This fun and imaginative m/m series is filled with fascinating and sexy characters who have extraordinary powers and remarkably generous hearts. The evolving dynamics of the enclave of beings who interact with each other and support the lov...
4½ Stars“To Touch You” by Cardeno C is an interesting twist on the forbidden love theme in multiple dimensions. Not only is there the crossing of the taboo line between shifters and vampires, there is Sal’s initial condition which makes him even mo...
4¼ Stars“The Blockade” by Jean Johnson is the final book in this particular trilogy. I enjoy the interactions between the main characters and I love the psi elements of this series but for some reason I wasn’t as enthralled as I usually am with thi...
4 Stars“The Scottish Duke” by Karen Ranney follows Lorna Gordon who goes through several radical life changes but doesn’t lose her sense of daring, which could result in more of a setback than anticipated. I was impressed by her strength of charac...
4 Stars“Too Scot to Handle” by Grace Burrowes centers around Miss Anwen Windham and her remarkable connection to the recently elevated Lord Colin MacHugh. Each of these characters doesn’t quite fit into the mold that society wants to put them into...
4¼ Stars“A Coldwater Warm Hearts Wedding” by Lexi Eddings is a lovely story about second chances and reputations. The gradual revelations about various secrets that have changed lives and family dynamics are interwoven with the fun descriptions of...
4 Stars“Rekindled Flame” by Andrew Grey showcases firefighter Morgan Ayers as he unexpectedly reconnects with Richard Smalley, reminding him of the intense but all-too-brief connection they had when they were both young boys. I love watching the w...
4 Stars“Cleansing Flame” by Andrew Grey contains a pair of lovely stories told in tandem, starting with a grad student, Dayne Mills, who has been through his share of trauma, and a firefighter, Lawson Martin, who offers to help him after Dayne’s l...
4 Stars“Talk of the Town” by Caitlin Ricci is a m/m romance novella featuring Julian James who has returned to his home town (accompanied by his charming young son Joey) to lick his wounds and rebuild his life. His meeting with reclusive Garrett M...
3½ Stars“The Playboy Bachelor” has the right elements for a reunion romance, but it didn’t quite gel for me. I had difficulty connecting with the characters even though I couldn’t help but sympathize with them for the horrendous challenges that cha...
3¾ Stars“The Fly-Fisher’s Craft: The Art and History” (Augmented edition) by Darrel Martin is a coffee-table book filled with illustrations of both historical texts and drawings dealing with fly-fishing and modern techniques dealing with constructi...
5 Stars“Moving Target” by Lynette Eason is an action-packed and suspenseful story that features two trained operatives who must work through their past traumas and find a way to defeat an enemy with a penchant for playing fatal hunting games. The...
4 Stars“Afraid to Fly” by L.A. Witt is a touching story about two military men who have to work their way through the pain that has ruled their lives and decide whether the risk of opening up to a relationship is worth being vulnerable again. I lo...
4¼ Stars“Heartstone” by Elle Katharine White is a fun fantasy tale that pays homage to one of my favorite historical romances, “Pride and Prejudice.” I was fascinated to read this parallel story that features dragons and wyverns and other amazing c...
3¾ Stars“Paper and Fire” by Rachel Caine takes up where “Ink and Bone” left off, immersing the reader back in the complicated world ruled by the Library and those who oversee it. The surprising revelation on the first page was a welcome discovery a...
4½ Stars“The Waking Fire” by Anthony Ryan was a delightful surprise to me, as I had not read any stories by this author before yet was intrigued by his blurb. I love stories that unfold gradually and keep me wondering about the world and the author...
4¾ Stars“The Shadowed Path: A Jonmarc Vahanian Collection” by Gail Z. Martin is a collection of short stories that give vivid glimpses of the events that shaped Jonmarc Vahanian. To someone unfamiliar with this remarkably capable individual, this i...
4½ Stars“A Christmas Message” by Anne Perry is a beautiful seasonal mini-novel that features Vespasia and Victor Narraway, whose journey to Jerusalem, at a time considered pivotal for Christian religions, is imbued with far more significance than a...
4 Stars“Until You” by Denise Grover Swank is a fun and frequently humorous look at the complications of being part of a wedding party. I love the sense of impending doom that plagues Tyler as his friends succumb to love and leave him in lonely bac...
4¼ Stars“Spellbinder” by Thea Harrison is the second book in the ‘Moonshadow’ series. I was mesmerized by the first book in this series and adored the combination of snark and fantasy that permeated it (I still snicker at the idea of ‘no’ gifs), so...
4½ StarsThis entertaining m/m erotic romance series provides plenty of intriguing characters to follow and Jerry and Mick are a great addition to the lineup. It is amazing to see the dexterity with which the author alters the reader’s perception of...
4½ Stars“Lost in You” by Jules Bennett is a sweet romance that follows the friends-to-lovers progression of Macy and Liam, who each have plenty of issues. This is the final book in the series, so there are several cameos by the other Monroe brother...
4 Stars“The Sweetest Burn” by Jeaniene Frost was a little confusing to me at first because it’s been so long since I read the first story in the series, so I strongly suggest reading “The Beautiful Ashes” first. I don’t remember the connections be...
4 Stars“Shattered Spear” by Jack Campbell is another great addition to a long-running series spin-off. There have been times when I felt that no progress was being made—either with the society that Iceni and Drakon have taken it upon themselves to...
4½ Stars“Hilo: The Great Big Boom” by Judd Winick is a fun graphic book for children that is full of creativity and imaginative situations. The friendship between Hilo, D.J., and Gina is beautiful to see, and Hilo’s unexpected attributes and drawba...
