There are romances that, if you want to review them, you must do so right away, because they are so bland that you will forget everything about them within the next few days. Such a book, for me, was NYC Angels: Unmasking Dr. Serious by Laura Iding, the third installment in the multi-author NYC Angels…
I enjoy Julie Miller’s romantic suspense novels set among the Kansas City Police Department. I like the idea that people work in teams and are connected as family, friends, and colleagues, and while the idea that all find their happily-ever-afters consecutively in the course of their work stresses plausibility just a bit, I am happy…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most urgent question is what are you doing for others?” The heroine of this novel takes that advice to heart, giving everything that she has for those around her. Just like in real life this doesn’t turn her into a doormat; instead it turns her into someone admirable,…
This was a bit of a mixed read for me. The heroine is fantastic, and I like that the author tackles some serious issues. However, it’s also one of those “one incident changes your life” books. The hero has allowed one tragic event to shape his entire life, and I don’t like who he is…
When an author takes several romance conventions that are quite well-worn and creates a book with sparkle, vividness, and energy, then you have a winner. The winner in this case is Sarah Morgan’s An Invitation to Sin, the second installment in Harlequin’s Sicily’s Corretti Dynasty. The novel starts at a society wedding in Sicily. Hollywood…
B.J. Daniels’ romantic suspense novel Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch was a Harlequin promotion freebie, and that’s how I came to read and like it. Accordingly I was interested in reviewing Cardwell Ranch Trespasser, the third installment in the series. It’s lucky I was not invested too much in the first novel’s couple’s happiness, as…
Dr. Seuss said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” That statement perfectly describes how I feel towards DIK reads. They are such a pleasure to experience and so difficult to put down. Nothing quite beats that special feeling of finding a truly special book. When SAS soldier Lee Davis proposed to Juliet…
Can two people who seem to be complete opposites fall in love? That’s the question that Little Matchmakers addresses. The setup for this romance seemed a bit far-fetched at first, but the author made it work, and made me a complete believer in the love story. About all Tucker MacKinnon and Garnet Cattrell seem to…
Agatha Christie said, “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” That’s great when Mom is working for you. It’s not so awesome when Mom considers you one of the…
Do you think all category romances are set in small towns? Do you think they all feature perfect, virginal heroines who fall in love with billionaires or sheiks? If so, I encourage you to read The First Move. Featuring complex characters, realistic situations, and a wonderful feel for place, this romance engaged me from start…
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