Rebecca Warren

It's fun to read a time-travel romance where one of the central pair has been dragged forward in time instead of backward like in so many books. The characters are unique, and the story stays compelling through to the end.

When a series has been going on for over thirty books, it is hard to keep everything feeling fresh and new. Christine Feehan manages it skillfully with a unique couple, ratcheted tension, and plenty of action.

Things are looking up for Mercy, so naturally, everything has to go wrong simultaneously. Pack politics and dodging the fae are nothing new, but her friends are now used to backing her up in crazy situations and are along for the ride. It's another fun entry in the Mercy Thompson universe.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Most of the suspense novels that I read fall closer to the thriller genre. So, it was a nice change of pace to read a more psychological book than action-oriented. The theme that all actions (good and bad) have consequences that still affect us decades later is brought to life by the juxtapositions of the lives of Christina, Zari, and the other women that fill the pages. If I had to use one word to describe this book, it would be 'haunting.'

I was hoping that the long build-up in King of Ashes would pay off. Did it ever! This book is aptly named because a storm hits the main characters, and none of them are left untouched by the fallout. It was a curveball I didn't see coming, and it has been an incredibly long time since that has happened.

Watching Jenny and Greg work together to save her hometown Tithe Barn is a joy. They are both older and settled into their careers, so there is less angst at the beginning because they both know what they want.

It fell apart somewhat in the last two chapters when they both assumed they knew what the other wanted. It didn't take long for Jenny to get the prod to talk through what they wanted, thankfully.

This one is worth reading if you're looking for a sweet holiday romance.

The Black Beast of Belleterre does not hide that it is a Beauty and the Beast retelling and is all the better for it. Instead, it embraces reimagining the fairytale in Victorian England.

It's fun to go back and read earlier books from a favorite author. Sometimes it's a reason to be grateful that the writer has changed their style, but not in this case. Stephanie Laurens' debut novel is a light-hearted romp through Regency England.

Ruby Jane is a roller coaster ride of a finale for the Montana Marshalls. There are joy and sorrow, makeups and breakups, and heroes and villains. We finally have answers to questions first raised in Knox, and the Montana Marshalls series comes to a fitting conclusion.

Highland Sword takes the Royal Highlander trilogy out on a high note. Morrigan and Aidan's repartee and slow-burn romance are fun to watch reach fruition. The overarching plot plots from Highland Crown and Highland Jewel wrapped up nicely. For those who have read their other books, references to older books are a welcome reminder that they all take place in the same world.

Blood Bound is the second book in the Mercy Thompson series and builds on the great foundation of Moon Called. Tensions are high, the danger is real, and the sass is splendid. Exactly how I like my urban fantasy.

Another Beauty and the Beast retelling has found it's way to my bookshelf. I'm a sucker for this type of book, but Bella and the Beast is an excellent addition to the collection. Bella and Miles are an engaging take on the fish out of water heroine and disfigured hero coming together to find love.

It's been years since I read this book. With a new entry in the series on the shelf, I felt that it was an excellent time to start re-reading the series. This book starts the series out with a howl and introduces a great protagonist.

May McGoldrick, aka Nikoo and Jim, hit all the right notes for me with this book. The Radical War of 1820 makes a suspenseful backdrop for this tale, the characters are vibrant, and Jean is great at stealing the scene from Isabella and Cinaed.

Apparently, Ford was jealous of Knox and Tate getting caught in explosions. Ford decides to blow himself up… for a good cause, of course. This starts the book out with a bang, and the frenetic pace continues through to the end. What else would you expect from a Navy SEAL determined to save his twin sister?

Ford is a well-written, suspense-filled ride. Plots are mounting up, and how everything will end for the Marshall siblings is yet to be seen.

The small country of San Gabriel was torn apart by the Peninsular Wars. Now that the wars are done and Napolean is exiled, it is time to help this ally back onto its feet. Will Masterson and Athena Markham help to lead the recovery and find a partnership they never expected. An excellent read for fans of Regency-era romance set on the continent. Wine, boisterous Gabrileños, lurking danger, and slow-burn romance abound.

This book was a fun, light-hearted romp through Regency England. I liked that the main characters were not your typical hero and heroine and their antics combined with the chaos of the girls was a breath of fresh air in the Regency Romance genre.

My favorite Jane Austen book. I love to re-read this one.

I decided to read the book after finishing the Amazon mini-series. The book is just as entertaining as the series was.

This book is a brilliant beginning to the Montana Marshalls and a pleasant visit with some old friends.

Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey is appropriately titled as there are layers to every character needing to be uncovered to find the villain in this novel. I loved the balance of danger and softness as the family found its feet.

While this book has the usual first book growing pains, it sets the stage for a beautiful ongoing partnership. This book offers a unique view of Regency London, and I can't wait to return.

This debut novel is an excellent start to Suzanne Enoch’s career. She starts strong with her signature leads going toe to toe in a playful battle of wills. If the dynamic between the two hadn’t fallen apart in the latter half of the novel, it would have been a five-star read for me.

Like with many series, this second book was better than the first. I loved seeing different mythologies woven into the world, and Bran certainly kept everyone on their toes.

About a Rogue is a fun Georgian Era romance that is unique for focusing on the upper-middle-class and having a hero I liked more than the heroine.