The Matchbreaker Summer Author: Annie Rains Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Paisley is looking forward to being a first-time camp counselor at Camp Starling after attending the camp every summer. But when she gets the news that her mom is selling the beloved camp which holds so many memories of Paisley’s father, […]
Audiobook review: Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood Jumping back and forth to a few different times in Hannah’s life, Below Zero shares how she is trapped in a frozen crevasse with little hope for rescue in present day, her first day and days leading up to present at NASA, and her time in grad school when […]
Mermaids and Meringue by Danielle Garrett Although it’s been a while between releases, Mermaids and Meringue picks up just after the conclusion of the previous title, Grimoires and Gingerbread, on New Year’s Eve, and Rosella is getting ready for a date with monster-hunter Orion. However, when Ella discovers that the party-prop mermaids are being mistreated and […]
Audiobook review: Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole Kiss of a Demon King and Dark Desires after Dusk time line runs parallel with one another. So when Ryd goes missing in DDAD we find out in KDK what happened to him. Sabine hold Rydstrom hostage and torments him sexually in order to win him over […]
A Relentless Rake Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St. James, Alec, is one of the Lords of the Armory working to stop the evil Scepter. He is tasked by the Home Office to find out who and stop those who are trying to assassinate the Prime […]
The Impossible Us Author: Sarah Lotz Reviewer: Nima Rating: A+ for premise and writing, B+ for content What I’m Talking About: This was a tough book to rate. The Impossible Us by British author Sarah Lotz was unexpected in a really good way. Main characters Bee and Nick are incredibly normal people. Bee has given […]
Shadow Blade Author: Seressia Glass Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge March’s Theme is “Grumpy.” This book has been on my TBR since I purchased the Kindle book on March 3, 2020. Why I selected it: I picked it up just to read it, but then discovered the heroine is described as both ornery and cranky, […]
Audiobook review: Child of Mine by Karen Grey Seven years before the story begins, daytime star Isabella York decides to leave her soap opera for something new. When she spots sexy Henry at a party, she decides to have one last fling before leaving. Fast forward to 1989, Bella works at the family bookstore and performs […]
Audiobook review: Sealed with a Kiss by Erin Nicholas Naomi loves her small hometown on the Louisiana bayou. She also has fallen in love with Donavan Foster, the sexy wildlife rescuer who’s been in town filming for the internet. When a hurricane hits and the pair are trapped together, Naomi finally gets the courage to act on […]
Audiobook review: An Impossible Imposter by Deanna Raybourn After their dangerous adventures and making new friends in the previous book, Stoker and Veronica enjoy a few weeks of bliss. However, as soon as they return from the royal wedding in Alpenwald, the pair are summoned by Special Inspector Hugo Montgomery, who brings a request of […]
Last Duke Standing Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Okay, I’m just going to say this upfront – there was no duke, so I’m not certain why this book is called Last Duke Standing. I mean, main character William is heir to a dukedom, but he’s not a duke and to […]
The One You Want Author: Emma Barry Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Millie and Parker both work in Washington DC politics, and they are generally on the same side of the aisle – she represents labor unions and he is on the Democratic Senate Majority Leader’s staff. He is trying to get […]
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: One Woman’s Junk by JB Lynn When the woman who raised the three Concordia sisters passes suddenly, Bea, Winnie, and Amanda meet up in Florida to take care of Aunty Letty’s estate, which includes One Woman’s Junk, a consignment shop. After being struck by lightning, Bea and Amanda discover they have some unique abilities, […]
A Perfect Equation Author: Elizabeth Everett Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: I love a well-written smart book, with a great storyline and strong characters; Ms. Everett does a great job with these things. It was true in A Lady’s Formula for Love and it remained true for A Perfect Equation. Letty and Grey […]