Intrusion by Charlotte Stein (Under the Skin #1) Released: November 4, 2014 Erotic Contemporary Avon Reviewed by Mandi In my opinion, Charlotte Stein is the queen of the awkward erotic romance story. She loves pitting two very awkward people together, who clumsily find their way to climax (and love) with each other. Intrusion is no different, but it has a definite dark twist to it. Beth lives next door to an extremely recluse man. When her dog goes missing, she gets up the courage to Continue Reading
Review: Dreamer’s Pool by Juliet Marillier
Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier (Blackthorn and Grim #1) Fantasy Released: November 4, 2014 Roc Reviewed by Mandi Dreamer's Pool is the start of a new fantasy series and it captivated me. With an amazing and complex heroine, and rich supporting characters, it's a little dark, a little twisted, and a lot of fun. Blurb: In exchange for help escaping her long and wrongful imprisonment, embittered magical healer Blackthorn has vowed to set aside her bid for vengeance against the man Continue Reading
Review: Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
Heart Fire (Celta’s HeartMates, #13) by Robin D. Owens Science Fiction/Fantasy/ Romance E book November 4, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s only men who believe larger is better.” Low born architect Antenn Blacktorn-Moss has been given the biggest commission of his career; to build a cathedral. He is convinced that this will be the accomplishment he needs to prove himself to the first families of Celta. He has a HeartMate but his shame over his commoner Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren
Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren (Wild Seasons #2) Erotic Contemporary Released: November 4, 2014 Gallery Books Reviewed by Mandi "You sore yet, you dirty fucking girl?" he asks quietly, tearing a new condom packet open with his teeth. I turn and look at him over my shoulder, lifting my chin in challenge. "No." "Good." A while ago, Tori texted me and demanded that I read Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren. I'm not going to lie - I scrunched my nose at it (I mean - a Continue Reading
Review: Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton
Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton Mystery Suspense/Romance E book, 416 pages November 4, 2014 Zebra Books Reviewed by Tori Public defender Rachel Wainwright struggles to right a wrong when she takes a pro bono case from decades ago. Her client was accused of killing a beautiful singer and has sat in prison for 30 years. Rachel feels DNA evidence will exonerate her client but there are people out there who don’t want the case reopened. Detective Deke Morgan’s father was the detective Continue Reading
Review: Blamed by Edie Harris
Blamed by Edie Harris (Blood Money #1) Released: November 3, 2014 Romantic Suspense Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: --her phone chimed with an incoming text. "You...you need to let me look at that." "I need my cock inside you, is what I need." (damn boy!) I was hooked on this book from the first page of the prologue.. Which is kind of funny because when I got to the end of the book, I had forgotten about the prologue (first chapter goes back in time) and then my Continue Reading
Joint Review: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (Hidden Legacy #1) Urban Fantasy Released: October 28, 2014 Avon Reviewed by Tori and Mandi Blurb: Nevada Baylor is faced with the most challenging case of her detective career—a suicide mission to bring in a suspect in a volatile case. Nevada isn’t sure she has the chops. Her quarry is a Prime, the highest rank of magic user, who can set anyone and anything on fire. Then she’s kidnapped by Connor “Mad” Rogan—a darkly tempting billionaire with Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan (O'Neil Brothers #3) Released: October 28, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Well this series is just adorable and romantic and sexy and Maybe This Christmas is a great addition. I was so excited for Tyler's story - he is the fun, carefree, womanizer of the O'Neil brothers who is also caring for his teenage daughter after her mother abandoned her on his door step. Tyler lives for skiing. Growing up at his family's Vermont winter Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Shadow by Nalini Singh
Archangel's Shadow by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #7) Released: October 28, 2014 Paranormal Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Nalini Singh has built such a fascinating world in this Guild Hunter series. She writes such wonderful descriptions that I get the most vivid images in my head as I read. As we are on book seven of this series, not only do we get a HEA between hunter Ash and Janvier but we also get pages devoted to Raphael and Elena, Dmitiri and Honor and one of my favorites from Continue Reading
Review: Gray Bishop by Kelly Meade
Gray Bishop (Cornerstone Run, #2) by Kelly Meade Urban Fantasy E book October 15, 2014 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Their futures were already written... “ Gray Bishop is the second book in Kelly Meade’s Cornerstone Trilogy. An action packed dark urban fantasy that revolves around a family of loup garous-the McQueens. If you haven’t read book one, I highly recommend you do so as the ongoing arc is extremely important to the storyline and characters bleed over with Continue Reading