I was really excited when this book fell into my lap. The Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle is definitely one of my favorite Cozy Mystery series out there and I was curious to see what Coyle would have up their sleeve Read more...
THE FAMILY YOU MAKE kicks off a brand new series for Jill Shalvis. The Sunrise Cove series is a mix of women’s fiction and contemporary romance but the essence of Jill Shalvis is still clearly there.
HOT FOR YOU is the third installment to the Turn Up the Heat series by Marie Harte. Done with love, Reggie Morgan has steeled his heart against everyone. However, when he Read more...
Marie Harte turns up the heat in the latest installment of her red-hot firefighter series of the same name, TURN UP THE HEAT. Things are up in flames between Cass Carmichael and Read more...
SPIRITS AND SOURDOUGH is book ten in the Magical Bakery Mysteryseries by Bailey Cates. I always look forward to these books because it’s such an interesting concept. I don’t usually read many Paranormal Cozy Mysteries Read more...
ABSENCE OF MALLETS is book nine in the Fixer-Upper Mystery series by Kate Carlisle. Despite the long series, Carlisle manages to keep this series very fresh and fun. I absolutely loved this book!
Have you ever read a retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale? I haven’t, and that is why I was so intrigued by GILDED by Marissa Meyer. I’ve been a fan of Meyer’s writing for Read more...
The Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh is my favorite series by her. And if the cover isn’t enough to entice you and give you a sense of how epic this book is, then allow me to tell Read more...
I’m a big fan of Sarah Morgan’s Contemporary Romances and so I was very eager to read this book. However, I went into this book thinking that it was going to be a cute and Christmassy novel. In the end, I think I got something Read more...
It has been a long time since I’ve read a book written by Julia London, so it’s actually my first time reading a Contemporary novel from her. I was intrigued about IT STARTED WITH A DOGRead more...
STEELSTRIKER is the second installment to the Skyhunter series by Marie Lu. Packed with suspense and action, this book goes quite heavy on the details. You’re really able to get a good sense of the world Read more...
One of my favorite Cozy Mystery authors, Laura Childs, is back with another installment in the Teashop Mystery series. The thing I love about this book the most is that Childs never strays from what she knows works. There’s Read more...
Julie Anne Lindsey returns with another installment to the Cider Shop Mystery series. With autumn and Halloween approaching, pumpkins are everywhere in this book! Winnie is once again doing her best with the Fall Festival, however, she reached a setback when Mr. Potter is found dead, hidden Read more...
Did anyone call for a hot firefighter? In Marie Harte’s second installment in the Turn Up the Heat series, BURNING DESIRE features another firefighter who can’t help Read more...
It’s always an exciting time with J.D. Robb released a new book and FORGOTTEN IN DEATH marks the fifty-third installment in this series. As always, Eve is ready for action when another murder happens. This time, two bodies Read more...
Ann Aguirre is back with a brand new witchy series! WITCH PLEASE is the first book in a new Rom-Com series. It combines elements of the paranormal with a lighthearted and hilarious theme, which is quite different from Aguirre’s typical writing style.
Ready for more crazy honey badger antics? With BREAKING BADGER, the 4th book in Shelly Laurenston's Honey Badger Chronicles, readers are once again thrust into this chaotic, violent world. Despite Read more...
In the mood for a cozy Christmas anthology? Then look no further because Jill Shalvis has got you covered! If you’ve never read her Heartbreaker Bay series before, then you’re in for a treat because with this anthology, you’re able to read a Read more...
Great post Joan and lovely interview with Cindy! I love her Black Ops series. I just discovered them earlier this month and just love the balance of suspense and romance in the novels. I wonder, is maintaining this balance churning in the back of your head as your write?
First crush for me was my neighbour in kindergarden! is that too young? *bites nails* I got the lead as Mary for the Xmas play and he was Joseph. I put his arm around me and I was in heaven. Literally. We made baby Jesus, LOL!!