Lots of fantastic books this month! Reviews & Contest

I read some great books this month, once again. I had a couple that I was a little disappointed with, but even those had a good plot and interesting characters so I can't
complain...

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques has posted the new reviews for April 2008. You'll find links to my reviews below, but be sure to check out the rest of the team's reviews while you are there. We all had some great books to read this time around...

AND check out the contest at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques! Kwips has extended the contest another month, so you still have a chance to win! Look for a link on the front page of the website for details on how to enter.

This last month has been hectic, and I haven't had much time to blog, but I am hoping to have a little more free time this coming month, so check back with me soon...

Y'all have a wonderful night!

Jennifer A. Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/
http://www.blog.jenaray.com



April 2008 Reviews:


Irish Western Series, Book 3: Pearl's Redemption by C.H. Admirand

Night Rhythm by Charlene Teglia

Tales of the Demon World, Book 3: Demon's Fire by Emma Holly

The Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward

Something Reckless by Jess Michaels

Making Over Mr. Right by Judi McCoy

Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander

Eternal Love by Maggie Shayne

Immortal Desire by Maggie Shayne

Tort & Retort by Maura Anderson

Stay With Me by Maya Banks

Blood Runners, Book 3: Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd

A Perfect Match by Shelley Bradley

You Send Me by Toni Blake

Contest WINNER & NEW Contest!

Hi everybody! Life has been crazy busy lately, so my apologies for not posting in a while.
The moment you have all been waiting for (well, some of you anyway, lol) has arrived... The WINNER of my contest for a copy of Lora Leigh's Dawn's Awakening is RHONDA! Rhonda, I'm emailing you privately for shipping information, so watch for that email today and congratulations! I hope you love the book as much as I did. Gotta love when you end up with two copies of a great book so you can share it, right?

OK, on to the NEW contests. I don't have a new one launching right now on my personal site, but CK2S Kwips & Kritiques launched the contest for our second anniversary last month and you still have time to enter! Gotta hurry, though, because all entries must be in by April 10. Go to the Contests page of the Kwips site for details on how to enter, and good luck!

Jennifer A. Ray
http://www.jenaray.com
http://www.blog.jenaray.com

March Reviews live & Contest at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!!

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques has posted the March reviews! I've posted links to mine below, but you can read everyone's by visiting the Reviews page at the Kwips site. Don't forget to check out our awesome anniversary contest while you are there!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/



March 2008 Reviews:

Touching Lace by Anne Rainey

Bridget's Rainbow by C.H. Admirand

The Perfect Ten by Janice Maynard

Silver Angel by Johanna Lindsey

Love at Stake, Book 4: The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks

Girl-Bachelor Chronicles: The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke

Del Fantasma: Texas Tea by Maura Anderson

Blood Runners, Book 1: Last Wolf Standing by Rhyannon Byrd

Blood Runners, Book 2: Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd

One Night with You by Sophie Jordan

Letters to a Secret Lover by Toni Blake

February Reviews Live!!!

The review gods are certainly smiling upon me again this month... It is books like these that make writing reviews not only easy, but a joy!!!

I hope you enjoy both the reviews and the books. The list below is just my reviews for CK2S Kwips & Kritiques in February, but don't forget to browse the rest of the Kwips team's wonderful reviews while you are there!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/



My February 2008 Reviews:

Dragon Series, Book 1: Dragon Heat by Allyson James

Dragon Series, Book 2: The Black Dragon by Allyson James

Resonance Mates, Book 2: Davin's Quest by Bianca D'Arc

Satisfaction Guaranteed by Charlene Teglia

Dragonfire, Book 1: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke

Right Here, Right Now by HelenKay Dimon

One Knight Only by Julia Latham

Brotherhood of the Sword, Book 3: The Warrior by Kinley MacGregor

Destiny's Touch by Mackenzie McKade

Falcon Mercenary Group, Book 1: Into the Mist by Maya Banks

Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks

Wicked by Sasha White

The Georgian Series, Book 4: Don't Tempt Me by Sylvia Day

Did I get lucky or what??? (January Kwips Reviews)

I think I hit the jackpot of review books this month. Or maybe someone was being really good to me in light of the fact that it is my birthday this month... Whatever the case, I totally lucked out in my reading list this month. Not one of the books I read could be described as less than 'really good' and most were better than that.

I've posted links below for you to each of the books I reviewed for CK2S Kwips & Kritiques in January 2008. I hope you guys enjoy some of these books too - if not all of them!

