Blood Challenge (World of the Lupi #7) by Eileen Wilks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Giving me a chance to object is not the same as asking permission. Your used to telling people what to do. That’s works with those guards your in charge of. You’re not in charge of me. You have to ask.” “It’s more efficient my way.” “If your primary goal in life is efficiency, you should just die." When Lily Yu and Rule Turner announced their engagement, there were some that were not wishing the Continue Reading
Review: True Colors by Joyce Lamb
True Colors (True Trilogy #2) by Joyce Lamb Romantic Suspense January 4, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Alex Trudeau coded DOA at the end of True Visions when she took a bullet meant for her sister Charlie Trudeau, but was brought back 3 times. She survived death but brought something back with her. Alex discovers she has the empathic ability that her sister Charlie has but with a twist. She not only experiences what has happened to others, she also mirrors Continue Reading
Review: A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang
A Brush Of Darkness by Allison Pang Urban Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If an incubus masturbates, does that make him an incu-bator?” After spending the last six months trying to accept the fact her mother is dead and her dancing career is shattered, Abby finds herself locked in a contract as a Touchstone. When her Fae employer goes missing, Abby must rely on a mysterious and sexy incubus and a mini unicorn with an Continue Reading
Review: Icebreaker by Deirdre Martin
Icebreaker (New York Blades #9) by Deirdre Martin Contemporary Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “As far as I can tell, you’ve got no flaws and can walk on water.” “Divinity is a bitch.” Sinead O’Brien is a high power attorney who lives and breathes her job. The only female partner is her law firm, she walks the straight and narrow to hold her own on an all male playing field. Dating clients is against the rules. When she Continue Reading
Review: Merciless by Mary Burton
Merciless by Mary Burton Romantic Suspense January 25, 2011 Paperback, 416 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I did my job very well Detective. If you had done yours better we wouldn’t be here.” Dead prostitutes don’t even send a ripple through the city’s crime beat but when a vicious killer makes his presence known by taking the life of an actress, Detective Deacon Garrison and Detective Malcolm Kier are once again pulled back into the deep and disturbed mind of a Continue Reading
Review: The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
The Soul Mirror (Collegia Magica #2) by Carol Berg January 4, 2011 Fantasy Paperback, 528 Pages Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I don’t despise you. I don’t pity you....I know you. I see you.” Anne de Vernase rejoices in that she has no magic. A devoted woman of science, magic has obliterated her family. It has driven her mother mad, condemned her father to death, imprisoned her brother, and killed her younger sister. When Portier de Savin-Duplais, the King’s royal Continue Reading
Review: Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock #3) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy January 4, 2011 Paperback, 336 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” “But not this time God. You had your chance.” Jane Yellowrock, rogue vampire hunter and employee to Leo Pellissier, Blood Master of the City, finds herself caught in the crossfire when were-animals decide to announce their presence to the mortal world. When Jane is attacked by 5 were-wolves Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa YA Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 358 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do what you must. I’ll be here whatever you decide. If it takes one year or a thousand, I will keep you safe.” Fairy tales are often told of the beautiful and benevolent fae bestowing gifts of wonder and delight to unsuspecting humans. But Meghan Chase knows better. She sees the real fae and has lived in their cruel world. Being half human Continue Reading
Review: Hellforged by Nancy Holzner
Hellforged (A Deadtown Novel #2) by Nancy Holzner Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback, 340 Pages Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Tina! No waterboarding the client!” Victory (Vicky) Vaughn is a demon slayer and a shapeshifter. In Deadtown she banished a nasty demon back to hell for good (she assumed) and gained herself a demon mark. But Vicky’s nasty demon is back-only this time in her dreams. When zombies turn up viciously torn apart and really dead, Vicky realizes Continue Reading
Review: Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay
Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay Historical Romance (Time Travel) January 4, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Margo Menlove lives for everything Scottish. When she happens upon a book detailing the life of Magnus MacBride she is determined to find out everything she can about this highland hero. A chance winning of a trip to Scotland is a dream come true but the trip proves to be disappointing as Margo is fast tracked through the tour. When a walk through town Continue Reading