BOOK REVIEWS
There's nothing like a good review...or a bad one! If
one of my books is not listed here, that's probably
because it has mainly received reviews on sites like
Amazon, Goodreads and B&N, which you can scan for
yourself if you're a "read the reviews first" kind of
person. In order of book release:
PACK AND COVEN
(Jody Wallace),
Carina Press, February 2012
"It's hot, it's different, and it
gives us a romance based on a connection between
two compatible souls where looks is an after
thought overall, something I found beyond
refreshing." -- J. Bridger at
Publishing the
Paranormal
"The whole novel was just
hilarious and interesting and amazing and
funny." -- Nicole from
Romance Books Forum
"PACK AND COVEN is another
enjoyable quick-read from Carina Press and has
all the steamy love scenes, LOL-moments, and
nail-biting suspense-filled pages a big-time
paranormal romance fan could ask for." -- Rhi
from
RhiReading
"I liked Pack and Coven,
it kept me reading well past my bedtime. Which
as an exhausted mother of two young children,
says a lot.[...]I recommend Pack and Coven
to readers that enjoy paranormal romance and
urban fantasy with a romance included." --
Sharon for
Sharon the Librarian
"It was really a cute story
though - I liked the way the Witches and
Werewolves are connected - but only the Witches
know of the Wolves, but the wolves don't know
about the witches." -- Jen for
LovLivLife Reviews
[Note: review has a detailed synopsis of first
several chapters, if you like that.]
"The story line had some
unique ideas; the dialogue was amazing; the
characters deep and so real I swear they seem
alive; and the action so well written that kept
me under its spell until the end. 5 stars for
this outstanding book, you shouldn’t miss it."
-- Fashionista for
BookedUp Reviews
"Filled with magic, pack
politics, and a few surprises, Pack and
Coven is a face-paced, sensual urban
fantasy that will appeal to readers looking for
a story as well as some steam.—John Rodzvilla,
Emerson Coll., Boston, for
Library Journal
"Hot damn, now THIS is the kind
of paranormal romance I’ve been looking for!" --
BJ for
Dark Side of the
Covers
"I really loved this book. It was
so different from everything out there on the
market today and, on top of that, it was
completely entertaining." -- Christi for
Smitten with
Reading
"The storyline was very good and
I really liked the connection between witches
and wolves, that was well thought out and gave
the story some originality." -- Laurie for
Urban Fantasy Review
"Ms Wallace took several aspects
of werewolf and witch lore that I am familiar
with and gave them some interesting twists. As I
was reading I found that I kept looking for the
next twist because they were sprinkled in." --
E_booklover for
The Book Pushers
"I was drawn into this book from
page one and couldn’t get enough. I highly
recommend this book iif you like women who
aren’t afraid to get a little dirty and me who
find it sexy as hell." -- Drea from
JBP Reviews
"This is one action-packed
romance novel that takes a whole new twist on
what it means to be a witch within a shifter
world." -- Jess from
From Me To You
"Obviously she does, because
“it’s Harry”. Hilarity ensues. Well hilarity and
naughtiness." -- Ginny from
Pure Textuality
"This book gets a "recommend" for
being light, active and entertaining despite a
dose of violence." -- Steph from
Fangs, Wands and
Fairy Dust
"Highly recommended to any werewolf and witchy
fans and I'll definitely be looking for more
from Jody Wallace." -- Julie-Ann from
Thoughts of a Scot
CLAUSTROPHOBIC CHRISTMAS (Ellie Marvel),
Samhain
Publishing, December 2011
"Claustrophobic Christmas is a
quaint romantic comedy novella that revolves
around love during the holidays. Yes, it's a
Christmas thing, but this one doesn't bring on
the sugar overload or requires liberal
consumption of festive alcohol to get me in the
mood." -- Mrs. Giggles for
herself
"I’m glad I read this book for a
couple of reasons. I have this thing about the
first book I read/finish in the new year. If
it’s good, I take it as a positive sign for the
year to come and for me this is a B+. So far, so
good. Secondly, it’s funny." -- Jayne for
Dear Author
"Claustrophobic Christmas had a
good plot, well developed characters and some
incredibly funny scenes." -- MDobson for
Sizzling Hot
Books
"Pass me the jelly beans, some
sweet tea, and a side of James for a very
interesting Christmas read." -- Carys for for
Guilty Pleasures
"The best part of the story is
definitely the patient, understanding hero who
puts up with a lot from his high maintenance
heroine." -- Dawn Crowne for
RT Book Reviews
"Field Trip" (Jody
Wallace),
Meankitty Publishing,
May 2011
"I recommend that you grab a copy
to find out what happens. The world building is
effortless and believable. The story is well
told and edited, and the writing is excellent."
