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
Review: Enough by Jade Chandler
Enough by Jade Chandler Series: Jericho Brotherhood, #1 Dark Erotic Romance/MC July 11, 2016 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I was worth more than a three day dance.” Lila has moved to Oklahoma to escape a bad break-up and some even worse life choices. When she is hired on at the Marked Men, an MC owned tattoo parlor, Lila is determined this will be a fresh start for her. Meaning no more bad boys. But she didn’t count on meeting Dare. The manager of the Marked Men, Continue Reading
Review: Struck by Eros by Jenn Windrow
Struck by Eros by Jenn Windrow Released: July 8, 2016 Paranormal Romance Muse it Up Publishing Reviewed by Mandi After a lifetime of dating losers, Noel Chase thinks she’s found love with college professor Len Holder. But Cupid's aim sucks worse than his crap-tacular curse, sticking her with supposed soul mate, Grayson Adler. Grayson is gorgeous, Greek, and an exact replica of the man-whores of her past. No matter what the chubby cherub thinks, Noel is sure Grayson is Mr. Wrong with a Continue Reading
Review: His To Protect by Stacey Lynn
His To Protect by Stacey Lynn Series: A Fireside Novel, #2 Romance Suspense July 12, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How much less injured and screwed up would we be if we didn’t have that past clinging to us?” Trina Wilson thought she had married the man of her dreams until her dreams became a never ending nightmare. When her trips to the ER become the norm for her marriage, she grabs her car, dog, and what little cash she could hide and goes on the run. In her Continue Reading
Review: Moonstruck by Lauren Dane
Moonstruck by Lauren Dane (Diablo Lake #1) Paranormal Romance June 20, 2016 Carina Press Reviewed by Helyce I love Lauren Dane’s contemporary romances, but I’ve always struggled with her paranormal stories. That said, I was attracted to the premise of Moonstruck, first book in a new series entitled, Diablo Lake. This story sets the scene of a lakeside town that is inhabited by shifters and witches. It focuses on the power struggle between two wolf families, the wealthy Pembry’s and Continue Reading
Review: How Secrets Die by Marta Perry
How Secrets Die by Marta Perry Series: House of Secrets, #3 Romance Suspense/Amish June 28, 2016 HQN Reviewed by Mandi A hard-hitting reporter, Kate Beaumont unearths the deepest lies and brings harsh truths to light, but the story that lures her to the gentle town of Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, is closer to her heart than anyone knows. The details of her half brother's sudden death have never made sense. She owes him justice, yet the one man who can help her is the stubborn sheriff Continue Reading
Review: Misinformation by Keelan Ellis
Misinformation by Keelan Ellis Released: June 15, 2016 Contemporary M/M Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Kini Blurb Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of his bisexuality as a problem, even though he has never acted on his attraction to men. Since his divorce, his desire has become more acute. When he meets Charlie Woods, his daughter’s first grade teacher, they have an instant spark, but Ethan hesitates to act. His contract is up for Continue Reading
Review: Body Rocks by A.M. Arthur
Body Rocks by A.M. Arthur (Off Beat #1) Released: June 28, 2016 M/M Romance Swerve Reviewed by Mandi Everything is finally falling into place for Trey Cooper: his band has been accepted into one of the biggest music competitions in the country…too bad their drummer just quit to play with XYZ, their biggest rival. When Trey has a mind-blowingly hot hookup with a mysterious violinist, Trey definitely plans to see him again – just not on stage as a member XYZ. Dominic Bounds’ time to Continue Reading