Spellcast by Barbara Ashford Paranormal Romance May 3, 2011 Paperback DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Remember that he loves you, that you are his heart, that he will carry you with him all the days and nights of his long life. Remember how much you love him, that it’s not merely an echo of his feelings, but as real as the sun on your back and the tears on your face.” Maggie Graham is having a very bad day. First she lost her job, then the ceiling in her NY apartment Continue Reading
Review: The Restorer by Amanda Stevens
The Restorer (The Graveyard Queen, #1) by Amanda Stevens Urban Fantasy April 19, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “His voice was the kind that made you think of dark places. The kind that made the skin ripple along the backbone.” 1. Never acknowledge the dead. 2. Never stray to far from hallowed ground. 3. Keep your distance from those that are haunted. 4. Never, ever tempt fate. These are the rules that Amelia Gray has lived by all her life. Passed Continue Reading
Review: Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre YA April 12, 2011 Hardcover Feiwell & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Girl15 was dead. Long live Deuce.” Set in a post apocalyptic world, this dystopian novel takes us on a tense and mesmerizing journey through the eyes of a 15 year old girl- Deuce. Deuce, formerly known as Girl15, was born during the second Holocaust. She has survived her first 15 years of life and has earned the right to be named and to hunt. Born and Continue Reading
Review: Dead by Morning by Beverly Barton
Dead By Morning (Dead by Trilogy #2/Griffin Powell #12) by Beverly Barton Romance Suspense May 1, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She walked out of the study, her head held high, her shoulders straight, and her heart breaking into a million pieces.” This was a hard book for me to review. I have always been a huge fan of Beverly Barton. I was deeply saddened to hear she had passed away. The Griffin Powell series has been a whirlwind of suspense, Continue Reading
Review: The Neon Graveyard by Vicki Pettersson
The Neon Graveyard (Signs of the Zodiac #6) by Vicki Pettersson Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Paperback Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s time for me to draw my own damned line. I’m not running anymore. Not taking one step backward. Not giving one small inch. This time I’m doing the chasing. And God help anyone who gets in my way.” The Neon Graveyard is the 6th and final book in Ms. Pettersson’s Signs of the Zodiac series. An addicting noir Urban Fantasy blend Continue Reading
Review: Face of Danger by Roxanne St. Claire
Face Of Danger (The Guardian Angelinos, #3) by Roxanne St. Claire Romantic Suspense May 1, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “No, I’m not really big on the whole screw and shoo gig. But thanks for the offer. “ Vivi Angelino owns and operate the private security firm-Guardian Angelino with her brother Zach and extended family. Vivi wants to take the company to a higher level, but in order to do that she needs a huge case to put her on the map. When she hears Continue Reading
Review: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Paperback Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I wanted love or nothing.” Note: Spoilers from the previous book in the series, Magic Bleeds Towards the end of Magic Bleeds, Kate makes some life altering decisions. She abruptly quits the Order, publicly accepts Curran as her mate, and defeats her Aunt Erra in a climatic battle that leaves Curran comatose for 11 days and her fighting for her life to stay as Continue Reading
Review: Cloudy with a Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer
Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage (The Impossible Bachelors, #3) by Kieran Kramer Historical Romance April 26, 2011 Paperback St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ She wouldn’t have appreciated Pride and Prejudice.... I’m saving it for someone who has spirit, style, and good looks.” Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage is a fun quirky historical romance who’s rambunctious characters and exasperated situations only add to the over all appeal. Smoothly written with a Continue Reading
Review: The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell
The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell Time Travel Romance April 25, 2011 E-Book, Novella Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Holy giant schlong, Batman!“ I found The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale to be a delightful time travel story. Small in size, only about 25,000 words, Ms. Bell manages to produce a robust story filled with intrigue, suspense, humor, and romance. Ms. Bell writing is almost lyrical in it’s rhythmic ebb and flow. Fast paced with some truly Continue Reading
Review: Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
Big Bad Beast (Pride #6) by Shelly Laurenston Paranormal Romance May 1, 2011 Trade Paperback Brava Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s Miss. Nice Southern girls use Miss.” “Then I guess that still makes you a Ms.” I ADORE Shelly Laurenston and her crazy unpredictable shifters. When I received Big Bad Beast for review I decided to get the first one, The Mane Event, so that I could get an insight into the overall arc. From there I went and got her whole back list and spent the Continue Reading