Sins & Needles by Karina Halle (The Artists Trilogy #1) January 25, 2013 Contemporary/Romantic Suspense Metal Blonde Books Reviewed by Mandi Thanks to the girls at Fiction Vixen for recommending this book. It’s a book that I don’t feel like I can do justice in this review. So much happens, there are so many twists and turns and secrets that I can’t reveal. So I’ll do a basic set-up and maybe ramble for a bit about how much I loved this book. Ellie Watt grew up with con-artist Continue Reading
Review: Screwing the System by Josephine Myles
Screwing the System by Josephine Myles M/M Contemporary Romance February 12, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce The most important thing to Cosmo Rawlins is his music. It consumes him, so much so that he doesn’t have time for a regular job, choosing instead to live off government benefits. He has to appear as if he’s trying to get a job, but Cosmo has that figured out as well. Little tricks he’s come up with to put off the interviewer to guarantee they won’t find him a suitable hire. Continue Reading
Review: Collide by Juliana Stone
Collide by Juliana Stone (Barker Triplets #2) Contemporary Romance January 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi My biggest complaint with the first book in this series is that I didn’t experience the hero and heroine falling in love enough. In Collide, we get to see a much more emotional relationship with Shane and Bobbi. It also helps that the two of them used to be deeply (and turbulently) in love as young adults. Shane is an ex-con, having gone to prison for doing some Continue Reading
Review: Wolf Nip by Vivian Arend
Wolf Nip by Vivian Arend (Granite Lake Wolves #6) February 12, 2013 Paranormal Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Tessa doesn’t do anything half way. From the moment she saw the old paddle wheeler her mind started planning the successful Bed & Breakfast she knew it could become. She had so many ideas her own brain couldn’t keep up. Starting the process and offering to buy it was simple and well received by the owner so she heads up to Haines, Alaska immediately after receiving Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Laundry By Heidi Cullinan
Dirty Laundry by Heidi Cullinan (Tucker Springs #3) M/M Romance January 28, 2013 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Entomology grad student Adam Ellery meets Denver Rogers, a muscle-bound hunk of sexy, when Denver effortlessly dispatches the drunken frat boys harassing Adam at the Tucker Springs laundromat. Thanking him turns into flirting, and then, much to Adam’s delight, hot sex over the laundry table. Though Denver’s job as a bouncer at a gay bar means he Continue Reading
Joint Review: Confidence Tricks by Tamara Morgan
Confidence Tricks by Tamara Morgan February 12, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi and May Blurb: Asprey Charles has always assumed he would one day take his place in the family art appraisal and insurance firm. “His place” meaning he plans to continue to enjoy his playboy lifestyle, lavish money on his Cessna, and shirk every responsibility that dares come his way. But when a life of crime is thrust upon him, he is just as happy to slip on a mask and cape and Continue Reading
Review: How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren
How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren (tales of the Underlight #2) February 11, 2013 Paranormal Romance Carina Press I’m a sucker for an ugly hero, so when part one came out a few months ago I had to gobble it up. You can read the review here. This book picks up a few months later. Hauk was burned badly, leaving massive scarring on his body. He is blamed for the deaths of fellow soldiers, and has now taken refuge in Austin’s Underlight, a group of people that live Continue Reading
Review: Caleb by Emma Lang
Caleb by Emma Lang (Circle Eight #3) Western Historical Romance February 6, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Caleb Graham didn’t want to be a rancher. Not after he’d met Brody Armstrong, the Texas Ranger assigned to the case when his parents were killed and his youngest brother Benjamin was kidnapped. Now, five years later, that’s exactly what he is, a Texas Ranger. He rarely gets home to the Circle Eight. Though he misses his family, all they do is grumble about how he never Continue Reading
Review: Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan
Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan January 22, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi From the outside looking in, Selene Antaxos appears to have the perfect life. Rich, lives on an island with a wealthy father, many think she is living the dream. But inside this dream is a scary reality. Her father is extremely over-protective and controlling. To the point that Selene and her mother are never allowed to leave the house (except for approved public appearances). Continue Reading
Review: Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks
Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks (Cat Star Chronicles #9) Paranormal Romance February 5, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Helyce Sara Shield has taken charge of her life. She’s moved to Terra Minor, a relatively safe planet, where she runs her horse training and breeding service. When one of the prized stallions that she owns escapes, she has no choice but to head over to the neighboring property owned by Jerden Morokovitz to try and retrieve him. When she arrives at Jerden’s place, Sarah is Continue Reading