A soldier from Scotland becomes a reluctant member of the aristocracy when he inherits a dukedom. But there are some perks! He meets the Windham familA soldier from Scotland becomes a reluctant member of the aristocracy when he inherits a dukedom. But there are some perks! He meets the Windham family and falls for a spunky (secretly) fallen woman that needs his help to get back some letters she's being blackmailed with by a scuzzy fortune hunter.
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This one didn't knock my socks off, but it was still a fun little audiobook that helped pass the time. I liked everyone in the story and the narrator did a great job.
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If you're looking for a kilt romance, this one fits the bill and should leave you with a smile on your face....more
Another B movie plot brought to life by Sands. And by that I mean these aren't particularly good. This Highlander series is outrageous and cheesy as fuAnother B movie plot brought to life by Sands. And by that I mean these aren't particularly good. This Highlander series is outrageous and cheesy as fuck.
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But make no mistake.<--I'm 100% ok with this. Mostly.
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I recently read and liked Sands' The Wrong Highlander, so I grabbed this one in the hopes of hearing more of the soap opera story with a sexy accent. Buyer beware! Sean William Doyle was the narrator for this book and he...kinda ruined it for me. His character accents are really good, but his regular 'narrator voice' sounds like a parody of a British snob voice. Like someone faking a snotty British accent to be funny, you know what I mean?
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By the end of the book, I was completely over it. And it wasn't the only thing I was over by the time the story was done. There was honestly too much sex. It got to the point where I just wanted to move on with the story and find out who was trying to kill Edith. Enough with the pebbled nipples and moaning into each other's mouths already. We know they like to bump uglies with each other, now move on.
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I did really like the whole murder-mystery stuff! It was (for a cheeseball highland romance) a pretty twisty little plot. Again, please don't mistake what I'm saying here. This isn't an actual good mystery. I'm just saying it was better than I thought it would be for what it was.
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As far as the love story between Edith & Niels? They're both super vanilla characters and they had a super vanilla romance. You know how these sorts of series have a separate book devoted to the spunky heroine, the tough heroine, the crafty heroin, the bookish heroine, etc.? Yeah? Well, Edith is the milquetoast heroine. She's...nice. And she wants to please everyone. Niels? He's the male version of Edith. Just sort of that good guy that everyone relies on. Nothing wrong with that! <--in real life But for a romance novel, I prefer a little spice.
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But on the whole, they were nice and I was rooting for these kids to get their HEA. Now I know I said I liked the mystery about the killer, but I have to say the end of that mystery was a complete dumpster fire. I liked zero things about the way it wrapped up. (view spoiler)[Turns out that there was this convoluted reasoning behind the poisoner. Which I'm perfectly ok with because (as I've mentioned) this is a romance, not a mystery/thriller. But what I didn't like was the uncomfortable amount of weirdness to the confrontation between Edith and her aunt. Yes, her aunt was a terrible person who killed off her entire family. And yes, her aunt could have removed herself from a terrible situation where she was getting raped and definitely should have taken her daughter and run when the same guy started raping her daughter. However, Edith also blamed her aunt for not listening to her father when she was a young teenager and going to the married man's room that first night. She blamed her for being a stupid girl who didn't want to get married to an old man and thought that by giving up her virginity to some stranger, she could avoid an arranged marriage. She was stupid, but she didn't deserve to have her father send her away with a man who was already married and would beat & rape her for years to come. I think the aunt was responsible for her daughter's safety and shouldn't have blamed other people (who had no idea she was even alive) for her problems. But there was a point in Edith's speech where I felt she was blaming a teenage girl for a foolish mistake and it didn't sit well with me at all. (hide spoiler)]
Ok. This wasn't some terrible book that I had to force my way through, so if you're into this series or you're just (like me) looking for a kilt romance, you might dig it. But between the less than amazing narration, the vanilla bean main characters, the excessive sex scenes, and the cringy victim-blaming at the end? This one is one I'd recommend most people skip over....more
Nooo. It started off strong due to the political/historical plotline, but ended up being too melodramatic with the romance-y stuff. I know how that souNooo. It started off strong due to the political/historical plotline, but ended up being too melodramatic with the romance-y stuff. I know how that sounds because this IS a romance, but the more I read the more my eyes rolled at the absurdity of the dialogue. He tries too hard to be manly and she tries too hard to be the kind of woman she thinks he'll want to marry. Blech.
