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Review from Dear Author

Stephanie Draven — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:06:59 +0000

As we all know, Dear Author can be a tough cookie so I held my breath while reading this review of Poisoned Kisses only to end up with a big grin on my face. The summary? Part of the love relationship that develops between Marco and Kyra occurs during periods of deception. At one point, Kyra [...]

This is a Book that Made Me Think

Stephanie Draven — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:14:32 +0000

A day will come when my books will be panned. I am ready for it. But this is not that day. Today a very thoughtful review of POISONED KISSES was published at Long & Short Reviews. It delighted me. My favorite part: Poisoned Kisses isn’t a light and fluffy read. It’s hard edged, gritty, and serious. It [...]

This Will Be The Book You Tell Your Friends About

Stephanie Draven — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:49:43 +0000

Every now and then, a review will make me blush. This one from Chris Jones at Fresh Fiction certainly did: Alright readers, find a quiet little spot, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare for a treat. Stephanie Draven is a very talented writer, and you will not want to put this book down. When you open POISONED [...]

Poisoned Kisses is a Tight Little Story…

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:05:57 +0000

New review from Dirty, Sexy, Books. It might be my favorite so far. Plot Summary: Marco Kaisiris supplies guns to rebels in Africa, and an immortal nymph named Kyra is determined to bring him down. Unfortunately it won’t be easy because Marco is a war-forged hydra, a mythical creature who can change his face and kill [...]

The Reviews for Poisoned Kisses Start Trickling In

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:45:21 +0000

“The Mythica series interweaves Greek mythology in a present day setting, where quite a few surprising twists keep the reader totally spellbound. Stephanie Draven has created a superb paranormal story of unexpected love, strong-willed determination and combustible passionate desires.” ~5 Stars from Cataromance “From page one, this book is action-packed and intense. The characters are deeply [...]

Review: YOURS FOR THE NIGHT by Jasmine Haynes

Stephanie Draven — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:45:24 +0000

I read this book because someone told me not to. That's how a lot of things happen in my life. I can't resist a challenge and when someone professes moral outrage about a book, I have to see what all the fuss is about because I usually reserve my moral outrage for things like murder and--you know--stuff that actually hurts people. Anyway, so what's the skinny on Jasmine Haynes' YOURS FOR THE NIGHT? Well, the heroines are all high priced call girls. Gasp. Get out your handkerchiefs, ladies, and fan yourselves before you faint away at the outrageous idea that sex workers might be people too, in search of a little love and happiness in their lives. I myself may need therapy to recover from the trauma of this earth-shattering premise, but ...

Review: Sabrina Darby’s ON THESE SILKEN SHEETS

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:09:04 +0000

This book is an unusual find--one that attempts to blend literary erotica with Regency romance and emerges as something else entirely. Fans of erotica may find it too soft. Readers of traditional Regency romance might find it too sensual. I found it to be beautifully written and thought-provoking. The four novellas that comprise ON THESE SILKEN SHEETS all touch one another and find their premise in a naughty gentleman's club called Harridan House. By choosing this unapologetically lurid setting in a famously prim and proper time period, the author immediately sweeps away any illusions the reader might have. Instead, she shines a light on the seedy underside of the era, and challenges readers to deny that no matter what social mores rule, our basic sexual instincts remain under the covers. In spite of this erotic indulgence, most of the stories conform to traditional romance genre rules. At least, outwardly. What I found most edifying about Ms. Darby's work is its fundamentally transgressive nature....

Review: How Not to Make a Wish

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:18:27 +0000

In a GIRL'S GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT and the series it spawned, Ms. Klasky established herself as a mistress of the light magical touch. Now she's back with a fun new romp about a romantically challenged woman and the genie that changes her life. HOW NOT TO MAKE A WISH is quirky and creative. The heroine is a stage manager, and I probably learned more about the theater from this book than I ever did in my college classes. Ms. Klasky takes full advantage of the odd personalities that comprise the world of acting, and her heroine is forced to endure one zany theater misadventure after another. As always, the supporting cast is well-drawn and lovable. Ms. Klasky has a gift for nostalgic detail and character quirks, and by the end of the book you can already predict what the heroine's lawyerly father is going to say about her lifestyle changes. You know what kind of Chinese food the characters love, and you'd even be a little surprised if her promiscuous roommate...

