Fitness Junkie by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza Women's Fiction/Comedy July 11, 2017 Doubleday Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You work out 3 hours every day for fun? Fitness Junkie is snark-filled laugh out loud satire that wildly swings on a pendulum from realistic and relatable to the outrageous and insane as authors Sykes and Piazza mock and poke fun at the fitness and health fad craze of the rich and famous. Delightfully humorous and loaded with energy, we follow Janey Sweet, the Continue Reading
Review: The Red by Tiffany Reisz
The Red by Tiffany Reisz Erotica Released: July 11, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You smile like the devil," Mona said. "The devil doesn't smile," he said. "The devil smirks." A brief overview of my history of reading Tiffany Reisz - I think her Original Sinners series is amazing, especially books one and two - they have a spot on my favorites shelf. I am not a fan of her fiction book set in Kentucky, The Bourbon Thief. But overall, I really like her Continue Reading
Review: The Queen of Dauphine Street by Thea de Salle
The Queen of Dauphine Street by Thea de Salle Series: Nola Nights, #2 Romance Comedy/Erotic May 15, 2017 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re Bill Nye-ing my sex rig.” “I work in construction! Wood’s my thing!” “Well, it's my thing, too, but I’m not sure we’re having the same conversation anymore.” Socialite Madeline (Maddy) Roussoux seems to have it all. More money, fame, and fortune than one person could possibly desire but no one, besides maybe her Continue Reading
Review: Not Another Rock Star by Amber Belldene
Not Another Rock Star (Hot Under Her Collar #3) Released: June 27, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've really enjoyed this series - this is a four-star read for me, but probably book one and two I liked better (reviews). This one is super sweet and cute, but the two characters didn't grab me like they did in previous books. But this is still a good read. Suzannah DeWitt, better known as Suze, is an episcopal priest, former opera student, who is trying to Continue Reading
Review: Coach’s Challenge by Avon Gale
Coach's Challenge (Scoring Chances #5) M/M Hockey Romance Released: June 26, 2017 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Mandi This is the first time I have read this author - I didn't know I was missing out on a m/m hockey series! What I liked about this book is that it takes place in the minor league of the NHL. The author includes a note at the beginning, briefly explaining the minor league system for the NHL and I appreciated that. I enjoyed seeing a minor league team and the struggles some of Continue Reading
Review: Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry Fantasy/Myths and Legends July 4, 2017 Berkley Favorite Quote: “I hate Peter Pan.” Reviewed by Tori There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to Continue Reading
Review: The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean
The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean Series: Scandal & Scoundrel, #3 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Would you like to know why I kept the name?” “Yes.” “Because doves mate for life, and I knew there would never be another for me.” Readers have been waiting for this couple’s story since they were first seen in book one-A Rogue Not Taken. Malcolm, the Duke of Haven, is caught at a party in a compromising position with a woman who is Continue Reading
Review: Called Out by Jen Doyle
Called Out by Jen Doyle Series: Calling It, #3 Contemporary/Sports Romance May 29, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Jack "Ox" Oxford is used to being alone. Granted, when you screw over your friends, being alone isn't always a choice. Playing for the Chicago Watchmen is a last-ditch effort to save his career…and right some of his past wrongs. He's not expecting a warm reception, but he's also not expecting a flat tire to change everything. Recovering control freak, single mom and Continue Reading
Review: A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes
A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes Series: Diamonds in the Rough, #1 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I simply cannot imagine choosing a life without you in it.” Raphe Matthews and his two sisters, Amelia and Juliette, were forced into poverty when their father committed suicide and their mother disappeared. Raphe is ‘helped’ out by the local crime boss and ends up bare knuckle boxing to repay him. When a stunning reversal of fortune Continue Reading
Review: Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson
Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson Series: Cotswold Confidential, #2 Historical Romance June 20, 2017 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi What a cute little story this is. This series is centered around a village called Puddling, which is known as a rehabilitative place that families can send their loved ones for care. Whether it's because of a traumatic event, or just need of a reputation repair, the people who work at this foundation put the "patients" in a strict regime. Puddling Continue Reading