Bitter and Sweet by Nicki Jantzen
In the interests of full disclosure, I edited this book for Nicki. What’s significant about that fact was I had no intention of taking on an editing client at this point. However, once I read Bitter and Sweet, I was … Continue reading
The Comeback Cowboy by Cathy McDavid
There are two reasons why I don’t review a book that I’ve read: either I didn’t like it enough to recommend it (and there’s no point in telling you what not to read with so many books out there), or … Continue reading
Replication by Jill Williamson
This novel is a complicated look at both faith and scientific ethics wrapped up in a deceptively simple YA teen troubles story. The writing is excellent, enough to keep me reading when the main character adopted a holier than thou … Continue reading
The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross
I picked up this novella as a freebie introduction to a Harlequin Teen Steampunk series because I was curious about the line and enjoy Steampunk. I was in no way disappointed. Finley is an engaging character with unexplained differences that … Continue reading
A Cold Creek Secret by RaeAnne Thayne
By sheer coincidence, I was enjoying Dancing in the Moonlight by RaeAnne Thayne when I received A Cold Creek Secret from Tell Harlequin. It says a lot about Thayne as a writer that I did not need any breathing time … Continue reading
Fearless by Ella Jameson
I chose this book because I expected a historical romance, and I got that and more. Rather than the personal push-pull of contemporary romance, Brynna never doubts Kieran’s love, nor does he doubt hers…when he can remember it. Instead, the … Continue reading
Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
I wanted to read this novel because I enjoy Steampunk and Boneshaker comes up in almost every Steampunk discussion. The Steampunk elements are present in abundance, from airships to goggles to crazy contraptions with scary purposes, but the heart of … Continue reading
Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews
I honestly don’t know if I just forget how good the previous one was in my delight in a new story from The Edge series or if each one takes the conflicts and the characters a step further. Fate’s Edge … Continue reading
Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos
For a humorous walk through a man’s struggle with faith, this quasi-autobiographical novel offers both real questions and real laughs. Imaginary Jesus transforms a metaphysical journey into a physical one that is full of true moments of humanity in which … Continue reading




