Lust is the Thorn by Jen McLaughlin Released: April 19, 2016 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Blurb: Growing up he thard and fast on the mean streets of Chicago, Thorn McKinney didn’t have a prayer—until tragedy inspired him to join the seminary. Now the time has come to take his vows, and yet he’s haunted by the woman he can’t leave behind: his best friend’s little sister. Despite Thorn’s promises that he’d keep her safe, she’s going through hell. And now he finds Continue Reading
Review: Dirty by Kylie Scott
Dirty by Kylie Scott (Dive Bar #1) Released: April 19, 2016 Contemporary Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by Mandi Dirty is the first book in a new spin-off series from Scott's popular, Stage Dive series. I enjoyed this one. Vaughan has just come home from a long time on the road with his band - but unfortunately for him, his band has broken up, leaving Vaughan a little lost. Short on money, he decides to head to his home town in hopes that he can sell his late parents home for some Continue Reading
Review: Worth It All by Claudia Connor
Worth It All by Claudia Connor Series: The McKinney Brothers, #3 Romance Contemporary April 19, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Paige Roberts is a young single mom with a disabled child. She works two jobs while going to school. She has no time to indulge in a casual sexual affair. Growing up, Paige's irresponsible mother spent most of her time chasing men and the next high, leaving Paige to be the adult in their relationship, When she got pregnant from a boyfriend who finds out and Continue Reading
Review: Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein
Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein Series: Dark Obsession, #2 New Adult April 19. 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”...I could tell you a thousand times that I hate you, while one I love you was right there in my head all along." Letty Carmichael barely escaped high school alive and now is safely enrolled in college. She is shocked to see one of her tormentors sitting in one of her classes. Scared for her life, Letty races for safety only to fall and hit her head. When Continue Reading
Review: Ruthless by Gillian Archer
Ruthless by Gillian Archer (True Brothers MC #1) Released: April 12, 2016 MC Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Jessica Miller works at the front desk of a casino in Las Vegas. She has a family who wants her to settle down and a very meddling mother. On a blind date one night with a lawyer, after totally annoying her at dinner, he starts to drunkenly assault her as they leave. Fighting back, a man comes to her rescue. Zag belongs to the True Brothers Motorcycle Club (MC). He removes Continue Reading
Review: Listen To Me by Kristen Proby
Listen To Me by Kristen Proby Series: Fusion, #1 Romance Contemporary April 12, 2016 William Morrow Paperbacks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a prostitute of feelings” Addison (Addie) Wade is the co-owner of the hottest up and coming restaurant in Portland-Seduction. Looking to further their brand, the women decide to hire live entertainment, never suspecting that they would get former rock star-Jake Keller. Gorgeous, sexy, and cocky, this is one bad boy Addie has no Continue Reading
Review: Tidal Patterns by Rachelle Paige
Tidal Patterns by Rachelle Paige Released: April 12, 2016 Contemporary/Inspirational Romance Self Published Reviewed by Kini The premise of this books sounded very promising to me. The hero and heroine work together yet get in each other’s way. I’ve read books with this trope before and it can lead to some serious sexual tension, so I was in. Lizzie is the only wedding planner on staff at a resort hotel. Her parents recently passed away and she is living in their beach home. Mark is Continue Reading
Review: Jagger by Chelsea Camaron and M.J. Fields
Jagger by Chelsea Camaron and M.J. Fields Jessica Cale Series: Caldwell Brothers, #3 Contemporary Romance Released: April 12, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Sheena Jagger is an underground MMA brawler who can't get the young woman who he knows is being brutally abused out of his mind, not to mention he knows first hand what it is like to get knocked around by an old man. Tatiana is a severely abused near eighteen year old girl who endures daily beatings and pure hell from her father. Continue Reading
Review: One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates
One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #4) Released: April 19, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed the previous three books in this series but this one fell quite flat for me. Ace is the local bar owner and bartender in Copper Ridge. His father is the town's pastor, and his relationship with his family is very rocky. Ace is gruff and opinionated. When Sierra comes in one night with a group of girlfriends, and he can't help but notice how tipsy Continue Reading
Review: Offensive Behavior by Ainslie Paton
Offensive Behavior by Ainslie Paton (Sidelined #1) Released: March 31, 2016 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I saw this had a virgin hero, I grabbed it up. There is something about virgin heroes that suck me in! I can't help it. Reid is in a bad place in his life - fired as the CEO of the technology firm he built for basically being an asshole, and now he has turned to drinking. At twenty-eight, his life is a mess. He is a control freak, who couldn't learn to Continue Reading