The allure of this series is the gritty realism that is balanced by the hope that a change can be made for the brave soldiers who are sacrificing so much. Each book is eye-opening as it reveals the challenges that are faced both on and off...
4 StarsThe challenges of living as a shapeshifter are fascinatingly depicted in this compelling fantasy story. There are both pulse-pounding conflicts and emotionally wrenching situations that are vividly portrayed, and the moral dilemmas that are...
5 StarsOne can depend on a blisteringly hot and intense story whenever this author pens a tale. Her facility for blending a wrenchingly emotional storyline with the incandescently explosive interactions in a flowering BDSM relationship always guar...
4¾ StarsThere are some stories that grab you from the first page and don’t let go until the very last word...and then you’re sorry to see them end. Beyond Limits was one of those for me. The first thought I had, once I caught my breath, was that th...
5 StarsThis entertaining and deliciously spicy story blends romance and a eerie occurrence which highlights the fantastic tie between two lovers. I understand that there are constraints because of the short format but would like to have more detai...
3¾ StarsThis wonderfully textured and fascinating story combines steampunk and vampire precepts in a winning mixture. The evocation of historical England as it flourishes with the inventiveness of the burgeoning industrial age using steam, gears an...
5 StarsThis fun paranormal book is related to the substantial series that features the prolific Dark-Hunters and provides a surprising look at some of the characters from that series. It is a little difficult to believe that Jo could be so naive a...
4 StarsThis contemporary story evokes gothic romances but also addresses thorny issues of abuse and the difficulties of eking out a livelihood in an isolated region. Unfortunately, the tale starts out fairly ponderously and the homage to the great...
4 Stars“The Best Gay Romance 2014” is an anthology edited by Timothy J. Lambert and R.D. Cochrane that includes 15 stories of m/m relationships that range from the sweet evocation of a new romance amidst the craziness of Hollywood (“Strange Propos...
4 StarsThis intricate and bewitching tale is a delicious introduction to a new series featuring two mysterious characters who are bound together by a challenging set of circumstances. The gradually unfolding histories of these characters paint a p...
4¾ StarsThere are stories that just enfold you with a sense of romance and awe that there are such wonderful people in the world and this is one such tale. The three brothers are delightful to get to know and the sense of family and camaraderie tha...
5 StarsThis new adult paranormal series is written by a wonderfully talented mother-daughter team who have created a fascinatingly textured universe with humans and vampyres coexisting. The youngsters in this particular corner of the world have ex...
4½ StarsThis enthralling novel gives glimpses of the challenges and dangers of fighting wildfires even as it sets the framework for another intriguing series by this talented author. It is wonderful to get a chance to see a beloved couple from a pr...
4½ StarsThis intriguing introduction to the mythology that underlies the vampyre society that is part of the ‘House of Night’ series provides a fascinating perspective of some of the key characters. The twist on certain aspects of traditional mytho...
4 StarsIt’s unusual to read a historical romance that includes a shapeshifter, and this particular story was peopled by fascinating characters who interact in a rather unusual environment, a haunted house. I love the insouciance displayed by the h...
4 StarsI never cease to be amazed by the textures that are inherent in this well-established and intricately complex fantasy world. The realism is such that I am instantly transported to one of my favorite universes whenever I open one of this aut...
4½ StarsThis paranormal romance is a great introduction to a shifter family that is coexisting successfully with humans and I always enjoy stories that explore the challenge of introducing a human to the shifter world. The ending is a little abrupt...
4 StarsThis impressive contemporary romance features an unlikely heroine who is just as strong in her own right as the hero is. Oddly enough, even though I tend to not like overly self-effacing women, Abby just resonates with me because she doesn’...
5 StarsThis exciting story combines multiple aspects of psychic phenomena with a gripping and tense mystery that follows a set of horrendous murders. This is definitely not a read for the squeamish, but the intriguing mysteries (including a locked...
4½ StarsThe compelling and erotic m/m romance titles penned by this author continue to blend an entertaining and spicy tale with glimpses of the often daunting challenges faced by those who are different, whether because of race, culture, or sexual...
4¾ StarsThis contemporary romance is a blend of heat and angst, as two stubborn people try to find a way to communicate but have trouble getting past their established routine. The story alternates between unveiling their history together and explo...
4 StarsIt is always wonderful to be drawn back into the world of the Cynster family, and the well-developed slice of historical England and Scotland presented in this series effortlessly conveys the reader to this time period. One can almost smell...
4½ StarsThis is an impressive addition to a compelling fantasy series that explores what parameters of progress improve society. Those who are familiar with the series should be aware that this is more a dystopian tale than the straight fantasy tha...
4¾ StarsThis is another fun addition to an imaginative science fiction series and it is remarkable how much is still unfolding on multiple fronts. The author does an admirable job of exploring the permutations of dealing with diametrically opposed...
4 Stars“Daily Zen doodles: 365 Tangle Creations for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness” by Meera Lee Patel is exactly that, a collection of drawings with accompanying thought-provoking quotes that encourage one to relax and doodle. Ideally, o...
