Carolina Home by Virginia Kantra (Dare Island #1) Contemporary Romance July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Carolina home is the type of contemporary romance I really enjoy. It was easy to fall into it, the characters and the story playing like a movie in my head. It had just the right amount of angst without going overboard. While the individual character’s situations were not new, Ms. Kantra did a great job of pulling me into these people’s lives. Matt Fletcher grew up on Dare Continue Reading
Review: The Darkest Day By Britt Bury
The Darkest Day by Britt Bury (Immortal Heat #1) Paranormal Romance July 3, 2012 Forever Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I do no’ need you anyhow.” “Oh no?” She looked down his body. “That thing tenting your pants just called you a liar.” The Darkest Day is the start of a new paranormal series I’m pretty excited about. My initial thought while reading is how it has a Kresley Cole vibe to it. I like to call it, ‘Immortals After Dark – Lite.’ Not quite as violent, not quite as Continue Reading
Book Deals!
There seem to be a lot of good book deals going on right now. I always post them on our Facebook Page, but I thought I’d do one big round-up today. ARe is having a 50% storewide rebate today. Link to store. Edited to add: Samhain is having a 30% off everything sale today. Link to store. Free: Collision Course by KA Mitchell (erotic m/m contemp) Kindle l Nook Tricked Truths by Beth Kery (contemporary) Kindle l Nook $2.99: Rainshadow Road by Lisa Continue Reading
Megan Hart Kills Mandi Yet Again
Is it adultery when it’s not a secret? When there are rules? Can you be unfaithful to someone who’s given his permission? A while ago I read my first Megan Hart book, Broken and it is one of the best books I’ve read. I then went on to read Dirty and Stranger (I must space her books out, they take so much out of me) and I enjoyed them. Dirty was really, really good. Stranger – I didn’t like Sam as much, but Jack completely stole my heart. By chance, I had Tempted in print Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Kris Cook
Our Authors After Dark 2012 Spotlight continues with erotic author Kris Cook. A military brat to the core, Kris Cook never put down deep roots in any particular geographic location. Until Texas. Why? Kris loves the sun. A voracious reader, Kris loves many genres of fiction, but this writer’s favorite books are romances that are edgy, sexy, with rich characters and unique challenges. Kris’ influences include JR Ward, Lora Leigh, and Shayla Black. Kris has won and placed in several writing Continue Reading
Review: Wake of the Bloody Angel by Alex Bledsoe
Wake Of The Bloody Angel (Eddie LaCrosse #4) by Alex Bledsoe Fantasy July 3, 2012 Tor Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Oh, a bribe. With a harbor full of uncouth and barbaric sailors, no one's thought to try that yet. My God, you're brilliant.“ Eddie LaCrosse never thought bar owner Angelina would ever need his services, but he’s been wrong before. Twenty years ago, Angelina met and fell in love with a young sailor. He left her to seek his fortune and though he promised to Continue Reading
Let’s Talk Blogging And Twitter
I’ve been blogging for over three years now. Which may seem like a long time to some, and probably not that long to others. Either way, I spend a lot of my day on my blog, or just online in general. I’ve learned a lot in the past three years about blogging, promoting my blog, and the type of blogger I want to be (or have become). There is a lot we can discuss about the blogging world. Each week seems to bring about new drama, or new rules we should be following. I don’t want these Continue Reading
Review: Melt Into You By Roni Loren
Melt Into You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #2) M/M/F BDSM Erotic Contemporary July 3, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “It just means you’re hella kinky,” he said with a broad smile. “And of course, that I’m a kickass lover.” When Evan Kennedy was 16, she became good friends with her foster brother Jace and one night, their friendship turned into something much more. After that night, Evan runs away, and Jace never hears from her again. Evan was living out Continue Reading
Review: Even White Trash Zombies Get The Blues by Diana Rowland
Even White Trash Zombies Get The Blues (White Trash Zombie #2 ) by Diana Rowland Urban Fantasy July 3, 2012 DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We’re all monsters here.” Angel Crawford has been given a second chance at life as a member of the undead and she’s determined not to blow it. The former junkie and delinquent is now drug and crime free, has a great job with the coroner's office, and is dating hunky detective, Marcus Ivanov. But Angel’s been waiting for the other shoe to Continue Reading
Review: Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas
Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #2) Historical Romance July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Some hopes were weeds, easy to eradicate with a yank and a pull. Some, however, were vines, fast growing, tenacious, and impossible to clear. As she played the music box again, alone in the drawing room, she began to realize that her were of the latter kind. She would never stop hoping. The first 90% of this book is absolutely incredible. The angst Continue Reading