I’m back with some August releases that I either have multiple copies or I will not get a chance to review. They are all brand new, finished copies. SET ONE Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy Body Master by C.J. Barry SET TWO Damsel in Disguise by Susan Gee Heino Seduction Wears Sapphires by Renee Bernard Devil’s Highlander by Veronica Wolff SET THREE Siren’s Call by Devyn Quinn Heroes Return by Moira Moore Whisper Continue Reading
Review: Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe
Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Paperback, 362 Pages Avon Reviewed by Mandi Valerie has lived the pass two years in exile from the ton, residing in the colonies, rebuilding her reputation. Her sullen image, and sordid clandestine meetings caught up with her in England, and she has taken refuge with her cousins. Now ready to come home, and reunite with her brother, she boards a merchant ship that is soon overcome by pirates. Being a Continue Reading
Review: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy
Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #3) August 3, 2010 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 304 Pages BerkleyReviewed by MandiSuzanne and Ryder Jefferson have been separated and divorced for two years – or so they thought. A phone call from their lawyer however informs them that Ryder never signed the proper paperwork to finalize the divorce. Wedding planner Suzanne is surprised, but this is what Ryder does so it is not a total shock. This just confirms the reason they are getting a Continue Reading
Guest Review: Total Eclipse by Rachel Caine
Total Eclipse by Rachel Caine (Weather Warden novel #9) Urban Fantasy August 3, 2010 Paperback, 320 pages Roc Fantasy Today, one of my absolute favorite reviewers, Danielle from Alpha Reader is guest reviewing. ‘Total Eclipse’ is the ninth and last book, in Rachel Caine’s ‘Weather Warden’ series. The ‘Weather Warden’ books are set in our world, but not as we know it. There is a covert organization of humans, called Weather Wardens, with special talents for commanding the Continue Reading
Review: Desperate Deeds By Dee Davis
Desperate Deeds by Dee Davis (A-TAC #3 )Romantic SuspenseJuly 27, 2010Paperback, 400 pagesForeverReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "It was a fantasy and she knew it. But that didn't change the power of the act or the magic of the man."In Dee Davis's thrilling 3rd installment, Desperate Deeds, we meet Tyler Hanson. A Demolitions expert in a secret black ops unit A-TAC, she has two loves; bombs and literature. When her mission goes wrong, Tyler finds herself under Continue Reading
Review:The Iron Daughter By Julia Kagawa
The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2) by Julia KagawaYoung AdultAugust 1, 2010Paperback, 304 Pages Harlequin TeenReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "Princess, it has been an honer. Were things different, I would gladly serve you till the end of time."Meghan Chase has kept her promise and allowed herself to be taken to the Winter Court. Upon arrival she finds she is to be a guest for an indeterminable length of time. As Meghan attempts to find her way in the court it is evident that her life and/or death Continue Reading
Review: City Of Ghosts By Stacia Kane
City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane (Downside #3)Urban FantasyJuly 27, 2010Paperback, 416 PagesDel ReyReviewed by ToriFavorite quote: "Fuck, she was so sick of herself-herself and her emotional retardation. How did people do this shit all the time, this wanting people, caring about them?"Chess Putnum is walking a fine line-one wrong move could leave her for dead. Bodies are showing up throughout the Downside.Chess is ordered by her Elders in the Church to team up with the elite, powerful Continue Reading
Review: Devil’s Highlander by Veronica Wolff
The Devil's Highlander by Veronica Wolff (1st in the Clan McAlpin series) Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Marjorie and Cormac have loved each other since they were children. When a childhood dare goes horribly wrong and results in Cormac's brother Aidan being kidnapped, Marjorie and Cormac go their separate ways both consumed by shame and guilt. Marjorie now needs Cormac's help. A young child she cares for has disappeared and she Continue Reading
Review: Labyrinth by Kat Richardson
Labyrinth (A Greywalker Novel #5) By Kat Richardson Urban Fantasy August 3, 2010 Hardcover, 368 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "In the dispassionate influence of the grid, compassion-perhaps humanity-had died in me. Only the job remained:Paladin of the Dead, Hands of the Guardian." Harper Blaine is a Greywalker. Having spent time in London, Harper has gained new powers. Before she can figure them out though, she arrives home to find her employer is Continue Reading
Guest Post: Hubs Reads a “Smexy” Book and Lives to Tell the Tale!
Hubs, aka Kevin, finally picked up a book I rec’d and read it – the whole thing. Then he picked up five more. Today, hubs is here to talk about his experience and I believe the words “I admit defeat” are spoken loud and clear ;) Take it away Kevin. I tend to read in large spurts because I read a book that particularly interests me, and then follow that with a few other novels until I get too busy. I personally read mostly sci-fi or thriller novels, most notably I am a big Stephen King fan. Continue Reading