Edited to add: The winners of Escorted are: Jodi and Ann. You both have been emailed. Congrats! I like to call this book my guilty pleasure crack book. I really liked this book. I like Ander and there are moments where I got all melty and swooned. I pretty much read this book in one sitting, as I could not put it down. The story is a really good one, and I enjoyed the journey the hero and heroine go on. But but but…the heroine annoyed me at times. The hero’s lips twitched Continue Reading
Review: Christmas is Cancelled by Aurelia B Rowl
Christmas is Cancelled by Aurelia B Rowl Contemporary Romance December 21, 2012 Breathless Press Reviewed by Mandi Tilly is having a very bad Christmas eve. She caught her boyfriend cheating and the train to take her to her brother’s house was cancelled. She is now stuck at the station, with nowhere to go for Christmas. But then she hears a familiar voice. Dean, her brother’s friend and a former crush just happens to be at the train station as well. She hasn’t seen him for Continue Reading
Guest Review: The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski
The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski New Adult Contemporary Romance November 15, 2012 Self Published Shelly is very passionate about books and music, and I was so happy when she offered to review this book. You can find more of her reviews at Goodreads. Before reading a novel I usually take a few minutes to check out the author; look at their website, other works, their bio, and (if they have a goodreads page) what books they read or recommend. I feel like I can better understand their Continue Reading
Review: A Hometown Boy by Janice Kay Johnson
A Hometown Boy by Janice Kay Johnson Contemporary Romance January 2, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi It’s unfortunate this book is being released right after the tragedy in Newtown, CT because there are many similarities. In this book, a mentally disturbed man, steals his mother’s guns and goes on a shooting spree, killing seven adults and himself in the small town he lives in. I feel like I have to note this, because some may find this upsetting. I should also note, this Continue Reading
Review: Her New Worst Enemy by Christy McKellen
Her New Worst Enemy by Christy McKellen Contemporary Romance January 6, 2013 Crimson Romance Reviewed by Mandi Ellie has been recently dumped, which has devastated her and made her hide in her house for the last six months. When she hears word that her good friend (and wealthy friend) Penny is engaged to someone who might only be after her money, Ellie feels like it is her job to break them apart. She turns to her brother’s best friend Gideon for help. She has known Gideon for Continue Reading
Review: The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry Contemporary Romance January 2, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I wanted to read this book for a few reasons. First it’s by Sarah Mayberry and I really enjoy her voice. But I also heard it had a cranky, reclusive heroine. Usually we only get cranky heroes so this really intrigued me. Mackenzie has good reasons to be in a bad mood too. About a year ago, while driving to a production site (she is a tv producer) she had a very bad accident, Continue Reading
Review: Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips
Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips (Serendipity #4) December 31, 2012 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce As we return to the town of Serendipity, we now focus on the Marsden family or more specifically Michael Marsden. He’s back in Serendipity in order to help out the local police force and take over as Chief while his father goes through his chemo treatments. As a young man, Mike couldn’t wait to get out of Serendipity, and he’d done just that. Though his ties to his family Continue Reading
Review: Chance of a Lifetime by Jodi Thomas
Chance Of A Lifetime (Harmony #5) by Jodi Thomas Romance Contemporary December 31, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The prize wasn’t to live a perfect life but only to survive the times between the perfect moments that come along...“ In Chance of a Lifetime, we are once again submerged into the captivating and extraordinary lives of the residents who call the fictional town of Harmony, TX. home. Dreams, hope, and second chances are all given voice in this installment as Continue Reading
Review: Fall Into You by Roni Loren
Fall Into You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #3) Erotic BDSM December 31, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi While I’m pretty tired of BDSM club books, I read Roni Loren’s previous book and I liked her voice so I thought I would continue with this one. When I learned that our hero Grant is not only the owner of an exclusive BDSM ranch in Texas and a Dom (and a cowboy!) himself, but also a former CIA operative and a vineyard owner, I said giddy up and let’s get to it. Roni Continue Reading
Review: The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand
The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand (Chocolate #2) December 24, 2012 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Adorable, charming, whimsical. These are the words that first came to mind when I finished this book. I read it in one sitting and was completely immersed in the world. I felt like I was in Paris, in a tiny chocolate shop. That I could almost smell the hot chocolate and see the adorable chocolate window displays the author so meticulously and wonderfully details Continue Reading