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
Review: Night’s Honor by Thea Harrison
Night’s Honor (Elder Races, #7) by Thea Harrison PNR September 2, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My beloved is mine, and I am hers.” Tess has made a powerful enemy among the Elders and needs protection fast. She decides to apply to be a human attendant to a Vampyre of the Nightkind in hopes that whoever chooses her is strong enough to defend her from what's coming for her. Xavier del Torro is the right hand man to the King of the Nightkind. The legends that Continue Reading
Review: The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle
The Hot Zone (Rainshadow, #3) by Jayne Castle Paranormal Romance Paperback, 352 pages August 26, 2014 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you ever disappeared, I would look for you and I would not stop until I found you.” Sedona Snow, a gate keeper, came to Rainshadow when she was left for dead by a guild boss and subsequently kidnapped and experimented on. She escapes her captors with the help of a dust bunny, Lyle, four days later only to discover her “husband” has already Continue Reading
Review: Palmetto Moon by Kim Boykin
Palmetto Moon by Kim Boykin Contemporary Romance/ Women's Fiction Paperback, 320 pages August 5, 2014 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Vera Hadley has spent her whole life being a Hadley and all that comes with it. Now poised on the eve of her wedding to a man she doesn’t love, Vera decides to finally live her life on her own terms and sneaks away with the help of two servants. Vera arrives in Round O, South Carolina and soon sets herself up living quarters, a job, and a possible suitor. Continue Reading
New: Hillbilly Rockstar by Lorelei James
Hillbilly Rockstar (Blacktop Cowboys, #6) by Lorelei James Romance Contemporary Paperback, 400 pages August 5, 2014 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Are you sure I can’t talk you into takin’ an admin position when your probationary period is up?” “Do I still get to Taser people from behind a desk?” “No.” “Then no way.” Devin McClain is a mega star in the country music business. Gorgeous and popular, he has more than his fair share of exuberant fans. When it looks like Continue Reading
Review: Straddling The Line by Jaci Burton
Straddling The Line (Play by Play, #8) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary E book, 320 pages July 1, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Trevor Shay seems to have it all. A successful football and baseball career and an enviable lifestyle but when his college mentor’s daughter runs into trouble, Trevor drops everything to help her get her life back on track. He pulls some strings to get her an exclusive interview with him, hoping the interview and change in scenery will pull her out of her Continue Reading
Review & Giveaway: Night’s End by Yasmine Galenorn
Night’s End (Indigo Court, #5) by Yasmine Galenorn Urban Fantasy E book July 1, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: This is your life. This is your destiny. You must wrap you your feelings and fears and tuck them away in a box. Night’s End is the last book in Yasmine Galenorn’s wonderfully dark and decadent urban fantasy series-The Indigo Court. *SOB* Fans of the series have watched in awe as Galenorn twists and manipulates supernatural legend and lore into a well crafted Continue Reading
Review: Over Exposed by Stephanie Julian
Over Exposed (Salon Games, #3) by Stephanie Julian Romance Contemporary/Erotic Paperback, 336 pages July 1, 2014 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re late.” “I wanted to change.” “And I wanted you here.” Over Exposed is the third book in Stephenie Julian’s Salon Games series that is based on a hotel that caters to any and all hedonistic pleasures. We first met our main characters-Greg Hicks and Sabrina Rodriguez in book two-No Reservation. Greg, an infamous Continue Reading
Review: Air Bound by Christine Feehan
Air Bound (Sisters of the Heart, #3) by Christine Feehan Paranormal Romance Paperback, 400 pages May 27, 2014 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re a real bastard. Did you know that?” Airiana Ridell spent her childhood going to school at a secret government facility where she learned to control and expand her extraordinary gifts. When her mother is brutally murdered, Airiana leaves the program and strikes out on her own. Fate leads her to Sea Haven and soon she is happily Continue Reading
Review: Risky Game by Tracy Solheim
Risky Game (Out of Bounds, #3) by Tracy Solheim Contemporary Romance/Sports Releases: May 6, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like conundrums.” Brody Janik, the uber sexy tight end for the Baltimore Blaze has just learned he has a medical condition that could sideline him permanently. With his contract coming up for negotiation, Brody needs to keep his health issues under wraps. PhD student Shannon (Shay) Everett works multiple jobs to help her family out of a Continue Reading