Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

Available May 26: Against the Tide (The Brodies Of Alaska) ****3/5 stars- Liked it through and through The Brodie’s are at it again! Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Kat Martin or Julie Garwood (at least their contemporary writings) If you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our … Continue reading Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

The Scoundrel and the Debutante

Available April 28: The Scoundrel and the Debutante (The Cabot Sisters Book 3) ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Julia London excites (literally) in this Regency romance featuring a bit of American flare. Recommended readers: If you like Regency Romance especially Julia London If  you like a little heat in your romances If you enjoy a lighthearted, witty fun read Here’s … Continue reading The Scoundrel and the Debutante

The Beekeeper’s Daughter

Available April 14: The Beekeeper’s Daughter: A Novel ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. Another great read from Montefiore, The Beekeeper’s Daughter inspired a mix of fictional enjoyment and reflection. Recommended readers: If you like fiction with some depth If you think you’re really so different from your mother and if you like family drama, romance … Continue reading The Beekeeper’s Daughter

Review: Beautiful Secret

Available today: Beautiful Secret ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Laid back California girl meets uptight exec in this fun, fast chic lit read. Recommended readers: If you like chic lit you just can’t put down If you are 35 or younger (but prove me wrong) If you’re a fan of Notting Hill the movie Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 … Continue reading Review: Beautiful Secret

Review: Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown

Available Now: Breath of Scandal ****2.5/5 stars Get ready for another gritty, fast paced thriller from Sandra Brown, but beware sensitive readers. Recommended readers: If you like books you just can’t put down If you like a good modern-day suspense If you’re a fan of Sandra Brown Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 5of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown

Action-Romance Review: Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin

Available Feb. 27: Beyond Limits (Tracers) ****4.5/5 stars A fabulous action-romance with a terrorist plot, you and your man will love Beyond Limits. Recommended readers: Laura Griffin or political-terror drama plots. Action-Adventure Romancer lovers Looking for a book for you and your man Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Elizabeth is an up-and-coming FBI agent … Continue reading Action-Romance Review: Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin

Review: Echo Lake

Available this month: Echo Lake (Swift River Valley Novels) ****3.5/5 stars The perfect winter escapist romance read. Recommended readers: Looking for a winter romance If you can relate to a large family (or brothers) Fans of Kat Martin Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Romance can be a little challenging with five older brothers and … Continue reading Review: Echo Lake

Review: Against the Sky by Kat Martin

Available today: Against the Sky (The Brodies of Alaska) ****4/5 stars Action filled with the perfect mix of romantic tension, anyone will love Against the Sky. Recommended readers: Looking for a page-turner romance Want a book that both you and your guy will like? Fans of Kat Martin Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 5/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: My … Continue reading Review: Against the Sky by Kat Martin

Mystery-Suspense Review: Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson

Available Nov. 25: Wicked Ways (The Colony Book 4) ***3/5 stars In classic Lisa Jackson style, Wicked Ways is a mystery-suspense that will suck you in. Recommended readers: Lisa Jackson and mystery-paranormal fans If you like a mystery with a teeny touch of romance Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 0/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Elizabeth Gaines has seen people around … Continue reading Mystery-Suspense Review: Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson

Mystery Review: Borrower of the Night

Borrower of the Night: A Vicky Bliss Mystery

***2.5/5 stars

Art historian Vicky Bliss is tall, blonde, brainy, and hot on the trail of a missing 16th century masterpiece in a medieval (haunted?) German castle.

Recommended readers:

  • Fans of Elizabeth Peters
  • Fans of an independent, worthy heroine
  • History buffs

Here’s my Rankings:

  • 3/5 for characters
  • 2/5 for plot
  • 2.5/5 overall
  • 0/5 steaminess

REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:

Well, perhaps I was less than thrilled because she’s no Amelia Peabody, but I’m willing to give Vicky Bliss another try.  A nice light mystery- action-adventure, with trademark Elizabteth Peters humor.

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