Review originally posted in August of 2015 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. A Taste of Heaven by Penny WatsonContemporary RomanceSeptember 15, 2015- Self Published I’ve always enjoyed Penny Watson’s books, they make me smile and laugh and are always original. But I have to say, I think this is my favorite of them all. When she mentioned on Twitter a few months back that she was writing a romance with older characters I was pretty excited. Even though I am a fan of some NA books, Continue Reading
Retro Review: Thunder Road by Sierra Dean
Review originally posted in July of 2016 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Thunder Road by Sierra DeanRain Chaser #3Urban FantasyJuly 26, 2016- Self Published Just when I needed a new UF series to love Sierra Dean releases her newest, Thunder Road. Tallulah Corentine is a Rain Chaser, marked at birth with Seth, the god of storm’s symbol and given over to him and his temple at a young age by her parents. In the ensuing twenty years, she has done whatever Seth has asked, no matter the danger Continue Reading
Retro Review: Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare
Originally posted in September of 2016 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa DareCastles Ever After #4Historical RomancePublished September 27, 2016 by Avon If I know one thing, it’s that you can never go wrong with a Tessa Dare historical romance. Each new release is just as delightfully romantic as the last and all of them find permanent spots on my keeper shelf. Do You Want to Start a Scandal is yet another winner from this author. A crossover Continue Reading
Retro Review: The Care and Feeding of an Alpha Male by Jessica Clare
Originally posted in October of 2012 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. The Care and Feeding of an Alpha Male by Jessica ClareBluebonnet #2Contemporary RomanceOctober 2, 2012- Berkley Beth Ann Williamson has had enough of her cheating, long time boyfriend Allen. She’s also had enough of being the perfect girlfriend, perfect daughter, perfect everything, it’s time she figured out what she wants to do with her life. After finally breaking off her relationship she finishes beauty school Continue Reading
Retro Review: Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks
Originally posted in October 2012 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Mortal Ties by Eileen WilksWorld of the Lupi #9Urban Fantasy/Paranormal RomanceOctober 2, 2012 by Berkley Eileen Wilks’s World of the Lupi series is one of my favorites. What started out as a paranormal romance with the first couple of books has evolved into a wonderful, detailed urban fantasy world. Lily is an awesome heroine as she is smart and capable and is allowed to be those things even while she has navigated Continue Reading
Retro Review: Land of the Beautiful Dead by R Lee Smith
Review originally posted in October of 2015 on Fiction Vixen by Angela Land of the Beautiful Dead by R. Lee SmithDark Fantasy RomanceOctober 29, 2015- Self Published I’ve been checking this author’s website regularly for any, and I do mean ANY, new updates on a possible release date for Land of the Beautiful Dead. I was like a stalker there for awhile, which means I spent most of my year steeped in disappointment, waiting… Then on Oct. 30th, out of nowhere it suddenly appeared Continue Reading
Retro Review: Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett
Review originally posted in June of 2014 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Grim Shadows by Jenn BennettRoaring Twenties #2Paranormal Historical RomanceJune 3, 2014- Berkley After reading the first book in Jenn Bennett’s Roaring Twenties series, Bitter Spirits, my first thought was “why didn’t I pick this up sooner?” Such a great romance. Apparently when you mix bootleggers and speakeasies, ghosts and zombies, one sexy, freckled heroine and a big, scarred hero what you get is complete Continue Reading
Retro Review: Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels
Review originally posted in January of 2014 for Fiction Vixen by Angela. Broken Blade by J.C. DanielsColbana Files #3Urban FantasyJanuary 15, 2014- Self Published To say that I have been anticipating the third book in the Colbana Files would be a huge understatement. The ending of the second book, Night Blade, left me gasping for air, clutching my Kindle, desperate to find out how Kit recovers from her captivity and torture and how she will continue in her relationship with Damon. Continue Reading
Retro Review: Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
Originally reviewed in March of 2014 for Fiction Vixen by Angela. Beyond Jealousy by Kit RochaBeyond #4Polyamory Dystopia RomanceMarch 15, 2014- Self Published Angela’s Top Ten Reasons You Should Read Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha Finally. Finally we get Ace, Cruz and Rachel’s story. Not going to lie, I was pumped for this ménage, ready to be blown away with woman on man, man on woman on man, man on man, woman on man on man hotness. And I totally was. I mean this IS Kit Rocha and Continue Reading
Retro Review: Kinked by Thea Harrison
Review originally posted in November of 2013 on Fiction Vixen by Angela. Kinked by Thea HarrisonElder Races #6Paranormal RomancePublished November 5, 2013 by Berkley The Elder Races is one of those paranormal romance series that seems to be hit or miss with some readers. Not me though, I’ve loved every installment Thea Harrison has released. One of the things I’ve heard over and over when it was announced that this would be Aryal’s story was that readers were concerned because she was Continue Reading