A Murder Most Camp Author: Name Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: A father’s ultimatum to his spoiled trust-fund-baby son leads to a cold case murder mystery, romance, and antics in the wilds of summer camp. Nicolas DiDomizio is not an unfamiliar name for me, and I’ve been meaning to try his […]
Audiobook review: Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace & S.O. Callahan This month’s optional theme is Fool’s Errand, with one suggestion being a fake relationship. Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms not only features a fake engagement, but it also centers on a human and fae working together on an outrageous plan to overhaul the standard magic […]
Viscounts & Villainy Author: Allie Therin Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+/B- What I’m Talking About: The book opens with Wesley, Sebastian, and Rory doing some bootlegging for Jade. Sebastian is still figuring out what it means to no longer have magic. This shifts quickly to the gang trying to figure out who is really behind the […]
When the Dust Settles Author: Mary Calmes Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Years ago, I read the first two books in the Timing series which followed one couple. I thought it was to be a duology and then When the Dust Settles came out years later and featured two secondary characters. […]
Once a Rogue Author: Allie Therin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Wesley and Sebastian are on a boat bound for New York when they receive a cryptic cable from Jade. However, when they arrive, they discover that Jade, Zhang, Arthur, and Rory have all mysteriously left town. Additionally, an acquaintance of Wesley’s […]
#TBRChallenge June’s Theme is “Love is Love” This book has been on my TBR since at least 2014, and I purchased it from Audible in November 2015. Why I selected it: Gay Romance Audiobook review: Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux Early in my blogging years, the Cut & Run series was […]
Audiobook review: Bidding for the Bachelor by Jackie Lau Cedric is the last single Fong brother, and his grandmother is determined to see him settled down. So when his family announces they would hold a bachelor auction as part of their annual charity fundraising, Po-Po bribes Cedric with 200 dumplings if he agrees to participate. Brian led […]
Glitterland Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: “And, God, I wanted, I wanted. These crumbs of bliss.” Ash Winters has cultivated an impressive résumé so far in his twenty-eight years: beloved son, Oxford alum, successful author… Not to mention being both wealthy and attractive. It would be a golden life, if […]
A Dash of Salt and Pepper Author: Kosoko Jackson Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: In the small town of Harper’s Cove, Maine, there are two types of people: those born there who never want to leave, and those who were not born there, but also never want to leave. Xavier Reynolds doesn’t […]
Are You Kitten Me Author: Quinn Anderson Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After a couple of false starts, Shane Maguire has finally finished culinary school, found a job at a prestigious restaurant, and gotten his own place (and off his parents couch). And, while he is proud of his independence, it doesn’t […]
Faith & Fidelity Author: Tere Michaels Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- #TBRChallenge November’s Theme is “Lies” This book has been on my TBR since February 13, 2017. Why I selected it: Two men who have to hide their love for one another. It’s more of omission of truth equals the lie. What I’m Talking About: Evan, a detective with […]
The Courage to Love Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Tales of Old” This book has been on my TBR since February 15, 2012. Why I selected it: It’s an historical romance. It’s been on my TBR for over 10 years (so it’s “old”). What I’m Talking About: Since Kate’s […]
I’m So (Not) Over You Author: Kosoko Jackson Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Having recently earned his degree in journalism and sociology, Kian Andrews is ready to conquer the world. Except for the lack of job prospects. And the massive amount of college loan debt. And the broken heart he’s still trying […]
Audiobook review: Proper Scoundrels by Allie Therin Wesley is a mundane human who accidentally gets mixed up in the more dangerous aspects of magic. Sebastian feels he has many amends to make after he was forced to do the bidding of some power-hungry paranormals. Together, they pair up to stop a powerful paranormal from gaining a foothold in […]
Audiobook review: Unwritten by J.R. Gray I began my familiarity with the Unscripted series with Unwritten as a standalone ebook last year, so getting back around to it as an audiobook was an odd, but gratifying experience. Once the audiobooks were released, I was fortunate enough to start from the beginning with Unscripted and Rewritten (Unscripted #1 […]