At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey (Gaming the System #1) Released: December 4, 2012 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This review has some spoilers. I had to laugh at myself a bit as I read this book. The blurb threw me off a little. Very rich man bids for innocent heroine’s virginity so she can go to medical school and help her mother who has cancer. Selling your virginity for that? Very noble. (and yes, slight eye roll). But I had heard some good twitter buzz Continue Reading
Review: Torn by Monica Murphy
Torn (Billionaire Bachelors Club #2) by Monica Murphy Romance Contemporary November 19, 2013 Avon Impulse Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “I want to completely give in to sin and not worry about the consequences.” Marina Knight came to this party for one thing only: to slap Gage Emerson in the face. Poised to snatch up her family’s real estate empire, the sexy tycoon is on the verge of making an enemy for life—even if he can make her melt with a single kiss … When Gage discovers Continue Reading
Review: When It’s Right by Jeanette Grey
When It’s Right by Jeanette Grey Released: December 3, 2013 Contemporary Novella Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Nate and Cassie have been friends for a long time. Nate has gone through a string of girlfriends, each one never amounting to anything serious. Cassie prefers to spend her nights on the couch with a book, and secretly lusting after her best friend, as he always turns to her to drown his sorrows after his relationships end. Nate is sick of dating the same type of women and Continue Reading
Review: The Rogue’s Proposal by Jennifer Haymore
The Rogue’s Proposal (House of Trent, #2) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance Paperback, 368 pages November 19, 2013 Forever Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You're exactly who I thought you were.“ Lord Lukas Hawkins, the rakish second son of the House of Trent, has never found a wager he couldn't win or a woman he couldn't seduce—until his search for his missing mother leads him to a mysterious encounter with a beautiful stranger. Luke's mother has been missing for Continue Reading
Review: Along Came Trouble by Erin Kern
Along Came Trouble by Erin Kern (Trouble #3) Released: November 19, 2013 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Brody owns a restaurant that is struggling with providing stellar food. The atmosphere is fun but the place has just received its second bad review. Brody is hoping that a photography spread showcasing the place with appetizing food will help turn things around. He has been trying different chefs and is having a hard time finding one that fits. Elisa is said Continue Reading
Review: Sleigh Belles by Beth Albright
Sleigh Belles Beth Albright Released: September 24, 2013 Holiday Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Blurb: With her hair perfectly coiffed, nails freshly manicured and a heavy trail of perfume wafting behind her, local news reporter Dallas Dubois is sure she's about to kick her career—and maybe her love life—into high gear. The director of the Tuscaloosa children's Christmas play has fallen ill, and Dallas is ordered by her station manager to take the reins. Everyone is shocked—especially Continue Reading
Review: Taking Him by Jackie Ashenden
Taking Him by Jackie Ashenden (Lies We Tell #1) Released: November 12, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi There has been some great Twitter buzz around this book. First of all Hunter is a virgin. I believe the hash tag #dirtyeffingvirgin has been used to describe him all over Twitter. Hello? Dirty virgin hero means there is a 100% chance I will read the book. So I expected maybe Hunter to be shy and awkward and ready to spurt all over the place the second the Continue Reading
Review: Game For Trouble by Karen Erickson
Game For Trouble (Game For It, #2) by Karen Erickson Romantic Contemporary E book, 250 pages October 28, 2013 Entangled Publishing-Brazen Reviewed by Tori Willow Cavanaugh and Nick Hamilton had a brief affair when they were younger and circumstances forced Nick to walk away from Willow, leaving her heartbroken. Now, years later, Nick is back and wants another chance with Willow, but Willow wants nothing to do with Nick. Unfortunately Nick owns the building that Willow wants to rent Continue Reading
Review: Down the Aisle by Christine Bell
Down the Aisle by Christine Bell (Dare Me #2.5) Released: October 28, 2013 Contemporary Novella Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read Down for the Count by Christine Bell and it was really fun and sexy. Galen (the heroine’s BFF’s brother) is a famous boxer who goes off on a honeymoon with Lacey – when she discovers her fiancé cheating on her at her wedding. Galen comes to the rescue and then that leads to kissy time and sexy time and eventually HEA time. As I said, it’s a Continue Reading
Review: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare
Striking Distance by Pamela Clare (I-Team #6) Romantic Suspense Released: November 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Laura Nilsson had been covering the war overseas for years when she was kidnapped one night while doing a live broadcast. Known as the “Baghdad Babe”, her stellar reputation for reporting the truth made her both loved and hated. Her horrific kidnapping by Al Qaeda was only compounded by her reported death soon afterward. Javier Corbray is a SEAL with the teams. A few Continue Reading