Paladin by Sally Slater Fantasy Released: May 14, 2015 Perfect Analogy Publishing Reviewed by Mandi This story was originally posted on WattPad. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule… and knows it. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has Continue Reading
Review: Bengal’s Quest by Lora Leigh
Bengal’s Quest by Lora Leigh (Breed #30) Paranormal Romance June 23, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce This is Gideon’s story. A shadow of a character introduced around book 7 or so, though we really had no idea of him except very softly in the periphery until more recently where he became an important character in the story arc that involved the fight to save Jonas’s daughter, Amber. Gideon, raised in a lab, was given special treatment when a council scientist became aware that Gideon Continue Reading
Review: Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian
Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian Series: Salon Games, #4 Contemporary Romance/Erotic June 16, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you willing to do to keep her? Are you willing to risk being wrecked? If you are, then that’s the answer to all your questions.” To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life Continue Reading
Review: Blood, Pain, and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas
Blood, Pain and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas (Tales of Blood and Magic #1) Paranormal Romance Released: May 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Desperate to save her demon-abducted sister, witch Merle MacKenna breaks the law of her Elders. As a last resort to track down the kidnapper, she unleashes another demon, Rhun, from the magical prison of the Shadows. Determined to bind him again after he helps her, Merle vows to keep him tightly controlled. Easier said than done when her own Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Princess by Sandra Lake
The Iron Princess by Sandra Lake Series: Sons of the North, #2 Historical Romance June 16, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Tori The daughter of a Northern warlord, Katia is known as the Iron Princess for her mettle in battle. Headstrong and defiant, she instigates sword duels on a whim with little regard for her own safety. Katia would rather die on her feet as a warrior than live as a token wife and child bearer for a husband who keeps her castled as if she were a prisoner. Lothair is Continue Reading
Review: Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker
Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker (The Compass #.5) Released: June 15, 2015 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I enjoyed the first two books in this series. I don't read a ton of BDSM, but India's story and her eventual HEA with Cris is done well. And I love her relationship with her BFF Rey, who is the one who first got her into the scene, takes care of her and is probably the most important person in her life. Uncharted is a prequel - it starts when India first goes Continue Reading
Review: A Kiss for a Highlander by Jane Godman
Review: A Kiss for a Highlander by Jane Godman Historical Romance Released: June 9, 2015 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Sheena Stranded in the heart of England after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s hasty retreat, highlander Fraser Lachlan has sworn to stay by his injured friend’s side. But when a kindly English family takes Jack in to be cared for by the governess and healer at their Derbyshire estate, Fraser can only watch helplessly. It’s just a matter of time before Jack is turned over to Continue Reading
Review: The Shadow Revolution by Clay & Susan Griffith
The Shadow Revolution by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: Crown & Key, #1 Historical/Steampunk/Sci Fi Fantasy June 2, 2015 Del Rey Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Let’s not argue in front of the children, dear.” As fog descends, obscuring the gas lamps of Victorian London, werewolves prowl the shadows of back alleys. But they have infiltrated the inner circles of upper-crust society as well. Only a handful of specially gifted practitioners are equipped to battle the beasts. Continue Reading
Review: Never Resist a Rake by Mia Marlowe
Review: Never Resist a Rake (Somerfield Park #2) by Mia Marlowe Historical Romance Released: June 2, 2015 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena John Fitzhugh Barrett is surprised to discover that instead of being a bastard, he’s the legitimate heir to the Somerset marquessate. Once word gets out that he must continue the Somerset line, eligible bachelorettes from across the country descend upon Somerfield Park, hoping to snatch John up before it’s too late. But John has no interest Continue Reading
Review: I’ll Stand By You by Sharon Sala
I’ll Stand By You by Sharon Sala Contemporary Romance June 2, 2015 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m just getting a dose of the Christian charity the town of Blessings is so good at handing out. If you belong to the right social circles, they can’t do enough. But if you’re unfortunate enough to have committed a sin in their good Christian eyes, they conveniently forget God didn’t set them up as judge and jury.” No one is alone Dori Grant is no stranger to Continue Reading