Review book courtesy of Penguin Group To recap: when I put up a “non-review,” it means I couldn’t finish a book. I’m not going to review it on Epinions or Amazon, and this isn’t going to be a full-on…
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"Babydoll," a non-review
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Allyson Roy, Chick-lit, humor, mystery, Saylor Oz, serial killer, sex therapist
"Trolls in the Hamptons," Celia Jerome
Pros: Very original world; neat story Cons: Overly chatty; too many annoying characters Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Willow Tate is a graphic novelist who just came up with a new idea for…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Celia Jerome, Chick-lit, fantasy, humor, trolls, urban fantasy, Willow Tate
"The Demon King and I," Candace Havens
Pros: Interesting premise Cons: Poor pacing; plodding; stiff emotional content; romance reads like parody; SF material is out of place and ill-used Rating: 1.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group. Visit Candace Haven’s website. The Guardian…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Candace Havens, Chick-lit, demons, erotica, paranormal, romance, Science Fiction
"The Sleeping Beauty Proposal," Sarah Strohmeyer
Pros: Great premise; fantastic characters; pithily hilarious; great commentary on the social politics of marriage Cons: Rather painful to read in places (only sort of a ‘con’) Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review copy courtesy of Penguin Group. Visit Sarah…
"A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action," LuAnn McLane
Pros: Silly & fun; wish-fulfillment fantasy; entertaining characters Cons: Some mild frustrations; so many couples coming together at once Rating: 4 out of 5
"By Appointment Only," Janice Maynard
Pros: Unusual and interesting side characters; interesting premise Cons: Beginning glossed-over; the therapy is a little too quick & effective Rating: 2.5 out of 5
"How to Knit a Wild Bikini," Christie Ridgway
Pros: Fun characters; good chemistry; wacky and fun storylines; laugh-out-loud funny dialogue Cons: Tried to fit too much into one book; perhaps a few too many coincidences Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book (uncorrected proof) courtesy of Penguin Group.…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: California, Chick-lit, Christie Ridgway, erotica, Malibu & Ewe, romance
"Red-Hot and Royal," Susanna Carr
Pros: Hilariously fun romantic romp Cons: Some smudged plot details Rating: 4 out of 5