The Curse of Lord Stanstead by Mia Marlowe is a delightful blend of romance and paranormal. It’s like a Regency X-Men with hints of Hellboy and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I know a lot of you just sat up real straight: catnip alert ahoy! This is the first book in the MUSE series, MUSE standing for Metaphysical Union of Sensory Extraordinaires. Sticking with my earlier analogy, the Professor X of this group would be the … Continue reading The Curse of Lord Stanstead by Mia Marlowe →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Kim in Baltimore. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Christmas in the Highlands… Not any dashing English lord’s idea of a good time. But now that Lord Alexander Mallory has won a Scottish estate in a hand of cards, he is the unlikely laird of the wild, snowy Bonniebroch. Worse yet, the ancient pile of stones comes with … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Plaid Tidings by Mia Marlowe →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Celia. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Christmas in the Highlands… Not any dashing English lord’s idea of a good time. But now that Lord Alexander Mallory has won a Scottish estate in a hand of cards, he is the unlikely laird of the wild, snowy Bonniebroch. Worse yet, the ancient pile of stones comes with a betrothal. … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Plaid Tidings by Mia Marlowe →
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 →
It’s time again for the Most Expensive Comment Thread of the month! Step one: cut a hole in a box. No, wait, that’s a different comment thread. Sorry. Trying again. Step one: We tell you what books we’re reading. Step two: have her open the box (sorry) You tell us what you’re reading! If you’re hiding in a box, that’s fine. Amanda once hid in a box for over a half hour to scare the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2015 Edition →
It’s time! Time for the most expensive and enjoyable thread of the month, where I ask you what you’re reading, you tell me, and then I buy books. It’s a predictable and yet irresistible pattern. Right now, I’m experimenting with Scribd, thanks to the three-month free trial from Harlequin (which was supposed to expire but my code worked on 6 November, so yay, and thanks to whoever didn’t turn the coupon code off). You may … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November Edition →
