Racing To You by Robin Lovett (Racing Love #1) July 5, 2016 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Love—the one roadblock they never expected. Aurelia is living her dream, teaching for a year in the south of France. Except it’s all going wrong. The carefree culture is challenging her academic goals, and her students are so difficult that she wants the unthinkable: to give up and go home. Meeting Terrence doesn’t help. When he’s not training for the Tour de France, the cocky pro Continue Reading
Review: War Chest by Lynne Connolly
War Chest by Lynne Connolly Series: Even Gods Fall in Love, #5 Historical Romance/PNR January 12, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Bearing little resemblance to her beautiful sister Rhea made it easy for Ruth to secure the job of governess to the Duke of Lyndhurst s wards. The babies are Rhea s. Rhea is dead. And Ruth s suspicions are aimed squarely at the powerful, magnificent, brooding duke. At the very least, she means to ensure her sister’s twins are raised properly. A task she Continue Reading
Review: Giving It Up by Audra North
Giving It Up by Audra North (Pushing The Boundaries #1) Contemporary Romance January 12, 2016 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce If Beatrice Lawrence didn't know better, she'd swear the universe is out to make sure she is totally, completely screwed. It's not enough her family's restrictive rules drove her away from home at a young age. She had to go and fall for a guy whose mere presence heats her body like Death Valley. Except he seems to harbor a special brand of dislike, just for her. He even Continue Reading
Review: Listen to the Moon by Rose Lerner
Listen to the Moon by Rose Lerner (Lively St. Lemeston #3) Releases: January 5, 2015 Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi First review of 2016 and it gets an 'A' grade! A good start to the new year. A historical romance where the protagonists are not wealthy. They are not of the ton - they have worked in service their entire lives. Our hero is John Toogood. A valet for a wealthy family, after the war and a family fight, he is let go. Oh the embarrassment. He has some money Continue Reading
Review: Twofer by Daisy Harris
Twofer by Daisy Harris M/M Romance Releases: December 22, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce If a college freshman can’t get laid in sun-drenched Miami, he’s doing something wrong. Frankie Perez is determined to help his roommate get some man action in any way possible. When Frankie’s arsenal of dating apps, fashion advice, and playing-hard-to-get lessons doesn’t work, he realizes Jeremy needs remedial help. Except tutoring Jeremy in the art of sex gets steamier than Frankie Continue Reading
Review: Ensenada Escape by Crystal Jordan
Ensenada Escape by Crystal Jordan Series: Destination: Desire, #6 Romance Contemporary December 22, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Ben Hudson has had a thing for Nora Kirby for years but his actions every time he sees her leaves a lot to be desired. Their antagonistic relationship has spanned over a decade and doesn’t seem to be getting any better. When Ben overhears Nora planning a road trip to Mexico he bullies his way into the trip, knowing she just got off 12 hour shift and the Continue Reading
Review: Texas Hustle by Cynthia D’Alba
Texas Hustle by Cynthia D'Alba (Texas Montgomery Mavericks #6) Contemporary Romance Releases: November 24, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Porchia Summers was born into a family who gave her everything except affection. She acted out until her parents sent her to Whispering Springs before their high-society friends found out about her arrest record. She builds a good life in Texas, but then the old boyfriend who got her in trouble tracks her down. Desperate to find a way to keep her Continue Reading
Review: Unnatural by Joanna Chambers
Unnatural by Joanna Chambers Historical Romance/MM E book November 24, 2015 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: The thread between them-the love between them-wasn’t a chain, or a tether. It was a lifeline. Captain Iain Sinclair is leaving the King’s service to embark on another adventure, this time in India as an undercover agent. Before he leaves though, he wants to make amends and rekindle his friendship with James Hart. James was a childhood friend of his who Continue Reading
Review: Real World by Amy Jo Cousins
Real World by Amy Jo Cousins (Bend or Break #5) M/M Contemporary Novella Released: November 17, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Late last year I read Off Campus by Amy Jo Cousins featuring Tom and Reese. I really enjoyed it and was happy to see a new novella that revisits this couple. Tom and Reese meet in college both dealing with dark issues. Tom's dad had been arrested for a massive Ponzi scheme and Reese was recovering after a sexual assault. Reese was openly gay, Tom thought he was Continue Reading
Review: The World as He Sees It by A.M. Arthur
The World as He Sees It by A.M. Arthur (Perspectives #2) M/M Romance October 20, 2015 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Gabe lives a double life. As Gabriel Henson, he works multiple jobs to support his remorseless, alcoholic mother. As Tony Ryder, he does internet porn for extra cash and regular safe sex without complications. Yet when he encounters a scared young man freaking out in a nightclub, he’s compelled to reach out. Ever since then, the memory of that young man has haunted Continue Reading