Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, or whatever Holiday it is you celebrate.

I hope you are able to spend your time with the ones you love.

Trailer Tuesday - Deaths Sweet Embrace

Tracey O'Hara write the Dark Brethen Series, a great paranormal romance series. Her sophomore novel, Deaths Sweet Embrace, comes out February 2011, and I'm excited to get my hands on this one! Check out her trailer here!

Evie's Gift by PJ Schnyder

Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Publish Date: Out now!
How I got this book: eARC from author

Stubborn Evie is reluctant to play the roll of a proper lady by English standards, but she has little choice. Traveling to London for her first season, she faces the threat of an enemy submarine bent on destroying the airship carrying her across the ocean. Once she steps forward to help, her knowledge is questioned by the captain, placing her special gift in danger.

As a woman whose passion pushes her toward engineering and mechanical designs, her curious nature risks exposing her uncanny talents. Will this Christmas season allow her to keep her secrets? Or will her gift be revealed too soon?
*Blurb from Goodreads*

Evie and her brother Jeffrey are headed to London for Evie’s first season. The death of their parents has caused Jeffrey to inherit the family business, and Evie needs to marry. As the airship they are traveling on becomes suddenly under attack, Evie does what she can to ward off their enemy, but unfortunately causes multiple questions to be asked from their Captain Alex Corwin.

Upon arrival in London, the two travel to Lord and Lady Weatherly’s, close friends of their father. Lord Weatherly is also in the business of engineering, and takes great interest in the fact that Evie knows so much about his newest creation. But when that creation is tampered with, Evie must choose between trusting strangers with a secret that might be too sensitive to be revealed, or risking the lives of many.


This very short (approximately 50 pages) steampunk was a great little introduction into an exciting world. Schnyder does a great job of combining the classic London Regency period with incredible feats of engineering that encompass everything I love about the steampunk genre.

The biggest thing I love about steampunk is the glimpse into the different kinds of engineering trinkets that authors dream up. My favorite aspect of this story was by far Toby, a metal based, animated mechanical that turns from watch to squirrel to hair pin to assorted other things depending on the mood of Evie. I laughed out loud numerous times as Toby would display Evie’s emotions for her: hissing, blowing steam, or running scared. I love the idea of such an incredible invention, and would give just about anything to have one of my own!

The characters were great as well. Evie was a free spirit, non conforming woman who loved all things engineering, and wasn’t afraid to show it, even though it isn’t the norm for women to do so. I loved that she had no problems standing up to the men in her life, but was still soft and loving towards the Weatherly granddaughter, Angelica.

Evie’s ‘secret’ was totally new and something I’ve never seen before in the steampunk genre. I thought it was a great little twist to the story.

I was hoping for a little more romance (Schnyder does write some great romance) and was somewhat disappointed that the prospect of a budding relationship with Alec the airship Captain wasn’t explored further. The tension between the two was evident from page one. When a second potential suitor was introduced later in the story, I was thrown a little off guard. While nothing progressed with either, I was a little disappointed to say the least.

When I asked Schnyder if there would be additional stories set in this world she said that she would like to follow up with another story continuing Evie and Toby’s adventures. I can say that I for one would definitely read more set in this world. I would like to see Evie have a little romance in her life. I think she would be a great heroine who could really be a strong character.

Plus, I felt as if this story was almost a really long prequel. I chugged right along, happily reading, but when I reached the end was somewhat disappointed. I know that Schnyder can deliver a great story, and I felt like there should have been more.


All in all, I give Evie’s Gift 3 out of 5 mechanical Tobys!

Cover Love... Demon Marked

The Guardian Series by Meljean Brook is incredibly fabulous, and the last few covers have seriously rocked my world. The newest cover is no exception. Check it out!!

