The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton Released: July 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May In re-reading the blurb I was sent about this book I can see why I was so eager to read it. Marriage of convenience, commoner hero, free spirited heroine – heck I want to read it again just thinking about the set up. The problem is that in every possible way, this book was a fail for me. It was very nearly a DNF but I was curious enough about some aspects that I muddled through it. Continue Reading
Review: Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley
**Before we get to the review, Kristen Ashley is doing a scavenger hunt. Each day a new blog posts a clue (full lists of blog here) , and you can enter your answers HERE, not at Smexy Books. My clue is: Clue: When one needs kitchen implements, they go here The prizes are: Righteous Rock Chick Back Stage Pass(Grand Prize) 30 minute private – one-on-one Skype (video or text) chat with Kristen. A signed copy of all 8 Rock Chick Books Rebel Rock Chick VIP (2nd place) A signed copy of Rock Continue Reading
Review: Most Wanted by E.L. Friel
Most Wanted by E.L. Friel Released: June 28, 2013 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Ariel is a half demon, half human bounty hunter. She takes on assignments to kill or bring in demons who fill the city. One night while trying to take in a sucker alive, her plan gets thwarted by a man named Jax. Jax is a Blade, and Blades police the city keeping the demons in check. There are so many demons that the Blades only go after those that are dangerous or causing trouble. Jax Continue Reading
Review: Spin by Bella Love
Spin by Bella Love Erotic Romance Contemporary Released: June 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Janey, you’ve been looking for trouble since the day you were born.“ Jane MacInnee has always has always had a crush on bad boy Finn Dante since childhood but she was the princess of the swamp they called home and he was from the other side of the tracks. Saddled with impossible family expectations. Jane escapes the rigid confines and expectations of her hometown and Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Risk & Reward by Alisha Rai
Risk & Reward by Alisha Rai (Bedroom Games #2) Erotic Contemporary Released: August 6, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Earlier this year I read Play With Me by Alisha Rai, book one in this series and liked it a lot. It starts the story of Wyatt and Tatiana, who once were deeply in love as teenagers, but their relationship ended. Years later, Wyatt has gone from having nothing to owning his own casino in Las Vegas. Tatiana decided not to pursue science like her parents, Continue Reading
Review: The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan
The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinister #2) Historical Romance July 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by May “What ungodly color are you wearing?” “Green,” she said. “Serpent-belly green. Or perhaps it’s the green of a cloud of poisonous chlorine gas.” “And yet nobody is shrieking and averting their eyes.” He gave her a smile. “Nice trick. How do you manage it?” She gave him a brilliant smile, one that he’d missed. “Simple,” she said, adjusting the diamonds at her Continue Reading
Review: Indecent Proposition Series by Stephanie Julian
Indecent Proposition Series (Parts 1, 2 and 3) March 2013 Erotic Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Event planner Julianne has a lot of money issues. Her mother is sick, her car is almost dead and she wants to go to school. When a sexy (and very rich) man who saw her at one of her events, offers her half a million dollars to sleep with him for the night, she can’t pass it up. Keegan made his millions or billions (it’s a lot of “illons”) as a young man with his best Continue Reading
Review: Conceal by Juliana Stone
Conceal by Juliana Stone (Barker Triplets #3) Contemporary Romance June 15, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’ve enjoyed this trilogy by Juliana Stone, and have been waiting to see how the author would handle the wild sister, Betty Jo. Betty isn’t that old and has already had a rough life. Once a popular model and dipping her toes into acting, she is now back in her hometown working as a bartender. Her fall from grace took many hits. She drank too much, did too many drugs, Continue Reading
Review: Sweetened with a Kiss by Lexxi Callahan
Sweetened by a Kiss by Lexxi Callahan Contemporary Romance June 25, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Raise your hand if you like the asshole aka alpha-hole hero? Yes, just what I thought. There are many who do *wink* In real life, put me in a relationship with an alpha-hole hero and I would probably punch him in the nose within five minutes. But in fiction, sometimes it’s fun to read a really possessive, cranky, controlling hero. Jen was in a bad car accident as a young Continue Reading
Review: Hope Breaks by Alice Bello
Hope Breaks by Alice Bello Contemporary Romance May 29, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi When I read the blurb for this one and noticed the hero was a car mechanic for Walmart, I knew I had to try it. That type of hero is very appealing to me. The first 80% of this book is okay, but the last chapter or so really frustrated me and angered me so much, I can’t recommend this one. Hope Jones is a photographer that designs romance book covers for a small publisher. She recently has Continue Reading