The Fighter and The Fallen Woman Released: March 9, 2015 Historical Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book has a great cover, and a great premise and a great blurb. A debut author to boot. The actual story has good things and some things that frustrated me. Let me set it up. Blurb: In twelve years as a bangtail, Lady has never feared a man's kiss. Owned by the ruthless Hannibal Adams, the "Earl of the East End," she's draped in jewels and dead inside. Lady learns fear, Continue Reading
Review: Every Little Kiss by Kendra Leigh Castle
Every Little Kiss by Kendra Leigh Castle (Harvest Cove #2) Contemporary Romance March 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Helyce It was wonderful to return to the lovely coastal town of Harvest Cove and revisit the characters from book one. In Every Little Kiss, we are treated to a love story where both characters have experienced trauma and loss of different kinds and they have a lot to overcome just within themselves before they can truly be together. Emma Henry grew up with the stigma of Continue Reading
Review: Personal Geography and Intimate Geography by Tamsen Parker
Personal Geography (The Compass #1) Released: 12/1/2014 Erotic BDSM Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Powerhouse consultant India Burke is notorious for her razor-sharp mind, her incisive tongue, and for always being in control. But during her “lost weekends”—out-of-town, one-and-done, anonymous rendezvous solely for the purpose of kinky sex—she craves a submissive role. Cris Ardmore, India’s latest tryst, is a Dominant who calls an isolated Hawaiian paradise home. India’s expecting Continue Reading
Review: His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter
His Wicked Reputation (Wicked, #1) by Madeline Hunter Historical Romance March 3, 2015 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She looks the way I feel sometimes.” Blurb: Gareth Fitzallen is celebrated for four things: his handsome face, his notable charm, his aristocratic connections, and an ability to give the kind of pleasure that has women begging for more. Normally he bestows his talents on experienced, worldly women. But when he heads to Langdon’s End to restore a property he Continue Reading
Review: A Recipe for Reunion by Vicki Essex
A Recipe for Reunion by Vicki Essex Released: March 3, 2015 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi This is the first I've read of Vicki Essex and I like her voice. Stephanie grew up wealthy and was always popular in school, even if she didn't get good grades. She actually was short one credit and never graduated high school. After all her friends moved on and went to college and got jobs, Stephanie felt a little lost still being pampered at home. So she decides to grow up and Continue Reading
Review: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2) by Nalini Singh Romance Contemporary E book March 10, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You have no idea what it does to me to see you put things into your mouth.” Blurb: What happens when a mouse meets a T-Rex? Wealthy businessman Gabriel Bishop rules the boardroom with the same determination and ruthlessness that made him a rock star on the rugby field. He knows what he wants, and he’ll go after it no-holds-barred. And what he Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of the gift card to Gone Reading is: Amanda The winner has been emailed. Thanks to Gone Reading for hosting the giveaway! Continue Reading
Feature: Before I Fall by Jessica Scott
The Author's Studio - RSLit Style With Jessica Scott -What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I think I’d like to try my hand at running a charity. You know one that actually does something other than just raise money. My husband and I always joke that we should start a no kill animal shelter b/c of how many pets we already have. With our oldest wanting to become a veterinarian, it’s probably a decent plan. Otherwise, I want to be a RVer, traveling around the Continue Reading
Review: Dark Debt by Chloe Neill
Dark Debt (Chicagoland Vampires, # 11) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy March 3, 2015 NAL Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: The stars are always shining even if we can’t see them. Merit and Ethan are back and their drama is as intense as ever. The past comes back to haunt Ethan when his maker, Balthazar, shows up in Chicago. As Merit and Ethan race to discover exactly what Balthazar wants, the Navarre house is experiencing its own troubles. Morgan, the master of Navarre, is shocked to Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I recently reviewed The Bedding Proposal by Tracy Anne Warren and while I added some of my favorite scenes, I naturally couldn't add them all. Our hero, Lord Leo Byron, wants our heroine, Lady Thalia Lennox, with an unholy passion. Though she has repeatedly told him no, he refuses to give up. Leo overstepped his boundaries (yet again) by getting Thalia an invite to an exclusive weekend house party. Though Thalia was pleased to have been invited, once she learns it was actually Continue Reading