Visions of Magic by Regan Hastings (Awakening #1) Paranormal Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Signet Reviewed by Mandi Shea Jameson has been on the run. Her aunt was literally burned at the stake, accused of being a witch, and now the Magic Police (or MP) have been keeping a close eye on Shea. If any shred of doubt is placed upon you for being a witch, you are arrested and taken away – and usually burned to death. Shea’s time is up though. After an attempted mugging, Continue Reading
Review: Hellforged by Nancy Holzner
Hellforged (A Deadtown Novel #2) by Nancy Holzner Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback, 340 Pages Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Tina! No waterboarding the client!” Victory (Vicky) Vaughn is a demon slayer and a shapeshifter. In Deadtown she banished a nasty demon back to hell for good (she assumed) and gained herself a demon mark. But Vicky’s nasty demon is back-only this time in her dreams. When zombies turn up viciously torn apart and really dead, Vicky realizes Continue Reading
Review: Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay
Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay Historical Romance (Time Travel) January 4, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Margo Menlove lives for everything Scottish. When she happens upon a book detailing the life of Magnus MacBride she is determined to find out everything she can about this highland hero. A chance winning of a trip to Scotland is a dream come true but the trip proves to be disappointing as Margo is fast tracked through the tour. When a walk through town Continue Reading
Review: Undertow by Cherry Adair
Undertow by Cherry Adair (Cutter Cay Trilogy #1) Romantic Suspense December 28, 2010 Paperback, 337 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I know I scare you.” His breath tickled her cheek as he whispered softly into her ear. “But, know what, Williams? You scare me a little bit, too.” Zane Cutter is charming, witty, sexy, and great at his job treasure hunting shipwrecks in the Caribbean ocean – and he knows it. Maybe a little cocky, but also very friendly and warm Continue Reading
Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Miss Lowell, you magnificent creature, I want you to paint your own canvas. I want you to unveil yourself.” Ash Turner is getting his revenge. As a young child, for religious reasons his insane mother gave away all of their money and Ash found himself on the doorstep of Parford Manor begging his very distant cousin, the Duke of Parford, Richard Dalrymple for Continue Reading
Killing Rocks Winner
The winner of Killing Rocks is: donnas Congrats! An email has been sent. Thanks to all those that entered. Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: My Immortal Assassin by Carolyn Jewel
My Immortal Assassin by Carolyn Jewel (Witches #3) January 3, 2011 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 384 Pages Forever Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Revenge. It's all Grayson Spencer wants. Christophe dit Menart, a human with dark magical powers, destroyed the life she loved. She wants the pleasure of killing him, no matter the cost to her. If not for Durian, a dangerously sexy demon fiend charged with keeping Christophe alive, she would have succeeded, too. Now, she's certain all Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 21st
10. I’m sick of snow!!! There I said it. You all knew it was coming. I can’t believe we still have February to get through! It is not like Maryland gets a ton of snow, but we get these 3-4 inches every few days, which closes down everything around here. My kids only had one full day of school this week. Mommy needs her two hours of quiet time during the day! It’s always nice when I start off my top ten list whining and complaining, yes? 9. Coming this fall, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star. Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #5) Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Hardcover, 594 Pages Delacorte Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Included at the end because it is a bit of a spoiler. Note: I tried hard to write a spoiler-free review – however I failed. There are some small things that I do consider spoilers. (Especially whether Barrons and Mac get their HEA) Also the quotes at the very bottom are spoilers. I hope to do a big spoiler discussion post in a few Continue Reading
Promo: How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries
Title: How to Woo a Reluctant Lady Author: Sabrina Jeffries On Sale: 1/8/11 ISBN: 9781439167557 Description THE HELLIONS OF HALSTEAD HALL When a charming rogue proposes she marry him to meet her grandmother's ultimatum, the Sharpe clan's strong-willed sister makes a tempting counter-offer that preserves her inheritance and ignites his imagination. Lady Minerva Sharpe has the perfect plan to thwart her grandmother's demands: become engaged to a rogue! Surely Gran would rather release her Continue Reading