4½ Stars“Blade Bound” is one of those exciting books where (based on past experience with this couple) things just can’t go as smoothly as one hopes. The excitement and happiness that permeates a milestone celebration such as a wedding, even though...
4½ Stars“Fire and Snow” by Andrew Grey adds to the lexicon of tales involving the sexy gay cops of Carlisle. Just as in other stories, there are painful histories that have plagued the men who are highlighted in this story, but this story features...
4 Stars“LinkedIn in 30 minutes: How to create a rock-solid profile and build connections that matter” by Angela Rose is a clear and straightforward guide to getting started on that particular platform. The author uses screenshots to guide one thro...
4 Stars“Masking for Trouble” by Diane Vallere is a great view of the challenges of running a costume shop around Halloween. I loved the puns sprinkled throughout the story as well as the imaginative costumes, and found myself chuckling at the name...
4½ Stars“The Last Good Cowboy” by Kate Pearce is a lovely adult contemporary western romance that gives not only a progress report on some of the Morgan brothers but helps explain some of the family dynamics that have shaped each of them. I like th...
4¼ Stars“Rescue Me” by Susan May Warren is a mixture of emotional struggles and an exciting look at the dangers and beauties of Montana and its denizens. The story starts on an exciting note and things continue to ramp up both in terms of danger an...
3¾ Stars“Lost Mate” by Dirk Greyson is an entertaining but all-too-short tale that follows a pair of males who are destined to be mates but whose initial encounter takes place before either has reached maturity. I like the caring and nurturing natu...
3¾ Stars“Fire and Ice” by Andrew Grey is both a touching romance and a heartwrenching look at one of the heinous crimes that can be perpetrated against young innocents by those who are supposed to care and nurture them. Those with triggers should r...
4½ Stars“Fire and Rain” by Andrew Grey introduces another element into the series as Officer Kip finds a romantic partner worth fighting for. I love the compassion and concern that the big tough cops in this series demonstrate and I think little Is...
3¾ Stars“A Peace Divided” by Tanya Huff is another exciting story that features the inimitable Torin Kerr. I love the way I am instantly immersed in a world that is both familiar and disconcertingly alien when I open one of these books. It was like...
5 Stars“Diminished” by Bianca Sommerland gives us a different perspective of the complicated relationships in the band that has clawed its way out of the morass it was in due to the guilt and self-destructive behavior caused by the tragic death of...
4¼ Stars“The Undateable” by Sarah Title combines multiple familiar themes into a sweet love story. The modern twist of social media’s impact combined with the stereotypes of librarians plus the challenge of finding someone who will accept you for w...
3¾ Stars“Alien Nation” by Gini Koch is another delightful and exciting adventure with First Lady Kitty Katt-Martini and the rest of the larger-than-life folks in her circle. The FLOTUS is learning the ‘power of the paw’ in addition to a few other p...
5 Stars“Wait for Dark” by Kay Hooper is a wonderfully chilling tale that highlights the remarkable talents of the group of FBI psychics sent by Noah Bishop to investigate a series of unlikely deaths occurring. The combination of eerie evil and fan...
4½ Stars“The Devil’s Triangle” by Catherine Coulter and J.T. Ellison is a fascinating blend of fact and fiction that brings together the exciting and contrasting folks that last clashed over another astounding heist. The hints of connections to the...
4¾ Stars“Enchanting Mandalas: Mini Pads of Color” from Barron’s is an amazing pad of forty designs on 6”x6” cardstock that will provide a wonderful template to stimulate one’s creativity. At first I was concerned that some of the designs were on bl...
5 Stars“Man Down” by Tracy Tappan is a thrill-filled, suspenseful tale that starts with a description of the intense challenges faced to become a SEAL and ratchets up higher and higher throughout the story. Told through three points of view, this...
5 Stars“Enemies of the State” by Tal Bauer was a wonderful surprise and lived up to the blurb that captured my attention. I was enthralled by the progression of the relationship between Ethan and Jack. The conflict between duties of the office and...
4½ Stars“Ghost Times Two” by Carolyn Hart is a cozy mystery with a twist—the inimitable Bailey Ruth Raeburn, whose afterlife is remarkably busy. Her preoccupation with fashion and predilection for stretching…okay, breaking…the precepts of her role...
4½ Stars“Tempest: All-New Tales of Valdemar” is an anthology edited by Mercedes Lackey. It is so fun being immersed in stories that explore the various aspects of this universe that have been developed over the years. I was particularly fond of the...
4 Stars“Kill Without Shame” by Alexandra Ivy is an exciting story that centers around Mia Ramon, who has rebuilt her life and has to find a way to cope with the return of Lucas St. Claire, who is determined to protect her from an unspecified threa...
4½ Stars“A Ghostly Reunion” by Tonya Kappes is a fun addition to this series, even more because of the guest-starring role by ebullient author Jade Lee, who fortunately is nothing like the character bearing her name. The uncanny ability to commune...
4 Stars“Cold Reign” by Faith Hunter is an entertaining addition to the collection. The stories in this series are both mind-boggling and a thrill to read, with their fascinating blend of paranormal, fantasy, and mythic elements, not to mention the...
4½ Stars“Admiral” by Sean Danker starts with a mystery that gets more and more intricate as the four beings who awaken together explore their surroundings. The mystery unfolds as they experience it, which gets progressively more frustrating and sus...
4 Stars“Once Broken Faith” by Seanan McGuire is an exciting fantasy tale that keeps one on the edge of the seat while marveling at the complexities that seem perfectly logical within the framework of the book. I love the twist on certain staples,...
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