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Review: Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber

August 8, 2017 by Tori Leave a Comment

Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber General Fiction/Mystery Thriller August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her family’s reputation and with good reason. After her father's murder thirteen years prior, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin sister Lanie, once Josie’s closest friend and confidant, betrayed her in an unimaginable way. Now, Josie has finally put down roots in New York, settling into domestic life Continue Reading

Review: Urban Enemies by Joseph Nassise, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong…

August 7, 2017 by Tori 1 Comment

Urban Enemies by Joseph Nassise, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong... Anthology Urban Fantasy August 1, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Villains have all the fun—everyone knows that—and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from sixteen urban fantasy series get their own stories—including the baddies of New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry. For every hero trying Continue Reading

Review: Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren

June 29, 2017 by admin 3 Comments

Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren Romance Contemporary June 6, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tracey Wasinger Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire. But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could Continue Reading

Review: The Turn by Kim Harrison

February 9, 2017 by Tori 1 Comment

The Turn by Kim Harrison Series: The Hollows, #0.1 Urban Fantasy February 7, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Hurry up, you little snack.” Can science save us when all else fails? Trisk and her hated rival, Kalamack, have the same goal: save their species from extinction. Death comes in the guise of hope when a genetically modified tomato created to feed the world combines with the government's new tactical virus, giving it an unexpected host and a mode of Continue Reading

Review: Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton

July 20, 2016 by Kini Leave a Comment

Cream of the Crop (The Hudson Valley Series Book 2) Publication Date: July 12, 2016 Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy Gallery Books Reviewed by Kini Blurb Manhattan’s It Girl, Natalie Grayson, has it all: she’s a hot exec at a leading advertising firm, known industry-wide for her challenging and edgy campaigns. She’s got a large circle of friends, a family that loves her dearly, and her dance card is always full with handsome eligible bachelors. What else could a modern Continue Reading

Review: Sustained by Emma Chase

August 27, 2015 by Mandi 3 Comments

Sustained by Emma Chase (The Legal Briefs #2) Released: Contemporary Romance Gallery Reviewed by Mandi Long, long ago I tried Tangled by this author, and I didn't like the hero. I can't remember exactly why, but he just didn't work for me. So I never tried her again - but then Jane from Dear Author told me she thought I'd like this one, so I gave it a try. And she was right! I giggle-snorted through this sexy romance. Jake Becker is a very successful criminal defense attorney. He has Continue Reading

Review: Arrow’s Hell by Chantal Fernando

June 17, 2015 by Tori 1 Comment

Arrow’s Hell By Chantal Fernando Series: Wind Dragons MC, #2 Romance Contemporary/MC June 16, 2015 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Out of all the men I know, I thought you were a good one. Yes, slightly stupid, but the best one. Now I’m not to sure. I need to reassess the situation.” Fans who have read book one, Dragon’s Lair, will know that the smexy Arrow went to prison at the end and why he is called Arrow. *wink* His lover was killed when a rival motorcycle club Continue Reading

Review: One Of Us by Tawni O’Dell

August 18, 2014 by Tori 2 Comments

One Of Us by Tawni O’Dell Mystery Suspense/General Fiction August 19, 2014 Galley Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “They want an expert to explain she wasn’t a sociopath, just someone who craved constant attention and wasn’t able to solve her own problems.” “You just described everyone on Facebook.” Dr. Sheridan (Danny) Doyle has come back to his hometown to visit his ailing grandfather. A victim of an abusive father and a mentally ill mother, Danny rose like a phoenix from Continue Reading

Review: Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey

June 10, 2014 by Tori 2 Comments

Stormy Persuasion (Malory-Anderson, #11) by Johanna Lindsey Historical Romance Paperback, 384 pages June 10, 2014 Galley Books Reviewed by Tori Jacqueline and Judith Malory are more than cousins; they are best friends. Having grown up together, they are dismayed to find their parents are separating them for their first debut into society. James Malory made a promise to his wife’s family many years ago that his daughter, Jacqueline (Jack), would have her coming out in America. This Continue Reading

Review: Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty

May 12, 2014 by Tori Leave a Comment

Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty Contemporary Romance/NA Paperback, 352 pages Gallery Books May 6, 2014 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...I don’t want to be fragile. If that’s the price for bring around you, then you need to leave.” Keeley Chambers, a piano prodigy, is a 21 year old junior at Tulane.  A product of an abusive childhood, she was raised in foster care and essentially reinvented herself in order to survive. When she plays in a small club, she catches the eye of Jude Villars, Continue Reading

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