More Than Music (Chasing the Dream, #1) by Elizabeth Briggs Romance Contemporary/NA E book, 199 pages June 13, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Maybe it’s time you stopped running and fight for what you want.” Maddie Taylor is a music major in her third year of college. All set to intern with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, she has her summer pretty much mapped out. Though she secretly dreams of playing guitar in a rock band, she knows her obligations and her Continue Reading
Excerpt Time! Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
July First, Jill Shalvis has a new release out - Then Came You. To celebrate, and tease you a little bit, Jill has an excerpt to share with you today. So let's get to the good stuff - a turtle, a hero and kissing. Emily cradled the turtle between her two hands while Wyatt cleaned him up and put some antibiotic cream on the nasty cut. “You poor little man,” she whispered, stroking one of his legs. “Next time pick someone nicer.” Wyatt smiled. “You’re not returning him to the Continue Reading
Review: The Promise by Robyn Carr
The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr Contemporary Romance June 24, 2014 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce Dr. Scott Grant left the hussle and bussle of city life when his wife died, leaving him a single parent to two young children. Needing a simpler, more flexible job, he moved to the beautiful coastal town of Thunder Point where he has a small family practice. The community welcomed him and his children with open arms, thrilled to have a doctor right in the town again. All too Continue Reading
Review: Melting into You by Tracey Alvarez
Melting Into You by Tracey Alvarez (Due South #2) Contemporary Romance Released: June 8, 2014 Icon Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Similar to book one, In too Deep, this one is cute but at times slow. Maybe even a bit slower than the first book. I think this author has a nice voice, and her books are easy to read with likable characters, but not a lot happens. Kezia Murphy's husband died four years ago and at the same time her daughter Zoe battled leukemia - so to be standing strong in Continue Reading
Harlequin Summer Reads Giveaway!
One lucky commenter is going to receive the above bundle of Summer Reads from Harlequin. Included in the beach bag are: Four Friends by Robin Carr Avenge Me by Maisey Yates Waiting on You by Kristan Higgins Taken With You by Shannon Stacey When we Met by Susan Mallery This giveaway is open to North America only. To enter, leave a comment telling me your favorite beach or summertime read. We'll announce the winner on Saturday. Find out more about Harlequin's summer reads at Continue Reading
Review: Tequila Mockingbird by Rhys Ford
Tequila Mockingbird by Rhys Ford (Sinners #3) M/M Romance June 27, 2014 Dreamspinner Reviewed by Helyce Favorite quote: I barely know him, and it’s...so fucking huge...this thing. Him. Me. Everything. Rhys Ford has fast become a favorite author of mine in the m/m genre. Her unique brand of humor mixed in with her slightly tortured heroes with a pinch of suspense are the perfect combination for a successful story in my book. I have to admit, though, that the teaser she left us with Continue Reading
Review: Lady Windermere’s Lover by Miranda Neville
Lady Windermere's Lover by Miranda Neville (The Wild Quartet #3) Released: June 24, 2014 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May Burb: Damian, Earl of Windermere, rues the day he drunkenly gambled away his family's estate and was forced into marriage to reclaim it. Now, after hiding out from his new bride for a year, Damian is finally called home, only to discover that his modest bride has become an alluring beauty—and rumor has it that she's taken a lover. Damian vows to keep his wife Continue Reading
Review: No River Too Wide by Emilie Richards
No River Too Wide (Goddesses Anonymous, #3) by Emilie Richards Contemporary Fiction Paperback, 496 pages June 24, 2014 Harlequin MIRA Reviewed by Tori Janine (Jan) married Rod Stoddard during a low point in her life. Both her parents had been killed by a drunk driver and Rod became her anchor in the sea she was adrift in. It wasn’t until later that she realized she had married a controlling abusive man. After years of trying to become the “perfect woman” she knew she never would be, Continue Reading
Excerpt Time! The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump
Blurb: Life couldn't be more perfect for Candace Woodrow. Her gourmet gift basket company is thriving, and she's set to marry steady, dependable Barry. There's just one wrench in the fairytale. Two weeks before her wedding she wakes up in the wrong man's bed. Candace thinks she'll be able to run out the door and forget all about Michael Vogler, but the Boston millionaire has other plans for the jittery bride.As the wedding approaches, Candace's life is further complicated by a thrill-seeking Continue Reading
Review: Pia Saves The Day by Thea Harrison
Pia Saves The Day (Elder Races, # 6.6) by Thea Harrison Paranormal Romance Ebook-Novella June 23, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “See me. Choose me.” Pia Saves The Day is the second novella in the Elder Races series that revisits our favorite couple Dragos and Pia Cuelebre. Short but fulfilling, Harrison takes the reader through an array of emotion as she introduces some serious conflict into our couple’s lives. Fans of Dragon Bound will appreciate this sweet Continue Reading