Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt Contemporary Romance Released: July 25, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “What were you going to use the six million dollars you stole from your sons?” And because I was behaving myself, I didn’t add "Botox?" to the end of that sentence. Stud. When I think of a stud, I kind of smirk. They tend to be more corny than sexy in my eyes. Even so, the cover and blurb swayed me and I'm no worse for the wear. This is my first Jamie K. Schmidt Continue Reading
Review: The Red Lily by Juliette Cross
The Red Lily Juliette Cross Series: Tales of the Red Lily, #1 Paranormal Romance Released: June 19, 2017 Entangled Publishing: Select Otherworld Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “If another man tried to do that to you, I’d have to rip out his tongue.” “You’re very territorial.” “Very. Glad you’ve noted.” Storytelling is such an art form. I'd even argue that it is underrated. Weaving clever stories and building upon complex arcs is taken for granted these days, so trust me when I Continue Reading
Review: Jilted by Sawyer Bennent
Jilted by Sawyer Bennent Series: Love Hurts, #2 Contemporary Romance Released: July 11, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Sheena Eden Goodnight went to Los Angeles to make it big, not to be publicly humiliated by her cheating fiancé at a red-carpet premiere. But when Eden returns to her hometown to put the scandal behind her, she can barely find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Turns out the locals are worse than the paparazzi, and they all think she’s turned into a spoiled brat. But in a Continue Reading
Review: Shattered King by Sherilee Gray
Shattered King by Sherilee Gray Series: Lawless Kings, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: June 27, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena He’s after the woman who helped put him behind bars. She’s been in hiding for three years raising the son he doesn’t know about. Holding a grudge has never felt so good. Favorite Quote: “What are you looking at?” I turned into her, speaking against her ear. “Your mouth.” She pulled back, frowning. “Do I have something on my lips?” I shook my Continue Reading
Review: Kayzon’s Wish by Michele Mills
Kayzon's Wish by Michele Mills Series:Alien Bounty Hunters, #3 SciFi Romance Released: May 23, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Small offspring cry at the sight of his hulking frame and the vicious scar that bisects the right side of his face. Banished from his home world and deemed unworthy of a Bride—his mere presence strikes fear into the hearts of most beings. Except for one fierce, tiny female. She alone is unafraid. Kia is astonished when a sexy Xylan Warrior strides Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Like Brody by Jaine Diamond
Dirty Like Brody by Jaine Diamond Series: Dirty, #2 Contemporary Romance Released: June 13, 2017 DreamWarp Books Reviewed by Sheena As longtime manager of Dirty, the hottest rock band on the planet, gorgeous and brooding Brody Mason has had his share of beautiful women. Yet the only one he’s ever wanted is the one he never had—the one who tore his heart out. Beautiful and elusive Jessa Mayes appears to have it all. Talent, money, and a glamorous life. But she also has a secret. Six Continue Reading
Review: A Sky Full of Stars by Samantha Chase
A Sky Full of Stars by Samantha Chase Series: The Shaughnessy Brothers, #5 Contemporary Released: June 6, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Brilliant astrophysicist Dr. Owen Shaughnessy feels more connected to the cosmos than to people. He's great with calculations, but when he leads a team of scientists to study a famous meteor shower, he doesn't factor in his free-spirited artist assistant Brooke Matthews. Polar opposites in personality, the friction between Owen and Continue Reading
Review: Run to Ground by Katie Ruggle
Run to Ground by Katie Ruggle Series: Rocky Mountain K9 Unit, #1 Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense Released: June 6, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Are those your only hiring qualifications? Adding, subtracting, and saliva control? T, maybe we need to look for a new place for our breakfast meetings.” I'm into surly men in uniforms. Officers, Armed Forces, Damn near any First Responder, Officers, did I mention Officers. Yeah, definitely Continue Reading
Review: Hunger by Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas and A.C. Arthur
Hunger by Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas and AC Arthur Series: Fearless Passions, #3 Paranormal Romance Released: May 16, 2017 St. Martin's Griffin Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: I've been a fan more or less of anthologies for sometime now. I've come across some fantastic unknown authors stumbling my way through one anthology or another. Sometimes it really pays off (I'm looking at you Chantal Fernando) and other times...well they are just a collection of: meh- as is the case with Continue Reading
Review: Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman
Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman Series: The Playful Brides, #7 Historical Romance Released: May 2, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man he is expected to be. But when an unexpected run-in at his twin brother's estate with a ravishing, raven-haired maid Continue Reading