Leena Hyat
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Books have always held a special kind
of magic for me and I guess you could
say my passion for reading is
hereditary. My family, of course,
will disagree with that ~ they believe
I have singularly given new meaning to
the word 'obsessive' when it comes to
books and reading!
Very often while I was growing up, I
was referred to as the 'day-dreamer'
for I always had my head up in the
clouds, spinning stories of my own, or
bent low with my nose firmly buried in
a book. In school I was hooked on
Judy
Blume, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys.
When I was thirteen, I fell in love
with GONE WITH THE WIND and THE FAR
PAVILLIONS and books suddenly
introduced the world of romance to
me.
Shortly thereafter, I stumbled across
Harlequin Romances and this new
discovery sealed my fate forever. Now
I've been reading romances for over
twenty years and reviewing for close
to
five. My tastes have diversified over
time and I also enjoy reading
mysteries, thrillers and women's
fiction. However, my primary love,
when it comes to novels, remains
romance.
As for hobbies, I enjoy spending time
working on my cross-stitch projects,
baking, listening to music and
traveling. I am also an aspiring
writer working on a contemporary
category romance. Other than that,
I'm
very interested in the fine art of
Jewelry making and gardening, but I
haven't been able to devote as much
time to either of these hobbies as I'd
like to. I live in the beautifully
scenic Pacific Northwest with my
husband and two young children.
If you have any questions about my
reviews or would like to comment on
them, please feel free to email me at
Leena@writerspacemail.com.
Leena Hyat
Senior Editor - The Best Reviews
Interview Coordinator - Writerspace
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The Italian's Wife
by Lynne Graham
"Pulse pounding passion and a love story that will touch your heart."
Posted April 17, 2002
Billionaire Saverio Lombardi arrives at his fianceé's
apartment from a business trip hoping to surprise her.
Unfortunately it's he who finds himself taken aback, in one
of the most upsetting ways. To Rio's shocking dismay, his
absolutely perfect fianceé is ...um... otherwise engaged.
(No, it's not in Read more...
Backwards Honeymoon
by Leigh Michaels
"Delightful!"
Posted May 22, 2002
I loved Leigh Michaels' new release, BACKWARDS HONEYMOON.
When you sit down with this book, you're definitely in for
a very pleasant and entertaining adventure!
A few hours before her wedding, Kathryn Campbell overhears
a conversation that convinces her Douglas, her fiancé, is
nothing better than a sleazy fortune hunter. Read more...
Surrender To The Sheikh
by Sharon Kendrick
"A toe-curling Harlequin Presents novel brimming with passion!"
Posted April 17, 2002
Prince Khalim of Maraban first sets eyes on Rose Thomas
during the wedding of his good friend, Guy Masters, and is
determined to have her. Unfortunately, the lady isn't as
ready to fall into his arms and when courting her doesn't
help, he resorts to more serious methods of Read more...
Assignment: Baby
by Jessica Hart
"Very entertaining office romance!"
Posted April 17, 2002
To Tess Gordon, Gabriel Stearne is the boss from hell. For
all his business acumen and undeniable success, Gabriel
seemingly has no sense of compassion or warmth in his
soul. He's brusque, sexy, rude, handsome, domineering,
gorgeous, sexy, and simply insufferable. Sexy too!
Despite his good Read more...
His Miracle Baby
by Kate Walker
"Incredible blend of passion and gripping emotions!"
Posted May 22, 2002
Ellie Thornton walked away from the man she loved without
giving him a plausible explanation. Their relationship had
been perfect but one day it was suddenly over and Morgan
Stafford still didn't understand what had driven Ellie to
turn her back on him. Determined to get some answers Read more...
The Bridesmaid's Secret
by Sophie Weston
"Terrific Category Romance!"
Posted June 1, 2002
Bella Carew and her step-sister are poles apart when it
comes to personalities. Annis is quiet and classy; Bella
is wild, carefree and beautiful enough to stop traffic.
They've led very different lives and still gotten along
with each other - but they ended up falling for the Read more...
Stuck On You
by Patti Berg
"Smooth & sassy romance!"
Posted September 18, 2003
Eccentric bookstore owner Scarlett O'Malley of Plentiful,
Wyoming, loves solving riddles and mysteries, and the
biggest one on her agenda is to find out if her stepfather,
Plentiful's Chief of Police, had anything to do with her
mother's death. Scarlett's bookstore is the perfect place
for her mystery readers group, Read more...
The Bellini Bride
by Michelle Reid
"Deeply compelling and highly sensual!!"
Posted February 12, 2002
Marco Bellini has everything a man could ever want -
wealth, success, good health and a sinfully sensuous woman
as his mistress. Antonia answers his every craving, meets
his every need and satisfies his very soul. His life is
perfect except for the nagging thought of his father's Read more...
