B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1940s / angels / Chicago / Dark Fantasy / demons / family relationships / Historical / lesbian / LGBTQIA characters / LGBTQIA rights / LGBTQIA romance / noir / Private-investigator / religion3 Comments
C. L. Polk turns their considerable powers to a fantastical noir. A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago’s divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her life. This sapphic period piece will dazzle anyone looking for mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, or all of the above. ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1910s / American historical / Chicago / domestic abuse / female friendship / Historical / inspirational / investigation / shipwreck / The Windy City Saga series / turn of the 20th century / violence against women3 Comments
Lives depend on the truth she uncovers. She can’t give up her search. A birthday excursion turns deadly when the SS Eastland capsizes with Olive Pierce and her best friend on board. Hundreds perish during the accident, and it’s only when Olive herself barely escapes that she discovers her friend ... more >
A Reviews / Recommended ReadsChicago / Contemporary / found family / rivals to lovers13 Comments
Dear Kate Clayborn, Oh what a delight this book was. I think I was expecting a book a little more serious, a little more like Love Lettering which I enjoyed in a different way. But as it happened, Love at First has a different tone, a more… light-hearted charm. There’s ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsChicago / Contemporary / family relationships / physical therapy / teacher heroine2 Comments
Growing up in a Papua New Guinea mission, Joss Palmateer is a gentle soul with a unique view of life. Still adjusting to a new home in the U.S and the sudden loss of her mother, love is the last thing on her mind. Sexy physical therapist, Ben Montgomery, meets ... more >
B ReviewsChicago / Contemporary / grumpy hero / media / newspaper / social experiment9 Comments
Disclaimer: I’m friendly with the author online, we talk often on Twitter, and I’ve met her a few times. She’s the kind of author who wouldn’t stop speaking to me if I didn’t like her books and I’m comfortable giving my honest opinion (else I wouldn’t review her work) but, ... more >
B Reviews / Book ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / Chicago / Contemporary / enemies to lovers / family relationships / FBI agents7 Comments
After spending six years in Los Angeles—and the last six months wondering how her marriage fell apart—FBI Special Agent Jessica Harlow is looking for a fresh start. When she finds out that the Chicago field office has an opening for an undercover agent, returning to her hometown seems like the ... more >