A little love for MIDNIGHT MEDUSA

Stephanie Draven — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:51:46 +0000

Of my two Nocturne Bites, MIDNIGHT MEDUSA has received the least critical attention, so I was delighted when reviewer Cathie Morton sent me her thoughts today. She said in part:

Even though I read this book in April when it was released, [the] emotions that this story brought forth were still with me and so wanted to re-read before writing this review. It is just as beautiful to read now as before and so much more.

Just starting with the first few paragraphs, you will be absorbed into Renata's haunting past. With the awesome themes within this story, the reader will want to read even more about [Greek Mythology]. After a second read of this, I'm on a cloud nine [with] the emotions I went through reading this and the growth of the characters that the author Stephanie Draven so brilliantly portrayed as realistic with Damon and Renata.

I have thrilled the Book Junkie!

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:42:29 +0000

Another great review

WILD, TETHERED, BOUND, well it rocks! I loved Stephanie's concept of the beautiful and almost ethereal Dryad, Dessa who is seeking her mate while protecting the forest and all it's creatures in the fast and super sexy read where supernatural elements intertwine...You will be captivated by Nick and Dessa as their journey starts out with pain and loss and ends with love.

Kristan Higgins Rocks My World

Stephanie Draven — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:03:15 +0000

I'm a paranormal romance writer. I love fantasy, history, politics, mythology and lore. And most everything I write is dark and heavy. But sometimes, a girl just wants a little sunshine, ya know? That's why I picked up Kristan Higgins' "Too Good to Be True." I admit to being dubious. There was an adorable-but-annoying looking little West Highland terrier on the cover, and though I'm an animal lover, I tend to be hostile towards plotlines that revolve around pets. I was even more dubious when I learned that the leading man was going to be an ex-con. Really? The stuffy, snobby, ex-lawyer in me recoiled. Then I read on, and, KABLAMMY....

They Say I’m Spicy!

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:29:09 +0000

Over at Long and Short Romance Reviews, I've been rated Spicy and perhaps just short of hawt :P Oh, and they also seem to have liked WILD TETHERED BOUND...

Stephanie Draven is a new author for me and after reading this book I am ready to read more of her books...

Coffee Time Romance Likes WILD TETHERED BOUND

Stephanie Draven — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:48:21 +0000

Okay, so sue me. I just don't ever get sick of people praising my work! Coffee Time Romance just gave me a 4 Cup Review and I am tickled. The reviewer said in part...

Will love be able to heal the heart of a hardened man?

This is a very interesting story. I adore mythology so this book spoke to my heart. The author takes the old legends and merges them with modern times. Creative and fun, yet heart touching, this romantic tale keeps the reader going until the very end. As a daughter of a Vietnam veteran dealing with PTSD, I felt Nick’s pain to the very core of my being. I suggest picking up this story. There is never a dull moment.

WILD, TETHERED, BOUND can be purchased at eharlequin.com or at Amazon for the Kindle.

Another Review for Wild, Tethered, Bound

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:21:15 +0000

KATHY KOZAKEWICH of Books, books, books... and, from time to time, a little RL wrote: What a fantastic story! There are definitely boundaries never before crossed in a Harlequin based romance, but Stephanie Draven's myth-creation demands it. Very well done and a story that thrilled at the same time broke my heart.

Reviews for WILD, TETHERED, BOUND

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:48:20 +0000

Here are some excerpts from my latest reviews! CataRomance

A bright future is forecast for talented author Stephanie Draven. Her narrative is poetic, as she is able to express every aspect of her story in an insightful way

Book Wenches Review for MIDNIGHT MEDUSA

Stephanie Draven — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:21:35 +0000

Title: Midnight Medusa Author: Stephanie Draven Author’s website: http://stephaniedraven.com/ Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises Release Date: April 2009 ISBN: 9781426833304 Length: Novella Format: Electronic Genre: Contemporary Paranormal Sensuality Level: 3 Rating: 3.5 Reviewed by: BD Whitney Renata Rukavina has a lifetime of anger built up inside her. Anger for the parents she lost and the childhood that ended before its time during the Bosnian War. An artist and a [...]