The Sandburg Connection is a light murder mystery with excellent characters and a nice steady plot that drags the interest along until the grand finale. 

Although this appears to be the second book in a series featuring Sam Blackman and...Read More...

In Session is a collection of three short stories, taking MJ Rose’ character, sexual psychiatrist Dr. Morgan Snow, and introducing her to Lee Childs’ Jack Reader, Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone and Barry Eisler’s John Rain.

Each of the ...Read More...

I don\'t think this really started out as a \"self help\" guide, I think the intention of Don Keraon in writing this book was to explain to those in the mental health professions what he has been doing to successfully treat his patients.

This is the first novel from Michael J Parry, based on a story originally released as a serial podcast, and it’s great; reading like a blend of Terry Pratchett and Kim Harrison, with fast paced action, witty dialogue and an interesting storylin...Read More...

If you\'ve read the first in this great series by Nicole Peeler,  you\'re going to be eager to curl up with the second instalment about Jane True, if you haven’t, don\'t worry, you’ll be wanting to backtrack right after finishing this.

Pure takes dystopian fiction and turns it on its ear with this highly original, provocative, intense, and very, very well written story.

Ms Baggott has created a post apocalyptic world of the most powerful contrasts. In the dome, the...Read More...

A little night magic is a light fun read, full of laughter, friends, love and even a few tears.

Set in a small town, we get the tight friendships of four women who\'re very different. Our main protagonist, Olivia, has just found ...Read More...

The Stubborn Dead is an intense, fast paced urban fantasy, that manages to create some great plot twists and developments and still remain a light fun read.

Rachel Miller isn\'t quite human, but running around with the supernatur...Read More...

Fun and fast paced, Regan Summers has created a story that takes the best aspects of a good urban fantasy, the best aspects of a steamy Paranormal Romance, and then combined them to make an adrenaline packed pager turner novella guaranteed to ma...Read More...

An Amish Wedding is a delightful set of three novella’s written by three talented authors, with each story complete in itself, but forming a continuation to the world, so we get to really know the characters from all angles, and form solid atta...Read More...

By His Majesty\'s Grace is a delightful, easy to read period romance. Full of description and a few lessons in history, it makes a great read for anyone with an interest in the Tudor period.

The abundance of description is used to dev...Read More...

Touch of Power is the first novel in a spectacular new series from one of my favourite authors, Maria v Synder.

Set in a world full of magic, post a plague that whipped out millions, a plague that the general population has been lead ...Read More...

The first book in a fantastic new and original mystery series about Tenzing Norbu, f...Read More...

I thoroughly enjoyed Nina Crofts first novella, Break Out, which was the introduction to this series. After reading ...Read More...

I thoroughly enjoyed Nina Crofts first novella, Break Out, which was the introduction to this series. After reading ...Read More...

 This is a great debut from author, Mitchell Scott Lewis, and a wonderfully light and engrossing crime novel; with characters that are well done, creating believable situations and backgrounds.

However, if you have any interest in astr...Read More...

This is a great Christmas themed anthology with a thread of steampunk tying the stories together. Each are very different romances, but all very well written with intelligent, believable characters and clever plots.

CRIME WAVE...Read More...

Dearly departed takes a familiar zombie theme and completely turns it on its ear. 

This is the debut novel from Lia Habel, and although the first chapter does not set the scene well, with bloated prose and no set up, from then ...Read More...

I had so been looking to forward to reading this novella, but it is a bitter disappointment to have finished it.

The plot would be great as a full novel, two thieves, a witch-finder and a witch on an airship, travelling from Engl...Read More...

Dearly, departed
Lia Habel

Dearly departed takes a familiar zombie theme and completely turns it on its ear. 

This is the debut novel from Lia Habel, and although the first chapter does not set...Read More...

The Inquisitor’s Apprentice was a bit of a beat-up on rich bankers, and certainly parallels can be drawn to modern anti-capitalism protests, but for the most part it provided an interesting read about an alternative late 1800s New York from a y...Read More...

I’m not a great fan of stories that have women as an inferior gender, and the general population that finds this normal and accepting. Normally there is someone who objects, who wants to stand up for woman’s rights. But in Dark Vow this is just...Read More...

First grave on the right is a fun debut urban fantasy from shiny new author Darynda Jones. It\'s full of sass, sarcasm and enough one liner’s to sink a ship. I fear my writing is simply not witty enough to do the story justice. 

Charl...Read More...

I enjoyed the first book in the series, Paranormalcy, but Supernaturall...Read More...

Hades is the second book in the ‘Halo’ series by Alexandra Adornetto. Beth is an angel who has, along with her \"brother & sister\" Gabriel and Ivy, been sent to earth to try and save humanity from itself. In the previous story we learnt that B...Read More...

Like many long time followers of this series, I really gave up on it several books ago. It had become the series that just would not die, and the plot turns required to allow it to carry on were making the whole thing too convoluted. And, if ...Read More...

Like many long time followers of this series, I really gave up on it several books ago. It had become the series that just would not die, and the plot turns required to allow it to carry on were making the whole thing too convoluted. And, if ...Read More...

Just when you think there cannot possibly be any new twists on the vampire mythology, along comes Kristen Painter with her new series the ...Read More...

Death of Kings is the first book I’ve read in Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon series, and I’m left wondering what took me so long to discover this fantastic series!

Set at the end of the 9th century, in an England divided...Read More...

Hellbent is the second novel in a great urban fantasy series by Cherie Priest, but it served as my introduction to the series. Normally if I haven\'t read the first book I don\'t get very far into a book that starts later in the series, but I w...Read More...

If you’ve enjoyed JR Ward and Sherilynn Kennyon, but really wish they’d just hurry up and finish the series’ already.. Heather Killough-Walden’s new “The Lost Angels” series may be just what you need.

It’s a relatively simple plot with ...Read More...

Werewolves on the Titanic…it’s hard to think of a more interesting way to rehash an old romantic story, and Claudia Gray has certainly come to the party with this one.

Fateful is a classic boy meets girl story, and for those that loved ...Read More...

Well worth reading for the light amusement value, but like Austen’s books, there are some great one-liners, some great observations, all buried in prose that can find itself a tad monotonous and bogged down. 

The opening chapters left ...Read More...

It’s fabulous to see Jackie Frank returning to the world of the Nightwalkers after three long years. This is a series that brought many people to apprecialte paranormal romance and book one, Jacob, remains a favourite of the genre.

A...Read More...

Jane True is one of the most original and endearing characters in Urban fantasy. Her adventures as she embraced her heritage, confronted evil and tried to protect her small town of Rockabilly and its quirky inhabitants has delighted readers everyw...Read More...

The Fire and Thorns (also released in America as The Girl of Fire and Thorns) is the debut novel from Rae Carson, and unlike many debuts, this one reads as though written by a writer with multiple series under her belt.

The plot isn’t ...Read More...

The Fire and Thorns (also released in America as The Girl of Fire and Thorns) is the debut novel from Rae Carson, and unlike many debuts, this one reads as though written by a writer with multiple series under her belt.

The plot isn’t ...Read More...

Stone Cold Seduction, the first in a new urban fantasy series from Jess Macallan, is a mostly light read, with some great quirks; it starts wonderfully, with nicely introduced characters, quickly established background overview and good world b...Read More...

Eve is dystopian fiction, with Anna Carey creating a post apocalyptic world that seems to have few adults and an abundance of children.

A fascinating look at a world post plague that seems to have killed off mostly adults and left larg...Read More...

The Night Circus is beautifully written, it\'s compelling, it\'s not simply a story told on paper to be read, it creates movies in your mind and becomes a sensory experience rather than a passive observation. 

This book is sure to wi...Read More...

The debut novel from young author Cayla Kluver is an interesting read that showcases her potential as an author.

The story itself is interesting enough; kingdom 16 years after a long brutal war, a king who wants to retire, who\'s seen ...Read More...

A superbly written light erotic novella, it takes the interesting twist of Chinese mythology to set the stage for an erotic bondage and disapljne romp. 

The underlying plot is full of mystery and intreque with assiasins poisions and much...Read More...

Knight’s Curse is a very easy read that is like watching a B-Grade fantasy series on TV, it’s a little cheesy in places, the dialogue sometimes gets a little stilted, but it’s highly entertaining and you just can’t look away.

Our prot...Read More...

Huntress is a good, satisfying read. It flows well and I enjoyed reading it. It had a slow start but it built itself up very nicely. Huntress had a mysterious quality to it that gave that story a nice spark. I didn\'t know what to expect, thoug...Read More...

Exile is the next book in the Mercy series and after a nice beginning to the series with Mercy, I thought that Exile should have  been much better than it was. The ending to Mercy was nicely done, opening up a world of ideas so I expected grea...Read More...

Nightshade is a reasonably good book, one I would recommend to people who enjoy books on werewolves. I liked this book, but I\'m not one to rave over the common wolves and vampires of today’s world. I prefer the werewolves that change during fu...Read More...

If you’ve read (and enjoyed) Thud, you’ll enjoy this also, for although it could quite easily be read as a standalone (like all Discworld novels), it’s also building on relationships already established. Young Sam (son of Sam & Sibyal Vimes) i...Read More...

The fourth book in a riveting regency romance series, Shameless is a great fun read, full of action, adventure, passion, and love, and as my first entry into this series, has merely whetted my appetite for Ms Stuarts writing.

Our Melisa...Read More...

Goddess with a Blade is the first Urban Fantasy book from the best-selling author Lauren Dane, better known for her erotic and romantic novels, so the romance is light, but the action is fast, and heat keeps getting hotter.

The basic pr...Read More...

