Five Stars Let me correct any misconceptions you may have from the cover of this book. THE OUTLAW'S MAIL ORDER BRIDE is not a sweet or gentle romance novel. The story is gritty, it's real, and it's as tough as its characters. If you are bothered or triggered by difficult subjects, this is not the … Continue reading Review: The Outlaw’s Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday
2.5 Stars Kat Martin takes readers on a crazy adventure in her latest romantic suspense novel, THE CONSPIRACY. This book follows successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, Harper, and handsome private detective, Chase, as they chase (see what I did there?) after Harper's brother who has gone missing. The Pros: I didn't know this was the first book … Continue reading Review: The Conspiracy by Kat Martin
4.5 Stars I can always count on Jill Shalvis to make me smile while reading a book with heart, humor, and most of all, romance. PLAYING FOR KEEPS follows Sadie Lane, a struggling tattoo artist, and Caleb Parker, an Elon Musk-like tech mogul, on their journey from frenemies to love. To start off, dog lovers … Continue reading Review: Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis
Four Stars Is there a real Diego Reyes in this world and can I please have him?? Their Perfect Melody was my first book by Priscilla Oliveras but the third book in her Matched to Perfection series. This book was sweet, full of family, and peppered with fun Puerto Rican culture. Their Perfect Melody follows … Continue reading Review: Their Perfect Melody by Priscilla Oliveras
Three Stars THE ANGST. Oh dear lord, the angst. Why you gotta do me like that Marie?? There have been a few books I've read and thought, "these people need therapy." But Marie Force's is one of the first books I've seen where the heroine acknowledges how much she needs help and gets it. Thank … Continue reading Review: Five Years Gone by Marie Force
To be honest, I went into Consumed not expecting to enjoy it. I know that Ward always writes a brutal and intense world, which works so well in paranormal romance. I wasn't sure how her writing style and dangerously damaged characters would translate to a contemporary setting. Of course, Ward proved me wrong. I loved … Continue reading Review: Consumed by J.R. Ward
Why should Young Adult novels corner the market on coming of age stories? This was an adult coming of age story for our heroine Naomi and I loved watching her journey to find herself. Let me just say, runaway brides are not my usual jam. There have been a select few I've truly enjoyed and … Continue reading Review: Runaway Girl by Tessa Bailey
Steve-freaking-Springfield! Longtime fans of Katie Ruggle have been waiting for this book since Steve's kids were rescued in On His Watch. Steve is the hot single dad/firefighter (with four kids) who has been on the periphery of the last eight (?!?!) Katie Ruggle novels. Finally, with the start of a new series, Steve got his … Continue reading Review: Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Katie Ruggle
I'm elated that Ms. Feehan finally gave me everything I asked for in a novel! I wanted a Carpathian ancient and a modern woman to figure out their love for each other without the woman making all the concessions. That was exactly what happened with Andor and Lorraine in Dark Sentinel. Let me just say, … Continue reading Review: Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan
I feel like I almost pulled a mental muscle attempting to keep up with this novel and attempting to enjoy it simultaneously. The first book in a new paranormal romance series is never easy. There is a lot of world-building, a ton of definitions and paranormal rules. Katie MacAlister's Memoirs of a Dragon Hunter was … Continue reading Review: Memoirs of a Dragon Hunter by Katie MacAlister
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