I Want You Back Author: Lorelei James Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Lucy and Jax have a history, including a beautiful daughter they both love. When Jax was a professional hockey player in the NHL, he didn’t spend much time with his daughter and used her as a pawn in his limited […]
Gimme Some Sugar Author: Molly Harper Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Recently widowed Lucy Brewer has returned to her hometown of Lake Sackett, Georgia, with her young son. Hoping to open her own bakery/sweet shop, she’s frustrated that her mother-in-law’s influence is keeping away workers and the health inspector. But she finds […]
What a Lord Wants Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: In the prologue we get a brief glimpse of the joyous, unhindered Dominick living in Italy as his alter ego, Domenico, perfecting his craft and falling in love. Fast forward ten years later and Dominick is living in London, now […]
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 […]
Audiobook review: A Dangerous Collaboration Author: Deanna Raybourn Narrator: Angèle Masters Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Veronica Speedwell Mysteries #4 Genre: Historical Mystery, romantic elements Source: Recorded Books Although A Dangerous Collaboration opens on the heels of the previous book, the story quickly jumps forward six months, to a time after Veronica and Lady Cordelia’s hasty expedition to Madeira. While Veronica […]
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, […]
Audiobook review: Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee Author: Jeff Zentner Narrators: Sophie Amoss, Phoebe Strole Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Source: library I’m not a big young adult reader (hello I’m 40 something), but while finishing my BA in English, I took YA Literature as an elective. The class was geared more to […]
Audiobook review: A Treacherous Curse Author: Deanna Raybourn Narrator: Angèle Masters Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Veronica Speedwell Mysteries #3 Genre: Historical Mystery Source: Purchased A Treacherous Curse is the third exciting tale in the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries. I truly enjoy this amazing set of stories. This time around, Veronica and Stoker are drawn into a murder mystery that has ties […]
The Risk Author: Elle Kennedy Reviewer: Nima Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Phew! *Slaps desk* I did it again. Done inside of twenty-four hours. I tried not to, tried to stretch it out, but who are we kidding? I was so looking forward to The Risk, book 2 in the Briar U Series, that […]
Audiobook review: The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas Author: Sherry Thomas Narrator: Kate Reading Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Lady Sherlock #3 Genre: Historical Mystery Source: Purchased Note: This review contains spoilers from the previous titles in the series. Dealing with the aftermath of the shocking discovery that Lady Ingram is a spy for Moriarty, The Hollow of Fear shifts […]
Stray Moon Author: Kelly Meding Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A What I’m Talking About: After loving the first book in the Strays series, Stray Magic, I jumped right into Stray Moon, I mean how could I not?! Stray Moon picks up within days of the events in Stray Magic. Shiloh and the gang are on a […]
Audiobook review: A Conspiracy in Belgravia Author: Sherry Thomas Narrator: Kate Reading Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Lady Sherlock #2 Genre: Historical Mystery Source: Purchased A Conspiracy in Belgravia is the wonderful sophomore story of the Lady Sherlock series! After a bit of a confusing start in the previous book, now I am familiar with the author’s writing style, and the primary […]
Playing for Keeps Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewers: Jennifer & Jen Ratings: A / B+ What We’re Talking About: Jennifer: Playing for Keeps is the seventh installment in the Heartbreaker Bay series by Jill Shalvis and my favorite of the series. Why? Because I really enjoyed Suits aka Caleb and Sadie as both a couple and […]
Stray Magic Author: Kelly Meding Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I’m a big fan of Kelly Meding’s writing and her as a person. I got to meet her at AAD a few years back and she was delightful. She writes great urban fantasy stories with strong and likable heroines. I started my […]
Audiobook review: Love and Other Words Author: Christina Lauren Narrator: Erin Mallon Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: standalone Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance Source: library I am a huge fan of the writing team of Christina Lauren. I have read or listened to all their titles save two (but they are on my TBR). Love and Other Words is […]