Love and Learn by Ava Blackstone Released: April 2016 Contemporary Romance Reviewed by Mandi Navy SEAL Tyler MacKinnon is that guy. The one who pitches a no-hitter in the big game even though he skipped practice. The one who can get any girl into bed with a funny story and a grin. But when Ty is hit by an IED, his charmed life is blown straight to hell. Though his leg heals, that naive certainty that the universe is on his side is gone forever. And it’s like everyone knows it. Continue Reading
Review: Stiletto Secrets by Bella J
Stiletto Secrets by Bella J Series: Fairy Tale Bastards, #1 Contemporary Romance Released: April 25, 2016 Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Sheena Nicholas Blake is your typical class A, rich bastard who loves getting what he wants. He’s spoiled, selfish and enjoys all the lavish pleasures life has to offer—especially those that involve women and getting naked. Nicholas’ life is just damn near perfect. But one night out on the town with his friends and everything changes. One encounter Continue Reading
Review: Blown Away by Brenda Rothert
Blown Away by Brenda Rothert Released: May 3, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi When I saw this was a storm chaser romance, I perked up. Hello - Twister fans! Falling in love while chasing tornadoes - gimme the candy. But first there is death. Drew and Colby have been in love and are engaged. Drew works as an assistant in a hair salon and Colby is a storm chaser. Coming home from his last chase, he stops to help someone change a tire on the side of the road and gets hit by a car Continue Reading
Review: The Girl From Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux
The Girl From Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux Series: Summer Hill, #1 Romance Contemporary/Comedy May 3, 2016 Ballantine Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “Why do women always fall for bad boys, then get angry when they turn out to be bad boys?” Casey Reddick, a celebrated chef, never expected to wake up to a sexy naked man showering on her front porch but she’s not one to complain. That is until he sees her watching him and accuses her invading his privacy and spying on him. Tate Continue Reading
Review: Calling It by Jen Doyle
Calling It by Jen Doyle Publication Date: April 11, 2016 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Baseball player Nathan Hawkins needs to get away from Chicago. After a near career-ending car accident and with paparazzi surrounding his penthouse, Nate can only think of one place to go: home. But when he finds his old apartment occupied by a half-naked woman wielding a baseball bat, he's not sure what to think...except that maybe his luck has finally changed for the Continue Reading
Review: Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon
Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon (Second Chances #4) Contemporary Romance Released: April 26, 2016 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “You made me want you” she said. “A future. A son. A...husband. You made me want to love you. You made me want it all.” I have truly enjoyed this series, but this is the story that I’ve been waiting for. Asher Knight, lead singer for the rock band Knight Time and, interestingly, a children’s book author, has intrigued me since the Continue Reading
Review: Marry Me by Karen Stivali
Marry Me by Karen Stivali Erotic Romance Contemporary March 24, 2016 Tule Publishing Reviewed by Tori Ben Davis, a drummer in a famous British rock band, hasn’t been interested in anyone romantically since he lost his wife in an auto accident. His interest from that day on was in nothing but his music and random hook ups until he meets the band’s beautiful new clothing stylist. Julia Jones gave up on men when her ex-boyfriend went from controlling to violent. A very talented clothing Continue Reading
Review: Outlaw Cowboy by Nicole Helm
Outlaw Cowboy by Nicole Helm (Big Sky Cowboys #2) Released: May 3, 2016 Contemporary Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Caleb Shaw is on a good and steady path these days. After his father was paralyzed in an accident, Caleb stopped drinking. He stopped all of his negative, hurtful behavior and his main focus at the moment is getting his family ranch out of the red. With his sister recently married and moving out and a new sister showing up out of the blue, his life has been a little Continue Reading
Review: Fly With Me by Chanel Cleeton
Fly With Me by Chanel Cleeton (Wild Aces #1) Released: May 3, 2016 Erotic Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed Chanel Cleeton's previous political series, so when I heard she was doing a new series about fighter pilots, I got excited! Top Gun, y'all!! Except as we learn from our hero, it's not Top Gun. These guys are in the Air Force, Top Gun was the Navy. Whatever! (There are a lot of cute top gun references in this book though). U.S. Air Force fighter Continue Reading
Review: Love of the Game by Lori Wilde
Love of the Game by Lori Wilde (Stardust, Texas #3) Released: April 26, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Axel Richmond is a pitcher for the Dallas Gunslingers. An expansion team, he feels like he hasn't quite made it in life, and his real dream is to play for the New York Yankees (I'll try to forgive him *wink*). But before anything can happen in his life, he needs to rehab his shoulder. After doing physical therapy and pushing himself as hard as possible, the team doctors still say he is not Continue Reading