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 are not evident at first … Continue reading Book Review: Shades of Lust (Carnal Tower #1) by E.M. Lindsey
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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 been canceled, and I'm expecting … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
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 charge of dinner and stayed up way too … Continue reading Book Review: Headcase (Necessary Evils #4) by Onley James
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 the middle of an established series, James … Continue reading Book Review: Damaged (Necessary Evils #3.5) by Onley James
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 of time until I got … Continue reading LEGO Build Report: Typewriter
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 men from different walks of … Continue reading Book Review: Stable Hill by Jodi Payne
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 #5.5)Babylon’s Ashes (The Expanse #6)Strange Dogs (The Expanse #6.5)Persepolis Rising (The Expanse #7)Tiamat’s Wrath (The Expanse #8) … Continue reading Book Review: Leviathan Falls (The Expanse #9) by James S. A. Corey
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 the completely obvious distraction of … Continue reading LEGO Build Report: Bookshop
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 future. Outside of the engrossing plot and intriguing … Continue reading Book Review: Baal’s Heart Series by Bey Deckard
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 reasons, but their first hookup … Continue reading Book Review: Angels in the City by Garrett Leigh
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 one of my favorite authors, I knew I’d … Continue reading Book Review: Broken Chains MC Series by E.M. Lindsey
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 also take place in this … Continue reading Review: Unshackled by Cara Dee
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 tell on Amazon and Goodreads. However, it references … Continue reading Book Review: Preston’s Christmas Escape (Naughty in Pendleton #5) by Brigham Vaughn
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 didn’t get enough sleep last … Continue reading Book Review: A Thousand Lifetimes by Kate Hawthorne
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 finally got rid of its … Continue reading A Year in Reading: 2021
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 quiet days at home, but … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Book Review: Navarro (Rebel Sky Ranch #3) by Kelly Fox
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Rebel Sky Ranch series: Goodnight (#1)Sparrow (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. "The worst-kept secret at Rebel Sky Ranch is that Desi Navarro loves Wyatt Goodnight." Fox has been planting the seeds of this romance from the very beginning … Continue reading Book Review: Navarro (Rebel Sky Ranch #3) by Kelly Fox
Holiday Letter 2021
It will be quiet around here for the last week of the year because the spouse and I are currently on a large ship, enjoying warm weather and time away from the internet. Thank you so much to everyone who supports me in my little corner of the internet, whether you're new to the blog … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2021
Book Review: Priest Series by Sierra Simone
This post includes reviews of the books in the Priest series: Priest (#1)Sinner (#2)Saint (#3) Priest (Priest #1) I enjoyed this book a lot more when I stopped thinking about it as a romance. I have very little patience for the religious angst of white guys, especially when it involves a religion with as tricky … Continue reading Book Review: Priest Series by Sierra Simone
Book Review: A Mage’s Guide to Human Familiars (R’iyah Family Archives #1) by A.J. Sherwood
American readers of a certain age probably got a strange hit of nostalgia while reading this delightful queer paranormal romance novel. The ways Sherwood presents the mage/familiar bond and how Bel interacts with both Nico and Garen gave me lovely echoes of the television show Sentinel; however, this book is not fanfic with the serial … Continue reading Book Review: A Mage’s Guide to Human Familiars (R’iyah Family Archives #1) by A.J. Sherwood