Behind the Curtain by Beth Kery Released: May 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi If you like angst, emotional young love, and a books that give you "all the feels" Behind the Curtain is for you. We start in present day, with our hero Asher returning to Chicago for some relaxation before he starts his new job in London. Asher has been traveling the world as a reporter, stationed mostly in the middle east. His family owns a large media company and it was assumed he Continue Reading
Review: Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe
Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe Series: Bad Boy Romance, #2 Contemporary Romance May 1, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I need to save myself.” Jack gave up everything to repay his father’s debt and keep his brother safe. Forced to play enforcer for the mob, Jack lives day to day alone with no hope of redemption. When a young woman comes into his life, bringing with her the light and warmth he’s missed for so long, he grabs on to her with both hands. He knows Continue Reading
Review: Daddy’s Best Friend by London Hale
Daddy's Best Friend by London Hale (Temperance Falls #1) Released: May 2, 2017 Erotic Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Nathan’s always been more than just my dad’s friend. I never thought he'd see me as an adult, especially not after avoiding me for so long. But one hug, one moment feeling every inch of him against me, shatters that illusion. Consequences no longer matter—I’m eighteen, and I’m willing to risk everything for my shot with him. I never should’ve seen Eve Continue Reading
Review: Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen
Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen Series: Brooklyn Bruisers, #3 Contemporary Romance/Sports May 2, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Bitter much? Why yes, I still am. Mike Beacon, the first string goalie for the Brooklyn Bruisers, married young and worked hard to build a promising career while raising a family. When he files for divorce, he runs to the one person who understands him best; Lauren Williams. He and Lauren slip easily from friends to lovers but while looking for Continue Reading
Review: Hold Me Down by Sara Taylor Woods
Hold Me Down (Carolina Girls Book #1) Publication Date: April 16, 2017 New Adult/BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Kini Talia Benson has always been independent, unafraid to go after what she wants, regardless of setback, injury, or failure. But between her father's conditional tuition payments and her mother's nagging concern over her emotional state, Talia's suffocating. So when Talia meets doctoral student Sean Poole, she can't figure out why she wants him to control her. Why she Continue Reading
Review: Blade Bound by Chloe Neill
Blade Bound by Chloe Neill Series: Chicagoland Vampires, #13 Urban Fantasy April 25, 2017 Berkley Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Why do I feel like laughing?” “Because this is horrible and uncomfortable and the best dark comedy ever written.” Merit is back for her last showdown in the 13th and final installment of Chloe Neill’s best-selling urban fantasy series-Chicagoland Vampires. Neill takes us out in a style worthy of our favorite Sentinel with some laughter, Continue Reading
Review: Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Haven by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards & Bondage #1) Released: April 26, 2017 BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi How can I pass up a series titled, Beards & Bondage?? What I liked most about this story is while it is erotic, and there is a beard, and there is some bondage, their courtship is presented so well. And the trauma and recovery the heroine goes through in this book felt so realistic. Claudia is from the city but goes on a camping trip with her brother but they run Continue Reading
Review: Relaunch Mission by Robyn Bachar
Relaunch Misson by Robyn Bachar Released: April 24, 2017 Sci-Fi Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I'm not going to be caught naked, midcoitus when the ship enters hyperspace. That's asking for sprains in places we don't want." The blurb and the cover drew me into this one and I ended up really enjoying it. I'll say up front while there is a HEA and love scenes, the romance does take a back seat to the sci-fi action. But the heroine is awesome, and her crew is Continue Reading
Review: Slow Burn Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Slow Burn Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #7/The Donnellys #1) Released: April 18, 2017 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I just love the town of Copper Ridge and with this book we meet the entire Donnelly family, or at least the brothers. Finn is our hero, but his three half-brothers come back to his ranch after their grandfather dies and leaves each man a quarter interest. Finn has put his entire life into this ranch and hasn't seen his brothers for many years. He Continue Reading
Review: The VIP Doubles Down by Nancy Herkness
The VIP Doubles Down by Nancy Herkness (Wager of Hearts #3) Released: April 18, 2017 Contemporary Romance Montlake Romance Reviewed by Mandi This is book three of the series centered around a group of three male friends who make bets about whether they will find true love. This is the first I've read of the series and it stood alone well. The bet thankfully didn't play too much into this story - I don't like it when there is a bet, which leads to a relationship, and the eventually the Continue Reading