Recently escaped from a mental hospital where she spent the past two years, Ash is searching for answers, trying to discover who she is…and what she’s become. Tattoos mark her skin – which is sometimes crimson. Her eyes glow when she’s angry. And icy fear is a constant companion, along with a desperation she doesn’t understand, and a torturous pain that she can barely remember. Fueled by vague memories and newspaper reports, she searches for Nicholas St. Croix – a man who, five years ago, was suspected to have murdered a human woman…who looks exactly like Ash.

Nicholas St. Croix doesn’t know if he can trust the demon wearing the face of the woman he once loved – but if he wants to find out, he’ll have to keep her alive. Because the past is catching up to Nicholas, in the form of a demon commanded by Lucifer himself to sacrifice Ash and open a gateway to Hell. Protecting her means that Nicholas will find himself irrevocably changed, body and soul – and unaware that if he saves Ash’s life, Nicholas might be eternally damning the only woman he’s loved…
*Blurb from author's website*

At the Book Pushers

I'm over at The Book Pushers today with the fabulous Has. We are talking about what we loved in Alien Tango. Come chat with us!!

Waiting on... Archangel's Consort

I love all things Nalini Singh. I think that everything she touches turns to gold. With her Guild Hunter Series, the 3rd book featuring Elena and Raphael is out in January!!! I can't wait for this one. And this cover... who wouldn't want to pick up this book?!?!

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux and her lover, the lethally beautiful archangel Raphael, have returned home to New York only to face an uncompromising new evil…

A vampire has attacked a girls’ school—the assault one of sheer, vicious madness—and it is only the first act. Rampant bloodlust takes vampire after vampire, threatening to make the streets run with blood. Then Raphael himself begins to show signs of an uncontrolled rage, as inexplicable storms darken the city skyline and the earth itself shudders.

The omens are suddenly terrifyingly clear.

An ancient and malevolent immortal is rising. The violent winds whisper her name: Caliane. She has returned to reclaim her son, Raphael. Only one thing stands in her way: Elena, the consort who must be destroyed…
*Blurb from author's website

Mistress by Midnight by Nicola Cornick

Publisher: HQN
Publish Date: 11/30/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

Merryn Fenner is on a mission to ruin the Duke of Farne. A beautiful bluestocking with a penchant for justice, Merryn has waited ten years to satisfy her revenge against sensual, mysterious Garrick Northesk. Her family name had been tarnished at his hands, her life destroyed. And now she intends to return the favor—by finding the true heir to the duke's title and disinheriting Garrick.

Yet when a disaster traps Merryn and Garrick together, white-hot desire stirs between the two sworn enemies. Her reputation utterly compromised, Merryn is forced to do the one thing she cannot bear: accept the scandalous marriage proposal of the man she has vowed to ruin.
*Blurb from Goodreads*

Lady Merryn was gently raised, but has a secret that no one knows. She has been working undercover as an inquiry agent, using her charms in the ballroom where her boss can't be. Her main goal is to take down the Duke of Farne, her older brother's former best friend, the man who allegedly shot him in a duel.

Garrick, the Duke of Farne has been living with an equally huge secret, and will do anything to make sure it never comes out. But when Merryn starts looking into the details surround the duel with her brother, he worries that she may soon discover the truth. He does everything he can to thwart her investigations.

When the two are caught in a very compromising position, Merryn must accept his marriage proposal. But will they be able to actually go through with the marriage, without the truth between them?

Having never read Cornick before, I really enjoyed her writing. I have to say that the mystery surrounding the details of the duel kept me on edge, and as someone who can usually guess the mystery correctly, it was good to be in the dark for so long. Once the secrets were revealed, it was a little bit of a shock, and I could see why Garrick wanted to keep it a secret, and why Merryn was upset with the details.

The relationship between Garrick and Merryn was fun as well. I always love stories when the hero and heroine start off with some kind of animosity between each other and can get past those to discover that they really are great together. All that sexual and romantic tension just makes the story so much better for me, and Garrick and Merryn were full of it.

