Theodora Taylor

I picked this one up since it was from the Howl’s Romance line, which I have enjoyed. I did not know that Taylor had written a whole world of werewolf novels, in which lusty wolves display certain anatomical er.. features that seem a little physically impossible. I was surprised and very amused. You just kinda have to roll with it.

Mousy Milly, who hates that nickname, is given a terminal cancer diagnosis. She decides it’s time to quit her shitty job with her overbearing (yet extremely handsome) boss. Except the boss doesn’t seem to want to let her go! And then she gets bitten by a wolf! The short length of the Howl’s line did this one a bit of a disservice– there’s not enough worldbuilding for this to be a standalone. Reading other Taylor books provides needed context. Still a fun, quick read.… (more)

Oh, Theodora Taylor! Her books are deliciously soapy, over-the-top and just plain fun. Suspend all disbelief and jump on Taylor train! Also, all of her books have POC characters as protagonists!

To save her brother and niece, Lilliana has to become Norio Nakamura’s next mistress. Norio finds himself quickly obsessed with “Ana” though he won’t break any of his strict rules for their relationship. But then! All kinds of crazy things happen– Ana’s betrayal, Norio’s secret half brother/hit man shows up, company takeovers, scheming fathers, etc. And then there is a revenge baby! It’s amazing.

This book is a roller coaster ride from start to finish. It’s fun watching buttoned-down Norio learn to loosen up and love his Ana.… (more)