His for the Holidays Anthology M/M Romance December 6, 2010 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Mistletoe at Midnight by LB Gregg Owen has bought a house and a veterinary practice in upstate Vermont. With his house not quite ready to move in, he meets his family at an Inn for a week of Christmas celebration. Although is mother loves to play matchmaker, to everyone’s surprise his first love, his high school crush, Owen Black is also at the Inn. Having not seen each Continue Reading
Review: The Greyfriar by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith
The Greyfriar (Vampire Empire- Book 1) by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith November 18, 2010 Urban Fantasy, Paperback, 320 Pages Pyr Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “That a few marks on this paper can bring you my heart in my absence is great magic. Life is now a constant source of wonder.” In 1870 vampires declared war on the humans and swept through the Northern lands like a plague; destroying everything and everyone in their path. Millions of humans died. Millions more Continue Reading
Review: In the Dark of Dreams by Marjorie M. Liu
In The Dark Of Dreams (A Dirk & Steele Novel #10) by Marjorie M. Liu Paranormal Romance November 30, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages Avon Reviewed by Tori Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She lived on an island with her grandparents. One day, when walking the beach, she came across a young boy who was injured. But this was no ordinary boy for he was silver. Jenny tried to help the boy but he was taken from her and she never saw him again. Except in her dreams. Continue Reading
Review: Somewhere Along the Way by Jodi Thomas
Somewhere Along the Way (A Harmony Novel-#2) by Jodi Thomas Contemporary Romance November 2, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Well if I’m not dead then you must have come to call, and I’d better tell you Tyler Wright, I’m to old for you and even if I was willing to take a chance with you I wouldn’t. You see, I kinda like being a widow. It’s easier to spell then divorcee and I don’t have to share the bathroom or remote with anyone.” Welcome Continue Reading
Review: Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher
Living Nightmare (The Sentinel Wars #4) by Shannon K. Butcher Paranormal Romance November 2, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Do you want me to kiss you? ‘Cause it’s what I want. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. Especially when I go to bed. I keep wishing you were with me. Touching me. Sometimes I touch myself and pretend it’s you.” For nine years Nika has only had one goal; to save her baby sister from the Synestryn who hold her Continue Reading
Guest Review: Indulgence In Death by J.D. Robb
Indulgence In Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #31) Futuristic Suspense November 2, 2010 Hardcover, 384 Pages Putnam While I enjoy this series, I have only made it to book six. I have a lot of catching up to do. So I wanted someone to review this installment who is current with the series, and the first person I thought of was Claire aka Sparklybearsy. We met on Twitter, and Claire has a lovely blog, Ramblings of a Book Bitch. She is also a MASSIVE Roarke lover – so there may be Continue Reading
Review: Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson (Tairen Soul #5) October 26, 2010 Fantasy Paperback, 480 Pages Avon Reviewed by Mandi This is a spoiler-free review of Crown of Crystal Flame. However, I do talk about previous events that occur in this series. I adore this series and these characters C.L. Wilson has brought to life. She writes the evilest of all villains and the most tortured of all heroes. Between these two men is Ellyseta, a woman so in love with the light, yet Continue Reading
Joint Review: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook (The Iron Seas #1) Steampunk Romance October 5, 2010 Trade Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Two hundred years ago, The Horde hid nanoagents inside tea and sugar, and traded these goods with England. No one thought of anything – until the Horde activated the bugs. Using radio signals, the Horde was able to control everyone infected with these bugs – control their emotions and actions– their lust, anger, everything. But a Continue Reading
Review: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews (The Edge #2) September 28, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 447 Pages Ace Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Every handsome man had a flaw. It was just her luck that in William’s case that flaw was lunacy. The man was nuts. Cerise Mar lives in the Edge. A place between the Broken – where you and I live and the Weird – where the people with magic live. The Edgers, as they are called, have some magic and are mostly poor and spend their time feuding with Continue Reading
Review: Double Cross by Carolyn Crane
Double Cross by Carolyn Crane (Disillusionists Trilogy #2) Urban Fantasy September 28, 2010 Paperback, 432 Pages Spectra Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quotes included in review. While this is a spoiler-free review of Double Cross, there are some spoilers related to book one, Mind Games. Ezmerelda or Ez has been imprisoned in the coat check she works in for three years by the mayor of Midcity, Otto Sanchez. Once Ez touches someone, she can link to that person and invade their Continue Reading