Read my review of the first book in the All's Fair series, All I Want. Though this is not always true, the found-family nature of some series means that the books are so interconnected that they cannot stand alone. While I think this novel could be read and enjoyed without the broader context of the … Continue reading Book Review: All I Fear (All’s Fair #2) by Abrianna Denae
Book Review: Salt Kiss (Lyonesse #1) by Sierra Simone
Read my review of the series prequel, Salt in the Wound. I have zero regrets about enjoying the series prequel before this official beginning to the trilogy, but I’m curious how readers who did not read it engaged with the progression of this compelling story. For me, Isolde was a constant, almost ominous presence even … Continue reading Book Review: Salt Kiss (Lyonesse #1) by Sierra Simone
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
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
Book Review: Riehse Eshan Series by Adelaide Blaike
This post includes reviews of the following books in the Riehse Eshan series: A Knife and a Blade (#1) | A Whisper and a Breath (#2) | A Shadow and a Storm (#3) A Knife and a Blade (Riehse Eshan Book 1) This novel is the first in a series that looks like it will … Continue reading Book Review: Riehse Eshan Series by Adelaide Blaike
Book Review: What They Deserve (Desires: New Beginnings #3) by E.M. Denning
Read my reviews of previous books in the Desires: New Beginnings series: What He Learns (#1) | What He Finds (#2) I’ll be honest; I didn’t love Jade after meeting them as a secondary character earlier in this series. In retrospect, I’m not even sure I can tell you why. Jade certainly did not “owe” anything to … Continue reading Book Review: What They Deserve (Desires: New Beginnings #3) by E.M. Denning
Book Review: Relentless (Room For Love #6) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of previous books in the Room For Love series: Reckless (#1) | Heartless (#2) | Faultless (#3) | Fearless (#4) | Limitless (#5) | A Very Messy Motel Brothers Wedding (#5.5) I was incredibly honored to be one of the few people to read this book before its surprise release. What makes it even more special is that … Continue reading Book Review: Relentless (Room For Love #6) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Prowl (The Game #12) by Cara Dee
Read my reviews of previous books in The Game series: Top Priority (#1) | Their Boy (#2) | Breathless (#3) | Doll Parts (#4) | Out of the Ashes (#5) | The Shepherd (#6) | Adrift in the Embers (#7) | Hostile Takeover (#8) | Senseless (#9) | The Secret Plan (#10) | Apex Predator (#11) Though many of the books in this series can be … Continue reading Book Review: Prowl (The Game #12) by Cara Dee
Book Review: Day of Judgment (Virtuous Sinners) by Briar Kearney & Aurora Crane
The surface-level tropes were what originally attracted me to this book, but the deeper story and connections that developed between the characters drew me in completely. Even though it begins with a married couple in a long-term established dynamic, I found myself immediately invested in the external plot, which is much more than Justin taking … Continue reading Book Review: Day of Judgment (Virtuous Sinners) by Briar Kearney & Aurora Crane
Book Review: Necessary Space by Kate Hawthorne
Hawthorne is one of my must-buy authors because she writes compelling romances that are more than just a collection of tropes. Sure, it’s easy to describe this book as a “kinky age-gap romance,” but Hendrix and Miles are more than their ages and their relationship is about far more than kink. That being said, I … Continue reading Book Review: Necessary Space by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Wholly Trinity (Les’s Bar #3) by Jodi Payne & B.A. Tortuga
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Les's Bar series: Just Dex (#1) | Hide Bound (#2) Many books by this author pair fall into the “comfort read” category for me, especially because of the fascinating intersection of city versus cowboy, power exchange, and surprising external story elements. While always coming from unique characters, the … Continue reading Book Review: Wholly Trinity (Les’s Bar #3) by Jodi Payne & B.A. Tortuga
Book Review: What He Learns (Desires: New Beginnings #1) by E.M. Denning
This book launches a spin-off collection of stand-alone romances in a previous series. Though I’ve read the earlier books, I’m pretty sure this one works well in isolation, with some previous main characters appearing as strong secondary characters here, not just as treat cameos for loyal readers. Denning introduces the world and the new heroes … Continue reading Book Review: What He Learns (Desires: New Beginnings #1) by E.M. Denning
Book Review: Sins That Define Us (Madly Ever After #3) by E.M. Lindsey
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Madly Ever After series: Sins That Find Us (#1) | Sins That Bind Us (#2) In another world, more of this trilogy delved deeper into the history of and relationships between the complicated dynamics between Kane, Phoenix, James, and Ari. I will never penalize an author in a … Continue reading Book Review: Sins That Define Us (Madly Ever After #3) by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Fate in Suspension (Horn & Haven #1) by Archer Kay Leah
I don’t often take chances on books like this one, but it had too many elements that interested me to resist, so I indulged myself specifically for a vacation read. I have zero regrets after the fact, and I’ve added this author to my watch list for further installments to this series. Books in which … Continue reading Book Review: Fate in Suspension (Horn & Haven #1) by Archer Kay Leah
Book Review: Sins That Bind Us (Madly Ever After #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Read my review of the first book in the Madly Ever After series, Sins That Find Us. Lindsey doesn’t leave us hanging off the cliff they left us in the previous book for long. However, while Kane’s kidnapping is established, his rescue isn’t quite so straightforward. The guys go through a lot to find him, … Continue reading Book Review: Sins That Bind Us (Madly Ever After #2) by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Apex Predator (The Game #11) by Cara Dee
Read my reviews of the previous books in The Game series: Top Priority (#1) | Their Boy (#2) | Breathless (#3) | Doll Parts (#4) | Out of the Ashes (#5) | The Shepherd (#6) | Adrift in the Embers (#7) | Hostile Takeover (#8) | Senseless (#9) | The Secret Plan (#10) Dee once told me that she was worried I’d eventually be disappointed … Continue reading Book Review: Apex Predator (The Game #11) by Cara Dee
Book Review: Shadowfall (Immortals Descending #2) by Iris Foxglove
Read my review of the first book in the Immortals Descending series, Storm Front. Like the previous book in this series, this one starts with a fascinating origin story. This time, it’s not the origin story of a god, but of the inciting event to his evolution. Foxglove kicks us off with lots of questions, … Continue reading Book Review: Shadowfall (Immortals Descending #2) by Iris Foxglove
Book Review: One for the Road by Kate Hawthorne
One of my favorite things about Hawthorne’s writing is the way she plays with tropes in a manner that takes the story beyond the obvious. This is very much a second-chance romance, as a family tragedy forces one character home for the first time since leaving his high school boyfriend behind. However, that’s where the … Continue reading Book Review: One for the Road by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Sins That Find Us (Madly Ever After #1) by E.M. Lindsey
The first installment of this nontraditional fairy tale retelling has a lot of work to do. Multiple characters to introduce, both individually and their previously established dynamics, along with the politics of an underworld to set up. Lindsey pulls no punches by immediately showing how dark and kinky these guys are, already with each other … Continue reading Book Review: Sins That Find Us (Madly Ever After #1) by E.M. Lindsey
Book Review: Unwrapping Christmas (Rebel Sky Ranch #4.5) by Kelly Fox
Read my reviews of previous books in the Rebel Sky Ranch series: Goodnight (#1) | Sparrow (#2) | Navarro (#3) | Warwick (#4) There seems to be a default assumption that holiday-themed romances have to be sweet, but Fox sees this assumption, packs a ton of sweetness into this novella, and then raises the spice level off the charts … Continue reading Book Review: Unwrapping Christmas (Rebel Sky Ranch #4.5) by Kelly Fox