Pub. Date: | Oct 29, 2018 |
Publisher: | Novel Audio |
Narrator: | Ava Erickson Alexander Cendese |
Length: | 7 hrs 45 min |
Source: | InkslingrPR |
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Audiobook Review: Love Sincerely Yours by Sara Ney and Meghan Quinn
Friday, December 7, 2018
Audiobook Review: Three Blind Dates by Meghan Quinn
Series: | Dating by Numbers #1 |
Pub. Date: | April 26, 2018 |
Publisher: | audiOMG! |
Narrator: | Ava Erickson Aiden Snow |
Length: | 11 hrs 16 min |
Source: | InkslingrPR |
I've been needing a good laugh lately - work has been crazy stressful - and I knew I couldn't really go wrong with a Meghan Quinn book. And, as I have recently joined the online dating foray myself, what better way to go than a RomCom about blind dates? I could totally relate.
Monday, December 3, 2018
ARC Review: Outcast by Lexi Blake
Series: | Thieves #9 / Hunter #4 |
Pub. Date: | Dec. 4, 2018 |
Publisher: | DLZ Entertainment |
Length: | 325 pgs |
Source: | InkslingrPR |
I absolutely love the Thieves/Hunters world, and these are some of my very favorite urban fantasy books. Unfortunately I made the mistake of starting this book late at night, so I was up until 2am finishing it. Now my brain is too tired to write a coherent review!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Audiobook Review: Archangel's Prophecy by Nalini Singh
Series: | Guild Hunter #11 |
Pub. Date: | Oct. 30, 2018 |
Publisher: | Berkley / Tantor Audio |
Narrator: | Justine Eyre |
Length: | 11 hrs 44 min |
Source: | NetGalley / Hoopla |
Elena and Raphael are back center-stage in this eleventh installment of Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series. I always love coming back to spend some time with our power couple that started it all. Elena is still the beloved mortal-turned-angel of New York, and consort to Raphael, our increasingly power archangel of the territory.
Monday, November 26, 2018
ARC Review: Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost
Series: | Night Rebel #1 |
Pub. Date: | Oct. 30, 2018 |
Publisher: | Avon |
Length: | 384 pgs |
Source: | Publisher |
This review is super late, and you may have noticed that I haven't posted in a while... but my work life has been absolutely nuts for the last couple months and I haven't been able to read much at all. I miss it! So I apologize to Jeaniene and Avon for my tardiness. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from Avon.
It's unfortunate that it took me so long to be able to read this first installment of the Night Rebel series, as I am absolutely gaga for our fun-loving, yet vulnerable hero, Ian. I knew, after the conclusion of the Night Prince series, that Ian's story was going to be spectacular. So I do suggest you read that series (along with Night Huntress) first, so you have the full backstory of what's going on. If you haven't read those series, be advised that this review may contain spoilers for those previous series.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Audiobook Review: Shadow & Ice by Gena Showalter
Series: | Gods of War #1 |
Pub. Date: | Oct. 23, 2018 |
Publisher: | Harlequin Audio |
Narrators: | Melissa Moran Leo Barnabas |
Length: | 14 hrs 48 min |
Source: | Hoopla |
Shadow and Ice is a fun and action-packed new series from Gena Showalter, that has lots of room to grow as we move forward. The Terra (Earth) realm has been invaded by immortal warriors who have come to fight for dominance and the spoils of the All War. So this series is part paranormal, part science fiction, and part steamy romance!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
ARC Review: Secrets by Aleatha Romig
Series: | Web of Sin #1 |
Pub. Date: | Oct 30, 2018 |
Publisher: | Romig Works |
Length: | 312 pgs |
Source: | Inkslingr PR |
I was so excited to hear about a new dark romantic suspense from Aleatha Romig, as I love her dark and twisty stories. I won't say that this one is as dark as Consequences or as much as a mindfeck as Into the Light, but it was a dynamic story with lots of potential for danger and suspense going forward.
