Tori's TBR: Dear Martin by Nic Stone-Early reviews have been outstanding for this story of a young African American whose intelligence and hard work mean nothing against the color of his skin. A stark and frank look at the racism, prejudice, and bigotry in America today. Ghostwriter by Alessandra Torres-A romantic suspense by Alessandra Torres? YES PLEASE. I love the premise of a writer who is writing her own confession. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan-A noir Continue Reading
Guest Post: When Romance and Adventure Collide by Anna Del Mar
When Romance and Adventure Collide by Anna del Mar I was recently doing an interview when the question came up. “Anna,” the interviewer asked, “why do you write romantic suspense?” I actually had to think about that one. A writer’s genre choice is not a simple decision and yet most of the time, we choose our genres not with our brains, but with our hearts. The short answer to the question is, of course, that I write what I read. And I do love reading romantic suspense. In my mind, Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
Parker Cruse despises cheaters. It might have something to do with her boyfriend sleeping with her twin sister. After a wedding day prank involving a strong laxative, that ends the already severed relationship between the twins, Parker decides to grow up and act twenty-six. Step One: Move out of her parents’ house. Step Two: Find a job. Opportunity strikes when she meets her new neighbor, Gus Westman. He’s an electrician with Iowa farm-boy values and a gift for saying her name like Continue Reading
Review: Pine Lake by Amanda Stevens
Pine Lake by Amanda Stevens Romance Suspense Harlequin Intrigue September 19, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Jack King. a former homicide detective turned security expert, is a Harlequin alpha through and through; the quiet hero with a dark past riddled in anger, bitterness, and betrayal. Driven out of his hometown of Pine Lake, TX, by the town’s false accusations of murder, he’s come back 15 years later after receiving some odd phone calls from his former high school buddies who hint that some Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase
Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase Series: The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6 Contemporary Released: October 3, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before. unafraid to reference or not reference. put it in a blender....- Gaga (and then me, after reading Holiday Spice) So I really (really) enjoyed Holiday Spice. I am duty bound to tell you that while Continue Reading
Feature: First Chapter of Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
Hooking Up by Helena Hunting Romance Contemporary November 7, 2017 Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception–but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and their guests, getting off with someone else. She has every reason to freak out, and in a moment of insanity, she throws herself at the first hot-blooded male she sees. But he’s not interested in becoming her revenge screw. Mortified and Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!!
FBI Special Agent Paige Carson hoped she'd be able to start a new life in small-town South Carolina. But when a senator's sister is murdered and a blank postcard is left next to the body, Paige realizes that a killer from her past has found her--and is sending her a very personal message. From the moment he hired her, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sam McKade knew Paige was hiding something. Prompted by this recent threat, she finally opens up: one year ago, she caught the eye of suspected Continue Reading
Review: Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels
Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels Series: Colbana Files, #6 Urban Fantasy September 30, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ‘I am yours. You are mine. We are one…’ Haunted Blade picks up a few weeks after Shadowed Blade. Kit Colbana battled for her life and is now recovering both physically and mentally, along with her friends. Kit has regained possession of her gift after Jude had it magically blocked and has learned more about her family and the reasons behind their Continue Reading
Passionflix Movie Review: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre
Passionflix Movie -Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre Reviewed by Kini Passionflix is a streaming subscription service turning romance novels into movies. I heard about probably late last year or early this year. I did a Google search and RT first mentioned it last October. My memories are fuzzy, but I have been excited about it ever since. I LOVE Hallmark movies, but they never feature more than kisses on the mouth. Sex isn’t the only thing I love about romance novels, but I usually like Continue Reading
Hot Winter Nights: A Racy Regency Christmas Collection Release Day Blitz
Hot Winter Nights: A Racy Regency Christmas Collection Today is Release Day for Hot Winter Nights: A Racy Regency Christmas Collection, which features eight steamy new holiday novellas by beloved authors Tammy Andresen, Amy Rose Bennett, Heather Boyd, Dawn Brower, Amanda Mariel, Nina Mason, Christina McKnight, and Lauren Smith. Here’s a summary of what you’ll find inside: Taming a Christmas Wallflower by Tammy Andresen It started as a bet. Will Maddox simply needed Continue Reading