The Seduction Hypothesis by Delphine Dryden (The Science of Temptation #2) May 6, 2013 BDSM Nerd Romance (woot!) Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read the first book in this series and liked it but didn’t love it. So I’m happy to report The Seduction Hypothesis is super cute and sexy. With the trope of a ‘Nerd BDSM romance’ it delivers in both the nerd and BDSM aspects. Ben and Lindsey were dating and doing great, but then Ben panicked and got confused and dumped Continue Reading
Review: The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers
The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers July 8, 2013 Contemporary Novella LoveSwept Reviewed by Mandi The first person to recommend this book to me was Claudia, but since then I’ve seen a lot of buzz about this book and for good reason. Mary Ann Rivers gives us an emotional, moving, sometimes funny, sometimes sad book about two strangers who start with a simple kiss and end with much, much more. Carrie West is a librarian who is just plain lonely. She has friends, she has great parents Continue Reading
Review: Hot Summer Nights Anthology
Hot Summer Nights by Jaci Burton, Carly Phillips, Erin McCarthy and Jessica Clare July 2, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Though I usually stay away from anthologies, I couldn’t resist this one. Of the four authors, three are favorites of mine, with Jaci Burton introducing a new series called Hope and Carly Phillips taking us back to Serendipity. Short blurbs below from Goodreads: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton Jane Kline has her hands full juggling her job, Continue Reading
Review: The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr (Thunder Point #2) June 25, 2013 Contemporary Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce In The Newcomer, we return to the idyllic coastal town of Thunder Point and the continuing story of Gina and Mac who got together toward the end of the previous book, The Wanderer. I was thrilled to be getting more of Gina and Mac in this story. I felt much more invested in their uneasy courtship in book one and really wanted to see some of their back story. In typical friends to Continue Reading
Review: Lick by Kylie Scott
Lick by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #1) July 1, 2013 Contemporary Romance Momentum Reviewed by Mandi There has been much chatter about this book from my friends on Twitter, especially Kati who encouraged me to request it from NetGalley – so thank you Kati. I love trying rock star books and with the premise that the hero and heroine get drunk and marry in Vegas the night they meet appealed to me. The problem for Evelyn or Ev getting drunk and married in Vegas is that she wakes up the Continue Reading
Review: Wait For You by J. Lynn
Wait For You by J. Lynn (Wait for You #1) New Adult April 2, 2013 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think the key to the start of any good relationship is to remember how the other person likes their coffee.” Avery Morgenstern starts her first day of college by literally running into campus hottie and player, Cameron Hamilton. Six feet plus of pure unadulterated smexyness who suddenly becomes Avery’s shadow. He makes her feel like a goddess but Avery has secrets. Secrets Continue Reading
Review: Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra
Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra (Dare Island #2) Contemporary Romance June 4, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Meg Fletcher grew up on Dare Island and spent her youth doing everything she could to make sure she ended up anywhere else. And she succeeded. She lives in New York, has a great, high paying job, owns a condo with her boyfriend of six years, and is living life exactly how she planned…far away from Dare Island. But when she arrives at work one morning to learn that she’s been Continue Reading
Review: Hope Breaks by Alice Bello
Hope Breaks by Alice Bello Contemporary Romance May 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I read the blurb for this one and noticed the hero was a car mechanic for Walmart, I knew I had to try it. That type of hero is very appealing to me. The first 80% of this book is okay, but the last chapter or so really frustrated me and angered me so much, I can’t recommend this one. Hope Jones is a photographer that designs romance book covers for a small publisher. She recently has Continue Reading
Review: Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy
Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy (Facets of Passion #3) Erotic BDSM May 13, 2013 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I’m so glad I was offered Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy for review. She has a couple of erotic BDSM novellas out with Carina Press, and Ruby is a very sexy, quick read. Dani is an assistant editor with a fashion magazine and in New Orleans for a photo shoot. She works hard, long hours and because she works in the fashion industry, starves herself just to keep up with the competition. Continue Reading
Review: Wife in Name Only by Hayson Manning
Wife in Name Only by Hayson Manning Contemporary Romance April 1, 2013 Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I’m drawn to romances where the hero and heroine are already established and have hit a bump in the road. For Rory and Zoe, it’s quite a big bump. Once happily married, they have been separated for a year with no contact. Rory went from fun, loving husband to a workaholic who texted his wife more than he saw her. Zoe finally had enough, and ended up moving from L.A to a small island. She Continue Reading