Beyond Ecstasy by Kit Rocha (Beyond #8) Released: May 23, 2016 Erotic Self Published Reviewed by Tori and Mandi The O’Kanes have a reputation for working hard and playing harder—except for Hawk. He joined the gang with one goal: to ensure his family’s survival through the impending war with Eden. It’s been years since he had the luxury of wanting anything for himself. Now, he wants Jeni. From the first moment he saw her, he’s been obsessed with making her his. Not for a night—forever. Continue Reading
Review: Rock Steady by Dawn Ryder
Rock Steady by Dawn Ryder Series: Rock Band, #2 Erotic Romance Contemporary June 7, 2016 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Look, it’s too early in the morning for your commitment issues.” Ramsey is a well known and seemingly jaded guitarist with the band Toxsin. His fame, fortune, and rumored sexual prowess has not only made him a legend but also the target of a scorned groupie. When he tosses her aside after a one night stand, she gets her revenge by getting him Continue Reading
Review: Mr. and Mr. Smith HelenKay Dimon
Mr. and Mr. Smith by HelenKay Dimon (End of the Line #1) Released: May 24, 2016 M/M Romantic Suspense Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Fisher is a covert paramilitary operative, meaning he keeps a lot of secrets. His life and job depend on his ability to not tell these secrets and to catch bad guys. In recent weeks, he met and has fallen hard for a man named Zach - and he has worked very hard to keep Zach a secret from his employer. So when he comes home one day and his house has been Continue Reading
Review: Alien Warrior’s Mate by Nancey Cummings
Alien Warrior's Mate by Nancey Cummings Series: Alpha Alins of Fremm, #3 Contemporary Romance Released: April 29, 2016 Menura Press Reviewed by Sheena Stranded on an abandoned planet with my fated mate. Vera can’t stand me, which is fine by me because I don’t like people much, especially humans. Especially voluptuous human women with liquid dark eyes and lips that begged to be kissed and curves that fit perfectly against my warrior’s physique. Our ship crashed and now we’re stuck for who Continue Reading
Review: The Wicked Duke by Madeline Hunter
The Wicked Duke by Madeline Hunter Series: Wicked, #3 Historical Romance/Mystery May 31, 2016 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Thank you for the lesson in county etiquette. Whatever would I do without you, Ives? No doubt just bumble along, embarrassing myself.” Lancelot (lance) Hemingford, Duke of Aylesbury, has been languishing away at the family estate for nine months. Suspected of murdering his brother, his remaining siblings felt it best for him to stay out of sight and Continue Reading
Review: Thieves’ Honor by Jamaila Brinkley
Thieves' Honor by Jamaila Brinkley Paranormal Romance Released: May 4, 2016 Soul Mate Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Em Stackpole has the magical ability to create illusions. She can make herself look unmemorable, or almost undetected, or unrecognizable. Her uncle is a highly trained thief, and took Em under his wing growing up, creating a thieving team. When this book starts, Em is under a - don't pay attention to me - glamour, and but yet still gains the attention of a seedy man. When Continue Reading
Review: Second Time’s A Charm by Kay Blake
Second Time’s A Charm by Kay Blake Romance Contemporary March 28, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ I loved her and I wanted to spend the rest of my life trying to prove it. ” Liz Alexander left New York six years ago with a broken heart and never returned. When her best friend passes away, Liz heads home to face her past and the man who almost destroyed her. Liam Parker hasn’t had any contact with Liz since she packed her bags and left. He never stopped Continue Reading
Review: A Minor Happy Ending by Shaan Ranae
A Minor Happy Ending New Adult/Contemporary Romance Released: March 26, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Recent high school graduate and free spirit, Dyllan Prescott is planning on a summer full of fun with friends and her boyfriend, Nick who happens to be her best friends brother. Nick is the epitome of the typical nice guy. Kind, caring, but he becomes too attached, too quickly for Dyllan. Her boyfriend shelf life doesn’t usually last too long, but she is trying extra hard not to Continue Reading
Review: Sugar Daddy by Sawyer Bennett
Sugar Daddy by Sawyer Bennett (Sugar Bowl #1) Released: May 24, 2016 Erotic Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Few things to note upfront: First, the heroine was raped when she was younger, and relives some of it through flashbacks during the book. She tries to exact revenge against her rapist throughout the book. Second, this has a cliffhanger, with the HEA coming in book three. Sela Halstead was drugged and raped at the age of sixteen. She doesn't remember everything, but she Continue Reading
Review: Love, Alabama by Susan Sands
Love, Alabama by Susan Sands Series: Alabama, #2 Romance Contemporary April 13, 2016 Tule Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We’re all broken just a little” Emma Laroux, former Miss Alabama and current pageantry coach, is pretty content with her life. Who cares if she is cursed when it comes to dating men? She has her home, health, business, and family for comfort. When her sister lands her own reality cooking show, Emma helps out and finds herself at odds with the show’s Continue Reading