Review: Dangerous Joy by Jo Beverley

Title:  Dangerous Joy
Author:  Jo Beverley
Copyright:  1995
Genre:  Historical Romance
Setting: Ireland and England in winter 1816
Publisher:  Zebra
Part of a series?  yes, Fifth in “Company of Rogues” series
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I first read this book a few years ago and I read it again this week. Jo Beverley is one of my favorite historical romance authors. She has written at least [...]

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TBR Review: The Tree Shepherd’s Daughter by Gillian Summers

Title: The Tree Shepherd’s Daugther
Author: Gillian Summers
Copyright: 2007
Publisher: Flux (an imprint of Llewellyn Publications)
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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I bought The Tree Shepherd’s Daughter by Gillian Summers last year based on the cool cover. It is one of the best covers I’ve seen in a long time though many young adult fantasies have great covers. However, once [...]

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Reviews: Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series by Jane K. Cleland

I found this mystery series and decided to give it a try because of the quotes from both Margaret Maron and Julia Spencer-Fleming. These authors write some of my favorite mysteries. I’ve read all three of Jane K. Cleland’s books in this series and I enjoyed them–though not quite as much as I enjoy [...]

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TBR Review: Slow Dollar by Margaret Maron

My TBR Book Review for August (read more about this reading challenge on Keishon’s website):

Book Read: Slow Dollar
Author: Margaret Maron
Date Published: 2002
Publisher: Warner Books
Genre: Mystery

This is the ninth book in the Deborah Knott mystery series. I’ve read most of the books which take place before this one. I stopped reading almost all mysteries about eight [...]

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Review: Death Angel by Linda Howard

Death Angel is Linda Howard’s latest romantic suspense novel. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to readers who enjoy Linda Howard’s books or who like romantic suspense. Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors and I own most of her books. She writes exciting, emotional books with interesting characters. This is one [...]

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Review: Skinny Dipping by Connie Brockway

Mimi Olsen is crushed to learn that her family’s Minnesota retreat is up for sale. Unless someone can get the cash to save it, the house that’s served as a peaceful anchor for generations will go under the hammer. A free spirit like Mimi has the will, what she needs is a way. Moving back [...]

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July TBR Review–Steal the Dragon by Patricia Briggs

Even though I started this review several days ago I’ve had trouble getting it done–it’s summer!

Book Read: Steal the Dragon
Author: Patricia Briggs
Publisher: Ace (Penguin)
Copyright: 1995
Genre: Fantasy

I discovered this book on my shelf when I was looking for the short story, Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs (in the anthology On the Prowl). Alpha and Omega [...]

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Review: Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell

Jill Breck was just doing her job as a river guide when she saved the life of Lane Faroe, son of two of St. Kilda Consulting’s premier operators. But when a string of ominous events–including a mysterious fire that kills her great-aunt and a furor in the Western art world raised by [...]

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TBR Reading Challenge for June

* Book Read: Valor’s Choice, Book 1 Confederation Series
* Author: Tanya Huff
* Publisher: DAW Books
* Copyright: 2000
* Genre: Science Fiction
Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr was a battle-hardened professional. So when she and her platoon were yanked from a well-deserved leave for what was supposed to be “easy” duty as the honor guard for a diplomatic [...]

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Review: Chosen (House of Night Novel) by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast

Note: If you haven’t read the first two books in this series you should read them before reading this book or this review! I have reviewed both Marked and Betrayed.
Bloodlust and dark forces are at work at the House of Night, and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those [...]

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