-- Jimi Ripley for
http://www.jimiripley.com/2011/06/short-story-review-field-trip.html
"Cooley's Panther" (Jody Wallace),
Meankitty Publishing,
March 2011
"Cooley’s Panther is a delightful
short story about Nicola Johansen, AKA “Cooley”
and her desire for a “quiet, suburban and
without surprises” neighborhood." -- Annie for
The One Hundred
Romances Project
"Sucked." -- Anonymous on
B&N Website
"Didn't suck." -- Anonymous on
B&N Website
ONE THOUSAND KISSES
(Jody Wallace),
Samhain
Publishing, February 2011
"Readers will find a lot to like
about this novel that looks at relationships in
a fairy realm under fairy rule with fairy rules
thrown in." -- Sandra for
Love Romance Passion
"I am impressed with the quality
of writing and how the author wrestles this
behemoth into something that made sense." --
Josie for
Night Owl Reviews
"If
you're looking for a different kind of romance
book, look no further than Jody Wallace's One
Thousand Kisses. Ms. Wallace's
imagination is stunning; she creates such an
interesting and wonderful world in this
delightful book."
--Nikki for
Siren Book Reviews
"Overall, the plot and dialogue
of this book was great, as to the secondary
characters that provided a good chuckle here and
there...no doubt you'll want to read the first
in this series, because the story of Anisette's
twin, Talista, is just as captivating." -- Bec
for
http://theromancestudio.com
"Fairy politics. Yum!" -- Karen
for
Single Titles
"There are lots of twists and
turns in this, and one very big surprise that I
won’t reveal here, but that brought tears to my
eyes....This is a terrific romance, and one I
think everyone will love." -- Holly for
Long and Short
Reviews
"This is a cute and quirky story,
although it doesn't go overboard and enter
slapstick territory with the quirkiness." --
Mrs. Giggles for herself at
http://www.mrsgiggles.com/ebooks/wallace_kisses.html
WHAT SHE DESERVES (Ellie
Marvel),
Samhain Publishing,
December
2009
"I loved the original concept
of the tale and salute Ms. Marvel for
her imagination and putting a story out
there that everyone can enjoy." -- Missy for
Fallen Angel Reviews
"Fans of the
high-school-nerd-turned-hunk theme are sure
to enjoy What She Deserves, as are those who
enjoy a good belly-laugh. Humor and sizzling
sex always complement one another, and there
is plenty of that to go around in this story
– and then some." -- Fern from
Whipped Cream Reviews
(Long & Short of It)
"One thumb up, for the clean
readable prose and decent pacing." -- Mrs.
Giggles for
Herself (hee!)
MEGAN'S CHOICE (Ellie
Marvel),
Red Sage Publishing, January
2009
"How fun is that? Seriously!"
-- Jackie from
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=17931
"Ellie Marvel has produced a
wonderful new form of romance. I look
forward to seeing more interactive stories.
I enjoyed the tales of Megan and read many
different versions of the story. I would
flip back to Megan's first divergence and
then proceed down the different choices she
had to make. It was all very cool." --
Tammie King from
Night Owl Romance
"Overall,
this was a fascinating and intriguing story
with interesting characters and several
different intriguing threads. In addition
to enjoying the story, I truly enjoyed the
power that reading this story gives the
reader and hope to read more romances
featuring this concept." -- Jennifer Yates
for
Jennifer's Random
Musings
LIAM'S GOLD,
Samhain Publishing,
November 2008
"Jody Wallace has written another
wonderful story to take you away to a fairytale
time that had me longing for more." -- Goddess
Minx for
Literary Nymph Reviews
"This is a delightful,
fast-moving story with an imaginative and
interesting take on leprechauns and their
magic." -- Susan Mobley for
Romantic Times Magazine
"Ooh,
there's a hunky leprechaun in here.
Trust this author to make a story
featuring a hero with paranormal skin
rash romantic, I tell you. Impressive
indeed." (From the splash page) "This
isn't a simple and unrealistic "We had
great sex, so it's love, baby!" story,
in other words. Ms Wallace attempts to
show me that her characters talk, argue,
and think things through before
embarking on a happily ever after, and I
think she's done a good job here." (From
the review) -- Mrs. Giggles for
Herself
"I’d
definitely recommend Liam’s Gold to any reader
who enjoys fairy/leprechaun/fantasy stories." --
Ana Thierry for
Erotic Romance Writers
&
IReadRomance
SURVIVAL OF THE FAIREST,
Samhain Publishing,
July 2008
"What
I liked most about this book are the unique
voices Ms. Wallace gives to each character.
