This is the first book I have read in the "His Highland Heart" series. Did it matter that it was book five? Not at all! This wonderful book stands alone well without the need to have read the first four. I loved Mariota and Stellan's story so much that I plan to read its predecessors... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Arise the Queen by Tanya Anne Crosby
Intelligently written and thoroughly engaging, Arise the Queen is the perfect ending to a beautifully crafted series. I have loved following Gwendolyn's story through every trial and challenge she's faced, every triumph, and every warm-hearted moment. I can still close my eyes and picture a myriad of people, places, and events. This well-crafted series introduces a powerful... Continue Reading →
Book Review: House of Fire and Magic by Sherrilyn Kenyon
You know those moments when you need to be whisked away to another world? House of Fire and Magic showed up when I needed it most, and oh, did it deliver! I was immediately caught up in this tale of Dragons, Unicorns, and many other creatures. Not one of them is stereotypical, so if you're... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Wedding Dress by Kimberly Cates
I love the symbolism of this title, The Wedding Dress. Please don't ask me what it is; I'm not one for spoilers...but it follows the same idea as the first two books in this series, Picket Fence, and The Hope Chest. And while this is the third in a series, it stands beautifully on its own.... Continue Reading →
Book and Audiobook Review: Tomb of the Sun King by Jacquelyn Benson
"Respectable lady scholars shouldn’t be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts." It was ten o'clock at night, and I was seventy percent of the way through Tomb of the Sun King. I knew better as I climbed into bed, my Kindle in hand. "Just one more chapter" turned into many different... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Hope Chest by Kimberly Cates
I don't like to read contemporary fiction, especially ones written as beautifully as this one. You know the ones: They tug at your heartstrings, pulling them like old-fashioned taffy you can watch from outside a store window. Then, just as you're sure those strings will snap apart, they start to warm and become stronger than... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Elven House of Ivy by K.J. Dawson
Oh my, I loved this book! How could I resist a book with elves, fae, magic, and a dragon? Ivy's story is one of adventure, betrayal, mystery, and so much more. She is joined by a cast of characters that kept me wondering about their motives throughout the book. Elven House of Ivy is action-packed... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Second Chance by Jaclyn Reding
Let me start by saying I have turned into a big fan of this author's work. While I rarely read contemporary Romances, I could not resist this one. It's a sequel to The Secret Gift, and although both were published once before (a number of years ago), they are new to me, and I am... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Countess of Stars by Kimberly Cates
When I pick up a book by this author, I know I am in for a great story. Countess of Stars was no exception. However, I did not expect the story of these characters in this sequel to Once Upon a Storm. Without explaining why (spoilers, darling!), I disliked Lucien so much in the first... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Haunted Warrior by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Have you ever started a great book and had it interrupted by a cold or some other bug that sneaks up on you quickly? That was me reading Haunted Warrior. I started it just as I was starting to feel slightly under the weather. It was a perfect distraction until the fever kicked in, and... Continue Reading →