Midnight’s Kiss by Thea Harrison Series: Elder Races, #8 Paranormal Romance May 5, 2015 Berkley Sensations Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Oh soldier, how did we come to such a place?” Midnight’s Kiss picks up right where Night’s Honor left off. The Nightkind (vampyres) demesne is currently engaged in a battle over the throne, with Julian Regillus, the reigning king, and Justine, a powerful council member, at it’s center. Melisandre (Melly), heir to the Light Fae throne, is Continue Reading
Review: One True Heart by Jodi Thomas
One True Heart by Jodi Thomas (Harmony #8) Contemporary April 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori One True Heart is about trust, forgiveness, and working through the past in order to have a future. Six lives are intertwined through chance when four people are lured to Harmony and find themselves embroiled in a mystery. The story starts out strong as we meet each character and learn their backstory. Captain Millanie McAllen and Drew Cunningham have both experienced and survived life Continue Reading
Review: Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley (Shifter’s Unbound, #7) Paranormal Romance April 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "He's magical and a total shithead..." Bowman O’ Donnell mated with Kenzie in order to retain leadership of the North Carolina shifter town. The combined strength of two alphas is unbreakable and they would do anything for the other as their relationship eventually grew from admiration to love. The only problem is the elusive mating bond has never emerged Continue Reading
Review: Return To Me by Kelly Moran
Return to Me (Covington Cove, #1) by Kelly Moran Romance Contemporary Paperback March 3, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You were worth losing everything for.” The first in the Covington Cove series, Return To Me is a poignant romantic contemporary of lost love and second chances. A classic trope of star-crossed lovers who tried to overcome their social/economic barriers only to be forced apart by the manipulations of family, misunderstandings, and lies. Simmering Continue Reading
Review: Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton
Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary/Sports E book, 336 Pages Berkley February 3, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Any sparks? On your side, I mean. Grant would have to be dead not to be attracted to you. For goodness sakes, I’m attracted to you and I’m totally heterosexual.” Grant Cassidy is the star quarterback for the St. Louis Traders. Sexy and single, His winning smile, hot body, and confident attitude on and off the field gets him all Continue Reading
Review: Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, and Milla Vane
Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin, and Milla Vane Urban Fantasy Ebook, Anthology, 384 pages November 25, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Four masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance plunge readers into the dangerous, captivating world unearthed beyond the dark... New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh delivers a smoldering story with Secrets at Midnight , as the scent of Bastien Smith’s elusive lover ignites a possessiveness in him that’s as Continue Reading
Review: Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
Heart Fire (Celta’s HeartMates, #13) by Robin D. Owens Science Fiction/Fantasy/ Romance E book November 4, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s only men who believe larger is better.” Low born architect Antenn Blacktorn-Moss has been given the biggest commission of his career; to build a cathedral. He is convinced that this will be the accomplishment he needs to prove himself to the first families of Celta. He has a HeartMate but his shame over his commoner Continue Reading
Review: A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas
A Place Called Harmony by Jodi Thomas Historical Romance Contemporary October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Harmon Ely had a dream. A dream to establish his own town smack dab in the middle of Texas but first, he had to find the right men and women to help make his dream a reality. Forty acres and a home is his offer to anyone brave enough to come settle in this forsaken land. All they need to bring is their willingness to work... and a wife. Three men take him up on his Continue Reading
Review: Echoes Of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street, #5) by Samantha Young Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “So, are you a hero, Cole Walker?” Shannon MacLeod has always gone for the wrong type of man. After she drifted from one toxic relationship to the next, her last boyfriend gave her a wakeup call in the worst possible way. With her world shattered, she’s sworn off men—especially those of the bad-boy variety. Cole Walker is exactly the sort Continue Reading
Review: Wickedly Dangerous by Deborah Blake
Wickedly Dangerous (Baba Yaga, #1) by Deborah Blake Urban Fantasy Paperback/Novel September 2, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori “You have probably heard of Baba Yaga-the wicked witch of Russian tales who lived in a log hut that walked about on chicken legs, rode through the forests in a giant mortar steered with a pestle, and ate small small children if they didn’t behave. According to legend, Baba Yaga usually appeared as an ugly crone, although she also wore other faces, and sometimes Continue Reading