Romance Book Reviews

Dark Blue Waves by Kimberly Sullivan

Dark Blue Waves by Kimberly SullivanA young Jane Austen scholar travels back in time to Regency England in Kimberly Sullivan’s romantic Dark Blue Waves, a captivating story about finding love and discovering where you belong.

Janet Roberts is destined to be an architect because it’s the family business, but she would much rather study nineteenth-century literature. When she lands a spot in a prestigious seminar on Austen, she jumps at the chance to learn in Bath, England, far away from her father and his assistant’s prying eyes. However, her plans suddenly change: after a chance encounter with a famous painting and a nasty head wound, […]

2022-03-03T09:42:02+02:00March 2nd, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Review: Love Is… by Katharine M. Sweet

Love Is… by Katharine M. Sweet

A refreshingly realistic and down-to-earth romance novel about a complicated pregnancy, Katharine M. Sweet’s debut book Love Is… is the compelling first title in an anticipated series about the Goodroe brothers.

Mat Goodroe is used to putting up with a lot from his ex-wife Natalie, but her most recent antics really take the cake. After an inappropriate one-night stand, Natalie attempts to get pregnant with Mat’s donation to a fertility clinic without his permission. Unfortunately, a frustrating mix-up at the clinic means that another woman is inseminated and pregnant with Mat’s baby – and not just any woman: Kassarah “Kass” […]

2022-12-30T12:48:21+02:00February 4th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: Ten Thousand I Love Yous by Lisa Slabach

Ten Thousand I Love Yous by Lisa Slabach

A sweet and witty romance novel about a thirty-seven-year-old woman starting over, Lisa Slabach’s Ten Thousand I Love Yous is a relatable book about never being too old to redefine yourself.

Writer Kimberly Braxton gets the shock of her life after her daughter Haley’s high school graduation: Jay, her attorney husband of eighteen years, has fallen out of love and wants to get a divorce. Kimberly, who was anticipating having empty nest time to rekindle her romance, is suddenly single and thrown into the complicated world of adult dating.

With Haley attending UC Berkeley, Kimberly is finally alone – for […]

2022-02-25T07:46:30+02:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Celtic Mist by C.L. Nightjar

Celtic Mist by C.L. Nightjar

An epic and erotic journey of youthful adventure, Celtic Mist by C.L. Nightjar is an immersive experience that will thrill historical fiction, romance, and fantasy lovers alike. Driven by honor and desperation, this is a deeply moving tale of loss, grief, redemption, and revenge, all set among a stunning depiction of Ireland’s rough-hewn beauty.

Declan is a charmingly naive protagonist, at least at the beginning of the novel, but readers see him mature quickly into a rugged hero. An unexpected promotion to the Captain’s Crusaders gives him the sudden pride of belonging, perhaps for the first time in his life. […]

Review: That Which Remains: Reunion by M. Tess Ossenelli

That Which Remains: Reunion by M. Tess Ossenelli

An unpredictable ride of murder, intrigue, revenge, and old loves long thought buried, That Which Remains: Reunion by M. Tess Ossenelli is a one-of-a-kind thriller for romance and action fans alike.

After his sister, Tess, disappears, Dr. Evan Kaufman’s volatile emotions explode, putting his career and future at risk. Following a loose trail of breadcrumbs that only deepen the mystery of her abduction, it becomes clear that something even more sinister than a serial killer has put his sister and best friend in danger. He hires a young private eye to help in the search, not expecting to instead find […]

2022-03-21T05:20:05+02:00August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Enigma Rose by S.E. Reynolds

Enigma Rose by S.E. Reynolds

Romance, tragedy, and redemption are served up alongside small-town charm in Enigma Rose by S.E. Reynolds. A slow-burning romantic thriller, this is not a standard heartbreak-to-healing love story, and leads readers through an emotional maze before reaching its dramatic end.

Tragedy strikes the mayor of Fairview, sending his seemingly perfect life into a spiral of sorrow and solitary fatherhood. His late wife, Melissa, had been his unwavering rock for years, the woman who had pulled him out of young heartbreak and whose trust fund allowed him to leap from police officer to political powerhouse.

Melissa taught him how to be […]

2023-01-17T13:47:36+02:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Broken Cowboy by Jamie Schulz

Broken Cowboy by Jamie Schulz A rough and rugged tumble through the Montana countryside, Broken Cowboy by Jamie Schulz is a romantic and unpredictable ride, weaving blushing eroticism with powerful bursts of action and adrenaline.

Addie and Cade are a sizzling pair, and their slow-burning connection tells readers exactly where things are headed, but the trip is worth savoring. As the stakes of their unexpected fling rise to the level of life and death, Cade emerges as a slow-spoken hero, while the fiercely independent side of Addie is allowed to break free.

Unlike so many other romance novels, Schulz spends considerable time crafting her […]

2021-06-11T06:15:05+02:00June 11th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Infiltrate by K.C. Ale

Infiltrate by K.C. Ale

Infiltrate is a surprisingly complex novel for its size, with robust character development and a storyline peppered with deceit and mystery. Contrary to what the front cover shows, together with the suggestive title and a synopsis that may seem a shade too reminiscent of Fifty Shades, this isn’t a steamy, sex-filled romp of no consequence, but a multilayered character-driven romance.

Ashley, a young girl-next-door, is tasked with infiltrating the office of Caden Martini, COO and heir to the legacy of Martini Oates, Inc. She is intelligent yet feisty and takes the role of Caden’s temporary Executive Assistant in an […]

2021-07-13T06:35:42+02:00June 5th, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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