Inked Magic by Jory Strong Paranormal Erotic Romance February 7, 2012 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “The purr in his voice was like the hot, wet lap of a tongue over sensitive flesh, a promise he was good for a lot of things. “I bet you are,” she said, wondering again which she’d regret more, giving in to desire, or resisting it.” Back Blurb: Skin doesn't lie to her. It was her gift, sometimes her curse. To feel what others felt. To see the Continue Reading
Review: Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi She looked up at him, and said, "Am I too wicked, your grace?" "My love, if I may be honest—" "Please." "You're not wicked enough." I picked up Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel late one night, just intending to read one chapter before I went to bed. But I became so enthralled with the hero and heroine that I could not put this book down. We Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Monica Burns
Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading
Review: Breakaway by Deirdre Martin
Breakaway by Deidre Martin (New York Blades #11) Contemporary Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Sandra glanced furtively toward the living room, then back to Erin. “I know he’s good looking and that, but I bet he’s the selfish sort who heaves himself on top of you like a great walrus. Then it’s a few pokes and he’s done, rolling off you with a burp and a fart until he falls asleep.” Two years ago Rory, living large in New York City as a hockey star Continue Reading
Review: True Shot by Joyce Lamb
True Shot (True Trilogy #3) by Joyce Lamb Paperback Romantic Suspense December 6, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s like you're Jason Bourne and I’m... the resourceful girlfriend who gets killed in the beginning of the second movie.” Sam Trudeau ran away from her home and family at eighteen and never came back. Manipulated into joining the FBI, Sam was experimented on and used as a weapon. When a fellow agent comes to her accusing their boss of unethical practices Continue Reading
Review: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks
Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks (KGI #4) Romantic Suspense January 3, 2012 Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Nathan Kelly's plan was to serve his last tour in the Middle East, and then join his brothers in their private KGI operations, an elite group who contract with the government and private sector, taking on dangerous jobs. But his plan gets screwed up when he gets captured in Afghanistan. Stuck in a dark cave, tortured, naked, and starved, he is not sure how much longer he can Continue Reading
Review: Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner
Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner January 3, 2012 Western Historical Trade Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Maddie Wallace has been married to her Scottish husband, Angus, for four years. But for those four years, Angus has been serving in the British army, and she has received only two letters and one visit from him. Heartbroken that he has basically abandoned her and not feeling as though she fits in at his family's estate in Scotland, she feels lost. After her parents die in a Continue Reading
Review: Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan
Spirit Bound (Sisters of the Heart #2) by Christine Feehan Paranormal Romance Paperback December 27, 2011 Penguin Favorite Quote: “..he was drowning in the need to be a better man.” Stefan Prakenskii is working undercover in a french prison, trying to uncover the location of a secret microchip. He believes his cell mate, Jean-Claude LaRoux, stole the microchip but that’s not what interests Stefan. It’s the hundreds of pictures of a single woman that decorates the cell. A Continue Reading
Review: Stripped by Tori St. Claire
Stripped by Tori St. Claire Erotic Romantic Suspense January 3, 2011 Penguin Reviewed by Mandi When Tori St. Claire contacted me to request a review of Stripped, I honestly wasn't sure I wanted to read it. I believe this is the first book for St. Claire, although she also is published under the name Claire Ashgrove. The blurb sounded a little over the top — but I was kind of in the mood for that. And, I have to say, this book turned out to be very good. The actual story is maybe not Continue Reading
Review: Destiny by Carly Phillips
Destiny by Carly Phillips (Serendipity #2) January 3, 2012 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Nash Barron’s teenage years were tough, to say the least. At 15, both his parents were killed when their car was hit by a drunk driver. His older brother, Ethan, left town leaving Nash and their younger brother, Dare, to the foster care system. Nash was placed with an affluent family in Serendipity while Dare was placed in a home that already had too many foster children. Continue Reading