REVIEW: The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
Stevie‘s review of The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
Biographical Historical Fiction published by Berkley 02 Oct 18
I’ve had a sneaking fascination with Kick Kennedy for a good while, mainly because of the Chatsworth connection than any particular interest in her birth family; however, while I’ve placed daisy chains on her grave in Edensor churchyard, I’ve not read any of the full-length biographies about her up until now. This latest addition to the few already out there is a novelisation of Kick’s life, rather than the more factual or academic studies waiting on various bookshelves for me to pick up, so I was hoping it would ease me into the topic ahead of more weighty tomes (in tone, if not in actual size).
REVIEW: Rebel Hard by Nalini Singh
Veena’s review of Rebel Hard (Hard Play, Book 2) by Nalini Singh
Contemporary Romance published by INscribe Digital 18 Sep 18
This book is Ms. Singh’s nod to the current popularity of things Indian and Bollywood. Nayna and Raj are modern Indian Australians brought up in conservative Indian families who still believe in arranged marriages and other traditions that they brought with them from their home country.
Nayna is a rebel who feels like a bird in a cage and committed to the traditions to keep her parents happy, but so fearful of losing who and what she is. Readers! Hold onto your hearts as Raj charms his way into your hearts along with Nayna’s on his way to happily ever after.
REVIEW: Gabe by Maryann Jordan
Dinca’s review of Gabe (Alvarez Security, Book 1) by MaryAnn Jordan
Romantic Suspense published by Maryann Litton 29 Mar 15
Dumpster diving, pixies, and ex-Army Special Forces? Sure, I’ll read that. Sounds interesting, and I was not disappointed.
REVIEW: Everything She Ever Wanted by Liz Durano
Kristie J’s review of Everything She Ever Wanted (A Different Kind of Love, Book 1) by Liz Durano
Contemporary Romance Published by Velvet Madrid 12 Oct 16
This is a new-to-me author, but when the book showed up free on Amazon and is an older woman/younger man trope – and that’s one of my favourites – well, it was an immediate purchase.
REVIEW: Love’s Verdict by Carsen Taite
Stevie‘s review of Love’s Verdict by Carsen Taite
Contemporary Lesbian Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 14 Aug 18
Carsen Taite’s legal romances generally have at least a hint of mystery and danger to them as well as lots of case detail, which is what mainly appeals to me about them. This latest book is no exception, even though the blurb gives little clue as to the excitement to come. Carly Pachett and Landon Holt work for two different offices of the same law firm, in Dallas and Austin respectively. Carly prefers to stay behind the scenes doing essential research on the cases she’s involved with, whereas Landon is more upfront and people orientated. When a big-name client is accused of murder right after Carly’s background work has won him a case against the football team he plays for, who suspended him after rumours about his off-field conduct, the firm’s partners ask Carly to take a more prominent role on his defence team, with the promise of a partnership in the firm if she handles things properly. The only catch is that they want her to work with Landon on the case, and when it later transpires that only one of them will be given a partnership, the initial rivalry between the two escalates exponentially.
REVIEW: P.S. I Miss You by Winter Renshaw
Kristie J’s review of P.S. I Miss You (P.S. Series, Book 2) by Winter Renshaw
Contemporary Romance published by Amazon Digital Services 3 Sep 18
I’ve read and enjoyed a few Winter Renshaw books, and, remembering that, when I read the blurb for this one, it sounded cute. So thought I’d give it a read. Good call. I really like this book. It’s sweet and amusing with very likable characters.
REVIEW: One More Moment by Samantha Chase
Veena’s review of One More Moment (Band on the Run, Book 3) by Samantha Chase
Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 04 Sep 18
Another winner for Ms. Chase. Given all the angst for the other members of the band, I wasn’t sure how Julian’s story would play out, but the dramatic show and tell at his wedding was unexpected to say the least. Unfortunately, it’s forced Julian to hide away from his not-so-adoring public and shy away from the band and his music. When he accidentally leaves his wallet at home and Charlotte pays for his coffee and bakery item, he certainly expects the worst. But then…
REVIEW: To Have and to Harley by Regina Cole
Stevie‘s review of To Have and to Harley (Bikers & Brides, Book 1) by Regina Cole
Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 07 Aug 18
It’s been a while since I found an MC Romance series that I could really get along with, but the blurb for this, the first book of hopefully many, made me smile, and I was more than a little intrigued by the idea of a bunch of bikers organising a wedding – with or without Bridezillas to fend off. The title’s cute too, even if the hero does ride a Ducati rather than a Harley.
REVIEW: Carved In Ice by Ivy Smoak
Dinca’s review of Carved In Ice (Made of Steel, Book 3) by Ivy Smoak
Romantic Suspense published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 12 Jul 18
Book 3 of the Made of Steel Trilogy is equally riveting as the first two. It is not a stand-alone; you will benefit from reading the previous books first. I enjoyed them so much I can still recall all the little details, and I am very happy with the ending, but it’s not what I expected when the trail of blood flows so freely. Download the books and hang on to your device. By the end, your hand will have a cramp from hanging on so tight.
REVIEW: His Semi-Charmed Life by Lisa Hughey
Kristie J’s review of His Semi-Charmed Life (Camp Firefly Falls, Book 0) by Lisa Hughey
Contemporary Romance published by Lisa Hughey 23 Jun 17
I want to like every book I read, but that isn’t really feasible. Sadly, this is one of them. I didn’t hate or even dislike it but more that it didn’t work for me on any level whatsoever.
