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The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett

The Lady Rogue

The Lady Rogue is a charming, magical, and exhilarating adventure across 1930s Romania. If the premise seems reminiscent of Indiana Jones, there’s a good reason for it. With treasure-hunting galore and reckless protagonists getting themselves entangled with ancient magical artifacts, The Lady Rogue is a madcap romp like no other. I wasted away a sunny afternoon recently, swaying on a hammock in my backyard while Theodora Fox and her love ex-best friend Huck Gallagher chased … Continue reading The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett

RITA Reader Challenge Review

The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett

The Anatomical Shape of a Heart

There is always a boy that turns those summer plans upside down, isn’t there? I was already familiar with Bennett’s work from having read her Roaring Twenties series, which has a very skillful blend of historical and paranormal. Since I already had a well of affection for those books, I was interested in this, her first foray into YA. I was also apprehensive, since YA contemporaries tend to be either very hit (Anna and the French … Continue reading The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett

RITA Reader Challenge Review

Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

Bitter Spirits

I didn’t plan on liking this book. Seriously. Despite a crazy schedule, I signed up to review five books for the RITA® Reader Challenge–and then I signed up to take an intense college course so I could finish my degree early. Yeah. I thought about dropping this book from my list as it seemed the least appealing to me, but I decided that I made a commitment and that I could manage. Of course, life has … Continue reading Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

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Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett

Grave Phantoms

Grave Phantoms is the latest book in Jenn Bennett’s “Roaring Twenties” paranormal series about the Magnusson family in San Francisco. I love this series for the ambiance and the heroines, although I’ve disliked the heroes in previous books (they tend to be morally murky). This time, Bo, a Chinese American man who works for the family, is the hero and it’s by far my favorite installment in the series. The Magnusson family is headed by … Continue reading Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett

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Review: Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett

Review: Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett

Grim Shadows is the second book in the Roaring Twenties series, a series of paranormal stand alone-romance novels set in San Francisco.  The story is fun, the sex is hot, and the characters are interesting, but the setting and time period are what really make this series stand out. Grim Shadows is about an archeologist and con man named Lowe who finds himself involved with an Egyptologist who happens to be the daughter of a … Continue reading Review: Grim Shadows by Jenn Bennett

Book Review

Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

Bitter Spirits is a fun, suspenseful paranormal romance set in San Francisco in 1927.  I loved the setting, the restrained but effective paranormal touches, and the heroine who is smart, talented, and independent. The plot is more or less this:  Aida Palmer is a medium – a real one, not a fake.  She accepts short-term engagements across the country at speakeasies where she helps people communicate with the dead.  Winter Magnusson is a big time … Continue reading Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

Romantic Times Rewind: June 2014 Ads and Features!

Smart Podcast Trashy Books Romantic Times Rewind

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the advertisements and features inside the June 2014 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. We’ve got So Many Small Presses that no longer exist, plus some really, really weird feet. Yup, feet! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.  And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: June 2014 Ads and Features!

The Rec League: Horror Romance

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This comes from Sarah J, who suggested this in our Submit Your Rec League post: Horror-romances or horror novels with a satisfying romantic arc please! Paranormal romances abound, but I’m having problems finding ones that are really grounded in the horror genre. I’m thinking of books along the lines of Simone St. James, Jenn Bennett’s Roaring 20s series, or Amanda Stevens’ Graveyard Queen books. I don’t know, I’m finishing my PhD in lockdown and have … Continue reading The Rec League: Horror Romance

Ready Set Go: Romance Double Feature!

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Time again for our most eeeeevil recommendation feature we have: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. And no more than two sentences as to why. Except this month, we’re giving you a break – you get two! We’re looking for books that you’d pair together as a book version of a double feature. What … Continue reading Ready Set Go: Romance Double Feature!

The Rec League: Sexy Outlaws

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Kiki and I are both based in the Boston area and we were lucky enough to attend an event with Beverly Jenkins. While waiting in the signing line, we discussed some of our favorite Jenkins’ books with mine being Night Hawk. I’m such a sucker for the cover (dark hat and a black duster without a shirt on underneath) and I told Kiki that the “sexy outlaw” archetype is my jam. She then had the brilliant … Continue reading The Rec League: Sexy Outlaws

Lit Wicks: Recommended Paranormal Romances

Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent crafters and sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. For October, we’re recommending candles for some of our favorite paranormal romances. All of … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Recommended Paranormal Romances