10. Is this the prettiest advent calendar you have ever seen? When I wake up on December 1, this will be waiting for me, right? 9. Jane from Dear Author rec’d Shooter by Dahlia West to me this week, and I had a blast reading it. The hero, Chris “Shooter” and all of his buddies that work at a car garage are ex-military. Chris is very alpha, cranky, intense. His buddies give him a hard time the entire book which made me laugh, a lot. Hayley moves to his town and has a very dark and Continue Reading
All In with the Duke Blog Tour *Giveaway*
Earlier today I reviewed (and enjoyed) All in the with Duke by Ava March. Now she is here with a fun top ten list! Top 10 Reasons Why It’s Great to be the Duke 10. You have money. Lots of it. 9. You have land. Lots of it. 8. You have servants. Lots of them. 7. You have mansions. Plural. And one of those mansions might happen to have some hidden passageways, which could make for a smexy afternoon of ‘exploring’. 6. No one says no to you…well, there might be a beautiful Continue Reading
Review: All in with the Duke by Ava March
All in with the Duke by Ava March (Gambling on Love #1) Released: November 11, 2013 M/M Historical Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had a new Ava March book in my hands. I really enjoy this author’s voice and this one is definitely not only one of her longer books but one of her stronger ones as well. It pairs a duke with a prostitute. Have we swooned off our chairs yet? About ten months ago, Max, the Duke of Pelham broke up with his Continue Reading
Review: Along Came Trouble by Erin Kern
Along Came Trouble by Erin Kern (Trouble #3) Released: November 19, 2013 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Brody owns a restaurant that is struggling with providing stellar food. The atmosphere is fun but the place has just received its second bad review. Brody is hoping that a photography spread showcasing the place with appetizing food will help turn things around. He has been trying different chefs and is having a hard time finding one that fits. Elisa is said Continue Reading
Review: Sleigh Belles by Beth Albright
Sleigh Belles Beth Albright Released: September 24, 2013 Holiday Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Blurb: With her hair perfectly coiffed, nails freshly manicured and a heavy trail of perfume wafting behind her, local news reporter Dallas Dubois is sure she's about to kick her career—and maybe her love life—into high gear. The director of the Tuscaloosa children's Christmas play has fallen ill, and Dallas is ordered by her station manager to take the reins. Everyone is shocked—especially Continue Reading
Short Stack: Novella Reviews
Holiday Games (Play by Play, #6.5) by Jaci Burton Romance Contemporary Ebook, 147 pages November 19, 2013 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Your erection is poking my head.” The infectious Riley family is back and in high spirits in this bright and cheery Christmas novella-Holiday Games. Jenna Riley and Ty Anderson are getting ready to tie the knot while Mick and Tara Riley try to deal with the fact their oldest son is growing into a man. The focus of the story Continue Reading
Review: Taking Him by Jackie Ashenden
Taking Him by Jackie Ashenden (Lies We Tell #1) Released: November 12, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi There has been some great Twitter buzz around this book. First of all Hunter is a virgin. I believe the hash tag #dirtyeffingvirgin has been used to describe him all over Twitter. Hello? Dirty virgin hero means there is a 100% chance I will read the book. So I expected maybe Hunter to be shy and awkward and ready to spurt all over the place the second the Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Freedom (Six Pack Ranch #6) Contemporary Romance (m/m/f) Released: November 19, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Let us first take a moment to drool over this fantastic cover! This is truly cowboy perfection. I began my stalking campaign for an ARC of this book almost as soon as I heard that book 6 of the Six Pack Ranch series was to be Travis’ book. You see, this author, over the course of the previous 5 books has hinted at things only to suddenly throw in a wrench and Continue Reading
Review: Song For Sophia by Moriah Densley
Song For Sophia (Rougement, #1) by Moriah Densley Historical Romance Ebook, 364 pages September 24, 2014 esKAPE Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “To win a man’s heart, a woman must have the mind of a diplomat, a general, and Cleopatra, all in one.” Lady Anne-Sophia Duncombe is running from an abusive father whose last scheme almost killed her. He wants her with child and will do anything to accomplish that. Sophia manages to escape her father and hide with the help of a Continue Reading
Review: Game For Trouble by Karen Erickson
Game For Trouble (Game For It, #2) by Karen Erickson Romantic Contemporary E book, 250 pages October 28, 2013 Entangled Publishing-Brazen Reviewed by Tori Willow Cavanaugh and Nick Hamilton had a brief affair when they were younger and circumstances forced Nick to walk away from Willow, leaving her heartbroken. Now, years later, Nick is back and wants another chance with Willow, but Willow wants nothing to do with Nick. Unfortunately Nick owns the building that Willow wants to rent Continue Reading