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And to be honest, there was too much extraneous sex. Och, my wee lass let me taste ye....slurp, slurp, slurp! There's only so much of that I can take. I think my limit is 2 good sex scenes. After that, you're just repeating yourself and I'm skimming because you've killed my lady boner.
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In the end, it was good enough that I honestly wanted to finish it and see how it all worked out, but I don't think I'll be reading anything else by this author. <--that's not set in stone, so feel free to convince me that she's written something great and I may give it a shot. Maybe this just wasn't my cuppa?...more
This was what I would consider a good B movie kind of romance novel. It's fun as long as you go into it with the right expectations. In other words, tThis was what I would consider a good B movie kind of romance novel. It's fun as long as you go into it with the right expectations. In other words, there are a lot of forced situations, cliche tropes, and just random cheese stuffed into the cracks. If you can accept this and not take the story too seriously, you should be ok.
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Alright. The gist is that Lady Evina (who is this really tough chick) needs a healer for her very ill father. The best healer. So she and her faithful goons kidnap Rory Buchanan while he's bathing in the river. Well, they accidentally kidnap him. She meant to ask him politely to help, but because of circumstances beyond her control...she whacked him on the head, knocked him unconscious, tied him to a horse, and dragged him back to her home. Accidentally.
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Except it's not Rory. It's Rory's brother, Conran. Hilarity ensues and these two crazy kids fall in love.
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Yeah, yeah. There's a lot more to the story because you have to have DANGER! MISUNDERSTANDINGS! and lots of SEX! But you get the idea... I'm gonna be honest, I'm just in it for the accents, so I highly recommend the audiobook version if you're interested in this one.
Gary Furlong - Narrator <-- does a good job upping the sexy quotient in this!...more
This book has the dubious honor of having a sex scene that made my girl parts go all dry and itchy. There was this whole thing where she was in a tub This book has the dubious honor of having a sex scene that made my girl parts go all dry and itchy. There was this whole thing where she was in a tub and he was using a bar of soap to stimulate her. You know where you don't want a bar of soap? In your twat, that's where.
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Then whilst she bathes, he put his 'clever fingers' in her cooch. In the dirty, soapy water. And he's just plunging that shit all up inside of her. Ohmyfuckinggod. I have a sympathy UTI just from reading that. It burns. I feel it burning!
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BUT. Other than that? Yeah, it was a decent little kilt romance. And it had an actual PLOT. Like, a real one! <--I mean, considering it's a romance.
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It starts out with a young woman named Sam who was orphaned, then gets taken in by skeevy Mormons (no offense to my very cool Morman friends) who try to marry her off to an old man as a 2nd or 3rd wife, but escapes that by marrying into a gang of train robbers, and ends up shooting her husband before he can kill an innocent woman. <--who turns out to be an heiress that wants Sam to impersonate herself and take possession of property in Scottland to keep it out of the hands of the guy she eventually falls for! And that? That's like the first chapter. There's more. Waaaaay more. But sadly, no real kilt action.
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It was alright overall, and it definitely had a lot of story to it. If you're jonesing for a cowboy-kilt mashup, then look no farther than The Scot Beds His Wife.
Derek Perkins - Narrator Mr. Perkins was ok as a narrator, but he didn't sound sexy. I wanted one of those growr accents and I didn't get it....more
I ran across this one in my never ending search of fun and sexy Kilt Romances and truly thought it was going to be a 5 star read.
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It started ouI ran across this one in my never ending search of fun and sexy Kilt Romances and truly thought it was going to be a 5 star read.
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It started out incredibly strong with a great backstory between the hero and heroine. Rowena is the little sister of Lachlan's best friend and he's known her since she was a toddler. To make matters worse, she's been in love with him since she started toddling. Or so she thought. After years of gently ignoring all of her girlish advances, she finally runs off to London in the hopes that her oldest brother will allow her to have a Season. <--whatever happens during this time is the subject of (I believe) book 1 & 2 of this series. Hijinks ensue!
