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
Review: An Earl to Enchant by Amelia Grey
An Earl to Enchant by Amelia Grey (Rogue Dynasty #3) Historical Romance April 6, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Tori When Lady Arianna Sweet arrives unannounced at Lord Morgandale's country estate he mistakes her for a courtisan he hired for the weekend. Arianna soon disabuses Morgandale of that notion and informs him she is in need of his grandmother, Lady Elder. Morgandale informs her that his grandmother has since passed away, but invites her Continue Reading
Review: Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams
Tsunami Blue by Gayle Ann Williams March 30, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 290 Pages Dorchester Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: Received for review from the publisher.Favorite Quote: First, the shower did make me feel better, and second, the tighty whities were just fine. Okay. More than fine. What that man could do for a pair of underwear. Wow.Kathryn “Blue” O’Malley is living in a world where water rules. When she was five, a tsunami struck Thailand, devastating the area and Continue Reading
Review: Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (Red Rock Pass #1) October 21, 2008 Paranormal Romance E-Book and Print (See Note) Samhain Reviewed by MandiNote: Cry Sanctuary and the second book, Sanctuary Lost available today in the print book, “Sanctuary.”Why I read: I really enjoy Moira Roger’s Southern Arcana series and wanted to try more from these authors.Favorite Quote: “If you blow up my woman, I will end you.”Favorite Quote #2: She bit off a curse and turned abruptly, her nails digging Continue Reading