REVIEW: The Engagement Party by Darby Kane
Sandy M’s review of The Engagement Party by Darby Kane
Suspense Thriller published by William Morrow Paperbacks 5 Dec 23
Darby Kane (aka HelenKay Dimon) has become a favorite of mine since she began her suspenseful stories a couple of years ago. She keeps you guessing till the end, makes the stories twist and turn when least expected, and always gives you a satisfying ending after living dangerous lives with her characters.
REVIEW: When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
Kaitlyn‘s review of When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, Book 1) by Sarah A. Parker
Romantic Fantasy published by Sarah A. Parker 13 Jan 24
I moved this to the top of my TBR because @savs.books review left me thinking of nothing but this book. I’m so glad I did, because this really has everything – fae, dragons, a badass assassin FMC and a totally swoon worthy he-falls-first MMC.
REVIEW: Dane’s Mark by Lora Leigh
Veena’s review of Dane’s Mark (Breeds, Book 33) by Lora Leigh
Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 06 Feb 24
There’s been a long gap in this series, so when a new book showed up, it definitely piqued my interest. The first Leo and his son Dane are Breed royalty, so any mate of Dane’s will be smarter, faster, and an alpha in her own right? Or will she?
REVIEW: Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon
Sandy M’s review of Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon
Historical Fiction/Romance published by Lake Union Publishing 28 Apr 20
I discovered Amy Harmon last year when I listened to the audio version of What the Wind Knows and instantly fell in love with her characters and writing. Thus, this is just my second book by her, and it has cemented her talent for me as an all-time favorite author. Her stories are poetry in motion, ripping emotion from you at nearly every turn. And what made this book even more interesting for the genealogist in me is Ms. Harmon has used her own family history as the cornerstone for this long and arduous journey over the Oregon Trail.
REVIEW: The Whole Time by Catherine Bybee
Veena’s review of The Whole Time (D’Angelos, Book 4) by Catherine Bybee
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake 14 Nov 23
I have absolutely loved this series, and now that the immediate family members are enjoying their happily ever after, it’s time to get to know best friend Salena a bit better. If you’ve been reading the series, then it’s no secret that Ryan Rutledge is going to woo and claim Salena, and what a fun romp that claiming is. read more…
REVIEW: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
Kaitlyn‘s review of Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (Emily Wilde, Book 2) by Heather Fawcett
Fairy Tale Fantasy published by Del Rey 16 Jan 24
I thought the first book in this series was really fun and such a cute read, but this is even better! The academic feel of the writing appeals to me so much. And Emily’s no-nonsense researcher demeanor is actually hilarious. (As a researcher, I really wish I could study faeries too.) Her dry recounting of the crazy events just makes them even more entertaining. And Wendell, I love that drama queen faerie king with all my heart.
REVIEW: The Girls Left Behind by Emily Gunnis
Stevie‘s review of The Girls Left Behind by Emily Gunnis
Women’s Detective Fiction published by Hachette Book Group 01 Aug 23
The more that technology, especially that around mobile phones, advances, the trickier it can be to build suspense and obstacles into detective fiction, particularly police procedurals. One consequence may be an increase in stories within the genre that are set in the recent past, which is fine with me, especially when that means mysteries with their pivotal events occurring during multiple decades within my lifetime. In this case, the main happenings are spread over the 40 years of one police officer’s career, with linked stories taking place in 1975, 1985 and 2015, and a secondary plot taking place during World War II.
REVIEW: The Cutthroat Countess by Minerva Spencer
Veena’s review of The Cutthroat Countess (Wicked Women of Whitechapel, Book 3) by Minerva Spencer
Historical Romance published by Kensington Books 24 Oct 23
I thoroughly enjoyed this controversial-for-its-time series featuring three unconventional women with gifts they use to earn an honest living. When three aristocrats join the Farnham Fantastical Acts with their own agenda in mind, there’s bound to be chaos and chemistry. With two of the three leading female acts accounted for, it’s time for the blade-wielding performer to come into her own.
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REVIEW: When You Know You Know by Ever Lilac
Sandy M’s review of When You Know You Know by Ever Lilac
Contemporary Romance published by Ever Lilac 12 Dec 23
Okay, right up front – I chose to read this book because I like the cover. I don’t do that often, because, of course, you never know (despite the title of this book) what you’re going to get. Sometimes you can be really, really surprised and end up with a delightful story. And then sometimes….
REVIEW: Random in Death by J.D. Robb
Veena’s review of Random in Death (In Death, Book 58) by J.D. Robb
Paranormal Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 23 Jan 24
It was supposed to be a wonderful evening. Jake Kincaid and Avenue A were playing at a special event for teenagers, and Eve Dallas and her hunky husband were enjoying a rare evening at home over movies and popcorn. However, murder waits for no one, and it’s Eve’s friend ace reporter Nadine Furst who interrupts the easy evening with news of murder. read more…
