Bitter Spirits Author: Jenn Bennett Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I’ve been especially fortunate lately in discovering several “new-to-me authors” that I might not have otherwise chosen for myself by reviewing books. These stories have surprised me for a variety of reasons, oftentimes simply by drawing me thoroughly into the narrative from […]
How to Master Your Marquis Author: Juliana Gray Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: What I enjoy about Juliana Gray’s books are that they are unconventional tales of betrayal, trust and ultimately redemption. Rather than the typical damsel in distress, she gives us charmingly flawed heroes and smart, strong women who find themselves […]
The Magic Between Us Author: Tammy Falkner Reviewer: Una Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The latest novel in the Faerie series, The Magic Between Us, was not exactly what I was expecting. Although I liked Marcus and Cecelia’s story, reading it was a bit more tedious than the previous two novels. As much as […]
Viking Fire Author: Andrea Cooper Reviewer: VampBard Rating: C- What I’m Talking About: I adore historical fiction when the Irish or Scottish are involved. I am completely fascinated by Norse/Viking history. Imagine my giddy glee when I was offered the opportunity to read a title that combined both! However, I’m not sure exactly why, but […]
Devil in My Arms Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I have been a big fan of Ms. Kane’s The Saint’s Devils series since the first title, The Devil’s Thief. I enjoy her sharp witted heroes, no-nonsense heroines, and the wonderful romances each story imparts. Devil in My Arms […]
Somewhere to Dream Author: Genevieve Graham Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Every time a Genevieve Graham title comes through, I’m on it. I really like the MacDonnells series, and I’m glad I picked up the first title, Under the Same Sky as well as the second title, Sound of the Heart. I’m […]
The Luckiest Lady In London Author: Sherry Thomas Reviewer: Ang Rating: A-, 4 Stars What I’m Talking About: One of the things I love about a Sherry Thomas book is that the author always gives us characters with well-developed back-stories complete with realistic issues, quirks, and intellectual interests. Her heroes are deeply flawed and her heroines […]
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 […]
The Counterfeit Mistress Author: Madeline Hunter Reviewer: Ang Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: Let me start by saying this book has great potential, and I was super excited to get. Spies, Refugees, French versus English, Love, Seduction, a handsome viscount as our hero and a war-torn French refugee determined to do anything to protect […]
Disenchanted & Co., Part 2: His Lordship Possessed Author: Lynn Viehl Reviewer: Twimom Rating: A-, 4 Stars What I’m Talking About: Note: this review will contain spoilers from the first title, Her Ladyship’s Curse, which is actually the first part of the two part story making up the novel Disenchanted & Co. If you plan […]
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 […]
Disenchanted & Co., Part 1: Her Ladyship’s Curse Author: Lynn Viehl Reviewer: Twimom Rating: Stand alone: B, 3 Stars Part of larger book: A-, 4 Stars What I’m Talking About: Her Ladyship’s Curse is actually the first part (of two) of the upcoming title, Disenchanted & Co., the first novel in the Disenchanted & Co. […]
A Lady’s Secret Weapon Author: Tracey Devlyn Reviewer: Ang Rating: B, 3 Stars What I’m Talking About: A Lady’s Secret Weapon is the third title in the Nexus series, and I wish I had realized that going into the book. That knowledge would have saved me chapters of frustration because I could have either found […]
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 […]
The Lotus Palace Author: Jeannie Lin Reviewer: Una Rating: A, 4.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: The Lotus Palace is the first novel in a new Tang Dynasty series by Jeannie Lin. Ms. Lin is a new-to-me author, and I am so excited to have volunteered for The Lotus Palace. Suffice to say, I was […]