A necromancer called Ward de’Ath brings murdered assassin, Celia Carlyle, back to life for 15 minutes, to allow her family time to say goodbye; but things go a little astray, and now he’s helping her to solve the mystery of her murder.

...Read More...

Break Out is a the first book in Nina Crofts \"Blood Hunter\" series, and forms a nice introduction to what looks to be a great new series, with an easy to follow series arc setup. 

Although it\'s only novella length Break Out does m...Read More...

Despite the incredibly amount of yuck, The Cellar was very, very readable. 

Other than a few areas where the suspension of disbelief was required for the most part the plot was well written and paced to keep the pages turner yet also al...Read More...

That feeling you get when you turn the last page and just have to sit quietly for a moment.

This is quite a remarkable series, with characters that continue to grow and develop, and plot that unravel to reveal layer upon layer of twists...Read More...

Amish murder mystery! If you like Agatha Christie you\'ll get a kick out of this novel, for both the writing style and the mentions of the author.

One of my issues with Amish romances is the tendency to give all the characters a horrif...Read More...

This is part of an ongoing series, but Elizabeth, the Enchantress is my introduction to the \"Real Duchesses of London\" series. 

It\'s a nice, light, easy read, with simple plot twists to keep things interesting, warmth, love and some d...Read More...

The Girl in the Steel Corset is a really light and enjoyable read, although touted as a bit of a mystery, the mystery aspect is rather simple, as a steampunk it does fit the normal flow, so has a feeling of comfortable reading, if not mind blow...Read More...

The followup to Mr Sprunks debut is a great fun read, but if you haven\'t read the first you\'ll be depriving yourself of the character development that happened in Shadows Son.

Although the characters of Josey and Caim are further dev...Read More...

The followup to Mr Sprunks debut is a great fun read, but if you haven\'t read the first you\'ll be depriving yourself of the character development that happened in Shadows Son.

Although the characters of Josey and Caim are further dev...Read More...

Nalini Singh constantly amazes me with her intricate plots and compelling characters. I can\'t decide if this was the best book I have read all year or if I\'m simply still so punch-drunk from the impact of this book that I still don\'t ...Read More...

The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook
Carol Ekarius, Deborah Robson

I was devastated… I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to read an eARC version of this fantastic book, but was devastated w...Read More...

All Wound Up
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

This book is about as far from Paranormal Romance as you could get, and yet I loved every moment of it.

Should a humorous book filled with essays on...Read More...

Another exceptional book in the Rachel Morgan series from Kim Harrison.

I am most alarmed to say that Pale Demon felt terrifyingly like the end of the series, right the way through I could feel ends being tidied up in such a way that I w...Read More...

This is my new favourite cookbook; it’s the ‘go-to-guy’ when you want to impress; it’s the standby when the sweet-tooth craving hit; it’s pure bliss.

The whole premise of the book is with just four ingredients you can create mouth water...Read More...

Divergent is a great story and I loved it. Dystopian stories are starting to grow on me. At first I didn\'t like them; they were boring and were too complicated, but now I love them. Divergent\'s now added to my list of favourite books. The cha...Read More...

Imagine gaining amazing powers from one single phone. Being able to hack into bank accounts, read people\'s texts and access it whenever you want. It was like that for Tom after and accident involving the top of a tall building, a window, and a...Read More...

Wow. Wither is such a devastatingly beautiful book. I loved every little thing about it, right down to the little Dierdre, the main characters’ domestic. It was such an amazing story and I am so pleased  I read it.

All the characters w...Read More...

Talk about a new twist to the undead. Amy Plum\'s done a good job of sticking out from the crowd. Maybe not a lot, but she\'s done it all the same. Die For Me has good characters, neat story line and It flowed really well. Not very busy in the ...Read More...

Talk about a new twist to the undead. Amy Plum\'s done a good job of sticking out from the crowd. Maybe not a lot, but she\'s done it all the same. Die For Me has good characters, neat story line and It flowed really well. Not very busy in the ...Read More...

Let me just say wow, and I thought Hush Hush was good. Hush hush is nothing compared to Crecendo. This one is so much better. During the whole book I tried to find something to not like about it, but, I can tell you that the author definitely k...Read More...

Let me just say wow, and I thought Hush Hush was good. Hush hush is nothing compared to Crecendo. This one is so much better. During the whole book I tried to find something to not like about it, but, I can tell you that the author definitely k...Read More...

Uncommon Criminals is the second book in Ally Carters’ “Heist Society” series, but it’s the first one I have read, and alth...Read More...

It’s another Discworld novel from one of my favourite authors, for that alone Unseen Academicals is going to get my vote.

Unfortunately I found Unseen Academicals to be lacking in plot. Although the theory was that the invention of the...Read More...

The Lost Tohunga is the third book in David Hair’s chilling YA series about ...Read More...

The Shadow’s Son started explosively, immediately presenting a character and situation so sickening I almost didn’t make it to page four, thankfully I persevered and was rewarded by being introduced to our main character, the assassin Caim, as ...Read More...

The Shadow’s Son started explosively, immediately presenting a character and situation so sickening I almost didn’t make it to page four, thankfully I persevered and was rewarded by being introduced to our main character, the assassin Caim, as ...Read More...

Another remarkable story by Aprilynne Pike in the Wings series, all the same old loveable characters plus a few exciting extras. Illusions is a little different from the other two stories(Wing and spells), but not the improvement I was hoping f...Read More...

In the ‘old days’ we would have described this book as “Laugh Out Loud” funny, and I can’t think of a better way to describe it now; in places I was laughing so hard the tears where streaming down my cheeks.

Original Sin is a good-old ...Read More...

Anita Blake is back! I adored the first few books in the Anita Blake, but like many fans started to get bored with the ‘how many can you get in a bed’ scenarios that seemed to start making up the basis for a plot in later books, and stopped rea...Read More...

It is inconceivable to me that anyone would read this series out of order, you’d miss the subtle build up of personalities and situations, not to mention miss the emotional connections. In fact, Heartless does rather rely on the reader having...Read More...

This is just such a delightfully charming book. It\'s humour comes with a cheeky grin and it\'s a book that reminds you reading should be a pleasure not a duty. There aren\'t hidden layers to the plot (at least, not so far) but the story is sol...Read More...

Ms Saintcrow does it again; Saint City Sinners is a non-stop pager turner and gives meaning to the phrase a “rollercoaster ride”.

In some series, the series doesn’t end until everyone has hooked up and been paired off; I feel in the Da...Read More...

This is the third book set in the world we first discovered through Carrie Ryan’s “The Forest of Hands and Teeth”. The Dark & Hollow places is just as intense as the previous books and really ties the whole story  together, answering questions ...Read More...

This is the third book set in the world we first discovered through Carrie Ryan’s “The Forest of Hands and Teeth”. The Dark & Hollow places is just as intense as the previous books and really ties the whole story  together, answering questions ...Read More...

I shall wear midnight is a clever book with fascinating characters and an interesting story line. I like to think of witches as wicked women flying around on broomsticks, turning people into frogs and growing warts on their large noses, but ...Read More...

I shall wear midnight is a clever book with fascinating characters and an interesting story line. I like to think of witches as wicked women flying around on broomsticks, turning people into frogs and growing warts on their large noses, but ...Read More...

Okay dudes and dudettes I\'m sorry but there will be spoilers.

Banquo\'s son is an amazing, well written, descriptive book that shows a lot of virtues, one of them being sarcifice. Sacrifice meaning you have to let things go that you m...Read More...

Part mystery, part urban fantasy, with just a touch of romance and suspense, Melissa Marr has created an engrossing story with believable characters in Grave Minder.

Grave Minder is a hard book to discuss without sharing spoilers. Melis...Read More...

Dreams of a Dark Warrior is the11th book in Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series, but is the first book I have read, despite this I could certainly enjoy it as a stand-alone novel.

It’s an interesting premise, with the Valkyrie, ...Read More...

This book drove me nuts! Normally I adore Lilith Saintcrows writing style, I love her characters, I love the plot she weaves, I really enjoy everything about her writing, but Dead Man Rising didn’t get there.

If you haven’t recently re...Read More...

Another amazing well-written book in the Fallen series; Lauren Kate never fails to amaze me. Passion is another book that I am happy to have read, the characters are so captivating and catch your heart within\' seconds. Lauren never fails to do...Read More...

Passion is the third book in Lauren Kate’s four book series about star-crossed lovers Daniel and Luce, and the series so far has had some quite spectacular moments, sadly, not so with Passion.

Passion ran like a 80s TV sitcom dream-seq...Read More...

Hounded is the debut novel from Kevin Hearne and book one the in “Iron Druid Chronicles”; it’s light, it’s fun and it’s thoroughly enjoyable.

The story is heavily grounded in Celtic mythology, including our two thousand year old hero, a...Read More...

Writing a review while still basking in the glow of a mind-blowing ending is always hard; trying to come up with coherent sentences beyond OMG OMG OMG, all while resisting the urge to run out into the street and forcing people to read the book ...Read More...

Sara Gran is launching a wonderful new series with Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead. It’s original, yet has a comfortable air of familiarity; it’s witty and funny, yet manages to have an intensely dark and emotive undertone.

Clair...Read More...

Phoenix Rising is the type of book I could happily spend an entire book review quoting from, it’s just full of punchy one liners and witty dialogue. If you really want to work out what the story is all about, just look at the cover, it really d...Read More...

Nalini Singh is truly the queen of modern Paranormal Romance. With her seemingly effortless touch she nails it every time, including with her fabulous new book Kiss of Snow that sweeps us into a remarkable world of shifters and psychics that...Read More...

