REVIEW: Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice
Veena’s review of Dangerous Lover (Dangerous Trilogy, Book 1) by Lisa Marie Rice
Romantic Suspense published by Elizabeth Jennings 11 Dec 24
Ms. Rice is one of my favorite authors, but, unfortunately, I can’t say the same for this book. While Jack and Caroline are great characters, I just could not get into them or into their romance.
REVIEW: In Need of a Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller & Heather Graham
Sandy M’s review of In Need of a Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller & Heather Graham
Contemporary Western Romance published by Kensington Books 21 Jan 25
It’s been a while since I’ve read a good cowboy romance, so when I saw these two very popular authors giving me two for one, I decided now is the time to get into a couple of western stories. I’ve read and really enjoyed a number of Miller’s books over the years, but only one or two Grahams and I don’t believe those were westerns. Which, in the long run, is neither here nor there. It’s just I was expecting better reading from both authors – one delivered and one is just simply okay.
REVIEW: Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb
Veena’s review of Bonded in Death (In Death, Book 60) by J.D. Robb
Police Procedural published by St. Martin’s Press 04 Feb 25
A killer wants to draw Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s attention to the murder of Rossi Giovanni and is looking for vengeance against a secret group called the Twelve. And surprise, surprise, Summerset was once a member of the Twelve and is now on the kill list.
REVIEW: The Half King by Melissa Landers
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Half King by Melissa Landers
Romantic Fantasy published by Entangled: Red Tower Books 19 Nov 24
I really enjoyed The Half King 💜
The families that participated in an assassination attempt of a goddess centuries ago have each been cursed. Every first born must bear an impossible burden, the worst of which belongs to the royal family. Every night the king transforms into shadow and spends his hours in a personal hell. On his twenty-first birthday, he will fade into the shadows permanently.
REVIEW: After the Ocean by Lauren E. Rico
Sandy M’s review of After the Ocean by Lauren E. Rico
Women’s Fiction/Mystery published by Kensington Books 24 Dec 24
Paul and Emilia have their whole lives ahead of them, but then their happily ever after is stolen when Paul disappears on their honeymoon cruise. Thirty years pass before “Emily” comes close to discovering what happened to her husband.
REVIEW: Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
Kaitlyn‘s review of Beg, Borrow, or Steal (When in Rome, Book 3) by Sarah Adams
Contemporary Romance published by Dell 7 Jan 25
Beg, Borrow, or Steal is now on the shelves and you absolutely MUST read it. This is officially my favorite Sarah Adams book.
REVIEW: Bad Seed by Sharon Sala
Veena’s review of Bad Seed by Sharon Sala
Romantic Suspense published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 21 Jan 25
Hayley doesn’t even know she’s in the crosshairs of a killer, when she arrives in Jubilee, Kentucky to take up her next assignment. She’s interested in Brendan when she sees him bring out a special treat for an elderly couple. Then when he sends her a special desert and becomes her inside liaison on all things to do with the hotel, she’s a fan. But, of course, the path to true romance can’t be smooth and they’ll do their share of navigating rough waters before they make safe harbor.
REVIEW: What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane
Sandy M’s review of What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane
Domestic Thriller published by William Morrow Paperbacks 10 Dec 24
Another terrific thriller by Darby Kane that keeps the reader guessing, traversing twist after twist at every turn, with no idea what’s truly going on until the very end.
REVIEW: Shattering Dawn by Jayne Ann Krentz
Veena’s review of Shattering Dawn (Lost Night Files, Book 3) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 07 Jan 25
A thrilling conclusion to the Lost Nights Trilogy. Amelia is paranoid, afraid of the dark, and now fears she’s being stalked. Gideon Sweetwater, the PI whom she finds has his own share of issues, together make for some interesting chemistry with dry dialogue in the best way.
REVIEW: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Kaitlyn‘s review of A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Contemporary Romance published by Dell 7 Jan 25
An atmospheric mystery set in a small town surrounded by a dark forest. After the death of her twin brother, James still feels a physical connection to him. She heads home after twenty years away to settle his affairs and is immediately convinced his death wasn’t an accident.
