Heart Secret (Celta’s Heartmate #11) by Robin D. Owens Sci-Fi/Fantasy/ Romance August 7, 2012 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ I’m a woman, with a woman’s heart and feelings and needs. And since you can’t provide what I need-I’ll find someone who can. ” Garrett Primross lost his way and his heart when his childhood love and her child died of Iasc syndrome-a deadly disease that swept through his community and destroyed everyone it touched. As the only survivor, Continue Reading
Review: The Asylum Interviews–Bronx by Jocelynn Drake
The Asylum Interviews: Bronx (The Asylum Tales #0.5) By Jocelynn Drake Urban Fantasy July 3, 2012 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Most trolls only have one child.” “Really? Why?” “The mother tends to eat the spares.” The Asylum Interviews is a prequel to Jocelynn Drake’s newest series, The Asylum Tales, which releases its first in the series, Angel’s Ink, in October. In this short novella, we get an introduction to the series main character, Gage, and the Continue Reading
Review: The Last Victim by Karen Robards
The Last Victim by Karen Robards Romantic Suspense/PNR August 7, 2012 Random House Reviewed by Tori Dr. Charlotte (Charlie) Stone is an expert in criminal psychology. She also sees dead people. She regularly faces down some of the most vicious and sadistic serial killers that prison has to offer. As the surviving victim of a serial killer herself, Charlotte needs to know what fuels the madness in these monsters. FBI agent Tony Bartoli knows who Charlotte is. He knows what she went Continue Reading
Review: The Burning Star By Jessie Lane
The Burning Star by Jessie Lane YA Fantasy May 24, 2012 Pub It Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...just book me a train to crazyville, because apparently that’s where we are headed. “ Seventeen year old Kay is living under a death sentence. Diagnosed with cancer, she has been given six months to live. Her mother moves them to Asheville, NC, hoping to find a miracle. Instead Kay finds her life turned upside down when she meets the insanely gorgeous Ryan and learns she is a real life Continue Reading
Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Throne Of Glass (Throne Of Glass #1) by Sarah J Maas YA Fantasy August 7, 2012 Bloomsbury Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “- she crouched over his chest, the iron-coated tip of the staff at his throat. She brought her mouth close to his ear. "My name is Celaena Sardothien," she whispered.’ “ 18-year-old Celaena Sardothien was one of the most feared assassins in Andover until she was caught and transported to the deadly salt mines of Endovier. After a year of hard labor, she is Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood Romance Contemporary August 7, 2012 Dutton Adult Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m F.B.I.“ She smiled. It wasn’t the reaction he expected. “You want to talk nightmares? I’m I.R.S.” When Olivia Mackenzie inadvertently walked into the middle of an FBI sting during a job interview, destroying months of hard work, she wasn't scared. After all, she’s IRS and in terms of scary, her job trumps all. But the attractive FBI agent who helps her out scares her. Continue Reading
Review: Shadows Before the Sun by Kelly Gay
Shadows Before The Sun (Charlie Madigan #4) by Kelly Gay Urban Fantasy July 31, 2012 Pocket Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’ve fucking died and gone to Harry Winston’s.“ Detective Charlie Madigan has placed everything on hold to prepare for her trip to the heavenly Elysia to rescue her partner Hank and bring him back home. Only, once she gets there, she finds out there is nothing heavenly about Elysia at all. Soon embroiled in a siren revolution, Charlie places her life on Continue Reading
Review: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan
Moonglow ( Darkest London #2 ) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Romance July 31, 2012 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don't want perfect. I just want you.” Daisy Ellis Craigmore’s marriage was not the dream marriage she portrayed to the world, with her husband’s death, Daisy is determined to enjoy her life and all the benefits being a widow entails. When Daisy and a friend are attacked by something, Ian Ranulf comes to her rescue and is Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels #5.5) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy July 31, 2012 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “From the moment I was born, I learned I had two choices: to fight or to die.” Andrea made a choice to remain with the Order instead of riding with Kate to the Pack when the shifters call for help. In doing this, she sealed her fate with the boudas and with her lover, Raphael. Months later, Andrea is standing on the corner of depression and heartbreak. Having been Continue Reading
Review: Keeping Secret by Sierra Dean
Keeping Secret (Secret McQueen #4) Urban Fantasy July 10, 2012 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ The first rule of Vamp Club is you don’t talk about Vamp Club. “ Oh Sierra, you bad, bad girl. I and Sierra Dean have a love/hate relationship. I love to hate her characters and she loves to feed my hate. It’s sick, but it works for us. Sierra gives Secret no room to rest in this fourth installment. Lucas forced her hand in accepting his ring and now she finds Continue Reading