This post includes reviews of all individual installments of the How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy series. Miracle 1 The author admits to this project being “crack” in the back cover description, so I went in anticipating humor and ridiculousness. I was not disappointed, and I enjoyed myself even … Continue reading Book Review: How I Stole the Princess’s White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy by A.J. Sherwood
Book Review: Heartstrings Series by Erica Montrose
This post includes reviews of the books in the Heartstrings series: Write From the Heart (#1) | Heart For Sale (#2) | Heart Medicine (#3) Write From the Heart (Heartstrings #1) Contemporary romance doesn’t always have to mean a completely realistic setting or characters. In this instance, we’ve got talented, prolific, successful (and self-published) author … Continue reading Book Review: Heartstrings Series by Erica Montrose
Book Review: Starshine by Alethea Faust
I know that a lot of readers have come to the main books of the series because of the intrigue of “sex wizards” and/or “kink-based magic system.” That’s not a bad thing, and I’ll admit those added to my curiosity when I gave them a shot, but the downside to the first descriptor especially is … Continue reading Book Review: Starshine by Alethea Faust
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: Bloodlines by A.E. Lister
Vampires are still my first love in the urban fantasy and paranormal romance genres, but I’m to the point of being so picky about how they’re portrayed that I was originally hesitant to volunteer to read an advanced copy of this book. However, Lister does an excellent job leaning into the vampire tropes that are … Continue reading Book Review: Bloodlines by A.E. Lister
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 they … Continue 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 when … Continue 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 the … Continue 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 slightly … Continue 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 much … Continue 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 grab … Continue 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 charts … Continue 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 this … Continue 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 intersection … Continue 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, which … Continue reading Book Review: Pieces of Silver (Starian Tale) by Iris Foxglove
Book Review: Prepared (Auctioned #6) by Cara Dee
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Auctioned series. What I expected with this book: Total fan service of Gray and Darius’ happily ever after, featuring bachelor party shenanigans, a ceremony and reception I’d cry my way through, and familiar, beloved characters showing up from other series. Had that been all this book … Continue reading Book Review: Prepared (Auctioned #6) by Cara Dee
Book Review: A Date to Impress Him (Magi Accounts #2.5) by Michele Notaro
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Magi Accounts series: Our Hearts That Tie Us (Magi Accounts #0.5)The Scars That Bind Us (Magi Accounts #1)A Kiss to Revive Me (Magi Accounts #1.5)The Shackles That Hold Us (Magi Accounts #2) Notaro has developed a wonderful storytelling pattern with this series by including “slice of life” novellas between the … Continue reading Book Review: A Date to Impress Him (Magi Accounts #2.5) by Michele Notaro
Book Review: Deceiver of Minds (SPECTR #3.5) by Jordan L. Hawk
Read my reviews of the previous books in the SPECTR series: SPECTR: The Complete First SeriesSPECTR: The Complete Second SeriesStalker of Shadows (#3.1) Bringer of Night (#3.2)Seeker of Truth (#3.3)Harvest of Bones (#3.4) If Hawk continues the pattern from previous SPECTR collections, this novella is the penultimate installment of this particular adventure. A mystery about John’s past has been building … Continue reading Book Review: Deceiver of Minds (SPECTR #3.5) by Jordan L. Hawk
Book Review: Heather Bay Series by Charlie Novak
This post includes reviews of the following books in the Heather Bay series: Like I Pictured (#0.5)Like I Promised (#1) Like I Pictured (Heather Bay #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. Novellas that act as a shorter prequel … Continue reading Book Review: Heather Bay Series by Charlie Novak
Book Review: Harvester of Bones (SPECTR #3.4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Read my reviews of the previous books in the SPECTR series: SPECTR: The Complete First SeriesSPECTR: The Complete Second SeriesStalker of Shadows (#3.1)Bringer of Night (#3.2)Seeker of Truth (#3.3) Because it had been a long time since I visited this world, I happily re-read the first three books in SPECTR series 3 before diving into this novella. I … Continue reading Book Review: Harvester of Bones (SPECTR #3.4) by Jordan L. Hawk