Pack Of Lies (Paranormal Scene Investagations #2) by Laura Anne Gilman Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Luna Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Nifty gave me six fingers for skill. I gave him one in reply.” Bonita (Bonnie) Torres was an unemployed collage student 8 months ago. Now she’s an investigator for PUPI (Private Unaffiliated Paranormal Investigations). When the team is given a case that pits humans against the fatae, Bonnie and the team will be tested on Continue Reading
Review: Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks
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: Nightshade by Michelle Rowen
Nightshade by Michelle Rowen (Nightshade #1) Urban Fantasy February 1, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Jillian Conrad had no idea that running out for coffee would change her life forever. On the way back up to her office, she is held hostage with a man holding a syringe. During the standoff between this scientist and a gunman, she gets injected with a serum – which turns out to be the last vial of a poison created to kill vampires. Jill is human – but the 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: The Kensei by Jon F. Merz
The Kensei by Jon F. Merz Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She looked at me and smiled again. I could never get tired of that. “Why else do you think I’m with you?” I shrugged. “I thought my magnificent butt might have had something to do with it.” Lawson (born a vampire) is in need of rejuvenation. He decides to slip out of Boston, only letting his trusty friend Niles know that he is headed to Tokyo 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: 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 and Giveaway: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #5) Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Hardcover, 594 Pages Delacorte Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Included at the end because it is a bit of a spoiler. Note: I tried hard to write a spoiler-free review – however I failed. There are some small things that I do consider spoilers. (Especially whether Barrons and Mac get their HEA) Also the quotes at the very bottom are spoilers. I hope to do a big spoiler discussion post in a few Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #3) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 324 Pages Berkley Sensation Reviewed by Mandi Although Elena is now an angel, she is still very young in the immortal world. With the help of her lover, archangel Raphael and his Seven, those that have vowed their loyalty to him, Elena is getting stronger and wise in the immortal ways every day. She is able to fly now, although the vertical lift off and endurance still eludes Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Killing Rocks by DD Barant
Killing Rocks (Bloodhound Files #3) by DD Barant Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for tattoos and STDs.” Jace is back and ready for anything in the 3rd installment of the Bloodhound Files series. Cassius informs Jace at the end of Dying Bites that the sorcerer who was responsible for bringing her to this alternate world has been sighted and if she can find him and Continue Reading