Book Review: Liar’s Gambit (The Elite) by Kelly Fox

Fox writes her morally gray characters so well that I wasn’t surprised to learn she’d been invited to take part in this multi-author series. This novella was easy to read in a single sitting, featuring plenty of the author’s patented “murder swoon.” On the surface, Wilhelm and Nigel are stereotypical hitman types, even if theyContinue reading “Book Review: Liar’s Gambit (The Elite) by Kelly Fox”

Book Review: Split Rock Ranch Series by Rory Maxwell

This post includes reviews of the following books in the Split Rock Ranch series: Something Undeniable (#1) | Something Unexpected (#2) Something Undeniable (Split Rock Ranch Book 1) I’ve been shying away from age-gap romance stories lately, but this new author has been on my radar, and I didn’t mind diving into this one whenContinue reading “Book Review: Split Rock Ranch Series by Rory Maxwell”

Book Review: A Holiday to Sustain Us (Magi Accounts #3.4) by Michele Notaro

Read my reviews of the previous books in the Magi Accounts series: Our Hearts That Tie Us (#0.5) | The Scars That Bind Us (#1) | A Kiss to Revive Me (#1.5) | The Shackles That Hold Us (#2) | A Date to Impress Him (#2.5) | A Purpose That Restores Us (#3) This novella is another side story to theContinue reading “Book Review: A Holiday to Sustain Us (Magi Accounts #3.4) by Michele Notaro”

Book Review: Uprooted (Florae #1) by Erica Montrose

I’m always on the lookout for new concepts in fiction, especially in the genres I already enjoy. Montrose packs a double dose of surprise to create a truly unique premise in this novella-length introduction to the world of her new paranormal romance series. Because this is a shorter book, the romance story line is slightlyContinue reading “Book Review: Uprooted (Florae #1) by Erica Montrose”

Book Review: Snakebites (Irons and Works #9) by E.M. Lindsey

Read my reviews of previous books in the Irons and Works series: Free Hand (#1) | Blank Canvas (#2) | American Traditional (#3) | Bio-Mechanical (#4) | Stick and Poke (#5) | Scarification (#6) | Scratcher (#7) | Ornamental (#8) | To Touch the Light (follow-up) | Last-Minute Walk-In (follow-up) I prefer longer novels in the romance genre because that gives the author so muchContinue reading “Book Review: Snakebites (Irons and Works #9) by E.M. Lindsey”

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 grabContinue reading “Book Review: Heart2Heart Vol. 6 (multiple authors)”

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 chartsContinue reading “Book Review: Unwrapping Christmas (Rebel Sky Ranch #4.5) by Kelly Fox”

Book Review: Shadow Elite Series by Jocelynn Drake

This post includes reviews of the current books available in the Shadow Elite series: Stephen’s Translator (#0.5)Charlie’s Doctor (#1) Stephen’s Translator (Shadow Elite #0.5) 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. The “meet cute” between Stephen and Ehren in thisContinue reading “Book Review: Shadow Elite Series by Jocelynn Drake”

Book Review: The Secret Plan (The Game #10) 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) One of the things I love best about this series is how it explores the intersectionContinue reading “Book Review: The Secret Plan (The Game #10) by Cara Dee”

Book Review: Pieces of Silver (Starian Tale) by Iris Foxglove

This novella works best if you’ve read the main Starian Cycle series of novels, mostly for the identities and relationships between all of the secondary characters who make up the Starian royal family, their consorts, and their important officials. However, the narrators for this particular story are the palace guard captain and royal tailor, whichContinue reading “Book Review: Pieces of Silver (Starian Tale) by Iris Foxglove”