Valor on the Move by Keira Andrews M/M Contemporary Romance Released: September 9, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Rafael Castillo or Rafa, has spent the past eight years in the White House. The youngest of four kids, his father is almost done serving his two terms as president. Rafa's parents are conservative Hispanic republicans, and Rafa has always tried to do his duty. Putting on a smile when needed and speaking at events now that he is in his early twenties. Rafa is gay, but Continue Reading
Review: Her Treasure Hunter Ex by Zara Keane
Her Treasure Hunter Ex by Zara Keane Series: Ballybeg Bad Boys, #1 Romance Suspense Released: September 10, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Underwater photographer Katy Ryan needs a large windfall fast and as fate would have it, she is given one when she is offered a job to be part of a team exploring the wreck of the RMS Lusitania. The only catch? Her ex will also be part of the team. Declan “Dex” Fitzgerald is a treasure hunter and the chance to explore the RMS Lusitania is Continue Reading
Review: Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker
Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker BDSM Romance Released: September 2015 Self Published Tzipporah Berger is thirty-seven and single, which is practically unheard of in the Orthodox Jewish community she now calls home. Her increasing religiosity and need for kink may have broken up her first marriage, but she’s decided it’s time to try again. And the rabbi’s wife has just the man in mind. Elan Klein is the neighborhood butcher whose intimidating size and gruff manner hint at a deliciously Continue Reading
Review: If the Key Fits by Stephanie Blakeman
If the Key Fits by Stephanie Blakeman Contemporary Romance August 4, 2015 Self published Reviewed by Helyce This story starts off by setting a really dark tone as we meet our heroine in a flashback scene where she’s soaking in a tub, trying to recover after being gang raped and beaten by club members on the instructions of her boyfriend Frank Bishop, aka Slayer. It’s not the first time, but it’s bad and she is so close to letting the blackness take her over when strong hands pull her Continue Reading
Review: Stripped Raw by Rebecca Moon
Stripped Raw by Rebecca Moon New Adult Released January 20, 2015 Self-Published Reviewed by Sheena Erin Stancliffe has had a troubled past and moves to Bailiff to give herself and her son a fresh start. She is captivated by the old town charm and the friendly people in it, especially when her new job at the district hospital brings her face to face with Jason Cunningham, a bronzed, muscle bound man with a boyish face. Renowned as the town slut, Jason is forced to reassess his life Continue Reading
Review: Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase
Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase Released: July 13, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I thought a former male stripper/dancer hero might be a fun read, and this one is pretty cute. Johnny may not dance for the ladies anymore, but he is still the CEO for Hot Dreams, a male entertainment company. They do bachelorette parties, girls night out, and shows on stage. One night he goes back to his office, and finds a woman looking at some of his photographs. This woman is Continue Reading
Review: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre
Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre Released: September 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The girls from Fiction Vixen recommend this one to me - and I'm really glad they did. I usually shy away from Hollywood characters - something about them just don't appeal to me. But, with a strong recommendation, I dove in and very much enjoyed. Summer Jenkins lives in Quincy, Georgia - a very southern, rich town. Back in the 1950's, many of the town members invested Continue Reading
Review: A Rebel Without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet
Rebel Without a Rogue by Bliss Bennet (The Penningtons #1) Released: September 15, 2015 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A woman striving for justice Fianna Cameron has devoted her life to avenging the death of her father, hanged as a traitor during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Now, on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, only one last miscreant remains: Major Christopher Pennington, the English army officer who not only oversaw her father’s execution, but falsely Continue Reading
Review: Vespertine by Leta Blake & Indra Vaughn
Vespertine by Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn M/M Romance Released: September 10, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Can a priest and a rock star obey love's call? Seventeen years ago, Jasper Hendricks and Nicholas Blumfeld's childhood friendship turned into a secret, blissful love affair. They spent several idyllic months together until Jasper's calling to the Catholic priesthood became impossible to ignore. Left floundering, Nicky followed his own trajectory into Continue Reading
Review: A Taste of Heaven by Penny Watson
A Taste of Heaven by Penny Watson Romance Contemporary Released: September 15, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Team Scottish Grumpy Bastard.” Sophia Brown has lost her husband and her passion for life. An accomplished cook and gardener, her daughters enter her in a cooking contest hoping it will help to wake their mother up from her grief. The contest is a televised show that pairs an amateur and professional together with weekly eliminating cook offs. Sophia Continue Reading