REVIEW: Elements of Cadence Duology by Rebecca Ross
Fantasy Romance published by Harper Voyager 5 Feb 22 – 6 Dec 22
Rebecca Ross’s writing is beautiful and completely transports you to a mystical island shrouded in mystery and magic. This story is steeped in folklore and wonder. The atmosphere of these books is addicting. I’ve found myself drawn to books like this lately and am absolutely loving the vibes.
REVIEW: Dark Memory by Christine Feehan
Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 03 Oct 23
The story sucks you and keeps you enthralled as it unfolds. It’s hard to believe this is the 37th book in one of the longest running series and is as fresh and exciting today as when it all began.
REVIEW: Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
Fantasy Romance published by Orbit 17 Oct 23
One Dark Window, Book 1 in this series, was one of my favorite books last year. The magic system of providence cards and a mystical mist infecting the kingdom made for such an interesting read. Then there was the nightmare creature living inside Elspeth’s head, slowly taking over her mind as the infection leads to her degeneration. I didn’t think the world Rachel Gillig created could get any better, but the sequel is even more amazing.
REVIEW: Bad Blood by Lauren Dane
Urban Fantasy published by Carina Press 26 Sep 23
Every time humanity or the status quo of the world we live in is threatened, Rowan Summerwaite stands as a shield. Every time she thinks she’s defeated the threat and will have a chance to rest on her laurels, a new one pops up. Clearly there’s more to come. despite the exciting events in this book. which include vampires posturing for more power, magic users wanting to manipulate humans and the Fae, and God knows what role they’ll be playing.
REVIEW: Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons
Stevie‘s review of Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons
Women’s Historical Fiction published by Sourcebooks Landmark 12 Sep 23
Romeo and Juliet is far from my favourite Shakespeare play, but I do like reworkings and sequels in which the women take control of their lives and get to have a suitable happy ending. This novel focuses on the romance between Romeo and Rosaline and its aftermath, following the timeline of the play, as well as previous events alluded to by various of the play’s main characters. The story opens with Rosaline Capulet and her father mourning the death of Rosaline’s mother in an outbreak of the plague and preparing to leave the city for the healthier air of the countryside. Rosaline is horrified to learn of her mother’s dying wish: that she be sent to a nunnery rather than marry. However, she is able to defer that move for a short period of time and resolves to make the most of her last few days of freedom, beginning by sneaking out of the family’s house (disguised as a boy, this being Shakespeare) to attend a ball held by the Montagues – her family’s deadly enemies.
REVIEW: Something Unexpected by Vi Keeland
Contemporary Romance published by C. Scott Publishing 1 Jul 23
Vi Keeland is consistently becoming a favorite author for me. Her stories are always compelling and her heroes sexy and charming, even if it takes them a bit to figure out their hearts for happily-ever-afters with the women of their dreams. That’s what makes them so worthy once they fall.
REVIEW: The Five Crowns of Okrith Series Books 1 & 2 by A.K. Mulford
Fantasy Romance published by Harper Voyager 24 May 22
The first two books in The Five Crowns of Okrith series are entertaining. I enjoyed the magical elements, romances, court dynamics and politics going on in the background. Hale and Renwick, the leading men in each book, are also great.
REVIEW: The Husband List by Ella Quinn
Historical Romance published by Zebra 27 Jun 23
Marriage is a practical thing in Regency times, based on wealth, title, status. But the heart wants what the heart wants, and if all the items on the checklist for a perfect husband are in alignment, then….
RETRO REVIEW: This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman
Kristie J’s Review of This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman
Historical Romance published by Berkley 7 Apr 15
I love this book. It’s such classic Jo Goodman. It’s rich, it’s deep, it has its humor and so many other things that the author does so well. I think in every review I do of her books I say she writes such mulit-layered characters. We get to see secrets as the story unfolds and slowly those secrets come out, changing and adding more and more depth to each of the lead characters. Ms. Goodman excels at doing this more than any author I’ve read. She slowly peels back level after level and lets us relish the character before she moves on and more is revealed.
RETRO REVIEW: Million Dollar Christmas Proposal by Lucy Monroe
LynneC’s review of Million Dollar Christmas Proposal by Lucy Monroe
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 1 Nov 13
One of my favorite guilty pleasures is the boss/secretary romance. Or rather, the boss/employee romance, since Presents has come to terms with there not being any secretaries anymore. Although there are still PAs. In this book the heroine works in the call center of the hero’s multi-zillion company. And so it goes. There are children, one baby, and one four-year-old who need a mother, so the hero, who goes by the name of Enzu, decides to buy them one. Strike one for sanity. Except, there are rumors that some wealthy men do just that, but for far crazier reasons than providing a mother for their feckless dead brother’s babies.