The first Vladimir Tod Chronicles was what I would call \'a simple read\', I feel the same way with Tenth Grade Bleed; it\'s a good book, but I\'m not too interested in it.

The serious of Vladimir Tod\'s not really exciting, but this ...Read More...

Invincible is book two in Sherrilyn Kenyon’s young adult series the “Chronicles of Nick”, leading an alternative reality to the destiny taken by Nick Gautier in her adult ‘Dark Hunter’ series.

As a fan of the adult series I’m finding ...Read More...

Saltwater Vampires is a really good book, it\'s not my usual type of book, but I actually really enjoyed it. At the very beginning all that was running through my head was \"Oh my gosh, one of THESE books\", over descriptive books that ramble o...Read More...

The Demon King is the first book in Cinda Williams Chima’s “Seven Realms” Trilogy, and it’s left me speechless. This book is absolutely sensational! It’s a light, easy read and Cinda hasn’t made the mistake of adding character upon character an...Read More...

Malinda Lo shows quite a talent for being able to write great detail in just a simple sentence,  to share information and develop layers to the plot without going on for pages, or meandering off on a tangent for chapters.

...Read More...

Wither disturbed me, but as a dystopian, it’s supposed to be a little disturbing. We’re given a world where females die at 20 and males die at 25, so of course you’re going to have a lowered breeding age and potentially even multiple wives/husb...Read More...

When I first saw Hex Hall, I thought it\'d be a really girly book all about the lives of a teenager; I was wrong. Even though it did have the classic ratty, overemotional teenage girl, it also had action. I have to say: I\'m impressed.

...Read More...

Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld started as a trilogy. Her latest is Amun’s story, The Darkest Secret, and is book 7 in the series with books 8 and 9 already announced.

Considering this is about twelve immortal warrior...Read More...

The Lone Warrior by Denise Rossetti delivers a wonderful hero on a quest for vengeance and a would-be assassin searching for redemption. This is a fantasy that is sure to entice you with its blend of magic, danger, suffering and wit.
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I absolutely loved The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross. What a fantastic Victoriana steampunk that had everything I want in a book – a good plot with plenty of depth, engaging leading characters, a wonderful ensemble cast of supporti...Read More...

What can I say about this amazing book? It starts off slow but gradually builds up into a remarkable story about testing your boundaries and fighting for what you believe in. It\'s a book that gets you going and quizzes your mind. It\'s a bit b...Read More...

Radiant Shadows continues the wonderful Wicked Lovely series, so popular for taking all we know about fairies, and completely turning the world on its ear.

So far each of the books in the series have been relatively stand alone, buildin...Read More...

Exile is another wonderfully written story by Rebecca Lim, and being book two really allows the author to develop both Mercy and the back-story; which she does so well. So many new twists and plot developments are introduced that we’re really s...Read More...

I like books with action and intensity, Beastly didn\'t give me this. It was so quick I felt as if the story was over before it started. I think this book would\'ve been better written as a picture book because nothing much actually happened. I...Read More...

It’s one of the greatest things in the world: an author who not only knows her series must eventually come to an end, but who manages to do it in such a way that the only thing a reader can do at the turning of the last page is to launch straig...Read More...

My guess is that Divergent is going to win a lot of awards, and you’ll hear phrases like “thought provoking”, ‘original’, ‘outstanding world-building’ or even just ‘gripping characters’; and these are all true, unfortunately you probably won’t ...Read More...

Red Riding Hood is an intense, passionate love story with a poetic streak. It has a great story-line without being too close to the original Red Riding Hood. Although this version is very well written and greatly a greatly creative version, I l...Read More...

Unearthly is a good book, but it needs to slow down a little bit. The issues in the story are quickly mentioned and quickly dealt with; it’s pointless for them to be added in because it doesn’t drastically change the story; it’s just there; and...Read More...

JR Ward’s ‘Black Dagger Brotherhood’ series is consistently good, with Lover Unleashed being no exception. However, if you’ve been reading from the first, you’ll most likely also be finding JR Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series to be consis...Read More...

Paranormalcy is the best book I have read so far. I was hooked from the very first paragraph. It has great characters and an even better story line. It was such an easy, funny read that I was done within an hour but, just let me just point this...Read More...

My Soul To Take is a good book, but not something I personally would rave about. Although it has a good storyline and is unique, it is also quite blunt and rushed. I found that with Kaylee, the main character, she was quick to believe whatever ...Read More...

American Vampire is fun and light with some great twists and witty characters; it also drove me nuts.

Graf McDonald, sports car loving vampire, witty, charming (sexy of course), and just a bit of a party-boy, finds himself stranded in...Read More...

The Restorer managed to keep my heart in my mouth and the pages turning from start to end, despite being a relatively slow paced novel. Great research made for a terrifyingly believable story that, although light, still had mutilated corpses an...Read More...

Wow! I simply could not turn the pages fast enough in Angel Burn. This is a fast paced, original and well written story, full of love, adventure, mystery, and angels (the only thing it’s missing is pirates).

It seems that the world has...Read More...

Dead Red Heart is the perfect gift book for the hard to please reader, there is, literally, something in here for everyone! From light comedy, to blood curdling terror; from giant mutant possums to heart-warming love stories, there will be some...Read More...

Die for me is a delightful light teen paranormal romance, and for once it’s not set in America; for this alone it deserves brownie points.

[Contains potential spoilers]

It’s set in Paris, which is a wonderful lo...Read More...

Die for me is a delightful light teen paranormal romance, and for once it’s not set in America; for this alone it deserves brownie points.

[Contains potential spoilers]

It’s set in Paris, which is a wonderful lo...Read More...

“The Goddess Test” is a light teen paranormal that takes a unique view on  the Greek myth of Persephone.

Although an enjoyable read for its lightness and easy to read plot, I found I desperately needed to leave the ‘thinking reader’ on ...Read More...

Jessica Shirvington has really found her voice in Enticed, book two of the Violet Eden Chronicles. Prepare yourself for a solid plot, some very clever character twists and a deft balance of introspection with action.

Book one,...Read More...

White Tiger is a delightfully original story, not only blending east and west, but also blending fantasy and romance in ways I’ve never truly encountered before; Kylie Chan shows how perfectly it really can be done.

Although at times the...Read More...

White Tiger is a delightfully original story, not only blending east and west, but also blending fantasy and romance in ways I’ve never truly encountered before; Kylie Chan shows how perfectly it really can be done.

Although at times the...Read More...

I struggled to keep up with the plot, as it jumped around between peopl...Read More...

A great story indeed! I loved this book so much! Like the first book, Nearly Departed, it started off slow but gradually it got bigger and better with every turn of the page. I have a small confession, though: The suspense was killing me, I had...Read More...

Ooooo, may I just start off with this is AMAZING, absolutely blood-tingling. Vampire Academy has all of the three characteristics I look for in a good book: Exciting characters (something I always like to point out), an impressive, mind-blowing...Read More...

Becca Fitzpatrick has something going on with this book; both the story and the characters are amazing and mysterious. I liked it because it didn\'t need a whole lovey-dovey situation to have a story. It wasn\'t just about the relationship of t...Read More...

\"The strange power\"

The strange power is well written from start to finish. It has a unique and capturing story line. I love “The strange power” mainly because it\'s creative and it had me hooked. No doubt it\'ll have...Read More...

Warning: contains spoilers.

If you’ve ever read the Malleus Maleficarum, then you’ll have some idea what to expect from this book. It’s explosive, deadly and very, very intense (and also a little slow moving at times).

A Discovery of Witches is an intimidating book at first glance; it’s large, it’s heavy and its main character is an historian studying alchemy. The potential reader could be forgiven for thinking that they’ve got a hard slog ahead of them… at l...Read More...

I’ve been putting off reading Feed since its release; I adore the writing of the author when she’s writing her wonderful urban fantasy series under the name Seanan McQuire, but I just couldn’t bring myself to move the zombie horror post apocaly...Read More...

There are many things to look for in a book, and although this book had some, I can\'t say I enjoyed much of the start of the story; and the start is the most important part of a book; it breaks the ice and sets the pace. I\'m sad to say this s...Read More...

Lynsay Sands always writes someone wonderful, light and easy to read stories, whether she’s writing paranormal romance or regency, the style, wit and charm has a very distinctive flavour; The Heiress is no exception.

“He ...Read More...

The Vespertine is a book that requires a little thought once you’ve turned that last page; a little time in contemplation, to come to terms with how you’re feeling. For those that don’t like unexpected surprises in their romance, I strongly sug...Read More...

“Outside In” is a book I had THOUGHT I’d heard a lot of really great things about... but the book that was the topic of many excited discussions was “Inside Out”. Outside In is the second in the series but is actually easily readable as a stand...Read More...

Zombie Cupcakes is the perfect blend of totally disgusting and hilariously editable; the sort of thing to make a 10 year old boys eyes light up with delight, and his mother cringe and purse lips in your direction. From maggots made of royal ici...Read More...

One of the things I enjoy about being an adult reading ‘Young Adult’ books is that amazing sense of discovery, the memory of the first time you picked up a book that really made you think, that made you question the world you live in and to not...Read More...

We all know at least one version of the story of Beauty and the Beast, and yet Alex Flinn manages to provide a new twist on this old classic in ‘Beastly’.

Originally released in 2008, Beastly is now being re-released as part of the movi...Read More...

Blood Ties is a page turner right from the very start

It has a very unique flow, with our three main characters, Bramble, Ash and Saker each taking turn-about with the chapters; now this isn’t all that unique, but what Pamela Freeman t...Read More...

Let me first warn you, this review DOES contain quite major spoilers.

