Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #9) Released: August 27, 2013 Urban Fantasy Pocket Reviewed by May “My name is Gin, like the liquor” They both gave me blank looks, apparently not getting the joke. Nobody appreciated irony these days. I sighed. “My name is Gin Blanco,” I replied. “But y’all probably know me by another one: the Spider.” Heart of Venom is the ninth novel in Estep’s Elemental Assassin series, and while this book does not stand alone, each and every Continue Reading
Whiskey and Wry (Sinners, #2) by Rhys Ford
Whiskey and Wry (Sinners, #2) by Rhys Ford M/M Contemporary Romance August 19, 2012 Dreamspinner Press NOTE: Spoilers from book one, Sinner’s Gin In book one, Sinner’s Gin, Ms. Ford left us with a deliciously heartbreaking cliffhanger that had me hooked and hungry for this book. Because of that, it is impossible for me to write this without a bit of book one spoilers. In Sinner’s Gin, we met Miki St. John, lead singer of the band, Sinner’s Gin. Miki was in a bad place as he grieved Continue Reading
Review: Skies of Gold by Zoe Archer
Skies of Gold by Zoe Archer (The Ether Chronicles #5) Released: August 6, 2013 Steampunk Avon Reviewed by May From the author’s website: Kalindi MacNeil survived the devastating enemy airship attack that obliterated Liverpool, but even her engineering skills can’t seem to repair her broken heart. Seeking to put her life back together, Kali retreats to a desolate, deserted island—only to discover she’s not alone. Captain Fletcher Adams, an elite man/machine hybrid, a Man O’ War, crashed Continue Reading
Review: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy Releases: July 30, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If you come into these mountains with open hands, I will welcome you. If you come holding a sword, you will die by it.” Pirates, and sea monsters, and princesses...oh my! Kate Daniels and her mate, the Beast Lord, find themselves once again putting their life on the line to save an innocent. When two pack teenagers start to go loup, Kate and Curran have to Continue Reading
Review: Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones
Fifth Grave Past The Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy/Mystery July 9, 2013 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a virgin. But this is an old shirt.” Charley Davidson is large and in charge in the fifth installment of Darynda Jones hilariously dark and sexy urban fantasy series. More sex (YEA!!!), more jokes, and even more ghosts will keep you glued to the pages as Charley tries to solve not one but two mysteries, follow a cheater, deal with the Continue Reading
Review: The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers
The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers July 8, 2013 Contemporary Novella LoveSwept Reviewed by Mandi The first person to recommend this book to me was Claudia, but since then I’ve seen a lot of buzz about this book and for good reason. Mary Ann Rivers gives us an emotional, moving, sometimes funny, sometimes sad book about two strangers who start with a simple kiss and end with much, much more. Carrie West is a librarian who is just plain lonely. She has friends, she has great parents Continue Reading
Review: Wait For You by J. Lynn
Wait For You by J. Lynn (Wait for You #1) New Adult April 2, 2013 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think the key to the start of any good relationship is to remember how the other person likes their coffee.” Avery Morgenstern starts her first day of college by literally running into campus hottie and player, Cameron Hamilton. Six feet plus of pure unadulterated smexyness who suddenly becomes Avery’s shadow. He makes her feel like a goddess but Avery has secrets. Secrets Continue Reading
Review: Predatory Anthology
Predatory by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne May 7, 2013 Paranormal Romance Zebra Reviewed by Helyce I am not a big fan of anthologies. I’m usually disappointed because the stories are short and leave me wanting. Such was not the case with this offering. The strongest reads for me were the stories by Ivy and Duvall. Here is the breakdown (blurbs taken from Goodreads): Out Of Control by Alexandra Ivy Ph.D student Angela Locke has a crush on her sexy Continue Reading
Review: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling #12) June 4, 2013 Paranormal Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi There has been much build up and secrecy with this book in the months leading up to publication. Who is the hero? Who is the heroine? Is the Ghost involved? I’ve gone back and forth trying to figure out how to review this book and not give away answers to those who are trying to avoid spoilers. But at the same time, it’s hard to review a book when I can’t mention characters Continue Reading
Review: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare
Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #4) May 28, 2013 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May Another girl’s prince had arrived. That was Pauline’s first thought, when she stumbled in and spied the finely dressed man silhouetted in the door. She watched it happen every few months in this village. These young ladies sought refuge in Spindle Cove for the oddest of reasons. Their harp-playing lacked grace, perhaps, or the color of their eyes was unfashionable at Court this Continue Reading