Copper King by Vivian Arend (Takhini Shifters #1) Paranormal Novella April 1, 2014 (part of Alpha’s After Dark boxed set) May 1, 2014 (solo release) Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Last year I read Diamond Dust from this author’s Takhini Wolves series which introduced us to Jim Halcyon and his wife Lillie, so I was thrilled to take a step back in time and read the story of how they met. In Copper King, Jim and Lillie are in Vegas for similar reasons. Jim and his wolf shifter friend Continue Reading
Review: Don’t Let Go by Sharla Lovelace
Don’t Let Go by Sharla Lovelace Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction E book, 301 pages April 15, 2014 Beyond The Page Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We’re all mad here.” Some Spoilers below Fans of Rachel Gibson are sure to enjoy Sharla Lovelace’s newest release-Don’t Let Go. An appealing mixture of humor and heartbreak, Ms. Lovelace writes a poignant contemporary of lost love and second chances playing out under the eyes of a small southern town. A classic trope of young love Continue Reading
Review: Spencer by JP Barnaby
Spencer by J.P. Barnaby (Survivor Stories #3) M/M Romance March 21, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce I remember thinking at the end of the first book, Aaron, that the author left things so open-ended that a sequel must be planned so when I happened upon Spencer I had to read it. In the first book, the focus is on Aaron and the aftermath of the brutal attack on him and his friend Juliette, where they were kidnapped, tortured and raped and left for dead. Juliette dies, but Aaron Continue Reading
Review: Grimm Consequences by Kate SeRine
Grimm Consequences (Transplanted Tales, #1.5) by Kate SeRine Paranormal Romance E book, 100 pages April 17, 2014 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Nate Grimm has a dark tormented past but hides it well using his magic and some misdirection. Now the lead detective for the Fairytale Management Authority and dating Tess Little, Nate wants to keep his past hidden. But someone from his past wants Nate to suffer and will use who ever they can to do it. When Tess is used to being Nate to heel he will Continue Reading
Review: Break For Me by Shiloh Walker
Break for Me (Secrets & Shadows, #0.6) by Shiloh Walker Romance Suspense Ebook, novella April 22, 2014 St Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He’d only been waiting half a lifetime, it seemed. Maybe his entire life.” Jensen Bell’s mother disappeared when she was twelve. Sent to foster care with her siblings, they were later reunited with their father when he was cleared of any wrong doing. Jensen’s childhood pushed her to becoming a police officer; dedicated to Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons to read Hard Time by Cara McKenna
Annie Goodhouse doesn’t need to be warned about bad boys; good sense and an abusive ex have given her plenty of reasons to play it safe. But when she steps into her new role as outreach librarian for Cousins Correctional Facility, no amount of good sense can keep her mind—or eyes—off inmate Eric Collier. Eric doesn’t claim to be innocent of the crime that landed him in prison. In fact, he’d do it again if that’s what it took to keep his family safe. Loyalty and force are what he knows. But Continue Reading
Review: Special Interests by Emma Barry
Special Interests by Emma Barry Released: April 7, 2014 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You're so damn adorable, Millie Frank, I can't believe I've kept my hands off you this entire meal," he said, reaching over the table and pulling her hand towards him. I have so many good things to say about this book that I don't even know where to start. Millie Frank works for the construction worker's union in Washington, D.C. She is pretty passionate about Continue Reading
Review: Home Sweet Home by Sarah Title
Home Sweet Home by Sarah Title (Southern Comfort #2) Released: April 3, 2014 Contemporary Romance eKesington Reviewed by Mandi Grace Williams is moving to the house of her dreams, after accepting a teaching position at Pembroke College in Kentucky. Leaving the west coast, Grace arrives at her new/old Victorian house and can't wait to get inside. But once she does, she realizes the big dreams she had of fixing up an old house is in reality, a ton of work. Everything needs updated, a lot Continue Reading
Review: Absolution by Angela Louise McGurk
Absolution by Angela Louise McGurk Urban Fantasy E book, 358 pages Self Published December 7, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I just want to get through every fucking day, as well as I can, until I finally die like everyone I care about did.” Eve Blackthorn’s world has always been filled with vampires. Saved by a vampire as a teenager, Eve had no way of knowing the impact he would have on her future. She eventually falls in love with him and they marry, much to the dismay of Continue Reading
Review: Last Breath by Jessica Claire & Jen Frederick
Last Breath (Hitman, #2) by Jessica Claire & Jen Frederick Romance Suspense E book, 280 pages March 24, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m with you until my last breath.” **Tiny spoilers from book one, Last Hit** At the end of book one, Last Hit, we learned that while Nick was able to save his lover Daisy, they weren’t able to save Daisy’s room mate, Regan. Kidnapped with Daisy, Regan finds herself sold into human sex trafficking and struggles to not Continue Reading