Acceleration by Amelia C. Gormley (Impulse #2) M/M Contemporary November 30, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A little while back I accepted a review request for a self published m/m romance, Inertia. For the most part I really liked the book and the author’s voice. It ended more with a '’to be continued’ vibe so I was eager to read Acceleration and continue Gavin and Derrick’s story. One of the reasons this story drew me in is that Derrick is a blue-collared handyman who is a Continue Reading
Review: In Her Sights by Charley Colins
In Her Sights by Charley Colins Romantic Suspense October 16, 2012 Self Published Lexie Olympia is not only a very rich philanthropist and business woman but also a killer. When she was just a child she saw her parents brutally murdered. She was taken in by her Uncle Gabe who exposed her to her family’s business, making her grow up quick. Now as an adult, Lexie has a keen business sense and uses her wealth to help many charities. She also has taken to the streets at night with her Continue Reading
Review: Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson
Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson (Neighbors From Hell #3) Contemporary Romance Released: October 29, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Oh my God!” a woman whispered loudly. “They’re going to do it on the front lawn!” This past summer I read my first RL Mathewson book, Playing for Keeps. (and for $.99 it’s so worth it). I was on an airplane when I started it, and I was laughing so loud I had to keep putting my hand over my mouth so I didn’t disturb the Continue Reading
Review: Hear Me by Skye Warren
Hear Me by Skye Warren (Dark Erotica #3) Erotic Novella Released: September 15, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Earlier this year I read Trust in Me (I can’t remember who rec’d it to me, but someone did and thank you!) self published by Skye Warren. I liked its really dark erotic content. When she offered me her latest, Hear Me for review, I grabbed it. However, Hear Me is even more extreme in its dark content and I’m honestly not sure how I feel about it. First let me Continue Reading
Review: Offside by Juliana Stone
Series: Barker Triplets #1 Released: October 1, 2012 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I love a contemporary romance with a hockey hero and Logan Forest is a pretty good hockey player in this book. But when I found very intriguing when I heard about this book, is that Billie Jo, the heroine, is the true hockey star. Billie Jo was so good at hockey, she left her small town and moved to Sweden to play on a professional men’s team that allowed women to play as Continue Reading
Review: My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron
My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron New Adult Contemporary Released: September 4, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi The New Adult genre is new to me. I believe it encompasses books with protagonists that are college aged. This appeals to me because we are past the high school age that is sometimes too young for me, and on to new sets of problems. My Favorite Mistake starts with Taylor Caldwell in her sophomore year. She has two good friends she is sharing a quad dorm Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Beyond Shame by Kit Rocha
Beyond Shame by Kit Rocha (Beyond #1) Erotic Dystopian Released: September 16, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’ve been a fan of Moira Rogers’s books for some time now. I primarily read their paranormal romance series. When I heard they were going to start writing some erotic (non-pnr) books under a pen name, I figured why not give it a try. And wow – I was pretty blown away by their first book writing as Kit Rocha. Set in a dystopian world, this book is filled with Continue Reading
Review: Much Ado About Magic by Shanna Swendson
Much Ado About Magic by Shanna Swendson Chick Lit/Paranormal Released: August 15, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by May Katie is immune to magic. It doesn’t work on her at all. She sees magical beings as they really are, and she can’t be influenced by those trying to do so magically. Believe it or not, this makes her incredibly rare and very special. Most humans have a tiny bit of magic – enough that they can be influenced by illusions and spells. She was recruited by MSI, and works for Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons to read On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Edited to add blurb: Four years ago, Jocelyn Butler left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Edinburgh. Burying the grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without any real attachments has worked well for her so far but when Joss moves into a fantastic apartment on Dublin Street, her carefully guarded world is shaken to its core by her new roommate's sexy older brother. Braden Carmichael is a man who always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Jocelyn in his Continue Reading
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson Released: September 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May She ran her hands over the ridged muscle of his chest, dragging her nails through the dark hair. "You look Paul Bunyan on steroids. The sexiest Paul Bunyan I've ever seen in my life." Ami is staying with her sister’s family, visiting and gritting her teeth through a visit in the Vermont wilderness. Without Starbucks, good wine, her beloved Celtics, and all of the Continue Reading