Rebecca Warren

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.

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.

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.

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.

This novella is an amusing series of crazy hijinks. Katherine, an almost highwaywoman, and Marie, a notorious widow, duke it out for the hand of a Duke. The story stays light-hearted, and Katherine and Marie work very well as contrasts in handling adversity.

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

Tidewater Bride is an intriguing look at early colonial life in Virginia. Everything is a study in contrasts: Old World vs. New World, Naturals vs. colonists, slavery vs. indenture. The vocabulary was my largest stumbling block in this book as I had to look up what different articles of clothing were as I had either never heard of them or did not know the difference between various items.

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.

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

Nadine is exceptional at highlighting unique issues without being preachy. Building on the foundation in Eubeltic Descent, Eubeltic Quest deftly shows how we cannot escape the past no matter how far we are from home, but how we cope with it will change our future.

It has been years since I read a Sherrilyn Kenyon novel, and Deadmen Walking reminded me of why I enjoyed them so much. The good news is that you don't need to have read her other books to enjoy this book. However, characters are mentioned that you will have met if you have read the Dark Hunter novels.

Marcus and Diana make a good couple. The smuggling draws them closer together as they brave the danger to bring them together. Marcus is steadfast, but Diana was more flighty when it came to her feelings.

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.

The Heiress of Winterwood is an enchanting debut novel. It has a slow start, but once the action starts, everything comes together beautifully. Amelia and Graham really began to click for me as they came together to save Lucy.

This book is more bittersweet than most romance novels. The time slip storytelling beautifully weaves together the rise and fall of Sera and Malcolm's marriage. Watching the characters grow through love, loss, grief, and pain is worth the read. Sera's sisters are a hilarious bunch that wonderfully counterpoint the heartache of Sera and Mal.

Disclaimer: Susan May Warren is my sister-in-law. She did not request that I review this book. All opinions are my own.

I expected that I would be giving this book two or three stars when I was a quarter of the way through. I was frustrated with the characters and was praying that it would get better. Thankfully, I had a reason to root for Ham and Signe by the end, and I got the resolution that I wanted to a long-running plotline.

A Morbid Taste for Bones is a book that grew on me the more that I read. This book has Church politicking, a whodunnit, and a morbid trip to claim a saint's bones. By the end, I was cheering on Cadfael and the Welsh villagers for handling the situation in very unique ways.

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

The beautiful cover drew me in, and the synopsis captured my attention enough to give this book a try. I was not disappointed. This story has mystery, growth, and a dash of romance with the Cornish moors as a backdrop.

Poor Aria cannot get a break. I think after the events of this book, she will refuse to ever go on vacation again. Last time, she fell off a mountain, and now she is stuck in the Keys during a hurricane. Fortunately, she has Jake to come to her rescue while causing some chaos of his own. This is an action-packed thrill ride that I would have given five stars to except for the yo-yo effect of the push away - pull together aspects of the romance.

Clara's Soldier is a haunting rendition of The Nutcracker set at the end of World War II. Clara is waiting for her soldier, James, to come home from the war even after nearly everyone else has given up hope. This tale is darker than the original, but Godfather Drosselmeyer's Christmas Magic still has a part to play.

This book is a slow, plodding tale, especially in the beginning. No one has a happy story, and we get to learn those tales in painstaking detail. Fortunately, this book keeps you guessing till the end and picks up the pace about halfway through.

The Way of the Brave puts the suspense into the Romantic Suspense genre. Unlike most of the books in the genre, this one does not have a human antagonist. Instead, the characters face off against the unforgiving Mt. Denali. Orion and Jenny are forced to face their past together in Afghanistan while weather traps them on the mountain. While the book got very technical on the ice climbing information, it was an enjoyable read and sets the stage nicely for Jake and Ham’s books.

Juwell is an outcast that is ignored by his family and failed out of the army. Eunice feels like an outcast and unable to live up to the expectations of her family and people. This story is as much about accepting ourselves and others as it is a love story.

Reviving the Commander is a beautiful story about love after loss and hope in whatever circumstances you find yourself. While the story starts slowly with the backstory for the land and various character's introductions, the story hits it's stride and keeps a steady pace through to the end. If you are looking for a romance starring a couple past their "prime" and a clean read, this book is for you.

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

The Diabolical Baron was Mary Jo Putney’s debut novel, and it shows. It is slow going in the first part of the story, but once she hit her stride, the characters began to shine. In the end, it is an amusing comedy of errors as two couples find love.

The great hall in Fleet Tower is quite the lively place (hmm...maybe not the right wording). The McCalls are preparing for a wedding, and if that means unexpected arrivals, murder, mayhem, and chaos, all the better. A slow start snowballs into a laugh-out-loud comedy that was a joy to read.