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
Review: Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel
Scandalous Intentions by Amanda Mariel (Ladies and Scoundrels #2) Historical Romance Released: June 18, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by May "Lord Luvington is a notorious rake who found himself in need of an upstanding wife. If not for his circumstances, he would never have tried courting me. I think it serves me best to remember that." Lord Julian Carrington, Maequess of Luvington was not a respectable man nor did Lady Sarah Roseington want anything to do with him. Why does he want to Continue Reading
Review: Right Next Door by A.J. Pryor
Right Next Door by A. J. Pryor Contemporary Romance E book June 30, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I could stay like this all night. Breathing in your scent, never leaving your body.” Addison Peacock has carried a torch for her college fiance for five years. When he leaves after graduation, promising to return, she is forced to stay due to her father’s illness. Now he’s back-only he’s married and she doesn’t find out till after they slept together. Shattered Continue Reading
Review: Lucky by Ryanne Hawk
Lucky by Ryanne Hawk Series: Inked Menace, #1 PNR May 12, 2015 Fused Publishing Reviewed by Tori Cecelia Marks is on the run. After whistle-blowing on an oil tycoon and small arms dealer, the worldly twenty-five-year-old finds solace on her new path of yoga, tattoos, and the simple pleasures life has to offer, until a phone call threatens her safety and she becomes the center of a war between rival motorcycle clubs. Lucky Miller hung up his three years ago. The reclusive Sigma Continue Reading
Claimed by the Highland Wolf (The Clan MacGregor Book 1) by Stephanie Marks
Claimed by the Highland Wolf (The Clan MacGregor Book 1) by Stephanie Marks Paranormal Romance/Historical Released: May 09, 2015 Red Dagger Reviewed by Sheena As the doted upon daughter of the chief of Clan Gordon, Glenna had always been comforted by the knowledge that when it came time for her to wed she would be allowed to make a love match. But that was before word spread throughout the highlands that the savage and bloodthirsty clan chief, Alastair MacGregor, was on the move. Continue Reading
Review: Paladin by Sally Slater
Paladin by Sally Slater Fantasy Released: May 14, 2015 Perfect Analogy Publishing Reviewed by Mandi This story was originally posted on WattPad. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule… and knows it. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has Continue Reading
Review: Hide and Keep by K. Sterling
Hide and Keep by K. Sterling M/M Contemporary Romance Released: April 23, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce When Detective Lane West is saddled with keeping track of an expert witness for the District Attorney’s huge murder case, he has no idea what he is in for. For one, Dr. Aidan Sharp is not all what he expected. The man that approaches him at the airport is young and looks like a college student in his jeans, converse and hoodie. He’s also gorgeous and sexy and Lane has more Continue Reading
Review: Blood, Pain, and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas
Blood, Pain and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas (Tales of Blood and Magic #1) Paranormal Romance Released: May 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Desperate to save her demon-abducted sister, witch Merle MacKenna breaks the law of her Elders. As a last resort to track down the kidnapper, she unleashes another demon, Rhun, from the magical prison of the Shadows. Determined to bind him again after he helps her, Merle vows to keep him tightly controlled. Easier said than done when her own Continue Reading
Review: Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker
Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker (The Compass #.5) Released: June 15, 2015 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I enjoyed the first two books in this series. I don't read a ton of BDSM, but India's story and her eventual HEA with Cris is done well. And I love her relationship with her BFF Rey, who is the one who first got her into the scene, takes care of her and is probably the most important person in her life. Uncharted is a prequel - it starts when India first goes Continue Reading
Review: Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews
Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews Paranormal M/M Romance Released: May 26, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi College freshman Parker Osborne is having the worst day ever. He humiliated himself trying to pick up a cute guy, he hasn’t made any friends at school, and his stupidly hot jerk of a TA gave him a crappy grade on his paper. He’s going to drop Adam Hawkins’ film class and start fresh tomorrow after he’s had a good sulk. But Parker’s about to find out what a bad day Continue Reading