“Cutie and the Beast” by E.J. Russell is a gay paranormal romance that features somewhat inept David Evans as he is assigned to temp for the irascible Dr. Alun Kendrick, a psychologist with a very unusual clientele. Despite Alun’s disfigure...
4½ Stars"The Streets Have No King" is one of the best books I have ever read. Before I read this book I rarely if ever picked up street lit. The story reminded me of a Shakespeare play I once read. I am glad I read this book. It was almost too good...
5 StarsI truly enjoy everything K.J. Jackson writes. "Earl of Destiny" was no exception and it kept me enthralled from beginning until the last page was turned. This is a story of secrets, suspense, mystery and a coming together of two unexpected...
4½ Stars“One Week to Win Her Boss” by Barbara White Daille features a proud single mom who has found a way to cope with some of her challenges until her plans are unexpectedly complicated by the presence of her boss. Amber Barnett gets to know Mich...
3½ StarsIn the beginning "Voodoo Butterfly" was slow and hard to follow. But as it got going I then was able to get into the story and found some lovely characters. Our main characters is Sophie Nouveau and she deals with the dead. We find out that...
3 StarsI enjoyed Shyla and Gavril's story, and I particularly loved Shyla. She's a true heroine, especially with how she fought to do the right thing even at great personal risk. Gavril's journey from a playboy king to the man finally willing to t...
3½ Stars"Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Brash Blonde" is the first book in the Marty Hudson Mystery series. It stars Martha "Marty" Hudson, a poor barista who has trouble making ends meets, until her long-lost aunt leaves her a Victorian house...
4 StarsWow what a story! “Betting on Cinderella” has everything a contemporary Cinderella re-write should have. Readers are in for a horrible stepmother, two stepsisters and a wonderful godmother. Plus we get our Cinderella. We have quite a charmi...
5 StarsMagician dragon shifter Lorenzo is dismayed when he has his firestorm, which means his destined mate is in the audience. He is nearing his last show and plans on disappearing and starting a new life. He can't resist her though. Cassie Redmo...
3¼ StarsMelissa Smith is on a quest to bring Magnus Montmorency to justice for the murder of a friend, but she doesn't count on finding Rafferty Powell there as well or discovering that neither man is who they appear to be. The two have been fighti...
4 StarsTrish Arcangelo’s romance starts off with a bang and kept me turning pages until the last one was done. In "Hard Miles" we get Jase Miles. He is a stunning, brooding specimen of a hero and Laurel Wheeler seems to be the perfect partner to m...
4 StarsWith a disappearance and maybe death Magnus leader of the Slayers and shadow dragons, Niall Talbot has vowed to hunt down and destroy the remaining shadow dragons before the next full eclipse. But what he doesn't count on is his own Firesto...
4 StarsFor centuries Magnus the leader of the slayers has been using the Dragon's Blood Elixir, which gives immortality to those who drink it, to keep himself and his followers immortal. The Pyr know they must destroy the elixir to win against the...
3¾ StarsThis is the first of the Dragonfire series. I picked this series up out of curiosity since there are not a lot of books out there about dragon shape shifters. Sara Keegan was an accountant in a fast paced job with not a lot of time f...
4 StarsThis is the second book in the Dragonfire series. In this one, the firestorm has come to Donovan Shea. One of the younger dragons, he doesn’t welcome the firestorm for several reasons. His fated mate is Alex Madison, a scientist worki...
4¼ StarsThis is a wonderful third installment in the saga of the Pyr. We are treated to the leader of the Pyr’s firestorm with the reincarnation of his first mate. Erik is visited by Sophie, The Wyvern, who reveals his mate has been reborn in...
4½ StarsLife after Silence isn’t as easy or as straight forward as anyone would like in this new series by Ms Singh and her Psy/Changling/Human world. This is not the first book in this series but it can be read without having read the previous boo...
5 StarsI am fast becoming a huge fan of this series. With each book you go deeper in the world of the Ferraro’s and their legacy. The whole family is interesting and I really can't wait for Emmanuelle’s story and to find out more about Valentino....
5 StarsDeborah Blake brings her readers back into the fae world with "Dangerously Charming". It all started in the Baba Yaga novels. This starts a spinoff series. Those new to Deborah can start right here and be pulled into her fabulous paranormal...
4 Stars"Gauntlet" is a pretty thick book about 438 pages. It was the cover that caught my eye in the first place. It took a little to get into but once I did, I couldn’t stop reading. Kali is something else. She’s a very interesting character and...
4 StarsVivienne is not what I would call a gracious woman. Rescued from certain death, she's decidedly rude to her savior. But apparently, that's not a turn off for our hero Fabian. While her obnoxiousness could be attributed to her amnesia, some...
4 Stars“Gate to Futures Past” by Julie E. Czerneda is a complex story that explores tradition, remarkable powers, faith, mysticism, and perspective within the framework of space travel and learning about new worlds. The change in fortune for the S...
4 StarsIn "Dangerous Deeds" the author starts the story off by having the main character Lizzie describe herself. It was great to have a visual of the storyteller right from the start. The story flows along pretty good. A mystery gets added in wit...
4 StarsIt's not very often that I find a book this thrilling and spine tingling. to say I was impressed with this novel is putting it extremely mildly. I was hooked from the very first page. The story itself is tragic in it's scope, and very dark...
5 Stars"Dead Girl Running" was a crazy read. It started out slow but it picked up and I was drawn in. Kellen is a very interesting character and the author did a very good job staying with the story and inputting flash backs. When you really think...