She's nailed their parts so well, it was like I
was right in their heads." -- Author
Mysti Parker
"Ms. Wallace has written a wonderfully
entertaining story of love, magic, fairies,
gnomes and almost anything else you can think
of. I hope she has more stories set in this
world to come. Anyone who likes fantasy stories
containing the ingredients I previously
mentioned should run and get this book. Just
make sure you’ve got plenty of time to savor it
because you won’t want to put it down once you
start." -- Diane Mason at
The Romance Studio
"Survival of the Fairest is a magical romp
through the City of Sin. Romantic, suspenseful
and laugh-out-loud funny in places, it will keep
you spellbound from page one." -- National
Bestselling author
Anya Bast
"Any book that hooks you well
enough that you laugh, cry or feel tired along
with the characters is a good one. My opinion:
This is one of the good ones." -- Valerie for
Manic Reviewers
Recommended Read! "Wallace has
created a fun and believable fairy world that I
truly enjoyed. Anytime I had to put down my
Kindle and stop reading, I found myself getting
irritated at the interference. I wanted to hang
out with Tali and Jake in real life – that’s how
good this book was! Her world building was
excellent as were her characterization,
motivations and the plot. I devoured every
word." -- Ana Thierry for
Erotic Romance
Writers &
IReadRomance
(Recommended Read!)
"All in all, this is an above
average comedy fantasy romp from an author that
may just appeal to you if you like fantasy
romantic comedies that are amusing but not too
over-the-top amusing." -- Mrs. Giggles for
Herself
"Adventures Galore are in store
for the reader as author Jody Wallace takes the
genre to new levels of fun and fantasy... Tali
meets Jake, a magician, who rescues her from
being run over by numerous vehicles, and finally
takes her to the hotel where he works, and helps
her get a very simple room. This act of kindness
starts a chain reaction that kept this reader
laughing until my hubby brought me Kleenex for
my tearing eyes." -- Susiq2 for
Ecataromance
"I liked this story a lot.
What a fun book Survival of the Fairest was.
Talista may be concerned that she will stick
out, but in Vegas where anything goes, she has
nothing to worry about. For a human Jake is
pretty cute. I enjoyed reading when Talista
first experienced human food and alcohol. Things
between Talista and Jake get really hot and
heavy in the bedroom. I was wondering how it was
all going to turn out between Jake and Talista,
and I have to say I was happy with the ending.
Survival of the Fairest is my first book by Jody
Wallace, and I loved every minute of it." --
Cheryl for
Fallen Angels Reviews
A SPELL FOR
SUSANNAH,
Samhain Publishing,
January 2008
"A Spell for Susannah is a
wonderfully written book. Jody Wallace has done
an amazing job of bringing her characters and
the land in which they live to life. It will
have you cheering that a curse can be broken,
and the Susannah can find love and a husband.
Sit down and enjoy a book that is very much
worth reading." -- Tammie King for
Night Owl Romance
"A Spell for Susannah is absolutely fantastic.
Exceptionally told with the look and feel of a fairy tale, but this is no story
for children. With exceptionally detailed prose, the author creates a sensuous
fantasy world complete with romance, fairies, spells and intrigue. The depth and
personality of all the characters made the story even more enjoyable. I
absolutely adored the twelve princesses and would have loved to have gotten to
know more of them better. This is one highly entertaining and original novel. I
would not ever hesitate to read anything by Jody Wallace." -- Bonnie-Lass for
Coffeetime Romance
"Jody Wallace has truly done a fabulous job of telling a
story surrounding the princesses....Out of all the men that come to visit, Jon
Tom is the one person that Susannah finds intriguing and makes her angry at the
same time. As they come together to solve the true curse, emotions between them
heat up unbelievably and the ending will have you cheering for everyone." --
Goddess Minx for
Literary Nymph Reviews
"With her delightfully quirky brand of humor, Jody Wallace
gives an old story a wonderfully new and unique twist....Ms. Wallace is a bright
new talent who shines in both the elements of fantasy and romance. A Spell for
Susannah makes a memorable first impression as you laugh and cheer the main
characters on to their well deserved happily ever after." -- LeeAnn for
Fallen Angel Reviews
"This is a tongue-in-cheek romp (think, oh, Piers
Anthony's fantasy stories). ... Ms Wallace has achieved a very nice balance
between the story and the humorous elements in A Spell For Susannah. The
storyline is pretty strong and coherent without being buried under a mountain of
jokes. Everything comes together very nicely here, making it a pleasurable story
to read and laugh with." -- Mrs. Giggles for
Herself
"This enjoyable adaptation of the Twelve Dancing
Princesses fairy tale is clever and intriguing. Jody Wallace gives the story a
new face, adding some modern elements that spark the plot and provide the reader
with plenty of smiles along the way. She has a great feel for her characters, a
nice sense of comic timing, and a contagious sense of humor. There is a definite
attitude that pervades the story, and is most apparent in her female characters.
