Lord Of The Abyss (Royal House Of Shadows #4) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance November 15, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “There will be a new Lord. There will never be another Liliana.” Lord Of The Abyss is the fourth book and conclusion to the Royal House of Shadow series. Each book in the four book series is based on one sibling who finds their soul mate and their way back to their rightful destiny. I did not read the first three in this series; however that Continue Reading
The Unconvincing Declaration of Love
I’m getting increasingly frustrated by an unconvincing “I love you” in the novellas I am reading. I’m not saying I’ve never read an “I love you” in a full length book I didn’t believe in, but I’m tired of a rushed or forced declarations of love in the shorter stories. It is very jarring to me to be reading about a budding relationship and then a short time later it feels like the author just slapped on the declaration of love in the last page…why? Is it because that is what the majority of Continue Reading
Review: Some Like it Hot by Louisa Edwards
Some Like it Hot by Louisa Edwards (Rising Star Chef #2) Contemporary Romance November 29, 2011 St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Let me start by saying this book really frustrated and disappointed me. This is the first I’ve read of this author, and unfortunately, this is not the book for me. Danny Lunden and his team of chefs from his family owned restaurant, Lunden Tavern, have arrived in Chicago to compete in the Rising Star Chef competition. Now, per Danny, this competition “..is Continue Reading
Review: She Can Run by Melinda Leigh
She Can Run by Melinda Leigh Romantic Suspense Paperback November 22, 2011 Montlake Romance Reviewed by Tori Elizabeth Baker should have had a fairytale marriage, but once she said, "I do," to the handsome congressman, everything changed. When she sees something she shouldn't, her husband attempts to silence her permanently. She escapes and along with her 2 children goes into hiding. 10 months later, she arrives for her job as an estate caretaker only to find her boss Continue Reading
Review: Simple Gifts by LB Gregg
Simple GIfts by LB Gregg (Cornwall Novellas #2) Contemporary M/M Romance E-Book November 25, 2011 Musa Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Jason Ferris is a very private person, so when his best friend, Sunny drags him to her parent’s house for a Christmas party, he feels very uncomfortable. But that is just the beginning. When he gets to the party, he finds out Sunny’s brother Lt. Robb Sharpe is home from overseas. Jason had a major crush on Robb in high school, where they even started Continue Reading
Review: The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison
The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy Hardback October 25, 2011 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori In the Hollows, the supernatural Inderlanders rule, and humanity must abide by their conventions, or else. To survive among vampires, witches, Weres, gargoyles, trolls, fairies, and banshees—to say nothing of demons—humanity needs a guide. And now, written by Kim Harrison herself, here is an insider’s look at the supernatural world of the Hollows, from an overarching new Continue Reading
AAD Author Spotlight: Mari Freeman and Giveaway
Today, we are happy to be featuring Mari Freeman on our blog. I met Mari at Authors After Dark this previous year and she is a fun author to hang out with. Mari Freeman writes both contemporary and paranormal, although writing isn’t the first career she has tested out, including working in a morgue. ;) I’m looking forward to seeing her again in New Orleans next August! When asked -If you could pick one of your characters to go to New Orleans with you, who would you pick and what would you do? Continue Reading
Winners!
Two winners to announce today. The winner of Power Play by Eliza Gayle is: Elaing8 The winner of Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione is: Estella Congrats to both! Continue Reading
Review: My Third-World Girlfriend by R.J Silver
My Third World Girlfriend by R.L. Silver Humor, Romance October 4, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You smell like beer, look like stray dog. “ Gerry Lawson, our hero, is a slightly befuddled forty year old who can’t understand why his relationships eventually turn into UFC matches. When he overhears three older jaded men describing the perfect relationship, he can’t help but listen in. The key, explains these men, is that you need to lower your expectations. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-November 25th
Tori here. I’m doing this weeks top ten so take your finger OFF that the mouse, sit back, and enjoy. 10. Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I feel like a baby elephant. Probably weigh as much as one. :( We went to my in laws and ate like dieters at an all you eat chocolate buffet. It wasn’t pretty. Now it is time to drag out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. 0_o 9. I decided to break my never breakable rule and do some Black Continue Reading