Sins of The Angels (The Grigori Legacy #1) by Linda Poitevin Urban Fantasy Paperback September 27, 2011 Ace Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Know that I hate you for what you have done. Almost as much as I hate him.” When I first heard of this book I immediately placed it on my to-be-read list. I found the premise of a serial killer and the partnership between a warrior angel and a tough cop just the sort of story I love. Our story starts out with intrigue when Detective Continue Reading
Review: The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley
The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley (Decadent Duke #3) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Trade Paperback NAL Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “and are you offering your firm hand? What makes you feel so cocky? Keeping your hand in your pocket all day?” The Dark Earl (aka Thomas Anson, Earl of Lichfield) while the title character of this book, plays a much smaller part than he should. Also, I didn't find him especially dark, he's just a man who is trying to right the wrongs of Continue Reading
Joint Review: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl
Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl (Donovan Brothers Brewery #2) September 27, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback HQN Reviewed by Mandi and May From Goodreads: Olivia Bishop is no fun. That's what her ex-husband said. And that's what her smart bob and glasses imply. So with her trademark determination, Olivia sets out to remake her life. She's going to spend time with her girlfriends and not throw it all away for some man. But when an outing with her book club leads her to a Continue Reading
Review: The Gladiator’s Master by Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe
The Gladiator’s Master by Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe Historical M/M Romance September 19, 2011 E-Book Carina Press I have to thank Jen from Red Hot Books for recommending this book to me. When she said the words, male/male gladiator book, I ran to NetGalley as fast as my fingers could type. Caelius is a Roman politician who after his uncle dies, inherits a ludus, or a stable that houses gladiator slaves. These gladiators though are in no fighting condition. Due to Continue Reading
Review: Romancing the Countess by Ashley March
Romancing the Countess by Ashley March (Romancing #1) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Mandi Upon finishing Romancing the Countess I realized this is really a sad book. And I don’t mean that it makes this is a bad book – there are some parts in here that are really well done. But the book starts with such a painful moment that sets the course for these characters. The book opens with Sebastian learning the news his wife, Angela was killed in a Continue Reading
Review: Crossroads by Jeanne C. Stein
Crossroads (Anna Strong Chronicles #7) by Jeanne C. Stein Urban Fantasy Paperback August 30, 2011 Ace Reviewed by Tori After Anna kills her old mentor and assumes the mantle of the Chosen, there are those who do not feel she is worthy of the title or the role. She herself feels that she is may not be the best one for this job and finds herself torn between her humanity and her vampire nature. When she receives a call from her old boyfriend Max about a rogue vampire, she travels to Continue Reading
Review: Haunted Heart by Carolyn Rosewood
Haunted Heart by Carolyn Rosewood Contemporary Romance/Suspense July 1, 2011 E-Book Etopia Press Reviewed by Mandi Rowena is back home to Ohio after a very messy and public divorce. Right after high school, she moved to LA and soon after that, met actor Brett Fontaine. They married, but it ended very badly. A designer, she is now blackballed from working in LA because Brett slandered her name. But she has at least had some revenge – she sued him, and he lost, owing her a very Continue Reading
Review: Don’t Mess with Texas by Christie Craig
Don’t Mess with Texas by Christie Craig Contemporary Romance September 1, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: "You still can't get her to sleep with you? Did you tell her you were hung like a racehorse?" Former Cop Dallas O’Connor was framed for murder, along with several of his friends. Now they’re out of jail, names cleared, and making a difference with their PI business (Don’t Mess with Texas) by helping out those who are innocent as well as Continue Reading
Review: To the Moon and Back by Jill Mansell
To The Moon And Back by Jill Mansell Contemporary Romance Paperback September 1, 2011 Sourcebooks Landmark Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Logically you knew it wouldn’t happen, but there is always that deep down niggling feel that you might gaze into the camera and start shouting, “Fuck, fuck, bastard-bollocks, fuck!” When Ellie Kendall lost her husband Jamie in a car accident, she thought her life was over. Her father in-law, a famous actor, moves her to a posh London Continue Reading
Review: Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle (The Looking Glass Trilogy #3) Paranormal Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Berkley When I received this book for review and realized that it was not only part of a trilogy but part of a long running series I thought it might be prudent to do a little research. Jayne Castle is aka Jayne Ann Krentz and Amanda Quick. I had read Jayne Ann Krentz before, had even read one or two of her Arcane Society books, but I am far from current. I had not read Continue Reading