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Fast forward a bit and Rowena is on her way home with one brother already married, and a bunch of London friends and suitors in tow for her eldest brother's impending nuptials at their ancestral home in the Highlands. And while she only left in the hopes of making Lachlan jealous, it turns out that her girlish crush was just that...a crush. Now that she's had some exposure to other men, she's decided that it was just puppy love based on his close proximity and the lack of other males who weren't related to her. So when Lachlan confronts her (at her brother's request) to tell her that it will never happen, she surprises him with, not only her lack of tears but a serious lack of interest in him, in general. Which is exactly what he always wanted, right?
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Except it's not, of course. It seems that now that he isn't worried about fending her off, he's able to get his first clear look at Rowena in a long time. Unfortunately, so have all the other men in the nearby vicinity.
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Alright. All of that is basically the beginning of the book, and it's fantastic. Sucked me right in! And then, instead of it being a straight-up story of Lachlan trying to win her over and get her to see him, it turns into this wonky sideways trip to the HEA. Complete with multiple scuzzy suitors, a crazy kidnapping scheme, and an incredibly far-fetched plot about her eldest brother forbidding them from marrying each other because of the ridiculous reason that they already told him they didn't like each other that way.
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Still. The story wasn't unreadable. It just could have been so much better without all of the unnecessary stuff thrown in. But. If you're looking for a cute Kilt Romance, you could definitely do worse than this one....more
It's not particularly bad or anything, but I've renewed it twice from the library and just can't seem to get into it for whatever reasDNF 35%
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It's not particularly bad or anything, but I've renewed it twice from the library and just can't seem to get into it for whatever reason. The heroine gets kidnapped in order for the hero to use her to stop some sort of English takeover - no idea if the historical stuff is accurate and, quite honestly, I don't care. There's nothing awful about either character or the plot so far, just a dude trying to save his country without being too skeevy. Like I said, this just seems to be a case of something that's not grabbing me and not a case of bad writing or awful storyline....more
It was a cute romance that should fit the bill for anyone looking for a little Highlander Lovin.
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The bad? Dougall & Murine weren't exactly what It was a cute romance that should fit the bill for anyone looking for a little Highlander Lovin.
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The bad? Dougall & Murine weren't exactly what I would consider a hot couple, simply because Murine was desperate to marry someone to escape her gross older brother. While they were attracted to each other, Murine was willing to marry Dougall's older brother if that's what it came to. And her reasoning was really sound! In her position, I would have done the same thing, I'm sure. But the fact is, that sort of rationality doesn't necessarily make for an amazing trashy romance novel. I'm always kind of hoping for one of those all-consuming love stories, and while this one was had a decent romance, it wasn't ah-mazing.
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The good? There was nothing in this romance that made me feel squicky. Dougall was a fairly nice guy, no molesting her while she was sick or unconscious, and no tricking her into marriage/sex. Basically, no rapey undertones. <--YAY! And Murine was a pretty cool gal. She's not bitchy or helpless (although, she did faint quite a bit before they figured out why), and she proved she was the kind of lady to pull your ass out of the fire. Literally.
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Overall, while it's not a story that'll get a spot on my favorite's list, I'd say it's definitely cute enough if you're looking for some fluff in a kilt!...more
It wasn't perfect, it's not going down as one of my favorites, and I didn't fall in love with 3.5 stars
Awwwww. This was just so friggin' sweet!
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It wasn't perfect, it's not going down as one of my favorites, and I didn't fall in love with the characters. But. I have ZERO complaints. None. The guy wasn't a douchebag who did creepy sex-things to claim her, the girl wasn't pathetic or helpless, and her family wasn't a bunch of asshole who abused her. So. Fucking. Nice.
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Ok so the king sends out messengers, and tells these two badass warring clans that it's time to knock it off. And to ensure that they cut that shit out and quit attacking each other, he forces the leader of one clan to marry the daughter of the other. If either side disobeys, it will be considered high treason.
