While reviewing the note about the author on Amazon, I knew that what I would be reading would be an unusual take on a murder mystery. The author, L. J. Charles, is a past yoga instructor, who, when deciding to write full time was driven to the paranormal genre because she wanted to include her life experiences with energy into her stories. This might raise question marks Continue reading “This Chick Read: A Touch of Ice (Book 1 ): The Everly Gray Adventures by L. J. Charles”
I had just finished the mystery, Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf, and was ready for a little lighthearted romance. Come on Closer was my first novel by Kendra Leigh Castle, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the cover was very reminiscent of a Jill Shalvis cover, so I thought there were good odds I’d like it. I’m a sucker for sweet romances Continue reading “This Chick Read: Come on Closer by Kendra Leigh Castle”
If you are a huge fan of Ilona Andrews, then you have become addicted, as I have, to the Kate Daniels series. Kate is a kick ass warrior woman who fights crime, solves mysteries and stands up for the underdog, using her fists, feet, sword and maybe a little boost of magic juice. The first book, Magic Bites was published in 2007, and since then, we have watched Kate grow Continue reading “This Chick Read: Currans POV (free download) by Gordon Andrews”
I have read Helen Harper’s Blood Destiny and Bo Blackman series, am a fan of her writing style, which is very consistent. Strong female lead(Check!), a hidden trait(check!), a ménage of friends who help her fight crime Continue reading “This Chick Read: Gifted Thief (Highland Magic #1) by Helen Harper”
I had read a mini review of The Summer of Chasing Mermaids where the blogger YA Bookers started the paragraph with I love love love this book! (I think I got the correct number of love’s!) After reading the brief review, I went to my Overdrive list and put myself in line to check out a copy. Having read the book, I have to agree with YA Bookers, I loved loved loved this book!
Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler”
This book was released in October 2015, but the publisher, Booktrope, sent me a copy through NetGalley to review. I read a lot of paranormal romance/fantasy novels. The description for this book sounded intriguing, Continue reading “This Chick Read: Rising Shadows by Bridget Blackwood”
I had been sent the pre-release copy of the sequel to this book by St. Martin’s Press (The Return of the Witch) and realized that I hadn’t yet read the 1st book in the series, The Witch’s Daughter. It had been on my wish list on my Overdrive app, so I checked it out, reading it while the NFL playoffs played in the background Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston”
Kristen Ashley is one of my favorite romance writers because her heroines are always kick ass and her men are always alpha males. Can that get a little predictable? Yes. However, these men in The Unfinished Hero series are not your typical hero’s. These men are lawless Continue reading “This Chick Read: Sebring by Kristen Ashley”
Snow Like Ashes is the debut novel by Sara Raasch in her YA fantasy trilogy. This story follows eight refugees from Winteria, as they search for a locket that holds a magical power that could help them regain their kingdom. It is told from 16 year old Meira’s perspective, and through her eyes Continue reading “This Chick Read: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch”
I am a huge fan of Rebecca Zanetti’s Dark Protectors series and, in fact, just finished it during the holidays. When I saw she had a new series being released, I requested a copy on NetGalley and Kensington Books shared a pre-release copy. Mercury Striking is the first novel in the Scorpius Syndrome series. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti”
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