Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection Assorted Authors Let me begin by saying I was given a copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review. I admit to being somewhat skeptical since it is categorized as a Young Adult book. What I imagined the stories would be like is a far cry from the wonderful surprises I found within … Continue reading Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection
“Plaint for Provence” is the third book in the Troubadors Quartet by Jean Gill. The story continues to follow the troubairitz Estela de Matin and her lover Dragonetz los Pros as they navigate the often troubled waters of political intrigue in medieval France. Now reunited with their infant son Musca and Estela beloved guard dog Nici they have settled into family life in Marselha. But … Continue reading Plaint for Provence: 1152: Les Baux (The Troubadours Quartet Book 3)
It’s not often I stay up all night reading a book but Unsevered by Traci Sanders was so engaging I literally could not stop reading. I started it around midnight thinking I would read a chapter. Just before five a.m. I set down my Kindle and said “wow”. This is not just another romance, this is a LOVE story. Tracing the relationship between Harley and … Continue reading “Unsevered” by Traci Sanders
Set in colorful New Mexico, The 9th Hour successfully combines the intense investigation to find a serial killer before he strikes again with the inner workings of the killer’s mind. Into this mix comes a British born detective of African descent and a killer obsessed with Nordic mythology. Stibbe’s ability to bring these diverse elements together shows skilled writing. Her ability to do this effectively, … Continue reading “The 9th Hour” by CMT Stibbe
I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I am not usually a fan of BDSM but I’d read one of Alexis Alvarez’s earlier books and loved it. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to read this new one because it was an eye-opener. Alvarez has a knack for drawing the reader in, grabbing her, and pulling her along; a willing hostage … Continue reading Myka and the Millionaire by Alexis Alvarez
I confess, I am a Gregg Olsen addict. I love his style, his characters, and the beauty of his complex plots. “The Girl in the Woods”, the first of the Waterman & Stark Thrillers, sets the tone for the crime solving duo in future books. I stumbled upon these two ladies in “Closer Than Blood” and immediately set my sights on this first “official” offering … Continue reading “The Girl in the Woods” by Gregg Olsen
Mistral Dawn’s exciting fantasy takes a sensual look at the fae. This book was not at all what I expected and it definitely caught and held my attention. When Cassie is taken by the Erlking and leader of the Wild Hunt, Caderyn, it is only the beginning of the story of Faerie and the variety of Fae who reside there. The Fae who are loyal … Continue reading “Taken by the Huntsman” by Mistral Dawn
I am re-posting my original review for “The Watchmage of Old New York” by C.A. Sanders for two reasons. First off, if you haven’t read it, it’s FREE on Kindle at the moment. Second, the next book in the Watchmage series, “Cold Iron (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 2)”, is available for pre-order at only $ .99! I was fortunate enough to read an early ARC of this … Continue reading “The Watchmage of Old New York” (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 1) and “Cold Iron” (The Watchmage Chronicles Book 2) by C.A. Sanders
There’s no denying that Gregg Olsen is one of my favorite writers. He has a way with mysteries and thrillers that grabs my attention and firmly holds it throughout his books. Closer Than Blood is no exception. In fact this book has quickly risen to the top of my favorite Olsen books. Olsen lays the plot effectively, teasing the reader with clues from the very … Continue reading “Closer Than Blood” by Gregg Olsen
I have been a fan of this series by the Gear’s since the very first book, “People of the Wolf”. Their ability to blend the archaeological history of the cultures with fictional plots makes their books compelling. “People of the Masks” is no exception. Beginning with the present day, a team of archaeologists have unearthed a long buried Iroquois site. Living in the northeastern United … Continue reading “People of the Masks” by Kathleen O’Neal Gear & W. Michael Gear
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