Note: Reviews are listed alphabetically by author's last name. Christmas on Stardust Lane Garrett Leigh The best sorts of Christmas romances are those that could be set at any time of year and still read perfectly, because the depth of emotion is rooted in the characters and their connection rather than any specific holiday. Tam … Continue reading Five-Star Reads for November 2024
Limitless Love is LIVE!
Limitless Love, a polyamorous charity anthology, is now available in ebook and paperback. Get your copy of Limitless Love Includes the novella Toward Unity by J.L. Gribble ⭐ MMM contemporary military romance ❤️ best friends to lovers 🍳 bisexual/pansexual rep 🔥 aromantic rep 🪐 side rep About Limitless Love... Love can be defined as “a … Continue reading Limitless Love is LIVE!
Limitless Love Cover Reveal!
LIMITLESS LOVE: A POLYAMOROUS CHARITY ANTHOLOGY Release Date: June 11, 2024 | Special Pre-Order Price of $4.99 Pre-order Limitless Love Includes the novella Toward Unity by J.L. Gribble🛰 military romance💖 best friends to lovers💙 bi/pan rep🩶 aromantic rep↔️ side rep Cover by Coffin Print Designs & Graphic by River Designs Add to Goodreads | Blogger … Continue reading Limitless Love Cover Reveal!
Book Review: Heart2Heart (Contemporary) Vol. 7
This post includes reviews of selections from the contemporary half of the 7th volume of Heart2Heart charity anthology. Brie Mine Charlie Novak I have a soft spot for book nerds, being one myself, and I loved that Sage and Benedict first connected in chat conversations over their love of books and reading, especially since they … Continue reading Book Review: Heart2Heart (Contemporary) Vol. 7
Secret project revealed…Announcing the Limitless Love anthology!
My last few monthly updates have mentioned that I'm working on a secret novella project. I'm pleased to finally announce that I was selected to contribute to an upcoming charity anthology! I actually finished the first draft of my submission and sent it off to my editor and beta readers last night. While my story … Continue reading Secret project revealed…Announcing the Limitless Love anthology!
Book Review: Heart2Heart Vol. 6 (multiple authors)
I was honored to be asked to review an advanced digital copy of the 2022 Heart2Heart collection, featuring many of my favorite authors. Since I'm reading this charity anthology for free, I've made a separate donation to a local LGBTQ+ organization. This book is only available for a limited time, so don't wait to grab … Continue reading Book Review: Heart2Heart Vol. 6 (multiple authors)
Dissent Anthology Charity Auction
The romance community is fighting to protect reproductive freedom with multiple fundraisers. The largest anthology, Dissent, includes brand new and exclusive works from 150+ romance authors, as well as a paired auction. 100% of proceeds from both the anthology and the auction will be donated to Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the … Continue reading Dissent Anthology Charity Auction
Review: He’s Come Undone
"Appassionata" by Emma Barry As a person who also experiences anxiety (though of a different type than depicted here), Kristy's journey spoke to me on multiple levels. I appreciated how she related to her life's various elements, from her artistry to her agent to her old "friend" Brennan. I enjoyed even more how Brennan did … Continue reading Review: He’s Come Undone
Review: Nasty: Fetish Fights Back edited by Anna Yeatts & Chris Phillips
Disclaimer: I am acquaintances with the editors and friends or acquaintances with many of the authors; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. Favorite Stories "Aural Sex" by Jaye Wells: The unexpected love story between two intriguing characters amidst this collection of kink and fetish. Almost doesn't fit, but so well written that I … Continue reading Review: Nasty: Fetish Fights Back edited by Anna Yeatts & Chris Phillips
Review: Altered States of the Union edited by Glenn Hauman
Disclaimer: I am friends with some of the authors in this anthology; however, I purchased the hardcopy version of this book for full price. This was a fun collection of different story-telling styles that explored how events might have been altered in the history of the United States of America. Most of the stories were … Continue reading Review: Altered States of the Union edited by Glenn Hauman
Review: Seasons (Tales of Valdemar #13) edited by Mercedes Lackey
