Kelley Hartsell
http://www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
I live in Texas with my three fur-
faced children, otherwise known as
cats, after having lived my entire
life in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I am
32 years old and work as an
Environmental Scientist with the Army
Reserves.
I have been reading romance novels for
about 15 years now and am addicted.
Though I like to mix it up now and
again with suspense, horror,
inspirational, fantasy, or whatever
strikes my fancy. I started book
reviewing in July 2001 and I love it.
Where else can I share my love of
reading with so many other people?
I have more favorite authors then I
could ever remember, but my all time
favorite is Jude Devereaux, one of the
very first romance authors I ever
read. I still to this day remember my
first book by her, Knight in Shining
Armor, which remains an all time
favorite. I also love Christine
Feehan, Madeline Baker/Amanda Ashley,
Holly Jacobs, and that is just the tip
of the iceberg!
I hope to be able to continue to
expand on my love for reading, and now
reviewing, finding all sorts of new
exciting authors and stories, for
many years to come.
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Reviews
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A Soldier's Quest
by Lori Handeland
"Lori Handeland pens another winner in the Luchetti Brothers series, with this, the story of Bobby"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted October 10, 2005
Lori Handeland pens another winner in the Luchetti
Brothers series, with this, the story of Bobby.
Bobby is missing in action, possibly dead, as far as his
family knows. He's a member of US Special Forces and has
been deep undercover for several months. He's about due
for leave when Read more...
The Pregnancy Test
by Susan Gable
"Another emotional page turner by Susan Gable"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Susan Gable once again proves her remarkable talent for
telling emotional stories that will hit readers right in
the heart.
Sloan Thompson has just relocated to Erie, PA from Ft.
Worth, TX to be closer to his family. He's been a single
parent to two girls ever since the death of Read more...
Once Upon a Prince
by Holly Jacobs
"Second in the charming Perry Square Royalty trilogy"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Tanner Ericson was a prince... a real live honest to
goodness, of-royal-blood-with-a- country-of-his-own,
prince. He's come to Erie, PA to find his betrothed.
Needless to say, he's quite surprised when a spunky, no-
nonsense, Harley riding, redhead greets him at the airport
instead. Shey Carlson would do anything for a friend, Read more...
Crimson City
by Liz Maverick
"The start to a wonderful paranormal action adventure series"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted November 22, 2005
Crimson City by Liz Maverick kicks off what is sure to be
a wonderful paranormal action adventure series.
Once in the not too distant past, the city of Los Angeles,
now known as the Crimson City, was totally different. Like
most cities the humans of the world ruled it. Now it Read more...
Time of the Wolf
by Julie D'Arcy
"The adventures continue in the next book in the Tarlisian Saga"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted July 9, 2006
The adventures continue in Time of the Wolf, the third
book in the Tarlisian Saga.
Keahla, the exiled princess of Carrum Bahl, has a mission
only she can fulfill. Her dear friend, Brekan the Druid,
has sent her forward in time to bring back the one man who
can solve their Read more...
The Texas Gatekeepers: Under Cover of Darkness
by Elizabeth White
"A sweet tale of finding hope and redemption in unlikely places"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted July 9, 2006
Jack Torres' partner on Border Patrol has recently been
killed. This tragedy causes Jack to lose all faith and has
turned him into a man whose only goal is vengeance. Now
Jack's mission has brought him to Ft. Worth, Texas, to go
deep undercover and try to find the men Read more...
Tempting Fate: Holiday Fantasies
by Kay Wilde
"The ultimate sexy romance collection to add to the bookshelves"
Posted September 3, 2005
If readers are looking for the ultimate sexy romance
collection to add to their bookshelves, then this is
a "must-add!" Every major holiday is covered in this spicy
collection with the prevailing theme of "Love will find a
way."
One story is about a young woman reinventing herself to be Read more...
Carved in Stone
by Vickie Taylor
"A fascinating new shapeshifter/gargoyle series begins"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
As a young girl, Rachel Vandermere saw her parents
brutally murdered by a monster. Everyone thought she was
making it up as a way to deal with her grief, but she knew
better. That creature was real and she dedicated her adult
life to proving it.
Nathan Cross is one of Read more...
Soul of a Witch
by Angela Verdenius
"Another delightful fantasy from Angela Verdenius"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Beulah the witch is infamous for her magical abilities.
