A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep (Bigtime #3.5) Paranormal Romance September 25, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May Carmen Cole is a society reporter by day and Karma Girl, one of Big Time’s premier super heroes, by night. As the newest member of the premier group known as the Fearless Five, Carmen is charged with watching over the huge tree filled with toys for a charity drive designed to give less fortunate children toys and gifts this Christmas. Located Continue Reading
Review: Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James
Wrangled And Tangled (Blacktop Cowboys #3) by Lorelei James Erotic Western Romance Trade Paper Back November 1, 2011 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This is why I was against casual Thursdays. There’s always one person who takes it too far.” I’m a huge fan of Ms. James’s Rough Riders series so when I was offered this one for review thought, “Ride’em cowgirl!” Wrangled and Tangled is an erotic western romance that centers around two couples; one starting down the Continue Reading
Mandi’s (very basic) Walkthrough of the Kindle Fire
My Kindle Fire came yesterday. Woo and Hoo! I haven’t had a ton of time to play around with it, but I thought I would do a brief, very basic walkthrough so you can see it in action. And just a note – there are a few spots where I cover the microphone by accident so the audio drops out of a few seconds..just stick with it, it comes back on. And, as I say on the video – if I misspeak, or if you want to elaborate on any details of the Fire that you think users should be informed about, please Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch, #1) Contemporary Romance November 15, 2011 (Rerelease, with extended material) E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Blake Coleman is the oldest of six sons who live on and run the Six Pack Ranch along with their parents. They work hard and play hard. Lately, Blake has been spending a lot of time trying not to notice Jaxi. He’s got a list a mile long of why he shouldn’t be interested in her: she’s ten years younger, she used to Continue Reading
Review: If You Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer
If you Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer (Impossible Bachelors #4) Historical Romance November 1, 2011 St. Martin’s Reviewed by May Favorite quote: But he was kissing her. Daisy. The Girl who’d made everything different. And not because she was a Highland lass. Not because her voice was like buzzing bumblebees. Nor was It because she had an outlandish sense of adventure. It was because of how she looked at him. It was as if she could see deep into his soul, past Continue Reading
Review: Fatal Embrace by Aris Whittier
Fatal Embrace by Aris Whittler Romantic Suspense March 26, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Michael Craven is a retired homicide detective who trades investigating for ranching. When he meets his new trainer, nobody is more surprised than him when he finds out Jess Stanton is a woman. After a less than auspicious start, Michael agrees to give her a chance. Michael is dragged back into police work when his town falls victim to a serial killer. To make matters worse, Jess Continue Reading
May’s “New To Me” Favorites of 2011
As the holiday season gears up and 2011 winds down I find myself reflecting on reading in 2011, and books and authors that are new to me. Today I thought it would be fun to look at "new to me" discoveries I’ve made this year. Books that were released a year or more ago, but for one reason or another I have not read. I will share how I discovered them and why I recommend them. In no particular order: Series: GA Aiken’s “Dragon” series The book Dragon Actually was released in Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare
Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare Historical Romance Novella November 15, 2011 Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I, Violet Mary, take you, Christian James.” She touched his cheek. “To be my husband. To have, to hold. To love and honor. All that sickness-health, richer-poorer business too. Forsaking all others, so long as we both shall live.” His hand found hers. “You didn’t promise to obey.” “No, I didn’t.” She kissed his jaw. “What if I substitute, ‘To make Continue Reading
Review: Touch by Jus Accardo
Touch (Denazen #1) by Jus Accardo YA Paranormal November 1, 2011 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I understand now, Dez," he whispered sleepily. "I understand the hand thing." Deznee Cross is an adrenaline junkie. When she comes across a mysterious boy hiding in the woods, the only thing she can think of is what a rush it will be when her dad sees him and flips out. Only Dez miscalculates her dad’s reaction when he already seems to know who Kyle is and attempts Continue Reading
Review: A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready
A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready Contemporary Romance October 25, 2011 Simon & Schuster Reviewed by Mandi Ellery Sharpe is a literary critic for the magazine Vanity Place. After she writes a scathing review about the memoir of Bettina Moore, the head of Pierrot Enterprises (the world's most successful romance book publisher), not everyone is happy with her. Especially her boss, who just so happens to be sleeping with none other than Bettina Moore. To appease his lover, Ellery's boss Continue Reading