And Never Let Her Go by Nancy Glynn Series: Town of Destiny, #1 Contemporary Romance June 2, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Erin Donahue’s life seemed perfect until one moment changed everything and she left her old life behind. Eight years later, she has established herself in the small town of Destiny, IL. She’s alone but happy-until a face from the past shows up and demands she not only face her past...but finally deal with. Slade Callahan always loved Erin but she Continue Reading
Joint Review: On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton
On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton (Wild Aces #3) Released: January 3, 2017 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Kini and Mandi Kini: I read Fly with Me, book one in the series, earlier this year. It was a middle of the road read for me, except for the relationship between Dani and Easy. I LOVE the trope where one character loves the other from afar, but doesn’t/can’t make a move. Because I am a horrible person, I felt okay about the circumstances that allowed for Dani and Continue Reading
Review: Run to Her by Lynn Kellan
Run to Her by Lynn Kellan (The Brothers Series Book 1) Contemporary Romance November 28, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: What can a screwed-up womanizer offer to her? Everything. Gabriel Antonov is a mechanic who can fix anything, even a woman’s hesitance. His talents have earned him the well-deserved reputation as a player, but when a routine one-night stand goes wrong, he’s haunted by what he’s done. Nothing can free him from those depraved memories, until he Continue Reading
Review: Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen Series: Brooklyn Bruisers, #2 Romance Contemporary/Sports January 3, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Wherever you lead, I’m following.” Move over College Boy-the Brooklyn Bruisers have a new heartthrob for fans to cheer and swoon over in Bowen’s bestselling hockey series. Patrick O’Doul. The second installment in Sarina Bowen’s hockey series-Hard Hitter-reintroduces us to Patrick O’Doul-the Brooklyn Bruisers’ Captain and enforcer. Continue Reading
Review: Getting Inside by Serena Bell
Getting Inside by Serena Bell (Seattle Grizzlies #1) Released: January 3, 2017 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Full disclosure - I've tried Serena Bell in the past (not recently) and she never worked well for me. But I guess because it's been some time since I've tried her and this is the new start to a football series, I tried her again. The first half was a struggle for me, but the second half worked better. Iona has accepted a coaching position in the Pro Football Continue Reading
Review: Due South by Tamsen Parker
Due South by Tamsen Parker (The Compass #5) Released: December 12, 2016 Erotic Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: No, seriously. This is my life. Hyperventilating in my office because my boss almost caught me getting blown by her secretary in her bathroom. After running down a hallway naked except for clothes I'd been wearing over twenty-four hours clutched against my junk. Office affairs, man. They aren't for the weak. While the books in this Continue Reading
Review: The Farther He Runs by Lynda Aicher
The Farther He Runs by Lynda Aicher (Kicks #3) Released: December 6, 2016 M/M Contemporary Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi After years away from home, Tanner Dorsey is back and sorting through feelings that have him in a stranglehold. The hardened Marine will do anything for a fallen comrade, so when an accident leaves Finn Kelley fighting for his life, Tanner’s eager to be there for him. In fact, Tanner’s ready and willing to do anything Finn asks—especially if it means finally acting on Continue Reading
Review: Trophy Wife by Noelle Adams
Trophy Wife by Noelle Adams Contemporary Romance Released: December 6, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi At the age of eighteen, Alison found herself penniless and without many options for a bright future. She decides to pursue a forty-five year old colleague of her father's who had expressed interest in her. They date for three months and marry. Every decision is taken care of for her and all she has to do is look pretty, dress pretty and make her husband happy. Eight years later, Continue Reading
Review: Snowed In by Jenna Bayley-Burke
Snowed In by Jenna Bayley-Burke (More Than Friends #2) Contemporary Romance December 6, 2016 Swerve (Macmillan) Reviewed by Helyce I know this is probably the worst way to start a review, but I have to say it. I really disliked the heroine in this story. She almost completely ruined the story for me and I lost count of the eye rolls, and OMGs I uttered after a while. I say almost because I could understand some of the feelings and decisions she’d made after her experiences, but at the Continue Reading
Review: The 12 Dares of Christmas by Leigh W. Stuart
The 12 Dares of Christmas by Leigh W. Stuart Released: November 22, 2016 Contemporary Romance City Owl Press Reviewed by Mandi Lauren is passionate about raising money to build a new, no-kill shelter in her home town of Sycamore Cove. To thank the ladies of the local knitting group for their generous donation, she has planned a dinner, and a surprise male dancer to jump out of a cake for dessert. Apparently these ladies really wanted something spicy for their "thank you" from Lauren. Continue Reading