Musings of a Romance Author
Love Beyond Book 1 This book caused a bit of a buzz on a Facebook group. The post said that the heroine is treated like a pet and the hero takes her to the vet. Well, colour me intrigued. Delaney McCormick was abducted and taken to the planet Lorien where she is treated like an … Continue reading My Review: “Beyond the Next Star” by Melody Johnson
I’ve posted my reviews of these books together as some of them, both the novella and my review, are quite short. Fae's Captive Book 1 Taylor is a diligent college student who gets transported to another world where Leander Gladion, King of the winter Fae, claims she is his fated mate. I was totally sucked … Continue reading My Review: The “Fae’s Captive” Series by Lily Archer
Girl Meets Duke Book 3 Spoilers and trigger warnings: Childhood sexual abuse I was so excited to read the story of Lady Penelope Campion, animal lover and creator if dreadful vegetarian food. In this one, the hero is called Gabriel Duke and is a self made man. As always it’s full of the usual humour … Continue reading My Review: “The Wallflower Wager” by Tessa Dare
The Miles High Club Book 1 Emily gets upgraded to first class where she meets Jim. They hit it off straight away and end up spending the night together before heading their separate ways. The chemistry and tension between them is instant. They are already banging by chapter two, but we don’t seen them in … Continue reading My Review: “The Stopover” by T L Swan
After Series Book 3 Possible triggers: Mention of rape, On page sexual assault, Drug use (with intention to rape). Why the hell am I continuing to read on about two characters who I can’t stand to see pushing and pulling at one another in this third instalment? I paid my hard earned cash to buy … Continue reading My Review: “After We Fell” by Anna Todd
This is the companion novel for Twilight, the first book in the now infamous series, told from Edward’s point of view. How did I feel about Twilight? Well, Bella will never be my favourite heroine. She’s just so mopey. What can one say about a series that has raised concerns regarding misogyny, not to mention questions … Continue reading My Review: “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer
After Series Book 2 Possible triggers: Violence Details of rape via recall So, I’m back on the rollercoaster that is Hardin and Tessa. I never thought it was possible, but here are two characters I grow to dislike more and more as I read, yet I can’t seem to stop. Here’s a quick plot summary: … Continue reading My Review: “After We Collided” by Anna Todd
Let’s not go mad by detailing this well known plot. Elizabeth Bennet meets Fitzwilliam Darcy. He’s a snob and she can’t forget he said she wasn’t pretty enough to tempt him to dance. As the story unfolds they recognise the follies of their arrogance and judging by first impressions. This is a third re-read for … Continue reading My Review: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
The Highland Guard Book 1 The book starts with a a detailed forward, establishing backstory. It’s set in 1305, a time of glorious Scottish highlander heroes, fighting for their freedom from the tyrannical English, and Robert the Bruce wants to establish a fighting force unlike any seen before: think SAS or Navy SEALs. Then, the … Continue reading My Review: “The Chief” by Monica McCarty
Love by Numbers Book 1 After my terrible disappointment with the latest from this author, I decided to try some of her older work. This is in the top five of all time for my book club, so it’s got to be good. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell is on the shelf and tired of being seen … Continue reading My Review: “Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake” by Sarah MacLean