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Looking for reviews on a certain book? Interested in what I thought about it? Here is a direct link to every book review I have written. Don’t be shy! Let me know what you thought of the book too I’d love to discuss it!

My reviews are listed below, alphabetically by author’s last name (note: most of these are in the Paranormal genre, however I have indicated when the book falls under a different genre):

Oh!! Also check out my current “reading progress” page <—– (everything I’ve read – or read in part – so far this year). For those I have read, but not yet reviewed, I’ve included notes on this page, too.

My rating structure: (the ratings below are clickable to my reviews in that rating category)
  • 1 star & 2 star (likely did not finish and chances are, I did not review)
  • 3 stars: pretty good – (I may or may not review it)
  • 3.5 stars: good – (I may or may not review it)
  • 3.75 stars: almost 4 stars! (liked it… almost really liked it, but something held me back…)
  • 4 stars: very good! (I might not remember every single detail a few weeks from now, but I was into it while I read it and will look back fondly on it!)
  • 4.5 stars: excellent! (almost my perfect read – angsty and/or beautiful scenes I’ll never forget)
  • 5 stars: *SQUEEEEEE!!!!* My favorite! <— me, leaping for joy! (chances are, I found one of my #1 heroes in this category).

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Teresa McRoberts

I’m so surprised you haven’t read any of the Anne Rice’s books. They are such classics
and are incredibly well written. They were what got me started in my interest in vampire books. Some of the them are so vividly & descriptively written you can see them & feel them as you read them. Even more than J.R. Ward’s books they are the very best I have read!

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Maryse

Hi Teresa! One of my close friends adores the series, and was very enthusiastic when she recommended it to me. I fully intend to get to them.

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Tina KLINE

The Witching Hour……It doesn’t get any better.

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Michelle Reeves

I was just wondering what series you would recommend that is closest to Lyndsay Sands series. I love hers and would like to start another on like it.
Thank you in advance.

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charlotte

could you review the series riley jenson,guardian by keri arthur i was supirzed you haven’t read them yet, the books are great!

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Amber

have you read any books by cassandra clare? I loved pretty much all her series.

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Alycia Boik

LOVE LOVE LOVE BDB! 🙂 🙂
It’s hot and romantic. The series is everything I woman could want in a book!
Yes, there are some other good ones, but I’m still stuck on this is my favorite series!

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Maryse

Alycia! Agreed – BDB is my absolute favorite series ever!! Who’s your favorite “Brother”?

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amber

have you heard of becca fitzpatrick? the hush hush saga is really good, AND there’s a bad boy who happens to be a fallen angel…really good series. there are three books so far. the fourth one doesnt come out until next year, but you should give them a try.

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Leslie

Wondering why Wrath isn’t ever anyone’s favorite brother? Including me! Wondering what it is about him? Any thoughts?

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Maryse

I adore Wrath.. He’s my #2 and was my # 1 pretty much till Z’s book. Maybe it’s cause he seems untouchable. The king. Who’s your fav, Leslie?

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Jessica

Have you read the Georgina Kincaid series by Richelle Mead. It is by far my favorite series. You get the depths of emotion the same as with the vampire academy books but with more of a grown up twist. Im also really into the Psy/changling series and the guild hunter series, both by Nalini Singh at this moment. Also Larissa Ione’s Lords of Deliverance series is a must.

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Liz

Just wondering if you have read the Blood Brothers Trilogy by Nora Roberts. It is the best series I have read so far other than Maggie Shayne’s Immortal Witches. I was utterly devastated when it ended and think that I will definitely read it again 🙂

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Cay

Hi Maryse,

Im definately going to recommend the Mercy Thompson series by Patrica Briggs. She also has a spin off called Alpha and Omega.
Its absolutely BRILLIANT.
Also try Cassandra Palmer series by Karen Chance with a spin off Dorina Basarab.
And lastly the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews.

All kick-ass heroines, love triangles, funny as hell books.

