Texas Tall by Kaki Warner Released: October 4, 2016 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I have really enjoyed so many of Kaki Warner's books, and Texas Tall goes right onto my favorite's shelf. Lottie is one of my favorite heroines so far this year. Lottie was raised by her rancher grandfather and at the age of 14, as he lay dead in his house, she sets it on fire, and heads to the nearest town of Greenbroke, Texas to start a new life. She is taken in by a couple who owns the Continue Reading
Review: Otherworld Chills by Kelley Armstrong
Otherworld Chills by Kelley Armstrong Series: An Otherworld Novel, #15/Anthology Urban Fantasy October 4, 2016 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Embrace the obscure. In the final installment of the Otherworld anthology series, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong once again opens the gates to the Otherworld. This collection of rare and never-before-published novellas and short stories brings the clever wit, dark twists, and intense suspense Otherworld readers have come to expect. Continue Reading
Review: Overexposed by Megan Erickson
Overexposed by Megan Erickson (In Focus #4) Released: September 20, 2016 Contemporary M/M Intermix Reviewed by Mandi It's no secret that I'm a fangirl of Megan Erickson's books. She just keeps writing these emotional, fun, sexy stories that I can't get enough of. Overexposed did not disappoint! There is sex in a tent and intense kissing up against a tree, y'all! What more could you ask for? Levi was on a reality show that allowed him to travel around the world (you briefly meet him Continue Reading
Review: Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews
Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels, #9 Urban Fantasy September 20, 2016 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Only two kinds of people drink their coffee black: cops and serial killers.” Kate and Curran have finally set a date for their wedding but if they think everything is smooth sailing from here on out, they obviously haven’t been paying attention. Roland has been systematically taunting Kate, using his people to harass and intimidate others just outside of Continue Reading
Review: Wild Embrace (A Psy-Changeling Collection) by Nalini Singh
Wild Embrace (A Psy-Changeling Collection) by Nalini Singh Psy-Changeling Collection, 15.5 Paranormal Romance Released: August 23, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena The “alpha author of paranormal romance”* presents a stunningly sensual collection of four all-new Psy-Changeling novellas, in which taboos are broken, boundaries are crossed, and instincts prove irresistible... Nalini is an auto-buy, auto-read, auto-fangirl, auto-obsess until the next release and auto-repeat. If you are Continue Reading
Review: The Angels’ Share by J.R. Ward
The Angels’ Share by J.R. Ward Series: The Bourbon Kings, #2 Literary Fiction/Family Saga Releases: July 26, 2016 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m so honored to be on a list that no doubt will be as exclusive as Wikipedia.” The Bradford’s troubles are just beginning. The Bradfords are the creme de la creme of Kentucky society and bourbon but their stock is sinking faster than the titanic. Reeling from the apparent suicide of their patriarch, William Bradford, they are Continue Reading
Review: Wanderlust by Roni Loren
Wanderlust by Roni Loren Contemporary Romance Released: July 19, 2016 Intermix Reviewed by Sheena Restaurant critic Aubrey Bordelon is never at a loss for words to describe her meals in the fancy restaurants of New Orleans. But after her magazine’s high-profile music reporter falls ill, she finds herself out of her element and in a sea of screaming fans awaiting Wanderlust’s lead singer, Lex Logan. The sound of his voice gives her goosebumps, and the stage presence of the hard-bodied Continue Reading
Review: Loving a Lawman by Amy Lillard
Loving a Lawman by Amy Lillard (Cattle Creek #1) Released: July 5, 2016 Contemporary Romance Signet Reviewed by Mandi Jessie McAllen has a reputation in the small Texas town of Cattle Creek as a wild girl. Impulsive, stubborn and comes from a family of women who cause trouble. Jessie works at the local diner/bar and when her man, Chase, comes back into town with another woman, she flips out. She runs to the parking lot for air, and some time later the police show up because Chase's car Continue Reading
Review: Into the Blue by Chanel Cleeton
Into the Blue by Chanel Cleeton (Wild Aces #2) Released: July 5, 2016 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi This second chance romance is so sweet and sexy, I think I smiled through the whole book. Eric and Becca were sweethearts growing up, and both fell deeply in love. But Eric felt the pull of the Air Force and left Becca behind to pursue his dreams. It wasn't that he wanted out of the relationship, it was that he wanted to experience flying F-16s. He wanted to make sure he Continue Reading
DNF Review: Stealing His Thunder by Sparrow Beckett
Stealing His Thunder by Sparrow Beckett (Masters of Adrenaline #1) Released: June 21, 2016 Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Nothing gives Addison Kennedy a rush like stealing cars. The Lexus was the perfect target, but before she can get its engine purring, she's cold-cocked unconscious. When she comes to, she finds herself on a bed with a blonde, tattooed god standing over her. Fox Larson is shocked to discover the thief he knocked out is actually a hot girl. Continue Reading