The finale to this trilogy does an excellent job of concluding plot threads from previous books on multiple levels. David and Murdo have grown as people and grown closer together, but some roadblocks (internal and external) still stand in the way of their happily every after. When both of them must travel to London, they … Continue reading Review: Enlightened (Enlightenment #3) by Joanna Chambers
Review: Deosil (Whyborne & Griffin #11) by Jordan L. Hawk
This series closes out in a maelstrom (pun intended) of heroism, madness, horror, love, triumph, and just a few tentacles. Everything comes full-circle (pun also intended) as Whyborne and Griffin join with new and old allies to defend their home of Widdershins from the extra-dimensional Masters who have returned to reclaim what is theirs. Because … Continue reading Review: Deosil (Whyborne & Griffin #11) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: Vampromance (Reluctant Necromancer #2) by Kaye Draper
I don't get to binge-read this series like I did Draper's previous reverse harem epic, but I'm enjoying it all the same. Esper is an intriguing character, and I appreciate the set-up of her being lost from her family line as a way for the audience to learn about the greater magical world through her … Continue reading Review: Vampromance (Reluctant Necromancer #2) by Kaye Draper
Review: Spectred Isle (Green Men #1) by K.J. Charles
Though it's not stated explicitly, I think this book is best read after the author's The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal. Some secondary characters cross over, and it provides a good grounding on how the supernatural exists in this world. However, this book takes a deeper look at the nature of magic in this version … Continue reading Review: Spectred Isle (Green Men #1) by K.J. Charles
Author Interview with Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Today, we're celebrating a blog tour for the lovely Genevieve Iseult Eldredge to celebrate the latest novel in her YA fantasy series, Circuit Fae. Nemesis is now available in all formats, and I hope you take the time to read about the book and check out a short interview with the author below. ABOUT THE … Continue reading Author Interview with Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Review: Moribund (Circuit Fae #1) by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price. For all that I read urban fantasy and LGBT fiction, it surprises me that this is my first F/F urban fantasy -- and a young adult (YA) novel, at that. But if a book had to … Continue reading Review: Moribund (Circuit Fae #1) by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
Review: A Gentleman Never Keeps Score (Seducing the Sedgwicks #2) by Cat Sebastian
I guess I'm a bit lucky coming to this book as a reader who doesn't have a lot of experience with "Regency" romances. To me, this is merely an unexpected romance set in an historical era, so I was a lot more forgiving of aspects of the plot that seemed to bother other readers based … Continue reading Review: A Gentleman Never Keeps Score (Seducing the Sedgwicks #2) by Cat Sebastian
Review: Bluewater Blues (Bluewater Bay #15) by G.B. Gordon
I started this book in the afternoon and finished it before I went to bed that evening. In fact, I devoured it so quickly that I didn't even take a few notes in my phone while reading, like I usually do to make writing reviews easier. I couldn't bear to tear myself away from the … Continue reading Review: Bluewater Blues (Bluewater Bay #15) by G.B. Gordon
Review: All the Wrong Places (Bluewater Bay #14) by Ann Gallagher
Despite the primary premise of this book being a romance between two asexual characters, all of the really intriguing elements of this relationship revolved around what made the characters unique aside from their asexuality. Which I suppose proves the point. Both men were a study in contrasts. Brennan is a skater dude to reads science … Continue reading Review: All the Wrong Places (Bluewater Bay #14) by Ann Gallagher
Review: Selfie (Bluewater Bay #13) by Amy Lane
I don't think it's a coincidence that the two Bluewater Bay books that have made me cry so far are by the same author. I devoured this book in less than 24 hours, even pushing back work on my own book to both finish it and type up the review while everything is fresh in … Continue reading Review: Selfie (Bluewater Bay #13) by Amy Lane
Review: How the Cookie Crumbles (Bluewater Bay #12) by Jaime Samms
