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
Review: Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton
Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton (Capital Confessions #1) Released: May 19, 2015 Contemporary Romance Penguin Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. The illegitimate daughter of one of the most influential senators in Washington, D.C., she grew up surrounded by the scandals and shadows of politics. Now that she's landed an internship with a powerful political consulting firm, she's determined to launch her career and take this city Continue Reading
Review: Love and Shamrocks by Zara Keane
Love and Shamrocks by Zara Keane Series: Ballybeg, #4 Contemporary Romance April 17, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It adds a certain je-ne-say-whatsit to the vessel.” Sean Mackey just wants his life back. A former guard (policeman) in Dublin, a series of unfortunate circumstances has him cooling his heels back in his hometown of Ballybeg. While on a holiday weekend, he meets a gorgeous young woman and indulges in an incredible one night stand only to discover Continue Reading
Review: Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe
Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe Series: The Rookery Rogues, #3 Historical Romance April 21, 2015 Quillfire Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This must be what heaven smelled like: musty books and leather furniture.“ A poor weaver from the ghetto of Whitechapel, Abigail Vautille may not have had much, but she had her looks and her job until a madman takes it all away from her. With no means of employment and a gambling addict for a father, Abigail is faced with the Continue Reading
Review: Taming The Legend by Kat Latham
Taming The Legend by Kat Latham Series: London Legends, #4 Contemporary Romance/Sports May 11, 2015 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What can I say? With you I’ve always been easy.” “With me, you’ve always been adored.” London Legends rugby star Ash Trenton isn’t sure what he is going to do once he retires but coaching at a camp for troubled teens wasn’t on his to-do list. Not until an old lover shows up out of the blue asking for his help. Though it’s been eighteen Continue Reading
Review: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett (Roaring Twenties #3) Released: May 5, 2015 Historical Paranormal Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed the heck out of this historical paranormal series. It took some convincing to start this series, as ghosts are not a favorite of mine (and they were the premise of book one). But many recommended this author so I read it and I've loved them so, so much. This book can be read as a stand alone but the hero has had page time previous to this book and I do Continue Reading
Review: All For You by Laura Florand
All For You by Laura Florand (Paris Hearts #1) Released: May 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Célie and Joss grew up together in a not so great part of France. Célie is a few years younger than Joss, and her older brother was kind of friends with Joss, so she ran in the same circles with him. Célie has always had a crush on Joss. Joss, has always had a crush on Célie, but couldn't do much about it seeing that she was just a teenager. All Joss wanted to do was Continue Reading