A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer (Vamp City #2) Urban Fantasy June 25, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read A Blood Seduction and had very mixed feelings. For one, I found the world to be a very violent, dark urban fantasy world. I liked the fact the author goes there with the violent creepiness. There were parts that made me uncomfortable and unsettled. I found Vamp City to be a well built world and I wanted to go back to it in the second book. My frustration arose with Continue Reading
Review: Soul Stripper by Katana Collins
Soul Stripper by Katana Collins (Soul Stripper #1) May 25, 2013 Urban Fantasy Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I can’t remember the last succubus book I read, but now I remember why I avoid them. They rarely work for me (exception for The Succubus Diaries by Jill Myles which I loved). I know that they have to have sex, lots of sex, to have power and stay alive and all of that. But I think there is a tricky balance between letting their inner succubus out while also building a genuine Continue Reading
Review: Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones
Fifth Grave Past The Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy/Mystery July 9, 2013 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a virgin. But this is an old shirt.” Charley Davidson is large and in charge in the fifth installment of Darynda Jones hilariously dark and sexy urban fantasy series. More sex (YEA!!!), more jokes, and even more ghosts will keep you glued to the pages as Charley tries to solve not one but two mysteries, follow a cheater, deal with the Continue Reading
Review: Night Vision by Yasmine Galenorn
Night Vision (Indigo Court #4) by Yasmine Galenorn Urban Fantasy July 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Life is often an illusion, Cicely. Illusion that is very real, very strong, but still-place the right amount of force on the right spot and it breaks.“ Night Vision, the fourth installment of Yasmine Galenorn’s dark and sensual fae fantasy, picks up right where Night Seeker ended. Well-plotted and cast with characters that are strong and personable, Night Vision is Continue Reading
Review: Fire & Frost by Meljean Brooks, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims
Fire & Frost by Meljean Brook, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims PNR/UF/Steampunk Romance Anthology May 25, 2013 Self published Reviewed by Tori Speed Mating by Jessica Sims – Estrella may be going into heat, but she’s determined to remain in control. Just because she’s ovulating doesn’t mean she has to settle for just any man (or his beast). Her sexy alpha’s determined to find her a tiger to take care of her heat and father her child…but no one seems to look quite as good as the man in Continue Reading
REVIEW: Blood Trade by Faith Hunter
Blood Trade (Jane Yellowrock #6) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy April 2, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You gonna put on your big girl panties and fight with the boys, now?“ “Who says I wear panties?” The Master of Natchez, Mississippi has a nasty problem on his hands. Rogue vampires—those who follow the Naturaleza and believe that humans should be nothing more than prey to be hunted—are terrorizing his city. Luckily, he knows the perfect skinwalker to call in to take back the Continue Reading
Review: Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson
Hot Blooded (Jessica McClain #2) by Amanda Carlson Urban Fantasy April 23, 2013 Orbit Reviewed by Tori It hasn't been the best week for Jessica McClain. Her mate has been kidnapped by a Goddess hell-bent on revenge --- but Jessica is playing for keeps. Because she's the only female werewolf in town...it comes with its own set of rules...and powers. Aided by two vamps, two loyal Pack members, and one very reluctant human, Jessica must rescue her man while coming to terms with what being Continue Reading
Review: Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan
Of Shadow Born (Shadow World #4) by Dianne Sylvan Urban Fantasy March 26, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Till my body is dust and my soul is no more I will love you . . . love you . . .” After a heart rending night of loss and blood, Miranda Grey-Solomon, vampire Queen of the South, now stands in the ruins of her life determined to pick up the pieces and move on. David, her husband and Prime, is missing and presumed dead, and Miranda is lost without her soul mate by her Continue Reading
Review: Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake
Dead Man’s Deal (Asylum Tales #2) by Jocelynn Drake Urban Fantasy E Book May 7, 2013 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "A smart man would keep his mouth shut. I wasn't always a smart man." In Low Town, where elves, fairies, trolls, werewolves, vampires and other manners of supernatural life are happily walking among humanity, everything has its price. Gage Powell just wants to run his tattoo parlor and live a quiet fuss free life with his girlfriend, but Gage has learned Continue Reading
Review: Generation V by M.L. Brennan
Generation V by M.L. Brennan (American Vampire #1) Urban Fantasy Released: May 7, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you planning to do next, Miss Marple?" “Miss Marple?” “I’ve promoted you from Nancy Drew.” Fortitude Scott is not having a good life. At 26 years old, his degree in film theory hasn’t done much to advance his placement in life. He can barely afford his apartment, he works a dead end job as a coffee barista, and his girlfriend has decided to take a time out Continue Reading