Witch Fire by Anya Bast Pros: Great world building Cons: Characters are kinda perfect   Anya Bast has created a fully developed world with this series, with a very reasonable premise. What we think of as “witches” are based upon the real thing, who have been hiding amongst us for...

Cast in Stone by Kerry A. Jones Pros: Immerses you in romantic atmosphere Cons: Can feel remote   In a genre filled to capacity with vampire stories and authors pumping out kick-ass action romances, Cast in Stone sets itself apart, enveloping the reader right from the beginning in a sensual...

In the Midnight Hour by Patti O’Shea Pros: Very satisfying Cons: Yet another “magic warrior”   I picked this book up in a hurry on the way to an appointment when I knew I’d be sitting in a waiting room and needed something to read. What a lucky choice!   This is...

Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash Pros: Very well written Cons: Hmm…   The first in this series, The Calling, was a lukewarm entry for me, but it introduced us to the premise and characters of what was clearly a larger story, so I was intrigued enough to get the second. I am glad I...

Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley Pros: Good, basic romance Cons: A little shallow   This is your basic cookie-cutter style romance but with a Highlander-esque storyline. The characters are likeable but not especially deep. Things progress about as you might expect.   The storyline,...