And don't forget to take a peek at some of the other reviews while you are at the Kwips site! We have a really great team with some diverse reading interests, and I think you'll appreciate their reviews as well.

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My January 2008 Reviews:

Shifter by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, and Virginia Kantra

Look What Santa Brought by Annmarie McKenna

Elemental Witches, Book 2: Witch Blood by Anya Bast

Pleasure Games, Book 3: Pleasure Exchange by Cathryn Fox

The Hot Line by Cathryn Fox

Spin the Bottle by Elizabeth Scott

The Fortune Hunter by Jasmine Haynes

Home for Christmas by Kate Davies

The Knights of White, Book 2: Beast of Desire by Lisa Renee Jones

Tempting SEALs, Book 5: Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh

The Breeds, Book 4: Dawn’s Awakening by Lora Leigh

Black Widow by Mackenzie McKade

Incognito, Book 8: Conquering Connie by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

Love Me, Still by Maya Banks

Psy-Changelings, Book 4: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh

Miracle at Midnight by Stacia Wolf

Dream Guardians, Book 2: Heat of the Night by Sylvia Day

Vampire Queen, Book 2: Mark of the Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill

CK2S Kwips and Kritiques nominated for award!

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, the book review house I'm with, has been nominated for best review site for 2007! Of course, we are all extremely excited about this.

So, if you like our site, please vote for us! Voting is only until the 15th so head on over and place your vote!

And there are a lot of great nominees in all of the categories, so be sure to place your vote in the others if you have time. :)

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/reviewsite.shtml

Thanks to everyone!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

Kwips December 2007 Reviews Are Up!!!

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques December 2007 reviews are live and we finished the year with a bang! I read lots of really great books this month - I'm not sure how I got them all in and did my Christmas shopping too! LOL

Anna Campbell's newest release, Untouched was my Recommended Read this month. I can't tell you how much I loved this book. Wait, yes I can - it's in my review! LOL

Look below the Kwips banner below for links to all of my December reviews, or go to the CK2S Kwips & Kritiques website to read the entire team's reviews.

Oh yeah, and the winners were drawn for Kwips contest. The names won't be posted until the winners are notified, so if you entered, check your email soon to see if you won!


Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/



My December 2007 Reviews:

Untouched by Anna Campbell

Sweeter Than Wine by Bianca D'Arc

A Rose of Any Colour: Book 2, Maledom by Canice Brown-Porter, Miranda Heart, Kayleigh Jamison, Emily Ryan-Davis, Katrina Strauss, and Joe Wilson

Scandal's Daughter by Christine Wells

Hidden Urges by Dawn Ryder

Texas Vampires Trilogy, Book 2: Bond of Fire by Diane Whiteside

Awaiting, Book 3: Awaiting the Fire by Donna Lea Simpson

Raine: The Lords of Satyr, Book 2 by Elizabeth Amber

Riding Wild by Jaci Burton

Unwrapped by Jaci Burton

Betrayed by Jamie Leigh Hansen

Be-Wished, Book 1: All In by Kate Willoughby

Hot for Santa by Lacey Alexander

Unwrapped by Lacey Alexander

Dead Awakening by Mackenzie McKade

Second Chance Christmas by Mackenzie McKade

An Enchanted Season by Maggie Shayne, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh, Jean Johnson

Enjoying the Show by Marie Harte

Contest for Deborah MacGillivray’s "Dragons of Challon, Book 2: In Her Bed"

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques is offering 3 ways to enter to win a copy of Deborah MacGillivray's "Dragons of Challon Book 2: In Her Bed"!

Check out the front page of our website for details on how to enter. Several lucky winners will receive some wonderful books!

You can read both of Kwips' reviews for this book on our site!

Marilyn's Review

Debbie's Review

Good luck, everyone!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

It’s that time of month again! (No, not THAT time!)

LOL, I'm talking about the monthly review postings at Kwips, of course! Yep, the new reviews have gone live for November, and I got to read a lot of great books this month.

And now I see why I've been so exhausted this last month! I posted 14 reviews this month, but I really wrote 28 reviews for November. You see, I believe each story in an anthology deserves an individual review. So in the case of a book like the Ellora's Cavemen: Seasons of Seduction III anthology, which has 6 stories, I actually wrote 6 reviews for it. And somehow I chose several anthologies for review this month...

Enough of my rambling, and on to the good stuff - my reviews! You will find links to all of my November reviews for CK2S Kwips & Kritiqes below, but you can see the entire team's reviews by going to the CK2S Kwips & Kritiques website.

