Ahem. You didn't really think I'd let the publication of a new Phoenix Pictures story go unmarked, did you? If anything could bring me back from hiatus, it's an Old Hollywood shifter romance from Brianne Gillen! The latest novella from the Phoenix Pictures Vault, My Favorite Leopard follows onscreen femme fatale and secret leopard-shifter Lina … Continue reading My Favorite Leopard by Brianne Gillen
I've looked forward to Helen's book since the moment I finished its prequel, I'll Come Back for You, and my hopes weren't disappointed! I think I read the whole thing in about six hours (a gal has to take snack breaks or it would have been less). Some time after the events of the first … Continue reading I’ll Conjure for You by Charish Reid
I'm trying to think if there could be any three books that appear more different at first glance. We have a YA fantasy, a Regency romance/adventure story, and a scifi novella about a depressed murderbot. But on reflection, they're all about characters coming into their own and taking control of their lives (existences?) in really … Continue reading Reading Roundup #104: The benevolent roundup of good books
It's time for some catch-up! This summer has been crazy busy, with family things and work things and general life things, and I'm kind of embarrassed to admit... this post has been sitting in my drafts for weeks upon weeks because my brain couldn't summon the words to finish it up. But while life hasn't … Continue reading Reading Roundup #102: Book It With Becca Resorts to Playing Catch-Up
As a lover of early 20th century fiction (and movies), I'm often disappointed by the lack of fun historical fiction stories set in that period. While I enjoy a thrilling, emotional tale of heroism amidst dramatic world events as much as the next person, many actual books from that time — even those engaging with … Continue reading A Kiss to Build a Grudge On by Brianne Gillen
Like many readers, I love a good version of Beauty and the Beast, and Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham is one of my new favorites. With an angry, traumatized Beauty and a gentle, careful Beast, it's an aching mixture of darkness and whimsy that struck all the right notes for me. When Beauty takes her … Continue reading Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham
I'm back! Again! It may take some time to return to the rhythm of posting regularly, but I'm going to try. In the meantime, I am still reading, and I've chosen the best of the batch to share with you this week. If you're in the mood for romance recommendations, this is the roundup for … Continue reading Reading Roundup #101: The Second Return
*knocks on door and pokes head in* Hello? It's just me! It's hard to believe I haven't posted in two whole months, but as we all know, life happens. I've had a million plates spinning, and for about a month there, I wasn't reading at all — just keeping everything moving and marathoning all 5 … Continue reading Reading Roundup #100: How to Tame a Wild Reading Slump
I've been chipping away at long-read projects this week, so it's only a small roundup, but it's a good one. These historical romances may not be groundbreaking, but if you want charming protagonists and romantic adventure (in multiple senses), you'll find these are thoroughly enjoyable books to while an evening! A Heart Worth Stealing by … Continue reading Reading Roundup #99: A Book Worth Reading
One of the things I love about romance as a genre is that it's consistently good about delivering sequels. Now, maybe this is because most romance series devote one book to each couple and plot overlap varies, but it's still pretty impressive that if you like book one in a series, you can creditably expect … Continue reading Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews
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