The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne (Victorian Rebels #2) Released: February 2, 2016 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May “I am not a wounded child to be pitied. Your tears are wasted. I am Argent. I am the most famous villain that no one has ever truly met and lived to tell about it. I’ve killed more men in the Underworld War than could fit in your precious theater. I’ve beaten men to death in cesspits for money. And what do you think I felt? Victorious? Avenged? Guilt? Continue Reading
Review: Against The Wall by Jill Sorenson
Against The Wall by Jill Sorenson Romance Contemporary/NA February 2, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s harder than I thought, being free. It’s overwhelming.” Eric Hernandez has just been released after serving a 30 month stretch for manslaughter. A former gang member, Eric knows he has to stay clean if he wants to make it and stay on the outside. With the help of family, Eric gets a job at a tattoo parlor and slowly begins to transition to living as a free man. Continue Reading
Review: Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb
Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb Series: In Death, #42 Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mystery/Thriller February 2, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I would have stood for you, the law would have stood for you.” A former senator goes missing, his cousin, Dr. Dennis Mira, is the only witness to the crime. Left with a concussion and a sense of forbidding, Dr. Mira calls his wife for help. Luckily for him, he is married to a renowned profiler for the NYSPD, Dr. Charlotte Mira, and good Continue Reading
Review: The Fall of the Red Queen by Lexxi Callihan
The Fall of the Red Queen by Lexxi Callihan Series: Southern Style, #3 Romance Contemporary January 20, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is not going to go well for you.” Madlyn Robicheaux earned her reputation as the Red Queen. She crushes her opponents with a calculated ruthlessness that never loses. Jared Marshall is a distraction she doesn’t want or need. Even worse, he’s a threat. If she’s not careful, he could blow the lid off everything she’s spent Continue Reading
Blog Tour, Giveaway, and Review: Heated Ride by Chelsea Camaron
Title: Heated Ride Series: The Hellions Ride #7 Author: Chelsea Camaron Genre: MC Romance Release: January 24, 2016 Cover Designer: Cover Me Darling The Hellions motorcycle club is a commitment for life, one Ruben ‘Ruby’ Castillo believes in. His wife Jenna ‘Vida’ Natera de Castillo has given her life to being his ol’ lady and the mother to their three children. She takes her commitment to her man seriously. People change, and over time, passion can fizzle. Life for Jenna Continue Reading
January Mini Reviews
Headed for Trouble by Shiloh Walker Series: McKays, #1 Romance Suspense Grade: B Headed for Trouble is the beginning of a new trilogy series by Shiloh Walker. Built around a trio of siblings-the McKays-this romance suspense blends an intense emotional romance with a nail-biting suspense storyline as the youngest McKay, Neve, finally comes home after leaving so many years ago. On the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend, she is forced to come clean about her ordeal and let in the family she Continue Reading
Review: Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins
Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins Released: January 26, 2016 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi Set in Virginia City, Nevada in 1877, Rhine Fontaine lives an interesting life. Born as a slave, with a black mother and a white father, Rhine can pass as a white person. Although he fights for black rights, post civil war, he realizes pretending to be white can give him sway when it's time to vote or fight for things concerning the black people who live in town. Rhine is on the city Continue Reading
Review: Eight to Midnight by Karen Harley
Eight to Midnight: A Best Friends Romance by Karen Harley Episodes 1-5 Contemporary Romance December 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Sara can't believe it when her friends Harrison, Jasmine, and Matt actually agree to try "The Challenge" one drunken, moonlit night. The four close friends and Seattle neighbors figure it's a positively inspired way to jog them out of their romantic ruts. All they have to do is have sex with each other for four hours every week and the rest of Continue Reading
Review: Unquiet by Meanie Hansen
Unquiet by Melanie Hansen (Resilient Love #3) Released: January 22, 2016 M/M Contemporary Romance Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi This is a difficult book for me to grade. Romance books can put you through hell, but at the end, you know there will be a happy ever after. This is definitely a romance book and the two men fall in love and are in love at the end. But the forever part - I'm worried. Melanie Hansen dives deeeeeeep into Bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety. Loren Continue Reading
Review: The Heat Is On by Katie Rose
The Heat Is On by Katie Rose Series: The Boys of Summer, #4 Romance Sports Contemporary January 5, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Famed catcher Connor Jackson is getting ready to retire and when he gets traded to the New Jersey Sonics, he’s excited for one last shot at a World Series championship. He’s also looking forward reconnecting with the one that got away-his college sweetheart. Seeing her again makes him think of home and family, and he is determined not to screw up this Continue Reading