Category Archives: books

Review: Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris

Review: Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris   In the twelfth book of the very popular book series that gave birth to a popular HBO series, Charlaine Harris once again takes us south to the fictional Louisiana hamlet of Bon Temps and … Continue reading

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Review: 50 Shades of Grey by E.L James

Fifty Shades of Grey E. L. James Anastasia Steele is a college student more apt to reading her favorite British classic literature, than to living the fast paced dating scene.  A moment of serendipity later, however, and she is taking … Continue reading

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A Glance Back at Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series

One for the Money Janet Evanovich The first book of the Stephanie Plum series grabs a person’s interest right from the beginning. One For the Money explains how the wise-cracking, ex-lingerie buyer, Stephanie Plum became a bounty hunter.  Surrounded by … Continue reading

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Women’s History/ Unite Women Book Promotion

Simple Pleasures Books in support of the efforts of Unite Women.org is offering a unique opportunity to both learn about some wonderful and inspiring women and to help support a wonderful cause. We are offering a selection of titles from … Continue reading

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Book Review: Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Prepare yourself for a tantalizing mixture of romance, the world of the supernatural and Italian food. Yes, I said Italian food.  Smith was so enamored with Bram Stoker’s Dracula that she recreated his Texan Quincey P. Morris. Her Quincie is … Continue reading

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Great Big Book Giveaway- Part 2!

Great Big Book Giveaway… Part 2 Win a copy of Mary Burton’s New Release : Before She Dies   **Update: We are extending the deadline for entries until Wednesday, February 22nd, 11:59pm ( EST). From now until Monday, February 20th, … Continue reading

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Mary Burton “Senseless” /”Merciless” Book Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Isobel W. of Bangor N. Ireland – our lucky winner in the Mary Burton Senseless/ Merciless Book Giveaway ! Isobel will receive copies of both Senseless and Merciless, as well as a note from the author, Mary Burton. Simple … Continue reading

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Mary Burton Book Giveaway!

Great Big Book Giveaway WIN SIGNED COPIES OF MARY BURTON’S SENSELESS AND                                        MERCILESS !! Many of you may remember our reviews of … Continue reading

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Kids Corner Review: Terrible, Awful Horrible Manners by Beth Bracken

Admin’s Note: I’ve previously down the book reviews in The Kid’s Corner  and as you’ve probably noticed we haven’t had one here in a while. Well, I decided to take advantage of the wealth of opinion that resides with my … Continue reading

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Simple Pleasures Author Event ~ Raven A. Nuckols

Simple Pleasures Books & Gifts is pleased to announce our first Author Event of 2012! This event will take place  on Sat., March 10, 2012 for Raven A. Nuckols author of the historical novel Had the Queen Lived- An Alternative … Continue reading

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