Jaded by Anne Calhoun (Walker's Ford #2) Released: February 4, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Alana Wentworth left her high-powered family where she was the research librarian for her family's foundation and moved to the small town of Walker's Ford, South Dakota to serve as the temporary library director. After a bad break-up, she felt she needed to find herself and a spontaneous move to a new place was a life cleanser she was craving. She rents an old home from the town's Continue Reading
Review: Wild Things by Chloe Neill
Wild Things (Chicagoland Vampires, #9) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy Paperback, 368 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You were propositioned by magic mist?” Since Merit was turned into a vampire, and the protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House, it’s been a wild ride. She and Master vampire Ethan Sullivan have helped make Cadogan’s vampires the strongest in North America, and forged ties with paranormal folk of all breeds and creeds, living or dead…or Continue Reading
Review: Bound by Lorelei James
Bound (Mastered, #1) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance/Contemporary Paperback, 400 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Reviewed by Tori When Amery Hardwick enrolls in a self defense class at a local dojo with her friend Molly, she finds herself under the heavy perusal of of the owner. Amery, a small town girl, is soon caught under his spell of sexual delights as he gently but firmly strips her defenses to unveil the sensuous woman he suspects lurks within her. Ronin Black, the sensei and owner Continue Reading
Review: Reaper’s Legacy by Joanna Wylde
Reaper’s Legacy by Joanna Wylde (Reapers MC #2) Released: January 28, 2014 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I had so much fun reading Reaper’s Legacy. Sophie became pregnant at seventeen by a guy named Zach. Zach ends up being a total abusive jerk, and a few years later, Sophie arranges to make out with Zach’s tough, sexy stepbrother Ruger, to make Zach jealous, beat her up and she can finally turn him in for abuse. This sets off a chain of events – Zach goes Continue Reading
DNF Review: My Heartache Cowboy by Z.A. Maxfield
My Heartache Cowboy by ZA Maxfield (The Cowboys #2) Released: January 21, 2014 M/M Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi I DNF’d the first book in this series but I’ve liked this author in the past so I thought I’d give this one a try. This series focuses on gay ranchers and that appeals to me so much! But I’ve come to the conclusion this series is just not for me. I set this book down around the 55% mark and had no desire to pick it back up. The beginning of the book Continue Reading
Review: Black Arts by Faith Hunter
Black Arts (Jane Yellowrock, #7) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy Paperback, 325 pages January 7, 2013 Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Jane Yellowrock is in the house…and she is armed and dangerous.” Jane Yellowrock is back and facing her greatest adversary ever in her newest adventure-Black Arts. Recently returned to New Orleans after facing trial for the murder of Evangelina Everhart, she is cleared of all wrongdoing but comes home heartbroken over her lost friendship with Continue Reading
Review: The Grendel Affair by Lisa Shearin
The Grendel Affair (SPI, #1) By Lisa Shearin Urban Fantasy Paperback, 292 pages January 7, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “In case of emergency, lift shirt, pull .44” Meet Makenna Fraser. Recently arrived in NYC and looking to spread her wings, she is instead recruited by the SPI (Supernatural and Protection Investigation). Makenna is a seer, a rarity in the paranormal world that leaves her feeling rather cosseted by the agency. Kept on the side lines with no defense Continue Reading
Review: River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz
River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz Romance Suspense Trade Paperback, 336 pages January 7, 2014 Putnam Adult Reviewed by Tori Lucy Sheridan left Summer River thirteen years ago, never to return. Dragged out of a party by her teenage crush, Lucy finds herself placed on a plane by her Aunt Sara the next day and never allowed to return. Lucy does return when her aunt is in a fatal car accident and leaves everything to Lucy. Lucy is shocked but pleased to see her childhood crush is all grown Continue Reading
Review: The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare
The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare (Bluebonnet#3) Released: January 7, 2014 Erotic Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Brenna is the secretary/assistant at the Wilderness and Survival Expedition center. Her job is quite laid back. She works for Grant, Dane and Cole, all survival specialists, all super built, hot etc. They all live in cabins on the property, so she comes to work in ratty t-shirts and boxers if she pleases. She has tattoos and bright purple bangs. All of Continue Reading
Review: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton (Hope #1) Contemporary Romance January 7, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Emma Burnett has returned home, to the small town of Hope to take over the veterinary practice of the town vet who has recently retired. She is excited and scared-this is a huge step for her, but something she’s wanted for herself for a very long time and that’s she’s worked very hard for. She’s got a plan and she’s not going to do anything that will hinder her from being successful Continue Reading