I did wonder for awhile there though if Merryn and Garrick would be able to overcome all their obstacles. Garrick's hang-ups with his first wife's infidelity, Merryn's somewhat disillusioned view point of her brother, her all consuming hatred of what she assumed Garrick did, Merryn's work with the inquiry agent, the list goes on. The fact that they were able to overcome, despite being shoved together through a scandal, was a hard process. I found myself tearing up at times.

The supporting class of characters were amazing as well. I enjoyed Merryn's crazy sisters, and watching them go from seemingly ditzy women, to two warmhearted sisters who genuinely cared about what happened to their youngest sister. Garrick's butler provided some great comedic relief for me as well, constantly comparing poor Garrick to his over bearing father.

Although this is the third book in The Scandalous Women of the Ton Series, I didn't feel as if I was missing anything by having only read this book out of the series.

All in all, I give Mistress by Midnight 4 out of 5 mysterious duels.

No Place To Run by Maya Banks

Publisher: Penguin
Publish Date: 12/7/10
How I got this book: Purchased

Sam Kelly was her first love.

The last person Sam Kelly expected to pull wounded from the lake was Sophie Lundgren. Once they shared a brief, intense affair while Sam was undercover and then she vanished. She's spent the last months on the run, knowing that any mistake would cost her life and that of her unborn child—Sam's child. Now she's resurfaced with a warning for Sam: this time, he's the one in danger.

Now he's her last chance.

Sam has too many questions to let her slip away again—like why she disappeared in the first place. This time he vows not to be seduced. But one look in her eyes, and the passion burns again, and Sam knows he’ll do anything to keep her and his child safe. However, Sophie’s dark past is more dangerous than he imagines, and the only way for either to survive it is to outrun it.
*Blurb from Author's Site*

Maya Banks KGI Series has hooked me on the Romantic Suspense genre. I haven't read a lot of romantic suspense books in the past, but after reading the first two KGI books, I'm now addicted for life!

Sam Kelly, the oldest of the Kelly brothers is undercover in Mexico, and spending more time in a romance with a local bar tender than he is on his mission. The two have gotten pretty hot and heavy, but when a lucky break comes through, he must leave her for good. But Sophie isn't just a local bar tender, she is actually the daughter of Sam's mark. She does what she has to in order to disappear, and goes AWOL.

Flash forward a few months, and Sam is having a peaceful afternoon with his brothers that is interrupted by pulling a woman out of the lake behind his house. When he realizes he just fished out a pregnant Sophie, all of his protective instincts come to the forefront, and Sam will demand some answers.

Sophie is reluctant to reveal exactly what happened five months ago, but more than anything she wants Sam to ensure the safety of their child. When Sophie's criminal family chases after her, Sam does everything he can to keep her safe. But when family tragedy strikes again and again, Sam may have to decide whose life he wants to save.

I can not say enough good things about this series. I fell in love with all the Kelly brothers in the first book, and they continued to run away with my heart. Sam proved himself to be not only a total Alpha hero, but also a loving family man, a devoted business man, and an all around fabulous guy. His devotion and loyalty to Sophie, even when he was unsure of her motives brought a smile to my face, especially all the times and ways he defended her to his brothers. When tragedy struck with his family, I could not stop crying, and felt as if Sam was able to relieve me along with the other characters.

My heart also broke for Sophie within the first few chapters of the book. Being raised by a psycho gun runner who could care less about his own flesh and blood, then being hunted by her uncle, forced to go on the run while pregnant and fight for her right to live. The strength that Sophie had to have amazed me, but I was glad to see that she was fragile as well.

I was really happy about the resolution to Sophie's problems, and although I literally cried through almost the entire last half of the book, I was so glad to see the twists and turns that Banks provided. I was surprised and amazed by the little surprise at the end, but so happy with the over all resolution.

