My Daring Texan Author: Dakota Lacoy Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ July’s optional theme: Freedom Note: I swapped July and August What I’m Talking About: Okay, I know this is a stretch for the theme of Freedom. However, I spent more time trying to find a book to fit the theme than I did actually reading […]
Cops in Space Author: Gail Koger Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Saving earth from a devouring alien horde wasn’t enough now she’s out to save the galaxy. Gail Koger’s entertaining, sassy, steamy sci-fi rom coms are like a hit of chocolate to a booklover’s imagination. Cops in Space is part of […]
A Hard Habit to Break Author: Siera London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Rachel never felt like she belonged in Service, WV, despite the love of her dad and boyfriend Noah. She left her hometown for college with a broken heart. Thirteen years later, she’s returning to Service for her dad’s wedding. […]
World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon picks up with the plight of the Containment Zone residents after the deadly zombie outbreak (Zomromcom). This time around, the story follows the kind-hearted, pregnant oracle Gwen, who escapes the zone with […]
The Eye of the Storm Author: Belén Paccagnella Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: In the style of a classic gothic romantic suspense, a young woman arrives on a remote Welsh island where the grand Rosings estate dominates all and finds herself swept up into a dark, gripping tale in a place […]
Fossil Feud Author: Maggie North Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ What I’m Talking About: Three years ago, Ripley Adams made it four-fifths through her paleobiology PhD before she was forced to step away from academia. Her then boyfriend, Will, took credit for her work, and when she refused to make him the author of her paper, […]
The Duke of Deceit Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ August’s optional theme: Backlist Banger Note: I swapped July and August What I’m Talking About: Through their correspondence, Sophie and Shay became friends and fell in love over the course of years. However, Sophie was contracted to marry John, the heir to the Duke […]
Book Club Boyfriend Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Blair Kellermoon is a recently divorced, former actress turned producer and book club maven. She was set to feature Jack Branksome’s best seller as her book club selection when Jack said no. Jack Branksome lives in the shadow of his famous […]
You Can Tell Me Author: Melinda Leigh Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: On the anniversary of her kidnapping, a woman awaits a True Crime podcaster friend who never shows at the scene. Melinda Leigh beings a new series with a bang-up start. You Can Tell Me is the first book in […]
Edge of Mercy Author: Allie Therin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Edge of Mercy is the conclusion of Therin’s thrilling UF series set in an alternative Pacific Northwest where some humans have evolved into Empaths. The previous book left readers on a little cliff, and I for one, hated the long wait for […]
Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die Author: Greer Stothers Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- June’s optional theme: Pride What I’m Talking About: Sir Cameron is a fop who knows he is devastatingly handsome. He realizes the other knights poke fun, but he brushes off their jabs as if he doesn’t understand their intent. But most of […]
Hybrid (audiobook/ebook) review: Nobody’s Quest by Alyssa Day Soli lost her mother when she was young and subsequently turned over to indentured servitude with no hope of release since she is marked as a Graymind. When the king summons her to join a dangerous quest to save the kingdom, it comes with the prize of freedom, […]
A Curse of Beasts and Magic Author: Jeaniene Frost Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Raine has held a secret inside her for over a decade: a terrible Beast dwells within her, feeding on the violence and life force of others. In an effort to keep others safe, she lives a solitary life, […]
Grumpy Alien Boss Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: An office romance, alien-style with the crackling of attraction, ahem, loathing. The boss and the temp are setting the office files on fire. Cara Bristol is one of my go-to authors ,and I barely read the blurbs at this point. […]
The Duke’s Got Mail Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a year after While the Duke Was Sleeping, The Duke’s Got Mail features Peter, the duke who was sleeping and brother to Rhett, the male MC from the first title. Peter has been corresponding anonymously with an […]