This week I have mini reviews for three books by new to me authors. The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken- I rarely read outside contemporary but when Jane, the Kensington publicist, told me about this book I felt compelled to read it. She described it as feminist and humorous with a kick ass heroine and a shifter/centaur hero. All of those things are correct. Seriously, a sure fire way to sell me on a book is to tell me that it is feminist. The heroine, Keeley is a magnificent blacksmith Continue Reading
Angela’s Tuesday ARC Reviews: The Blacksmith Queen by GA Aiken and Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
The Blacksmith Queen by GA AikenThe Scarred Earth Saga #1Fantasy RomanceAugust 27, 2019 by KensingtonARC The Blacksmith Queen was just what I needed last week. If you are familiar with GA Aiken/Shelly Laurenston then you know how much humor and zaniness are packed into her storytelling. Her over the top characters, the wonderful, sometimes bloody and violent, yet loyal extended family, the broad, interesting worldbuilding, and the fierce women who are the center of everything. THIS IS BOOK Continue Reading
Review: A Distant Heart by Sonali Dev
A Distant Heart by Sonali Dev Released: December 26, 2017 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I have a love affair with Sonali Dev's books. She writes such good words. Words that usually completely break my heart (it's still broken after reading A Change of Heart) but she repairs it and gives us a shiny HEA at the end with all the smiles. The heroine in this book, Kimi, literally has a broken heart. A lifelong heart condition that keeps her sick most of her youth in Continue Reading
Review: A Crazy Kind Of Love by Mary Ann Marlowe
A Crazy Kind of Love by Mary Ann Marlowe Contemporary Romance November 28, 2017 Kensington Publishing Reviewed by Tori Jo Wilder is a tabloid photographer whose reluctance to exploit celebrity lives may lead to her unemployment if she doesn’t develop a tougher skin. When a much-needed celebrity sighting is interrupted by a bystander, Jo tries to be angry but he is far too handsome and charming for her to hold her ire. When she later learns he is the Micah Sinclair, the current bad boy Continue Reading
Review: The Reunion by Sara Portman
The Reunion by Sara Portman (Brides of Beadwell #1) Released: September 26, 2017 Historical Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed debut author Sara Portman's book, The Reunion. Smart, mature characters (well, one immature side character I grew to like), a sexy hero, and a heroine who I adored. Four years prior to the book starting, seventeen year old Lady Emma, was forced into an engagement to a man whom she barely knew. This man, our hero John, took one look at the Continue Reading
Review: A Hero to Love by Gail Chianese
A Hero to Love by Gail Chianese (Changing Tides #2) Released: August 22, 2017 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi The blurb to this one really drew me in: Navy Chief Master at Arms Jackson “Jax” Faraday is at a crossroads. He has to decide whether to reenlist or get out while he’s young enough to make a difference in the civilian world. Either choice could mean leaving behind his girl: his K-9 partner, Bella. But when she’s injured during a training session, Jax’s only Continue Reading
Review: An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole (Loyal League #1) Historical Romance Released: March 28, 2017 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "That we are, my sweet Elle." He ran his knuckles over her jawline. "Sweet?" I should have killed you when I had the chance," she said. She snuggled closer to him. I really enjoyed everything about this book. It takes a difficult subject and doesn't hold back in showing us the horrific injustices slaves and freed slaves faced during the Continue Reading
Review: The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston
The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston Series: Call of the Crows, #2 PNR April 2016 Kensington Joint Review: Sheena and Tori Favorite Quote: “Look at the situation we’re in! She has a clipboard!” Tori: Jace Berisha’s life wasn’t all that grand, being the wife of a sociopathic religious cult leader, but she never expected him to kill her. When she is granted near immortality by the goddess Freya, she grabs hold with both hands. Of course, being able to exact revenge on her murderous Continue Reading
Review: Her One True Love by Rachel Brimble
Her One True Love by Rachel Brimble Released: March 15, 2016 Historical Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Jane has loved the town's squire, Matthew, for as long as she can remember. They have been friends, but when Matthew married a woman named Elizabeth, Jane was devastated. Some time later it becomes public knowledge that Elizabeth has had an affair, and left her husband. This causes great scandal obviously, and leaves Matthew very upset. He feels as though he has failed as a Continue Reading
Review: Feel The Burn by G. A. Aiken
Feel the Burn by G.A. Aiken (Dragon Kin #8) Released: November 24, 2015 Paranormal Romance Zebra Reviewed by May “I’m fine. Because I’m breathing. And that’s thanks to you.” Kachka folded her arms across her chest. “That is thanks to me. And yet I still do not have your kingdom.” “You have my everlasting loyalty” “The loyalty of a one-eyed rebel king who is allied with two made queens?” She shrugged. “I could definitely do worse.” Picking up where we left off, this book Continue Reading