A Proposal to Die For Author: Molly Harper Reviewer: Jen Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I have been a long-time fan of Molly Harper. I love her PNR and contemporary stories. Her humor has always made me laugh out loud. SO I was super excited to give her foray into cozy murder mysteries a […]
Double Take Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: From blue aliens to cyborgs and now to clones, Cara Bristol brings another suspenseful sci-fi romance in her Cosmic Mates series of duet stories. Double Take is the fifth book in the series and begins the third separate Cosmic Mates duet […]
The Geographer’s Map to Romance Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: The Geographer’s Map to Romance is the second historical romance set in Holton’s alternate history, fantasy world. We learn that a large storm has caused a spring of magic in a small village in Wales which threatens to leak […]
Risky Romance Author: Kendall Talbot Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Australian Border Patrol gets called out about a derelect ship just off shore in a remote area, and before they have barely been aboard, the bullets fly and a shocking new discovery leads to another adventure in the pulse-pounding Wolf Security […]
Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case Author: Violet Marsh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Georgina is a female archeologist in a man’s world. In order to do the work she loves, her cousin Percy acts as the face of her discoveries and research. All is going well until Percy goes […]
The Duke of Deceit Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B March’s TBR optional theme: Rizz (as in Charisma) And thank you Wendy for explaining what it means! What I’m Talking About: The Duke of Deceit is an entertaining reformed-bad-boy historical. Although in this case, the Duke of Crewe, Lucien Grenier is actually a good […]
Code Word Romance Author: Carlie Walker Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The story opens with a dangerous motorcycle chase on the streets of Rome, where we find our heroine Max being chased by assassins. Then the story jumps back six days where we find out Max looks just like Sofia Christiansen, the […]
Bullets and Dandelions Author: Gail Koger Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Throughout the series, Gemma Stone’s parents have been larger than life and her family participate a great deal in her law enforcement misadventures. There were hints that her parents and grandfather’s story was something else. I was tickled as could […]
The Next Grave Author: Kendra Elliot Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: The case and his life are spiraling out of control, and nothing and no one is safe who are connected to him. Kendra Elliot captivated my attention with her Mercy Kilpatrick books and I’ve enjoyed the connected world this Columbia […]
Cold as Hell Author: Kelley Armstrong Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: The Great White North isn’t as safe as the small group living in the off-grid Yukon town hoped for including an attacker in the dark. Kelley Armstrong’s chilling thrillers give a rugged gritty feel with setting and plot circumstances, but […]
While the Duke Was Sleeping Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Adelaide is lady’s maid to Lady Cordelia, daughter of a duke and betrothed to Duke of Hornsmouth. When Cordelia decides to run out on her wedding, she drags Adelaide along, and soon the pair are hiding out in a […]
I Died for Beauty Author: Amanda Flower Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: What I love best about Amanda Flower’s novels are that they read like a really amazing game of Clue. I Died for Beauty is no different. It is well written and flows like one of Emily Dickensen pieces of poetry. […]
Wing Dancer Author: Allyson James Reviewer: Jen Rating: C What I’m Talking About: The Stormwalker series, which started in 2009 with a novella in a Berkley Christmas anthology, has been an auto-read for me since the beginning. After a rousing start, the books are now release years apart, with the previous title coming out in […]
Wooing the Witch Queen Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Felix is the Archduke of Estarion, but his father-in-law has long controlled everything as Estarion’s Chief Minister, with his son as the head of the military. They put themselves into power after Felix’s parents died fifteen years ago. Knowing the […]
During January I had two DNF’s. Out of Office Author: A.H. Cunningham Release Date: April 23, 2024 Publisher: Afterglow Books by Harlequin Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance Format(s): paperback (288 pages), e-book, audiobook Book Source: Purchased with my own funds What I’m Talking About: I’ve decided this year (2025) I’m not going to spend a […]