REVIEW: Wolf Instinct by Paige Tyler
Veena’s review of Wolf Instinct (SWAT, Book 9) by Paige Tyler
Paranormal Fantasy published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 25 Jun 19
Heads up, fans! This series is continuing to gather momentum in new and adventurous ways as more of the SWAT team members find their ‘ONE.’ This is not a book to be read out of order, since it continues the story from the last one. read more…
REVIEW: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
Stevie‘s review of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
Contemporary Women’s Fiction published by Berkley 09 Jul 19
As a general rule, I love women’s fiction set in and around bookshops and libraries, and I also have a bit of a thing for trivia. So this book with a heroine who works in a bookshop, adores reading across all genres, and takes part in quizzes when not attending or organising book clubs looked to be just my kind of thing. I can also empathise with her discovery of a whole collection of other people who are related to her but whom she’d never heard of much less met before, since something similar happened to me in my teens, though in nowhere near as dramatic a fashion. Nina Hill is far more introverted than me, but that makes for far more humour than if she’d been outgoing and fully prepared for dealing with all these strangers that share some of her genes.
REVIEW: Under Currents by Nora Roberts
Sandy M’s review of Under Currents by Nora Roberts
Contemporary Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 9 Jul 19
Unlike some authors who seem to lose steam after a number of years of writing, Nora Roberts is still going strong, bringing to the forefront in her stories important issues of our day. As with her last book, Shelter in Place – about a mass shooting and its aftermath – Under Currents takes a look at child and spousal abuse, following our hero, Zane, and how he deals with the life of terror and rage he lived and then survived.
REVIEW: Arctic Sun by Annabeth Albert
Stevie‘s review of Arctic Sun (Frozen Hearts, Book 1) by Annabeth Albert
Contemporary Bisexual Romance published by Carina Press 01 Apr 19
I’ve loved every series I’ve read by Annabeth Albert so far, with their different locations and varied professional links between the heroes. I was particularly excited to start reading her latest series, although other time pressures got in the way for a while, since I’ve previously enjoyed a range of other genres – in multiple media – set in Alaska. This time around our local hero is Griffin, a former Air Force pilot now working in his family’s tourism and air-transport business, while our hero from outside the area is River, a supermodel turned travel writer. When Griffin’s uncle has to undergo knee surgery, Griffin reluctantly takes over his next scheduled tour: taking two married couples and River on a wildlife photography trip by air and back roads for ten whole days.
REVIEW REVISIT: Next Floor Naughty by Ann Cory
Gwen’s review of Next Floor Naughty by Ann Cory
Erotic romance eBook published by Ellora’s Cave 18 Apr 07
Original review posted 26 Apr 07
This short novel is about a young woman in a loving but unsatisfying relationship. She decides to explore her darker side at a BDSM party. Her fiance finds out she’s planning this and decides to turn the tables on her by attending the same party and, unbeknownst to her, acts the part(s) of her Dominant throughout the party.
REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Stevie‘s review of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Contemporary Gay and Bisexual Romance published by St. Martin’s Griffin 14 May 19
One of the tropes I only read when there’s some kind of new twist on it is that of the royal meets commoner romance. Even then, I can be very fussy when an author messes up on research or chooses to ignore how things work in the real world without giving a good explanation. Having read the blurb, I was expecting to get the story of a romance between the heir to the British crown and the son of the President of the USA. In actuality what I got was something subtly different. Although Henry is referred to throughout the book as the Prince of Wales, he is the second son – youngest of three children – of the (female) heir to the throne. It took me a while to figure that one out, since we don’t pick up all the details of Henry’s family life straight away, but once I understood the wrongness, it bugged me throughout what might otherwise have been a fun story.
REVIEW: The Birthday List by Devney Perry
Sandy M’s review of The Birthday List (The Maysen Jar, Book 1) by Devney Perry
Contemporary Romance published 3 Apr 18
I haven’t read Devney Perry before, and when I came across her latest release, Letters to Molly, I was intrigued. What I didn’t realize at the time is LtM is a second book in a series. So once I finished that wonderful story, I couldn’t wait to revisit the characters I’d come to love while reading Molly and Finn’s book. Though theirs is a new release, I’m starting with The Birthday List, because if you become intrigued reading my review, start here. You won’t regret one minute spent with these folks.
REVIEW: Wicked Highland Ways by Mary Wine
Veena’s review of Wicked Highland Ways (Highland Weddings, Book 6) by Mary Wine
Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 28 May 19
Brenda Grant’s story has played out in many of the previous books in this series. Married for her property, she has been used and abused until she finally finds sanctuary with her cousin Symon. Once again, she’s a pawn of the crown and her freedom is threatened. Can Brenda overcome her dislike of all things male to find happiness? read more…
REVIEW: Layover by David Bell
Sandy M’s review of Layover by David Bell
Mystery/Thriller published by Berkley 2 Jul 19
It’s been quite a long while since I’ve read any mysteries or thrillers, and I chose this one because from the blurb it sounded as though there might be some romance involved. So I decided to take a chance.
REVIEW: Milady by Laura L. Sullivan
Stevie‘s review of Milady by Laura L. Sullivan
Historical Fiction published by Berkley 02 Jul 19
While I’m familiar with the basic premise of The Three Musketeers through various media, I’ve never actually read Dumas’ original novel in any translation; not that this omission stoppped me enthusiastically requesting a review copy of a new retelling to that tale from the point of view of the main female antagonist. As I often point out, I love a good re-imagining of a well-known story, especially one that sticks to the established facts while turning their interpretation completely on its head. And that’s exactly what I got here.
