Oh, Bitchery, I hang my head in shame and consternation. I promised to read and review No Mistress of Mine several months ago, and I embraced the task with enthusiasm. I read it and another book in one week and sat down and wrote an effusive review of the first book. And then I dallied. And dithered. I went on to read and listen to several other books, and every few days my glance would … Continue reading No Mistress of Mine by Laura Lee Guhrke→
This WTF guest review is from Courtney Milan, who gives fair warning that this book is bonkers. Here’s her intro so we can ease on into this thing: At RT, somehow I mentioned that one of the first sexy books I ever read was a non-romance novel. I was 13. My sister had just turned 15. She liked fantasy novels and cats, and so one of her friends found what looked like the perfect birthday … Continue reading Guest Review: Cat House by Michael Peak→
TRIGGER WARNING for discussions of suicide and rape. There are certain types of books that when I read them, I need mood music, which is why my dad eventually found me listening to Christmas music on the hottest day of the year. Seeing as he believes Christmas music is only appropriate from December 18th to the 25th, he was not amused. I, however, was too wrapped up in this book to care — and, honestly, … Continue reading Snowfall on Haven Point by RaeAnne Thayne→
I was actually THIS CLOSE to not finishing this book. Why, you ask? Because the first 50 pages or so were full of my number one pet peeve!! Front loading: when you describe everything about a character as soon as they appear without letting those details come out naturally. UGH. Not my favorite way to start a book at all. However, I gotta say the book redeemed itself quite nicely. I can’t point to exactly … Continue reading Killer Countdown by Amelia Autin→
I chose Killer Countdown because I was excited to read a book where the hero had a chronic illness. I also like political thrillers and this seemed more escapist than the current season of Scandal. Ultimately, I fell hard for a man in the book but it sadly wasn’t deadly boring Senator Shane Jones. From the moment reporter Carly sneaks into Shane’s hospital room seeking a scoop, the two of them fall into insta-lust. …she … Continue reading Killer Countdown by Amelia Autin→
I don’t read much M/M romance. However, when HelenKay Dimon announced this series, I knew that I trusted her enough as an author to give it a try. I wasn’t disappointed. The action is fast, often reading like an action adventure movie, men in suits with guns chasing after bad guys & girls. It should be noted I’m half-watching Skyfall as I write this review, so I’m channeling a Daniel Craig style Bond vibe for … Continue reading Mr. and Mr. Smith by HelenKay Dimon→
This is the first book I’ve ever read by HelenKay Dimon, so I can’t tell you if it’s a typical book for her, or some new and exciting direction she’s taking her fiction in. A quick glance at Goodreads shows me that she has written quite a lot of books that all seem to be romantic suspense, some with a m/f and others with m/m focus. In this series, Tough Love, we are introduced to … Continue reading Mr. and Mr. Smith by HelenKay Dimon→
Have you ever read a book or watched a show, and after it’s over and someone asks you what you think, all you can do is scrunch your face, hunch your shoulders, and make a sound that sounds something like “Hmnghhhhh?” So they ask you if that means you didn’t like it, you say “Mmmm no…” but when they ask if you did like it, you say “Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm nooo…” And any attempts to properly explain … Continue reading Always a Bridesmaid by Lizzie Shane→
The first thing that you should know about this book is that it is YA romance, which I didn’t realize when I signed up for it since it was under the “best first book” category. Abby and Zeke’s ages are never actually given, although their French professor ensures they are both over 17 due to some explicit course content. It is difficult to review it because certain things that are hallmarks of YA don’t work … Continue reading The Distance from A to Z by Natalie Blitt→
Yay for another guest review! Let’s welcome Rachel Hope and her review of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. Rachel Hope Cleves is professor of history at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. She specializes in the history of sexuality and is the author of Charity and Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America (2014). When not writing the serious stuff, she also likes to write fiction, and has … Continue reading Guest Review: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee→
This book about a marriage of convenience almost works. I enjoyed it the first time through, but it didn’t benefit from a second reading. I usually don’t like modern day marriage of convenience plots. I just don’t find it believable that someone would require their child or grandchild to marry someone to inherit the family corporation or a trust fund. I’m all for suspension of disbelief, but my logical brain balks when it has to … Continue reading Once and For All by Cheryl Etchison→
