Master of Restless Shadows Author: Ginn Hale Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I’ve been fascinated by Ginn Hale’s writing since snatching Wicked Gentlemen off the shelf at a local bookstore on a gut feeling that I’m still glad for. To begin, I can’t recommend strongly enough reading the other books in the […]
Highland Jewel Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Highland Jewel is the second novel in the Royal Highlander series and revolves around Maise Murray and Niall Campbell during a time of great unrest and reform in the Scottish HIghlands. Maise is an actively working for change with Fiona, Niall’s older […]
Promise of Darkness Author: Bec McMaster Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Promise of Darkness is the amazing first book in a new fantasy romance series by Bec McMaster. Dusting off Fae mythology and giving it several exciting twists, Ms. McMaster creates a dangerous new world where five Seelie and three Unseelie courts […]
Heart2Heart Anthology Volume 3 Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This was my first opportunity to read one of the Heart2Heart anthologies, all of which benefit LGBTQ+ causes. Each revolves around their namesake dating app in different ways and include short romances based on reader suggestions, which I think is a super fun […]
Hidden Cove Author: Meg Tilly Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Author Meg Tilly returns to her Solace Island Trilogy with the final book, Hidden Cove. Tilly includes that dark drama she’s drawn to write as the main focus of the story. Someone is killing art curators and Zelia Thompson is next in […]
Wrapped Up in You Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jen & Jennifer Ratings: B-/C+ What I’m Talking About: Ivy has been living in San Francisco for about a year, finally staying in one place and setting down roots. She’s made friends and opened a successful taco truck, but her life is still very solitary and lonely. […]
The Vanished Bride Author: Bella Ellis Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Let me start by saying I am a HUGE Brontë fan. Every October I read either Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre like it is my job. They are the perfect introduction into fall and Halloween and all things dark and melancholy. […]
Audiobook Review: Satisfaction Guarenteed Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Amanda Ronconi, Shane East, Andi Ardnt, Jason Clarke Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Always Satisfied #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Audible Escape Membership Salone and Malone’s (yeah ain’t that cute) HEA started 7 years ago. They had a magical week together, but once Malone started work at a vet clinic and […]
Archangel’s War Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Archangel’s War is the culmination of the entire eleven Guild Hunter books that preceded this one. Lines have been drawn and war is looming. From the climatic battles to the appearance of practically every character ever mentioned in the series, so much […]
Wicked as She Wants Author: Delilah S. Dawson Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: We first met Casper Sterling in Wicked as They Come, the first book in the Blud series. He found himself in the new strange world after having a motorcycle crash that he never woke up from. He was a […]
Tiny House, Big Love Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Sebastián has loved Lucy for years, but refuses to go out on a limb and share his feelings, remaining firmly in the best friend zone. Always waiting for Lucy to initiate contact, communication, everything, Sebastián feels safer not allowing his […]
Song For A New Day Author: Sarah Pinsker Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I don’t get to read many new-to-me authors these days, but I really enjoyed Song for a New Day, by Sarah Pinsker. The cover alone was enough for me to say, “Yes, please!” Though it easily fits under the […]
How To Belong With A Billionaire Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I believe starting this review of How to Belong with a Billionaire with a trigger warning needs to be done for two reasons: 1) there is an unsuccessful attempted rape towards the end of the narrative, and 2) […]
The Duke is But a Dream Author: Anna Bennett Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The Duke is But a Dream is a charming tale about expectations, forgiveness, remaining true to oneself, and learning to love despite the messiness of it. Honestly I think the best way to summarize the book is with […]
One Summer Weekend Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Carly and Noah have been best friends their entire lives; never has either looked at the other as anything else. So when Noah needs a date for his new boss’s wedding, he begs Carly to be his pretend girlfriend for the […]