Trial and Error
“Everything I love in Carsen Taite’s books is in this one: the law, the flawed characters, the excitement of the plot.”—Jude in the Stars
“Another good installment in A Courting Danger Romance series. I love when writers bring their expertise in a subject matter into their novels. Carsen Taite is one of them, as a retired criminal defence attorney, her legal thrillers are unique in our genre.”—Lezreviewbooks.com
Trial by Fire
“My favourite Carsen Taite books are the ones in which her background as a criminal defense lawyer shows. This one falls into that category. Everything about the MCs’ jobs was exciting, the inner workings of the courthouse, the atmosphere, the differences between the PD office and Wren’s high profile law firm but also the differences between the PD office and the DA office. The way the philosophies clash yet both offices need the other, two sides of the Justice coin. Taite’s insider knowledge shows in tiny details, and I would happily have read more about cases and untangling facts and lies to reach as much of the truth as possible.”—Jude in the Stars
Her Consigliere
“With this sexy lesbian romance take on the mobster genre, Taite brings savvy, confidence, and glamour to the forefront without leaning into violence. …Taite’s protagonists ooze competence and boldness, with strong female secondary characters. …This is sure to please.”—Publishers Weekly
“…a very enjoyable thriller/romance with intrigue, well-developed characters, and a beautiful love story. I had a lot of fun reading this book, and would love to see more of these characters.”—Rainbow Reflections
Spirit of the Law
“I would definitely recommend this to romance fans and those that like their romance to include lawyers and a little bit of mystery. Due to the slight paranormal elements I think paranormal romance fans would also enjoy this even if they don’t normally read Taite.”—LGBTQ Reader
Best Practice
“I think this could very well be my favourite book in this series. Best Practice is a light and easy opposites-attract age-gap read. It’s well-paced and fun, not overly angsty, with just enough tension to be exciting.”—Jude in the Stars
Drawn
“Drawn by Carsen Taite is a compelling mystery and romantic suspense novel that will keep you glued to your couch or wherever the reading frenzy catches you. …This novel is so much more than a mystery and romance because it deals with family relationships, heartbreaking internal struggles and emotional baggage that many people have to deal with. There’s no doubt about it, Carsen Taite definitely deserves the highest of fives for bringing this story to life for me!”—The Lesbian Review
Out of Practice
“Taite combines legal and relationship drama to create this realistic and deeply enjoyable lesbian romance. …The reliably engaging Taite neatly balances romance and red-hot passion with a plausible legal story line, well-drawn characters, and pitch-perfect pacing that culminates in the requisite heartfelt happily-ever-after.”—Publishers Weekly
Still Not Over You
“Still Not Over You is a wonderful second-chance romance anthology that makes you believe in love again. And you would certainly be missing out if you have not read My Forever Girl because it truly is everything.”—SymRoute
Leading the Witness
“Carsen Taite is a sure bet.”—Jude in the Stars
Practice Makes Perfect
“Absolutely brilliant! …I was hooked reading this story. It was intense, thrilling in that way legal matters get to the nitty gritty and instill tension between parties, fast paced, and laced with angst. …Very slow burn romance, which not only excites me but makes me get so lost in the story.”—LESBIreviewed
“…a fun start to a promising new series, with characters I enjoyed getting to know.”—Lesbian Review
Pursuit of Happiness
“Taite has written a book that draws you in. It had us hooked from the first paragraph to the last. We thoroughly enjoyed this book and would unhesitatingly recommend it.”—Best Lesfic Reviews
“…an entertaining read for anyone interested in American politics and its legal system.”—Lez Review Books
Love’s Verdict
“Well written, cleverly plotted, with a great balance between the slow change from dislike to attraction to love in the romance department while the high profile case works through its phases. The merging of the two plots is subtle and well-crafted seamlessly moving us forward on both fronts. The high profile murder is well played, as always with Ms. Taite’s courtroom dramas, and I liked the way it became a real life thriller as well as a legal case. Overall an excellent read, one of my favourites from this author.”—Lesbian Reading Room
