Review: Dukes are Forever by Anna Harrington Series: The Secret Life of Scoundrels Historical Romance Released: November 24, 2015 Forever Reviewed by Sheena Battlefields and barrooms hold much more interest for Edward Westover, Duke of Strathmore, than a little girl's fondness for dolls and lace. When he takes possession of his enemy's estate, everything that villain held dear-including his daughter-belongs to Edward. Hire a governess, arrange a dowry, give a few reassurances, and be Continue Reading
Review: Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews
Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews (Grey Wolf Book 1) Series: Kate Daniels, #8.5 Urban Fantasy December 2015 Self Published Early ARC Review by Tori Favorite Quote: “Shut up. If I decide to ask for your opinion, I’ll say, ‘Hey dickhead,’ so you don't get confused.” Derek Gaunt has no family and few friends. Scarred, solitary, he is the lone wolf who separated from his pack. When those close to him are murdered, he’ll stop at nothing to hunt their killer through magic-drenched Continue Reading
Review: A Midnight Clear by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner
A Midnight Clear by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Historical Romance Novella Released: November 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This is just the cutest novella. Set in 1948, Francis Dumfries is nineteen and an Admiral's daughter - this means she has a lot of responsibility at home. Her mother passed away when she was fifteen, and Francis really had to step up to the plate. With her father away at war, her teenage self had to care for her very sick mother. Now a few years later, Continue Reading
December Mini Reviews
Mandi's Mini's Not Just a Friend by Laura Jardine Series: Toronto Friend, #3 Romance Contemporary Grade: C Maya has had really bad luck with men. Between her ex doing horrible things, and going on blind dates with men that turn out badly, Maya is tired of the dating scene. She is lucky to have a friend with benefits in Liam. Knowing each other in school, now as adults, Maya knows she will have a good time with him if need be, and she can leave in the morning with no strings attached. Problem Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Deeds by Megan Erickson
Dirty Deeds by Megan Erickson (Mechanics of Love #3) Released: December 8, 2015 Contemporary Romance Avon Impulse Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I was about to take off my dress." Spencer nearly swerved off the road. "In the car?" "You said a bunch of amazing things that made me want to get naked, okay? Quit being nice and stuff and I'll keep my clothes on." What a fun, sexy story. Book three in the Mechanics of Love series (they can all be read as stand alones) I've enjoyed the heck Continue Reading
Review: Coming Back by Lauren Dane
Coming Back by Lauren Dane (Ink & Chrome #3) Contemporary Romance (MMF) Released: December 8, 2015 Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: Damn she was blessed. Not just for the abundance of penis in her life, but the big stuff, the love and connection they brought her. The belonging. Arriving back in Seattle after five years, Jessilyn Franklin is done pretending she didn't want two men. She's done letting anything stop her from being with Adam and Mick, Continue Reading
Review: Persuasion by Violetta Rand
Persuasion by Violetta Rand Series: Sons of Odin, #1 Romance Contemporary December 8, 2015 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Lang Anderson may be the new leader of the Sons of Odin motorcycle club, but his personal life is in shreds. He’s struggling to take care of his three young sisters in the wake of tragedy, while rumors of drug dealing within his ranks jeopardize everything he’s built. The last thing he needs is another distraction—like a bar brawl over a woman—but Lang is a sucker for a Continue Reading
Review: Crashed Out by Tessa Bailey
Crashed Out by Tessa Bailey (Made in Jersey #1) Released: December 7, 2015 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi I like the premise of this book but the execution didn't work so well for me. Growing up, Sarge fell in love with his sister's best friend. Jasmine is eight years older, and was even his babysitter for some time. As a teen, he would use any excuse to be in the same room with her. She would ruffle his hair and be on her way, and Sarge's teenage hormones could Continue Reading
Review: The First Last Boy by Sonya Weiss
The First Last Boy by Sonya Weiss Series: Southtown Brothers #1 New Adult Released: October 20, 2015 Reviewed by Sheena Sex was the plan. Falling in love wasn't. Eighteen-year-old Montana "Tana" Shaw has a plan for her life and she follows it to the letter. That includes losing her virginity to her best friend, Ryan Collins before she leaves for college. He's wild, tattooed, and oh-so-tempting. She never meant to fall for him. But when Tana learns that Ryan's past is responsible for Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Arden MacCarren can’t afford to lose control. Her family’s investment house has failed, their professional reputation is all but destroyed, and it’s up to Arden to hold the line. The only distraction she allows herself is a weekly drawing class where she can forget everything. Then she meets Seth Malone. When he poses in her class, strong, mysterious, and unbearably sexy, she can’t resist him. The only thing she can do is keep it purely physical—no emotions, no strings, and definitely no Continue Reading