I just finished reading the latest Stephanie Plum novel. Like the first I ever read, clueless Stephanie, gets the bad guys and manages to get the good guys too. A friend and I had a discussion about Stephanie’s lack of growth and change. As fans, we love Stephanie but as writers, we question the advisability of keeping her the same for so many years. I’ve … Continue reading Janet Evanovich Top Secret 21
I kept putting this book down because I am not fond of books where the husband and wife cheat. Even though I know it happens even in modern times, and in historicals, marriage was often little more than a business arrangement and it was never expected that a wealthy spouse be faithful. As I started to read Never Kiss a Rake, I came to see … Continue reading Never Kiss a Rake by Anne Stuart
I love historical romances, this one is exciting and fun with characters full of interesting quirks and personalities. I loved the historical reference to the motorwagon and Mr. Benz. I enjoyed the verbal sparring between the characters, Delilah and Sam have a lot of sexual tension. The relationship with her sisters and friend were an added twist. There were some slow parts but all in … Continue reading The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride by Victoria Alexander
A punch to the gut, this newest novel by Jennifer Harlow took me by surprise with its intensity. Unlike the other FREAK books, the humor was minimal but the drama and emotion were at a premium. The heroine, Vivian Dahl is a self-described selfish bitch. Words like love, honor and sacrifice aren’t in her vocabulary. With only herself to depend on most of her life, … Continue reading Werewolf Sings the Blues by Jennifer Harlow
I have been a fan of Laurell K Hamilton’s for several years beginning with her Anita Blake series. While sometimes her stories got lost in the sex, I have always enjoyed the tough girl characters. This latest offering with main character Merry Gentry aka Princess Meredith shows a softer side of the gutsy, faerie princess. After giving birth most women experience an array of hormone … Continue reading A Shiver of Light by Laurell K Hamilton
Harlow manages to make her stories both comical and emotional, funny and frightening. This adventure of FREAKS agent Beatrice Alexander takes us on a journey to Texas. On special assignment with the dreamy un-dead Oliver Montrose we see the evolution of their friendship and Agent Alexander’s talent as they battle psychotic vamps and bad guys with guns. Bea suffers abuse from Oliver’s jealous ex-lovers, kidnapped … Continue reading To Catch a Vampire By: Jennifer Harlow
This was the most difficult of the Divergent Trilogy to read, it was slower paced, intense and there was a lot of ugliness. While the battle continues, this new war is more about ignorance and prejudices. The hardest part for me was the lack of faith between Tobias and Tris, while this mirrors how real relationships fluctuate and grow it was difficult to see after … Continue reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Sabrina Jefferies is an author I read to lift a blue mood. Her characters feel like family and dear friends, there is a sense of coming home after being on a long trip. This short story doesn’t fail to deliver. Her characters are strong and multi-layered, they are real with flaws and baggage and a longing to love and be loved. Dorinda’s view of herself … Continue reading Dorinda and the Doctor by Sabrina Jefferies
This Mira Historical Fiction was released in 2010 so many of you may have already read it. This is a slower paced novel with beautiful descriptions and poetic language. The history and fork lore are woven seamlessly together as to be difficult to know which thread to pull. This is not your typical vampire story, the intensity and discovery are intriguing until the end. The … Continue reading The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn
Shining a small, bright light in a wilderness of writing scams
Freedom of Expression
Illustrations to make you smile, laugh, and sometimes make you see things from a different perspective 😉
An Independent Nondiscriminatory Platform With No Religious, Political, Financial, or Social Affiliations - FOUNDED 2014
Multi-Genre Author
Book Reviews, Writing, Thoughts, and Photos. Indie Authors Welcome Here!
Romance, mystery, suspense, & small town humor...
Vigilante Justice
Inclusivity, Interculture, Intelligence, Internet, and I (am a part of it)
Author of New Adult Fantasy and Thriller novels
Passionate About Crime Fiction
By Sandra Js Photography - Make the rest of your life the best of your life.
Book reviews.
Strengthen your work; revitalize your imagination.
Reviewing young adult, new adult, and romance since 2013.
"I have enough time to rest, but I don't have a minute to waste". Come and catch me with your wise words and we will have some fun with our words of wisdom.
Sherri Lupton Hollister, author 
You must be logged in to post a comment.