Title: Shipwrecked Series: Sea Goblins: Book One Author: Juniper Butterworth Publisher: Self-Published Length: 161 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a little wacky and smilesome, filled with whimsy and doesn’t take itself at all too seriously, there are goblins and goats afoot to the rescue. Reviewed By:…
Category: 4 Stars
Review: The Sleeping Soldier by Aster Glenn Gray
Title: The Sleeping Soldier Author: Aster Glenn Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 350 Pages Category: Historical, Remixed Fairy Tale Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: As is the way of fairy tales, there’s a lesson to be learned in The Sleeping Soldier. And it’s Caleb who must learn it. The sweet and satisfying happy ending…
Review: French Fancy by Lily Morton
Title: French Fancy Series: The Model Agency: Book Two Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 396 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: There’s nothing here that will stand out as unique to this author’s fans, which is not at all a slight but an assurance that if you love Morton’s…
Review: Dark Horse by Kelley York
Title: Dark Horse Series: The Resurrectionists: Book Two Author: Kelley York Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 223 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: York writes a lovely historical romance; I’ve been a long-time fan. Daniel and Theseus’s story is one of building trust and pushing back against one’s own inner struggle. Reviewed…
Review: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Title: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Fantasy Adventure, Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer is equal parts playful and dramatic, cute and cutthroat. It’s meant to entertain, and that it does, without…
Review: In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
Title: In the Case of Heartbreak Series: Fern Falls: Book Two Author: Courtney Kae Publisher: Kensington Books Length: 317 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While I felt some of the writing, particularly the dialogue, was a bit overly formal, it’s Ben and Adam and their story that kept me turning…
Review: A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit by R.K. Ashwick
Title: A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit Series: Side Quest Row: Book One Author: R.K. Ashwick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 342 Pages Category: Cozy Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: A Rival Most Vial is a soft little tale that was a simple joy to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Two potion…
Review: The Bear & the Rose by E.K. Larson-Burnett
Title: The Bear & the Rose Author: E.K. Larson-Burnett Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 247 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Folklore Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Written with an intimacy that transcends storytelling, this tale’s lyricism unfolds as an epic poem of gods and mortals, revenge and absolution, forgiveness and yearning. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Springtide…
Review: A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee
Title: A Rulebook for Restless Rogues Series: Lucky Lovers of London: Book Two Author: Jess Everlee Publisher: Carina Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Kindness reigns in A Rulebook for Restless Rogues. It’s a sweet addition to the Lucky Lovers of London series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: London,…
Review: Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell
Title: Teacher of the Year Series: Teachers in Love: Book One Author: M.A. Wardell Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 347 Pages Category: Rom-Com, Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re in the mood for a book that might make you catch a case of the squishies, with minimal angsties, and brings a smile…
Review: The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper
Title: The Worm and His Kings Series: The Worm and His Kings: Book One Author: Hailey Piper Publisher: Off Limits Press Length: 135 Pages Category: Horror Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Hailey Piper’s writing is vivid and exceptionally provocative. This book is not for the squeamish or faint of heart, of course, and while…
Review: Chef’s Choice by TJ Alexander
Title: Chef’s Choice Series: Chef’s Kiss: Book Two Author: TJ Alexander Publisher: Simon & Schuster Length: 336 Pages Category: Transgender Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While Chef’s Choice confronts some weighty topics, at its heart it’s a joyful story too. It’s a story about being proud of who you are, and…
Review: Glass Castles by Kelley York
Title: Glass Castles Series: The Resurrectionists: Book One Author: Kelley York Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 205 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Kelley York has an immensely engaging writing style that suits her historical settings and gives her characters depth. I’m already invested in seeing what book two in the series…
Review: Divinity 36 by Gail Carriger
Title: Divinity 36 Series: Tinkered Starsong: Book One Author: Gail Carriger Publisher: Self-Published Length: 333 Pages Category: YA/Teen, Space Opera Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: From the world-building to the characters and the way I became invested in them and their connection to one another, this book simply affirms my love of Gail Carriger’s…
Review: Liam’s Doom by Robin Schadel
Title: Liam’s Doom Series: The Adventures of Sam Hain: Book One Author: Robin Schadel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 235 Pages Category: Fantasy, LesFic Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Liam’s Doom gives great imagination and some new characters I’m looking forward to following on more adventures. If it proves anything, it’s that a book in…
Review: Paper Swans by E.M. Lindsey
Title: Paper Swans Author: E.M. Lindsey Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 131 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This is a short novel, but E.M. Lindsey began it from a place that made it impossible not to feel Shiloh and Dom’s connection. This isn’t insta-love; it’s delayed gratification of a love everyone…
Review: Murder in Shades of Blue and Green by Ripley Hayes
Title: Murder in Shades of Blue and Green Series: DS Charlie Rees: Book One Author: Ripley Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: DS Charlie Rees is most assuredly not the poster child for hardboiled detectives, which makes him all the more endearing for his vulnerabilities. Where…
Review: Enemies to Lovers by Aster Glenn Gray
Title: Enemies to Lovers Author: Aster Glenn Gray Publisher: Kalikoi Length: 92 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Enemies to lovers is, perhaps, a slight exaggeration in the overall scheme of things. There is a sweetness and playfulness to the way Megan and Sarah’s relationship evolves, and it was a fun…
Review: A Thief in the Night by KJ Charles
Title: A Thief in the Night Series: Gentle Art World Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: As anyone who has read KJ Charles would expect, A Thief in the Night brings all the warm and good feelings and delivers a sweet and sexy romance…
Review: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Title: In the Lives of Puppets Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Tor Books Length: 417 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While it would be inaccurate to say this is a perfect book—there a points in the journey that ambled when I wanted them to run—I will always be open to the messages…