"December Heart" is an entertaining story from beginning to end. It encompasses something not seen too much in historical romance. Lord Peter, Earl of Dunsford is fifty years old and fears he will never have an heir. Having been married in...
4½ StarsThis is the second book in an incredibly fun, nerdy series. (The first book does not need to be read to enjoy and follow this one.) Real life issues like hacking, posting embarrassing photos without permission and dating in the work place a...
4½ StarsEver since Kristen Strassel came out with her first Werewives of Alaska book I have been hooked and "Silver Fox" didn't disappoint. It was funny, pulled at my heart strings, and was hawt hawt hawt! Jenna has a 17 year old wild child on her...
4½ StarsJenni Bradley introduces a fantastic new addition to the sleuthing world. Skye Briggs is a wonderful mixture of confidence and self doubt. She is so easy to relate to, especially when she’s making clumsy impressions on her boss. I loved wat...
4 StarsTalk about ultimate betrayal! This betrayal carries over to a new problem and more issues. This novella starts off with a bang and continues with dark demons. Family and friends play a big part in "Threat of Raine". Loren originally had me...
4 Stars"Empty Before You" is the final book in the Before You trilogy and I enjoyed every second of it. It was breathtaking seeing Gwen come into her own. Gwen’s relationship with Colt is beautiful and I’m so glad that she found him. Even though h...
4½ StarsWho, What, When, Where, Why and How are the questions I always ask myself when I'm reading a Zombie Apocalypse book. “Closed Campus” answers them throughout as the story unfolds. We find out who the heroine is and why she rises to being tha...
4 Stars"Forbidden Instinct" is a fun read filled with so many different supernatural beings. I'm a huge fan of any book that has vampires and elves. Cassandra Chandler threw in some werewolves and fairies and mixed up a great read. This should mak...
4 Stars"Hunting Witch Hazel" is based in a slightly different world with rules that are unique. Witches can sell off parts of their magic. Witch hunters can steal it basically killing the witch. And, there are those that deal in black magic which...
3½ StarsI have always been a fan of the boy meets girl fairy tale, running away to live in a castle. happily ever after. I can honestly say, this first book in this enchanting series, fits that storyline to a T. It is, however, not without a few de...
4½ StarsWOW! For the second book in author Christina George's incredible Royal Romance series, this book is a knockout! One thing I adore about each book is that they pick up right after the previous one leaves off, so there's zero information that...
4½ StarsTo say that I loved the finale to this incredible series has to be the understatement of the year. This finale is enchanting from page 1 clear through the end. I couldn't put it down! The story itself is full of twists and turns, intrigue a...
5 StarsThis was a cute short story about a guy trying to meet someone. He has a bit of a problem though as he is a demon and he has a very controlling mother. He heads to the human realm and meets someone at a party. The guy seems nice but if he's...
4 Stars“Selena’s Requiem” is the second book in a two part story. Readers will need to read “The Blood Waltz” first. I encourage readers to get both installments if they start this series as when book one ends they will be reaching out for part tw...
3½ Stars“The Blood Waltz” starts out a two part story. Part two (“Selena’s Requiem”) is on shelves now and I encourage readers to be ready to get part two if they love part one. As a romance part one doesn’t deliver a Happily Ever After or a Happy...
4 StarsBetween the pages of "Taming Jenna" the author gives romance, seduction, mystery, and loads of sizzle. Plus the characters are strong. Our hero and heroine, Jenna and Branch, learn to trust after the attraction takes over. At first they did...
4½ Stars"Taken by the Desert Sheikh" is trilogy that follows three brothers and their chosen brides. It’s certainly a flight of fancy but a very sexy, enjoyable one. Don’t look for realism, just sit back and go with the premise. The heroes are drea...
4 StarsDuring the Christmas season of 1892, Evie Stanton finds herself a pregnant widow in a strange town. She has very little money, and no one to turn to. Luck seems to find its way to Evie when she meets a kind police officer named Marty Burke,...
5 StarsKalila and Lydon, everyone! The bad news: I liked book one the least out of the series. It's still good, don't get me wrong, but Kalila is just not particularly my flavor of heroine. She's still strong and badass in her own "I can withstand...
3½ StarsSecond book of the series, and it does mostly standalone. There's a bit more world-establishing than book three, which is somewhat to be expected, but that coupled with Ella's preoccupation with survival and her worry over her sister means...
4 Stars"Forsaken Before You" is the second book in the Before You trilogy and continues on from where we left off in Alone Before You. Gwen’s relationship with Heather and Gabe is interesting considering Heather partially forced Gwen to be her fri...
4 StarsWhen I started reading “The Shipwreck” by Rosalind Abel, I have to admit that I was a bit concerned when the story started out, between the alternating first-person points of view and the frequently used idea of a romance author lacking rom...
4¼ StarsGwen is such a strong character and I admire her greatly. The things she had gone through would have broken other people, but she’s a survivor. Dealing with a guilt that’s not really her fault she has suffered and blamed herself for years....
4½ StarsDeception is an excellent medieval romantic suspense novel that will keep you absorbed the whole way through, on the edge of your seat, unable to determine what exactly will happen next. The plot is detailed and Ms. Kennedy is informative w...
4½ StarsJust a heads up that this is a MC read about a group of people that like motorcycles and the activities that go along with it and not an outlaw MC read. This was my first read from this author and the first book in this series and it was re...
