Prisoner by Annika Martin and Skye Warren Released: October 23, 2014 Dark Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi They say there are two types of fear - the kind that has you running far, far away, and the kind that shakes you so deeply that you can't look away. For me, Grayson is the second kind of fear. I got pretty excited when I heard Annika Martin (aka Carolyn Crane) and Skye Warren were collaborating to write a dark, intense book that features a hero in prison and Continue Reading
Review: A Little Christmas Jingle by Michele Dunaway
A Little Christmas Jingle by Michele Dunaway Released: October 7, 2014 Contemporary Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May Kat Saunders doesn't believe in miracles—though she sure could use one. She's devoted to her veterinarian business, and all she wants for Christmas is for her practice to include a no-kill shelter. But amidst all the holiday hoopla she forgot about getting the required permits...and time is running out. Just when Kat fears her dream career is DOA, a to-die-for handsome Continue Reading
Review: The Mistletoe Effect by Melissa Cutler
The Mistletoe Effect by Melissa Cutler Contemporary Romance Released: October 7, 2014 St. Martin's Reviewed by May Poinsettias weren’t even real flowers, just shrubs with red leaves. Decker has worked at the Briscoe Ranch Resort for years, and has gone from wild playboy to being serious about his career and life. The whole time he’s lusted after Carina and now he just might have the chance to get some naked time with her before he moves on to his next job… Carina loves her work and Continue Reading
Review: Rowdy by Jay Crownover
Rowdy (Marked Men, #5) by Jay Crownover Romance Contemporary E book, 400 pages October 21, 2014 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I never forgot you, Rowdy. I always took you with me wherever I ended up.” Rowdy St. James’s childhood left a lot to be desired with an absentee father and murdered mother. Taken into foster care, he befriends two sisters who become his anchors in his chaotic world. Rowdy was in heaven until one sister, his best friend, left him behind and Continue Reading
Review: Alex by Sawyer Bennett
Alex by Sawyer Bennett (Cold Fury #1) Released: October 14, 2014 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi If the idea of a super grumpy, jerky (yet redeemable) hockey hero excites you, than Alex Crossman is the hero and the book for you. Alex is a star professional hockey player for the Cold Fury, except - he hates hockey. The better he does, the more the crowd cheers, the more he hates it. But he wants the money so he keeps playing. I even snicker as I see a sign across the Continue Reading
Review: Tempting the CEO by Angela Claire
Tempting the CEO by Angela Claire Contemporary Romance Released: September 29, 2014 Entangled: Brazen Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Thanks for the warning. If coming every time I barely touch you is not doing anything for you, you're awfully responsive..." Angie O'Hare is a fearless and take no prisoners attorney currently charged with securing the best deal imaginable by the small tech company she represents against a formidable panel of lawyers for the giant company Continue Reading
Review: Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor
Worth The Fall (The McKinney Brothers, #1) Claudia Connor Contemporary Romance Ebook September, 9, 2014 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I'm here because I couldn't stay away." Matt McKinney, a Navy Seal, is on leave after his best friend is killed on a mission and Matt was injured. Unable to fully deal with what happened or the promises he made to his dying friend, his commander forces him to take some time off and he winds up heading to the beach with a cousin of his. While Continue Reading
Review: Echoes Of Scotland Street by Samantha Young
Echoes of Scotland Street (On Dublin Street, #5) by Samantha Young Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “So, are you a hero, Cole Walker?” Shannon MacLeod has always gone for the wrong type of man. After she drifted from one toxic relationship to the next, her last boyfriend gave her a wakeup call in the worst possible way. With her world shattered, she’s sworn off men—especially those of the bad-boy variety. Cole Walker is exactly the sort Continue Reading
Review: Final Lap by Erin McCarthy
Final Lap by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #8) Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Cooper Brickman’s racing season is going downhill fast. Saddled with his much younger half-sister, 13 year old Mary-Jane, he’s finding it difficult to balance life as he knew it. His driving is off, he’s down on points and in the standings and it’s been months since he’s been with a woman. The thing is, he really loves his sister. Intelligent beyond her years, bright and Continue Reading
Review: Carolina Blues by Virginia Kantra
Carolina Blues by Virginia Kantra (Dare Island #4) Contemporary Romance October 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Jack Rossi has moved to the quiet town of Dare Island following his divorce to be the new Police Chief. Having come from a big city where he dealt with crimes of all manner, he’s enjoying the somewhat laid back ways of Dare Island. Though the job is such that he is almost always ‘on-call’ being there are only two other officers to cover the small island, he is working his Continue Reading