Headed for Trouble by Shiloh Walker Series: McKays, #1 Romance Suspense Grade: B Headed for Trouble is the beginning of a new trilogy series by Shiloh Walker. Built around a trio of siblings-the McKays-this romance suspense blends an intense emotional romance with a nail-biting suspense storyline as the youngest McKay, Neve, finally comes home after leaving so many years ago. On the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend, she is forced to come clean about her ordeal and let in the family she Continue Reading
Review: Crazed by Edie Harris
Crazed by Edie Harris (Blood Money #3) Romantic Suspense Released: January 11, 2016 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi To recap this series. I loved, loved, loved book one, Blamed. I excitedly read book two, Ripped, but I had problems with it. I think the biggest thing is that I had the hero built up in my head based on book one, and he didn't live up to my expectations. But I went into book three, Crazed, with more of a blank slate and I really enjoyed this one. The Faraday family is a Continue Reading
Review: Everything She Wanted by Jennifer Ryan
Everything She Wanted by Jennifer Ryan Series: The Hunted, #5 Romance Suspense January 5, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Tori Ben Knight has been itching to find his own happily ever after as he watches his friends succumb to love, marriage, and babies. When a dear friend tells him his soul mate is coming and he’s already met her before, he’s shocked when he is called to the scene of a crime and runs into Kate Morrison; a social worker he had an interlude with a few years ago. Kate Morrison Continue Reading
Review: Strip You Bare by Maisey Yates
Strip You Bare by Maisey Yates Series: Deacons of Bourbon Street, #4 Romance Suspense January 5, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Miach Carpenter aka Prince has been summoned back to New Orleans by the current president of the Deacons of Bourbon Street Motorcycle Club (MC) to help them solve the murder of their former president. Reluctant to involve himself back in that lifestyle after he struggled so hard to get out, he neither less answers the summons and comes home to put his past Continue Reading
Review: Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy
Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy (ARES Security #1) Releases: December 29, 2015 Romantic Suspense Zebra Reviewed by Mandi A new romantic suspense series from Alexandra Ivy focusing on five military men, who were captured by the Taliban for five months while serving in Afghanistan. They made it out, and now have an unbreakable bond. Some time later, they are all out of the military but decided to work together on a new venture, to help each other get back into civilian life. They are Continue Reading
Review: Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer
Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer YA Romance Mystery/Suspense December 29, 2015 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Thomas Bellweather hasn’t been in town long. Just long enough for his newlywed mother to be murdered, and for his new stepdad’s cop colleagues to decide Thomas is the primary suspect. Not that there’s any evidence. But before Thomas got to Garretts Mill there had just been one other murder in twenty years. The only person who believes him is Charlotte Rooker, little Continue Reading
Review: With This Bling by L. B. Gregg
With This Bling by L.B. Gregg Series: Romano & Albright, #3 Romance Suspense/MM December 7, 2015 Riptide Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Kiss me Caesar. I‘ve waited all day for you.” Caesar Romano and his sexy PI boyfriend, Dan Albright, have settled into somewhat domestic bliss as Caesar now spends most of his time with Dan at his Staten Island home and commutes to work aka civilization. While Caesar is happiest at Dan’s side there is still a hint of insecurity in their Continue Reading
December Mini Reviews
Mandi's Mini's Not Just a Friend by Laura Jardine Series: Toronto Friend, #3 Romance Contemporary Grade: C Maya has had really bad luck with men. Between her ex doing horrible things, and going on blind dates with men that turn out badly, Maya is tired of the dating scene. She is lucky to have a friend with benefits in Liam. Knowing each other in school, now as adults, Maya knows she will have a good time with him if need be, and she can leave in the morning with no strings attached. Problem Continue Reading
Review: Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz
Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz Series: No Romance Suspense Thriller December 8, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Madeline Cross and Daphne Knight were the best of friends growing up in the Aurora Hotel owned by Madeline’s family.. When Madeline is viciously attacked there as a child, the culprit is caught and Madeline is assured he will never bother her again. Bothered by the trauma and secrets, Madeline leaves the island and never return. Now almost 20 years later, Madeline’s Continue Reading
Review: Fish Stick Fridays by Rhys Ford
Fish Stick Fridays by Rhys Ford Series: Half-Moon Bay, #1 Romance Suspense M/M November 30, 2015 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: I took one look at you, and I felt like someone’d punched me in the face. Deacon Reid spent his life on the wrong side of the law until his sister dies and he’s forced to fight for custody of his niece. Now on the fast track to respectability, Deacon buys a business and plans to settle in the small town of Half-Moon Bay. When he meets Continue Reading