The Kelly brothers and rest of the KGI team all have a special place in my heart. I adore Donovan and his field medical skills. I love Garrett and his over protective ways, even when he can be a jerk about them. I adore Rusty and her huge heart, even though she sometimes doesn't know how to show it. The Kelly parents also go through a huge ordeal in this story, and solidify themselves as my ordeal fictional parents.

I really just can't say enough wonderful and great things about this book, and series as a whole. No Place to Run has most definitely made the short of list of favorite reads in 2010, and Maya Banks has solidified herself as a new MUST read author for me!

All in all, I give No Place to Run 5 out of 5 pregnant runaways.

Believe by Lauren Dane

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/6/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

Their First Christmas, Bound Together…

All Jude wants for Christmas is Rori, all to himself. It’s their first holiday season as a couple, and staying home, seeing friends and family, means they’ll be surrounded by the memory of Rori’s late husband. It’s time for Jude and Rori to create their own traditions. Time for them to fully explore their most intimate desires to dominate and submit.

Rori is thrilled when Jude whisks her away to a luxury resort in the mountains. Spending Christmas away, just the two of them, is the perfect time to show him she’s ready to give herself to him completely…
*Blurb from author’s site*

Jude and Rori are spending their first Christmas together as a couple, and with all the craziness with their friends and family, will be hard pressed to find time for just the two of them. With the memory of Rori’s late husband still somewhat hanging over their head’ Jude is looking for a way to start creating new memories.

He treats the two of them to a romantic getaway in the mountains, where the two of them can not only be alone, but can also spend their days and nights exploring their dominant and submissive relationship. Although Jude is ready to take their relationship to the next level, he worries that Rori might not be ready to make the big commitment.

But little does he know that Rori is ready, and is prepared to take their vacation as an opportunity to show him just how ready she is to not only submit, but commit.

I really enjoyed this story, and although it was one of the first few Dane books I’ve read, and I have to say I will be picking up more of her work from now on! I later learned that this is not the first time we have met Jude and Rori, but I was really glad that I wasn’t lost at all in their story, or confused by any information that was maybe explained before and left out this go around. So for those of you who haven’t picked up any previous books, you won’t be lost!

I really like Rori and Jude together, and although they had tons of history, I felt completely at ease hopping into their story and falling in love alongside them. The two of them just really seemed to fit well together and their relationship felt so real. I was glad that the issue of Rori’s dead husband wasn’t something that was ignored, and thought that both Rori and Jude handled the situation as best they could, which still staying true to their feelings. It felt as if it was something that a real couple would go through, say to each other and feel towards each other.

Dane is also amazing when it comes to the smut. The book was smokin’ and if all her other books are hawt as this one; you can guarantee Dane will be on my lookout list!

All in all, I give Believe 4 out of 5 Christmas getaways!

Waiting on... Call Me Irresistible

One of my all time favorite contemporary romance authors is Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I am a huge fan of her Dallas Stars Series, and so many other books by her are golden. Her next release, Call Me Irresistible is out January 18th. CAN'T WAIT!! Susan even posted the first chapter on her website here.

R.S.V.P. to the most riotous wedding of the year . . .

Lucy Jorik is the daughter of a former president of the United States.

Meg Koranda is the offspring of legends.

One of them is about to marry Mr. Irresistible—Ted Beaudine—the favorite son of Wynette, Texas. The other is not happy about it and is determined to save her friend from a mess of heartache.

But even though Meg knows that breaking up her best friend's wedding is the right thing to do, no one else seems to agree. Faster than Lucy can say "I don't," Meg becomes the most hated woman in town—a town she's stuck in with a dead car, an empty wallet, and a very angry bridegroom. Broke, stranded, and without her famous parents at her back, Meg is sure she can survive on her own wits. What's the worst that can happen? Lose her heart to the one and only Mr. Irresistible? Not likely. Not likely at all.
*Blurb from Goodreads*

No Angel by Vivi Andrews

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/6/10
How I got this book: Net Galley

When Sasha's boyfriend, Jay, is sucked through a fiery vortex to Hell, an angel reveals that Sasha's been chosen as the Champion of Virtue in the battle for his immortal soul. As a perennial offender on Santa's naughty list, Sasha can't believe she's anyone's idea of a girl fighting on the side of the angels. But if she doesn't save Jay, he'll be stuck in Hell forever!

