Jane O'Reilly writes very erotic novellas, and she often times reminds me of Charlotte Stein. I think if she had longer to tell her story, I would really fall for her voice (I think both of these stories are less than 100 pages). The sex is hot, yet I need a little more time to really engage with her characters. If you are looking for quick, very steamy reads, she might just be the author for you. The following two novellas can be read as standalones. My favorite of hers is Continue Reading
Rebel (Dead Man’s Ink # 1) by Callie Hart
Rebel (Dead Man's Ink # 1) by Callie Hart Released: February 9, 2015 Dark Erotic Romance Suspense Self- Published Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Don't bother trying to get inside my head, sugar. It's a dark and fucking scary place. Even I don't want to be here most of the time. You change your mind about the sex, though, and we can talk." Callie Hart is a force of nature and in this genre I like to call dark erotic suspense, she simply slays. I've read all of the Blood Continue Reading
Review: Give it All by Cara McKenna
Give it All by Cara McKenna (Desert Dogs #2) Romantic Suspense Released: February 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You talk like a robot butler," she said, stroking his hard chest and arms. "Why the fuck does that get me so wet?" For those that read Lay it Down, you've already met our hero and heroine, Duncan Welch and Raina Harper - and if you are anything like me, the idea of these two together is very exciting. Duncan is a lawyer working for the firm that is in the Continue Reading
Review: Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole
Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole (Off the Grid #1) Released: February 3, 2015 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book has such a chilling first chapter. The power has gone out in the country (maybe the world?) for three weeks. Arden and her bestie John decide to hike from their New York apartment to John's parents' cabin near the Canadian border. When the book opens, John has been attacked and is out cold and Arden is being held by this dirty, strong scavenger guy. He Continue Reading
Review: Hero by Samantha Young
Hero by Samantha Young Romance Contemporary February 3, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I never wanted a hero...I just wanted you.” Alexa Holland had a wonderful childhood until she found out her father had another family. From that moment on, Alexa has done everything to forge her own identity and separate herself from what her father has done. Starting with the man who was destroyed by her father’s terrible secrets. Caine Carraway doesn’t want anything to do with Continue Reading
Review: Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton
Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary/Sports E book, 336 Pages Berkley February 3, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Any sparks? On your side, I mean. Grant would have to be dead not to be attracted to you. For goodness sakes, I’m attracted to you and I’m totally heterosexual.” Grant Cassidy is the star quarterback for the St. Louis Traders. Sexy and single, His winning smile, hot body, and confident attitude on and off the field gets him all Continue Reading
Review: Be Mine Forever by Kennedy Ryan
Be Mine Forever (The Bennetts # 3) by Kennedy Ryan Released: February 3, 2015 Contemporary Romance Forever Yours Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "He's not my husband," Kerris said with so much composure, you never would have known five minutes before she had been doubled over with a contraction. "Anymore, I mean, my husband's away...He's um...Cam is..." "I'm a Family friend." The last thing either of them needed was to air their weirdness in the maternity ward. I have been Continue Reading
Review: Flirting with Disaster by Victoria Dahl
Flirting with Disaster by Victoria Dahl (Jackson: Girl's Night Out #2) Released: January 27, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I'm enjoying this series by Victoria Dahl, and you can't go wrong with a sexy, over-worked, 42 year old hero who is a US marshal. Tom has been assigned to the mountains near Jackson Hole Wyoming, as guard detail for a local judge. This judge has been sent death threats by a rogue survivalist. The judge lives in a secluded part of the woods, Continue Reading
Review: It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre
It Must Be Your Love (Sullivan, #11) by Bella Andre Romance Contemporary E book, 400 pages November 20, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How am I looking at you?” “Like I’m Little Red to your big bad wolf.” “Well,” he said slowly, “I do want to eat you.” Mia Sullivan, a real estate agent, met and fell in love with the famous rock star Ford Vincent. After spending a sexually charged week together, Ford asked Mia to join him on tour but in the seconds she Continue Reading
Review: Risking It All by Tessa Bailey
Risking It All by Tessa Bailey (Crossing the Line #1) Contemporary Romance Released: January 27, 2015 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I was really happy to see that this book is a full length, unlike the category length this author sometimes publishes. We get to spend more time with the hero and heroine and really learn their story. And what a fun story it is. Sera Newsome was a nurse but after her police officer brother was murdered in south Brooklyn, she became a cop in his honor. She Continue Reading