Lee Taylor

This was a fast and quick read with a quirky premise that belied its level of emotional depth. I liked it, it was definitely more complex than it seemed like it would be, and there was a subtle emotional sweetness to offset the spice. (And there is a *lot* of spice here, which shouldn't surprise anyone given the premise.) The way the dual POVs were presented was interesting and a bit unique. While I'm glad we got two POVs, I wish we'd had Josh's POV a bit earlier in the book because once his show more backstory was presented it felt like the book took a sudden and heavier (but necessary) turn. Neurotic Bridget and seemingly laid-back Josh appeared to be opposites-attract in the beginning, but Josh's backstory showed quite a bit of chaos and brooding of his own. This turned into one of those "do they feel the same way about each other" kinds of stories, which was a little frustrating sometimes even though you knew how it was going to end up. And while Josh was clearly smitten with Bridget (and Bridget reluctantly smitten with Josh), I sometimes found myself unsettled by the transactional nature of their intimacy (even while they're falling for each other). But maybe that's how the reader was supposed to feel, since both Bridget and Josh seemed unsettled by it as well. This is a fast read with a lot of layers which, while ultimately leading to an HEA, took a bit of a winding and difficult road to get there. Be prepared for some deeper emotional issues to surface over the course of the book, and pay attention to content warnings. I was rooting for Bridget and Josh, and was happy to see them get to where they needed to be. Publishes January 20, 2026. This review was based on a complimentary DRC of the book, all opinions are my own. show less

James was a scientist; a gadget scientist, and he loved designing gadgets. James was also a comic buff, his heroes being Superman and Spiderman; he wanted to fulfil his dream of being a super hero. Using his skills and flair, he created Catman... he could be a cheetah, a leopard, a tiger, a panther... thanks to his unique, state-of-the-art, fibre optic suit. James started to prowl the streets, helping the defenceless against muggers, thieves and more... then he discovered his boss's plan to show more assassinate the Prime Minister, George Brown, and replace him with a robot; and Catman just couldn't allow that to happen.
James's relationship with Jenny was developing nicely; they planned their first holiday. Catman was developing, too, and of course, he joined James and Jenny on their trip to the USA. But following a meal at a restaurant, Jenny was kidnapped; it was time for Catman to rescue her. But that was not all; a war secret is revealed...
Lee Taylor has creatively woven these short stories together to tell a good story. show less

Five colorful crayons are patiently waiting for class coloring time. What will they make today? The possibilities are endless when they work together as a team and use creativity!