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Retro Review: Riveted by Meljean Brook

August 2, 2024 by Angela 1 Comment

Review originally posted in September of 2012 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Make sure you check out the whole series- which is fantastic- especially the fourth book, The Kraken King, which is one of my all-time favorites. Riveted by Meljean BrookIron Seas #3Steampunk RomanceFirst published September 4, 2012 by Berkley One of the things I like most about Meljean Brook’s steampunk romance series, Iron Seas, is that you never know exactly what you’re going to get when you open the Continue Reading

Scenic Sunday- The Kraken King by Meljean Brook

February 27, 2022 by Angela 2 Comments

Everyone has their absolute favorite romance and fantasy reads that they revisit time and again. Sometimes starting from the beginning and reading all the way through. And sometimes there are just THOSE scenes that take your breath away and stay with you forever and it's nice to jump back in for a little reminder of why you loved them so much. So this is Smexy's trip down memory lane to our favorite scenes from our favorite books. I thought I'd start with one of mine. - Angela There was no Continue Reading

Review: Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, and Milla Vane

November 25, 2014 by Tori 8 Comments

Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, and Milla Vane Urban Fantasy Ebook, Anthology, 384 pages November 25, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori   Four masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance plunge readers into the dangerous, captivating world unearthed beyond the dark... New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh delivers a smoldering story with Secrets at Midnight , as the scent of Bastien Smith’s elusive lover ignites a possessiveness in him that’s as Continue Reading

Review: The Kraken King: Parts 7-8 by Meljean Brook

June 16, 2014 by Tori 6 Comments

The Kraken King (Parts 7-8) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial-Eight Installments June 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Earlier this month I reviewed Parts 1-3 & 4-6 of Meljean Brook’s riveting adventure serial,The Kraken King. I’m back today to review the last two parts of the serial 7 and 8. A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn’t know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders. Unsure Continue Reading

Review: The Kraken King: Parts 4-6 by Meljean Brook

May 20, 2014 by Tori 3 Comments

The Kraken King (Parts 4-6) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial-Eight Installments May 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Earlier this month I reviewed Parts 1-3 of Meljean Brook’s newest steampunk adventure series, The Kraken King. You can read it here. I’m back today to review parts 4-6. There are eight parts total. The end of part three left us not so much on a cliffhanger but in an unsure place. Ariq is still unsure exactly who Zenobia Fox is and what her place is in the Continue Reading

Review: The Kraken King: Parts 1-3 by Meljean Brook

April 29, 2014 by Tori 7 Comments

The Kraken King (Parts 1-3) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial - 8 Installments April 2014Intermix Reviewed by Tori Meljean Brook’s Iron Seas series is a rip roaring steampunk adventure filled with dastardly pirates, steamy romance, and dangerous adversaries. In her latest work, The Kraken King, Brook’s takes a different approach by releasing the book in serial form (eight installments total).This format works well as the story revolves around Zenobia Fox, a writer who enthralls Continue Reading

Review: Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook

August 2, 2013 by admin 3 Comments

Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook (The Guardians #8) Paranormal Romance Releases: August 6, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Khavi smiled. Her teeth glittered like knives. “I do not give spoilers.” From the author’s website: After a terrifying encounter in Hell destroys her trust in Michael, the Guardian’s powerful leader, former detective Andromeda Taylor is ready to call it quits as one of the angelic warriors and resume her human life again. But when demonic forces Continue Reading

Review: Enthralled Anthology

July 3, 2013 by Tori 1 Comment

Enthralled Anthology by Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe Paranormal Romance July 2, 2013 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori I’ll be honest, when I saw Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook had stories in here, I begged, pleaded, and promised unsavory things to get Enthralled.  I’m glad I did. Not only did I get the promised goodness I knew would come from Day and Brook, but I was also able to sample some of Lora Leigh and Lucy Monroe. I have heard of both authors but had not yet Continue Reading

Review: Fire & Frost by Meljean Brooks, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims

June 12, 2013 by Tori 4 Comments

Fire & Frost by Meljean Brook, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims PNR/UF/Steampunk Romance Anthology May 25, 2013 Self published Reviewed by Tori Speed Mating by Jessica Sims – Estrella may be going into heat, but she’s determined to remain in control. Just because she’s ovulating doesn’t mean she has to settle for just any man (or his beast). Her sexy alpha’s determined to find her a tiger to take care of her heat and father her child…but no one seems to look quite as good as the man in Continue Reading

Smexy’s Top Ten–October 12th

October 12, 2012 by Mandi 19 Comments

10. I saw this on my friend’s facebook last night and it took me a few minutes to get it. (hey..it was late!) But now - My new favorite word – ‘HAPPENIS’ 9. Meljean Brook has posted the cover and blurb for the final book in her Guardian series. I don’t read this series (*hides*) but I know Tori is mighty excited for Michael’s book. Guardian Demon is set to release in May. 8. Another new cover! One of my favorite contemporary series – book five in the Kowalski series is due out next month. Continue Reading

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