Rebecca Warren

Love triangles are messy things, and the one in this book is no exception. Fun characters and charming interactions keep this book from disaster, but it is not one of my favorites from Suzanne Enoch.

It has been years since I last read this book, and it has not aged as well as I remembered. However, it is still a great introduction to the world of the Carpathians, their struggles against infertility, and this world's version of vampires.

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

I am a character-driven reader, and I adored how well all of the characters meshed in this book. Drew and Ilsa's wild romp takes them all over Scotland, and it's a fun ride the entire way.

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 book just didn’t resonate with me. The lead pair ran hot and cold, and the errors around the wedding never gelled into the comedy of errors that was the author’s goal.

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.

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

Nikoo and Jim are masters at crafting unique, vibrant characters. Branching out into the Western genre doesn't change that. Elkhorn, Colorado, is a growing town teeming with life and enough trouble to keep Caleb Marlowe on his toes.

Disclaimer: Susan May Warren and David Curtis Warren are my sister-in-law and nephew. All opinions are my own.

Rembrandt rocked his world when he traveled back in time in Cast the First Stone. There's just as much action as in the first book, and it's interesting to see how other people's personalities change because of Rem's actions. I just hope he loses some of his arrogance in future books.

Four In Hand is one of the weaker Stephanie Laurens' novels that I've read. Four romances, plus the chaos that the Twinning sisters create, leaves the character development lacking.

Cry Wolf picks up right where the novella Alpha & Omega left off. I recommend reading that one first, or you might feel a little lost at the beginning. Anna and Charles are new to the mates' thing, but I can tell that I will enjoy their escapades.

The Headmistress of Rosemere is the second book in the Whispers on the Moors series, but it works as a stand-alone novel. I enjoyed Patience and William's bittersweet tale of loss, change, and hope for the future.

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

If you can get past the first third, this becomes a decent book with an interesting world and intriguing plot twists. It's just getting to that point that was troublesome for me.

I picked up this anthology for Alpha & Omega, hoping to find some new Urban Fantasy authors along the way. Unfortunately, the other three novellas were mediocre, overdone to the point of ludicrousness, and outright erotica.

Trouble is definitely what these characters get into. They go from one fiasco to another even more ridiculous situation throughout the entire novella. Throw in some very dubious consent issues, and you have a series that I have no interest in touching again.

The world is an interesting twist on the unexplained magical burst changing the world trope. Magic and unexpected creatures running amok sound cool. It's just a pity that the characters aren't as vibrant. Kai is either fretting about hiding the truth about her abilities or mooning over Nathan. Nathan has an interesting plot reveal, but his personality irked me. That he is quickly willing to turn his back on everything that he's been building in recent years over a possibility that something bad could happen to Kai rubbed me the wrong way. I'm not saying that his final decision was wrong, but some contemplation about any potential fallout would have been nice.

I don't think I'll be looking into any of the books in this series.

The Last Wish is a uniquely compiled book that consists of short stories with over-arching interludes that connect them together. If you've watched the Netflix series, you will be familiar with several of these stories. It's well worth coming along for the ride with Geralt, Dandelion (Jaskier), and Yennefer.

I really like Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson books, so it is no wonder that I enjoy the intro to the spin-off Alpha & Omega series. It is short but shows a new aspect of this world. Charles and Anna are a fun, new couple with a different dynamic. As always, Patricia does not shy away from the aftermath of trauma. Anna is beaten down but blossoms once she knows that she has someone in her corner.

I look forward to reading more from this spin-off series.

Disclaimer: Susan May Warren and David Curtis Warren are my sister-in-law and nephew. All opinions are my own.

Cast the First Stone is an intriguing intro to this time-travel universe. Rembrandt has trouble getting his feet under him, but questions raised and a cliffhanger will keep me coming back for more books.

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This book never really drew me in. The plot is straightforward as two people from different classes and with drastically different personalities are thrust together and come to love each other. I found it hard to stay engaged due to an excessive number of adjectives, abrupt time shifts, and disappearing items.

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

The Abduction of Pretty Penny is the first book by Leonard Goldberg that I have read, and that may be why I struggled with this book since it is the fifth book in the series. While it was readable, I felt that I lacked background information that I should already know from how some characters and situations were introduced.

I will freely admit to picking up this book solely due to the beautiful cover. I can see why some people adore this book, but I never fell in love with the characters or their stories. There was enough plot resolution at the end of this book that I am ambivalent about what happens in the rest of the trilogy.

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

The Crown of Rosemund was an underwhelming read. The main protagonists never grew past their first impressions, while the villain was a stereotypical tyrant. Glaring historical inaccuracies sealed this book's fate for me.

Night Broken is more somber than previous books in the series. Mercy is under a lot more stress, and for the most part, the pack was less than helpful in relieving that stress. A new addition to the cast looks promising for more hijinks in the future, though.