Review: Villainous All the Way: A Sweet n Spicy Celebrations Collection by C. Rochelle

This was a wonderful collection of holiday stories featuring all the couples in the Villainous Things series. These take place throughout the series and have spoilers, so it’s probably best to read this after you have finished all the books in the series. Also each story has trigger/content warnings at the beginning.  This was a … More Review: Villainous All the Way: A Sweet n Spicy Celebrations Collection by C. Rochelle

Review: A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep

It’s been a few weeks since the previous adventure (Sugar Plum Spies), and Charlotte and Desmond are still trying to lure villainous Henrika Hyde out into the open. But their new trap fails  Section 47 Chairman General Percy (Desmond’s father) arrives and decides to take Charlotte off the case. But when Henrika specifically invites Charlotte … More Review: A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep

Review: All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind by Kate Winkler Dawson

As someone who has a psychology degree with a minor in criminal justice, I found this investigation into Edward Rulloff fascinating, especially since I had never heard of him. Edward Rulloff was a psychopath who was tried multiple times for the murder of his wife and child, and speculated about other family members, and eventually … More Review: All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind by Kate Winkler Dawson

Review: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

This was an interesting look at ghost stories featuring women. This collection is broken down into sections (Maidens, Witches, Mothers, Jezebels, Madwomen, etc.) and takes you through the history of the person and where they haunt.  Quite a few of the women ghosts in this were ones I had heard of before, like the Winchester … More Review: A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

Review: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

TW: animal deaths I didn’t know what to expect when I jumped into this book but this was an informative and fascinating look at how humans and nature interact. This covers things from street monkeys in India, to bears breaking into houses, the controlling of invasive animals, and how to deal with dangerous trees. I … More Review: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

RHAR Recommends: Urban Fantasy Series Part 2

My last recommendation post for urban fantasy was in 2021, so I thought it was time for a follow up with more recommendations. I should start with stating my definition of urban fantasy because I know people view it differently. Urban fantasy is a mesh of different genres, mainly paranormal and fantasy, in a modern setting. … More RHAR Recommends: Urban Fantasy Series Part 2