Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #5) May 21, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Vicki Hansol has lived her whole life under the town’s scrutiny. Her mother and sister have terrible reputations and the assumption is that Vicki must be the same way. But it’s not true at all. She wants nothing more than to get out of town and have a life away from the rumors. When a job opportunity arises that will give her that chance, she wants nothing more to Continue Reading
Review: Nightbound by Lynn Viehl
Nightbound by Lynn Viehl (Lords of the Darkyn #3) Paranormal Romance May 7, 2013 Signet Reviewed by Helyce As we continue the search for the Emeralds of Eternity we meet Dr. Alys Stuart. Alys is a young and brilliant archeologist whose theories on the Knights Templar have brought her to the attention of Richard Tremayne. Richard wants to possess the Emeralds, so when he learns that Alys may have discovered their hiding place; he sponsors a dig and hires Alys to lead it. Alys is Continue Reading
Review: Bare it All by Lori Foster
Bare It All by Lori Foster (Love Undercover #2) Romantic Suspense April 30, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce Favorite quote: “I’ll fill you up, Alice. And I swear you’ll enjoy it.” I loved this book! I wasn’t supposed to have read it because it took me out of the order I was reading in, in an effort to stay on top of my review books; but once I started it, I could not put it down. It’s usually like that when I read a Lori Foster book and I just had to continue because I would never Continue Reading
Review: Sworn to Protect by Jo Davis
Sworn to Protect by Jo Davis (Sugarland Blue #1) Romantic Suspense May 7, 2013 Signet Reviewed by Helyce When Detective Shane Ford’s best friend, Brad Cooper, dies unexpectedly he becomes the guardian of Brad’s son, 16 year old Drew. Shane has been a part of Drew’s life since he was a baby, but the closeness they’ve always shared is tested when it appears that Brad died of a drug overdose. Shane is shocked to learn this and doesn’t want to believe it. He also senses that Drew is Continue Reading
Review: Cowboy Take Me Away by Jane Graves
Cowboy Take Me Away by Jane Graves (Rainbow Valley #1) Contemporary Romance April 30, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Shannon North is the new Director of the Rainbow Valley Animal Shelter. She loves the animals and makes it her priority to keep them happy, healthy and to find them good homes. But like all non-profits, it’s a continuous fight for donations to keep the animals fed and to stay in the black. She’s a bit overworked and she’s thinking that maybe she wasn’t the best person Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Laundry by Rhys Ford
Dirty Laundry by Rhys Ford (Cole McGinnis #3) M/M Contemporary Romance April 19, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce NOTE: slight spoilers from previous books. From Goodreads: For ex-cop turned private investigator Cole McGinnis, each day brings a new challenge. Too bad most of them involve pain and death. Claudia, his office manager and surrogate mother, is still recovering from a gunshot, and Cole’s closeted boyfriend, Kim Jae-Min, suddenly finds his teenaged sister dumped Continue Reading
Review: Surrender by Stephanie Tyler
Surrender by Stephanie Tyler (Section 8, # 1) Romantic Suspense April 2, 2013 Signet Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “You’ve known how fucked-up I am, and you still…you still…” She embraced him, put her cheek to his chest to hear his heart beating. “I still.” Section 8, an elite military black ops team shrouded in mystery, was formed many years ago to do the military’s dirty work. These highly trained soldiers were sent on extremely secretive missions via orders issued Continue Reading
Review: Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton
Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton (Nauti #7-Wild Riders #6) Contemporary Romance Duology April 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Nauti Siren by Lora Leigh Piper Mackay is so done with her overbearing and over protective brother Dawg and her cousins Rowdy and Natches. If they would just let up a little, she wouldn’t feel so suffocated in her day to day life. They are never far, monitoring her and her sisters in every minute detail. She just wants a little space to Continue Reading
Review: Lush by Lauren Dane
Lush by Lauren Dane (Delicious #3) Contemporary Romance April 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Favorite quote: “I’d really like to get up in what you’ve got, Mary Whaley.” Damien Hurley is a rock star in every sense of the word. He’s lived this life since he was just out of high school and he’s enjoyed all the perks that come with this lifestyle. He’s got a typical bad boy reputation and he makes no apologies for it. Then he meets Mary Whaley. She’s like no other woman he’s ever Continue Reading
Review: A Shadow of Wings by Linda Gayle
A Shadow of Wings by Linda Gayle Paranormal M/M Romance February 17, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Thrown out on the street by his homophobic stepfather, Dylan struggles to get his life together. Years of being used and abused have left him tough and determined to make it on his own. When he sees a dog getting beaten, his protective instincts drive him to rescue her. But as the attackers turn on Dylan, out of the shadows comes a hero. One with Continue Reading