The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinisters #3) Released: December 16, 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May So long as she stayed still, nobody would discover the truth. Right now, Sebastian glared at her – utterly livid as if he were about to take a hatchet to that log. To expose its rotten core to the world, to show them that inside, Violet was a dark, awful, filthy thing, infested by many-legged creatures. If he spoke one more word, everyone would Continue Reading
Review: The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand
The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand (Amour et Chocolat #6) Contemporary Romance Released: January 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Sarah is five months into her six-month internship in one of the best pastry kitchens in the world, yet she still doesn’t feel worthy. From California, she left her engineering job, told her Korean-born mother she needed something more in life, and moved to Paris. Since day one, she has been in love with Patrick, the second in command Continue Reading
Review: Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels
Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels (Colbana Files #3) Released: January 6, 2014 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi At a time when I find myself more enamored with contemporary books, this urban fantasy romance series seriously impresses me. First let me say you must read the books in order, as this is the continuing story of Kit Colbana. The end of the last book was devastating. Kit was kidnapped by a vampire, and tortured beyond all belief. But she was eventually rescued Continue Reading
Review: A Righteous Kill by Kerrigan Byrne
A Righteous Kill by Kerrigan Byrne (The Shakespearean Suspense #1) Released: October 2013 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I don’t read a ton of romantic suspense because I have a hard time finding books in this genre that work for me. But this review request came along and I decided to try it, and I couldn’t put my Kindle down. This book has a great blend of creepy suspense, a gruff, sexy hero, an adorable heroine and dirty sex. Let’s get to it. A serial Continue Reading
Review: Training Season by Leta Blake
Training Season by Leta Blake Released: December 2, 2013 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I heard this book featured a male Olympic figure skater that falls for a Montana rancher, I had to try it. Unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to my excitement.. Matty is a former Olympic figure skater, who has been struggling with injuries and the drive to keep going. At twenty-one he has accomplished a lot, but he knows he could have done better. He has Continue Reading
Review: At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey
At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey (Gaming the System #1) Released: December 4, 2012 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This review has some spoilers. I had to laugh at myself a bit as I read this book. The blurb threw me off a little. Very rich man bids for innocent heroine’s virginity so she can go to medical school and help her mother who has cancer. Selling your virginity for that? Very noble. (and yes, slight eye roll). But I had heard some good twitter buzz Continue Reading
Review: Place Your Betts by Katie Graykowski
Place Your Betts (The Marilyns) by Katie Graykowski Contemporary Romance September 20, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He's the enemy, but he's got a great ass. There's no law against admiring it while we kick it." Betts Monroe left her small minded town and worked herself to the bone to become a famous country music star. When her grandmother dies and leaves her a letter, informing her that the son she was forced to give up for adoption is living with his Continue Reading
Review: Move the Sun by Susan Fanetti
Move the Sun by Susan Fanetti (Signal Bend Series #1) Released: October 27, 2013 Erotic Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I saw Jane from Dear Author tweet that she liked a new motorcycle club book, I immediately went to Amazon. There are a lot of things that stand out in this book. First our heroine. I adored this heroine. Lilli moves to the small, run-down town of Signal Bend and sticks out like a sore thumb. The town immediately takes notice, as does the Night Continue Reading
Review: Dare to Love by Carly Phillips
Dare To Love By Carly Phillips (Dare To Love #1) Contemporary Romance November 18, 2013 Self-Published Reviewed by Helyce Blurb from Goodreads: Since finding out his father had another family on the side, Ian Dare swore to be the upstanding, responsible man his cheating parent had never been. When it comes to his relatives, he gives his all but in relationships he offers the bare minimum. But one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor arouses his dominant and protective instincts and Ian is Continue Reading
Review: Friends without Benefits by Penny Reid
Friends without Benefits by Penny Reid (Knitting in the City #2) Contemporary Romance Released: September 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by May Blurb: There are three things you need to know about Elizabeth Finney: 1) She suffers from severe sarcastic syndrome, especially when she's unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her like Nico Manganiello, and 3) She knows how to knit. Elizabeth Finney is almost always right about everything: the musical merits of boy bands are undervalued by society, Continue Reading