Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Duke at Hazard Series: The Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune: Book Two Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Orion Length: 326 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This author writes a lovely scoundrel. In The Duke at Hazard, she writes two lovely cinnamon rolls whose happy ending was well deserved. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Feed Them Silence Author: Lee Mandelo Publisher: Tordotcom Length: 105 Pages Category: Sci-Fi Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Feed Them Silence isn't a book to pick up if you're looking for a short, light read. It's a great story, though, and I couldn't put it down despite how irked I was most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Bluebird Author: Ciel Pierlot Publisher: Angry Robot Books Length: 464 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Space Opera Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This is some tense and action-packed Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk with a heroine who gets by on a little snark and a lot of grit and determination. Despite the pace being slow in places, in the end,... Continue Reading →
Title: My Darcy Series: (originally appeared in the Heart2Heart charity anthology) Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 66 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This little morsel of a romance hit the spot, made me smile, and warmed my heart a bit too. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Freddie Evans is flamboyant,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Woods All Black Author: Lee Mandelo Publisher: Tordotcom Length: 153 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Horror is not always about the things that go bump in the night or hide in the places that light can’t touch. Horror is as often about the inhumane masking as human, the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Disaster's Wake Series: Silver Locket Origins: Book Three Author: Kennedy Sutton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 334 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Kennedy Sutton's prose is lush, expressive, and suits the story with its flourishes and vivid descriptions of time and place. The seafaring life was a difficult one,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sixpenny Octavo Series: The Old Bridge Inn: Book Two Author: Annick Trent Publisher: Self-Published Length: 282 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Found family and friendships make this installment of the Old Bridge Inn series a warm and inviting addition to the collection. Annick Trent offers up another beautiful love... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sins on Their Bones Author: Laura R. Samotin Publisher: Random House Canada Length: 414 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Sins on Their Bones is decidedly more character than action driven, but that doesn't mean the story lacks urgency. It's the very urgency of the threat, in fact,... Continue Reading →
Title: Under His Name Series: Accidentally Undercover: Book Five Author: M.A. Grant Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 182 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: M.A. Grant throws two men together in a forced proximity situation of no small magnitude, and then allows them to reevaluate their misperceptions and first impressions. All leading... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Gun Series: Accidentally Undercover Author: Cari Z Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 166 Pages Category: Romantic Suspense Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Under the Gun is a fun and frantic romp into, through, and out of danger. If you're looking for an enjoyable way to spend a few hours reading a book... Continue Reading →
Title: Beyond the Veil Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 299 Pages Category: Romantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Beyond the Veil unfolds with no big surprises, which isn't a bad thing as it keeps the plot flowing briskly without needing to pause for unnecessary detail or description that wouldn't have served... Continue Reading →
Title: A Botanical Daughter Author: Noah Medlock Publisher: Titan Books Length: 337 Pages Category: Gothic Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: A Botanical Daughter is not a fast-paced page-turner. In fact, the myriad botanical details made me feel a bit lost deep in the weeds at times (sorry), but as the story... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Dark Heart of Winter Author: Mere Rain Publisher: JMS Books Length: 104 Pages Category: Gothic Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This is one of those books I enjoyed for what it is and yet wished there'd been more to it. I didn't get the background that would have made... Continue Reading →
Title: Gary of a Hundred Days Series: The Unwanted King: Book One Author: Isabel Murray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 172 Pages Category: Romantic Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Gary of a Hundred Days is categorized as Fantasy, but it's more so a Fairy Tale. That is unless the next book builds a more... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fine Tangle Series: Silver Locket Origins: Book Two Author: Kennedy Sutton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 340 Pages Category: Historical Drama Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While I prefer more dialogue in telling a story than this book offers, the things that happen to Mickey and Hugh, and the things they make happen... Continue Reading →
Title: A Glorious Mess Series: Silver Locket Origins: Book One Author: Kennedy Sutton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Despite the complications and serious implications of Mickey and Hugh's romance, A Glorious Mess is a gorgeous book. I happily wallowed in all the turmoil Kennedy Sutton... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Feathers and Thorns Author: Kit Vincent Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 314 Pages Category: Fantasy, Teen Fiction Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Kit Vincent wraps dangers and intrigues around a cast that served to help or hinder when Kieren and Esten were called on to show the stronger stuff they were made of.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fiorenzo Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 534 Pages (print) Category: Romantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Every component of this book—the characters, the attention to detail, the romanticism, and the eroticism—comes together to make for a deeper dive into a lovely read. And the last sentence packed a real wallop. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Up to Snow Good Author: Charlie Kovak Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 199 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you’re looking for a romance that's low on the angst and high on the goodwill of the holidays, Charlie Novak delivers with warmth and charm. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: This Christmas,... Continue Reading →
Title: Death at the Dionysus Club Series: Lynes & Mathey: Book Two Authors: Melissa Scott and Amy Griswold Publisher: Queen of Swords Press Length: 359 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Gaslamp Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: There were moments in this book where I imagined the authors could have been inspired by Lewis Carroll.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shelter in Garnet Run Series: Garnet Run Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Self-Published Length: 181 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Shelter in Garnet Run falls faithfully into the heart-warmer category, and Roan Parrish delivers with a Holiday Romance that gives the gift of good feels. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: River... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics Series: Feminine Pursuits: Book One Author: Olivia Waite Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 219 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Triumphant, affirming, and making science sexy one page at a time, The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics makes all the right steps and comes to... Continue Reading →
Title: Santa No. 5 Author: Clare London Publisher: Self-Published Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: If you like your book covers adorable and your holiday romances cozy and sweet, Santa No. 5 might be the very thing you’re looking for. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: No one looks good in... Continue Reading →
Title: Mistletoe & Mishigas Series: Teachers in Love: Book Two Author: M.A. Wardell Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 304 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Mistletoe and Mishigas gives big found family vibes wrapped in the warmth of the winter holidays. Theo and Sheldon are surrounded by the unconditional support of those... Continue Reading →
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