A collection of short stories linked together by the overarching “Cousin Call” that haunts each of the storytellers. I really love this idea, but most of the stories just didn’t click for me. I’ll write a couple notes on each of the short stories below. I didn’t find any of the characters likeable or redeemable. Honestly, that is usually a deal breaker for me. World’s Greatest Chili – The Shadow Thief – Somehow I forgot going into this story that […]
I don’t read many rural, equestrian, cowboy-esque romances. In this case, Braxton is almost a former cowboy in that he has spent a significant amount of time in the city.
Read My Lips is the first book in Riley’s new Riches and Royals series. I loved the Undercover Cat cozy series and was excited to dig in to some disguised billionaires. I really enjoyed the dyslexia rep in the story. I’ve only come across it two or three times out of all the romances I’ve read so that was an intriguing, and educational, addition to the story. The scenes when Claire is actively helping Clayton learn are my favorite in the book. […]
It is time again to throw on our palla and head for Ancient Rome courtesy of Amurra’s latest release! Readers of Soothsayer will be pleased to hear we are back at the governor’s engagement soiree partying it up. Here, Sabina and Lucius are mingling as guests tend to and just happen to meet and the rest is written in the stars. Or at least that’s the hope. Readers should keep in mind that some soothsayer meddling makes this romance feel fated so […]
This was a delightful change of pace. Instead of just one rude, alpha MC, we start with two! Its a deal we didn’t know we were buying. Ryen has become the quintessential mean girl in an effort to fit in and survive her high school years. She hides a number of her true interests and keeps everyone, including her family at arm’s length with only one exception: Misha her pen pal from grade school. But Misha ghosts Ryen and her […]