Just Like Me, Only Better by Carol Snow April 6, 2010 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by ToriWhat if you were a celeb look a like? In Just Like Me Only Better, Ms Shaw takes us on a humorous tongue in cheek journey through the life of a celeb look alike who soon finds that life in the fast line isn't all it's cracked up to be. Poor Veronica has had a hard year. She's a twenty-nine year old single mom who's husband has divorced her for an Continue Reading
Joint Review: Master of None by Sonya Bateman
Master of None by Sonya Bateman March 30th, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 384 Pages PocketWhy I read: Author asked for a review, and I couldn’t pass up a story with a genie. Tori just happened to be reading it at the same time!Favorite Quote: Why couldn’t I get the djinn of lollipops and happiness?Tori: Hi everyone...it's Tori. Mandi graciously asked me to do a joint review with her on Sonya Bateman's exciting debut novel-Master Of None. I have to say that this book completely took Continue Reading
Review: Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams
Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams March 30, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 290 Pages Dorchester Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: Received for review from the publisher.Favorite Quote: First, the shower did make me feel better, and second, the tighty whities were just fine. Okay. More than fine. What that man could do for a pair of underwear. Wow.Kathryn “Blue” O’Malley is living in a world where water rules. When she was five, a tsunami struck Thailand, devastating the area and Continue Reading
Review: Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (Red Rock Pass #1) October 21, 2008 Paranormal Romance E-Book and Print (See Note) Samhain Reviewed by MandiNote: Cry Sanctuary and the second book, Sanctuary Lost available today in the print book, “Sanctuary.”Why I read: I really enjoy Moira Roger’s Southern Arcana series and wanted to try more from these authors.Favorite Quote: “If you blow up my woman, I will end you.”Favorite Quote #2: She bit off a curse and turned abruptly, her nails digging Continue Reading
Review: Changeless by Gail Carriger
Changeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate #2) March 30, 2010 Historical Paranormal Steampunk Paperback, 374 Pages Orbit Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: I loved the first in the series, Soulless and preordered my copy of Changeless long ago.Favorite Quote: Anything out of Lord Akeldama’s mouth - “I suppose, you know all about it, you high-powered political daffodil, you.” Preternatural Alexia Maccon (she was born without a soul) and her werewolf husband, Lord Woolsey, have Continue Reading
Review: Out of Mind by Stella Cameron
Out of Mind by Stella Cameron (Court of Angels #2) March 30, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 400 Pages Harlequin (MIRA) Reviewed by AmandaWillow is part of the Millet family, known throughout New Orleans for their 'Natural Talent'. Willow refuses to acknowledge her powers and those of the rest of her family. Even though she tries her hardest, her psychic powers are well and truly there. Willow has an affinity to see the face of a person with evil intent even sometimes long Continue Reading
Review: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Silver Borne – Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson #5)Urban Fantasy March 30, 2010 Hardcover, 320 Pages Ace Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: One of my favorite series!!! I love Mercy and Adam.Favorite Quote: There is something incredibly arousing about being wanted. I pulled my hand back and sucked in a deep breath. “Adam,” I said.Mercy has two important men in her life. She is in love with her mate and head werewolf, Adam Hauptman, and worried about her roommate, Samuel. Samuel is Continue Reading
In The Mood For Something Erotic?
Simple Need by Lissa Matthews November 25th, 2009 Erotic Contemporary E-Book, Novella Ellora’s CaveWhy I read: The author asked for a reviewFavorite Quote: "By morning you won't remember his name and you won't want to forget mine." Elise has been dumped by text message by her boyfriend who ended up being married. She has had full access to him – phone number, address, could see him anytime, so finding out he is married is quite a shock to her. Drowning her sorrows at a bar, she meets Continue Reading
Review: Catch Me If You Can by L.B. Gregg
Catch Me If You Can by L.B. GreggM/M RomanceMarch 2, 2010E-BookSamhain PressReviewed by Mandi Why I read: L.B. Gregg is one of my favorite authors. Favorite Quote: Listed in the review. Caesar Romano is an assistant in an art gallery. He is broke and lives with his nana – this causes him some shame but he comes from a very close knit Italian family. The book opens during a show for the artist, Jean Pappineau. He creates busts of famous people out of odds and ends. As the drinks start Continue Reading
Review: Silver Kiss by Naomi Clark
Silver Kiss by Naomi Clark Urban Fantasy March 1, 2010 Paperback/E-Book, Novel Length Queered Fiction Why I read: I read Naomi Clark’s short story, “Wolf Strap” and really enjoyed it and when this was offered for review, I eagerly said yes. Ayla is ready to come home to her werewolf pack after eight long years away. She left, frustrated with the non-acceptance of her human girlfriend Shannon, but she is ready to give it another shot. She misses her parents and her brother. While Ayla Continue Reading