Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway (Mayhem in Mayfair #1) Historical Romance December 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’m making an effort this year to read more self published books by authors I’m unfamiliar with. When this book came through my review requests, the blurb intrigued me. A wife disguises herself as her husband’s harlot? I had to know why. This books opens with Lady Helena Harteford and her husband the Marquess of Harteford, or Nicholas married for one month. Continue Reading
Review: Inked Magic by Jory Strong
Inked Magic by Jory Strong Paranormal Erotic Romance February 7, 2012 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “The purr in his voice was like the hot, wet lap of a tongue over sensitive flesh, a promise he was good for a lot of things. “I bet you are,” she said, wondering again which she’d regret more, giving in to desire, or resisting it.” Back Blurb: Skin doesn't lie to her. It was her gift, sometimes her curse. To feel what others felt. To see the Continue Reading
Review: Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck
Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck (Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty-Hunter#1) Urban Fantasy February 7, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Deacon Chalk is on a mission. Five years ago his wife and kids were brutally murdered by vampires. He has spent every day since, hunting those monsters, not caring if he gets taken out in the process. His proper title is an occult bounty hunter, and he also owns Polecats, a strip club. One night, a child that reminds him very much of the daughter he Continue Reading
Review: Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
Next Of Kin (Rebel Ridge #1 ) by Sharon Sala Romantic Suspense January 31, 2012 Mira Reviewed by Tori As a teenager, Beth Venable was dragged from her home and the man she loved when her family decided to flee for reasons unknown. Beth wrote Ryal for years , begging him to come get her, but never received a reply. When her parents died suddenly, Beth decided to stay in LA and continue to build her life there. When she accidentally witnesses a murder, she becomes the target of a Continue Reading
Review: An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone
An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard #1) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Set in the late 1800’s, Zeno Kennedy is a well known detective with the Scotland Yard. Having lost a mistress to a bombing years ago, Zeno has set his mind to keeping London safe. But he knows there are a group of men, “The Bloody Four” he calls them, that want to harm his city. These four are wealthy men who are for an Irish revolution, and Continue Reading
Review: Breakaway by Deirdre Martin
Breakaway by Deidre Martin (New York Blades #11) Contemporary Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Sandra glanced furtively toward the living room, then back to Erin. “I know he’s good looking and that, but I bet he’s the selfish sort who heaves himself on top of you like a great walrus. Then it’s a few pokes and he’s done, rolling off you with a burp and a fart until he falls asleep.” Two years ago Rory, living large in New York City as a hockey star Continue Reading
Review: Packing Heat by Kele Moon
Packing Heat by Kele Moon January 31, 2012 M/M Contemporary Romance Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Mandi’s Favorite Quote: “Do you want that, Gav? You wanna be my cock whore?” Firefighter Brad Archer has a crush on his roommate Gavin. Openly gay, Brad lives in agony that his seemingly sexually confused friend walks around half naked all of the time. Brad knows Gavin has dated women, and he also thinks Gavin might be interested in men, but Brad has never come out and asked him. Gavin is Continue Reading
Review: Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman
Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman Contemporary Romance December 27, 2011 Brava Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: I made cinnamon rolls, then needed something to occupy me until Tyler Florence. Ultimate cheesecakes today. Tyler. And cheesecake.” Charlotte took a moment, hand to chest, sighed. “It’s the closest I’ve been to multiple orgasms since February.” Lani moved away from her career as a head pastry chef in New York to a small island off the coast of Georgia called Sugarberry Continue Reading
Review: True Shot by Joyce Lamb
True Shot (True Trilogy #3) by Joyce Lamb Paperback Romantic Suspense December 6, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s like you're Jason Bourne and I’m... the resourceful girlfriend who gets killed in the beginning of the second movie.” Sam Trudeau ran away from her home and family at eighteen and never came back. Manipulated into joining the FBI, Sam was experimented on and used as a weapon. When a fellow agent comes to her accusing their boss of unethical practices Continue Reading
Review: Demon Crossings by Eleri Stone
Demon Crossings by Eleri Stone Paranormal Romance E book January 2, 2012 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not a god at all, only a man. “ Grace is a private investigator who’s specialty is missing children. She has a very special gift that allows her to “see” the child and zero in on their location. Her boss doesn’t ask a lot of questions and that suits Grace just fine. When her boss hands her an assignment, she knows within minutes where the child is. Grace heads Continue Reading