If you have previously read Lauren Kate’s Teen Paranormal series ‘Fallen’, The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove is almost nothing like that; and there are no paranormal e...Read More...

Angelfire is the debut YA novel from Courtney Allison Moutlon, and the start of the Angelfire trilogy; a trilogy with the overall potential to be truly explosive.

Angelfire is a bit bogged down in explanations, which hinder the flow; th...Read More...

We’ve come to expect great dynamic writing from Tracey O’Hara after her wonderfully explosive debut “Nights Cold Kiss” hit the scene in 2009, and with the sequel “Death’s Sweet Embrace” she hasn’t let us down.

This is a book of ‘more’, t...Read More...

Taniwha\'s tear is a great book, it takes a while to get into but heading towards the middle it really starts to get interesting. It has great characters that keep your mind twirling, wondering what their intentions are and what not. It\'s fill...Read More...

Immortal Remains is the second in the Weirdville series, and it firmly sets the series in place; it doesn’t have the wow factor of the first, simply because the big twist has now happened, but rest assured, it’s just as good and almost as scary...Read More...

13 to Life has got to be one of the most addicting YA books that I have read in quite some time.

What starts off as a relatively simple, and predictable, story of teen love with the tension and supernatural elements we’ve quickly c...Read More...

I am a sucker for an urban fantasy with a bit of a buttock-prodding heroine sort of running the show, and with all the vampire books on the market you have got to wonder at the ability of authors like Jocelynn Drake to come up with yet another ...Read More...

I can clearly recall my complete delight at reading Tracey O\'Hara\'s debut Urban Fantasy novel Night\'s Cold Kiss a year ago. I was amazed, awestruck, gobsmacked ... well you get the picture ...I loved it!

Book two, Death\...Read More...

Yasmine Galenorn’s otherworld series is a treat for those who like their supernatural heavy on witchcraft. Harvest Hunting is terrific!

We have hot and sexy passions, a complex mystery to solve, threats that raise tension thr...Read More...

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Carolyn Jewel was as delightful surprise for me. Her My Immortal Assassin is a delicious paranormal romance in the best tradition. Hunky alpha hero, a dangerous heroine, demons and fiends, a dark mage with a devious plot … and l...Read More...

Romance comes to the fore in Archangel’s Consort, book three of Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter Series.

The initial books were far more gritty and filled with danger and tension, but with Archangel’s Consort we ...Read More...

I am always so excited by a new Ghostwalker book by Christine Feehan! The first books in this series were fascinating but now that we are up to book nine and dealing with the third Ghostwalker series I’m seeing a real pattern.
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Blood Heat delivers a hell of a punch! With this book four of the Blood Lines series Maria Lima has outdone herself.

Keira Kelly, the Kelly heir has returned to Rio Seco and thrown straight into missing werewolves...Read More...

Sometimes I just need to read an Angela Knight story. You know – werewolves, vampires, mages, other-dimensional dangers, hunky hero, spunky heroine, danger, vulnerabilities, a few challenges to overcome, lust … a battle or two, then a happily...Read More...

I read Trent Jamieson’s Managing Death while devastating floods raged through Brisbane streets and people died in tragic circumstances. This added a surreal aspect to reading that I have found very difficult to put aside.

I’ve now read Stealing Time by Elisa Paige and am immediately looking for more of her books!

Yep, this is a writer who delivers everything I like: strong paranormal themes, sizzling romance, inventive plot twists and a ...Read More...

Gena Showalter knows how to weave to story with complex mythology, tortured heroes, sizzling passion, drama and tension. With book six of her Lords of the Underworld series, The Darkest Lie, she has once again delivered in spades.
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Great! Entertaining! Action-filled! These are the words that come to my head when I think about this book. I loved it. I didn\'t put this book down once! There\'s no one I wouldn\'t recommend this book to. It\'s for all ages and all genres. Even i...Read More...

Nightshade is an amazing debut by Andrea Cremer! This is a fascinating YA thriller with a wonderful richness in its worldbuilding, a great group of characters and a plot that builds in tension and complexity.

Call...Read More...

Scoundrel in my Dreams by Celeste Bradley brings the Runaway Brides trilogy to an end.

I love everything that Celeste Bradley writes. No matter what life throws at me or how down I can get, I can pick up any of her b...Read More...

Motor City Witch is a great read, full of everything you could want in a paranormal romance; fun characters, interesting plot, steamy scenes, emotional connections and well written prose.

Long time readers of Mills and Boon might find the ...Read More...

It’s a shame this book didn’t come out for the pre-christmas rush, this is the perfect book to buy your teenage daughter to finally prove that she really doesn’t NEED that $300 shampoo she’s been nagging about.

But it’s not just a book ...Read More...

The Blood Countess is just a great premise and a fun, light read that I found strangely compelling; I’d started reading it with my morning cup of coffee, and it haunted me all day, running movies in my mind.

Unfortunately it just didn’...Read More...

You need to know exactly what you’re in for when you read a Jill Kismet story. If you’re prepared for relentless action, violence and tragedy and demonic attacks then you’ll be able to deal with these and appreciate the wonderful character of Jill...Read More...

If you want a good holiday read, enjoy medical suspenses loaded up with some steamy sex scenes that will raise your pulse rather nicely, then you’re going to enjoy Caridad Pineiro’s Stronger than Sin. Think of this book as one to pick up and brows...Read More...

Lynsay Sands’ books are normally a breath of fresh-air and “Hungry for You”continues this pattern. It manages to be light and humorous, without being cheesy, sexy, without being overdone and throws in enough suspense and mystery to make a great...Read More...

Unearthly is a solidly enjoyable teen paranormal romance that crosses the age divide to be an enjoyable light story for adult readers too, with some great twists that make this a great start to what promises to be a very enjoyable series.

A Simple Amish Christmas is a light enjoyable story, with pleasant characters, who struggle with the many difficulties life can throw, yet it still manages to create a story will of hope and joy.

One thing t...Read More...

Warm Bodies is the most absolutely stunning book I have read in a very long time.  I feel like there has been a blast of purity tossing aside the detritus of poor fiction as I face this beautifully written, poignant, terrifying love story.<...Read More...

Like Clockwork is a very light novella, with a fun premise, with a predictable plot, but certainly makes for a quick entertaining read. None of the characters are developed to their full potential, but in the limited time available I was conten...Read More...

As a fan of JR Wards ‘Black Dagger Brotherhood’ series, I enjoyed the first in the Fallen Angels series as bringing a breath of fresh air to JR Wards writing, and although Crave continues that, it’s missing the romantic elemen...Read More...

Oh, this book is FUN! It’s light, and perhaps just a little clichéd at times, but it’s really fun.

Daphne Van Helsing, our 17-yr old heroine, is travelling around the country with her parents killing vampires... it’...Read More...

The first in Ms Harris’ paranormal crime/urban fantasy series “Harper Connolly” has me addicted!

I had put off reading this series, as (confession time) I really hated Sookie Stackhouse, I admit, I had only read the one, but I hated it ...Read More...

Matched to me is a good, sweet book; I normally like action stories, but this book is so lovely. 

At first I thought it was stupid to have so many rules in their society, but then as I read on I saw how it was central to the plot. E...Read More...

This may well be the best book I’ve read all year! It’s original and well written and just left me blown-away; taking an age old zombie horror and adding completely believable romantic elements in the middle of a different type of struggle to s...Read More...

Power Unbound is another light and enjoyable romance from Ms Murphy. As the second book in the series we are now familiar with the world that has been built for our ‘gadda’ so it has lost some of that initial feeling of originality, but this al...Read More...

Matched combines a lovely teen romance with mind expanding science fiction. Like all good science fiction Matched encourages the reader to think, to challenge, to explore... but like all good romantic fiction, it’s also entertaining, heart-warm...Read More...

The second book in Trent Jamieson’s “Steven de Selby” (Death Works) series is great; continuing the witty dialogue, original plot, interesting characters and just all-round darn good yarn that we discovered with the debut book Death Most Defini...Read More...

Well this was an interesting book and I don\'t know whether I like it or not. In my opinion it should just be a kid’s picture book; it’s not very long when you look back at it.

I did like how it was all about old time vampires; Blood...Read More...

Wow! Well wasn\'t this book an interesting one?... A bit chilling at times, but still interesting; I really liked it. This book had me from get go; if you think the start is interesting then wait for the middle of the book.

I liked t...Read More...

Moonstone is a very light, easy reading teen paranormal, that, although could be enjoyed by an adult reader, is very firmly aimed at the 13-18yr old reading group.

Marilee Brothers seemed to still be finding her way into writing teenage...Read More...

The Sevenfold Spell is a fun, faced paced, erotic romp.

It follows the story of Talia, a spinster, who due to the curse that is supposed to cause the princess to sleep for 100 years loses her lively hood when her spinning wheel is confis...Read More...

This was my introduction to the world of Amish Romance and I was delighted; Heart-warming, heartbreaking, intense and surprising, Lydia’s Charm was a lovely read.

Having never had real-world encounters with Amish I found the exploration...Read More...

You’re thrown in the deep end with Mercy, and you’re left trying to catch up with the storyline; thankfully, so is the main character, so you both get to bond a little as she tries to work out who she is and what’s been going on.

If you...Read More...

If you’ve read Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series, you’ll really enjoy the debut novel from Trent Jamieson. This is the sort of book you just can’t wait to be made into a TV series; where you WANT to have the weekly suspense as the novel is jus...Read More...

Gee whiz! Well wasn\'t this an interesting book. Monster High was awesome and I am so happy with the way it turned out. It wasn\'t so serious and was an easy book to read. There was no depth to it, it was just a fun book.

