Knock Out by Michele Mannon (Worth the Fight #1) Released: December 2, 2013 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi The blurb sets-up this story well so I’ll include that here: Logan Rettino never imagined she'd fall so far. Dropped by her ex on national TV, she's gone from prima ballerina to ring card girl, reduced to revving up the crowds before MMA bouts. However distasteful she finds her new job, it pays well…and she needs the money if she's ever going to Continue Reading
DNF Review: My Heartache Cowboy by Z.A. Maxfield
My Heartache Cowboy by ZA Maxfield (The Cowboys #2) Released: January 21, 2014 M/M Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi I DNF’d the first book in this series but I’ve liked this author in the past so I thought I’d give this one a try. This series focuses on gay ranchers and that appeals to me so much! But I’ve come to the conclusion this series is just not for me. I set this book down around the 55% mark and had no desire to pick it back up. The beginning of the book Continue Reading
Review: Live by Mary Ann Rivers
Live by Mary Ann Rivers (Burnside #1) Released: January 21, 2014 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Reading this book made me think of a cloudy day. The romance in this book is super hot, and the characters and the storyline in general are composed in such a way – a Mary Ann Rivers type way. Such care is taken to craft the characters lives, and the words she uses make me just want to roll around with my Kindle. But this isn’t your normal, small town happy, happy Continue Reading
Review: Still So Hot! by Serena Bell
Still so Hot! by Serena Bell Released: December 17, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi What struck me initially about this book was the set-up and my dislike of it. Elisa is a dating coach, owning her own business which is still getting off the ground. She not only plays matchmaker but she really spends a lot of time with her clients to point out what they do right and wrong when it comes to love. She finally lands a Hollywood client, an up and coming actress Continue Reading
Review: The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand
The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand (Amour et Chocolat #6) Contemporary Romance Released: January 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Sarah is five months into her six-month internship in one of the best pastry kitchens in the world, yet she still doesn’t feel worthy. From California, she left her engineering job, told her Korean-born mother she needed something more in life, and moved to Paris. Since day one, she has been in love with Patrick, the second in command Continue Reading
Guest Review: Ruined by Tracy Wolff
Ruined by Tracy Wolf (Ethan Frost #1) Released: January 7, 2014 Erotic Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Lea – you can find Lea blogging at Happy Ever After. Favorite Quote: “Having finally finished her last toe, Tori gets up to follow me. But since she’s worried about smudging the polish, she kind of waddles on her heels, toes in the air. With her hair dyed race-car yellow and cut short and spiky, she looks a little like a top-heavy duck.” College student Chloe Girard lands Continue Reading
Review: The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare
The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare (Bluebonnet#3) Released: January 7, 2014 Erotic Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Brenna is the secretary/assistant at the Wilderness and Survival Expedition center. Her job is quite laid back. She works for Grant, Dane and Cole, all survival specialists, all super built, hot etc. They all live in cabins on the property, so she comes to work in ratty t-shirts and boxers if she pleases. She has tattoos and bright purple bangs. All of Continue Reading
Review: Back To You by Jessica Scott
Back To You (Coming Home, #3) by Jessica Scott Romance Contemporary E book, 304 pages January 7, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I was always coming back to you. It just took me awhile to get here.“ Army Captain Trent Davila thought he had it all. A beautiful wife, two wonderful children, and a fulfilling career in the military. When he is wounded in combat and almost dies, Trent finds pieces of himself missing. Unable to explain the dark thoughts and the emptiness he Continue Reading
Review: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton (Hope #1) Contemporary Romance January 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Emma Burnett has returned home, to the small town of Hope to take over the veterinary practice of the town vet who has recently retired. She is excited and scared-this is a huge step for her, but something she’s wanted for herself for a very long time and that’s she’s worked very hard for. She’s got a plan and she’s not going to do anything that will hinder her from being successful Continue Reading
Joint Review: Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young
Before by Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young (On Dublin Street #3) Released: January 7, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Blurb: Despite her outgoing demeanor, Olivia is painfully insecure around the opposite sex—usually, she can’t get up the nerve to approach guys she’s interested in. But moving to Edinburgh has given her a new start, and, after she develops a crush on a sexy postgrad, she decides it’s time to push past her fears and go after what she Continue Reading