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Carol
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- The Mercenary's Price ( Historical Romance Novella)
on Feb. 27, 2011
Short historical romance with a touch of the paranormal. Well written, a little different twist. Nice value for the price.
- Ready to Dance pt. 2
on Feb. 27, 2011
Hot short. Remember to get the free read pre-cursor and read it first.
- Redemption
on March 03, 2011
Good steampunk romance with a hint of paranormal at a great price.
- The Color of Heaven
on March 05, 2011
Engaging story, well-written.
- ROPED (Purgatory Club)
on March 07, 2011
Loved the ending - nice touch of something unexpected.
- Untamed Magick
on March 07, 2011
First in a series that looks set to cover four brothers. Moves quickly. I liked the story premise and would have liked a longer read with more character development. Good though if you are looking for a short read.
- House of Immortal Pleasures
on March 12, 2011
Short vampire romance. Flows well, oddly moving from sweet to erotic and back to sweet again.
- Neptune's Lair
on March 15, 2011
A fun, paranormal, urban fantasy type romance. It's short so it moves fast but still fits in the erotic scenes that categorize it as erotica.
- The Dating Game (Erotic Romance Novella)
on March 17, 2011
Short erotic romance. A chance encounter leads to an affair with no strings attached - until Camille would like more of a relationship. Good, quick read.
- The Velvet Choker (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Tale)
on March 19, 2011
A well-written horror short. Its true eroticism comes from the horror element rather than sex, although there is some of that too. This isn't your HEA type of story.
- Cait and the Devil
on March 20, 2011
This book reads like a historical romance in the tradition of those authors who swing to the side of fairy tale type narration as opposed to historical detail and accuracy. Take note of the BDSM tag - although the hero is the main source of the noted "spanking content", the villain is a sadist to a greater degree and is not limited to consensual sex. To sum up, there is a good romance plot in the fantasy style, lighthearted narration tone and the traditional HEA ending for romance.
- Honor Bound (The Witchblade Chronicles Book #1) (An Elizabethan Historical Paranormal Romance)
on March 20, 2011
At heart, this is a romance but with action and paranormal elements in a historical setting. Moves well, good characters. It says that it is the first in a series; the end does not hint at the next book. Fun read.
- Slave To Pleasure
on March 23, 2011
A strong heroine who is also a submissive is purchased as a slave by two hot guys in this fantasy world. Action interspersed with hot menage sex with a little BDSM thrown in. At times, it seems like the plot is totally going to go up in flames but it gets going again to finish off with the HEA ending.
- Safeword Rainbow
on March 24, 2011
Incredibly hot scenes balanced with negotiations and a developing relationship. A great read for anyone who reads BDSM romances.
- Maid for Me
on March 26, 2011
A fun, fast moving YA read. At the beginning, I thought "not a teen-aged angst book" but it quickly moved into zany situations with action-adventure elements.
- Immortalis Carpe Noctem
on March 27, 2011
Vampire urban fantasy. Excellent value at the price. Begins well with the description of the initial attack on Alyssa then slows down during the phase where she is acclimatizing to her new condition. It picks up again when the action-adventure gets moving so that the last half is exciting. The romance element is a sub-plot in the style of books which are primarily urban fantasy rather than paranormal romance. There is a sequel but this first book is complete in itself.
- The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy
on March 27, 2011
This book is a winner. Science fiction action-adventure with a romance thrown in. Wonderful characters, intriguing world-building. Strong heroine interacting with a alpha military hero. This might be the first in a space opera series. If so, this may be a series worth following. There is definitely a second book coming and I am definitely going to be looking for it.
- Don't Fall Asleep, A Dream Assassin Novel
on March 28, 2011
A paranormal thriller set in the future. The dream assassin idea is a good concept but the book reads very starkly as the story is not told from any point of view.
- On Cherry Hill (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Tale)
on March 28, 2011
Good twist at the end.
- An Absolute Mess
on March 28, 2011
Comic take-off on a fairy tale type romance. Silliness mostly.
- Ether
on March 29, 2011
Pure fantasy with a nod to steampunk (as noted by Paul). I agree with Karen that the world is not quite as well developed as the characters. Still the descriptions of some of the hazards are imaginative. First half dwells on the differences between the two worlds and the second half on quick moving action.
