A Novel Love Story by Ashley PostonContemporary Romance/Magical Realism/Women's FictionJune 25, 2024- BerkleyARC Review by Angela I went into A Novel Love Story with an open mind, as I do with any Ashley Poston novel. This author's books are so very unique, I'm not even sure how to categorize them when I'm writing my reviews. So far she's tackled main protagonists who can see the dead (and fall in love with them), slips back and forth in time, and now a book about getting stranded in Continue Reading
Review: Change of Heart by Kate Canterbary
Change of Heart by Kate CanterbaryContemporary RomanceJune 25, 2024- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela Grey’s Anatomy meets a gender-swapped Wedding Crashers in this spicy rom-com about a one-night stand with The One, walking the tightrope of love and workplace ethics, and knowing which rules are worth breaking. Honestly? This is a perfect description of this book. Change of Heart introduces Whitney Aldritch, a transplant surgeon who with her BFF crashes Continue Reading
Review: Winter Lost (Mercy Thompson #14) by Patricia Briggs
Winter Lost by Patricia BriggsMercy Thompson #14Urban FantasyJune 18, 2024- by AceARC Review by Angela The fourteenth book in the Mercy Thompson series starts out in familiar territory- with Mercy home with the pack and working in her garage. When her brother suddenly shows up, unable to communicate and seemingly under some kind of curse, Mercy and Adam must travel to Montana to not only save Gary, but maybe the world. Despite this series being fourteen books in, the Continue Reading
Review: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
The Rom-Commers by Katherine CenterContemporary RomanceJune 11, 2024- St. Martin's PressARC Review by Angela I chose this book for review because I liked the idea of two screenwriters, one established in Hollywood and the other looking for a big break, working together to rewrite a romantic comedy. The Rom-Commers is a mix of the grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity tropes and it snagged my attention almost immediately. Emma Wheeler is many things--the full-time caregiver to her Continue Reading
Review: Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle
Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn DoyleContemporary RomanceJune 4, 2024- Flatiron BooksARC Review by Angela Second chance romance is my weakness in contemporary romance. So is the grumpy/sunshine, and opposites attract tropes, which is why as soon as I read the blurb, I couldn't help but hit that request button. Just Some Stupid Love Story introduces high school sweethearts, who reconnect after attending a high school reunion and falling into bed. The next morning doesn't Continue Reading
Review: Big Wild Love Adventure by Julianna Keyes
Big Wild Love Adventure by Julianna KeyesContemporary RomanceOriginally published June 20, 2022- Reissued May 31, 2024Self-Published Review by Angela So, this was fun. Not even going to lie- I was lured in by the promise of reality show adventure and romance. While I'm not one to watch reality shows on television, I do love me some reality show shenanigans in my romance. Emmy Shaw is a food truck baker who has fallen on hard times, and that is before she wrecks her food truck, Continue Reading
Review: Fair Market Value by Hailey Edwards
Fair Market Value by Hailey EdwardsThe Body Shop #1Urban Fantasy04/18/2024- Self-PublishedARC Review by Angela Hailey Edwards is an auto-buy for me in the Urban Fantasy genre. This world she's created that started with the Beginner's Guide to Necromancy series is top-notch. The Body Shop is the newest series in this interconnected world and introduces Mary Frances Talbot, Frankie to her friends, who is a Necromancer, living with her siblings and running a garage. She also leases out Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Lineage by Nalini Singh
Archangel's Lineage by Nalini SinghGuild Hunter #16PNR/Fantasy RomanceApril 23, 2024 by BerkleyARC Review by Angela I was so happy to get back to where it all started--with Elena and Raphael. I still vividly remember the first book, where they met, fell in love, and that scene when Raphael fell with Elena in his arms. Giving her a renewed life, one as consort at his side. A decade has passed since the great upheaval and war with the evil archangel who will not be named. The world Continue Reading
Review: What Cannot Be Said by C.S. Harris
What Cannot Be Said by C.S. HarrisSebastian St. Cyr #19Historical MysteryApril 16, 2024- BerkleyARC Review by Angela Whenever I'm asked for recommendations in the historical mystery genre this series is always the one that I end up recommending. It's so well done, with a wonderful cast of characters and each new mystery still keeps me on the edge of my seat until its usual fiery conclusion. It never feels stale, I never get bored, and I'm always excited to see what comes next. Continue Reading
Review: The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole
The Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley ColeImmortals After Dark #18.5Paranormal RomanceMarch 26, 2024- Self Published Review by Angela A new Immortals After Dark book! YAY! This novella is a quick fun adventure featuring Rok, a smoke demon, and a new to the series witch, Poppy. Poppy and Rok have a history. A date which started out promising goes bad when Rok, who can be summoned by anyone he has been intimate with, suddenly disappears. Poppy waits for an hour and when he Continue Reading