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Sealed Off
by Barbara Ross
"A mix of mysteries set in the past and present to entice and engage mystery fans!"
Posted February 6, 2020

SEALED OFF is the eighth book in the “Maine Clambake” cozy mystery series by Barbara Ross. There are two main mysteries in SEALED OFF – a murder set in the present, and the fate of the woman out of the pages of a discovered journal in a Read more...

A Reluctant Bride
by Jess Michaels
"A classic love story with enough surprises and adventure to make it irresistible!"
Posted February 1, 2020

A RELUCTANT BRIDE is the first book in the “Shelley Sisters” series by Jess Michaels. I loved this story because it had many elements of a classic historical romance, but with a few surprises and an erotic edge. Anne, Juliana, Thomasina Shelley are triplets and extremely close Read more...

Scot Under the Covers
by Suzanne Enoch
"Intrigue, imaginative storytelling, and a fiery romance!"
Posted January 31, 2020

SCOT UNDER THE COVERS is the second book in Suzanne Enoch’s “Wild Wicked Highlanders” series about three Scottish brothers reconnecting with their estranged English mother. Initially, in SCOT UNDER THE COVERS, Miranda Harris is determined to think the worst of Aden MacTaggert in much the Read more...

Wicked Bite
by Jeaniene Frost
"Superlative storytelling, sexy vampires, and plenty of drama!"
Posted January 28, 2020

WICKED BITE is the second book in Jeaniene Frost’s “Night Rebel” series. This book picks up right where the previous one left off. Ian is compelled to chase after his new mate Veritas – not just to get back everything that was lost to him Read more...

The Chocolate Shark Shenanigans
by JoAnna Carl
"An intriguing mystery with layers of secrets to slowly reveal!"
Posted January 14, 2020

THE CHOCOLATE SHARK SHENANIGANS is the seventeenth book in JoAnna Carl’s “Chocoholic” cozy mystery series. When Joe and Lee Woodyard buy an old house to flip for a little extra income, they never imagined the Pandora’s box they’d be opening. In Read more...

Wolf Gone Wild
by Juliette Cross
"A resplendent and red-hot romance for readers to feast on!"
Posted January 14, 2020

WILD WOLF GONE is the first book in the “Stay a Spell” paranormal romance series by Juliette Cross. The cover and description lured me into reading this book, and it ended up being totally worth it. This is a fun and sexy romance, with the hint of Read more...

Reckless With You
by Carrie Ann Ryan
"Passion mixed with friendship leads to an unexpected love!"
Posted December 9, 2019

RECKLESS WITH YOU is the second book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s “Less Than” series. This story will appeal to readers who enjoy the “pretend romance turns real” trope. This book opens on a cringe-worthy moment in Amelia Carr’s life. Amelia Read more...

Coached to Death
by Victoria Laurie
"The first in what promises to be a classic cozy mystery series with great characters!"
Posted December 8, 2019

COACHED TO DEATH is the first book in the Cat Cooper cozy mystery series by Victoria Laurie. This new series combines two supporting characters from two other series. Cat Cooper is the sister of the female protagonist from the Read more...

The Beast of Beswick
by Amalie Howard
"A fierce feminist heroine and a beastly hero tamed by love!"
Posted December 4, 2019

THE BEAST OF BESWICK by Amalie Howard is a “beauty and the beast” tale with a scarred war hero and a feminist heroine way ahead of her time. This story has an odious villain whose actions are the catalyst for the heroine to find her hero, but Read more...

Where Winter Finds You
by J.R. Ward
"An intriguing Christmas tale about haunted souls, angels, and true love’s survival!"
Posted December 3, 2019

WHERE WINTER FINDS YOU is a Christmas-themed story set in J.R. Ward’s “Black Dagger Brotherhood” world of vampires. Although it’s about paranormal beings, WHERE WINTER FINDS YOU is very much so a classic Christmas story about family, hope, second chances, and Read more...

My Fake Rake
by Eva Leigh
"An enchanting tale of friendship and true love!"
Posted December 2, 2019

MY FAKE RAKE is the first book in Eva Leigh’s “Union of the Rakes” series, and it’s also the first book I’ve read by this author. The description for this book initially intrigued me because it has a fake romance that Read more...

One Hot Holiday
by Cynthia Eden
"A deliciously layered Christmas treat for romance fans!"
Posted November 25, 2019

ONE HOT HOLIDAY by Cynthia Eden is connected to her “Wilde Ways” series because the hero is a friend of Eric Wilde, and he ends up calling in Wilde Securities. This story is like if Cynthia Eden whipped up a Hallmark-style Christmas romance. The hero is Read more...

Delivered with a Kiss
by Marie Harte
"One of the best books I’ve read this year!"
Posted November 25, 2019

DELIVERED WITH A KISS is the fourth and final book in Marie Harte’s “Veteran Movers” series. This “Veteran Movers” series has been a deeply moving saga of three brothers and their attempts to right the wrongs done them by their parents. Each brother Read more...

Meet Me Under The Mistletoe
by Stacey Kennedy
"A story that resonates, with plenty of Christmas spirit, and a scrumptious second-chance romance!"
Posted November 22, 2019

MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE is a novella that introduces the main characters in Stacey Kennedy’s “Three Chicks Brewery” series. This book is an irresistible mix of sexy and cozy for me and will be a re-read for sure. Officer Darryl Wilson and Penelope Read more...

Callie's Catastrophe
by Ruby Dixon
"A fun tale of awkward alpha aliens, and an unconventional yet erotic romance!"
Posted November 20, 2019

CALLIE’S CATATROPHE is the ninth book in Ruby Dixon’s “Icehome” fantasy/sci-fi romance series about human women and a variety of alien guys on a strange ice world. It’s complicated but, in this series, a parasite and possibly fate create Read more...