- In the Brief Eternal Silence
on April 01, 2011
Starts like a classic Regency style romance (although set in Victorian era) and changes to more of a mystery-thriller. Writing style and dialogue is good. Moves steadily but rather slowly. Formatting in e-pub has problems with mid-line breaks throughout. As befitting a Christian romance, the language is fairly clean and there is no graphic sex.
- L.A. Caveman
on April 04, 2011
Entertaining romance. Intelligent heroine vs the entreprenial hero. Good conflict changing into attraction.
- Core Deep (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Romance)
on April 04, 2011
Quick tale of scientific discovery, followed by erotic one with a supernatural conclusion.
- Halloween Fantasies
on April 06, 2011
Great short story about an average young woman meeting a vampire at a Halloween party. Moves along well and the amount of description is just enough to put you there.
- My Hot Bedtime Stories: Volume 2
on April 06, 2011
Depends what you like. No plot, just steamy encounters. Mercifully short.
- Hollow Bones
on April 08, 2011
Short story with the air of a myth or folk tale. Very different style from most shapeshifter fantasies.
- A Kept Woman
on April 10, 2011
The plot is a variation on nice girl gets rich guy theme only she meets him by answering an ad for a once a week mistress. The BDSM is an odd bend in the flow of the plot which otherwise would be a formula romance.
- Two Gentlemen Spies and the Innocent Mademoiselle (Menage)
on April 10, 2011
Menage set within an action-adventure historical romance. Too short to really carry it off well. The opening scene takes up a large portion of the book then everything rushes along missing opportunity to develop characters and some suspense.
- Sarah Palin: Vampire Hunter
on April 13, 2011
What a blast! A really fun read.
- The Behemoth - A Colonial Steampunk Tale
on April 14, 2011
An interesting story in the steampunk genre with a unique viewpoint.
- Digital Rights
on April 15, 2011
Obvious to see why this won a contest. Excellent world-building in a novella. Good heroine, interesting plot.
- Prophecy Moon
on April 16, 2011
A brisk paced fantasy with a romance thrown in. Because the author throws the reader right into the action, it takes a while to assimilate what is going on. Lots of good elements with a flow that needs some work.
- The Healing Spell
on April 16, 2011
Mostly an erotic encounter. Less plot than I expected.
- Swept Away
on April 17, 2011
Written by a grand master of adventure historical romance, how can you go wrong? Great characters, intrigue, quick paced action.
- The Fairy Tale Bride
on April 20, 2011
Historical romance with a plot twist that I didn't see coming. Good read.
- The Ride (An Erotic / Erotica Paranormal Tale)
on April 20, 2011
Good plot twist. Quick read.
- The Wolf at the Window
on April 22, 2011
A fantasy type book on a post-apocalyptic earth. The plot, characters, and action don't start to gel until the last quarter of the book. First half is dull.
- Rain on the Mountain
on April 22, 2011
Great paranormal mystery with a bit of romance tied up in a short read.
- The Demon Is In The Details
on April 24, 2011
Good read with an ending that might lead to a sequel. Good plot, characters and action.
- Lucas: A Black Cougar Novel
on April 24, 2011
Short so it moves fast. Lots of good elements.
- Kane: A Black Cougar Novel
on April 25, 2011
The plot moves along with this second book in the series and becomes more interesting. The characters work better too.
- 101 Tips for Traveling with a Vampire
on April 25, 2011
OK read. Many of the tips seemed self-evident given most vampire lore. I haven't read the associated novel so didn't really connect with this short item.
- The 2010 Jersey Devil Press Anthology
on April 27, 2011
An anthology of short stories, all are weird to some degree. Some are very good - the only thing is that two different people would likely have different favorites.
- Nice Girls Don't
on April 29, 2011
Plot develops well for a short story. Good read. Late reviewing because I have a lot in my to-read pile.
- The Tattooed Lady
on April 30, 2011
A very short sweet romance.
- Apex Magazine -March 2011 (Issue 22)
on May 02, 2011
I like sci-fi and fantasy shorts but this was too abstract for my tastes.
- Wolf Shield - Book One (Eternal Blood)
on May 03, 2011
This is part one of a series novel and not a complete story in itself. The plot moves slowly and I found the e-pub print dense and somewhat hard on the eyes. At the end of this part, the action really hasn't started.
- The Night Shifters
on May 05, 2011
A fantasy with a unique plot. It drifts a little but is entertaining.
- The Boss's Pet: The Contract
on May 06, 2011
This is the free introduction to a series. Plot appears to be the development of a BDSM relationship.
- Punishing Pansy
on May 07, 2011
Very short story. Really a sketch of an erotic incident that is fleshed out just enough to feel complete.
- Armlet
on May 07, 2011
Great sci-fi fantasy adventure with a slight romantic element. The action moves well. The ending sets up for a sequel. Highly recommended.
- Devlin's Destiny
on May 10, 2011
A fun read for anyone whoever wanted to take the place of the heroine in a historical Scottish romance.
- Lovestruck Succubus
on May 12, 2011
This book is different than the title suggests. It starts with the problems of a succubus. From there, the plot development keeps moving in unexpected directions making this an interesting urban fantasy type read.
- Front Page News
on May 13, 2011
Good read with interesting characters and plot. Good combination of romance and mystery/suspense.
- Dead to the Max (Book 1, Max Starr Series, a paranormal romance mystery)
on May 19, 2011
Well written mystery, first in a series. The mystery itself takes interesting twists and turns. I liked how the heroine doubted her pyschic nature at the beginning and has to confront it as real as the book moves on. A romance appears to be developing that I expect will arch over the series.
- On a Hot Summer Night
on May 21, 2011
An erotic encounter with no plot. Very short. OK for what it is.
- Markan Throne
on May 22, 2011
This is the first in what might be a long epic fantasy. It takes a long time for the plot to get moving while the reader absorbs the characters and worldbuilding. Excitement eventually begins to build. This book ends adequately at a point resolving some plot points but leaving others to the next book(s).
- Painting the Roses Red
on May 26, 2011
A very different plot line with an almost horror feel at times. Scene changes are a little abrupt - I think it is due to missing breaks in the e-pub format (a common problem in e-pub, I notice). If you are looking for something different in urban fantasy, this is it.
- Secret of the Sands
on May 29, 2011
A nicely paced mystery - adventure novel with an archaeology setting and an element of sci-fi. It is the first in a series with the sequel not out yet but promised for 2011. The ending of this book leaves the main mystery unsolved but closes out some aspects so it does not feel like a cliffhanger. Don't download this in pdb - all of the quote marks and apostrophes turn into symbols that make for annoying reading. The e-pub version is beautifully done - much better than most e-books. This review was written immediately after reading - it has been on my TBR pile for a while.
- Seducer of her Dreams
on June 02, 2011
Good value for the price. Despite the incubus-like "seducer" and the erotica tag, the sex is not the point of the book. It is a comfortable read with a true-love HEA ending.
- Little Miss Straight Lace
on June 08, 2011
A good thriller romance set in the research end of the pharmaceutical industry. This is a long book - really too long to read in one sitting. The e-pub version has no chapter links; I didn't try the pdb version (pdb saves your place). Anyways, a smart heroine, a dashing Chilean hero and a good cast of supporting characters make this a good read.
- Taming A Tycoon
on June 09, 2011
Sweet romance at its best. A short novel length that makes a quick frothy read.
- Twenty-Five Years Ago Today
on June 14, 2011
This is a mystery with a minor romantic sub-plot and a very mild thriller element. The writing is thoughtful and engaging. There is also a complete short story included and a deleted chapter from the book that makes you think about how characters are changed during the editing process. There are book club questions; I see how it would be an interesting choice for a book club.
- My Lady Compelled (Erotic Romance)
on June 15, 2011
This novella moves very quickly and includes several erotic scenes so there is reduced room for plot and character development. For the length of the book, it does OK although I would have preferred a little more plot development and a little less sex. Another reader may find the balance perfect already. The language is erotic romantic (some explicit terms, some euphenisms, some romantic description).
- Who Censored Roger Rabbit?
on June 19, 2011
A spoof on a detective mysteries that is an excellent and fun read. The imaginative setting of a world combing humans and toons is a delightful setting for a Sam Spade type mystery.
- Noble Satyr: A Georgian Historical Romance
on June 20, 2011
An interesting historical romance, in an interesting setting. The book is dominated by dialogue rather than description with some action at points. The motivation of the villains has layers to it that reveal themselves as the book progresses.
- Wolf at the Threshold
on June 23, 2011
This is a combination of historical fiction and romance. I don't consider it historical romance as the history takes up more of the book than usual for that genre. The depiction of the political influences is interesting and dominates parts of the book. Assuming that the author has done good research, it is an enjoyable way to learn more about the period. It does have a HEA ending for the romance. I got this on a free deal. The posted price of $9.99 seems steep for an e-book.
- Mixed Blessings
on June 23, 2011
The story twists in unusual ways.
- Shadow Cat - The Striped Ones: Book 1 (Shapeshifter Romance)
on June 26, 2011
This book takes an urban fantasy theme and removes the "urban" component. Yes, weretigers exist but in the jungles of Malaysia (excepting a few emigrants apparently). At times, it reminded me a bit of Tarzan, with the newly turned hero having to learn jungle survival plus some non-Tarzan challenges of other supernatural enemies. The book is the first of a series but has a good HEA ending.
- Midnight Marriage: A Georgian Historical Romance
on June 28, 2011
This sequel to Noble Satyr is even better. I was surprised to find that what I thought to be an unlikely plot element (the childhood marriage) actually was based on an actual event. Good characters, well-written.
- Married to the MIB
on July 02, 2011
A fun romp of a sci-fi romantic adventure. A newly married couple is separated by an extraterrestrial governing body. The hero, with the help of his partner, gets her back.
- Snapdragon Alley
on July 03, 2011
Interesting world building but not really developed much (maybe more developed in a sequel?). Ending fizzles a little. Kids would like the main characters whose personalities are the highlight of the novella.
- Hidden Talents
on July 19, 2011
This book is more erotic paranormal romance than urban fantasy. The world building is good and the characters are well drawn. I particularly liked the gargoyles and how they fit in.
- To His Lady's Rescue (Historical Regency Romance)
on July 23, 2011
A quick Regency romance with lots of action for the length. Good characters.
- To His Lady's Rescue (Historical Regency Romance)
on July 23, 2011
A quick Regency romance with lots of action for the length. Good characters.
- Lavender Vows
on July 24, 2011
Short, beautifully told medieval romance.
- Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance
on July 25, 2011
A rather melodramatic sweet romance set in Georgian England. I can almost hear the audience booing the villainness every time that she appears. Excellent read when you are in the mood for a worthy heroine, very human hero and a notable villainness.
- Supertech
on July 26, 2011
This novella is a short intro to a new series. Good characters, interesting situation. I was very impressed with The Iron Admiral so this series looks promising.
- Texan Undercover (Romantic Suspense)
on July 28, 2011
Good romance with thriller elements.
- Spikebreaker
on July 30, 2011
Great short story. Good action and character development.
- Deadly Engagement: A Georgian Historical Mystery
on July 31, 2011
Great book. This mystery has action, twists, romance and a vivid historical setting.
- Morgan's Choice
on Aug. 01, 2011
Another first rate space opera work from Greta van der Rol. Perfect blend of action and romance in a wonderful science fiction setting. This makes two of Greta's series to follow (other is Iron Admiral).
- Clever is as Clever Does
on Aug. 02, 2011
A fun short story with a light hearted detective in the middle of a fairy tale crime scene.
- The Clever Detective
on Aug. 02, 2011
Fun, short read. Sequel is better development of fairy tale theme.
- Spellbound
on Aug. 03, 2011
This regency romance is one of a few interlocking romances. As a standalone read it works well although there is a sense of walking into the middle of where a previous book left off. The main character, Raven, is well drawn.
- Coming Out of Her Shell
on Aug. 06, 2011
Fun start followed by steamy sex.
- Dutiful Daughter
on Aug. 07, 2011
Good read. Looks like a promising beginning to a series.
- Flash Gold
on Aug. 08, 2011
All the adventure and gadgets that you would expect in a steampunk novella. The Yukon setting is different. The main character is well developed and the pace is fast. Only thing you might wish for is more.
- Without a Lord
on Aug. 09, 2011
A widowed heiress strives to make the best of her life within an unhappy second marriage. Some action. The heroine is a very capable and practical, strong minded woman.
- A Family Affair
on Aug. 13, 2011
A Cassie Palmer short with the non-stop action characteristic of the series. Told mostly from the point of view of John Pritkin and Casanova. This short gives more insight into the demon side of things in the Cassie Palmer world. As in the synopsis, this story would be confusing to someone not reading the Cassie Palmer series. The other shorts by Karen Chance on Smashwords use characters from the series but don't require reading the Cassie Palmer books as background.
- The New York Druid
on Aug. 14, 2011
An odd mix of big business and urban fantasy with a comedic aspect. The characters don't have much depth but it's the hero's well executed con game to resolve his dilemma that is a highlight of the book.
- The Seventh Circle
on Aug. 14, 2011
A short romance that packs in the plot and tension of a full length one. Requisite HEA ending.
- His Robot Girlfriend
on Aug. 15, 2011
An engaging story about the near future and robots' place in society. The ending isn't feel conclusive enough for my taste.
- Fireblood (A Legend of the White Dragon Novel)
on Aug. 16, 2011
Good quality epic fantasy. Moves a bit slowly in the way typical of the genre. Although part of a series, it ends satisfactorily.
- All Roads Lead To The River
on Aug. 17, 2011
Odd short story, of the sort that authors write as prequels for a series. I am not aware of a series, though.
- A Lesson in Passion
on Aug. 20, 2011
Clever working of time travel romance. This book in the series pokes some fun at the Highlander theme.
- In the Garden of Disgrace (The Garden Series Book 3)
on Aug. 23, 2011
An earl courts a woman whom he accidently disgraced by his actions years past. Beautifully written. Not quite sweet romance but close to it. Good plot and character development.
- Claimed
on Aug. 24, 2011
Good take on a werewolf romance. Not quite sweet romance but close.
- Torn Asunder
on Aug. 29, 2011
I found this to be a fantasy loosely set within a Regency romance. The writing style is unusually lyrical.
- Mayhem in Mazatlan
on Sep. 02, 2011
Interesting thriller plot with a touch of romance. Moves well with accelerating action. It ends with the feeling that there will be a sequel.
- Eye of the Witch
on Sep. 06, 2011
This sequel to the Witch's Ladder is much better. The POV works now and the formatting is good. The mystery and paranormal elements both work well.
- Christmas Stalking (An Erotic / Erotica Suspense Romance)
on Sep. 07, 2011
A story with a lot of elements. The romance came on a little too abruptly even for a romance type novella considering the background of the heroine.
- Lairds of the Eagle
on Sep. 10, 2011
Different type of hero, good action.
- First Class Male
on Sep. 14, 2011
A first class read. The characters are well drawn and likeable. The plot moves energetically with romance, action and surprise twists. Not a classic style romance.
- Who P-p-p-plugged Roger Rabbit?
on Sep. 15, 2011
A fun sequel to the first Roger Rabbit novel mixing it up with Gone With the Wind, Toontown and a crazy mystery.
- The Questionable Tales: A Steampunk Trio
on Sep. 17, 2011
The more intellectual side of steampunk.
- Ancient Rising - Book 1 of the Rise of the Ancients saga
on Sep. 21, 2011
An action-adventure story with virtually non-stop action. The writing style is all action and dialogue with very little insight into the thought of the main character after the initial few pages. As the first of a series, the ending provided just enough resolution to feel a certain stage was done.
- Rise of the Ancients - Annuna
on Sep. 29, 2011
The second of the series, it does not make sense unless you have read the first book. This volume contains a lot of historical background which interrupts the action for long segments. The quick pace of action and dialogue which kept the first volume moving are not evident in this volume.
- Artifact Angst
on Oct. 04, 2011
OK read. This is a character study from the author related to another book.
- Primal Thirst (The ENIGMA Directive Book 1)
on Oct. 16, 2011
Action-adventure with a wise-cracking cryptozoologist hero and his team. A little Indiana Jones mixed with the A-Team and the attitude of Harry Dresden. The odd bit of Christian faith appears here and there. All in all, a fun read.
- Nightmares From Eberus - A Speculative Fiction Collection
on Oct. 28, 2011
An interesting collection of short stories spreading across a range of fantasy sub-genres. Not all of the idea themes are well developed.
- The Ghost Of A Flea
on Oct. 31, 2011
A fast paced thriller with many twists as it runs. It does start a bit slow but accelerates as the groundwork is laid.
- Witness to Dust
on Nov. 01, 2011
An interesting short with worldbuilding that is different for werewolves. Very short though.
- Autumn Moon
on Nov. 05, 2011
The use of Chinese vampire mythology and a Chinatown setting makes this a different type of vampire story. A bit expensive though for a short novel.
