The Chase by Elle KennedyBriar U, #1Romance ContemporaryAugust 6, 2018Berkley Favorite Quote: “I feel like too many girls fail to remember one vital truth: we deserve someone who gives us one hundred percent. Half-assed effort isn’t effort. Half-assed love isn’t love.” Reviewed by Tori Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right because there’s no logical reason why I’m so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don’t usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks Continue Reading
Audio Book Review: The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson
The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson Cake #2 NA Contemporary Romance January 9, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce After finishing the first book in this series, I immediately picked up book two. Kyle is the younger brother of Jake, featured in book one. From the outside looking in, you’d think that Kyle had it made. Sure, he gets to hang out with his famous brother, travel the world, party like a rockstar, and enjoy all the other perks that lifestyle would bring. But the Continue Reading
Review: Olivia Twist by Lorie Langdon
Olivia Twist by Lorie Langdon Historical Romance/NA March 6, 2018 Harper Collins/Blink Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Lesson one: Friends are just enemies in disguise. Olivia Brownlow is no stranger to danger. Orphaned at birth and raised in a workhouse as one of the boys, Olivia eventually made her way to the streets and was taken in by a gang of thieves. When a crime goes wrong and she’s caught, she and the intended mark are shocked to discover they're related and he takes Continue Reading
Review: Cake at Midnight by Jessie L. Star
Cake at Midnight by Jessie L. Star Publication Date: January 15, 2018 New Adult Romance Pocket Star Reviewed by Kini I think it was the maybe possible love triangle that intrigued me in the blurb. I am always curious to see how this works out for the heroine. As we learn very quickly, Gio has been hung up on her male BFF for several years. But he frequently takes advantage of her and very early on she puts her foot down and banishes him from her life, at least temporarily. Which was way Continue Reading
Review: Love on the Tracks by Tamsen Parker
Love on the Tracks by Tamsen Parker Snow & Ice Games #1 New Adult/Sports Romance December 5, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Kini I am a big fan of Parker’s books as tends to write a solid and usually emotional story and frequently pushes the boundaries of my comfort to the edges. The blurb alludes to a fake relationship between a female participant of the Snow & Ice Games and a boy band member, I imagined both H/H would be younger but was a little surprised when I found out the heroine Continue Reading
Review: The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn
The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn Contemporary/New Adult Romance November 2, 2017 Self-Published Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: I want you forever, Amelia. Please say you’ll be my forever.” With my hands gripping him tightly, my legs not letting go, and my mind fixated on one man and one man alone, I say, “I will be your forever, Aaron. That will never change. When I first read this blurb, I was pretty sure this book was had the potential to be really disappointing, but I wanted to Continue Reading
Review: Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix
Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix Romantic Comedy/Adult August 21, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Kini I was looking forward to this book, as it features as STEM focused heroine. I was willing to look past the fact that the hero is a billionaire. The blurb references being similar to Penny Reid, Sally Thorne, and Jennifer Crusie all of whom are authors of books I have loved. This book really fell short of my expectations. It wasn’t terrible, but it didn’t wow me with its brilliance Continue Reading
Review: Accidental Sire by Molly Harper
Accidental Sire by Molly Harper Half Moon Hollow, #6 Paranormal Romance/Comedy/NA Pocket July 24, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We were betrayed by Post-its.” Fans of Molly Harper will cheer with laughter at the 6th installment in her delightfully outrageous Half Moon Hollow series as she brings Jane Jamison nee Nightingale back front and center when two college students are turned into vampires. Jane is forced to take them under her wing and roof when the events Continue Reading
Review: Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson
Cross Check by Kelly Jamieson Bayard Hockey, #2 New Adult/Sports Romance July 25, 2017 Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Good, baby?” I lick her throat. “Um . . . I think . . . I’m burning.” “Yeah . . . me too.” “No, I’m really burning.” Her hands come to my chest and push as she tries to shove me off her. “Jesus, Ben, my vagina is burning! Something’s wrong! Ow!” Stunned and dazed, I pull out and roll off her, blinking at her in confusion. What the fuck? The heroine of this Continue Reading
Review: The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost
The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost Series: Broken Destiny, #2 PNR/NA June 27, 2016 HQN Books Favorite Quote: “Cock blocked by an angel..That’s new.” Reviewed by Tori Conquering a supernatural realm turned out to be easier than getting over a broken heart. But her initial victory has made Ivy a target for revenge, forcing her to reunite with the dangerous—and dangerously sexy—Adrian. Ivy isn't sure which will be harder: finding the hallowed weapon that will repair the crumbling Continue Reading