This Will Be Interesting Author: E.B. Asher Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Ten years ago, Galwell the Great sacrificed himself to save the kingdom, but instead of dying, he was rescued and brought to the current day (read This Will Be Fun). He feels lost, without purpose, and hates having to be […]
Silver & Blood Author: Jessie Mihalik Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Riela is an untrained mage who discovered she has magic only a year ago. Bullied by the townspeople she once saved from a flood into entering the forest to fight off a monster, Riela discovers the fairytales shared to her in […]
The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold Author: Ally Carter Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Blonde Who Came In From the Cold opens 10 years ago on the night before Alex heads off to “spy school,” when a handsome stranger tells her not to go. This man ends up being […]
The Duchess Deal Author: Tessa Dare Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Duchess Deal is a hilarious, lovely historical romance. Dare retells the Beauty and the Beast story with a hardworking seamstress and a scarred-by-war Duke. Emma shows up at the Duke of Ashbury’s home wearing the outrageous wedding dress his ex-fiancee commissioned […]
Along Came Amor Author: Alexis Daria Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Ava is a consummate pleaser, allowing her family to make demands and treat her like Cinderella because she’s worried she’ll offend them if she speaks up. And it’s only gotten worse in the past year and a half since her husband […]
The Blonde Identity Author: Ally Carter Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Blonde Identity is a laugh out loud, adventure-filled rom-com that left me wanting more adventures. Carter creates an outrageous story with over the top action and silly situations. Zoe wakes up on the snowy streets of Paris with no clue […]
This Will Be Fun Author: E.B. Asher Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Ten years ago, Clare, Beatrice, Elowen, and Galwell saved Mythria from foul magic and power summoned by the Fraternal Order, but the cost was high. The realm’s beloved hero Galwell the Great was slain, and the three remaining warriors of […]
Partners in Crime Author: Alisha Rai Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Mira Chaudhary has spend her adult years running and hiding from her past. When her aunt passes away, she regrets not spending more time with the one solid influence in her life. At the reading of her will, Mira runs into her […]
Heartbreaker Author: Sarah MacLean Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: After finishing the first book in the Hell’s Belle series, Bombshell, last year I couldn’t wait to get my handles on Heartbreaker. Sarah MacLean didn’t disappoint with Henry and Adelaide’s story! Adelaide sees herself plain and not worth notice. As a lady from the […]
A Lot Like Adiós Author: Alexis Daria Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Michelle and Gabe grew up together in the Bronx; however, while Michelle stayed and made a name for herself, Gabe had to escape the trappings of his family and moved to California. Now Gabe owns a successful gym that is […]
Bombshell Author: Sarah MacLean Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I started my fandom with Sarah MacLean’s The Bareknuckle Bastards series. There is a world connection with her new Hell’s Belles series, and apparently there is a connection to one of her other series, Scandal & Scoundrel series. The heroine and hero of Bombshell […]
First Comes Like Author: Alisha Rai Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Jia Ahmed is a Southern CA based internet influencer sharing makeup and beauty tips. She’s been DM’ing with Dev Dixit, an Indian film star from an influential Bollywood family. He was kind and sweet when she was sick, and after a year […]
You Had Me at Hola Author: Alexis Daria Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: You Had Me at Hola is one of my favorite reads of the summer. Filled with strong Latinx characters, laugh-out-loud humor, and a touching romance, this book should be on your must read list. Jasmine is fairly well-known from […]
Daring and the Duke Author: Sarah MacLean Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Daring the Duke is the third book in The Barenknuckle Bastards series by Sarah MacLean and it follows the story of the other half of the quartet of adults who were once pitted against each other as children by an evil man who sired […]
Girl Gone Viral Author: Alisha Rai Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Katrina is a very private person, dealing with anxiety/depression/PTSD. When her innocent, shared-table cup of coffee at a local cafe is live-tweeted as a meet-cute, Katrina panics. The event goes viral and the guy is lying about their non-existent situation. Luckily […]