Since the Romantic Times Convention in May, I’ve read two books by authors I saw there. First was Vivi Andrew’s Naughty Karma. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Vivi before and I was able to chat with her again at RT. She reminded me of our shared love for a particular anti-hero and our mutual aspiration … Continue reading
I have every one of my fellow Paranormal Unbound authors on my TBR. Since I read disturbingly little paranormal–at least not while I’m writing it–I’ve only whacked away at a couple so far. Still, awhile ago the first book in Amber’s Blood Vine Series was on sale for only 99 pennies (it still is at Amazon so … Continue reading
Ever After popped up on NetGalley (an eBook Advance Reader’s site) and I thought it looked interesting. This is literally a post about what I’m reading, as I’m only about 35% into the book. And thankfully I didn’t realize it was Book #4 in a series! It totally doesn’t read like one, which is surprising for … Continue reading
Hey there Unbounders! Lisa Kessler here! I’ve been deep in the writing cave, but I do treat myself during lunch breaks to precious Kindle time. Now that all the RITA and PRISM contest books are read and judged, I can sink back into my comfort zone with books and worlds I LOVE to lose myself … Continue reading
I present Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick. Possibly one of the coolest books I’ve read this year. First of all, the cover. This is fucking cool, people. Dark, mysterious, sexy, awesome costume. WANT. Next, the opening. Dude is thrashing the hell out of someone for information. We *like* this torturing bastard. What’s more, it’s probably … Continue reading
Hello Paranormal Unbounders! Today I’m happy to share my thoughts on my writer pal Tricia Skinner’s recent release, Angel Kin, Book 1 in her Angel Assassins series. Fierce Urban Fantasy As with her prequel, Angel Bait, Tricia immerses us in a gritty, alternate Detroit where humans co-exist with Others–shifters, vampires, angels, demons, and nephilim. The … Continue reading
Someone feel free to throw things at me, because I am totally double-dipping here. My co-blogger, Erica, just interviewed Daniel de Lorne a few days ago. This is, however, the book I read most recently. It’s also a new release, and it’s dripping with viscera on every page (an apropos title, yes?) which makes it a hella good … Continue reading
Amanda Quick holds a special place in my romance-reading heart because she was my gateway author. It was her straight-up early historicals that showed me strong, smart female characters with agency, interesting and smart male heroes who were more than Alpha he-mans, engaging external plots, and humor (the last was a big influence on me). … Continue reading
I’m a little ashamed that it’s taken me this long to pick up The Iron Hunt. I’ve always thought Marjorie M. Liu’s Hunter Kiss series looked like just the kind of dark urban fantasy I love, with unique world-building and unusual characters. What finally got me to pull the trigger? The final book in the series (Labyrinth of Stars) … Continue reading
I bought this because a) it had a cool cover; and b) the first page was intriguing. Same reason I buy most books, really. And I’ve had a bit of a thing for good old BFF (big fat fantasy) lately. The world in Promise of Blood has magic, and gunpowder. If you’re a Powder Mage, … Continue reading
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