Review: “Sanguine” by Sierra Simone

Simone packs a wallop into two short chapters in this excellent paranormal romance story. It appears pretty self-explanatory on the surface: vampire and priest meet, and sexy shenanigans ensue. However, Simone puts her own twist on how vampires work, the priest is not quite a priest, and the shenanigans are surprisingly humorous and sweet (along … Continue reading Review: “Sanguine” by Sierra Simone

Review: Made Marian Series by Lucy Lennox

This post contains reviews of all the currently available books in the Made Marian series: Borrowing Blue (Book 1)Taming Teddy (Book 2)Jumping Jude (Book 3)Grounding Griffin (Book 4)Moving Maverick (Book 5)Delivering Dante (Book 6)A Very Marian Christmas (Book 7)Made Marian Shorts (Book 7.5)Made Mine (Book 8)Hay (Book 8.5)Made Marian Mixtape (Book 9) Borrowing Blue (Book … Continue reading Review: Made Marian Series by Lucy Lennox

Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne

This post contains reviews of all the books in the Giving Consent series: "Worth the Switch" (Book 0.5)Worth the Risk (Book 1)Worth the Wait (Book 2)Worth the Fight (Book 3)Worth the Chance (Book 4)Desperately Seeking (supplemental novellas) Worth the Switch (Book 0.5) I read this short story immediately after completing the first book in the … Continue reading Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne

Review: Markham Hall Series by Sierra Simone

The Awakening of Ivy Leavold (Book 1) Here’s the old-school Gothic erotic romance I expected when I started Simone’s Thornchapel series! An innocent young woman finds herself helpless and adrift in a new home, at the mercy of a mysterious and figure who instantly captivates her attention. Despite Simone’s effortless narrative that elevates the interactions … Continue reading Review: Markham Hall Series by Sierra Simone

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: “The Butcher of Anderson Station” (Expanse #0.5) by James S.A. Corey

I’m on a mission to read all the short fiction installments in The Expanse series before season 4 of the television show premieres in December 2019. This story was a good place to start, especially if you’re a fan of both the books and television version of this series. It does a lovely job of … Continue reading Review: “The Butcher of Anderson Station” (Expanse #0.5) by James S.A. Corey

Review: Seder in Space and Other Tales by J.D. Blackrose

Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price before I ever met her in person! Favorite Story: "Seder in SPACE" is a short science-fiction story that embodies one of things I find in the best science-fiction stories -- that the more things change, the more things stay the … Continue reading Review: Seder in Space and Other Tales by J.D. Blackrose

Book Spotlight: Tales From the Storm by C.R. Langille

I'm pleased to celebrate author and friend C.R. Langille's new short story collection, Tales From the Storm, today. Learn more about the book and the author below! ABOUT THE BOOK The storm rages on, leaving death and destruction in its path. With the chaos comes strange tidings and wicked ordeals. From C.R. Langille, author of … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Tales From the Storm by C.R. Langille

Review: “An Ill-Advised Rescue” (Kate Daniels #5.?) by Ilona Andrews

This short story is included in the back of Kate Daniels Book #6: Magic Rises, and the author note in the front advises the reader to start there before launching into the novel. Since I can't find a place to review this story on Amazon or Goodreads (indeed, it's not even listed as part of … Continue reading Review: “An Ill-Advised Rescue” (Kate Daniels #5.?) by Ilona Andrews

Review: “Eidolon” (Whyborne & Griffin #1.5) by Jordan L. Hawk

This short story takes place near the beginning of Whyborne and Griffin's relationship, and reading it after seven full novels is an interesting trip into the past. In this story, there's still a bit of relationship angst that I now know to be completely unfounded, but it's not so angsty as to make me roll … Continue reading Review: “Eidolon” (Whyborne & Griffin #1.5) by Jordan L. Hawk

Review: “Magic Tests” (Kate Daniels #5.3) by Ilona Andrews

I first read this short story as part of the collection Small Magics. It also appears in the anthology An Apple for the Creature, edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner. My review is below: Because I’m always thrilled to learn more about Kate’s protege, I was delighted to read “Magic Tests” in this collection. Julie … Continue reading Review: “Magic Tests” (Kate Daniels #5.3) by Ilona Andrews

Review: “Into the Darkness” (Taine McKenna Adventures #1.5) by Lee Murray

This short story is not to be missed for any fan of the Taine McKenna adventures. It features everything I love about the series, condensed into an action-packed, bite-size piece. Well, not quite everything. This takes place in a small town in France rather than a New Zealand locale, but I promise everything else is … Continue reading Review: “Into the Darkness” (Taine McKenna Adventures #1.5) by Lee Murray