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
Review: Ruby Ink by L.J. Wilson
Ruby Ink by LJ Wilson (Clairmont #1) Released: March 31, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When this review request came through, the blurb caught my attension Aaron Clairmont has been granted an early parole. He returns home to Nickel Springs and finds employment at Abstract Enchantment, a trendy new inn. But Aaron’s mind can’t let go of its predecessor, the vintage Rose Arch Inn, the setting for his passionate love affair with Ruby Vasquez. Ruby—the girl he Continue Reading
Review: Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez
Hide Your Heart by Tracey Alvarez (Far North #1) Released: April 18, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Lauren Taylor had a very busy modeling career and a husband in New York City, until said husband abused her one too many times. Fleeing, she takes her young son back to her home country of New Zealand. She has become a car mechanic and restorer of classic cars and has moved onto a large piece of property she will share with her brother....and to her surprise, Continue Reading
Review: All For You by Laura Florand
All For You by Laura Florand (Paris Hearts #1) Released: May 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Célie and Joss grew up together in a not so great part of France. Célie is a few years younger than Joss, and her older brother was kind of friends with Joss, so she ran in the same circles with him. Célie has always had a crush on Joss. Joss, has always had a crush on Célie, but couldn't do much about it seeing that she was just a teenager. All Joss wanted to do was Continue Reading
Review: The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan Series: Game On, #2 Contemporary Sports Romance/NA May 5, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The sum of my existence equals you.” Gray Grayson has it all. A top NFL draft pick; he has the looks, the moves, and the reputation of being a playa but when he is forced to borrow his soon to be agent’s daughter's pink Fiat for the summer, he discovers the one thing he has been missing. Ivy Mackenzie is spending a year abroad with Continue Reading