Playing With Trouble by Chanel Cleeton (Capitol Confessions #2) Released: July 21, 2015 Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He was an asshole, but he was definitely a hot asshole. I recently read the first book in this series (books are stand alone) and I enjoyed the author's voice a lot. I picked this book up without even reading the blurb, so when a student/professor romance hit me in the face, I was surprised. I normally don't seek out this trope, as I Continue Reading
Review: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid
Truth or Beard by Penny Reid (Winston Brothers #1) Released: July 21, 2015 Contemporary Romance Caped Publishing Reviewed by May Duane Winston has always aggravated Jessica James, always made her irritated and they always quarreled as kids. His twin brother Beau, on the other hand, always made her blush and unable to speak. He was way up on a hero’s pedestal in her mind and so she didn’t know quite what to do when he started chatting her up at a Halloween party. That is, until she Continue Reading
Review: King of Hearts by L.H. Cosway
King of Hearts by L.H. Cosway Series: Hearts, #3 Contemporary Romance July 16, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I fear if I made you my queen, I could no longer be a king.” I used to rule the world. There might be wolves on Wall Street, but there were crocodiles in Canary Wharf. Some of us craved money. Some of us craved power. I liked money, and power had its advantages, but what I really wanted was to excel, to surpass the men who came before me. I never Continue Reading
Review: Fireheart by Natalia Marx
Fireheart by Natalia Marx Released: July 9, 2015 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Note: After this review posted, the author condensed book one and book two into just one book, titled Fireheart. Currently at Amazon for $.99. Favorite Quote: "You conquer the world with a fire in your heart and my own burns for you. Only you." He paused and his eyes blazed with emotion. "You are my heart's fire. My Fireheart. Forevermore." This fantasy romance is a two-book series Continue Reading
Review: Ghost in the Flames by Daisy Harris
Ghost in the Flames by Daisy Harris (Fire and Rain #5) M/M Romance July 7, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Goodreads blurb: Seventeen years ago, firefighter Rick Turner kissed a boy, and he liked it—then he paid a horrible price. Now he spends his days running from who he is and what he wants, his nights hooking up with a man who doesn’t fill the aching hole in his soul. Until one night, newly dumped, he gets into a fistfight and is picked up by a cop-and-counselor team…and the Continue Reading
Review: Caged by Lorelei James
Caged by Lorelei James Series: Mastered, #4 Erotic Romance July 14, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Love isn’t something that just stops. Not real love.” Deacon McConnell’s life was drastically changed by tragedy, forcing him to embrace his rough edges and devil may care attitude as he struggled to survive on the streets. A chance encounter with Rohan Black led Deacon to becoming a professional MMA fighter and instructor for Black Arts Studio. With his large scarred and Continue Reading
Review: The Best of Both Rogues by Samantha Grace
Review: The Best of Both Rogues (Rival Rogues #3) by Samantha Grace Historical Romance Released: July 7, 2015 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Lady Eve Thorne was devastated when Mr. Benjamin Hillary left her at the altar. She’s no longer that starry-eyed young woman, and now that he’s back, he can go hang... At least that’s what she keeps telling herself. Eve has a new man in her life, and Ben is nothing but trouble. The worst thing Benjamin Hillary ever did was abandon his Continue Reading
Review: The Duke Can Go to the Devil by Erin Knightly
Review: The Duke Can Go to the Devil (Prelude to a Kiss #3) by Erin Knightly Historical Romance Released: July 7, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Sheena After her mother’s death, May’s sea captain father sends her halfway around the world to live with his stodgy sister in England. The summer festival in Bath made for a lovely distraction, but now she can’t wait for her father’s return so she can leave this country, its suffocating rules, and one infuriatingly proper nobleman in particular Continue Reading
Review: Truly Madly Montana by Fiona Lowe
Truly Madly Montana by Fiona Lowe (Medicine River #2) Contemporary Romance July 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Millie Switkowski arrives back in Bear paw following her first year of medical school to do her first clinical rotation at the local clinic/hospital. She’s happy to be home and is looking forward to being the best “man” at her friend Josh’s wedding. Josh would have had his buddy, Will Barlett, by his side, but Will couldn’t get time off from work so Millie was the next Continue Reading
Review: Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai
Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai Released: June 16, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Serving Pleasure is a very strong romance - I've been so impressed with Alisha Rai's stories recently. I hope she writes more and more. Micah Hale was a successful artist in London, but after a vicious attack where he almost died, he lost his energy and passion. He moves to the US for a fresh start, but becomes a hermit. Rarely leaving his house or socializing, he has tried to Continue Reading