REVIEW: Greg Honey by Russ Gregory
Stevie‘s review of Greg Honey by Russ Gregory
Gay Mystery Fiction published by Bold Strokes Books 16 Sep 13
I know next to nothing about the super-rich of Texas beyond what I’ve seen on television, and most of that in the 1980s. This book is all very tongue-in-cheek, though, and doesn’t stretch my credulity to the breaking point at any time in the story. On top of that, although many of the characters start off as rather unlikeable, I dislike them in the way I dislike many of the characters in Georgette Heyer’s mysteries: I had to know what bad things would happen to them next and what unspeakable methods they might resort to in dragging themselves out of the latest mess they found themselves in.
REVIEW: The Five Fates of Roxanne Love by Erin Quinn
Sandy M’s review of Five Deaths of Roxanne Love (Beyond Series, Book 1) by Erin Quinn
Paranormal Romance published by Pocket Books 27 Aug 13
Erin Quinn became a solid, all-time favorite author of mine with her Mists of Ireland series. Every year a book in that series released, it was the No. 1 pick of my Top Favorites for that year. So you can imagine my excitement with this new book/series she’s written and is on shelves now. So if you’re in a reading slump or you’re just not sure what to pick up next, this story will deliver on every level.
REVIEW: Dangerous by Jacquelyn Frank
Veena’s review of Dangerous by Jacquelyn Frank writing as JAX
Paranormal Romance published by Kensington 05 Sep 13
Ms. Frank has an extraordinary talent of creating new and unique paranormal species, as evidenced by her popular Nightwalker and other spinoffs of the series. In what I hope will be the first of a new series, she introduces a new species called morphates, who are mutated humans and virtually indestructible. This is a fast-paced story that incorporates action and suspense into a beautiful romance.
REVIEW: To The Limit by Jo Leigh
LynneC’s review of To the Limit by Jo Leigh
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Blaze 3 Jul 13
I’ve never found Jo Leigh’s books particularly sexy, more, say, than a Modern or a Desire, so I’m not sure why she’s writing for Blaze, except it’s fast becoming the line where the ex-military and currently serving heroes have found a home. However, having said that, Leigh is undoubtedly one of the most talented writers Harlequin possesses, so I’ll read whatever she wants to give me.
REVIEW: Bridal Armor by Debra Webb
Veena’s review of Bridal Armor(Colby Agency – The Specialists) by Debra Webb
Romantic Suspense published by Harlequin Intrigue 01 Sep 13
Thomas Casey landed safely in Denver in the middle of a freak snow storm. Shortly after, he vanishes like he never arrived at the airport. Is there foul play involved in his disappearance? It’s hard to imagine that anyone could get a drop on him, given his long and successful career running covert operations for the CIA. read more…
REVIEW: The Qualities of Wood by Mary Vensel White
Stevie‘s review of The Qualities of Wood by Mary Vensel White
Literary Mystery Fiction published by Authonomy 31 January 12
Having raved about the joys of finding exciting new authors through being offered books to review, I suppose I do have to talk about the downside – the problem of books that turn out to be less fun than I would have hoped from the blurb. The Qualities of Wood isn’t exactly a bad book, and I’m sure it would appear to some readers who aren’t me, but for much of the time reading, it felt like wading through treacle. Actually, make that Golden Syrup; treacle brings up too many connotations of traditional remedies rather than something that can be reasonable in small quantities. Sadly, there is too much of it here.
REVIEW: A Time for Home by Alexis Morgan
Sandy M’s review of A Time for Home (Snowberry Creek, Book 1) by Alexis Morgan
Contemporary Romance published by Signet 3 Sep 13
I’ve been a fan of Alexis Morgan’s since I read her Paladins when they first debuted. Unfortunately, I’m a bit behind in reading that series, thus I didn’t know she’s now writing contemporaries along with paranormals. Snowberry Creek is heartwarming small-town America and hits home for me, but can that eclipse the otherworldly Ms. Morgan is so very good at writing?
REVIEW: Cowboy Seeks Bride by Carolyn Brown
Veena’s review of Cowboy Seeks Bride (Spikes and Spurs, Book 7) by Carolyn Brown
Contemporary Western Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 06 Aug 13
Cowboys and Westerns are not my usual cup of tea, but I am so glad that I made an exception for this delightful story. Starting from when city slicker Haley McKay steps into horseshit as she sets out to mount her horse and prove to these skeptical male chauvinistic cowboys that she can take one for the sisterhood, the author sucks you in and makes you a part of the story. read more…
REVIEW: Covet by Tracey Garvis Graves
Sandy M’s review of Covet by Tracey Garvis Graves
Women’s Fiction published by Dutton Adult 17 Sep 13
I so thoroughly enjoyed Tracey Garvis Grave’s On the Island and its followup novella, Uncharted, that I had to read her next offering. Just as in those two previous reads, in this book, she makes you think. She makes you feel. She might even make you uncomfortable with this very serious issue, so pick it up, get comfy for a tangle of emotions, and then decide for yourself how far someone can or is willing to go in coveting what they don’t have.
REVIEW: Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan
Veena’s review of Dark Lycan (Carpathians, Book 23) by Christine Feehan
Paranormal Romance published by Berkeley Hardcover 03 Sep 13
I would have bought this book if I hadn’t received it to review, because I’ve been intrigued with the dragon seeker Carpathian daughters of Xavier since I first met them imprisoned in the ice in dragon form. With this book Christine Feehan kicks off a trilogy which brings to life not just their story but also the long-awaited story of their human niece, Skyler, found to be a life mate to a Carpathian in her early teens. Using this book as a barometer for the future, I can tell you that I can hardly wait for the next two to be released. In Tatijana the author has created a fiery heroine who refuses to accept her fate as a treasured life mate living her life subservient and obedient to the male of the species. Full of a zest for living, she is fortunate that even though fate has cast an ancient Carpathian male as the other half of her soul, he is modern and free thinking enough to want a partner who will stand side by side with him and not sheltered beneath his armpit. read more…
