Only Love by Garrett Leigh M/M Romance April 11, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce Blurb from Goodreads: The diagnosis of a chronic stomach condition leaves thirty-two-year-old Sergeant Jed Cooper with little choice but to call time on his Army career. Then on the dusty streets of Kirkuk, an ambush gone tragically wrong decimates his team, and he returns to the US with a shattered leg and the memory of his best friend dying in his arms. Life in his sleepy hometown proves Continue Reading
Review: Enigma by Moira Rogers
Enigma (Southern Arcana, #6) by Moira Rogers Paranormal Romance E book, 301 pages May 13, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sometimes, you just had to endure.” Anna Lenoir has always fought. First to escape her broken childhood, then to prove a female shapeshifter can stand shoulder to shoulder with the men. Now she fights for money, and her reputation is as legendary as her stone-cold heart. She’s never met a man she couldn’t walk away from. Until him. Bounty Continue Reading
Review: Bet On Me by Alisha Rai
Bet On Me by Alisha Rai (Bedroom Games #3) Released: April 8, 2014 Erotic Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed the heck out of this erotic trilogy and I'm sad to see it end, but it is a very satisfying ending. I highly recommend you read this series in order - they are all novella-length books, so they are quick reads. One thing that really stands out about Wyatt and Tatiana in this series is how mature they are. They have fears, and are scared of commitment and Continue Reading
Review: How to Say Goodbye by Amber Lin
How to Say Goodbye by Amber Lin New Adult Released: April 7, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've read several of Amber Lin's previous books, and while sometimes the stories don't work for me, her voice is just lovely and I'm always eager to read her next one. This time, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I was hesitant because it's a New Adult (hero is 18 and heroine is 19) and I'm kind of over the super, emo angst that this genre always brings, but this one is different. I'd say Continue Reading
Review: The Lucky Charm by Beth Bolden
The Lucky Charm by Beth Bolden (Portland Pioneers #1) Released: May 4, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Jane from Dear Author recommended this to me. I've been on a sports romance kick lately and I'm so glad I read this one. I will say it took me a few chapters for me to warm up to our hero and heroine, but I ended up really enjoying them. The hero especially becomes quite adorable. Izzy Dalton loves journalism behind the camera, but when her boss and mentor Continue Reading
Review: Enlightened by Joanna Chambers
Enlightened (Enlightenment, #3) by Joanna Chambers Historical Romance/MM E book, 230 pages May 6, 2014 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Nothing about you could ever be ugly to me.” The third and final installment of Joanna Chamber’s historical M/M romance brings a conclusion to this poignant and sensual love story between two men who defy convention and society’s edicts to be together. Lush emotional scenes and heartfelt declarations only serve to remind us that no Continue Reading
Review: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James (FBI/US Attorney #5) Releases: May 6, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi The year long wait between Julie James books is a hard one, but it's always worth it too. Just knowing you are going to get that smart banter and sexy romance makes me smile. Sidney is recovering from a broken engagement with a brand new job. Moving from New York to Chicago, she has accepted the position to manage a four billion dollar fund. Sidney is Continue Reading
Review: Breakable by Tammara Webber
Breakable by Tammara Webber (Contours of the Heart #2) New Adult Romance May 6, 2014 Penguin Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Note: If rape is a trigger of any kind for you, this may not be a story for you. Last year I fell into the New Adult craze and when Easy was all over Twitter and Goodreads I read it and really liked it. So when Breakable came to my attention I had to read it. It was only after the book was in my possession that I realized that Breakable was actually the same story as Continue Reading
Review: Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister
Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister Releases: May 6, 2014 (originally published in 2005) Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May “The most exciting thing has happened- the Black Earl is here.” “The black who?” “The Black Earl. Lord Wessex. It’s rumored he’s going to take a bride again.” “No, truly? And this is an event we must not fail to witness? Is he going to take her right there in the ballroom?” Gillian is awkward to say the least, and while her cousin Charlotte is Continue Reading
Review: Risky Game by Tracy Solheim
Risky Game (Out of Bounds, #3) by Tracy Solheim Contemporary Romance/Sports Releases: May 6, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like conundrums.” Brody Janik, the uber sexy tight end for the Baltimore Blaze has just learned he has a medical condition that could sideline him permanently. With his contract coming up for negotiation, Brody needs to keep his health issues under wraps. PhD student Shannon (Shay) Everett works multiple jobs to help her family out of a Continue Reading