Ensenada Escape by Crystal Jordan Series: Destination: Desire, #6 Romance Contemporary December 22, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Ben Hudson has had a thing for Nora Kirby for years but his actions every time he sees her leaves a lot to be desired. Their antagonistic relationship has spanned over a decade and doesn’t seem to be getting any better. When Ben overhears Nora planning a road trip to Mexico he bullies his way into the trip, knowing she just got off 12 hour shift and the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Cynthia Eden brings us the classic tale of A Christmas Carol with a few twists...Scrooge is a vampire and the three ghosts who try to save his soul are supernaturals. This holiday season has bite. Ben Prescott hates Christmas—he’s a vampire, and to him, there’s certainly nothing jolly about the holiday season. While the humans are running around being merry, he’s hunting in the shadows. Ben plans to spend the holidays his way…by stalking deadly prey. But fate has other plans for Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa Series: The Iron Fey-Call Of The Forgotten, #3 Fantasy, YA, Romance October 27, 2015 Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Ethan Chase is back and ready to fight to save his nephew, Nevernever, and his own world in this last installment. Having been brought back from the dead after his nephew stabbed him in a misguided effort to save the Forgotten, Ethan is shocked Kierran has declared war on all the courts. Ethan must once again travel through Nevernever to Continue Reading
Review: Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison
Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison Series: Elder Races, #9.5 Urban Fantasy December 22, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Liam Cuelebre is experiencing some growing pains. The events of the past few weeks has taken a tole on him and he finds himself drifting along aimlessly as he struggles to understand exactly what happened and his place in the world. Pia and Dragos are at a loss on how to cheer up their son so they decide on a gift that Liam has wanted Continue Reading
Review: With This Bling by L. B. Gregg
With This Bling by L.B. Gregg Series: Romano & Albright, #3 Romance Suspense/MM December 7, 2015 Riptide Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Kiss me Caesar. I‘ve waited all day for you.” Caesar Romano and his sexy PI boyfriend, Dan Albright, have settled into somewhat domestic bliss as Caesar now spends most of his time with Dan at his Staten Island home and commutes to work aka civilization. While Caesar is happiest at Dan’s side there is still a hint of insecurity in their Continue Reading
Review: Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews
Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews (Grey Wolf Book 1) Series: Kate Daniels, #8.5 Urban Fantasy December 2015 Self Published Early ARC Review by Tori Favorite Quote: “Shut up. If I decide to ask for your opinion, I’ll say, ‘Hey dickhead,’ so you don't get confused.” Derek Gaunt has no family and few friends. Scarred, solitary, he is the lone wolf who separated from his pack. When those close to him are murdered, he’ll stop at nothing to hunt their killer through magic-drenched Continue Reading
Review: Persuasion by Violetta Rand
Persuasion by Violetta Rand Series: Sons of Odin, #1 Romance Contemporary December 8, 2015 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Lang Anderson may be the new leader of the Sons of Odin motorcycle club, but his personal life is in shreds. He’s struggling to take care of his three young sisters in the wake of tragedy, while rumors of drug dealing within his ranks jeopardize everything he’s built. The last thing he needs is another distraction—like a bar brawl over a woman—but Lang is a sucker for a Continue Reading
Review: Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz
Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz Series: No Romance Suspense Thriller December 8, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Madeline Cross and Daphne Knight were the best of friends growing up in the Aurora Hotel owned by Madeline’s family.. When Madeline is viciously attacked there as a child, the culprit is caught and Madeline is assured he will never bother her again. Bothered by the trauma and secrets, Madeline leaves the island and never return. Now almost 20 years later, Madeline’s Continue Reading
Review: Misconduct by Penelope Douglas
Misconduct by Penelope Douglas Series: Standalone-HEA Contemporary Romance December 1, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Dark spaces and quiet spaces...that’s all we need” Former tennis champion Easton Bradbury just wants to move forward with her life and new teaching career; leaving her past where it belongs...in the past. But when she meets her newest student and his father, that may be harder than she thinks. Tyler Marick seems to have it all. Wealth, power, and a Continue Reading
Review: Shadow’s End by Thea Harrison
Shadow’s End by Thea Harrison Series: A Novel of the Elder Races, #9 Paranormal Romance December 1, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You did not walk away from those you loved. You fought for them, always, with everything you had, even if it meant fighting the long fight, and staying on the hardest, quietest, most difficult course." For Beluviel, consort to the Elven High Lord, and Graydon, gryphon and First Sentinel of the Wyr, even the slightest desire for each other Continue Reading