Charge To My Line by Lani Lynn Vale Romance Suspense RATING: B Vale brings more humor, romance, heartbreak, and sheer craziness in the 6th book in her Dixie Wardens MC series. Fans will remember Grayson ‘Torren’ Trammel from Life to my Line. A firefighter and member of the Dixie Wardens MC, Torren was badly hurt trying to save friend and brother from a fiery death. Enter Tru Dougherty. A cracktastic physical therapist whose “special” relationship to the fire department is just amps up the Continue Reading
Review: Below the Belt by Sidney Halston
Below the Belt by Sidney Halston (Worth the Fight #3) Released: February 10, 2015 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi I had a hard time with this book and it took me awhile to figure out why I didn't like it after I finished reading. Sometimes when I finish a book, I know exactly why or why it didn't work for me but with this one, I was a little more perplexed. I wanted to write a review that said, "this book didn't work for me but I'm not sure why" and be done with it. But Continue Reading
Review: The Originals: The Loss (The Originals #2)
Review: The Originals: The Loss (The Originals #2) Paranormal Vampire Fiction Released March 31, 2015 HQN Books Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Klaus was never eager to be on the wrong side of a bargain, but if it meant that Vivianne would be returned to him, he would listen to anything the witch had to say." The Loss picks up 40 years after the destruction and chaos that engulfed the Vampire's New Orleans city. The blood sucking siblings are back and as petty as ever. Continue Reading
Review: Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley
Mate Bond by Jennifer Ashley (Shifter’s Unbound, #7) Paranormal Romance April 7, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "He's magical and a total shithead..." Bowman O’ Donnell mated with Kenzie in order to retain leadership of the North Carolina shifter town. The combined strength of two alphas is unbreakable and they would do anything for the other as their relationship eventually grew from admiration to love. The only problem is the elusive mating bond has never emerged Continue Reading
Feature: Captive Prince Book One by C. S. Pacat
Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, Continue Reading
Review: Enslaved by the Viking by Harper St. George
Enslaved by the Viking by Harper St. George Released: April 3, 2015 Historical Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi The title alone is the reason I wanted to read this. Kidnapped by a viking? How can one apply for this? *wink* Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. Eirik is the son of the jarl (the head dude) and: He had amassed a fortune raiding and trading while leading his men to victories in the lands south of the North Sea. He would one day be called jarl in place of his Continue Reading
Review: Never Too Late by Robyn Carr
Never Too Late by Robyn Carr Contemporary Romance Re-release March 31, 2015 (Original release date May 1, 2006) Mira Reviewed by Helyce As a fan of Robyn Carr’s writing, I have a hard time turning down anything she’s written. I haven’t read many of her singles, but what I have read I have really enjoyed. While I love her long running series, I have to say that she is also quite brilliant in giving a complete and totally well rounded story in a stand-alone book as well. In Never Too Continue Reading
Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor by Paula Quinn
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs, #3) by Paula Quinn Released March 31, 2015 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Known for her beauty and boldness, Abigail MacGregor must preserve her clan's dangerous secret: that her mother is the true heir to the English Crown. If the wrong people find out, it will mean war for her beloved Scotland. To keep peace, she embarks for London, unprepared for the treachery that awaits—especially from Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Jared. Professional ladies man. One of Ace's best friends. Heroine: Lili. The princess of Sector Five and Mac Fleming's daughter. Two people whose hearts were encased in ice along times ago. Who will melt first? Only time will tell. The O'Kanes are back in their 6th installment-Beyond Innocence-Jared and Lili's story. Kit Rocha has announced on her site the book is almost done and will be ready for release soon. Until then, here's a little smexytime to tide you Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Four Nights with the Duke by Eloisa James (historical/may) A review - Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates (contemporary/mandi) B+ review - The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston (paranormal/tori) B+ review - Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux (m/m suspense/mandi) C+ review - Bound to Black by F. Sommers (contemporary/sheena) C review - Fall With Me by J Lynn (new adult/tori) C review - Deep by Kylie Scott (contemporary/mandi/tori) D review - The Courtesan Continue Reading