The characters...Read More...

The previous book “61 Hours” was much discussed amongst friends and the media for its dramatic ending, which lead into the next hot topic: When is ‘Worth Dying For’ out?

Yes, it’s true; I am a die-hard Jack Reacher fan. He’s a bully bea...Read More...

It’s been a couple of years since the last Phyrne Fisher novel from Kerry Greenwood, but Dead Man’s Chest has certainly been worth the wait. If you’re already a fan of this series, then you already have high expectations that will be delightful...Read More...

Out of all the books in the Discworld series, I Shall Wear Midnight has been the first to truly make my heart race.

Terry Pratchett has a wonderful way of drawing a reader’s attention to the silliness in the world around us, the things ...Read More...

The Replacement is the debut Young Adult novel from Brenna Yovanoff, and it’s great! It’s original, with well developed characters, interesting plot twists, and it pulls creatively from Celtic Mythology to give an air of familiarity.

Wi...Read More...

Becca Fitzpatrick has an amazing ability to really capture the passion and the heartache that you can only feel with your first love.

With many teen paranormal books there is heavy criticism of the lead female not being strong, or ...Read More...

Becca Fitzpatrick has an amazing ability to really capture the passion and the heartache that you can only feel with your first love.

With many teen paranormal books there is heavy criticism of the lead female not being strong, or of b...Read More...

Coffee and corpses, that’s my life.

I adore Seanan McGuire’s October Day! A Local Habitation is the second book in this original, well written, urban fantasy, and is just as good as the first.

There is v...Read More...

Embrace is a seductive and mesmerizing leap into a world where otherworldly danger intersects with everyday life and nothing is what you thought it was. This is a wonderful debut novel with a perfect balance of great characters, clever mythology a...Read More...

The worst thing about all the books in the Kate Daniels series has been the endings. Every single book, so far, ends. You have no idea how devastating this is. No matter how slowly I try to read, how much I try and scrape every last drop of sto...Read More...

Halo isn’t my type of book! Nothing interesting happens; it takes about 8 chapters to get into the book and then it’s just way too preachy and goes on and on. The story is based in one area, never leaving the town where they first start. I thin...Read More...

Expect to lose a lot of sleep when you pick up Burnt Snow! This debut novel by Van Badham is an astounding mix of YA romance, Hitchcockian suspense, Graham’s Green-ish wordsmithing and paranormal skullduggery!

How’s t...Read More...

Pilgrims is one of those really interesting fantasy’s that has one foot based in our world and one foot in another, and tries to balance the plot to make this seem perfectly reasonable; a goal it achieves by seemingly mocking many of the normal...Read More...

I want to scream. Wow this book is just so interesting. It\'s like a whole new world compared to Fallen. I have no way to explain how I feel about this book. For one I am SHOCKED! Whoa, did not see any of this coming. In the first book you were...Read More...

If you’re over the age of 18, avoid this book! Although the premise is an interesting one, the delivery is horrid!  You’ve got ‘monster’ teens hiding in plain sight at the local highschool, and it’s a great play on monsters from film and litera...Read More...

This is an example of a good cover enticing the reader, for it really was the beautiful cover of this book that drew me to it. Ironically, if I’d picked the book up in store I would have been less likely to have actually read the book, as the b...Read More...

The Spirit Thief is a completely enchanting fantasy, where the story is as cheeky as the characters.

The characters are introduced quite cleverly, with each character having their influence on the story firmly established before the plo...Read More...

Bloodlines has wonderful imagery, all written in a modern style, and you don’t notice yourself being completely transported to medieval Scotland. TK Roxborogh weaves historical elements into this magnificent work of fiction, which not only brin...Read More...

Paranormalcy is a sensational debut from Kiersten White, with a dynamic protagonist, Evie, who reminds me somewhat of Buffy Summers - having a similar sort of kick-arse attitude balanced with an inherent naivety.

This is such a fun, wel...Read More...

By the time you’ve finished Torment, the Fallen series will have you hooked, completely and utterly.

Torment is almost like a completely different world from Fallen, the first in the series. Now that we’ve officially learnt the story be...Read More...

Tempest Rising is a perfect beginning to a new series... it just oozes potential and possibilities. It’s a light, humorous story, with a touch of crime and a whole lotta lust.

Jane True, with a dark and troubled past, has just found a d...Read More...

There isn’t much sadder than a great book ending. The Black Prism leaves you feeling happy and excited, contented with the dramatic ending and the way the story has unfolded, but once this initial glow has faded you’re left with the very sad re...Read More...

There isn’t much sadder than a great book ending. The Black Prism leaves you feeling happy and excited, contented with the dramatic ending and the way the story has unfolded, but once this initial glow has faded you’re left with the very sad re...Read More...

Embers is the debut urban fantasy from Laura Bickle and blends elements of a crime novel, with touches of a romance, wrapping them all up nicely into a delicious urban fantasy set in Detroit.

There is this urge within many urban fantasi...Read More...

Banquo’s Son is really, really, good. Really.

As an addicted Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy reader, Banquo’s Son made such a nice change to my reading habits, taking me back to my more traditional fantasy roots; even if it was a l...Read More...

Surf, shipwrecks, murder, vicious vampires, mates and a music festival... Saltwater Vampires is an originally Australian tale.

Based around, the very real and, historically documented ship ‘Batavia’ and its voyage of 1629, which ended by...Read More...

City of Ghosts marks a turning point in the Downside Ghosts series. As this is book three, we now know Chess intimately and we know the auxiliary characters, so in City of Ghosts it is the plot that takes centre stage. And what a plot it is – f...Read More...

iBoy is an incredibly intense page turner – seriously, don’t start reading it in your lunch break or you’ll never get back! There is no way to put this book down, after you’ve got a few chapters in you’re going to be there for the duration.

Book three of the Parasol Protectorate, Blameless, is Bustlepunk at its best!

The intrepid Alexia has her hands full – sadly not with her delectable, stubborn, idiotic husband – but with vampires trying to kill her, mech...Read More...

Every Demon has his Day is lighted-hearted and fun, with a great plot, delightful characters, wonderful suspense and just page turning giggles. Fans of MaryJanice Davidson will love this; it has the fun and wit of her first Queen Betsy stories...Read More...

Halo threatens to be the first in an epic series and although an enjoyable read, this Teen Paranormal suffers dreadfully from an overabundance of insightfulness.

Celestial beings never pretended to understand the in...Read More...

Eighth Grade Bites is a delightfully fun read. It deals with all sorts of issues that make it relevant to the average younger teen/tween reader, but as an adult read there is a just hint of ‘cheesiness’ that allows it to cross over to make it a...Read More...

What a wonderful debut novel from Shannon Delaney! 13 to Life is a cleverly plotted, well written adventure where family trauma and high school relationships take centre stage, with the mystery of werewolves peeking through.

I was a little nervous about reading Blue Diablo. I’ve read Ann Aguirre’s Sci Fi Romances and loved them (please do read her Grimspace books – they’re just brilliant). I was excited about Ann turning her talents to Urban Fantasy but really wanted...Read More...

I am a huge BDB fan, but Lover Mine just didn\'t live up to the rest of the series. In fact, I was so conflicted that I put it aside for a month after reading it before re-reading it in the hope of clarifying my thoughts.

With more romance, more darkness, more emotion and more thrills, Unholy Magic is a unique second book, in that it is even better than the first. The Downside Ghosts series is very unique, and, in the sea of great urban fantasy that has been rel...Read More...

Unholy Ghosts is an intense, gripping, well written page turner; the sort of book that you don’t actually need to take the phone off the hook to be enjoyed, that phone can ring all it likes, there is no way you will notice it once you’ve starte...Read More...

Katie MacAlister always writes just lovely romances. There’s that feeling of warmth and sweetness, without becoming saccharin, in her stories and ‘Playing with Fire’ carries on that tradition; with a sense of playfulness, intrigue and,...Read More...

This is a book that lives up to its cover. Its light, fun, clever and just an all-round darn fine read.

Would-be Witch is was the debut novel from Kimberly Frost, which always makes a book just interesting to read for review, often wi...Read More...

Nalini Singh simply never takes a step wrong. Her Psy-Changeling books form one of the most extraordinary series I’ve read. No matter what is going on in my life I can always rely on picking up any one of her books and being immediately drawn into...Read More...

I loved this book. It had attitude and while the whole story wasn’t that great, the characters were awesome. Definitely good for a laugh.

The characters were uniquely good. The main characters were pretty funny, but my favorite ch...Read More...

I really must start off by saying that Power and Majesty has an absolutely gorgeous cover! The dark and imposing city, the threatening glow in the sky, the fragile beauty of the tulle slipdress bedecked with roses and...Read More...

I love originality in a story, and that is one thing Rachel Caine seems to have in constant supply, with ‘Ill Wind’ being no exception.

Urban Fantasy, with hints that a romantic element may be added further into the series, Ill Wind is...Read More...

Glass Houses is a great concept, with a well written story: Small town America, run by vampires; and not the good, vegetarian (sparkling) kind.

The basic premise is that Claire Denvers is an incredibly intelligent lass of 16, so clever...Read More...

I really liked this book. All the characters played a big role. Its full of mystery. Though I really don’t know what part her friend, Emily, played in the book.

I had quite a few favourite characters but shockingly mine was claire’s mum (...Read More...

This book was awesome.

At first I was quite hesitant because of how the first in the series, Forest of hands and teeth, ended. I was also hesitant because of how dead-tossed waves started; it was like a happy little story then it just ...Read More...

This book was awesome.

