Okay, kids...we waited, and Larissa Ione has DELIVERED. Anyone who knows me well can attest to my love for this incredible author and her words. Ione pOkay, kids...we waited, and Larissa Ione has DELIVERED. Anyone who knows me well can attest to my love for this incredible author and her words. Ione possesses the unique talent of mixing laughter and pathos, drama and delight--and that's just talking about the plot! Against the backdrop of the most unique and heartfelt stories I've ever read in PNR-Fantasy are always-ALWAYS the most beautiful and layered characters in RomatansyLand. Eva and Logan are absolutely no exception: a pair determined to hate each other but unable to resist each other, engaged in a steamy push-pull that's more than enough emotion and chemistry for my K-drama loving heart, mixed with sexy times for my kinky girl side to gorge on. All in all, an AMAZING start to what I know if going to be a dramatic, twisty, delicious PNR ride. I'm here for it ALL!...more
So well done! I am loving these sisters, and the men who boldly love them. Additionally, this is professor-student, one of my fave tropes, given a truSo well done! I am loving these sisters, and the men who boldly love them. Additionally, this is professor-student, one of my fave tropes, given a truly creative new voice. Beautiful, emotional layers on top of a terrific plot. ...more
If you love books that pull at your heart in all the most gentle ways before serving up a last act of heart-pounding action and emotion, look no furthIf you love books that pull at your heart in all the most gentle ways before serving up a last act of heart-pounding action and emotion, look no further than this gorgeously written book by two masterful goddesses of the craft. Kincade and Bishop set up such a lovely story with many of my very favorite tropes, but with just enough subtle spins on each that my eyebrows were lifting and my heart was thoroughly snagged. But while this story really grabbed in all the right places for my heart and soul, what I loved the most about this book were the two main characters. They are going to cling to my memory for a good while to come! Artemis is, in one word I save for only my favorite heroines, so real and relatable--and this, despite that fact that she's a bonafide goddess of Olympus! But in this book, she's also a single mom saddled with so many of the HUMAN emotions that brings, helped by a gal-posse we'd all love to call our own. Her hero, Finley is a dragon shifter (!!! YES!!!) who, despite his beastly side (because don't we all have them?) is rendered beautifully human in his attributes by snagging a job with the Underworld daycare, where his new little-man bestie spends a lot of time bragging about what a great mom he has...tee hee! When Artemis and Finley's worlds finally converge, the sparks fly--and I do mean SPARKS!--in a subtle but sexy tale that had me turning pages all the way up to, and through, a climactic third act. It was such an amazing ride...truly a 5-star read! ...more
The Safe Harbor series is rapidly becoming one of my favorites, from one of my most admired authors. It would be so easy to rattle off all the componeThe Safe Harbor series is rapidly becoming one of my favorites, from one of my most admired authors. It would be so easy to rattle off all the components and tropes about this book that make it incredibly special already--swoon-worthy LBGT, disability representation, quirky small town secondary charries, and a taste of home renovation fun for those of us who can't get enough of a great demolition scene--but to me, the thing that stands out most about this beautiful story are the meanings BENEATH all that. One man's yearning for that soulmate to make his house a home, and another who's triggered by the very concept of putting down roots or caring for others beyond the ones he's tasked to rescue. It's unspeakably poignant and romantically perfect--on top of steam that had me defogging my e-reader quite a number of times! Absolutely gorgeous and definitely NOT to be missed. 5 glorious stars in a sky of rainbow-colored fireworks. ...more
The Shark's Edge world lives on in a beautiful new way in this really cool new series from Victoria Blue. I was so freakinnggg excittteeeddd to learn The Shark's Edge world lives on in a beautiful new way in this really cool new series from Victoria Blue. I was so freakinnggg excittteeeddd to learn that all of Hannah's sister are going to get their own books; even more so when Agatha was announced as the first heroine of the Bombshells of Brentwood! Agatha Farsay and Carmen Sandoval are set up in earlier books; notably the last 3 books of the Shark's Edge series--but if you're jumping in here, you're going to catch on super fast that this duo is going to light each other (and possibly the whole city of LA) on fire. (I mean...WOW...seriously, y'all...) But the passion is just square one of the journey these two must take to understand, and eventually accept, each other. This book was really moving to me because it shows that love is sometimes not always a primrose-lined path. It's a journey that's filled with patience, communication--and yes, most of all, learning to accept oneself before being able to be complete for another. Deep lessons indeed--and so beautifully conveyed by Ms. Blue up to the very last second of this book. I'm excitedly waiting for more. ...more
