Nightfall by Ellen Connor (Dark Age Dawning #1) Paranormal Romance June 7, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If survival means kissing somebody who smells like you, I want no part of it.” The world is coming to an end. Changing in ways people can not comprehend – and that is if you can live to see tomorrow. Technology is failing. Cars won’t start. And maybe the scariest, there are what people refer to as demon dogs - hunting, eating, and devastating Continue Reading
Review: Shadow Touch by Erin Kellison
Review: Shadow Touch by Erin Kellison (Shadow #2.5) Paranormal Romance June 1, 2011 E-Book, Novella Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Since the day she was born, Ellie has lived with her shadow as a separate entity. This shadow has a mind of its own, always trying to undermine Ellie, embarrass her, and Ellie has lived a secluded life because of it. But in essence, this shadow is Ellie. It is her deepest feelings and ambitions. But Ellie has no control over it. It can move through objects, Continue Reading
Review: The Naked King by Sally MacKenzie
The Naked King by Sally MacKenzie Historical Romance June 7, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I wouldn’t have accosted your bonnet if it hadn’t so vilely accosted my eyes and my male sensibilities. “ Stephen Parker-Roth is a playboy, hence his nickname-the King Of Hearts. He is no hurry to marry (his older brother has an heir) so he spends his time drinking, playing cards, and generally having fun. After a normal night of debauchery, he stumbles home Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 3rd
10. My Week – It’s hot y’all!!! And yes, I was just complaining how cold it was a few weeks ago. If it is not a steady 75, I’m going to whine. It’s the beginning of June and we’ve already reached 97. That’s not cool mother nature. Take it back. 9. One of my fav authors, Marie Sexton had a book come out this week! Between Sinners and Saints is a somewhat heavy book that deals with Levi, who is out to his Mormon family, but not accepted (and is quite the playboy.) And Jamie, who was Continue Reading
Review: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey (Kowlaski Family #3) Contemporary Romance June 6, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She snorted and looked out her window. “Oh yes, Sean Kowalski. Your amazing kisses have made all rational thought fly out of my besotted brain. If only you could fill me with your magic penis, I know we’ll fall madly in love and live happily ever after.” Emma lives in her grandmother’s old farm house in New Hampshire. She doesn’t have a lot Continue Reading
Spellcast by Barbara Ashford
Spellcast by Barbara Ashford Paranormal Romance May 3, 2011 Paperback DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Remember that he loves you, that you are his heart, that he will carry you with him all the days and nights of his long life. Remember how much you love him, that it’s not merely an echo of his feelings, but as real as the sun on your back and the tears on your face.” Maggie Graham is having a very bad day. First she lost her job, then the ceiling in her NY apartment Continue Reading
Guest Authors Laurie London and Erin Kellison
Hi, everyone! We’re Laurie London, author of the Sweetblood series, and Erin Kellison, author of the Shadow series. Because our e-novellas come out on the same day (Hidden By Blood by Laurie and Shadow Touch by Erin), we thought it’d be fun to hit the blogosphere together for #DarkTour. Stay tuned, because we’re giving away a lot of cool stuff at the bottom of this post. Today, we’re talking about the chemistry between the hero and the heroine. Chemistry in a relationship is the intangible Continue Reading
Review: The Restorer by Amanda Stevens
The Restorer (The Graveyard Queen, #1) by Amanda Stevens Urban Fantasy April 19, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “His voice was the kind that made you think of dark places. The kind that made the skin ripple along the backbone.” 1. Never acknowledge the dead. 2. Never stray to far from hallowed ground. 3. Keep your distance from those that are haunted. 4. Never, ever tempt fate. These are the rules that Amelia Gray has lived by all her life. Passed Continue Reading
May Rec’s
Looking back in the month of May, these are the books Mandi and Tori liked best. Tori’s “must read” for May Spellcast by Barbara Ashford Paranormal Romance May 3, 2011 (review to come) Book Info Amazon, Goodreads Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Review Amazon, Goodreads Note: This is a rec from Mandi too! Big Bad Beast (Pride #6) by Shelly Laurenston Paranormal Romance May 1, 2011 Continue Reading
Review: Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre YA April 12, 2011 Hardcover Feiwell & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Girl15 was dead. Long live Deuce.” Set in a post apocalyptic world, this dystopian novel takes us on a tense and mesmerizing journey through the eyes of a 15 year old girl- Deuce. Deuce, formerly known as Girl15, was born during the second Holocaust. She has survived her first 15 years of life and has earned the right to be named and to hunt. Born and Continue Reading