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OUCH. It would be a pretty bad situation for both sides to start with, but it's made worse by the fact that the woman in question is...touched. Eveline fell off her horse a few years ago, and since then she's been different. The laird, Graeme, who's expected to marry her is basically going to have to give up on the idea of heirs, because everyone knows she's not all there, and he's not the kind of guy who would have sex with a woman who was mentally incapable of consenting. But her family doesn't know that. They're all freaking out, because all they know about him is that he's their enemy.
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But wait, there's more! Turns out, Eveline's been faking it (for a good reason), and once she meets Graeme, and sees that he's not an asshole, she thinks this marriage as a way to perhaps get her life back. See, the fall didn't affect Eveline's mind, it just made her deaf. So, she... {Insert spoilery stuff here}
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But just when you think everything is going to work out, this horrible bad guy {insert more spoilery stuff happening here}, and everyone is freaking out again!
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Well, of course you don't. You'll have to actually read it to find out what I'm talking about. And you definitely should read it! Especially if you're looking for a good Kilt Romance. Huge Thank You to Holly for pointing me in the direction of this book. It absolutely didn't disappoint!...more
The first two books in this trilogy were a bit meh, but this one?!
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Ha! Kidding! This one ended up being meh, as well. In fact, at times it teetereThe first two books in this trilogy were a bit meh, but this one?!
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Ha! Kidding! This one ended up being meh, as well. In fact, at times it teetered on awful.
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Here's the thing: I was less than impressed with the 1st book, but decided to check out the 2nd book because I thought it was supposed to be about Rionna. <--badass warrior chick! It was not about Rionna. The author did a switcheroo, and the hero fell in love with Rionna's BFF instead. Anyway. Finally, now we get to Rionna. The ass-kicker who beat one of the laird's best soldiers in the first book! Whooo! So, yeah, I was expecting a bit of this:
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But that's not what I got. Rionna turned out to be a little girl playing dress-up. She was easily cowed, easily beaten in combat, and easily led around by her husband.
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Plus, her new hubby was a douchebag because of the cliche PAINFUL EMOTIONS FROM THE PAST! Yeah, yeah, yeah. You've been hurt, I've been hurt, everyone who has ever lived EVER has been hurt. Fuck that noise, it's annoying.
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Plus, and this really made me cringe, he kept screwing her while she was asleep. What the what?!
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Is that something that guys do now? Am I just old and out of touch? Is that really acceptable dick etiquette in this day and age? Perhaps I'm just an unadventurous piece of white bread for thinking that being conscious was one of those things that made sex...sexy? Regardless, that better not be what wakes me up in the morning, motherfucker. I mean, Jesus Christ! Let me pee & get a cup of coffee first!
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Anyway. The writing itself isn't bad, but the storyline just wasn't my cuppa. If anyone has any suggestions for a good men-in-kilts trashy romance novel, I'd love to hear it!...more
Um. It seemed a bit too much like a cheesy Lifetime Movie for it to be any fun. The dialogue was just too overblown & dramatic to seem real to2.5 stars
Um. It seemed a bit too much like a cheesy Lifetime Movie for it to be any fun. The dialogue was just too overblown & dramatic to seem real to me. He called her Angel, & she called him Warrior...
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Plus, they were both sooo horny when they were sick and/or injured. Reeeeeeally? Tell me more about your magical sex drive.
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Because, see, I don't know if you have ever been violently ill with a high fever, but I have. And, believe you me, there was absolutely no room for thoughts about the sexy-times. I would love to tell you that I'm one of those alpha-moms, who gets the flu, but still soldiers on. But the truth? I pray for death, & tell the kids to forage for their own food or starve. Because I could honestly care less if their tummies are rumbly. Microwave a corn dog and leave me alone, dammit! This is only ONE of the many perks to no longer having small children!
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I can't imagine what a wuss I'd be if I had to deal with a stab wound on top of it! But I kinda doubt I'd be itching to have a make-out session. Oh, and maybe it's just me (<--I doubt it), but how many of you ladies out there would be willing to kiss your man when he's been ill for a week or so? Sick People breath is VILE! Like melted plastic wrapped in rotten eggs...
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Ok, even though I wasn't really on board with everything about this one, I still want to read the next book in the trilogy. I was actually hoping that this was the story about Rionna, the warrior chick, but...sadly, no. This one was about Keeley. Whatever. I've read worse. I'm not sure who I would recommend this one to, but it's not an unreadable story, and it did make me want to continue on with #3.
