Still by Mary Calmes M/M Contemporary Romance May 15, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ I was [...] the guy that when you read about him in a book, you hope he gets left alone, unloved, and wallowing in abject misery.” “Really? Abject?” Sivan and Walter Wainwright have been married for over seventeen years. One day, Sivan wakes up and realizes that he and Walter don't know each other anymore. He wants more from their marriage; right now they are nothing more than Continue Reading
Review: Secret Maneuvers by Jessie Lane
Secret Maneuvers (Ex Ops #1) by Jessie Lane Romance Contemporary/Suspense June 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I cease to exist unless I'm with you.“ Bobby Baker, the hometown golden boy, has always loved his Belle, the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. The night before he leaves for basic training, he assures Belle of his love and promises her he will come for her in a few months when she turns eighteen. Bobby finds his convictions tested in basic Continue Reading
Review: Bound by Him by Red Garnier
Bound by Him by Red Garnier (The Billionaire’s Club #3) Erotic Novella June 18, 2013 St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Say it, Whitney. Say that every inch of you burns for me. Screams for me. Say that your body is my home. Welcome me the fuck home.” What a fun, cracky, erotic read this novella is. This is the first I’ve read of this series (all are stand alones) but I’m definitely going to go back and read the first two. My only complaint about this book is that I Continue Reading
Review: Can’t Stop Believing by Jodi Thomas
Can’t Stop Believing (Harmony #6) by Jodi Thomas Romance Contemporary June 4, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “One heartbeat past forever, that’s how long I’ll love you.” Welcome back. Once again Ms. Thomas takes us back into Harmony, TX and submerges us in the lives and loves of this fictional town. In Can’t Stop Believing, we see the true meaning of forgiveness, second chances, and love. Cord McDowell lost six years of his life when he went to prison at age eighteen for Continue Reading
Review: Flirting With Disaster by Ruthie Knox
Flirting With Disaster by Ruthie Knox (Camelot #3) June 10, 2013 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He picked her up. Picked her up and carried her, as if she were Scarlett O’Hara and he were Rhett Butler, if Rhett had been the kind of guy to go down on Scarlett in a doorway. Which, let’s be honest, he probably was. When I heard the hero in this book had a stutter, I got excited. What is it about a stuttering hero that makes me so giddy? I’m not sure but Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino
Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino New Adult Contemporary April 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The pain of losing someone is always worse when you know you could have prevented it.” Sweet Thing is a romantic new adult contemporary that examines a young woman’s coming of age while dealing with the death of her father. Mia Kelly has come to New York to settle her father’s estate and work in his cafe. she meets struggling musician Will Ryan and her life takes a Continue Reading
Review: Possession by Jennifer Lyon
Possesion by Jennifer Lyon (Plus One Chronicles #2) Contemporary Romance May 28, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A few months ago I read the first in this series, The Proposition and really enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for billionaire heroes, although there are few I actually like. Sloane fits into that category though. He is alpha, protective, but respectful of the heroine. He helps her be a stronger person and I like that about him. At one point he says what attracts him Continue Reading
Review: Entwined With You by Sylvia Day
Entwined With You by Sylvia Day (Crossfire #3) June 4, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi This series is my guilty pleasure crack series. It’s so over the top crazy, yet I can’t look away. There has been much drama due to the fact this once trilogy is now drawn out to be five books. I knew this going in, so the lack of complete closure at the end of this book wasn’t a shock (although the end is VERY abrupt and felt odd). I was still quite frustrated with Continue Reading
Review: An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan
An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan (Coretti Dynasty #2) Contemporary Romance May 21, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi “Have you ever spent the whole night with a woman?” “Cristo, no! My mantra is “Until dawn do us part,” This is such an adorable book. Taylor Carmichael is a very famous actress who has been in the gossip magazines for years with rumors of a crazy, out of control lifestyle. But behind all the gossip is a woman who is very much in control of her life. Continue Reading
Review: Unforgiven by Anne Calhoun
Unforgiven by Anne Calhoun June 4, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Adam leaves the marines and heads back to his home town of Walkers Ford, South Dakota to figure out what is next in his life. First up is being the best man in his good friend’s wedding. And while this may seem like a fun, and joyous occasion, it is actually quite complicated. Growing up Adam fell in love with a girl named Marissa. Adam was always high speed, high powered everything. Continue Reading