Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews Paranormal M/M Romance Released: May 26, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi College freshman Parker Osborne is having the worst day ever. He humiliated himself trying to pick up a cute guy, he hasn’t made any friends at school, and his stupidly hot jerk of a TA gave him a crappy grade on his paper. He’s going to drop Adam Hawkins’ film class and start fresh tomorrow after he’s had a good sulk. But Parker’s about to find out what a bad day Continue Reading
Review: True North by Liora Blake
True North by Liora Blake Series: True, #1 Romance Contemporary April 6, 2015 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I remembered where I belong. I got off course for a second, but I found my way again and that brought me home. To you." Best selling novelist Kate Mosley chose to grieve and heal in private after a car accident claimed her husband’s life. When her publisher set ups a series of talk show appearances to revive her career, Kate is forced to back into the public Continue Reading
Review: The Duke’s Holiday by Maggie Fenton
The Duke's Holiday by Maggie Fenton (Regency Romp Trology #1) Released: April 2015 Historical Romance Montlake Reviewed by Mandi I recently saw this book favorably reviewed at Dear Author and it made me realize it's been awhile since I've sat down and giggled through a historical romance. This is a really fun book. The duke of Montford is a very serious, intense, dour duke. He takes his responsibilities very seriously, running a pristine estate and always doing his duty for his country. Continue Reading
Review: Brokedown Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Brokedown Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #2) Contemporary Romance Released: May 26, 2015 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I loved the first book in this series (Part Time Cowboy), which features Connor and I couldn't wait to get his story. My expectations were definitely met. Connor, along with his brother Eli (hero in book one) and younger sister Kate (heroine in the next book) own a big ranch, although Connor is the one who lives on the ranch and does most of the work. Three years Continue Reading
Review: Fandemic by Jennifer Estep
Fandemic by Jennifer Estep (Bigtime #5) Released June 2, 2015 Superhero Romance Self Published Reviewed by May “… I also happen to be a superhero fan. A true fan. One who knows her heroes and villains forwards and backwards. Which means that I never, ever go home with guys who don’t know their basic facts.” Still broken-hearted over her break from Kyle Quicke (aka Swifte) Piper the super fan with no super powers of her own heads to the hero/villain themed Valentine’s dance to continue to try to Continue Reading
Review: Asking For It by Lilah Pace
Asking For It by Lilah Pace (Asking for It #1) Released: June 2, 2015 Erotic Contemporary Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I'm not sure I've ever received a review book with so many warnings accompanied with it. This book deals with rape fantasy. For those that have read Willing Victim by Cara McKennna, it's along the same lines, but different too. In this book, both the hero and heroine need to act out a rape fantasy to find true sexual fulfillment. The heroine needs to pretend she is being raped Continue Reading
Review: Suddenly One Summer by Julie James
Suddenly One Summer by Julie James Releases: June 2, 2015 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi It's spring which means it's time for a new Julie James book. She only puts out one book a year, but she make the waiting worth it. Ford and Victoria are a lovely romance couple. Ford is an investigative journalist with the Chicago Tribune. Victoria is a divorce lawyer who owns her own very successful firm. Her townhouse was recently broke into, and while she hid in the closet and Continue Reading
Review: Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey
Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey (Boys of Fall #1) Contemporary Romance Released: May 26, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Chase Sanders was a high school football star who went on to leave his hometown of Stewart Mills, move to New Jersey and start a life working in construction and having a serious girlfriend. But then things go south. His business partner drained most of his money out of their business. His girlfriend fell in love with someone else. So when he gets a phone call from Continue Reading
Review: Behind the Mask by Carolyn Crane
Behind the Mask by Carolyn Crane (The Associates #4) Released: May 19, 2015 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love, love, love this action-packed romantic suspense series. This one is a little darker and I liked it a lot. Zelda is a former CIA agent who now helps run The Associates, another secret organization who takes down bad guys. When she learns her identical twin sister (who is involved in drugs and prostitution) is going to be loaned to a cartel group, Zelda Continue Reading
Review: Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon
Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon (Second Chance #2) Contemporary Romance May 26, 2015 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “I didn’t tell you his story to resurrect your demons,” she said before he’d taken a single step. “Just thought you should know that someone sees you. Even if it is a little late, Donovan, I see you.” From Goodreads: For Donovan Pate, the lake town of Evergreen Cove is a minefield of tough memories—including the day he had to let go of Sofie Continue Reading