Beyond Ruin by Kit Rocha (Beyond #7) Released: February 23, 2016 Erotic Dystopian Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Adrian Maddox fled his royal life—and tragic past—in Sector One, choosing instead to join up with the O’Kanes. For years, he’s lived by one rule: love fast, love hard, and always be willing to walk away. He’s managed to guard his heart, keep it whole and untouched—until now. They couldn’t be more different—Dylan, the brilliant, burned-out doctor from Eden who drowns his pain Continue Reading
Review: Dead In The Water by Hailey Edwards
Dead In The Water by Hailey Edwards Series: Gemini, #1 Urban Fantasy January 30, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “A kraken? In a sinkhole in Nowhere, Texas? Really? Camille (Cam) Ellis is a particular type of fae species called a Gemini. Born with a twin, this pair has the ability to mimic others and their powers for a brief amount of time. Cam also has a special power all her own. She can tell a person’s species by a touch. No glamour can fool her. When Camille Continue Reading
Review: Blood In Her Veins by Faith Hunter
Blood In Her Veins by Faith Hunter Nineteen Stories from the World of Jane Yellowrock Urban Fantasy Roc February 2, 2016 Reviewed by Tori In this must-have collection of stories, experience nineteen thrilling adventures from the world of vampire-hunter Jane Yellowrock, including many fan favorites and two all-new novellas. Read about the first time Jane put the pedal to the metal in “The Early Years,” and the last thing a werewolf will ever see as Jane delivers justice in “Beneath a Bloody Continue Reading
Review: Lopez Brothers Series by Rebecca Rogers Maher
Rolling in the Deep by Rebecca Rogers Maher (Lopez Brothers #1) Released: November 10, 2015 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi With the huge Powerball lottery that just hit a few weeks ago, this is an appropriate read. Holly is a single mother who is barely scraping by, working at a super center (think Walmart). She divorced her controlling, verbally abusive husband and they take turns raising their son. She lives in an apartment and eats a lot of rice, while her wealthy Continue Reading
Review: The Unforgettable Hero (Playful Brides #4.5) by Valerie Bowman
The Unforgettable Hero by Valerie Bowman Series: Playful Brides Historical Romance Released: February 2, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Sweet and sexy is the optimum mix when it comes to historical romance and Valerie Bowman meshes the two beautifully. The Unforgettable Hero is a dreamy novella where fantasy and romanticism collide and the result is a fun and flirty ride! Cecelia Harsourt is dodging a most unwanted marriage with a distant cousin (yikes) and is hoping her romance Continue Reading
Review: Carry You Home by K. Ryan
Carry You Home by K. Ryan Series: Carry Your Heart, #2 Romance Contemporary/MC February 9, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I fear no fate for you are my fate…” Caleb Martin and Isabelle (Iz) Sawyer are finally in a good place together. Iz has gotten her father into rehab for his drinking, is back in college taking the art classes she wants, and has found love with Caleb. Caleb is gaining status in the club and is ready to take the next step with Iz. When an Continue Reading
Review: Incriminating Evidence by Rachel Grant
Incriminating Evidence by Rachel Grant Released: March 2015 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm really excited to have found this author - I love romantic suspense but I find it hard to find a lot of books that I like in this genre. Annika Martin, aka Carolyn Crane sends out a weekly newsletter with one dirty quote from the book she is reading. That is how I discovered this book. This is a new to me author, and I will definitely be checking out her backlist. Isabel Continue Reading
Review: Jockblocked by Jen Frederick
Jockblocked by Jen Frederick Series: Gridiron, #2 New Adult February 11, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...Sometimes taking a risk gives you big rewards.” “And you’re that big reward?” “You won’t know unless you give me a try.” Warrior Linebacker Matthew “Matty” Iverson is entering his last year of college eligibility and is up for the position of team captain. That is if he can get their quarterback, Ace Anderson, to shift to the safety position. Easier said than Continue Reading
Review: The SEAL’s Secret Lover by Anne Calhoun
The SEAL's Secret Lover by Anne Calhoun (Alpha Ops #1) Contemporary Romance Released: February 2, 2016 St. Martin's Reviewed by Mandi I've had great success with Anne Calhoun in the past, but this book did not work for me. Rose Powell has a demanding job in a field of all men. When she finds out her brother, a former Navy SEAL decides not to accompany their grandmother and her friends to Turkey for a vacation at the last minute, Rose grudgingly fills in. She doesn't want to let her Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Ride by Chantal Fernando
Dirty Ride by Chantal Fernando Series: Wind Dragons MC, #3.5 Romance Suspense/Novella February 8, 2016 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I did what I wanted to do from the very beginning." Irish has hovered on the edges of this series since book one. We don’t know much about him beyond being an enforcer for the Wind Dragons but we do know might get us killed. When he meets a sexy redhead at the local watering hole, he turns on the charm only to find himself firmly Continue Reading