If You Hear Her (The Ash Trilogy #1) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense Paperback October 25, 2011 Ballantine Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “So. Are you going to see him again?" "Technically, I haven't seen him at all . . ." Lena Riddle is blind, but that has not stopped her in her quest to live a full and passionate life. A top notch chef; she has honed her other senses to make up for her lack of sight. When she hears a woman scream, Lena is Continue Reading
Review: Tempt Me by R.G. Alexander
Tempt Me by R. G. Alexander (Bone Daddy #2) Paranormal Romance November 1, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce Gabriel Toussaint Giodarno is a mess. When he came home to New Orleans to try and get to know his mother and twin sister, having grown up apart from them since he was a young boy, he certainly didn’t expect to be taken over by an evil spirit who would then use him to try and kill his sister. But that is exactly what happened. Now, confused and scared of Continue Reading
Review: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Guardian (Dream-Hunter #5) by Sherrilyn L. Kenyon Paranormal Romance Paperback November 4, 2011 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Baby, I will always come for you.“ Seth is one of the most fierce Guardians to the evil Noir. Sold into slavery as a child, Seth, an Egyptian demigod, has spent thousands of years guarding and being tortured by one of the most sadistic primal source gods in existence. When Seth is commanded to find the Key, an artifact that Continue Reading
Review: A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep
A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep (Bigtime #3.5) Paranormal Romance September 25, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May Carmen Cole is a society reporter by day and Karma Girl, one of Big Time’s premier super heroes, by night. As the newest member of the premier group known as the Fearless Five, Carmen is charged with watching over the huge tree filled with toys for a charity drive designed to give less fortunate children toys and gifts this Christmas. Located Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch, #1) Contemporary Romance November 15, 2011 (Rerelease, with extended material) E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Blake Coleman is the oldest of six sons who live on and run the Six Pack Ranch along with their parents. They work hard and play hard. Lately, Blake has been spending a lot of time trying not to notice Jaxi. He’s got a list a mile long of why he shouldn’t be interested in her: she’s ten years younger, she used to Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare
Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare Historical Romance Novella November 15, 2011 Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I, Violet Mary, take you, Christian James.” She touched his cheek. “To be my husband. To have, to hold. To love and honor. All that sickness-health, richer-poorer business too. Forsaking all others, so long as we both shall live.” His hand found hers. “You didn’t promise to obey.” “No, I didn’t.” She kissed his jaw. “What if I substitute, ‘To make Continue Reading
Review: A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready
A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready Contemporary Romance October 25, 2011 Simon & Schuster Reviewed by Mandi Ellery Sharpe is a literary critic for the magazine Vanity Place. After she writes a scathing review about the memoir of Bettina Moore, the head of Pierrot Enterprises (the world's most successful romance book publisher), not everyone is happy with her. Especially her boss, who just so happens to be sleeping with none other than Bettina Moore. To appease his lover, Ellery's boss Continue Reading
Review: The Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams
The Shadow Reader (McKenzie Lewis #1) by Sandy Williams Urban Fantasy October 25, 2011 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I dedicated my life to my king. I should have dedicated it to you. “ McKenzie Lewis is a Nalkin-Shom-a shadow witch. She has a special gift that allows her to see and track the Fae by “reading” the shadows they leave behind when fissuring (teleporting). This gift has cost her family and friends; they believe her insane. From the time she was 16 years old till Continue Reading
Review: GunShy by Seleste deLaney
GunShy by Seleste deLaney Contemporary Romance with a bit of paranormal thrown in. September 16, 2011 E-Book Evernight Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Eros (aka Cupid) has been sent to Earth to help the humans embrace love and romance, since so many of them have turned to power and lust and have forgotten about love. High school principal Kira has just been dumped by her long-term boyfriend on the Ferris wheel no less. Sad, she starts to wander around the carnival and happens to Continue Reading
Review: Counterpoint: Dylan’s Story by Ruth Sims
Counterpoint: Dylan’s Story by Ruth Sims M/M Romance July 12, 2010 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi This book really surprised me. This is the first I’ve read of Ruth Sims, and honestly chose to review it because I don’t find a lot of historical LBGT romance, and thought, sure why not. What this book turns out to be is a romance, but also one man’s journey of discovery of life. Of how grand notions of life when you are 18 and think nothing is going to stop you, turn to what reality Continue Reading