I binge-read the first three books (and supplementary content) in this series in a single weekend, put the release date for the final book on my calendar, and anxiously counted down the days. Then, because I’m a lucky brat, the author was kind enough to send me an advanced copy! Which, of course, I promptly … Continue reading Book Review: Teach Me to Sin (Water, Air, Earth, Fire #4) by Riley Nash
Book Review: Real Gold by Deven Balsam
I’m spoiled for choice these days, which means I don’t often take a chance on new authors. However, this book came highly recommended by an author I enjoy and features the sort of genre-blending that I love to promote, so I jumped at the chance to read an advanced copy. The writing style does feature … Continue reading Book Review: Real Gold by Deven Balsam
Book Review: Halo by E.M. Lindsey
Victor and Oliver may come from thoroughly different walks of life, and exist in vastly different current lives, but this isn’t an opposites-attract romance. Instead, this is a story about love arriving when it’s least expected (and possibly even least wanted) for two people who don’t believe they deserve it but are still able to … Continue reading Book Review: Halo by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Accidentally August by E.M. Denning
The fun thing about romance tropes is that the same general story can be told a million different ways, even by the same author. Denning doesn’t necessarily stretch the boundaries of the “brother’s best friend” trope with her latest book, beyond adding a bit of an age-gap element, but her excellent characterization work elevates this … Continue reading Book Review: Accidentally August by E.M. Denning
Book Review: Heartstrings Series by Erica Montrose
This post includes reviews of the books in the Heartstrings series: Write From the Heart (#1) | Heart For Sale (#2) | Heart Medicine (#3) Write From the Heart (Heartstrings #1) Contemporary romance doesn’t always have to mean a completely realistic setting or characters. In this instance, we’ve got talented, prolific, successful (and self-published) author … Continue reading Book Review: Heartstrings Series by Erica Montrose
Book Review: Enemy Combatant (The Renegades #2) by Cara Dee
Read my review of the first book in The Renegades series, Rogue Launch. This series is designed to stand alone, and the heroes of book 1 were brand new even for long-time readers of Dee’s work. In contrast, book 2 is still accessible for new readers, but I had the pleasure to already start firmly … Continue reading Book Review: Enemy Combatant (The Renegades #2) by Cara Dee
Book Review: Humbled (Trophy Doms Social Club #1) by Kate Hawthorne
This book is the beginning of a new series, but one of the heroes is an important secondary character in previous books by this author. I can confirm that this book does work as a stand-alone, but I was thrilled that Grayson got the metaphorical upgrade to anchor a new collection. I first read Hawthorne … Continue reading Book Review: Humbled (Trophy Doms Social Club #1) by Kate Hawthorne
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
While I had high hopes for finishing the first draft of Earth and Water in July, I'll admit my track record for the past 2 years hasn't been the best with these aspirations. Then the spouse went to Puerto Rico for work, and I decided last minute to take a week off and join him. … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals
Book Review: Starshine by Alethea Faust
I know that a lot of readers have come to the main books of the series because of the intrigue of “sex wizards” and/or “kink-based magic system.” That’s not a bad thing, and I’ll admit those added to my curiosity when I gave them a shot, but the downside to the first descriptor especially is … Continue reading Book Review: Starshine by Alethea Faust
Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry by Colette Davison
I was warned a few times before I was offered an advanced copy of this book that this was not the typical “MMM” story like most of those I’d read previously in the genre. Since I am all about unexpected stories, especially those that push at genre tropes, I still jumped at the chance to … Continue reading Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry by Colette Davison
Con Report: Confluence 2023
According to my records, I had not attended Confluence in 5 whole years! (Even though they have been kind enough to repeatedly invite me back.) This year, the stars aligned, and I finally was able to make the trip out to Pittsburg for this fantastic event. Friday Since I didn't have anything on my schedule … Continue reading Con Report: Confluence 2023
Book Review: Reactant (Chain Reaction #2) by Aurora Crane
Read my review of the first book in the Chain Reaction series, Catalyst. This book picks up immediately after the first and dives back into the intricate plotting and relationship development that I already loved about this series. This is another long installment, but between all the layers of story, it never feels slow. Crane … Continue reading Book Review: Reactant (Chain Reaction #2) by Aurora Crane
Book Review: Rogue Launch (The Renegades #1) by Cara Dee
I had this crazy idea when this series was announced that all the action would happen concurrently in each book, meaning we’d get full closure for both the external and relationship arcs, with the final installment being an extended wrap-up. I know, I know, totally wishful thinking on my part because Dee is too good … Continue reading Book Review: Rogue Launch (The Renegades #1) by Cara Dee
Book Review: Like I Pretended (Heather Bay #4) by Charlie Novak
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Heather Bay series: Like I Pictured (#0.5) | Like I Promised (#1) | Like I Wished (#2) | Like I Needed (#3) One of my favorite aspects of Novak’s writing is that not only does each series portray a fantastic cast of well-developed primary and secondary characters, but each of … Continue reading Book Review: Like I Pretended (Heather Bay #4) by Charlie Novak
Book Review: Anti-Hero (Wild Heart Ranch #4) by Kelly Fox
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Wild Heart Ranch series: Sworn Enemy (#1) | Good Behavior (#2) | Savior Complex (#3) Fox has been building the potential for a relationship between Ant and Erik from the very beginning of this series, along with centering elements of the series itself on a throughline of Ant’s character … Continue reading Book Review: Anti-Hero (Wild Heart Ranch #4) by Kelly Fox
Book Review: Home Free (Higher Elevations) by Jodi Payne & B.A. Tortuga
It is clear from the very start of this book that Early and Connor are two people who are very much in love and who prioritize each other and their family. Starting on such a high note meant I knew that the dark point would be even more difficult. However, while the plot arc does … Continue reading Book Review: Home Free (Higher Elevations) by Jodi Payne & B.A. Tortuga
Confluence 2023 Schedule
I'm heading back to Pittsburgh for the second time this summer, this time in celebration of science fiction and fantasy! It's been a minute since I've attended this particular convention, so I was pleased that the stars aligned for me to return this weekend. Confluence 2023July 21-23, 2023Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport HotelPittsburgh, Pennsylvania I'm driving in … Continue reading Confluence 2023 Schedule
Book Review: Affogato (BrewBiz #1) by E.M. Lindsey
I’m really sensitive to second-hand embarrassment, so while I was excited to read this book, I dreaded the inciting incident warned about in the description. Lindsey starts the story by dropping us right into the event, so at least I didn’t have to stress about when it would come. Even better, I felt that they … Continue reading Book Review: Affogato (BrewBiz #1) by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Reluctant Renegade (Rebel Kings MC #5) by Garrett Leigh
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Rebel Kings MC series: Devil’s Dance (#1) | Saint’s Song (#2) | Forgive Me Father (#3) | Love Thy Brother (#4) We’re a few books deep into this relatively interconnected series by this point, and readers are at least a little familiar with the main characters of this particular installment. … Continue reading Book Review: Reluctant Renegade (Rebel Kings MC #5) by Garrett Leigh
Book Review: Salt in the Wound (Lyonesse #0.5) by Sierra Simone
I adored Simone’s New Camelot trilogy, which was a fascinating take on Arthurian legend set in contemporary American politics. References are made to the full cast in this modern setting, and I was instantly intrigued by what this author would do when bringing the Mark/Isolde/Tristan saga to the foreground. Of course, Tristan doesn’t appear until … Continue reading Book Review: Salt in the Wound (Lyonesse #0.5) by Sierra Simone