I’m happy to have Shelly back with another guest review. She reads a lot in the New Adult genre and wanted to share her review of Hopeless. As I was looking through Goodreads and scanning the internet for other reviews of this book I found it quite intriguing that it either got 5-stars or 1-star reviews. Nothing in the middle. There was either immense love (as Shelly has for it) or immense dislike. One person who really disliked this book is Brie from Romance Around the Corner. I encourage you Continue Reading
Guest Review: The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski
The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski New Adult Contemporary Romance November 15, 2012 Self Published Shelly is very passionate about books and music, and I was so happy when she offered to review this book. You can find more of her reviews at Goodreads. Before reading a novel I usually take a few minutes to check out the author; look at their website, other works, their bio, and (if they have a goodreads page) what books they read or recommend. I feel like I can better understand their Continue Reading
Guest Review: Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright
Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright (Bayou Heat #1-2) Paranormal Romance January 7, 2013 Self Published One of my goals for 2013 is to have more guest reviews to highlight some of the people I enjoy talking books with. Today, Sheena is here to talk about some sexy shifters. Sheena can be found on Twitter @SweetSymphony30 Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright have partnered up on a new series that has started the paranormal romance genre off right in the new year! Bayou Continue Reading
Guest Review: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb
Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #35) Futuristic Romantic Suspense Released: September 11, 2012 Penguin It’s become a tradition around here for Claire aka Roarke lover extraordinaire to guest review the In Death books. Claire…take it away. (Visit Claire’s Blog). BOOK THIRTY FIVE! And still the In Death series by J.D. Robb is in an exceptional category all of its own. 'Delusion in Death' brings one of the most terrifying murder cases for Eve Dallas and her team Continue Reading
Guest Review: Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey and Giveaway
Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey May 29, 2009 Science Fiction/Fantasy Grand Central Publishing Jill Sorenson is back with another review! You guys! I found it. The most awesome book in the universe. SQUEEE!!! This was recommended multiple times in a thread at Smart Bitches. When I saw it at my local library, I snatched it up. I’m so glad I did. The author delivers strong characters, a sweet romance, and a fascinating dystopian world. Santa Olivia is a small town on the border of Continue Reading
Guest Review: Deadly Beauty by M.K. Elliott
Deadly Beauty by M.K. Eliot Paranormal/Erotic f/f Novella Warwick House Press Jill Sorenson is back to guest review. I’m going to start with a rant. I’ve complained about the lack of quality f/f romance before so skip ahead if you’ve heard this already. Hardly anyone I know reads it. Established authors don’t write it. Most publishers don’t offer it. How am I supposed to find good stuff? I follow LVLM’s blog but our tastes don’t always mesh. I’ve spent hours doing random searches Continue Reading
Guest Review: Cage the Darlings by Elora Bishop
Cage the Darlings by Elora Bishop F/F Fantasy November 2011 Self Published Guest Review by Jill Sorenson This is a difficult review to write. I don’t read much Fantasy, and this story didn’t make a big impression on me. It’s easier to review books with obvious strengths and weaknesses. For Cage the Darlings, I had to look hard to find the flaws that led me to put it down. This fairy tale retelling opens with a young woman stealing a necklace from her latest conquest, a Continue Reading
Guest Review: Awake Unto Me by Kathleen Knowles
Awake Unto Me by Kathleen Knowles F/F Romance January 17, 2012 Bella Distribution Jill Sorenson is back with another guest review! Bold Strokes Books is a publishing company known for lesbian romance. They also publish other types of gay fiction and m/m. Many of their titles are available on NetGalley, and whenever I request one I get instant approval. I like that! I also liked this book very much. I’m a sucker for cross-dressing heroines in m/f historical romances, so I find Continue Reading
Mini Reviews From Jill
Occasional guest reviewer Jill Sorenson is back with some mini reviews for us. Hi Smexy! Thanks for having me back. I thought I’d do a quick wrap-up of some of the f/f and f/f/m stories I’ve read this year. Forbidden by Em Petrova: I requested this anthology on NetGalley because it had an f/f story. Noelle, the heroine, goes to an all-girl party with a murder/mystery theme. There are clues--and scantily clad ladies involved in shocking sex acts--around every corner. Noelle finds Continue Reading
Guest Review: Holly Lane by Toni Blake
Holly Lane by Toni Blake Contemporary Romance October 25, 2011 Nicole, from The Book Pushers Blog is guest reviewing today! Goodreads Blurb: The weather outside is frightful, but kisses by the fire are so delightful . . Sue Ann Simpkins is working hard to rebuild her life and find some holiday spirit. A weekend away from Destiny in a cabin on nearby Bear Lake seems like the perfect Christmas gift to herself—until her ex’s best friend, Adam Becker, shows up at the door, claiming the Continue Reading