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Title: Murder Aforethought Series: Cabrini Law: Book Two Author: Parker St. John Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Romantic Suspense Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While I can't say I strongly recommend the entirety of the Cabrini Law series as a must-read, I can say I was intrigued enough by Murder... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Fire: the Complete Series Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 716 Pages Category: Historical, Erotic Romance Rating: 3.75 Stars At a Glance: I can say with some confidence I wouldn’t have been as compelled to carry on with Arthur and Bedwyr’s adventures if I had read this compilation of stories first, not... Continue Reading →
Series: Sons of Britain: Books Two - Five Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 858 (1060 series total) Category: Historical, Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars overall At a Glance: I unashamedly and unabashedly adore this series—the romance, the adventure, the creative license, and the way West is drawing everyone and everything together in a manner that... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quiet House Series: Black & Blue: Book Two Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 271 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Suspense Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: I do so love a good Gothic ghost story, and The Quiet House is one, filled with chills and menace and horrors galore; don’t for... Continue Reading →
Title: Marked by Fire Series: Sons of Britain: Book One Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: There are some books I read and struggle to sink into and lose myself in; then there are others, books like this, that seem to absorb me with... Continue Reading →
Title: Indirection Series: Borealis: Without a Compass: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 430 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: I cackled at times at the accuracy, and at the exaggeration, of the goings-on in Indirection, but those emotional thorns in North and Shaw's blossoming relationship sneak in too, of... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Tiger Series: The Pride: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: Blind Tiger was one of my most anticipated novels of the year, and, as always, Jordan L. Hawk delivers a taut, suspenseful, and beautifully imagined story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Soulstar Series: The Kingston Cycle: Book Three Author: C.L. Polk Publisher: Tor Books Length: 298 Pages Category: Gaslamp Fantasy, F/NB Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: A lot happens in this book, and Polk manages it all with a steady rise in the action and then delivers on the promise of a brighter... Continue Reading →
Title: Perfect on Paper Author: Sophie Gonzales Publisher: Wednesday Books Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary Teen Romance, Bi Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: While I didn't love this book with quite the level of joy and excitement I did Only Mostly Devastated, it's got its own charms and delivers an important message to... Continue Reading →
Title: Nighthawking Series: A Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler Novel: Book Two Author: Russ Thomas Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Length: 383 Pages Category: Murder Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: As I was reading Nighthawking, I wasn’t sure I loved it as much as Firewatching. Turns out, in the end, I wasn’t quite as awed,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Echo in the Sorrow Series: Soulbound: Book Six Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 417 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The Soulbound series is perpetually perfect in every single way, and An Echo in the Sorrow delivers an eloquently choreographed, emotional, and action-packed climax that brings Patrick... Continue Reading →
Title: Too Close Author: R. Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Author R. Phoenix offers up a heartfelt story that, in the end, gives her characters the happy beginning they both earn and deserve, and I can’t find a single thing wrong in that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark Currents Author: Doug Burgess Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Length: 259 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery, Murder Mystery Content Warning: For deadnaming and misgendering of the MC by some characters Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Dark Currents is an engaging and suspenseful cozy mystery full of tangled webs and some explosive secrets in a... 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: 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 →
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