Romance Book Reviews

Review: An Unknown Love: Secrets & Romance by Adom Sample

★★★★ An Unknown Love: Secrets & Romance by Adom Sample

He watches from the shadows of his villa, from the edge of the crowd, and through the latest newspaper that tells of her success. She has no idea that he even exists, until the love letter arrives…

Jasmine Sun-Wallace is an upstart businesswoman – easily described as a go-getter in establishing her successful cosmetics company; austere in the meeting room but with a kind and generous heart that is made apparent through her philanthropic efforts. For as strong and giving as she is for the sake of her career, her life at home is in decay as her husband […]

2016-09-30T09:27:15+02:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: The Cherry House by C.J. Carlyon

★★★★½ The Cherry House by C.J. Carlyon

Austen Soren is a young girl – a woman, really – returning home to the scenic valley that her and her sister once grew up in together. Now, with her sister Bronte getting married, Austen is made to face the one thing she hasn’t found in her months of travel: love. All around her – friends, family, neighbours – seem to be getting lucky, at least, but not Austen.

But not for long, when the well-off inheritor of the local estate, Cashel Drai, crosses paths with the unassuming Austen, and with a little push, Austen realises what they’ve all […]

2016-09-07T07:35:00+02:00August 12th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

With Artistic License by S.W. Clemens

With Artistic License by S.W. ClemensWith Artistic License by S.W. Clemens is an entertaining mix of romance and social satire.

Commonly in female-driven romantic fiction, the heroine “has it all.” Here the roles are reversed: Curtis Cooke, our protagonist, has a high-powered job, a beautiful wife, and an American Dream homestead – until this all comes crashing down. He’s booted out of house and home for being an inattentive husband. Soon Cooke’s life takes curious turn when the scribbles of his six-year-old son are taken as serious art, poking some deserved fun at the art world, while Cooke attempts to reinvent himself.

There really aren’t […]

2016-08-05T09:22:06+02:00August 5th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Ghost in the Park by Ray Melnik

★★★½ Ghost in the Park by Ray Melnik

Ghost in the Park by Ray Melnik fits into a category all its own  – one could call it paranormal science mixed with some romance. Sami has just long his young wife, a woman with a turbulent past. Meanwhile, Noah Braxton is working on a scientific experiment, which leads to some unpredictable results – the main outcome is loved ones coming back from the dead in a nearby park. Sami is able to reconnect with Amber and express his great loss to her, only before Noah’s experiment becomes even more unpredictable.

The strongest element in the book is its […]

2016-08-09T03:51:17+02:00July 15th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Nuclear Heat (The Firework Girls Book 4) by J.L. White

Nuclear Heat (Firework Girls Book 4) by J.L. WhiteThey’re the Firework Girls — a group of beautiful, fiery, sometimes explosive women. Sam is the last one of the last of her friends without a man. It’s not a bad deal. There’s a lot more going on in her life than men, and to tell the truth, she’s never had a problem getting some when she feels like it.

Then out of nowhere, there’s Jack. Friends for years, Sam and Jack are drawn closer together. After Sam has an emergency operation, Jack realizes he has feelings for Sam, but keeps them under wraps, as he doesn’t want to ruin […]

2016-07-14T11:29:13+02:00July 14th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Kiss of the Assassin by Jayla Jasso

★★★★★ Kiss of the Assassin by Jayla Jasso

Kiss of the Assassin by Jayla Jasso is an exciting and emotional fantasy romance centering on Jiandra and Yajna, two people on very different paths in the country of Villeleia – one who’s trying to save the people of Villeleia, and one who’s trying to start a war.

Jiandra Stovy isn’t your typical revolutionary, but she’s got a huge heart, so when a magical stone comes into her life, she knows that it’s her ticket to saving her queen and country. Meanwhile, Yajna has very different plans: to murder the queen and start a war. When these two cross […]

2019-10-04T07:36:05+02:00July 14th, 2016|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: Connected by Kat Stiles

★★★★ Connected by Kat Stiles

Connected by Kat Stiles is an entertaining paranormal escape for young adult readers.

Emily is a high school student who doesn’t feel like she fits in. To make matters worse, Em discovers she has a special power. Fortunately, she isn’t alone and her best friend Roz has her own gift. Tommy, the boy Em likes, seems to be different as well. When people in their town start to die, Em, Roz, and Tommy join forces to find a murderer.

The theme in Connected is intriguing and inspirational for younger readers in a world that is becoming increasingly more disconnected. […]

Eternal Heat (The Firework Girls Book 3) by J.L. White

Eternal Heat (Fireworks Girls Book 3) by J.L. WhiteWhen Ashley met Erik Williams in her senior year of high school, they formed a bond through a love of playing music together, despite their disparate family backgrounds – but Erik’s family were not looking to accept Ashley’s lowly upbringing anytime soon.

Erik was Ashley’s one true love, and now he’s turned up years later at Hartman Graduate School. He’s her most fierce competitor when it comes to the piano, and may get to play at Lincoln Center in a concert of a lifetime. While they compete side by side for the gig of their dreams, Erik competes for Ashley’s […]

2016-07-14T11:28:55+02:00June 7th, 2016|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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