REVIEW: One Last Chance by Kat Martin
Romantic Suspense published by Kensington Books 29 Nov 22
What starts out as a well check to see if her sister is doing well in the commune that she has become a part of turns into an exciting, nail-biting, adrenaline-fueled adventure.
REVIEW: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Gothic Fantasy published by Orbit 27 Sep 22
The kingdom of Blunder is infected by deadly mist magic. A king bartered his soul centuries ago to make magic cards that grant their users unique abilities. The only way to cure the kingdom is to unite all 12 cards.
REVIEW: Sleep No More by Jayne Anne Krentz
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 03 Jan 23
The story starts with murder. Ambrose Drake is at a sleep clinic participating in a sleep study where he might have sleepwalked into a murder. The killing appears to be a dream that has derailed Ambrose’s successful career as a crime writer. Pallas and her friends run a Lost Night podcast that looks into cold cases and works to solve them. Ambrose and Pallas meet at the location of the now-abandoned sleep clinic. Did Ambrose actually witness a murder? If so, what happened to the body? Ambrose is hoping Pallas can help him get to the truth behind his lost night and possibly save him from being committed to the loony bin.
REVIEW: A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson
Stevie‘s review of A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson
Contemporary Gay Interracial Romance published by Berkley 06 Dec 22
I didn’t set out to read two restaurant-based romances in succession. It just kind of happened. Having just reviewed a heterosexual one, I’m now moving on to one with a pair of male protagonists, as well as from a big-city setting to a small-town one. Xavier Reynolds is reluctantly back home staying with his parents, after losing his job, breaking up with his boyfriend, and just missing out on a post-MBA fellowship with a generous stipend. He first encounters local restaurant owner, Logan O’Hare, in his parents’ kitchen, when the older man is collecting cupcakes for a bake sale. Unfortunately, Xavier mistakes Logan for an intruder, leading to a very embarrassing situation for both of them, particularly given that both finds each other attractive.
REVIEW: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 28 Jun 22
My heart! This was such a sweet story of overcoming loss and gaining personal growth. I absolutely adored the characters and the writing.
REVIEW: The Brawl by Willa Nash
Contemporary Romance published by Devney Perry 6 Oct 22
How I love visiting Calamity, Montana. Every book in this series has been a delight, and The Brawl is no exception.
REVIEW: You Can Hide by Rebecca Zanetti
Romantic Thriller published by Zebra Books 29 Nov 22
Laurel Snow – cool, analytical, and methodical. Huck Rivers – impulsive, quick off the draw, and hot tempered. Could these two have enough in common to forge a relationship or is this really a case of opposites attract? Regardless, fate is giving them another chance with a new serial killer in the Pacific Northwest, where Huck makes his home and Laurel has been considering relocating to.
REVIEW: Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco
Historical Paranormal Young Adult Murder Mystery published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 10 Sep 19
By far my favorite book of the series! A+ for sure. This brought everything together wonderfully and was so much fun to read. It was everything I could have hoped for Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell. And don’t even get me started on how absolutely perfect Thomas is.
REVIEW: The Return of the Duke by Lorraine Heath
Historical Romance published by Avon 26 Jul 22
The Duke of Wolfford, before he was hanged for conspiring to assassinate Queen Victoria, had three children, and they all suffered after the dukedom was stripped of everything. Each sibling has their story in this trilogy, and we finally get to Marcus Stanwyck, who has been the darker of the three, someone readers may have a difficult time with. As well, his heroine, Esme, has also come out of hard times. Can these two work together for their own reasons, despite what they believe about each other?
REVIEW: All That We Are by Mariah Stewart
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake 13 Dec 22
Abiding friendship and a second chance at romance is the theme for this trilogy. Emma Dean appeared to be the most content and settled of the three friends, but she’s got some curve balls heading her way. Her story, despite the twists and turns it might take, will get her to the same place that her friends have managed to get to.