Just a touch of snark that makes things really interesting, and adds to the
charms of the romantic relationship. This is a great read when you want
something light and entertaining, but truly satisfying." -- Miranda Lee for
ParaNormal Romance Reviews
"With a gentle humor that is akin to, but not as bald as
Gregory Maguire's, Ms. Wallace sweeps us away to magical lands populated by
witty women and somewhat clueless, for the most part, men that they love. It's
an interesting place to visit, and I'd enjoy seeing how the other eleven girls
find their way to romance." -- Amanda Killgore for
Huntress Reviews
"Heat" in SECRETS 22
(Ellie Marvel),
Red Sage Publishing, December
2007
Not a review, but a discussion of
how "Heat" echoes the Pon Farr experienced by
Vulcans in Star Trek -- Heather at Galaxy
Express:
http://www.thegalaxyexpress.net/2009/12/pon-farr-in-sfr.html
"The heat is on when Secrets releases its
latest erotic romantic anthology. The four
enjoyable novellas run the gamut of sub-genres,
but share in common strong characters leaving
the audience breathless." -- Harriet Klausner
for
Genre Go Round
A
rating of 5! "Tarkin a Gitter and Sarai a
Terran are in an interesting point of their
friendship, Tarkin is going through some serious
changes and has decided that Sarai is the one to
help him....There is a huge Problem though,
although Terrans are a known for having sexual
and even emotional relationships with other
races, Gitters are not....Can Tarkin and Sarai
be what the other needs, or will Tarkin's secret
destroy what they are to each other? Who knew
someone so devoid of emotions could become so
fierce?" -- BrandyWine for
http://www.enchantingreviews.com/
"This
diverse collection of stories runs the gamut
from first-person narrative fantasy to
hot-and-steamy contemporaries. There's plenty of
heat within these pages, plus a good dose of
romance. The authors deliver well-paced stories
that will entertain." -- Kristen Ahlers for
www.romantictimes.com
"The first story in the Secrets Volume 22
anthology starts with a bang. Ellie Marvel’s
HEAT is an interesting story that is quick paced
and fun to read. ... A lot happens in this short
story, and all of it is fun to read." -- Sarah
for
www.theromancereadersconnection.com
"Heat
is a steamy sci-fi story set in the far reaches
of the universe. Sarai, with her Irish
heritage, is the perfect foil to the usually
calm and collected Tarkin. When his passion is
unleashed, the desolate and dreary colony they
inhabit is subjected to an intense, emotional
heat they never expected. Heat shows
that opposites attract across the universe." --
Jane for
www.rrterotic.com
"Birthday" in SECRETS 17
(Ellie Marvel),
Red Sage Publishing, December
2006
"[I] have
really enjoyed the Secrets books. I have
them all. They are truly wonderful. Your
authors are just great. Please let them know
that I appreciate their stories very much."
-- Satisfied Reader, Sylvia B.
"Ellie Marvel’s
BIRTHDAY explores an interesting premise. What
if your luck in dating has been absolutely
dismal? Thirty-something Jasmine “Jaz”
Templeton, Charlie “Mr. Sensibility”, and Shea
have known each other since college and have
seen each others’ failed relationship attempts
over the past years. Dating has always been a
silent “off limits” thing amongst them, since
three is a crowd and no one wants to ruin their
friendship. Well, that was 15 years ago, and now
Charlie really loves Jaz and doesn’t know how to
get that across to her. This is a great story
and one I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Watching
what Charlie was willing to do in order to make
Jaz love him (or realize that she already did),
was wonderful." -- Sarah Silversmith for
The Romance Readers
Connection
"These are four
erotic romances (duh -- this Secrets) starring
likeable couples who sub-genre fans will want to
see how the women seduce the men of their
dreams." -- Harriet Klausner for
The Best Reviews.
"This was a good
piece of spicy romantic fiction and easily my
favorite of the group. I was first impressed by
the easy dialogue betweens all the characters.
