The Kensei by Jon F. Merz Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She looked at me and smiled again. I could never get tired of that. “Why else do you think I’m with you?” I shrugged. “I thought my magnificent butt might have had something to do with it.” Lawson (born a vampire) is in need of rejuvenation. He decides to slip out of Boston, only letting his trusty friend Niles know that he is headed to Tokyo Continue Reading
Review: Wrapped Around Your Finger by Fallon Blake
Wrapped Around your Finger by Fallon Blake November 19, 2010 Erotic BDSM E-Book Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And if you touch me with that chopstick again, I’m going to shove it up your ass. Sideways.” Indigo Hartley is a plus-size model for Exquisite Flesh, a fetish modeling agency. It pays the bills – especially her culinary tuition, which is her true dream. When she gets asked to be a last minute replacement as a centerpiece in a sushi restaurant, it Continue Reading
Review: Taken to the Limit by Nico Rosso
Taken to the Limit by Nico Rosso Sci-Fi Romance November 22, 2010 E-Book, Novella Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He took a step away from her and she stood strong, armed. “Hot,” he growled. “Turn it loose.” Dr. Korina Atonakis likes to plan. Being an E.R. doctor, she has gone through every scenario possible so she is always ready for what comes through the door. But something is about to enter her E.R. that is going to throw her off balance. Morrow is a Continue Reading
Review: Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings
Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings (Awakening #1) Paranormal Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Signet Reviewed by Mandi Shea Jameson has been on the run. Her aunt was literally burned at the stake, accused of being a witch, and now the Magic Police (or MP) have been keeping a close eye on Shea. If any shred of doubt is placed upon you for being a witch, you are arrested and taken away – and usually burned to death. Shea’s time is up though. After an attempted mugging, Continue Reading
Review: Undertow by Cherry Adair
Undertow by Cherry Adair (Cutter Cay Trilogy #1) Romantic Suspense December 28, 2010 Paperback, 337 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I know I scare you.” His breath tickled her cheek as he whispered softly into her ear. “But, know what, Williams? You scare me a little bit, too.” Zane Cutter is charming, witty, sexy, and great at his job treasure hunting shipwrecks in the Caribbean ocean – and he knows it. Maybe a little cocky, but also very friendly and warm Continue Reading
Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Miss Lowell, you magnificent creature, I want you to paint your own canvas. I want you to unveil yourself.” Ash Turner is getting his revenge. As a young child, for religious reasons his insane mother gave away all of their money and Ash found himself on the doorstep of Parford Manor begging his very distant cousin, the Duke of Parford, Richard Dalrymple for Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: My Immortal Assassin by Carolyn Jewel
My Immortal Assassin by Carolyn Jewel (Witches #3) January 3, 2011 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 384 Pages Forever Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Revenge. It's all Grayson Spencer wants. Christophe dit Menart, a human with dark magical powers, destroyed the life she loved. She wants the pleasure of killing him, no matter the cost to her. If not for Durian, a dangerously sexy demon fiend charged with keeping Christophe alive, she would have succeeded, too. Now, she's certain all Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #5) Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Hardcover, 594 Pages Delacorte Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Included at the end because it is a bit of a spoiler. Note: I tried hard to write a spoiler-free review – however I failed. There are some small things that I do consider spoilers. (Especially whether Barrons and Mac get their HEA) Also the quotes at the very bottom are spoilers. I hope to do a big spoiler discussion post in a few Continue Reading
Review: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
Raziel by Kristina Douglas (The Fallen #1) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Raziel is the first book in the Fallen Ones series by Kristina Douglas (pen name for Anne Stuart.) It has a bit of a slower start – or maybe just went in a direction I wasn’t expecting. Allie Watson is an author writing old testament murder mysteries. When she steps off a curb late for a meeting, she gets hit by a bus. Fallen angel Raziel is waiting to Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #3) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 324 Pages Berkley Sensation Reviewed by Mandi Although Elena is now an angel, she is still very young in the immortal world. With the help of her lover, archangel Raphael and his Seven, those that have vowed their loyalty to him, Elena is getting stronger and wise in the immortal ways every day. She is able to fly now, although the vertical lift off and endurance still eludes Continue Reading