Like It’s 1999 Author: Karen Grey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I fell in love with “Hot Steve” while reading the first book in Ms. Grey’s Boston Classics series, What I’m Looking For. He is a special “guy’s guy” with a heart of gold, becoming one of Kate’s best friends. In that book, […]
Audiobook review: A Snowflake at Midnight by Anne Renwick Evie is a librarian for the Lister Institute. She enjoys her job, but looks to helm her own project and take on more work. Ash is one of the botanists at Lister and is completely smitten with Evie. They’ve spent hours together working on a research proposal […]
The Lost Princess Returns Author: Jeffe Kennedy Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- The Lost Princess Returns wraps up one of the primary over arching story of the Uncharted Realms series: the conflict between the Tala and Dasnaria. In the previous book, the Thirteen Kingdoms and its allies were able to stop one facet of the attack, […]
Moontangled Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: With big wigs in attendance for a formal ball scheduled at the Thornfell College of Magic, Juliana is excited to finally see the love of her live, and secret fiancee, Caroline. It’s been three months since Juliana and Caroline were together. It was […]
One Christmas Eve Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Preston and Zoe start out on the wrong foot when he makes some disapproving remarks about the sexy Halloween display in her bookstore window. Because of emotional damage from her ex, Zoe immediately takes a dislike to Preston, but when he […]
One Summer Weekend Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Carly and Noah have been best friends their entire lives; never has either looked at the other as anything else. So when Noah needs a date for his new boss’s wedding, he begs Carly to be his pretend girlfriend for the […]
Audiobook Review: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues Author: Molly Harper Narrator: Amanda Ronconi + Jonathan Davis Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Mystic Bayou #2.5 Genre: Paranormal Romance Source: Purchased/Audible Freebie Ingrid Asher has felt the pull of the Rift for years and has finally decided to settle down Mystic Bayou. She’s going to raise cows and open her own creamery. […]
A Few Pecans Short of a Pie Author: Molly Harper Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I really enjoyed this follow up to the courtship and romance of Margot and Kyle – the main couple from the first book, Sweet Tea and Sympathy. Told from Margot’s POV, we see how she’s faired since […]
Audiobook review: Diamond Fire Author: Ilona Andrews Narrator: Renée Raudman & Emily Rankin Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Hidden Legacy #3.5 Genre: Urban Fantasy, novella Source: purchased I always, always love doing a “re-read” of any Ilona Andrew book via the audiobook format, and Diamond Fire is no exception. This wonderful novella is a transitional story in the Hidden […]
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy Author: Alyssa Cole Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After thoroughly enjoying the first two titles in Ms. Cole’s Reluctant Royals series, I was pumped to see that Prince Thabiso’s awesome mega assistant extraordinaire, Likotsi, was going to get her own story! Although Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is definitely […]
Darkness Series novellas Author: Katie Reus Reviewer: Jen What I’m Talking About: Sentinel of Darkness (Darkness #8) Dagen and Keva get off to a rocky start when he makes a low-ball offer to purchase her building in which her shop is located. Little does he know that Keva is under the protection and considered a […]
Diamond Fire Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: For those who enjoy the Hidden Legacy series, Diamond Fire is an entertaining, must-read novella. While the book doesn’t tackle the little surprise the authors left for readers at the end of the Wildfire, they do put to rest the Nevada-Rogan storyline […]
Welcome to our feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook review: 3 Wishes Author: Peggy Jaeger Narrator: Nicole Blessing Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Candy Hearts Romance universe Genre: Contemporary Romance, novella Source: Author 3 Wishes is a cute, short story about dreams coming true. Chloe has always believed in wishes ever since a young age when […]
Hawkyn Author: Larissa Ione Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Hawkyn is a special earth-bound angel known as a Memitim, and his job is to protect his Primori: humans, who for whatever reason, are destined to make an impact on all humankind. Hawkyn has lived centuries under the strict heavenly rules, waiting for […]
Scissor Kisses Author: Devon Monk Reviewer: Gikany & Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Scissor Kisses is the third novella in the Ordinary Magic series. This long awaited novella featuring Myra was only a taste of what Gikany and Una hopes is coming in the next novel. Though it contains the wit we have […]