4 StarsI always enjoy being in Eve’s world and seeing what she’s up to. In "Shattered Mirror" Eve and Cara are taken into a world where danger is at every turn and you don’t know who to trust until the very end. Not only do we get introduced to so...
4½ StarsEvery time Greer has cared about another human being he's suffered a loss. He's chosen to live a solitary existence, keeping any intimate contact to a minimum. This includes family and any possible romantic entanglement. When Danika arrives...
4½ StarsLately, I have been reading a great deal of many joyous historical-fiction novels and I am pleased that "The Bride Takes a Groom," was yet another lovely jewel to add to my book collection. The story is boldly written with a delightful natu...
4 Stars"Pancakes & Pandemonium" is the sixth book in the Culinary Competition Mysteries series. In this one Amy is entering a pancake competition in town with all the proceeds going to a local shelter. But this fun foodie event turns deadly when a...
4 StarsThough part of a series this paranormal book stands alone and can be enjoyed without have read any of the previous books. The characters are very well done and are fun to read about. Josh is a take charge guy who suddenly finds himself figh...
4½ StarsDid I enjoy this paranormal fantasy romance read? Why YES I did! I enjoyed all the supernatural creatures. Get ready for these dragon shifters as they go head to head. It’s good dragons vs bad dragons. The story between the pages of “Fury o...
5 StarsBook one in the Men of FTI Series is set in war torn Sierra Leone. Aislinn is a relief worker and Brandt is a gun dealer helping the locals. They are two very different people finding themselves in a very rough world. In all of this darknes...
4 StarsTo say that I was mildly surprised by the events of this novel is the understatement of the century. I have been a long time fan of author Victoria Danann's incredible series, and "Irish War Cry" is the third book in her fantastic Order of...
4½ StarsWitch and vintage store owner Lily Ivory faces her most difficult mystery to date with a case of mistaken identity that hits close to home... Lily Ivory and her friends are planning a 1950s-themed brunch to benefit the local women's shelter...
4½ StarsAiden and Beth are both just trying to make ends meet and do what they can to survive. A chance meeting involving a car accident puts them in each other’s path and from there it gets crazy. Her daughter Hannah is just adorable and you can t...
3½ StarsDesiree Holt does it again with this suspenseful, sexy read. I have never been disappointed with this author’s books and thankfully she is very prolific! So do yourself a favour, pick "Without Warning" up if you’ve never read her before bec...
4½ Stars"Dreams are Stranger than Fiction" is a collection of thirteen short stories, each based upon a dream or nightmare of the author. With each story is bonus information from the author about their inspiration for their story. I found this col...
4½ Stars“Mornings on Main” was a rather interesting read. I found it rather sad in some ways. I felt rather sorry for the heroine Jillian James. She had lost faith in her family due to what had happened to her. I was so glad when she was able to fi...
4½ StarsForced to the altar and expecting to be rescued by her prince charming, imagine Isobel's surprise when he's actually her groom. Now most would be thrilled, but not Isobel. See, she's getting Chris for all the wrong reasons. And what was he...
4½ Stars"Hot and Badgered" is an awesome read and a great addition to the family. I was cracking up throughout the whole book. Charlie and her sisters; Max and Stevie are too funny for words but they work well as a team. You can tell when a group h...
5 StarsI am still smiling as I turn the last page!!! "What a Difference a Duke Makes" is delightful, humorous and entertaining from beginning to end! There are just so many wonderful words I could say about this story. I found myself laughing out...
4½ Stars"What a Difference a Duke Makes" is the first story in Lenora Bell's new series, School of Dukes. I was so excited to receive an ARC for her latest story because she is one of my favorite Historical Romance authors and this book is wonderfu...
4 Stars“Lethal in Old Lace” by Duffy Brown reminds me of why I always enjoy visiting Savannah with this series but wince at the complicated yet hilarious situations Reagan gets herself into. I think this is my favorite thus far. I adore Walker Boo...
4½ StarsWinter Sloane has come out with a BDSM menage story that is completely riveting! From the first page to the last, I just could not put "Bound to Two" down. I fell in love with these characters! Sarah Evans is a young woman who enters Damon...
4½ StarsI really love this Pusheen coloring book for all its wonderful themes. It has a wide variety of Pusheen themes to inspire lovers of this cute cat. I was inspired to get out the colored pencils and bring this book to life. The rainbow of col...
3½ StarsI had an opportunity to read the first book in the Survivors series and the moment I read it I became very eager to read the whole series. So it is no surprise that I was very happy when the second installment became available to review. I...
5 StarsAmy Ruttan heats up the cold north with this fast paced short romance. Bryant Quill is the kind of man almost everyone dreams of. He's a strong hero who knows his heart and he has no chance of finding the woman he loves. Lexie Nevue is a fa...
4 StarsKate Richards takes readers on a wonderful adventure with this quick read romance. Lord Henry Smythe is to me an even sexier version of James Bond. He is a more attractive, less chauvinistic version. I loved getting a glimpse of what his li...
4½ Stars“Tier One” by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson is a gritty, action-packed realistic thriller. The graphic violence and frightening scenarios are definitely not for those who are squeamish, but the fascinating look at the lengths those who p...
4¾ Stars"Bad for Her" was a great introduction to Christi Barth’s sexy new series. Just like with "All for You", Barth gives us a unique plot for this series and interesting characters to go with it. I loved the concept of the brothers being former...
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