About the Book Dukes Are Forever Author: Bec McMaster Publisher: Bec McMaster Released: February 12, 2019 Series: London Steampunk: The Blue Blood Conspiracy #5 Genre: Paranormal/ Steampunk Romance Snippet: Green eyes narrowed and his wife pressed a hand to his chest, stepping forward until they were barely inches apart. “Just what are you up to?” The Duke […]
The Good Ones Author: Jenn McKinlay Reviewer: Nima Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: The Good Ones is cute, but it’s definitely “fantasy.” I lost count of the number of times I rolled my eyes over the things which I had to suspend my disbelief. Maisy Kelly, accomplished professor of English literature in North Carolina, […]
Welcome to #FitReaders!! Felicia the Geeky Blogger and I are super excited to be co-hosting this fitness-oriented group for another year! If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. NEW FOR 2019: Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I’ll continue to post […]
Audiobook review: A Conspiracy in Belgravia Author: Sherry Thomas Narrator: Kate Reading Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Lady Sherlock #2 Genre: Historical Mystery Source: Purchased A Conspiracy in Belgravia is the wonderful sophomore story of the Lady Sherlock series! After a bit of a confusing start in the previous book, now I am familiar with the author’s writing style, and the primary […]
Audiobook Review: The Break-Up Album Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Andi Arndt, Shane East Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Brilliance Audio The Break-Up Album is about Jane Black, a rockstar who was left by her husband because he finally comes to grip with being gay. This devastates Jane because she is totally in love with […]
Playing for Keeps Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewers: Jennifer & Jen Ratings: A / B+ What We’re Talking About: Jennifer: Playing for Keeps is the seventh installment in the Heartbreaker Bay series by Jill Shalvis and my favorite of the series. Why? Because I really enjoyed Suits aka Caleb and Sadie as both a couple and […]
Driven Author: Suzanne Falter Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: When I was initially asked about reviewing Driven, I was immediately drawn in by its premise: a well-established, “Woman-Owned, Woman-Powered” auto repair shop fighting for its survival against a vicious new competitor that will stop at nothing to destroy them. Add in some […]
About the Book Breaking the Billionaire’s Rules Author: Annika Martin Publisher: Annika Martin Released: February 19, 2019 Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy Snippet: With trembling hands I knock. “Lunch delivery.” Because I can’t quite bring myself to say Meow Squad. “Come in,” he says, sounding bored. I push my cart in. There across an expanse […]
Welcome to #FitReaders!! Felicia the Geeky Blogger and I are super excited to be co-hosting this fitness-oriented group for another year! If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. NEW FOR 2019: Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I’ll continue to post […]
Audiobook review: Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries Author: Tonya Kappes Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Mae West’s life just took a turn for the worse: her husband was arrested for running a Ponzie scheme, and Mae is left with nothing but a barely-drivable […]
Stray Magic Author: Kelly Meding Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I’m a big fan of Kelly Meding’s writing and her as a person. I got to meet her at AAD a few years back and she was delightful. She writes great urban fantasy stories with strong and likable heroines. I started my […]
The Matchmaker’s List Author: Sonya Lalli Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C- (see below) What I’m Talking About: I’m just going to come out and say this – while I enjoyed parts of The Matchmaker’s List, I struggled with the review and how to rate the title. I went in expecting a romance and therefore a happily […]
Audiobook review: Love and Other Words Author: Christina Lauren Narrator: Erin Mallon Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: standalone Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance Source: library I am a huge fan of the writing team of Christina Lauren. I have read or listened to all their titles save two (but they are on my TBR). Love and Other Words is […]
Audiobook review: Montana Author: M. J. Roberts Narrator: Greg Boudreaux Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Montana #1 Genre: Contemporary fiction, LGBTQ, m/m, romantic elements Source: Author This first story in the Montana series by new-to-me author M. J. Roberts was a nice surprise. Given that I’ve never had the opportunity to visit there myself, I enjoyed getting to know the […]
About the Book Brick Author: Jen Davis Publisher: Limitless Publishing Released: February 5, 2019 Series: Cooper Construction #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance with suspense elements Snippet: Liv shivered against the chill seeping into her bones as she surveyed the packed interior of the plane. About two dozen people lined the edges, their gear strapped on, ready as they’d […]