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: 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: 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: 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 →
Title: The Reanimator's Remains Series: The Reanimator Mysteries: Book Three Author: Kara Jorgensen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 360 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The chaos and danger in The Reanimator's Remains usher in a perfectly romantic and beautiful ending to this chapter of Oliver and Felipe’s story. Where... Continue Reading →
Title: His Until Christmas Series: The Christmas Collection: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Heart-felt and heartful, His Until Christmas is the perfect book at the perfect time for the perfect feelings it stirs. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "What do... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas on Stardust Lane Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Christmas on Stardust Lane is magical, radically tender and heart-felt, a genuinely beautiful romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Tam Dubois is used to being alone. With a body that bears... Continue Reading →
Title: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth Author: Andrew Joseph White Publisher: Peachtree Teen Length: 399 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Andrew Joseph White is an uncompromising storyteller. His canvas is the page, his imagination the palette, and his words and experiences the color he uses to paint a... Continue Reading →
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