Kissing Kendall by Jennifer Shirk December 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Kendall lost her firefighter husband on the job two years ago, and just recently lost her job. Down and depressed, her two good friends decide it’s time to stir it up and get her out of the house. Kendall doesn’t have much motivation, staying at home and baking all day. Until her friends start to realize the cupcakes she makes are fabulous. They encourage her to get out and start Continue Reading
Review: Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway
Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway Contemporary Romance December 16, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi “We all paint on a face to show the world,” Nicholas replies philosophically. “For some of us, that’s quite literal.” He takes a brief pause, “When you’re passionate about something, you don’t mind suffering a little discomfort.” I give him a wry glance. “Have you had to suffer for your passion?” He nods gently, his eyes roving over the crowds as they push by us. “More Continue Reading
Review: Sacred Hearts by Dev Bentham
Sacred Hearts by Dev Bentham (Tarnished Souls #3) M/M Contemporary December 18, 2012 LooseID Reviewed by Mandi David Schwartz is devastated to discover his partner has not only started gambling again, but has wiped out their joint bank accounts in the process. This means that David has no money to keep his beloved restaurant open, and must close and sell of everything in it. Kicking his partner out of his life is only the beginning of what is ahead for David. He moves in with his Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday and Giveaway
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