One Night by A.J. Pine (Only You #1) Released: April 21, 2015 New Adult Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Twenty-one-year-old Jess used to have everything—a loyal best friend, a boyfriend she loved, and a future that was right on track. But in a single night, her whole world changed. Now, Jess lives for the impersonal connection of drunken hook-ups and to-go coffee cups in the morning. All she needs is one night to pretend everything is fine…until she meets Adam. Thanks to a Continue Reading
Review: The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan Series: Game On, #2 Contemporary Sports Romance/NA May 5, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The sum of my existence equals you.” Gray Grayson has it all. A top NFL draft pick; he has the looks, the moves, and the reputation of being a playa but when he is forced to borrow his soon to be agent’s daughter's pink Fiat for the summer, he discovers the one thing he has been missing. Ivy Mackenzie is spending a year abroad with Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy Series: Off-Campus, #2 New Adult April 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I love it when you talk homonyms to me." John Logan, a star hockey player and junior at Briar University, has no problems getting girls...except the one he wants. She happens to be dating his best friend, Garrett Graham. With his family issues bearing down upon him the closer he gets to graduation and his seemingly unrelenting crush on Hannah, he is surprised Continue Reading
Review: Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid
Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid Hypothesis, #1 Romance Contemporary/NA Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: A beautiful man is the devil’s most potent weapon. Attraction, Heat, and Capture are the names of each serial in Penny Reid’s NA debut- Elements of Chemistry- the first book in her Hypothesis series. This is the full novel/continuation of the short story 'Bunsen Burner Bingo' from the Breakaway anthology. No one does geek romance better the Penny Reid in my Continue Reading
Review: The Shameless Hour by Sarina Bowen
The Shameless Hour by Sarina Bowen (Ivy Years #4) New Adult Released: April 14, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I'm supposed to be writing a paper about female subjugation. But all I want is for someone to give me a good pounding." Another outstanding book in the Ivy Years series. Our heroine is the high-spirited, energetic Bella who is the team manager of the Harkness hockey team and loves her job. And the players are all very fond of her. She has no qualms Continue Reading
Review: Chase Me by Tessa Bailey
Chase Me (Broke & Beautiful, #1) by Tessa Bailey NA Romance Contemporary March 17, 2015 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Don’t be a judgmental rabbit. They’re the worse.” Roxy Cumberland quit college and moved to New York to pursue her acting dreams. When her big break takes longer than she anticipated, Roxy finds herself dressed as a giant pink bunny suit, delivering a singing telegram to a sexy and very hung over trust fund baby. Louis McNally the second may Continue Reading
Review: Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson
Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson (In Focus #1) Released: March 17, 2015 New Adult M/M Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi I'm always on the lookout for a well done new adult book and now I can add Megan Erickson to the list. Actually, who cares if it's even new adult - a well done romance is a well done romance and Trust the Focus gave me all kinds of swoony romance feelings. Plus - the romance takes place on a road trip, in an RV across the country. This makes me happy. Justin and Continue Reading
Review: Time Will Tell by Chantel Fernando
Time Will Tell (Maybe #3) Chantal Fernando New Adult Romance Released February 9, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I love you, too, Trillian," he whispers back. "I want to love you, worship you, and ruin you in the best and worse way." Then his mouth is on mine again. New adult novels are hit and miss for me. Either they are too heavy on the angst, like nauseating angst for being angsty's sake. Or they are just too hokey for my tastes. Then you experience Continue Reading
Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy
The Deal by Elle Kennedy (Off-Campus #1) New Adult Released: February 24, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I think of Elle Kennedy I think of hot Navy SEALs and broody men that own night clubs. But now, all I can think of is adorable new adult hockey romance that made me smile, and smile, and feel angst and smile some more. She has written an absolutely fabulous romance with two protagonists that are a joy to read. Hannah Wells is in lust with a new transfer to her college Continue Reading
Review: Better When He’s Bold by Jay Crownover
Better When He’s Bold (Welcome To The Point, #2) by Jay Crownover Romance Suspense/NA 400 Pages William Morrow Paperbacks February 3, 2015 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “A tarnished throne for a tarnished king in a tarnished kingdom. Can you handle being a tarnished queen?” Race Hartman stepped out of the ruins and crowned himself king of the Point after he and his best friend take down it’s old ruler in blaze of betrayal, sacrifice, and gunfire. The Point has always been a Continue Reading