Free on Audible Plus, this was an extremely well done audio play (not just an everyday audiobook.) It's a time travel romance with a full cast of voicFree on Audible Plus, this was an extremely well done audio play (not just an everyday audiobook.) It's a time travel romance with a full cast of voices and sound effects. And the story is very well done. Highly recommend!...more
Bleh. I found this on a "books that will make you smile" list, but it was a very sad book about a woman who had a horrific childhood that left her phyBleh. I found this on a "books that will make you smile" list, but it was a very sad book about a woman who had a horrific childhood that left her physically, emotional, and socially damaged and was coming to terms with all her baggage at age 30. Sure, she makes progress, but there's nothing feel-good about this book. It's definitely a book club book, and by that I mean something I would never choose to read. I finished it, hoping for at least a satisfying happily ever after, and didn't even get that. Wasn't worth my time. ...more
This is a humorous (though not quite laugh-out-loud funny) cozy mystery with 3 middle aged single women as the protagonists. They all live in a fancy This is a humorous (though not quite laugh-out-loud funny) cozy mystery with 3 middle aged single women as the protagonists. They all live in a fancy area of California and are gifted with psychic powers in mid-life. They also each have a romance per book in what I assume with end up a trilogy. There's a murder mystery solved in each as well. Light, easy reads. Would make a great beach read. This is the one about the dentist. ...more
This is a humorous (though not quite laugh-out-loud funny) cozy mystery with 3 middle aged single women as the protagonists. They all live in a fancy This is a humorous (though not quite laugh-out-loud funny) cozy mystery with 3 middle aged single women as the protagonists. They all live in a fancy area of California and are gifted with psychic powers in mid-life. They also each have a romance per book in what I assume with end up a trilogy. There's a murder mystery solved in each as well. Light, easy reads. Would make a great beach read. This is the one about the real estate agent. ...more
This series is cute, but not actually good. It's junk food reading. Very formulaic, lots of slap-stick comedy, very light. Really, it's just reading tThis series is cute, but not actually good. It's junk food reading. Very formulaic, lots of slap-stick comedy, very light. Really, it's just reading to waste time. I really should give up on this series. It's not that entertaining. This is the same story as the prior two books, but the bad guy is a publisher who fancies himself a demon on the inside and the treasure hunt involves old dead pirates, a pirate map of a small island, and rum-runner tunnels under town....more
If you are looking for fun, light, well-written paranormal romance that is likely to make you laugh with a mystery that keeps you guessing, Molly HarpIf you are looking for fun, light, well-written paranormal romance that is likely to make you laugh with a mystery that keeps you guessing, Molly Harper's books are a good bet. I took several of her books to the beach, and they were perfect light, entertaining reads.
Half Moon Hollow is a spin off series from the Jane Jameson series that comes before it. I recommend reading them in order - they are much funnier that way.
This one was about an ambivalent witch on a quest to find some family relics that will ensure her family's power for another century. So no pressure. The search brings her to Half-Moon Hollow, Kentucky, where shoe meets the supernatural gang from the first series and develops a strong interest in her hunky next door neighbor. ...more
This is mostly a silly paranormal romance featuring a newly turned vampire with a weakness for Prada who has an her angel guardian, fairy god father, This is mostly a silly paranormal romance featuring a newly turned vampire with a weakness for Prada who has an her angel guardian, fairy god father, and a house of vampires. Then we find out she's part of some prophesy and that the prince of the vampires is really into her, and she's crazy powerful. There are lots of jokes about celebrity names and look-alikes, and old people with sex obsessions.
It took me a long time to finish this book. The beginning was slow to develop and seemed so silly, I doubted I would ever get into the story. Eventually, I did, though, and for about 2/3s of the novel, I thought it was fabulous - until the end, that is. There's a major cliff-hanger at the end, which I despise as a plot device. So my ratings went from 2 to 5 to 3 over the course of reading this book.
Not bad for a self-published independent author. Ms. Miller aspires to the quirkiness of Janet Evanovich. She doesn't make it there, but Ms. EvanovichNot bad for a self-published independent author. Ms. Miller aspires to the quirkiness of Janet Evanovich. She doesn't make it there, but Ms. Evanovich relies too heavily on formula, so maybe that's not so bad to fall short of that goal. I didn't love this protagonist outright. She was a little too new age-y and a bit cliched for my taste. I did grow to like the story by the end, though. This series has some promise if it sticks more to the paranormal elements and less to the obnoxious banter with her gay BFF. That banter just wasn't funny - it was depressing (because their lives were really rather depressing.) ...more
This is a chick-lit paranormal mystery with a little romance thrown in - book 3 in a series. The criminal activity that came to light in book 2 is theThis is a chick-lit paranormal mystery with a little romance thrown in - book 3 in a series. The criminal activity that came to light in book 2 is the focus of this volume: the kidnapping, rape, and torture of fae and half-fae females. Jane has grown in mastery of her powers and she's ready to be rid of Ryu for good. She's also got it bad for Anyan. She meets other half-fae and nearly sees the end of her hated enemy - until a very annoying plot twist. She also meets an "original" - one of the parents of all the fae races.
