Every once in a while I like to do a short write up of some “mini reviews” for books that for various reasons were not able to be included on the review schedule. I don't grade these reviews, I merely offer up my thoughts and opinions to you. Takedown (Bannon’s Gym, #2) by Cat Grant Romance Contemporary M/M July 29, 2014 Samhain I liked the premise of Takedown but found the story didn’t engage me. There were too many conflicts vying for attention, resulting in none of them being explored Continue Reading
Review: Fast Track by Julie Garwood
Fast Track (Buchanan-Renard, #12) by Julie Garwood Romance Suspense E book July 29, 2014 Dalton Adult Reviewed by Tori Cordelia (Cordie) Kane was raised by her father and has always had a crush on her best friend’s brother, Aiden. When her father dies unexpectedly, leaving Cordie devastated not only by his death but with the news that her mother is alive and didn’t die in a car accident as she was told, she decides this is the perfect opportunity to let go of the past (her crush on Continue Reading
Review: Rogue with a Brogue by Suzanne Enoch
Rogue with a Brogue by Suzanne Enoch (Scandalous Highlanders #2) Released: July 29, 2014 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May London, 1817: Stuck in a Mayfair ballroom thanks to his lovestruck brother, highlander Arran MacLawry wants nothing but a bit of distraction from an arranged betrothal—and a clever auburn-haired lass in a vixen’s mask promises just that...until he discovers that she’s the granddaughter of the Campbell, chief of clan MacLawry’s longtime rival. Despite Continue Reading
Review: Looking For Trouble by Victoria Dahl
Looking For Trouble by Victoria Dahl (Girls' Night Out #1) Releases: July 29, 2014 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi When I recently read the novella that kicks off this new series, I really hoped I'd enjoy the first full length book as much as I enjoyed the previous story. And hooray, I did! This book has a sexy hero, a sexy heroine and just the right amount of conflict. Twenty-Five years ago, Sophie's mother and Alex's dad ran away together, only to disappear and Continue Reading
Review: Lead by Kylie Scott
Lead (Stage Dive, #3) by Kylie Scott Romance Contemporary Ebook July 29, 2014 St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s a message from the duty manager at the donut shop apologizing for the lack of long tasty phallic shaped éclairs. Apparently they don’t get baked until later in the day,” [...] “Since you failed to believe me when I explained this to you yesterday. I thought you might be more inclined to believe it if it came from a higher authority in the donut Continue Reading
Review: Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis
Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis Contemporary Romance Released: June 24, 2014 Published by Gallery Books Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Ever since Bell’s mother died while serving time for a murder she didn't commit, Bell’s been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by Jonathon Gable, the head of both the powerful Gable family and an international banking corporation. Now she’s determined to take him down—from the inside. Bell needs access to the Gable home and Continue Reading
Review: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy Releases: July 29. 2014 Ace Joint review by Mandi & Tori When trouble comes to Atlanta, you can always guarantee Kate Daniels is smack dab in the middle of it, swinging her sword. And trouble is definitely come to Atlanta in the form of Hugh D’Ambrey. Being consort to the Beast Lord isn’t an easy job. Between struggling to keep her business afloat and dealing with never ending pack issues, Kate has her hands full. Continue Reading
Review: Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
Falling For Max by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski Family #9) Releases: July 29, 2014 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by May Tori Burns knows that she never wants love or marriage – just look what it did to her parents! Name calling, fights, and a messy divorce left her soured on the whole institution. She’s content to work as a graphic designer and part-time waitress at the local diner. At least, this seems like enough until Max comes in. Max Crawford has a new to-do item on his Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of Magic Bleeds are: Jen B. Danielle Rose The winner of Magic Breaks is: Eva Thanks everyone! All winners have been emailed Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I'm a fan of M/M suspense romances involving an in the closet male (usually a cop or detective) and the one man he can't seem to stay away from. Usually angst filled dramas with some heartbreak, some laughter, and lots of smexy times. I just recently discovered Kaje Harper's Life Lessons series and devoured the first book in the series-Life Lessons- in about 2 hours. A great story that deals with the ramifications of being forced to stay in the closet due to job and/or family. The romance Continue Reading