At first I was quite hesitant because of how the first in the series, Forest of hands and teeth, ended. I was also hesitant because of how dead-tossed waves started; it was like a happy little story then it just ...Read More...

Secret Ones is a wonderful debut that promises an excellent series to come.

It’s a little hard to pick a genre to place Secret Ones into. Although there is a VERY strong romance element, in a paranormal setting, there is also a theme of...Read More...

It is absolutely criminal what Kim Harrison does to Urban Fantasy! This has got to be the best Morgan Kingsley book yet – and the one that will have you bawling your eyes out the most!

Not quite as dark as some of the previous books in t...Read More...

This is the perfect example of what Urban Fantasy should be!

We’ve got a strong heroine, Anna Strong (I’m sure the pun is intended); a bounty hunter on a mission, and trying to come to terms with the fact that she’s now a vampire. If ...Read More...

Slave to Sensation is a near perfect book.

I’ve read this four times now and every time I find new layers, nuances or insights. We‘re talking about a book with a strong romantic centre, a fascinating shapeshifter...Read More...

Slave to Sensation is a near perfect book.

I’ve read this four times now and every time I find new layers, nuances or insights. We‘re talking about a book with a strong romantic centre, a fascinating shapeshifter...Read More...

Wolfsangel is an epic fantasy debut from M.D. Lachlan, reminiscent (and I’m assuming inspired by) the old sagas of the Norse. It takes the eternal struggle between Odin and Fenris the Wolf, son of the god Loki, and delivers a brand new twist....Read More...

This book was quite good. It’s one I would recommend to anyone, because it’s just a good book to read. The flow was great, but the book took forever to read. It actually took me a period of about 2 weeks, which is quite unlike me. It’s a book ...Read More...

The debut novel from Christine Johnson is a great example of teen paranormal writing, it’s well written, good solid plot, well developed characters and will certainly appeal to teens. However, it does not cross over into the adult market. Well,...Read More...

My Soul to Take is full of twists and turns, all well written with an incredible emotional intensity that will having you reaching for the tissues in no time!

This is the sort of teen paranormal that makes the cross over into the world ...Read More...

Book six of the World of the Lupi, Blood Magic, is absolutely fantastic. I love the world of Lily and Rule, the tight mix of FBI thriller with paranormal danger – AND grandmother is back!!!

Eileen Wilks cleverly draws her re...Read More...

Bloodring is such an original story, yet manages to maintain an air of familiarity that will lull fantasy readers into their page-turning comfort zone.

The world as we know it has ended in a blaze of angel inspired apocalyptic rage, whic...Read More...

Michelle Rowen never fails to deliver delightful characters, doses of humour and fun and clever plots – and once again with The Demon in Me she has delivered in spades!

Eden Riley has enough going on as a part owner o...Read More...

Kitty Norville, werewolf and late night radio host, is now recognized as one of the public faces of the supernatural world.  Unfortunately in book seven, Kitty’s House of Horrors she finds out just how dangerous being a media personality can be....Read More...

Sookie Stackhouse is such a wonderful central character. She has her talents and skills, her quirks and idiosyncrasies, but principally she is the centre point around which a diverse range of supernatural beings orbit. The...Read More...

Sookie Stackhouse is such a wonderful central character. She has her talents and skills, her quirks and idiosyncrasies, but principally she is the centre point around which a diverse range of supernatural beings orbit. The...Read More...

Oh how I love the Breed series by Lora Leigh! And, Lion’s Heat, the latest in this amazing series is just as heart rending, hot and sexy as any of the other books.

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Red Demon grabs us and draws us right back into the thick of the Spartans and their battles to not only defeat demons, but to survive the machinations of the Greek gods. The Gods of Midnight series is an auto...Read More...

One thing you have to say about Sherrilyn Kenyon is that she writes very, very, well; Infinity is no exception to that rule.

If you are a follower of her mammoth adult series the Dark Hunters then this story may be a little confusing i...Read More...

Magic Lost, Trouble Found is a great light fantasy in the tradition of David Eddings, Robin Hobb or Weis & Hickman.

Lisa Shearin has a lovely writing style, but it wasn’t what I was expecting and I blame the title. The title, combined...Read More...

Riley Jensen is one of the most amazing characters in Urban Fantasy! Part werewolf, part vampire, part paranormal detective and all woman.

With Moon Sworn we come to the end of the Riley Jensen series – but PLEASE, make sure that ...Read More...

Shadow Blade is an incredibly well written story, with great action scenes and good plot flow. However, you will need your box of tissues close by and preferably a new box.

Although this is urban fantasy, Seressia Glass has managed to ...Read More...

I fell in love with the first book and I’m in love with the second one. Brilliant book once again.

Aprilynne Pike is really a great author. Everything moves with great flow and her ideas are brilliant.
Though I love the book ...Read More...

Sabrina secrets meets twilight. This was such a good book, with no boring parts. It was one you could just sit down with a nice coffee and not stop reading.

The characters in the book were better than most because, they weren’t perfect...Read More...

Love in the time of Dragons is chock-full of Katie MacAlisters style of humour and wit. Although if you were ever wondering what influences her, I think the often mentioned “Dread wyvern Baltic” might give Princess Bride fans a bit of a giggle....Read More...

I swear I am in love with Gail Carriger! I’ve just finished reading Changeless, book two of the Parasol Protectorate and I’m basking in the bliss that is this book. If you haven’t read this series – oh please do! 

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Oh my giddy aunt! What a book! What an ending! How many exclamation marks can I use in one sentence!? Book 2 in the Parasol Protectorate is pure ‘wow’.

We continue do get a solid dose of the wit, style, humour and charm that was in Soul...Read More...

Marked is just such an easy book to read. The story flows, the characters are well developed, there aren’t any plot holes; it is just good.

Any reader of JR Ward will love this series – it’s got a similar sort of ‘kick-arse’ bad boy fee...Read More...

Patricia Briggs is wonderfully reliable – in the most fantastic way. Throughout the entire Mercedes Thompson books we have shared the danger, the confusion, and the steadfast loyalty that gives such a solid foundation to what is one of my al...Read More...

The Strange Power

Now released in a bind-up of the Dark Visions trilogy, the first book, The Strange Power, is just a delightful teen fantasy, with hints of paranormal romance.

It’s a light read, with a few hear...Read More...

Blue bloods was a great story, but the ending was a bit of disappointment.

The book was good; It was great; but the ending just dulled the whole story. It was action filled and then nothing happened. Whether it was the authors way of ...Read More...

This was a good book. It was great. But I don’t recommend it. The reason being was because the ending sucked!

All through the book was awesome action and some pretty odd but interesting characters. But the end just didn’t satisfy me. It...Read More...

This was a good book. It was great. But I don’t recommend it. The reason being was because the ending sucked!

All through the book was awesome action and some pretty odd but interesting characters. But the end just didn’t satisfy me. It...Read More...

I love the books that Nalini Singh gives us. Without fail we get strong women, flowing dialogue, complicated plot twists and very good writing. ANGEL’s Blood delivers this and a whole lot more! This is a compelling trek into the world of th...Read More...

I love the books that Nalini Singh gives us. Without fail we get strong women, flowing dialogue, complicated plot twists and very good writing. ANGEL’s Blood delivers this and a whole lot more! This is a compelling trek into the world ...Read More...

Karen Healey is a fresh and original voice in the world of Urban Fantasy! Her debut novel Guardian of the Dead is a remarkable foray into both Greek and Maori mythology while also being a bloody good read.

Ellie provides the ...Read More...

Karen Healey is a fresh and original voice in the world of Urban Fantasy! Her debut novel Guardian of the Dead is a remarkable foray into both Greek and Maori mythology while also being a bloody good read.

Ellie provides the v...Read More...

Wicked lovely was Okay, but nothing special. It just didn’t have much happening. The same things happened over and over again, only at the end did it start to get good; and even that wasn’t much.

I didn’t really like the characters....Read More...

With a wonderful ability to build the story world seamlessly Marcus Pelegrimas has created a whole new vampire story.

We slowly get filled in to the back-story while we’re in the middle of the action, it’s always relevant, and the story...Read More...

LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! And you will too.

This story is amazing, the characters thrilling and the action is heart pounding. The whole story captured me. I would get to a boring part and put it down and then minutes later I would ...Read More...

Such an incredibly delightful book!

Our heroine Alexia Tarabotti is a witty and capable young spinster of the aristocracy. A touch of caricature of a stubborn and rebellious young lady of the ton, so used to being disregarde...Read More...

Spells is the second book in the very original series about Laurel, the teenage girl who’s discovered that she’s really a fairy, and not a fairy like you’ve ever seen before.

It is a little more sedate than the first book in the series...Read More...

Girl, Aloud really is a cross between the Diary of Adrian Mole and a Jodi Picoult, balancing a level of everyday humour with emotional realism to create an emotive flash-back producing story about a normal teen-age girl.

Parts of this ...Read More...

This is another well written story, with heart-in-mouth action and tear-streaming heart-ache. And again we get a really thought provoking story.

The story goes that even after the Return they tried to keep the roller ...Read More...

This is another well written story, with heart-in-mouth action and tear-streaming heart-ache. And again we get a really thought provoking story.

The story goes that even after the Return they tried to keep the roller ...Read More...

Just wow. An amazing, original, terrifying story, with believable characters and great plot; what can I say, I loved it.

I admit, when I first saw Nearly Departed I thought it would be a good read, enjoyable, put I wasn’t really expect...Read More...

Just wow! This is a sensational debut novel from Kelly Gay; the first book in a series which is going to become a definite ‘must buy’. This is original, action-packed, heart in your mouth kind of writing that you just can’t put down.

Ou...Read More...

