Blood Hunt (The Sentinel Wars #5) by Shannon K. Butcher Paranormal Romance August 7, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Okay. Take a peek, but I swear if you try anything funny, I’ll beat your head in with my flashlight.” Ms. Butcher once again delivers a dark, gritty, action packed story that held me spellbound. A smooth storyline and continuously evolving arc engages the reader and sets a fast pace. The premise revolves around Logan and Hope; two Continue Reading
Review: Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner
Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner (Runaway Brides #1) Western Romance July 5, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Edwina Ladoux has endured some tough times. Living in southern Louisiana, she was once the bell of the town, Growing up privileged and frivolous, but then the civil war came and now that the war is done, she has nothing left. No family, except for her half-sister Pru whom she is very close with. With no money, and her once beautiful house turned over to the Continue Reading
Beach Reads Mini-Reviews
I realized spending seven days at the beach allowed me to read. A lot. Here is a round-up. Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight Contemporary Blurb: Just when the darkness seems permanent, fate flips a switch. Michael Warner has been drifting in a numb haze since his lover was killed by a drunk driver. As the anniversary of the wreck approaches, Michael's grief grows more suffocating. Yet he must find a way through the maze of pain and secrets to live for their troubled young daughter Continue Reading
Review: Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase (Dressmaker Sisters #1) Historical Romance June 28, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He was a predator. So was she. Marcelline Noirot and her two sisters own a dress shop, a moderately successful one, having only one larger, more prestigious client. Marcelline lives and breathes this shop. It not only supports her family, but designing is in her soul. It is her passion. But they know they need someone big, someone who will Continue Reading
Review: Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day
Vampire In Atlantis (The Warriors of Poseidon #7) by Alyssa Day Paranormal Romance June 7, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Tori Note: Slight spoilers. Proceed at your own risk. Favorite Quote: “ You destroyed the cake? I loved that cake.” After 11,000 years of living, Vampire and Nightwalker Guild mage Daniel is tired. He only wishes to leave this world and join his true love in the afterlife. He quits as Vampire Primator of North America and decides to end his life by Continue Reading
Review: Unlocked by Courtney Milan
Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Review: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Paperback Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I wanted love or nothing.” Note: Spoilers from the previous book in the series, Magic Bleeds Towards the end of Magic Bleeds, Kate makes some life altering decisions. She abruptly quits the Order, publicly accepts Curran as her mate, and defeats her Aunt Erra in a climatic battle that leaves Curran comatose for 11 days and her fighting for her life to stay as Continue Reading
Guest Review: Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
Breaking Point By Pamela Clare (I-Team Novel-Book 5) Romantic Suspense May 3, 2011 Paperback Berkeley Sensation Helyce is back to guest review!! Find her on Goodreads. I had been counting the days toward the release of Breaking Point when Mandi offered it to me for review, and my response was a very loud “Hell Yes!” I am a huge fan of Pamela Clare’s I-Team series. Centering around a group of journalists who work for the Denver Independent, Breaking Point is the story of Natalie Benoit Continue Reading
Review: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart by Sarah MacLean
Eleven Scandals to Start to win a Duke’s Heart by Sarah MacLean (Love by Numbers #3) Historical Romance April 26, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You are a scandal waiting to happen. Although this is the third book in the trilogy, it’s the first I read and it works perfectly as a stand alone. This book is so well written, I don’t see how it won’t capture your heart. Simon, Duke of Leighton or nicknamed the “Duke of Disdain” made my insides flutter. He is Continue Reading
Review: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (Elder Races #1) Paranormal Romance May 3, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “There’s my bad boy,” she whispered. God, he was breathtaking. I read a lot of books. I read a lot of paranormal books. So when one comes into the Smexy household that is exciting, refreshing and just all around awesome, it is cause for celebration! Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison is the first book in the Elder Races series. Our hero, Dragos Cuelebre is Continue Reading