ARC Review: Heart of Briar by Laura Anne Gilman

The Particulars: Urban Fantasy, Harlequin Luna, available as e-book and in print The Source: e-ARC from Netgalley The Grade: C+ The Blurb: “He has been taken. And you are his only chance.”  That wasn’t something Jan expected to hear-especially from strangers who’d just rescued her from some mysterious and ferocious creatures. And she really hadn’t […]

Review: Under A Witch Moon by Maria E. Schneider

The Particulars: Urban Fantasy, Bear Mountain Books, available in print and as e-book The Source: Smashwords The Grade: B+ The Blurb: Adriel should have known that with a werewolf, it never stopped with just one body. She would have gone to the police after witnessing Dolores’ death, but she wasn’t certain the killer she saw […]

ARC Review:Pooka in my pantry by RL Naquin

The Particulars: Urban Fantasy, Carina Press, available as e-book The Source:  Review copy, courtesy of the author The Grade: B- The Blurb: Zoey Donovan—empath, wedding planner, go-to girl for monsters with personal problems—has been marked twice for pickup by Death. On both occasions, Riley the smoking-hot reaper has refused to follow through. For his breach […]

Giveaway: Bladesong by J. C. Daniels

I am giving away two copies of J.C. Danielsexcellent Urban Fantasy Blade Song.   The giveaway ends on Sunday March 3, and the winners will also be announced on Sunday.  To enter, just leave a comment with your e-mail and if you prefer Kindle or Smashwords. Kit Colbana—half breed, assassin, thief, jack of all trades—has a […]

Review: Fated by Benedict Jacka

The Particulars:  Urban Fantasy, Ace (US)/ Orbit (UK), available in Print and e-book The Source: Purchased at Sf bokhandeln ( Swedish edition) The Grade: B- The Blurb:Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex’s own powers aren’t as showy as some mages, he […]

Out Now: Mountain Echoes by C.E Murphy

You can never go home again. Joanne Walker has survived an encounter with the Master at great personal cost, but now her father is missing – stolen from the timeline. She must finally return to North Carolina to find him – and to meet Aidan, the son she left behind long ago. That would be […]

Cover reveal: The Portals duology by Laura Anne Gilman

Look what Laura Anne Gilman just posted at her blog. Aren’t they GORGEOUS? I am itching to request them at Netgalley ( and host a giveaway in October.)  Heart of Briar is available for pre-order at Book Depository. The blurb for Heart of Briar: “He has been taken. And you are his only chance.” That […]

ARC review: Mountain Echoes by CE Murphy

The Particulars: Urban Fantasy, Luna, available in print and as e-book The Source: ARC from Netgalley The Grade: B+ The Blurb: You can never go home again. Joanne Walker has survived an encounter with the Master at great personal cost, but now her father is missing – stolen from the timeline. She must finally return […]