White Hot by Nina Bruhns (Men In Uniform #2) Romantic Suspense August 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Clint Walker is desperately trying to get to Seattle to deliver some top secret information being stored on a tiny SD card. He’s survived the sinking of the submarine Ostrov, only to get to Dutch Harbor and realize that he now has some Chinese operatives on his butt. He’s almost at the airport when he realizes that they’ve probably anticipated this Continue Reading
Review: The Last Victim by Karen Robards
The Last Victim by Karen Robards Romantic Suspense/PNR August 7, 2012 Random House Reviewed by Tori Dr. Charlotte (Charlie) Stone is an expert in criminal psychology. She also sees dead people. She regularly faces down some of the most vicious and sadistic serial killers that prison has to offer. As the surviving victim of a serial killer herself, Charlotte needs to know what fuels the madness in these monsters. FBI agent Tony Bartoli knows who Charlotte is. He knows what she went Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood Romance Contemporary August 7, 2012 Dutton Adult Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m F.B.I.“ She smiled. It wasn’t the reaction he expected. “You want to talk nightmares? I’m I.R.S.” When Olivia Mackenzie inadvertently walked into the middle of an FBI sting during a job interview, destroying months of hard work, she wasn't scared. After all, she’s IRS and in terms of scary, her job trumps all. But the attractive FBI agent who helps her out scares her. Continue Reading
Review: Cherished by Maya Banks & Lauren Dane
Cherished by Maya Banks & Lauren Dane Erotic Contemporary BDSM August 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Exiled by Maya Banks Prince Alexander “Xander” Carrera has waited four long years for Talia Monforte to grow up. From the moment he’d first seen her, he knew she would be his, but she was much too young at that time. After learning about Talia’s mom’s illness, he sent them to France so that Talia’s mom could receive treatment and Talia could go to school, all compliments of Continue Reading
Review: Rodeo Rebel by Debra Kayn
Rodeo Rebel by Debra Kayn June 15, 2012 Contemporary Romance Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Mandi When I read a romance book, I enjoy feeling fictionally attracted to the hero. In this book we have Cole. Now Cole lost his wife to a reckless accident years ago and he is now raising his seven year old daughter by himself. He is extremely cautious, as his wife’s death haunts him still. Which is why, when he becomes the new owner of Turner Grain Corporation, he decides to end the Continue Reading
Review: Two In Winter by Vanessa North
Two in Winter by Vanessa North Contemporary Romance July 2, 2012 Novella Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi This novella (51 pages) didn't work for me for a couple of reasons. First of all, I feel like we only skim the outer layer of who these characters are. Getty owns a small clothing line where she takes care of the business operations, and her friend Anna is the designer. She is in her mid thirties and ready to move on with having a family. She comes across as Continue Reading
Review: Hawaiian Gothic by Heidi Belleau and Violetta Vane
Hawaiian Gothic by Heidi Belleau & Violetta Vane M/M Paranormal Romance June 12, 2012 Loose ID Reviewed by Helyce This is the story of Ori and Kalani, childhood best friends. Ori knows he’s in love with Kalani but believes that Kalani can never feel the same way about him. So he joins the Army and spends about three years away from home. In that time, he’s dishonorably discharged for punching an officer and spends a year in jail. When Ori learns that Kalani was attacked, beaten Continue Reading
Review: Legally Yours by Manda Collins
Legally Yours by Manda Collins (Lawyers in Love #1) Erotic Contemporary May 4, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Julie Streeter had to drop out of law school to raise her younger sister after her parent’s death. Now five years later, she works as a paralegal since her sister is in college and is more independent. Her crush from law school, Matt Ellis is in town working for the opposing counsel on a case Julie’s firm has. Julie is about to turn 30, and is tired of living a Continue Reading
Review: The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey
The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey June 1, 2012 Erotic Historical Romance Red Sage Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: They now began most days with an early-morning coupling. During those times, Sarah grew very fond of riding him. Because of his significant girth, sometimes it felt like she was mating with a giant. Favorite Quote #2: Sarah nodded as he undid his trousers. She never tired of seeing his erection rise to greet her. Scullery maid Sarah Bailey is on Continue Reading
Review: Bleeding Out by Jes Battis
Bleeding Out (OSI Novel #5) by Jes Battis May 29, 2012 Urban Fantasy Ace Reviewed by Tori Occult Special Investigator Tess Corday has taken a leave of absence from OSI. An absence only granted if she continues to see the company shrink. Tess has had a rough ride the last few books. She has learned about her father, sister, and the secrets her mother has been keeping from her. She feels her family is starting to drift apart and wants to make sure they know she will always be there for Continue Reading