Sanctuary by Rebekah Weatherspoon (Beards and Bondage #2) Released: August 29, 2017 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I quite enjoyed Haven, book one in this series earlier this year (both are stand alones) and Sanctuary was a hit for me as well. As in Haven, this book starts with quite a suspenseful scene. Our heroine, Liz, an attorney, who goes home one day after a long day of work, to find a man in her apartment, waiting to kill her. Liz is able to eventually take the heel Continue Reading
Review: East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo
East in Paradise by Tif Marcelo (Journey to the Heart #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Mitchell Dunford has finished his tour in the army and has become a reservist. He has moved back to his family's home estate - which includes a winery and a large house he has decided to lease out. When his grandfather owned the property, amazing wine was bottled here. But, that slowly went away as the years passed, and now they just sell some grapes. Continue Reading
Review: Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe
Dare Me by A.J. Wolfe Series: Rail City Combat, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: August 12, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "You have a naughty side hiding under those prim little outfits, don't you?" He squeezes me even closer into his side. "That's me. Elegantly composed essay in the streets, unmoderated comments section in the sheets." Former Army Ranger and current MMA gym owner who is big and surly, punching people with his grunts and icing them Continue Reading
Review: Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon
Arm Candy by Jessica Lemmon Real Love #2 Contemporary September 5, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by: Helyce Davis is a regular patron of McGreevy’s bar. After work, he sits at the bar, on “his” stool and focuses on CNN while he drinks his Sam Adams beer. Sometimes he’s alone and sometimes his buddy Vince joins him. As for female company, Davis definitely has a type--petite and blonde and lucky for Davis, there’s a steady stream through the bar. But, it’s the redhead behind the bar that has really Continue Reading
Review: The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle
The Lady of Royale Street by Thea deSalle NOLA Nights, #3 Erotic Contemporary Romance Pocket Star Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I won’t judge you for your coffee choices.” When Sol DuMont asks his brother Alex to be his best man at his wedding to socialite Adrianna (Rain) Barrington, Alex is at a loss as to why but reluctantly agrees. Alex and Sol are like oil and water; Alex is uptight, devout, serious, and regimented in his professional and personal life while Sol Continue Reading
Review: Cover of Night by Laura Griffin
Cover of Night by Laura Griffin (Alpha Crew #2) Released: September 4, 2017 Romantic Suspense Novella Pocket Star Reviewed by Mandi Karly writes for a magazine, and is on assignment in Thailand, writing a story about the United States ambassador to Thailand and his family. With the story almost wrapped up, Karly decides to sneak out of her hotel room and get a drink and maybe even go on a boat. She has met a few people at the resort she has connected with, and decides it might be fun Continue Reading
Review: Mess With Me by Nicole Helm
Mess With Me by Nicole Helm (A Mile High Romance #2) Released: August 29, 2017 Contemporary Romance Zebra Reviewed by Mandi This author has written some really cute romances but ...and it's a big but. I don't like this series. I didn't like book one, but I decided to give this one a try because I enjoy her voice so much - and I didn't like this book either. What I don't like about this book (and series in general) is the overall tone. It's just not a fun read. I like darker books with Continue Reading
Review: Maybe I Do by Nicole McLaughlin
Maybe I Do by Nicole McLaughlin Whiskey & Weddings #1 Contemporary Romance August 29, 2017 St. Martin’s Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “I’m afraid you may find me . . . unenticeable at the moment. A perk of reaching your forties.” She yanked her hand up and gently slapped his chest. “Will you stop acting like you’re old? I just had the most amazing sex of my life with the hottest guy I’ve ever met.” The thing that drew me to this book, was that it is set in/around Kansas City. Continue Reading
Review: Holiday in the Hamptons by Sarah Morgan
Holiday in the Hamptons by Sarah Morgan Series: From Manhattan with Love, #5 Contemporary Romance Released: August 29, 2017 HQN Books Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I've always loved you." "It was sex -" "And then it was love. So much love I didn't pause long enough to think about whether I was moving too quickly." After reading, and reveling in Miracle on 5th Avenue, the delightful third book in the From Manhattan with Love series, I was insta-sold on Holiday in the Continue Reading
Review: Can’t Hardly Breath by Gena Showalter
Can’t Hardly Breathe by Gena Showalter The Original Heartbreakers, #4 Romance Contemporary August 29, 2017 Harlequin Favorite Quote: “Have fun and stay safe, and make sure you get home by midnight. Excuse my French, but by then there ain’t nothing open but legs and hospitals.” Reviewed by Tori Daniel Porter, Strawberry Valley’s own hometown hero, has come home with his two best friends to take care of his dad and start their security business. A lone wolf whose time in the Army Continue Reading