Naughty and Nice Anthology Contemporary Romance December 6, 2010 E-Book Carina PressReviewed by MandiHoliday Sparks by Shannon StaceyWhen Chloe Burke blows the fuse at her parent’s old house while housesitting, she calls electrician Scott Quinn to come turn the lights back on. Scott has had a crush on Chloe since high school, but running in different circles, Chloe doesn’t remember him. Now working in Boston, Chloe is enjoying being back at home for a few weeks, and enjoying the Continue Reading
Review: You Dropped a Blonde on Me by Dakota Cassidy
You Dropped a Blonde On Me (Ex Trophy Wives #1) by Dakota Cassidy Contemporary Romance December 7, 2010 Trade Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "How nice that two lonely people in the world had clearly made a connection. Now there'd be two less lonely people in the world. How very Air Supply." Maxine (Max) Lou Anne Henderson Cambridge didn't know how low she had sunk until she physically threatened a teenager for getting hired over Continue Reading
Review: It Must Have Been the Mistletoe Anthology
It Must Have Been the Mistletoe Anthology December 1, 2010 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 224 Pages Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi When She Was Naughty by Kate Hoffman With the alternative upbringing of traveling with her American Folk music parents, Alison Cole has music in her blood. Now an adult and a musicologist, she is studying Christmas carols for her doctoral thesis in the Appalachian Mountains. Her current goal is to find Ettie Lee, a singer from the 1930’s, and Continue Reading
Review: Pleasure’s Edge by Eve Berlin
Pleasure’s Edge by Eve Berlin Contemporary Romance, Erotic, BDSM November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Dylan Ivory is an erotica writer who needs to interview someone in the BDSM world for her next book. At the recommendation of a friend, she meets Alec Walker. Besides being a writer himself. Alec is an experienced dominant. He loves to travel, and seeks thrills. Dylan is thrilled herself to have met him. He turns her on and there is a very Continue Reading
Review: Hands On by Christina Crooks
Hands On by Christina Crooks Contemporary Romance November 16, 2010 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”He’d like to warm her with a hug. A big naked hug.” Ginnie Anderson, a down on her luck puppeteer, is convinced that her life is falling down around her-literally. When her home collapses in a heavy rainstorm, she is put out by having to accept her sexy landlord’s offer of temporary shelter and her attraction to him. Harry Barrett is a multi millionaire who’s Continue Reading
Review: Inside Out by Lauren Dane
Inside Out by Lauren Dane (Brown Siblings #3) Contemporary Romance November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 320 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Then there was quiet as she met his eyes and smiled, and Christ, he just sort of fell all the way into balls-out love for Ella Tipton. Andrew Copeland, or “Cope” is a security specialist and has had his eye on Ella Tipton for some time now. He is known as a playboy, never having one woman for very long, and having lots Continue Reading
Review: Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan
Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan Contemporary Romance, Light BDSM November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 288 Pages NAL Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You’re sexy like that. All pent-up and angry.” Isabella and Justin have been lifelong friends, but the romantic chemistry has never made an appearance between them – until now. Isabella is on her way back to her hometown, to help her mother out with their family owned bakery when she gets stuck in a blizzard. Having just Continue Reading
Review: Montana Glory by R.C. Ryan
Montana Glory by R.C. Ryan Contemporary Romance November 1, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "For a space of a heartbeat they hovered, suspended, somewhere between heaven and earth. And then they were shattering into millions of glittering, golden pieces before drifting like gold dust to the ground.” Riley Mason learned how to take care of herself at an early age; being a single mom with an explosive secret. When she applies and gets the Continue Reading
Review: Somewhere Along the Way by Jodi Thomas
Somewhere Along the Way (A Harmony Novel-#2) by Jodi Thomas Contemporary Romance November 2, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Well if I’m not dead then you must have come to call, and I’d better tell you Tyler Wright, I’m to old for you and even if I was willing to take a chance with you I wouldn’t. You see, I kinda like being a widow. It’s easier to spell then divorcee and I don’t have to share the bathroom or remote with anyone.” Welcome Continue Reading
Review: The Claiming of Suzy by K.T. Grant
The Claiming of Suzy by K.T. Grant Contemporary Romance September 25, 2010 E-Book Decadent Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Suzy Bean is a size sixteen and while she loves her curves, she is also trying to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. She is trying to give up smoking and reduce her obsessive caffeine habit. She still likes her martinis though, and after a party where she drinks a bit too much, her friend JC Mosino drives her home and hormones flare up. They start getting Continue Reading