10. My Week – We had an earthquake here on the east coast! Damage – some lawn chairs fell over. No, but seriously it was kind of freaky. I’ve never been in an earthquake before. My whole house just….shook. Apparently that’s what houses do during an earthquake ;). I didn’t like it. I have new respect for those that live in California or other places where quakes are prevalent. 9. BIG NEWS - Take a deep breath and gather round...Karen Marie Moning announced today on her Facebook Page Continue Reading
Review: Good Girls Don’t by Victoria Dahl
Good Girls Don’t by Victoria Dahl (Donovan Brothers Brewery #1) Contemporary Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Harelquin Reviewed by Mandi and May Mandi: Oh I love Victoria Dahl’s contemporaries and when I heard she had a new series coming out about siblings who own a brewery, it was a double win. Beer and smut wrapped up into one book? Along with many laughs and a little mystery, this book is definitely one I can recommend. Before we discuss let’s do a little set-up. Tessa Continue Reading
Review: Heart Search by Robin D. Owens
Heart Search by (Celta’s Heartmates #10) Robin D. Owen Sci-Fi/Fantasy/ Romance Trade Paperback August 2, 2011 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are a Stup. Laev a stup. Even Brazos is a stup. I am the only Smart One in the Family.” Laev T’Hawthorne hasn’t had an easy life. His family has feuded with the Hollys for centuries-causing death and animosity on both sides. Then he married at a young age to who he assumed was his HeartMate, only to find she wasn’t. She Continue Reading
Review: Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt
Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt Contemporary Romance July 11, 2011 E-Book Evernight Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Andy Jones suffered many injuries as a result of a bad car accident a year ago. She also lost her business and has fallen into debt. Working two jobs, fifteen hours a day doesn’t leave her much time for sleep or anything else. Which is why she falls asleep while working at the very fancy Fine Foods company while sorting through boxes. And it is not her lucky day. The owner of Continue Reading
Review: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (Highlander #1) Historical Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Ballantine Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She bristled with outrage. “Silence me? You took liberties with my..my…my lips in order to silence me? That was very impertinent of you, Laird. I won’t allow you to do it again.” He smiled and folded his arms over his chest. “Aye, you will.” Mairin has been hiding her true identity for longer than she can remember. King Continue Reading
Review: Darkness Descending by Devyn Quinn
Darkness Descending by Devyn Quinn (Vampire Armageddon #1) Paranormal Romance August 2, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “The man looked mean – and mad. Not crazy mad, but bone-snapping, flesh-tearing mad. There was no doubt that he was one badass dude, either. He was totally hard-core in his looks. The sides of his head were shaved and tattooed. A thick strip of black hair ran down the center of his head, commencing in a long, thick braid that snaked down Continue Reading
Upcoming Titles From Simon & Schuster
Title: Night Falls on the Wicked Author: Sharie Kohler ISBN: 9781451611410 On Sale: 8/30/11 Price: $7.99/$9.99 Can Sharie Kohler returns to the shadowy world of the Moon Chasers, where a seductive witch stalked by demons finds protection in the arms of a lycan on a mission of blood vengeance. To know more about Sharie and your favorite romance authors visit: http://pocketafterdark.com/ Title: The Hour of Dust and Ashes Author: Kelly Gay ISBN: 9781451625479 On Sale: Continue Reading
Review: Deadly Sins by Kylie Brant
Deadly Sins (The Mindhunters #6) by Kylie Brant Romantic Suspense Paperback August 2, 2011 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Leave it alone. Or so help me, I’ll tell him your afraid of mimes.” “Freaks of nature,“he muttered. “But I’m not afraid of them.” Adam Raiker, ex FBI agent and founder of Raiker Forensics, is pulled into a high profile murder investigation when a highly controversial judge and old friend is brutally murdered. Joining him is FBI agent Jaid Continue Reading
Review: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Second Grave On The Left (Charlotte Davidson #2) By Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy Hardcover August 16, 2011 St. Martin’s Press Favorite Quote: “Never be afraid to dart around in public humming the Mission Impossible theme.” Second Grave On The Left opens up one week after First Grave On The Right when Charlotte Davidson’s (Charley) secretary/bff Cookie comes to Charley needing help finding her old friend Mimi, who has suddenly disappeared off the face of the Earth. During Charley Continue Reading
Review: The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare
The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare (Rhiannon’s Law #2) Urban Fantasy August 23, 2011 E-Book Mundania Press Reviewed by Mandi I’ve been waiting a long time to get my hands on The Renfield Syndrome, book two in J.A. Saare’s Rhiannon’s Law series. Book one ends in a big cliffhanger. Making a deal with a demon, to save her lover Disco, Rhiannon ends up 101 years into the future. End of book one. Hello there book heart attack! The Renfield Syndrome picks up right where book one Continue Reading