I worked on this book as a beta reader & semi-helpful editor, and I simply adore these characters. Especially Adrian Vel. He's tough, yet vulnerable, I worked on this book as a beta reader & semi-helpful editor, and I simply adore these characters. Especially Adrian Vel. He's tough, yet vulnerable, and once his protective side emerges, I'm sold.
Dawn’s voice is very distinct, infused with humour and her characters are incredibly likeable and smart.
Siena Cameron is a clever witch with common sense (although perhaps occasionally too trusting). She's fiercely loyal, funny, and kind.
The budding relationship develops naturally, and the enemies to lovers trope is well executed. Their banter made me chuckle, and the romance feels earned.
In fact, all the romance scenes made my heart melt, and the pacing throughout is excellent. Dragon Unraveled hits all the beats I look for in a shifter romance.
Recommended to PNR and especially dragon shifter fans....more
Dragon Undon is an exclusive freebie to November Dawn's newsletter subscribers. It's a steamy standalone shifter/human romance with a HEA.Dragon Undon is an exclusive freebie to November Dawn's newsletter subscribers. It's a steamy standalone shifter/human romance with a HEA....more
I worked on this book as a beta reader & semi-helpful editor, and I absolutely adore the story and the characters.
Dawn’s voice is very distinct, infusI worked on this book as a beta reader & semi-helpful editor, and I absolutely adore the story and the characters.
Dawn’s voice is very distinct, infused with humour and her characters are incredibly likeable.
My only complaint: I would have liked to learn more about the demon world, but I’m a sucker for lore and world building more so than romance. So, ignore me!
The budding relationship is amazing and I would love to have a Cole in my life. He comes across as mostly grumpy but is an adorable man hidden behind a gruff exterior. I might even turn straight for a man like him. (Or not, but I’m sure you understand what I mean!)
All the romance scenes made my heart melt, and the pacing is excellent. Warrior’s Regret hits all the beats I look for in such a book and I adore Aster. I like clever characters with common sense and Aster is a fantastic protagonist.
This series contains both an apocalypse and a surprisingly tender romance - not the kind of mash-up I was expecting to work, but it does.
Keeper makes This series contains both an apocalypse and a surprisingly tender romance - not the kind of mash-up I was expecting to work, but it does.
Keeper makes it work! The relationships (both love and friendship) are incredibly touching, and I just...melted. And I want more.
The characters are well developed, real, flawed, and the struggle to survive in this new desolate world feels realistic. I love them all, am worried for them all, and will gladly adopt them all.
Broken and its sequels are very character-driven and the plot is at times heart-breaking but also hopeful in nature. Yorke especially is one of the wonderful male protagonists I've encountered in a long time.
The books are short and entertaining and can be read in one sitting. I can't recommend this series enough if you're a romance fan even if apocalypse isn't your jam....more
I enjoy Hoover’s writing, but I wasn’t a fan of several aspects of this book: the mother-daughter relationship, the daughter’s rebellious gr3.5 Stars.
I enjoy Hoover’s writing, but I wasn’t a fan of several aspects of this book: the mother-daughter relationship, the daughter’s rebellious grief, and well, that’s almost the entire plot.
The daughter ended up being incredibly rude to the adults in her life, and while I felt sympathetic at first, I quickly got annoyed.
I did like the two men in this book. They are both very sweet and kind and respectful.
I found the plot a bit too simple, predictable and without any surprises.
This isn’t my usual genre, but every now and then I enjoy something light.
The last 25% were incredibly sweet, and I liked how it all comes together at the end.
When the author asked me if I'd review Blood and Ballet, I said yes because of the ballet. I wasn't disappointed. ThSomewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars.
When the author asked me if I'd review Blood and Ballet, I said yes because of the ballet. I wasn't disappointed. The dance scenes are enchanting and a big part of the book, and the passion for ballet basically drips from the pages.
Blood and Ballet offers a refreshing take on vampires, with an added dash of gladiators, and a compelling love interest with an interesting back story.
I'm not a fan of insta-love, and Mitchell took her time to develop both characters and the relationship between the two of them in a believable way. Plus, I'm actually a fan of the enemies to lovers trope, especially when it's well written like here.
