Devil’s Luck by Carolyn Crane (The Disillusionists #3.5) February 28, 2012 Paranormal Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi One look at Simon and you know he is a wild man. With dragon tattoos, flamboyant (yet sexy masculine) clothing, and a “who cares” attitude, he is the definition of a bad boy. Having spent years working for Packard and his disillusionist team, now that Packard is free and the villains are taken care of (somewhat), Simon is off on his own. An addicted gambler, Continue Reading
Review: Fall Into the Sun by Val Kovalin
Fall Into the Sun by Val Kovalin M/M Contemporary Romance January 30, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Alejo and Bobby have been in love most of their lives, but as they find themselves in their early forties, Bobby hopes now is the time that they can actually find peace and love with each other for the rest of their lives. Having been lovers as young adults, the circumstances of life forced them to go in different directions. Alejo’s family is deeply immersed in the Catholic Continue Reading
Review: Pixie Dust by Laura Lee
Pixie Dust by Laura Lee Paranormal Romance December 31, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi There was something about the blurb that really appealed to me in this review request. *A lonesome fairy with no clue how to wield her powerful magic. *A ruggedly handsome warlock torn between his past and his present. *A five hundred year old, sinfully sexy vampire who's obsessed with solving the mystery of a particularly interesting bartender. Karli Lane is the only fairy left on the Continue Reading
Review: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway
Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway (Mayhem in Mayfair #1) Historical Romance December 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’m making an effort this year to read more self published books by authors I’m unfamiliar with. When this book came through my review requests, the blurb intrigued me. A wife disguises herself as her husband’s harlot? I had to know why. This books opens with Lady Helena Harteford and her husband the Marquess of Harteford, or Nicholas married for one month. Continue Reading
Review: Fated Hour by Samantha McHargue
Fated Hour by Samantha McHargue Time Travel Romance December 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I came two hundred years for the feel of your heart against my lips, telling me you love me...” Fated Hour is the sequel to Ms. McHargue’s Timeless. At the end of Timeless, Alexandra (Lexi) Kane was transported back in time by a jealous rival. Her lover, Lance Reed, defies space and time to find her and bring her back. What seems to be only a short 4 month time span to Continue Reading
Review: Reign Fall by Michelle Rowen
Reign Fall (Demon Princess #3) by Michelle Rowen YA Paranormal E book January 1, 2012 Self-Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Oh, go point that thing somewhere else, you idiot!” In Reign Check, the second book, Nikki took a field trip to Hell and almost dies...only to be saved by her crush, Michael. Reign Fall picks up three weeks later. Nikki hasn’t seen Michael in all that time so when she is summoned to her father’s castle, she prepares to give him an earful. Continue Reading
Review: The Source of Magic by Cate Rowan
The Source Of Magic by Cate Rowan Fantasy April 17, 2011 Ebook Self-Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Gee, that’s great. I’m so proud...pompous ass”. Jilian Stewart hasn’t seen or heard from her father in years so when he passes and leaves her his home, she and her mother decide to travel together to Scotland for an impromptu vacation. Jilian’s mother falls prey to a mysterious illness while there and Jilian is plagued by dreams of a gorgeous, mysterious man, Continue Reading
Joint Review: Unraveled by Courtney Milan
Unraveled by Courtney Milan (Turner #3) Historical Romance December 8, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and May “I’m not broken,” he repeated. “Although at the moment...” This was what came of violating the sentimentality quota. Everything he kept bottled inside him came out. He shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. “At the moment,” he muttered numbly, “I may be coming a bit unraveled.” From Goodreads: Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded Continue Reading
Review: Beautiful Mess by Lucy V. Morgan
Beautiful Mess by Lucy V. Morgan November 25, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-book (novella) Self-Published Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: This is awesome with a side of fuck-yeah fries. From Goodreads: Working in a wedding cake shop sucks when you've just been dumped. Bailey Frost has a recipe for disaster: one cheating ex, one big glass of liquor, and three well-meaning male friends who think her lack of a sex life is funny. Before she knows it, she's confessed that she's Continue Reading
Review: My Third-World Girlfriend by R.J Silver
My Third World Girlfriend by R.L. Silver Humor, Romance October 4, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You smell like beer, look like stray dog. “ Gerry Lawson, our hero, is a slightly befuddled forty year old who can’t understand why his relationships eventually turn into UFC matches. When he overhears three older jaded men describing the perfect relationship, he can’t help but listen in. The key, explains these men, is that you need to lower your expectations. Continue Reading