Shae is a wonderful secondary character and I am
totally head over heels for Charlie. Charlie's
transformation from Oxford shirt-wearing nice
guy to dirty T-shirt bad boy was at once sexy
and hilarious." Grade: A -- Lisa Gardineer for
AAR
"Readers who
have clamored for more Secrets will love the mix
of alpha and beta males as well as kick-butt
heroines who always get their men.[...]A girl
just wants to have fun in Marvel’s “Birthday,”
but Jasmine finds more than she bargains for
when the man of her dreams picks her in a sex
club." 4 Stars! -- Faith Smith for
Romantic Times Magazine
"Red
Sage is bringing us another thrilling anthology
of passion and desire that will keep you up long
into the night.[...]Ellie
Marvel is a talented author and this tale
friendship turning into love is sure to delight
readers." Angel for
Romance
Junkies
"You
should always be careful what you wish for, but
even more so when it’s a
Birthday
wish."
-- Jennifer Bishop for
RomRevToday
"Cooley's Panther" in
SUM3:
An Anthology of Speculative Romance, Zumaya Publications, March 2007
(OUT OF PRINT)
"Sum 3 is an anthology
that can please any romantic taste. Join these
talented authors in their worlds of magic,
fantasy, paranormal, and most of all, love. Each
story is a well-chosen example of the genre, put
together so your attention is caught and held
tight." -- Lee-Ann for
Fallen Angel Reviews
"The world-building in all the
stories is the biggest factor contributing to
the five-star rating. Every author paints the
world as existent and whole, without filling
paragraphs of description and explanation that
take the reader out of the story." --
Amazon.com
Reader
"If you like romances mixed
with 'what could be's' then you'll like this
book." --
Amazon.com
Reader
"Sum3 is a wonderful
collection of stories: Contemporary, mythical,
fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy,
historical and erotic—whatever your passion may
be you'll enter another world where love
awaits." -- Karen Nutt for
ParaNormalRomance
"I love the stories in
SUM3!...All are interesting, quite unique, and
have satisfying endings. These stories bear good
plots with excellent studies in relationships."
-- Janie Franz for
MyShelf.com
"Behind the Mask"
(Ellie Marvel),
Amber
Quill Press, July 2006,
part of the
Blue Silver
Pax
"Ellie Marvel
has done a fabulous job with Blue Silver: Behind
the Mask. While reading the other books in the
Blue Silver series, I was curious about Arliss
but never imagined she’d have so much
personality and that I’d love it so much! Her
sense of humor had me laughing from beginning to
end while her insecurities endeared her to me.
Arliss is not your typical heroine and Ellie
Marvel could have not have created a more
perfect man for her than Robert. Robert is one
of the sweetest and sexiest men I’ve ever met
and is a definite keeper. Behind the Mask is a
superb ending to an absolutely delightful
series. I highly recommend the entire series!"
-- Kerin for
Two Lips Reviews
"Ms. Marvel's
Blue Silver: Behind the Mask is a fantastic
addition to the Blue Silver series....and I
can't wait to see what this author will come out
with next." -- Tasha Fisher for
Just Erotic Romance
Reviews
"Behind The Mask
is an original story with one of the most
unlikely heroines I have ever come across.
Fabulous!" -- Elizabeth for
Fallen Angel Reviews
"Strip-o-Gram"
(Ellie Marvel),
Amber Quill Press, June 2005
"Strip-O-Gram
has been beautifully crafted by Ms Marvel. The
characters engage in rather risky intimate
activities, tending to be so into each other
they end up in places where their intimate acts
risk exposure by someone finding them ... This
is one I suggest you try out, definitely one to
add to your light summer reading pile." --
Elizabeth for
Lost and Now Found
Reviews
"Finally! An
erotic story that's hot, fun and funny with real
people you'd want to be friends with." -- C.
Pegau, reader who was not bribed, I swear
"STRIP-O-GRAM
is a wonderfully fun, feel good story with an
amusing plot." -- Chrissy Dionne for
Romance Junkies
"Strip-O-Gram
is a very endearing story, and it's all because
of its feminine protagonist, Kitty Bradshaw, a
woman who isn't afraid to tell it like it is."
-- Sarah W. for
The Romance
Studio
"If you want a
quick steamy contemporary romance then
Strip-O-Gram is the perfect book to curl up
with!" -- Julie Esparza for
Just Erotic Romance
Reviews
"Strip-O-Gram
is one scorching hot, erotic short read about a
woman who is talked into baring it all." -- Contessa for
Fallen Angel Reviews
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