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Category Archives: Romance
Spice: A Novel (Fate) – Jenna Jameson, Jamie K Schmidt
(Reviewed by JD Jung) I must admit that the name “Jenna Jameson” was what enticed me to read the novel, Spice. I also must admit that initially I wasn’t expecting much. Was I wrong! Liz Carter aka “Spice”, an internationally … Continue reading
Fire Sermon – Jamie Quatro
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…I only know arousal within love—because I’ve never separated emotion from body—is my pattern to create a pretend love first, over and over, in order to feel desire, and desirable?” “I admit that unless something is … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Romance
Tagged book reviews, Christian, fiction, infidelity, Religion, Romance
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Proof of Virtue – Leila Snow
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Proof of Virtue is a romance novel written about Emma, a beautiful woman who is left with her brother and sister after her parents pass away. The story is set in the Victorian era where Emma … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Romance
Tagged book reviews, Historical fiction, Romance, Victorian era
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Self’s Blossom – David Russell
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Self’s Blossom is a romantic novel about Selene. She is on vacation in Central America when she meets Hudson, and that is when her journey begins. Her friend Janice is criticized when she tries to provide … Continue reading
Posted in Romance
Tagged book reviews, fiction, Romance
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Harkworth Hall – L.S. Johnson
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Harkworth Hall is a late Georgian historical adventure novel that has hints of goth, romance, and thrill embedded into its story. The tale focuses on the lead heroine, Caroline who is very smart, adventurous, and likable. … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance
Tagged book reviews, Historical fiction, Romance
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Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand – K.T. Munson
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Zendar is a fantasy romance novel written about a girl named Azel Undel. She is the youngest daughter of one of the seven bloodlines. She is arranged to be married for political gain. As she sails … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged fantasy, Paranormal Romance
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New People – Danzy Senna
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The poet is not a New Person…He doesn’t have mud-toned dreadlocks or octoroon gray eyes or butterscotch skin. …He has the body, the skin, the face that cabdrivers pretend not to see, that jewelers in midtown … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Romance, World Issues
Tagged identity, race
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Love Runs Deep – Gail Chianese
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Lieutenant Nic Riley is the only girl in a long-time Navy family, and she’s determined to prove herself as seaworthy as her brothers. When she aces training for submarine duty, it calls for a celebration that … Continue reading
His Fake Alien Fiancé – Patricia Eimer
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Princess Perripraxis not only has to find a fiancé—and fast—she’s has to find one who doesn’t mind that her “no makeup” face has green and purple scales. Otherwise, Daddy Dearest is going to take her back … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, chick lit, Romance, romance. women's fiction
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