Headliners by Lucy Parker

January 23, 2020

Lucy Parker consistently delivers a story with humor, poignant moments, and a realistic look behind the curtain or camera as the case may be. The characters are well rounded with as many flaws as strengths. This book builds on the … Continue reading →

The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez

January 16, 2020

Let me first state this is not your typical science fiction novel. It has spaceships traveling through pocket space, space stations and colonies, and agreements made between commercial and political authorities, for sure. But these elements, though critical, are handled … Continue reading →

Rich, Rugged Rancher by Joss Wood

January 9, 2020

(Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance series, Book 2) This is a complex story touching on some tough subjects in a way rarely tackled in romance. I was curious to learn how a Harlequin traditional line I’ve been reading on and off … Continue reading →

Fortune’s Fresh Start by Michelle Major

January 2, 2020

I haven’t been a dedicated follower of the Fortune family romances, but the ones I’ve enjoyed combine conflicts around economic imbalance with characters trying to find their roots. It’s a strong enough connection that this title caught my eye when … Continue reading →

The Cowboy’s Belated Discovery by Valerie Comer

December 30, 2019

This isn’t my favorite of the Saddle Springs Romance series, but it belongs to a tough crowd. There’s a solid story with growth in both trust and understanding as Garret and Tori come to terms with the fact that they … Continue reading →

The Curious Adventures of Messrs Smith & Skarry by Penny Blake

December 12, 2019

What do you get when you mix the skits of Monty Python and the wild adventures of Alice in Wonderland? Something like this book, perhaps. Or maybe if you set them to boil then steep your favorite black tea with … Continue reading →

Skythane by J. Scott Coatsworth

December 4, 2019

When I picked up Skythane, I thought it was a gay romance set in a science fiction world. But while there’s a “destined mates” thread throughout the story, I found the book more like a science fiction car (or hovercycle) … Continue reading →

Space Train by David Bridger

November 28, 2019

It’s Thanksgiving here in the United States, and what better time to share a novel where family, found and birth, is a strong theme. While the local tribes rescued the pilgrims from starvation, in Space Train, the Russell family is … Continue reading →

5 Interesting Links for 11-22-2019

November 22, 2019

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Management (Electricity) With the controlled power outages in California, the need to reassess how electricity is managed becomes ever more apparent. This article proposes a localization of power production through … Continue reading →

The Princess Plan by Julia London

November 21, 2019

This is a lovely historical romance with all the wonder of Cinderella alongside the firm independence of a Victorian woman who thought herself safely beyond the troubles of marriage. Her independence is not that of a modern woman but rather … Continue reading →