Close to You by Kristen Proby Series: Fusion, #2 Romance Contemporary August 9, 2016 William Morris Reviewed by Tori Camilla LaRue (Cami) has had a crush on Landon Palazzo since she was 5 years old. As the years went by, her crush deepens to love but Landon never treated her like more than his sister’s best friend. When he leaves for the Navy immediately after graduation, Cami is heartbroken. Though they stayed in contact, Landon never came home and Cami had no choice but to move on. Continue Reading
Review: Waking the Bear by Kerry Adrienne
Waking the Bear by Kerry Adrienne (Shifter Wars #1) Released: August 1, 2016 Paranormal Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Anytime I see a bear-shifter book, I'm interested. There is something about a rugged, mountain bear shifter that makes me roar. This book starts pretty cute. Griff is our hero and a bear-shifter. He is also a park ranger, along with his clan. He is just coming out of hibernation and still sleepy. Awwww. Years ago his family was murdered, and that still weighs Continue Reading
Review: Just Kiss Me Rachel Gibson
Just Kiss Me Rachel Gibson Romance Contemporary July 26, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Things To Buy When I’m Rich List: Pink candy house My own ice cream store Beeper-Momma says only drug dealers have beepers-as if! A pool A rabid monkey to bite Henry. Vivien Leigh Rochet (the brat) has reached the pinnacle of success as a Hollywood actress just like she always dreamed. When she learns her momma has passed away, she drops everything and returns home Continue Reading
Review: The Right Kind of Trouble by Shiloh Walker
The Right Kind of Trouble by Shiloh Walker Series: The McKays, #3 Romance Suspense August 2, 2016 St Martins Paperbacks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m tired of being alone and being lonely. You don’t want me. I get that. But somebody else does.” The Right Kind of Trouble is the third and last book in Shiloh Walker's dark romance suspense trilogy-The McKays. Set in the small fictional town of McKay’s Treasure, we have followed each sibling as they struggled to deal with life, Continue Reading
Review: Why Do Dukes Fall In Love by Megan Frampton
Why Do Dukes Fall In Love by Megan Frampton Series: Dukes Behaving Badly, #4 Historical Romance Released: July 26, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t irk me.” “High praise indeed.” Why do dukes fall in love? Michael, the Duke of Hadlow, has the liberty of enjoying an indiscretion . . . or several. But when it comes time for him to take a proper bride, he ultimately realizes he wants only one woman: Edwina Cheltam. He’d hired her as his secretary, Continue Reading
Review: An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels
An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels Series: Seasons, 1 Paranormal Romance Released: July 12, 2016 The Passionate Pen Reviewed by Sheena Widow Rosalinde Wilde is on her way to her beloved sister’s wedding when an unexpected storm waylays her at an overcrowded inn. There she meets a tempting stranger who sweeps her into a night of unforgettable passion. Grayson Danford never expected a night with the irresistible Mrs. Wilde, but she was a welcome distraction from the unpleasant duty Continue Reading
Review: Illusion Town by Jayne Castle
Illusion Town by Jayne Castle Series: Harmony, #13 Science Fiction/Action-Adventure/Romance July 26, 2016 Jove Reviewed by Tori A new adventure begins on Harmony… With its opulent casinos and hotels, the desert city of Illusion Town is totally unique—and will take you on a thrill ride you’ll never forget. Hannah West isn’t the first woman to wake up in Illusion Town married to a man she barely knows, but she has no memory of the ceremony at all. For that matter, neither does Continue Reading
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster (Guthrie Brothers #1) Contemporary Romance July 26, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements—between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story… And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could Continue Reading
Review: The Emperor’s Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith
The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith Released: July 18, 2016 Fantasy Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi When I saw that this debut author was the winner of the 2015 So You Think You Can Write contest sponsored by Harlequin, I was excited to try it. I also love to try fantasy romance and this one seemed to fit the bill. I initially loved the world and the heroine - but by the end of the book, I had many frustrations. Evony is our heroine and she is an Amazzi warrior. She comes Continue Reading
Review: Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton
Cream of the Crop (The Hudson Valley Series Book 2) Publication Date: July 12, 2016 Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy Gallery Books Reviewed by Kini Blurb Manhattan’s It Girl, Natalie Grayson, has it all: she’s a hot exec at a leading advertising firm, known industry-wide for her challenging and edgy campaigns. She’s got a large circle of friends, a family that loves her dearly, and her dance card is always full with handsome eligible bachelors. What else could a modern Continue Reading