I’ve very much enjoyed reading about Ms. Oliveras’ Fernandez sisters. There is such an amazing feeling of family, of warmth and support, and I adore the glimpses of Puerto Rican culture. While much of the subject matter (drug abuse and intimate partner violence) is heavy, Ms. Oliveras manages to balance it with Lilí’s optimism and the Fernandez family warmth. I…
Is there anything more classic than a tale of family dysfunction during the holidays? National Lampoon’s Family Christmas is one of my favorite holiday films, so it’s no wonder I loved this book, as it’s reminiscent of a British version of it. Well, a version where a divorced couple, their 7-year-old (and her imaginary bunny friend), and their respective new…
I think this is being billed more as erotica than straight romance, though it does have an HEA, so I’m just going to call it a romance. A completely bonkers bananapants romance, but still – I have a particular soft spot for scifi romance, and this really hit the mark, plus it’s got the enemies-to-lovers trope. While this is the…
Another Jackie Lau book, another hit out of the park. Like previous books, the title’s pretty accurate for what you get, and it’s a cozy read, though it doesn’t shy away from harder topic, in this case, the loss of a parent and the difficulty of being a woman in fields traditionally dominated by men. Also, lots of yummy food!…
I’ve read several of Ms. Beers books before and I frequently recommend her to others as a reliably good and prolific f/f writer. Unfortunately, while there was plenty of the usual goodness I expect from her, there was also one particular plot point that detracted from my enjoyment of the book. Katie has moved back in with her parents to…
I’ve read and enjoyed some of these anthologies before, and since there were also several familiar names, I just had to pick this up! There are seven stories included, with two authors – Talia Hibbert and Annabeth Albert – that I’ve read and liked before. Without further ado, here’s individual reviews of the stories: “Resisting Desire” – Talia Hibbert –…
So, this is a Hallmark story, so you can pretty much guess what you’re getting. It’s adorably sweet, suitable for all ages, and pretty low angst. All in all, if you’re in the mood for a comforting holiday read, this will fit the bill! “Your family big on Christmas, then?” Now it became her turn to laugh. “At the Hardwick…
This is a collection of Ms. Yolen’s stories, all having to do with fairy tales or legends. They span the gamut from the traditional European Cinderella tale, to China, to the Cheyenne plains, to a concentration camp, to Ninety-Sixth near Central Park. All of the stories were published previously, though the notes and some of the poems at the end…
I enjoyed reading this book and found Holland extremely likable and Calvin adorably hot, but my goodness did this book have issues. Holland has some serious spoiled rich girl issues. She lives in NYC, with her rent 2/3s paid by her rich uncles, who’ve also created a job for her. She’s got a great education, but seems to be just…
I’m a humongous Ilona Andrews fan. I’ve been reading their Kate Daniels series since the first book came out in 2007, and I’ve happily consumed their Edge and Innkeeper novels as well. My favorite, however, is their latest series, Hidden Legacy. I adored Nevada, her strong moral compass and her dedication to her family, so while I’m sad we’re moving…