The Millionaire's Daughter
by Sophie Weston
"Sure to warm your heart and leave you enormously satisfied!"
Posted February 22, 2002
Annis Carew isn't interested in marriage. She doesn't
date. In fact, she doesn't have much of a social life
either. Annis is a workaholic and likes her life exactly
the way it is. Unfortunately, Annis' stepmother, Lynda,
doesn't feel the same way and is determined to Read more...
Cole Cameron's Revenge
by Sandra Marton
"A winner - without a doubt!!"
Posted March 14, 2002
Cole Cameron is the black sheep of the family and
constantly at loggerheads with his father. He is also
madly, deeply in love with Faith Davenport. A false
accusation lands him in trouble with the law and his father
kicks him out of the house. Cole hits Read more...
Bride By Choice
by Lucy Gordon
"Wonderful series romance with charming characters"
Posted April 17, 2002
Lorenzo Martelli's mother insists he visit old family
friend Marco Angolino while in New York with the hope that
he will marry one of Marco's daughters. Lorenzo, of
course, is the epitome of a playboy and has no such plans -
in fact just the word 'marriage' sends chills Read more...
The Husband Test
by Helen Bianchin
"A story that can only be classified as a 'Winner'!!"
Posted February 22, 2002
Wealthy heiress Katrina Kasoulis has been estranged from
her tycoon husband, Nicos, for months but neither of them
got around to filing for divorce. A stipulation in her
recently deceased father's will enforces that Katrina live
with Nicos for a year in order to retain her share of the Read more...
A Cowboy For Clementine
by Susan Floyd
"Excellent portrayal of the Power of Love..."
Posted March 14, 2002
Clementine Wells quit school to marry her sweetheart and
devoted her life to him only to wake up one day and realize
he was cheating on her. After her divorce, Clem moved back
home to take over the running of the family ranch from her
parents who were retiring Read more...
Royal Dad
by Leanne Banks
"A romance to savor!!"
Courtesy Romance and Friends
Posted October 31, 2001
Prince Michel Charles Phillippe Dumont of Marceau, a
widower, needs a suitable wife. A woman with a soft voice
and a quiet personality which reflects grace, discretion,
respect, knowledge and understanding of royal protocol.
Although he holds the second highest position in the
country and is the one to make Read more...
Father Of The Year
by Ann Roth
"Emotionally compelling - beautifully crafted!"
Posted December 6, 2001
After the death of his father, eight year old Will Stoner
was
left to care for a brother, Mark, just three years younger
than him while their mother worked two jobs and struggled
to make ends meet. That was a long time ago. Today, Will is
a millionaire with Read more...
Sleeping With The Enemy
by Jamie Denton
"Wow! This Blaze is blazing!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted July 3, 2001
Cole Harbor, South Carolina
Sexy Chase ëBend the Rules' Bracken has been assigned a
case many FBI agents have failed to solve. It's up to him
to find and apprehend Jared Romine, a rogue FBI agent, and
to do this, Chase must get close to Romine's only living
relative -- Read more...
Got Your Number
by Stephanie Bond
"Get set for a wild, exciting ride full of adventure! This one's a winner!"
Posted September 24, 2001
Roxann Beadleman has dedicated her life to her work as a
volunteer for 'Rescue' - a program that saves women from
abusive husbands, helps them relocate and build new lives.
She's been quite successful until now, when one of her
cases suddenly turns foul and she finds herself and those Read more...
A New Attitude
by Charlotte Hughes
"A lighthearted but insightful and entertaining contemporary romance."
Posted September 24, 2001
In the quiet town of Chickpea, South Carolina, Marilee
Abernathy finds her life falling miserably apart. Her
minister husband is having an affair with Lafonda Bonaire,
the town's floozy, and leaves Marilee to go live with his
girlfriend. Her teenage son blames her for his father's
desertion and Read more...
Adam's Daughter
by Jennifer Taylor
"A beautiful and tender romance!"
Posted August 24, 2001
Nurse Elizabeth Campbell's six-year old niece, Hannah, is
desperately ill and needs help only her father can possibly
give. Beth knows she has no choice but to track down Adam
Knight even though she promised her sister, Claire, she
would never contact Hannah's father. Convincing Adam to
help Read more...
The Biological Bond
by Jamie Denton
"Unforgettable! Will definitely tug your heart strings..."
Posted July 3, 2001
Rebecca Martinson is a successful attorney practicing
family law. Dedicated to her job, she has worked her way
up to being a junior partner in the law firm of Denison,
Ross and Furnari. Her world is turned upside down the day
Sam Winslow walks into her office and Read more...
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