Suddenly One Summer by Julie James Releases: June 2, 2015 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi It's spring which means it's time for a new Julie James book. She only puts out one book a year, but she make the waiting worth it. Ford and Victoria are a lovely romance couple. Ford is an investigative journalist with the Chicago Tribune. Victoria is a divorce lawyer who owns her own very successful firm. Her townhouse was recently broke into, and while she hid in the closet and Continue Reading
Review: Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey
Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey (Boys of Fall #1) Contemporary Romance Released: May 26, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Chase Sanders was a high school football star who went on to leave his hometown of Stewart Mills, move to New Jersey and start a life working in construction and having a serious girlfriend. But then things go south. His business partner drained most of his money out of their business. His girlfriend fell in love with someone else. So when he gets a phone call from Continue Reading
Review: Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon
Rescuing the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon (Second Chance #2) Contemporary Romance May 26, 2015 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “I didn’t tell you his story to resurrect your demons,” she said before he’d taken a single step. “Just thought you should know that someone sees you. Even if it is a little late, Donovan, I see you.” From Goodreads: For Donovan Pate, the lake town of Evergreen Cove is a minefield of tough memories—including the day he had to let go of Sofie Continue Reading
Review: One Night by A.J. Pine
One Night by A.J. Pine (Only You #1) Released: April 21, 2015 New Adult Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Twenty-one-year-old Jess used to have everything—a loyal best friend, a boyfriend she loved, and a future that was right on track. But in a single night, her whole world changed. Now, Jess lives for the impersonal connection of drunken hook-ups and to-go coffee cups in the morning. All she needs is one night to pretend everything is fine…until she meets Adam. Thanks to a Continue Reading
Review: Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton
Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton (Capital Confessions #1) Released: May 19, 2015 Contemporary Romance Penguin Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. The illegitimate daughter of one of the most influential senators in Washington, D.C., she grew up surrounded by the scandals and shadows of politics. Now that she's landed an internship with a powerful political consulting firm, she's determined to launch her career and take this city Continue Reading
Review: Love and Shamrocks by Zara Keane
Love and Shamrocks by Zara Keane Series: Ballybeg, #4 Contemporary Romance April 17, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It adds a certain je-ne-say-whatsit to the vessel.” Sean Mackey just wants his life back. A former guard (policeman) in Dublin, a series of unfortunate circumstances has him cooling his heels back in his hometown of Ballybeg. While on a holiday weekend, he meets a gorgeous young woman and indulges in an incredible one night stand only to discover Continue Reading
Review: Ruby Ink by L.J. Wilson
Ruby Ink by LJ Wilson (Clairmont #1) Released: March 31, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When this review request came through, the blurb caught my attension Aaron Clairmont has been granted an early parole. He returns home to Nickel Springs and finds employment at Abstract Enchantment, a trendy new inn. But Aaron’s mind can’t let go of its predecessor, the vintage Rose Arch Inn, the setting for his passionate love affair with Ruby Vasquez. Ruby—the girl he Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds
Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds (Risky Business #1) Released: April 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Olivia is all about work as a high-powered ad executive and rarely goes on a date. She can't remember the last time she had sex. It's a somewhat stale life, but her work is important to her so she powers through each day. One night. after celebrating a big ad win with the hopes of being announced partner after the weekend, her friend dares her to approach a guy Continue Reading
Review: Taming The Legend by Kat Latham
Taming The Legend by Kat Latham Series: London Legends, #4 Contemporary Romance/Sports May 11, 2015 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What can I say? With you I’ve always been easy.” “With me, you’ve always been adored.” London Legends rugby star Ash Trenton isn’t sure what he is going to do once he retires but coaching at a camp for troubled teens wasn’t on his to-do list. Not until an old lover shows up out of the blue asking for his help. Though it’s been eighteen Continue Reading
Review: Wild Heat by Lucy Monroe
Wild Heat by Lucy Monroe (Northern Fire #1) Released: April 28, 2015 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Kitty is returning to her hometown after a horribly abusive marriage and dealing with an eating disorder. Deciding to help her aunt and her aunt's two good friends help run their bed and breakfast, Kitty is ready for this new direction in her life. What she isn't ready for is to see her first crush and her former best friend, Tack. Tack runs a tour company for all of Continue Reading