Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Best Laid Plans Series: Garnet Run: Book Two Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Carina Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Best Laid Plans is worth picking up for many reasons. The beautiful writing. The well-crafted, dual POV narrative. The small-town vibe. And the true stars of the story…the... Continue Reading →
Title: Unforgotten Series: Forgiven: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Carina Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Bottom line? I had so much fun getting to know these characters. If you’re already a fan of Leigh’s style, you know she’s a master at bringing broken guys together and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stagsblood Prince Series: The Stagsblood Trilogy: Book One Author: Gideon E. Wood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 390 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Stagsblood Prince is not a romance novel. There is no happily-ever-after when all is said and done, there isn’t even a happy-for-now to cling to, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Wormwood Summer Series: San Amaro Investigations: Book One Author: Kai Butler Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 369 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I do so enjoy an intriguing and well-crafted Urban Fantasy, and this certainly is one. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Parker Ferro owes the fae his life. They’ve come... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart of the Dragon Author: Jamie Sullivan Publisher: Riptide Publishing (2nd Edition) Length: 193 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Heart of the Dragon epitomizes the feel-good read, and I was completely enchanted by it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The greatest thief captures an unexpected prize. Madfall is the greatest thief... Continue Reading →
Title: Cry Wolf Series: Big Bad Wolf: Book Five Author: Charlie Adhara Publisher: Carina Press Length: 269 Pages Category: Paranormal, Romantic Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: It’s the little things that comprise the whole that make a book great, and once again in Cry Wolf they are skillfully pieced together. The relationships, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Wonderstruck Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book Three Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 255 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The found family, the friendships, the feelings of belonging to someone, and to something much bigger than yourself, are all here. Therin’s compelling characters and storytelling made loving... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Friend Series: His Best Friends Brother: Book Two Author: R. Cayden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Forbidden Friend is a sweet and satisfying story of giving in to temptation and getting a happily ever after as a result. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At... Continue Reading →
Title: Other Half Series: PsyCop: Book Twelve Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 254 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Like a smooth, smoky, complex whiskey, this series keeps getting better with age. Other Half, in fact, has set Victor Bayne and Jacob Marks on such an intriguing new... Continue Reading →
Title: The Same End Series: The Lamb and the Lion: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 455 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Watching two people learn to accept that they deserve to be loved while they're falling in love with each other is essential to Ashe's storytelling, and that's... Continue Reading →
Title: Sonata Form Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: Forest Path Books Length: 290 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Sonata Form is charming, at times sweet, fraught with external conflict, and is yet another example of the sort of fantasy Cummings writes—it isn't romance, but there is a clear and present romanticism to... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Solstice in St. Nacho's Series: St. Nacho's: Book Five Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 296 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Winter in St. Nacho's was more a sentimental trip back to the magical coastal California town than a flawless read, but the story's overall message of... Continue Reading →
Title: His Compass Series: His: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: His Compass is next-level gorgeous. I read it in a single sitting, and wanted to start it all over again when I was done. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Tom has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gangster Series: Magic & Steam: Book Two Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Steampunk Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Kudos and my compliments to author C.S. Poe for handing me my first book hangover of the new year, with a cliffhanger ending that belongs in the "Whoa, I Did... Continue Reading →
Title: One Winter With You Collection: Winter Wonderland Story Giveaway Author: Amy Aislin Length: Novella Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Be sure to snatch this story up, watch it all unfold, and try not to melt over the charm of it all. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Can the sons of rival... Continue Reading →
Title: Playground Games Collection: Winter Wonderland Story Giveaway Author: Lily Morton Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re ready for one big happy “awwwww” to begin the New Year, Lily Morton’s free Winter Wonderland story, Playground Games, is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: School... Continue Reading →
Title: Infected: Legacy Series: Infected: Book Eleven Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: Self-Published Length: 185 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I’ve rarely been so geeked for the release of a book, but after such a long drought without these characters, Infected: Legacy feels like nothing less than a gift to fans of this series.... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Winter Woods Author: Isabelle Adler Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery At a Glance: In the Winter Woods embodies the very definition of a cozy mystery, and while not a romance, there is a budding relationship between Declan and Curtis that adds an element of sweetness to the story.... Continue Reading →
Title: Gingerbread Mistletoe Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book Two Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Gingerbread Mistletoe is as sweet as the dollop of whipped cream on a hot cup of cocoa. If you're in the mood for something heartwarming and delightful, and for watching a couple... Continue Reading →
Title: Yet a Stranger Series: The First Quarto: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 438 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: I may not know much Shakespeare, but I do know a good murder mystery when I read it, and good romantic suspense. This is both. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Love Christmas Series: Glasgow Lads on Ice: Book Two Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Avery Cockburn’s football lads own my heart, and that still remains unchanged and unchallenged, getting to know her curling lads was a lovely gift to myself this holiday... Continue Reading →
Title: Angels in the City Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Every single thing about this story is just beautiful, and I couldn’t put it down. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A fake relationship with a stranger. An office romance with doughnuts and white... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Measure Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 204 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Merry Measure fulfills every single need I could demand from a holiday romance. It's sweet and sexy, snarky and sincere, and really, truly, supremely romantic. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Arlo Wright’s introduction to his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Christmas Break Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Christmas Break is a true heart-warmer and a lovely way to kick off the holiday romance reading season. Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time for giving, not lusting after... Continue Reading →
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