Big Rock by Lauren Blakely Released: January 6, 2016 Erotic Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The very first sentence in this book is: My dick is fucking awesome. I cautiously giggled at this. It's a bold statement - but is it a douchey statement? Was this hero going to make me laugh or roll my eyes? I'm very happy to say, Spencer is cute. He is very, very cocky, but sweet and made me smile. Spencer lives in New York city and is happy with his life. Right out of college, he Continue Reading
Review: Off the Clock by Roni Loren
Review: Off the Clock by Roni Loren Pleasure Principle Series #1 Contemporary/Erotic Romance Released: January 6,2015 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena Marin Rush loves studying sex. Doing it? That’s another story. In the research lab, Marin’s lack of practical knowledge didn’t matter, but now that she’s landed a job at The Grove, a high-end, experimental sex therapy institute, she can’t ignore the fact that the person most in need of sexual healing may be her. Dr. Donovan West, her new Continue Reading
Review: The Muse by Anne Calhoun
The Must by Anne Calhoun (Irresistible #5) Released: December 1, 2015 Erotic Contemporary Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Although the romance in this one is definitely a stand alone. for those that have read Evening Storm, you are all too familiar with the massive Ponzi scheme that has taken place. In Evening Storm, the hero of the book was the whistle-blower who brought down the MacCarren family. The Muse features Arden MacCarren, who had no idea her father or brother, now arrested by the Continue Reading
Review: Hard to Forget by Bella Jewel
Review: Hard to Forget by Bella Jewel Series: Alpha's Heart, #3 Contemporary/Erotic Romance Released: December 15, 2015 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Delaney is a professional bodyguard who's spent years trying to prove herself in a male dominated industry. Now she's facing her greatest challenge yet. Bad boy billionaire Jax Shields has made plenty of enemies on his climb to the top, and now his life is at risk. When he hires a bodyguard, he never expected to put his Continue Reading
Review: Hold Me Close by Megan Hart
Hold Me Close by Megan Hart Released: November 24, 2015 Dark Erotic Mira Reviewed by Mandi This book hurt. I mean, it was amazing and I loved it, but it made my insides hurt. It made me feel all the things, as only Megan Hart can do. A big thank you to Pamela, who texted me and said - omg read this book - and at that time I didn't even know there was a new Megan Hart book out. She warned me it was a tough read. I needed someone to hold me close as I read it. This book tells the story Continue Reading
Review: The Truth About Him by M. O’Keefe
The Truth About Him by M. O'Keefe (Everything I Left Unsaid #2) Released: November 24, 2015 Erotic Suspense Random House Reviewed by Mandi A few months ago I read, Everything I Left Unsaid and loved it. The Truth About Him is book two in this duology. This can't be read as a stand alone. I highly recommend these two books! I gave the first one a B+ and this one gets a solid A from me. The romance, the suspense, the erotic darker edge - so well done. I don't really want to go into a Continue Reading
Review: Tryst by S.L Jennings
Review: Review: Tryst (Sexual Education #2) by S.L Jennings Erotic Romance M/F/M Released: November 10, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Sheena From the author of Taint, comes this steamy novel of a happily married couple who decides to take a walk on the wild side in order to add spice to their sex life—but end up in a situation that neither could have ever bargained for. Favorite Quote: His words are ice but the look on his face is all fire. And even through all that...even through the bitter Continue Reading
Joint Review: Land of the Beautiful Dead by R. Lee Smith
Mandi is reviewing this with author Lexxi Callahan, who is a lover of romance books and a great person to chat with. You can find her on Twitter or her Website. “They don’t call this the Land of Beautiful Personalities.” I’ve read three R. Lee Smith books - Last Hour of Gann, Heat and now Land of the Beautiful Dead. In each book, she gives us a non-human hero and a human heroine, set with extremely complicated circumstances, and gives us a HEA that challenges us, and makes you fall in love Continue Reading
Ms. Manwhore (Manwhore Series 2.5) by Katy Evans
Review: Ms. Manwhore (Manwhore Series 2.5) by Katy Evans Contemporary Romance Released: October 5, 2015 Pocket Star Reviewed by Sheena What lies ahead for Chicago’s most envied couple, Malcolm Saint and Rachel Livingston? Sparks flew between them in Manwhore. Separated by deception, they felt the intensity and heat of their attraction turn up in Manwhore +1. Will Chicago’s wealthiest and most notorious player finally settle down, or will one woman never be enough? Find out in Ms. Continue Reading
Review: Begging For It by Lilah Pace
Begging For It by Lilah Pace (Asking For It #2) Released: September 1, 2015 Erotic Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Please be Aware: This book deals with rape and rape fantasies. While the hero and heroine always have consensual sex, there are flashbacks and other scenarios where actual rape is discussed. Also, this is book two in a closely knit series. There are spoilers from book one. Earlier this year, I read Asking For It by Lilah Pace, and was introduced to Jonah and Vivienne. That Continue Reading