3½ StarsGoing on holiday with your girls is a great way to relax and just have fun. Vivienne has the whole trip planned and why not take her two best girls? When they take a trip to Costa Rica she winds up meeting a very handsome doctor who saves h...
3½ Stars"Desiring Lacey" is a vividly arousing read that captures the audience from the first word to the last. Author Erica Lynn keenly demonstrates the power of the written word and its power to create scenes that will make your visualization ski...
4½ StarsI enjoyed “The Executioner” so much. It has what every great series starter is made of. Readers will be pulled into the mystery, romance, drama, and heartache of the Creed Family. I was hooked quickly. The Executioner is Asher Creed and thi...
5 StarsI'll admit, I liked the premise of Benediction when I first picked it up, but I was wary of how it'd play out. The guy who never looks back, coupled with being Arapaho -- I was more than a bit gun-shy. I'm thrilled to say that Benediction m...
4½ StarsSuzanne McKenna did it again in the second installment of Toby and Claudia’s story. "Keeping Claudia" is a bit shorter than "Saving Toby" but is still almost 400 pages long. The story continues where "Saving Toby" ends, at the beginning of...
4½ StarsFalling for her brother's best friend was sweet and I liked Noah and Emma - but it never really took off for me. This is a fairly standard brother's best friend to lovers story - Noah and Emma are cute together, they've got shared history t...
3 StarsIt’s not bad enough Joely has moved back into her parents home with no job, no man and no plans for her future. She’s also a bridesmaid in her younger sister’s wedding. And the groom? Only her old boyfriend fro...
3¼ Stars“The Laird’s Reckoning,” is by far one of the best historical-romances that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. When I first selected this novel for review I was a little skeptical. To be honest I am over the pirate troupe that has swe...
4 StarsDo you believe in coincidences? Do you believe in curses? Jack made the mistake of believing in Eda and then that day he had to evict her. That's when his constant nightmare started, the curse. Jack doesn't take it to heart until... Jack is...
3 StarsI enjoyed Juliette Cross’ “Dragon in the Blood”. This is the second in the Vale of Stars series. It is a lovely romantic fantasy featuring Valla Moonring and Conn Rowanflame. You get a wonderful adventurous dragon read. With them both being...
5 Stars"Dragon Heartstrings” is a good fantasy romance read. Readers get introduced to a race of people who have dragon wings. Plus there are humans. I really enjoyed this prequel in the Vale of Stars series. It was great reading how the author br...
5 Stars“Between a Rock & a Hard Place” exceeded all my expectations and more. I like Sci-Fi romances a lot and this being a MM Sci-Fi romance made it even better. Genesis and Rock were both alpha males to the extreme and suited each other from the...
4½ StarsI loved the romance, real romance, not lust, although there is plenty of sex and closeness. A fallen soldier's last request of "Take care of my sister. Promise me you will take care of Olivia". That made my heart skip a beat. A brother in h...
5 Stars“Lost in Love” is some different themes including damages from war, lied about from family and what one person hates another one loves. This book had it all and I'm so going to read this author again. I loved that the women in this book are...
4½ StarsAllison Grey is a therapist with a special talent. She has psychic abilities and this helps her when she's dealing with her clients. Some time ago she even decided to work with a paranormal group, Detroit Area Paranormal Society, and she en...
4 StarsBlack Moutain Magic was a good interesting read, that kept my attention. The two main characters were well written, and had great chemistry. With her being a witch The story line kept me interested with the action, right amount of drama, an...
4 StarsKaLyn Cooper grabbed my attention and never let me go until the last word. I never thought I'd ever visit Columbia yet with every word I felt surrounded by the fabulous locale and the beautiful places I would never get to see. Harper Tambin...
4½ StarsElsa Sinclair has a secret…she can travel back in time and when she stumbles across the man behind the legendary Phantom of the Opera she can’t leave him to his fiery fate in this bewitching paranormal romance. Shocked and in wonder at the...
4½ StarsIf you need a break from the serious books, then this one is for you. You will find this book to be funny and yet there is a little sexiness to it. At times you will find yourself laughing and you can't stop. The author has really given a s...
3 StarsAmity Allen presents a perfectly delightful cozy mystery with the first in her series starring Poppy the former teen tv star. Poppy Parker is a fun and fresh addition to the ranks of amateur sleuths. As a teen celebrity I was expecting her...
4 StarsCelia Jade is back in on the publishing scene with a new passionate paranormal tale. "Primal Passion" is about an investigative reporter, Tess Nielsen, and a half-vampire-half-human, Milan Markovic. Tess has a lead that has her driving out...
3¾ StarsA.K. Michaels has started a new series with this book, "The Reluctant Alpha". It is the beginning of the Highland Wolf Clan series, focusing on the stories of several of the Highland Wolf Clan. The book is an action packed book with plenty...
4 StarsCan I just say that I love the whole Blood Courtesans series? Pursued is one of the numerous tales that all include plenty of passion, and more than a little danger. Each tale has it’s own very strong characters, each with their individual...
4½ Stars"Charming Sir Charles" by Anna Campbell is the fifth book in the wonderful Dashing Widows series. I love Anna’s novellas because they are sweet, charming, and packed with a lot of heart. Since all her characters are so likeable, I was reall...
4 StarsBeauty of the Beast is yet another retelling of the the classic Beauty and the Beast tale. It's a dark, sensual and haunting retelling. Adam is a pitiful, anguished creature. Isabelle is more than the classic beauty. Her strength has been f...
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