I read some pretty bad books this year. I have never had so many DNF's as I tend to try to hang in there until my disdain begins to manifest in more physiological ways that could affect my overall sanity. Needless to say, I'm the girl who tries to see the good in any book that I take on and even I had an inkling to petition for a 2015 Top Flops list! But then, something miraculous happened. Thoughts of the really good books I did come across this year took over and I was suddenly able to Continue Reading
Helyce’s Favorite Reads of 2015
Helyce’s Favorite Reads of 2015 2015 was a bit of a hit and miss year for me reading wise. I read the least amount of books when compared to previous years and though I hate to do so, I had more DNFs than ever before. On a positive note, I did read several new to me authors whose books made such an impression that they’ve made my list below. In no particular order, here we go: Vespertine by Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn: This M/M romance took me by surprise. New to me authors, Continue Reading
May’s Top Books of 2015
This was, in general, a terrible book year. I had a record number DNF, WTF, and generally horrendously bad books. From creepy ‘like a father to her’ relationship dynamic to books that were completely unoriginal and everything in between – it was gnarly going out there. So much swinging and missing! The level of “ok I guess” C rated books was also record high for me, and this just really bums me out! Ah, but then I went sifting through the shelves and was pleasantly surprised to find that I Continue Reading
Tori’s Top Books for 2015
2015 was a strange year both personally and professionally. So many good books were published but not a lot wowed me. I know what you’re thinking- ”Dude, you have 24 books listed.” This is true. But I read over 300 new to me books this year, so this doesn’t even represent 10% of what I have read. MATH FTW!! Plus, it’s hard for me to pick. Unless I DNF, there is some aspect I enjoy about every book I read from the ‘wow this is fantastic’ 5 star reads to the ‘what the fresh hell was THAT’ 1 star Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell is a pure Scottish muscle - as hard and handsome as they come. But when Neve walks into his bar, his heart melts . . . and he vows to have this gorgeous and somewhat vulnerable woman in his life - for better or for worse. Heroine: Neve McKay. Nine years ago, Neve McKay fled her small Southern town and disapproving family to seek a career in the big city. Now she's finally coming home - and hoping for a fresh start. But the relationship that Continue Reading
Review: The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffin
The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: A Gareth and Adele Novel (Vampire Empire) Urban/ Steampunk Fantasy/Romance November 3, 2015 Pyr Reviewed by Tori The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of The Witches of Echo Park by Amber Benson is - Kely The winner of Midnight Taxi Tango by Daniel Jose Older is - Meredith Congrats - emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Review: Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy
Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy (ARES Security #1) Releases: December 29, 2015 Romantic Suspense Zebra Reviewed by Mandi A new romantic suspense series from Alexandra Ivy focusing on five military men, who were captured by the Taliban for five months while serving in Afghanistan. They made it out, and now have an unbreakable bond. Some time later, they are all out of the military but decided to work together on a new venture, to help each other get back into civilian life. They are Continue Reading
Review: Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer
Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer YA Romance Mystery/Suspense December 29, 2015 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Thomas Bellweather hasn’t been in town long. Just long enough for his newlywed mother to be murdered, and for his new stepdad’s cop colleagues to decide Thomas is the primary suspect. Not that there’s any evidence. But before Thomas got to Garretts Mill there had just been one other murder in twenty years. The only person who believes him is Charlotte Rooker, little Continue Reading
MMA Fighters, Choices, and Christmas Miracles are Today’s Smexy Deals!
Kindle I Nook I iTunes I Kobo-FREE Katy Marks has worked hard for years to make partner at her law firm and be accepted in a man’s world. She hasn’t had much time for play. Now she has a stalker, one of the firm’s partners who hopes to entice her to gain promotion by sleeping with him. Backed into a corner, she grabs an unexpected opportunity. She wards off his unwanted advances by plastering herself against the sexy man leaning casually against the wall outside her uncle’s gym. Rafe Wesson is Continue Reading