You Had Me at Christmas Anthology Releases: October 17, 2016 Holiday Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi PLAY by Karina Bliss Jared and Kayla were high school sweethearts, and Kayla always encouraged Jared to follow his musical dreams. Now with two young kids, he has achieved fame. Jared finds himself on tour constantly, and trying to manage his home life without guilt of being away all the time weigh him down. This story presents a marriage in trouble Continue Reading
Review: Single Player by Elia Winters
Single Player (Slices of Pi Book 3) Publication Date: September 26, 2016 Contemporary Romance, M/M Pocket Star Reviewed by Kini Blurb Geeky meets kinky in the third novel of the sexy Slices of Pi series by RITA-nominated author Elia Winters, where the employees of a gaming company in sultry Florida work hard—and play even harder. Matthew Abrams finally has the life he’s always wanted—a promising career as a programmer at PI Games, a decent apartment in a nice neighborhood, and a Continue Reading
Review: Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan
Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan (Dancing #2) Releases: October 11, 2016 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Way back in 2011 I read Dance With Me (book one in this series) and really enjoyed it. I was really happy to hear Heidi Cullinan decided to revisit this world with new heroes and a glimpse at what our past heroes have been up to. Set in the year 2012 in Minnesota, this book is before the nationwide equal marriage ruling. Our heroes are Spenser Harris, a Continue Reading
Review: Saving Jake by Sharon Sala
Saving Jake by Sharon Sala Series: Blessings, Georgia, #3 Romance Contemporary October 4, 2016 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He made falling in love so easy.” There is always hope After eight years in the Marines, Jacob Lorde returns to Blessings, Georgia, with no plans other than to hole up in his empty house and heal what's left of his soul. But with a charming next door neighbor and a town full of friendly people, keeping to himself is easier said than Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Beautiful by Christina Lauren
Beautiful by Christina Lauren (Beautiful Bastard #5) Released: October 4, 2016 Contemporary Romance Gallery Books Reviewed by Mandi I haven't read all of the books in this series but I still feel like I know all the players. The last book in this series, Beautiful is so much fun and so sexy - I think I smiled the entire time I read it. Jensen and Pippa are so darn cute together that I didn't want their story to end. Pippa lives in England and hates her job. When she comes home on her Continue Reading
Review: A Change of Heart by Sonali Dev
A Change of Heart by Sonali Dev Released: September 27, 2016 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Dr. Nikhil 'Nic' Joshi had it all—marriage, career, purpose. Until, while working for Doctors Without Borders in a Mumbai slum, his wife, Jen, discovered a black market organ transplant ring. Before she could expose the truth, Jen was killed. Two years after the tragedy, Nic is a cruise ship doctor who spends his days treating seasickness and sunburn and his nights in Continue Reading
Review: Perfectly Charming by Liz Talley
Perfectly Charming by Liz Talley Publication Date: September 27, 2016 Contemporary Romance/Women’s Fiction Montlake Reviewed by Kini Blurb Morning Glory native Jess Culpepper is desperate to get out of town after divorcing the only man she’s ever dated. She takes a temporary nursing job in Florida and, thanks to the bequest of her late friend, Lacy, has the funds to rent a condo right on the beach. She’s not prepared to literally trip over her old high school lab partner—and Continue Reading
Review: Overexposed by Megan Erickson
Overexposed by Megan Erickson (In Focus #4) Released: September 20, 2016 Contemporary M/M Intermix Reviewed by Mandi It's no secret that I'm a fangirl of Megan Erickson's books. She just keeps writing these emotional, fun, sexy stories that I can't get enough of. Overexposed did not disappoint! There is sex in a tent and intense kissing up against a tree, y'all! What more could you ask for? Levi was on a reality show that allowed him to travel around the world (you briefly meet him Continue Reading
Review: The Goal by Elle Kennedy
The Goal by Elle Kennedy Series: Off Campus, #4 Romance Contemporary September 26, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do you believe in love at first sight?” She’s good at achieving her goals… College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn’t include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at Continue Reading
Review: Mercenary by Michele Mannon
Mercenary by Michele Mannon Deadliest Lies, #2 Contemporary Romance Released: September 6, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Sometimes in life, choices just aren't part of the plan. When fate interferes and bulldozes right over you. That's how I felt the first time I saw him. Standing in my kitchen, soaking wet, hotter than a man has the right to be, and holding a knife. Declan's cold, stone-cold. I can't help but want him. His presence stirs up some raw emotion within me. He seems Continue Reading