For this year’s RITA® Reader Challenge I read Enemies with Benefits by Louisa George. It is the fourth book in the A Flat in Notting Hill series, all of which are by different authors. I finished reading Enemies with Benefits with a smile on my face — definitely a good thing. But it took some time getting there. Maybe I was expecting too much seeing as it is a short romance, and the ones I have … Continue reading Enemies with Benefits by Louisa George →
First off, let’s take a moment to revel in the crackstastic-ness of this title, shall we? A Bride for the Black Sheep Brother. Not just the black sheep, the black sheep brother. Whose brother? Who the hell knows, but hopefully not the bride’s. (Reads Amazon description.) Goddammit. Okay, so I legitimately expected to hate this book, and it wasn’t bad. It wasn’t Earth-shattering, soul-changing good either, but it was a damn good time, so I … Continue reading A Bride for the Blacksheep Brother by Emily McKay →
This story could have made an excellent full length novel. The tale begins with a two page journal entry written by the hero detailing his entire backstory. If this was a novel, it would have taken chapters but to keep the page count down the author tells us everything we need to know about him in 3 pages. Starting a book off by showing not telling tends to drive me crazy. Our heroine, the Duchess … Continue reading The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath →
Radio Silence is a short, fun romance that takes place in a rather cozy post-apocalypse. As a stand-alone, it leaves too many un-answered questions, but as the first installment in an on-going series it has potential to be a great semi-apocalyptical series featuring a diverse group of characters. The story starts grimly, with Arden and her friend John being attacked in the forest (trigger warning for attempted rape that doesn’t go far but includes distressing … Continue reading Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole →
The classic Disney cartoon comes to life with a 4-inch glass slipper, starring Lily James as Cinderella, Cate Blanchett as Lady Tremaine, Richard Madden as The Prince, Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother. It also features Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger, Hayley Atwell, and Nonso Anozie. Carrie and I went to see it, and we have many many thoughts- some full of glitter, some full of disappoint. CarrieS: SO MUCH GLITTER. Am in a … Continue reading Movie review: Cinderella →
The best thing I can say about Liar’s Game is that it was fun. It entertained me while I read it on my phone in the checkout line. The worst thing I can say about it is that when I sat down to write reviews and was trying to remember what I had read this month, I had a devil of a time remembering the book’s existence even though I had finished it on the … Continue reading Liar’s Game by Kait Gamble →
Geek With the Cat Tattoo is a weird, cute, offbeat little novella about an awkward musician and cat. It’s fun and sweet if you don’t think about it too hard but has an ending which left me feeling sad instead of uplifted. Emerson is a shy young man who builds and repairs instruments (mainly guitars). He is so shy that he can barely speak to the young woman, Lola, who periodically brings her father’s guitar … Continue reading Geek with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir →
There I was, innocently wandering Barnes and Noble in search of Wi-Fi, when I stumbled across Jane Slayre. After much coaxing/encouragement/blatant emotional blackmail from my sister reviewers (Amanda: Think of the orphans!) I read it, and it was…OK. Parts of the book are great, and parts are a terrible letdown, but the whole thing is divinely suited for reading by the front door while you wait for trick-or-treaters this Halloween. Jane Slayre comes on the … Continue reading Jane Slayre by Charlotte Bronte and Sherri Browning Erwin →
By the time I got my hands on Susan Elizabeth Phillips's Heros Are My Weakness, I had already heard that it was a tribute to the Gothic romances of my youth. Since I am a devotee of several mistresses (and masters) of the genre, I really looked forward to this 21st century take on the style. Sure enough, the dedication made the author's inspiration clear, and Stewart, Bronte, du Maurier, et al, are surely names … Continue reading Guest Review: Heroes are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Reviewed by Pam G →
Lick by Kylie Scott is a New Adult for anyone who’s had a crush on a musician. Now, back when I was a youngster I had posters of the Backstreet Boys lining my bedroom walls. I wrote what was, although I didn’t know it, fan fiction in a notebook that, please Jesus, has since been destroyed in the fiery bowels of hell. My person crush was on Kevin, the oldest member of the group, who … Continue reading Lick by Kylie Scott →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Renee G. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Paranormal Romance category. The summary: A dangerous, volatile rebel, hands stained bloodred. A woman whose very existence has been erased. A love story so dark, it may shatter the world itself. A deadly price that must be paid. The day of reckoning is here. And here is Renee G.'s review: I have enjoyed Ms. Singh’s … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh →
