Shatter Author: Joan Swan Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I have enjoyed Joan Swan’s Phoenix Rising series since the first book, Fever. The series is a sublime mix of action/adventure and strong, palatable sex appeal. Each book chronicles the adventures of a close-knit group of friends who is being hunted by […]
Blood Brothers Author: Susan Arden Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Having returned from war soul-worn and defensive, Tristen is a prisoner of his own nightmares, only finding relief in the arms of his lover, Fin. Still haunted by his own experiences in battle, Fin has given Tristen everything he can, without having […]
Lord of Snow and Ice Author: Heather Massey Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What We’re Talking About: Gikany and Una picked Lord of Snow and Ice because it sounded interesting. We were intrigued by a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, however, what we received was anything but. The overall story of […]
Working Out the Kinks Author: Kara Winters Reviewer: VampBard Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: With some smokin’ hot BDSM scenes, Working Out the Kinks definitely earns 5 flames from this reviewer. However, hotness isn’t the only thing important to me in a story. This title fell flat in the romance department for […]
Stonecast Author: Anton Strout Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What We’re Talking About: Note: This review contains minor spoilers. Stonecast is the sequel to Alchemystic in the Spellmasons Chronicles. Sadly, we were disappointed in this much-anticipated continuation of the journey of Alex and her friends through this fascinating new world. The elements […]
Never Gonna Say Goodbye Author: Jessica E. Subject Reviewer: Twimom Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Never Gonna Say Goodbye is the third and final novella in a short sci-fi romance trilogy from Jessica E. Subject. The series follows the lives of individuals who work for a powerful company known as Planet Corp. […]
Sharp Bite of Pleasure Author: KT Grant Reviewer: Twimom Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Eight years ago, Alexa (a 130 year old vampire princess) and Penny (werewolf shifter) shared a forbidden romance, which ended abruptly when Alexa left to marry the West Coast vampire king. After he was killed in an uprising, […]
Behind His Blue Eyes Author: Kaki Warner Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Let me start by saying I REALLY REALLY like Kaki Warner’s writing. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I have read by her up to this point. I love the way she captures the Colorado frontier. I adore her handsome, […]
Smoking Hot Author: Karen Kelley Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Good Girl series #3 ISBN: 978-1402263927 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): paperback (288 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher Note: according to GoodReads, this book also goes by the title Where There’s Heat About the book: Everything She Wants… Working the night shift at […]
How to Tame Your Duke Author: here Juliana Gray Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Berkley A Princess In Hiding #1 ISBN: #978-0425265666 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), ebook Book Source: Publisher About the book: Three intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot against the crown—until their uncle […]
Rising Darkness Author: Thea Harrison Release Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Berkley Game of Shadows #1 ISBN: #978-0425248454 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Romance Format(s): Paperback (304 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: In the hospital ER where she works, Mary is used to chaos. But lately, every aspect of her […]
Iron Guns, Blazing Hearts Author: Heather Massey Release Date: Jan. 30, 2013 Publisher: Lyrical Press Genre: Western, Romance, Steampunk Format(s): e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: The West just got a whole lot wilder. A woman on a mission… Scientific achievement isn’t enough for Violet Whitcomb. Life working alongside her renowned scientist father is […]
Hera, Queen of Gods Author: T.D. Thomas Release Date: Oct. 3, 2012 Goddess Unbound #1 Publisher: Self-published Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Format(s): E-book (536 printed pages) Book Source: Author About the book: Hera couldn’t care less what the other gods think, even when it’s about her. And it often is. Frankly, Hera couldn’t care less […]
A Convenient Bride Author: Cheryl Ann Smith Release Date: Dec. 31, 2012 Publisher: Berkley School for Brides #4 ISBN: #978-0425260654 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (336 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: On the hunt for his runaway sister, Lord Richard Ellerby stops a suspicious carriage at gunpoint and is shocked to be […]
My Lord Immortality Author: Alexandra Ivy Release Date: Dec. 24, 2012 (reissue) Publisher: Zebra Immortal Rogues #3 ISBN: #978-1420128215 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): Paperback (224 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Amelia Hadwell has no time for London’s nightlife. Not when her beloved brother’s odd ways have their family threatening to institutionalize him. […]