The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia C. Gormley Historical M/M May 6, 2013 Riptide Reviewed by Mandi I enjoyed Amelia Gormley’s self published m/m trilogy so when I heard she was writing a m/m scottish historical for Riptide I got excited. She writes a passionate novella (coming in at 78 pages) but I had some problems with it too. This is the story of farm lad Iain Munro and a future laird, Tavish MacIntyre. Their families know of one another, which is how they meet as Continue Reading
Need a New Adult Rec? We got ‘em
I’m (Mandi) kind of new to the New Adult (NA) genre. I don’t know why I held out. I honestly think part of it was because there was so much hype and discussion about the genre I was over it before I even tried it. However, there is this place called Twitter where I see people tweet all of these “OMG THIS BOOK AHHH” tweets all the time and I have zero control when it comes to said tweets. There are also people/friends (one named Tori) that are always talking about these fantastic NA books Continue Reading
Review: Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan
Of Shadow Born (Shadow World #4) by Dianne Sylvan Urban Fantasy March 26, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Till my body is dust and my soul is no more I will love you . . . love you . . .” After a heart rending night of loss and blood, Miranda Grey-Solomon, vampire Queen of the South, now stands in the ruins of her life determined to pick up the pieces and move on. David, her husband and Prime, is missing and presumed dead, and Miranda is lost without her soul mate by her Continue Reading
Guest Author Marie Sexton
Hi there and welcome! I’m Marie Sexton, and I’m thrilled to be able to share my excitement over my latest release with Riptide Publishing, Never A Hero. Never A Hero is available now, and today I’m going to share a little bit about the inspiration behind the town of Tucker Springs. Follow me on the virtual book tour for Never A Hero all week for more exclusive details about the book, the Tucker Springs series, and more. Plus, leave a comment below with your name and email address, and you Continue Reading
Review: Son Of A Preacher Man by Arianna Hart
Son Of A Preacher Man by Arianna Hart Romance Contemporary May 14, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sometimes you have to go back in order to move forward.“ Living in poverty and subjected to the prejudices of the small town, Nadya Sarov and her mother left Dale, Georgia twelve years ago and never looked back. Now a successful lawyer, Nadya has come back to Dale to tie up some loose ends and to flaunt her prestige to all those who ever called her a gypsy whore. She Continue Reading
Review: Plastic Hearts by Lisa De Jong
Plastic Hearts (Hearts #1) by Lisa De Jong New Adult February 27, 2013 Kindle-Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He was everything I didn't think I could have and somehow, he'd become everything I needed. There was a part of me that knew I would never recover if this fell apart, but what I felt now was worth it.” Alexandra (Alex) Riley is a young college student whose entire life has been planned out by her rigid socially conscience parents. From her pre med major to what Continue Reading
Release Day Giveaway!
Blurb: Plastic surgeon Whitney Vidra knows all about getting over a cheating ex. She followed her boyfriend halfway around the world before she found out about his infidelity. Now she's focusing on her career and her friends, and using men just for single-serving, no-strings fun. Until she meets charming Matt Fuller. Newly single Matt is captivated by the vibrant Whitney, in every way the opposite of his cheating ex-wife. When he confesses to Whitney that he hasn't had sex since his Continue Reading
Review: Nightbound by Lynn Viehl
Nightbound by Lynn Viehl (Lords of the Darkyn #3) Paranormal Romance May 7, 2013 Signet Reviewed by Helyce As we continue the search for the Emeralds of Eternity we meet Dr. Alys Stuart. Alys is a young and brilliant archeologist whose theories on the Knights Templar have brought her to the attention of Richard Tremayne. Richard wants to possess the Emeralds, so when he learns that Alys may have discovered their hiding place; he sponsors a dig and hires Alys to lead it. Alys is Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Lucas. Watches Jacqueline from afar. Can do a smoldering gaze and a half smile like no one else. Has tattoos. Is an artist. Can make a good cup of coffee. Heroine: Jacqueline. Broke up with her boyfriend and needs to get back on track with her life. Notices a sexy guy staring at her every day in econ class. Tries to play hard to get….but it’s hard to resist him. He swallowed, closing his eyes and inhaling slowly. I knew he would be all rational and do-the-right-thing and he would push Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of Hero of my Heart by Megan Frampton are: bn100 erinf1 The winner of Generation V by ML Brennan is: Julie M The winners of the Ellora Cave calendar are: Kim McIntosh Mary @ BookSwarm All winners have been emailed. Continue Reading