Make You Mine by Macy Beckett (Dumont Bachelors #1) Contemporary Romance Released: May 6, 2014 Signet Reviewed by Mandi I had never read Macy Beckett before and when I saw this was the start of a new series, I decided to give it a try. I didn't dislike this book - there are some cute moments that made me laugh and a sexy romance that turns romantic. But it also felt a little over the top with all of the curse stuff. For close to 100 years, the men in the Dumont family of New Orleans Continue Reading
Review: How to Say Goodbye by Amber Lin
How to Say Goodbye by Amber Lin New Adult Released: April 7, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've read several of Amber Lin's previous books, and while sometimes the stories don't work for me, her voice is just lovely and I'm always eager to read her next one. This time, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I was hesitant because it's a New Adult (hero is 18 and heroine is 19) and I'm kind of over the super, emo angst that this genre always brings, but this one is different. I'd say Continue Reading
Review: The Lucky Charm by Beth Bolden
The Lucky Charm by Beth Bolden (Portland Pioneers #1) Released: May 4, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Jane from Dear Author recommended this to me. I've been on a sports romance kick lately and I'm so glad I read this one. I will say it took me a few chapters for me to warm up to our hero and heroine, but I ended up really enjoying them. The hero especially becomes quite adorable. Izzy Dalton loves journalism behind the camera, but when her boss and mentor Continue Reading
Review: Frisky Business by Tawna Fenske
Frisky Business by Tawna Fenske Released: May 6, 2014 Contemporary Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Marley recently broke up with her fiancé and then moved to Bend, Oregon where she has begun working for a local wildlife sanctuary drumming up donations and getting them funding from wealthy folks, businesses, and more. Public relations and helping with events is something she’s great at – and she’s determined to make a new life here. The town is full of interesting characters and she Continue Reading
Review: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James (FBI/US Attorney #5) Releases: May 6, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi The year long wait between Julie James books is a hard one, but it's always worth it too. Just knowing you are going to get that smart banter and sexy romance makes me smile. Sidney is recovering from a broken engagement with a brand new job. Moving from New York to Chicago, she has accepted the position to manage a four billion dollar fund. Sidney is Continue Reading
Review: Risky Game by Tracy Solheim
Risky Game (Out of Bounds, #3) by Tracy Solheim Contemporary Romance/Sports Releases: May 6, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like conundrums.” Brody Janik, the uber sexy tight end for the Baltimore Blaze has just learned he has a medical condition that could sideline him permanently. With his contract coming up for negotiation, Brody needs to keep his health issues under wraps. PhD student Shannon (Shay) Everett works multiple jobs to help her family out of a Continue Reading
Review: On the Surface by Kate Willoughby
On the Surface by Kate Willoughby (In the Zone #1) Contemporary Romance Released: April 14, 2014 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I'm always on the lookout for a good sports romance, and On the Surface does a nice job of balancing the sport of hockey while also giving us a fulfilling romance. Tim Hollander has recently been traded to San Diego from Chicago, where for many years he was a star player. While in Chicago, his five-year old daughter died from Leukemia and his marriage fell Continue Reading
Review: Nobody by Sarah M. Anderson
Nobody by Sarah M. Anderson (Men of the White Sandy #3) March 8, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self-Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Nobody Bodine came from a nobody and will always be a nobody. He can disappear into the shadows—no one can see him if he doesn’t want them to. He exists on the edge, in neither the white man’s world nor the tribe’s, dispensing vigilante justice when he sees fit. There’s no other place for a man like him in this world. Until Melinda Mitchell shows Continue Reading
Review: Flying by Megan Hart
Flying by Megan Hart Releases: April 29, 2014 Erotic Contemporary Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Sometimes Megan Hart writes books that make me have all the feels - for example here and here. And sometimes she writes books that don't work for me. Flying gave me feels, but annoyed me a little bit too. But overall I'm glad I read it. I crave this author's voice and it satisfied me this time. Stella's ex-husband is the CEO of an airline, and as part of the divorce settlement, she gets free Continue Reading
Review: Still Life With Strings by L.H. Cosway
Still Life With Strings by L.H. Cosway Released: March 24, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: My sophisticated concert violinist has a dirty mouth, and it thrills me. It was just an ordinary night. He didn't think anything extraordinary would happen. Until it did. Turning a corner onto the bustling night time street, he saw her all in blue. The woman from his painting was a living, breathing thing...and she was so completely Continue Reading