Mandi and Tori each had a book they couldn’t finish (DNF=did not finish) recently. And here is why. Mandi: His Darkest Embrace by Juliana Stone (Jaguar Warriors, #2) Paranormal Romance November 1, 2010 Paperback, 361 Pages Avon I heard such good things about book one, His Darkest Hunger, I was eager to try His Darkest Embrace. These characters from the start lacked chemistry. It is hard to explain why some heroes and heroines have this, and others don't but I did not feel Continue Reading
Review: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer (Impossible Bachelors #1) November 2, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 432 Pages St. Martins Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Show me the best three minutes you can imagine in a kissing closet. Harry and Molly had a bad start together. 13 year old Molly was infatuated with her sister’s fiancé and unintentionally announced her sister’s indiscretions with her fiancé's brother, Harry at a large gathering in a poem. This poem resulted in Continue Reading
Review: Poison Kissed by Erica Hayes
Poison Kissed (Shadowfae Chronicles #3) by Erica Hayes September 28, 2010 Urban Fantasy, Erotic Paperback, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”God, he kissed like I felt, desperate and ripped raw with tension and hurt...” Mina is a sexy hard ass banshee who welds her deadly siren voice with the skill of a assassin as an enforcer for Joey DiLuca; a snakeshifter mob boss. Mina owes everything to Joey. He saved her life as a young girl when Continue Reading
Review: No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
No Mercy (Dark Hunters #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Paranormal Romance September 7, 2010 Hardcover, 343 Pages St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "You I expected better of." He turned his swirling sliver gaze from Sam to Dev and Fang. "You two not so much." Dev Peliter has always worked the door of the Sanctuary; a bar run by his family. They offer a safe place for all manners of supernatural beings to eat and drink in peace. But after his parents Continue Reading
Review: Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie and Giveaway
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie Paranormal Romance August 31, 2010 Hardcover, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think if your ex-wife comes to your room in the middle of the night, throws up on your feet, and tells you she’s possessed, the absolute minimum she has to say when she leaves is, Thank you for being so kind.” Andie Miller just wants to marry her fiancé and get on with her life. But her ex husband needs just one tiny favor from her. He Continue Reading
Review: Til Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins
Til Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins (Lords of Vice #2) Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Paperback, 320 Pages St. Martin’s Gabriel Housely, the Earl of Rainecourt, or “Reign” is welcome at ton events, but that doesn’t stop people from gossiping about him. Eight years ago, his pregnant wife was found dead in her room, with a broken neck. Although most believe it to be a tragic accident, there are those that think Reign is guilty. Lady Sophia is tired of feeling like a Continue Reading
Review: The Bodyguard Anthology
The Bodyguard By Cherry Adair,Gena Showalter, & Lorie O’Clare June 29, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Sebastian Tremayne is a paranormal operative who can turn invisible. Sean Walker is a secret agent who can control shadows. Seth Gere is a bounty hunter searching for a murderer. In this collection of enjoyable short paranormal stories, these men go to great lengths to protect the women they love. “Temptation on Ice” by Cherry Continue Reading
Review: Daemon’s Mark by Caitlin Kittredge
Daemon's Mark by Caitlin Kittredge (A Nocturne City Novel #5) Urban Fantasy May 25, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "My mommy didn't love me enough. My daddy loved me too much. I never got to be homecoming queen. Take your pick." When Luna Wilder is called to investigate a homicide at the docks she never expects to see a murdered 15 year old. Especially not a murdered teenage were with her heart missing. As Luna and the Continue Reading
Review: No Werewolves Allowed by Cheyenne McCray
No Werewolves Allowed by Cheyenne McCray (Night Tracker #2) Urban Fantasy May 25, 2010 Paperback, 320 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "What's your master plan, Blue?" "The master plan is make sure you end up one of the missing once we get there." Nix Ciar is back and has a whole new set of troubles. Even though she lost her human lover before he even became her lover, she is still a night tracker and duty prevails. When several Continue Reading
Review: Forbidden Highlander by Donna Grant
Forbidden Highlander by Donna Grant (Dark Sword #2) May 25, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 338 Pages St. Martin’sWhy I read: Received for review from publisher.Fallon MacLeod is a Warrior, forced to accept a God into himself. He is immortal, having been alive 300 years and within him and his two brothers rests the god of revenge. Deirdre, a drough, a druid that has given herself to black magic captured Fallon and his brothers Lucan and Quinn all those years ago. But now Continue Reading