Hidden Away by Maya Banks (KGI #3) Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Paperback Berkley Julie from Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks is going three for three! Back again to review the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. Julie – take it away. Favorite Quote: “He made her stupid. Completely and utterly stupid.” Hidden Away is the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. This is Garrett’s book. In the first book, I loved Garrett. He was a total badass with a soft and sweet side. He was Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–March 18th
10. My Week – It as been a good week. I ate bangers and mash last night in honor of St. Patrick’s day. Couldn’t find any green wine though. 9. I don’t know about you, but I am having a lot of fun this year with Dabwaha. For those who don’t know, this is like the March Madness Basketball tournament, but for books. It is too late to get your bracket in, but you can still vote and trash talk and campaign on Twitter (which is my favorite thing!) I have a column set up so I can see all the Continue Reading
Review: Blackout by Rob Thurman
Blackout (Cal Leandros # 6) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Leandros...Niko, you might want to take a closer look at that picture and buy a cattle prod for when I’m all the way back because that guy is not happy and that guy is not right.” When Caliban (Cal) Leandros wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters he knows a killer has been here. That doesn’t bother him. The fact he could be the killer doesn’t bother him. Continue Reading
Julia London Winners
The three winners of A Light at Winter’s End by Julia London are: Mary Natascha CrystalGB Congrats! Emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Review: Trail of the Tudor Blue by Gwen Roman
Trail of the Tudor Blue by Gwen Roman (Jewel of the Night #1) Romantic Suspense January 24, 2011 E-Book Wild Rose Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m not going to stand around and be lectured about my past, my family, and my options for the future by some guy who’s got his morality in such a twist he can’t even admit what he does for a living.” Art restorer Ardis Bellamy thought recovering an historic necklace from the South of France would be a piece of cake. Until she Continue Reading
Thursday’s Lunch Break
One of the fun things about this romance community are all of the wonderful conferences as a reader you are able to go to. One such conference will be the RT Booklovers Conference held April 6-10 in Los Angeles. Now while that is across the country from me and not possible to attend this year, I know many, many authors and bloggers who will be going. If it is in your neighborhood, check out the schedule of events. There will be book signings, parties, and a variety of panels. In Continue Reading
Review: Shalador’s Lady by Anne Bishop
Shalador’s Lady (A Black Jewels Novel #8) by Anne Bishop Fantasy March 2, 2010 Hardcover Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It is better to break you own heart then to break your honor.” Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop is the 8th book in her Black Jewels series. It is also the sequel to her 7th book, The Shadow Queen. I adore the Black Jewels series. A deliciously dark and traumatic series that celebrates the triumph of evil. Unequivocal world building sustained by dramatic and Continue Reading
Review: Insatiable by Cari Quinn
Insatiable by Cari Quinn Contemporary Romance February 15, 2011 E-Book Loose IDReviewed by MandiFavorite Quote: “You’re hard!”He didn’t even have the courtesy to look ashamed. Actually he appeared amused. “You don’t say.”Shawn and Rachel have been best friends for their entire lives. Their families, both very wealthy have always expected the two of them to end up together, but so far it has just been platonic. Rachel has purposefully led her life away from her family’s money, Continue Reading
Molly Harper Giveaway
Thanks to Simon & Schuster, I am able to giveaway two sets of Molly Harper’s new Naked Werewolf series. Northern Exposure Even in Grundy, Alaska, it’s unusual to find a naked guy with a bear trap clamped to his ankle on your porch. But when said guy turns into a wolf, recent southern transplant Mo Wenstein has no difficulty identifying the problem. Her surly neighbor Cooper Graham—who has been openly critical of Mo’s ability to adapt to life in Alaska—has trouble of his own. Werewolf Continue Reading
Review: Surrender To Me by Shayla Black
Surrender to Me by Shayla Black (Wicked Lovers #4) Erotic Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Note: This review contains spoilers. For Kata’s twenty-fifth birthday she flies to Vegas with her “friend with benefits” lover Ben and friends to celebrate. Months ago she had told Ben one of her fantasies was to have a ménage – and Ben has decided this trip is the perfect opportunity to give her this gift. He calls up his friend Hunter Continue Reading