Monday, October 29, 2018
ARC Review: Sin and Ink by Naima Simone
Series: | Sweetest Taboo #1 |
Pub. Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
Publisher: | Entangled |
Length: | 240 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
I was so excited about this new series by Naima Simone that I got super grumpy when outside obligations started interrupting my reading time. Seriously, I need to start marking off a couple hours of DO NOT DISTURB reading time on my calendar every other day. Especially for a hero this supercalafragilisticexpialadopeshit.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Audiobook Review: Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: | In Death #47 |
Pub. Date: | Sept 4, 2018 |
Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
Length: | 13 hrs 44 min |
Source: | Audible |
It's hard to believe that we are at installment #47 of the In Death series, it feels like I just met Eve and Roarke yesterday! I don't know what I will do when this series comes to an end, it will definitely be a time of mourning!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
ARC Review: Healer's Need by Rhenna Morgan
Series: | Ancient Ink #2 |
Pub. Date: | Oct 22, 2018 |
Publisher: | Carina Press |
Length: | 400 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
Healer's Need is the second installment of Rhenna Morgan's dynamic new paranormal series, Ancient Ink. I have been totally into this series since picking up Guardian's Bond. I really like the unique aspect of the tattoos, almost with a Celtic flair, when combined with the magic and shapeshifting of our characters.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Review: You Belong to Me by Karen Rose
Series: | Baltimore #1 |
Pub. Date: | June 7, 2011 |
Publisher: | Berkley |
Length: | 480 pgs |
Source: | Library |
Karen Rose has been on my TBR for such a long time... but I never quite knew where to start and was daunted by the back list, fearing that I would need to read from the beginning to understand what was going on. But I decided to just jump in here with the first in a mini-series (#1 in Baltimore series), but which is actually #12 in Rose's Romantic Suspense collection. I am happy to report that I was able to jump in just fine without feeling lost or not knowing who long-standing characters were. So if you are trying to get your feet wet in the Rose water like me, come on in, temperature is fine! And check out the character web below if you need to know how the characters for the Baltimore series intersect.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
ARC Review: The Arrows of the Heart by Jeffe Kennedy
Series: | Uncharted Realms #4 |
Pub. Date: | Oct 7, 2018 |
Publisher: | Brightlynx Publishing |
Length: | 297 pgs |
Source: | Author |
It's no secret that The Uncharted Realms has been one of my very favorite fantasy romance series since its inception with The Pages of the Mind... and the series is still going strong with this fourth installment, The Arrows of the Heart.
Monday, October 8, 2018
ARC Review: Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven
Series: | Fallen Empire #1 |
Pub. Date: | Sept 25, 2018 |
Publisher: | Ace Roc Books |
Length: | 400 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
Phoenix Unbound is an exciting start to the new Fallen Empire series by Grace Draven, an epic fantasy romance sure to appeal to those who like to see a little romance with their Game of Thrones type stories. In true fantasy style, this story is not for the faint of heart. There are vile villians, abhorrent behavior and treatment of people, slavery, and a manner of forced activities that may be triggers to some.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
ARC Review: Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep
Series: | Crown of Shards #1 |
Pub. Date: | Oct. 2, 2018 |
Publisher: | Harper Voyager |
Length: | 480 pgs |
Source: | Author/Publisher |
Crown of Shards is the first installment of a dynamic new series by Jennifer Estep that I couldn't wait to get my grabby hands on... and let me tell you, this story did not disappoint! I can't wait for the next book to come out, but we will have to wait until 2019.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Audiobook Review: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Series: | Crazy Rich Asians #1 |
Pub. Date: | June 11, 2013 |
Publisher: | Random House Audio |
Narrator: | Lynn Chen |
Length: | 13 hrs 53 min |
Source: | Overdrive/Library |
This book is a little out of my typical genre, but the previews for the movie piqued my interest so I thought I would give it a shot. I didn't know quite what to think at first, but I warmed to the book as I got more into it and got invested in a few of the characters.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
ARC Review: The Forbidden Door by Dean Koontz
Series: | Jane Hawk #4 |
Pub. Date: | Sept. 11, 2018 |
Publisher: | Random House |
Length: | 480 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
The Forbidden Door is the fourth installment of the exciting and suspense-filled Jane Hawk series. I thought this was going to be the last book, but was uber happy to discover that there will be at least one more! The writing in this series is classic Dean Koontz - great action, suspense, a little sci-fi, and a corrupt government organization to rail against.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Audiobook Review: Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson
Series: | Tairen Soul #2 |
Pub. Date: | Nov. 1, 2011 |
Publisher: | Audio Realms |
Narrator: | Amy Cardy |
Length: | 12 hrs 45 min |
Source: | Audible Romance |
Lady of Light and Shadows is the second book in one of my favorite series - Tairen Soul by C.L. Wilson. I have been wanting to re-read this series for quite a while, and I'm so glad I've been able to start fitting it in by audio. This was one of the series that got me started on fantasy romance, and I so wish there were more of these types of books being written right now. I just love the genre... but I'm very picky! Luckily, C.L. Wilson is a master at her craft and draws us in with both engaging characters and fabulous world building.
