Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright (Bayou Heat #1-2) Paranormal Romance January 7, 2013 Self Published One of my goals for 2013 is to have more guest reviews to highlight some of the people I enjoy talking books with. Today, Sheena is here to talk about some sexy shifters. Sheena can be found on Twitter @SweetSymphony30 Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright have partnered up on a new series that has started the paranormal romance genre off right in the new year! Bayou Continue Reading
Review: Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips
Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips (Serendipity #4) December 31, 2012 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce As we return to the town of Serendipity, we now focus on the Marsden family or more specifically Michael Marsden. He’s back in Serendipity in order to help out the local police force and take over as Chief while his father goes through his chemo treatments. As a young man, Mike couldn’t wait to get out of Serendipity, and he’d done just that. Though his ties to his family Continue Reading
Review: Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson
Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson (Weird Girls #1) Urban Fantasy December 31, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Misha tore off his pants in a way that would shame Magic Mike. The Wird sisters, (weird sisters, get it?) all have a different power. Celia can mainly change into a Tigress but if say, a bunny brushes up against her she involuntary changes into that (hey that’s weird!) Her other sisters, Taran (the snarky one, Emme the quiet,shy one and Shayna (snarky and Continue Reading
Review: Chance of a Lifetime by Jodi Thomas
Chance Of A Lifetime (Harmony #5) by Jodi Thomas Romance Contemporary December 31, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The prize wasn’t to live a perfect life but only to survive the times between the perfect moments that come along...“ In Chance of a Lifetime, we are once again submerged into the captivating and extraordinary lives of the residents who call the fictional town of Harmony, TX. home. Dreams, hope, and second chances are all given voice in this installment as Continue Reading
Review: Fall Into You by Roni Loren
Fall Into You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #3) Erotic BDSM December 31, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi While I’m pretty tired of BDSM club books, I read Roni Loren’s previous book and I liked her voice so I thought I would continue with this one. When I learned that our hero Grant is not only the owner of an exclusive BDSM ranch in Texas and a Dom (and a cowboy!) himself, but also a former CIA operative and a vineyard owner, I said giddy up and let’s get to it. Roni Continue Reading
Review: Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur
Color Of Grace (Cost Of Repairs #2) by A.M. Arthur M/M Romance January 1, 2013 Samhain Publishing, LTD Favorite Quote: “I’ve got you.” “I know.” Barrett McCall’s quiet solitary life is a life saving choice. A once repetitive lifestyle almost sent him spiraling into a deep abyss with no way out. It wasn’t until a life shattering incident makes him stand up and take a good look at his life and the choices he was making, does he decide that changes are needed. He moves to Straton, Pa, Continue Reading
Review: Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep
Crimson Frost (Mythos Academy #4) by Jennifer Estep YA Urban Fantasy December 24, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ Let me in...let me in...LET ME IN... “ *A tiny recap from Dark Frost, so be warned, this could spoil if you have not read the series* Once again, I have entered the hallowed halls of Jennifer Estep’s Mythos Academy in her latest release, Crimson Frost, and found myself living every single moment as though I was a part of the storyline itself. By the Continue Reading
Blog Tour Giveaway & Review: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin Romance Contemporary-New Adult Ebook December 27, 2012 Bandit Publishing Company Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I gave up on their dreams and the life we had all planned out. And now I was heading home to face the music.” Liam left everything and everyone behind, without explanation, in order to pursue his own dreams. Known as the golden boy of Beaumont with a promising football career, Liam had his life all planned out by his family and Continue Reading
Review: One Hit Wonder by Elyssa Patrick
One Hit Wonder by Elyssa Patrick Contemporary Novella December 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You know what they say, Timmons. All work and no play makes for no time for margaritas.” “I don’t think that’s the correct saying.” Damon Suarez had a hit song years ago, but hasn’t released another hit song since. He is kind of okay with that, as he is still reaping the income of this one hit song presently. It’s still a hit and even has the dance move, The Continue Reading
Review: Breath on Embers Anne Calhoun
Breath on Embers by Anne Calhoun Erotic Contemporary Novella December 3, 2012 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book isn’t your standard, feel good holiday romance. Don’t misunderstand, there is a happy ever after, although I may have sniffled my way through it and it is very well done. Thea Moretti has been grieving her husband for two years. Deeply grieving, where she has left her home state of Ohio, and moved to New York City. The city is a third character in this book. Continue Reading