Behind his Blue Eyes by Kaki Warner (Heroes of Hearbreak Creek #1) Historical Western Released: August 6, 2013 Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Audra Pearsall has a father in the midst of dementia and for awhile now has been signing and publishing his historical documents as him. When his colleagues show up and start to question his supposed absence, Audra gets scared. She recently inherited a cabin out in Heartbreak Creek, Colorado and decides to pack up her father and people that Continue Reading
Review: Turn And Burn by Lorelei James
Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys #5) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance Penguin Released: August 6, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ride me, cowgirl.” Tanna Barker was at the top of the rodeo world with three world championships under her belt and an endless supply of willing cowboys to ride. That was until a rodeo injury sidelined her and she lost everything. With her family gone and her reputation in shreds, Tanna heads to Muddy Gap, Wyoming for a chance to lick her wounds and Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading
Review: Caught Up In You by Roni Loren
Caught up in You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #4) Released: August 6, 2013 BDSM Berkley Reviewed by Mandi All Kelsey wants to do is save up enough money to go to culinary school. Her day job is working at a diner and making amazing muffins. Her night job is being a dominatrix at The Ranch, an exclusive BDSM club. She likes both jobs, although being a Dom is emotionally exhausting. The highlight of her day is in the mornings when Wyatt comes in for breakfast. Wyatt is a Continue Reading
Review: Just In Time by Addison Fox
Just In Time (Alaskan Nights #3) by Addison Fox Romance Contemporary August 6, 2013 Signet/Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Never make your decisions for a man, no matter how stupid over him you are.“ Avery Marks and Roman Forsyth were childhood best friends and sweethearts. When Roman is drafted into the NHL after high school, his only contact with Avery is the expensive guilt gifts he sends home. Avery was heartbroken by his abandonment. She loved him with everything she had Continue Reading
Review: Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook
Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook (The Guardians #8) Paranormal Romance Releases: August 6, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Khavi smiled. Her teeth glittered like knives. “I do not give spoilers.” From the author’s website: After a terrifying encounter in Hell destroys her trust in Michael, the Guardian’s powerful leader, former detective Andromeda Taylor is ready to call it quits as one of the angelic warriors and resume her human life again. But when demonic forces Continue Reading
Review: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy Releases: July 30, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If you come into these mountains with open hands, I will welcome you. If you come holding a sword, you will die by it.” Pirates, and sea monsters, and princesses...oh my! Kate Daniels and her mate, the Beast Lord, find themselves once again putting their life on the line to save an innocent. When two pack teenagers start to go loup, Kate and Curran have to Continue Reading
Review: In the Arms of the Heiress by Maggie Robinson
In the Arms of the Heiress by Maggie Robinson (Ladies Unlaced #1) July 2, 2013 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: ”What will happen if they discover we’re not really man and wife? This scheme might be considered proof of your insanity.” Louisa’s brown eyes widened. “Do you think I should be institutionalized?” “I wouldn’t wish that on the other patients.” This book made me smile a lot. The fake husband trope doesn’t always work for me, but Maggie Continue Reading
Review: Hot Summer Nights Anthology
Hot Summer Nights by Jaci Burton, Carly Phillips, Erin McCarthy and Jessica Clare July 2, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Though I usually stay away from anthologies, I couldn’t resist this one. Of the four authors, three are favorites of mine, with Jaci Burton introducing a new series called Hope and Carly Phillips taking us back to Serendipity. Short blurbs below from Goodreads: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton Jane Kline has her hands full juggling her job, Continue Reading
Review: Enthralled Anthology
Enthralled Anthology by Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Meljean Brook, Lucy Monroe Paranormal Romance July 2, 2013 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori I’ll be honest, when I saw Alyssa Day and Meljean Brook had stories in here, I begged, pleaded, and promised unsavory things to get Enthralled. I’m glad I did. Not only did I get the promised goodness I knew would come from Day and Brook, but I was also able to sample some of Lora Leigh and Lucy Monroe. I have heard of both authors but had not yet Continue Reading