REVIEW: Harmony of Fire by Brian Feehan
Urban Fantasy published by Berkley 28 Jun 22
The We are powerful magical beings who walk amongst humans. Etherialists are humans who have magic the evil We want to steal. Alice, at nine years old, is enslaved and bonded to an evil We and now lives for revenge. Owen, tortured by his past, swore never to return to the one home he knows and travels with his band of musicians making music wherever he goes. Sparks will definitely fly when they come together with their conflicting yet similar objectives.
This is quintessentially a story about good and evil, heaven and hell, love and family with a lot of curve balls thrown in for good measure. read more…
REVIEW: Bow Before the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance published by J.M. Kearl 26 Apr 22
Oh, my god. This is phenomenal. Hands down one of my favorite fantasies. I saw a few people here at Instagram had read this book, and needed something to read on a plane ride. So I downloaded this from KU without really knowing anything, except it’s a fantasy. And, boy, did it not disappoint. This is one of my favorite books now and I need the sequel yesterday!!
REVIEW: When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee
Contemporary Romance published by Montake 21 Jun 22
I’ve wanted to read Catherine Bybee for quite a while now. So when I discovered this is the first book in a new series, I figured now is the time to finally jump in. I’m very glad I did. Aside from the main romance in this story, it’s family that is front and center, especially when the family experience is so very different for the hero and heroine.
REVIEW: Live, Laugh, Kidnap by Gabby Noone
Stevie‘s review of Live, Laugh, Kidnap by Gabby Noone
Contemporary Young Adult Fiction published by Razorbill 29 Mar 22
Being a teenager sucks at times. That feeling that nothing is completely within your control, even when the adults around you are behaving irresponsibly, erratically, or just being plain mysterious for no good reason. Of course, all that feels so much worse when you’re also stuck in a dead-end town in the middle of nowhere with no obvious route to civilisation, as is the case for our three protagonists: Holly, Genesis, and Zoe.
REVIEW: What Happens on Vacation by Brenda Jackson
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 29 Mar 22
This series by Ms. Jackson is fantastic. Alpha to-die-for men and the feisty women they romance. This one is no exception. Paige Novak was the one that could have made Jessup Outlaw give up his bachelor status and set up a forever ever-after with, but the timing is never right – until finally it is.
REVIEW: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Fantasy published by Tor Books 28 Sep 21
Magic exists in the world and is wielded by Medeians who coexist with regular humans. Every decade the six most powerful Medeians are chosen for a spot in the super-exclusive, super-secret Alexandrian Society. The society promises access to any and all knowledge, but there’s a catch. Only five are actually inducted and there’s such a thing as too much knowledge. After a year of living, learning, and working together, the six must chose who to eliminate.
REVIEW: Red on the River by Christine Feehan
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 28 Jun 22
Vienna Mortenson is killing two birds with one stone. She’s in Sin City to participate in a gambling tournament to which she got a personal invitation and then she’s going to be doing some extreme sports with her women friends as part of a bachelorette party for one of their own. The first curve ball that disrupts her plans is an ex-lover who shows up undercover, staying in the adjoining suite, with an agenda that might possibly include her. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, is that someone is trying to kill her. Can she and her friends stay ahead of trouble long enough to enjoy their plans?
REVIEW: Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jun 21
I don’t know, this was entertaining, but I think I liked A Touch of Darkness more. In that they were actual gods and goddesses with powers, which was more fun. Everyone in this was just…human? I’m still not really sure. Was Olympus hidden from the rest of the world? Did the other humans know about it? Where was the magic? Where were the godly powers? I wanted some fantasy in this.
REVIEW: Reason to Believe by Rebecca Yarros
Contemporary Romance published by Yarros Ink, Inc. 26 Apr 22
It’s always nice when you take a chance on a new author, love the first book of theirs you read, hope the next however many you dig into are just as good, and then discover your hope is right on the money. Rebecca Yarros is one of those authors for me. Her books are now right up there with my all-time favorites for whom I anxiously await every release day.
REVIEW: Unforgiven by Rebecca Zanetti
Romantic Suspense published by Lyrical Underground 07 Jun 22
Fast-moving suspense at its best. The last thing Emma needs while she is hiding away from her stalker is attention. But attention she has from the handsome professor with the sexy English accent. They’ve barely made a connection when their two worlds collide, and all hell breaks loose.
