Ready for Wild by Liora Blake (Grand Valley #3) Released: October 31, 2017 Contemporary Romance Gallery Books Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed the first two books in this series and picked this one up without even reading the blurb. Had I read the blurb, I may not have proceeded: Blurb: Braden Montgomery is certain about three things: one, luck is for suckers; two, time spent outdoors is what keeps him sane; and, three, when it comes to sharing his bed, there’s only one female he’s Continue Reading
Review: Touch of Red by Laura Griffin
Touch of Red by Laura Griffin (Tracers #12) Romantic Suspense Released: October 31, 2017 Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi This is my favorite romantic suspense series - I'm a huge fan of suspense in general. Almost 100% of what I listen to is suspense (not necessarily romantic) and the darker the better. (Shout-out to Karin Slaughter). Touch of Red is not the creepiest or grittiest of Lauren Griffin's work, but it's still enjoyable, even with a slightly annoying heroine. Brooke Porter Continue Reading
Review: Christmastime Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Christmastime Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #10) Contemporary Romance Released: October 24, 2017 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "Honey, I only know how to be inappropriate. And I think you like that about me." I'll start every Maisey Yates review by saying she is my go-to comfort read author. The story arcs and the set-up all might be a little similar, but I like it. I know what I'm going to get with a Yates book. Her heroes seem to be always a little gruff - Continue Reading
Review: His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras
His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras Matched to Perfection #1 Contemporary Romance September 26, 2017 Zebra Shout Reviewed by Kini I was a little worried about reading two dance related books so close together, and although they share several common things like Latinx author, Latinx characters, and dancing, they are very different. Yazmine, our heroine, has been a dancer since she was a young girl. She went to New York after high school and was working in the industry but left Continue Reading
Review: Ivar’s Prize by Amy Pennza
Ivar’s Prize by Amy Pennza Sci Fi Romance/Erotic/Mystery July 10, 2017 Loose ID Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: No matter how nice he was to look at, she wouldn’t call any man master. Nadia Green had the perfect life until she is caught stealing and sentenced to life on a prison planet. Upon arrival, Nadia is captured by scavengers and taken to be sold at auction. Purchased by a large and attractive warlord, Nadia struggles to adapt to her surroundings and new life while showing Continue Reading
Review: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria Dance Off #1 Contemporary Romance October 3, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini This is basically a romance novel set in a fictional version of Dancing with the Stars. I watch the show with some regularity, so I was pretty interested in this book. It also features a Latinx heroine by a Latinx author, doubling my interest. Gina is a pro dancer on “The Dance Off” and really wants a strong partner to help her to the championship and ultimately win the show. She Continue Reading
Review: Hamilton’s Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan and Alyssa Cole
Hamilton’s Battalion: A Trio of Romances Released: October 17, 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May Hamilton’s Battalion: A trio of romances is an interesting collection of very different minorities and walks of life. From two African American woman finding a sizzling attraction to a married Jewish couple reunited – I can tell you I’ve never quite read any stories like any of these. The whole “Hamilton’s Battalion” theme that the wife of the now deceased Hamilton is Continue Reading
Review: Bountiful by Sarina Bowen
Bountiful by Sarina Bowen Series: True North, #4 Contemporary Romance October 20, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “New rule. Never use the term ‘baby daddy’ again.” A recent break up resigns Zara Rossi to the fact that she will always be the girl to date but not to marry. A steamy no-strings affair with a sexy out of towner is just the thing to cure her small town blues but a surprise pregnancy changes her tune. After searching for two years for Dave, Zara Continue Reading
Review: The Jingle Bell Bride by Scarlet Wilson
The Jingle Bell Bride by Scarlet Wilson Contemporary Romance Released: October 3, 2017 Tule Publishing Reviewed by May Powerhouse wedding planner and all around over organized woman Jessica Christie is strong armed just days before a huge client’s wedding into flying to Alaska and picking up a rare flower. While she knows it is a terrible idea and doesn’t have time for it – she goes anyway wanting to do anything to satisfy her impossible to please client. What she doesn’t expect is to Continue Reading
Review: Duke of Desire by Elizabeth Hoyt
Duke of Desire by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #12) Released: October 17, 2017 Historical Romance Grand Central Reviewed by Mandi If you are current with this series, you know all about the Lords of Chaos and their dark, horrible, abusive ways. If you are new or not up to date with this series, you can easily read this one as a stand alone. The Lords of Chaos are a clandestine group of men, who wear masks and torture, rape, kill and abuse women and children. They are after power and Continue Reading