In Bed with a Highlander had that B movie sort of feel to it. <--my opinion It wasn't bad. It just wasn't superduperamazing, either. I'm not r2.5 stars
In Bed with a Highlander had that B movie sort of feel to it. <--my opinion It wasn't bad. It just wasn't superduperamazing, either. I'm not really sure I have any real complaints, but it kinda left me with a bland taste in my mouth when I closed the book. And maybe that's because I like my romances to have a little more humor in them?
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I saw this one, and was hoping for a good Men-In-Kilts romance to sorta tide me over till I found my Next Big Read. shrugs And it wasn't awful! I read it in a few days, and didn't hate it. So. There's that. Plus, you should check out some of the other reviewers who adored this one. Just because it wasn't totally my cuppa, doesn't mean it won't be yours. I will say that I liked the secondary characters enough to snatch up the next book in the series! Onward!
Sexy Scottish dude, who is verra, verra good in bed, finagles his way into a fake marriage with a scrappy Englishwoman. DMen in kilts, amirite?
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Sexy Scottish dude, who is verra, verra good in bed, finagles his way into a fake marriage with a scrappy Englishwoman. Do I really need to go on? Is that not enough to get you to try this one out?! sigh
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Ok, if the steamy scenes aren't enough for you, then maybe the promise of humor will suck you in? *clears throat*
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Madeline is painfully shy (read: has panic attacks in crowds), so when she's faced with the London Season, she makes up a teeny-tiny white lie. She tells her family that she's met and become engaged to the perfect man...Captain Logan MacKenzie! And then she proceeds to write him hilarious fake love letters for years! Of course, she has to post the letters to make it look real, but she makes sure that the regiment she's sending them to doesn't actually exist.<--This (because the mailman will not be denied!) will come back to bite her in the ass.
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Sadly, all good things must come to an end. So, with a heavy heart, Madeline kills off her imaginary beloved and goes into mourning. And since her godfather had left her (and her betrothed) a castle, she promptly retires to a quiet life in Scotland. *BLISS* Right up till the realCaptain Logan MacKenzie shows up, determined to blackmail her into marriage.
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And that's just the start of one of the best romance novels I've real in quite some time. It's got it all! It's smart, sexy, and soooo funny! Here's a bit of advice from one of MacKenzie's soldiers on how to get Madeline interested in him...
"You strip down to your skin, and then you have a dip in the loch. Wait until she comes looking for you. Because she will. They always do. But pretend not to notice when she does. And then - just when she's close enough to see and she's been watching for a while, you rise up out of the water. Like a dolphin. Or a mermaid. Shooting up through the mist and pushing your hair back with both hands"-Rabbie thrust both hands through his hair to demonstrate-"with all the little beads of water trickling down over the ridges of your shoulders and chest." He danced his fingers down his belly. "Like so." Monroe snorted. "So he's supposed to go down to the loch at half-crack o' the morning, paddle about in the frigid water for an hour or two, and then emerge? I'm finding it difficult to believe she'd see anything impressive."
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Madeline is smart, talented, spunky, and now one of my favorite romance heroines of all time! Throughout the entire book she continually surprised me with her honesty, intelligence, and sense of humor. And Logan? Well...
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Sure, there was some unnecessary back-and-forth at the end, but this is a romance novel, so that sort of thing gets a pass with me. I really don't want to spoil the details for you, but I will say this is going on my favorites shelf. Hmmmm. I wonder if it's too soon to do a re-read? Nah.
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Oh! And I almost forgot to mention Rex & Fluffy! No, seriously, she has pet lobsters. You've gotta read it...
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2017 After getting suckered into a re-read , I can say this is STILL one of my favorite historical romances, and definitely my number one Men-In-Kilts romance. OhMyGod why are you sitting there?! Go get this book!
