Author: J.L. Gribble
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Book Review: Winter of the Owl (Seasons of the Lukoi #1) by Iris Foxglove
I came to this series because I’d previously read the Starian Cycle books by the same author, though I did not review them for my blog. Foxglove has created a truly expansive world in that it is not necessary to read the previous books to appreciate anything about this story.…
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Book Review: Shades of Winter (For Everything a Season #1) by E.M. Lindsey
Lindsey is officially the only author I know who can write a “low-angst” book that still leaves me absolutely aching for the characters. Liam and Dante shouldn’t work together, which of course means that they absolutely do. I adored the way this story switches up the traditional bodyguard trope formula…
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Book Review: Texas Detour by Kelly Fox
This novella is available as a free download via Prolific Works as part of the Your Book Boyfriend’s Boyfriend M/M Romance Group Giveaway 2022. I think it’s become part of the official regulations that it’s not a Kelly Fox book unless you’re laughing out loud one moment and then crying two pages…
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LEGO Build Report: The Razor Crest
Remember when I built my new typewriter LEGO set over the holidays? The spouse joined me to build one of his own! Though I am currently the uncontested LEGO aficionado in our household, he grew up building them, and we have an agreement that certain sets we purchase will be…
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Book Review: Shades of Lust (Carnal Tower #1) by E.M. Lindsey
Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. Once again, Lindsey has written a low angst book that doesn’t stint on being packed with feels. Low angst doesn’t mean low emotion, after all, and this author is adept at teasing out the connections between characters that…
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January Wrap-Up & February Goals
The highlight of my month is my new coffee machine with milk frother that makes espresso, so that I can make lattes from the comfort of home. It’s cold out, and I severely dislike it (the only perk is lots of kitty snuggles). One of my annual conventions has already…
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Book Review: Headcase (Necessary Evils #4) by Onley James
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Necessary Evils series: Unhinged (Necessary Evils #1) Psycho (Necessary Evils #2) Moonstruck (Necessary Evils #3) Damaged (Necessary Evils #3.5) Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. How excited was I to read this book? I informed the spouse he was in…
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Book Review: Damaged (Necessary Evils #3.5) by Onley James
This novella is available as a free download via Prolific Works as part of the Your Book Boyfriend’s Boyfriend M/M Romance Group Giveaway 2022. Read my reviews of the previous books in the Necessary Evils series: Unhinged (Necessary Evils #1) Psycho (Necessary Evils #2) Moonstruck (Necessary Evils #3) With this novella, set in…
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LEGO Build Report: Typewriter
Since the spouse and I still had an entire 3 days off between when we got back from our holiday vacation and returning to work after the new year, I spend 2 of them building LEGO and binge-watching television shows. As I writer, you know it was only a matter…
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Book Review: Stable Hill by Jodi Payne
I have a soft spot for poly romances. I may joke that it’s because you get multiple relationships in one book for the same low price. However, it’s mostly because what I love about romance stories is the different ways people interact and connect. This book, in particular, intertwines three…
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Book Review: Leviathan Falls (The Expanse #9) by James S. A. Corey
Read my reviews of the previous books in The Expanse series: “The Butcher of Anderson Station” (Expanse #0.5) Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse #1) Caliban’s War (The Expanse #2) Gods of Risk (The Expanse #2.1) Abaddon’s Gate (The Expanse #3) The Churn (The Expanse #3.5) Cibola Burn (The Expanse #4) Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5) The Vital Abyss (The Expanse…
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LEGO Build Report: Bookshop
That awkward moment when you almost completely forget to blog about the LEGO build that is the MOST RELEVANT to your entire brand. Actually, that might also be completely on-brand for me. Last fall, I kicked the reorganization of my LEGO room guest room into high gear, which led to…
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Book Review: Baal’s Heart Series by Bey Deckard
This post includes reviews of the books in the Baal’s Heart Series: Caged (#1) Sacrificed (#2) Fated (#3) Careened (#3.5) Caged: Love and Treachery on the High Seas (Baal’s Heart #1) I’ve never read a pirate romance before, and Deckard sets a high bar for any I read in the…
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Book Review: Angels in the City by Garrett Leigh
Garrett Leigh writes excellent angst, so I was curious to see how that would balance out the inherent lightness of a holiday romance. I was not disappointed by any means, as Jonah and Sacha stumble into a relationship together throughout a single December. Neither man really does relationships for various…
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Book Review: Broken Chains MC Series by E.M. Lindsey
This post includes reviews of the books in the Broken Chains MC series: Tidal Wave (#1) Backfire (#2) Broken Wings (#3) Wicked (#4) Tidal Wave (Broken Chains MC #1) I’ve never read an MC (motorcycle club) romance and never really thought it’d be my jam. But since E.M. Lindsey is…
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Review: Unshackled by Cara Dee
As much as I love my morally gray characters, I’m not one for mafia romances. However, I am very much for almost everything written by Cara Dee, so I knew I’d be diving into this book as soon as it was released. I have not read the M/F books that…
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Book Review: Preston’s Christmas Escape (Naughty in Pendleton #5) by Brigham Vaughn
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Naughty in Pendleton series: Date in a Pinch (#1) Embracing His Shame (#2) Made to Order (#3) Flipping the Switch (#4) This book can stand completely on its own and is not officially part of the Naughty in Pendleton series as far as I can…
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Book Review: A Thousand Lifetimes by Kate Hawthorne
Vampires are my jam, and Hawthorne is one of my favorite authors. The only reason I hadn’t read this book before now is that I’m rationing her titles since I’m almost out of “new” things to read by her. Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. I…
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A Year in Reading: 2021
Hey, remember I was totally shocked by how much I read last year? A whopping 258 books? 2021 was apparently my time to shine. And by shine, I mean completely immerse myself in fictional worlds. How did I pull this off? A few reasons come to mind. My day job…
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December Wrap-Up & January Goals
A week ago, I was reading a romance novel in a private cabana on a tropical beach. This morning it snowed. I hope that’s not a metaphor for how 2022 is going to go. The spouse and I had an amazing cruise vacation for the holidays followed by a few…