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
Review: Color of Grace by A.M. Arthur
Color Of Grace (Cost Of Repairs #2) by A.M. Arthur M/M Romance January 1, 2013 Samhain Publishing, LTD Favorite Quote: “I’ve got you.” “I know.” Barrett McCall’s quiet solitary life is a life saving choice. A once repetitive lifestyle almost sent him spiraling into a deep abyss with no way out. It wasn’t until a life shattering incident makes him stand up and take a good look at his life and the choices he was making, does he decide that changes are needed. He moves to Straton, Pa, Continue Reading
Surrender to Temptation: Part Two–Tempted to Rebel by Lauren Jameson
Tempted to Rebel (Surrender to Temptation #2) Coming January 8, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Intermix Reviewed by Mandi The Blurb: As Lauren Jameson’s Surrender to Temptation continues, Devon and Zach grow closer, even as their differences threaten to keep them apart… While learning the ropes of her new job, Devon can’t help but be distracted by the sexual delicacies offered by Zach, her domineering and seductive boss. She’s more than ready to take their relationship to the next Continue Reading
Review: My Nora by Holley Trent
My Nora by Holley Trent November 26, 2012 Contemporary Romance Crimson Romance Reviewed by Mandi Matt works at the local fishery and on his off-time still looks after his sister, who he took in when she was ten years old after their parents died in a car accident. Ten years later, his sister doesn’t need watching over, but they still look out for one another. Matt has a new neighbor, Nora. He is immediately attracted to her. Nora is from Baltimore but moved to the North Carolina Continue Reading
Blog Tour Giveaway & Review: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin Romance Contemporary-New Adult Ebook December 27, 2012 Bandit Publishing Company Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I gave up on their dreams and the life we had all planned out. And now I was heading home to face the music.” Liam left everything and everyone behind, without explanation, in order to pursue his own dreams. Known as the golden boy of Beaumont with a promising football career, Liam had his life all planned out by his family and Continue Reading
Review: Aftershock by Jill Sorenson
Aftershock by Jill Sorenson Romantic Suspense (or more specifically, Natural Disaster Romance!) December 18, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This book has such a different premise as it starts with a huge earthquake that rocks the city of San Diego. Lauren Boyer is a paramedic heading to a call as the earthquake hits. Her ambulance falls as the entire freeway collapses. When the earth finally settles, she ends up in a large cavern, underneath the collapsed freeway. Her paramedic Continue Reading