Jay—aka Jevroth—isn't surprised to find himself back in Hell. His visa to visit the mortal plane expired three months ago, but to steal more time with Sasha he's been ignoring his mother's demands that he come home to spend time with his new stepfather: Lucifer.

Sasha has until dawn on the twenty-fifth of December to fight the Legions of Hell and rescue Jay, or be trapped there for eternity herself. But now she must decide if the lying son-of-a-demon is even worth saving...
Blurb from Goodreads

Sasha has been arguing with her boyfriend for weeks now about coming to her family's home for Christmas to meet her parents. When he hums and haws about it, delaying any sort of actual commitment, Sasha knows that things probably won’t last between them. Little does she know, Jay is keeping a big secret from her. He is part demon, and has been summoned back to hell to visit his mother and new step-dad, Lucifer himself.

When Jay gets sucked into a portal straight to hell, Sasha thinks that is most definitely the end of things between them. A visit from an angel changes everything though, and armed with two angel guns, she sets off for hell, determined to being the human Jay back to earth.

She journeys through hell, finding Jay and doing everything in his power to bring him back to her, regardless of his lies and parentage. But come Christmas morning, will Jay have enough good in him to be redeemed, and can Sasha’s love possibly save him?


Andrews creates an amazing hell dimension with this one, and had me actually liking Lucifer, laughing at Jay’s mom, and rooting for the half-demon! The journey that Sasha and Jay went on together in hell is hilarious, light hearted and just plain fun. I loved the different demons they ran into, the situations they found themselves in and the hilarity that ensued.

In the beginning I was worried that I wouldn’t like Sasha’s character, she did a lot of moaning and crying, but as they story progressed, she started kicking butt and taking names, and I found myself liking her more and more. Jay was fabulous, and I found myself liking him from the get-go. Half-demon or not, I found myself rooting for him, hoping he would be good enough to be redeemed.

There was one thing that continually confused me throughout the story however, and it caused me to sit back and scratch my head for a bit, wondering if I just misread something, or read too much into something. Sasha refers to her mother as the angel of Hollywood, and in her world, angels are known figures. Throughout the beginning of the story, I just assumed that her mother was an angel, imagine my surprise when I found out she wasn’t. *Scratches Head* Hum, yup, still a little confused about that one!

But, other than that little mind boggle, I really enjoyed this story. The action was packed, the characters were fun, the comedy was spot on and the plot well done. For everyone out there on the angel lovin’ bandwagon, this is a great little read!

This story can be found as a standalone novella, or can be purchased as part of the Carina Press Winter Wishes anthology with the other paranormal greats Vivian Arend and Moira Rogers.

All in all, I give No Angel 3 out of 5 trips to hell!

Holiday Sparks by Shannon Stacey

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: December 6th
How I got this book: NatGalley

House-sitting for her parents seemed like a good idea, until the microwave blew up and the lights went out.

Now Chloe Burke thinks upgrading the electrical system of her childhood home while they are away would make the perfect Christmas gift. Fortunately, there’s an electrician in town who can get the job done by the holidays.

Scott Quinn has wanted to get his hands on the Burkes’ wiring for almost as long as he’s wanted to get his hands on their daughter. Chloe didn’t notice Scott back in high school, but she’s noticing him now, and soon they’re indulging in a little festive fun: no strings, no expectations. After all, Chloe plans to get out of this goldfish bowl of a town and back to her real life in Boston by New Year’s.

But Chloe and Scott discover they enjoy each other’s company just as much out of bed. Could their holiday fling turn out to be the real thing?
*Blurb from author’s website*

Chloe is house-sitting for her parents when she inadvertently blows a fuse she had never seen before. She calls the local electrician, and when more sparks begin to fly at her first glimpse of him, she decides to do a whole electrical re-wiring of her parents house as a Christmas gift.

