There are three things you need to know about Parasite. Number One: It’s not a romance. It’s a SF/horror/thriller about people being taken over by tapeworms and becoming tapeworm powered zombies. Number Two: It’s really, really good. It was only a slavish sense of loyalty to the author that drove me to even consider reading a book with tapeworms in it and I was captivated. Number Three: It ends on a cliffhanger. This is torture. … Continue reading Parasite by Mira Grant →
After the wedding of convenience, and after the reputations are saved and things are put in place to ensure the linage of whatever is in dire need of an heir, comes the marriage. This is a book about two people who did not think too much beyond the wedding breakfast. Well, that’s not fair. They did. But they didn’t think about it together. The running theme of Season for Scandal is “HOW DO I RELATIONSHIP” … Continue reading Season for Scandal by Theresa Romain →
This is a review of Passage, with spoilers whited out at the end. I have wracked my brain about how to get this content from my interview with Connie Willis to Passage fans without wrecking the book for everyone who hasn’t read it yet. The interview stuff is good, and I want fans to get to see it – so if you haven’t read the book, PLEASE don’t read the spoilers, and if you have … Continue reading Passage by Connie Willis →
COURTNEY MILAN HOW DO YOU BRAIN. There was NOT A GOOD GODDAMN THING I DID NOT LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK. Nothing. Jane Fairfield has two problems. One: she has an uncle, who is the guardian of her younger sister, and he is, basically, The Worst. You hear about people being Human Tennis Elbow, and Uncle Titus is basically it. Two: She has a shitton of money and her uncle wants her to marry. Now. Anyone. … Continue reading The Heiress Effect By Courtney Milan →
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 →
Much Ado About Nothing finally opened in my town. Here's what happened at the movie's conclusion when I went to see it. First of all, I let out this happy little sigh. Secondly, the two women seated behind me let out identical happy little sighs. Thirdly, as I walked to my car, I passed several couples who were walking hand in hand. Such was the romanticism of the film that, had I been informed that … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing, Directed by Joss Whedon →
Much to my surprise, in a matter of a few months, I’ve found a second historical romance that I loved so much I gave it an A+. Normally I only love a book this much once a year or so, so that tells you how much I enjoyed Once Upon a Tower. Eloisa James ranks high among my favorite historical romance authors. Even though I’ve loved most of her books, a few have left me … Continue reading Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James →
I really loved The Lass Wore Black by Karen Ranney, like I-should-be-working-but-I’m-gonna-read liked it. I found myself stealing whatever snippets of time I could to finish the novel. To top it off, it’s a Beauty and the Beast story, my favorite fairy tale trope. Now, I like my historical romances meaty (insert joke here) and filled with character-driven conflict. Ever since I read Pride and Prejudice as a teen, I’ve loved romances where the hero … Continue reading The Lass Wore Black by Karen Ranney →
Downton Abbey's season finale is Sunday 17 February here in the States, and the next season will not arrive until January 2014. Carrie S. is here for you though – with some reviews of nonfiction that should more than tide you over until then, provided you read slowly and practice what you've learned! This non-fiction gem is a must-read for any fan of Regency, Victorian, or Edwardian romance. It is juicy, wonderful, educational fun! To Marry … Continue reading To Marry an English Lord by Gail MacColl and Carol McD. Wallace: A Guest Review by CarrieS →
The Duchess War is lovely – smart, touching, funny, sexy, and dizzyingly romantic. Read it right away – yes, now. Everything on your to-do list can wait, believe me. The Duchess War is the first book in Milan's new Victorian Era romance trilogy, The Brothers Sinister. There's a prequel, The Governess Affair, (A | BN | K | S | ARe | iB) (SB grade: B+) which is delightful reading but not at all necessary … Continue reading The Duchess War by Courtney Milan: A Guest Review By CarrieS →
This review was written by Zulma. This story was nominated in the Best Paranormal Romance category. The summary:
Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful-and passionate-of the Elder races. And … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison →
