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Carol
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- Ice Maiden
on Feb. 07, 2011
Good time travel romance.
- 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 (historical paranormal romance)
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.
- Catching Shadows
on March 16, 2011
A time travel romance that opens into suspense and mystery with a touch of erotic. Packs in a lot in a short book. Once all of the elements get going, the mystery dominates the action.
- 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 (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.
- Undercover Love
on March 22, 2011
There is a lot of action, both danger and sex, packed into this short novella. The plot moves fast so hold on to your seat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pinky Swear
on April 12, 2011
This book has the tone of a sweet romance until nearer the end when there is some sex. There is a danger element that builds throughout the story. Nice, short read.
- 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.
- Moondock
on April 26, 2011
Fantasy romance. A female warrior from a city of women is captured by a man from the race that she has been ordered to contact.
- 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.
- Dorthena
on May 08, 2011
Good plot but the execution is lacking. The flow is choppy. Spelling and grammatical errors abound. There are good sections and the main characters are interesting. A good beta-reader could make a big difference to the quality of this novella.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clever is as Clever Does: Story 2 (A Fairy Tale Romance)
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: Story 1 (A Fairy Tale Romance)
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.
- 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 (Scottish Romance)
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 Quintet
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.
- The Heart of War
on Oct. 20, 2011
Paranormal fantasy romance. The formatting is good and the plot moves although slowly. The main characters are a bit wooden. The book is long and would improve if tightened up.
- 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.
- Death's Hand
on Nov. 01, 2011
First rate urban fantasy. Retired fighters of demonic evil join again to do an exorcism and find themselves in a battle of proportions beyond their expectations. Good characters, fast moving action and zombies - the scary kind.
- Witness to Dust
on Nov. 01, 2011
An interesting short with worldbuilding that is different for werewolves. Very short though.
- 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.
- Paradise Designs
on Dec. 22, 2011
A nice little romantic thriller with a psychic heroine. Quick read. The e-pub version has a number extra line breaks which are distracting in the first half.
- 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 (Erotic Regency)
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.
- 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.
- Dream Lover
on Feb. 07, 2012
Time travel romance where the heroine immediately runs into the lover that has been active in her dreams. Although she goes into the past around the time of the Boston Tea Party, the period does not dominate the plot.
- 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.
- Stargazer
on Feb. 21, 2012
Although this starts as a time travel romance, the heroine assiumilates very quickly and the story turns more to frontier settlement. It is refreshing to see a heroine who recognizes what has to be done and doesn't waste time protesting it. An enjoyable read.
- 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 (Fantasy and Science Fiction Romance)
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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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.
- Getting Naked
on June 26, 2012
Fast-paced and zany.
- Rebound
on June 28, 2012
Very good for something so short. A fun romance.
- Princess of Amathar
on July 10, 2012
Written as a first person account, the narrative tells the hero's impressions of a new world and how he finds a place in it.
- Hush Money (Talent Chronicles)
on July 12, 2012
Good YA story with an interesting heroine. Story is told with many points of view which are are labelled in sections to keep them straight.
- Maid for Mayhem
on July 16, 2012
An excellent light mystery with engaging characters.
- Adrift (Callisto Series - Book 1)
on July 22, 2012
Features a go-getter heroine who has a tendency to mess up the efforts of her rescuer when she needs help and space ship captain on leave who wants to be left alone. The plot moves along at a quick clip. The story is set up for sequels featuring other crew members.
- Desperate Measures (A Regency Short Story)
on July 22, 2012
A gem of a short story for those who like Regency Romance.
- Demon Mage
on July 25, 2012
The young mage gets in over her head in summoning demons.
- Howl - Kane Wolves #1
on July 29, 2012
This werewolf story has a more serious aspect with how werewolves would live, their efforts to remain secret and the social aspects of courting & mating (much like the courting of people in small scattered religious communities). The heroine is engaging and the plot flows well.
- A Night at Club Vampire
on July 29, 2012
Two girls go clubbing & find that vampires are real.
- Defying Gravity
on July 30, 2012
A short sci-fi adventure-romance involving two aliens from enemy races.
- Valley Girl Vampire to Save the World
on July 30, 2012
Valley Girl becomes a vampire. Also includes a short "Daniel". Note that the offering "Daniel" by the same author has the same content in reverse order. Story is OK. I got this free but would not have purchased at the $2.99 asking price.
- Betrayal
on July 31, 2012
This Regency has a dark edge that it unusual in the genre. The heroine starts off waiting for execution in prison and later reveals that her evil guardians put her in a madhouse to get their way. The characters are interesting and the plot was well paced keeping my attention. It didn't quite resolve at the end - maybe there is a sequel.
- Talk Nerdy to Me
on July 31, 2012
Very short but cute. Depressed woman discovers her IT support.
- A Ship of My Own
on Aug. 01, 2012
A quick sci-fi action adventure. Story is well developed for a short story and manages an unexpected twist at the end.
- The First Technomancer
on Aug. 05, 2012
This didn't make much sense until the third of three chapters. It starts with a setting using Biblical references and Biblical mythology eventually getting to Arthurian myth.
- How Much You Want to Bet?
on Aug. 05, 2012
Fairly standard contemporary romance.
- The Emperor's Edge (a high fantasy mystery in an era of steam)
on Aug. 06, 2012
Great fantasy action adventure. I wouldn't have categorised it as steampunk though. Great characters and non-stop action. This is the first of a series and definitely makes me want to get the next one.
- The Place
on Aug. 08, 2012
(no rating)
This is the spiritual journey of a man, told in a simple, open style. The experience has native American influences. It's not my usual type of book to read but kept me interested to the end.
- Short Stories from the Land of the Great White Cloud
on Aug. 08, 2012
Four short stories with a horror bent.
- Gore and the Witch
on Aug. 08, 2012
A short vampire romance but in an Old West setting. Good read for a freebie short.
- No Beast so Fierce
on Aug. 09, 2012
Action packed short story mixing in weres and a little sci-fi. Despite the short length it builds excitement well.
- Surge Protector
on Aug. 12, 2012
Short sci-fi story where officer finds out about androids in police service when his partner is shot. The GBLT angle really doesn't factor into it although it might have if it were longer.
- Her Beautiful Interface
on Aug. 13, 2012
The programmer for a new ship programs an interface with an avatar. A bit of action-adventure with a romantic twist.
- Sisters Of Glass
on Aug. 14, 2012
It took me about a hundred pages to get into this story, due to head-hopping and getting the world setting sorted out. It picked up as it went along with lots of action. The formatting could use chapter breaks. The story itself is interesting with thought-provoking concepts on genetic research and cloning.
- In The Moment
on Aug. 15, 2012
The story has its moments. It didn't flow well at times and needs fleshing out more in parts.
- The Alien King and I
on Aug. 18, 2012
A fun short parodying the abducted by alien romance plot. Loved the attitude of the heroine.
- Snaring The Huntress
on Aug. 19, 2012
Good short quickly told.
- De Mortuis Viventibus
on Aug. 20, 2012
A horror short story with a historical setting.
- Capitol Offense (Texas Heroines in Peril)
on Aug. 20, 2012
Romantic suspense, good for a free book. Pacing was a little off because a very long flashback was used to tell the heroine's story before contacting her old flame.
- Caught by the Tide
on Aug. 21, 2012
A nicely done contemporary romance in the style of series romance. The characters are well done and the storyline is enjoyable.
- Solstice
on Aug. 22, 2012
Novella length romance. Like the author's other works, it is realistic with engaging characters and has a nice flow.
- Anything for You
on Aug. 23, 2012
A series type romance with believeable, likeable characters. The basic plot is a trope but handled to make a very satisfying read.
- For Honor: An Adventure of What Might Have Been
on Aug. 27, 2012
Imagine fan fiction for the Three Musketeers adding a young woman swordsperson into the mix and you have "For Honor". Exciting with action and familiar characters. It ends with the possibilities of further adventures. There is at least one straight forward sequel.
- Fallen Angel
on Aug. 29, 2012
A time travel romance novella, this doesn't give any clue to how the time travel occurred. Once it does though, the action doesn't stop.
- The Papyrus Document
on Sep. 02, 2012
This thriller is based on the idea that Jesus may be be buried in Kashmir. The heroine, a Smithsonian scientist expect in authentication, becomes involved when a Pakistani scholar visits and leaves documents before he dies in an explosion. The thriller portion of the plot moves well and the premise is reasonably handled. The portrayal of the heroine is awkward at the start but improves as the book progresses.
- Bewitching the Werewolf
on Sep. 02, 2012
This is a fun short. It would do well as a longer book but is fine as it is.
- The Seahawk's Sanctuary
on Sep. 03, 2012
A wonderful weaving of common tropes into something realistic and entertaining. Yes the heroine is taken by pirates but they are really privateers and she is rescued from a bad situation. She becomes the captain's "cabin boy" but as protection. Everytime, I saw a cliche, Lynne Marie turned it into gold.
- Prelude to a Wedding (The Wedding Series Book 1)
on Sep. 04, 2012
Him: a light hearted insurance appraiser who has his own business but is averse to marriage or any long term planning in his life. Her: the owner of a temp agency who wants a planned life with marriage the end-point of a relationship. The plot: he chases, she retreats, he has to come to grips with what he wants.
- Werelove #1: Dusk Conspiracy
on Sep. 11, 2012
This YA story features a world with shifters and humans. The lead characters are somewhat extreme. The heroine Laylah is a born victim held back by an utterly uncaring father. The villain is crazy. The ending is more of lull in the action, in anticipation of the next in the series. The action goes at a nice pace.
- Undeniable Rogue,(The Rogues Club: Book One)
on Sep. 14, 2012
Improbable plot but that goes with the genre. The duke takes everything in stride. Nice find as a free book.
- Jewels
on Sep. 17, 2012
A well paced read. Felt more at a YA level to me.
- Wolves and War
on Sep. 25, 2012
Because this started with children prominent, I thought this was going to be a YA novel. It is actually an adult fantasy that drew me in.
- Conflict and Courage
on Sep. 27, 2012
Despite being part of a long saga, this book has a solid ending. It moves relentlessly with lots of action.
- Still Life With Murder (Nell Sweeney Mysteries, Book 1)
on Oct. 02, 2012
Good historical mystery with interesting characters.
- Lady Thief
on Oct. 09, 2012
A historical romance in the old style. Another reviewer compared the style to Johanna Lindsey's. Nicely done.
- See Night Run
on Oct. 15, 2012
A nicely paced novel with suspense and some romance. I would have liked better formatting with some chapter divisions and marking for changes of scene and time.
- A Family Affair
on Oct. 24, 2012
A very different type of romance, it has a creepy undertone that screams sequel to come.
- Hunter
on Oct. 30, 2012
The story is five stars but the e-pub formatting is faulty with passages in tiny font among normal fonts (see author's comments). I would suggest trying other formats to see which is best. A kick-butt heroine is a university student who exocises demons in her spare time. Her mentor is a male witch who is one of her profs as well as her godfather.
- Night of the Aurora (Salmon Run - Book 1)
on Oct. 31, 2012
A well-paced YA story set in Alaska. Two young people fall into an alien spaceship en route to the newcomers' inheritance. e-pub version beautifully formatted.
- Whisper
on Nov. 08, 2012
An interesting plot concept and lots of action. The writing style is mostly dialogue so there is not much insight into characters.
- The Eclective: The Celtic Collection
on Nov. 08, 2012
An entertaining variety of short stories ranging from humorous UF to tender romantic fiction.
- House Report, A Kate Carpenter Mystery
on Nov. 12, 2012
A first-rate mystery-thriller set in the theatre. The twists & turns kept me guessing until the end.
- The Knowing Gene
on Nov. 13, 2012
A fun action-adventure story where a man suddenly gains the ability to know anything and everything. Lots of action, good pacing and a little romance.
- Sora's Quest (The Cat's Eye Chronicles #1)
on Nov. 15, 2012
An entertaining fantasy. It starts off strong and peters out at the end in anticipation of the next in the series.
- A Lasting Love
on Nov. 19, 2012
A rancher renews an old love affair with a lawyer in DC.
- Mind Games
on Nov. 25, 2012
A good mix of thriller and paranormal with a touch of romance.
- Heart of Gold
on Nov. 28, 2012
Nicely done sweet romance with good characters and a satisfying plot, well rounded despite the short length. Good read, particularly if you want something to fill about half an hour.
- To Hunt Monsters
on Dec. 01, 2012
This tale of vampires and werewolves is very different with themes of politics and religion weaving through the motivations of the mystery aspect and the movivations of the characters.
- All I Want For Christmas
on Dec. 03, 2012
A Director and HR person secretly are attracted to each other and find out at the company Christmas party.
- Rainbows in Eclipse
on Dec. 04, 2012
This is an action-packed sci-fi thriller. The advent of superpowers among some people seems full of promise but these powers have their own cost. A little more editting needed in places but still excellent.
- Wise Men
on Dec. 09, 2012
A telling of the story of the wise men with a unique point of view. There is lots of action, touches of humour and a satisfying ending for the lead character. The story does not confirm the baby Jesus as the coming Messiah but also does not say that he is not.
- Broken Worlds
on Dec. 09, 2012
I found this novel hard to follow. The narrative is mainly action and dialogue so the explanation of what is happening is long in coming.
- Blood Ties
on Dec. 11, 2012
Compact novella with good plot development and pacing. It is part of a series but complete in itself.
- Stoneweaver
on Dec. 11, 2012
Very good world building. The plot weaves various characters to reveal an unlikely hero. Lots of action.
- The Mistletoe Mishap (A Regency Christmas Short Story)
on Dec. 15, 2012
A sweet story for Christmas.
- Blade Sworn
on Dec. 18, 2012
Mostly action and dialogue that comes together in the last third to an exciting close. Getting there takes some slogging as it is confusing to follow the various threads which have to come together.
- The Christmas Waltz
on Dec. 19, 2012
A touching Christian Christmas romance.
- Allegiances
on Dec. 22, 2012
This is a fast paced thriller. A covert agency is bombed leaving two operatives on the run officially cut off without knowledge of what is happening.
- Bid for a Bride
on Dec. 23, 2012
Satisfying sweet romance with a little thriller element.
- Her Mr Perfect Christmas
on Dec. 25, 2012
A fun Christmas romance.
- Assassin in the Abbey - a short story
on Dec. 25, 2012
Very nicely done in such a short story. A bit of thriller, a touch of romance, a little medieval mystery.
- The Holiday Collection
on Dec. 29, 2012
This is a superb collection of short stories for the holiday season. The range goes from humorous to touching, from paranormal to realistic. If you download one set of seasonal short stories, this should be it.
- Henry Hartman's Holiday Crisis: An
on Dec. 29, 2012
A fun novella length read combining humour,romance and thriller elements.
- Letters from the Vieux Carré (A Time Travel Romance)
on Dec. 30, 2012
A well done spin on time travel romance. There is a thriller thread with some twists and turns.
- Shades of Gray
on Jan. 06, 2013
Good to see a book where the vampires are scary and part of a frightening society.
- Mark of the Wolf
on Jan. 06, 2013
Generally a well-written werewolf romance. It is a little different with the age gap between hero and heroine and the more vicious alpha fight.
- Steampunk Holmes: Legacy of the Nautilus
on Jan. 07, 2013
An interesting adaption of Sherlock Holmes to steampunk. Note that hydrogen cyanide is a gas; potassium cyanide is the salt most commonly used as a poison (acid liberates the poisonous hydrogen cyanide).
- Not His Type
on Jan. 08, 2013
A sweet romance with warmth. Challenges are everyday ones and a big one.
- The Lawman
on Jan. 09, 2013
A nicely done western romance with interesting characters. There is a good plot, a little out of the ordinary well executed despite the novella length.
- Special Offers
on Jan. 12, 2013
I loved the premise of this book - being possessed by an alien through a Kindle. The plot unfolds as a UF romping adventure.
- Undeniable
on Jan. 14, 2013
Beautifully sensual erotic romance with a suitable level of plot for a novella.
- Space Slugs
on Jan. 15, 2013
This is a fun space adventure with action,humour and a little romance.
- The Doctor Wears A Stetson (Contemporary Western Romance)
on Jan. 20, 2013
Plot of a sweet romance but with a bedroom scene or two.
- Captured In Sin
on Jan. 21, 2013
The South African setting is different but doesn't have an effect on the plot compared to any other location. The story line is interesting but didn't grap my interest.
- Lace for a Lady
on Jan. 22, 2013
A Regency romance using the trope of the local lady dressed as a boy leading a group of smugglers. As expected, there is a spy involved and the local lord is acting as the law to unmask the spy.
- Runaway Heart
on Jan. 23, 2013
A nice frothy Regency romance.
- The Secrets of a Lady
on Jan. 27, 2013
A non-standard story line of a brother and sister crown agent team. Their mission is complicated by staying with an old friend living next door to a traitor that they are investigating.
- Changed
on Jan. 29, 2013
This book has the feel of being the second in a series. I felt like I was picking up the background information from a previous book all the way through.
- Almost a Spinster
on Jan. 30, 2013
These three interlocking novella have a nice degree of depth for their length. Very satisfying reads.
- Intentions of the Earl (Regency Historical Romance)
on Feb. 03, 2013
Regency romance with interesting characters
- My Lady Scandal - A Regency Novella
on Feb. 04, 2013
This Regency has interesting characters in a plot that is well developed for the novella length.
- Shrouded in Darkness
on Feb. 05, 2013
Good characters and strong paranormal romance plot. Some minor editing mistakes. I also would have preferred more white spaces between lines. The continual use of the present tense in narrative was distracting and at times annoying.
- Bound by Darkness
on Feb. 10, 2013
This starts with the heroine having visions of women being found murdered. The book evolves into a combination of vampires and SM.
- The Rake's Midnight Lady - A Regency Short Story
on Feb. 11, 2013
A fun quick-paced novella.
- The Sirens of Space
on Feb. 12, 2013
The narrative bounced around a lot in the first half of the book before it steadied out into the commissioning of a starship. Once it got there, it was a interesting read.
- Shadow of Dawn
on Feb. 17, 2013
This historical romance is a little different. The premise was a little hokey but it was well done. Exciting moments and some unexpected twists.
- Fame and Infamy
on Feb. 18, 2013
This adventure/romance takes an American frontier woman to France and follows her evolution from a maid to a famous Parisian personality. Mysterious elements work in the background threatening her. A very different type of story.
- Stalking The Cat - Romantic Suspense
on Feb. 19, 2013
Romantic suspense with an Australian setting. Good action with exciting moments.
- The Poisonings of Horpington
on Feb. 25, 2013
The basis of this story is OK with a slightly steampunk feel. The story needs editing (spelling and grammar errors) and some polishing.
- Handler's Break
on Feb. 26, 2013
Good action adventure in space.
- Winter Dreams
on March 03, 2013
An engaging,sweet historical romance where a musher travels to Minnesota with his daughter to train a wealthy man's daughter to run in an Alaska dog sled race. It is full of interesting characters and a element of thriller where the ex-in-laws are up to no good.
- The Jester's Apprentice, A Mystery Novel
on March 04, 2013
A nice little mystery in a medieval setting.
- Shotgun Groom
on March 05, 2013
Nice romance, on the sweet side.
- Playing for the Dead
on March 06, 2013
An interesting short combining fantasy with a touch of horror. Rather short for the price though.
- The Kitterun Five Tourist Trap
on March 06, 2013
Using the lavatory is not so straight forward on a planet of feline people.
- Crazy Ever After
on March 09, 2013
I disliked the heroine through most of this book. She behaved immaturely through most of it. I can't see why the hero liked her. Everytime she started to display more admirable qualities she soon reverted back to type. Otherwise an interesting plot line punctuated by steamy sex and action/adventure at the end.
- Gambit For Love of a Queen
on March 12, 2013
The adventure continues. Action with a little romance and the Muskateers.
- The Baby Race
on March 16, 2013
Sweet romance. Mild twist on the marriage of convenience trope.
