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
Review: Fandemic by Jennifer Estep
Fandemic by Jennifer Estep (Bigtime #5) Released June 2, 2015 Superhero Romance Self Published Reviewed by May “… I also happen to be a superhero fan. A true fan. One who knows her heroes and villains forwards and backwards. Which means that I never, ever go home with guys who don’t know their basic facts.” Still broken-hearted over her break from Kyle Quicke (aka Swifte) Piper the super fan with no super powers of her own heads to the hero/villain themed Valentine’s dance to continue to try to Continue Reading
Review: Behind the Mask by Carolyn Crane
Behind the Mask by Carolyn Crane (The Associates #4) Released: May 19, 2015 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love, love, love this action-packed romantic suspense series. This one is a little darker and I liked it a lot. Zelda is a former CIA agent who now helps run The Associates, another secret organization who takes down bad guys. When she learns her identical twin sister (who is involved in drugs and prostitution) is going to be loaned to a cartel group, Zelda Continue Reading
Review: Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe
Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe Series: The Rookery Rogues, #3 Historical Romance April 21, 2015 Quillfire Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This must be what heaven smelled like: musty books and leather furniture.“ A poor weaver from the ghetto of Whitechapel, Abigail Vautille may not have had much, but she had her looks and her job until a madman takes it all away from her. With no means of employment and a gambling addict for a father, Abigail is faced with the Continue Reading