Torn by Erica O’Rourke (Torn Trilogy #1) Paranormal YA Paperback July 1, 2011 Kensington Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You want justice. It’s a hard thing, though, to stay focused on justice and not seek revenge in it’s place.” “There’s a difference?” “Justice is about making them pay for Verity’s pain. Revenge is making them pay for yours.” When Maura Fitzgerald wakes up in the hospital badly beaten and bruised all she can think is, “Where is Verity?” Continue Reading
Review: Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix
Black Heart Loa (Hoodoo #2) by Adrian Phoenix Urban Fantasy Paperback June 28, 2011 Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I can find you anywhere. Anytime. Yo’ heart be mine Kallie Riviere, hoodoo woman.” At the end of Black Dust Mambo, Kallie learned a lot about her family and none of it good. She has a black loa in place of her soul, her aunt stole someone else’s identity and they want it back, and her favorite cousin has vanished. Now spells are backfiring, wards are Continue Reading
Review: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
Changing The Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Paperback August 2, 2011 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I hardly qualify as every man’s dream Gavin. You said it yourself. I’m a pain in the ass.” First off, let me say that Ms. Burton has some of the most delicious and lickable covers I have EVER seen. Changing The Game is the second book in Jaci Burton’s very hot and very sexy Play by Play series. Gavin Riley knows Elizabeth Darnell is a Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten for August 12th
Hey ya’ll. Tori here. I’m doing the top 10 today since Mandi abandoned me and went to the AAD conference in Philly Wednesday. So here I am, all alone *sigh*, by myself *sigh*, while my partner is laughing it up and completely forgetting about me. *sob* Here are a few things I'm using to alleviate the loneliness. 10. I recently got cable. I know, welcome to the 21st century huh? Anyways, I am not one for reality tv but Billy The Extreminator on A&E has me hooked. Is it his rocking Continue Reading
Review: Kitty’s Big Trouble by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty’s Big Trouble (Kitty Norville #9) by Carrie Vaughn Urban Fantasy Paperback June 28th, 2011 Tor Favorite Quote: “Amelia’s game “ “Does she even get a vote?” Kitty’s trouble finder is working great in here, much to her husband Ben’s despair. Kitty receives a call from San Fransisco vampire Anastasia asking for her help. Roman is still playing the long game and mobilizing an army while trying to locate a great object of power. Anastasia knows where the OOP is but needs Kitty’s help Continue Reading
Review: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood Romantic Suspense Hardcover August 9, 2011 Dutton Adult Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The women he had taken to bed usually wanted pillow talk and sometimes praise after sex, or at the very least be held. Ellie, on the other hand, wanted to sleep.” (a woman after my own heart) Dr. Ellie Sullivan is getting ready to head back to Winston Falls, SC to attend her sister’s wedding after a particularly grueling residency when she is suddenly thrust Continue Reading
Review: The Poisoned House by Michael Ford
The Poisoned House by Michael Ford Paranormal YA Paperback August 2, 2010 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Our story begins with 14 year old orphan Abigail Tamper running for her life-trying to escape the cruel housekeeper and de facto ruler of Greave hall. Mr. Ford admirably transcribes the harsh winter landscape of London and the impersonal way in which Abigail (Abi) is returned to the hall. Abi’s mother is dead and she has no known relatives. She is a servant at Greaves Hall and the Continue Reading
Review: Downpour by Kat Richardson
Downpour (Greywalker #6) By Kat Richardson Urban Fantasy Paperback August 2, 2011 Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I have a habit of dying.” As with any good series, we have a certain book that is the turning point and shows us the direction the series will take. Labyrinth (book 5) was the turning point of this series. Harper showed her friends and enemies just how powerful she is and it was a bittersweet moment. She fought and won but senses her friends are now more Continue Reading
Review: Blood Hunt by Shannon K. Butcher
Blood Hunt (The Sentinel Wars #5) by Shannon K. Butcher Paranormal Romance August 7, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Okay. Take a peek, but I swear if you try anything funny, I’ll beat your head in with my flashlight.” Ms. Butcher once again delivers a dark, gritty, action packed story that held me spellbound. A smooth storyline and continuously evolving arc engages the reader and sets a fast pace. The premise revolves around Logan and Hope; two Continue Reading
Guest Author Jennifer Estep and Giveaway
Greetings and salutations! First of all, I want to thank Mandi and Tori for having me on the blog again today. Thanks so much! My name is Jennifer Estep, and I write the Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series for Kensington. The books focus on Gwen Frost, a 17-year-old Gypsy girl who has the gift of psychometry, or the ability to know an object’s history just by touching it. After a serious freak-out with her magic, Gwen is shipped off to Mythos Academy, a school for the Continue Reading