2021 Audiobook with narrator Carmen Rose review Ok, I've been going back and listening to some of my favorite romance novels and so far this has been the BEST. Ms. Rose was an incredible narrator and completely got the spirit of the book and its characters. I laughed out loud quite a bit during this, and a lot of that was due to her hilarious reading of some of the lines. There have been at least 2 previous books that I felt were better read than listened to this year, but When a Scot Ties the Knot is the perfect book for those of you who love your audiobooks. Verra, verra highly recommended!...more
So, almost every single one of my friends loved this, but I just had the hardest time with it. And I think the reason is this: All I wanted 2.5 stars
So, almost every single one of my friends loved this, but I just had the hardest time with it. And I think the reason is this: All I wanted was a fun kilt romance with some steamy sex scenes.
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The stuff that had happened to Genevieve in this one was a bit too awful for me to just skim and giggle my way through like I normally would. I mean, she was kidnapped, repeatedly raped, humiliated, and held captive for a year or so by the bad guy from the last book. Oh, and did I mention he took a knife and fucked up one side of her face? Yeah. I honestly don't want to read a trashy romance about that girl. And it's not because I think that she couldn't or shouldn't find love! It's more about the fact that I can't (personally) imagine how long it would take to be able to move past something horrific like that and then learn to trust someone in an intimate way. Yes, it would make a great story. Just not one that I want to read about in this sort of genre, if that makes sense?
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And please keep in mind that this is only my personal feeling about the subject matter in this genre. I don't think for a minute that anyone who enjoyed this book is guilty of making light of rape. I just couldn't make myself disconnect long enough to have any fun with this story. And I only read these for an escape or as a guilty pleasure. You know what I mean?
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Um. Yes, I'm pretty sure.
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Sheesh! Touchy!
Ok, having said all that, this was a sweet story. I think Maya Banks did a pretty decent job not rushing the sex scenes...for a romance novel. But in my heart of hearts, I find it hard to believe that any woman who was systematically abused the way Genevieve was would be able to have multiple orgasms the first time she had consensual sex. No matter what kind of a rockstar Bowen was in bed. BUT. This is a fantasy sort of situation. And in said fantasy, I'm glad that our girl was able to recover quickly, and then have mind-blowing sex with a sweet, patient lover.
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Plus, I got a little teary-eyed at the end for some reason. Bowen really is one of the nicest guys I've read about in a while, and it was sweet to see a male character who wasn't concerned with looking weak or expressing his emotions. So. Definitely not what I wanted to read about, but (for the genre) it was a nice story....more
Ehhhhhhhh. Ok, what we have here is a self-published title, and I hate to be the asshole who slams those kinThanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book
Ehhhhhhhh. Ok, what we have here is a self-published title, and I hate to be the asshole who slams those kind of books. It takes guts to put your hard work out there for the world to see, and without a professional team behind you, there's a lot of things that can go wrong. So what I'm going to do is make this review short and...well, not sweet. But it will be short, because I feel like a big enough jerk already.
Lost in Shadows is...no. Amazon has the paperback edition listed at $8.99, and the Kindle edition a t $3.99. So, this is not a super-cheap freebie book. Just...no. There are technical issues, like jumping from one character's introspective thoughts to a fight scene in a different realm with no warning whatsoever. This is probably a product of being self-published, so I won't dwell on it. The plot is a bit convoluted. There's just too much random stuff with too many characters that aren't important to the plot. The dialogue is cheesy, and the love scenes are nothing to write home about. Although, there are only so many ways to say, He pinched my titties and I liked it!, so that's low on my list of complaints.
I'm going to give you two examples of the things that happened in this book, and then I'm done.
For this one, you need to know that he's been in a fight and is slashed all to hell. She's squeamish about blood, but is sewing him up with a needle and thread. Don't ask me why a doctor wasn't called in to do this.
It was harder than it looked. It was difficult to go through skin, not to mention the needle made a popping noise as it entered the skin. She could hear the thread making that squicking sound as it pulled through the skin, tissue, and blood.
And then they start making googly eyes at each other...
His groin tightened , he shifted to ease it, Gods, he burned for her.
M'kay. That's just gross. I get that guys think about sex all the time, but I'm willing to bet that getting sewn up on a table (without anesthesia) after getting knifed would be the exception to that rule.
For this one you need to know that they were attacked by bad guys on the way to his castle. The weather is horrible and it won't stop snowing. He killed the guys, took off his clothes, and pushed their car (with his bloody clothes and the bad guys inside) off a cliff, so that the evidence of the fight would go up in a fiery explosion. Also, they have a flat tire. Wait for it, wait for it...