4 StarsThis beautiful military romance story gives a brief and poignant glimpse of the struggles and sacrifices inherent in the lives of those who serve in the military. The author provides a vivid snapshot of the breadth of wounds that can be suf...
4½ StarsThis novella is one that is both touching and arousing in a winning combination. The sensitivity with which the author presents the issues that confronts those who care for the brave souls who put their lives on the line provides an emotion...
5 Stars“Rebecca’s Lost Journals” by Lisa Renee Jones is a collection of five contemporary erotic novellas that supplement the “Inside Out” series. Most of these were reviewed as stand-alone novellas as they were released, therefore there is a slig...
4 StarsThis action-packed and erotic tale is a craftily constructed story that slowly reveals the history of a complicated relationship between two emotionally damaged individuals who are well-acquainted with danger and death. The sometimes dismay...
4 StarsThis delightful historical romance features humor, searing intimate scenes, and memorable characters in a fun tale that also gradually reveals a mystery that needs to be solved. The principle that kids and pets ‘steal the show’ is aptly dem...
4½ StarsThis sweet and funny contemporary romance provides a reminder that it is important to look beyond the surface and refrain from making judgements without all of the facts. There are some fairly predictable scenarios and it would be nice to g...
4 StarsI have always enjoyed the creativity and exciting action featured in these wonderful urban fantasy stories but I confess to having had a little trepidation that things would start getting a little repetitive, especially given the relationsh...
4½ StarsThe unusual circumstances that surround the leadership of this particular shifter pack form a backdrop for an unexpected relationship that forms between an alpha wolf in his own right and the damaged male he claims as his own. The sweetly u...
3½ StarsThis contemporary erotic story is an unexpected combination of heat and angst that makes it a somewhat difficult read for me. There are twists and turns that transform the sensual highs into emotional lows and make it a challenge for me to...
3¼ StarsThis exciting and enthralling tale provides a delicious adventure that centers around a strong, opinionated female, and a war-torn land that features both mystical and pragmatic elements. I loved that the action started immediately and cont...
4¾ StarsI think that the most important characteristic of a good children’s book is that it stirs the imagination, and this particular book is an excellent example of such a tome. One cannot help but get enthusiastic about the variety of topics cov...
5 StarsI have never been a fan of audiobooks, but admittedly, I have only tried a handful. I was apprehensive about requesting to review this title yet I am a very big fan of the author, who has done so much to create positivity in the world, so I...
5 StarsThis fantasy story is part of a series which centers around a well-developed world that features arcane beings known as Companions, which look like horses yet have far more exceptional capabilities, not least of which is their ability to co...
4 StarsThis fun mystery story does a nice job of gradually unfolding a set of clues that lead the main characters on a convoluted search for the truth. The occasional interjections by the furry members of the cast is a little disconcerting because...
3½ StarsThis is a nicely presented step-by-step guide that allows one to use either WordPress or Blogger to set up a book blog with a minimum of fuss. The great information presented makes me wish I had read something like this when I started, it w...
4 StarsThis action-packed story provides a thrilling read that combines an exciting mystery with a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse of the dangers that can be present in other countries. The excitement starts with the first page and amazingl...
4½ StarsThis historical romance continues the fascinating saga detailed in the delicious series that follows various wounded individuals as they cope with life after war. Each story provides an intriguing look at a particular handicap that must be...
4 StarsThis entertaining story is part of a series yet I had no problem reading it without being familiar with the other books. It is a great combination of sizzle and humor while it gives a view of somewhat atypical characters, given that Del is...
4¼ StarsThis fun debut novel provides a wonderful mixture of humor and poignancy as two delightfully different individuals cope with the aftermath of grief in their own unique ways. There are interesting conflicts engendered by the opposing perspec...
4 StarsThis inventive series combines sly humor, creative twists on elements of fantasy and plenty of earthy allusions. The wide variety of beings which interact, both on a intimate basis and on a more global scale, give rise to both humorous and...
4 StarsThis incredibly intense and edgy story showcases the talents of two fantastic authors weaving the spell that each is adept at, in a story that combines the allure of the sexy cowboy that Desiree Holt excels at describing with the dark and s...
5 Stars“Coloring Animal Mandalas” by Wendy Piersall is a beautiful collection of drawings that can be colored. Each drawing is printed on white paper and is comprised of a multitude of repetitive shapes that combine to form all kinds of creatures,...
4 StarsThis erotic science-fiction novella gives an entertaining and spicy look at one aspect of alien-human interactions. There are glimpses of an elaborate and regimented society that evidently suffers from a sad deficit of females to bond with...
3½ StarsIt took me a few minutes to stop humming the song conjured by this title and concentrate on this exciting paranormal story but I was quickly drawn into this world that is peopled by charismatic and mysterious beings. Not being familiar with...
4½ StarsThis is one of my very favorite paranormal series because it is so densely textured with fantastical beings and melds various pantheons with such grace and dexterity. Understandably, someone new to the series may become a little lost by the...
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