AN EARL LIKE YOU is the second
book in Caroline Linden's Wagers of
Sin series. Hugh Deveraux, Earl of Hastings, is a good guy
forced to do some bad things for the right Read more...
DARK SENTINEL is book 32 in Christine Feehan's Carpathian
series. I'm loving these sweet, strong, and sexy Carpathian
heroes Christine Feehan has been writing lately. Andor
Katona is fighting the good fight against vampires and
miscellaneous Read more...
STYGIAN is the latest book in Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter
series. I wouldn't recommend jumping into this lengthy tome
without at least reading a few books in this series in order
to be familiar with this Read more...
TORN is the third book in
Lauren
Dane's Whiskey Sharp
series. This is my favorite type of story. Rather than
having conflict
between this hero and heroine, they support each other as
they Read more...
WHEN A DUKE LOVES A WOMAN is the second book in Lorraine
Heath's Sins
for All Seasons series. Gillie Trewlove is easily
one of my favorite heroines written by Lorraine Heath.
Gillie has the healthy self-esteem Read more...
TIGER STRIPED is a Shifters
Unbound novella by Jennifer
Ashley, and the events in the story take place after
MIDNIGHT WOLF. It's not necessary to have read every book
in the Read more...
WEDDING CAKE CRUMBLE is the
tenth book in Jenn McKinlay's Cupcake Bakery series. This book can be read as a
standalone story, but because two of the main characters get married,
there is Read more...
SERPENTINE is the twenty-sixth book in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series. In order to get the most of this book, it would be helpful to read a few books in this Read more...
A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR is the second book in the Alcott
Manor series by Alyssa Richards. Even though it is
part of a series, A MURDER AT ALCOTT MANOR can work as a
standalone story, especially since Read more...
VALENTINE, TEXAS is the third book in Lori Wilde's
Wedding Veil Wishes series. At the opening of
VALENTINE, TEXAS, Sheriff Brody Carlton happens upon
Rachael Henderson at a low point in her life. Jilted for
the second time, she is in no mood to be trifled with Read more...
THE SPOOK IN THE STACKS is the
fourth book in the Lighthouse Library cozy mystery series by Eva
Gates. This story takes place around Halloween and there is a definite
eerie vibe throughout THE SPOOK IN
THE Read more...
BATMAN VOL. 6: BRIDE OR BURGLAR is written by Tom King and
includes several vignettes about Batman and Catwoman and
various friends and foes, as they wander down the road to
their wedding. More intriguing than the interplay between
Batman and Catwoman is the dynamic between their everyday
alter egos Read more...
BREATH TAKING is the second book in L.P. Maxa's St.
Leasing paranormal romance series. Not all books in
this series strike exactly the same tone. Each book is
determined by the main characters and their unique Read more...
SAINT OR SINNER is the eighth book in Cynthia Eden's Bad
Things paranormal romance series. Josephine Saint is
part vampire, part Fey, and a whole lotta woman.
Josephine's mission is to bring the delectable fallen
Angel Read more...
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is the sixth book in Laura Trentham's
Cottonbloom
series. I think readers would have a better understanding of
the family dynamic in SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE if this were not
the Read more...
THE REAL DEAL by Lauren Blakely
is a standalone contemporary romance. This book is a must-read for
readers, like me, who adore the pretend romance-turned-real trope.
April Hamilton is a mature and intelligent woman, but she's still
reluctant to Read more...
BUILT FOR HER is a standalone
contemporary romance by Alexa Riley, told from alternating
perspectives. This is my favorite type of Alexa Riley book.
Ginny is a
career woman who buys a historic dream house. Others think
she's
crazy for wanting to Read more...
#Moonstruck is the second book in
Sariah Wilson's #Lovestruck series. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone story.
The heroine in #MoonstruckRead more...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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