In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the September 2015 issue of RT Magazine. Thank you to Shannon Stacey for this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you can click play and listen and read and absorb … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: September 2015 Reviews→
How to Ruin a Duke by Grace Burrowes and Theresa Romain is 99c! This is a duo of historical romance novellas that features artists of some sort (musicians and writers). The book, in total, is less than 300 pages, so it’s a decent candidate for a quick read!
The Truth About Cowboys by Lisa Renee Jones is 99c! This is the first book in a new series and seems to have a lot of catnip, but also a lot going on: small town, an athlete turned cowboy, opposites attract, and a writer heroine. Fans of Jones say they enjoyed the departure from her typical romantic suspense.
RECOMMENDED: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs is $2.99! This is the first book in the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and I really loved this book. Admittedly, I’m not caught up in the series and have only read the first three or four books, so maybe someone can add some thoughts on how the series unfolds, whether good or bad. Many people love the heroine because she’s a bit of a badass. However, some people feel like the first book is a little slow.
Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt is $1.99! This is book five in the Maiden Lane series, which I know is a favorite in the Bitchery. I’m up to book three and I’m enjoying it so far. I think there’s some consensus that the books can operate as standalones, but it’s best to read them in order. Would you agree?
Provocative by Lisa Renee Jones is 99c at Amazon! This a romantic suspense novel and the first book in the White Lies Duet. Readers loved the sense of place in wine country! Hello! However, others wished there was more of plot. It has 4-rating on Goodreads. The second book is on sale for $2.99!
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James is $1.99! James is a contemporary romance favorite around here and A Lot Like Love is also on sale. Readers warn that though they loved the ending, they warn it’s not your typical romantic way to end a story (no clue what this means, but saw several people commenting on it). Many also loved the heroine. It has a 3.8-star rating on Goodreads.
RECOMMENDED: Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel is $1.99! I think this is a Kindle Daily Deal left over from yesterday, so get the sale before it changes! It’s a scifi novel with a female protagonist. Readers say that though this scifi is a little darker and less “feel good,” the loved it. However, some felt a bulk of the book was just setup and information dumping for the next book. Both Elyse & I loved it and I highly recommend the audio.
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and the price is being matched! It’s the first book in a new paranormal/fantasy romance trilogy and was nominated for a RITA. One of our guest reviewers said that while the writing was beautiful, there was a lack of conflict that made everything seem really easy.
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren is $3.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. The KDD today features Goodreads Choice Awards finalists and there are some pretty awesome selections, if you want to check out the sales! Many readers loved this memoir, but warn that the audio version is a little too dramatic.
Sunset in Central Park by Sarah Morgan is 99c! If you picked up Sleepless in Manhattan earlier, this is the second book in the series. Readers loved the heroine, Frankie, who is a garden designer and “flower genius.” However, some found the chemistry between the hero and heroine to be lacking.
