed in the Oct. 15th issue of Library Journal as part of the publication's Military History Roundup.

The publication called the book "a lively addendum to Civil War collections."

http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprintcurrentissue/886913-403/military_history_part_two.html.csp

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

How to Unspoil your Child Fast by Dr. Richard Bromfield is featured on the Long Island Examiner.com.

http://www.examiner.com/new-moms-in-long-island/how-to-unspoil-your-child-fast-review

The Harvard Gazette also featured the book on their Arts and Culture page.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Shari Mezrah, author of The Baby Sleeps Tonight, shares what you need to make sure you have taken care of before leaving the hospital with your new baby on WFLA-TV Daytime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1TrAWosu_8

Monday, October 18, 2010

Dr. Jane Greer, author of What About Me?,  was interviewed for an article on why it's critical to compromise in a relationship for the November issue of Marie Claire.

http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/21843A/21843A_6987&site=21843 (.pdf)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

News of the upcoming Horrid Henry 3-D movie made the Media News section of the October 1 issue of School Library Journal.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

What About Me? by Dr. Jane Greer is mentioned in the October issue of Health magazine for an article on "What You're Really Doing in Bed."

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Drew and Brittany Brees are having their baby boy any day now, and are looking for uncommon boy names starting with "b." 

Here are 25 suggestions from Sourcebooks, publisher of the #1 baby name book, The Complete Book of Baby Names and most recently, The Best Baby Names Treasury.

Drew & Brittany, congratulations on your pending arrival!

Bryler
Bosco
Briston
Braxon
Beckley
Bannon
Bartley
Becken
Becker
Berrett
Bexley
Bojan
Bowyn
Brance
Brinnan
Brecken
Breno
Brensen
Bridger
Brisco
Brix
Bronner
Bryk
Bryer
Bryson

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The November 1 issue of Booklist will feature a review of December Austen Fiction title Pemberley Ranch by Jack Caldwell (9781402241284):

Pemberley Ranch.
Caldwell, Jack (Author)
Dec 2010. 384 p. Sourcebooks/Landmark, paperback, $14.99. (9781402241284).

After losing their eldest son in the Civil War, the Bennet family moves from Merryton, Ohio, to Rosings, Texas, to start over. Their daughter Beth is appalled at the thought of moving to a Southern state, swearing never to forget that she is a Northerner. Her sister Jane falls in love with the town's new doctor, Charles Bingley, friend of the largest landowner Will Darcy. The two met during the war fighting for the South. When Charles' Georgia plantation is burned during Sherman's march to sea, he decides to follow his friend home. Beth can forgive Charles his southern roots after he marries Jane, but she is hard pressed to like his best friend. Can Beth overcome her prejudice toward Will? Can Will explain his true character to Beth? In Caldwell's reincarnation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Caldwell successfully transplants the themes of the original to post-Civil War Texas, where the consequences and the villains are far more dangerous. Both fans of westerns and Pride and Prejudice will enjoy this latest entry in the Austen craze. - Patty Engelmann

This comes after Publishers Weekly's great review last week: "A heart-pounding western romance... Pemberley Ranch is both fresh and a great history primer."

Monday, October 11, 2010

My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry is featured in the October issue of Bay Area Parent.

"This book introduces little girls-and boys-to legendary female role models."

East Bay edition

San Francisco and Peninsula edition

Monday, October 11, 2010

How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child by Jenifer Wana is featured on About.com's preschool column, "Turn the Page Tuesday."

"Like getting advice from a good friend, Wana, is thoughtful, thorough and calm about a process that can be emotional and at times, feel like a bit much."

The book is also featured in Nashville Parent and Seattle's Child Magazine.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

This week's Publishers Weekly includes a review of December's Pemberly Ranch (ISBN 9781402241284), a debut Austen fiction title by Jack Caldwell!

Pemberley Ranch
Jack Caldwell, Sourcebooks Landmark, $14.99 trade paper (384p) ISBN 978-1-4022-4128-4
Caldwell's debut re-imagines Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice as a heart-pounding western romance. The Civil War is over, but the scars remain. The Bennets leave the family farm in Ohio and move to the plains of Texas. Beth loves the open land, but clings to her Union loyalties. When she meets Confederate officer Will Darcy, the reclusive owner of neighboring Pemberley Ranch, she declares him arrogant. George Whitehead, a decorated Union officer, reinforces her opinions with his lies and insinuations. Over time, Beth re-evaluates her opinions and learns some hard truths about the Civil War. Unlike many of the Austen homages crowding the shelves, Pemberley Ranch is both fresh and a great history primer. Tenderness sometimes devolves into saccharine triteness, but the arguments and standoffs build up to an action-filled showdown that rescues this adaptation from mediocrity. (Dec.)

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Glynis McCants, author of Love by the Numbers, appeared on the Weekend Today Show on October 10th to discuss the significance of 10/10/10 and why thousands of couples plan to get married on this lucky day.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/39601744#39601744

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