Claimed by the Highland Warrior Historical Romance April 19, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi The first word that comes to mind after I finished this book is "pleasant.” Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but at the same time, the book is missing something. I wanted a little more emotional “oomph” throughout. I don’t want my highlander’s to be just pleasant darn it! I want some excitement! Some dirty kilt lifting! I want OOMPH! This book doesn’t quite deliver Continue Reading
Review: Island Heat by Jill Myles
Island Heat by Jill Myles Paranormal Romance February 28, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: On a business trip to Bermuda, realtor Diana Holcomb's small plane goes down over the ocean, a victim of the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Diana wakes up to find herself on a deserted island...that really isn't all that deserted. First, a gigantic dinosaur tries to eat her. Then she's captured by cavemen, and just when things are looking their worst, she's rescued by Continue Reading
Review: Meant For Each Other by D.H. Starr
Meant For Each Other by D.H. Starr M/M Romance November 15, 2010 E-Book Ai Press Reviewed by Mandi (Blurb) Craig Harper and Jeremy Finn were best friends growing up. They attended the same school, spent all of their time together, and hung out with the same group of people. It wasn't until the day before Jeremy and his family moved across the country that they discovered their attraction to one another. Fifteen years later, they reunite by chance in New York City. Both are in Continue Reading
Review: Deadworld by J.N. Duncan
Deadworld by J.N. Duncan Urban Fantasy April 5, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "She could not decide if she was terrified or just wanted to strip him down to the gun belt and play 'ride' em cowboy'." Blurb: She's as tough as anything haunting Chicago's streets. But to deal with an inhuman power that won't stay buried, this FBI agent needs help that comes at an immortal price. . . Jackie Rutledge has seen her share of supernatural killers. Continue Reading
Review: An Unlikely Countess by Jo Beverley
An Unlikely Countess (A Malloren Novel #11) by Jo Beverly Historical Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Are you a gamester? she asked. “Will you lose it all and leave me and the perhaps the children, in a place like White Rose Yard?” “On my honor, no. Nor am I a drunkard, though I do as you know, enjoy drink.” “So do I, “ she replied wistfully. When Catesby Burgoyne rescues a woman from ruffians, he never imagines the ways this woman will Continue Reading
Review: Vicious Grace by M.L.N. Hanover
Vicious Grace (#3 The Black Sun’s Daughter) M.L.N. Hanover Urban Fantasy November 30, 2010 Paperback Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:” The tricky part about innocence is that you don’t know you’ve got it until you’ve lost it.” Jayne Heller and her team are headed the Chicago at the request of Kim, Jayne’s boyfriend Aubrey’s ex wife. She has come across an unusual case and needs their help. Jayne's not comfortable with this as she knows reasons that Kim left Aubrey. Continue Reading
Review: Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning (Sinners on Tour #2) Erotic Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Mandi An ultimatum can break your heart.... Every night lead singer, Sed Lionheart whips thousands of women into a frenzy with his voice alone. But the stage is the only place Sed feels any passion since he lost Jessica... If you’re not willing to break all the rules... It shattered her heart, but law student Jessica broke off her Continue Reading
Review: Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas
Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas Contemporary Romance March 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi It figures the one time Sabrina Cassidy is determined to do the responsible thing, karma kicks in. After four years on the road chasing her musical dream, she’s stranded six hours from home with no money, a ruined credit history—and morning sickness. Out of options, she swallows her legendary independent streak and calls the only person who won’t hang up on her. Luke, the Continue Reading
Review: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #9 Paranormal Romance March 29, 2011 Hardcover NAL Reviewed by Mandi Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either. When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is Continue Reading
Review: Crimson Wind by Diana Pharaoh Francis
Crimson Wind (Horngate Witches #2) by Diana Pharaoh Francis Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I swear I will fucking kill her this time.” Bound to a witch who lied, betrayed, and tortured her into becoming the ultimate weapon, Max lives for the day she can finally exact revenge. But revenge will have to wait. Horngate and the world is under the threat of annihilation. The Guardians who control all the magic are tired of humans Continue Reading