Black Canvas by Laura Rossi My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! This is an original psychological masterpiece – it gets inside your skull and worms around until you are completely hooked. Aria De Luca is a forensic psychiatrist seeking to help women who have been subjected to the worst of humanity. At the start […]
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 5 of 5 stars This novel is absolutely RIVETING. I was completely captured by the accounts of Becca, Faith and Sandy, and was turning pages fast as their stories were slowly revealed. They have wildly different lives, loves, and circumstances, and the pressures they […]
Piasa by Maggie Adams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Piasa is a compelling story that I enjoyed. I had trouble keeping the characters straight at first as there seemed to be a lot of information at once. Likely this is because I didn’t read the previous books in the series. It did become clear, […]
Thief of Magic by Bree Moore My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thief of Magic is a great fantasy novel with lots of action and interesting characters. Our heroine, Lee, is bright, tough, and singularly driven to do whatever it takes to avoid her fate. Growing up without parents, and having to steal to survive, […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Practically Pagan is a very accessible and wonderfully written book. DeBlassie guides us to find magic in the everyday, and to learn how to tune in to our inherent wisdom and intuition. She shares her journey to […]
Diabolical Sword by Melissa Erin Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This fantasy is hilarious, action-packed, and a really good time. Harlow is a smart and interesting young woman, who despite her career, has a good head on her shoulders and wants to see justice prevail in the world. The sword she stumbles across […]
Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars An interesting dark fantasy with a tortured protagonist. Ian Troy fears the power his body can wield, and has attempted for many years to drown out the calling to release it. He is shamed by how uncontrollable his magic can be, and has paid dearly […]
Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very well-written novel that follows the women of the Ciofani family through time. These ‘wise women’ are intuitive, intelligent, romantic and strong – they are young independent women and the backbones of their families. I really enjoyed following […]
Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee My rating: 4 of 5 stars A very spicy book between sometimes submissive Hud and ex-dominatrix Mary Beth that turns even more heated than either planned for. Mary Beth’s unique brand of domme heavily involves not just physical submissiveness, but mental as well. She uses her skills to draw […]
Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was very captivated by the characters in this book, they seemed to leap off the page and I was invested almost immediately. Brant Bellamy is a sexy cowboy with integrity and a good heart, who values family and protects those he […]
Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very engaging book that I really enjoyed. This is my first time reading anything by Stephanie Harrell, and I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked it. Harper and Lincoln are relatable characters, and their love story is believable and […]
The Mating Call by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really liked the characters of the Long Claw pride, especially Cheyenne, and her sisters and brother. All are deeply affected by the despicable actions of Casper, their father, who was by turns absent and abusive. While all the children grow up knowing […]
Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship by Parker Fairchild My rating: 3 of 5 stars Who doesn’t love a bit of magic at a Christmastime, or a sweet romance set on the high seas? When the destined couple each separately meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, they are initially skeptical that the wizened elderly duo are […]
Born to Fall by Brittany Anne My rating: 4 of 5 stars Derek and Julia have an intricate romance, that has more substance than other, more whimsical romance stories. Julia’s history of abuse and torture make her falling in love with Derek complex and fraught with her growth as a character. She comes to realize […]
Rock Me To The Top by Victoria Zak My rating: 3 of 5 stars Rock me to the Top is an easy-to-read romance set in the backdrop of the electric beats and growling vocals of the rock n’ roll world. I enjoyed this aspect, and liked reading the details of live concerts and life on […]
Spoilsport by Belinda Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Spoilsport is a fun, lighthearted, enemies-to-lovers romance. Nadia is an uber competitive and quick-witted nurse who prefers her relationships with men to fun-filled and less than 24 hours long. She and Luke Pierce have a past, one that left a bad taste in her mouth. […]
Flash Point by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book straight through over two evenings (and one late night), completely ignoring my family and my responsibilities and I REGRET NOTHING. This book is action-packed, and had me on the edge of my seat. Dahlia Nite is a century-old lyrriken (dragon/human […]
Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a very good crime mystery, I really enjoyed it. There is a lot of detail in the plot, but it is never difficult to keep it all straight, nor veering into boredom with monotony. I do find other books bore me […]
Love’s Reverie by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was excited to finish this duet, after recently reading Love’s Refrain. While this book 2 does catch you up on the plot of Book 1, I’m glad I had already read the first and had already come to love these characters before embarking […]
A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a phenomenal book that I’m so glad I picked up. I finished it days ago, but I notice my brain is still swirling in the world of Grimsby and the Rowans. When Vic lands back in town after the death […]
Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Fate, Frankincense and Funerals is a very well-written tale. This is my first book by Valkyrie, and it’s not a genre I typically read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were quite interesting and deeply believable. I wish there was more […]
Twilight’s Curse by K.M. Wray My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this elven story. The characters are multi-faceted and complex; they have weathered their own hardships and become very interesting characters. A lot happens in the plot, and I was hooked, wondering what would happen next. Nix and Zoe are both great […]
Sea Mage by Louisa Bacio My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sea Mage is a delightful tale with lots of fun and intrigue. Serena is a great heroine – intelligent, brave, and never shies away from defending a loved one. Her membership in the Nightshade Guild, and relationships with other sea friends and familiars make […]
The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber My rating: 4 of 5 stars All of the lovable cast mates are back in the third book of this fun series. Lucy is still working on awakening the witchy side of her genes, and Dylan’s demon is coming out in greater strength. Jude’s absence is affecting […]
The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody My rating: 5 of 5 stars Holy smokes, this book is great! I barely even noticed that it is 4 novellas in one – the story flows seamlessly. Talise comes from the very impoverished area called The Storm, but is determined to win the coveted title […]
Ashes of Aldyr by Russell Archey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ashes of Aldyr is a dark and disturbing work. The language struck me immediately – it is dripping with imagery that is terrifying and putrid. The stories, collectively, weave together a hellish world where dark magic abounds, and souls are ripped away into […]
Death under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke My rating: 5 of 5 stars A clever mystery set in 1930s high society. Plucky Frances joins her beau Jack, plus a few other characters, to assemble the clues to this whodunnit crime. The writing has a comforting cadence to it and it was a pleasure to read. […]
Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent My rating: 4 of 5 stars An emotionally fraught romance between a grief specialist and a dying cancer patient. When Tori decides to befriend terminally patient Will Emerson, she gets more than she bargained for. As she slowly gets to know the sweet, creative, loving artist, she becomes more […]
Fool Me Twice by Glede Browne Kabongo My rating: 3 of 5 stars Intrigue starts right at the beginning of this one. It begins with hang-up calls, being followed and chased, then threats on the lives of her children. Someone has it out for Shelby Cooper, and they promise not to stop until she is […]
Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really liked this book, and finished it in one sitting. We get to follow Alena as she learns more about the dual sides to her identity, and what she is capable of from both the vampiric and witchy sides of her DNA. […]
