A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare (Westfield Brothers #1) April 6, 2010 Historical Paranormal Romance Paperback, 352 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by ToriThe first book in Lydia Dare's new trilogy, A Certain Wolfish Charm, we are swept into regency England and introduced to Lily Ruthledge and Simon Westridge. Lily is an "on the shelf" spinster who has faithfully raised her young nephew, Oliver, since birth. But Lily has noticed that Oliver has begun to change over Continue Reading
Review: Destiny’s Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
Destiny’s Star by Elizabeth Vaughan April 6, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by AmandaOur heroine is Bethral a fierce warrior charged with the protection of her young queen Glorianna.Our hero, Ezern Silvertongue is a storyteller with a pain filled past. Bethral on a whim that she cannot explain saves Ezern from a life of slavery and certain death.Bethral harbours a love for Ezern since the moment he looked up into her eyes while she was rescuing Continue Reading
Book, Blog and Other News
Patricia Briggs made a stop in Houston last week, and John from the blog, John’s Book Blog that needs a better title (hey, his words, not mine) was lucky enough to attend, and nice enough to post a recap of everything she talked about. Included is her news about a possible Mercy movie *gasp*, news about possible spin off books with supporting characters *double gasp* and she talks a bit about the rape scene in Iron Kissed which I found to be very interesting. She mentions that she does NOT have Continue Reading
Review: Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely #4) YA Paranormal April 20, 2010 Hardcover, 352 Pages Harper Collins Reviewed by KatiAni is one of the Hounds of the Wild Hunt. What does that mean? She’s fae, and is a member of the Dark Court. She’s also different. Ani is able to do something that other members of the Dark Court cannot. She can feed off the emotions of not just humans, but other fae as well. As time has passed, Ani has become more powerful, more dangerous, and more Continue Reading
A Sunday Chat and a Winner
First up, I am chatting with Keira over at Love Romance Passion. We are talking books and sexy men. You can also check out my bookshelves and TBR piles. Next, the winner of Demon Keepers by Jessica Andersen is…. Blodeuedd Congrats!!! A big thank you to Jessica Andersen and everyone who commented! Have a nice Sunday :) Continue Reading
Review: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville April 2009 M/M Romantic Suspense E-Book/Print , 308 Pages Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi Why I read: It made the final four of the Dabwaha tournament, and when it beat The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, I put down everything and read it. Favorite Quote: Jack stood there paralyzed. “Say it again,” he whispered. D cupped his cheek and lifted his head to meet his eyes. “I’ll find you,” he said, low and implacable. Dr. Jack Francisco stops Continue Reading
Guest Author Jessica Andersen and Giveaway
World’s Dumbest Author MomentsOkay, I’ll confess: I’m easily amused. I love failblog.org, and the un-husband and I have been known to watch World’s Dumbest (Whatever) on Tru TV. This gem not only includes video clips of people doing really dumb things, there’s the added bonus of B-list celebs doing MST3000-type commentaries on the clips.Given that … I need to own up to a recent dumb moment of my own. The other weekend I was at a writers’ conference, talking to several relatively new Continue Reading
The Summer of You Winner
The winner of The Summer of You by Kate Noble is…… mssb Please email me at mandischreiner (at) gmail (com). A big thank you to Kate Noble and for all of you who stopped by! :) Continue Reading
Review: Demon Keepers by Jessica Andersen
Demon Keepers by Jessica Andersen (Final Prophecy #4) Paranormal Romance April 6, 2010 Paperback, 480 Pages Signet Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: The author asked for a review.Favorite Quote: Lust slammed through Jade revving her system from zero to holy shit in two seconds flat.In two years and six months, the barrier separating earth from the demons of the underworld is set to disappear. The Banol Kax are set to up rise and bring an apocalypse. This is where the Nightkeepers come Continue Reading
Smexy Cover, Disappointing Start
I received Jared by Sara McCarty for review, took one look at the cover and had a big smile on my face. It just looks so inviting. After chapter two I told myself I would give it until page 100 – I made it until 120, but this book just did not interest me. First of all, nothing happens in the first 80 or so pages. Jared, belonging to the Renegade vampires, discovers Raisa alone in the woods, surrounded by three of the bad vampires belonging to the Sanctuary. He rescues her and decides he is now Continue Reading