A Recipe for Reunion by Vicki Essex Released: March 3, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is the first I've read of Vicki Essex and I like her voice. Stephanie grew up wealthy and was always popular in school, even if she didn't get good grades. She actually was short one credit and never graduated high school. After all her friends moved on and went to college and got jobs, Stephanie felt a little lost still being pampered at home. So she decides to grow up and Continue Reading
Review: First Time in Forever by Sarah Morgan
First Time in Forever by Sarah Morgan (Puffin Island #1) Released: February 24, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is the first book in Sarah Morgan's Puffin Island series and I'm not in love with it. I loved, loved, loved her last trilogy, O'Neill brothers and not to compare to that one - but I'm totally going to compare to that one. This book felt a little forced. Let me set it up before I get more into it. Emily has been working hard in New York City until Continue Reading
Review: One Wish by Robyn Carr
One Wish by Robyn Carr (Thunder Point #7) Contemporary Romance February 24, 2015 Mira Reviewed by Helyce Grace Dillon moved to Thunder Point to get away from her old life and start a new one. She took over the town’s flower shop and has a successful little business going. For the first time in her life, she is calling the shots and she is happy with her independence. Though she’s made some friends, she’s a bit lonely at times, and she’s just not quite sure what to do about it. Troy Continue Reading
Review: Playing by the Greek’s Rules by Sarah Morgan
Playing by the Greek's Rules by Sarah Morgan (Puffin Island #.5) Released: January 20, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "As a matter of interest, what is your goal in relationships?" "Orgasm." He gave her a slow smile and she felt herself turn scarlet. I'm very excited for the start of Sarah Morgan's new Puffin Island series - book one, First Time in Forever will release next week. We get a tiny peek at a future heroine in this book as she is Continue Reading
Feature: Carrying His Secret by Marie Ferrarella
When Elizabeth Shelton finds her boss murdered, her life is thrown into turmoil. But nothing shocks her more than learning she's pregnant by the victim’s son. She kept her attraction to mogul Whit Adair hidden for years before their one-night tryst—and now she must keep another secret. When the killer targets her next, Whit goes from her one-time lover to her full-time bodyguard. Taking her to his ranch for safekeeping, Whit discovers the truth about the baby. He offers his protection, but Continue Reading
Review: Flirting with Disaster by Victoria Dahl
Flirting with Disaster by Victoria Dahl (Jackson: Girl's Night Out #2) Released: January 27, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I'm enjoying this series by Victoria Dahl, and you can't go wrong with a sexy, over-worked, 42 year old hero who is a US marshal. Tom has been assigned to the mountains near Jackson Hole Wyoming, as guard detail for a local judge. This judge has been sent death threats by a rogue survivalist. The judge lives in a secluded part of the woods, Continue Reading
Review: The Originals – The Rise by Julie Plec
The Originals: The Rise (The Originals # 1) by Julie Plec Paranormal Romance Released: January 27, 2015 Harlequin Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "My blood is not available for purchase or trade," Elijah answered stiffly. And you couldn't afford it if it were." [In your face asshat!] I have never read the Vampire Diaries and I have never seen The Originals television show and I was intrigued that the novel is a spin from the television show. Julie Plec co-created and writes the Continue Reading
Joint Review: Lovely Wild by Megan Hart
Lovely Wild by Megan Hart Fiction Released: November 25, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi and Pamela - Find Pamela on Twitter and Goodreads. Blurb: Brought up in the savage captivity of her unstable grandmother's rural Pennsylvania home, Mari Calder once yearned for rescue. Now she struggles every day to function as an adult in the confines of normal society. Left with only a foggy recollection of her childhood, she's consumed with being a dutiful wife to her husband, Ryan, and mother Continue Reading
Review: The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Touch (Lords if the Underworld, #11) by Gena Showalter PNR Paperback, 496 Pages November 25, 2014 Harlequin HQN Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Is this part of your motivational speaking? Or can we call this nagging?” Torin, host of the demon Disease, is forbidden from any human contact. His touch only brings sickness and eventual death. When he “accidently” kills a young woman who chose to ignore his warnings, he finds himself targeted by The Red Queen. The Red Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan (O'Neil Brothers #3) Released: October 28, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Well this series is just adorable and romantic and sexy and Maybe This Christmas is a great addition. I was so excited for Tyler's story - he is the fun, carefree, womanizer of the O'Neil brothers who is also caring for his teenage daughter after her mother abandoned her on his door step. Tyler lives for skiing. Growing up at his family's Vermont winter Continue Reading