- Counterfeit Love
on March 17, 2013
A quick romance with a little used trope of a woman pretending to be a high school student as part of an investigation. The small town setting makes it a little different for this type of plot.
- Killers and Demons
on March 17, 2013
Five tightly written little horror stories.
- Abby
on March 18, 2013
Good little horror story. Although first in a series, it stands OK on its own.
- Stealing Chance
on March 18, 2013
Mostly thriller mixed with some romance and paranormal. The plot had unusual elements with a bisexual heroine more interested in her female manager than the hero and an unusual psychic talent. Despite a few errors in words (sheik instead of chic, widower instead of widow), this was an intriguing and well paced story.
- Exchange
on March 18, 2013
I don't see many sci-fi/romance shorts so this intrigued me. As a short, it moved well initially portraying the prison situation and memory tampering then moving to the rescue. It was a little vague in some areas as it moved on so it might have benefited from being a little longer.
- Ruined City
on March 21, 2013
This dark fantasy uses an interesting format of short pieces from different points of view over time to tell the story.
- Gothic Cavalcade
on March 22, 2013
An interesting story, a cross between gothic romance and horror.
- The Wolves Of Spirit Mountain: Book one Soul Mates
on March 23, 2013
The plot premise is good but the writing does not always flow well. Good action. Some spelling/grammar errors.
- Thief of Souls
on March 24, 2013
This paranormal romance has more horror than usual with a twist on the vampire theme.
- Collateral Damage
on March 25, 2013
Good space opera novella with action, adventure and romance in one tight bundle.
- Wings of Desire
on March 26, 2013
At the beginning, I would have preferred more plot and less sex but about half way through the pace picked up.
- Revelation of Abaddon
on March 26, 2013
An interesting paranormal romance although a bit on the somber side. This short has an arty feel to it.
- Transplant Treachery
on March 27, 2013
This is a short story with no character development but lots of action. It is part of a series but stands on its own. Good for what it is but the price point is high for the length.
- The Seed of Satan: Leah's Story Book Two of the Invisible Enemies Series
on March 29, 2013
Grace Faith Church battles demons in their plot to take over the world through on-line dating. It is fast paced with fantasy to the point of farce at times.
- Multiple Motives, A Kate Huntington Mystery
on March 31, 2013
Great mystery-thriller. The psychology introduced is interesting and the plot moves well with good periods of action punctuating the attempts to identify the murderer.
- The Flower Bowl Spell
on April 01, 2013
This was a bit slow getting started but built up nicely as it went.
- Rekindle the Sun
on April 01, 2013
Interesting short story but pricy for the length.
- Diary of an Incubus
on April 02, 2013
As a vampire romance, this work started off in an interesting way and developed well. It got a little campy at the end.
- Mariposa
on April 06, 2013
Interesting story but it took a while to get established in it.
- Random Glory
on April 07, 2013
This is more of a crazy send-up than a romance. Think Young Frankenstein for an idea of the concept and constant puns. Totally impossible plot. I would advise downloading an excerpt; this type of humour is not for everyone. No spelling, grammar problems that I noted. Formatting is good.
- Scat
on April 09, 2013
Fast paced science fiction adventure.
- A Bit of Bite
on April 11, 2013
Great quick read. Plot and characters just enough in a novella to supplement the action.
- Dark Cotillion (Book One in the Brenna Strachan Series)
on April 14, 2013
The basic story line is OK but this tale needs to be pruned. Lots of discussion punctuated by brief periods of action.
- All Dressed Up
on April 16, 2013
Beautifully written with a Maeve Binchley type of plot.
- Spacejet
on April 20, 2013
Fast-paced and funny. A Texas "white trash" waitress saves the world with the help of an alien cat-man and her friends.
- Ronin
on April 21, 2013
This is a fast paced action adventure set in a sci-fi environment with a pulp fiction writing style. Good for a pulp fiction novel and that is the basis of the rating. Characters are shallow as expected in that style. Note that the e-pub format is not good; the right hand margin is cut off making reading difficult. I switched to the PDF format which is OK.