I was very involved in reading this story - it sucked me in, but a few days later, I fine it forgetable. I'll read more of this series, but I won't rush out to buy it. ...more
This series lacks the level of sexual tension in the Stephanie Plum series by the same author, but exceeds the Plum series in zaniness and slapstick. This series lacks the level of sexual tension in the Stephanie Plum series by the same author, but exceeds the Plum series in zaniness and slapstick. The stories are also shorter - even less time for character development. It comes off as cartoon-y. It's entertaining, but about as low-brow as you can get. Not that I don't still enjoy the silliness. It's a fun series, and a super fast read.
In this one Diesel and Lizzy go after the Lust stone. The same cast of characters from book one is present, but with the addition of Anarchy, a batshit crazy woman with powers. ...more
Meh. The author is still on her "dark" story arc in this one, so Betsy and her sister go to sightsee in hell and learn to time travel, creating the coMeh. The author is still on her "dark" story arc in this one, so Betsy and her sister go to sightsee in hell and learn to time travel, creating the contaminated timeline they are all currently on, and glimpsing a truely horrible future. The reader also learns where the book of the damned really came from, and it's a doozy. I'm still curious to see where this series goes, but it's not a fun read anymore....more
An entertaining read, light and chick-lit romance in focus. I liked 3 of the 4 stories in this anthology, which ain't bad!
The first story by MaryJaniAn entertaining read, light and chick-lit romance in focus. I liked 3 of the 4 stories in this anthology, which ain't bad!
The first story by MaryJanice Davidson was very funny - I just wish she had saved the concept for a full-length novel so I could have gotten to know the characters better. The premise was a group home for magical creatures, including the faerie king's brother, his visiting sister, a werewolf, a couple humans, a dryad, a person enchanted into a car, and a half-giant mechanic.
The second story was about a fern faerie trying to save a glen from developers and ending up in love with him.
The third was about a tooth fairy, but I skipped that one because it irritated me.
The last one was about a half luna fairy/half human in Manhattan searching for her dad and falling in love with a fire fighter. It was the second best, in my opinion.
This is a fun series! It's a well-written YA paranormal series about a half-demon, half-human princess who only recently learned of her powers. This iThis is a fun series! It's a well-written YA paranormal series about a half-demon, half-human princess who only recently learned of her powers. This installment starts with the 16 year old Fairy king showing up at her high school as an exchange student so he can spy on her. Turns out there's a prophecy that says she will destroy the whole underworld, and he wants to see if he thinks it's true. Nikki is also trying to figure out how to be with her shadow love interest (Michael, the servant assigned to her and a prince by blood) despite the very harsh punishment for co-mingling between shadows and demons. She also confirms that her best friend is training to become a demon slayer and that her former love interest, Chris, is a prophetic half dragon who doesn't even know it. Then she is summoned to the underworld where she has to stand before the council to defend herself regarding the prophesy. She comes across her old enemies Elizabeth and Kieran, and makes a new ally in princess Kassandra. She also learns a bit about demon law making and tries to think of some way she could influence change in the future. At least 2 attempts are made on her life, and Michael saves her both times, nearly losing his life for breaking the law, but also learning more about controlling and using his shadow powers....more
I don't usually read a series out of order, but I happened to have bought this one randomly and decided to give it a try. It's pretty good, if you likI don't usually read a series out of order, but I happened to have bought this one randomly and decided to give it a try. It's pretty good, if you like chick lit contemporary fantasy/paranormal romance. I'm talking to you - Queen Betsy fans. If you don't like the everyday girl chick lit vibe+vampires, you will hate this. I'm so-so on it. The writing is fine, but I'm not in love with the characters or story, so I stopped on page 105. I just checked, and my guess of who the bad guy will turn out to be is dead on, so it's not a very good mystery in the story line.
