The Goddess Test (Goddess Test #1) by Aimee Carter Paranormal YA April 19, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was too late for happy endings. I was already dead.” In The Goddess Test, Aimee Carter takes Greek Mythology and the story of Persephone and revamps them into a modern day tale appropriate for teens. In here, Hades (Henry) is an immortal teenager who did not steal or trick Persephone into staying with him. It was an arranged marriage. Continue Reading
Review: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene
The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheen Historical Romance May 3, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are late.” Clare Harris reinvented herself from dirt poor farmer’s daughter into a dazzling socialite. She marries into money only to find out that her husband requires her to use her beauty and considerable charms on his clients. Claire has spent her whole life burying her emotions; this is a walk in the park for her. But when her past Continue Reading
Review: One Magic Moment by Lynn Kurland
One Magic Moment by Lynn Kurland Time Travel Romance May 3, 2011 Paperback Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m not sure I’ll survive you.” Tess Alexander is still trying to come to terms with the fact her sister, Pippa (One Enchanted Evening), is married to an honest to goodness 13th century knight and now lives in the 13th century with him. Though Tess, a professor of medieval history, has been deeded her very own medieval castle (Sedgewick), Tess remains with her feet Continue Reading
Review: Die For Me by Amy Plum
Die For Me (Revenants #1) by Amy Plum Paranormal YA May 10, 2011 Hardcover HarperTeen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re the one who took a bite of the apple Kate. Although with a serpent that handsome, I can’t say I blame you.” I was very surprised and pleased by how much I enjoyed Die For Me by Amy Plum. A very romantic and intriguing YA that captures the youthful voice of her characters exceptionally well without miring it down with the often present emo angst and ‘woe is Continue Reading
Review: Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix
Etched In Bone (The Makers Song #4) by Adrian Phoenix Urban Fantasy February 22, 2011 Paperback Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Each of us is shaped by the truth of our natures.” Etched In Bone is the 4th book in Ms. Phoenix’s Makers Song series. Short in terms of a timeline (everything takes place in approximately 3-4 days) but deep in emotional turmoil and angst. I recommend starting at the beginning-A Rush Of Wings- because the over all arc and it’s intertwining sub Continue Reading
Review: Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean
Something Secret This Way Comes (Secret McQueen, book #1) by Sierra Dean Urban Fantasy May 10, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”You have my word that any future insults will be much more personalized and meant only for you.” Secret McQueen is a bounty hunter. Half vampire and half werewolf, she was hired by the vampire council at age 16 to hunt and kill rogue vampires. Now at age 22, her name is the vampire equivalent of the bogey man. Keeping her dual Continue Reading
Review: Sabine and the Beast by Moira Rogers
Sabine (...and the Beast #1) by Moira Rogers Paranormal Romance E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Something was missing, had slipped through his fingers like a spirit, and the world seemed paler without it.” Once upon a time the High Lord of the Forest who went off to battle. He left beyond a beautiful young woman whom he loved with all his heart. However, the High Lord’s mother did not approve of the young lowborn wolf and tried everything to get her to leave the Continue Reading
Review: The Secret of Talmor Manor by Matthew Lang
The Secret Of Talmor Manor by Matthew Lang Time Travel Romance February 27, 2011 E-Book MLR Press Reviewed by Tori After a mysterious package arrives on Jake's doorstep, he starts having very strange dreams: when he falls asleep he finds himself in a dilapidated English Manor inhabited by a number of ghosts who believe he can free them from their eternal existence. But when the Lord of the Manor appears in Jake's living room, Jake finds himself facing some very difficult Continue Reading
Review: Savage Nature by Christine Feehan
Savage Nature (Leopard People #5) By Christine Feehan Paranormal Romance April 26, 2011 Paperback Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think my leopard is a freakin’ hussy!” Savage Nature is the 5th book in Christine Feehan’s seductive Leopard People series. A heady passionate seductive story filled with romance, suspense, and my favorite...shapeshifters. Rowr!!! I’ve waited for Drake’s story and I’m pleased to say that I feel this is the best one in the series. Continue Reading
Review: Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson
Any Man Of Mine (Chinooks Hockey Team #6) by Rachel Gibson April 26, 2010 Contemporary Romance Paperback Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You seem to have lost your panties again.” “Oops. I bet that happens a lot around you.” Rachel Gibson is an auto buy for me. From her smexy Chinooks to her crazy Writers Friends series, Ms. Gibson gives me everything I need in a contemporary. Romance, laughter, engaging characters, and a realistic life altering lesson. In her Continue Reading