Romance Book Reviews

Review: ‘Double Play’ by Jill Shalvis

I was in the mood for a Baseball Romance as it’s baseball season, so I picked up Double Play, the first book in Jill Shalvis’s Pacific Heat series. Already familiar with Jill Shalvis’s writing, I knew I was going to enjoy this book because her stories are always heart-warming. Double Play immediately captured the spirit of baseball romance, putting me in the mood to attend a game this summer because it’s been a long time since I attended a baseball game. Who knows, maybe one of the baseball players will fall for a reporter, as Pace Martin did for Holly Hutchins in Double Play. =) You never know.

FranJesscaMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Review: ‘Promise Me’ by Sara Cate

FranJesscaMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

ARC Review: ‘Renegade Hawke’ by Gwyn McNamee

Overall, an excellent read, I give it five stars. It kept me on edge, and the steamy moments between Bishop and Gage are intense. It definitely is one of my favorite books in the series, and I highly recommend it.

FranJesscaMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

RePost Review: ‘Archangel’s Shadows’ by Nalini Singh

I re-read this book (April 2026) and still loved it as much as the first time. Ash and Janvier’s love story is one of my favorites. It’s an emotional one, so have tissues. I love how Janvier never gave up on Ash and was there for her when she told him the truth of why she was afraid to give him forever. Her backstory is a tearjerker. Their love story is epic, though, and is definitely a must-read.

FranJesscaApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

RePost Review: ‘Archangel’s Legion’ by Nalini Singh

This was my second time reading this book (April 2026), and I loved it as much as before. Rereading showed me why Bluebell & Sparkle belong together, making their moments even more special. It also reminded me how much I couldn’t stand Lijuan. No one threatens Raphael & Elena.

FranJesscaApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026

Review: ‘Rise of a Queen’ by Rina Kent

Rise of a Queen concludes Jonathan and Aurora’s story, picking up where Reign of a King left off. Since starting Rina Kent’s books, I’ve noticed her skill in writing antiheroes, the MMCs you hate to love because they’re walking red flags. (Let me first say, in real life, I wouldn’t tolerate men with red flags. I only tolerate them in fictional books.) Once you learn their backgrounds and see how protective they are, you can’t help but fall for them. This is Jonathan’s case. I understood him much better in Kingdom Duet, even though I didn’t like him at first in Royal Elite.

FranJesscaApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Repost Review: ‘Archangel’s Storm’ by Nalini Singh

Nalini Singh has become one of my favorite authors after starting the Guild Hunter series. I love PNR books that have angels/archangels in the stories, and Nalini’s Guild Hunter series has become a favorite. I’m hoping to catch up on the series before she releases her next book later on. The fifth book in the series may only get four stars from me, but it had me in shock after finding out who was behind the murder of Neha’s consort. I also enjoyed the other mysteries that were uncovered in the book, too, with Jason and Mahiya. Nalini is an author who is a master of writing addicting PNR stories.

FranJesscaApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026

RePost Review: ‘Archangel’s Blade’ by Nalini Singh

(April 2026) Third Time reading Archangel’s Blade and I still love it. Dimitri & Honor’s story is an emotional one that needed to be told. If you didn’t like Dimitri in the first three books, you’ll understand him better in this book.

FranJesscaApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Happy Release Day + ARC Review: ‘The Fire Bride’ by Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe

The Fire Bride is the third book in Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe’s King of Fury series. I’ve enjoyed each one of the books in this series because both Gena and Jill are the Queens of writing Paranormal Romance with strong heroines and heroes. They also excel at writing Fated Mates and Enemies to Lovers storylines, which are two of my favorite tropes to read in romance books.

FranJesscaMarch 30, 2026March 29, 2026

Review: ‘Your Knife, My Heart’ by K.M. Moronova

Your Knife, My Heart is the first book in K.M. Moronova’s Dark Forces Duology, and this was the first book I’ve read from this author. It’s a Dark Military Romance, and it truly pushes boundaries. The prologue alone had me in shock when it came to being introduced to the hero of the story. He is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure.

FranJesscaMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

RePost Review: ‘Archangel’s Consort’ by Nalini Singh

My fourth time I’ve read this book, and it’s still a favorite. 😍

Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh is the third book in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series, and it’s just as addicting as the first two. If you haven’t started reading this series, I highly recommend you read them in order. If you don’t, you will miss out on reading Elena and Raphael’s relationship grow. I friggin’ love Elena and Raphael’s relationship, even though Raphael can be a tad overbearing at times with his protection.

FranJesscaMarch 22, 2026March 22, 2026

Review: ‘Killer Secrets’ by Lora Leigh

FranJesscaMarch 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Review: ‘War’ by Laura Thalassa

FranJesscaMarch 17, 2026March 16, 2026

Review: ‘Willing Prey’ by Allie Oleander

Willing Prey is the first book in Allie Oleander’s Feral Love series. I found it through the publisher’s newsletters and social media, read the synopsis, and immediately wanted to check it out. It’s not like most of the Dark Romance books I usually read, so I was curious. Did it make me question my morals when I finished? Absolutely. One thing’s for sure: I will never be into Primal Play in real life.

FranJesscaMarch 12, 2026March 22, 2026

Review: ‘To Cage A Wild Bird’ by Brooke Fast

I got the hardcover special edition of To Cage A Wild Bird by Brooke Fast through the FairyLoot Romantasy/Adult Fantasy Subscription box. If it weren’t for FairyLoot, I probably never would have found this book. As soon as I started reading, I knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down. It reminded me of other dystopian stories I’ve read and watched. I finished it quickly because the fast-paced plot and the challenges faced by Raven Thorne and the other characters kept me hooked.

FranJesscaMarch 9, 2026March 10, 2026

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