One of my Eloisa favorites
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I have read them all. And I must say this one was awesome. I too have a daughter who will be 14 in Jan. Who is the epitome of a Belieber.  This book made me smile and laugh out loud. And I found Oliva real and believable. Her difficulty believing Quinn would really like what he sees is something any woman who has ever had a child will completly understand. OUTSTANDING
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in July 2013 (at a better price as of this writing). It contains considerable assets, especially Isserstedt, the Dresden Staatskapelle, Rothenberger, and Moser.  Rothenberger as Ilia
is sweet,attractive and moving. Moser as Elettra is even better-a big, powerful voice as in her
Queen of the Night for Sawallisch. She is quite fiery and emotionally overwrought but not
uncontrolled-quite similar to Julia Varady's great Elettra with Karl Bohm/Dresden. I also like the Elettra of Edita Gruberova for Pritchard ( JP was a great and unsung Mozartean). My favorite Ilias
remain Barbara Hendricks and Margherita Rinaldi for Colin Davis, Edith Mathis for Bohm,  Rothenberger, and especially Lucia Popp for Pritchard. Gedda was in relatively good voice here, retaining some lustre from the 1950s
when I think he peaked sonically. I admit to not enjoying his voice, but chacun. Here I prefer
Araiza for Davis and Ochman for Bohm.  Both Schreier and Dallapozza are worthy, with Scheier in
slightly better voice than for Bohm later. This EMI performance wears well.
 Peers: Pritchard/Decca (with Popp/Gruberova/Pavarotti); Davis Philips I (with Shirley, Tinsley and Rinaldi); Davis/Philips II (with Araiza and Hendricks); Bohm/Dresden/DG (with Ochman, Mathis and Varady -see my review)
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Three Weeks With Lady X is, without a doubt, the crowning glory of Eloisa James' writing thus-far. India and Thorn are two of the most beautifully written characters that I've ever had the pleasure to read. The witty banter, beautiful dialogue, colorful characters and memorable story-line are all classic aspects of an Eloisa James novel.
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Eloisa James is the next best thing to Amanda Quick! I think this second book is as good as the first, Potent Pleasures, and I look forward to reading Enchanting Pleasures as soon as it hits the racks! As a librarian, I have found that all who have read Eloisa's books are clamoring for more!
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Being a Latina, I always look for new and interesting Latin authors/books to enjoy during my off time.
B as in Beauty was just a great satisfaction to find.  Just love the Madame and all the funny encounters with the clients.
You will really enjoy this book!
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I've borrowed this Cd from the library and I was greatly impressed by this coloratura.  Her register is even.  Songs are beautifully sung with impeccable taste.  Her voice is clear and as beautiful as a bird (in a good way).  Though these arias were record in the 1920's the hisses are minimal.  I had no problem listening to it.  I've listen to other coloraturas, J. Sutherland, B. Sills, Sumi Jo, N. Dessay, E. Gruberova, and yes even N. Melba, yet this is still one of my favorite CD for coloratura.  Maybe it is her extremely flexibility, lightness, or freshness.  Whatever the reason, I have enjoyed this CD and have just ordered it.  It should an inclusion for any soprano recital collection
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I've been listening to this version for years and never tire of it.  What keeps me coming back is Caballe's Aida which has so much personality.  As it typical for her, there are moments of swooning and almost-exaggerated pianissimos, but what wonderful pianissimos that floats on air! And what wonderful forte's, too, as in "Ritorna vincitor".  The last phrase of "O patria mia" proves that no other soprano can hold her breath as long, with so much control and concentration. It's a beautiful voice with a distinctive timbre, and it's a voice that acts. Cossotto's characterization of Amneris had been consistent throughout the years; unflinching yet vulnerable and tender when called for; particularly superb in the lower registers.  Domingo was not at his best.  Riccardo Muti, though wilful as always, accompanied the singers with so much imagination. In particular, the strings' crescendo during "o patria, o patria, quanto mi costi" always gives me goose bumps.  Ghiaurov's beautiful masculine timbre was just perfect for the role.  Overall, this is a collector's item, especially for Caballe fans.
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Jullian of Norwich is one of my favorite mystics. I love this translation of one of her most compelling works.
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Mercedes Sosa died last year.  It was her death that brought me to her music. NPR mentioned on the morning news that she had passed away and that she was the most loved folk singer of Argentina. That made me curious. I never had heard of her before and here she was making the  morning news on NPR (a station which does not usually mark the deaths of entertainers.) I pulled up this CD on my music service.  I did not fall in love with it on the first listening but by the second time I was completely hooked.  I love especially "Todo Cambia", "Razon de Vivir", and "Gracias a la Vida". I don't speak Spanish but I looked up the lyrics on the web and then translated them through Google translator.  She has a uniquely beautiful voice-a very pure, perfectly pitched alto.  Her heart comes through her music. Lovely.
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I love all of Suzanne Ciani's work, but will have to say this one holds a special place in my heart. I adore it. I have listened to it at bedtime, on countless flights to calm me down, and even just when I want to admire the beauty and layering of the work. Easily in my top five in the category.
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This is my first Eloisa James work and I must say I adored it.  So much so that I started with the audio version on a Friday on my way home, then picked up the Kindle version and devoured it practically overnight...I then resumed the audio version and am enjoying that world and those characters once again.
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I love how witty Eloisa's books are. This was another sweet and enjoyable outing and I eagerly look forward to the next installment in the series. The first third or so of the book was a little slow to get ramped up for me, but overall I enjoyed it a lot.
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Elaine Elas is one of the most enjoyable musicians from Brasil that I have listened to through the years.  I always expect wonderful music from her and have yet to be disappointed.  LIGHT MY FIRE is a continuation of her wonderful interpitation of Brasilian MPB or Bossa Nova/Samba music.  Anyone who is looking for a some nice background music with a Brasilian flare will enjoy this CD very much.  She is an excellent pianist, has a beautiful voice and is nice to look at as well.  I would recommend this CD to those wanting to drift off to Rio in their mind for a little while; she will take you there.
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I don't know how anyone could give this book anything, but 5 stars. It was a very good story. I love the characters. Olivia was funny and Quin was great to love Olivia even though she was not a stalk of celery. Lucy the dog was pretty cute too. I LOL on several occasions. I would recommend this book to anyone. Thanks Eloisa for another hit!!!
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I love Le Guin's writing, and her Earthsea series, so I figured this was worth checking out.

