I picked up the first installment in this superpowers-themed, shared-world romance series because I’d read another book by the first author. The author note at the beginning helps with the world-building issues in such a short text, and even though I still have lots of questions about these countries, none of them prevented me from … Continue reading Review: Duking It Out (Royal Powers #1) by E.J. Russell
Review: Fork in the Road by J. Coyne
Some novellas, especially in the romance genre, fall flat for me because I don’t get a complete sense of character development. In this case, however, Coyne uses carefully placed sentences to evoke a deep history between all three characters without ever “info-dumping” the nuts and bolts of their origin stories. Coyne also builds the comfortable … Continue reading Review: Fork in the Road by J. Coyne
Review: Scientific Method Universe Series by Kris Ripper
Surrender the Past Sometimes the theme of a book is difficult to parse; not so with this installment of the extended Scientific Method Universe collection of stories. After meeting him as a bit character in the main series, I was excited to get to know Nick better in his own romance. Because it takes place … Continue reading Review: Scientific Method Universe Series by Kris Ripper
Review: Scientific Method Series by Kris Ripper
Catalysts (Book 1) The structure of this book is unusual but makes sense once you realize that it originally consisted of two books and that the first book originally consisted of a series of even shorter interludes. This narrative style might make the story disjointed for some readers, especially those who are looking for a … Continue reading Review: Scientific Method Series by Kris Ripper
Review: Trinity Masters Series by Mari Carr & Lila Dubois
Primal Passion (Book 2) I abandoned the first book in this series at about 70%. The three-way arranged marriage via secret society concept intrigued me. Unfortunately, the book used it more as an excuse for three characters to launch immediately into sexual escapades without any personal connection. By the time the external plot showed up, … Continue reading Review: Trinity Masters Series by Mari Carr & Lila Dubois
Review: Unholy Trifecta Series by A.J. Sherwood
How to Shield an Assassin (Book 1) If you love heist stories, you should read this book. If you love the television show Leverage, you should read this book. If you adore found family stories, you should read this book. If precocious children in fiction don’t annoy you too much, you should read this book. … Continue reading Review: Unholy Trifecta Series by A.J. Sherwood
Review: Slices of Pi Series by Elia Winters
Even Odds (Book 1) As a gamer girl myself, I’ll always have a soft spot for those characters in romance novels. But it’s so hard to find stories that portray gamers of either gender realistically, much less those who work in the industry. Winters, on the other hand, described the world so well that reading … Continue reading Review: Slices of Pi Series by Elia Winters
Review: It’s Complicated Series by Brill Harper
All Together (Book 1) When I snagged this book, I figured I was taking a risk because the combination of college students and romance usually means plenty of angst and immaturity. But when I started reading, I was immediately sucked into the story through the sheer force of personality of the three characters, even before … Continue reading Review: It’s Complicated Series by Brill Harper
Review: Comes in Threes Series by Elia Winters
Read my review of book 1, Three-Way Split. Just Past Two (Book 2) Even though I enjoyed the story, relationship, and writing in the previous book in this shared-world series, I didn’t rush right into book two. Based on the premise, I figured the “dark moment” would be fraught with a married couple experiencing jealousy … Continue reading Review: Comes in Threes Series by Elia Winters
Review: Thalanian Dynasty Series by Katee Robert
Theirs For the Night (Book 1) This short novella is intended to introduce the reader to the characters of the Thalanian Dynasty, a freebie so that readers are hooked enough to buy the full-length follow-up novel. (Full disclosure: It worked on me.) The events within are sexy and steamy, and I enjoyed Meg as a … Continue reading Review: Thalanian Dynasty Series by Katee Robert
Review: “American Squire” (New Camelot #5) by Sierra Simone
This short story ties together the worlds of New Camelot and Thornchapel by following a former White House assistant on a mysterious errand to England. The actual interactions portrayed between Ryan and Sidney are both sexy and sweet, as appropriate, and I’d happily read more about their burgeoning relationship. What elevates this story from sexy … Continue reading Review: “American Squire” (New Camelot #5) by Sierra Simone
Review: Cards of Love: The Moon (New Camelot #4) by Sierra Simone
This short and sexy follow-up to the New Camelot trilogy does much to explain Merlin’s role in the whole situation. It portrays two very different relationships across time in a way that also shows off how Simone uses point-of-view to amplify her storytelling. I do have some questions about the off-screen events that bring Merlin … Continue reading Review: Cards of Love: The Moon (New Camelot #4) by Sierra Simone
Review: American King (New Camelot #3) by Sierra Simone
I honestly did not expect this book to affect me as much as it did. I tore through it in a single afternoon, enjoying the spring air on my front porch, and had to go inside for fresh tissues twice. At about the 90% mark, I texted a friend to rage about what I assumed … Continue reading Review: American King (New Camelot #3) by Sierra Simone
Review: A Lesson in Thorns (Thornchapel #1) by Sierra Simone
I bought this ebook months ago, and for the life of me, I couldn’t remember why. The cover description was intriguing, but not my typical fare. It seemed a bit too throw-back Gothic for me. So, I glanced at a few online reviews, and one of them complained about bisexual characters. Who cares why I … Continue reading Review: A Lesson in Thorns (Thornchapel #1) by Sierra Simone
Review: The Chef's Cutie (River Hill #5) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with the authors; I received an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review. This was a satisfying conclusion to the series of love stories in the town of River Hill! Max certainly waited long enough for his happily ever after as he fed all of the couples springing up around … Continue reading Review: The Chef's Cutie (River Hill #5) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Review: Resort to Love (Paradise Key #3) by Priscilla Oliveras
Disclaimer: I am acquaintances with the author; however, I purchased the hardcopy of this book for full price. It was so easy to fall into Sofia's life and connect with her story. Oliveras has an obvious talent for crafting a well-rounded character that is more than just her love life. I supported Sofia's long-term goals … Continue reading Review: Resort to Love (Paradise Key #3) by Priscilla Oliveras
Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I started reading romance novels in 2016, in large part due to the emotional chaos wrought by the American presidential election. Luckily, judging by McQuiston's author note at the end of this novel, she saw a need in the general readership and persevered in filling it. This book is exactly what I needed as the … Continue reading Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Review: Three-Way Split (Comes in Threes #1) by Elia Winters
I binged this book in one evening with a glass of wine and some cat snuggles. Not a bad way to spend my time, and the book was an easy read that was fun to speed through and enjoy every moment. I was thoroughly invested in the individual and group dynamics of the three characters. … Continue reading Review: Three-Way Split (Comes in Threes #1) by Elia Winters
Review: The Initiation (Filthy Rich Americans #1) by Nikki Sloane
I picked up this book on the recommendation from a writer that I enjoy, who mentioned that it was not her typical fare but that she'd really enjoyed it. The Initiation was definitely not like any romance book I've read so far, and I'd even argue that it's not really a romance book. There's plenty … Continue reading Review: The Initiation (Filthy Rich Americans #1) by Nikki Sloane
Review: The Barista’s Beloved (River Hill #4) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with both authors; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. The latest installment in this small-town romance series pairs up a whiskey distiller with a barista, and the fact that the distiller is the lady and the barista is a guy is only one of the many things I loved … Continue reading Review: The Barista’s Beloved (River Hill #4) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley