10. I told my husband and dad that on this Father's Day their gift is that they get to grill dinner for the family. We all win. *wink* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIZk2JD-0rs 9. I think we need to start this Friday off with some cuteness. A pug who is SO excited to go to Petsmart. I have a pug, and I've never taken her to Petsmart. I feel like she is missing out on life!!! I may have to rectify this. Last time I was at Petsmart I jokingly asked if I could bring my goats in Continue Reading
Mallory Crowe Shares her Favorite Romance Tropes
Top 10 ….Romance Tropes I have to be honest. I’m a total romance snob. Like, I’ll read other genres. But rarely and few and far between. Since a (probably inappropriately) young age, romance novels were my life. But when you’ve read as many as I have, you start to notice a few trends and, let’s call them what they are, tropes. But these consistent tropes can be used in so many different and awesome ways that I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of them. Below are my top ten romance tropes. 10 Continue Reading
Review: Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian
Do Not Disturb by Stephanie Julian Series: Salon Games, #4 Contemporary Romance/Erotic June 16, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you willing to do to keep her? Are you willing to risk being wrecked? If you are, then that’s the answer to all your questions.” To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life Continue Reading
Review: Blood, Pain, and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas
Blood, Pain and Pleasure by Nadine Mutas (Tales of Blood and Magic #1) Paranormal Romance Released: May 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Desperate to save her demon-abducted sister, witch Merle MacKenna breaks the law of her Elders. As a last resort to track down the kidnapper, she unleashes another demon, Rhun, from the magical prison of the Shadows. Determined to bind him again after he helps her, Merle vows to keep him tightly controlled. Easier said than done when her own Continue Reading
Review: Yours All Along by Roni Loren
Yours All Along by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #7.5) M/M Novella Released: June 16, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Mandi Hunter is about four years out of college and a star baseball player for the Houston Astros. His father is a senator, and Hunter has always had to work on being the perfect son to impress him. Growing up, he was always on his best behavior, but in college, he let his true personality shine. He lived in the dorms, joined a fraternity and became best friends with his Continue Reading
Wicked Wednesday: Sweet Agony by Charlotte Stein
New job, new boss, and he’s cold, strict, but terribly attractive. Does Molly Parker stay or does she go? Because beneath Cyrian’s chilly front, there may be a heat that’ll burn her up. Giving in was vicious bliss. The live-in position is an opportunity for Molly to earn and escape a problematic family. There’s just one drawback. Her employer is the most eccentric, aloof and closed off man she's ever encountered. His rules are bizarre and his needs even more so, and caring for his Continue Reading
Review: Arrow’s Hell by Chantal Fernando
Arrow’s Hell By Chantal Fernando Series: Wind Dragons MC, #2 Romance Contemporary/MC June 16, 2015 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Out of all the men I know, I thought you were a good one. Yes, slightly stupid, but the best one. Now I’m not to sure. I need to reassess the situation.” Fans who have read book one, Dragon’s Lair, will know that the smexy Arrow went to prison at the end and why he is called Arrow. *wink* His lover was killed when a rival motorcycle club Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Princess by Sandra Lake
The Iron Princess by Sandra Lake Series: Sons of the North, #2 Historical Romance June 16, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Tori The daughter of a Northern warlord, Katia is known as the Iron Princess for her mettle in battle. Headstrong and defiant, she instigates sword duels on a whim with little regard for her own safety. Katia would rather die on her feet as a warrior than live as a token wife and child bearer for a husband who keeps her castled as if she were a prisoner. Lothair is Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Thoughts by Megan Erickson
Dirty Thoughts by Megan Erickson (Mechanics of Love #1) Released: June 16, 2015 Contemporary Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi Cal and Jenna were hot and heavy and lovey-dovey in high school but things didn't last. Jenna's very wealthy family never meshed well with Cal's blue-collared mechanic family, and Jenna left for New York City, and left Cal behind. But Jenna never found peace and happiness in the city, and ten years later decides to move back to her hometown and take a PR job in her Continue Reading
Review: Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker
Uncharted Territory by Tamsen Parker (The Compass #.5) Released: June 15, 2015 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I enjoyed the first two books in this series. I don't read a ton of BDSM, but India's story and her eventual HEA with Cris is done well. And I love her relationship with her BFF Rey, who is the one who first got her into the scene, takes care of her and is probably the most important person in her life. Uncharted is a prequel - it starts when India first goes Continue Reading