REVIEW: Play Dirty by Lora Leigh
Sandy M’s review of Play Dirty (Temping SEALs: Triton, Book 1) by Lora Leigh
Contemporary Romance published by Bramble 26 Mar 24
I read Lora Leigh for years and loved those early books. Then back in 2021 after not finishing Her Renegade Cowboy, I was mystified as to what happened and why it left no impression on me. In my review of that book, I take part of the blame for the story not working for me. I’m thinking of changing my mind after reading this book, because it seems perhaps Ms. Leigh has gotten her mojo back, at least for me, in this new series.
REVIEW: A Wedding in Lake Como by Jennifer Probst
Veena’s review of A Wedding in Lake Como (Meet Me in Italy, Book 3) by Jennifer Probst
Women’s Fiction published by Berkley 14 May 24
Three young women meet in college and become bosom friends. They exchanged pinky promises and made blood pacts that their friendship would last forever, and no one would ever come between them. Can they navigate the curve balls that life throws at them and still come out as friends?
REVIEW: The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
Sandy M’s review of The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
Contemporary Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 26 Mar 24
The universe giveth – and the universe taketh away. But thank goodness for Wren and Marshall, the universe definitely knows a happy ending when one is so desperately needed. These two have been through hell, and on their hard-fought way back, they discover that the universe knows what it’s doing, making them look a bit differently at what they thought they needed.
REVIEW: People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle
Veena’s review of People in Glass Houses (Harmony, Book 17) by Jayne Castle
Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 07 May 24
Molly drops everything to rush to the haunted mansion where Joshua Knight has been hiding out. He is her only key to locating her sister, Leona, who was lost in the expedition that destroyed Joshua’s reputation. Is it the same as finding the right frequency in tuning crystals to tuning Joshua’s fried senses and finding the directions to where her sister was last seen?
REVIEW: Princess of Souls by Alexandra Christo
Kaitlyn‘s review of Princess of Souls (Hundred Kingdoms, Book 2) by Alexandra Christo
Fantasy Romance published by Feiwel & Friends 11 Oct 22
This is such a great fantasy standalone. I love Selestra and Nox and getting to watch their story unfold.
REVIEW: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Kaitlyn‘s review of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Contemporary Romance published by Forever 2 Apr 24
Okay, so I binged this last week and I forgot to write down my thoughts afterwards. Of course, I don’t remember anything now. So you get a ✨vibes✨ review. Which is basically just me saying I love everything Abby writes, and this book is no exception.
REVIEW: The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon
Sandy M’s review of The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon
Historical Romance published by Lake Union Publishing 9 Apr 24
This is one of those stories in which we know the ending. As I read this heartfelt and utterly emotional book, I kept putting it down as it came closer and closer to that ending, not wanting it to go down in the same way we’ve heard for years. In spite of that, Amy Harmon gives us a romance for the ages.
REVIEW: The Spirit Girls by Dawn Merriman
Stevie‘s review of The Spirit Girls (Rylan Flynn Mystery, Book 1) by Dawn Merriman
Paranormal Romantic Suspense published by Second Sky 09 May 23
The premise of this book really appealed to me – Rylan can see spirits and makes a ghost-hunting YouTube series with her best friend, as well as helping the dead move on once the main part of the filming is done. Sadly, the execution let it down. Rylan has an antagonistic relationship with local police officer Ford Pierce, who (understandably, given his profession) doesn’t like Rylan and her friend poking around in potentially dangerous, old buildings. What Rylan interprets as signs of hauntings, Ford possibly views as evidence that the building is about to collapse. Not to mention how he can’t be seen as condoning trespassers.
REVIEW: Among the Heather by Samantha Young
Sandy M’s review of Among the Heather (Highlands, Book 2) by Samantha Young
Contemporary Romance published by Samantha Young 5 Dec 23
Samantha Young never fails to draw me into her stories with characters and storylines that are always intriguing and pull at my heartstrings. North and Aria both have their self-confidence issues, being products of Hollywood in one form or another. When they meet at Ardnoch Caste in the Scottish Highlands, where the wealthy elite come to hide or get away from it all, things don’t go well. We get to go along for the slow-burn ride before that happily ever after finally concedes.
REVIEW: Funny Story by Emily Henry
Kaitlyn‘s review of Funny Story by Emily Henry
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 23 Apr 24
To say I’m an Emily Henry fan is a serious understatement. I’ll read anything this woman writes – she can do no wrong.
This is A LITERAL MASTERPIECE. I laughed out loud at least 837 times. The banter is PERFECTION. Seriously, some of her wittiest writing yet. I had so much fun with this book. I binged it in five hours and was devastated when it was over. The writing is flawless, and I would die for the side characters.