Monday, September 17, 2018
ARC Review: When a Duke Loves a Woman by Lorraine Heath
Series: | Sins for All Seasons #2 |
Pub. Date: | Aug. 21, 2018 |
Publisher: | Avon |
Length: | 400 pgs |
Source: | Publisher |
When a Duke Loves a Woman is the second installment of the Sins for All Seasons series, which focuses on a band of bastard offspring who were left on the doorstep of Ettie Trewlove in the slums of Whitechapel. These members of the commoner class are being paired off one-by-one with a member of the nobility as we navigate the social issues between the class separation.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Audiobook Review: Borne to be Wilde by Eloisa James
Series: | Wildes of Lindow Castle #3 |
Pub. Date: | July 31, 2018 |
Publisher: | HarperAudio |
Narrator: | Susan Duerden |
Length: | 9 hrs 53 min |
Source: | Library |
I have been enjoying the Wildes of Lindlow Castle, so I'm a bit surprised that this release slipped past my notice. Luckily, I snagged an audio copy from the library so I could squeeze it in because I was absolutely salivating over that cover!
Monday, September 10, 2018
ARC Review: Vox by Christina Dalcher
Pub. Date: | Aug. 21, 2018 |
Publisher: | Berkley |
Length: | 336 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
Wow, well. This book is a big ol' DNF for me. And let me preface that by saying that I am not really religious. I'm not quite agnostic. I believe in a higher power, and I will attend church the 1-2x per year that I go home to visit my parents on holidays. But I'm not a habitual attender at organized religion, and I don't care what anyone else's religion is. I kinda find them all interesting after taking a theology class in college that delved into all kinds of historical religions and religious practices. To each their own is my belief, and no one religion should speak against another unless of course evil acts are being carried put in the guise of religion. Then it would be appropriate to speak against the group carrying out those acts, not the religion as a whole.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Audiobook Review: Spectacle by Rachel Vincent
Series: | Menagerie #2 |
Pub. Date: | May 30, 2017 |
Publisher: | Recorded Books |
Narrator: | Gabra Zackman |
Length: | 9 hrs 25 min |
Source: | RBDigital |
Spectacle is the second installment of Rachel Vincent's dark fantasy series, Menagerie. This series has been a unique breath of fresh air, and totally different from what I was expecting at the outset of first book. This is a dark fantasy series, with some horror elements thrown in, so don't go into this series expecting a warm fuzzy read. It's gritty and shows the worst of human nature at times. But it's sure to draw you in and hold your interest whether you are reading in print, or listening by audio. These books will need to be read in order to follow the continuing story line, and this review may contain spoilers from the first book.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
ARC Review: The Governess Game by Tessa Dare
Series: | Girl Meets Duke #2 |
Pub. Date: | Aug. 28, 2018 |
Publisher: | Avon |
Length: | 373 pgs |
Source: | Publisher |
The Governess Game is the second book in the Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare. While it's the second in the series, I think it worked fine as a standalone, as I haven't yet read the first book. I think there is a little character crossover, and the characters are quite intriguing, so I will definitely be going back to read the first book, perhaps in audio.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
ARC Review: Exile of the Seas by Jeffe Kennedy
Series: | Chronicles of Dasnaria #2 |
Pub. Date: | Sept. 4, 2018 |
Publisher: | Rebel Base Books |
Length: | 206 pgs |
Source: | NetGalley |
Exile of the Seas is the second installment of the Chronicles of Dasnaria series, featuring our lost princess, Jenna, the Imperial Princess of Dasnaria, and runaway wife of Rodolf, the vile and sadistic lord with eyes to the throne. The first book, Prisoner of the Crown, was a good, but heartwrenching read. But Jeffe really hit it out of the park with this second installment, I was totally captivated by Jenna's journey. So much so, that I found myself stretching this read out because I didn't want it to end!
Friday, August 31, 2018
Audiobook Review: Queen Takes Queen by Joely Sue Burkhart
Series: | Their Vampire Queen #3 |
Pub. Date: | June 26, 2018 |
Publisher: | Tantor Audio |
Narrator: | Cassandra Myles |
Length: | 9 hrs 11 min |
Source: | Publisher |
Queen Takes Queen is the third book in the reverse harem series, Their Vampire Queen. The series is getting progressively better, with the addition of new characters in each installment as our vampire queen grows in power with her harem.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
ARC Review: Mission: Anaconda by A.D. Starrling
Series: | Division Eight #3 |
Pub. Date: | Aug. 28, 2018 |
Publisher: | Self-Pub |
Length: | 111 pgs |
Source: | Author |
Mission: Anaconda is the third book in A.D. Starrling's fast-paced romantic military suspense series, Division Eight. The series follows the covert operatives of Division Eight, a high level and secret military organization that is sent on tough and sensitive assignments around the world.