Sink or Swim Author: L.A. Witt Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: As a retired Sailor—who’s also Muslim, gay, and divorced—Alhazar Bukhari has experienced plenty of static in his life. Despite the bad, however, he’s raised two loving, incredible children, remained best friends with his ex-wife, and is a source of comfort to […]
Hellfire and Handbaskets Author: Kathryn Hills Reviewer:Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Hellfire and Handbaskets is the second novel in the Time Traveler’s Journey series. It was a sweet romance coupled with a fascinating mythology of time travel. Though I did not read the first book, it in no way diminished my pleasure in reading […]
Knocked Up Author: Stacey Lynn Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: After a one-night stand with the best man of her best friend’s wedding, Cara finds herself pregnant. Under a self-imposed exile from her horrendous parents, she is on her own until she tells Braxton he’s going to be a dad. The pair […]
Tempting the Laird Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Catriona (Cat) Mackenzie lives her live on her own terms and does not care what polite society thinks. She, along with her Aunt Zelda, runs a shelter for less fortunate woman: those that society turned its back to. However, when Zelda […]
Iron and Magic Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Broken after being cast out by his mentor / foster-father / master, Hugh D’Ambray barely lives. However, when his loyal men, the Iron Dogs, come to him with stories of how they are being hunted down and picked off, Hugh finds […]
Ain’t She a Peach Author: Molly Harper Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Picking up where the prelude novella, Peachy Flippin’ Keen, left off, we meet back up with Lake Sackett’s embalmer and county coroner, Frankie McCready. As Halloween approaches, the juvenile pranks on her family’s funeral home and bait shop intensify. Frankie […]
Love, All Author: Tamsen Parker Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: From the very beginning, I liked the way Ms. Parker sets the stage for Ruby and Nate’s story. Love, All begins with a wedding, including pretty, accomplished guests, a devoted brother/best friend, and one exhausted single mom who manages to ruin said […]
Ocean Light Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: It’s been over eight week’s since the attempt on the Human Alliance Security Chief, Bowen’s life, when he took a bullet and fell into the waters of Venice. Waking from a coma, he discovers he’s been in the care of the BlackSea […]
Prisoner of the Crown Author: Jeffe Kennedy Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: B- What We’re Talking About: Prisoner of the Crown is a spin-off trilogy that will tell the tale of Jenna, the lost Princess of Dasnaria. Overall, this prologue is gripping but, this is not a fun romantic fantasy novel. This is a dark […]
Venom in the Veins Author: Jennifer Estep Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: A few weeks have passed since Gin’s confrontation with the Doll Maker, so of course, it’s time for things to go sideways in Ashland again. This time, someone is targeting her friend, and Finn’s boss, Stewart Mosley. And everything appears […]
The Big Alpha in Town Anthology Author: Eve Langlais, Milly Taiden, Kate Baxter Reviewer: Una Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Big Alpha in Town is a lighthearted but passionate anthology with three distinct romantic journeys. Overall, I liked the stories and though these were great introductions to these new-to-me authors. Please see my […]
Owl and the Tiger Thieves Author: Kristi Charish Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Owl and the Tiger Thieves is the exciting return of Owl after a devastating blow in the previous novel, Owl and the Electric Samurai. Though left with another cliffhanger, the story continues to grow and intrigue. Owl has become […]
The One You Can’t Forget Author: Roni Loren Reviewer: Nima Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The One You Can’t Forget by Roni Loren is the second book in The Ones Who Got Away series following a few of the survivors of a Columbine-type school shooting at the imaginary Lone Acre High School. The One […]
The Kiss Quotient Author: Helen Hoang Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: Since she is 30 years old, Stella’s very wealthy parents feel it is time she finds a man, gets married, and has babies. Stella has Asperger’s which comes with a multitude of socially awkward behaviors and difficulties being around other […]
Song of Blood & Stone Author: L. Penelope Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: In the days of old, a Lord and Lady arrived from a distant, dying world. Upon their arrival, they used their Earthsong magic to bring life to the withered land. The Lord and Lady and their nine children lived […]