Mr. Darcy’s Dragon Author: Maria Grace Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF October’s optional theme: Here There Be Monsters What I’m Talking About: I have heard wonderful things about the Jane Austen’s Dragons series by Maria Grace for years now and thought Pemberley: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon would be the perfect book to read for this month’s optional […]
Audiobook review: Icing and an Incident by Emmie Lyn Icing and an Incident is the third book in the Dogs and Donut series by Emmie Lyn. The series centers on Emmie who recently took a job as a dog walker for and companion to Mimi, the owner of a local inn. Emmie also happens to come […]
During January I had two DNF’s. Out of Office Author: A.H. Cunningham Release Date: April 23, 2024 Publisher: Afterglow Books by Harlequin Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Format(s): paperback (288 pages), e-book, audiobook Book Source: Purchased with my own funds What I’m Talking About: I’ve decided this year (2025) I’m not going to spend a […]
Wings Once Cursed & Bound Author: Piper J. Drake Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: Peeraphan, aka Punch, is a dancer. She is given a pair a beautiful red shoes and as soon as she sees them, she must put them on. Bennet works for a consortium that hunts down supernatural objects. He […]
The Courage to Love Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Tales of Old” This book has been on my TBR since February 15, 2012. Why I selected it: It’s an historical romance. It’s been on my TBR for over 10 years (so it’s “old”). What I’m Talking About: Since Kate’s […]
Audiobook review: Enjoy the View by Sarah Morgenthaler Enjoy the View is the third story set in the quaint town of Moose Springs, Alaska. This time around the story focuses on Easton Lockett, the friendly mountain man giant of the town. Trying to help a woman stranded along the side of the road, Easton discovers that […]
Audiobook review: Battle Ground by Jim Butcher I wasn’t sure if I’d write this review. I listened to 50% of Battle Ground and then stopped. I sat with it for a couple weeks – thought maybe I’d try again when I was in a better frame-of-mind. But the more I stewed on what I listened to for […]
The Honey-Don’t List Author: Christina Lauren Reviewer: Jennnifer Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About It hurts me to DNF a book by Christina Lauren. I’ve read almost all their books and usually finish them quickly. But with The Honey-Don’t List I’ve been trying to read it for over a week. I put it down to do […]
Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook Reviews Dating You / Hating You Author: Christina Lauren Narrator: Shayna Thibodeaux and Deacon Lee Audio Listening Speed: 1.25x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Simon & Schuster Audio What to say about Dating You / Hating You? I really, really wanted to love […]
Her Rogue Alpha Author: Paige Tyler Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: DNF / C What We’re Talking About: This is an odd review to write since only Una finished the book, but we do that we were disappointed with Layla and Jayson’s story. Una finished the novel, but found herself feeling let down. The connection […]
Mastered Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: It’s always interesting to pick up a new book, new series by an author I’ve read and love. Much like my #dayjob, it’s a new adventure every day. I never know what I’m going to get, and while I’ve adored stuff I’ve read […]
Prince’s Gambit Author: C.S. Pacat Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: After finishing Captive Prince earlier this year, I was disappointed that the book was mislabeled as an m/m fantasy romance, but rather, it was the first book in a duo or trio that together is one story. I ranted about this […]
Broken Author: Traci Slatton Reviewer: Una Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: Broken is the latest release by Traci Slatton. I was intrigued by the premise, but unfortunately I did not care for the book. Between the contrast of flowery, romantic language and the atrocities of this time period, along with the overt sexual scenes […]
Ashlynn’s Dreams Author: Julie C. Gilbert Reviewer: Gikany & Una Rating: DNF What We’re Talking About: Ashlynn’s Dreams is a young adult novel about a young girl who discovers she is special after being kidnapped. This first book in what appears to be the Devya’s Children series held promise to Gikany and Una but ultimately […]
Space Jockey (Science Fiction Short Stories) Edited by Tara Maya Reviewer: Nima Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: The first science fiction book I remember reading was A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. It whet my imagination for stories that were outside of my day to day world. I could not just escape into […]