One Hundred Candles (Past Midnight #2) by Mara Purnhagen YA Paranormal February 15, 2011 Paperback, 218 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The watcher wanted to punish me, and he had. Now it was my turn.” Charlotte Silver has waited a long time to feel like a “normal” kid. After spending most of her life traveling with her family in their paranormal investigations, they have finally settled down in South Carolina and Charlotte has friends and a normal high Continue Reading
Review: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress #5) February 22, 2011 Urban Fantasy (strong romance) Paperback, 384 Pages Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Ask me if I sparkle and I’ll kill you where you stand.” When Bones and Cat meet two masterless vampires who tell them several of their friends have gone missing, Bones and Cat know something fishy is going on. They have also noticed an influx of ghouls to the Ohio area, the same area Cat is from. Cat is not Continue Reading
Joint Review: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole and Giveaway
Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark #11) Paranormal Romance February 15, 2011 Paperback, 512 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Mandi’s Favorite Quote: Straightaway, she’d called to the guards, “Oh boys?” She’d sauntered to the glass in only her black lace bra and panties. “I need some assistance.” When they slowed, agog, she’d purred, “Can one of you help me find my orgasm?” Tori’s Favorite Quote: “I can’t believe your going to sacrifice your Continue Reading
Review: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Pale Demon (Rachel Morgan The Hollows #9) by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy February 22, 2011 Hardcover, 448 Pages Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The world had turned its back on me. I should turn my back on it” Rachel Morgan has been officially shunned and accused of black magic. She has three days to get to get to California in order to appear before the Witches Convention to clear her name. If she is found guilty she either has to go to the ever after for good or Continue Reading
Review: The Zero Dog War by Keith Melton
The Zero Dog War (Zero Dog Missions #1) by Keith Melton Urban Fantasy February 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori and Mandi Tori’s Favorite Quote: “Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole.” Mandi’s Favorite Quote: “Rafe,” I said, “get some clothes on.” “What if my destined mate walks past? She won’t recognize me if I hide the wang.” Captain Andrea Walker is the fearless leader and frat mom of a hyperactive band of mercenaries named The Zero Dogs. A Continue Reading
Review: Reveal Me by Cari Quinn
Reveal Me by Cari Quinn Erotic Contemporary January 19, 2011 Novella, E-Book Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: At least she had some skills. She didn’t have a math degree like Kelly and she wasn’t a reporter on a secret assignment, but she knew how to take award-winning photos of glass dildos and give great head. Photographer Alana MacGregor has found herself dumped at the sex club Kink. She seems to always find herself with the bad boy, and being dumped or used is Continue Reading
Review: Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks
Blood Challenge (World of the Lupi #7) by Eileen Wilks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Giving me a chance to object is not the same as asking permission. Your used to telling people what to do. That’s works with those guards your in charge of. You’re not in charge of me. You have to ask.” “It’s more efficient my way.” “If your primary goal in life is efficiency, you should just die." When Lily Yu and Rule Turner announced their engagement, there were some that were not wishing the Continue Reading
Review: By the Book by Scarlett Parrish
By the Book by Scarlett Parrish Primarily Male/Male Romance, some ménage January 4, 2011 E-Book Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m Daniel Fucking Cross.” Librarian Reece Hutton has a great time with his girlfriend Georgia. They have a very passionate life, and they also like to play. As a birthday gift, Georgia invites her best friend into the bedroom for a little threesome enjoyment. Reece loves it and loves Georgia for giving him this gift. Reece has something, Continue Reading
Review: Primal Anthology
Primal Anthology Paranormal Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 392 Pages Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Bleeding Heart by Michelle Rowen Please note: Bleeding Heart contains spoilers related to the first book in the series, Nightshade. Bleeding Heart picks up a few days after Nightshade ends. Declan’s friend tells them of a Dr. Reynolds who has stated he could help get the poisonous Nightshade serum out of Jill’s veins. Jill was injected with Nightshade, a deadly poison to vampires. Continue Reading
Review: Nightshade by Michelle Rowen
Nightshade by Michelle Rowen (Nightshade #1) Urban Fantasy February 1, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Jillian Conrad had no idea that running out for coffee would change her life forever. On the way back up to her office, she is held hostage with a man holding a syringe. During the standoff between this scientist and a gunman, she gets injected with a serum – which turns out to be the last vial of a poison created to kill vampires. Jill is human – but the Continue Reading