Holiday Games (Play by Play, #6.5) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Ebook, 147 pages November 19, 2013 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Your erection is poking my head.” The infectious Riley family is back and in high spirits in this bright and cheery Christmas novella-Holiday Games. Jenna Riley and Ty Anderson are getting ready to tie the knot while Mick and Tara Riley try to deal with the fact their oldest son is growing into a man. The focus of the story Continue Reading
Review: Song For Sophia by Moriah Densley
Song For Sophia (Rougement, #1) by Moriah Densley Historical Romance Ebook, 364 pages September 24, 2014 esKAPE Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “To win a man’s heart, a woman must have the mind of a diplomat, a general, and Cleopatra, all in one.” Lady Anne-Sophia Duncombe is running from an abusive father whose last scheme almost killed her. He wants her with child and will do anything to accomplish that. Sophia manages to escape her father and hide with the help of a Continue Reading
Review: Starry Night by Debbie Macomber
Starry Night by Debbie Macomber Released: October 8, 2013 Holiday Romance Ballantine Reviewed by May As I picked this book up I couldn’t recall why I requested it in the first place. We begin by meeting Carrie as she is feeling down that she has to be a society reporter and can’t report real news that matters. She doesn’t want the glitter and fake smiles of society – she wants to be a real reporter who writes stories that count! She marches in to see her boss and quits her job after he Continue Reading
Review: What Not to Bare by Megan Frampton
What Not to Bare by Megan Frampton Released: October 14, 2013 Historical Loveswept Reviewed by May On her third season and with no prospects in sight, Charlotte is an heiress who longs to be free of her mother and to be able to make her own choices. Is it so much to ask that she be able to do what she wants now and then? That she not have to be scrutinized by the Ton every time she steps out her front door? Charlotte has a solution of sorts – she dresses exactly as she pleases in bold Continue Reading
Review: Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer
Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer (Nemesis, Unlimited #1.5) Historical novella Released: October 22, 2013 St. Martin's Reviewed by May “Where the job’s concerned, I’ll gladly take your protection and guidance. But I’ve been navigating the servants’ hall for almost half my life. I know all about men like William. Anyway,” she added, “clown or no, who I chose to flirt with isn’t any business of yours.” Regret darkened his face. “I know it.” He fell silent, then said, “It’s killing me. Do you Continue Reading
Review: Entwined by Kristen Callihan
Entwined (Darkest London, #3.5) by Kristen Callihan Historical Romance/Paranormal Novella November 5, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Eamon Evernight has always lived in his older brother’s shadow. His large rough build and bright red hair is a stark contrast to his brother’s smooth polished and much preferred blond looks. When his older brother finds himself in an arranged marriage, he needs Eamon’s romantic heart and skills to help him correspond with his betrothed. As the letters flow Continue Reading
Review: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas
The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas Released: November 5, 2013 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one. I think Sherry Thomas has such a great voice but I’ve often struggled with her rushed endings. This one worked on all accounts for me. Felix grew up in a household where love was hard to find. His mother despised his father and his father, while lusting from a distance, never had a chance to make amends. His mother played a game, using Continue Reading
Review: Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck
Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck (McCade Brothers #2) Released: October 28, 2013 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Marine helicopter pilot Michael McCade wants to get back up in the air, but his back has other ideas. Hurt in a training mission, Michael is desperate for his back to give him a break. Barely making it up his apartment stairs one night, he hears a woman calling for help. When he bursts into her apartment, he sees a sexy lady handcuffed to her Continue Reading
Review: Kinked by Thea Harrison
Kinked (Elder Races, #6) by Thea Harrison PNR November 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “There is nothing wrong with the darkness, you know. It’s just as beautiful as anything else.” Aryal, an immortal harpy and Wyr sentinel to Dragos Cuelebre, has had it in for fellow Wyr and sentinel, Quentin Caeravorn, since they first met. Hatred and distrust is nothing new to Aryal, it is was makes her Drago’s lead investigator. But the emotions Quentin raises in her goes above Continue Reading
Review: Foreplay by Sophie Jordan
Foreplay by Sophie Jordan (The Ivy Chronicles #1) Released: November 5, 2013 New Adult William Morrow Reviewed by Mandi So confession time: I received this book for review unsolicited in the mail. When I flipped the book over and read the blurb, I wasn’t that excited. The heroine is named Pepper and it’s a new adult. I’m picky about New Adult because in my experience most that I’ve read have annoying heroines, with their immature friends and they make me feel old when I read Continue Reading