It’s no secret that I love Shalvis. I think she writes fun contemporary romances with just the right blend of humor and emotion. But this, well, this is probably the best Shalvis I’ve read to date. As I was reading, I was reminded of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, with the dialogue and depth of emotion. Not to […]
The premise of this really intrigued me. Penpals turned best friends? Sexy Marines? Sold. While the base idea is compelling, I really struggled with the inconsistency of the characters and the sometimes disjointed story. The hero was especially hard to get a handle on. At times he was a mature former marine who knew where […]
From the authors who brought you Wild & Steamy come three all-new tales of lovers who create their own heat, even when they’re surrounded by ice… This was a good collection of short stories. I’m familiar with Meljean Brook’s writing, as well as Carolyn Crane’s, but this was my first read by Jessica Sims. Though […]
Feehan’s Drake Sisters series has long been a favorite. I try to re-read them at least once a year. When she announced she was writing a spin-off series I was elated. This is the second book in the new series. It had been awhile since I read the first book, Water Bound, and I’d forgotten […]
Juliana St. John is surprised on her wedding day when her groom doesn’t show. Turns out while she was waiting at the church he was getting hitched to someone else. This ends up not being such a bad deal for her, however, when Elliot McBride agrees to marry her instead. She asks in a moment […]