A WIFE IN EVERY SENSE is part of Entangled's Europe's
Hottest Billionaires series. I like Joanne Walsh's
handling of the "romance with the boss" and "marriage of
convenience" tropes. This story is a little different
from similarly themed stories I've read because, in this Read more...
SOFTER THAN STEEL is Book 2 in Jessica Topper's Love &
Steel series. I thoroughly enjoyed SOFTER THAN STEEL,
even though I hadn't read the previous book in the
series. However, after being introduced to Adrian and Kat
in this book, I will absolutely go back and Read more...
SAVANNAH PAST MIDNIGHT is book two in the Past Midnight
series by Christine Edwards. Even though this is part of
a series, I believe that SAVANNAH PAST MIDNIGHT can work
as a standalone. There is a little bit of
submission and domination that is part of Cosette and Read more...
THE STOLEN MACKENZIE BRIDE is Book 8 in Jennifer Ashley's
Mackenzies series. This book is set far in the past, before the other
books take place, which is why I think it's great for readers new to the series
to dive into. Malcolm "Mal" Mackenzie and Read more...
A BAD BOY FOR CHRISTMAS is Book 3 in Jessica Lemmon's
Second Chance series. I love this series, and each book only gets
better. I don't think reading the previous books in this series is necessary to
enjoying A BAD BOY FOR CHRISTMAS, but you'll Read more...
BOOKED FOR TROUBLE is Book 2 in the Lighthouse Library
cozy mystery series by Eva Gates. Even though this is the
second book in the "Lighthouse Library" series, BOOKED
FOR TROUBLE can still be enjoyed by readers new to the
series. The murder in BOOKED FOR TROUBLE is Read more...
HANNAH AND THE HIGHLANDER is Book 1 in Sabrina York's
Untamed Highlanders series. I love HANNAH AND THE
HIGHLANDER! Although this is the first book I've read by
Sabrina York, it will definitely not be my last. HANNAH
AND THE HIGHLANDER has everything I hope for Read more...
CARTER is Book 3 in Jennifer Ashley's Riding Hard
series. Although I love and recommend reading the
previous two books in this series, I think CARTER can
still be enjoyed by readers new to the series. CARTER, like all other books by
Jennifer Ashley, never skimps on Read more...
ONE OF THESE NIGHTS is Book 3 in Kendra Leigh Castle's
superb Harvest Cove series. ONE OF THESE NIGHTS works
as a standalone novel, even though it's part of a series.
I adore this series and always devour one
when they come out. ONE OF THESE Read more...
THE MARSH MADNESS is Book 4 in Victoria Abbott's Book
Collector cozy mystery series. Readers who may
be new to this series can still enjoy THE MARSH MADNESS
and follow it without being confused. As with every book
in this series, the trivia about the classic mystery Read more...
THE HIGHWAYMAN is Book 1 in Kerrigan Byrne's Victorian
Rebels series. I love THE HIGHWAYMAN! It is
a little bit WUTHERING HEIGHTS, a little bit PRINCESS
BRIDE, with a lot of sexy thrown in. Dorian Blackwell,
the Blackheart of Ben More, has the perfect devotion of
Buttercup Read more...
DARK GHOST is Book 28 in Christine Feehan's Dark
vampire series. Compared to recent books in this series,
DARK GHOST is a more intimate and smaller scaled story. I
don't think you need to have read all the previous books
to enjoy DARK GHOST, but maybe Read more...
ONLY A KISS is Book 6 in Mary Balogh's Survivors' Club
series. I believe ONLY A KISS can be enjoyed and
understood without reading the previous books in the
series, but reading them will provide a richer reading
experience. Imogen, Lady Barclay, and Percival "Percy"
Hayes, Earl Read more...
IT'S A WONDERFUL WIFE is Book 3 in Janet Chapman's
Sinclair Brothers series. I was able to read and enjoy
IT'S A WONDERFUL WIFE without having read the previous
two books in the series. IT'S A WONDERFUL WIFE is not a
book that has Read more...
NIGHT'S SURRENDER is Book 7 in Amanda Ashley's Children
of the Night series. I think readers new to the series
should at least read NIGHT'S PLEASURE first, since that
book is about the vampire "parents" of the heroine in
NIGHT'S SURRENDER. As a fan Read more...
NIGHTWALKER by Jacquelyn Frank is the final book in her
Nightwalker series that encompasses several
different worlds including those of the Bodywalkers,
Shadowdellers, and others. I think NIGHTWALKER should
only be read after reading a few of Jacquelyn Frank's
other books set in this world. There are Read more...
SENSE OF DECEPTION is Book 13 in Victoria Laurie's
Psychic Eye mystery series. Although it's part of a
series, I believe SENSE OF DECEPTION can still be enjoyed
by readers new to the Psychic Eye series. Victoria
Laurie does a good job of establishing Read more...
TRULY SWEET is Book 5 in the Sweet, Texas series by
Candis Terry. You can still enjoy TRULY SWEET even if you
haven't read the previous books in the series. However,
because the series is about a close-knit family, you feel
more connected to the characters Read more...
FATAL FAIRIES is Book 8 in the Renaissance Faire cozy
mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene. Even though it's
part of a series, readers who may be new
to the series can still follow and enjoy.
FATAL FAIRIES is a little like the film IT'S Read more...
BAD WOLF is Book 7.5 in Jennifer Ashley's Shifters
Unbound series. I don't feel it's necessary to have read
all the previous books in this series to enjoy BAD WOLF,
but I recommend reading the novella LION EYES which
immediately precedes this story. Some Read 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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