Category: Reviews

Series… love them or hat..

Posted June 13, 2011 by Jen in Reviews
Series… love them or hate them?

I’m a series girl. I’ve stated this before, probably several times, but I enjoy a good series – whether it be romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery…  There is something reassuring about seeing the same characters and settings book after book.  My love for series started young – when I read Trixie Belden, Little House on the […]

Review: For Heaven’s Eye..

Posted June 10, 2011 by Gikany-Una in 4.5 stars, Rating A, Reviews, Urban Fantasy
Review: For Heaven’s Eyes Only

For Heaven’s Eyes Only Author: Simon R. Green Release Date: 7 June 2011 Publisher: Roc Hardcover Secret Histories Series #5 ISBN: #978-0451463951 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Hardcover (384 pages), e-book We received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review.   From the author’s website: The fifth and […]

Review: Vampire In Atlantis

Posted June 8, 2011 by Jen in 3 stars, Paranormal Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Vampire In Atlantis

Vampire In Atlantis Author: Alyssa Day  Release Date: June 7, 2011 Publisher: Berkley Sensation Warriors of Poseidon #7 ISBN: #978-0425241790 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): paperback (336 pgs), e-book I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website: The most unexpected of all allies […]

Review: Heart of the Highland ..

Posted June 1, 2011 by Jen in 3.5 stars, Paranormal Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Heart of the Highland Wolf

Heart of the Highland Wolf Author: Terry Spear  Release Date: June 1, 2011 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Werewolf series, Book 7 ISBN: #978-1402245527 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): paperback (416 pgs) ebook         I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website: […]

Review: Magic Slays

Posted May 25, 2011 by Jen in 5 stars, Rating A, Reviews, Urban Fantasy
Review: Magic Slays

Magic Slays Author: Ilona Andrews Release Date: May 31, 2011 Publisher: Ace Kate Daniels Book #5 ISBN: #978-0441020423 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): paperback (320 pgs), e-book I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website:      Plagued by a war between magic […]

Review: Kiss of Snow

Posted May 23, 2011 by Jen in 4.5 stars, Paranormal Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Kiss of Snow

Kiss of Snow Author: Nalini Singh Release Date: May 31, 2011 Publisher: Berkley Sensation Psy-Changeling #10 ISBN: #978-0425242094 Genre: paranormal romance Format(s): Hardcover (432 pgs), e-book        I received an ARC copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website:      Since the […]

What Makes a Story a 5-Star Bo..

Posted May 10, 2011 by Jen in Reviews
What Makes a Story a 5-Star Book?

Earlier today, I sent my friends/blogging partners a copy of an upcoming review. At the end, I noted it would either be a 4.5- or 5-Star rating. Una replied back and asked me  What is making you, if you can tell me without spoiling the novel, shift between 5 and 4.5? That got me thinking […]

Review: Awaken The Highland Wa..

Posted May 5, 2011 by B. in 3.5 stars, Paranormal Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Awaken The Highland Warrior

Awaken The Highland Warrior Author: Anita Clenney  Release Date: May 1, 2011 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Highland Warrior Series # 1 ISBN: #978-1402251238 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): Paperback I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website: He’s had centuries to dream of her… […]

Review: Phoenix Rising: A Mini..

Posted May 3, 2011 by Jen in 4.5 stars, Rating A, Reviews, Steampunk Fiction
Review: Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel

Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel Authors: Pip Ballantine & Tee Morris Release Date: April 26, 2011 Publisher: Harper Voyager Publishing Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #1 ISBN: #978-0062049766 Genre: Steampunk Format(s): paperback (416 pgs), e-book   I received a copy of this book from the NETGALLEY for the purposes of an honest review. […]

ARC Review: Bite Club

Posted April 28, 2011 by Jen in 3.5 stars, Paranormal YA, Rating B, Reviews, YA Literature
ARC Review: Bite Club

Bite Club Author: Rachel Caine  Release Date: May 3, 2011 Publisher: New American Library The Morganville Vampires series #10 ISBN: #978-0451233189 Genre: Young Adult Format(s): Hardcover (352 pages), e-book I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website:        After discovering […]

Review: Moonlight Temptation

Review: Moonlight Temptation

Moonlight Temptation Author: Stephanie Julian  Release Date: January 2011 Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Lucani Lovers, Book 4 ISBN: #978-1419932885 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Erotica Format(s): E-book   I received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website:      Evie Simmons has magical powers she can’t […]

Review: Navarro’s Promis..

Review: Navarro’s Promise

Navarro’s Promise Author: Lora Leigh  Release Date: April 5, 2011 Publisher: Berkley Trade The Breeds Series #24 ISBN: #978-0425239780 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Erotic Format(s): paperback (320 pgs), e-book I purchased a copy of the book for my own reading pleasure. From the author’s website: In the wolf breed novel, NAVARRO’S PROMISE, Mica Toler’s best friend […]

Quickie Review: "Primal K..

Quickie Review: "Primal Kiss"

“Primal Kiss” from the Anthology Primal Author: Lora Leigh  Release Date: February 1, 2011 Publisher: Berkley Trade The Breeds Series #23 ISBN: #978-0425239056 Genre: Paranormal Romance, Erotic Format(s): paperback, e-book I borrowed a copy of the book for my own reading pleasure. (thanks Mandi!) From the author’s website: When the bad boy lion breed, Creed […]

Review: The Darkest Secret

Posted April 11, 2011 by Jen in 3.5 stars, Paranormal Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: The Darkest Secret

The Darkest Secret Author: Gena Showalter Release Date: March 29, 2011 Publisher: HQN Books Lords of the Underworld #7 ISBN: #978-0373335491 Genre: paranormal romance Format(s): paperback (416 pgs), e-book I purchased a copy of this book for my own reading pleasure.   From the author’s website:       Keeper of the demon of Secrets, […]

Review: Lover Unleashed

Review: Lover Unleashed

Lover Unleashed Author: JR Ward  Release Date: March 29, 2011 Publisher: NAL Hardcover Black Dagger Brotherhood series Book #9 ISBN: # 978-0451233165 Genre: Paranormal Romance Format(s): Hardcover (512 pgs), e-book   G & U purchased a copy of this book for the purposes of their own enjoyment. Twimom borrowed the book from her local library. From […]