Hard Knocks by Ruby Lang Released: January 11, 2016 Contemporary Romance Crimson Romance Reviewed by Mandi I read Acute Reactions by Ruby Lang last year and really enjoyed it. She was a new to me author and I found her voice very fresh and smart. I was excited to see another book in this series of three girlfriends who meet in medical school and now share office space. In this book we have Helen, a neurologist and Adam, a NHL (professional hockey) player. Adam plays for a new Continue Reading
Review: Rebel Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Rebel Cowboy by Nicole Helm (Big Sky Cowboys #1) Released: January 5, 2016 Contemporary Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "Are you going to Pretty Woman rancher me?" Mel Shaw loves her Montana ranch - she just doesn't love her current circumstances. The ranch needs a lot of work, and her brother and father are not helpful. Her brother drinks too much and has a host of other problems. Her father fell off his horse a few years ago, and is now paralyzed from the Continue Reading
Review: The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean
The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean Series: Scandal & Scoundrel, #1 Historical Romance December 29, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My only regret is that the pool was not deeper. And filled with sharks.” Lovers of historical romance, trashy tabloids, road trips, and opposite attraction are sure to enjoy Sarah MacLean's newest adventure that will leave you chuckling and at times outright laughing as you ride along on the outrageous journey of a young lady hellbent Continue Reading
Review: One-Eyed Dukes Are Wild by Megan Frampton
One-Eyed Dukes Are Wild by Megan Frampton Series: Dukes Behaving Badly, #3 Historical Romance December 29, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Men. She’d be better off just making the fictional men in her life do what she wanted, since she thus far had little luck with the real ones.” Lady Margaret Sawford has lived her life on her own terms since she refused to be forced into marriage by her parents and they disowned her. Using her skills at cards and writing serial Continue Reading
Review: The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffin
The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: A Gareth and Adele Novel (Vampire Empire) Urban/ Steampunk Fantasy/Romance November 3, 2015 Pyr Reviewed by Tori The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Continue Reading
Review: High and Hell Water by Charlie Cochet
High & Hell Water by Charlie Cochet (Thirds #1) Released: July 7, 2014 M/M Paranormal Romance Dreamspinner Reviewed by Mandi When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley’s testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences—and the media frenzy—aren’t far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he’s lucky he doesn’t find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he’ll get transferred from the Continue Reading
Review: The Muse by Anne Calhoun
The Must by Anne Calhoun (Irresistible #5) Released: December 1, 2015 Erotic Contemporary Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Although the romance in this one is definitely a stand alone. for those that have read Evening Storm, you are all too familiar with the massive Ponzi scheme that has taken place. In Evening Storm, the hero of the book was the whistle-blower who brought down the MacCarren family. The Muse features Arden MacCarren, who had no idea her father or brother, now arrested by the Continue Reading
Review: Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison
Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison Series: Elder Races, #9.5 Urban Fantasy December 22, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Liam Cuelebre is experiencing some growing pains. The events of the past few weeks has taken a tole on him and he finds himself drifting along aimlessly as he struggles to understand exactly what happened and his place in the world. Pia and Dragos are at a loss on how to cheer up their son so they decide on a gift that Liam has wanted Continue Reading
Review: Bite the Bullet by Angela Louise McGurk
Bite the Bullet by Angela Louise McGurk (Vampire Cohorts #1) Urban Fantasy Released: December 12, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Bite the Bullet is a pretty good start to a new urban fantasy series. I say pretty good because the romance was too inconsistent for me, but let me set-up the story first. Darcy is just a normal human, until she is changed into a vampire without her consent. She wakes up thinking it was all a dream - until she opens her living room curtains and almost Continue Reading
Review: With This Bling by L. B. Gregg
With This Bling by L.B. Gregg Series: Romano & Albright, #3 Romance Suspense/MM December 7, 2015 Riptide Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Kiss me Caesar. I‘ve waited all day for you.” Caesar Romano and his sexy PI boyfriend, Dan Albright, have settled into somewhat domestic bliss as Caesar now spends most of his time with Dan at his Staten Island home and commutes to work aka civilization. While Caesar is happiest at Dan’s side there is still a hint of insecurity in their Continue Reading