The romance oscillates between heart-warming and steamy, and is contrasted by heart-pounding tension throughout.
It's a quick read and the prose is pleasant and engaging. It might feel a bit stilted at first, but it quickly finds its pace.
This is a satisfying read for fans of paranormal romance with vampires....more
Thank you, Kayleigh Nicol, for providing me with a review copy of this book.
I enjoyed Sorcerous Rivalry a lot and read it on a sunny Sunday, lying on Thank you, Kayleigh Nicol, for providing me with a review copy of this book.
I enjoyed Sorcerous Rivalry a lot and read it on a sunny Sunday, lying on a beach towel in the shade, while occasionally dipping into the Hampstead Heath ponds in London.
It's the perfect read for such a day.
I'm not usually a fan of romance (and this is not strictly romance but fantasy with a romantic element), but this book turned out to be such a nice surprise. The romance is m/m, and I'm always interested in reading diverse books. The romantic element is not the main emphasis of the book, does not follow your typical romance plot, and the two leads have great chemistry and are basically just perfect.
Sorcerous Rivalry is written in the first person from the point of view of Reshi. Reshi is endearing and fun. His ideal life consists of flirting, drinking and taking pretty things to bed, and you just can't help but find him adorable. (I dare you to read this and not like Reshi!) I fell in love with Kestral, the other lead, almost immediately, because of how serious and correct he is. Plus, they both carry the burden of a hidden and painful past, and, I must admit, I'm a sucker for that!
All characters are well developed, and the pacing is great from the very start. The prose is filled with humour, and everything that happens is just so damn entertaining, that I could not put it down. There's dark moments, but overall the tone is light and uplifting, and there were a few scenes that made me feel all warm and bubbly. Overall, the style is comfortable and made me feel like I belonged. I love when an author manages to do that!
There's plenty of magic, and each mage we encounter has unique powers. The world building is not intricate and detailed, but there's enough to support the fantastic plot and I can't wait to discover more in the sequel.
I recommend Sorcerous Rivalry to any fantasy fan who likes a bit of romance and enjoys fast-paced battles and is looking for a fun romp....more
It Ends With Us is brilliant. It's a bit out of my comfort zone, since I'm mostly a science fiction and fantasy reader, but every now and then I like It Ends With Us is brilliant. It's a bit out of my comfort zone, since I'm mostly a science fiction and fantasy reader, but every now and then I like to dive into the contemporary section and dabble in a bit of romance (and no, this book is not romance, despite its marketing, however there's romance in this book.)
Don't read up on this. Don't spoil yourself. If you don't mind a bit of romance, like contemporary and strong female characters, pick this one up and dive right in without knowing anything.
Trust me.
It has amazing, well developed characters. The plotting is tight, the pacing quick and the prose is very enjoyable. Lily is such an approachable protagonist. She's hardworking and ambitious and she's got a whole bunch of emotional baggage she's dragging around. I loved reading about her.
This is a powerful story and a smart one, one that knocked me down and made me cry, and if you want to know why, look it up on Goodreads. Plenty of reviewers talk about what this book is about, and I know not everyone likes to go in blind, and that is okay.
At the end of the novel there is a personal message from the author which explains the motivation for writing this book. Read it after you're done with the book, and you'll get knocked down a second time.
