TW/CW for the book and this review: discussions of infertility, death in childbirth. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could read a Western that has a queer girl gang”? Well, guess what? I have great news. While I don’t typically read Westerns, I was drawn in by the blurb for Outlawed: The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada’s life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as … Continue reading Outlawed by Anna North
The Immortals (Olympus Bound) is an urban fantasy with tons of action and mythology and a very ass-kicking heroine. Selene DiSilva is actually the goddess Artemis, and she and the other gods from Olympus are living semi-human lives. They age slowly, and some are losing their powers bit by bit as they are no longer worshiped on earth. When a woman is murdered in a ritual that is connected to Artemis, Selene investigates. She has to … Continue reading The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky
Fathoms by Mark Henry In Fathoms, a widow on a quest to uncover the truth about her husband’s mysterious death makes a darkly erotic deal for a promise of eternal happiness…but at what price? Savage Want by Annice Sands Caught between two worlds, Elena is torn on what she expects her future to hold, until fate and consequence reveals all. Wildflower in Snøw by Paul Goat Allen A subtle fusion of erotic romance, mythic fantasy, … Continue reading Rise of the Northmen
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Malin. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Paranormal Romance category. The summary: Nicola Marter was born with a gift. When she touches an object, she sometimes sees images; glimpses of those who have owned it before. It’s never been a gift she wants, and she keeps it a secret from most people, including her practical boss Sebastian, one of London’s premier dealers in … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by boogenhagen. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Contemporary Single Title category. The summary: When Zoe, restless black sheep of the Porter family, discovers that her biological father is a North Queensland cattleman, Peter Fairburn, her deep desire to meet him takes her from inner-city Brisbane to a job as a stockcamp cook. Zoe's mother, Claire, is wrestling with guilt over Zoe's discovery. … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Zoe’s Muster by Barbara Hannay
RECOMMENDED: The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley is $1.99 – for today only, I think! Egads! We selected this for the 2013 DABWAHA before becoming aware that it wasn't eligible (oops). Kearsley is a wonderfully evocative writer, blending historical, paranormal, mystery and romance into rich and absorbing books. $1.99 is a great price for any of her books. THE INVINCIBLE NINTH ROMAN LEGION MARCHES FROM YORK TO FIGHT THE NORTHERN TRIBES. AND THEN VANISHES FROM … Continue reading Books on Sale: Historicals from Susanna Kearsley, Victoria Dahl & a Slow Cooker Cookbook
It’s not so much sizzling in northern coastal Scotland in the winter, but this book is amazing for it’s warmth, the strength of the writing, and the story-within-a-story. As I announced in the Book Club Chat last week, our April Book Club pick is Susanna Kearsley’s The Winter Sea. Previously published in Canada as ‘Sophia’s Secret,’ and a nominee for both a RITA and a RNA award, this book is emotional, historically fascinating, rich and … Continue reading Sizzling Book Club Pick: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
Lots of links to start your weekend off with massive browsing. What you wanted to get something accomplished this afternoon? PAH! Suffer with me. Kate Douglas has a question for you: is man flank deserving of the whiteout? Not for one second do I believe the man pictured on that cover has a tush that flat, but still, man flank is problematic? Mimi Gets a Contract made me snort so hard I nearly aspirated a … Continue reading Weekend Links with Tropical Storm Hanna
Welcome back! We’re wrapping up July with our second Whatcha Reading of the month! Shana: I’m reading Jasmine Guillory’s latest, While We Were Dating. So far, it might be my favorite of hers. The mental help rep seems strong and I adore the cinnamon roll meets playboy hero. I hope I love the ending as much as I’m enjoying the beginning! I also just finished the ebook of the AI Who Loved Me by Alyssa … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2021, Part Two
The Crucible meets True Grit in this riveting adventure story of a fugitive girl, a mysterious gang of robbers, and their dangerous mission to transform the Wild West. In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw. The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada’s life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwife. But after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in … Continue reading Outlawed
A contemporary western romance, family saga, book 1 of the Maitland Legacy series. Romance writer Annabelle Lacroix from New York City decides to travel to Wyoming to research the history of the American West for her next book, to meet people and see places, to experience the spirit of the west. She is also motivated by an image of a cowboy from a box with old pictures. The image started coming into her dreams beckoning … Continue reading Lost in Wyoming
