Learning Curves by Elyse Mady May 18, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-book Carina Press From Carina Press: Leanne Galloway has no time for dating; her focus is on launching her academic career. Dragged along to her childhood frenemy Gillian’s bachelorette party at a male strip club, she just wants to get through the evening-but she can’t help interfering when Gillian sends a note to a sexy dancer proposing a hot hookup. Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe’s Den to fund Continue Reading
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley Contemporary Romance August 1, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Did you just have an orgasm?” Charlie’s pink tongue darted over her lips, whisking away the trace of white. A satisfied moan caressed the night. “Better…a s’morgasm.” She bit into the s’more and delight softened her face. My favorite quote happens to be the very first lines of the book, and I knew we were off to a very good start. Dr. Bastian Continue Reading
Tessa Dare Unveils Her New Book Trailer!
But not for one of her books. Last year, Tessa Dare released her homemade book video for her Stud Club Trilogy. It is absolutely adorable – using toys found in her kids bedroom. A few months ago during an auction to raise money for a fellow blogger, she donated her services to make a book trailer for the highest bidder. That bidder was Maya Banks, and Tessa Dare has just released the trailer for Maya Banks upcoming Highlander Trilogy. And in true Tessa Dare fashion, it is Continue Reading
Review: How to Seduce a Scoundrel by Vicky Dreiling
How to Seduce a Scoundrel by Vicky Dreiling Historical Romance July 1, 2011 Paperback Grand Central Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: He swallowed, remembering the horrible things he’d said to her. “I plan to spend the rest of my life making it up to her.” “No, you will not. Hang your guilt. Spend the rest of your life treating her as if she were the sun and the stars combined.” That scene between our hero (Hawk) and his Aunt Hester is one of my favorites – the quote Continue Reading
Review: Give Me a Texas Outlaw Anthology
Give Me a Texas Outlaw Anthology Western July 1, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by May Howdy y’all. I’m going to take a stroll down through the wild west with you today and this collection of ye olde Texas themed novellas. There are three things all four stories have in common: * The “outlaws” featured in these stories might have done something a bit bad in their past, or there is a misunderstanding… but they’re not bad boys or girls. * All stories are in Texas, are filled with Continue Reading
Feature: Snapped by Laura Griffin
Snapped by Laura Griffin On sale: 8/30/11 ISBN: 9781451617368 Description SOPHIE BARRETT THINKS SHE'S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. SHE MAY BE DEAD WRONG. On a sweltering summer afternoon, Sophie Barrett walks into a nightmare. A sniper has opened fire on a college campus. When the carnage is over, three people—plus the shooter—are dead and dozens more are injured. Sophie escapes virtually unscathed. Yet as details emerge from the investigation, she becomes convinced that this wasn't the random, Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Kiss by Rhys Ford
Dirty Kiss by Rhys Ford July 1, 2011 M/M Romance Suspense Paperback Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce What should have been a routine investigation into the suicide of a young man turned out to be more than Cole McGinnis bargained for. He didn’t think he’d be shot at, almost run off the road, have his car blown up and he certainly didn’t think he’d meet someone he could fall in love with. But he got all of that and more! Hyun-Shik Kim was leading a double life. In one, he is Continue Reading
Review: Secrets of Bella Terra by Christina Dodd
Secrets of Bella Terra by Christina Dodd (The Scarlet Deception #1) August 2, 2011 Romantic Suspense Paperback Signet Reviewed by Helyce Noah, Eli and Rafe Di Luca are brothers who together own and run the family’s winery and resort, Bella Terra. Noah and Eli share the day to day responsibilities along with Brooke Petersson who manages the resort. Rafe is a partner in name only, preferring to live away from Bella Valley as he grows his prestigious security firm. When their Continue Reading
Review: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood Romantic Suspense Hardcover August 9, 2011 Dutton Adult Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The women he had taken to bed usually wanted pillow talk and sometimes praise after sex, or at the very least be held. Ellie, on the other hand, wanted to sleep.” (a woman after my own heart) Dr. Ellie Sullivan is getting ready to head back to Winston Falls, SC to attend her sister’s wedding after a particularly grueling residency when she is suddenly thrust Continue Reading
Big Winners Post
Lots of winners to announce today!! The winner of a Cari Quinn book is: Kayla Bouy The winner of a Kindle from the Crux chat is: Edie And the 10 winners of an E-Book of Crossroads by Moira Rogers are: Linda Na Debbie aurian Pre Ara DANIELA Ilona anna srbastian Shari Jung Congrats! All winners will be contacted by email. Be sure to join our Crossroads discussion, August 17th at Fiction Vixen. Continue Reading