Blackout (Cal Leandros # 6) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Leandros...Niko, you might want to take a closer look at that picture and buy a cattle prod for when I’m all the way back because that guy is not happy and that guy is not right.” When Caliban (Cal) Leandros wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters he knows a killer has been here. That doesn’t bother him. The fact he could be the killer doesn’t bother him. Continue Reading
Review: Shalador’s Lady by Anne Bishop
Shalador’s Lady (A Black Jewels Novel #8) by Anne Bishop Fantasy March 2, 2010 Hardcover Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It is better to break you own heart then to break your honor.” Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop is the 8th book in her Black Jewels series. It is also the sequel to her 7th book, The Shadow Queen. I adore the Black Jewels series. A deliciously dark and traumatic series that celebrates the triumph of evil. Unequivocal world building sustained by dramatic and Continue Reading
Review: Pleasure Me by Monica Burns
Pleasure Me by Monica Burns March 1, 2011 Historical Romance Trade Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “A teacher of mine once told me that some women like to hear a man whisper naughty words into their ears.” His teeth nibbled at her earlobe. Her knees gave away, and only his body kept her from sliding to the floor. “Are you one of those women, my lady?” Forty-One year old Lady Ruth has been a courtesan most of her life and a very successful Continue Reading
Review: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
How To Flirt With A Naked Werewolf By Molly Harper (Naked Werewolf #1) Paranormal Romance February 22, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Simon & Schuster Favorite Quote: “It was my fantasy come true. A Stuckey’s that served shots.” Mo Wenstein has moved to Grundy, Alaska to escape her over bearing but well meaning mother and an ended engagement. While she expects the snow, the cold, and the eccentric population, she never expected a werewolf. A sexy werewolf at that. Cooper Graham is Continue Reading
Guest Review: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
A Lot Like Love by Julie James Contemporary Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley I am so happy to have Nicole from Books, According to Nicole at Smexy today! I love her blog and she is tons of fun to tweet with. Nicole, take it away. Favorite Quote: Time for Wine Tasting 101. “So here’s how this works. When tasting a wine, as opposed to casual drinking, there are four basic steps you need to remember: sight, smell, taste, then spit or swallow.” Nick paused at that Continue Reading
Review: Sweet As Sin by Inez Kelley
Sweet As Sin by Inez Kelley Contemporary Romance January 31, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Love him hard. And when he pushes you away – and he will – love him harder.” Livvy has a new neighbor – a very sexy new neighbor. John is an author writing a very popular young adult fantasy series that he also illustrates. But he has been having writer’s block for the past month. Once he meets Livvy, the words start to flow. John grew up with an extremely Continue Reading
Review: A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang
A Brush Of Darkness by Allison Pang Urban Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If an incubus masturbates, does that make him an incu-bator?” After spending the last six months trying to accept the fact her mother is dead and her dancing career is shattered, Abby finds herself locked in a contract as a Touchstone. When her Fae employer goes missing, Abby must rely on a mysterious and sexy incubus and a mini unicorn with an Continue Reading
Review: The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
The Soul Mirror (Collegia Magica #2) by Carol Berg January 4, 2011 Fantasy Paperback, 528 Pages Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I don’t despise you. I don’t pity you....I know you. I see you.” Anne de Vernase rejoices in that she has no magic. A devoted woman of science, magic has obliterated her family. It has driven her mother mad, condemned her father to death, imprisoned her brother, and killed her younger sister. When Portier de Savin-Duplais, the King’s royal Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa YA Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 358 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do what you must. I’ll be here whatever you decide. If it takes one year or a thousand, I will keep you safe.” Fairy tales are often told of the beautiful and benevolent fae bestowing gifts of wonder and delight to unsuspecting humans. But Meghan Chase knows better. She sees the real fae and has lived in their cruel world. Being half human Continue Reading
Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Miss Lowell, you magnificent creature, I want you to paint your own canvas. I want you to unveil yourself.” Ash Turner is getting his revenge. As a young child, for religious reasons his insane mother gave away all of their money and Ash found himself on the doorstep of Parford Manor begging his very distant cousin, the Duke of Parford, Richard Dalrymple for Continue Reading