Past Midnight by Jasmine Haynes Erotic Romance May 3, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Guest Reviewed by Helyce. Find her on Goodreads. Past Midnight was not what I expected. The back blurb made me want to read it, but I was saddened when I realized the tragedy was the death of a child. I kind of had to step outside of myself and read this without inflicting my personal morals and beliefs where commitment and relationships are concerned. After all, everyone deals with the tragedy Continue Reading
Review: Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson
Any Man Of Mine (Chinooks Hockey Team #6) by Rachel Gibson April 26, 2010 Contemporary Romance Paperback Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You seem to have lost your panties again.” “Oops. I bet that happens a lot around you.” Rachel Gibson is an auto buy for me. From her smexy Chinooks to her crazy Writers Friends series, Ms. Gibson gives me everything I need in a contemporary. Romance, laughter, engaging characters, and a realistic life altering lesson. In her Continue Reading
Review: Driftwood Cottage by Sherryl Woods
Driftwood Cottage (Chesapeake Shores #5) by Sherryl Woods Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Marriage is just a piece of paper right? If it’s so damn insignificant then why are you fighting so hard to avoid signing it?” BLURB: Single mom Heather Donovan's dreams of home and family are tantalizingly within reach when she settles in Chesapeake Shores. The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving O'Brien clan embrace her and her son. Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Games by Jill Myles
Wicked Games by Jill Myles Contemporary Romance March 5, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The game show Endurance Island (think Survivor) needs a boost in its second season ratings, and when a female contestant drops out before the competition starts, the executive producer calls upon Abby. Abby works for MediaWeek magazine, and her boss asks her to drop everything and join this crazy show so she can give an insider’s take on what it is like to participate on Endurance Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Possession by Maya Banks
Sweet Possession by Maya Banks (Sweet #5) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi She’s a singer who lives for the spotlight—and can’t resist her adoring fans… Outrageous and out-of-control, Lyric Jones is a spoiled pop star who lives hard and fast, always outrunning her past and the nightmares that haunt her. She’s used to getting what she wants—groupies included—because she can’t stand to be alone. So in bed, it’s the more the Continue Reading
Review: The Chase by Erin McCarthy
The Chase by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #4) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to make your car my bitch,” he told her, shooting a grin her way. The hell he was. Blurb: Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn’t have time for romance- especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dreams Continue Reading
Review: The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to chip away and uncover your secrets,” he whispered. Blurb: Fallon Frost’s late foster mother had done so much to heal the wounds of her damaged childhood. So when a lecherous developer plans to bulldoze her old home to make room for a strip mall, the practical, ordered life Fallon has built for herself is threatened. Then he makes a twisted Continue Reading
Review: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor #2) Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Lord almighty, if his basketball shorts got wet, they’d cling to all his glory. And there was a lot of glory. Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps Continue Reading
Review: Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning (Sinners on Tour #2) Erotic Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Mandi An ultimatum can break your heart.... Every night lead singer, Sed Lionheart whips thousands of women into a frenzy with his voice alone. But the stage is the only place Sed feels any passion since he lost Jessica... If you’re not willing to break all the rules... It shattered her heart, but law student Jessica broke off her Continue Reading
Review: Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas
Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas Contemporary Romance March 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi It figures the one time Sabrina Cassidy is determined to do the responsible thing, karma kicks in. After four years on the road chasing her musical dream, she’s stranded six hours from home with no money, a ruined credit history—and morning sickness. Out of options, she swallows her legendary independent streak and calls the only person who won’t hang up on her. Luke, the Continue Reading