Defending Hayden by L.P. Dover (Second Chances #7) Released: June 28, 2016 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi This is the first I have read from this series, and it worked well as a stand alone, however, overall I didn't enjoy this story. Derek McLaughlin is a linebacker for the Carolina Cougars. One night while driving with his pregnant girlfriend and some teammates, they get into a car accident and his girlfriend and the baby dies. Obviously, Derek is devastated. He Continue Reading
Review: Bounce Back by K.M. Jackson
Bounce Back by K.M. Jackson Series: Loving on the Edge, #2 Romance Contemporary April 4, 2016 River Hill Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What the hell was in that pocket and could I get some?” All Sabrina Jacobs wants to do is focus on building her new life, and that starts with rebuilding her marriage. Her husband has moved back into their home and thankfully, exclusively into her bed, she’s making a name for herself with her home based finance business and she’s even Continue Reading
Review: Body Rocks by A.M. Arthur
Body Rocks by A.M. Arthur (Off Beat #1) Released: June 28, 2016 M/M Romance Swerve Reviewed by Mandi Everything is finally falling into place for Trey Cooper: his band has been accepted into one of the biggest music competitions in the country…too bad their drummer just quit to play with XYZ, their biggest rival. When Trey has a mind-blowingly hot hookup with a mysterious violinist, Trey definitely plans to see him again – just not on stage as a member XYZ. Dominic Bounds’ time to Continue Reading
Review: Hold You Against Me by Skye Warren
Hold You Against Me by Skye Warren (Stripped #4) Released: May 31, 2016 Dark Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I've been a fan of Skye Warren books for some time now - going to them whenever I'm craving a dark book. Sometimes she writes really, really dark and it's too much, but I found Hold You Against Me to be dark - but not too dark. Clara and her sister Honor were born into the mafia and their father who is boss is a strict man. Clara has a little rebellion in her though, Continue Reading
DNF Review: Stealing His Thunder by Sparrow Beckett
Stealing His Thunder by Sparrow Beckett (Masters of Adrenaline #1) Released: June 21, 2016 Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Nothing gives Addison Kennedy a rush like stealing cars. The Lexus was the perfect target, but before she can get its engine purring, she's cold-cocked unconscious. When she comes to, she finds herself on a bed with a blonde, tattooed god standing over her. Fox Larson is shocked to discover the thief he knocked out is actually a hot girl. Continue Reading
Review: Downtown Devil by Cara McKenna
Downtown Devil by Cara McKenna Released: June 21, 2016 Erotic M/M/F Signet Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: This sex had been so much. Dirty and hot, a little kinky, a little cocky, but joyous as well. Everything at once. Irreplaceable. This M/M/F menage worked really well for me - it's really hot, and I loved all three characters. Clare is just turning thirty and on the edge of something really good in her life. During the day she works for a call center, taking complaint after Continue Reading
Review: Inseverable by Cecy Robson
Inseverable by Cecy Robson Series: Carolina Beach, #1 Romance Contemporary/NA June 21, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Are you lonely?” He lifts his head slowly, pitching me with such an intense stare, it holds me in place. “Not when I’m with you,” he whispers. Callahan is a former Army sniper who has come to Kiawah Island, SC to find some peace from all the horror he experienced during the war. Sexy but grumpy, he is content to stay to himself in the house his Continue Reading
Review: With Vengeance by Brooklyn Ann
With Vengeance by Brooklyn Ann (Hearts of Metal #2) Contemporary Romance May 19, 2016 Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Twenty-three year old Katana James can shred on the guitar. Not that anyone would know, as she’s spent most of her time working on a popular news and gossip website for Heavy Metal fans since her own band broke up. But her dreams are in reach when she gets an audition to play with her favorite band, Bleeding Vengeance. Kat won’t let her gender, her anxiety disorder, or Continue Reading
Review: The Deal With Love by Jamie Wesley
The Deal With Love by Jamie Wesley (One-on-One #3) Released: June 13, 2016 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi When filmmaker Christian Monroe runs into fiery—and frustrating—Elise Templeton at a party, the night quickly becomes the hottest one-night stand of their lives. But then her boss hires Christian to make a publicity film about Elise, and suddenly they’re in each other’s space. All day. Every day. And things are getting hotter… Outside the bedroom, the two have Continue Reading
Review: Heat it Up by Stina Lindenblatt
Heat it Up by Stina Lindenblatt (Off the Ice #1) Released: June 14, 2016 Contemporary Romance Diversion Books Reviewed by Mandi Sofia Phillips feels cursed. Her father cheated on her mother, her boyfriend cheated on her—she’s done with dating. A summer work-exchange program in Finland is the perfect escape. But instead of gaining experience as an athletic trainer, she’s cleaning toilets. Awesome. The trip is a disaster, and even better, she meets Kyle Bennett. In the sauna. Continue Reading