Last Strand by Jennifer EstepElemental Assassin #19Urban FantasyMarch 16, 2021 Self Published Review by Angela Favorite Quote: But this was the life I had built, the one I had chosen for myself, and I wouldn't have it any other way. So I returned to my book with a smile on my face, my knives tucked up my sleeves, and more peace in my heart than I'd felt in a long, long time. My name is Gin, and I kill people. Always and forever. This is it y'all, the last Gin Blanco adventure... at Continue Reading
TikTok Made Me Read It: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
My newest obsession is BookTok. If you’re not on TikTok, this is a category you can search on the app and you will find tons of videos from creators talking about all things books. They recommend series, act out scenes, swoon over book boyfriends, show off amazing bookshelves + "shelfies" and even warn you about which books don’t live up to the hype. I LOVE IT. I get lost in the dance videos. Then, I found BookTok and it took my love up a notch. I never post, only lurk, and I Continue Reading
Review: The Solstice Countdown by Lisa Shearin
The Solstice Countdown by Lisa Shearin (SPI Files #7) Urban Fantasy March 9, 2021 Self-published Reviewed by Kate “You make me weak in the knees, and not in a good way. One of these days, your cockiness is gonna backfire, and if it doesn’t get you killed, I’ll do it.” “You’ll be standing in a long line,” he murmured. Reading the latest SPI Files novel is like visiting old friends. I have been reading Lisa Shearin's books for over a decade now - starting with her Raine Benares novels, Continue Reading
Review: Rejected by Jaymin Eve
Rejected by Jaymin EveShadow Beast Shifters #1Paranormal RomanceDecember 8, 2020, Self Published Review by Jen Rejected by Jaymin Eve was a fun escape. I’m loving paranormal-urban fantasy books right now. I enjoyed Jaymin’s Dark Legacy series in 2019 and this new trilogy looked great. I was right! This was an interesting take on the rejected mates trope. Our heroine, Mera, is a member of a very powerful pack. Unfortunately, when she was a child, her dad challenged the Alpha of Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- A Lady’s Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett, Dancing with Danger by Kerrigan Byrne, and The Rakehell of Roth by Amalie Howard
A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth EverettHistorical RomanceFebruary 9. 2021 by Berkley This book was fun... in a screwball comedy, bodyguard falls for the scientist who runs a secret society for other women scientists way. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting, but I was surprised at how fun and yet off the charts sexy this book turned out to be. This story features a heroine, Violet, who has a brilliant scientific mind and a desire to see women like her have a safe space to Continue Reading
Melinda’s Minis: This is Not the End by Sidney Bell & How to be Good by Chace Verity
Thi is Not the End by Sidney BellContemporary Romance/Menage/PolyamoryJanuary 11, 2021, by Carina Press I am always looking for more polyam books, especially ones with heat and emotion. This one delivers on both sides. Anya and Zac are married and have a son, and what works for them in their marriage is for them to have sex - together - with other men. Other people may not understand this but it works for them. Zac’s bandmate, Cal, definitely cannot understand this but both the emotion and Continue Reading
Jen’s Mini-Reviews- Reviews for books by Ilsa Madden-Mills, Saffron A. Kent, and Garrett Leigh
The Revenge Pact by Ilsa Madden-MillsContemporary RomanceDecember 3, 2020 Self Published What to read when you’re trying to distract yourself from an insurrection? My book club chose The Revenge Pact by Ilsa Madden-Mills weeks ago and it was the perfect happy distraction. I discovered Madden-Mills this year and was thrilled to immerse myself in this latest book. It is part of a series, with each book being written by a different author. The series centers around three college football Continue Reading
Review: The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent
The Unrequited by Saffron A. KentNew Adult and College RomanceJuly 17, 2017Self Published Review by Jen This book was recommended to me by my book club. It's a few years old, but sounded intriguing! My very quick, first thought on Goodreads was, “Excellent and awkward. Loved it, review to come…” I stand by that early assessment. Eeeekkk…what did I just read? Layla is a new student in college and sees a handsome, somewhat quirky, older guy on campus. Layla follows him to a classroom Continue Reading
Review: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
Blood Heir by Ilona AndrewsKate Daniels World/Aurelia Ryder #1Urban FantasyJanuary 12, 2021 by NYLA Reviewed by Angela Favorite Quote: I opened my eyes. A fully human Derek stood right in front of me. His eyes were aglow, and he looked at me as if I were the thing he wanted most in the entire world. When this book first popped up as a serial on this author duo's blog I was beyond excited. But honestly? This is the one weekly serial that I haven't followed week after week, I kind of Continue Reading
Review: Never His Girl by Rachel Jonas and Nikki Thorne
Never his Girl by Rachel Jonas and Nikki ThorneYA FictionDecember 26, 2020Self Published I inhaled this second book in the Kings of Cypress Prep series. The first book is The Golden Boys, and sadly, the third book isn’t going to be released until June. Cue my screaming. Book one ended on one hell of a cliffy. If you haven’t read it, skip this review, read book one and come on back. At the end of book one, the two main characters gave in to their chemistry and had sex. West, Continue Reading