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
Review: The Frozen Star by Jessie Lane
The Frozen Star (Star, #2) by Jessie Lane Fantasy/YA Ebook May 29, 2014 Whiskey Girl Publishing Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “No one could own me in death.” The Frozen Star picks up right where The Burning Star left off. Kay has been kidnapped by Lord Donovan and Kira is recovering from the near fatal wounds she received trying to stop him. Kira is the main focal point of this story as we learn how she came to be raised by Lord Donovan and what her connection to Kay is. Now safe Continue Reading
Review: Hunt The Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Hunt The Darkness (Guardians of Eternity # 11) by Alexandra Ivy Paranormal Romance Released: May 27th Zebra Books Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: The vampire Roke is raw, sensual, always in control. Yet somehow he's allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has used her magic to trick Roke into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. . . As they mate with a ferocity that leaves them Continue Reading
Review: Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris
Nothing But Smoke by Daisy Harris (Fire and Rain #3) M/M Romance June 10, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Blurb: Sometimes good boys do bad things. Michael Larson considers himself one of the good guys. He recycles, eats mostly vegan, and volunteers. But one night, while on a jog through a Seattle park, he encounters a sexy man on a motorcycle he wants to be bad with. Firefighter Nicky O’Brian barely has time to even think about a sex life. Between his job and caring for his Continue Reading