Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, #1) by Jenn Bennett Historical PNR Trade Paperback, 400 pages January 3, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Good grief, you’re a big one.“ Welcome to the roaring twenties. Illegal booze, speakeasies, and sexual/economic freedom made for golden times as the world prospered after Word War One. Gangsters and G-Men battled in the streets as the public turns a blind eye to the law of prohibition. Aida Palmer, a beautifully freckled hot Continue Reading
Review: Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan
Shadowdance (Darkest London, #4) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Historical Romance December 17, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think you want revenge so badly, your teeth ache.” Once a heart is lost in shadow... Life has been anything but kind to Mary Chase. But the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals has given her purpose. Now she's been tasked with catching a vicious murderer dubbed the Bishop of Charing Cross. But someone is already on the case—and the Continue Reading
Review: Entwined by Kristen Callihan
Entwined (Darkest London, #3.5) by Kristen Callihan Historical Romance/Paranormal Novella November 5, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Eamon Evernight has always lived in his older brother’s shadow. His large rough build and bright red hair is a stark contrast to his brother’s smooth polished and much preferred blond looks. When his older brother finds himself in an arranged marriage, he needs Eamon’s romantic heart and skills to help him correspond with his betrothed. As the letters flow Continue Reading
Review: If He’s Tempted by Hannah Howell
If He’s Tempted (Wherlocke #5) by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I ache. I want. I remember every touch, every kiss, and want more.” Lady Olympia Wherlocke has never made a promise she couldn’t...wouldn’t keep, so when a young girl comes to her in desperation, Olympia promises to do anything and everything to help her. Lady Agatha Mallam’s mother is trying to sell her into marriage to a much older man who is rumored Continue Reading
Review: Sinner’s Heart by Zoe Archer
Sinner’s Heart Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #3) Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zabra Reviewed by May “Welcome back to London, Hellraisers,” Bram said. “You’re just in time for the end of the world.” When Bram speaks these words, he isn’t kidding. The five friends known as the Hellraisers unleashed the devil himself upon the world so that they could indulge in their vices and enjoy life. The problem, of course, is that the price is not what it seemed and the world as they know Continue Reading
Review: Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan
Winterblaze (Darkest London #3) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Historical Romance February 26, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My life began with you.“ Poppy Lane thought she was doing the right thing when she kept the secrets her mother forced upon her growing up. When her husband is brutally attacked, she is forced to reveal her secrets and the consequences may be more than she can bear. Winston Lane has loved Poppy from the first moment he saw her striding through the train Continue Reading
Review: A Duke Never Yields by Juliana Gray
A Duke Never Yields by Juliana Gray (Affairs by Moonlight #3) Paranormal Historical Romance February 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I didn’t like this book. One bit. Why did I keep reading? I thought it might get better, but it just got worse. By the end I was angry, rolling my eyes and just happy to be done. Abigail is determined never to marry, but that doesn’t mean she never wants a man. Just the opposite. She has given herself a year to find a man and have sex, and she sets Continue Reading
The Awesome that is Firelight by Kristen Callihan
Saturday I woke up, hopped onto my Google Reader and read this early review of Moonglow by Kristen Callihan. Pam is one of my go to readers for recs, so I was very intrigued. After some research I realized Tori, Bells and many others loved the first book in the series, Firelight. So with a quick ‘one-click’ at Amazon I had it on my kindle. I loved this book. It is a paranormal historical, although I’d say the first half of the book only hints at the paranormal aspects. But we have Continue Reading
Review: My Lady Mage by Alexis Morgan
My Lady Mage by Alexis Morgan (Warriors of the Mist #1) July 3, 2012 Paranormal Romance Signet Reviewed by Mandi The Warriors of the River are five men who have been banished to sleep beneath the river, who can be summoned when a champion is needed. And Merewen is in dire need of a champion. Finding an old text in her late father’s library, she learns of these men, and goes out to the river late one night to see if the magic will work. After chanting some words, five men rise from Continue Reading
Review: Demon’s Bride by Zoe Archer
Demon’s Bride by Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #2) Paranormal Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Reviewed by May “In my youth,” said Lady Byton, “we would have called such a man a ‘strapper’, and so he is. Mark me, child, you’ll have the devil’s own time in the bedchamber, but I warrant it will put more roses in your cheeks.” This is the second book in Zoe Archer’s trilogy about a group of hell raising friends who stumble upon a ruin one night, and make a deal with the devil. This book Continue Reading