Reviewed by Buffie Johnson
Publisher:  Berkley
Rating:  4.50

Many of you may remember how much I raved about Just the Sexiest Man Alive, the debut release by Julie James.   That novel made a wonderful splash into the pool of romance.   And in her second release Practice Makes Perfect, Julie James gives the reader a veritable, delectable encore that leaves the reader quite satisfied.

Payton Kendall and J.D. Jameson are lawyers at a prestigious Chicago law firm.   Both Payton and J.D. have worked tirelessly for 8 long years with the goal of becoming a partner with the firm.   With the firm’s announcement of this year’s newly appointed partners only a couple weeks away, Payton and J.D. can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.   But just before celebrations and vacations can…

Reviewed by Buffie Johnson
Publisher:  Avon
Rating:  4 out of 5 stars

Consumed with thoughts of revenge, Lord Sorrington is poised to ruin Lord Candover.  Anthony believes Lord Candover is responsible for the untimely death of Anthony’s mother several years ago.  Believing financial ruin is the place to start, Anthony engages Lord Candover in several card games.  During their last card game, Lord Candover wages his niece in the bet and loses her to Anthony.  The next step in Anthony’s revenge is to bring social ruin upon Lord Candover and his family, and winning the girl in a game will help in this endeavor.   But when Lord Candover informs Anthony he cannot produce the girl as she has run away, Anthony once again tries to engage Lord Candover in more card games only…

Hello Ladies!  As I mentioned last month, this year I am trying to broaden the Hottie of the Month blog and bring you more than just a pretty face.    Today I would like to introduce you to a man that I am sure you have seen before – Andrei Claude (www.andreiclaude.com).   Be sure to check out Andrei’s website to view his gallery.  OMG, there are some really great pictures there.  Andrei won the title of Mr. Romance in 2005 and since then has appeared on dozens of romance novel covers.   Andrei is model that works in all facets of the industry, not just romance novel covers.   I hope you enjoy the interview.  I know I did

Buffie:   Andrei, thank you so much for being with us.   Everyone here at Romance…

Reviewed by Buffie Johnson
Publisher:  Random House Publishing Group
Rating:  4.0 stars

Jack McShane is a vampire and his life is a nightmare. As a soldier during the Civil War, Jack laid dying on the battlefield when William Thorne turned him into a vampire. William was not only Jack’s sire, but his mentor and his friend. But now William is dead, killed by the woman Jack loves. When Connie took William’s life, she was turned into a vampire slayer. So now Jack has to not only contend with the motley group of vampires that want to challenge him for the chief enforcer role he inherited from William, but the love of his life wants to rip his head from his body.  Oh, let’s add a little more drama to the mix . .…

This month I have big surprise for all you ladies. Instead of just a quick blog about the Hottie of the Month, I figured we would start 2009 off on the right track. So this month, I bring you an interview with Mr. Romance 2008, Chris Winters. I hope you enjoy the interview, because I had a blast doing it. So without further ado, here’s Chris.

Buffie: Chris, thank you so much for being with us. Everyone here at Romance Novel TV is very excited to have you with us today. I must tell you that you have the honor of being our very first interview for the Hottie of the Month blog.

Chris: Thanks! I appreciate it! Anytime! Sorry for being late, I had a few things been going on since I have…

Reviewed by Buffie Johnson
Publisher:  Avon Books
Rating:  4.50 stars

Margo Maguire writes beautiful medieval romance novels.  But in WILD, she departs from the medieval era and turns to regency England for the backdrop of this delightful love story.

Grace Hawthorne is finally living an uncomplicated life.  Two years ago, Grace was being courted by a fine gentleman and enjoying her life.  But soon after, her so-called devoted suitor left her when Grace’s mother became ill.  Grace nursed her mother as best she could, but still watched her wither and die.  Since her mother’s death just over a year ago, Grace has been serving as companion to Lady Sophia Sutton, a childhood friend of Grace’s grandmother.   Grace enjoys the simple life at Fairford Park, the home of Lady Sutton, and the companionship she shares…