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
Review and Giveaway: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #2) Historical Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Vision Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Do you like it?” he asked grasping himself. The first time Lady Hero Battan sets her eyes upon Griffin Remmington, Lord Reading, she is utterly shocked. She doesn’t see his face, only his backside as he enjoys the offerings of the married woman underneath of him. Hero is horrified, but also knows the lady’s husband has Continue Reading
Review: The Kensei by Jon F. Merz
The Kensei by Jon F. Merz Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She looked at me and smiled again. I could never get tired of that. “Why else do you think I’m with you?” I shrugged. “I thought my magnificent butt might have had something to do with it.” Lawson (born a vampire) is in need of rejuvenation. He decides to slip out of Boston, only letting his trusty friend Niles know that he is headed to Tokyo Continue Reading
Review: Merciless by Mary Burton
Merciless by Mary Burton Romantic Suspense January 25, 2011 Paperback, 416 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I did my job very well Detective. If you had done yours better we wouldn’t be here.” Dead prostitutes don’t even send a ripple through the city’s crime beat but when a vicious killer makes his presence known by taking the life of an actress, Detective Deacon Garrison and Detective Malcolm Kier are once again pulled back into the deep and disturbed mind of a Continue Reading
Review: Undertow by Cherry Adair
Undertow by Cherry Adair (Cutter Cay Trilogy #1) Romantic Suspense December 28, 2010 Paperback, 337 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I know I scare you.” His breath tickled her cheek as he whispered softly into her ear. “But, know what, Williams? You scare me a little bit, too.” Zane Cutter is charming, witty, sexy, and great at his job treasure hunting shipwrecks in the Caribbean ocean – and he knows it. Maybe a little cocky, but also very friendly and warm Continue Reading
Review: Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Contemporary Romance January 18, 2011 Hardcover, 385 Pages William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:“This is America. We’re entitled to our opinions.” “Wrong. This is Texas. And my opinion is the only one that counts.” No real spoilers here but quite a few of my favorite quotes. Call Me Irresistible is Ted Beaudine’s book. Ted (Fancy Pants & Lady Be Good) is all grown up and the ultimate catch. Good looks, money, famous Continue Reading
Review: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
Raziel by Kristina Douglas (The Fallen #1) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Raziel is the first book in the Fallen Ones series by Kristina Douglas (pen name for Anne Stuart.) It has a bit of a slower start – or maybe just went in a direction I wasn’t expecting. Allie Watson is an author writing old testament murder mysteries. When she steps off a curb late for a meeting, she gets hit by a bus. Fallen angel Raziel is waiting to Continue Reading
Review: His Client by Ava March
His Client by Ava March M/M Romance January 11, 2011 E-Book Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I shall miss you.” More than you shall ever know. Jasper has been serving Nate at Madame Delacroix’s brothel for the past five years. Nate has been a little bit of a different client for Jasper. He doesn’t demand sex right away. They share conversations, sometimes a meal. Jasper knows the intimate details of Nate’s life, and has to remind himself that this is not love they Continue Reading