Last Man Standing by Cindy Gerard (Black Ops #7) Romantic Suspense January 31, 2012 Reviewed by May Dead. Their brother was dead. Gabe clenched his jaw and swallowed back the surge of emotion that would do no one any good. Bryan Tompkins with his baby face, earnest eyes, and God-and-country valor, had been one of the best damn men and stand-up soldiers Gabe had ever served with. And he’d just bled out from a shrapnel wound that had left a hole big enough to shove his fist through. Continue Reading
Review: Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian (Midnight Breed #10) Paranormal Romance January 24, 2012 Hardback Dell Reviewed by Helyce NOTE: Small spoilers from previous books included. Darker After Midnight picks up right after Deeper Than Midnight. Sterling Chase, bound and determined to get to Dragos before he can do any more damage, had attended a soirée with the who’s who of the political world. Unfortunately, his attempt to kill Dragos was not successful, starting a chain of events Continue Reading
Review: Shadow City by Diana Pharaoh Francis
Shadow City ( Horngate Witches #3) by Diana Pharaoh Francis Urban Fantasy December 27, 2011 Pocket books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What is a Max?” “She is...unique. And she is about to kill you.” At the end of Crimson Wind, Max found and brought her family back to Horngate and is now fulfilling her obligation to the demi god that Gisele promised her to, Scooter. We open up with him ruthlessly forcing Max to open herself to a magical power she never knew she had. He needs Continue Reading
Joint Review: Unraveled by Courtney Milan
Unraveled by Courtney Milan (Turner #3) Historical Romance December 8, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and May “I’m not broken,” he repeated. “Although at the moment...” This was what came of violating the sentimentality quota. Everything he kept bottled inside him came out. He shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. “At the moment,” he muttered numbly, “I may be coming a bit unraveled.” From Goodreads: Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded Continue Reading
Review: To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Halstead Hall #4) November 22, 2011 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “If that’s what you’re like when you’re a scoundrel,” she said lightly, “then thank God for scoundrels” He looked startled. Then he flashed her the grin that always made her quiver. “Enjoyed that, did you?” Under his grandmother’s ultimatum Lord Gabriel Sharpe must marry, and soon. He is the fourth of his siblings to marry, and Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2) by Larissa Ione Paranormal Romance November 22, 2011 Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Hellooo. I’m a Horseman of the Apocalypse, and I’m betrothed to the most infamous, most powerful demon in existence. I couldn’t draw more attention to myself if I wore Lady Gaga’s meat dress to a PETA convention. “ Limos has problems. One of the four Horseman of the Apocalypse, she was born and raised as a demon princess in hell. Continue Reading
Review: The Comforts of Home by Jodi Thomas
The Comforts Of Home (Harmony #3) By Jodi Thomas Romantic Contemporary November 1, 2011 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “One word. His last wish. His last hope for her. Grow. “ Reagan Thurman is all grown up now. It’s been 3 years since the first time we saw her; a bedraggled 15 year old looking for a place to call her own. Jeremiah Thurman adopted her-letting the world continue to think she was his niece and has pretty much gave her the farm. Reagan knows her uncle doesn't Continue Reading
Review: The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne
The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne November 1, 2011 Historical Romance Reviewed by Mandi Finally we get Hawker’s book and it has been a long time in the making. Adrian Hawker, former thief, now mastermind spy, having trained under William Doyle. At the start of The Black Hawk, we see Adrian in his mid-30’s, and Head of the British Intelligence Service. And as goes his life, he gets drama on his doorstep. His former lover, (always his love) Justine, shows up stabbed and bleeding. Justine is Continue Reading
Review: Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #3) Historical Romance October 18, 2011 Paperback Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Mandi I have fallen in love with a pirate. We have seen glimpses of "Charming" Mickey O'Connor throughout the first two books of Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series. And we have, of course, witnessed Silence Hollingbrook sacrifice herself to Mickey for one night to save her husband from charges he stole cargo from one of Continue Reading
Review: Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso
Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso HIstorical Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “It still feels like a ridiculous outing.” Richard grumbled. “It reminds me of my history books, reading about that French queen who would dress up as a dairymaid and play at being a farm girl.” “Marie Antoinette? What an absurd analogy.” “Indeed. And just look how well things turned out for her in the end.” George’s face filled with Continue Reading