A free-spirited pet shop owner, a by-the-book cop, two adorable kids, and a big, lovable, mayhem-causing dog…I knew there was no chance of putting this book down, even with gifts to wrap and tuck under the tree! Oh, and I was so right! A Perfect Match is a great story with down-to-earth characters and a... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Magic of Moonlight by Tracy Brogan
Maybe it's the weather or the holiday season that's finally upon us, but I cannot help but compare Magic of Moonlight to a freshly made cup of hot chocolate. Not just any hot chocolate, either, but one swirled with caramel-like prose and laced with humor like little marshmallows floating in the mug. Alex and Trudy's... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Rake’s Convenient Bride by Madeline Martin
I love this author's writing style so much that I picked up this book without paying attention to the fact that it was the second in a series, figuring I'd enjoy this one. I was right! The Rake's Convenient Bride stands wonderfully on its own. Elizabeth and Jasper's story grabbed my attention from the start... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Marry Me Marquess by Misty Urban
Intelligently written, Marry Me, Marquess is a wonderful tale that kept me engaged from start to finish. It is filled with deep emotion and detailed information about the main characters' first loves—his is antiquarianism, and hers is botany. I tend to expect to be frustrated with the story based on a fake relationship. Instead, my... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Charlie N. Holmberg’s Book of Magic by Charlie N. Holmberg
As one of the many people on this planet who have a book stuck in their head but can't seem to get it off the ground, I found this book inspirational. While reading along, just for enjoyment, new ideas for my main character popped into my head, and new thoughts on their journey began to... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Laird of Lies by Willa Blair
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 →