Smoky Mountain Dreams by Leta Blake Released: November 14, 2014 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi First let me say, I'm not a huge fan of country music, but there is something about the Smoky Mountain Dreams theme park that calls to me! I want to go and eat at the bakery, ride the rides and hear Christopher sing. Maybe it's my love of Dolly Parton that draws me to this setting. Either way, Leta Blake does a nice job of describing Smoky Mountain Dreams park, and Continue Reading
Review: Montana Actually by Fiona Lowe
Montana Actually by Fiona Lowe Contemporary Romance January 6, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: City doctor Josh Stanton and his sports car don’t suit the country, but with his medical school debt about to bury him, Josh has to make the best out of a bad situation. Adjusting to his new job and life in the middle of nowhere isn’t easy, but at least the views of the mountains—and one distractingly attractive local—are stunning… After eight years away, Katrina McCade is Continue Reading
Review: Party Lines by Emma Barry
Party Lines by Emma Barry (The Easy Part #3) Released: January 12, 2015 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi My first "A" read of 2015 comes early and strong. This is the third book in Emma Barry's political series (all stand alones) and I enjoyed the first two. I fully expected to enjoy this book as well, but was surprised by how much I loved this one. I didn't want to put it down or miss a detail of the both the romance and the campaign. Emma Barry writes romances centered Continue Reading
Review: One Night of Trouble by Elle Kennedy
One Night of Trouble by Elle Kennedy (After Hours #3) Contemporary Romance Released: January 5, 2015 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi This is the third book in a trilogy focused around three guys that own a nightclub. Overall, I've enjoyed this series. It started with the intense Gage, then to the stand-offish Reed, and now on to the good guy, AJ. AJ is the nice guy, the good guy, the guy that would never have a one night stand or take advantage of a woman. That is until he meets Brett (yes Continue Reading
Review: Callie Unwrapped by Amy Jo Cousins
Callie Unwrapped by Amy Jo Cousins (Play It Again #1) Contemporary Romance Released November 17, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Callie isn’t sure just how kinky anyone can get on a Tuesday before Christmas, but she’s willing to find out. That is, assuming this first drink at a pool hall with her ex, Gabe, and his girl, Kate, doesn’t send anyone screaming from the bar. Newly divorced after years of sleep-walking through occasional sex, she’s hoping to find her way back to Continue Reading
Review: One Mad Night by Julia London
One Mad Night by Julia London Released: January 6, 2015 Novella Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Chelsea Crawford is real good at her job, and she’s determined to win this big account and get the promotion she deserves. Just one thing stands in her way, or rather one very handsome man. Ian Rafferty, the new hire that has been competing directly with her for accounts and, she fears, the partner position she’s been working towards for years. When the pair gets caught alone in the office Continue Reading
Review: Back to Before by Tracy Solehim
Back to Before by Tracy Solheim (Second Chances #1) Contemporary Romance January 6, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Gavin McAlister is back home in Chances Inlet, North Carolina to star in a new home restoration reality television show which will showcase the restoration of Dresden House, the town’s historical landmark. It’s absolutely the last thing he’d ever thought he’d be involved in, but when certain facts about the financial stability of the family’s construction company came to Continue Reading
Review: What If by A.J. Pine
What If (If Only, #2) by A.J. Pine New Adult E book, 342 pages December 8, 2014 Entangled: Embrace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I see you, and I’m amazed and scared…” Maggie Kendall survived a condition that should have killed her, however it left her fundamentally changed. The Maggie you see now is not the Maggie from before. She must be ever vigilant, using various means to keep herself from making what could be a fatal mistake. The last thing she needs is an attractive Continue Reading
Review: Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven
Bad Romeo (Starcrossed, #1) by Leisa Rayven New Adult Released: December 23, 2014 St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If there was a Nation of Stupid People, I would be their queen.” Cassie Taylor, a sheltered young woman, comes to drama school to spread her wings and explore her love of acting. In acting class she meets Ethan Holt. A broody gorgeous young man who seems to ignore her one minute but won’t leave her alone the next. Cassie tries to stay out of his Continue Reading
Falling for the Enemy (Private Pleasures #3) by Samanthe Beck
Falling for the Enemy (Private Pleasures #3) by Samanthe Beck Released: December 1, 2014 Contemporary Romance Entangled Brazen Salon owner Virginia Boca has declared herself celibate...at least until she wins the election for mayor of Bluelick, Kentucky. No hot men. No sex. And her plan to play the good girl might have worked—if the mysterious, hard-bodied stranger she’s seen around town hadn't pulled her from the street and saved her life. The least Ginny can do is offer her savior a free Continue Reading