- Remembrance (Transcend Time, #1)
on April 21, 2013
All of the high school romance angst complicated by reincarnation memories. The characters are good. The action, such as it is, is too centred on the dating and break-ups for my taste.
- Gathering Clouds...
on April 22, 2013
Wacky science fiction where two young men build a space ship and end up saving earth from aliens which look like praying mantis.
- Tartarus
on April 23, 2013
The writing reminds me a little of Dracula except that it uses a diary instead of letters. The build-up is slow and leads to a frantic phase of action. The ending fizzles a little.
- Kindred (Book 1 The Kindred Series)
on April 27, 2013
I would agree with the Twilight meets Buffy synopsis of the plot. A little more high school drama than I like but this is a YA novel. The action took more time to ramp up for my tastes. The ending was abrupt. An OK read that would likely appeal more to the target audience.
- Desert Gold, The Legend of Chinook
on April 28, 2013
This is a romantic mystery thriller with North American aboriginal mystical elements. The paranormal aspect grows as the story develops. The romance and thriller aspects are nicely done.
- Ecstatic Evil
on April 28, 2013
I didn't get into this story of a half-demon needing to decide which half of her heritage to embrace. The narrative voice didn't work well in places.
- Her Sudden Groom (Historical Regency Romance)
on April 30, 2013
The lead characters in this Regency romance are not the standard types. Both are serious amateur scientists so their outings have a more intellectual flair. An enjoyable read.
- Captured (The Captive Series Book 1)
on May 04, 2013
This young adult vampire romance starts well but languishes once the heroine becomes a blood slave. As the first in the series, the ending is not satisfying and obviously leads into the rest of the series.
- Five
on May 05, 2013
This YA novel about the Fae has good characters, suspense and action. Many things are not as they seem so the development twists and turns along.
- Draykon
on May 07, 2013
This is mostly pure fantasy with an element of mystery and some action as the story progresses. Although the characters were well drawn, I didn't really get drawn into them.
- Portrait of a Gentleman (Historical Regency Romance)
on May 07, 2013
A beautiful Regency romance novella. A mother succeeds in matching her widower son with a widowed artist.
- The Reality Plague
on May 11, 2013
The world building was exceptional. Good action, touch of romance.
- Hello Again
on May 12, 2013
Soap operas stars are living a soap opera of their own. There is the evil bitch obsessing over the male lead and messing up everyone's lives. There is the rather sweet heroine who inexplictly pines over the nitwit hero. Some formatting problems and other editing errors but still a good read. The ending doesn't finish up anything so I suspect that this is the first in a series.
- The Tears of Things
on May 14, 2013
The story is told through numerous points of view and takes about half the book for them to start converging. While this is happening, the plot is hard to follow and doesn't get interesting until two thirds of the way through.
- Foxtrot with a Furtive Fox: A Dance with Danger Mystery #3
on May 14, 2013
A quick little mystery thriller. Well developped for a novella.
- Temptation
on May 18, 2013
This book is told from the viewpoint of a male university student who has an unnatural attraction to a classmate. The writing style is reminescent of a horror story in the first half and develops a romantice element in the second half. It makes for an odd blend of horror, paranormal and romance.
- La Luxure: Discover Your Blood Lust
on May 19, 2013
The vampire romance loving heroine enters a bar during a conference in New Orleans and begins to suspect that it is a vampire hang-out. It starts with an edgy mood and transitions to vampire romance but with a totally unexpected twist.
- Paso Doble with a Passionate Python: A Dance with Danger Mystery #2
on May 19, 2013
Another bite-size romantic mystery thriller in a good series. Good characters, fast moving plot and an interesting mystery. Still don't get where the dancing and the python come in though.
- Encrypted
on May 20, 2013
Great action-adventure with a little romance thrown in.
- Destiny Unhinged
on May 21, 2013
This mix of young adult romance and sci-fi paranormal doings didn't interest me until about two thirds of the way through. It might appeal more to the young adult audience it is likely written for. It appears to be part of a series and ends on a cliffhanger.
- Lucky
on May 21, 2013
Quick sci-fi piece. Interesting mystery at a space station with some action.