A MelanieM Review: A Miracle for Markie by Lynn Lorenz

Rating: 5 stars for the contemporary story, 1 star for the supernatural story.  Overall rating: 3 stars out of 5   Seven-year-old Markie is determined to shine this Christmas. He’s decided his light can’t be hidden any longer, but not everyone in his life is supportive. This Christmas, he’s looking for a miracle. Maybe if… Continue reading A MelanieM Review: A Miracle for Markie by Lynn Lorenz

January 2014 Summary of Books Reviewed

The new years has started with an explosion of wonderful books and new authors for me.  SE Jakes and two of her marvelous series dropped into my hands and heart so I will be passing those recommendations on to you.  SA McAuley released a new contemporary fiction novel, Treadmarks and Trademarks, the start of a… Continue reading January 2014 Summary of Books Reviewed

Review: Ashland (WereWolf Fight League #2) by Lynn Lorenz

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 For years Dan Stoltz has dreamed of owning his own werewolf fighter.  He apprenticed with the well-known trainer and friend, Murphy, and now he is ready to make his first purchase.  At the auctions, Murphy points out a slave that he thinks would make a good fighter, one being sold… Continue reading Review: Ashland (WereWolf Fight League #2) by Lynn Lorenz

Review: Tor (WereWolf Fight League #1) by Lynn Lorenz

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Slave and WWF fighter, Tor is a werewolf whose life has just shattered in the arena.  His mate and love, Jin, has just killed by his opponent in the arena, a circumstance that shouldn’t have happened and is forbidden by Coliseum laws.  Injured by the berserker wolf who killed… Continue reading Review: Tor (WereWolf Fight League #1) by Lynn Lorenz

Mid January Blahs and The Week Ahead in Reviews

Normally I love Winter.  I love the contrast of the bare limbs of the deciduous trees and the lush fullness of the evergreens, the sounds of foxes crying for mates, the owls hooting in the night and the crystal clear night sky with some of the most beautiful and recognizable constellations in the Northern hemisphere.… Continue reading Mid January Blahs and The Week Ahead in Reviews

September 2013 Summary of Reviews

September 2013 Book Review Summary What a wonderful month it was for books and reviews!  Most of the books I read fell into the 5 and 4 star category, a few into the  3 star and none below that.  Series predominated the ratings this time.  Most notably the series offerings from the Pulp Friction authors.… Continue reading September 2013 Summary of Reviews

Review: Coliseum Square by Lynn Lorenz

Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5 Mark Madison is running away from his past as fast as he can.  Leaving behind him death and the threat of incarceration, Mark finds himself in New Orleans, circa 1886.  It is the start of a new life under a new name.  Mark has arrived to take the job… Continue reading Review: Coliseum Square by Lynn Lorenz

It’s All In The Writing, Folks and the Week Ahead in Reviews

To prepare for my time at GRL in Atlanta in October, I am trying to get ahead in my reviews for September and October.  And that means reading tons of books and of course writing about them.  And books read in volume will highlight the most common flaws I am seeing across the boards from… Continue reading It’s All In The Writing, Folks and the Week Ahead in Reviews

Bayou Loup (Rougaroux Social Club #3) by Lynn Lorenz

Rating 4.25 stars When werewolf Bobby Cotteau’s wife died, two things happened.  One was that Bobby could finally start to live his life as he had always wanted to before his inner wolf chose Carol as his mate, live and love as a gay man.  The second thing that started to happen?  Bobby started to… Continue reading Bayou Loup (Rougaroux Social Club #3) by Lynn Lorenz

Baby, It’s Cold Outside and The Week Ahead in Reviews

Maryland has actually been feeling like winter for the past week and my body is going into shock.  Last year was Nomageddon (nothing, after Snowmaggedon) but no one really knows what will happen this year.  We really haven’t had any snow or ice and believe me, I am not complaining about that.  It’s been cold… Continue reading Baby, It’s Cold Outside and The Week Ahead in Reviews