Scott has had a huge crush on Chloe for as long as he can remember, and when the chance comes to spend almost every day with her, he jumps at the opportunity. But while Chloe is obviously attracted to him now, he can’t help but wonder what she’ll think when she realizes who he really.

As they spend more and more time together, the attraction that is heating up quickly morphs into something more, but it is something they are ready for?


I thought this story was so cute and sweet. Another amazing Shannon Stacey creation, she has quickly become one of my favorite contemporary romance authors.

I always enjoy stories about couples who either dated or knew each other previously, and find each other again. Although Scott and Chloe were never involved in high school, he seriously crushed on her, and she did notice him, despite what he thought. Being that I was a pretty big nerd in high school, I always love to see the underdog rise up and get the girl.

One of the things that I’ve come to count on with Stacey is that she always delivers great, well rounded characters. Chloe and Scott are no exception, and although the story is a short one, they just dragged me under and into their story, and left me wishing it could continue on and on.

Also, being a HUGE animal lover and advocate, I’m always excited when authors add in animals into their stories (as mine are a huge part of my life). I was so glad to see how large of a part the dog Kojack played. It’s just a simple little extra touch that leaves a smile on my face even now, days after I’ve finished the story.


This novella is a part of the Naughty and Nice anthology from Carina Press. It can be purchased in the anthology (featuring stories by Jaci Burton, Megan Hart, and Lauren Dane) or by itself.


All in all, I give Holiday Sparks 4 out of 5 smokin’ electricians!

All She Wants for Christmas by Jaci Burton

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/6/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

Big Star, Small-town Christmas

Country singer Riley Jensen would never have returned to her small Missouri hometown if her publicist hadn’t come up with the scheme to tape a Christmas special there. So she never would have known that the man who broke her heart at eighteen—causing her to flee to Nashville—was now a widower with a seven-year-old daughter. Riley has ten years of angst-filled hit songs and Grammy awards to prove she doesn’t need Ethan Kent. But suddenly, she can’t help thinking of all she gave up by running away…

Ethan Kent knew Riley had the talent and the drive to make it as a singer. He also knew she wasn’t going anywhere if she stayed in their nowhere town for him. Then one night and one huge mistake sent her running on the road to fame. Which doesn’t mean he ever stopped loving her…

But with so much separating them, can Riley and Ethan find their way back together one magical country Christmas?
Blurb from Goodreads

Riley Jensen is a big name country music star, who was talked into doing a documentary in her childhood home town. Not really wanting to go back, she grudgingly agrees and within moments of arriving in town, finds herself face to face with the man who broke her heart and caused her to leave in the first place.

Ethan Kent loved Riley for as long as he could remember, and still dealt with the loss of her every day. But his daughter has kept him living in his hometown, trying to make the best life possible for her. One look at Riley threatens his control, and memories and desires from his past suddenly come back to the forefront.

But, will one magical Christmas celebration be enough to bring these two lost souls together?


I absolutely adored this story. It was sweet, romantic, heart breaking, and full of holiday cheer. Riley was such a strong and amazing, but incredibly lonely lead character. After having her heart broken in high school, finding her boyfriend and love in bed with her best friend, she runs as fast as she can to pursue a singing career. Within no time, she makes in big and never looks back, living her life in studios and on the road. Always alone. My heart bleed for her, but I was so glad to see that she was able to accept the past couldn't be changed, but instead tried to just life for the future.

While at first I wanted to hate Ethan on principal alone, he wormed his way under my skin and into my heart. Especially once the truth came out of his betrayal. The way that he was towards his daughter was so sweet and genuine, and I love when stories show the strength and bonds that fathers create with their daughters. Burton does an amazing job of showcasing that relationship.

