Risking It All by Tessa Bailey (Crossing the Line #1) Contemporary Romance Released: January 27, 2015 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I was really happy to see that this book is a full length, unlike the category length this author sometimes publishes. We get to spend more time with the hero and heroine and really learn their story. And what a fun story it is. Sera Newsome was a nurse but after her police officer brother was murdered in south Brooklyn, she became a cop in his honor. She Continue Reading
Review: Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin
Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin (Tracers #8) Released: January 27, 2015 Romantic Suspense Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi Laura Griffin can write really good suspense. In previous books I've read, her bad guys are BAD. Her heroes and heroines are smart and the books are always action-packed. My one complaint has always been the lack of romance. There is always a HEA, but the road to romance is not always super sexy or detailed. I've actually skipped her last couple because reviews have Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Rose by Laura Florand
Once Upon a Rose by Laura Florand (La Vie en Roses #1) Released: January 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He bent his head to her ear. "Unzip your dress." She shivered. "Oh, God, if you growl like that..." "Unzip it," he growled. Oh that growl - I think I could actually hear Matt growling all throughout this book. The start of a new series from Laura Florand, she moves out of the kitchens and into the valley of France. Matt is heir to Continue Reading
Review: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
The Secrets Of Sir Richard Kenworthy (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #4) by Julia Quinn Historical Romance 384 pages January 27, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Did you really think she was going to smile and say, ‘As you wish, Sir?’ “ Sir Richard Kenworthy needs to marry quickly and doesn’t have the time nor inclination to go through the usual hoops in order to find a bride. He asks a friend to help him find a young woman who may not be as cautious or ask too many questions and Continue Reading
Review: Last Hit: Reloaded by Jen Frederick and Jessica Claire
Last Hit: Reloaded (Hitman, #2.5) by Jen Frederick and Jessica Clare Romance contemporary/Suspense Novella, 134 Pages Intermix January 20, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It is good for the world you have a kind heart. Because If you asked I would burn it down.” Last Hit: Reloaded is a sexy, smoking HAWT, and sweet novella that revisits Daisy and Nick (Last Hit) and addresses the issues of their pasts that are plaguing their future. Adjustment seems to be the running theme Continue Reading
Review: The Originals – The Rise by Julie Plec
The Originals: The Rise (The Originals # 1) by Julie Plec Paranormal Romance Released: January 27, 2015 Harlequin Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "My blood is not available for purchase or trade," Elijah answered stiffly. And you couldn't afford it if it were." [In your face asshat!] I have never read the Vampire Diaries and I have never seen The Originals television show and I was intrigued that the novel is a spin from the television show. Julie Plec co-created and writes the Continue Reading
Review: Trade Me by Courtney Milan
Trade Me by Courtney Milan (Cyclone #1) Released: January 19, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by May Tina Chen wants to graduate college and get a job that makes enough money so that she (and her parents) can stop worrying about having enough money for rent and basic bills each month. While he may seem like he has it all, billionaire Blake Reynolds has his own problems and getting in a classroom argument with Tina gives him an idea. What if they were to trade? What Continue Reading
Hunted By a Jaguar (Eternal Mates # 4) by Felicity Heaton
Hunted By a Jaguar (Eternal Mates # 4) by Felicity Heaton Paranormal Romance Released: January 6, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena A jaguar shifter with a dark secret, Kyter has spent his entire life running from his demons. When a tragedy takes him back to his pride’s village, he is set on a path of vengeance that will see him collide with the terrible ghosts of his past and a beautiful vision of his future. Iolanthe deals in finding artifacts for discerning clients, but Continue Reading
Review: Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag
Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag Mystery/Suspense Ebook, 390 Pages Dutton Press January 13, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Where there is life, there is hope.” Dana Nolan, a young budding TV reporter, was kidnapped and emotionally, physically, and mentally tortured by a vicious serial killer until a chance of fate allowed her to escape. Suffering from TBI (traumatic brain injury) and devastating injuries, Dana heads back to her hometown in order to attempt to piece her life back Continue Reading
Joint Review: ‘Til Death Volume 2 by Bella Jewel
'Til Death Vol. 2 (Til Death, #2) by Bella Jewel Romance Contemporary Ebook, 152 pages January 10, 2015 Self Published Joint Review: Sheena and Tori You know how it went for me. You know what he did. You know the fire he left inside my soul when he crushed me into a thousand tiny pieces. Since Marcus, my life has been a blur of emptiness. Since Marcus there has been nothing.I’m alone, my Mom is dwindling and I feel nothing but emptiness. I work long, I work hard, but why? There’s Continue Reading