RETRO REVIEW: A Mackenzie Clan Christmas by Jennifer Ashley
Sandy M’s review of A Mackenzie Clan Christmas (A Highland Pleasures Novella Anthology) by Jennifer Ashley
Historical Romance published by Berkley 29 Oct 19
I’m trying to get back into historical romance, and thankfully Jennifer Ashley is leading the way. I’ve enjoyed this series so much over the years, so it’s nice to celebrate the Christmas holiday with them again, especially when the stories revolve mostly around Ian. He was the one to introduce us to the Mackenzie family, so it’s perfect when he’s front and center all these years later.
RETRO REVIEW: The Christmas Village by Annie Rains
Contemporary Romance published by Forever 12 Oct 21
This is a feel-good Christmas story right in time for the holidays. Lucy Hannigan is struggling with her grief from losing her mother, debts that her mother has left her, and, of course, the loneliness of the approaching holidays without her mom. When a nighttime scare and a call to 911 brings back her high school sweetheart, Miles Bruno, into her life, things take an unexpected but sweet twist.
REVIEW: Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon
Sandy M’s review of Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon
Contemporary Women’s Fiction published by Amy Harmon 4 Jan 14
I’ve been reading Amy Harmon for a few years now and have loved each book. With this book, I know I will not even come close to giving the review a story like this deserves. She writes such in-depth characters and storylines that take you so deeply into the lives of those you meet but also into yourself, swirling your hopes, dreams, desires, heartache, joy and so, so much more.
REVIEW: In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Kaitlyn‘s review of In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
Fantasy published by V.B. Lacey 14 Nov 24
If you’re looking for a dark fantasy romance set in a unique world, with Wicked meets Hunger Games vibes, this is perfect!
REVIEW: Variation by Rebecca Yarros
Sandy M’s review of Variation by Rebecca Yarros
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake 19 Nov 24
Thank goodness for authors who do their research so meticulously that you don’t have to doubt you’re getting everything they have to give for a story that will leave you wanting more. This is a romance that spans time and throws us deep into the worlds of ballet and the Coast Guard rescue swimmers. We also get different looks at family and competition. Not all of it warm and fuzzy.
REVIEW: Haunted by Kat Martin
Veena’s review of Haunted by Kat Martin
Romantic Suspense published by Kensington Books 24 Sep 24
It’s 1898 in Jerome, Arizona where violence and prostitution are rampant. A murder of a prostitute is just a footnote, until we fast forward to 2024 where strange things are happening at the Copper Star Saloon and Hotel. Can it be ghosts from the past? Or something else? Cain Barrett and Jenny Star are determined to solve this mystery.
REVIEW: Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibanez
Kaitlyn‘s review of Where the Library Hides (Secrets of the Nile, Book 2) by Isabel Ibanez
Young Adult Historical Fantasy published by Wednesday Books 5 Nov 24
Since this is the second book in the series, I don’t want to give anything away, but I really enjoyed this story. If you like The Mummy, Death on the Nile, and mystery and Egyptian history, this duology is a must read.
REVIEW: Sunlight by Devney Perry
Sandy M’s review of Sunlight (Haven River Ranch, Book 2) by Devney Perry
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake 15 Oct 24
Oh, Jax, how readers look at you as a playboy who will never settle down. Then we get the reminder that your heart is as big as your Haven River Ranch. Of course, all it takes is the love of a good woman, despite her past, as well as yours, and the fact Montana is only temporary for her.
REVIEW: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
Kaitlyn‘s review of Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch, Book 3) by Lyla Sage
Contemporary Western Romance published by The Daily Press 5 Nov 24
Single dad grumpy cowboys are my favorite, and this book is perfection. I had a great time binging this one.
REVIEW: The Bastard King by Donna Grant
Veena’s review of The Bastard King (The Bastard Duology, Book 1) by Donna Grant
Romantic Fantasy published by DL Grant LLC 14 Oct 24
This story fits into the Dragon King universe but is a standalone, though I would not recommend reading it as a total standalone since many characters from the other books in the Dragon Kings series are referenced here, and readers might be lost without the context.
Derek saw Kora and was fascinated, despite his will, and ends up saving her life. Kora lives for vengeance and enters an uneasy alliance with Derek in pursuit of her goals, little realizing that he is one of the people she seeks vengeance from.
