The Marrying Kind by Ken O’Neill M/M Romantic Fiction May 30, 2012 Bold Strokes Books Reviewed by Mandi I accepted this review request with a little trepidation. First of all, this is more a romantic fiction than the standard romances I read. The author described the book more as ‘chick-lit but with two gay men’ in his review request, so I was intrigued. He also said, “that if enough people read it my sweet little book might have an impact on the state of equality in this country.” Continue Reading
Review: Last Stop by Lou Harper
Last Stop by Lou Harper M/M Romantic Suspense June 12, 2012 E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Sam Mayne has very little excitement in his life and that is just the way he likes it. He runs a diner in a small Montana town and he’s pretty content with the easy going, quiet of the town. So he’s totally unprepared for Jay Colby, whose constant chatter and effervescent personality is like a bright ray of sunshine in a package that Sam just cannot resist. He knows it’s not a good idea Continue Reading
Review: Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall
Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall Historical Romance May 6, 2012 Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi “Alexander, if you feel this way every time you kiss me, it is going to be a long and uncomfortable voyage. There is no going back, not after last night! That sheep has already left the barn!” “Horse. That horse has left the barn, Daphne.” She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat. “This is no time to be discussing the habits of livestock! Kiss me!” So he did. Daphne Farnham Continue Reading
Review: Wolf Line by Vivian Arend
Wolf Line by Vivian Arend (Granite Lakes Wolves #5) Paranormal Romance June 12, 2012 Ebook (Novella) Samhain Reviewed by Helyce One minute Jared is enjoying a beautiful morning, having coffee with his alpha and fellow pack mates, the next he’s vaulting over the railing and running from two men who recognize him. He’s assuming it has something to do with a woman, but he’s not sticking around to find out. As he runs, he finds himself boarding a cruise ship docked at the harbor. When Continue Reading
Review: Mine to Hold by Shayla Black
Mine To Hold by Shayla Black (Wicked Lovers #6) Erotic Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce When Tyler Murphy’s partner and good friend Eric Catalano was shot in the line of duty, his life changed in ways he could never imagine. Tyler was there for Eric and his wife Delaney, providing any and all support while Eric went through the healing process. One night after more than a few drinks and not enough food, the trio crosses a line that Eric Continue Reading
Review: Bound to You by Bethany Kane
Bound to You by Bethany Kane Erotic Contemporary (Novella) June 5, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this erotic novella by Bethany Kane (aka Beth Kery.) I read her full length book last year, Addicted to You, and it was a a dark, erotic book that that I liked (and it made my favorite sex scenes of 2011 post). So I was happy to see a novella (and a future full-length this fall) from this author. Jennifer Turner, a well know Hollywood actress is escaping to the Shawnee Continue Reading
Review: Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells
Blue Blooded Vamp (Sabina Kane #5) by Jaye Wells Urban Fantasy May 22, 2012 Orbit Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’d be super embarrassing if you got eaten ten steps away from your destiny“ Blue Blooded Vamp is the conclusion to the wild ride of Sabina Kane, vampire assassin and mage extraordinaire. An addicting noir urban fantasy blend of horror and humor. This series has led me on an intoxicating roller coaster ride of infinite proportions. Deception and lies are the Continue Reading
Review: Cost of Repairs by A.M. Arthur
Cost Of Repairs by A.M. Arthur M/M Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...that insane need to consume the other person. He didn’t know what it meant, but he held on to the feeling and put it back in the embrace.“ Police officer Samuel Briggs came to the small town of Stratton, PA in order to escape his painful past. All he wants is to fix up his house, work his shifts, and find some peace and quiet. He can’t handle another relationship, but Continue Reading
Review: A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant
A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant (Blackshear Family #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Bantam Reviewed by Mandi Will Blackshear returns from war with a heavy heart. He carried one of his critically wounded men from the battlefield to several hospitals, trying to get him help, to no avail. Right before the soldier's death, Will promised he would take care of his wife and child. But Will doesn't have the money to just hand over to this woman. He agrees to invest 3,000 pounds in a Continue Reading
Review: Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy
Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #6) Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “She wanted to sigh. She wanted to rub her temples. She wanted to run away to a remote Pacific island where demigods would worship her.” Eve Monroe has lived and breathed racing her whole life. It’s in her family’s blood; so it’s not surprising that her career has something to do with racing. She handles Public Relations for both her brothers, Elec and Evan. It’s Continue Reading