Speak No Evil Author: J.R. Gray Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I was originally drawn to Speak No Evil by what is undoubtedly one of the more interesting premises I’ve ever heard. That, combined with the fact that it was written by an author I’ve been eager to read for quite a […]
A Chip and a Chair Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: It’s been quite a while since the last Seven of Spades story, but I can happily say that the wait was very much worthwhile. Dominic and Levi have been through an awful lot at this point, but I was […]
Jacked Cat Jive Author: Rhys Ford Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Regardless of the number of books I’ve read in the interim, I was thrilled to hear that Rhys Ford was releasing another story in the Kai Gracen series. It’s been more than two years since its predecessor, Mad Lizard Mambo, and, […]
Wild Country Author: Anne Bishop Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: In a welcome, if somewhat startling, jump backwards from the first World of the Others story, Lake Silence, Anne Bishop returns her readers to Bennett, a town “cleansed” of humans by the Elders during the events of Marked in Flesh. Paralleling the timeline of Etched […]
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 […]
If I Ever Author: SE Jakes Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Like many others, I was so excited to find out that Prophet and Tom would get their final book. It was a long wait, but things happen, and I was just glad to know the story was still in the works. […]
Band Sinister Author: KJ Charles Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I first read KJ Charles after seeing too many ardent recommendations from both other authors I adore and fellow readers whose opinions I value. A good number of her titles are now among my favorites, and I stopped bothering to resist pre-ordering […]
Audiobook review: If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, Lesbian Romance Source: Author Until now, the audiobook reviews I’ve done have either been for books I haven’t had the opportunity to read in any other format, or they’ve been spaced far enough away from the earlier review […]
Tied Up Author: Sionna Fox Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Oftentimes, a goodbye is my favorite kind of beginning, and Tied Up fits that description with unexpectedly tempting ruthlessness. What follows is a kaleidoscope of resentment and guilt, punishment and sex, and forgiveness and love. Not just about the manifestation of particular kinks in the bedroom, […]
Audiobook review: Love, All Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Camp Firefly Falls #19 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Standalone Source: Author Ruby Hudson is a single mom who’ll do anything for her daughter, Chloe. Sure, there are plenty of things she’d have liked to do for herself over the years, but she and Chloe are an amazing […]
In the Vanishers’ Palace Author: Aliette de Bodard Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Never having read any works by this author, and being less familiar with this genre than with others, I had no idea what to expect from In the Vanishers’ Palace. While its description as a retelling of Beauty and […]
Audiobook review: In Her Court Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Camp Firefly Falls #18 Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, f/f Source: Author Having read Nate’s story (Love, All) not too long ago—and after hearing very good things about its predecessor from other welcome sources—I was really excited to experience In Her Court for myself. So, when […]
If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: As a sucker for Austen adaptations (I still revisit Clueless when the need arises), I had high hopes for If I Loved You Less, a new consideration of Emma by Tamsen Parker. In many ways, I wasn’t disappointed. Filled with […]
Loving The Wounded Warrior Author: Adriana Anders Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: As a “scrappy young” reporter, O’Neal Jones has taken on her share of unenviable stories. But, her job becomes downright awful when, while covering the environmentally unsound introduction of wild turkeys into a national park in Washington State, she nearly […]
Sink or Swim Author: L.A. Witt Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: As a retired Sailor—who’s also Muslim, gay, and divorced—Alhazar Bukhari has experienced plenty of static in his life. Despite the bad, however, he’s raised two loving, incredible children, remained best friends with his ex-wife, and is a source of comfort to […]