Trust by Kylie Scott Romance Contemporary/Mature YA July 18, 2017 Self Published Favorite Quote: “Even my shitty attitude couldn't deny the healing qualities of Cool Whip.” Reviewed by Tori “Being young is all about the experiences: the first time you skip school, the first time you fall in love…the first time someone holds a gun to your head.” Trust is Kylie Scott's first foray into young adult (YA) and a winner in my book with its bittersweet story of two teenagers who struggle to Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Home by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Home by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #11) Contemporary Romance July 18, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “My heroes have always been cowboys.” From Goodreads: Too stubborn to face his sins, Jesse Coleman bolted from the Six Pack Ranch, only to fall straight into the arms of a beautiful stranger. Twelve hours later, the seductive firebrand is nothing but a whiskey-laced memory—but one powerful enough to convince Jesse tracking down his elusive Continue Reading
Review: Down Home Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Down Home Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #8, The Donnellys #2) Released: June 27, 2017 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I enjoy the Copper Ridger series, but this slight spin-off series of the Donnelly brothers is hitting all my buttons! Cain Donnelly is one hot cowboy. He wears a Stetson, he has a beard, he wears tight black t-shirts. He knows how to charm the ladies by tipping his hat. His wife abandoned him and his daughter and for the past four years he has Continue Reading
Review: Famous by Jenny Holiday
Famous Publication Date: July 11, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Everyone knows her face. He knows her heart. Emerson Quinn is famous. Girls want to be her. Boys want to date her. Each record outsells the last. All that remains is to continue transitioning her brand from its teenage fan base to a more mature, diverse audience. So she’s under strict orders to play nice with her army of assigned co-songwriters and to knock off the serial dating that keeps Continue Reading
Review: Jilted by Sawyer Bennent
Jilted by Sawyer Bennent Series: Love Hurts, #2 Contemporary Romance Released: July 11, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Sheena Eden Goodnight went to Los Angeles to make it big, not to be publicly humiliated by her cheating fiancé at a red-carpet premiere. But when Eden returns to her hometown to put the scandal behind her, she can barely find a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Turns out the locals are worse than the paparazzi, and they all think she’s turned into a spoiled brat. But in a Continue Reading
Review: A New Leash on Love by Debbie Burns
A New Leash on Love by Debbie Burns (Rescue Me #1) Released: July 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Hey - new author alert! I love trying new authors. Also, being an owner of two rescue chihuahuas, I had to try this book that has a big focus on rescue dogs. I will say upfront, there is a lot of focus on the dogs in this one. I could have used a little more physical romance, but let's get into the set-up. Craig has a lot going on in his life. A very successful Continue Reading
Review: Shattered King by Sherilee Gray
Shattered King by Sherilee Gray Series: Lawless Kings, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: June 27, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena He’s after the woman who helped put him behind bars. She’s been in hiding for three years raising the son he doesn’t know about. Holding a grudge has never felt so good. Favorite Quote: “What are you looking at?” I turned into her, speaking against her ear. “Your mouth.” She pulled back, frowning. “Do I have something on my lips?” I shook my Continue Reading
Review: The Queen of Dauphine Street by Thea de Salle
The Queen of Dauphine Street by Thea de Salle Series: Nola Nights, #2 Romance Comedy/Erotic May 15, 2017 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You’re Bill Nye-ing my sex rig.” “I work in construction! Wood’s my thing!” “Well, it's my thing, too, but I’m not sure we’re having the same conversation anymore.” Socialite Madeline (Maddy) Roussoux seems to have it all. More money, fame, and fortune than one person could possibly desire but no one, besides maybe her Continue Reading
Review: Not Another Rock Star by Amber Belldene
Not Another Rock Star (Hot Under Her Collar #3) Released: June 27, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've really enjoyed this series - this is a four-star read for me, but probably book one and two I liked better (reviews). This one is super sweet and cute, but the two characters didn't grab me like they did in previous books. But this is still a good read. Suzannah DeWitt, better known as Suze, is an episcopal priest, former opera student, who is trying to Continue Reading
Review: The Hook-Up by Tawna Fenske
The Hook-Up (First Impressions) Publication Date: July 3, 2017 Contemporary/Romantic Comedy Entangled Lovestruck Reviewed by Kini Ellie Sanders is over the fairytale, thank you very much. Content with her booming career as a purveyor of Madame Butterfly pleasure aids, she doesn’t need a man for anything—except maybe marketing tips. And, okay, a few fun nights with something that doesn’t require batteries. Love, marriage, and family aren’t in the cards for Tyler Hendrix. Period. The Continue Reading