One Night by A.J. Pine (Only You #1) Released: April 21, 2015 New Adult Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Twenty-one-year-old Jess used to have everything—a loyal best friend, a boyfriend she loved, and a future that was right on track. But in a single night, her whole world changed. Now, Jess lives for the impersonal connection of drunken hook-ups and to-go coffee cups in the morning. All she needs is one night to pretend everything is fine…until she meets Adam. Thanks to a Continue Reading
Review: Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton
Flirting with Scandal by Chanel Cleeton (Capital Confessions #1) Released: May 19, 2015 Contemporary Romance Penguin Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Jackie Gardner knows all about dirty little secrets. The illegitimate daughter of one of the most influential senators in Washington, D.C., she grew up surrounded by the scandals and shadows of politics. Now that she's landed an internship with a powerful political consulting firm, she's determined to launch her career and take this city Continue Reading
Review: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett
Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett (Roaring Twenties #3) Released: May 5, 2015 Historical Paranormal Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed the heck out of this historical paranormal series. It took some convincing to start this series, as ghosts are not a favorite of mine (and they were the premise of book one). But many recommended this author so I read it and I've loved them so, so much. This book can be read as a stand alone but the hero has had page time previous to this book and I do Continue Reading
Review: Nice Girls Don’t Ride by Roni Loren
Nice Girls Don't Ride by Roni Loren Contemporary Romance Released April 21. 2015 Penguin Intermix Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I'm sweating. He's grunting. I might be drooling. It's the sexiest I've ever felt in my life. Natalie Bourne thinks she has the perfect night planned for her twenty-first birthday. But when her car breaks down and her boyfriend bails on her, she’s left stranded in an auto shop dealing with a way too cocky, way too hot mechanic, who seems to be intent Continue Reading
Review: There You Stand by Christina Lee
There You Stand by Christina Lee Series: Between Breaths, #5 M/M Contemporary April 21, 2015 Penquin/Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: You’re the only real thing in my life. Cory Easton is a tattoo artist at Raw Ink and has just gotten out of a relationship that lost him his boyfriend but gained him a dog. Openly gay and still coping with a past tragedy, he finds his eye turned by a gorgeous reclusive tatted skateboarder who haunts the park where he walks his dog, Chopper. Continue Reading
Review: This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman
This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman Released: April 7, 2015 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I received this arc in the mail and thought I'd try it, but after I saw The BookPusher's review, I knew it was a must read. What a fun and smart book. Calico Nash is our heroine, and not only does she have an awesome name but she is an awesome person all around. Calico is a bounty hunter, learning how to shoot a gun by the age of ten from her father. Set in Colorado in the late Continue Reading
Review: Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin
Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin (Stone Circles #1) Released: March 3, 2015 Paranormal Romance Signet Reviewed by May Lovely and innocent Brienne of Yester has always been able to manipulate fire, but when her powers suddenly surge, the simple life she once knew explodes. Handsome, fearless, and commanding William de Brus has been summoned by the king to investigate a nobleman rumored to have powers linked to the fabled fire goddess. When he chances upon Brienne, his desire for her is Continue Reading
Review: Hot and Bothered by Crystal Green
Hot and Bothered by Crystal Green (Rough and Tumble #3) Released: March 17, 2015 Contemporary Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi This book starts with a hot punch of sexual tension - and Smexy approves. Back in their teenage years, Gideon and Rochelle had a hot thing going on, and one night they go all the way - but their sex ended up awkward and unsatisfying. Embarrassed, Rochelle fled and left for college the next day, ending all communication with Gideon. Their lives moved on - Continue Reading
Review: Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson
Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson (In Focus #1) Released: March 17, 2015 New Adult M/M Romance Intermix Reviewed by Mandi I'm always on the lookout for a well done new adult book and now I can add Megan Erickson to the list. Actually, who cares if it's even new adult - a well done romance is a well done romance and Trust the Focus gave me all kinds of swoony romance feelings. Plus - the romance takes place on a road trip, in an RV across the country. This makes me happy. Justin and Continue Reading
Review: Every Little Kiss by Kendra Leigh Castle
Every Little Kiss by Kendra Leigh Castle (Harvest Cove #2) Contemporary Romance March 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Helyce It was wonderful to return to the lovely coastal town of Harvest Cove and revisit the characters from book one. In Every Little Kiss, we are treated to a love story where both characters have experienced trauma and loss of different kinds and they have a lot to overcome just within themselves before they can truly be together. Emma Henry grew up with the stigma of Continue Reading