Leena Hyat
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Books have always held a special kind
of magic for me and I guess you could
say my passion for reading is
hereditary. My family, of course,
will disagree with that ~ they believe
I have singularly given new meaning to
the word 'obsessive' when it comes to
books and reading!
Very often while I was growing up, I
was referred to as the 'day-dreamer'
for I always had my head up in the
clouds, spinning stories of my own, or
bent low with my nose firmly buried in
a book. In school I was hooked on
Judy
Blume, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys.
When I was thirteen, I fell in love
with GONE WITH THE WIND and THE FAR
PAVILLIONS and books suddenly
introduced the world of romance to
me.
Shortly thereafter, I stumbled across
Harlequin Romances and this new
discovery sealed my fate forever. Now
I've been reading romances for over
twenty years and reviewing for close
to
five. My tastes have diversified over
time and I also enjoy reading
mysteries, thrillers and women's
fiction. However, my primary love,
when it comes to novels, remains
romance.
As for hobbies, I enjoy spending time
working on my cross-stitch projects,
baking, listening to music and
traveling. I am also an aspiring
writer working on a contemporary
category romance. Other than that,
I'm
very interested in the fine art of
Jewelry making and gardening, but I
haven't been able to devote as much
time to either of these hobbies as I'd
like to. I live in the beautifully
scenic Pacific Northwest with my
husband and two young children.
If you have any questions about my
reviews or would like to comment on
them, please feel free to email me at
Leena@writerspacemail.com.
Leena Hyat
Senior Editor - The Best Reviews
Interview Coordinator - Writerspace
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Reviews
The Latin Lover's Secret Child
by Jane Porter
"A powerfully emotional romance that shimmers with a sensuality that will melt your heart"
Posted November 19, 2003
As a reader, I've read many books over the years. Some
leave lasting impressions because they touch the heart,
make me cherish the love I am fortunate enough to receive
in life and some leave me satisfied with a great love-story
that cannot be easily forgotten. Jane Porter's Read more...
The Arranged Marriage
by Emma Darcy
"Rich characterization and intense passion!"
Posted October 13, 2002
Isabelle Valeri King values family and roots. The heritage
and property of a family must be cherished, nurtured and
passed on from generation to generation. Therefore,
marriage is necessary and marrying well even more so.
Isabelle's eldest grandson, Alessandro understands his duty
to the family and is already engaged. Read more...
The Sheikh's Chosen Wife
by Michelle Reid
"Yowza! Delicious hunks and toe-curling passion to boot!"
Posted October 13, 2002
Sheikh Hassan ben Khalifa Al-Qadim is furious when he
receives letters from his wife asking for a divorce.
Though Leona left him a year ago, he isn't ready to let her
out of his life completely. However, as heir to the
throne, he has many duties to his Read more...
The Sheikh's Wife
by Jane Porter
"Takes the drama of romance and sizzling sexual tension to new heights!"
Posted November 22, 2003
Jane Porter is an author with amazing talent and THE
SHEIKH'S WIFE is just another testament to this fact. Full
of riveting emotions and page-turning, bone-melting
passion, readers will not soon forget such a wonderful
story.
THE SHEIKH'S WIFE takes the drama of romance, arresting
characterization, and sizzling sexual tension Read more...
The Secret Love-child
by Miranda Lee
"Sexy!!"
Posted June 5, 2002
Jilted just a fortnight before her wedding to millionaire
boyfriend, Luke Freeman, Isabel Hunt decides to get away
from the disappointments life has been dropping at her
doorstep recently. Isabel has made no secret of the fact
that she wants marriage and children, but her failure to
find a man Read more...
The Italian's Wife
by Lynne Graham
"Pulse pounding passion and a love story that will touch your heart."
Posted April 17, 2002
Billionaire Saverio Lombardi arrives at his fianceé's
apartment from a business trip hoping to surprise her.
Unfortunately it's he who finds himself taken aback, in one
of the most upsetting ways. To Rio's shocking dismay, his
absolutely perfect fianceé is ...um... otherwise engaged.
(No, it's not in Read more...
Surrender To The Sheikh
by Sharon Kendrick
"A toe-curling Harlequin Presents novel brimming with passion!"
