Dreaming of Manderley by Leah Marie Brown Riches to Romance, #1 Contemporary Romance December 27, 2017 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote Talking to Siri: “Search the web for Xavier de Maloret.” “Here’s what I found for Xavier the Malaria.” “Xavier de Maloret!” “I’m sorry Olivia the Brilliant, I couldn’t find anything on the web for Savored the Mallory.” “Xavier. De. Maloret!” “Okay, here’s what I found for David and Valerie.” Manderley (Mandy) Continue Reading
Review: The Forger by Michele Hauf
The Forger by Michele Hauf Series: Elite Crime Unit #2 Romance Suspense Date: August 8, 2017 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Tracey When Interpol’s covert behind-the-scenes Elite Crimes Unit looks for new talent, they recruit someone who knows all the tricks—and sometimes a troublemaker is exactly who’s needed for the job… Olivia Lawson’s bosses at Scotland Yard don’t take her work very seriously. Art and antiquities? Bor-ing! But her latest investigation, at London’s world-renowned Tate, is Continue Reading
Review: Lucky Charmed by Sharla Lovelace
Lucky Charmed by Sharla Lovelace Charmed in Texas, #2 Romance Contemporary July 18, 2017 Lyrical Shine Favorite Quote: “The only person I could trust in my entire life to be there for me and never leave-was me.” Reviewed by Tori Carmen Frost hates honey. And bees. And in her hometown of Charmed, Texas, which practically invented the stuff, that’s a problem. The good news is that the summer Honey Festival is finally over. Even better, so is the annual Lucky Hart carnival, a road Continue Reading
Review: Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson
Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson Series: Cotswold Confidential, #2 Historical Romance June 20, 2017 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi What a cute little story this is. This series is centered around a village called Puddling, which is known as a rehabilitative place that families can send their loved ones for care. Whether it's because of a traumatic event, or just need of a reputation repair, the people who work at this foundation put the "patients" in a strict regime. Puddling Continue Reading
Driven to Distraction by Olivia Dade
Driven to Distraction (Lovestruck Librarians #5) Publication Date: January 17, 2017 Contemporary Romance Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Kini IF THE BOOKMOBILE'S ROCKING... Constance Chen is not the demure kind of librarian. Sure, her high-horsepower ride is Big Bertha the Bookmobile, but Con swears a blue streak, does her own home improvement, and wears steel-toed boots. She has a tight circle of friends, a demanding, beloved sprawl of a Chinese-American family, and a strict hookups-only Continue Reading
Review: To Kiss a Thief by Susanna Craig
To Kiss a Thief by Susanna Craig (Runaway Desires #1) Released: August 16, 2016 Historical Romance Kensington Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi The beginning of this one held promise - so much intense, growly, promise - but it ended up falling quite flat for me. Sarah Sutliffe, Lady Fairfax is newly married (oh how I do love a marriage in trouble trope) to St. John, Viscount Fairfax and when she overhears her husband and another woman profess love for one another, she has a freak-out Continue Reading
Review: Reid’s Deliverance by Nina Crespo
Reid's Deliverance (The Song #2) by Nina Crespo Contemporary Romance Released: March 15, 2016 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Sheena Lauren isn't looking for love when she spends a scintillating night with Reid, the sexy keyboardist of Thane's Redemption. While their passion may be off the charts, her trust issues--and Reid's secret life as a time-traveling covert agent--makes any chance for a relationship impossible. When operatives involved in a mysterious project begin dying, Reid Continue Reading
Swoon-Off: Phin vs. Daniel
Swoon-Off: Phin vs. Daniel Rhonda Helms and Shannyn Schroeder have challenged each other to a swoon off, pitting the heroes of our September release New Adult books against each other. There will be three events (Who is sexier?, Who has the best pick up/first conversation with the heroine?, and Who does the best grovel?). We will write about our heroes and post snippets from our books. Then there will be voting! Stop by the three blogs to vote and post a comment to participate in our Continue Reading
Review: Blood Eternal by Toni Kelly
Blood Eternal by Toni Kelly (The Blessed #1) Paranormal Romance February 3, 2014 Lyrical Press, Inc. Reviewed by Helyce After a horrific accident leaves her with a mountain of debt, Savannah Michaels answers a classified ad for a paid companion to someone in Italy. With little information, she makes this desperate choice thinking she has nothing to lose. Getting far away from the troubles of her life seems a good thing at this time and above all she hopes to be able to learn much Continue Reading
Review: Friday Afternoon by Sylvia Ryan
Friday Afternoon by Sylvia Ryan Released: September 2, 2013 Erotic Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Before kids and the responsibility of life, Levi and I shared a spontaneous, erotic, and deliciously deviant marriage. Years transformed what we had into something comfortable and worn. It hurts me to think his desire for me has cooled. I miss that look of his. Slightly evil and totally hot, like he wanted to devour me. Haven’t seen it in ages. When I first married Mia, she Continue Reading