FOES, FRIENDS AND LOVERS is the tenth book in the “Cynsters Next Generation” historical romance series by Stephanie Laurens. Gregory Cynster inherited Bellamy Hall from his great-aunt. He’s headed there with no inkling of the hive of activity that awaits him. Bellamy Hall is Read more...
FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN is a standalone contemporary romance novel by Kylie Scott. I love Kylie Scott’s books, but especially when she writes about rock stars. She and author Olivia Cunning are two of my favs when it comes to that category of romance. Kylie Scott Read more...
NOT THE WITCH YOU WED is the first book in April Asher’s “Supernatural Singles” series. This book has a lot of tropes for the romance fan to pick through – enemies Read more...
BEING MARY BENNET is a standalone novel by J.C. Peterson. I would consider this a “New Adult” novel. The protagonist, Marnie Barnes, is legally an adult but is in school and dealing with a few family issues, a tangled romantic life, and an unintended path to Read more...
A DASH OF DEATH is the first book in Michelle Hillen Klump’s “Cocktails and Catering” cozy mystery series. I loved this book! Samantha Warren is a realistically flawed yet sympathetic and Read more...
THE BEST OF BOTH WOLVES is the second book in Terry Spear’s “Red Wolf” series. Sierra Redding is a woman and wolf in a time of transition in her life. She’s the newbie in town, starting a new job as an art teacher Read more...
WHAT THE FANG? is the first book in Stacey Kennedy’s “Undead Ever After” series. This story takes place in an alternate reality in which supernatural beings like vampires are out and Read more...
THE SWEETHEART DEAL is the first book in Miranda Liasson’s “Blossom Glen” series. This is a good book for romance fans who enjoy the “enemies-to-lovers” and “marriage of convenience” tropes. Tessa Montgomery and Leo Castorini are two chefs with Read more...
THE WIDOW WORE PLAID is the sixth book in Jenna Jaxon’s “Widows' Club” series. I loved this book! Usually in this series, there is a slow burn and evolution of the relationship between the hero and heroine. In THE WIDOW WORE PLAID, the romantic relationship Read more...
MURDER AT THE MANSIONS is the seventh book in Sara Rosett’s “1920s High Society Lady Detective” cozy mystery series featuring lady detective Olive Belgrave. Olive has recently moved into the stylish South Regent Mansions. This story finds the sinister in the everyday. South Regent Mansions Read more...
A MOST UNUSUAL DUKE is the second book in Susanna Allen’s “Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde” paranormal historical series. Although this is the second book in the series, I think that this can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. This is the first book in Read more...
HOT FOR YOU is the third book in Marie Harte’s “Turn Up the Heat” series about a group of firefighters. This is perhaps my favorite book in this series so far. I think it’s because the first two books in the series have Read more...
HATE ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE is the first book in Kelly Jamieson’s “Romancing the Rink” series. This story is told from alternating perspectives, so the reader has a better understanding of what the two main characters are feeling and thinking. The book opens with Amy Read more...
MAYBE WE’RE ELECTRIC is a standalone YA romance by Val Emmich. There was some romantic tension in MAYBE WE’RE ELECTRIC, but this story seems like an intimate two character play. Tegan Everly and Mac Durant are both in high school, and both find themselves hiding Read more...
SOMEONE PERFECT is the ninth book in Mary Balogh’s “Westcott” historical romance series. The central theme in SOMEONE PERFECT is family. Justin Wiley, Earl of Brandon and Lady Estelle Lamarr meet when Justin finally comes home to Everleigh Park. His sister has been living there Read more...
AS IF ON CUE is a standalone YA romance by Marisa Kanter. I love a good character-driven story, and AS IF ON CUE delivers. This book will also appeal to romance readers who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope. This book covers a gamut of emotions, and the Read more...
DARK TAROT is the thirty-fifth book in Christine Feehan’s “Carpathian” series. I love the opening of DARK TAROT. This hero and heroine communicate telepathically before ever meeting in person. When they finally do meet, there are no histrionics from the heroine, even though she Read more...
HERE COMES THE FUDGE is the ninth book in Nancy Coco’s Candy-Coated Mystery. Mackinac Island, Michigan has a cozy small-town vibe, but things get very weird and very horrifying quickly. The story opens with good friends Allie and Read more...
NICK AND NOEL’S CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST is a standalone romance by Codi Hall. I loved this book! This is a classic friends-to-lovers story. Nick Winters and Noel Carter have been BFFs since forever ago. This tale is told from alternating perspectives, so readers get a better Read more...
JINGLE BELL WOLF is the second book in Terry Spear’s “Wolff Brothers” series that’s set in the werewolf-run Silver Town. I always enjoy a literary sojourn in the idyllic wolf shifter-run Silver Town. The town is quaint, the locals are fun Read more...
Miranda Owen
I work in a library and that helps my
book addiction. My favorite genres are
romance
(just about any kind) and cozy
mysteries.
I also enjoy true crime books -
especially time periods 1950 &
earlier.
I
like anti-heroes, personal journey
stories, character-driven stories, and
ones with strong, smart female
characters. I also enjoy graphic
novels
&
manga. I am in several online book
groups.
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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