REVIEW: Drone by M.L. Buchman
Sandy M’s review of Drone (Miranda Chase, Book 1) by M.L. Buchman
Technothriller published by Buchman Bookworks 19 Nov 19
I began reading M.L. Buchman with his Night Stalkers series a few years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed these military romantic suspense stories. Then as happens with most series, at least for me, I got away from continuing on with it. Now, because there are so many books in the series, I thought I’d try his new Miranda Chase series because there’s only three books so far. I’m very glad I did. Though there is no romance in these stories, the great characters and plot twists and turns will keep you reading.
REVIEW: Vendetta Road by Christine Feehan
Veena’s review of Vendetta Road (Torpedo Ink, Book 3) by Christine Feehan
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 28 Jan 20
The members of Torpedo Ink have survived the most unimaginable cruelties in a Russian “school” in their formative years. Now headquartered in Northern California, they seek justice for crimes committed against the innocent. When Ice Koval sees Soliel across a busy street in Vegas in the midst of a club mission, the world comes to a stop for him. Imagine his surprise when later that night she walks into a bar where he and his friends are whiling away their evening. Before Soliel has the time to think, Ice has her bagged and tagged and mission complete, speeding away with her on the back of his motorcycle on his way home. read more…
REVIEW: Forever and a Duke by Grace Burrowes
Veena’s review of Forever And A Duke (Rogues To Riches, Book 3) by Grace Burrowes
Historical Romance published by Forever 26 Nov 19
Eleanor Hatfield is a wiz with numbers and, despite her difficult family history, has landed on her feet working for the Wentworth bank. When fellow duke Rex approaches Quin for discreet help on getting his books cleaned up, Quinn offers Eleanor’s help, despite the lady’s objections. Get ready for an education on how polite society steals pennies from the rich and powerful and for an attraction with no possibility of fulfillment between the duke and his auditor.
REVIEW: Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne
Veena’s review of Marriage on Madison Ave (Central Park Pact, Book 3) by Lauren Layne
Contemporary Romance published by Gallery Books 28 Jan 20
Who would have thought that three woman brought together by one man, who was married to one and boyfriend to the other two, could form a lasting friendship. Well, Ms. Layne certainly proves that if the chemistry is right, women can form lasting bonds regardless of how they meet. Now that the other two are married, happily ever after, it’s Audrey’s turn. It’s been clear that Audrey and Clarke are a couple from the first book in the series, but their coming together is a cute romance with all the requisite rainbows and fairy dust.
REVIEW: Necromantia by Sheri Lewis Wohl
Stevie‘s review of Necromantia by Sheri Lewis Wohl
Lesbian Paranormal Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 12 Apr 16
I recently read and enjoyed the sequel to this book, in spite of my reservations about one particular storytelling device it employed. Keen to see more of the setting and scenery, I went out and bought myself a copy of this one, hoping that we’d get less of the antagonist’s point of view and at least as much, if not more, of the work of the K9 search and rescue team and their handlers than was described in the first book. In some respects my hunch paid off, but not as well as I might have hoped. The book delivered two complex and fascinating heroines, along with their various friends and families, not to mention an adorable search dog, but we also got a really annoying villain, whose point-of-view chapters began to grate on me very quickly.
REVIEW: Scot Under the Covers by Suzanne Enoch
Veena’s review of Scot Under the Covers (Wild Wicked Highlanders, Book 2) by Suzanne Enoch
Historical Romance published by St. Martin’s Paperbacks 28 Jan 20
Once an avid fan of historical romance, I’ve gotten jaded and find myself more interested in thrilling action adventure in a contemporary setting. This new series by Ms. Enoch, however, has breathed a breath of fresh air and revitalized my interest in history.
Resentful that the terms of the agreement between their estranged parents require them to present themselves to their mother in London and marry an English bride, the MacTaggart brothers have set London on its ear. read more…
REVIEW: Someone to Love by Jenny Frame
Stevie‘s review of Someone to Love (An Unexpected Romance, Book 2) by Jenny Frame
Contemporary Lesbian Romance published by Bold Strokes Books 10 Dec 19
Although I love Jenny Frame’s contemporary novels generally, I wasn’t particularly taken with Unexpected, partly because of the OTT behaviour of the protagonists’ ex-girlfriends. I was intrigued by the premise of this one, and decided to see if one of those ex-girlfriends could, indeed, be redeemed. Davina Trent – just Trent to her friends – broke up with Becca prior to the previous book, because she didn’t want a family, whereas Becca did. Although she is secretly a little envious of how Becca’s life has turned out, Trent’s work as a divorce lawyer has further convinced her that there’s no such thing as a happy ever after for most people. And then two children come into her life, turning everything upside down, especially Trent’s long-held beliefs and expectations.
REVIEW: Tartan Two-Step by Grace Burrowes
Sandy M’s review of Tartan Two-Step (Trouble Wears Tartan, Book 1) by Grace Burrowes
Contemporary Romance published by Grace Burrowes Publishing 31 May 17
I don’t know where I’ve been, but I somehow missed this Trouble Wears Tartan trilogy by Grace Burrowes. So I’m starting now. I’ve been a huge fan of her contemporary romances since I read her Sweetest Kisses series, in which I absolutely loved the Knightley brothers. So you guessed right if you just thought I had the best time with this book.
REVIEW: Dark Alpha’s Temptation by Donna Grant
Veena’s review of Dark Alpha’s Temptation (Reapers, Book 9) by Donna Grant
Paranormal Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 07Jan 20
I am a fan of Ms. Grant and her different ongoing paranormal series that are entwined in such a way that you can’t really only focus on the one series, since there are clues and characters that crisscross the series. This story definitely moves the overall series forward, but really feels more like a filler book than an exciting new entry into the series. read more…
REVIEW: How Quickly She Disappears by Raymond Fleischmann
Stevie‘s review of How Quickly She Disappears by Raymond Fleischmann
Literary Suspense Fiction published by Berkley 14 Jan 20
I was hoping for great things from this book. Set in the wilds of Alaska, as the US teeters on the brink of entering World War II, a decades-old mystery might at last have a solution. And it all begins with the arrival of the mail. Elizabeth Pfautz moved to Tanacross with her husband John and their daughter Margaret, when John took up a post at the local school. Elizabeth feels isolated as one of the very few people of German descent in a mostly indigenous population, and this is further exacerbated both by her staying home to educate Margaret, having previously been a school teacher, and by the ever-increasing anti-German sentiments displayed by her neighbours as a result of the continuing hostilities in Europe.
