October 18, 2015

REVIEW: Wicked for You by Shayla Black

EagleDNF ReviewsErotic-Romance / Military / romantic-suspense6 Comments

Dear Ms. Black: Why do I do this to myself? Why am I so in thrall to the Cosa Nostra of Shayla Black’s series? Just when I think I’m out, she pulls me back in again. This time we hear Axel’s story. I remember Axel as wearing a lot of ... more >

September 1, 2015

REVIEW: Primal Force by DD Ayres

KaetrinC Reviewsamputee / disability / K-9 / Military / romantic-suspense / service dog / veteran5 Comments

Dear DD Ayres, Primal Force is the third book in your K-9 Rescue series. I was able to follow the story without any drama so I’m confident it can be read as a stand alone. An Author’s Note in the beginning of the book indicates where you have taken some ... more >

February 6, 2015

Friday News: Changing the perception of vets, great essay on reading, book translations across Europe, and literary rejections website

JanetPublishing News"broken" hero / book rejections / global markets / Jane Austen / Military / reading / stereotypes / translation / veterans11 Comments

Coming Home to Damaging Stereotypes – Chris Marvin is tired of the “broken hero” stereotype of military veterans. Considering how common this stereotype is in Romance (both m/f and m/m), even if the hero isn’t always a vet, Marvin’s frustration with the way vets are often pitied and stigmatized is ... more >

December 18, 2014

REVIEW: American Sniper by Chris Kyle

JaneC- ReviewsMilitary / non-fiction8 Comments

Mr. Kyle has passed away and a movie loosely based on this book is due out in a couple of weeks. The book showed up randomly at my doorstep. I blame Jayne’s review of World War II books. The movie clip shows more thought and moral dilemma than the entirety ... more >

December 2, 2014

REVIEW: Worth the Fall by Claudia Connor

JaneB ReviewsContemporary / Military11 Comments

Dear Ms. Connor: This was a book I avoided reading despite many recommendations. My general feeling about books with children is that they are overly precious, or too annoying, or both. When I read that the heroine had four children and was pregnant with her fifth, I couldn’t imagine how this ... more >

November 14, 2014

REVIEW: Guarding Her Heart by Jules Court

JayneB Reviewsbeta hero / Contemporary / Military / working class5 Comments

Six months ago, Tiffany Donnelly, failed musician turned diner waitress, was left just shy of the altar when her groom ran off with a bridesmaid. Now, verbally sparring with sexy Coast Guard rescue swimmer Travis Green is one of her few pleasures. In his dark eyes, there’s no pity for ... more >