Escape Clause Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Cardonia needs women and their leader reluctantly must set the example of joining the matchmaker program. Krogan can hack it for a year, right? Is there really a woman out there who’s willing to do a match knowing there’s an expiration […]
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Set in an alternate version of historical England, The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love shares a world filled with magical, and often deadly, birds. Ornithologists are often wily and deceptive in their efforts to become Birder of the […]
Alien in Disguise Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Returning home brings not safety and peace, but hints at conspiracy and another round of alien abduction for this final Forbidden Bonds series tale. Cara Bristol creates an entertaining balance between light and exciting in the tone of her sexy […]
The Theory of Attraction Author: Delphine Dryden Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Recently, brainy romances with STEM characters has been all the rage, but lo and behold, Delphine Dryden was writing about rocket scientists and gaming geeks, anthropologists and university settings long before. And, with a kinky twist at that. The […]
For Fork’s Sake Author: Karen Grey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Sam and Diane have an instant connection that was fostered anonymously from playing an online game together. Their attraction is intense; however, after she finds out he works for a corporate seed company that goes against all she fights for, she […]
Just Playing House Author: Farah Heron Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Marley and Nikhil were friends with the potential for more in high school, but they haven’t seen one another since prom night of their final year. Now a fashion sales associate for an upscale department store, Marley’s been tasked with styling […]
Secret Affairs Author: Suzan Lauder Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: A houseparty, a matchmaker, and a seemingly mismatched pair debate and argue their way to romance. Suzan Lauder continues her sparking Regency romcom series with Secret Affairs, the third standalone entry. Secret Affairs can standalone, but I’ll point out that the […]
Romancing the Feral Author: Gail Koger Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Fighting for her very life at the back end of the galaxy, a young half-alien psychic girl thief doesn’t know who to trust until a fierce Coletti Battle Commander shows her she can turn over a new leaf and work […]
Bedding the Wrong Brother Author: Virna DePaul Reviewer: Jen Rating: C- June optional theme: Bananapants! What I’m Talking About: Melina’s last three serious boyfriends dumped her, telling her she wasn’t very good in bed. With her biological clock ticking, Melina’s friends dare her to find a tutor to help her in the sack. And while […]
Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom Author: Jane Austen, compiled by Andrea Kirk Assaf Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: “Expect a most agreeable letter, for not being overburdened with subject (having nothing at all to say), I shall have no check to my genius from beginning to end.” Excerpt from personal […]
A Shore Thing Author: Joanna Lowell Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Spending the summer in St. Ives collecting seaweed samples, Muriel is searching for a special (and specific) painter who can capture the seaweeds’ beauty for her lectures in New York. Kit is that painter; however, he finds himself unable to sketch […]
Six of Hearts Author: L.H. Cosway Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Twists and truths all tucked up in one man’s illusions on stage and life as he seeks revenge for a dark deed of the past. This was my first encounter with L.H. Cosway’s work, though I’ve seen her stuff many times […]
Not in Love Author: Ali Hazelwood Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Not in Love was not an easy read for me. In fact, I had to put the book down for three weeks before I could start again. The book shares the story of Rue and Eli, two damaged souls who find […]
Mistaken Premise Author: Cherith Boardman Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: A seemingly class difference romance variation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice turns out to be a darker, more twisting path to love. Cherith Boardman is a new to me author, and I was intrigued to pick up this book that […]
Breaking the Alien Love Curse Author: Veronica Scott Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: There’s nothing like a deadly curse to move love along in this far future romance of a human and an alien who are the victims of a petulant ex. Veronica Scott’s The Sectors sci-fi romance series has become […]