Bride of a Scottish Warrior by Adrienne Basso Released: July 1, 2014 Historical Romance Kensington Publishing Corp. Reviewed by Sheena I knew at once that this may not be the book for me. I adore historical romances, however, a little voice told me that the heavy Scottish prose and traveling, battling clans would be a little too niche even for me. Well thank goodness I didn't listen to that half-witted voice - she must have been drinking! Bride of a Scottish Warrior turned out to be Continue Reading
Review: The Promise by Robyn Carr
The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr Contemporary Romance June 24, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce Dr. Scott Grant left the hussle and bussle of city life when his wife died, leaving him a single parent to two young children. Needing a simpler, more flexible job, he moved to the beautiful coastal town of Thunder Point where he has a small family practice. The community welcomed him and his children with open arms, thrilled to have a doctor right in the town again. All too Continue Reading
Review: Pia Saves The Day by Thea Harrison
Pia Saves The Day (Elder Races, # 6.6) by Thea Harrison Paranormal Romance Ebook-Novella June 23, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “See me. Choose me.” Pia Saves The Day is the second novella in the Elder Races series that revisits our favorite couple Dragos and Pia Cuelebre. Short but fulfilling, Harrison takes the reader through an array of emotion as she introduces some serious conflict into our couple’s lives. Fans of Dragon Bound will appreciate this sweet Continue Reading
Review: Lady Wild by Maire Claremont
Lady Wild by Maire Claremont Released: May 13, 2013 Historical Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This book isn't only about the hero and heroine falling in love, but dealing with a beloved mother and her slow terminal illness. For a novella, it packs quite a punch. Blurb: Lady Ophelia longs to be independent, daring and bold, but her mother’s illness has stolen the last of her creative fire. Condemned to an isolated country cottage after the death of her idealistic father, Continue Reading
Review: Better When He’s Bad by Jay Crownover
Better When He’s Bad (Welcome to the Point, #1) by Jay Crownover Romance Suspense/NA E book, 384 pages June 17, 2014 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t need anyone to show you how to be good; you’re so much better when you're bad.” Shane ‘Bax’ Baxter has just been released from prison after doing a 5 year stint for grand theft auto. Back in town and more dangerous than ever, he is looking for his best friend, Race, who he thinks set him up to take the fall. Continue Reading
Review: When You Are Mine by Kennedy Ryan
When You Are Mine by Kennedy Ryan (The Bennetts #1) Contemporary Romance June 17, 2014 Forever Yours Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Forever is a heartbeat away . . . Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build the life she's always wanted. The only thing missing? A passionate connection Continue Reading
Review: The River Leith by Leta Blake
The River Leith by Leta Blake Contemporary Romance/MM E book, 173 pages May 15, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was awkward dealing with people who had emotional attachments to him that he didn’t even know how to return them.” Leith Wentz, an amateur boxer, wakes up after a championship fight only to discover an illegal blow to his head has resulted in him losing his memories for the last three years. Struggling to cope with his new reality, Leith deals with Continue Reading
Review: Push by Claire Wallis
Push (Push,#1) by Claire Wallis NA Romance Suspense May 1, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...in this perfect moment, there is always fear.” Emma Searfoss, a 22 year old engineer designer, has moved clear across the country to get away from her stepfather. Emotionally and physically abused by him since childhood, her victimization was made worse by her mother and two brothers allowing it to happen and not intervening. Blunt and in need of some anger management Continue Reading
Review: Cross & Crown by Abigail Roux
Cross & Crown (Sidewinders, #2) by Abigail Roux Romance Suspense/MM E book June 9, 2014 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Eternity rings and manly soldiers. You Irish really know how to seduce a guy.” When Nick O'Flaherty arrives at the scene of a double homicide to find he has a witness to the crime, he thinks it’s his lucky day. But when he realizes his witness is suffering from amnesia and can’t even remember his own name, Nick wishes he’d gone with his gut Continue Reading
Review: Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey
Baiting the Maid of Honor by Tessa Bailey Released: June 10, 2014 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Oh Tessa Bailey and your dirty talking heroes. SWAT commander Reed does not let us down in his dirty talking abilities. He flies to Colorado to go to his best friend's wedding. He would support his friends through anything, but a wedding isn't his favorite venue, especially when there is a week of "fun" activities planned. But when he sees a bridesmaid the first night Continue Reading