Something To Talk About by M.J. Fredrick Contemporary Romance Ebook June 20, 2011 Lyrical Press, Inc. Reviewed by Tori When Ellie Morgan breaks up with the town’s football coach, all she hears is the old refrain, “She’s just like her mother-never happy.” Ellie doesn’t know exactly what she wants in a relationship but she does know she wants more than a self absorbed man who puts her second to his career. So Ellie cuts him loose after a year (a personal best for her) and attempts Continue Reading
Review: Good Girls Don’t by Victoria Dahl
Good Girls Don’t by Victoria Dahl (Donovan Brothers Brewery #1) Contemporary Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Harelquin Reviewed by Mandi and May Mandi: Oh I love Victoria Dahl’s contemporaries and when I heard she had a new series coming out about siblings who own a brewery, it was a double win. Beer and smut wrapped up into one book? Along with many laughs and a little mystery, this book is definitely one I can recommend. Before we discuss let’s do a little set-up. Tessa Continue Reading
Review: Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt
Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt Contemporary Romance July 11, 2011 E-Book Evernight Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Andy Jones suffered many injuries as a result of a bad car accident a year ago. She also lost her business and has fallen into debt. Working two jobs, fifteen hours a day doesn’t leave her much time for sleep or anything else. Which is why she falls asleep while working at the very fancy Fine Foods company while sorting through boxes. And it is not her lucky day. The owner of Continue Reading
Review: The “What If” Guy by Brooke Moss
The “What If” Guy by Brooke Moss Contemporary Romance E book August 5, 2011 Entangled Publishing, LLC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This town isn’t perfect, but it’s home. The people here love you, and they helped raise you, no matter what you think.” Everyone has a “what if” guy in their past. The one person whose soul spoke to yours but fate plays with your destiny and you both go your separate ways. In Brooke Moss’s romantic contemporary, our heroine is given a chance to Continue Reading
Review: Liam’s Perfect Woman by Beth Kery
Liam’s Perfect Woman by Beth Kery (Home to Harbor Town #2) July 19, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Liam Kavanaugh is done with the high stress police force in Chicago, and has decided to return to the small town of Harbor Town, Michigan to become the police chief. And while he wants to spend a few weeks relaxing before he takes his new position, Natalie Reyes has a proposition for him. Sixteen years ago when Liam was only 15 and Natalie even Continue Reading
Review: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
Changing The Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Paperback August 2, 2011 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I hardly qualify as every man’s dream Gavin. You said it yourself. I’m a pain in the ass.” First off, let me say that Ms. Burton has some of the most delicious and lickable covers I have EVER seen. Changing The Game is the second book in Jaci Burton’s very hot and very sexy Play by Play series. Gavin Riley knows Elizabeth Darnell is a Continue Reading
Review: Learning Curves by Elyse Mady
Learning Curves by Elyse Mady May 18, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-book Carina Press From Carina Press: Leanne Galloway has no time for dating; her focus is on launching her academic career. Dragged along to her childhood frenemy Gillian’s bachelorette party at a male strip club, she just wants to get through the evening-but she can’t help interfering when Gillian sends a note to a sexy dancer proposing a hot hookup. Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe’s Den to fund Continue Reading
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley Contemporary Romance August 1, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Did you just have an orgasm?” Charlie’s pink tongue darted over her lips, whisking away the trace of white. A satisfied moan caressed the night. “Better…a s’morgasm.” She bit into the s’more and delight softened her face. My favorite quote happens to be the very first lines of the book, and I knew we were off to a very good start. Dr. Bastian Continue Reading
Review: Rising, Freestyle by Vivian Arend
Rising, Freestyle by Vivian Arend (Xtreme Adventures #2) July 5, 2011 Erotic Romance E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Rising, Freestyle is the story of Melanie Dixon and her struggle to take back her life and regain confidence in herself after a horrible rock climbing accident. When we meet Melanie it’s been about three years since her accident. She’s physically recovered from the injuries she sustained in her fall, but emotionally she still has a long way to go. She wants to Continue Reading
Review: Trespass by Meg Maguire
Trespass by Meg Maguire Contemporary Romance July 26, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi After reading The Reluctant Nude earlier this year, I became very excited to try something else by Meg Maguire. Trespass didn’t quite live up to my expectations, but it still offers quite a different story, which I’ve come to expect from Meg Maguire aka Cara McKenna. Sarah is on the run. From Buffalo, New York you know she is running from something serious she was involved in, but as the Continue Reading