Gothic romance is a subset of historical romance that includes paranormal elements. Dark and ominous mansions or castles are a must, as are brooding heroes. Erica Ridley's Gothic Love Stories meet those criteria with the exceptional character development that makes the author so popular. I did find that the first two books in the series... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: Mobster Mystery #Mystery #Romance #Suspense
A fan of Pauline Baird Jones' Project Enterprise sci-fi series, I was curious about her contemporary mystery series set in New Orleans, The Big Uneasy. As with the sci-fi books, I found this first volume to be imaginative, well-crafted, and the romance well developed relative to the overall story. Crime solving is a family affair-and a Family affair-in the... Continue Reading →
Spotlight Indie Romance: 2021 RONE Finalists ~ Mystery #Steamy #Romance #Mystery #Cozymystery
Bakers, cowboys, doctors, and lobbyists. From Big Sur to Cancun, this collection of mysteries have something for everyone. Till death do us part, with kitchen shears. What drives a family man to kill his wife? This question haunts Sarah James, a medical resident who meets the unhappy family at a resort near Big Sur. She... Continue Reading →