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
Review: Blood Kin by M.J. Scott
Blood Kin by M.J. Scott (The Half-Light City #2) Paranormal/Steampunk-ish June 5, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Blood Kin has a paranormal and slight steampunk world that brings together humans, Blood (vampires) and Beasts (shapeshifters). Holly was born to a Fae father and a human prostitute mother, leaving her shunned by her fae relatives. Not having a lot of options, she could follow in her mother’s footsteps but instead she turned to a life spying and thieving. With just enough Continue Reading
Review: Bride of the High Country by Kaki Warner
Bride of the High Country by Kaki Warner (Runaway Bride #3) June 5, 2012 Western Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I wish I had met you first.” Seven words. Expressing sentiment so innocent yet so weighted with meaning it threw her thoughts into disarray. The Runaway Bride trilogy comes to a close with this book, and I can definitely look back on this series fondly. We finally get Lucinda Hathaway’s story. The mysterious, confident woman who befriended Continue Reading
Review: Three Weddings and a Murder Anthology
Three Weddings and a Murder by Tessa Dare, Leigh Lavalle, Courtney Milan, and Carey Baldwin May 2012 Historical/Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by May So often anthologies feel like promotions for the authors other books, or just a teaser to get you interested in a current series. This anthology was a rare treat – all four stories within felt like complete stories, and stood alone beautifully. Each was a solid, well written story. The profits from this collection go to a great Continue Reading
Joint Review: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh
Tangle Of Need ( Psy-Changeling #11 ) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance May 29, 2012 Hardcover Berkley A joint review by Helyce and Tori Helyce’s Favorite Quotes: “You have me,” she whispered. All of me. “I love you to distraction, Empress.” Tori’s Favorite Quote: ”Seduced...she was being seduced.” Tori: OMG Helyce, so can you believe that we are on number eleven of Ms. Singh’s spectacular, romantic, humorous, super smoking sexy, awe inspiring, addictive Psy-Changeling series? Continue Reading
Review: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn (Smythe-Smith Quartet #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Nothing said “home” to a Smythe-Smith male like badly played music. Once upon a time there was a sweet young foolish girl who made a bad choice. She was sent from her home, forced to live under an assumed identity, and could no longer see her family. She moved a few times, but was currently comfortable as a governess to a few nice young Continue Reading
Review: Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep
Dark Frost (Mythos Academy #3) by Jennifer Estep YA Urban Fantasy May 29, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We are all just chess pieces to you, aren’t we? Little dolls you can move around and play with however you like. “ Dark Frost, the third book in Jennifer Estep’s action packed Mythos Academy series, starts off with a BANG as Gwen and her fellow Mythos Academy students find themselves at the mercy of Reapers when they all meet up at a museum for a school Continue Reading
Review: The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins
The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins (Hurst Amulet #4) Historical Romance May 22, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Jane’s brown eyes shimmered with mockery as she met his gaze. “I’m so disappointed not to meet the duke, but you know how it is.” “Fainthearted twit.” “Cravated grump.” “Saucy, foul wench.” “Ham-fisted curmudgeon.” “Shrill shrew—“ “Please!” Mary interjected. “Both of you!” Michael kept his gaze locked on Continue Reading
Review: Succubi Are Forever by Jill Myles
Succubi are Forever by Jill Myles (Succubus Diaries #4) Paranormal Romance April 20, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I read book one, I honestly didn’t like Jackie, the heroine very much. However, I stuck with this series, and she has grown on me immensely. This book wraps up her story, although I really hope Jill Myles revisits this world. It is sexy and so much fun. If you are not current with this series, there are spoilers for previous books ahead. Jackie and Zane are Continue Reading