Hot Summer Nights by Jaci Burton, Carly Phillips, Erin McCarthy and Jessica Clare July 2, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Though I usually stay away from anthologies, I couldn’t resist this one. Of the four authors, three are favorites of mine, with Jaci Burton introducing a new series called Hope and Carly Phillips taking us back to Serendipity. Short blurbs below from Goodreads: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton Jane Kline has her hands full juggling her job, Continue Reading
Review: Enthralled Anthology
Enthralled Anthology by Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe Paranormal Romance July 2, 2013 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori I’ll be honest, when I saw Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook had stories in here, I begged, pleaded, and promised unsavory things to get Enthralled. I’m glad I did. Not only did I get the promised goodness I knew would come from Day and Brook, but I was also able to sample some of Lora Leigh and Lucy Monroe. I have heard of both authors but had not yet Continue Reading
Review: Lick by Kylie Scott
Lick by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #1) July 1, 2013 Contemporary Romance Momentum Reviewed by Mandi There has been much chatter about this book from my friends on Twitter, especially Kati who encouraged me to request it from NetGalley – so thank you Kati. I love trying rock star books and with the premise that the hero and heroine get drunk and marry in Vegas the night they meet appealed to me. The problem for Evelyn or Ev getting drunk and married in Vegas is that she wakes up the Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore
The Duchess Hunt (House of Trent #1) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My reputation has no importance when it comes to you...” Sarah Osborne is the daughter of the Hawkins family gardener. Having been raised and educated with the Hawkins children, she straddles a very fine line in the family. Not their equal as head chambermaid, but held in higher regards than the average servant. She has loved Simon since she was a child. He Continue Reading
Review: The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens
The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh (The Cynster Sisters Duos #2) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you think I’m going to be the first female in my family to go to the altar a virgin, you’re mistaken.” The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh is a romance story in the truest form and provides us with a wrap up to the original Cynster series. We witness the last Cynster (of age) to marry-Miss Mary Cynster. I have been a huge fan of this Continue Reading
Review: Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra
Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra (Dare Island #2) Contemporary Romance June 4, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Meg Fletcher grew up on Dare Island and spent her youth doing everything she could to make sure she ended up anywhere else. And she succeeded. She lives in New York, has a great, high paying job, owns a condo with her boyfriend of six years, and is living life exactly how she planned…far away from Dare Island. But when she arrives at work one morning to learn that she’s been Continue Reading
Review: Predatory Anthology
Predatory by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne May 7, 2013 Paranormal Romance Zebra Reviewed by Helyce I am not a big fan of anthologies. I’m usually disappointed because the stories are short and leave me wanting. Such was not the case with this offering. The strongest reads for me were the stories by Ivy and Duvall. Here is the breakdown (blurbs taken from Goodreads): Out Of Control by Alexandra Ivy Ph.D student Angela Locke has a crush on her sexy Continue Reading
Review: Strength by Carrie Butler
Strength (Mark Of Nexus #1) by Carrie Butler NA/PNR March 23, 2013 Sapphire Publishing Favorite Quote: “So help me, as long as I live, I’ll never get tired of seeing that man without a shirt on. How he stays so humble, I’ll never know. When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, her rumor-laced notions are shattered. Handsome, considerate, and seemingly sane, Wallace Blake doesn’t look like he spends his nights alone, screaming and banging on Continue Reading
Review: Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy
Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy (Facets of Passion #3) Erotic BDSM May 13, 2013 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I’m so glad I was offered Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy for review. She has a couple of erotic BDSM novellas out with Carina Press, and Ruby is a very sexy, quick read. Dani is an assistant editor with a fashion magazine and in New Orleans for a photo shoot. She works hard, long hours and because she works in the fashion industry, starves herself just to keep up with the competition. Continue Reading
Review: Bound by Him by Red Garnier
Bound by Him by Red Garnier (The Billionaire’s Club #3) Erotic Novella June 18, 2013 St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Say it, Whitney. Say that every inch of you burns for me. Screams for me. Say that your body is my home. Welcome me the fuck home.” What a fun, cracky, erotic read this novella is. This is the first I’ve read of this series (all are stand alones) but I’m definitely going to go back and read the first two. My only complaint about this book is that I Continue Reading