High Risk by Vivian Arend (Adrenaline #1) March 5, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi When I first heard about this book, there were a few things that drew me to it. First, it’s about a team of people who climb mountains and rescue people. I love this premise. Also, the hero only has one arm. You can’t expect me to pass up a hero like that. And finally, it’s set in Banff which is in Alberta Canada. Awhile ago, the talk show Regis and Kelly did their show from Continue Reading
Review: A Most Scandalous Proposal by Ashlyn Macnamara
A Most Scandalous Proposal by Ashlyn Macnamara Historical Romance February 26, 2013 Ballantine Reviewed by May "In my day, a young lady would never dream of addressing a gentleman in such a familiar manner. Why, I never called my husband by anything other than his title in all the years of our marriage, even in the most intimate of settings." Benedict's shoulder brushed against Julia's as he leaned close and whispered, "That was more than I needed to know about their marriage." The Continue Reading
Guest Review: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #36) February 26, 2013 Futuristic Suspense Putnam Once again, I’ve invited my favorite Roarke lover, Claire to guest review. You can find her previous reviews for this series here. Blurb: On Manhattan's Upper East Side a woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better. A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Continue Reading
Reviews: Name of the Star and The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
Name Of The Star and The Madness Underneath (Shades of London #1 and #2) by Maureen Johnson YA/Paranormal Thriller Hardcover September 29, 2012/February 26, 2012 Putnam Juvenile Reviewed by Tori I read both books back to back and decided to combine them into a single review. Maureen Johnson’s Shades of London series follows a young southern girl’s journey to London where she has chosen to attend school for a year. The first book in the series, The Name Of The Star , introduces us Continue Reading
Review: Agent of Desire by Charlie Evans
Agent of Desire by Charlie Evans (Jessica Booker #1) Romantic Suspense February 16, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by May This is the story of a new agent on a new mission. When she receives her orders in a hotel bar she expects another boring job and instead finds herself in the middle of a lot of action. Not just action – but agents double crossing her and new twists when she least expects them. This is going to be a game changing mission for Jessica, and a lot is at stake. Jessica Continue Reading
Review: Hip Check by Dierdre Martin
Hip Check (New York Blades #10) By Dierdre Martin Contemporary Romance February 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Hip Check is the tenth book in Ms. Martin’s sports series which focuses on the lives and loves of a fictional hockey team-the New York Blades. A romantic contemporary that addresses the real life concerns and issues facing two completely different individuals who have found themselves drawn together over the well being of a little girl. Written in a strong conversational Continue Reading
Review: Game For Marriage by Karen Erickson
Game for Marriage by Karen Erickson (Game for It #1) Contemporary Romance January 11, 2013 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I think pretend marriage, or marriage of convenience stories in a contemporary are a hard sell, although in the past I’ve found a few that have really worked for me. Unfortunately, this wasn’t one of them. As a reader, you obviously have to be convinced that these two people have no other option than to marry. I was never convinced of this. Jared is a Continue Reading
Review: If You Stay by Courtney Cole
If You Stay by Courtney Cole (Beautifully Broken #1) New Adult Romance February 5, 2014 Lakehouse Press Reviewed by Mandi When I was offered this book for review, I went to Goodreads to read the blurb and the first sentence, “24-year old Pax Tate is an asshole.” was pretty much a guarantee I would read this one. I’m weak for an asshole hero. Well, I’m weak for a well done asshole hero. Like a well done steak, I want my asshole hero to cook for a long time. To really let that Continue Reading
Review: Gods of Mischief by George Rowe
Gods Of Mischief by By George Rowe Nonfiction, True Crime April 2, 2013 Touchstone Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’ve been riding a hell wave, and there was no breaking free. Nothing to do but let the waters take me.“ The high-octane, no-holds-barred, true story of a bad guy turned good who infiltrated one of the most violent outlaw motorcycle gangs in history to take them down. It’s the morning of March 9, 2006, hours before one of the largest motorcycle gang busts in Continue Reading
Joint Review: Confidence Tricks by Tamara Morgan
Confidence Tricks by Tamara Morgan February 12, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi and May Blurb: Asprey Charles has always assumed he would one day take his place in the family art appraisal and insurance firm. “His place” meaning he plans to continue to enjoy his playboy lifestyle, lavish money on his Cessna, and shirk every responsibility that dares come his way. But when a life of crime is thrust upon him, he is just as happy to slip on a mask and cape and Continue Reading