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Review and Giveaway: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding

December 9, 2009 by Mandi 84 Comments

They’ll never see her coming. . . .When Evangeline Stone wakes up naked and bruised on a cold slab at the morgue—in a stranger’s body, with no memory of who she is and how she got there—her troubles are only just beginning. Before that night she and the two other members of her Triad were the city’s star bounty hunters, mercilessly cleansing the city of the murderous creatures living in the shadows, from vampires to shape-shifters to trolls. Then something terrible happened that not only cost Continue Reading

ARC Review – Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon

November 18, 2009 by Mandi 31 Comments

Valentine Strange, late of his Majesty’s 21st Benhali Lancers, needs money. Happily, the wealthy Holy Orders of Harappu are desperate to retrieve the diadem of the Goddess Purya from an ancient temple deep in the mountainous jungle—an area Strange knows well from his days quelling rebellions. The pay is too good and the job seems too easy for Strange to refuse. But when Master Aleister Grimshaw, a dangerous witch from a traitorous lineage, joins the expedition, Strange begins to suspect that Continue Reading

ARC Review: Skin Game – Ava Gray

October 22, 2009 by Mandi 22 Comments

A beautiful fugitive—wanted dead or alive.Kyra is a con woman and a particular kind of thief. She steals with a touch, but she only takes one thing: her target’s strongest skill. Which means she can be a fighter, an athlete, a musician, an artist—anything she wants… for a limited time. Heartbroken, she turns her gift toward avenging her father’s murder; with deadly patience, Kyra works her way into casino owner Gerard Serrano’s inner circle. After pulling off the ultimate con, she flees with his Continue Reading

Friday Night Bites – Chloe Neill Review

October 13, 2009 by Mandi 16 Comments

Friday Night Bites - Chloe Neill (Book #2 in Chicagoland Vampires Series)October 6, 2009Urban Fantasy368 pages, paperbackNAL TradeBook was purchased by meMerit is officially leaving her old life behind and moving her vampire self into Cadogan House, one of three vampire houses in Chicago. She has been named Sentinel, head security and must be sure to keep the head of the house, Ethan Sullivan safe. Merit and Ethan have a decidedly lust-hate relationship. While they each find the other Continue Reading

Doubleblind – Ann Aguirre Review

October 8, 2009 by Mandi 13 Comments

Doubleblind - Ann AguirreSeptember 29, 2009Urban Fantasy320 pages, paperbackPenguinLet me just put it out there that I am an Ann Aguirre fan girl. I have only recently discovered the Sirantha Jax series and have been quite spoiled that I have gotten to read all three quite close together. The latest installment, Doubleblind, only furthers my enjoyment of this series.Sirantha Jax is an ambassador on a mission to try to get Ithiss-Tor to join the Conglomerate. The Morgut, hideous almost Continue Reading

On The Edge – Ilona Andrews Review

September 30, 2009 by Mandi 27 Comments

(I love the colors used on this cover)On The Edge - Ilona Andrews (Book #1)Urban FantasySeptember 29, 2009Paperback, 336 pagesAceThe writing team of Ilona and Gordon Andrews write one of my favorite urban fantasy series out there - the "Magic" series featuring Kate Daniels. When I heard they had a new series coming out I became quite excited. This series takes place in a different world with new rules - but there is still a unique, magic filled world and the wonderful characters they can write Continue Reading

Goddess of the Hunt – Tessa Dare

September 25, 2009 by Mandi 22 Comments

(Oh look, they chose my house to put on the cover)Goddess of the Hunt - Tessa DareHistorical RomanceJuly 28, 2009Paperback, 384 pagesBallantine BooksThis is a debut novel by Tessa Dare that I have seen garner much praise in the land of romance blogs. I must say, all of the praise is well deserved. Romance fans, this one is a must read! I was watching Sarah, from Smart Bitches Trashy Books on her video introduction of Tessa Dare recently on the Borders True Romance Blog. Sarah read a quote from Continue Reading

Grimspace – Ann Aguirre

August 13, 2009 by Mandi 31 Comments

(Great cover!)I recently read Blue Diablo having never read Ann Aguirre before. I really enjoyed that book and decided to try out her other series. All I can say is, if you have this book in your to be read pile, it is time to start it!Sirantha Jax is a Jumper. She is able to "jump" through space at super speed, discovering new worlds and life. She used to work for Corp, a huge company that monopolizes Jumpers for their own profit. Jax thinks her job is the best out there until she is the jumper Continue Reading

Destined For An Early Grave – Jeaniene Frost

July 30, 2009 by Mandi 24 Comments

(Hot cover, I want those boots)Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene FrostFourth in Night Huntress SeriesJuly 28th, 2009400 pages, paperbackAvonHalf human, half vampire Catherine (but you better call her Cat) and her vampire husband Crispin (he would liked to be called Bones - long story) are having a nice relaxing vacation when Cat starts to have weird dreams. During the dreams the same man keeps visiting and talking to her and she recognizes him, but when she wakes up, she can't remember who Continue Reading

What Happens in London – Julia Quinn

July 7, 2009 by Mandi 26 Comments

(This cover is simple and sweet, just like the book)Sweetest. Book. Ever. Every once in a while a book comes along that just makes you smile. This book had me smiling and laughing and squeeing in romantic delight from page one until the end. And oh what a sweet ending it has. Harry Valentine is the ultimate beta hero. Smart, studious, loved school, loved to study, courteous and polite. He works for the War Office translating Russian documents and leases the house directly south of Lady Olivia Continue Reading

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