New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews sums up the book way better than I ever could, “Fierce and captivating, PHOENIX UNBOUND is the story of a gladiator and a fire witch fighting for their freedom against an empire that wants them enslaved. With impossible odds, breathtaking battles, terrifying magic, and an unlikely love, this book is a must read. Grace Draven is a master of romantic heroic fantasy.” As this is the first book in Grace Draven’s Fallen Empire Continue Reading
Review: How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards Beginner's Guide to Necromancy #4 Urban Fantasy August 22, 2018 Self Published Favorite Quote: Once upon a time, I had wanted to corrupt the boy next door. From here, the boy down the hall was looking ripe for debauching to me. Reviewed by Angela Before I get into my review I just want to say I can't believe there are people who still haven't started reading this series yet. It's crazy good. CRAZY, SPOOKY, OMG WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN Continue Reading
Angela’s Monday Mornings
Good morning and Happy Labor Day! I have a date with my husband at the Astros game this afternoon and I can't think of a better way to spend the day! Cheap stadium wine, baseball, and my lover... all my favorite things. Be sure so come back later today and check out my review of How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards. What I read: Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels #10 Urban Fantasy August 28, 2018 by Ace Favorite Quote: They would have to go through the two of Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Yesterday on Twitter, a conversation came up talking about the expectations of romance contemporaries and various likes and unlikes. One question asked was,"what is your favorite romance contemporary you'd recommend to someone?" Now, I've read ALOT of books in my lifetime. Many get read once but others hold a special place on my bookshelf and/or Kindle for re-read purposes. One such book for me is The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders. I picked it up a few years ago during a sale and someone's Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
On Monday, Angela reviewed: B+ review The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (historical)B review Stripped by Zoey Castille (contemporary)A review The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne (historical) On Tuesday, Tori reviewed: A review Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy)B- review It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Kylie Scott (contemporary)B+ review Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (fiction)D review From Here to You by Jamie McGuire (contemporary) On Wednesday, Continue Reading
September’s To-Be Read
Tori's List Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren -9/4 Who doesn't love a friends to lovers romance? Especially when they try so hard NOT to fall in love. People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins-9/4 Hopkins divulges into a political firestorm as she tackles gun violence and white supremacy in a small town. The Exes' Revenge by Jo Jakeman-9/11 Three women decide enough is enough when the man they all loved at one time goes too far. Intercepted by Alexis Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
This week was filled with heavily emotional reads for me. I got the ARC of Best of Luck by Kate Clayborn (Nov 27) and although I rarely read ARCs that far in advance, I had to make an exception for this one. It was wonderful and beautiful. I’ll probably be insufferable from now to release date. I will have a full review in November. Goodreads I also read All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover. This was my first CoHo read and I was really into the book for about 90%. It’s a marriage in Continue Reading
Review: Maybe For You by Nicole McLaughlin
Maybe For You by Nicole McLaughlin (Whiskey and Weddings #3)Contemporary RomanceReleased: August 28, 2018St. Martins Alexis Parker is healing after the loss of her fiance. She’s had a year to grieve, but she’s decided that it’s time to move forward and start following some of her own dreams. But before she makes any big moves, she’s spending some time with her family and friends. She misses her fiance, so she’s not looking for a man--so of course that’s exactly when she meets Jake. Jake, Continue Reading
Review: All the Way by Kristen Proby
All The Way by Kristen Proby (Romancing Manhattan #1)Contemporary RomanceReleased: August 21, 2018William Morrow Paperbacks I’ve wanted to read Proby for a while as I’ve always heard good things. As this was a first book in a new series, I thought I’d get in at the beginning, rather than playing catch up with some of her older works. The first thing I do when I sit to write a review is to re-read what I’ve highlighted and any notes that I made while reading. Sometimes, I open that feature Continue Reading
Sheena’s Smexy Snapshots
Darkest Heart by Juliette Cross Dominion Series, #1 Fantasy/Paranormal Romance August 20, 2018 Mmmmhmmmm Dommiel. The High Demon Lord we first met in Cross's popular Vessel Trilogy, is back, front and dark center with his own story and frankly, I wasn't ready. Dark and sexy, I was prepared for. Dommiel takes up all the air in any room and I was prepared for the engulfing, ready for his heady head trip. What I wasn't prepared for was his deeply emotional and poignant Continue Reading