Wings is a delightful teen paranormal with a very original concept that Aprilynne Pike has created and into a beautiful story – even if I am choosing to ignore the possible deeper meanings as a coming of age story!

Fairies seem to have...Read More...

The Cal Leandros series is just a great, gritty, well written series and Moonshine is no exception to that. Moonshine is the second book in the series and it manages to keep all the intensity of the first (Nightlife), have an original storyline...Read More...

Born of Fire is Syn & Shahara’s story. It is a very intense emotional rollercoaster that is superbly written; you can’t help but be sucked into their world. At times it is horrific in the level of pain and suffering detailed, both emotional and...Read More...

Another adventure filled League novel from Sherrilyn Kenyon, and it’s another emotional rollercoaster of a ride!

This one is all about the kids, so it’s not a stand alone, you really do need to have read Born of Night and Born of Fire ...Read More...

Blood lines is a nice light read, with plenty of action and drama, a bit of emotional turmoil, a bit of magic and a whole lot of grandmother... yes, finally we get to find the secrets that grandmother has been hiding...or, at least, she’s back ...Read More...

An interesting premise with some great plot developments, a few nice twists, and a very well done ending.

But sadly, most of the book feels a little dumbed down. We get a couple of great story concepts, but overall there was just that ...Read More...

A gritty, gory, urban fantasy that takes shape-shifting to a whole new level.

I have to premise this review with the fact that this is my first ever Faith Hunter novel. I have been looking forward to reading something by this author, as...Read More...

[Warning: Contains Spoilers]

Fallen is a great book with many loveable characters. It’s a book that once you start, you can’t stop reading, although, I didn’t get the first chapter till the very end.

When you pa...Read More...

Witty, funny and sensuous – Charming the Devil will make historical romance fans out of all those who have been hiding from ripped bodices; I swear, I’m converted!

This is just such a delightful book. Third in the series, but the first...Read More...

A swashbuckling tale that shares a devilishly delicious new take on the old legends around a sleeping beauty; who wasn’t awoken with a kiss from a handsome prince.  Annaliese Evans twists the tale beyond all recognition. With vampires, ogres, f...Read More...

Take a host of Spartans, imbue them with immortal powers and then have their god Ares betray them for his own designs. Then put them in Savannah to battle demons. Whew! Welcome to the world of the Gods of Midnight.

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In a sea of vampire themed Young Adult stories, book one in the House of Night series, Marked, offers a unique well told story that appeals to young adults and older adults.

The mother/daughter Cast duo really do deliver the best of both...Read More...

The Road to Hell is a thoroughly enjoyable, humorous, sexy romp from hell to heaven and back again. I love ‘Jesse Harris’, one time succubus of hell who lead men to their lustful deaths, now stripper of earth being lead by a man through the wor...Read More...

There are a lot of vampire stories out there, and in a paranormal romance you have two options on how to portray them: a) they’re the hunky, good guys that save the world from evil and drink synthetic blood or b) they’re the evil, rotten, bad gu...Read More...

Dust to Dust is the first in a series that spins off from her ‘Vampire’ series. With many of the characters of that series coming into play in “The Prophecy”. This new series is supposed to be not only a stand-alone series, but also each of the...Read More...

The Sentinel Wars is shaping up to be one of my favourite series.

Finding the Lost, book two, is remarkable in its detail and as well as its light descriptive touch. Shannon K Butcher knows not to over work scenes. Instead we are ...Read More...

Yes yes, we all know that I love Michelle Rowen’s writing! I’ve been dying to jump into her first YA book Demon Princess: Reign or Shine – but I was trying to hold out until book two came out. 

But I caved!  I just couldn...Read More...

Heather Graham knows how to write a taut thriller with sexy characters and a strong plot – and Nightwalker is yet more proof of this.

Nightwalker is a blend of paranormal mystery, Native American shamanism, Las Vegas glitz and a wo...Read More...

Shades of Midnight is a gripping fantabulous new Midnight Breed romantic thriller.

I love books that involve warrior bands who are bonded by loyalty and friendship yet full of individuals with their own stories, legacies and torment...Read More...

What a fantastic ending to what has been just a delightful trilogy. This book, and indeed the entire series, is just hot chocolate comfie! Curl up in your favourite chair and don’t move until you’ve finished this great book (and your hot chocol...Read More...

Magic Study is an original and devious story full of magic, love, loyalty and adventure. The predominantly light nature of the characters and the basic story line, as well as the intense loyalty and love that get shown by the characters, really...Read More...

I am in a state of awe! This is quite simply an amazing story, and now I understand why the Black Jewels series has been raved about. I laughed, I cried, I gasped out loud... just sensational writing of a wonderful story.

Shalador’s Lad...Read More...

Archangel’s Kiss is yet another example of why I, and a large part of the world, adore Nalini Singh.

Book one of the Guildhunter Series Angels’ Blood helped us understand a world where Archangels are the most power...Read More...

Archangel’s Kiss is yet another example of why I, and a large part of the world, adore Nalini Singh.

Book one of the Guildhunter Series Angels’ Blood helped us understand a world where Archangels are the most powe...Read More...

Lily Yu and Rule Turner live a very complicated life! When we think of mixed marriages – they’re about to embark on a doozy! Lily is an American Chinese FBI agent with an overbearing mother and dominant grandmother. Her family is strongly matriarc...Read More...

The first in Richelle Mead’s new “Dark Swan” series is a sexy page turner, right from the first page we’re thrown into the action and by chapter three we’ve also been thrown on the bed!

So far I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read by Rich...Read More...

The Taniwha’s Tear is David Hair’s second fantasy novel exploring the world of New Zealand Maori fae, and again, this author really knows how to throw in a mind blowing ending! There is nothing at all anti-climatic about the way this story conc...Read More...

An interesting world with elements that remind me of Robin Hobb’s Fritz (The Farseerer King series) and the Dwarf Kingdom from Katherine Kerrs Devery series, with a touch of Terry Pratchets Patrician thrown in. All of which creates a unique a...Read More...

The Bone Tiki is a whole new type of fantasy where Maori fae collide with the modern world to create an adrenaline packed story where you just might find yourself chased by a huge tattooed warrior from the mists of time.

If you have ev...Read More...

When you read Blue Bloods, make sure you have the sequel Masquerade beside you – because you’ll be hooked on the story and simply want to keep reading.

Set in New York this is the story of the young upper crust attending Duch...Read More...

Oh, loud applause for Melissa de la Cruz! Masquerade is a terrific book that takes the promising start of Blue Bloods and delivers a whole new set of questions to explore. 

With the fallen angel/vampire society already es...Read More...

Blue Bloods is an all new take on vampires, crossing fallen angels with an almost Atlantis style history creates this original type of vampire known as “Blue Bloods”.

Dotted in amongst this great story are bits of early American history...Read More...

Mortal Danger left me gobsmacked, wowed and with a whole lot of ‘is that it’ thrown in.

If you haven’t read the first in this series, ‘Tempting Danger’, you really are missing out on quite a wonderful story with great characters.  The i...Read More...

This is a breathtakingly, beautifully written book! Angelology is quite remarkable – but where do I start?

This is a book to savour for so many reasons. Danielle Trussoni has a lyrical voice with prose that is rich in imagery an...Read More...

I really do like Lilith Saintcrows writing. This is the third series written by her that I’ve read so far and each has been a unique and enjoyable world.

Dante Valentine is the usual kick-arse urban fantasy heroine. Had a pretty crappy ...Read More...

Shiver is a story of first love, the bonds of friendship, and life ever after – with werewolves.

Younger lovers of the teen paranormal or ‘young adult’ genres are going to enjoy Shiver. There are some wonderfully tear jerking moments, a...Read More...

Lonely Werewolf Girl is a unique Urban Fantasy which reads like Jane Austin writing Devil wears Prada, with Oscar Wilde helping.

Originally a self-published title until its popularity spread through ‘word of mouth’ and it was picked up...Read More...

Uninvited is 100% completely and utterly a ‘young adult’ book. Don’t be mislead into thinking that because you’re an adult who enjoyed Twilight you will enjoy this!

I count myself very lucky that my introduction to Amanda Marrone’s wor...Read More...

On the Edge is a delightful, light, easy to read paranormal romance, with great flow, a bit of mystery, a hint of tension and some really likably characters.

I really love the whole concept of the world as we know it overlayed with an a...Read More...

This series just keeps getting better and better! Magic Burns has all the excitement as Magic Bites (the first book in the series), but we also get the wammy of some heavy emotional attachment.

Kate Daniels is just as smart mouthed an...Read More...

This series is just too good! I’ve devoured Magic Strikes at such an alarming rate; I’m going to have to start it again just so I can savour it a little more.

The more I read, the more I really want to be Kate Daniels. I think one of my...Read More...

Magic Bites is a very clever blend of traditional and urban fantasy, sword & sorcery with zombies. Ilona Andrews has taken a known concept and twisted it beyond recognition and handed to us a wonderful new world.

No longer are vampires ...Read More...

Night Shift is the first in a new urban fantasy series from Lilith Saintcrow and was my first introduction to her as an adult writer. All I can say is, the sun doesn’t just rise in her worlds - it explodes in a rainbow of blinding light.

The debut novel from Nancy Haddock is a nice light read, with a dash of history, a dollop of crime, lashings of fun and a few nice bursts of steam to heat things up.

Fancesca Marinelli: vampire, tour guide, and really really normal. In ...Read More...

In the finest tradition of Grimms, prepare to be enthralled as we enter the world of the fae courts again. Mellissa Marr has captured all that is hidden in most stories about the fae. Fairies aren’t nice. They’re not necessarily evil either....Read More...

