Cute story that was short and sweet. I’m not a huge fan of the “insta-love” trope in romances, but you can hand-wave it away here as a werewolf mating thing. Getting some background into the characters that I adore in The Sumage Solution was nice, however. The plot aspect of this story felt a bit … Continue reading Review: “Marine Biology” (San Andreas Shifters short story) by G.L. Carriger
Review: The Sumage Solution (San Andreas Shifters #1) by G.L. Carriger
Part of me is kicking myself for letting this book sit unread on my Kindle for so long. The rest of me thinks there must have been a method to my madness, because now I only have an agonizing 2 weeks to wait until the sequel is released. Luckily, I have a prequel short story … Continue reading Review: The Sumage Solution (San Andreas Shifters #1) by G.L. Carriger
Review: Think of England by K.J. Charles
If you've ever watched Downton Abbey and thought, "This show could use more espionage, blackmail, and murder," this is the book for you! What I especially enjoyed about this book is that it is primarily a mystery/thriller with an excellent romance subplot. But more importantly, the romance subplot informs and adds to the tension of the … Continue reading Review: Think of England by K.J. Charles
Review: “The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh” (Society of Gentlemen short story) by K.J. Charles
This short story acts as a sort of prequel to the Society of Gentlemen series, filling in the background for one of the established parings in the full trilogy. It can be read as a stand-alone. My favorite part of this story is card game of "strip poker," though Ash and Francis are playing a … Continue reading Review: “The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh” (Society of Gentlemen short story) by K.J. Charles
Review: A Gentleman’s Position (Society of Gentlemen #3) by K.J. Charles
Though I was correct in my guess that the final book in this trilogy would involve the relationship between Lord Richard Vane and his valet/spymaster David Cyprian, I wish this series had ended with more of a bang. The political intrigues in the first two books extended far beyond the arenas of gentlemen's clubs, so … Continue reading Review: A Gentleman’s Position (Society of Gentlemen #3) by K.J. Charles
Review: A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen #2) by K.J. Charles
First of all, this can't be read as a stand-alone. You absolutely have to have read the first book in this series, A Fashionable Indulgence, to understand a significant portion of the larger plot. That being said, this is not a detraction to the book. In fact, I spent a lot of time admiring the plot … Continue reading Review: A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen #2) by K.J. Charles
Review: A Fashionable Indulgence (Society of Gentlemen #1) by K.J. Charles
Kind words must be said about any book that teaches me about both early nineteenth century men's fashion AND political history. Obviously, the two are not mutually exclusive. Harry is a charming character who is thrust into a very difficult position. Most of his success can be laid at the feet of Julius, an intriguing … Continue reading Review: A Fashionable Indulgence (Society of Gentlemen #1) by K.J. Charles
Review: Band Sinister by K.J. Charles
I have become very spoiled by how so many of Charles' books are series that revolve around a group of people, because I desperately want more books featuring these characters. It was a bit overwhelming, being dropped in the midst of so many names and personalities, but it quickly became what made this book so … Continue reading Review: Band Sinister by K.J. Charles
Review: The Surrender Gate (Desire Exchange #1) by Christopher Rice
After reading the novella set in the same universe, I immediately purchased the author's full-length novel. And while I enjoyed it for what it was, a paranormal romance with plenty of erotic moments, I wasn't as blown away as I was by my first experience with Rice's writing. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters, … Continue reading Review: The Surrender Gate (Desire Exchange #1) by Christopher Rice
ChessieCon 2018 Schedule
This weekend, I will be recovering from Thanksgiving by hanging out at the Red Lion Hotel Baltimore North for ChessieCon 2018! My schedule is below. I'm not staying at the convention hotel for this one, so give me a shout if you want to meet up for coffee or a meal. As usual, the best … Continue reading ChessieCon 2018 Schedule
Review: An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities #3) by K.J. Charles
This book was a fabulous conclusion to the over-arching mystery that took place over the course of this trilogy. However, it was almost a shame that this book had to take place at the end. I think it can be read as a stand-alone, because what makes this book so important isn't the conclusion of the … Continue reading Review: An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities #3) by K.J. Charles
Review: An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities #2) by K.J. Charles
My favorite thing about this series is the overlapping mystery, in which each of the romances develop as a part of that plot. Charles' talent for writing truly shows as each book in this trilogy feels complete even without the over-arching story yet solved. The relationship between the mystery and Justin Lazarus is a bit … Continue reading Review: An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities #2) by K.J. Charles
Review: An Unseen Attraction (Sins of the Cities #1) by K.J. Charles
Thanks to real-life drama dragging me down, I'm back on a kick where I just want to read about happy endings. Therefore, K.J. Charles is the perfect author for me to binge-read right now. I'm so glad that a friend recommended that I check out the Sins of the Cities trilogy next, and I read … Continue reading Review: An Unseen Attraction (Sins of the Cities #1) by K.J. Charles
Review: Unfit to Print by K.J. Charles
JLG: October was really stressful for me, in terms of politics and worldwide events. So, comfort reading became a bit of a priority. For the next two months or so, please enjoy this ride through my adventures with the excellent writing of author K.J. Charles. This novella was a delightful read, perfect for a quiet … Continue reading Review: Unfit to Print by K.J. Charles
Review: Meik & Sebastian (Obsessed #1 & #2) by Quin Perin
Let's get the obvious out of the way first: This is not a love story. Like the title says, this is one character lusting after another, both metaphorically and physically. Straight-up erotica and pretty much what it says on the tin. Though it falls somewhere between the length of a short story and a novella, … Continue reading Review: Meik & Sebastian (Obsessed #1 & #2) by Quin Perin
Review: Escaping Solitude (Escape #2) by Sara Dobie Bauer
Disclaimer: I received an ebook in exchange for an honest review. The moment I finished part one of the Escape Trilogy, Escaping Exile, I was already clamoring to the author that I needed part two right away. Of course, having completed part two, I'm begging for the conclusion immediately. While some middles of stories or trilogies … Continue reading Review: Escaping Solitude (Escape #2) by Sara Dobie Bauer
Review: Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2) by Anna Zabo
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. My favorite thing about this series is that it doesn't follow the traditional romance script. While the story is inherently about the evolving relationship between two characters, the big climactic moment is not the two characters breaking up because one … Continue reading Review: Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2) by Anna Zabo
Review: Teeth of the Wolf (Path of Ra #2) by Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray
Disclaimer: I read this book as part of the editorial process; I look forward to purchasing a hardcopy to add to my collection. I was honored to be one of the first people to read this book, and it blew me away even more than the first in the series. I didn't realize near-future noir … Continue reading Review: Teeth of the Wolf (Path of Ra #2) by Dan Rabarts & Lee Murray
Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
As someone who adores epic space opera tales written by female authors, I was excited for this book. I'd never read anything by Valente before, and this seemed like a great introduction to her work. It absolutely was a fantastic primer on her delightful and illustrative writing style, but this was not the intricate political … Continue reading Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
Review: The Litany of Earth (Innsmouth Legacy #0) by Ruthanna Emrys
This novelette is available to read for free at Tor.com. This novelette serves as a fantastic introduction to the universe of this set of stories, giving intriguing background and introducing us to an interesting character while still leaving the reader wanting more. The relationship between Aphra and Agent Spector was the more interesting plot thread; … Continue reading Review: The Litany of Earth (Innsmouth Legacy #0) by Ruthanna Emrys