Sometimes life gets in the way or if you’re like me...you haven’t the ability to say no to books. Because of these burning world issues, I like to write some mini reviews for books I read that affected me in some form or fashion but weren’t able to be posted on the blog. A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev Contemporary Romance October 28, 2014 Kensington Rating: A Exquisite is the best word I can think of to describe Sonali Dev's A Bollywood Affair. A beautiful, humorous, Continue Reading
Review: Rowdy by Jay Crownover
Rowdy (Marked Men, #5) by Jay Crownover Romance Contemporary E book, 400 pages October 21, 2014 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I never forgot you, Rowdy. I always took you with me wherever I ended up.” Rowdy St. James’s childhood left a lot to be desired with an absentee father and murdered mother. Taken into foster care, he befriends two sisters who become his anchors in his chaotic world. Rowdy was in heaven until one sister, his best friend, left him behind and Continue Reading
Review: Broken Soul by Faith Hunter
Broken Soul (Jane Yellowrock, #8) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy Paperback, 336 pages October 7, 2014 Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Stupid men. Trouble is coming to New Orleans in the form of the European Mithran Delegate. Jane’s employer, head master vampire of the southern region, Leo Pellister, has asked her to upgrade his security and oversee the rebuilding of his home, offering to pay the exuberant price she names. The European vampires want Leo’s territory and he knows Continue Reading
Review: If He’s Daring by Hannah Howell
If He’s Daring by (Wherlocke, #6) Hannah Howell Historical Romance/Paranormal October 7, 2014 Harlequin, MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Cursing softly, he finally admitted to himself that he wanted to be her hero. Sir Orion Wherlocke has spent most of his adult life avoiding commitment and marriage. A confirmed bachelor, his childhood and various family members has shown him that marriage for the Wherlockes and Vaughns only ends in pain and sorrow. He has his sons and is more Continue Reading
Review: Christmas Brides Anthology
Christmas Brides by Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, and Valerie Bowman Released: September 30, 2014 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May This quartet is more a collection of stories about quick romances that happen around Christmas than it is about the holiday season. So if you like whirlwind historical romances but not holiday themed books this may be an excellent collection for you. Each story has its flaws, however overall it was a nice collection of Continue Reading
Review: Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt
Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #7) Historical Romance Released: October 14, 2014 Grand Central Reviewed by Mandi For those who like this series but are getting tired of the Ghost of St. Giles plot, this book is a refreshing change. I loved the Ghost of St. Giles when he was first introduced but I do think it was overplayed. In Darling Beast, we get a lovely hero and heroine. Well, the hero isn't so lovely unless you like tortured, run-down heroes. And hey - I do! Apollo Continue Reading
Review: Alex by Sawyer Bennett
Alex by Sawyer Bennett (Cold Fury #1) Released: October 14, 2014 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi If the idea of a super grumpy, jerky (yet redeemable) hockey hero excites you, than Alex Crossman is the hero and the book for you. Alex is a star professional hockey player for the Cold Fury, except - he hates hockey. The better he does, the more the crowd cheers, the more he hates it. But he wants the money so he keeps playing. I even snicker as I see a sign across the Continue Reading
Review: Merciless Ride by Chelsea Camaron
Merciless Ride (The Hellions Ride, #3) by Chelsea Camaron Romance Suspense/MC E book October 10, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:“Mercy is no friend of mine.” Tessa Harlow can’t seem to catch a break. Working a dead-end job with a small child and disabled mother to support, she feels like she’s one step away from losing it. Her dreams of nursing school shattered before they even started, Tessa is now living paycheck to paycheck; waiting tables and hustling Continue Reading
Review: A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas
A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas Historical Romance Contemporary October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Harmon Ely had a dream. A dream to establish his own town smack dab in the middle of Texas but first, he had to find the right men and women to help make his dream a reality. Forty acres and a home is his offer to anyone brave enough to come settle in this forsaken land. All they need to bring is their willingness to work... and a wife. Three men take him up on his Continue Reading
Review: Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor
Worth The Fall (The McKinney Brothers, #1) Claudia Connor Contemporary Romance Ebook September, 9, 2014 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I'm here because I couldn't stay away." Matt McKinney, a Navy Seal, is on leave after his best friend is killed on a mission and Matt was injured. Unable to fully deal with what happened or the promises he made to his dying friend, his commander forces him to take some time off and he winds up heading to the beach with a cousin of his. While Continue Reading