Seasonal celebrations were the theme of this collection of tales set in the fantasy world of Valdemar, which acted less as glue holding the collection together and more as an awkward way to pretend all of these stories belonged together. Especially in the cases of the "continuing" stories that feature characters from previous collections. I … Continue reading Review: Seasons (Tales of Valdemar #13) edited by Mercedes Lackey
Review: Homeworlds (SG-1/SGA Traveler’s Tales #3) edited by Sally Malcolm
Disclaimer: I am friends with the editor and multiple authors in this collection; I purchased a hardcopy of this book from one of the authors for full price. Favorite Story “The Mysteries of Emege” by Jo Graham: I could say that the ending of this story had enough emotional impact to bring me to tears … Continue reading Review: Homeworlds (SG-1/SGA Traveler’s Tales #3) edited by Sally Malcolm
Review: Love Across the Universe by Stars & Stones Books
Disclaimer: I am friends with the majority of the authors in this collection. I won my hardcopy in a raffle basket supporting an academic scholarship. This science-fiction romance collection was an excellent summer read. The stories themselves were a mixed bag for me, with a few being stand-outs. Favorite Stories "The Pirates and the Pacifist" … Continue reading Review: Love Across the Universe by Stars & Stones Books
Review: Choices (Tales of Valdemar #12) edited by Mercedes Lackey
What should have been a comforting visit to my favorite land was tempered by the fact that the majority of the stories in this collection were continuations of stories in previous anthologies. I have a decent memory for things I've read ages ago, but even with that, some of these tales were hard to dive … Continue reading Review: Choices (Tales of Valdemar #12) edited by Mercedes Lackey
For Love the Bell Tolls: Author Interviews
Today, I'm pleased to spotlight a new anthology featuring some fabulous authors. These gothic romance short stories will have you quivering (in whichever way you choose to interpret the phrase) in your hot apple cider! ABOUT THE BOOK Six haunting stories of love with a paranormal twist, including a traditional nineteenth century possessed house, lycanthropy … Continue reading For Love the Bell Tolls: Author Interviews
Review: Born to Love Wild edited by Cara McKinnon
Disclaimer: I received an electronic advanced reader copy of this anthology in exchange for an honest review; I consider the editor and some of the contributors friends. Normally I keep my short story reviews, well, short, and only call out two books when I review anthologies (favorite story and story I'd like to see expanded … Continue reading Review: Born to Love Wild edited by Cara McKinnon
Love at the Edge of Seventeen Authors Interview Their Characters, Part One
I'm pleased to host a stop on the blog tour for a new YA romance anthology, Love at the Edge of Seventeen, from Stars and Stone Books! It features stories by authors M.T. DeSantis, A.E. Hayes, Serena Jayne, Cara McKinnon, Mary Rogers, and Kylie Weisenborn. ABOUT THE BOOK It's never easy to go through the fraught transition … Continue reading Love at the Edge of Seventeen Authors Interview Their Characters, Part One
Review: Clockwork Universe: Steampunk vs Aliens edited by Patricia Bray & Joshua Palmatier
This was a fun anthology that I easily read over the course of a weekend of airplane flights. The stories were dissimilar enough that they were easily distinguishable, despite the thematic elements that tied them all together. I especially enjoyed that the stories did not all take place in England or even Europe, and that … Continue reading Review: Clockwork Universe: Steampunk vs Aliens edited by Patricia Bray & Joshua Palmatier
Review: Lights, Camera, Cupid! (Bluewater Bay #6)
"Just Another Day" by L.A. Witt: I loved this quick check-in with our first Bluewater Bay couple, actors Carter and Levi. Levi is his usual cantankerous and loveable self, Carter is still too perfect for words, and I'd be jealous of those cats if I didn't own three ridiculous Siamese of my own. Also, those … Continue reading Review: Lights, Camera, Cupid! (Bluewater Bay #6)
Review: Pathways (Tales of Valdemar #11) edited by Mercedes Lackey
While I usually call out two specific stories in anthologies, my favorite and the one I'd most like to see expanded into a novel, I'm unable to do that with this Valdemar collection. I enjoyed most of the stories, but none of them jumped out to me as amazing. A few of the stories also … Continue reading Review: Pathways (Tales of Valdemar #11) edited by Mercedes Lackey