Bayou Beauty Author: Lexi Blake Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I’ve been waiting for Sylvie Martine’s story in the Butterfly Bayou series. She was the one character that from the beginning I wanted read about. How does a smart, educated 20-something with her whole career in front of her end up as […]
Last Guard Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C+ What I’m Talking About: Payal and Canto are considered flawed, yet both thrive and succeed. Payal is a Cardinal telekinetic and runs her family’s vast company. Canto, a Cardinal telepath, is a hidden member of the powerful Mercant clan. Both are also part of the rarely discussed […]
Isn’t It Bromantic? Author: Lyssa Kay Adams Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: I’ve really enjoyed Lyssa Kay Adams’ Bromance Book Club series, and I’ve been waiting for Vlad (aka the Russian) to get his own story. He’s been a great secondary character bringing humor to the other guys’ stories. Isn’t It Bromantic? brings […]
It Happened One Summer Author: Tessa Bailey Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I’ll be honest, I did not read the summary for It Happened One Summer, I saw Tessa Bailey’s name and figured it was another installment in her Hot and Hammered series. But as I started reading, I realized the heroine, […]
A Duke in Time Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Katherine’s husband Meri died after they’ve been married less than a year. However, she last saw her husband on their wedding day, only six hours after the wedding. When she goes for the reading of Meri’s will, Katherine discovers that […]
The Devil and the Heiress Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: The Devil and the Heiress is a sweet, chemistry-filled, witty, fast-moving story of self discovery and redemption. The characters are strong, passionate, beautifully nuanced, flawed individuals with the desire to be loved, even if they don’t realize it at […]
An Extraordinary Lord Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: After his service in the army, Merritt was made a baron by the prince regent. He spends his days as a barrister and his nights hunting criminals on the streets of London. He’s also been tasked by the Home Office to find out […]
Trance Author: Kelly Meding Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Kelly Meding knows how to write an action-packed story. I love her Dreg City series and thought I should give her Meta War series a try and I’m glad I did. Fans of her Dreg City series will most likely enjoy Trance, but even though […]
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Cecilia Bassingwaite is a respectable member of the Wisteria Society, excited that she’s attracted her first assassination attempt. She’s long desired a promotion within the group of lady scoundrels, and she’s certain this will be the catalyst. Ned […]
The Summer of No Attachments Author: Lori Foster Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Lori Foster is back with another installment in her The Summer Friends Series with The Summer of No Attachments, a small town feel good romance focusing on two couples. The main couple is Ivey Anders, town veterinarian, and new comer […]
Very Sincerely Yours Author: Kerry Winfrey Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey was the perfect start to my summer reading. It was sweet and quirky, without sending me into a sugar coma. If you like the movie You’ve Got Mail or are a fan of rom-coms in general, you will enjoy […]
How to Survive a Scandal Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Benedict finds Lady Amelia freezing and nearly dead, abandoned in her carriage. So he rescues her and takes her to his barn where he tries to warm her up and save her. However, when her father and fiancé, the […]
Dead Dead Girls Author: Nekesa Afia Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: “She had been a showgirl, a waitress, a lover, a dancer…And now she was a detective too.” And this is the clearest introduction I can offer for the excellent Louise Lloyd, main character of Dead Dead Girls, the debut novel by […]
The Forever Girl Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Another trip back to Wildstone in Jill Shavlis’s new release, Love for Beginners, brings a story of three main characters, Simon, Emma, and Alison. Simon and Emma’s HEA is the main romantic focus but Alison also gets her second chance at […]
Deeper Than the Ocean Author: Julie Ann Walker Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Deeper Than the Ocean is easily my favorite book in Julie Ann Walker’s Deep Six series. I think it’s because the focus has moved away from the treasure hunting plot from the previous books to the suspenseful mystery of […]