Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook review: Kowalski Family Series Author: Shannon Stacey Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Kowalski Family #8-9 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: purchased Taken with You Although I wasn’t won over by the opening scenes, Taken with You is definitely one of the best in the Kowalski Family series. While still set in […]
The Deep of the Sound Author: Amy Lane Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Before he was left to care for his great-uncle, Nascha, and little brother, Kier, when his parents died, Calladh McCorkle had been destined for scholarships, college, and a future as bright as he could make it. Though he’ll do […]
Safe at Last Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Maya Banks’ Slow Burn series has been a wild rollercoaster of a ride. I had high hopes for Safe at Last, but I ended up being pretty meh about it. First, I read an ARC. I edit books, I know things […]
Andromeda’s Fall Author: Abigail Owen Reviewer: Gikany & Una Rating: B What We’re Talking About: Andromeda’s Fall is the debut novel in the Shadowcat Nation series. Overall, Gikany and Una liked the interesting world portrayed, the mythology, and the story of Jaxon and Andromeda (Andie). This shifter paranormal romance was fascinating. It started with Andie […]
Misery’s Way Author: J.C. Daniels Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Frankie is a non-human of unknown origin. She keeps her true nature and identity hidden for fear of being captured, or worse. She’s torn by her dark side, which craves and needs misery and suffering. However, she also has a side […]
One Night with a Billionaire Author: Jessica Clare Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A What I’m Talking About: FINALLY! Cade Archer has been so entirely screwed over in this series. I couldn’t wait until he got his own happily-ever-after. Could. Not. Wait. But when I realized Daphne didn’t get clean—and I want to state, for the record […]
For Real Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Though he’s young, Toby Finch knows exactly who he is, even if he doesn’t know where he’s going. His desires have never been so much imagination as they are instinct, and he can see no reason why he should wait another twenty […]
Midnight Captive Author: Elle Kennedy Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I thought Elle Kennedy’s Killer Instincts series couldn’t get any better. After Morgan & Noelle’s book, I didn’t think *any* hero besides D would do for me. Well, I was wrong. Sean and Bailey LIT UP the pages of Midnight Captive. Full […]
Do Not Disturb Author: Stephanie Julian Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Dane Connelly is obsessed with his best friend’s (Jared “Jed” Golden) fiancée, Annabelle. We originally met this trio in the first book of the series, and three books later we learn that Dane continues to frequently participate in an M-F-M […]
From a Drood to a Kill Author: Simon R. Green Reviewer: Gikany & Una Rating: A- What We’re Talking About: Mr. Green has done it again. From a Drood to a Kill is another witty, exciting, and enjoyable Secret Histories adventure filled with quirky characters, humorous banter, and nail-biting adventure. Despite some tragedy in From […]
Hades Author: Larissa Ione Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Hades is a wonderful novella set in Ms. Ione’s Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series, and is probably best enjoyed by those who have read the entire series (or at least the most recent books). The story takes place a few months after Azagoth’s […]
Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook review: Shards of Hope Author: Nalini Singh Narrator: Angela Dawson Listening Speed: 1.0x Reviewer: Una Audiobook Source: Tantor Media What I’m Talking About: Nalini Singh is one of my favorite writers, and I am an avid follower of her Psy-Changling series. This is […]
If You’re Not the One Author: Jemma Forte Reviewer: Nima Rating: D What I’m Talking About: If You’re Not the One had an intriguing premise. It piqued my interest and I was excited to start the book. Unfortunately, what began with great promise did not deliver. Main character Jennifer Wright is dissatisfied with a life […]
Light a Candle Author: VJ Summers Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Will Mitchell is a Dom who is looking for the perfect sub: someone who is challenging and self-aware; one whose needs align perfectly with the kind of dominance he has to give. While he’s become a competent Dom in Chicago, now […]
Powerless Author: Terra Lynn Childs & Tracy Deebs Reviewer: Gikany & Una Rating: A What We’re Talking About: Powerless is a fabulous start in the new young adult series, The Hero Agenda. It was a fast paced, riveting, and engaging new novel in a world of Heroes and Villains with super abilities. Gikany and Una […]