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 […]
How to Find a Princess Author: Alyssa Cole Reviewer: Jen Rating: C- What I’m Talking About: Makeda has a serious problem with setting boundaries. She would rather push aside her own hurt, disappointment, or frustration so she can tend to others. This has left her single, jobless, and in debt. Her Grandmore takes her in, where […]
Rosaline Palmer Takes The Cake Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake has been among my most anticipated reads of the entire year, and I won’t pretend I’m not thrilled that it is as delightful as I’d hoped it would be. I laughed and cringed (in […]
Arsenic and Adobo Author: Mia P. Manansala Reviewer: Nima Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: There is a darling classic comedy called Arsenic and Old Lace. The 1939 play, which ran on Broadway, was written by Joseph Kesselring. The play is about two elderly women, aunties, who poison their lonely boarders so they can die happy. […]
The Solstice Countdown Author: Lisa Shearin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: It’s Christmas time and Mak is taking boyfriend Rake home for the holidays. It’s been over a year since she last visited her hometown of Weird Sisters, in the remote mountains of North Carolina, and it’s the first time she’s ever brought […]
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes Author: Xio Axelrod Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Although she’s a talented musician, Antonia “Toni” Bennett doesn’t crave notoriety or the spotlight. Toni’s dream is become part owner in a local recording studio, but she doesn’t have the funds to buy her way in. When […]
Highland Warrior Author: Heather McCollum Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Joshua Sinclair is the Horseman of War. As a mercenary for hire, he’s been on Orkney Island working for Lord Robert Stuart, training his men. But now it’s time to leave, and it’s none too soon for Joshua, who despises Lord Robert […]
Saving Sienna Author: Katie Reus Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Saving Sienna is the last novella in the MacArthur Family series by Katie Reus and it focuses on the sister Sienna, and Carson, who is the brother to her new sister-in-law from the first novella, Falling for Irish. Sienna is a PI and is […]
Deceptive Dime Store Demons Author: Shawntelle Madison Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Opening shortly after the conclusion of Thrift Store Trolls, we discover that Aggie is moving into her own apartment and find Nat preparing to work the night shift at a new-to-town demon-run store (as a payment of debt from her actions […]
Second First Impressions Author: Sally Thorne Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Second First Impressions is a sweet romance between two opposites who attract. Teddy is the tall, dark, handsome and tattooed guy with a bike. Ruth is dresses and acts twice her age. They met by chance and a friendship with sexual […]
What A Guy Wants Author: Judi Fennell Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C+ What I’m Talking About: Beckett, aka Beck, loses the gang’s monthly poker game, so it’s his turn to work for his friend Mac’s Manley Maid Service for a month. Beck grew up in the foster system, no plans, no ambition, but that’s all behind […]