Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa Series: The Bargainer, #1 Paranormal Romance November 15, 2016 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’ll only agree to this if you do me one favor-” “Yeah, anything.” “Please give me my balls back at the end of the evening.” Callypso (Callie) Lillis, a siren, has spent her life hiding a huge secret.The bracelet of beads running up her arm isn't a fashion statement but an accounting of all the favors she has asked of the mysterious Bargainer. Now the time Continue Reading
Review: More Than Luck by Casey Cameron
More Than Luck by Casey Cameron (Legendary Pairs #2) Released: February 8, 2017 M/M Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I read the first book in this series recently (both stand alones) and I liked it but the romance was pretty rushed. More Than Luck worked sooo much better for me. I enjoyed it so much. This series is centered around a very popular card game called Legendary Pairs. It's very LBGTQ friendly, there are very big and small tournaments and some people make a Continue Reading
Undeclared by Julianna Keyes
Undeclared (Burnham College #2) Publication Date: February 27, 2017 New Adult Self Published Reviewed by Kini Kellan McVey is Burnham College’s most prolific athlete, partier, and ladies’ man—and that’s just how he likes it. Returning to reign for his third year, he wants nothing to change. Then Andrea Walsh shows up. It wasn’t too long ago that Andi and Kellan were lifelong friends, mortal enemies, and, for one hot summer, more. Then Kellan left and Andi stayed behind. Kellan Continue Reading
Review: Scorched by Paula Quinn
Scorched by Paula Quinn Rulers of the Sky, #1 Paranormal Romance Released:December 27, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Samantha Montgomery isn’t about to go to bed with a man who believes he used to be a reptile, especially one whose smoldering smiles make her think of being consumed alive by fire, and loving it. A romance writer and product of the New York State foster care system, Sam just wants some normalcy in her life- and she’ll never get it with Marcus. He is everything Continue Reading
Review: Royally Matched by Emma Chase
Royally Matched by Emma Chase (Royally #2) Released: February 21, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A wild-child heir to the throne and a shy librarian?? This is my candy - although it's not quite as good as book one. (but almost!) Henry is the second-son in the royal Wessco family but after his older brother abdicated for true love in the last book, the burden of becoming King falls to Henry. And oh how happy he is *insert all the sarcasm* Henry doesn't Continue Reading
Review: The Cad and the Co-ed by Penny Reid and L.H. Cosway **Giveaway!!**
The Cad and the Co-ed by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid Series: Rugby #3 Romance Contemporary/Sports February 12, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sometimes life punches you right in the face, And sometimes you end up liking it.” “So... that’s what you're into? Interesting.” Bryan Leech is a cad...and he’d be the first to tell you that. This star rugby player spent a large portion of his life addicted to alcohol; drifting through life and women with little respect Continue Reading
Review: Tinderbox by Rachel Grant
Tinderbox by Rachel Grant (Flashpoint #1) Released: February 14, 2017 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm a really big fan of Rachel Grant's Evidence series - she does a nice job of balancing suspense and romance with really fun characters. In Tinderbox she starts a new suspense series with a military and adventure emphasis. According to the author's note in this book, her husband is an archaeologist and has worked in Dijibouti, in the horn of Africa so she carries Continue Reading
Review: A Crown of Bitter Orange by Laura Florand
A Crown of Bitter Orange by Laura Florand (La Vie En Roses #3) Released: January 24, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Tristan and Malorie have known each other since childhood - their families have known each other for generations, as both are great makers of perfume in the Provence area. But their relationship has not always been on the best of terms. During the war, Malorie's great-grandfather sold out more than one person to the nazis where as Tristan's Continue Reading
Review: Perfect Game by Casey Cameron
Perfect Game by Casey Cameron (Legendary Pairs #1) Released: January 1, 2017 M/M Contemporary Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love a nerdy romance and this fit the bill quite nicely. Neil is an awkward guy - a research biologist getting his PhD, living in a new city has Neil a little lonely. One thing that gets him out of the house is playing in Legendary Pairs tournaments. Legendary Pairs is a fast-paced card game - I don't know what I can compare it to - but it features Continue Reading
Review: Fearless by Lauren Gilley
Fearless by Lauren Gilley (Dartmoor #1) Released: January 2015 Motorcycle Club Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I wanted to be special to you." "Fillette, you were always that.” It's been a while since I've read a big, epic book and throw on top of it the fact that this book is a motorcycle club romance - something that has been missing from my life recently, and I was set to snuggle in and be drawn into the world of the Lean Dogs. The Lean Dogs are a Continue Reading