Review: Agony/Ecstasy Anthology December 6, 2011 Erotic Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi The Agony/Ecstasy anthology is made up of “11 stories of agonizing pleasure and 10 stories of exquisite pain.” I was hesitant to read this, because I’m not huge on anthologies to begin with and I thought 21 very short stories would not be for me. But I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. Many are edgy and all are erotic. I decided to give my brief thoughts on each one. On the Continue Reading
Review: Hot Text by Cari Quinn
Hot Text by Cari Quinn Erotic Contemporary November 2, 2011 E-Book, novella Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Technical book editor Jeff Maddox doesn’t approve of his sister’s new boyfriend. This boyfriend is technically still married, although very close to a divorce and he doesn’t want his sister getting anymore serious with this guy. Staying with his sister for the weekend, he notices the boyfriend leaves his cell phone at her house. When the boyfriend’s wife calls the cell phone, Continue Reading
Review: Mr. Rebound by Michael Cain
Mr. Rebound by Michael Cain Contemporary Romance February 21, 2011 E-Book Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi When Susan is dumped at the altar via cocktail napkin, she kind of slumps into a comatose state. But no worries she has her two best friends to pick her up. With the honeymoon already paid for in Cancun, best friend #1, Liz decides that is where she needs to go. Problem is that due to work, Liz can’t quite leave yet – so that leaves best friend #2, Kevin. Kevin has been in love Continue Reading
Review: Demon Bait by Moira Rogers
Demon Bait (Children Of The Undying #1) by Moira Rogers Paranormal Romance Ebook November 29, 2011 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Summoners are still held responsible for a demon apocalypse that devastated the world. Marci hides her gifts in order to remain in an underground humanity settlement. A virtual world network hacker, should she be discovered, she will be shipped topside and left to fend for her own. Gabe, a half blood incubus, uses his charm and magic to trade Continue Reading
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels
A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels (Blackthorn Brothers #2) Historical Romance November 29, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I do have my reputation as a bastard to uphold, you know. Having lived my life as the lowest of the low, the thought of marrying beneath me has never occurred. Are you proposing to me, Miss Hackett?” This is the second book in a trilogy about three brothers. Robin Goodfellow Blackthorn, aka Puck, is a bastard. His parents were very Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: The Limit of Desire by Nico Rosso
The Limit of Desire by Nico Rosso (The Limit War #3) Sci-Fi Romance November 7, 2011 Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi Captain Jessica Tok is a Dawn soldier on the rocky planet of Kopol to fight the very evil Dusk Warriors, who are there to take over the planet. In charge of the latest attack, she gets separated from her other soldiers when a big bomb hits. But help is on the way. Sergeant Ryder Hiltop and Jessica have been lovers for quite some time, but that is as far as they Continue Reading
Review: Chasing Her Trail by Keri Ford
Chasing Her Trail by Keri Ford Contemporary Romance November 9, 2011 Sapphire Nights Books Reviewed by Mandi I have enjoyed these quick, sexy novellas in Keri Ford’s Apple Trail series for the most part, and Chasing Her Trail, might be my favorite of the group. Jessie likes to do things on her own as she has something to prove to herself. A few years ago, after her parents died, she fell apart and was unable to do anything but just sit and stare into space for months. Her cousin, whose Continue Reading
Review: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Kiss Of Frost (Mythos Academy #2) by Jennifer Estep YA Urban Fantasy November 29, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Kiss me or let me go. I don’t care anymore.” Kiss Of Frost is the second book in Jennifer Esteps’s funny, action packed, addicting YA Urban Fantasy series-Mythos Academy. Gwen Frost, a student at Mythos Academy, is a gypsy with the power of Psychometry. With a simple touch she can see and feel things about people they may not want her to know. She’s Continue Reading
Review: Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews
Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews (Edge #3) Paranormal Romance November 29, 2011 Ace Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: At the door, Audrey called, “Are you coming?” “No, just breathing hard, love.” He glanced at her and was rewarded by an outraged glare, followed by, “Oh my God!” Ilona Andrews is in the very top of my favorite authors list. They are amazing storytellers and come up with the most unique, and fascinating paranormal worlds. Fate’s Edge is no exception. Before I set up Continue Reading
Review: Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
Lord Of The Abyss (Royal House Of Shadows #4) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance November 15, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There will be a new Lord. There will never be another Liliana.” Lord Of The Abyss is the fourth book and conclusion to the Royal House of Shadow series. Each book in the four book series is based on one sibling who finds their soul mate and their way back to their rightful destiny. I did not read the first three in this series; however that Continue Reading