Something About Witches by Joey W. Hill (Arcane Shot #1) Paranormal Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “No man should look that good in a pair of jeans,” Linda noted. “Temptation and sin never come in ugly packaging,” Ruby returned, but she watched right along with her until he disappeared into the house. I’ve read a few of Joey W. Hill’s Vampire Queen series and really liked the darker, erotic BDSM feel to them. Something About Witches is actually Continue Reading
Guest Review: Awake Unto Me by Kathleen Knowles
Awake Unto Me by Kathleen Knowles F/F Romance January 17, 2012 Bella Distribution Jill Sorenson is back with another guest review! Bold Strokes Books is a publishing company known for lesbian romance. They also publish other types of gay fiction and m/m. Many of their titles are available on NetGalley, and whenever I request one I get instant approval. I like that! I also liked this book very much. I’m a sucker for cross-dressing heroines in m/f historical romances, so I find Continue Reading
Review: Ride With Me By Ruthie Knox
Ride With Me by Ruthie Knox Contemporary Romance February 13, 2012 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Tom Geiger is ready to cycle across the United States on the TransAmerica Trail. Planning to start in Oregon and ending up in Virginia, he is looking forward to a couple of months of peaceful cycling and sightseeing as he heads east. But his sister, Taryn, has other plans for him. Worried that he is too much of a loner, she secretly places an ad for a riding companion for him and finds Continue Reading
Review: The Rogue Pirate’s Bride by Shana Galen
The Rogue Pirate’s Bride By Shana Galen (The Sons of the Revolution #3) Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May “Get. Off. Me.” “I will. If you calm down.” She clenched her jaw. “I’ll calm down if you get off me.” “Mon Dieu, but you are impossible.” “This is only the beginning.” He shook his head. “Don’t tempt me, ma belle. I like a challenge as much as you do.” “What challenge? If you want to kill me, then do it. I’d Continue Reading
Review: I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
I’ve got your Number by Sophia Kinsella Contemporary Romance February 14, 2012 Hardcover Reviewed by May What happens when you lose your priceless heirloom emerald engagement ring, have your phone stolen, and see a phone in a garbage can? Poppy decides its fair game, and takes possession of the phone and works on keeping her life in order. She quickly discovers that the phone was tossed as an assistant quit her job and walked out of a conference. I’ve got more Continue Reading
Review: Tangled by Erica O’Rourke
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