The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy thriller which is a retelling of the classic Alexandre Dumas adventure ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ but set in a world of monsters and magic. Like in the original novel the story centres around Edmond […]
SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am a big fan of Valerie Davisson’s ‘Logan McKenna Mystery’ series and have enjoyed all four previous books in the series and this fifth instalment was the best one yet. Back with Logan McKenna, who now feels like an old […]
A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a really enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance with added Christmas spirit which put me in the festive mood. I have enjoyed the two previous books in ‘The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge’ series and I also loved this one. As […]
Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett 5 of 5 Stars I am a big fan of Manda Mellett’s ‘Satan’s Devils’ romantic suspense MC novels and so was looking forward to this second book in he ‘Satan’s Devils MC San […]
Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas My rating: 4 of 5 stars This wonderfully written historical fantasy is set in Ireland and incorporates supernatural elements and old Irish Fae lore. The author has done an amazing job through her descriptive narrative with making her world come alive as the characters travel to and from different […]
Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm My rating: 5 of 5 stars I ‘binge read’ this box set of contemporary romances which includes twelve standalone and full stories by twelve different amazing authors. The common theme was that each story was a romance set in the Big City, in particular in […]
Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was hooked from page one by Rachel Huffmire’s Young Adult novel ‘Shattered Snow’, it is a retelling of the fairy story Snow White but it has a science fiction twist to it. The author has based her novel on the real life story […]
A Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘A Beach Wedding To Die For’, is the second book in author Judy Moore’s ‘Cozy Mysteries To Die For’ series, although each book can be read as a standalone story the main characters do crossover. Having read and enjoyed ‘A […]
The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderfully heartwarming festive romance by Christi Barth which I could not put down. Full of the magic of Christmas this story definitely put me in the festive spirit. Workaholic Rowan West is not in the Christmas mood as […]
Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thunder on the Moor is an enjoyable and engaging historical romance novel by Andrea Matthews with a time travel twist. Heroine of the story, Maggie Armstrong finds herself transported back to sixteenth century Scotland along with her Border reiver father. Having grown […]
The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars ‘The Queen’s Dog’ is another gripping and engaging historical crime novel by N.L. Holmes in her ‘An Empire at Twilight’ series. Set in the Syrian kingdom of Ugarit during the Bronze Age, Naheshi a eunuch slave falls in love with his Queen. Sadly […]
The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4 by Cynthia Cooke My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is an action packed romantic suspense novel with a psychic twist, and it is book four in author Cynthia Cooke’s ‘Deadly Secrets’ series. Although a fairly short story it is packed full of action, drama, suspense and […]
The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith My rating: 4 of 5 stars I honestly am not sure how to review this book as it is so unique and ‘different’ that it really is not like anything I have read before. It is hard to explain to a […]
Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry My rating: 5 of 5 stars A contemporary romance which had me hooked from the beginning to the very last page. Written from both of the main characters, Malerie and Ace’s point of view this was an enjoyable and engaging read. Malerie has unluckily faced death twice […]
Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh My rating: 4 of 5 stars Key to Tirumfall is the exciting, emotional and gripping third and final book in Brumbaugh’s ‘The Tirumfall Trilogy’. The three books do need to be read in series order to gain the most understanding and enjoyment from them. This is another epic […]
Shattered Reality by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars ‘Shattered Reality’ is an engaging and enjoyable paranormal fantasy story which is a retelling of the ancient mythological tale of Perseus and Medusa and is set in modern times. In this story Mudesa Black is a successful and respected psychiatrist who has left her […]
Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this set of three books in Queen’s ‘Playing Series’, each one is a full sports romance novel set in the world of the Boston Militia football team. As the novels contain adult themes and steamy scenes they are […]
She’s No Cowgirl by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars A fun and enjoyable sports romance with a cowboy/cowgirl twist. Although book five in the ‘My Cowboy Series’ it can be read as a standalone story, however some of the characters do crossover. In ‘She’s No Cowgirl’, Hunter Masters does not want to […]
CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was an inspiring and empowering read, and it really is a unfiltered and intimate memoir by author Lynda Filler. Honestly written, you can feel Lynda’s personal connection to the story and her emotions really come through in her […]
Spicetopia Boxed Set by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a boxed set of four complete stories in author Phoebe Alexander’s ‘Spicetopia’ series, “where variety is the spice of life”. Spicetopia is a theme park for adults where all your fantasies can be fulfilled, created by two entrepreneurial free spirits, “Welcome to […]
Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set in America in 1926, during the prohibition era and the time of, champagne, pistols, gangsters and dolls, this is a wonderfully written historical fiction novel with a mafia romance twist. Main character and Kilkenny bred, Brek O’Brien is mixed up with the Mafia […]
Child of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh My rating: 4 of 5 stars Child of Prophecy is the second book in the ‘Tirumfall Trilogy’, and the story continues a few years after the end of book one, ‘Fall of the Western Kings’. I would suggest reading book one first where the characters were introduced and […]
Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a lighthearted fun YA contemporary romance which had me hooked from the start. ‘Kickflip Summer’ is a real summer romance with great characters in a lovely setting which had me feeling completely immersed in this novel whilst reading it. Best friends Kara […]
The Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘THE PATIENCE OF KARMA’, is book five in Cynthia Hamilton’s ‘Madeline Dawkins Mystery’ series and having read and thoroughly enjoyed the previous books I was really looking forward to this latest instalment and was definitely not disappointed. This story had me hooked […]
Fall of the Western Kings by J. Drew Brumbaugh My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was hooked from page one of this epic fantasy adventure featuring our hero, Gant. Gant is an apprentice blacksmith to his father living in a small village making swords for nobleman. As a commoner it is against the law […]
Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on the author, Christy Nicholas’s own parents love story and also Christy’s journey to find her father this fictionalised memoir was a touching and heartwarming read. Set in a changing America during the Summer of Love in 1969 this novel has […]
Vanishing Day: Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book four in Davisson’s ‘Logan McKenna Mystery Series’ and having read the previous novels in the series I was looking forward to this one and was definitely not disappointed. Back with our fearless and extremely likeable independent heroine Logan McKenna and […]
Tidal Love by K.M. Lowe My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘Tidal Love’ by KM Lowe literally took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst I was reading it. I was hooked from the very first page and found myself totally immersed in the novel until the very last page. The dramatic and overly realistic prologue […]
Secure Heart by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this novel which although book three in the ‘Chase Security Series’ can be read as a standalone story. However some of the characters do crossover as the series is about the Chase brothers and their team. Having read the previous books […]
IRRESISTIBLE – FALL INTO ROMANCE by Tamara Ferguson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having read previous Anthologies in the ‘Irresistible Romance’ series I was looking forward to reading this latest edition, ‘Fall Into Romance’ and I was not disappointed. This is another great anthology containing eight full standalone stories by eight fantastic authors, some […]
