Wicked Charms is well-titled: the first word that springs to mind to describe it is charming. It is the story of a man and a woman, both of whom are willing to marry without love in order to gain a castle. Aiden Brinlaw is one of the most lovable rogues I’ve had the pleasure to…
I’ve been waiting for a good fusion of romance and urban fantasy, and Melanie Jackson’s Traveler provides just that. It’s a love story set in an inner-city Detroit that has become infested with dark magic. The world that Jackson created resembles our own, except that it was once populated by all manner of magical beings….
Sister of the Moon is a dreary fantasy romance about a dying race of Sidhe (fairie folk) that I recommend leaving on the shelf if you’re looking for a little cheer this holiday season. With each winter that passes, the Sidhe diminish in number. Invading “Men” have taken their livestock and crops and have forced…
Tears of the Moon is a delightful addition to Nora Roberts’ Gallagher Siblings trilogy. It has the hallmarks one expects from a Nora Roberts book – well-developed characters, great dialogue, and a quaint Irish setting to boot. Readers who have been anxiously awaiting this installment won’t be disappointed. The first book in this trilogy, Jewels…