The Chocolate Rose by Laura Florand (Roses #1) Contemporary Romance April 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read The Chocolate Thief by Laura Florand and it was okay, not great. Then she asked me to review The Chocolate Kiss and I thought I’d give her books another shot. Thank goodness because The Chocolate Kiss is an absolutely adorable book that I highly recommend everyone read. So I was very curious to see how a third book would hold up. And I’m very Continue Reading
Review: Hurricane Lily by Rebecca Rogers Maher
Hurricane Lily by Rebecca Rogers Maher Contemporary Romance April 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: For the love of all that was holy, she was about to be fucked by the handyman. And the handyman has a beard! Anyone else excited? The heroine does get dirty with her handyman but it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. This author starts this book with two characters deliciously layered with deep, emotional problems. By all accounts they should have Continue Reading
Review: If He’s Tempted by Hannah Howell
If He’s Tempted (Wherlocke #5) by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I ache. I want. I remember every touch, every kiss, and want more.” Lady Olympia Wherlocke has never made a promise she couldn’t...wouldn’t keep, so when a young girl comes to her in desperation, Olympia promises to do anything and everything to help her. Lady Agatha Mallam’s mother is trying to sell her into marriage to a much older man who is rumored Continue Reading
Review: Bad Attitude by K.A. Mitchell
Bad Attitude by K.A. Mitchell (Bad in Baltimore #3) M/M Contemporary Romance April 23, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi I’m a K.A. Mitchell fangirl and I’ll proudly say that. I started reading her maybe a year ago, and glommed her entire back list. Man, that was a good time. She writes very erotic m/m books but conveys so much through her love scenes. And she gives us flawed characters and explores them and makes them suffer a bit before finding true love. I just think she is a Continue Reading
Review: Diana’s Hound by Moira Rogers
Diana’s Hound (Bloodhounds #4) by Moira Rogers Steampunk April 23, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not having isn’t the torment. Having and losing is. “ Nate Powell lived a fulfilling if not sedate life as an inventor until he was kidnapped, experimented on and turned into a hybrid – half bloodhound and half vampire. He longs for death until a new arrival at Iron Creek peaks more than just his interest. Diana is a rarity in the Bloodhound world as she is Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Play With Me by Alisha Rai
Play With Me by Alisha Rai (Bedroom Games #1) Erotic Contemporary Romance April 2, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This scene summarizes the romance quite well in this book: Before she could marshal her thoughts to answer, he slapped her nipple again. She cried out, and he paused. “Hurt?” “Yes.” Wyatt returned to working the nipples with his fingers, both soothing and inflaming the sting. “Too much?” She narrowed her eyes at him. “Shut up and spank my tits, Continue Reading
Review: Kentucky Home by Sarah Title
Kentucky Home by Sarah Title April 18, 2013 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi When I received this review request I first noticed Sarah Title is a debut author, which I am always eager to try and then the horses on the cover drew me in. Giddy up. This one very pleasantly surprised me. When it first starts we meet Luke, who is the hero’s brother. Luke left his family’s Kentucky horse farm to move to DC and explore other adventures. He met Mallory at a business Continue Reading
Review: After Hours by Cara McKenna
After Hours by Cara McKenna April 16, 2013 Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi I never know what to expect from Cara McKenna (or her Meg Maguire pen name), which is why I always have my eye out for a new release. They don’t always work for me, but when they do they really work for me. She takes chances and seems to push the envelope with her characters and the situations she places them in. Her latest, After Hours takes place at a dangerous psych ward. I really Continue Reading
Review: The Proposition by Jennifer Lyon
The Proposition by Jennifer Lyon (The Plus One Chronicles #1) February 22, 2013 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi By all accounts I should not have accepted this book for review. First, it’s book one in a trilogy and I’m not a fan of this new trend in drawing out a couple’s story into three parts. Also the hero is a billionaire, and besides Gideon Cross, it’s rare that a billionaire hero works for me (mostly because they are assholes). But, I’ve read Jennifer Continue Reading
Review: The Stillness of You by Julie Bale
The Stillness Of You (Beautifully Damaged #1) by Julie Bale New Adult March 12, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ben Lancaster was going to break me and I didn’t care. I didn’t care at all “ The Stillness of you is a raw, emotional, turbulent, and honest contemporary romance that addresses mental illness and the stigma that unfortunately follows it. Well written with a smooth storyline, well plotted conflicts, and some smoking hot romance. Strong characters Continue Reading