Icebreaker (New York Blades #9) by Deirdre Martin Contemporary Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “As far as I can tell, you’ve got no flaws and can walk on water.” “Divinity is a bitch.” Sinead O’Brien is a high power attorney who lives and breathes her job. The only female partner is her law firm, she walks the straight and narrow to hold her own on an all male playing field. Dating clients is against the rules. When she Continue Reading
Review: The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
The Soul Mirror (Collegia Magica #2) by Carol Berg January 4, 2011 Fantasy Paperback, 528 Pages Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I don’t despise you. I don’t pity you....I know you. I see you.” Anne de Vernase rejoices in that she has no magic. A devoted woman of science, magic has obliterated her family. It has driven her mother mad, condemned her father to death, imprisoned her brother, and killed her younger sister. When Portier de Savin-Duplais, the King’s royal Continue Reading
Review: Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock #3) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy January 4, 2011 Paperback, 336 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” “But not this time God. You had your chance.” Jane Yellowrock, rogue vampire hunter and employee to Leo Pellissier, Blood Master of the City, finds herself caught in the crossfire when were-animals decide to announce their presence to the mortal world. When Jane is attacked by 5 were-wolves Continue Reading
Review: Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings
Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings (Awakening #1) Paranormal Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Signet Reviewed by Mandi Shea Jameson has been on the run. Her aunt was literally burned at the stake, accused of being a witch, and now the Magic Police (or MP) have been keeping a close eye on Shea. If any shred of doubt is placed upon you for being a witch, you are arrested and taken away – and usually burned to death. Shea’s time is up though. After an attempted mugging, Continue Reading
Review: Hellforged by Nancy Holzner
Hellforged (A Deadtown Novel #2) by Nancy Holzner Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback, 340 Pages Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Tina! No waterboarding the client!” Victory (Vicky) Vaughn is a demon slayer and a shapeshifter. In Deadtown she banished a nasty demon back to hell for good (she assumed) and gained herself a demon mark. But Vicky’s nasty demon is back-only this time in her dreams. When zombies turn up viciously torn apart and really dead, Vicky realizes Continue Reading
Review: Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay
Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay Historical Romance (Time Travel) January 4, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Margo Menlove lives for everything Scottish. When she happens upon a book detailing the life of Magnus MacBride she is determined to find out everything she can about this highland hero. A chance winning of a trip to Scotland is a dream come true but the trip proves to be disappointing as Margo is fast tracked through the tour. When a walk through town Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #3) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 324 Pages Berkley Sensation Reviewed by Mandi Although Elena is now an angel, she is still very young in the immortal world. With the help of her lover, archangel Raphael and his Seven, those that have vowed their loyalty to him, Elena is getting stronger and wise in the immortal ways every day. She is able to fly now, although the vertical lift off and endurance still eludes Continue Reading
Review: Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Secrets Of The Demon (Kara Gillian #3) by Diana Rowland Urban Fantasy January 4, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Daw Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The sight of him took my breath away. Every. Single.Time. Angelic features-the kick butt guardian kind, not the dorky cherub sort...” Homicide detective Kara Gillian fights crime in Beaulac, LA with some help from the supernatural. Kara has the ability to sense magic and summon demons. This combination of power has brought her to the Continue Reading
Review: Right-Hand Magic by Nancy A. Collins
Right-Hand Magic (A Novel Of Golgotham #1) by Nancy A. Collins Urban Fantasy December 7, 2010 Paperback, 304 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I hadn’t known he was a were-cougar, my only thought upon seeing him was that he was in desperate need of a brow wax...” When Timothea Alda Talmadge Eresby aka Tate needs more space in order to create her sculptures she finds a deal to good to be true. The problem? It’s located in Golgotham. A magical section of New York, Continue Reading
Review: Chasing the Sun by Kaki Warner
Chasing the Sun by Kaki Warner (Blood Rose Trilogy #3) Historical, Western Romance January 4, 2011 Trade Paperback, 416 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Set in 1873, Jack Wilkins left his family’s ranch three years ago with his love, Elena to see if they could get her injured hip repaired. But after the devastating news her hip would never get better, and she would never be able to enter into a physical relationship with a man, Elena turns to God and decides to become a Continue Reading