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
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: 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
AAD Author Spotlight: Mari Freeman and Giveaway
Today, we are happy to be featuring Mari Freeman on our blog. I met Mari at Authors After Dark this previous year and she is a fun author to hang out with. Mari Freeman writes both contemporary and paranormal, although writing isn’t the first career she has tested out, including working in a morgue. ;) I’m looking forward to seeing her again in New Orleans next August! When asked -If you could pick one of your characters to go to New Orleans with you, who would you pick and what would you do? Continue Reading
Winners!
Two winners to announce today. The winner of Power Play by Eliza Gayle is: Elaing8 The winner of Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione is: Estella Congrats to both! Continue Reading
Review: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor #3) Contemporary Romance November 22, 2011 Forever Reviewed by Mandi The Lucky Harbor series has become one of my favorite contemporary series, and Head Over Heels didn't disappoint. Over the past year, Chloe has moved to the small northern town of Lucky Harbor, has come to know her two half-sisters Tara and Maddie, and together, they have renovated and opened their own bed and breakfast. While Chloe helps out with all the chores Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Eliza Gayle and Giveaway
Our Authors After Dark Spotlights continue with Eliza Gayle. After serving in the Marine Corps, getting married and having kids, Eliza Gayle read an erotic book and found her passion. With more than 20 books out she writes both paranormal and contemporary erotic stories. She also loves chocolate and music from the 80’s (Mandi gives a *fist pump*) and you can find out more fun tidbits about her here Inspired from her stories, she also has some recipes listed on her website – Southern Whiskey Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of a book by Melissa Schroeder from the AAD Spotlight is: Susan W Congrats! Continue Reading
Review: Lone Wolf by Elinor Carson
Lone Wolf by Elinor Carson 2011 E-Book, Novella Cobblestone Press Reviewed by Mandi Jordanna Brown has made a life for herself, running a small coffee shop in the town of Rocky Mount. When she was younger, she watched as humans hunted her werewolf family, and made the decision to run, rather than to fight those with the guns. She has spent years working on controlling her werewolf instincts and to live more as a human. All has been quiet in her town until now. There are rampant Continue Reading