If You Give a Rake a Ruby by Shana Galen (Jewels of the Ton #2) Historical Romance March 5, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May “I’m trying very hard to resist you,” she said, her voice low and husky. “Keep trying. In the meantime, I think I shall push you against that wall, toss your skirts up, and thrust into you.” She moaned. “I wish I didn’t like that suggestion so very much.” “Me too.” Fallon (aka the Marchioness of Mystery) is one of the celebrated courtesans in England, and Continue Reading
Review: Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks
Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks (Cat Star Chronicles #9) Paranormal Romance February 5, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Helyce Sara Shield has taken charge of her life. She’s moved to Terra Minor, a relatively safe planet, where she runs her horse training and breeding service. When one of the prized stallions that she owns escapes, she has no choice but to head over to the neighboring property owned by Jerden Morokovitz to try and retrieve him. When she arrives at Jerden’s place, Sarah is Continue Reading
Review: Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton
Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton (Eternal Guardians #5) Paranormal Romance November 6, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Helyce Though Gryphon was rescued from the underworld, he’s still plagued by the darkness within him. Atalanta’s voice still beckons him, a hated voice inside his head. He can’t forget the brutal torture and rape at the hands of Kronos and Atalanta while he was being held in the underworld. Gryphon knows that his brother, Orpheus, is just trying to help; but it’s the Continue Reading
Review: Rev it Up by Julie Ann Walker
Rev it Up by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knights Inc #3) Romantic Suspense Released: October 2, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Years ago, Navy SEAL Jake fell in love with Michelle. But because of the awful things Jake saw while in battle, he felt his soul was blackened, fighting rages and darkness within him. So instead of embracing love, he pushed Michelle towards his SEAL buddy who is a genuinely nice guy, and let Michelle go. Michelle and Jake’s best friend go on to get Continue Reading
Review: In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker
In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knights Inc, #2) Romantic Suspense Released: September 4, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Book two in Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knights Inc series and I’m enjoying. This is a black ops suspense type series, but it is on the lighter side with lots of humor and over the top situations. This is Frank and Becky’s story, who we meet in book one. Frank is the top dog at Black Knight Inc, a group of ex-military men who go on super secret Continue Reading
Review: Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes
Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes (Windham #6) Historical Romance Released: October 2, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Patchouli was not a fragrance Louisa cared for. She tried to imagine marital intimacies with a man who wore patchouli and concluded it was fortunate she would not be taking a husband. Lady Louisa is smarter than most men, can do any math problems in her head faster than on paper, and is wonderfully educated in all kinds of languages and Continue Reading
Review: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen
When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen (Jewels of the Ton #1) Released: September 4, 2012 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I would rather be a well-paid whore, sir, than an insufferable ass.” He jerked to a halt and spun around. His fists were clenched and his face red with what looked like fury. “One is a choice, and can be changed,” she continued, raising her voice so it would carry. “Whereas the other is a permanent trait of the personality. Not Continue Reading
Review: I Own the Dawn by M.L Buchman
I Own the Dawn by M.L. Buchman (Nightstalkers #2) Released: August 1, 2012 Military Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read and thoroughly enjoyed M.L. Buchman’s debut book The Night is Mine. (currently $1.79) It was very over the top, but so engaging and I enjoyed both the hero and the heroine. I still enjoy his writing style in I Own the Dawn, but it didn’t quite capture me as much this time. Kee Smith survived a very rough childhood of living on the streets Continue Reading
Review: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker
Hell On Wheels (Black Knights Inc., #1) Black-Op Romance/Suspense August 7, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi New series alert! Hot guys with lots of secrets who ride motorcycles…do I need to continue? Ex-Marine Nate Walker works with a highly secretive group of ex-military people, that only the very top officials in the government know about. He lives in Chicago and ‘works’ at a custom motorcycle shop, Black Knights Inc. But this shop as many have noted, is like a fort, with the Continue Reading
Review: Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell
Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell Contemporary Romance May 1, 2012, Reissue Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ We’re saved. We shan’t have to eat either, that’s a relief. “ First off, I’d like to lodge a small complaint. Nothing in the write up indicated this was a reissue (first released in 2003). I don’t mind reissues but please, let the readers know this. I’d also like to add that I really feel Ms. Mansell’s writing has matured greatly since this was first published. Continue Reading