While It Was Snowing Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Amy Casey needs some time away from her life… her two teenage boys, her brother, her job, and the ex who wants to reignite their relationship. Wanting to reconnect with her love of painting to see if she can make […]
The Librarians Author: Sherry Thomas Reviewers: Sophia Rose and Jen Rating: B What We’re Talking About: Sophia Rose and Jen are big fans of Sherry Thomas and were excited to try her new contemporary mystery, so we decided to both read it and post a joint review. The Librarians features four librarians and two dead […]
Zomromcom Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Twenty years ago, zombies escaped their government compound and ravaged the locals, killing many humans. Now there are three zones, four walls, and four moats that comprise the Containment Zone. Edie’s parents died saving her during the First Breach, and she still lives […]
Maid for Each Other Author: Lynn Painter Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Do you enjoy movies like Pretty Woman, Easy A, Maid in Manhattan? Then Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter is perfect for you. It is a classic Cinderella retelling, where Dexter, the rich businessman, hires Abi for what should […]
Atonement Sky Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Adam and Eleri briefly met ten years prior when she was a young J-Psy working on a case involving the murder of Adam’s parents. The case didn’t go well and each went their own way, but never forgot the other because both recognized […]
Eliza and the Duke Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: If I were to describe Eliza and The Duke in one sentence it would be “Good girl meets bad guy maybe?” Because nothing is really as it seems in this novel. Eliza is a strong-willed, fearless, romantic who has a knack […]
Rules for Ruin Author: Mimi Matthews Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Effie was raised by Miss Corvus in an unconventional orphanage for young women. She was taught to think, defend herself, and be independent. Now she is called to London to bring down an evil man who intends on taking away the […]
Dream On, Ramona Riley Author: Ashley Herring Blake Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Dream On, Ramona Riley is a cute, easy romance that doesn’t shy from tackling heavy emotions. Dylan and Ramona have always held on to the time of their first kiss, and how finding one another felt like a life-changing […]
Archangel’s Ascension Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Archangel’s Ascension is the continuing story of Illium and Aodhan’s transition to more than friends and their personal growth that is featured in 2021’s Archangel’s Light. However, the book also feels like a transition from the existing series about the Guild Hunters, […]
The Lady Sparks a Flame Author: Elizabeth Everett Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I am grateful Ms. Everett begins her novel with a good long trigger warning about self-harm. I wish she would have also included one about domestic violence because there were several spots, that as a survivor, were “take my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
First-Time Caller Author: B.K. Borison Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Aiden has hosted a local romance hotline radio show for six years, and he has major burnout, not even sure he believes in love. But when 12-year-old Maya calls the show to find a date for her single mom, Lucie, Aiden’s life […]