Secret Santa (Secret McQueen #2.5) by Sierra Dean Paranormal Romance Ebook November 29, 2011 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This wasn’t quite what I had in mind when you said you wanted to go hunting. Stalking the elusive cupcake isn’t a typical sentry job. “ Secret McQueen has had an eventful year. She has gone from being an unattached low level bounty hunter to a high ranking vampire Tribunal leader with not one but two boyfriends and the possibility for Continue Reading
Archives for November 2011
Review: Chasing Her Trail by Keri Ford
Chasing Her Trail by Keri Ford Contemporary Romance November 9, 2011 Sapphire Nights Books Reviewed by Mandi I have enjoyed these quick, sexy novellas in Keri Ford’s Apple Trail series for the most part, and Chasing Her Trail, might be my favorite of the group. Jessie likes to do things on her own as she has something to prove to herself. A few years ago, after her parents died, she fell apart and was unable to do anything but just sit and stare into space for months. Her cousin, whose Continue Reading
Review: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Kiss Of Frost (Mythos Academy #2) by Jennifer Estep YA Urban Fantasy November 29, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Kiss me or let me go. I don’t care anymore.” Kiss Of Frost is the second book in Jennifer Esteps’s funny, action packed, addicting YA Urban Fantasy series-Mythos Academy. Gwen Frost, a student at Mythos Academy, is a gypsy with the power of Psychometry. With a simple touch she can see and feel things about people they may not want her to know. She’s Continue Reading
Review: Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews
Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews (Edge #3) Paranormal Romance November 29, 2011 Ace Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: At the door, Audrey called, “Are you coming?” “No, just breathing hard, love.” He glanced at her and was rewarded by an outraged glare, followed by, “Oh my God!” Ilona Andrews is in the very top of my favorite authors list. They are amazing storytellers and come up with the most unique, and fascinating paranormal worlds. Fate’s Edge is no exception. Before I set up Continue Reading
Review: Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
Lord Of The Abyss (Royal House Of Shadows #4) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance November 15, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There will be a new Lord. There will never be another Liliana.” Lord Of The Abyss is the fourth book and conclusion to the Royal House of Shadow series. Each book in the four book series is based on one sibling who finds their soul mate and their way back to their rightful destiny. I did not read the first three in this series; however that Continue Reading
The Unconvincing Declaration of Love
I’m getting increasingly frustrated by an unconvincing “I love you” in the novellas I am reading. I’m not saying I’ve never read an “I love you” in a full length book I didn’t believe in, but I’m tired of a rushed or forced declarations of love in the shorter stories. It is very jarring to me to be reading about a budding relationship and then a short time later it feels like the author just slapped on the declaration of love in the last page…why? Is it because that is what the majority of Continue Reading
Review: Some Like it Hot by Louisa Edwards
Some Like it Hot by Louisa Edwards (Rising Star Chef #2) Contemporary Romance November 29, 2011 St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Let me start by saying this book really frustrated and disappointed me. This is the first I’ve read of this author, and unfortunately, this is not the book for me. Danny Lunden and his team of chefs from his family owned restaurant, Lunden Tavern, have arrived in Chicago to compete in the Rising Star Chef competition. Now, per Danny, this competition “..is Continue Reading
Review: She Can Run by Melinda Leigh
She Can Run by Melinda Leigh Romantic Suspense Paperback November 22, 2011 Montlake Romance Reviewed by Tori Elizabeth Baker should have had a fairytale marriage, but once she said, "I do," to the handsome congressman, everything changed. When she sees something she shouldn't, her husband attempts to silence her permanently. She escapes and along with her 2 children goes into hiding. 10 months later, she arrives for her job as an estate caretaker only to find her boss Continue Reading
Review: Simple Gifts by LB Gregg
Simple GIfts by LB Gregg (Cornwall Novellas #2) Contemporary M/M Romance E-Book November 25, 2011 Musa Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Jason Ferris is a very private person, so when his best friend, Sunny drags him to her parent’s house for a Christmas party, he feels very uncomfortable. But that is just the beginning. When he gets to the party, he finds out Sunny’s brother Lt. Robb Sharpe is home from overseas. Jason had a major crush on Robb in high school, where they even started Continue Reading
Review: The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison
The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy Hardback October 25, 2011 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori In the Hollows, the supernatural Inderlanders rule, and humanity must abide by their conventions, or else. To survive among vampires, witches, Weres, gargoyles, trolls, fairies, and banshees—to say nothing of demons—humanity needs a guide. And now, written by Kim Harrison herself, here is an insider’s look at the supernatural world of the Hollows, from an overarching new Continue Reading