Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: To Sketch a Scandal Series: Lucky Lovers of London: Book Four Author: Jess Everlee Publisher: Carina Adores Length: 301 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: There are risks involved in Warren and Matty's relationship, but the tension is lower—even while the stakes are high—than it might have been were it... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Missing Maid Series: Harriet Morrow Investigates: Book One Author: Rob Osler Publisher: Kensington Publishing Length: 321 Pages Category: Historical Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Not fast paced but paced perfectly for the time in which the story is set, when life was a little slower than we know... Continue Reading →
Titles: Unworthy, Unbound, Unyielding Author: J.A. Vodvarka Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 447 Pages, 545 Pages, 705 Pages Category: Epic Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Saga: (noun) a dramatic and often complicated story or series of events. The Blacksea Odyssey Trilogy is this, and then some. The world building is robust, its characters richly... Continue Reading →
Title: Viscounts & Villainy Series: Roaring Twenties Magic: Book Three Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 327 Pages Category: Fantasy, Historical Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Come for the magic, stay for the romance, bask in a world where danger lurks and heroes are made and happily ever afters are earned. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: End of the Road Series: SOS Hotel: Book Ten Author: Adam Vex Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Even as the series comes to a close, the SOS Hotel carries on in all its singular glory, as does the unlikely love affair between the dragon,... Continue Reading →
Title: Copper Script Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 255 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: When readers can feel the setting and we're transported there, it's love at first page. It’s the attention to detail that makes this story and its characters spring to life and ensnare readers in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Always Murder Series: The Last Picks: Book Nine Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 241 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This series is sweet and cozy, goofy and corny and charming, and it's a welcome bit of easy to make you forget how hard everything is for a while.... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Story Series: Second Chance School: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Second Story is an impeccable ending to this set of books at Glynn Harber School. I can’t imagine any better way to get from “Once Upon a Time” to... Continue Reading →
Time flies when life comes at you fast, doesn't it? Here's a quick roundup at some of the books I've read and enjoyed over the past few weeks :) Along Torturous Paths by Vivian Moira Valentine - Amelia Temple harbors a cosmic being in her consciousness and is pursued and coveted for her parapsychological abilities,... Continue Reading →
Title: Can't Spell Treason Without Tea Series: Tomes and Tea: Book One Author: Rebecca Thorne Publisher: Bramble Length: 345 Pages Category: Cozy Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The only thing better than the love for books and tea is the found family and friendships Reyna and Kianthe build along the way. The story... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Home Author: Rivers Solomon Publisher: MCD Books Length: 286 Pages Category: Psychological Horror Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Model Home is one of those books that people seem to either love or loathe, with very little middle ground. It's that kind of story, one in which readers become frustrated with the telling... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder in Shades of Fire and Ash Series: DS Charlie Rees: Book Four Author: Ripley Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Murder Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re a fan of the author and this series, make sure to catch Murder in Shades of Fire and Ash. It’s political,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rules for Ghosting Author: Shelly Jay Shore Publisher: Dell Length: 384 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you enjoy literary fiction that does a deep dive into what motivates its characters, what tears them apart and reunites them, and how families can be both those we're born into... Continue Reading →
Title: Icy Reception Series: SOS Hotel: Book Nine Author: Adam Vex (Ariana Nash) Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 192 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Ariana Nash serves up the sass and sweetness and spice that’s a staple of this -verse, but it’s the love that holds it all together. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Evil All Along Series: The Last Picks: Book Eight Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 255 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Keme's story hurts like a blunt instrument to the solar plexus, which makes the way it ends all the more wonderful. The Last Picks may not have it... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Dark Series: OutFoxing the Paranormal: Book Three Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 227 Pages Category: Paranormal Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: When all is said and done, Into the Dark delivered something unique. If Cozy Horror isn't a thing, maybe this book just invented it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Make the Season Bright Author: Ashley Herring Blake Publisher: Berkley Length: 367 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I loved and appreciated the diversity in this story, the friends who were more than just set dressing, and the happy ending for all the characters who got one. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: I Shall Never Fall in Love Author: Hari Conner Publisher: HarperAlley Length: 288 Pages Category: Graphic Novel, YA/Teen Romance, Historical Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Gorgeous artwork complements this story of pride, prejudice, and queer joy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: George has major problems: They’ve just inherited the failing family estate, and the feelings... Continue Reading →
In support of Transgender Day of Visibility, a group of 32 trans authors have joined together to offer their books — 38 in total — for just $40. That's a 65% savings over regular price. Supporting trans authors, and trans rights overall, is so important. I hope you'll check it out at the link below!... Continue Reading →
Reading used to be my refuge. Books were the unreality I escaped to, my heart wide open, my senses attuned to the characters and their journeys. I could ignore the outside world for a while, guilt free. Now, it feels like my favorite pastime has come to a screeching halt in favor of paying attention... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Road Series: SOS HOTEL: Book Eight Author: Adam Vex Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 160 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Ariana Nash (writing as Adam Vex) hasn’t missed a single beat since she closed the first story arc and opened this one. Adam, Zee, and Victor are as warm... Continue Reading →
Title: Mandrake Manor Author: JP Rindfleisch IX Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Cozy Paranormal Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: What a delightful surprise this book was. It’s warm, cozy, a little bit sassy, and the bonds of found family and magic give a nice touch to developing both the plot and... Continue Reading →
Title: A Bluestocking's Guide to Decadence Series: Lucky Lovers of London: Book Three Author: Jess Everlee Publisher: Carina Adores Length: 302 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Jess Everlee continues to deliver characters who charm their way into my affections. These books are not full of bluster; rather, they are quietly... Continue Reading →
Title: Upright Women Wanted Author: Sarah Gailey Publisher: Tor Books Length: 171 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This short novel reads like a Wild West tale set in a dystopian future where modern conveniences no longer exist. Outlaws and bandits, vigilantes and shootouts, life on the dusty desert trails once traveled... Continue Reading →
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