Audiobook review: Barbecue & Brooms Author: Bella Falls Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Southern Charms Cozy Mystery #4 Genre: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal Source: Tantor Audio Barbecue & Brooms returns listeners to the quaint Southern town of Honeysuckle Hollow, where all types of paranormals live side-by-side with the witches. The fourth book picks up after the somewhat shocking […]
Captain Stellar Author: R.J. Sorrento Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: On the surface, Captain Stellar is a promising introduction to a new series by R.J. Sorrento. Filled with action and romance, it progresses along a familiar pattern of an awkward misfit who is adrift in his own life, yet is suddenly responsible […]
Audiobook review: Bushwhacked Author: Emily James Narrator: Andrea Emmes Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Maple Syrup Mysteries #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: purchased Bushwhacked opens a few months after the conclusion of the first book, to just after the winter holidays. Although it took longer for her to close out her life in Virginia, Nicole is finally heading back to Fair […]
The Yankee Widow Author: Linda Lael Miller Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: In my experience most historical fiction is a lot of fiction and a little history thrown in for background, color or general information; such is not the case in The Yankee Widow by Linda Lael Miller. Ms. Miller is a […]
Their Discovery Author: Rebecca Grace Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Their Discovery is the third book in the Legally Bound series by Rebecca Grace and my first read by the author. I don’t usually start a series out of order even if each book could function as a stand-alone, but I choose […]
Speak No Evil Author: J.R. Gray Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I was originally drawn to Speak No Evil by what is undoubtedly one of the more interesting premises I’ve ever heard. That, combined with the fact that it was written by an author I’ve been eager to read for quite a […]
No Country for Old Gnomes Author: Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne Reviewer: Jen Rating: C What I’m Talking About: No Country for Old Gnomes is the second tale set in the fantastical kingdom of Pell, a land filled with mythical creatures, silly misfortune, and heroic deeds. This time around, gnomes are under attack by […]
The Other Side of Wrong Author: Christi Barth Reviewer: Nima Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: The Other Side of Wrong is billed as a stand-alone novella even though it fits into slot #3 in the Bad Decisions series by Christi Barth. I have not read the books which proceeded this one and am not […]
Lost Souls Author: Chelsea Mueller Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Lost Souls is the third book in the Soul Charmer series by Chelsea Mueller and it starts a day or two after the events in Rogue Souls. I’ve been a big fan of the Soul Charmer series so far, the world building is interesting, the […]
Audiobook Review: The Break-Up Album Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Andi Arndt, Shane East Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Brilliance Audio The Break-Up Album is about Jane Black, a rockstar who was left by her husband because he finally comes to grip with being gay. This devastates Jane because she is totally in love with […]
Driven Author: Suzanne Falter Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: When I was initially asked about reviewing Driven, I was immediately drawn in by its premise: a well-established, “Woman-Owned, Woman-Powered” auto repair shop fighting for its survival against a vicious new competitor that will stop at nothing to destroy them. Add in some […]
The Matchmaker’s List Author: Sonya Lalli Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C- (see below) What I’m Talking About: I’m just going to come out and say this – while I enjoyed parts of The Matchmaker’s List, I struggled with the review and how to rate the title. I went in expecting a romance and therefore a happily […]
If I Ever Author: SE Jakes Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Like many others, I was so excited to find out that Prophet and Tom would get their final book. It was a long wait, but things happen, and I was just glad to know the story was still in the works. […]
Audiobook review: Melt for Him Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Joe Arden, Erin Mallon Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Fighting Fire #2 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Brilliance Audio Melt for Him is the second book in the Fighting Fire series, and I’m sure the two main characters (or at least one of them) was at least mentioned in the first […]
Earl to the Rescue Author: Jane Ashford Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I wanted to like Earl to the Rescue. The storyline had a ton of potential, but it just never lived up to it. The characters, when they weren’t bland and predictable, were annoying; for example the heroine, Gwendeline constantly refers […]