I'm like a moth to a flame for any sort of epistolary romance, add in a single parent to the mix and basically it's almost like the book was written for me. And it was but also there was a lot of this book that made me unhappy. Before we go any further, please note that this book has heavy themes of sick children, death, grieving, and PTSD. If any of these are triggering to you, this book is not for you. The book does not have any content warnings and I wouldn’t want a reader to be surprised Continue Reading
Review: Pretend You’re Mine by Lucy Score
Pretend You’re Mine by Lucy Score Publication Date: October 22, 2015 Contemporary/New Adult/Military Pub Yourself Press Reviewed by Kini Burb: I only wanted to protect you... Luke Garrison is a hometown hero, a member of the National Guard ready to deploy again. Strong, sweet, and sexy, he doesn't have a girlfriend and doesn't want one. When the wildly beautiful Harper stumbles into his life, though, he realizes that she's the perfect decoy. A fake girlfriend to keep his family off Continue Reading
Review: Body Shot by Kelly Jamieson
Body Shot: A Last Shot Novel by Kelly Jamieson Publication Date: August 23, 2016 Contemporary/Military Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Kini The bestselling author of the Heller Brothers series stirs up a tempting cocktail of fun and seduction as a sexy SEAL-turned-bartender treats a buttoned-up scientist to a wild weekend . . .and a change of heart. Former Navy SEAL Beck Whitcomb left a world of privilege to prove he could make his own way. Money, mansions, expensive cars—none of it Continue Reading
Review: To Have and to Hold by Serena Bell
To Have and to Hold: A Returning Home Novel Publication Date: July 19, 2016 Contemporary Romance, Military Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Blurb The reunion is supposed to be the start of the rest of their lives. But when Trina Levine sees the soldier she promised to love forever, Hunter Cross looks at her like she’s a stranger. The connection is gone, lost in the blank stare of those soulful brown eyes. Hunter remembers his young daughter but not Trina, and he certainly can’t recall why Continue Reading
Review: One Lucky Hero by Codi Gary
One Lucky Hero: The Men in Uniform Series Publication Date: June 7, 2016 Contemporary Romance/Military Avon Impulse Reviewed by Kini Blurb She was looking for a little fun… Violet Douglas wants one night where she can be normal. Where she can do something for herself and not be just her sibling’s guardian. So when she spies a tall, dark and sexy stranger, she’s ready to let her wild side roar. The last thing she expects is to see her one night stand one week later, when she drags her Continue Reading
Review: Gifts of Honor Anthology by Stacy Gail and Rebecca Crowley
Gifts of Honor Anthology by Stacy Gail and Rebecca Crowley Released: November 21, 2013 Military Romance Carina Press This book has two holiday military stories. I recommend them both. Starting from Scratch by Stacy Gail This is the first I’ve read by Stacy Gail and I liked it. Sullivan comes home from another tour in Iraq, but this time he comes home with a severe head injury. When he left months before this, his wife Lucy was very angry that he signed up for another tour Continue Reading
Review: Tactical Strike by Kaylea Cross
Tactical Strike by Kaylea Cross (Bagram Special Ops #2) March 11, 2013 Military Romantic Suspense Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I like military romance and really enjoyed Deadly Descent (among other military romances) from Kaylea Cross last year. Tactical Strike features our heroine, Gunship pilot Captain Candace Bradford who is very hard working, very serious and doesn’t have time for the lusty glances that Combat Controller, Staff Sergeant Ryan Wentworth throws her way. Part Continue Reading
Review: Killing Time by Cindy Gerard
Killing Time by Cindy Gerard (One Eyed Jacks #1) Romantic Suspense January 22, 2013 Pocket Reviewed by May Hero cries. Gabe shows up. (Grade: A) Ok, so perhaps my five word review (that I texted to Mandi) isn't quite enough, so I will explain in a few more words. I am a huge fan of Cindy Gerard, and I recommend pretty much every book she’s written since the first Bodyguard book. When she ended that series she did so in a way that launched us smoothly into her next series – known as Continue Reading
Review: Rev it Up by Julie Ann Walker
Rev it Up by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knights Inc #3) Romantic Suspense Released: October 2, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Years ago, Navy SEAL Jake fell in love with Michelle. But because of the awful things Jake saw while in battle, he felt his soul was blackened, fighting rages and darkness within him. So instead of embracing love, he pushed Michelle towards his SEAL buddy who is a genuinely nice guy, and let Michelle go. Michelle and Jake’s best friend go on to get Continue Reading
Review: Until There Was You by Jessica Scott
Series: Coming Home #2 Released: October 8, 2012 Military Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read and really enjoyed Jessica Scott’s debut, Because of You. I like military romances and this book was right up my ally. Her latest release, Until There Was You didn’t deliver the same emotional impact as her first. It starts out well as we are introduced to Captain Evan Loehr and Captain Claire Montoya. Evan is a West Point grad and does everything by the books. He Continue Reading