Heart2Heart Anthology Volume 3 Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This was my first opportunity to read one of the Heart2Heart anthologies, all of which benefit LGBTQ+ causes. Each revolves around their namesake dating app in different ways and include short romances based on reader suggestions, which I think is a super fun […]
Audiobook review: Thornbound Author: Stephanie Burgis Narrator: Emma Newman Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: The Harwood Spellbook #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Historical Source: Author Picking up a few months after the conclusion of Snowspelled, Thornbound follows Cassandra as she fights to open the first ever school of magic for girls. Shared once again from Casandra’s first person POV, […]
Hidden Cove Author: Meg Tilly Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Author Meg Tilly returns to her Solace Island Trilogy with the final book, Hidden Cove. Tilly includes that dark drama she’s drawn to write as the main focus of the story. Someone is killing art curators and Zelia Thompson is next in […]
Audiobook Review: Reveal Author: K. Bromberg Narrator: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Wicked Ways #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Brilliance Audio After the way Resist ended on a cliffhanger I had to get my hands on Reveal ASAP. Reveal picks up where Resist left off. The biggest difference between the two installments is the element […]
Wrapped Up in You Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jen & Jennifer Ratings: B-/C+ What I’m Talking About: Ivy has been living in San Francisco for about a year, finally staying in one place and setting down roots. She’s made friends and opened a successful taco truck, but her life is still very solitary and lonely. […]
Audiobook review: Newly Wed and Slightly Dead Author: Danielle Garrett Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Touch of Magic Mysteries #1 Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery, Romantic Elements Source: Tantor Audio Newly Wed and Slightly Dead kicks off the third spin-off series from the wonderful Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries series by Danielle Garrett. The series features magical wedding planner, Anastasia […]
Audiobook review: Polaris Rising Author: Jessie Mihalik Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Consortium Rebellion #1 Genre: Sci-Fi Romance Source: Purchased On the run from her powerful father and obsessive fiancé, Ada von Hasenberg has lived off the grid for the past two years. But when a team of ruthless mercenaries capture her, she forms an unlikely […]
Archangel’s War Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Archangel’s War is the culmination of the entire eleven Guild Hunter books that preceded this one. Lines have been drawn and war is looming. From the climatic battles to the appearance of practically every character ever mentioned in the series, so much […]
Audiobook Review: Skinwalker Author: Faith Hunter Narrator: Khristine Hvam Audio Speed: 1.25x & 1.5x Series: Jane Yellowrock #1 Genre: Urban Fantasy Source: Purchased Jane Yellowrock is a vampire hunter; a very good vampire hunter. She’s been hired by the vampire council of New Orleans to find and exterminate the rogue vampire plaguing the city. While the civilized vampires […]
Tiny House, Big Love Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Sebastián has loved Lucy for years, but refuses to go out on a limb and share his feelings, remaining firmly in the best friend zone. Always waiting for Lucy to initiate contact, communication, everything, Sebastián feels safer not allowing his […]
Song For A New Day Author: Sarah Pinsker Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I don’t get to read many new-to-me authors these days, but I really enjoyed Song for a New Day, by Sarah Pinsker. The cover alone was enough for me to say, “Yes, please!” Though it easily fits under the […]
Audiobook Review: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues Author: Molly Harper Narrator: Amanda Ronconi + Jonathan Davis Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Mystic Bayou #3 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Audible (publisher) In Selkies Are a Girl’s Best Friend, Ms. Harper returns listeners to the quaint and crazy parish of Mystic Bayou, Louisiana. Picking up at some point after the previous titles, […]
Audiobook review: The Phoenix Pack Series Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Jill Redfield Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: The Phoenix Pack series #6 & #7 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Purchased Note: The narration for both titles is reviewed at the end of the story reviews. Fierce Obsessions Fierce Obessions opens up with Rily and Tao waking up in bed together. Seems […]
Audiobook review: Unlit Author: Keri Arthur Narrator: Justine Eyre Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Kingdoms of Earth & Air #1 Genre: Sci-Fi Romance Unlit is the first book in Keri Arthur’s new Kingdoms of Earth & Air fantasy series. We are introduced to Neve, a stained, unlit solder on the Nightwatch. The Winterborne society is split between those […]
Audiobook review: The Phoenix Pack Series Author: Suzanne Wright Narrator: Jill Redfield Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: The Phoenix Pack series #4, #5 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Publisher (#4), Purchased Note: The narration for both titles is reviewed at the end of the story reviews. Dark Instincts Both Roni and Marcus are enforcers for their packs. Marcus is a big […]