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Barbara Vey

RT Photo Gallery and Your Turn Friday
April 25, 2008

Come on, you had to know that as soon as I got a copy of this picture it would be front and center. It is now the wallpaper on my computer, feel free to use it on your computer.

Here is a small photo gallery of some of my favorite shots from RT. Click on the image to see full sized photos:

You can also access more pics on my Flickr page.

Today I'm on my way to Deerfield, IL to attend the Spring Fling 2008 by the Chicago North RWA with special Guests Debbie Macomber, Eloisa James and Christie Ridgway. According to Mapquest, it's only an hour and six minutes, but we'll see. I'll be blogging from there all weekend and I promise more fun Drive by Videos.

I lost my wallet yesterday, so I'll be traveling without ID, credit cards or my before picture (which means the world to me). So, I might be calling for bail money...please stand by.

Until then, here's what I've been reading this week and then you can post what books you've been browsing through.

First up is Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper. Dani Justice has nightmares about the future. When a serial killer gets into her mind, FBI Special Crimes Unit run by Bishop gets involved, but will they have time to catch the killer before he takes over Dani's mind?

This series has grown along with it's characters. I always like when they're brought back into stories so I get a glimpse of what they've been up to. This is a chilling tale that would have been right up Mulder's alley.

On the plane home from Pittsburgh, I enjoyed Lori Borrill's Taking it to the Test, a Harlequin Blaze, which means all the Harlequin romance extra spicy hot. Carly Abrams is a brilliant computer programmer, but when hot, golden boy, Matt Jacobs arrives, he starts getting all the best jobs. But now the new account will go to the two people who are most compatible by answering a survey. Carley cheats on the sex part to get the job, but will she be able to deliver on her answers?

This is the best kind of book for airport travel. Not bulky, fast, fun read with likable characters that make you smile. Of course, I was hoping no one knew why I was smiling. The best part was being able to pass the book on to the flight attendant who was thrilled to get it.

Finally, I read Trust Me by Brenda Novak. It's four years after Skye Kellerman was brutally attacked in her home. She now runs The Last Stand, an organization to help victims of crime, along with two friends who are also survivors. Detective David Willis worked on the case, but still can't get Skye out of his head. With Skye's attacker about to be released from prison, David puts all his energies into proving that the criminal also committed several unsolved murders before he can strike out at Skye again.

This is the first book in the triology featuring the women of The Last Stand. It's always scary for me to realize how much evil there is in the world and I love stories where the victims take control. We also get to see what happens to the family of the bad guy (who always believed he didn't do it) and the detectives failed marriage (how do you divorce yourself from someone you no longer love but who's been diagnosed with a disease?). All these plot points make this book suspenseful and poignant.

It's been a while, but now it's your turn to comment on the books you've been reading.

Bottom Line: My Drive by Video with Adrian Paul has made it to his official fan page. Now all I have to do is find someone to set up my official fan page.

Posted by Barbara Vey on April 25, 2008 | Comments (22)

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April 25, 2008
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joysannoh commented:

I knew it! Hey, that pic turned out pretty good!

April 25, 2008
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Kristen Painter commented:

Have a safe trip and lots of fun when you get there! I'm traveling today, too.

April 25, 2008
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Kristen Painter commented:

Have a safe trip and lots of fun when you get there! I'm traveling today, too.

April 25, 2008
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Dina commented:

Bad news about your wallet. Have fun in Illinois, hope you don't hit any construction. :( Very nice pic of you & Adrian. :)

April 25, 2008
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Christy commented:

Wow, Barb...I can't believe you managed to read those books this week with all that you've had going on!!! I picked up Samantha James' latest, The Seduction of an Unknown Lady, two nights ago for my first book in over a week! I did read 2 great ones back to back before then, Mary Balogh's Simply Perfect and Gaelen Foley's Her Every Pleasure. I just can't read as much as I once did which is just another reason to admire you! I can't believe how much you read with all that you have going on!!! Have a great time this weekend, Barb!

April 25, 2008
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Christy commented:

April 25, 2008
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Mary Stella commented:

Thanks for saying we could borrow your Adrian Paul pic for our own wallpaper. You won't mind when I PhotoShop my face over yours, will you? :-)

April 25, 2008
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mary s commented:

Thanks to you Barb, I have Brenda Novak's trilogy including "Trust Me"! She's a great author & you're a great blogger--when are you writing your book?

April 25, 2008
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Shari Anton commented:

I love going to Chicago, and would go more often if I didn't have to drive. Next time take the train :). I have Brenda's book on my To Buy list. I'm currently reading The Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin.

April 25, 2008
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Kellie commented:

Everything Brenda Novak writes automatically goes into my "to be read" pile-she's such a wonderful author! But I'll admit to being jealous-I haven't had a chance to read "Trust Me" yet. Perhaps it's because I've been spending my extra time visiting her upcoming auction for diabetes research (www.brendanovak.auctionanything.com)and building my watch list!

April 25, 2008
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Kellie commented:

April 25, 2008
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Misa Ramirez commented:

I LOVE the cover for Brenda Novak's Trust Me. I also embrace stories where women take charge and rise above their circumstances. Can't wait to read this one, and the rest of the series. And I can't wait to start bidding on auction items!

April 25, 2008
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JaniceMaynard commented:

Barbara - I KNOW which picture is your favorite!! :) But we did have fun as Pirates... thanks for posting us! Janice Maynard

April 25, 2008
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Jeannie commented:

After reading the chapter one excerpts on Brenda's website, I can't wait for the Last Stand trilogy. I loved her Dead trilogy - those characters stayed with me long after I put the books down, and I fully expect the Last Stand women to do the same. And while I wait impatiently for Brenda's books to come out, I'm reading Mariah Stewart. Very much enjoying her, as well.

April 25, 2008
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Tracy Wolff commented:

I loved Putting it to the Test! It was a great read-- fun, light-hearted and very enjoyable. I've got the new Brenda Novak one in my TBR pile.

April 25, 2008
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Marilyn AKA The Playground Monitor commented:

Cool pics. Sorry about the wallet. And how sweet to give the book to the flight attendanr. It's always nice to share the love. Have a great weekend!

April 25, 2008
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ALLISON BRENNAN commented:

I loved Brenda's book. She's immensely talented. Definitely needs to be at the top of the TBR pile of anyone who likes romantic suspense!

April 26, 2008
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Sandy Britton commented:

Brenda Novak's books just keep getting better...so I can't wait for the general release of Trust Me! If the story is half as good as the cover :-), it will be a real-page turner, and her characters are always so complex and real. Thanks for the review!

April 26, 2008
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Stacey Kayne commented:

Loved all the RT pics!! That pic with Adrian Paul ::sigh:: I'm now green with envy :) Really looking forward to Brenda's new trilogy! -- Stacey

April 26, 2008
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Donna Del Oro commented:

I loved Brenda's Dead trilogy and the way she captured her characters' humanity within a crisis situation. Will look forward to reading her new trilogy. I'll get to her Trust Me after I read my current John Lescroart novels, The Suspect and The Motive. When is Daniel Silva coming out with another thriller featuring Mossad agent, Gabriel?

April 26, 2008
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Sheila commented:

I want to be YOU when I grow up! lol

April 28, 2008
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harley Jane Kozak commented:

Wow! That pink-haired girl -- what a babe!