Calm Like Home by Kaisa Clark New Adult-Romance July 15, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Alexa Clausen has never fallen. She’s never soared. She’s lived her entire life floating midway between passion and despondency, never experiencing those extremes. But all it takes is one evening with Adam Westbrook to draw her out of her shell, to leave her feeling bold for the first time ever. He is fiery and magnetic. He is gravitational, that inescapable pull no one can Continue Reading
Review: Dare To Rock by Carly Phillips
Dare To Rock by Carly Phillips Series: Dare To Love, #7 Contemporary Romance August 4, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I saw you, you know. Everywhere I looked.” Avery Dare lives a quiet life as a popular vlogger. Though she never forgot her first love, Grey Kingston, she knows his fame and lifestyle was never for her. When she receives a ticket backstage for one of his concerts, she attends only to see him wrapped up in a crowd of groupies, proving what she Continue Reading
Review: The Lessons by Elizabeth Brown
The Lessons by Elizabeth Brown Series: Forbidden, #1 Romance Contemporary July 20, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "It's not going to fit! It's too big!” Natalie Reese is a planner. Her whole life is a series of plans, schedules, and to-do lists. Having just turned 30, she has a bucket list of things that must be done now and the number one thing is to lose her virginity. But Natalie isn’t one to go about it in the usual way. No escorts or friends with benefits Continue Reading
Review: Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Released: July 28, 2015 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: My weakness is him. I adore Sarina Bowen's Ivy Years new adult hockey romance series. And I adore Elle Kennedy's Off-Campus new adult hockey romance series. So when I heard they were writing a m/m new adult hockey romance together, I melted into a puddle of goo. Mop me up - I'm done for. This book is delicious. It combines the tropes of best Continue Reading
Review: King of Hearts by L.H. Cosway
King of Hearts by L.H. Cosway Series: Hearts, #3 Contemporary Romance July 16, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I fear if I made you my queen, I could no longer be a king.” I used to rule the world. There might be wolves on Wall Street, but there were crocodiles in Canary Wharf. Some of us craved money. Some of us craved power. I liked money, and power had its advantages, but what I really wanted was to excel, to surpass the men who came before me. I never Continue Reading
Review: Fireheart by Natalia Marx
Fireheart by Natalia Marx Released: July 9, 2015 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Note: After this review posted, the author condensed book one and book two into just one book, titled Fireheart. Currently at Amazon for $.99. Favorite Quote: "You conquer the world with a fire in your heart and my own burns for you. Only you." He paused and his eyes blazed with emotion. "You are my heart's fire. My Fireheart. Forevermore." This fantasy romance is a two-book series Continue Reading
Review: Carry Your Heart by K. Ryan
Carry Your Heart by K. Ryan Series: Carry Your Heart, #1 Contemporary Romance July 14, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I could choose to be miserable or I could choose to be happy. I was going to choose to be happy.” Isabelle (Iz) Martin has come home to Claremont, NC after leaving Duke University and her boyfriend. Her mother’s death and her father’s depression convinces Iz she is needed at home more than ever. When her father demands she get a job or get out, Continue Reading
Review: Willow and the Wolf by Elizabeth Kelly
Willow and the Wolf by Elizabeth Kelly (The Shifters #1) Released: May 31, 2015 Paranormal Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I like to pick up shifter books and it had been a while since I read one so I accepted this review request. This is a very light-hearted paranormal story that didn't do a lot for me. Malcolm is a wolf shifter who runs a security firm for paranormals. They can hire him and his staff for extra protection if they feel they need it. Malcolm hires a human Continue Reading
Review: Tyed by L.J. Shen
Tyed by L.J. Shen (California Love #1) New Adult Released: June 1, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “I’m so out of my depth here. The sport, the blood, the men...the Ty. I’m not even sure how he drilled himself into my head, but I’ll probably outgrow our encounter within the next couple of days. It looks like Brain and Hormones are in for a fight. Just as long as Heart stays out of the ring.” Blaire is a college student, about two months away from graduation. Continue Reading
Review: Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai
Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai Released: June 16, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Serving Pleasure is a very strong romance - I've been so impressed with Alisha Rai's stories recently. I hope she writes more and more. Micah Hale was a successful artist in London, but after a vicious attack where he almost died, he lost his energy and passion. He moves to the US for a fresh start, but becomes a hermit. Rarely leaving his house or socializing, he has tried to Continue Reading