Shock & Awe (and Bait & Switch) Author: Abigail Roux Reviewer: B. Rating: A+, 5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Born of an anti-smoking campaign, a healthy dose of serendipitous chemistry, and a contest bribe, Shock & Awe is, in my experience, one of the best gifts of writing an author has ever given to […]
Bound by Wish and Mistletoe Author: Kat Bastion Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A+, 5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Kat Bastion has done it again! Bound by Wish and Mistletoe, a follow-up holiday novella to her fabulous first title in her Highland Legends series, Forged in Dreams and Magick, offers the reader more insight to the […]
Archangel’s Legion Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A+, 5 Stars What I’m Talking About: After a two-book departure from featuring the primary couple of the Guild Hunter series, Nalini Singh brings back one of my all-time favorite pairs, Raphael and Elena, front and center. Archangel’s Legion opens with a significant and unexplained event […]
Rogue on the Rollaway Author: Shannon MacLeod Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A+, 5 stars What I’m Talking About: I’m not quite sure exactly what draws me in about a hot Scot displaced in time. Whatever it is, however, Shannon MacLeod has totally entranced me with Rogue on the Rollaway. With a strong hero and a believable […]
Forged in Dreams and Magick Author: Kat Bastion Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A+, 5 stars What I’m Talking About: It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book that completely captivated my attention like Forged in Dreams and Magick. As the first title of Ms. Kat Bastion’s self-published Highland Legends series, readers are certainly in […]
Friday Afternoon Author: Sylvia Ryan Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A+, 5 stars What I’m Talking About: Friday Afternoon, my first journey into the works of Ms. Sylvia Ryan, absolutely hits my top 10 books of 2013. Ryan’s perfect blend of reality – the reality of actually being a parent – with the fantasy that we, too, […]
Title: Doon Author: Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon Reviewer: Ang Rating: A+, 5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Anyone who reads my reviews knows I am a tough grader. It is rare for me give anything higher than a B. I have exacting standards when it comes to books. I want a strong storyline, great characters […]
Guardian Demon Author: Meljean Brook Reviewer: Twimom227 Rating: A+, 5 Stars What I’m Talking About: The end is finally here. After waiting almost two years for Ms. Brook’s grand finale to her marvelous Guardian series, I started Guardian Demon with mixed feelings. I was excited to finally read Michael’s book… I was sad knowing this […]
Magic Rises Author: Ilona Andrews Release Date: July 30, 2013 Publisher: Ace Kate Daniels #6 ISBN: #978-1937007584 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (368 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley Reviewer: Twimom227 About the Book: Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their […]
Making It Last Author: Ruthie Knox Release Date: July 15, 2013 Publisher: Loveswept Camelot Series, Book #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella Format(s): e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: A hotel bar. A sexy stranger. A night of passion. There’s a part of Amber Mazzara that wants those things, wants to have a moment—just one—when […]
Kiss Across Chains Author: Tracy Cooper-Posey Release Date: June 29, 2013 Kiss Across Time #3 Publisher: self-published ISBN: 978-1927423967 Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance Format(s): paperback (318 pgs), e-book Book Source: author About the book: When dying becomes an act of love. It is four years since Taylor and […]
Fire Inside Author: Kristen Ashley Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Forever Chaos Series #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance Format(s): paperback (335 pages), e-book Book Source: NetGalley About the book: Lanie Heron isn’t looking for love-no surprise, considering her last serious relationship nearly got her killed. So when Lanie propositions Hop Kincaid, all she wants is […]
Fire & Frost Authors: Meljean Brook, Carolyn Crane & Jessica Sims Release Date: May 25, 2013 Publisher: self-published Genre: Paranormal Romance, Steampunk Romance, Anthology Format(s): e-book Book Source: Author About the book: Speed Mating by Jessica Sims – Estrella may be going into heat, but she’s determined to remain in control. Just […]
Kiss Across Time Author: Tracy Cooper-Posey Release Date: May 1, 2013 Publisher: self-published Kiss Across Time Book #1 ISBN: 1927423864 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Erotic Format(s): paperback (162 pgs), e-book Book Source: author About the book: A single kiss can change more than one life…or two. Taylor Yates is fired […]
Nightbound Author: Lynn Viehl Release Date: May 7, 2013 Publisher: Signet ISBN: 978-0451239815 Lords of the Darkyn #3 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): paperback (336 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: Beaumaris of York has many secrets. No human can know that he’s an immortal Darkyn assigned to Knight’s Realm, the Kyn stronghold […]