- Misty Johnson, Supernatural Dick in Capitol Hell
on Nov. 12, 2011
Lots of action and dialogue. Reminded me of old detective novels but with the supernatural. The supernatural elements work well. Very little of what characters are thinking or feeling so the characters don't have much dimension. The plot did not tie off all of the ends so I presume that there is a sequel.
- Dream Weaver
on Nov. 19, 2011
Basically this is a thriller but the thriller element takes a long time to get going. Once it does, it is good reading. It is frustrating to see the heroine use such poor judgement in dealing with her jerk of a husband but then real women put up with abusive husbands too.
- Celtic Evil: A Fitzgerald Brother Novel: Roarke
on Nov. 26, 2011
With five brothers, this is obviously destined to be a five book series. Classic good against evil. The romance is a minor theme with the plot focusing on the mission of the five brothers.
- Celtic Evil The Fitzgerald Brothers A Celtic Christmas
on Nov. 27, 2011
This is a short interlude providing a breather from the dark danger of the series. Of interest mainly to people following the series.
- Celtic Evil A Fitzgerald Brothers Novel: Ian
on Nov. 27, 2011
Well written, exciting dark fantasy. This second in the series doesn't have the rough edges of the first. The plot moves more smoothly and more characters that are likely to feature more in the remaining three novels are introduced.
- The Watcher
on Nov. 30, 2011
An exciting paranormal thriller with a touch of romance.
- Eve of Demons
on Dec. 06, 2011
A great paranormal thriller, easy to read in one evening. The story line moves quickly so it is mostly action with only a little character development.
- Finding Sarah
on Dec. 11, 2011
A good romantic suspense novel. A widowed shopkeeper meets the detective assigned to investigate a robbery at her store. As the investigation continues more problems come to light.
- The King's Assassin
on Dec. 13, 2011
This is a good fantasy mixed with a romance. There is adventure, good character development and a nicely moving plot. Although it is the first of a series, it has a comfortable ending point with only the epilogue pushing into the next book.
- Kicking Out
on Dec. 20, 2011
Quick paced thriller with a supernatural element.
- Masters at Arms
on Dec. 27, 2011
This is a different approach to a prequel to a series because it takes the time to tell a story about each of the three men that define the series. It then goes on to have them meet and develop a friendship. The stories have depth and are satisfying in themselves while setting up the series.
- Diary of A. . .
on Dec. 29, 2011
A bit wacky but it moves fast. There is the company problems with a boss out of control and finding out about the mystery father, all interpersed with men, men, men.
- Thor'sday Night - Paranormal Erotica
on Jan. 02, 2012
I wouldn't call this a romance; it is too violent and there is an absence of love. The flow is disjointed and the writing style is not engaging although it improves about half way through.
- Heroes' Day
on Jan. 03, 2012
A good science fiction novel where war is replaced with Olympic game competition to determine world distribution of resources. It follows the story of one young competitor. Very engaging.
- Red Cloak of Abandon
on Jan. 04, 2012
The plot just didn't work for me and seemed to be just a framework for the erotic descriptions. I know that Regency style romances are frequently unrealistic but this was really out there. Not to my taste.
- The Greatest Gig
on Jan. 07, 2012
Clever science fiction short story with a touch of humour and romance.
- Hunter's Choice
on Jan. 08, 2012
Short vampire romance.
- Mistaken Identity
on Jan. 10, 2012
A little confusing at the start but moves quickly into a fun romp.
- stealing innocence
on Jan. 10, 2012
From an unpromising start, the story moves gradually into thriller territory by the end.
- Paperback Romance (An Erotic / Erotica Student Teacher Romance)
on Jan. 11, 2012
This short story starts tender and endearing then transitions to erotic.
- Riders of the Spew
on Jan. 12, 2012
After a quick orientation to a host of characters and their special abilities, the author gets right into the action. I found it confusing to keep bouncing back and forth among the pairings.
- The Dawning of Power trilogy
on Jan. 20, 2012
The lead character is this book is a teen, along with a number of her friends but this is not really a YA book. It is hard to follow at times with things happening in different places that take a while to tie in.
- Doctor, Doctor
on Jan. 23, 2012
Classic sweet romance. A city ER doctor comes back to the small town where she grew up to help her doctor father when he breaks his leg.
- Sahara's Song
on Jan. 24, 2012
A sci-fi thriller that has a different feel in the writing. Good read.
