Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier (Blackthorn & Grim #2) Fantasy Released: November 3, 2015 Roc Reviewed by Mandi The second book in the Blackthorn and Grim series (see the first review here), and I am falling even more in love with these two. Before I go on, two things: One - this fantasy series must be read in order for it to make sense. And two, at this point, this is not a fantasy romance, just a fantasy. There are some romantic elements in side characters in this story, but Continue Reading
Review: The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan
The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan Series: Game On, #3 Romance Contemporary/Sports November 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: I see Ethan Dexter; he shines for me. And I burn hotter than the sun when I am in his orbit. Ethan (Dex) Dexter has just about everything he wants as a well known & very talented center for the NFL. Except a certain young woman he has wanted since he first saw her four years ago. When they end up in the same house on vacation, Dex Continue Reading
Review: A Promise Kept by K.S. David
A Promise Kept by K.S. David Romance Suspense Ebook February 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I must have done something wrong in a past life to end up with you as a friend.” Well known criminal defense attorney Quinn McGuire has come back home to Haydon County, Kentucky to see her mother buried then she plans to leave as quickly as possible. When her brother is accused of murder 24 hours later, Quinn finds herself deeply submerged in a murder mystery that is Continue Reading
Review: Fangs For The Memories by Molly Harper
Fangs For The Memories by Molly Harper Series: Half-Moon Hollow, #4.5 Paranormal Romance-Novella November 2, 2015 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “See, I’m not such a bad guy.”. I snickered. “Well, you’re not a good guy.” “Is this because I have my hand on your boob?” he asked. I yawned widely, noting that he did not, in fact, move his hand from my left breast. “That, too.” We all know how Jane Jameson and Gabriel Nightingale’s romance came about (and Continue Reading
Review: Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep
Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep Trilogy Series: Black Blade, #2 Urban Fantasy/YA October 27, 2015 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There’s a war coming [...] I hope you choose the right side.” Lila Merryweather, thief extraordinaire, has accepted her place in the Sinclair family as the family scion’s bodyguard but still plans on taking revenge on Victor Draconi when the time is right. He has to pay for his role in her mother and father’s deaths. Though she has Continue Reading
Review: Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn
Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn Series: Whisper Hollow, #1 Paranormal Romance October 27, 2015 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Everyone’s just a little bit mad.” Welcome to the town of Whisper Hollow. If you're here, then you were meant to be. Nobody stays in Whisper Hollow unless the town wants them to. My name is Kerris Fellwater. I left home fifteen years ago. Now I’m being called back. My grandmother, the town’s spirit shaman, has passed away and as her heir it is my Continue Reading
Review:Falling Into Bed With a Duke by Lorraine Heath
Falling Into Bed With a Duke by Lorraine Heath (The Hellions of Havisham #1) Released: October 27, 2015 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi The heroine steals the show in this book, but let me first talk about our hero, Ashe. (he isn't so shabby himself!) The Duke of Ashebury is a very handsome man. His passion in life is taking brilliant photographs, and it all stems from a very devastating childhood. His parents were killed in a railway accident, leaving him behind to deal Continue Reading
Review: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas (Cold-Hearted Rake #1) Released: October 27, 2015 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi "I disapprove of you," she replied gravely, walking out to the grand staircase with him. "That's not the same as dislike." "Lady Treanor, I disapprove of me." He grinned at her. "So we have something in common." Hallelujah for a new Lisa Kleypas historical! It's been too long. I liked Cold-Hearted Rake. I didn't love it, but I liked it. In this book we Continue Reading
Review: Kissing Vicious by Brooklyn Ann
Kissing Vicious by Brooklyn Ann (Hearts of Metal #1) Contemporary Romance August 20, 2015 Boroughs Publishing Reviewed by Helyce THE ROADIE At 15, aspiring guitarist Kinley Black wished she were a boy. At 16, after hearing Quinn Mayne sing, she wanted him to make her a woman. Now, at 22, her dreams have come true. Quinn’s band Viciöus needs someone to lug their amps around the country, to strive and sweat with the guys. She just has to act like one of them. AND THE ROCK Continue Reading
Review: Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison
Dragos Goes To Washington by Thea Harrison Series: Elder Races, # 8.5 Novella Paranormal Romance October 12, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She crooned in his head, ‘Honey, I’m so proud of you for not killing anybody. ‘His gaze flashed to hers, and that flat, assessing expression vanished as he laughed. Squeezing her fingers, he told her, ‘Week’s not over yet.’ Dragos and Pia Cuelebre are on their way to Washington, DC to try and repair the damaged peace Continue Reading