As Seen on TV Author: Meredith Schorr Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Adina grew up and lives in NYC. She and her mom moved there from a small town after her dad died when she was 3. Adina finds herself disenchanted with the big city, romanticizing small town USA after watching too […]
I’ll Stand by You Author: Karen Grey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: I’ll Stand by You is an entertaining short novella featuring a group of five 20-somethings who are at crossroads trying to decide the direction each life is headed. It’s also a lovely wrap up of Grey’s Boston Classics series. Set in […]
The Courage to Love Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Tales of Old” This book has been on my TBR since February 15, 2012. Why I selected it: It’s an historical romance. It’s been on my TBR for over 10 years (so it’s “old”). What I’m Talking About: Since Kate’s […]
Desperately Seeking a Duchess Author: Christi Caldwell Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Courtland Balfour is the seventh Duke of St. James. He is a notorious rogue with a reputation to charm any woman. His late father left the dukedom in severe debt, and Courtland is trying to fix the situation while keeping […]
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole It’s no secret that I’m a HUGE Kresley Cole fan so you might be confused when I say that Dark Skye is the first book I’ve read by Cole. I’ve listened to all the Immortals After Dark books (and Cole’s other books) on audio. She has great narrators. But when I […]
Kiss Hard Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Catie and Danny have been nemeses for as long as they can remember. Their families are intertwined through the marriage of Catie’s sister, Ísa, and Danny’s brother Sailor (Book 1, Cherish Hard). Although they poke fun and play jokes, the two have […]
The Mad Girls of New York Author: Maya Rodale Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This novel was quite the journey for me, and like every journey it had ups and downs. The characters are strongly written, the settings are gut-wrenchingly realistic, and once I was invested in the story it was gripping, […]
Rules for Engaging the Earl Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Rules for Engaging the Earl is the second book in the delightful Widow Rules series that features three women who were all married to the same scoundrel, at the same time! Constance is the second widow of Lord Meriwether; […]
The Other Half of the Grave Author: Jeaniene Frost Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: The Night Huntress series is one of my all time favorite series in the PNR/UF genre. I’ve read the first 4 books at least three times, and when I saw Frost was writing from Bones’ POV I knew […]
Merry Christmas, Baby Author: Katie Reus Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- #TBRChallenge April’s Theme is “Location, Location, Location” This book has been on my TBR since March 20, 2017. Why I selected it: The series is located in Holly, NC, a place where it’s Christmas year-round; which sounds like an interesting location. What I’m Talking About: […]
Go Hex Yourself Author: Jessica Clare Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: When Reggie answers a help wanted ad from the paper, she never expects that magic is real and that she’d be learning to help cast spells. While her boss, Dru, is a bit eccentric, Reggie comes to enjoy her job, even if […]
Curse of Darkness Author: Bec McMaster Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: WARNING: This review contains spoilers from the previous books. Curse of Darkness is the long-awaited, highly anticipated third book in the Dark Court Rising fantasy romance series by Bec McMaster. This trilogy of stories must be read in order, and there was […]
The Matchbreaker Summer Author: Annie Rains Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Paisley is looking forward to being a first-time camp counselor at Camp Starling after attending the camp every summer. But when she gets the news that her mom is selling the beloved camp which holds so many memories of Paisley’s father, […]
The Lady Tempts an Heir Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I thoroughly enjoyed Lady Helena and Max when we were teased with them in The Devil and Heiress, and I was excited to see them get their own book. Ms. St. George does a lovely job taking us on a fabulous “will […]
Braking Day Author: Adam Oyebanji Reviewer: Nima Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Braking Day, thoughtful debut offering by Adam Oyebanji, begins in the sixth generation of a seven-generation trip through space. The seventh generation are currently infants and toddlers. For genealogical purposes, a generation is typically defined as twenty years. That means that it’s […]