Kismet's Kiss (The Women Of Kismet Book #1) by Cate Rowan Fantasy August 24, 2010 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It will be the greatest agony I can bear. But the alternative is something I can’t bear at all.” In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic has struck the palace of Sultan Kuramos. As the Royal family lies sick and close to death, only a magical healer from an enemy land may have the skill to save his household. When Continue Reading
Review: Venom by Jennifer Estep
Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #3) Urban Fantasy September 28, 2010 Paperback, 416 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And what happens if you’re wrong?” Finn asked. My stomach tightened, and I stared out into the darkness. “Then I’ll fuck him once, and when we’re done, I’ll stab him where he lies.” ”That’s hard core, Gin,” Finn replied. “Very hard core. Kind of kinky too.” Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, is a retired assassin, but that doesn’t mean she Continue Reading
Review: Trial by Desire by Courtney Milan
Trial By Desire by Courtney Milan Historical Romance September 28, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages HQN Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I don’t like to lose control.” Kate inched her fingers across the coverlet to his free hand. His knuckles were heated, even though he’d been sitting in the cold. “Ned,” she whispered, “let me inside your control.” We first meet our hero Ned in Proof By Seduction, where we learn he battles many demons, and depression is a big part of his Continue Reading
Review: Cruel Enchantment by Anya Bast
Cruel Enchantment (Dark Magical Series #2) by Anya Bast Paranormal Romance September 7, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:” How many times had he planned her death? How many weapons now hung in his forge that he’d crafted with the intention of using them on her? Mercy? He’d thought he had none for her.” Danger Will Robinson!!! This does contain some light spoilers. To help her race from being eradicated, Emmaline Gallagher must retrieve an object Continue Reading
Review: Vampire Trinity by Joey W. Hill
Vampire Trinity (Vampire Queen #6) by Joey W. Hill Erotic Paranormal Romance September 7, 2010 Trade Paperback, 416 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Shouldn’t you be putting on make-up and curling your hair, doing girly stuff?” “I consider doing you girly stuff.” Vampire Trinity is the sequel to Vampire Mistress (Vampire Queen #5) , and these two books must be read in order to get the full impact of everything that is going on in the story, although they Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie and Giveaway
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie Paranormal Romance August 31, 2010 Hardcover, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think if your ex-wife comes to your room in the middle of the night, throws up on your feet, and tells you she’s possessed, the absolute minimum she has to say when she leaves is, Thank you for being so kind.” Andie Miller just wants to marry her fiancé and get on with her life. But her ex husband needs just one tiny favor from her. He Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt and Giveaway
Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane Series #1) August 1, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 416 Pages Grand Central PublishingReviewed by MandiFavorite Quote: “Temperance,” he growled. ”Hush,” she whispered, and kissed him.Temperance Dews runs the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children and makes a dash out in the dangerous streets of St. Giles to rescue an abandoned baby. While out she is noticed by Lord Caire or Lazarus Huntington for her knowledge of Continue Reading
Review: Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings
Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings Romantic Suspense August 3, 2010 Paperback, 308 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He hadn’t had sex in a year so he’d probably come in the first five seconds but that was okay, no way he’d lose his hard-on. In fact, he might sport his hard-on forever, the way he was feeling right now. Maybe be buried in a closed casket because they couldn’t get it to go down. Claire Day wanted an adventure and she found one as a spook or Continue Reading
Review: The Iron King and Winter’s Passage by Julia Kagawa
The Iron King (Book one in the Iron Fey series) by Julie Kagawa Young Adult February 1, 2010 Paperback, 363 Pages Harlequin TeenReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "You have much to learn about the fey Meghan Chase. Everything has a price.Meghan Chase has never felt like she belonged. Now on the eve of her 16th birthday she'll find out why. When her brother is kidnapped, Meghan is suddenly thrust into a world she never knew existed. The world of Fairy. A world of filled Continue Reading
Review: Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #2) July 6, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Why I read: Adored the first book in this series, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. Favorite Quote: “I love you,” he said brokenly. “I love you, my little Sassenach vixen.” Lady Isabella Scranton and Lord Mac Mackenzie made every gossip paper in London when they eloped six years ago after falling in love at first sight. Although extremely Continue Reading