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
Review: Dead by Morning by Beverly Barton
Dead By Morning (Dead by Trilogy #2/Griffin Powell #12) by Beverly Barton Romance Suspense May 1, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She walked out of the study, her head held high, her shoulders straight, and her heart breaking into a million pieces.” This was a hard book for me to review. I have always been a huge fan of Beverly Barton. I was deeply saddened to hear she had passed away. The Griffin Powell series has been a whirlwind of suspense, Continue Reading
Review: The Neon Graveyard by Vicki Pettersson
The Neon Graveyard (Signs of the Zodiac #6) by Vicki Pettersson Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Paperback Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s time for me to draw my own damned line. I’m not running anymore. Not taking one step backward. Not giving one small inch. This time I’m doing the chasing. And God help anyone who gets in my way.” The Neon Graveyard is the 6th and final book in Ms. Pettersson’s Signs of the Zodiac series. An addicting noir Urban Fantasy blend Continue Reading
Kiss of Snow Winner
The winner of Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh is: lustyreader Congrats! Continue Reading
Review: Unlocked by Courtney Milan
Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Take My Books Winners
The winners of the Take My Book contest are: Set #1 – Cheryl C. Set #2 – Cath C. Set #3 – Sarah (The Brazen Bookworm) Set #4 – Melissa All winners have been emailed. Thanks everyone! I have June books I’ll put up soon :) Continue Reading