Hell or High Water Author: Julie Ann Walker Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I got an intro into the Deep Six series by way of the short prequel, Hot as Hell. It was a bit of sexy, a bit of suspense leaving me looking forward to reading Hell or High Water the first full-length […]
How to Catch a Sinful Marquess Author: Amy Rose Bennett Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: How to Catch a Sinful Marquess is a regency retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and it has all the proper elements for a regency retelling: a maiden needing to escape a horrible arranged marriage and a “beast” […]
Rough Creek Author: Kaki Warner Reviewer: Ang Rating: C- What I’m Talking About: I would like to start by saying I am a big fan of Kaki Warner. I have been reading her historical fiction for years and if you look at past reviews you will see overall I really enjoy them. Ms. Warner tends […]
Not Like the Movies Author: Kerry Winfrey Reviewer: Nima Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I’m sorry to say that I did not like the second installment in Kerry Winfrey’s Waiting for Tom Hanks series, Not Like the Movies, nearly as much as the first. It’s not nearly as cute or tidy, but then again, Winfrey did […]
Audiobook review: The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler Zoey saved her tips for years so she can finally take her dream vacation to Alaska. Sleeping on the couch in her friend’s swanky hotel suite, Zoey plans excursions that will fulfill her bucket list; however it seems like the world is against her when something goes wrong […]
Real Men Knit Author: Kwana Jackson Reviewer: Nima Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Real Men Knit starts with the passing of a beloved character, Joy Strong, whom we never get to meet. We learn about her devotion and selflessness through the people that knew and mourn her. Her passing leaves a large hole in […]
A Paradox of Fates Author: Rebecca Hefner Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: A Paradox of Fates is a time travel story about a scientific team trying to prevent their apocalyptic present by going to the past to change history. In 2035, the U.S. President sets off nuclear bombs for no apparent reason. […]
The Moonglow Sisters Author: Lori Wilde Reviewer: Nima Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Madison, Shelley, and Gia Clark grew up under the care of their maternal grandmother who was the proprietor of The Moonglow Inn. They became known in their small town as The Moonglow Sisters. Each of them fell into roles in a […]
Audiobook review: A Royal Witch Author: Danielle Garrett Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery #7 Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery, Romantic elements Source: Tantor Audio I write my review of A Royal Witch, the seventh title in the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery series, with mixed feelings. I’ve been following Holly, and also Scarlet (Beechwood Harbor Ghost […]
Audiobook review: The Will and the Wilds Author: Charlie N. Holmberg Narrator: Angela Dawe Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy (New Adult) with romantic elements Source: Brilliance Audio Note: because I listened to the book in audiobook format, I had to guess on the spelling of some of the creatures and names. I apologize for incorrect spellings. The […]
Anyone But You Author: Brien Michaels Reviewer: B. Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I wasn’t sure about the premise of Anyone but You when I first saw it, but it sounded interesting, and I was eager to check out another “new-to-me” author. Having had a short time to think things over, I can say, […]
Weekend Fling Author: Stacey Lynn Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: The last six months have been awful for Willow. Her dad walked out on her mom about a year ago, and her mom has fallen apart. Then Willow’s long-term (5 years) boyfriend declared their relationship was over and kicked her out. When […]
Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicide Author: Tonya Kappes Narrator: Johanna Parker Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery #7 Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio Picking up shortly after previous book, our story beginnings with the opening of a new motel in the old train station. When Mae discovers a dead body the night the big […]
Audiobook review: Whispers Author: L. Penelope Narrator: Allyson Johnson Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Earthsinger Chronicles #2 Genre: Fantasy Source: Macmillan Audio Kyara has the “gift” of Nethersong. It is the opposite of Earthsong – it is death. She’s known as the Poison Flame. She is able to see the “death” in people and force it to accelerate, causing […]
Highland Jewel Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Highland Jewel is the second novel in the Royal Highlander series and revolves around Maise Murray and Niall Campbell during a time of great unrest and reform in the Scottish HIghlands. Maise is an actively working for change with Fiona, Niall’s older […]