Tangled (Torn Trilogy #2) by Erica O’ Rourke YA January 31, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “For a second, I didn’t even feel the cut of his words, like when your slicing a loaf of bread, and the knife slips. You know something is wrong, you know you should be in pain, but the shock keeps you numb, even as you start to bleed.” Tangled picks up about three months after Torn left off. Mo used her gift as a vessel to avenge her friend’s death and negotiate Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Monica Burns
Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading
Review: Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan
Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan (Legendary Lovers #1) January 31, 2012 Historical Romance Ballantine Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I thought your male… extremities would resemble a statue, not a stallion.” “I shall take that as a compliment.” Ash and his cousins were orphaned as teenagers, which brought them closer together and under the care of their bachelor uncle. Now, more than a decade later one of the girl cousins has an idea: what if they were destined for legendary Continue Reading
Review: My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander (Sinful Family Secrets #2) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has been happily married for two years to the very dignified and loving Adrian. As they are the picture of a proper couple by day and have wicked nights together, they are both content in the lives they are leading. But they both have secrets. Prior to marrying, Eve was a spy for England, receiving written orders from a man just Continue Reading
Review: Stud by Cheryl Brooks
Stud by Cheryl Brooks (Cat Star Chronicles #8) Paranormal Romance February 7, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Helyce I have been a fan of Cheryl Brook’s Cat Star Chronicles since I came across a tattered copy of Slave in my local used book store. As I am a huge fan of science fiction, the premise of an alien species of super sexy men with feline qualities and penises with unique, err, characteristics spoke to my nerdy romantic heart. For me, this series is the best of both worlds Continue Reading
Review: Wrong Side of Dead by Kelly Meding
Wrong Side Of Dead (Dreg City #4) by Kelly Meding Urban Fantasy January 31, 2012 Bantam Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Everyone around me dies except for me. Even when I beg for it.“ Some tiny spoilers from last book. Wrong Side Of Dead starts a few weeks after Another Kind Of Dead. Evy was rescued from captivity after she willingly gave herself up to save her friends lives in return for the fae crystal. William Thackery, Evy’s captor, tortured Evy mercilessly, all in the Continue Reading
Review: The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman
The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman Romantic Suspense/Military February 1, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Emily Beale lives to fly helicopters. Being the first and only female pilot to fly helicopters for SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), she is a big deal. These SOAR pilots are the rebels of the bunch. They wear their hair long, and have beards, to blend in wherever they are stationed. Currently she is running missions in Afghanistan. SOAR helicopters provide Special Continue Reading
Review: Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep
Thread Of Death (Elemental Assassin #5.5) by Jennifer Estep Urban Fantasy E-book Novella January 31, 2012 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The dead can hurt us just as much as the living. Sometimes even more so. “ Note: Includes spoilers from previous books in the series. Gin Blanco has done the impossible. She killed the most feared elemental in Ashland, Mab Monroe. But don’t think her life is about to get any easier. With Mab dead, Ashland’s most notorious underworld Continue Reading
Review: If You See Her by Shiloh Walker
If You See Her (Ash Trilogy #2) by Shiloh Walker Romance Suspense January 31, 2012 Ballantine Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Damn it, if he didn’t have any condoms, she was going to see him cry like a baby. “ Hope Carson came to Ash, Kentucky to try and start her life again without fear. Having survived a brutally abusive marriage, she now finds herself savagely attacked and a suspect in the attack of a close friend and the murder of a police officer. Since her ex-husband is a Continue Reading
Review: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy Hardcover January 31, 2012 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Scene: “Oh my god!” “What?” “You’re naked.” “I’m not naked.” “I’m blind.” “You’re not blind. I’m wearing pants.” “Oh.” At the end of Second Grave On The Left, Charley Davidson, grim reaper extraordinaire, did the unthinkable and bound the sexy supermodel son of Satan to his physical body when he was about to off himself and exist Continue Reading