And Never Let Her Go by Nancy Glynn Series: Town of Destiny, #1 Contemporary Romance June 2, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Erin Donahue’s life seemed perfect until one moment changed everything and she left her old life behind. Eight years later, she has established herself in the small town of Destiny, IL. She’s alone but happy-until a face from the past shows up and demands she not only face her past...but finally deal with. Slade Callahan always loved Erin but she Continue Reading
Review: Getting Inside by Serena Bell
Getting Inside by Serena Bell (Seattle Grizzlies #1) Released: January 3, 2017 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Full disclosure - I've tried Serena Bell in the past (not recently) and she never worked well for me. But I guess because it's been some time since I've tried her and this is the new start to a football series, I tried her again. The first half was a struggle for me, but the second half worked better. Iona has accepted a coaching position in the Pro Football Continue Reading
Review: The Farther He Runs by Lynda Aicher
The Farther He Runs by Lynda Aicher (Kicks #3) Released: December 6, 2016 M/M Contemporary Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi After years away from home, Tanner Dorsey is back and sorting through feelings that have him in a stranglehold. The hardened Marine will do anything for a fallen comrade, so when an accident leaves Finn Kelley fighting for his life, Tanner’s eager to be there for him. In fact, Tanner’s ready and willing to do anything Finn asks—especially if it means finally acting on Continue Reading
Review: Rules of Contact by Jaci Burton
Rules of Contact by Jaci Burton Series: Play by Play, #12 Contemporary Romance/Sports December 6, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Tell me what you need.” “An orgasm would be nice.” A defensive end for the San Francisco Sabers, Flynn Cassidy is used to being in the spotlight—he just doesn’t enjoy it. But if getting in front of the cameras will help his new restaurant succeed, he’s willing. Now if he could just meet a woman who loved him and not his fame… After Continue Reading
Review: The Pawn by Skye Warren
The Pawn by Skye Warren (Endgame #1) Released: December 6, 2016 Dark Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Avery's world is falling apart. Her father is very bad off after getting severely beaten over bad business dealings with a man named Gabriel. Gabriel sells and buys things - things like guns and drugs. Avery goes to the "King of the Underworld" Damon Scott for hopes of a loan, but when she discovers Damon reports to Gabriel, she knows she is big trouble. When Gabriel Continue Reading
Review: Arctic Fire by Keira Andrews
Arctic Fire by Keira Andrews M/M Romance Novella Released: October 24, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Home from Afghanistan, Captain Jack Turner is sent to the far arctic to the Nunavut Province to evaluate if a permanent naval training base is needed in the area. As Jack and his soldiers know the sand well from the middle east, they are not trained as well for the Arctic. Not thrilled with going to sub-zero temperatures in a dry town with nothing really to do, Jack trudges up Continue Reading
Review: How to Impress a Marquess by Susanna Ives
Review: How to Impress a Marquess by Susanna Ives Series: Wicked Little Secrets, #3 Historical Romance Released: November 1, 2016 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena TAKE ONE MARQUESS: Proper, put-upon, dependable, but concealing a sensitive artist's soul. ADD ONE BOHEMIAN LADY: Creative, boisterous, unruly, but secretly yearning for a steadfast love, home, and family. STIR in a sensational serialized story that has society ravenous for each installment. COMBINE with Continue Reading
Review: Duke of Pleasure by Elizabeth Hoyt
Duke of Pleasure by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #11) Released: November 29, 2016 Historical Romance Grand Central Reviewed by Mandi I didn't love this one, and I'm bummed! I didn't hate it or anything - I actually liked the hero and heroine separately. Just not together - which kind of is a bad thing when reading a romance book. I don't remember the last time I wasn't thrilled with a Maiden Lane book (okay, I looked it up on Goodreads and my last less than 4-star rating was in 2013 for Continue Reading
Review: My Rogue, My Ruin by Amalie Howard and Angie Morgan
My Rogue, My Ruin by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan Historical Romance Released: November 21, 2016 Entangled Reviewed by May “..it’s no wonder you can’t find a wife. No respectable woman in her right mind would have you! You’re… you are… appalling.” Archer did the one thing he could to silence her tirade. He kissed her. It was a mistake. This is the story of two people who knew each other as children, but apparently didn’t see each other for many years which quite bluntly didn’t Continue Reading
Review: Hold Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Hold Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge Desire #2) Released: November 8, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I do find it a little bit amusing that you got cock-blocked by a snowbank." Madison has been celibate for ten years due to some past emotional turmoil and she is ready for some action. Like - really, really ready. After meeting a salesman at her family's ranch, she invites him to a remote cabin for a weekend of no-strings-attached sex. Continue Reading