The Carny by Brooke Moss Contemporary Romance July 7, 2012 Inkspell Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We'd only known each other for a total of seven minutes “ How important was your first kiss? How long did the feeling last? A minute? A day? A Year? When seventeen year old Charlotte Davenport received her first kiss from carnival worker Vince Youngblood, nothing came close to replicating that feeling for 10 years. Now, Vince and the carnival are back in town and Continue Reading
Review: The Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden
The Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden Contemporary Romance, BDSM July 9, 2012 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi When the review request for Theory of Attraction came my way, the author described it as a BDSM Nerd-mance. How could I resist a book like this? I wish more books were published with this theme. A nerd who has a secret BDSM side…let’s discuss. Dr. Ivan Reynolds is a rocket scientist. He lives in a townhouse complex that is highly populated by computer scientists and Continue Reading
Review: The Great Escape by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
The Great Escape (Wynette,Texas #7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Contemporary Romance July 10, 2012 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Life is meant to be lived.” Being the daughter of the former President of the United States isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Lucy Jorik has always done what was expected of her. Attended the right schools, took the right jobs, and is now set to marry the right man. Only, Lucy isn't so sure this is the life she wants. When Lucy leaves her Continue Reading
Review: Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot
Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot (Heather Wells #4) Chick-Lit July 10, 2012 William Morrow Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: I’ve come to the conclusion that, aside from Nazis, the Taliban, and possibly the honey badger, there is no one on the planet more merciless than a teenage girl once she’s decided she dislikes you. Heather Wells was a teenage pop star – playing malls and opening for the biggest boy band around starring her then boyfriend Jordan. That is, until Continue Reading
Review: Carolina Home by Virginia Kantra
Carolina Home by Virginia Kantra (Dare Island #1) Contemporary Romance July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Carolina home is the type of contemporary romance I really enjoy. It was easy to fall into it, the characters and the story playing like a movie in my head. It had just the right amount of angst without going overboard. While the individual character’s situations were not new, Ms. Kantra did a great job of pulling me into these people’s lives. Matt Fletcher grew up on Dare Continue Reading
Megan Hart Kills Mandi Yet Again
Is it adultery when it’s not a secret? When there are rules? Can you be unfaithful to someone who’s given his permission? A while ago I read my first Megan Hart book, Broken and it is one of the best books I’ve read. I then went on to read Dirty and Stranger (I must space her books out, they take so much out of me) and I enjoyed them. Dirty was really, really good. Stranger – I didn’t like Sam as much, but Jack completely stole my heart. By chance, I had Tempted in print Continue Reading
Review: Melt Into You By Roni Loren
Melt Into You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #2) M/M/F BDSM Erotic Contemporary July 3, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “It just means you’re hella kinky,” he said with a broad smile. “And of course, that I’m a kickass lover.” When Evan Kennedy was 16, she became good friends with her foster brother Jace and one night, their friendship turned into something much more. After that night, Evan runs away, and Jace never hears from her again. Evan was living out Continue Reading
Review: Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels
Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels Erotic Romance E Book June 8, 2012 Ellora’s Cave Publishing Alexis and Garrett Marshall have let life overwhelm their marriage. Heartbreak and work has driven a wedge between this couple. But Alexis isn’t ready to give up yet. She loves her husband and is prepared to seduce and entice him into complete submission because somethings are worth fighting for. Alexis Marshall has reached a crossroad in her marriage and she finds herself debating on Continue Reading
Review: Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg
Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg M/M Contemporary Romance February 7, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Jasper Randolph has had a tough life for a few years. After his brother’s accident and his father’s death, he had to put his dreams on hold to take care of his mother and brother by taking a job at his uncle’s brokerage firm. While he is successful at it and the money allowed him to afford the care necessary to keep his paralyzed brother comfortable, he pretty much hates every minute of Continue Reading
Review: Willow Springs by Toni Blake
Willow Springs by Toni Blake Destiny #5 Contemporary Romance June 26, 2012 Paperback Avon Reviewed by Helyce Amy Bright has lived in Destiny her whole life. She’s a nice, sweet woman that her friends and family can count on. She is very generous with the people in her life and often puts everyone’s needs before her own. She’s happy, but she longs for a man in her life; she wants a loving relationship like her friends Tessa and Rachel have. Amy has a reputation for being a matchmaker Continue Reading