Elise Marion, author of the Chained series, was generous enough to do an interview with me in anticipation of our War Bride giveaway event. It’s a pleasure to be working with her and to have her on the blog. She has some great answers, including her opinion on the lack of diversity in books. I highly recommend…
Category: Fantasy
Book Review: War Bride by Elise Marion
Genre: Medieval, Fantasy, Adult Goodreads rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars My rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I’m going to earn your trust, Emery Toustain, he thought as he released her hand. Perhaps, if you let me, I’ll earn more than that. The first time I read War Bride was several months ago. It was…
10 Heart-Wrenching Romances You’ll Want to Read Now
There are few things more powerful than a good story. No matter what the genre is, a good story can mess with your emotions big time, some times even to the point of therapy. (I’m looking at you, 1984.) Here are ten heart-wrenching romances that you want to read today. 1. His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth…
Once Upon a Time Giveaway Winner
Hello! First of all a huge thanks to Maggie Shayne for giving a Smashwords copy to my giveaway. She’s a fantastic person and writer, and it was a pleasure to collaborate with her. Second of all, thank you to everyone who entered and spread the word about the giveaway. It’s much appreciated. The winner will…
Win Bestselling Author Maggie Shayne’s Once Upon a Time Boxed Set Today
Two weeks ago, my dad stormed into the living room to find me sitting on the couch, reading Once Upon a Time by Maggie Shayne. “Why weren’t you at breakfast?” He asked. I pointed to the book (well, my phone with the downloaded ebook). “This is more important than food.” Anyone who knows me knows…
Book Review: By Magic Beguiled by Maggie Shayne
Many a man has died of longing for one such as her. For her skin has the flavor of honey which contains a magic all its own. Once a man’s lips taste her nectar, he is bound to her for all his days. Be forewarned, then, for her spell cannot be broken. Look for the…
Discover a Picturesque Island With Magic and Romance Today
When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she’s finally found refuge from her abusive husband—and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago… But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease. Careful to conceal her true identity, she takes a job as…
10 Romance Novels to Read If You Like Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a show I’ve been binge-watching recently, not only for the plot and the antics, but also for the amazing love stories in the show. While most people probably don’t consider Doctor Who a romance, that is basically what it is. There are the main love stories, like the Doctor’s love with Rose Tyler,…
Boyfriends for Sale: Bad Boy Edition
We all love to read about the bad boys even if we’d never want to date them in real life. There’s something incredibly sexy about the dangerous and mysterious. And come on, we’re all romantics at heart. We always want to see the best in people, no matter how grim their reputations are. Here’s a…
5 Myths that Would Be Perfect Romance Novels
Fairytale and myth retellings are common and why not? They take timeless stories and make them something new again. I personally love them. And there are several myths, legends, folktales, etc. that would make perfect romance novels if paired with the right writers.