- French Lessons (An Erotic / Erotica Contemporary Romance)
on Jan. 27, 2012
A fun short to build some French vocabulary. Much too short though for a price of $2.99.
- The Knack
on Jan. 30, 2012
This urban fantasy is on the horror end of the genre. A creepy tale, well told.
- Deceptive Nights
on Feb. 09, 2012
A fun read with lots of action for a romance.
- Fern's Fancies
on Feb. 19, 2012
A somewhat short, sweet romance. Nicely done. The heroine is a small business owner dealing with the corporation that does a friendly takeover of her business.
- To Deceive Is To Love
on Feb. 26, 2012
A romantic thriller. The heroine has an aborted affair with the brother of a friend. Unfortunately, the brother is a spy with a mercenary cover and she becomes embroiled in his current case. The heroine is TSTL much of the time which is a little annoying.
- Time Watchers: The Greatest of These
on Feb. 28, 2012
A beautiful and different type of time travel romance involving three very different time periods. The science fiction element lacks a little in realism but the story is good and the characters nicely drawn. It is nicely paced and an enjoyable read.
- Tiffany
on March 01, 2012
This is very short for the price. The storyline was unsatisfying.
- The Demon Of Synar
on March 06, 2012
This book is in one of my favorite genres - space opera sci-fi with a little paranormal thrown in. It starts a little slow but picks up quickly as the meek and mild fiance reveals a more interesting background. It is a lead in to a series composed of longer books so the plot is not as developed as I expect the main books in the series. An interesting start to a series.
- A Rough Wooing
on March 07, 2012
Very nicely done historical romance for a novella. Good characters, interesting time in history.
- Coyote Gorgeous
on March 13, 2012
This is an unusual paranormal romance featuring skinwalkers. The heroine is engaging in a serious way.
- Annie
on March 13, 2012
At 4.99 very pricey for a short story. Two people meet and go on an interesting cultural date.
- The Necromancer's Great Adventure
on March 14, 2012
Something different. A necromancer/funeral director investigates a murder.
- The Piano Tutor - A Spicy Regency Short Story
on March 16, 2012
Amazingly well plotted with good character development for such a short story. Like eating a chocolate.
- Dark Relic: Vampires' Curse
on March 17, 2012
Good characters with a good plot. This is not a typical vampire romance and has a detective/mystery element. It does take half the novella for the heroine to learn that her new client is a vampire but this is not a problem for me because of the detective theme.
- And They Called Her Spider: A Bartleby and James Adventure
on March 18, 2012
This is steampunk in a detective type story and is part of a series of stories. A little pricey for the length at $2.99 unless you are really into that genre. Good read for the length and type.
- Alpha Destiny (Cat 1 Version)
on March 18, 2012
There was a plot for a longer book struggling to escape but it was cut short. This book feels like the first two chapters in a longer work. Rather disappointing.
- Love Photographed
on March 18, 2012
A traditional sweet romance. The plot may be unrealistic but it is typical of the genre. Great read for those into this type of book.
- Milord's Highland Captive - A Short Historical Romance
on March 19, 2012
A nobleman gently seduces his reluctant betrothed. The heroine is stereotypical but the hero has some character.
- His Wayward Ward - A Regency Novella
on March 22, 2012
Delightful short regency romance priced appropriately. The story is not unique but nicely done for the length.
- The Gingerbread Man (A Paranormal Tale)
on March 22, 2012
Short horror story. Good but rather short for $2.99. Better to get it in the collection.
- The Last King's Amulet
on April 03, 2012
This fantasy is set in a Roman type world and features the layabout son of a noble. When the son joins the army, the plot picks up as he reveals more intelligence than expected.
- When Midnight Comes
on April 04, 2012
The plot of this novella runs similar to Dicken's A Christmas Carol. This is not a typical romance but closer to tragedy.
- Alpha's Mate
on April 06, 2012
The Russian setting for a werewolf romance is different. These wolves are equally at home in the wilderness and in cities while they hunt drug dealers. The heroine takes the existance of werewolves without the histronics that plague some novels. A good read.
- Being Bad (Erotic Romance Short Story)
on April 09, 2012
An average type woman is encouraged by a chance acquaintance to seek thrills. This short is intended as the first in a set or a prequel.
- The key To The Grave
on April 10, 2012
Sumto continues the adventure begun in The Last King's Amulet. This book closes off many of the threads left in the previous book although the series continues. Lots of action with good characters.