I hope writing this was cathartic for Collen Hoover. I've never read her before, but I admire her a lot for writing this book....more
I'm terrified of flying and I chose this book to keep me company on my flight from Crete to London last Saturday, thinking I'd be able to concentrate I'm terrified of flying and I chose this book to keep me company on my flight from Crete to London last Saturday, thinking I'd be able to concentrate on Lover Enshrined without any problems. While that turned out to be accurate, sadly the book failed to impress me. I've loved the Black Dagger Brotherhood so far and actually thought the books got better and better but I can't say the same of Lover Enshrined. Too many plot lines are scattered without any real order. The protagonist, Phury, is tormented but besides that not actually the focus of the book. His mate is boring and receives neither depth nor story. Everything else is seemingly patched together. Onward to book number seven....more
This is the fifth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and it's V.'s story. So far I've really liked all the males the author had in the centreThis is the fifth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and it's V.'s story. So far I've really liked all the males the author had in the centre of her stories. V was no different, I enjoyed reading about him and the human woman he fell in love with. It's a great paranormal romance and while the ending might seem a bit like a cop-out, it did work in my opinion. J.R. Ward's writing is getting better with each book. And the characters have a lot of depth. Looking forward to #6. ...more
I really liked the fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. I really liked it. The story focuses on Butch and Marissa and it wI really liked the fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward. I really liked it. The story focuses on Butch and Marissa and it was both entertaining and exciting. The writing keeps improving and the story was layered and interesting. This is the best book yet and I can't wait to continue. ...more
The third book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is about Zsadist. He comes across as scary and violent in the first two books. He's a former bloThe third book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is about Zsadist. He comes across as scary and violent in the first two books. He's a former blood slave who still bears the scars from his previous life. His twin, Phury, found him and saved him. Now, anger is his only companion. Until Bella... he doesn't think he's worthy and she doesn't know how to show him that he is. It's not literature, yes the males are still called Wrath, Phury, Rehvenge, Zsadist amongst other things. But, it's an excellent paranormal romance and delivers exactly what it promises. ...more
I actually don't really know what to say about this book. I thought the prose is beautiful at times, but then I stumbled over a horrible passage that I actually don't really know what to say about this book. I thought the prose is beautiful at times, but then I stumbled over a horrible passage that made me frown. The premise of this book, a man who travels trough time, just disappears, naked, then reappears again, is interesting but at the same time ridiculous. The usual paradox shows up. Henry isn't a good guy, neither is Clare, then again they don't really have any depth. A few emotional moments possibly bring The Time Traveler's Wife up to three stars, but overall I was not enamored. Character flaws are missing, actual plot as well. On top of that I was bothered by the fact that it looked like Clare never really had a chance, this man shows up (out of nowhere) when she's just six and basically imprints himself on her. All in all I'm a bit meh about this one....more
Alexander Denford, Baron Sedgwick has invented a wife, Emmaline, to make sure to be able to live his life the way he wanted to live it. Now, one day, Alexander Denford, Baron Sedgwick has invented a wife, Emmaline, to make sure to be able to live his life the way he wanted to live it. Now, one day, Emmaline shows up and suddenly she is there in the middle of London, in the middle of his home and he has no clue how to get rid of her. This book is an easy read, fluffy and full of humour. The only reason it didn't recieve more stars is because I found the ending to be slightly unrealistic and far fetched....more
Rhage, a member of the black dagger brotherhood is cursed and has to live with a beast within himself that is a constant threat to those around him. BRhage, a member of the black dagger brotherhood is cursed and has to live with a beast within himself that is a constant threat to those around him. But, when he meets Mary, a woman suffering from a severe illness, he is lost.
Rhage is probably the dream of many women. Beautiful, strong, dangerous but loyal and caring to the point of giving up himself to ensure Mary's safety.
Taken as what this is, a paranormal romance, it is excellent and exactly what you'd want from a book of this genre. ...more
2011: Very good start to a series. Many people have been recommending this one and I've finally picked it up. The usual paranormal romance with vampir2011: Very good start to a series. Many people have been recommending this one and I've finally picked it up. The usual paranormal romance with vampires, the usual arrogant, strong and possessive male and of course the usual intelligent woman who can hold her own but still likes that strong one taking care of her. I like those stories, so I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It's well written and an easy read.
2014: Who wouldn't like a book that starts with the introduction of the main character whose name is Wrath? (Then there's also Tohrment, Rhage, Zsadist, Vishous, Phury, Rehvenge. The females have more tame names like Beth, Bella and Mary. Yes, Mary.) We also get introduced to a club called "Screamers". I honestly can't blame someone who stops reading right here. A few pages later we get: Wrath was six feet, six inches of pure terror dressed in leather. It's ridiculous. It's hot. It's steamy. It's entertaining. And I'm not ashamed to say that I'm still thoroughly enjoying it.
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