Matinees with Miriam by Vicki Essex Released: November 1, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Four years ago, Miriam lost her grandfather and her world turned upside down. Growing up with druggie parents, her grandfather swooped in and gave her a safe, happy place to grow and prosper. He grandfather owned The Crown Theater, a theater built long ago that was an important and well liked place in this small town. Miriam grew up in this theater and loves it just as Continue Reading
Review: Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz
Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz (Men at Work #2) Released: November 1, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed Her Halloween Treat last month, so was eager to head into a Thanksgiving holiday romance with, Her Naughty Holiday. This book presents a fake boyfriend trope, which usually annoys me but it ended up working very well for me. Clover asks Erik to be her fake boyfriend to get her family off her back, but they pretty much fall in love before the Continue Reading
Review: Dust Up with the Detective by Danica Winters
Dust Up with the Detective by Danica Winter Category: Harlequin Intrigue Romance Suspense September 20, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed By Tori Detective Jeremy Lawrence never expected a trip home to Butte, Montana would end up with him having to investigate his brother Robert’s murder. Especially not with his former neighbor and high school crush. Deputy Blake West, a single mom, hasn’t seen Jeremy in forever. Learning he is divorced, Blake wants to see if the chemistry between them still Continue Reading
Review: Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz
Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (Men at Work #1) Released: September 20, 2016 (paperback) Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I meant 'plant a seed so she'll think of moving back to Oregon.' I didn't mean plant a seed in...you know. Her...her lady garden." Short review: Super sexy and cute with great banter. Highly rec. When Jolene, (who goes by Joey) knocks on the door of her boyfriend's house to surprise him, she is the one surprised when his Continue Reading
Review: All I Want by Nicole Helm
All I Want by Nicole Helm Released: September 1, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi First I have to mention that the heroine is a goat farmer! I have three miniature goats who bring me joy and this made me so happy. She also has a goat tattoo – do I need one? Meg is not only a goat farmer, but she also makes goat soap which she sells at farmers markets. As a young adult she got heavily involved in drugs, but now she is eight years sober and grateful to have her Continue Reading
Review: Last Chance Rebel by Maisey Yates
Last Chance Rebel by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #6) Released: August 30, 2016 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi "Rebecca has a special friend." The wave of heat intensified, and Rebecca felt like she might suffocate beneath her embarrassment. "He's not a...Don't call him that." "A special friend?" Alison raised an eyebrow. "Like a special friend...like a penis friend? I love a grouchy, somber, Maisey Yates hero, and she gives a good one in Gage. When Gage was Continue Reading
Review: Fatal Identity by Marie Force
Fatal Identity by Marie Force (Fatal #10) Released: July 26, 2016 Romantic Suspense Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is book ten in the Fatal series, and the first book I've read. When I started it, I didn't realize that this series follows the same heroine, and her family, through the entire series. I really enjoyed this book, and could follow what was happening even though this was the first I've read - however, I could also tell I've missed out on a lot of back story and dynamics. Continue Reading
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster
Don’t Tempt Me by Lori Foster (Guthrie Brothers #1) Contemporary Romance July 26, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Jason Guthrie has no time for entanglements—between helping out his widowed brother and teenage nephew and getting his hometown back on its feet, his days are spoken for. But his nights are another story… And when his lovely new neighbor, Honor Brown, reluctantly accepts his help in remodeling her house, Jason finds himself wishing his handyman skills could Continue Reading
Review: How Secrets Die by Marta Perry
How Secrets Die by Marta Perry Series: House of Secrets, #3 Romance Suspense/Amish June 28, 2016 HQN Reviewed by Mandi A hard-hitting reporter, Kate Beaumont unearths the deepest lies and brings harsh truths to light, but the story that lures her to the gentle town of Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, is closer to her heart than anyone knows. The details of her half brother's sudden death have never made sense. She owes him justice, yet the one man who can help her is the stubborn sheriff Continue Reading
Review: The Darkest Torment by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Torment by Gena Showalter Series: Lords of the Underworld (LOTU), #12 Paranormal Romance May 31, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...I’m a girl and girls are made of...” “Sugar and spice,” he interjected, remembering the rhyme. “Wrong. Girls are made of vodka and ice. The two combined increase our tolerance for masculine nonsense.” Driven to his death by the demon of Distrust, Baden spent centuries in purgatory. Now he's back, but at what cost? Continue Reading