Review originally posted in September of 2014 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Twisted by Elisabeth NaughtonEternal Guardians #7Paranormal RomancePublished September 29, 2014 by Elisabeth Naughton Nick –Leader of the half-breeds and the last true hero. He’s spent his life fighting a dark pull toward the gods. A pull he now knows is linked to his father Krónos and the Titan’s plan to escape from the Underworld. “Finally! Nick’s book!” were my exact thoughts when I found out the Continue Reading
Retro Review: Thank You for Riding by Cara McKenna
Review originally posted in April of 2013 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Thank You for Riding by Cara McKenna (Meg Maguire)Contemporary Short StoryFirst published April 2, 2013 by SamhainReissued December 14, 2017 by Cara McKenna The first time Caitlin met Mark they were both sitting in the Red Cross donating platelets. They share a brief flirtation from across the room, mouthing words to each other, sharing a laugh and admiring the other’s ability to squeeze their stress balls. Continue Reading
Retro Review: Wicked After Midnight by Delilah S. Dawson
Review originally posted in January of 2014 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Wicked After Midnight by Delilah S. DawsonBlud #3Steampunk PNR RomanceFirst published January 28, 2014 by Pocket Books Wicked After Midnight just proves that you never quite know what you’re going to get when you open another installment in the Blud series and journey back into the world of Sang. So far we’ve been introduced to Criminy Stain’s caravan and met his carnivalleos, traveled long distances on land Continue Reading
Retro Review: Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman
Review originally posted in August of 2012 by Angela at Fiction Vixen Courting Carolina by Janet ChapmanSpellbound Falls #3Magic/Fantasy RomanceFirst published August 28, 2012 by Berkley For those of you who aren’t familiar with Janet Chapman, she writes contemporary romances with a time travel/paranormal twist. I actually picked up her first release at a grocery store about 10 years ago and was so charmed that I’ve continued with every single new release she has put out since Continue Reading
Retro Review: The Gentleman’s Keeper by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
Review originally posted in July 2013 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. The Gentleman's Keeper by Bonnie Dee and Summer DevonLGBTQ+ Historical RomanceFirst published July 9, 2013 by Samhain PublishingReissued March 13, 2017 by Duet Publishing Too long with nothing intriguing in his life, he decided. Gambling and racing, boxing and dancing, sexual dalliances and alcohol — he’d indulged in every vice and amusement possible for a wealthy man. He’d cut a swath across Europe and ended the Continue Reading
Retro Review: Taken By the Duke by Jess Michaels
Review originally posted in July of 2013 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Taken by the Duke by Jess MichaelsThe Pleasure Wars #1Historical RomanceFirst published July 1, 2013 by The Passionate Pen So you know my name.” She stared at him as if he were daft. “Of course I know your name. I know it as well as my own– it has been pounded into me since nearly the day of my birth, just as I’m certain my family name has been seared into your mind and soul.” For generations the Continue Reading
Retro Review: Taste of Darkness by Katie Reus
Review originally posted in July of 2014 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Taste of DarknessDarkness #2PNRFirst published July 24, 2014 by KR Press I discovered this series after seeing the first book, Darkness Awakened, featured on Dear Author’s Daily Deals. I picked that one up when I realized it was a second chance love storyline. We all know how much I love that trope. It’s like my crack. I enjoyed it so much that when I saw the second book up for review I snapped it up Continue Reading
Retro Review: Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston
Review originally posted in March 2015 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. Bite Me by Shelly LaurenstonPride #9PNRFirst published March 25, 2014 by Brava There is something about this series that keeps me coming back for more. I love the laugh out loud humor, dialogue and crazy over the top characters. I love how Ms. Laurenston has created characters who in human form embody every trait from their animal sides. I love that the woman are just as blood thirsty and scary as their men. And Continue Reading
Retro Review: Riveted by Meljean Brook
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
Retro Review: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
Review originally posted in March of 2015 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Rock Hard by Nalini SinghRock Kiss #2Contemporary RomanceMarch 10, 2015- Self Published Most romance readers are quite familiar with Nalini Singh’s paranormal series’. The Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter books are must-read, favorites of both Jen and I and we anxiously await each one. Last year Ms. Singh announced that she was also working on contemporary romances featuring the rock band, Schoolboy Choir. I will Continue Reading