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Thomas McKinnon is almost too well-suited to be the hero of a time travel romance. He has degrees in both history and law; he easily made millions on the stock market so he doesn’t have to waste time at a job; and he spends his days traveling, mountain climbing, and renovating old houses. And he…
Though this is the much-awaited next installment in two paranormal series by Susan Krinard, I had a hard time getting through it. Quentin is a uniquely dark hero with unusual demons to slay, but his character is just about the only thing you can look forward to in this slow-moving and clichéd story. Set in…
Writing darker books can sometimes be a risk for an author. If she tackles a heavy subject with an equally heavy hand, the result can be a story that drags endlessly. On the other hand, if the author skims over a tough issue, the result may feel like a cop-out to the reader. Thankfully, Secret…
“Here’s one that you might like,” my mom said as she handed me a copy of An Unlikely Romance by Betty Neels. “But don’t expect any car chases or serial rapists. It’s real low-key.” Well, my mom wasn’t exaggerating, An Unlikely Romance was low-key. It was so low-key that it was rather dull. As in,…
By the time this review is posted, many Robin Schone fans will already have read Gabriel’s Woman and decided how they feel about it. Before reading this book, I checked out reviews of this author’s previous efforts, including posts to various lists. Some readers have loved it, others have not. Some felt it was not…
If I could get a bodyguard like Matt Hawkins, I’d say sign me up for trouble right now. Wowee!! Her Bodyguard was a welcome relief for me after reading a very bad suspense book and an “ehh” book of fiction. This was an actual romance with likable characters and an intriguing mystery. If only I…
I enjoy time travel stories – it’s interesting to read about a character’s reactions when confronted with the reality of another time, and to see how an author handles the “rules” of time travel. In this case, we also get a charming heroine, a rugged hero, and an interesting plot. Talia Trahaern has a special…
I chose to read The Wedding Party based on the good grades given to her last two books, Deep in the Valley and The House on Olive Street. Both of them were given B+ grades by other AAR reviewers, and I hoped that I would agree with their high opinions of Robyn Carr. I’m very…
Kentucky Rich brings us new characters from the families featured in Fern Michaels’ Vegas Rich and Texas Rich, neither of which I have read. Will I read them? Only under threat of extreme torture. Teenager Nealy Coleman lives on a horse ranch with her brutal father, her two brothers Rhye and Pyne (where did Fern…
If you’ve been wondering if the Harlequin Blaze line lives up to its name, I can safely say that Jamie Denton’s Sleeping with the Enemy does, and not just because of the steamy love scenes. The chemistry between hero Chase Bracken and heroine Dee Romine is potent from the get-go. Although this aspect of the…
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