Wolf Rain Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Although firmly routed in the SnowDancer pack, Alexei is a lone wolf. He keeps his grief deeply locked up – the grief over losing his brother a year ago, and his parents before that, to the disease of “going rogue.” On one […]
Ayesha at Last Author: Uzma Jalaluddin Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Beginning with the highly apt question, “When do you get to be happy?” Ayesha at Last introduces readers to Ayesha Shamsi, a twenty-seven year old Canadian Muslim with the soul of a poet, who has just begun her new life as […]
Cliff’s Edge Author: Meg Tilly Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Author Meg Tilly, yes, THAT Meg Tilly, is a new-to-me author. This is her eighth book, but only her second in the romance genre with Cliff’s Edge, the second book in her Solace Island series. Tilly admits that her earlier books were […]
The Bride Test Author: Helen Hoang Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: As a high-functioning autistic adult, Khai Diep thinks he is incapable of emotion and is content in the routine of his life, but his mother feels it is time for him to find a wife. She travels to Viet Nam where […]
I Want You Back Author: Lorelei James Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Lucy and Jax have a history, including a beautiful daughter they both love. When Jax was a professional hockey player in the NHL, he didn’t spend much time with his daughter and used her as a pawn in his limited […]
The Good Ones Author: Jenn McKinlay Reviewer: Nima Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: The Good Ones is cute, but it’s definitely “fantasy.” I lost count of the number of times I rolled my eyes over the things which I had to suspend my disbelief. Maisy Kelly, accomplished professor of English literature in North Carolina, […]
The Matchmaker’s List Author: Sonya Lalli Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C- (see below) What I’m Talking About: I’m just going to come out and say this – while I enjoyed parts of The Matchmaker’s List, I struggled with the review and how to rate the title. I went in expecting a romance and therefore a happily […]
The Proposal Author: Jasmine Guillory Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After experiencing mixed feelings about Jasmine Guillory’s debut title, The Wedding Date, I wanted to give her sophomore offering, The Proposal, the benefit of the doubt. While overall the writing in The Proposal was tighter and the story flowed better than The […]
Archangel’s Prophecy Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Guild Hunter series is one of my favorites, especially when the storyline focuses on primary characters Elena and Raphael, and Archangel’s Prophecy places the angelic couple back on center stage. It’s been about two and a half years since the trip […]
Cross Breed Author: Lora Leigh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: SPOILER ALERT!!!! If you don’t want to know who Cassie’s mate is then do NOT read my review! As a long-time fan of the Breed series, I’ve been waiting for Cassie’s book since the first whisper of her mate in Dawn’s Awakening. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marry in Scandal Author: Anne Gracie Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Marry In Scandal is the second title in the Marriage of Convenience series, but it can picked up and read by itself without any issues. If you are familiar with the series, you will enjoy visiting with characters you’ve come to […]
About the Book Ash and Quill Author: Rachel Caine Publisher: Berkley Released: July 11, 2017 Series: Great Library #3 Genre: Young Adult (Urban Fantasy) Author contact links: Website Purchase links: Amazon REVIEW Snippet: Jess fell asleep, too, despite the hard stones under his behind, and the chill. He dreamed he was a guard at a […]
The Wedding Date Author: Jasmine Guillory Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Alexa is on her way to visit her out-of-town sister. Drew is in town for a wedding. The pair get trapped for a short time in an elevator, and they hit if off immediately. While there is definitely mutual desire, both […]