What an awesome read! Must admit, age gaps are normally not my thing, but I had faith that Ms. Sloane wouldn't let me down with characters that would What an awesome read! Must admit, age gaps are normally not my thing, but I had faith that Ms. Sloane wouldn't let me down with characters that would enthrall my heart and capture my soul. This book did all of that and more. The conflict was achingly awesome and seriously swoony, with a very satisfying ending for the story. Loved the depth that was written in for the supporting cast too. Overall, a really terrific read....more
Just 2 weeks now until release day for the e-book version of HERCULES. If you're an angst, action, and ahhh-the-sighs kind of reader, this one's for yJust 2 weeks now until release day for the e-book version of HERCULES. If you're an angst, action, and ahhh-the-sighs kind of reader, this one's for you! **PS: no cliffie ending! Hope you love the book....more
Yet another awesome part of Isaac and Sidney's ongoing passions and adventures. I especially loved this one because of a personal fascination with urbYet another awesome part of Isaac and Sidney's ongoing passions and adventures. I especially loved this one because of a personal fascination with urban legends and legends/lore/curses. The creative twists that Ms. Collins puts to this well-loved PNR trope are absolutely riveting to read. Besides Isaac and Sid's growing love saga (OMG; ALL THE FEELS!), I also love where this author is going with both the secondary couples for this series. It's an ever-expanding world that just gets better and better with each new read. ...more
I am insanely in love with the Lillys-verse. Kayla and Ty's gorgeous, layered love story is set against the tumultuous ups and downs of the rock 'n' rI am insanely in love with the Lillys-verse. Kayla and Ty's gorgeous, layered love story is set against the tumultuous ups and downs of the rock 'n' roll tour grind, only it's so much more than a rock star romance. This plot gripped me in ALL THE FEELS. If you liked "Daisy Jones and the Six", you're going to LOVE this world of music, passion, and unforgettable characters. I need more right the heck now!...more
I still can't get enough of Isaac and Sidney. This one was probably one of my faves in the series (I know, I say it about each new read in the series)I still can't get enough of Isaac and Sidney. This one was probably one of my faves in the series (I know, I say it about each new read in the series), but seriously, the mystery componenet of this one was extremely well-done and super gripping. Of course, all the new developments with our main couple are also incredible: swoony and achy but also funny and healing. Soooo beautiful. I am SO addicted to this series!...more
So first, CALLING ALL THEATER GEEKS. The absolutely awesome rehearsal scenes and "theater people" refs in this were worth the read lone. But even if tSo first, CALLING ALL THEATER GEEKS. The absolutely awesome rehearsal scenes and "theater people" refs in this were worth the read lone. But even if this book was set on a dude ranch, I'd have loved it. The H/h are SOOOO well-drawn and achingly awesome to read. Their story is beautifully and realistically developed, to the point that I couldn't flip pages fast enough. A really beautiful read....more
While Ms. McFionn has been one of my favorite creators for quite some time, this book notched the estimation up by several levels. This reading experiWhile Ms. McFionn has been one of my favorite creators for quite some time, this book notched the estimation up by several levels. This reading experience reminded me of WHY I love reading so much, with a plot that unfurled with perfect timing, but never felt rushed--probably because I was too busy falling in love with the three main characters so much! Have to start with my absolutel fave: the sweet, sexy, and absolutely irresistible RHYS! You guys, WHERE is all the fan merch for this guy? (Im so desperate for more Rhys, I may just have to cosplay him soon...) But then, just as I thought I was saturated with adoration for HIM, in walks the dark, demanding, and utterly gah-worthy Zac, who STILL has me wanting to throw out a staring contest just so I can look my fill of his gorgeousness. (Again: WHERE'S THE MERCH, people?) To adequately balance both of these guys, the task fell to McFionn to write a heroine worthy of the job--and she did NOT let me down. Camille is half snark, half smarts, and A LOT of beautiful heart. While I was relating to her through so many of her struggles, she was also engagingly funny, quick-witted, and more than a n awesome challenge for the guys. Pick this up for the premise, but stay for the characters. No need to order a side snack with your read, either. You'll be too busy laughing, crying, and turning pages as fast as you can. I really LOVED this read SO much!...more