Outside the Law
“This is by far the best book of the series and Ms. Taite has saved the best for last. Each book features a romance and the main characters, Tanner Cohen and Sydney Braswell are well rounded, lovable and their chemistry is sizzling. …The book found the perfect balance between romance and thriller with a surprising twist at the end. Very entertaining read. Overall, a very good end of this series. Recommended for both romance and thriller fans. 4.5 stars.”—Lez Review Books
A More Perfect Union
“Readers looking for a mix of intrigue and romance set against a political backdrop will want to pick up Taite’s latest novel.”—RT Book Reviews
“…an excellent romantic suspense (which should be a surprise to no one, because that’s exactly what Taite does!). …This is a pitch-perfect Carsen Taite story. Everything worked for me!”—Lesbian Review
Sidebar
“Sidebar is a love story with a refreshing twist. It’s a mystery and a bit of a thriller, with an ethical dilemma and some subterfuge thrown in for good measure. The combination gives us a fast-paced read, which includes courtroom and personal drama, an appealing love story, and a more than satisfying ending.”—Lambda Literary Review
Letter of the Law
“If you like romantic suspense novels, stories that involve the law, or anything to do with ranching, you’re not going to want to miss this one.”—Lesbian Review
Without Justice
“Another pretty awesome lesbian mystery thriller by Carsen Taite.”—Danielle Kimerer, Librarian, Nevins Memorial Library (MA)
“All in all a fantastic novel…Unequivocally 5 Stars…”—Les Rêveur
Above the Law
“…readers who enjoyed the first installment will find this a worthy second act.”—Publishers Weekly
Reasonable Doubt
“The two main characters are well written and I was into them from the first minute they appeared. It’s a modern thriller which takes place in the world right now.”—Lesfic Tumblr
Lay Down the Law
“Recognized for the pithy realism of her characters and settings drawn from a Texas legal milieu, Taite pays homage to the prime-time soap opera Dallas in pairing a cartel-busting U.S. attorney, Peyton Davis, with a charity-minded oil heiress, Lily Gantry.”—Publishers Weekly
Courtship
“This is one really fine story. I felt as if I were right in the middle of a major political battle to get a relatively unknown woman appointed to the most important court position in the land. Levels upon levels plus twists and turns, including a passionate entanglement adding a spectacular underscore, as the lovers meld and re-meld multiple times. I would have to say this is a classic page-turner and I totally enjoyed the high-spirited elements that may always surround key political battles. Magnificent!”—Rainbow Book Reviews
Switchblade
“Dallas’s intrepid female bounty hunter, Luca Bennett, is back in another adventure. Fantastic! Between her many friends and lovers, her interesting family, her fly by the seat of her pants lifestyle, and a whole host of detractors there is rarely a dull moment.”—Rainbow Book Reviews
Rush
“A simply beautiful interplay of police procedural magic, murder, FBI presence, misguided protective cover-ups, and a superheated love affair…a Gold Star from me and major encouragement for all readers to dive right in and consume this story with gusto!”—Rainbow Book Reviews
Battle Axe
“Taite breathes life into her characters with elemental finesse. …A great read, told in the vein of a good old detective-type novel filled with criminal elements, thugs, and mobsters that will entertain and amuse.”—Lambda Literary
Slingshot
“The mean streets of lesbian literature finally have the hard-boiled bounty hunter they deserve. It’s a slingshot of a ride, bad guys and hot women rolled into one page turning package. I’m looking forward to Luca Bennett’s next adventure.”—J. M. Redmann, author of the Micky Knight mystery series
Nothing but the Truth
“As a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, Texas, Carsen Taite knows her way around the courthouse. …Nothing But the Truth is an enjoyable mystery with some hot romance thrown in.”—Just About Write
It Should be a Crime—Lammy Finalist
“This [It Should be a Crime] is just Taite’s second novel…, but it’s as if she has bookshelves full of bestsellers under her belt. In fact, she manages to make the courtroom more exciting than Judge Judy bursting into flames while delivering a verdict. Like this book, that’s something we’d pay to see.”—Gay List Daily