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Listen Up! Audiobook Reviews: Kowalski Family Series 3-4

Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook reviews: Kowalski Family series Author: Shannon Stacey Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Kowalski Family #3 & #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: purchased Yours to Keep (Book #3) Sean Kowalski is finally home from a 12-year stint in the Army, most currently serving overseas in Afghanistan. Not ready to […]

Review: The Kraken King by Mel..

Review: The Kraken King by Meljean Brook

The Kraken King Author: Meljean Brook Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: Note: This review (with minor edits) was originally posted on June 9, 2014 after all parts of the serialized novel were released.  Zenobia Fox, sister of the infamous adventurer Archimedes Fox, spends more time living vicariously through the intrepid tales […]

Review: Forged by Desire by Be..

Review: Forged by Desire by Bec McMaster

Forged by Desire Author: Bec McMaster Reviewer: Jen Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: The Nighthawks have been the stable blueblood (think vampire) police force for forty years, but their founder and longtime leader, Sir Jasper Lynch, recently stepped down to assume his role among the Echelon (My Lady Quicksilver). Now Garrett Reed, second in […]

Review: Magic Rises by Ilona A..

Review: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

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 […]

Review: By Private Invitation ..

Review: By Private Invitation by Stephanie Julian

By Private Invitation Author: Stephanie Julian  Release Date: Dec. 31, 2012 Publisher: Berkley Trade Salon Games #1 ISBN: #978-0425262870 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book:      Antiques dealer Annabelle Elder’s life is nowhere near as passionate as the erotic art she collects. A cheating ex-boyfriend […]

Review: Riveted by Meljean Bro..

Review: Riveted by Meljean Brook

Riveted Author: Meljean Brook  Release Date: Sept. 4, 2012 Publisher: Berkley Iron Seas #3 ISBN: #978-0425256046 Genre: Steampunk Romance Format(s): Paperback (416 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher, Author About the book:      A century after a devastating volcanic eruption forced Iceland’s inhabitants to abandon its shores, the island has become enshrouded in legend. But […]

Review: Gunmetal Magic by Ilon..

Review: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews

Gunmetal Magic Author: Ilona Andrews  Release Date: July 31, 2012 Publisher: ACE Kate Daniels #5.5 ISBN: #978-0425256138 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (448 pgs*), e-book *includes novella, Magic Gifts Book Source: Publisher About the book:      After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea’s whole existence is in […]

Review: Head Rush

Posted March 15, 2012 by Jen in 5 stars, My Favorite Books, Rating A, Reviews, Urban Fantasy
Review: Head Rush

Head Rush Author: Carolyn Crane  Release Date: Dec. 6, 2011 Publisher: Samhain The Disillusionists #3 ISBN: #978-1609286255 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): e-book Book Source: Author About the book:      JUSTINE JONES FACES HER ULTIMATE ENEMY: HERSELF In an attempt to put her unhappy past behind her, Justine Jones throws herself into nursing school and […]

Review: Darker After Midnight

Review: Darker After Midnight

Darker After Midnight Author: Lara Adrian  Release Date: Jan. 24, 2012 Publisher: Delacorte Press Midnight Breed #10 ISBN: #978-0345530875 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): Hardcover (384 pgs), e-book, audio Book Source: Author About the book:      In the dark of night, a blood war escalates within the hidden world of the Breed. After existing in […]