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
Review: The Cartographer by Tamsen Parker
The Cartographer (The Compass #6) Erotic BDSM Released: June 26, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Oh Reyes. Fans of The Compass series have greatly been anticipating Rey getting his HEA. The kink life coach who has helped so many others find their way in life to their own HEA, now finally gets his chance, and it comes in a man named Allie Hart. Rey is a hard person to describe. In control, intense when needed, open and warm at other times. He works in the kink scene - helping Continue Reading
Review: Where I Belong by M. O’Keefe
Where I Belong by M. O’Keefe Series: The Duet, #2 (#3) Romance Suspense June 26, 2017 Self Published Favorite Quote: “Wishes are dangerous, and they’re not for people like me.” Reviewed by Tori THE GIRL I LOVED IS THE WOMAN I CAN’T HAVE It was simple: Pay the debt and I stay out of jail. Pay the debt and I stay alive. But I sacrificed it all for Beth. I didn’t pay what I owed. I’m sure punishment is coming, but I can take it - as long as Beth is safe. Away from her mother Continue Reading
Review: Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Series: WAGS, #2 Romance Contemporary June 20, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s high time we got someone to remove that stick from your ass. And then spank you with it.” Matt Erikkson hasn’t had a very good year. Recently divorced, his ex-wife’s toxicity is really taking a toll on his self-esteem. Texting with HTE (aka Hottie) from Fetch is fast becoming the highlight of his days. When Matt needs a favor asap and calls Continue Reading
Hoodwinked Hearts by Ainslie Paton
Hoodwinked Hearts Publication Date: June 19, 2017 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini A master jewel thief meets his match in a daring romance of love and larceny… Confidence man, master thief and professional crook Cleve Jones knows a thing or two about risk. Ten years ago, he risked his freedom to fall in love with a dangerously sexy, foulmouthed, punk-ass professor's daughter and she disappeared, stealing his future happiness. Vegas hustler Aria Harp is back, Continue Reading
Review: On Point by Annabeth Albert
On Point by Annabeth Albert (Out of Uniform #3) M/M Contemporary Romance Released: June 5, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat is taking a long look at what he really wants in life. And what he wants is Ben Tovey. It isn't smart, falling for his best friend and fellow SEAL, but ten years with Ben has forged a bond so intimate Maddox can't ignore it. He needs Ben by Continue Reading
Review: Sight Unseen – A Collection of Five Anonymous Novellas
Sight Unseen by Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, Erin Satie, Emma Barry, & J.A. Rock Romance Anthology/Novella June 6, 2017 Open Ink Press Reviewed by Tori What stories would you tell if you could? Where would your mind take you, if you let it?Five top voices in romance dare you to explore the distant corners of their imaginations as they test the limits of storytelling and break the boundaries of what they thought possible. But there’s a twist—the author of each story is a secret. Continue Reading
Review: Second Chance Season by Liora Blake
Second Chance Season (Grand Valley #2) Released: June 20, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one - maybe it's because I live a little ways in the country. I like a guy who drives a big truck, that has dirt on his t-shirt, stubble on his face, and is sweaty from a hard day in the fields. My husband is a computer programmer but also part-time goat farmer! I MAY glance at the guy who fills my mini-van with bales of hay for my goats a little too Continue Reading