People from galaxies far and wide come to her little
valley when they need her healing help. So she is none too
surprised when a notorious space pirate shows up on her
doorstep for help. Sinya's brother Wes is a powerful Read more...
Celtic Fire
by Joy Nash
"An intriguing romance ghost story"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Joy Nash's debut book for Dorchester shows the talent she
has developed over the past few years in the small press
arena.
Rhiannon, hidden queen of the Celts, desires to free her
people from the invading Romans, but with as little
bloodshed as possible. She longs to unite the clans and Read more...
Oceans of Fire
by Christine Feehan
"This latest book in the Drake Sisters series will appeal to the fans of the Dark saga"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted October 10, 2005
This latest book in the Drake Sisters series will appeal
to the fans of the Dark saga, also by Christine Feehan.
Abigail Drake is one of seven magical sisters living in
California. Abby's special ability is her link to the sea
and all the aquatic beings, especially a bond with
dolphins Read more...
Predestined
by R. Garland Gray
"In a land of fantasy and magic, ancient promises must be fulfilled..."
Courtesy CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Posted April 25, 2006
In a land of fantasy and magic, ancient promises must be
fulfilled...
Tynan has been captured by an evil sorcerer in service to
the Romans. Prophecy tells of the legendary Dark Chieftain
who will claim the territorial goddess as his mate, free
the faeries from imprisonment, and return magick and peace Read more...
Once Upon a Princess
by Holly Jacobs
"The first in the charming Perry Square Royalty trilogy"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Whoever would have thought the big city with the small
town heart, Erie, PA, would be home to royalty?
Parker Dillon is a real, live princess... and hates every
minute of it. After all, who wouldn't hate spending their
entire life under a microscope? She hates the glamour, the
press and Read more...
Daring the Highlander
by Laurin Wittig
"The latest dashing Scottish Highlands tale by Laurin Wittig"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Ailig MacLeod has just returned to his family home after
finding his sister, and bears a message from the King that
he knows his father will hate. How can he tell him that
his beloved eldest son is dead from treason and the other
two brothers were pressed into service Read more...
Maslow's Needs
by Sheri Gilmore
"A hot sexy read with a hero to die for and a tough-as-nails heroine"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted October 10, 2005
Jessi Tanner is a woman on a mission. She is a police
officer investigating the murder of a young woman in her
hometown in Mississippi. All evidence leads her to believe
this was not an ordinary crime, but one committed by a
vampire. Her investigation leads her to New York Read more...
The Ancient One
by Sheri L. McGathy
"a beautiful story of love and hate, innocence and loss"
Courtesy CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Posted July 8, 2006
The Ancient One is a beautiful story of love and hate,
innocence and loss. It is the stuff from which legends are
born...
Talwyn is one of The Golden, born of the mist and living
within it. When she is reborn to the land of green and
blue, the spirits of Read more...
Pickup Lines
by Holly Jacobs
"Another humorous tale by Holly Jacobs"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Holly Jacobs brings her own brand of comedy to a story
about that latest craze... reality games, in Pickup Lines.
Mary is a kindergarten teacher who has lived a pretty
ordinary life for as long as she can remember... nothing
crazy, nothing unusual, just perfectly common everyday
events happening to her. Read more...
Lord of Sin
by Madeline Hunter
"Madeline Hunter has written another lush historical to delight her many fans"
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted October 10, 2005
Ewan McLean is a grand seducer of women. All he cares
about is enjoying the pleasures of the flesh and adding to
his collection of erotic art. Until he grants the death
bed wish of his uncle to right an old wrong, that is. Now
Ewan is off to Scotland Read more...
Thief of Dreams
by Sheri L. McGathy
"A wonderful fantasy story sure to delight readers"
Courtesy CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Posted April 25, 2006
Sheri L McGathy once again writes a wonderful fantasy
story with Thief of Dreams sure to delight readers, be
they old fans or new.
Between day and night lies the "in-between" time where
magic exists and lucky believers may see faeries dancing.
But never ever step in to a Faery ring, Read more...
A Little Night Matchmaking
by Debrah Morris
"Debrah Morris has a sweet, emotional, sure to please story with A Little Night Matchmaking."
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted August 24, 2005
Debrah Morris has a sweet, emotional, sure to please story
with A Little Night Matchmaking.
Celestian has been demoted from his duty in the afterlife
for not always following the rules. His punishment? He
must go to Earth, where no one can see or hear him, except
a small child, so Read more...
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