The secondary characters were also a highlight in this book for me. Ethan's brothers and parents provided some great comedic and lighthearted relief during the stressful and emotional times between Riley and Ethan. It was the perfect mix of strong emotions, and fun lighthearted moments. When asked, Burton said that she would like to write the Kent brother's stories, but that there is nothing currently in the words. I can only hope that she finds the time to write those stories, I know that they would be amazing.

This novella can be purchased as a stand alone, or part of the Carina Press Naughty and Nice Anthology, featuring Shannon Stacey, Lauren Dane, and Megan Hart.


All in all, I give All She Wants for Christmas 4 out of 5 Christmas reunions.

Freeze Line by Moira Rogers

Publisher: Carina Press
Publish Date: 12/7/10
How I got this book: NetGalley

She can’t survive in his world, he can’t stay sane in hers.

A twenty-first century ice age dulls the magic that emanates from the earth. Shane Sullivan is a lone wolf above the freeze line; He has no desire to join the packs that range closer to the border, where feral instincts can turn a man into a monster. Not until the winter solstice, when he stumbles across a dying witch who needs his help to get back to her people–and her magic–in the south.

Nadia is a powerful woman in her own world, but drained by her escape from captivity in a northern lab. She knows it’s foolhardy to trust a werewolf, but he’s her only chance to survive the vast white wilderness. The farther south they travel, the harder it is for Shane to keep the beast within under control, and as their mutual attraction intensifies, Nadia’s no longer sure she wants him to.
*Blurb from Goodreads*

Those of you who follow my blog and Twitter feed know that I have a huge girl crush on the writing duo known as Moira Rogers. And this winter they have a new novella coming out from Carina Press, part of the Winter Wishes anthology (with greats Vivian Arend and Vivi Andrews) that can be purchased as part of the anthology, or a stand alone novella.

An ice age has hit the earth again, and Shane is living well above the freeze line. Because of his werewolf magic, he fears going to live closer to the border, because the tight control he has over his wolf slips the closer he gets to the warmth. He enjoys his solitary life in a small town, making ends meet any way he can.

Out on his snowmobile one afternoon has him running across Nadia, a witch left to die in the frozen wastelands. Nadia was kidnapped by a group of werewolves and tortured endlessly. But Shane is her only hope, and she puts her trust in him.

As the two journey closer to the border, Shane notices his wolf coming more to the forefront, while Nadia’s power grows as well. As the two learn to lean and count on each other, they struggle to find a way to be together although they can’t live in each other’s worlds.


The Rogers team does an amazing job with their world building and Freeze Line is no exception. I’ve always loved the different takes on what the world will be like post-apocalyptic, and the ice age is always a fun one!

I really liked Nadia and Shane together, both hesitant to trust and rely on each other, but both drawn to each other like a moth to a flame. And the way they are able to make a conscious decision to be together, and actually make it work, warms my heart.

If you’re looking for a short and sweet classic romance with a paranormal twist, you need to pick this one up! My only gripe: I really wish it would have been longer so that some of the questions left opened were answered.


All in all, I give Freeze Line 3.5 out of 5 post-apocalyptic ice ages!

Waiting on... Night Betrayed

I recently discovered the Envy Chronicles by Joss Ware, and have already gobbled up the first three books in the series in the past week! For those who haven't read it, it's an amazing blend of post-apocalyptic mayhem, paranormal abilities, and some steamy loving! The 4th book in the series, Night Betrayed, comes out January 25th, and I can't wait!!

The Change that devastated the earth made Theo Waxnicki something more than human-eternally young and beautiful...but not immortal. When he dies on a mission against the Strangers, he is lost to the darkness...until a miraculous healer brings him back.

Born as the world fell to ruins, Selena has dedicated her life to easing others' pain. Her tender touch awakens new life in Theo-and new desire. But joined together in a world of terrors, the lovers' secret pasts make them vulnerable to danger. And love is the deadliest trap of all.
*Blurb from Goodreads*