Rose Lerner's Sweet Disorder released this week, and she is here today to talk a little bit about it. I adored this book and will be reviewing it later this morning. William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience contrast two opposite views of the world: that it's a safe place full of joy, and that it's a scary place full of sorrow and anger. One poem I've always loved is "The Clod and the Pebble," which poses a question central to the romance genre and to Sweet Disorder—What does it Continue Reading
Review: Satisfaction by Sarah Mayberry
Satisfaction by Sarah Mayberry Released: February 28, 2014 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Maggie Hendricks owns a book store, has great friends and is generally a happy person. There is only one thing that really bothers her - she has never had an orgasm. Ever. As in, not by herself or with another person. She is so sick of pretending to have one when she is with someone and sick of not being able to get there herself. So when a friend of hers tells her that she Continue Reading
Review: Floodgates by Mary Calmes
Floodgates by Mary Calmes Romance Suspense M/M E book, 234 pages March 3, 2014 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Tori Tracy Brandt has a wonderful job, fabulous friends, and a family who adores him. It’s his love life that leaves something to be desired. He and his lover broke up four months ago when Tracy found out he cheated. When Tracy is the victim of an assault, his ex-lover shows back up in his life, bringing along some baggage from his past that could get Tracy killed. Inspector Continue Reading
Review: The Pirate’s Secret Baby by Darlene Marshall
The Pirate's Secret Baby by Darlene Marshall Released: March 2, 2014 Historical Romance Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed Darlene Marshall's books in the past and she does a nice job with The Pirate's Secret Baby. The baby is actually eight year old Mattie, whose mother has recently died. Her governess, Lydia tracks down Mattie's father, Robert St. Armand, the captain of the Prodigal Son and known pirate. Robert has been with many (and I mean many) women, so it's a shock Continue Reading
Review: It’s Always Been You by Jessica Scott
It’s Always Been You (Coming Home, #5) by Jessica Scott Romance Contemporary/Military March 4, 2014 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do you need a hug?” Captain Ben Teague lost his faith in everything the Army teaches when his best friend and mentor is unjustly accused of disobeying orders during an intense firefight that left Ben scarred and wary of the Army's objectives. Four years later, he is forced back into command when a military sanctioned witch hunt makes Ben part of Continue Reading
Audiobook Recommendations
I go through phases of obsessively listening to audio books and then forgetting them for awhile. Right now I'm in the obsessive listening phase. When I run errands, clean the house, fold laundry - I have my ear buds in with a book on. I'm currently listening to Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright and this book is FUN. I really enjoy the narrator too (who can make or break an audio book). Also let me note that I'm listening to the rereleased version as the first version of this book has an odd scene Continue Reading
Review: Walk on the Striped Side by Jesse Lane
Walk on the Striped Side (Big Bad Bite, #2) by Jessie Lane Paranormal Romance E book, 263 pages February 25, 2014 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”I’ve decided the civilian world can’t handle all the awesomeness known as me.” Elena Demos is having a terrible day. Her mother has passed away, her sisters are getting on her nerves, she’s just found out she is descended from Amazons, and in order to get her inheritance she has to join the family investigation business. But Continue Reading
Joint Review: Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha (Beyond #4) Released: March 17, 2014 Erotic Dystopian Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Blurb: When Rachel Riley sacrificed a life in Eden to protect the O’Kanes, she earned her place in the powerful Sector Four gang. But the former crime princess is tired of being everyone’s sweet little sister . It’s time for her to get wild, to embrace her fantasies as only an O’Kane can—with a delicious exiled soldier and the gang’s wickedly sinful tattoo artist. A Continue Reading
Review: Perfect Catch by Sierra Dean
Perfect Catch (Boys of Summer, #2) by Sierra Dean Romance Contemporary/Sports E book, 241 pages March 11, 2014 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”I like pizza” “If you didn’t, I don’t think we could be friends.” Die-hard baseball fan Alice Darling loves being a minor league umpire but being a woman means any and all baseball players are off limits; a lesson she learned the hard way nine years ago. With a daughter and brother to care for, she can’t afford a single Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Heroes: Ace and Cruz. Both a bit tortured. Both in love with Rachel. Both do dirty things together without Rachel. Heroine: Rachel. Longing to belong and to show everyone she is not all sweet and innocent. Ace and Cruz can definitely help with this. Cruz caught her face between his hands and held her there. "You're a brat with Ace, but you're so sweet and good for me, aren't you?" "Always," she breathed. "I love the way you look at me, especially when you stop fighting Continue Reading