The Dating Playbook Author: Farrah Rochon Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Dating Playbook is the delightful sophomore story in Ms. Rochon’s The Boyfriend Project series. This time around, we follow Taylor, one of the three close friends who bonded over a shared dating mishap (book one). Taylor runs her own fitness […]
The Scoundrel’s Daughter Author: Anne Gracie Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Based on the title of this story, The Scoundrel’s Daughter is a tale about Lucy and the blackmail arrangement her father makes with Alice, and that would be correct. However, the title could also easily be changed to Lady Charlton’s Rebirth […]
Bombshell Author: Sarah MacLean Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I started my fandom with Sarah MacLean’s The Bareknuckle Bastards series. There is a world connection with her new Hell’s Belles series, and apparently there is a connection to one of her other series, Scandal & Scoundrel series. The heroine and hero of Bombshell […]
Miss Lattimore’s Letter Author: Suzanne Allain Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I haven’t read a historical romance in a while and it was nice to escape the current century by going back to Great Britain’s Regency Era in Miss Lattimore’s Letter. Sophronia Lattimore is an interesting choice for a main character because she […]
Just Not That Into Billionaires Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Francine is shocked to find out that visa issues may cause her to lose her life long dream of being an international ballerina. She’s even more shocked to find out that she’s been married to her long ago summer crush, […]
Audiobook Review: Paper & Blood by Kevin Hearne Note: I split my reading of this book about 70% ebook and 30% audiobook, so I included a review of the narration in this review. Paper & Blood continues the tale of Al MacBharrais, Sigil Agent for the Tuatha Dé Danann. He has the sometimes dangerous task of keeping […]
From London With Love Author: Bec McMaster Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: From London, With Love is a wonderful epilogue novella from Ms. McMaster to fans of the London Steampunk series. Although the story is shared from the POVs of several well-known characters, the tale centers on the human queen of Britain […]
The Long Winter Trilogy: Winter World, The Solar War, The Lost Colony Author: A.G. Riddle Reviewer: Nima Rating: A What I’m Talking About: A few weeks ago, I needed a book for a cross-country flight and downloaded Andy Weir’s new book, Hail Mary—ready to lose myself in vastness of space while enduring the lack of […]
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 […]