REVIEW: SEAL’s Honor by Megan Crane
Sammy’s review of SEAL’s Honor (Alaska Force, Book 1) by Megan Crane
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 06 Nov 18
I happen to love military romantic suspense/action books. While I have numerous Megan Crane books sitting on my huge TBR pile, this is the first book by this author I have read. With that said, it won’t be my last. I am desperately trying to fill my Suzanne Brockmann void. While this book is not Troubleshooter territory, it’s just as good. What I think I loved the most is the place. I feel like Alaska is another character in the book. The beauty and the harshness of the land just added to my list of likes about the story, along with characters who make up the Alaska Force team. Not to mention that these men are hardcore and have serious attitude problems. While I know Blue, the hero, won’t be to everyone’s taste, I just absolutely adored him. He reminded me of old Anne Stuart heroes, and I loved me some Stuart heroes! While Blue is not too extreme (he has no ideas about killing the heroine), he does walk the line in an anti-hero kinda way. This can work if in the right hands and I am pleased to report Megan Crane has my trust from here on out.
REVIEW: Fall by Kristen Callihan
Kristie J’s review of Fall (VIP, Book 3) by Kristen Callihan
Contemporary Romance published by Plain Jane Books 23 Oct 18
I’ve adored the first two books in this series, so I had pre-ordered this one soon as I saw that I could. And as soon as it appeared on my iPad, I started to read it. I knew it would be a special read when the author said it dealt with depression, something I struggle with on an ongoing basis. And I was right. It is special, very special.
REVIEW: Finn by Chris Keniston
Dinca’s review of Finn (Farraday Country, Book 6) by Chris Keniston,
Contemporary Romance published by Indie House Publishing 28 Feb 17
Book 6 in the Farraday series continues to hold my attention. Ms. Keniston writes with a joy that lights up her stories.
REVIEW: It Was Always You by S.L. Sterling
Kristie J’s review of It Was Always You by S.L. Sterling
Contemporary Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 28 Mar 18
At times it seems to me that I love, to one degree or another, just about every book I read and that is odd. But then I come across a book like this and I realize I don’t love every book I read. I didn’t love this book. I didn’t even like it. Though the hero is on the bland side, the heroine drove me bonkers.
REVIEW: Pride by Ibi Zoboi
Stevie‘s review of Pride by Ibi Zoboi
Contemporary Young Adult Romance published by Balzer + Bray 18 Sep 18
I’m a great fan of stories that take their inspiration from the works of Jane Austen, Bridget Jones sequels not withstanding, so I was very excited to learn of a young adult novel that claimed to be dragging Pride and Prejudice firmly into the 21st Century. And not just any part of the modern age: this book takes place in Brooklyn as the long-term residents of one particular neighbourhood face up to its increasing gentrification and the all too real prospect that they may be forced out of their homes by new neighbours and ever-rising rents.
REVIEW: Lionheart by Thea Harrison
Veena’s review of Lionheart (Moon Shadow, Book 3) by Thea Harrison
Urban Fantasy published by Teddy Harrison LLC 15 Oct 18
Change is in the air. Even as Dragos plans to retire and set up an alternate kingdom with his wife and newborn son, it’s time to wake up Oberon from his disconnected state, where the only real thing is the assassin’s weapon that is slowly but surely killing him. Enter Dr. Kathryn Shaw, personal physician to Dragos, who swoops down into the heart of the dark court with the faithful Puck ready to go to battle for Oberon’s life and ultimately his kingdom. The scintillating dialogue, her feistiness as she stands up to his royal majesty and fights side by side with him, makes this one of my favorite books in the series.
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REVIEW: The Washington Decree by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Stevie‘s review of The Washington Decree by Jussi Adler-Olsen translated by Steve Schein
Political Thriller published by Dutton 07 Aug 18
I continue to have a fascination with books originally published in other languages, although in some cases the delay between original publication and eventual English translation means the story is no longer quite contemporary. Once in a while, the passage of time makes the central issues more, rather than less, relevant to the times we are currently living. Jussi Adler-Olsen’s The Washington Decree is a perfect example of that. Published in Denmark ten years ago, it tells of what happens when a US President is allowed to take total control of the judicial process, in order – he claims – to improve the lives of all his citizens.
REVIEW: Wolf Rising by Paige Tyler
Veena’s review of Wolf Rising (SWAT, Book 8) by Paige Tyler
Urban Fantasy published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 30 Oct 18
Paige Tyler has a novel theory on how werewolves are created. She’s been pretty good about giving us the background for each of her werewolf characters and the defining moment that made them a werewolf. We now get to witness live as Serena lives through her transformation. To complicate things is her attraction to the SWAT officer who came to her rescue. Are they the ONE for each other? I love how this story starts with a bang and keeps on going.
REVIEW: Kraving Khiva by Zoey Draven
Kristie J’s review of Kraving Khiva (Krave of Everton, Book 1) by Zoey Draven
SciFi Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 21 Aug 18
Back in the days before I started e-reading, a big motivator for starting were Futuristics – or SciFi romance as they are called now. I loved them lo those many years ago, but then they just seemed to dry up and I couldn’t find any new ones. But! They were available as ebooks, so I knew, even though at the time I said I’d never be able to give up paperbacks, I’d be getting into e-books sooner rather than later.
REVIEW: Ethan by Chris Keniston
Dinca’s review of Ethan (Farraday Country, Book 5) by Chris Keniston
Contemporary Romance published by Indie House Publishing 17 Jan 17
I may be repeating myself since this is the fifth book in the series, but I am still enjoying Farraday Country. All the characters are well developed with charming personalities. The Farraday men are all a little too perfect at this point, however. I’m ready for one of them to slip and cuss or scratch his butt or something.