Colin quickly replaced the flat, slipping in the snow, cursing as he worked. Finished, he opened the trunk, pulling on a change of clothes.
Why in God's name wouldn't he put his clothes on first?! I've seen my husband squat down to change a flat, and it wouldn't be pretty if he attempted to do it naked. Much less in the freaking snow! Hello? I don't care how Immortal a guy is, a frozen nut sack is a frozen nut sack.
Since these are short stories, I'm going to try to give a short individual review for each one.
The Last Prophecy - Jennie Andrus 4 Stars This one was aSince these are short stories, I'm going to try to give a short individual review for each one.
The Last Prophecy - Jennie Andrus 4 Stars This one was a pretty fun PNR/thriller. It's gets an extra star just because the sexy hero is also a shape-shifting moose! Who thinks up stuff like that? Evidently Jennie Andrus.
Ritual Love - Kate Davies 2.5 Stars Well, it was short. I don't know if it was so short that it didn't have enough time to develop any kind of relationship between the two characters, or if it's only saving grace was that it was mercifully short. I really couldn't understand how she could make such a huge decision to say with him (I should probably add that she went back in time to 592 AD) after only one night with the guy.
Babe In The Woods - Lorelei James 5 Stars This one was soooo good! I loved the chemistry between Becker and Lacy! I wasn't really expecting it to be as funny as it was, either. I had a stupid grin on my face the entire time I was reading. I may have even giggled out loud a few times. So far, this is my favorite, and I will definitely be checking out this author in the near future.
A Touch Of Magic - Cassandra Kane 3 Stars It's an ok sci-fi romance. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I thought parts of it seemed kinda cheesy and forced. I think the actual plot could have been interesting if it hadn't been shoved into a short story.
A Warrior's Witch - Mackenzie McKade 4.5 Stars This one was really fun! It had witches, shape-shifters, an evil cousin, and some sexy men in kilts. What more could a girl ask for? My only complaint is that I would have liked to have seen a few things a teeny bit more resolved in the end. Maybe just an epilogue? Still, it was a great story!
Night Music - Charlene Teglia 3.5 Stars This one was a solid read, even if it was pretty predictable. I'm kind of vampired out, if you know what I mean, so this didn't hold too much attraction in that respect. It wasn't bad at all, though, and it had a cute little twist at the end.
Ok. Overall, I'd give this collection 4 stars. It's definitely worth the read!...more
Oh, crap. Did I really give this 5 stars the first time I read it? Has this really been sitting on my favorites shelf?!
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See? This is why it's danOh, crap. Did I really give this 5 stars the first time I read it? Has this really been sitting on my favorites shelf?!
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See? This is why it's dangerous to do rereads. sigh So, 5 years ago, I read this and thought it was A-MAZING. Like, the bestest book evah! And I've been singing its praises ever since.
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In fact, when I saw it was on sale a while back, I bought it! Those of you who know me realize what a big deal that was. For those of you who don't? Let's just say...I'm cheap. Reallyreallyreally cheap! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say I guard my money like that shriveled-up hobbit thing from Lord of the Rings.
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Anyway, I went into this expecting to feel...
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And, instead, I felt more...
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I'm not sure what happened here, but, this time around, I thought the dialogue was kinda clunky. Plus, there were several times I had to put it down, because it just wasn't holding my attention the way I had hoped.
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And the romance was...WTF? What the hell was I thinking when I read this originally?! I sorta wanted to grab hold of my younger self, and ask her a few questions...
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I don't mind when guys aren't perfect in romance novels. I like tough guys, snarky guys, even rude guys! But you've gotta give me some reason to root for them. This guy? Ehhhhhhhh.
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I'm not saying he was a villainous, horrible person! Just...I didn't like him very much. He was a cookie-cutter version of every emotionally retarded hero ever put on paper. And I was not all that impressed.
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I mean, it was still a decent book, and I was entertained enough to finish it, but I was pretty underwhelmed. Thing is, I had such fond memories of this book! Ugh. I think it's gonna take me a while to get over the disappointment. sobs