Premise: fledgling (10 week old) vampire Sarah Dearly is broke and dating a 700 year master vampire Thierry. She keeps getting attached by people. An urban legend the Red Devil saves her from one attack. ...more
I'm giving up on this series. Book one was slow going for me, and this one seems no better after 4 chapters, so I give up. It's just about to delve inI'm giving up on this series. Book one was slow going for me, and this one seems no better after 4 chapters, so I give up. It's just about to delve into long-lost evil twin territory (who also happens to be the almost ex-wife of the heroine's boyfriend), and I'm suppressing my instinct to vomit, so no more for me. This writer must be a soap opera fan. This series is heavy on fashionista name-dropping, which I dislike, and even though the writing is good, I just don't love the characters and the story.
The protagonist communicates with ghosts (after a near-death experience.)...more
If you like funny, sassy mysteries with a dose of romantic tension, and don't expect high brow literature, you might love this series. Certainly milliIf you like funny, sassy mysteries with a dose of romantic tension, and don't expect high brow literature, you might love this series. Certainly millions of (mostly) women do. I do. Stephanie Plum is hilarious as a bounty hunter, and the two guys Joe and Ranger (she can't decide between them) are hot, hot, hot. I love the Jersey burg she lives in and all the crazy characters in her life. This series is a consistantly light fun read, and the 16th installment is no exception. This is the one where Vinnie (her boss) gets in over his head in gambling debt and is being held for ransom by some very bad dudes. ...more
I read about half of this book before giving up on it. The cover is very misleading. The protagonist is a woman, not a man, and the tone of the book iI read about half of this book before giving up on it. The cover is very misleading. The protagonist is a woman, not a man, and the tone of the book is goofy chick-lit, not passionate romance. If you're really into Katie MacAlister, you might enjoy this book. I found it a bit too silly. When the two succubae booked a couple tickets to Egypt to randomly go searching for an ancient angel artifact to trade to save their fallen angel friend from the vampire queen, I set the book aside and didn't feel like coming back to it. I kind of liked the idea that the succubus is the result of both a vampire and a fallen angel using a woman in the same day (one for blood, the other for sex) - that was original, though a bit convoluted....more
This is the first full-length book in the Stephanie Plum spin-off "between the numbers" series, staring the supernatural, super-hot Diesel, who works This is the first full-length book in the Stephanie Plum spin-off "between the numbers" series, staring the supernatural, super-hot Diesel, who works for the supernatural police. It was very funny and had quite a bit of sexual tension, just like the Plum series, but introduces a new heroine, a baker named Lizzy who has a minor supernatural gift. The series is set up as a quest to find 7 artifacts, so expect at least 7 books. There's a lot of slapstick and juvenile humor, but it works. Carl the monkey and Wolf are also cross-over characters from the Plum series. There's a cast of zanny characters, and the mystery is not all that mysterious, but it's a fun, quick read. The climax is not nearly as violent as some of the Plum novels.
In this story, Diesel recruits Lizzy to protect her from his evil cousin Wolf and to help him find the 7 artifacts that Wolf seeks. They are very dangerous in the wrong hands....more
This is an urban fantasy series with a young vibe, but not young adult. More carefree 20-something with no direction, like you'd find in chick lit, buThis is an urban fantasy series with a young vibe, but not young adult. More carefree 20-something with no direction, like you'd find in chick lit, but without the chick lit obsession with shoes. In this case, the heroine Melina got a second chance at life when she drown as a three year old, but the price is serving as a supernatural messenger service, delivering packages from one faction to another. She got superpowers with the job, but still has a chip on her shoulder, figuring she'll never have friends who understand or a boyfriend - they'd all call her psycho. Still, she has her messenger mentor as a friend and her best friend since childhood, who's now her roommate. And there's a hot vampire doctor at her hospital night job and a sexy werewolf bartender she knows, plus her mom, grandma, and aunt all nearby in her Sacramento home. So she's not really alone, just feeling it. Then somehow she gets sucked into a mess that no one wants to take on. Chinese vampires, which are practically zombies, gang warfare, drugs, murder - she has to take a stand and figure out her place in the world or more people will get hurt. Throw in a sexy cop that smells like cookies and a newby messenger to train, and you've got yourself an interesting situation.
I liked the story enough, and the characters were all likeable, but I was never all that invested in the outcome. I'll read the next in the series, but this was not love-from-page-one. Just good enough....more
**spoiler alert** I think this is the conclusion of a paranormal romance trilogy. By the end, Jane gets together with Gabriel in a stable way, her boo**spoiler alert** I think this is the conclusion of a paranormal romance trilogy. By the end, Jane gets together with Gabriel in a stable way, her book store is up and running, she's getting along with her family better than ever before, Zeb and Jolene are happy parents, Dick and Andrea are happily-forever-after, and all seems to be right in the world. To get there, though, she has to make it through attacks by an increasingly violent vampire, a woman Gabriel sired in a fit of stupidity eons ago. ...more
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