The Shadow Reader (McKenzie Lewis #1) by Sandy Williams Urban Fantasy October 25, 2011 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I dedicated my life to my king. I should have dedicated it to you. “ McKenzie Lewis is a Nalkin-Shom-a shadow witch. She has a special gift that allows her to see and track the Fae by “reading” the shadows they leave behind when fissuring (teleporting). This gift has cost her family and friends; they believe her insane. From the time she was 16 years old till Continue Reading
Review: The Comforts of Home by Jodi Thomas
The Comforts Of Home (Harmony #3) By Jodi Thomas Romantic Contemporary November 1, 2011 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “One word. His last wish. His last hope for her. Grow. “ Reagan Thurman is all grown up now. It’s been 3 years since the first time we saw her; a bedraggled 15 year old looking for a place to call her own. Jeremiah Thurman adopted her-letting the world continue to think she was his niece and has pretty much gave her the farm. Reagan knows her uncle doesn't Continue Reading
Review: Small Town Christmas Anthology
Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsey, and Katie Lane Romantic Contemporary Ebook November 1, 2011 Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Tori Romantic Christmas stories have to be my secret all time pleasure. Christmas is my favorite holiday with the songs, decorating, and general good natured cheer that seems to to even affect the grumpiest of scrooges. I love reading about those who have given up only to find that wishes do come true for those most deserving. Here we Continue Reading
Review: Death Magic by Eileen Wilks
Death Magic (World of the Lupi #8) by Eileen Wilks Paranormal Romance Paperback November 1, 2011 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”I ought to eat one of your legs to discourage such stubborn stupidity.” A brief rundown of where we’ve been to where we are now. Some spoilers of past books – beware! Eileen Wilks’ World of the Lupi series has always been an auto buy for me since reading the first book in the series-Tempting Danger. A serious, somewhat dark character driven series Continue Reading
Review: In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster by Stephanie Laurens
In Pursuit Of Miss Eliza Cynster (Cynster Sisters #2) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance Paperback September 27, 2011 Reviewed by Tori When Heather Cynster is returned to her loving family by Viscount Breckenridge, the Cynster’s know that the kidnapper will try again, so Eliza Cynster is placed under heavy guard until the elusive Laird is found. However, the Cynster's failed to take into account just how desperate the Laird is and Eliza is kidnapped right from under their noses. Continue Reading
Review: Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook
Heart Of Steel (Iron Seas #2) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance November 1, 2011 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Give her a heart of steel.” “A heart of steel? But...why?” “Because there is no other way to survive.” When Captain Yasmeen tossed Archimedes Fox over the side of her ship in The Iron Duke for having the sheer gall of trying to commandeer it, she tosses him in a canal which shows Fox that she wasn’t trying to kill him per say, just give him a little wake Continue Reading
Review: Inferno’s Kiss by Monica Burns
Inferno’s Kiss (Order of the Sicari #3) by Monica Burns Paranormal Romance Trade Paperback October 4, 2011 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You belong to me and no one else.“ This is my first time reading Monica Burns and I was instantly captivated. My review partner, Mandi, read the first two books of this series and raved about them so I decided to try one. Even without prior knowledge of this world and occupants I was immediately drawn into the heady atmosphere Continue Reading
Review: Haunting Embrace by Erin Quinn
Haunting Embrace (Mists Of Ireland #4) by Erin Quinn Paranormal Romance Trade Paperback October 4, 2011 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I was the first nightmare. I will be the last.” Haunting Embrace picks up not long where Haunting Desire left off. Meaghen and Áedán were both held captive in the Book of Fennore. Shealy, the heroine of Haunting Desire was instrumental in breaking them free of their prison. Meaghen and Áedán awake to find themselves in the 1950’s Continue Reading
Review: Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins
Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins Romantic Contemporary Ebook October 25, 2011 HQN Books Favorite Quote: “Think she likes me? “Of course she does Liam. It’s the law isn’t it? Women must fall at your feet.” When former bad boy heartthrob Liam Murphy walked into Cordelia (Posey) Osterhagen’s parent’s restaurant she had imagined a million scenarios...but never one involving her wearing an ill fitting German waitress outfit and her cheeks stuffed with potato dumplings. Posey has Continue Reading
Review: The Real Werewives of Vampire County Anthology
The Real Werewives Of Vampire County by Alexandra Ivy, Jess Haines, Angie Fox, and Tami Dane Paranormal romance Paperback October 25, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by Tori What happens when four queens of the paranormal literary world get together to write a book? You get plenty of drama, laughter, scandal, and fashionista advice. "Where Darkness Lives" by Alexandra Ivy Having read most of Ms. Ivy’s Guardians Of Eternity series, I was thrilled to see we would get an up Continue Reading