It was. It's a nice, well-written tale of revenge, family, and magic in the Earthsea setting. If there's a direct connection to the rest of the Earthsea books, I missed it (in my defense, it's been years since I read them), but certainly, having read the Earthsea books is no prerequisite to enjoying this. Le Guin's writing is always gorgeous, and this story is no exception.
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I ran across this album in 2008, just after it had been released. It was beautiful, energetic, and great. At the time I was browsing for some arabic/jazz mixes, and found this on a site, and immediately fell in love with her rich voice. She makes singing in multiple languages seem easy, all in one song. I love hearing more of her great music from Cafe Bleu to On Ne Saura Jamais, or C'est Bien Mieux Comme a. I enjoy having this playing at my office or at home. This album is definitely a keeper. Hope that one day soon, she comes out with a new album! If you enjoy a bit of international/world/jazz, then this album is one to make a part of your audiophile library.
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I have been an Ellora's Cave reader for about six or seven years.  In that time, I have enjoyed many of the stories provided by the company's talented writers.  The only beef I have ever had with many of the books is their lack of clear, concise, and correct editing.  Sherri's books have always stood out in this way because they are more often than not beautiful and scintillating stories, which are written quite well.  Fetish is no exception to this rule.  It happens to be my favorite of her books to date, and I eagerly await her second foray into the world of the vampire.

My only complaint with this story is it's similarity to Jemima J, and other such books wherein the "rubenesque" heroine must lose weight to become the perfect mate for the hero, despite the fact that he seems to love her with the weight.

All in all, a great read for the single gal or a couple.