Destiny’s Star by Elizabeth Vaughan April 6, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by AmandaOur heroine is Bethral a fierce warrior charged with the protection of her young queen Glorianna.Our hero, Ezern Silvertongue is a storyteller with a pain filled past. Bethral on a whim that she cannot explain saves Ezern from a life of slavery and certain death.Bethral harbours a love for Ezern since the moment he looked up into her eyes while she was rescuing Continue Reading
Review: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville April 2009 M/M Romantic Suspense E-Book/Print , 308 Pages Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Why I read: It made the final four of the Dabwaha tournament, and when it beat The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, I put down everything and read it. Favorite Quote: Jack stood there paralyzed. “Say it again,” he whispered. D cupped his cheek and lifted his head to meet his eyes. “I’ll find you,” he said, low and implacable. Dr. Jack Francisco stops Continue Reading
Review: Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams
Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams March 30, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 290 Pages Dorchester Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: Received for review from the publisher.Favorite Quote: First, the shower did make me feel better, and second, the tighty whities were just fine. Okay. More than fine. What that man could do for a pair of underwear. Wow.Kathryn “Blue” O’Malley is living in a world where water rules. When she was five, a tsunami struck Thailand, devastating the area and Continue Reading
Review: Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (Red Rock Pass #1) October 21, 2008 Paranormal Romance E-Book and Print (See Note) Samhain Reviewed by MandiNote: Cry Sanctuary and the second book, Sanctuary Lost available today in the print book, “Sanctuary.”Why I read: I really enjoy Moira Roger’s Southern Arcana series and wanted to try more from these authors.Favorite Quote: “If you blow up my woman, I will end you.”Favorite Quote #2: She bit off a curse and turned abruptly, her nails digging Continue Reading
Review: The Summer of You by Kate Noble
The Summer of You by Kate Noble April 6, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: Kate Noble’s second book, Revealed is one of my all time favorite books. Favorite Quote: “Why are we still hiding in the shrubbery?” She turned her smile to him then, her eyes wet with laughter, shining, happy. She had a leaf in her hair. A smudge of dirt on her elbow. And that pull tugged at his core. Oh to hell with it. “This is why,” he Continue Reading
Review: Changeless by Gail Carriger
Changeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate #2) March 30, 2010 Historical Paranormal Steampunk Paperback, 374 Pages Orbit Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: I loved the first in the series, Soulless and preordered my copy of Changeless long ago.Favorite Quote: Anything out of Lord Akeldama’s mouth - “I suppose, you know all about it, you high-powered political daffodil, you.” Preternatural Alexia Maccon (she was born without a soul) and her werewolf husband, Lord Woolsey, have Continue Reading
Review: Out of Mind by Stella Cameron
Out of Mind by Stella Cameron (Court of Angels #2) March 30, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 400 Pages Harlequin (MIRA) Reviewed by AmandaWillow is part of the Millet family, known throughout New Orleans for their 'Natural Talent'. Willow refuses to acknowledge her powers and those of the rest of her family. Even though she tries her hardest, her psychic powers are well and truly there. Willow has an affinity to see the face of a person with evil intent even sometimes long Continue Reading
Review: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Silver Borne – Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson #5)Urban Fantasy March 30, 2010 Hardcover, 320 Pages Ace Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: One of my favorite series!!! I love Mercy and Adam.Favorite Quote: There is something incredibly arousing about being wanted. I pulled my hand back and sucked in a deep breath. “Adam,” I said.Mercy has two important men in her life. She is in love with her mate and head werewolf, Adam Hauptman, and worried about her roommate, Samuel. Samuel is Continue Reading
Review: Dead, Undead or Somewhere in Between by J.A. Saare
Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between by J.A. Saare February 7, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback/E-Book, 244 Pages Eternal Press Why I read: Author offered it for review, and honestly, I fell for the cover. Plus I couldn’t pass up reading about a vampire named Disco. Favorite Quote: “I want this shit over and done. Can we strive to obtain that goal? I have a meaningless existence, and I can’t put that kind of action on hold indefinitely.” Rhiannon Murphy likes to define her life as a Continue Reading
Review: Shift by Rachel Vincent
Shift by Rachel Vincent March 1, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 441 Pages Mira Reviewed by Amanda I've never read anything by Rachel Vincent before but I have heard great things about her writing and her Faythe Saunders series. Its a series I've always wanted to pick up but with the ever growing TBR pile that I have it's another series that I have yet to get to. It might seem odd then to start the series at book 5, but the books can be read as a stand alones so you don't need to have Continue Reading