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Broken Cowboy by Jamie Schulz

A rough and rugged tumble through the Montana countryside, Broken Cowboy by Jamie Schulz is a romantic and unpredictable ride, weaving blushing eroticism with powerful bursts of action and adrenaline.

Addie and Cade are a sizzling pair, and their slow-burning connection tells readers exactly where things are headed, but the trip is worth savoring. As the stakes of their unexpected fling rise to the level of life and death, Cade emerges as a slow-spoken hero, while the fiercely independent side of Addie is allowed to break free.

Unlike so many other romance novels, Schulz spends considerable time crafting her […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2021-06-11T06:15:05+02:00June 11th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Review: Infiltrate by K.C. Ale

Infiltrate is a surprisingly complex novel for its size, with robust character development and a storyline peppered with deceit and mystery. Contrary to what the front cover shows, together with the suggestive title and a synopsis that may seem a shade too reminiscent of Fifty Shades, this isn’t a steamy, sex-filled romp of no consequence, but a multilayered character-driven romance.

Ashley, a young girl-next-door, is tasked with infiltrating the office of Caden Martini, COO and heir to the legacy of Martini Oates, Inc. She is intelligent yet feisty and takes the role of Caden’s temporary Executive Assistant in an […]

Josh Machado Halcro2021-07-13T06:35:42+02:00June 5th, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Review: A Week is Not Forever by Firie Mhèné

The heartfelt emotions and thoughts of a lonely woman are laid bare in A Week is Not Forever, a multicultural romance debut by Firie Mhèné.

Having left behind her family and an emotionally-barren marriage in Europe, Gazina has been working on her doctoral research on a small island in Asia. Prior to arriving on the island, Gazina had filled the void caused by her husband’s indifference to their relationship with study, work, learning languages, buying herself clothes, going on holiday, and dining out, but here on the island, with no close friends to speak of and nothing in the […]

Marta Cheng2020-12-07T05:04:44+02:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews, Women's Fiction Book Reviews|

The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey

The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey is a dazzling, globe-spanning tale of two interconnected lives, bound in an unlikely way, but forever changed by the connection.

From a simple lost notebook comes an unusual storybook romance, a tale of growing up and seeing the world, of saying goodbye and remembering lost things. Luna and Lucien are the star-crossed protagonists whose lives are dissected with intimate, in-depth character studies, making their unpredictable bond a pleasure to unravel.

Lucien’s discovery of Luna’s journal, and the eventual crossing of their paths, feels like the plot of a familiar romance, but […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-10-26T07:04:49+02:00October 23rd, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|

Clan Woodsmen: The General’s Refuge by A.C. Gillies

Author A.C. Gillies weaves a frightening vision of the future in Clan Woodsmen: Book 1: The General’s Refuge. In a dystopian timeline that feels eerily close to our present one, the shattered factions of society must fight for survival, for love, and for one another.

A young woman is taken into one of these surviving clans, and soon discovers the potential for beauty and joy, without forgetting about the looming threats that lurk on all sides. Readers are immersed in a twisted version of reality – our world through a carnival mirror – allowing this book to act as both […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-10-22T03:00:01+02:00October 21st, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Dystopian Fiction Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|

Whispering a Quiet Hope by Lisa Brennan

Broken hearts and beautiful backdrops collide in Whispering a Quiet Hope, a powerful new work of romance from author Lisa Brennan.

When Brooke’s life and love come apart at the seams, she flees to warmer climes, far from Dylan’s betrayal and their collapsing marriage. As one might expect, she quickly encounters a new suitor eager to sweep her off her feet, but the pull of the past, and the complex emotions of grief, make this easier said than done.

At first glance, this book feels like many other romance plots, complete with an Australian hunk arriving at the perfect […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-04-20T09:49:54+02:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

Review: Shattered Treasure by Cindy Patterson

Betrayal and misunderstandings stoke the embers in Shattered Treasure, a superbly written Christian romance by Cindy Patterson.

On the day of her deceased twin’s birthday, a depressed Addison Morgan reluctantly agrees to meet her two-timing boyfriend at a party after school, but when she arrives, she’s just in time to see him coming out of a bedroom with another girl before stopping to kiss her. Mortified at her naiveté for trusting him, Addison runs to her car and takes off, only to black out behind the wheel a few minutes later.

When she comes to, she’s heartbroken to learn […]

Marta Cheng2020-03-12T10:33:04+02:00February 17th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Contemporary Fiction Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|

Review: Dark World: Genesis by A.R. Kingston

Tradition, magic, fear and a sinister plot to tear a kingdom apart collide in Dark World: Genesis by author A.R. Kingston, the first book of the Dark World Saga. Blending elements of classic fantasy with recognizable themes that feel starkly poignant in today’s divided times, this is a compelling start to an expansive new series.

In a kingdom once ravaged by war, leaders now rule with iron fists, forbidding pure-blood mages from mixing with any of the “grays,” ensuring that the magical bloodlines remain untainted. Alexandra Hamilton is the defiant young princess of Manevia, sequestered in her room like a […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2020-03-02T08:10:12+02:00February 11th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Fantasy Book Reviews, Romance Book Reviews|