RETRO REVIEW & AUDIO: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Sandy M’s review of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, Book 1) by Jennifer Ashley
Historical Romance published by Leisure Books 28 Apr 09
I have to tell you, when reading the first few pages of this book, I was so sure I wasn’t going to like it. Mad Lord Ian buying a bowl. What? I had that feeling you get when you want to put a book down and not go any further. I am so glad I didn’t do that. Talk about misjudging a book way too early. I came much too close to missing one of the best books I’ve ever read.
If you’re audiobook fan, be sure to check out the Mackenzie series at Audible, beginning with Ian.
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REVIEW: The Silence of Monsters by Jay Crownover
Sandy M’s review of The Silence of Monsters (Monsters Duet, Book 1) by Jay Crownover
Contemporary Romance published by Jay Crownover 16 May 24
Just when you think you might know where this story is headed at any time throughout the book, Jay Crownover completely changes course and gives the reader exactly what they didn’t think the book would be….
REVIEW: The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
Contemporary Romance published by Dell 2 Apr 24
If you loved The Cheat Sheet, as I did, there’s no way you won’t adore this one too. It is so easy to binge, and the guy friend group is honestly the best part of these books. When they get together, I can’t help but grin like crazy. I am going to imagine every football bro interaction is like this and no one can change my mind.
REVIEW: The Wild Side by Fern Michaels
Veena’s review of The Wild Side by Fern Michaels
Romantic Suspense published by Zebra Books 26 Mar 24
Melanie Drake has had an exciting career in Covert Operations but has moved on to a second career as a school guidance counsellor post-retirement. But criminals don’t retire, and soon Melanie is back in the thick of things, playing to her strengths as she works to bring down a group of ruthless billionaires.
REVIEW: Skies Over Caledonia by Samantha Young
Sandy M’s review of Skies Over Caledonia (Highlands, Book 4) by Samantha Young
Contemporary Romance published by Samantha Young 9 May 24
Allegra and Jared’s romance has been simmering over the years, even as they’ve gone about their lives, avoiding one another so those pesky feelings they have won’t complicate their situation any further. Since they haven’t acted on those feelings, when Allegra needs a solution to the Scottish government telling her she won’t be allowed to visit again for quite some time, she turns to the one person who can help and who needs help in return.
REVIEW: The Hero by Susan Stoker
Veena’s review of The Hero (Game of Chance, Book 3) by Susan Stoker
Romantic Suspense published by Montlake 05 Mar 24
Kendric “Bob” Evans might have settled with his three friends in Maine, but he isn’t quite ready to give up the thrill and excitement of dangerous missions. Unbeknownst to his friends, he’s been going on volunteer missions around the world. His current assignment is to rescue an archeologist accused of stealing artifacts and running drugs, imprisoned in one of the worst prisons in Thailand.
REVIEW: Serpent & Dove Trilogy by Shelby Mahurin
Kaitlyn‘s review of Serpent & Dove Trilogy by Shelby Mahurin
Fantasy Romance published by Harper Teen 11 Oct 22
Quick little reviews for each book in this fun, witchy fantasy series!
REVIEW: Hold Me by Tawna Fenske
Sandy M’s review of Hold Me (Cherry Blossom Lake, Book 3) by Tawna Fenske
Contemporary Romance published by Tawna Fenske 8 Mar 24
I’m thinking I have to retract my comments not too long ago that Try Me, the first book in the series, didn’t work for me. After reading this one, along with Book 2, Charm Me, I now imagine it was my mood or whatever was going on in life that kept me from enjoying that first story. The initial few chapters of this book kept me chuckling and laughing. Who knew hunting for razor clams could be so sexual – even when our Zoe doesn’t realize she’s already got her hooks into poor Cal, who doesn’t stand a chance now that his right woman has come along.
REVIEW: The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Last Legacy (World of the Narrows, Book 3) by Adrienne Young
Young Adult published by Wednesday Books 7 Sep 21
This is a love letter to Adrienne Young’s writing. You can tell the amount of work and effort that goes into her books. I really feel as if I am transported into the world of the Narrows and the Unnamed Sea each time I pick up one of her books.
REVIEW: The Backup Bride Proposal by Jaci Burton
Veena’s review of The Backup Bride Proposal (Boots and Bouquets, Book 4) by Jaci Burton
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 23 Apr 24
Mae Wallace is definitely not looking for romance and especially not with the gate crasher at the Bellini Wedding she’s managing. Not even when she finds out that he’s a famous movie star, who is starring in the latest production that will be filming at the Bellini Vineyards. Oh, and she’s going to pinch hit for the actress starring against him in the movie. No sir, no siree!  read more…