I got incredibly spoiled by how good all the books in the Bluewater Bay series have been so far. This installment certainly wasn't a terrible book by any means, writing-wise, but it didn't hold up to the story-telling quality of the other novels. Too much of the story hinged on events that occurred before the … Continue reading Review: How the Cookie Crumbles (Bluewater Bay #12) by Jaime Samms
Review: Rain Shadow (Bluewater Bay #10) by L.A. Witt
One of the things I love most about this series is the diversity of characters. This doesn't refer to just skin color, or occupation, or whether the character is famous or "normal," but also in terms of personal history. In this case, Scott is a guy who hasn't had a serious relationship in decades, and … Continue reading Review: Rain Shadow (Bluewater Bay #10) by L.A. Witt
Review: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay #8) by Amy Lane
I was thrilled to see that the next book in this series was by the same author (and featured the same characters) as my favorite story in the Valentine's Day anthology, "Nascha." In fact, that story takes place over the same time period as this novel, and it was fun to see what was going … Continue reading Review: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay #8) by Amy Lane
Review: Starstruck (Bluewater Bay #1) by L.A. Witt
This is an excellent introduction to the Bluewater Bay shared-universe romance series, giving us just enough information about the town of Bluewater Bay and the television show Wolf's Landing to provide a taste for more. This book also does a great job of showing how major Hollywood stars are human just like anybody else, with very … Continue reading Review: Starstruck (Bluewater Bay #1) by L.A. Witt
Review: It Takes Two to Tumble (Seducing the Sedgwicks #1) by Cat Sebastian
This was a fantastic look at how two people who might otherwise have nothing in common develop a natural and loving relationship. At times, Ben came across as a little too perfect. Luckily, Phillip balanced this out by becoming a sympathetic character without losing any of the thorny character traits that intrigued me. As a … Continue reading Review: It Takes Two to Tumble (Seducing the Sedgwicks #1) by Cat Sebastian
Review: Outside the Lines (Bluewater Bay #22) by Anna Zabo
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author of this novel; however, I purchased the ebook for full price. My metric for how I view a good romance novel has turned into whether the interpersonal relationships are occurring between mature adults. I don't have time for whiny teenage angst produced by characters in their twenties, thirties, … Continue reading Review: Outside the Lines (Bluewater Bay #22) by Anna Zabo
Review: The Ruin of a Rake (Turner Series #3) by Cat Sebastian
This was a satisfying conclusion to the romantic tales of the extended Turner family. While I was concerned that Lord Courtenay wouldn't appeal to me as a romantic lead after his introduction in The Lawrence Browne Affair, author Cat Sebastian proves a deft hand at hidden depths that do not negate any of the character … Continue reading Review: The Ruin of a Rake (Turner Series #3) by Cat Sebastian
Review: “A Case of Spirits” (A Charm of Magpies short) by K.J. Charles
This short story was included in my Kindle edition of A Case of Possession (A Charm of Magpies #2). This delightful short story doesn't add much to the interpersonal relationship between Lord Crane and Stephen Day, but it does show how Crane and his manservant Merrick have become intricately linked with Day's world of magician justiciars. … Continue reading Review: “A Case of Spirits” (A Charm of Magpies short) by K.J. Charles
Review: A Case of Possession (A Charm of Magpies #2) by K.J. Charles
This was not a long novel, but I think I would have devoured it just as quickly had it been twice the length. I've decided that I adore Lord Crane. Like any true romantic hero, he has looks, brains, and money. But his personality, lack of regard for polite society, and familiarity with the world … Continue reading Review: A Case of Possession (A Charm of Magpies #2) by K.J. Charles
Review: The Soldier’s Scoundrel (Turner Series #1) by Cat Sebastian
I'm starting to see the appeal of romances, especially the ones where a happily ever is guaranteed. I don't always like the emotional angst characters have to go through to get there, and I've discovered that I'm not a huge fan of the "you're better off without me" trope (it hits a bit close to … Continue reading Review: The Soldier’s Scoundrel (Turner Series #1) by Cat Sebastian