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My November 2007 Reviews:

Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight, Emma Holly, Lora Leigh, and Diane Whiteside

Miss Lonely Hearts by Charlene Teglia

A Red Hot New Year by Cynthia Eden, Diana Mercury, Virginia Reede, Denise Rossetti

A Fairy Special Gift by Gia Dawn

One Night With a Goddess by Judi McCoy

City Heat, Book 1: Lynda's Lace by Lacey Alexander

City Heat, Book 2: Carter's Cuffs by Lacey Alexander

Ellora's Cavemen: Seasons of Seduction III by Lacey Alexander, N.J. Walters, Cathryn Fox, Renee Luke, Charlene Teglia, Kate Willoughby

The Duke's Proposal by Leslie LaFoy

Bewitching the Highlander by Lois Greiman

Hot Spell by Lora Leigh, Shiloh Walker, Emma Holly, Meljean Brook

Incognito, Book 7: Desiring Dixie by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

Long Road Home by Sharon Long

A Passion for Him by Sylvia Day

3 chances to win free book at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques is running three separate contests right now! Check out the front page of our website for details on how to enter all three. Several lucky winners will receive some wonderful books!

Good luck, everyone!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

Win a free book at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

CK2S Kwips & Kritiques is running three separate contests right now! Check out the front page of our website for details on how to enter all three. Several lucky winners will receive some wonderful books!

Good luck, everyone!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

The October reviews are live at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

It was a crazy month, one where I don't know how I found free time to read. But I've got the reviews to prove I found time to enjoy a few books, at least!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/


My October 2007 Reviews:

Naughty Housewives by Elizabeth Scott

My Immortal by Erin McCarthy

Wilde Series, Book 6: Born to Be Wilde by Janelle Denison

Aspect of Crow, Book 1: Eyes of the Crow by Jeri Smith-Ready

Dragon Tamer (I Dream of Dragons II) by Kathleen Scott

The Nauti Trilogy, Book 2: Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh

The Dragons' Demon (I Dream of Dragons I) by Marie Harte

Hard to Guard (I Dream of Dragons II) by Nina Mamone

Knight's Challenge (I Dream of Dragons I) by Summer Devon

Swept Away by Toni Blake

Hide and Seek by Alyssa Brooks

Everything Forbidden by Jess Michaels

The Knights of White, Book 1: The Beast Within by Lisa Renee Jones

The Courtesan's Daughter by Claudia Dain

September Reviews are live at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

OMG, did I read some fantastic books this month! I don't know how many boxes of tissues I went through, but it had to be several!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/


My September 2007 Reviews:

Celtic Love Knots Volume 6 by Ann Cory & Brenda Williamson

The Strength of Three by Annmarie McKenna

Dragon Knights, Book 5: Wings of Change (I Dream of Dragons I) by Bianca D'Arc

Sons of Amber, Book 2: Michael by Bianca D'Arc

A Desperate Longing by Brenda Williamson

The Aislings, Book 1: At the Edge by Cait London

My Lady's Treasure by Catherine Kean

Fairyville by Emma Holly

Somebody's Lover by Jasmine Haynes

The Sorcerer, Book 1: A Warrior's Taking by Margo Maguire

Brazen by Maya Banks

For Her Pleasure by Maya Banks

Decadent by Shayla Black

The Demon Princess Chronicles, Book 1: Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny

Passion for the Game by Sylvia Day

Tempt Me Tonight by Toni Blake

August reviews are live at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

I love it when the new reviews go live! I read some wonderful books this month... Now, if I could only find a job that lets me do this all day and still make what I earn at my day job... *sigh*

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My August 2007 Reviews:

Confessions of a Sugar Plum Fairy by Alecia Monaco

Take Your Medicine by Arianna Hart

Spellbound I: Magic and Mayhem by Cathryn Fox & Sylvia Day

Medieval Trilogy, Book 3: A Scot's Honor by CH Admirand

Exclusive by Eden Bradley, Jaci Burton, Lisa Renee Jones

Nicholas: Lords of Satyr, Book 1 by Elizabeth Amber

Improper Etiquette by Janice Maynard

Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5: Lover Unbound by JR Ward

Lost But Not Forgotten by Mackenzie McKade

The Guardians, Book 4: Demon Moon by Meljean Brook

Dipped in Chocolate by Renee Luke

Beyond the Night by Sharon Long

July reviews are live at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

This was a great month for reading for me! I enjoyed some wonderful books and added some new authors to my favorites list. AND I got to interview Lora Leigh for CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!
You can read the interview here: http://www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com/interview_loraleigh.html

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My July 2007 Reviews:

Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell

Fortune's Fool by Bianca D'Arc, Eva Gale, Cassidy Kent, and Selah March

Patience by CH Admirand

Show Me by Jaci Burton

The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W Hill

En Series, Book 2: Enticed by Kathleen Dante

Voyeur by Lacey Alexander

Hard and Fast by Lisa Renee Jones

The Breeds, Book 3: Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh

Let Me Love You by Mary Wine

Watch Me by Shelley Bradley

Companion Series, Book 4: One With the Night by Susan Squires

June reviews are live at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques!