OMG! What a story! What drama! What passion! What... I can’t believe that ending!

In truth, I’m reviewing this AFTER Blood Promise. I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t wait, I had to start reading it as soon as I’d finished this book!

What a thrill to be so totally immersed back into the world of the black dagger brotherhood again and I have to say, J.R.Ward really has out done herself. Not since Wellsie has there been a more intense, more dramatic book in this series. It’s ...Read More...

This is one of those reviews that is very hard to write without HUGE spoilers. So you’re just going to have to trust me – it’s worth it.

However, I’ve come to a quite dramatic conclusion upon finishing this book. Richelle Mead is the d...Read More...

This is one of those reviews that is very hard to write without HUGE spoilers. So you’re just going to have to trust me – it’s worth it.

However, I’ve come to a quite dramatic conclusion upon finishing this book. Richelle Mead is the d...Read More...

Fans of Urban Fantasy must be stunned with delight with the Jane Yellowrock series by Faith Hunter. The first book in the series Skinwalker is a fascinating and detailed introduction to a dangerous world of vampires, witches and magic.

The debut novel, Hell’s Belles, by Jackie Kessler will have you curling your toes!

Such a great interpretation on the battle for souls by good and evil, and a great twist on the succubus novels that have been doing the rounds, with...Read More...

The Forest of Hands and Teeth is an absolutely sensational debut by Carrie Ryan – touted by Hachette Australia as being the 2009 debut of the year and I can really see why.  Once you’ve been sucked into this world, you won’t be leaving in a hu...Read More...

Eternal is the first in a wonderful new paranormal crime series by V.K. Forrest.

It seems that we are starting to see more of what I will call paranormal crime coming out of the world of paranormal romance – crime stories with a bi...Read More...

The first novel by Kat Richardson is the introduction to what is going to be a sensational new Urban Fantasy series about Private Investigator to the ‘other’ world, Harper Blaine.

This is a really exciting story that has been very well ...Read More...

The Forest of Hands and Teeth is an absolutely sensational debut by Carrie Ryan – touted by Hachette Australia as being the 2009 debut of the year and I can really see why.  Once you’ve been sucked into this world, you won’t be leaving in a hur...Read More...

What a bloody FANGtastic debut! Honestly The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay has absolutely blown me away with its believable and well drawn characters, brilliant worldbuilding and clever plot.

We join Charlie Madig...Read More...

The Missing is yet another example of Shiloh Walker’s mastery as a spinner of interesting and engaging stories.  This is really a romantic suspense thriller with the paranormal element coming from the psychic visions that have plagued Taige al...Read More...

Oooh yum! Regency manners, evil vampires and demons and a wickedly wonderful dash of passion … Colleen Gleason’s Gardella Vampire Chronicles simply DO it for me – big time! *grin*.

As Shadows Fade is the fifth and final book in t...Read More...

Destined for an Early Grave is an emotional rollercoaster from the warmhearted and romantic start to its bloody finish. It’s a testament to Jeaniene Frost’s increasing mastery as a writer that this book grabs your heart and carries you along so...Read More...

Seduced by Shadows by Jessa Slade is an amazingly clever new world where the vulnerable are possessed by Demons and doomed to an existence of atonement and repentance by fighting the creatures that escape across the veil from the lesser realm to...Read More...

Walt Disney must be spinning in his grave.  The faries in Erica Hayes debut novel Shadowfae are nothing like Tinkerbell.  Instead they’re amoral, dangerous and spawn a range of creatures that will make you shudder with horror. In this world of ...Read More...

Bengal\'s Heart is a fascinating, thrilling, emotional roller coaster. I finished it a day ago and I swear it is haunting me.

It\'s a funny thing .... each Breed book by Lora Leigh just picks me up and dumps me in a world of danger an...Read More...

Like sneaking the last chocolate, Night Falls Darkly will leave you devilishly satisfied!

Archer, like all good Dukes, is no match for his clever staff and the witty and charming enigma that is Elena Whitney.

This is a wonderful...Read More...

The Replacement is a good book. It takes the gore of the underworld and the undead to a whole new level. Very different from any other book I\'ve read. Sadly it took a while to get into and I found myself getting bored and putting it down and s...Read More...

Lock the doors and take the phone off the hook, you will not want to be interrupted for this!  You’ll never view a storm the same way, not once you’ve been electrified by Samantha Ryan.

The elusive Joshua comes into focus as we are lead...Read More...

2009 goes down as the year of the great debuting author! I’ve been on a roll, and Maria Lima’s first novel “Matters of the Blood” proves my point.

From the opening sentence (I know the dead and the dead know me), it just grabs hold of y...Read More...

Keri Arthur never disappoints, and Generation 18 is another example of the electrifying writing we’ve come to expect.

The second book in the Urban Fantasy/Crime series Spook Squad is another exciting leap into the world of not quite hum...Read More...

St Trinians meets Twilight in the first book in a brand new series by Lauren Kate.

This certainly starts of well, throwing you in the midst of a great dramatic scene.  In fact, between the very well written blurb and the dramatic and ex...Read More...

Sarah and Theirry are back, and it’s another fun romp through the Immortality Bites world, with a hint of death, destruction and mayhem, or at least a few curses gone amiss and the good-guy being the bad-guy being the good-guy!  We’ve even got ...Read More...

If you like JD Robb, you’re going to love this, Keri Arthurs new series the ‘spook squad’.  Dramatic crime & world dominance plots with a paranormal bent in a futuristic world – how cool is that!

As always, Keri Arthur has written a sto...Read More...

Jenna Black has done it again! Speak of the Devil is a sensational story in the Morgan Kinglsey exorcist series. Although part of the series, this is as good as the first book, and the story is written in such a way that you could possibly even...Read More...

Michelle Rowen has just made it onto my ‘top ten’ list of great light-hearted writers with Lady & the Vamp. 

This is Quinn & Janie Parkers story. It is well told, and just downright enjoyable to read. Like the other books in the Immor...Read More...

It looks like Rob Thurman has managed to create another outstanding series, and it all starts with the mind-blowing “Trick of the light”.

You might wonder why a book I think is absolutely brilliant is only getting three stars. Trick of ...Read More...

The second instalment in the Strange Angels trilogy is just as action packed and heart-renching as the first, it starts with a bang, and keeps the momentum going for quite some time.

However, this is a second in the series, and I was le...Read More...

Debut novel ‘Red-Headed Stepchild’ from Jaye Wells is going to go down as my 2009 ‘book with the most potential’, or perhaps the book with the best opening line “Digging graves is hell on a manicure, but I was taught good vampires clean up afte...Read More...

Vicious Circle has got to be one of the best witchcraft stories I’ve read, and manages to create a really great story without the need to dive into the darkest pits. This is probably light enough to make it into teen paranormal, but the story i...Read More...

I thoroughly enjoyed so much about the Vampire Academy, not least the fact that it had a plot that was clever and a diverse set of characters. Thankfully Richelle Mead can also write well!

A really liked the pairing of the Moroi Princes...Read More...

Jenna Black is an incredibly good author, and the second book in the Morgan Kingsley series just proves that I’m right!

Not as dynamically mind blowing as the first – but it is incredibly hard to live up to that one.  This is still a r...Read More...

The Devils Due is really all about getting the ‘gang’ back together. Many twists and turns to get there, but that’s basically how I’d sum it up.

I am pleased to say that I finally ‘get’ Brian, oh, and he’s a WHOLE lot sexier in this bo...Read More...

Good versus Evil – but the Angels and Demons are drinking buddies, and we are on evils side. What a concept!

Succubus Blues was the first ever book published by Richelle Mead, and just what a debut this is!

We’ve got Georgina K...Read More...

The big bang theory has just been proven – if ever there was an explosion that started the universe I think it would look something like the start of this debut story from Tracey O’Hara.

HUGE start, that just doesn’t stop.  Night’s Cold...Read More...

This is a very hard review to write, I want to tell you all about this great book, but without giving away ANY of the plot, as it is so originally written to give too many plot details would ruin the suspense and excitement of the story.

Just when you thought there were enough teen paranormal books in the world – along comes Melissa Marr.

I loathe comparing books in this genre to Twilight, and thankfully, I don’t have to! Yes, there are moments of teenage angst, but cri...Read More...

So often when reading a new author the automatic reaction is to compare the world and the writing style to our previous reading experiences, so where does Devon Monk’s “Magic in the Bone” fit for me? Our heroine has hints of JD Robbs ‘Eve’ in a...Read More...

This is an amazing book, quite unlike Twilight and a total emotional rollercoaster (if you’re like me and prone to needing tissues when reading do NOT read this book on the train!).

For those who remember the TV series “V” in the 80’s t...Read More...

Wow.
I have just decided that Jim Butcher is the god of Urban Fantasy.  His is a name I’ve seen pop up from time to time, but had never actually read any of his books.

Again I get to compare with the likes of Patricia Briggs a...Read More...

Mega congratulations to Tracey O’Hara on her wonderful debut novel Night’s Cold Kiss. This is a book that pulls you entirely with it’s intrigue, edgy politics, diverse characters and a plot that delivers good surprises.

I admit – I was ...Read More...

Hush Hush really is quite a sensation piece of teen paranormal writing- I really can’t understand how this book got even one bad review!

Becca Fitzpatrick has created a wonderful story that flows from start to finish, particularly fro...Read More...

I\'m in love with Poison Study, and just dying for the next two to arrive in my hands (see... we\'re not just \'book sellers\', we really are readers!)...A few underlying romantic themes, a little bit of mild nastiness (more implied or glossed ov...Read More...