Reaper
by Larissa Ione
"Epic battle scenes paired with a gloriously torrid and terrific paranormal love story!"
Posted November 20, 2019

REAPER is the ninth book in Larissa Ione’s “Demonica Underworld” series. This is a great book for readers who also enjoy Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Dark Hunter” series and Gena Showalter’s “Lords of the Underworld” series because this has Read more...

The Christmas Dare
by Lori Wilde
"A sweet and sexy romantic comedy as well as a compelling human drama!"
Posted November 19, 2019

THE CHRISTMAS DARE is the eleventh book in Lori Wilde’s “Twilight, Texas” contemporary romance series. This is a great story for romance fans who enjoy the “second chance” trope. Kelsey James and Noah MacGregor first took a shine to each other when they Read more...

The Christmas Keeper
by Jenn McKinlay
"Festive and fun with a little sweet and sexy thrown in for good measure!"
Posted November 12, 2019

THE CHRISTMAS KEEPER is the second book in Jenn McKinlay’s “Happily Ever After” series. Although this is part of a series, I believe THE CHRISTMAS KEEPER also works well as a standalone novel. At the opening of this story, it’s very apparent that Read more...

A Mackenzie Clan Christmas
by Jennifer Ashley
"A delightful mix of holiday mystery, humor, and romance!"
Posted November 8, 2019

A MACKENZIE CLAN CHRISTMAS includes the newest holiday novella “A Mackenzie Yuletide” and the previously published novella “A Mackenzie Clan Gathering”. Both stories are a delightful mix of mystery, humor, and romance in a cozy setting with a great assortment of characters familiar to fans Read more...

Someone to Remember
by Mary Balogh
"A charming story about love resurfaced, reestablished and a hero and heroine reinvigorated"
Posted November 5, 2019

SOMEONE TO REMEMBER is a novella and the seventh installment in Mary Balogh’s “Westcott” series. I think of SOMEONE TO REMEMBER as Mary Balogh’s take on Jane Austen’s classic novel PERSUASION. The particulars are different, but thirty-six years ago Lady Read more...

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19 comments posted.

Re: A Crafter Hooks a Killer (11:24am July 22, 2019):

Nice collection of cozies :)

Re: The Desires of A Duke (1:50pm December 13, 2017):

Devil Cynster, Duke of St. Ives :)

Re: Undercover Attraction (4:17pm November 28, 2017):

Jennifer Ashley's Mackenzies, Mary Balogh's Westcotts,
Vivian Arend's Colemans, Stephanie Laurens' Cynsters

Re: Once Upon A Ghost (5:24pm October 10, 2017):

Sounds good!

Re: Dreaming of a White Wolf Christmas (1:45pm October 6, 2017):

Love Terry Spear's werewolf books!

Re: Elliott Redeemed (12:25pm September 5, 2017):

Play by Kylie Scott & Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning

Re: Brazilian Capture (2:12pm May 22, 2017):

My fav Almodovar film is Flower of My Secret. I liked the
adaptation from a billion years ago of the Anne of Green
Gables series. I loved the book version of The Shining
more than the film. I love just about any of the Jane
Eyre adaptations but the Fassbender version with it's
switched around format gets the mood exactly right.

Re: The Thief Steals Her Earl (2:58pm September 22, 2016):

Yes! This is what I live for - witty and intelligent
characters. Love Stephanie Laurens' heroines because they
are intelligent and look at the big picture. Love witty
dialogue like in a Celeste Bradley novel or Claudia Dain's
Courtesan Chronicles series.

Re: This Loving Feeling (1:36pm July 21, 2016):

Sounds good, and I love small town romance.

Re: Fire Danger (1:35pm July 21, 2016):

Always fascinated by banshees and Medusa. Heard of Wyvern
but never read a story with one.

Re: Torn (1:33pm July 21, 2016):

I have the Ward and Ione books but haven't had time to read
yet. In the Lara Adrian series - Tegan & Rio are my fav
heroes/books. :)

Re: Billionaire in Wolf's Clothing (4:33pm July 7, 2016):

So excited about this - love billionaires & love werewolf
books. :)

Re: Missed Connections (2:35pm June 14, 2016):

I never really understood the whole "step-brother"
romance phenomenon. I mean I guess there's no biological
connection so one level of ick is removed but....I don't
know. I read a story once by Red Garnier about a man and
woman who were not biologically related & didn't have a
"step-" connection, but the guy's family always looked at
the woman and her sister as family and tried to treat
them that way and force the future H/h to fit that mold.
They became friends in their youth and suppressed their
natural attraction that developed over time organically.
But to me, that's different.

Re: Test Drive (6:38pm June 8, 2016):

Yes to all of the above. This book is a lot of fun & I liked
Johnny's sweet/sexy mix. Really loo forward to next one.

Re: The Progeny (3:43pm June 2, 2016):

Sounds like an interesting topic.

Re: Bride of a Distant Isle (9:45pm March 25, 2016):

LOVE gothic romances. First I read was Juniper Hill by
Dorothy Daniels. :)

Re: Runaway Vampire (6:28pm February 25, 2016):

Nice interview! :)

Re: Secret Sisters (5:03pm December 8, 2015):

Great info & article :)

Re: The Secret Mistress (2:03pm July 31, 2012):

I love beta heroes as well as alpha types. One of my favorite beta heroes is Reggie from "The Pursuit of Marriage" by Victoria Alexander. He's a sweetie, good to his family, a loyal friend, and very easy going. After wearing his heart on his sleeve too many times, he invents an alpha alter-ego to try and win him love. His friends help spread stories of his supposed exploits to help him out because they want to help him since he's such a good friend and a good guy. Very funny story. My favorite beta hero.