The Forbidden by Jodi Ellen Malpas Romance Contemporary August 8, 2017 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The forbidden in too alluring. It has a dangerous allure and a compelling magnetism....my sanity will be compromised no matter which road I take. I’m doomed.” Architect Annie Ryan has never experienced that spark of chemistry that overwhelms you...demanding your full attention. A chance meeting with a charismatic stranger changes everything and Annie has the most explosive Continue Reading
Review: Pounding Skin by L.A Witt
Pounding Skin by L.A. Witt Series: Skin Deep Inc., #2 Genre: Published: July 11, 2017 Publisher: Swerve Page length: 290 Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Fighter pilot Jon Russell never sleeps with the same man twice. Known for his lack of shame when it comes to hooking up, Jon has no interest in commitment—even friends with benefits sounds like too much work. Matt Huffman has slept with lots of women. He’s had loads of girlfriends. So why does the hot as hell pilot getting a tattoo as Continue Reading
Review: The Lost Vampire by Kate Baxter
The Lost Vampire by Kate Baxter Series: The Last True Vampire Series, #3 Paranormal Erotic Romance Released: August 1, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Once one of the oldest dhampirs in existence, Saeed now faces a treacherously uncertain future as a vampire. He believes that the only thing that can restore his position within his coven and tether his lost soul is the flame-haired fae who is destined to be his mate. Cerys Bain is a soul thief. She is feared by those Continue Reading
Review: Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber General Fiction/Mystery Thriller August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her family’s reputation and with good reason. After her father's murder thirteen years prior, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin sister Lanie, once Josie’s closest friend and confidant, betrayed her in an unimaginable way. Now, Josie has finally put down roots in New York, settling into domestic life Continue Reading
Review: Coming Alive by Renee Harless
Coming Alive by Renee Harless Series: Welcome to Carson, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: January 17, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Coming Alive packs a punch. It's the story of a young woman reared by maliciously apathetic and cruel hands and her journey to love and healing. At eighteen, Avery ventures off into the world, and experiences heartache by the handfuls, so much so that she withdraws into herself, determined to never allow anyone close enough to harm her and starts Continue Reading
Review: One Bullet by Casey Wolfe
One Bullet by Casey Wolfe M/M romance Published on March 27, 2017 NineStar Press 152 pages Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: When Ethan Brant was shot, he found himself dealing with severe PTSD and unable to do his job as a police officer any longer. With the aid of Detective Shawn Greyson, the man who saved his life, Ethan not only finds himself again but discovers love as well. Shawn’s life growing up was less than ideal, however, he overcame that to become who he is today. That doesn’t Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Desire: A Romance Anthology
Rogue Desire: A Romance Anthology The Rogue Series #1 Contemporary Romance July 20, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Kini When all else fails, find love. Eight brand new romances for fans of the West Wing, fired-up #resistance fighters, and everyone who ever had a crush on that guy at a protest… I have read several of the authors in this anthology so I was interested to see what kind of story they would tell, especially as it related to resistance. I am pretty bad at reading Continue Reading
Review: Fast Forward by Xio Axelrod
Fast Forward by Xio Axelrod Genre: M/M romance, contemporary romance Date Published: June 18, 2017 Self Published Length: 116 Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: As a nineteen-year-old, wunderkind doctoral candidate, Ian Waters had little interest in social interaction. Books were his companions, and that had suited him just fine. Then a hurricane named Jessen Sørensen blew into his life, throwing Ian off his axis. On the cusp of rock stardom, Jessen had burned brightly, and Ian had fallen Continue Reading
Review: Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt
Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt Contemporary Romance Released: July 25, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “What were you going to use the six million dollars you stole from your sons?” And because I was behaving myself, I didn’t add "Botox?" to the end of that sentence. Stud. When I think of a stud, I kind of smirk. They tend to be more corny than sexy in my eyes. Even so, the cover and blurb swayed me and I'm no worse for the wear. This is my first Jamie K. Schmidt Continue Reading
Review: Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson
Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson Bayard Hockey, #2 New Adult/Sports Romance July 25, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Good, baby?” I lick her throat. “Um . . . I think . . . I’m burning.” “Yeah . . . me too.” “No, I’m really burning.” Her hands come to my chest and push as she tries to shove me off her. “Jesus, Ben, my vagina is burning! Something’s wrong! Ow!” Stunned and dazed, I pull out and roll off her, blinking at her in confusion. What the fuck? The heroine of this Continue Reading