The Wraith King, the first book of the Rise of Northgall,Ā is a romantasy that is more heavily invested in the romance than the fantasy.Ā I think this is important to mention as I will let romances get away with some things that I would never let fantasy get away with.Ā The Wraith King is sort […]
Through all the Star Cruise subseries books, regular side characters, Captain Gil Fleming and ship AI, Maeve, have been a large background presence in the stories- Maeve, in particular.Ā Finally, we get their story and how it all started. Star Cruise: Captainās Prequel is both a chronological prequel for the Star Cruise sub-series […]
Iāve not yet developed the ability to self-regulate on social media.Ā How can I be expected to exercise self restraint when the Dodo has so many adorable animal stories or the renovation on my high school friendās kitchen is nearly done! My solution is to normally avoid social media and all of its temptations and […]
Mr. Darcyās Complex Courtship offers a suspenseful variation historical romance set in Jane Austenās Pride and Prejudice world.Ā Kelly Miller has long enchanted me with her writing that uniquely approaches Jane Austenās most popular tale with genre blends that include fantasy, romance, suspense, and mystery.Ā Her latest offers a tough-fought, drama-laden romance with a hint […]
I love the Ā In Death series.Ā I am always so happy to have a new book in this series.Ā The characters have become beloved to me, and their circle of friends with comfortable connections. The smart way the police work the cases and try to get a vision of what happened and what makes sense […]
I really enjoy the STEM aspects of the romances by Ali Hazelwood.Ā Ā Deep End has two other aspects. First, the main character Scarlet is a competitive athlete at the college and Olympic level, as is her love interest.Ā Second, she and her partner are both fans of BDSM.Ā I have read much more dark BDSM […]
The Empyrean series continues and I’m not even going to try to avoid spoilers for previous books.Ā The story and characters are highly entertaining and provide a dramatic, emotional tale.Ā Ā Violet and Xaden are special snowflakes but they have some admirable qualities and aren’t all about themselves.Ā They are frantically about each other, however. Rather […]
Lynn Painter is the absolute master at banter.Ā IĀ would enjoy her books just for the humor.Ā The dialogue is generally a bit blunt and sassy.Ā Ā The characters go a bit wildly silly and add in pop culture sometimes in some of the banter and it’s just fun. It’s meant to be a bit outrageous. […]
I love the Sunrise Cove series which is a newer one.Ā Not that I don’t love the older series because I do.Ā This series is set in a beautiful place and has characters which shine.Ā They have the quirky, realistic foibles one can love. The humor and banter is always enjoyable. Olive is a very […]
I’m growing to enjoy S.L. Prater and her catalog of books with broken characters and worlds brushed lightly with magic and mysticism.Ā This Haunted Heart’s main characters are both broken by their shared past and the choices made that destroyed them for the last twenty years they spent apart.Ā This second chance romance with ghosts […]