The River Leith by Leta Blake Contemporary Romance/MM E book, 173 pages May 15, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was awkward dealing with people who had emotional attachments to him that he didn’t even know how to return them.” Leith Wentz, an amateur boxer, wakes up after a championship fight only to discover an illegal blow to his head has resulted in him losing his memories for the last three years. Struggling to cope with his new reality, Leith deals with Continue Reading
Review: The Kraken King: Parts 7-8 by Meljean Brook
The Kraken King (Parts 7-8) by Meljean Brook Steampunk, Romance Serial-Eight Installments June 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Earlier this month I reviewed Parts 1-3 & 4-6 of Meljean Brook’s riveting adventure serial,The Kraken King. I’m back today to review the last two parts of the serial 7 and 8. A former smuggler and thief, Ariq—better known as the Kraken King—doesn’t know what to make of the clever, mysterious woman he rescues from an airship besieged by marauders. Unsure Continue Reading
Review: Push by Claire Wallis
Push (Push,#1) by Claire Wallis NA Romance Suspense May 1, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...in this perfect moment, there is always fear.” Emma Searfoss, a 22 year old engineer designer, has moved clear across the country to get away from her stepfather. Emotionally and physically abused by him since childhood, her victimization was made worse by her mother and two brothers allowing it to happen and not intervening. Blunt and in need of some anger management Continue Reading
Review: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
Cross & Crown (Sidewinders, #2) by Abigail Roux Romance Suspense/MM E book June 9, 2014 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Eternity rings and manly soldiers. You Irish really know how to seduce a guy.” When Nick O'Flaherty arrives at the scene of a double homicide to find he has a witness to the crime, he thinks it’s his lucky day. But when he realizes his witness is suffering from amnesia and can’t even remember his own name, Nick wishes he’d gone with his gut Continue Reading
Review: The Frozen Star by Jessie Lane
The Frozen Star (Star, #2) by Jessie Lane Fantasy/YA Ebook May 29, 2014 Whiskey Girl Publishing Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “No one could own me in death.” The Frozen Star picks up right where The Burning Star left off. Kay has been kidnapped by Lord Donovan and Kira is recovering from the near fatal wounds she received trying to stop him. Kira is the main focal point of this story as we learn how she came to be raised by Lord Donovan and what her connection to Kay is. Now safe Continue Reading
Review: Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey
Stormy Persuasion (Malory-Anderson, #11) by Johanna Lindsey Historical Romance Paperback, 384 pages June 10, 2014 Galley Books Reviewed by Tori Jacqueline and Judith Malory are more than cousins; they are best friends. Having grown up together, they are dismayed to find their parents are separating them for their first debut into society. James Malory made a promise to his wife’s family many years ago that his daughter, Jacqueline (Jack), would have her coming out in America. This Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Dexter Black. Nickname is Sin. Vice President of the Wind Dragons MC. A one night stand with an old friend produces big surprises a few months later. Heroine: Faye. Law student. Good girl all around. When a chance encounter allows her to fulfill her greatest fantasy, she rides it all night long. She figures one night is all she'll get but fate has other plans. “Come here,” he says, sitting on the bed and pulling off his shirt. I do as instructed, going to Continue Reading
Review: Deeper Than Need by Shiloh Walker
Deeper Than Need (Secrets & Shadows, #1) by Shiloh Walker Romance Suspense E book, 400 pages June 3, 2013 St Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: She felt like she’d been waiting her whole life for him, only she hadn’t realized it until the very second their gazes locked. Trinity Ewing, a former ad exec from New York, needed a fresh start for her and her young son so she purchases a house, sight unseen, in the small town of Madison, Indiana. Once she arrives, she Continue Reading
Review: The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu
The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu YA Contemporary E book, 208 pages June 3, 2014 Roaring Brook Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There are some things [...] that are easy to forgive. And there are some things that are just unforgivable.” The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu reminded me a little of Jay Asher’s 13 Reasons Why in the layout. Five students-the vindictive princess, the clueless jock, the outcast brain, the unintentional slut, and the scared social Continue Reading
Review: The Scoundrel’s Seduction by Jennifer Haymore
The Scoundrel’s Seduction (House of Trent, #3) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance E book, 368 pages May 27, 2014 Forever/Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My Sam…” Undercover agent Sam Hawkins has devoted his life to protecting king and country. So when he receives orders to assassinate a ruthless traitor, he doesn't question his mission. But Sam didn't know his deed had a witness—the beautiful and mysterious betrayer's wife. Now he has no choice but to take her as his prisoner—one Continue Reading