This month was so hectic I didn't get as much reading done as I usually like, but I had great luck with the books I did read. I liked or loved all of my review books this month, which makes me a very happy reviewer!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My June 2007 Reviews:

Elemental Witches, Book 1: Witch Fire by Anya Bast

Resonance Mates, Book 1: Hara's Legacy by Bianca D'Arc

Between Darkness and Daylight by Gracie C. McKeever

Between Darkness and Daylight by Gracie C. McKeever

Your Mouth Drives Me Crazy by HelenKay Dimon

Wild, Wicked, and Wanton by Jaci Burton

Tempting Seals, Book 4: Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh

Take Me by Mackenzie McKade

Incognito, Book 6: Charming Carmen by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

The Feel of Lace by Skyler Grey

May reviews are live!

I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did!

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My May 2007 Reviews:

Second Sight by Amanda Quick

Two Sighted by Annmarie McKenna

The Boy Next Door by Jessica Jarman

Incognito: Collaring Kat by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

Undenied by Maya Banks

The Lady and the Dragon by Shelley Bradley

In the Nick of Time by Shonna Brannon

Impassioned Sea by Skylar Sinclair

Glorious Companion by Verna Hargrove

Some of you will be oh-so jealous of me when you see I've already read Lora Leigh's June release, Bound Hearts: Forbidden Pleasure, and Jacquelyn Frank's May release, Gideon: The Nightwalkers!

I read a lot of wonderful books this month, and wish I could have had at least 5 recommended reads. Since I could only have one, I had to choose Mackenzie McKade's novel, Lisa's Gift. It's one of the most profound romances I've read in a while, and probably her best work to date.

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My April 2007 Reviews:

Medieval Trilogy, Book 2: The Saxon Bride by CH Admirand

A Reason to Stay by Delinda Jasper

The Dark Garden by Eden Bradley

The Matchmaker 3: Manifest Destiny by Gracie C. McKeever

Gideon: The Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank

Regency Romp, Volume 1 by Jennifer Mueller, Nikki Watson, Katrina Strauss, Kayleigh Jamison, Emma Wildes

Unfinished Business by Jon Hargrove

The Price of Desire by Leda Swann

Bound Hearts: Forbidden Pleasures by Lora Leigh

Lisa's Gift by Mackenzie McKade

Incognito: Healing Heather by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton

Jason's Reckoning by Merry Phillips

Realm Immortal, Book 3: Stone Queen by Michelle M. Pillow

Go Fetch by Shelly Laurenston

Dream Guardians, Book 1: Pleasures of the Night by Sylvia Day

My March reviews at CK2S Kwips & Kritiques

I just realized I never posted links to my March reviews! It was a hectic month, but I got to read several great books...

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/

My March 2007 Reviews:

Haley's Cabin by Anne Rainey

A Beautiful Surrender by Brenda Williamson

Pleasure Games, Book 2: Pleasure Prolonged by Cathryn Fox

Medieval Trilogy, Book 1: The Lord of Merewood Keep by CH Admirand

Jacob: The Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank

Bound Captive by Jade James

Love At Stake, Book 4: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks

The Nauti Boys, Book 1: Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh

When Seducing a Spy by Sari Robins

Samhain Author Day!!!

Join CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Saturday, March 3, 2007 as Samhain Publishing (http://www.samhainpublishing.com/) helps us kick off our month-long anniversary celebration! We'll have some wonderful Samhain authors posting excerpts and blurbs from their books at Samhain Publishing, chatting with fans, and more!..

Date: Saturday March 3, 2007
Time: To be announced soon on the CK2S Kwips & Kritiques loop at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CK2SKwipsandKritiquesBookClub

Join the CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Book Club today! We are planning events all month long, and will be posting them on our loop as details are finalized…

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CK2SKwipsandKritiquesBookClub

See you all there…

Jennifer Ray
http://www.jenaray.com/