Dash of Peril by Lori Foster (Love Undercover #4) Contemporary Romance March 25, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: To bring down a sleazy abduction ring, Lieutenant Margaret "Margo" Peterson has set herself up as bait. But recruiting Dashiel Riske as her unofficial partner is a whole other kind of danger. Dash is 6'4" of laid-back masculine charm, a man who loves life—and women—to the limit. Until Margo is threatened, and he reveals a dark side that may just match her Continue Reading
Review: Four Friends by Robyn Carr
Four Friends by Robyn Carr Contemporary Romance March 25, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce Warning: there is infidelity in this book. It affects two of the woman featured. There is also drug abuse and domestic violence-though that’s told in the form of memories. If you are uncomfortable with any these things, this story may not be for you. In Four Friends, we meet four, everyday- but no less extraordinary women who live in the affluent town of Mill Valley, California. Some are Continue Reading
Review: Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston
Bite Me (Pride, #9) by Shelly Laurenston Paranormal Romance Paperback March 25, 2014 Bravo Reviewed by Tory Favorite Quote: “I want to awkwardly hug you.” Hybrid shifter Vic Barniov likes his life to be quiet and orderly, but that carefully controlled existence gets blown to smithereens every time he comes home to find honey badger Olivia (Livy) Kowalski hiding in his cabinets and eating all his honey. Livy drives Vic insane in all the right ways and Vic sets out to convince Livy that Continue Reading
Review: Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
Murder of Crows (The Others, #2) by Anne Bishop Urban Fantasy/Dark March 4, 2014 Roc Hardcover Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “That would be the first thing on her feedback list: don't make people-shaped cookies." A large group of crows is often referred to as a murder of crow. Tightly knit and family orientated, when of their own is killed, they not only remember the perpetrator...they will not rest until justice is served. Meg Corbyn, a Cassandra Sangue, gained the Continue Reading
Review: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
The Undead Pool (The Hollows, #12) by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy February 25, 2014 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Congratulations, you’ve been granted the title of trusted singular. I suggest you refrain from wearing hats.” For the past three months, Rachel has been providing security for Trent Kalamack while Quen is across the country, regulating Ellasbeth’s visit with the girls. When Rachel’s spells begin to misfire, Rachel thinks it’s a reaction to her deepening Continue Reading
Review: Going Up! by Amy Lane
Going Up! by Amy Lane M/M Contemporary Romance Novella (94 pages) Released: December 24, 2013 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Every dreary day, Zach Driscoll takes the elevator from the penthouse apartment of his father's building to his coldly charmed life where being a union lawyer instead of a corporate lawyer is an act of rebellion. Every day, that is, until the day the elevator breaks and Sean Mallory practically runs into his arms. Substitute teacher Sean Mallory is Continue Reading
Review: Marked Anthology by Lauren Dane, Vivian Arend and Kit Rocha
Marked by Lauren Dane, Vivian Arend and Kit Rocha Erotic Contemporary Anthology February 10, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce It is extremely rare that I read an anthology and enjoy every short story featured, but Marked totally captivated me and I could not put this one down! It is all kinds of hot and sexy! Here’s the breakdown (blurbs from Goodreads): All That Remains (Metamorphosis #1) by Lauren Dane New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Dane takes you Continue Reading
Review: Burn for Me by Cynthia Eden
Burn For Me by Cynthia Eden (Phoenix Fire #1) Paranormal Romance January 28, 2014 Brava Reviewed by Helyce Goodreads Blurb: Eve Bradley was undercover looking for a story, not a cause. But something about the man they called Subject Thirteen got her involved. The scientists said he was a devil, and they had a decent case: Terrifying power. A bad attitude. And looks that could lead anyone to sin. Cain O'Connor knows the minute he catches her candy scent that Eve could drive him Continue Reading
Review: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (Castles Ever After #1) Released: January 28, 2014 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May When Papa overspent their income, and the maid was dismissed, she told herself the drudgery would pay off someday. Everyone knew that Cinderella had to scrub the floors before she could win the handsome prince. Isolde Ophelia Goodnight, daughter of a famed author who recently passed away and doesn’t know where she will live or how she will survive. Until, that is, Continue Reading
Review: Iron Night by M.L. Brennan
Iron Night (American Vampire, #2) by M.L. Brennan Urban Fantasy Trade Book January 7, 2014 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I refuse to feed into this formal wear fetish you have.” Fortitude Scott is attempting to handle his transition to full vampire while maintaining his humanity. He has a new job with a psychotic chef who has made it his personal mission to punish Fort for being a vegetarian. He has been working with his brother; learning the family business and bulking up so Continue Reading