Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt

January 10th, 2013 Kimberly Review 2 Comments

10th Jan
Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt

Uses for Boys is not a romance, it’s a dark gritty look into a dysfunctional family and the impact it has on the protagonist. This was not an easy book to read with its dark subject matter and unusual writing style. It touches on sex, rape, drugs, lies, loss, and emotional scars. Anna tries to fill the emptiness she feels with boys. (i.e. sex) It is sad and raw and ugly. She is brave and lonely and I cried for the loss of this young woman’s innocence.

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The Bughouse Affair by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini

January 8th, 2013 Kimberly Review 4 Comments

8th Jan
The Bughouse Affair by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini

The Bughouse Affair the first book in a new historical mystery series set in San Francisco during the 1890’s offered up interesting characters and two cases that become intertwined. The tale features former Pinkerton operative Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon, a former secret service agent who together have opened their own detective agency. I quickly became caught up in the mysteries and the character claiming to be none other than Sherlock Holmes himself.

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The Rogue’s Princess by Eve Edwards

January 7th, 2013 Kimberly Review 1 Comment

7th Jan
The Rogue’s Princess by Eve Edwards

I have not read the other books in the Lacey Chronicles and was pleased that each works well as a standalone. The Rogue’s Princess shares the tale of Mercy Hart and Kit Tuner. Set in 1586, this historical romance beautifully captures the tone of the times and the power of young love. While the tale was predictable the characters themselves were delightful.

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The Uninvited by Liz Jensen

January 4th, 2013 Kimberly Review 4 Comments

4th Jan
The Uninvited by Liz Jensen

Fans of Stephen King, James Patterson and Dean Kootz will enjoy Uninvited. I literally could not put this down, despite its meandering pace; I became completely caught up in the events that occurred within it’s pages. Jensen delivers a thought provoking, creep-tastic novel that had me on the edge of my seat.

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Grave Intentions by Lori Sjoberg

January 3rd, 2013 Kimberly Review 28 Comments

3rd Jan
Grave Intentions by Lori Sjoberg

Holy hot reaper, Grave Intentions was a fun, sexy start to a new paranormal fantasy. Sjoberg introduces us to souls who have been enlisted to serve as Reapers. I loved the world building and the fleshed out characters. It looks like each book will deal with a reaper and his romance. I quickly consumed this as I laughed, giggled and swooned.

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