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Heather

Had to comment since your website looks like a duplicate of my kindle 😀 If you love Outlander try The Bronze Horeseman, same amazing love epic kind of book, (Alexander is def a badddd boy, but so dreamy 😉 ) Takes a while to get into it but when you do, *sigh*. One of my favorites along with Outlander. THEN as far as teen paranormal the soul screamers series by Rachel Vincent is fan-freaking-great 😉 Different take on banshee’s and grim reapers & so on.

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Cat

Hi, I was just wondering whether you’ve read a book called Eternal Darkness by Natalie Hancock. She’s a new author, but I stumbled across her book while searching for more books to read and it does sound interesting. I love the cover. I do want to read it, but just wondered if anyone else has read it, and what they thought.

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Maryse

Hi Cat! I haven’t read it, but if you decide to, I’d love to know what you think of it! 🙂

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Cat

As soon as I’ve got it and read it, I’ll let you know 🙂

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Tarynn

GUILD HUNTERS SERIES- Nalini Singh. Hottest guy…*sigh* Raphael! He is badass! Nalini Singh is epic. Check out her Psy-Changeling series too- hot shape shifters!

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Maryse

I keep hearing it, Tarynn. I really need to get on these.

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Cat

Hi, I really couldn’t decided whether or not to buy Eternal Darkness but then my mate brought me a copy for my birthday lol I can honestly say that I’m glad she did! It was really good. Different than normal vampire books I’ve read but completely believable! I don’t think there was anything in the book I didn’t like and I couldn’t put it down once I read it. I was on the edge of my seat through it all wondering what was going to happen next.
The only thing I hated about it was the fact that it ended, and how it ended! What a cliffhanger!
I’m definitely going to get the next one now. I need to know what happens!!!

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Alison

Hi Maryse,
So im almost done with Bared to You and love it of course. Its no 50 shades but its so good. I felt it went really fast too lol.. I still have a little more to read. Im taking it a little slow. i didnt want to rush thru it i did 50 shades and the Thoughtless Series (ahhh kellan LOVE HIM). what do you sugest i read now??

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Krista

Hi, just found this site. It makes me so happy when other people love the books I love. I just finished the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning and have started the Highlander series. Please try out these other two authors, Anne Bishop’s the Black Jewels series and Sunshine by Robin McKinley. Some of the Best books I’ve ever read!

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Maryse

Thanks so much for the recommendations Krista! I’ve heard of Anne Bishop’s books before, and so many do love them!

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kristy

I love the anita blake series I was woundering if there was goingt o be another one realesed after kiss the dead.

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Jayleigh Teal

I’m surprised you don’t have the harry potter series on here, the harry potter series is the first series i fell in love with! I doubt you haven’t read them but if you haven’t you should!

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Minha

Maryse, are all the books you reviewed listed here ( my books review page) or should I aways use the search when looking for your opinion on a specific book?

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Maryse

Hi Minha!

Yep, I regularly update this main “Book Reviews” page with all of my reviews (old or new), so you don’t have to search.

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Asa

I love love ur blog! I accidentally stumbled upon it earlier this year and I’ve been busy with ur book reviews. You are so funny !

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Juliana

Yes I agree with Krista, Sunshine by Robin McKinley and the Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop are amazing! You should also check out the Rachel Morgan series by Kim Harrison!

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Shelley

Love your reviews! We read very similar books (if not the same) you should check out HP Mallory, the Dulcie O’Neil series and the Jolie Wilkins series WOW is all I have to say. Urban fantasy/romance… first series end in 6 books (two still to publish) and the Jolie series end in 5 books, the fifth to be issued next week. Kim Harrison’s series is really great too!

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Tina KLINE

Roarke could be played by Alexander Skarsgard.. Saw him on the legend of tarzan. Yup. The tree scene with Jane reminded me of Roarke and Eve. Hmmmm

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T. August Green (Timmy)

How do I submit a novel for you to review? It’s a sc-fi/ action/ romance set in the 24th century where terraforming other planets has created the Six Worlds. Here is the Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PMP7YGH

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