Beautiful Oblivion (Maddox Brothers, #1) by Jamie McGuire Romance Contemporary E book July 1, 2014 Atria Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “As your friend, I can’t be concerned about your STD status?” Camille “Cami” Camlin had to grow up fast due to her severely dysfunctional family. A junior at Eastern State University, she and her roommate tend bar at a popular college hangout. When her boyfriend cancels yet another one of their weekend getaways, she and her roommate decide Continue Reading
Review: More Than Music by Elizabeth Briggs
More Than Music (Chasing the Dream, #1) by Elizabeth Briggs Romance Contemporary/NA E book, 199 pages June 13, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Maybe it’s time you stopped running and fight for what you want.” Maddie Taylor is a music major in her third year of college. All set to intern with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, she has her summer pretty much mapped out. Though she secretly dreams of playing guitar in a rock band, she knows her obligations and her Continue Reading
Review: Better When He’s Bad by Jay Crownover
Better When He’s Bad (Welcome to the Point, #1) by Jay Crownover Romance Suspense/NA E book, 384 pages June 17, 2014 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t need anyone to show you how to be good; you’re so much better when you're bad.” Shane ‘Bax’ Baxter has just been released from prison after doing a 5 year stint for grand theft auto. Back in town and more dangerous than ever, he is looking for his best friend, Race, who he thinks set him up to take the fall. Continue Reading
Review: Push by Claire Wallis
Push (Push,#1) by Claire Wallis NA Romance Suspense May 1, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...in this perfect moment, there is always fear.” Emma Searfoss, a 22 year old engineer designer, has moved clear across the country to get away from her stepfather. Emotionally and physically abused by him since childhood, her victimization was made worse by her mother and two brothers allowing it to happen and not intervening. Blunt and in need of some anger management Continue Reading
Review: Wrecked by Priscilla West
Wrecked by Priscilla West (Wrecked #1) Released December 11, 2013 New Adult Romance Blackbird Publishing Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: “There would be no happy ending for us. He was too damaged. I was too broken.”Two years ago, Lorrie’s mother was murdered. But that wasn’t the end of it. Reeling from the tragedy, Lorrie’s father spiraled into alcohol, depression, and finally suicide. The two most important people in Lorrie’s life are both gone but she’s still alive.Trying to recover from Continue Reading
Review: Misunderstandings by Tiffany King
Misunderstandings by Tiffany King (Woodfall Girls #2) Released: May 6, 2014 New Adult Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I was so intrigued when I started this book. Brittni and Justin have a lot of history together and the book starts in present day with these two a couple of years out of college, and having broken up two years previously. By coincidence, they 'reunite' in an elevator, which happens to breakdown on its way up - and they are stuck together for several hours. To say there is bad Continue Reading
Review: Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty
Blue Notes by Carrie Lofty Contemporary Romance/NA Paperback, 352 pages Gallery Books May 6, 2014 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...I don’t want to be fragile. If that’s the price for bring around you, then you need to leave.” Keeley Chambers, a piano prodigy, is a 21 year old junior at Tulane. A product of an abusive childhood, she was raised in foster care and essentially reinvented herself in order to survive. When she plays in a small club, she catches the eye of Jude Villars, Continue Reading
Review: Breakable by Tammara Webber
Breakable by Tammara Webber (Contours of the Heart #2) New Adult Romance May 6, 2014 Penguin Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Note: If rape is a trigger of any kind for you, this may not be a story for you. Last year I fell into the New Adult craze and when Easy was all over Twitter and Goodreads I read it and really liked it. So when Breakable came to my attention I had to read it. It was only after the book was in my possession that I realized that Breakable was actually the same story as Continue Reading
Review: Unfixable by Tessa Bailey
Unfixable by Tessa Bailey Released: April 14, 2014 New Adult Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I believe this is Tessa Bailey's first foray into the New Adult genre. I've enjoyed the heck out of her previous books, yet I have to say I had a little bit of a frowny face when I heard this would be a new adult. I was hoping this wouldn't fall into the typical angsty/moody category, but it did. If you are a fan of this author, you will remember Willa from Bailey's first book, Protecting What's Continue Reading
Review: Saugatuck Summer by Amelia C. Gormley
Saugatuck Summer by Amelia C. Gormley Romance Contemporary, Erotic, M/M, New Adult E book, 363 pages May 19, 2014 Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: When the shaking stopped We were left in dust and flames Buried our heads in shame How did we let it come to this? Topher Carlisle; young, gay, and fabulous (if he says so himself) has just scored a summer at his best friend’s parent’s home on Lake Michigan. A whole summer to work towards college without his Continue Reading