Pros: Not only were the characters extremely sympathetic, they were mature as well. Cons: Not all readers may appreciate some of the religious threads that run through the story. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group…
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"Song of the Nile" by Stephanie Dray
Pros: The relationship between Selene and Augustus is absolutely fascinating to watch unfold. Cons: Selene’s single-mindedness can be a bit irritating at times. Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Having come of age, Cleopatra…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Augustus, Cleopatra Selene, Cleopatra's Daughter, Egypt, fantasy, historical fiction, Isis, Octavian, Rome, Stephanie Dray
"One Salt Sea" by Seanan McGuire
Pros: This book didn’t wrench my emotions around like the last few did. Cons: The basic plot felt like what I’d just read in another book in this series. Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group…
"Mark of the Rose" by Kate Pearce
Pros: Interesting world-building, and an interesting way of integrating history and fantasy. Cons: The heroine can be irritating at times, and I wish I understood more of why some of the conflict was taking place. Rating: 3.5 out of 5…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: England, Henry VIII, historical, Kate Pearce, paranormal, romance, Tudor, Tudor Vampire Chroncles, vampire
"Much Ado About Vampires", by Katie MacAlister
Pros: Great interaction between characters, and a wonderful world-building concept. Cons: It felt at times like I would have gotten more out of the story if I’d read the previous Ones novels. Rating: 4 out of 5 Uncorrected proof courtesy…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: contemporary, Dark Ones, Katie MacAlister, paranormal, romance, vampires
"Late Eclipses" by Seanan McGuire
Pros: Emotionally gripping action-packed story. Cons: It feels like the heroine is getting everything but the kitchen sink thrown at her. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group October Daye is adjusting to all of…
"A Lot Like Love" by Julia James
Pros: Great witty, spicy chemistry between the hero and heroine. Cons: The plot left me feeling like I’d read it in several other books. Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Nick McCall, an FBI…
"Outrageously Yours", by Allison Chase
Pros: Readers who wanted something different from the last story have gotten their wish! Cons: Readers who want clear scientific basis/explanations of events are going to be rather disappointed. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Allison Chase, Her Majesty's secret servants, historical, Queen Victoria, romance
"Awakened by a Kiss" by Lila DiPasqua
Pros: Fresh, steamy takes on classic fairy tales. Cons: Resolution of one story’s conflict seemed too easy. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Three fairy tales are retold with steamy new twists… these aren’t…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: erotica, fairy tales, historical, Lila DiPasqua, romance, short story
"Navarro's Promise" by Lora Leigh
Pros: The book is built on an interesting concept. Cons: There is very little explanation about the Breeds and how they fit into the world around them; as a first time reader in this series it can be very confusing.…