REVIEW: Brant’s Return by Mia Sheridan
Kristie J’s review of Brant’s Return by Mia Sheridan
Contemporary Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 6 Jan 19
I have all of Ms. Sheridan’s books. A few I haven’t read yet, because she tends to write gut-wrenching books and I haven’t been in the mood for gut wrenching. All of the books I have read have been either 4.5- or 5-star books, except for one that I painfully gave a 1-star review. She is an auto-buy author I don’t even have to read the storyline before I hit that purchase button, and I’m always looking for her newest book.
REVIEW: Heart of Mine by Caroline Fyffe
Sandy M’s review of Heart of Mine (Colorado Hearts, Book 3) by Caroline Fyffe
Historical Romance published by Montlake Romance 26 Feb 19
Caroline Fyffe takes readers back to Eden, Colorado in this third book in the series. Emma is the Brinkman sister now in the forefront. She’s the one who doesn’t trust as easily and feels she’ll never have love. She has her reasons. But fate is about to put a mountain in front of her, causing her to look deep so she can grab for the life she never thought she’d have.
REVIEW: Covert Games by Katie Reus
Veena’s review of Covert Games (Redemption Harbor, Book 6) by Katie Rues
Romantic Suspense published by KRR Press LLC 22 Jan 19
Ms. Reus tells a good story with the right blend of sexy and smoochy that will keep readers involved from start to finish.
REVIEW: Cry No More by Linda Howard
Sandy M’s review of Cry No More by Linda Howard
Contemporary Romance published by Ballantine Books 4 Nov 03
In keeping with my vow to read more of my favorite authors’ back lists, I decided to pick up Cry No More when a friend on Facebook posted they cried every time they read this book. So that definitely put a bug in my ear and I loaded the story on my iPhone immediately. I knew I would love the book – it’s Linda Howard – but I was curious to see if I would have the same reaction as that friend, mostly because there’s been very few authors over the years who have actually gotten tears out of me.
REVIEW: Seascape by Karis Walsh
Stevie‘s review of Seascape by Karis Walsh
Contemporary Lesbian Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 11 Dec 18
When I think of Karis Walsh novels, the two aspects that distinguish them from those of many authors are the interactions of the characters with their environment, both the scenery and the plants and animals that live in it. This book has all of that in abundance, as well as a pair of heroines who are rethinking their careers and their place in the world.
REVIEW: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
Sammy’s review of Polaris Rising (Consortium Rebellion, Book 1) by Jessie Mihalik
Sci-Fi Romance published by Harper Voyager 05 Feb 19
I noticed the summary of this book stating this is a three-book series. That gives me a very big sad. The world Jessie Mihalik created deserves an open-ended series. Yep, it’s that good. I am not saying there aren’t some small things that bothered me. I mean, is any book, even your favorites, without flaws? No. I enjoyed this book immensely and I absolutely loved the world building in this glorious Sci Fi space opera. This is a first-person POV, and I can’t lie, I missed being in the hero’s head, but the author pulled it off. I can tell you, even with my gripes that I will lay out, this book will be a re-read and a go-to comfort book. I can’t wait for October for the second book, Aurora Blazing, about Bianca (Ada’s sister) and Ian (the head of security for House von Hasenberg).
REVIEW: Old Dog New Tricks by Roxanne St. Claire
Sandy M’s review of Old Dog New Tricks (Dogfather, Book 9) by Roxanne St. Claire
Contemporary Romance published by South Street Publishing 15 Feb 19
The Kilcannon family has become one of my favorites in romance. The patriarch, Daniel – aka The Dogfather – has a perfect record when it comes to matchmaking for all six of his children. The last book or so, they’ve tried to reciprocate, but he always puts his foot down, telling them he’s had the love of his life, their mother, and even though she’s been gone four years, there will never be another for him. Of course, Daniel needs to learn to never say never.
REVIEW: Hard-Riding Cowboy by Stacey Kennedy
Veena’s review of Hard-Riding Cowboy (Kinky Spurs, Book 3) by Stacey Kennedy
Contemporary Western Romance published by Swerve 05 Feb 19
This is a beautiful, intense love story from an author who delivers fun, flirty, emotional romance with a touch of kink. Nash and Megan have a lot of chemistry, but Megan is determined to resist and not be just another notch on Nash’s bedpost. As it turns out, Nature has a different outcome in mind for them…
REVIEW: Devil’s Daughter by Lisa Kleypas
Sandy M’s review of Devil’s Daughter (Ravenels, Book 5) by Lisa Kleypas
Historical Romance published by Avon 19 Feb 19
The majority of historical romance I’ve read recently have been abysmal, so thank the heavens for Lisa Kleypas. Anyone can slap historical research on the page, but to keep a reader glued to that page, there needs to be emotion and character vestment. To me, everything else is secondary. Ms. Kleypas is one of the best at pulling you into her characters’ lives, making you live the heartbreak and the joy along with them, bringing love and romance to life while be swept into happily ever after you wish everyone could experience.
REVIEW: As the Crow Flies by Karen F. Williams
Stevie‘s review of As the Crow Flies by Karen F. Williams
Contemporary Lesbian Paranormal Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 13 Nov 18
As a student, my flatmates and I were presented with an abandoned baby rook to take care of. The bird and I never really bonded, although he liked my flatmates well enough, and eventually he matured enough to make a home with other rooks in a wood well away from our city centre home. With all that in mind, I was intrigued to see how this book’s principal heroine copes with her corvid companion.
