REVIEW: Dreams of Falling by Karen White
Stevie‘s review of Dreams of Falling by Karen White
Women’s Psychological Fiction published by Berkley 05 Jun 18
I love stories told through the eyes of different generations, as well as those where the action takes place in different time periods. So this mystery, while not quite the narrative I’d been expecting, had all the potential to be just my kind of thing.
Larkin Lanier left her home in South Carolina after a falling out with her best friends, combined with her father’s apparent betrayal of her mother, which caused her to rethink her choice of both college and future career. Nine years later, she’s a copywriter for a successful New York ad agency and avoids contact with her family and former friends as much as possible, returning home for the Christmas holidays, if at all. Everything changes, however, when she receives news that her mother has been reported missing.
REVIEW: Darkness Returns by Alexandra Ivy
Veena’s review of Darkness Returns (Guardians of Eternity, Book 13) by Alexandra Ivy
Paranormal Romance published by Kensington 16 Apr 19
Surprised? If you are like me, you thought that the series ended with When Darkness Ends, but it seems there’s more to come, since I see this is the beginning of a new trilogy. Apparently there is a splinter group that exists outside the Guardians and it appears that betrayal and treachery might have played a role in creating them. Can a peace offering from the current Vampire Leader Styxx forge new ties?
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REVIEW REVISIT: Since the Surrender by Julie Ann Long
C2’s review of Since the Surrender by Julie Anne Long
Historical Romance published by Avon 28 July 09
Original Review posted 21 Aug 09
Since Captain Charles “Chase” Eversea came home from the war, he has been living at the family home in Pennyroyal Green, surrounded by his parents and siblings. His time is spent arguing with his siblings, listening to his brother Colin rhapsodize about married life and farming, and nightly drinking to lessen pain from a leg wound sustained at Waterloo. Finally, he hears one too many cow stories and snaps. The next thing he knows, he is banished to London on a mission for the family. He is supposed to meet a cousin and assess his potential to become the next vicar of Pennyroyal Green.
REVIEW: Blame It on the Bet by L.E. Rico
Sandy M’s review of Blame It on the Bet (Whiskey Sisters, Book 1) by L.E. Rico
Contemporary Romance published by Entangled: Bliss 11 Sep 17
I began this series with the third book, which I enjoyed immensely. Thus, I was determined to go back and read the first two books as soon as I could. I like everything about this series. There’s not one thing I can nitpick about it. I was happy while reading and when I was finished, I wanted more. So I hope Ms. Rico keeps writing – there’s still two sisters who need their HEA, and I will be right there to go along on the ride with them.
REVIEW: I Want You Back by Lorelei James
Veena’s review of I Want You Back (Want You Series, Book 1) by Lorelei James
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 02 Apr 19
Jax and Lucy have been supporting characters in the Need You series, while their daughter Mimi is a family favorite. I really like the fact that Ms. James has kicked off this new series with the most colorful and controversial characters in the family. What truly happened between Jax and Lucy that left her pregnant, alone and destitute, has been a mystery to date. But as their back story is revealed, so is the need for Jax to find redemption and a way to fit in with his family as a son, brother, cousin, and nephew, but most importantly as a father to his daughter. Can he and Lucy find a way to bridge the past and find a loving relationship? read more…
REVIEW: The Parisian by Isabella Hammad
Stevie‘s review of The Parisian by Isabella Hammad
Historical Literary Fiction published by Grove Press 09 Apr 19
I’m always keen to read history told from different points of view, particularly those we don’t often get to hear in the mainstream history books, and so this book about a Palestinian in Paris during the First World War definitely appealed. Midhat Kamal grew up in the town of Nablus, under the Ottoman occupation, the son of a successful textile merchant, who was rarely at home, preferring to travel on business or to spend time with his second wife and their children. Midhat’s mother died when he was young, and so he has been mostly brought up by his grandmother. Following the outbreak of war in Europe, Midhat leaves his family and travels across the Mediterranean to France, in order to study medicine in Montpelier.
REVIEW: Hold On by Samantha Young
Sandy M’s review of Hold On (Play On, Book 2.5) by Samantha Young
Contemporary Romance published by Evil Eye Concepts 12 Mar 19
I was very happy to see another book in the Play On series. I didn’t know Autumn O’Dea was going to be featured in her own story, but I’m glad Ms. Young decided to write it. I’ve enjoyed this series a lot, so any books she wants to continue to add to it, I will definitely read.
REVIEW: When a Duchess Says I Do by Grace Burrows
Veena’s review of When a Duchess Says I Do (From Rogues To Riches, Book 2) by Grace Burrowes
Historical Romance published by Forever 02 Apr 19
I have read and enjoyed books by Grace Burrowes previously and really enjoyed Book 1 in this series with the banker turned prisoner turned duke story line. So I was eagerly anticipating this one. While the characters are deep and fully fleshed out with their needs, desires, and frailties, I found the romance a bit understated and the story a bit overstated. read more…
REVIEW: The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves
Sandy M’s review of The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves
Contemporary Romance published by St Martin’s Press 2 Apr 19
When I receive early copies of books to review, I always try to wait to begin reading so I can post my review as close to the publication date as possible. In the case of Tracey Garvis-Graves books, that idea always goes by the wayside. She has become a favorite of mine over the last several years, and I can no longer wait to read her when I finally have her newest book in hand. At least there’s more happiness for me down the road, because I get to read it all again when it’s time to write my review.
REVIEW REVISIT: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
C2’s review of A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James.
Historical Romance published by Avon 27 July 10
Original review posted 27 Jul 10
The story of Cinderella is the jumping-off point for Eloisa James’ latest book, A Kiss at Midnight. All the elements are there, if slightly altered. We have a girl whose circumstances were drastically changed by her stepmother after the death of her father, a handsome prince in a castle, a godmother, a ball, glass slippers, and even some rats…although not the rodent kind. read more…