Posted April 17, 2002
Prince Khalim of Maraban first sets eyes on Rose Thomas
during the wedding of his good friend, Guy Masters, and is
determined to have her. Unfortunately, the lady isn't as
ready to fall into his arms and when courting her doesn't
help, he resorts to more serious methods of Read more...
The Bellini Bride
by Michelle Reid
"Deeply compelling and highly sensual!!"
Posted February 12, 2002
Marco Bellini has everything a man could ever want -
wealth, success, good health and a sinfully sensuous woman
as his mistress. Antonia answers his every craving, meets
his every need and satisfies his very soul. His life is
perfect except for the nagging thought of his father's Read more...
Sleeping With The Enemy
by Jamie Denton
"Wow! This Blaze is blazing!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted July 3, 2001
Cole Harbor, South Carolina
Sexy Chase ëBend the Rules' Bracken has been assigned a
case many FBI agents have failed to solve. It's up to him
to find and apprehend Jared Romine, a rogue FBI agent, and
to do this, Chase must get close to Romine's only living
relative -- Read more...
The Biological Bond
by Jamie Denton
"Unforgettable! Will definitely tug your heart strings..."
Posted July 3, 2001
Rebecca Martinson is a successful attorney practicing
family law. Dedicated to her job, she has worked her way
up to being a junior partner in the law firm of Denison,
Ross and Furnari. Her world is turned upside down the day
Sam Winslow walks into her office and Read more...
Two Sexy
by Stephanie Bond
"Stephanie Bond's latest release will 'Blaze' a hot trail right through you!"
Posted September 12, 2001
Meg Valentine is a second grade school teacher, perfect,
resourceful and dependable. She's dying to put a little
sparkle and adventure into her staid lifestyle before she
says 'yes' to her equally staid boyfriend's marriage
proposal. However, the only exciting adventure Meg has
planned for her week long Read more...
Breathless In Black
by Marilyn Lee
"An explosively sensuous novella!"
Courtesy The Best Reviews
Posted September 13, 2001
Cover model Jolee Randall arrives home to find her long-
term boyfriend and manager, Kyle, in bed with one of his
new models. Distressed and absolutely furious over his
callous betrayal, she ignores his protests that it's just a
meaningless fling and walks out on him. Hurt too many Read more...
Intimate Fantasy
by Julie Kenner
"Sexy sultry seduction and oh-so-intimate!!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted July 4, 2001
Resort owner Merrilee Schaefer-Weston helps people live
their wildest fantasies and achieve their deepest desires
through a vacation on one of her four island resorts in the
Florida Keys. INTIMATE FANTASY by Julie Kenner, the third
novel in the Fantasies Inc. mini-series, introduces us to
Kyra Cartwright and Anthony Read more...
Seductive Fantasy
by Janelle Denison
"This one's a scorcher!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted September 24, 2001
Janelle Denison's latest release, SEDUCTIVE FANTASY kicks
off the new mini-series, Fantasies, Inc. Merrilee Scheafer-
Weston, the wealthy owner of four lush, exotic island
resorts in the Florida Keys, believes she lost her true
love during the Vietnam War. She has since dedicated her
life to helping others fulfill Read more...
The Italian Groom
by Jane Porter
"Delightfully SEXY book!! A must read!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted July 4, 2001
Niccolo Dominci is a man of old-fashioned values and
traditions and a very strong sense of responsibility. When
his best friend's beautiful sister, Maggie Buckner shows up
on his doorstep asking for the keys to her parents house,
Niccolo refuses to let her go stay there alone, especially
since Read more...
The Star King
by Susan Grant
"Exhilarating adventure and nail-biting suspense!"
Courtesy Heart Rate Reviews
Posted September 24, 2001
Faced with the death of his younger brother and the loss of
all else he held dear on the devastated planet of Balkanor,
Prince Romlijhian B'kah at least has the satisfaction of
knowing that he destroyed the evil cult leader, Sharron,
who threathened the pacifist Vash civilization. However,
during Read more...
All Through The Night
by Kate Hoffman
"Tantalizing and Amusing Tale!"
Posted July 3, 2001
Etiquette columnist for the San Francisco Herald, Nora
Pierce is starting to look and sound like her alter ego,
Prudence Trueheart, a bit too much for her peace of mind.
When Nora is whacked in the face by a whiffle ball thrown
by sexy sports columnist, Pete Beckett, she Read more...
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