Bad Boy Brody by Tijan Contemporary Romance May 1, 2018 EverAfter Publishing Reviewed by Tori Hollywood’s biggest leading man finds his golden star tarnished by his actions after his brother’s untimely death. As he drifts further down the abyss, the powers that be offer him a chance at redemption. Do an indie film of their choice to guarantee his future. A murder mystery that drags Brody in when he meets the family, learns about the murder and discovers their biggest secret. Tijan Continue Reading
Review: Forbidden by Elisabeth Naughton
Forbidden by Elisabeth Naughton (House of Sin #1) Contemporary Romance Released: April 24, 2018 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Blurb: When Natalie James leaves her small town for Manhattan, she hopes to find answers to her best friend’s death. Instead, she finds him. Luciano Salvatici. Dark and commanding, Luc radiates power and heat, yet protects sinister secrets. Natalie knows she needs to keep her distance, but despite the danger, she can’t help falling prey to Continue Reading
Review: Tempted by the Billionaire Next Door by Therese Beharrie
Tempted by the Billionaire Next Door by Therese Beharrie Released: May 1, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I've read two of Therese Beharrie's books recently United by Their Royal Baby and Falling for his Convenient Queen, and I really enjoyed them. This one didn't quite live up to the others I've read, but I found the premise interesting. Set in Cape Town, South Africa, Jess is having a good time while staying at Anja's house - her best friend, and boss. Her Continue Reading
Review: Blood Type by K.A. Linde
Blood Type by K.A. Linde (Blood Type #1) Released: April 24, 2018 Paranormal Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi I'm always up for trying a new vampire romance series. I'm not sure if I noticed in the blurb where it states that this couple's HEA continues into book two - this one ends in a bit of a cliffhanger. So be aware for those who don't like an unfinished HEA in book one. But let me also state, that cliffhanger or not, I had some problems with this one. In this world, Continue Reading
Review: Bound to the Alien Dragon Mage by Thea Dane
Bound to the Alien Dragon Mage by Thea Dane Science Fiction/Romance Released: October 26, 2017 Reviewed by Sheena Freelance researcher Jasmine Andrew takes a job at Pax Corp, a secret organization in search of extraterrestrial life. One night when a stranger with eyes of amber fire appears out of thin air, she barely has time to gasp before he pulls her into a black void. On the other side lies Ozar, a world of dragon shifters, and Jasmine is now bound to one of its strongest and Continue Reading
Review: It Happened in the Highlands by May McGoldrick
Tempest in the Highlands by May McGoldrick The Pennington Family, #2 Historical Romance Released: March 27, 2018 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena It Happened in the Highlands is a second chance romance that simultaneously hit and missed core marks. I like second chance romance, something about characters finding their way back to one another despite time and distance has always appealed to me. In this novel, Jo, an adopted young woman is jilted days before her wedding, her intended a Continue Reading
Audio Review: One More Time by Laurelin Paige
One More Time by Laurelin Paige Publication Date: January 30, 2018 Contemporary Romance (Audio) Audible Reviewed by Kini One of my absolute favorite tropes is second chance at romance. I hardly ever so say no when the opportunity comes up to review one. I’ve never reviewed an audiobook, so I was eager to give it a try. I don’t know much about this author but I did read her co-written book called “P*rn Star” a few years back and I remember it being funny. Anyway, I delved into it. The Continue Reading
Review: Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #4) Released: April 3, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Joshua has a successful career in marketing, and has moved back home to escape city life and enjoy fresh ranch air. His sister is an extraordinary architect, and he has started working with her, using his marketing skills to help her business. He is happy and content - but his dad thinks he needs to settle down and start a family. And to make that happen, his dad Continue Reading
Review: Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling
Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling M/M Contemporary Released: January 25, 2018 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi In Happily Ever After, we have Church, retired from the Army who is fifty, and Alfie, a twenty-nine year old whose mom and step-dad died, so he has stepped in as a father/guardian to several young kids. He supports himself by writing romance books, but is completely overwhelmed with caring for a houseful of kids. Alfie meets Church in a library, and when Alfie's car won't Continue Reading
Review: Eight Simple Rules For Dating A Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
Eight Simple Rules For Dating A Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks The Embraced, #3 PNR March 27, 2018 St Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Book three in Sparks’ Embraced series-Eight Simple Rules for Dating A Dragon- takes elven healer Gwennore on an adventure to meet her destiny when a rogue dragon breaches the island she lives on and kidnaps her niece, princess Eviana. Gwennore grabs hold the dragon and hangs on for dear life. Once landed, she learns she is in Norveshka, the land of dragons, Continue Reading