Audiobook review: The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles is a treat for fans of the series. The anthology includes short stories shared from the three druids of the original series, plus several stories from Gladys […]
Audiobook review: Paranormal Payback Anthology Paranormal Payback is a solid urban fantasy anthology, featuring short to novella-length stories that focus on balancing scales with a revenge aspect and paranormal twist. On whole, the book is entertaining. Each story is a standalone, although some (several?) are related to existing (long-standing) series. I felt a little lost/confused […]
Beast Business Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Beast Business book contains a new novella and some various shorts. The Beast Business novella and Arabella’s accompanying POV takes place roughly around the start of Hidden Legacy book 6, Ruby Fever. Beast Business is a fun story that gives fans […]
Audiobook review: Canines and Cocktails Anthology Canines and Cocktails is a fun three-story anthology from Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, and Chuck Wendig. THE CHARTREUSE CHANTEUSE is an Oberon Meaty mystery, with the story shared from the POV of Irish wolfhound, Oberon. Chronologically, the story takes place some time after the conclusion of the IDC […]
Holidays With Jane: Will You Be Mine? Authors: Rebecca Fleming, Jennifer Becton, Jessica Gray, Nancy Kelley, Melissa Buell, Claudia Grey Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Romance with a capital ‘R’ can be found in these sweeter-than-Valentine-candy contemporary Jane Austen retellings. This is my fourth visit to the Holidays With Jane series, […]
OUT NOW! About the Book: Eleven of today’s most entertaining contemporary romance authors have teamed up to support reproductive choice in the new year. This anthology features feel-good fiction that’s heartwarming, often hilarious, and hot enough to light your sparklers. So raise a cup of kindness to the days of auld lang syne, and settle […]
A Yuletide Kiss Authors: Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, Mary Jo Putney Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: A Yuletide Kiss is an entertaining Christmas-centric historical romance with a fun twist. Each of the three standalone romances are part of the same story. I love the concept. The anthology focuses on a few sets […]
Get a headstart on the holiday spirit by reading for a great cause! 18 of today’s most entertaining rom-com authors have teamed up to sell #Books4Boobs. This collection of holiday shorts ranges from sweet to steamy and promises to entertain. 100% of proceeds benefit the Young Survivors Coalition! OUT TODAY! All proceeds will be donate […]
Audiobook review: Sweetest in the Gale by Olivia Dade Sweetest in the Gale is a three-story collection of romances from the There’s Something About Marysburg series. Each is a standalone romance, although the first two have direct character ties. I’ve got my thoughts on each: “Sweetest in the Gale” Widower Griff is concerned about his classroom […]
He’s Come Undone Anthology Authors: Emma Barry, Olivia Dade, Adriana Herrera, Ruby Lang, Cat Sebastian Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ What I’m Talking About: He’s Come Undone is a wonderful anthology with five unique romances. Here are my thoughts on each (book blurbs are listed below the review). “Appassionata” by Emma Barry Brennan is an expert piano […]
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your […]
Seduction on a Snowy Night Author: Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, Mary Jo Putney Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Seduction on a Snowy Night is a historical romance anthology, with three stories set around the Christmas holiday. A CHRISTMAS ABDUCTION by Madeline Hunter Adam Prescott, the Baron Thornhill, is on his way to his […]
Heart2Heart Anthology Volume 3 Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This was my first opportunity to read one of the Heart2Heart anthologies, all of which benefit LGBTQ+ causes. Each revolves around their namesake dating app in different ways and include short romances based on reader suggestions, which I think is a super fun […]
The First Dangle and Other Stories Author: Kevin Hearne Narrator: Luke Daniels Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: The Iron Druid Chronicles world Source: Purchased The First Dangle and Other Stories is a collection of previously published shorts and a new novella, “The First Dangle.” All but one story are set in the Iron Druid Chronicles world, some taking place before […]
Once Upon a Wedding Authors: see below Reviewer: Jen What I’m Talking About: I picked up Once Upon a Wedding primarily to read K.M. Jackson’s title, but also because I LOVE second chance stories. While I didn’t have time to read all of the stories by this review date, I do plan on finishing the […]