Men Under the Mistletoe by Josh Lanyon, Harper Fox, Ava March and K.A. Mitchell M/M Romance December 5, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi My True Love Gave to Me by Ava March Alexander and Thomas are in love. Both 19 years old, while Alexander has fooled around with a few other boys his age, neither have ever been in a serious relationship. Alexander is actually the first boy Thomas has ever kissed. The feelings are all very new and intense for both of them. Being young and Continue Reading
Review: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
Shaedes Of Gray (Shaede Assassin #1) by Amanda Bonilla Urban Fantasy December 6, 2011 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “All of this is because I am so god damned irresistible. It must be my shining personality and lighthearted spirit. I feel so sorry for them both. “ Darian spent the first half of her life as an abused wife. When a friend of her husband’s appears on the scene, he frees her from her life of pain and transforms her into a Shaede-a creature able to transform Continue Reading
Review: Within the Flames by Marjorie M. Liu
Within The Flames (Dirk & Steele #11) by Majorie M. Liu Paranormal Romance November 29, 2011 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He hurts. Like you, his heart has nowhere to fall. You could fall together.” Lyssa Andreanos has spent the majority of her life alone; hiding who and what she is. Having watched her parents brutally murdered, Lyssa never recovered and now lives in fear that she will be next. When it becomes apparent that she has been found, Lyssa attempts to run Continue Reading
Review: Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer
Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #1) Paranormal Romance December 1, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: She wielded fire like a whip, lashes of flame leaping from her to strike at attacking creatures. Had he not been so occupied with cutting down demons, he would have gladly focused his full attention on Zora in her beautiful, lethal dance. The fire lit her face in crimson and gold, as though she were an ancient war goddess receiving burnt offerings. Continue Reading
Review: Head Rush by Carolyn Crane
Head Rush by Carolyn (The Disillusionists Trilogy #3) Urban Fantasy December 6, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Note: Spoilers for previous books in this series. Head Rush is the final book in Carolyn Crane’s Disillusionists trilogy and we finally get to see how it all plays out. When we left off, Justine’s memories of the day Packard told her “I love you” were revised under orders from her fiancé and mayor of Midcity, Otto. You may have heard me scream NOOOOO as I read the Continue Reading
Review: Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout
Obsidian (A Lux novel #1) by Jennifer Armentrout YA Paranormal Romance December 6, 2011 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I knew you would be trouble from the start...” Katy and her mom moved to Ketterman, West Virginia after her father passes away. Not thrilled to be starting over at a new high school, Katy makes friends with the girl next door, Dee. Dee is wonderful and Katy believes this year might not be so bad; if not for Dee’s twin brother Daemon. Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Kisses Anthology
Holiday Kisses Anthology December 5, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-Book Carina Press A review of the Holiday Kisses anthology with stories by Alison Kent, Jaci Burton, HelenKay Dimon and Shannon Stacey: This Time Next Year by Alison Kent All Brenna Keating wants to do is get to her beloved grandmother's house for Christmas before she goes to Africa to use her nursing skills in a clinic, but Mother Nature has other plans. Driving in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she finds herself in a Continue Reading
Mini Reviews From Jill
Occasional guest reviewer Jill Sorenson is back with some mini reviews for us. Hi Smexy! Thanks for having me back. I thought I’d do a quick wrap-up of some of the f/f and f/f/m stories I’ve read this year. Forbidden by Em Petrova: I requested this anthology on NetGalley because it had an f/f story. Noelle, the heroine, goes to an all-girl party with a murder/mystery theme. There are clues--and scantily clad ladies involved in shocking sex acts--around every corner. Noelle finds Continue Reading
Review: Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall
Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall (Immortal Guardians #2) Paranormal Romance December 6, 2011 Zebra Books Reviewed by Helyce Night Reigns is book two in Dianne Duvall’s Immortal Guardians series and for me it was all kinds of awesome. I wish I had read book one first, though, because it apparently ended with a cliffhanger regarding the heroine in this book, Ami. While it was clear early on that there was some question about Ami and what, exactly, she is-I’m happy to report that it is Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Carly Phillips
Kismet by Carly Phillips (Serendipity #1.5) November 2011 E-book, Novella Lissa Gardelli has lived in the small town of Serendipity all her life. Growing up on the “wrong” side of the tracks gave her life lessons that have helped her get through the tough times in life but they have also made her the strong, successful woman she is today. Her biggest life lesson; money does not buy you happiness. Trevor Dane also grew up in Serendipity and lived on the “wrong” side of the tracks. He’d Continue Reading