- Ice Cracker II
on April 12, 2012
A quick adventure in a world defined by the full length books in the series.
- To Her Master Born
on April 14, 2012
A woman is hired to tutor a female charge at a remote castle but finds that her charge is an adult. It becomes obvious as time goes on, that her adult charge is a lesbian who wishes to turn the tutor into a masochist slave.
- Lucy goes to the Fair
on April 14, 2012
The cover picture gave me incorrect expectations of what this book was about. Lucy presses a friend to take her to a local BDSM fair and spends the day exploring her interests.
- Tascosa
on April 17, 2012
Western romance without explicit sex but adult in theme. Interesting characters.
- Prison of Power
on April 25, 2012
I found it difficult to get into this epic fantasy. The story jumps continually among several groups of characters who don't connect until the last part of the book. It took me a long time (about 200 pages of the 500) to identify the pivotal character and start to assimilate where the plot was going. There were interesting moments especially in the battle scene near the end. I found it interesting that the author ends with his own analysis of the book that indicates that he didn't get it right. The author's series starting with The Last King's Amulet is much better.
- Surprises of Love
on April 26, 2012
This collection of stories covers a range of incidents in the lives of people. Several of the stories are also offered as single books at almost the same price as this collection. Most of them are quirky in some way. Although they show aspects of love, I really wouldn't categorise them as romance. I would give this 3.5 stars.
- Redemption
on April 29, 2012
As mentioned in the previous review, the male leads are in a different situation than found in most Regency romances. The female leads are not so well developed with the most interesting woman being the sister of the brothers.
- Red Wine For Breakfast
on May 01, 2012
This book features a strong heroine with a successful radio show forced to take on a new and obnoxious partner. As the tension between the two builds, something crooked is going on at the radio station. All told it is a different type of romance novel. I did find the text fonts changes annoying (e-pub version needs to be re-formatted).
- Amulet
on May 02, 2012
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. At the beginning, Jason uses his invisibility to be a voyeur and I thought that it was going to be a series of erotic scenes. Instead a plot developed, Jason developed as a character and I was charmed.
- Split
on May 03, 2012
Short but good.
- Pound of Flesh
on May 05, 2012
A hot BDSM scene between a married couple. Violet knows just what Max needs to zap his tension when he returns from a mission.
- Wolf Medicine
on May 06, 2012
A different type of werewolf story framed on aboriginal legend. The feel is more story telling than romance and the ending would not sit well for someone looking for a romance story despite the romantic elements. A beautifully set story.
- Love, The Critic
on May 15, 2012
A sweet Regency romance that is a little different. The heroine's season is ruined for her by the ridicule of her early teenage poetry at society functions. Unfortunately, the man interested in marrying her is the fashionable chief critic. Most fun though is the secondary characters of her aunt and the hero's chief gardener with their poultry competition.
- Earthwalker: Earth can be Hell for a Vampire
on May 22, 2012
This vampire romance positions vampires as coming from another planet. The first half has the hero and heroine trying to establish their relationship on earth and second half moving into a conspiracy on the vampire spaceship.
- Earthwalker: Earth can be Hell for a Vampire
on May 22, 2012
This vampire romance positions vampires as coming from another planet. The first half has the hero and heroine trying to establish their relationship on earth and second half moving into a conspiracy on the vampire spaceship.
- Pack Rules
on May 24, 2012
Tightly written short thriller. Entertaining.
- Day of Sacrifice (Day of Sacrifice #1)
on May 24, 2012
The first of a serial, the book ends like a chapter, not a novella. Interesting plot and characters.
- Stella Mayweather Collection, Books 1-3
on May 25, 2012
A good urban fantasy series starting with Stella being attacked by a mysterious anti-witch cult group. Her rescue brings her into the witching world and its politics. The stories unfold with pacing similar to detective mysteries. The romance element arcs through the series, staying with the lead character, not jumping to different couples with every book. Although the third book has a satisfying ending without a cliff hanger, I expect more books in the series.
- When Danger Calls
on May 27, 2012
A good combination of romance and suspense.
- The Fake Husband
on May 30, 2012
Fun, short read.
- Unseen
on June 02, 2012
A nicely done horror short.
- Ghost's Night Out
on June 03, 2012
Short tale of ghost investigation. Nicely done for something so short.