Choker by Elizabeth Woods YA January 4, 2011 Hardcover, 240 Pages Simon & Schuster Children Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You think you’re safe. But you’re wrong. You’re so wrong.” Cara is a young high school student who exists on the fringe. Neither popular nor beautiful, she is often the target of ridicule. An unfortunate choking incident garners her the nickname “choker” and the assaults against her begin fresh. Cara has reached her end point when her best friend Continue Reading
New Urban Fantasy From Simon and Schuster
Title: Arcane Circle Author: Linda Robertson ISBN: 9781439190258 Format: Mass Market Paperbound Price: $7.99/$9.99 CAN Imprint: Pocket Books Even magic can't solve everything. . . . After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who've taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and Continue Reading
Review: Hexbound by Chloe Neill
Hexbound (Dark Elite #2) by Chloe Neill January 4, 2011 YA, Paranormal Paperback, 256 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Well, we’re in the convent and they’re in the convent. That’s two too many people in the convent.” Lily Parker has had to grow up hard and fast since arriving at St. Sophia’s School for Girls. Previous events (see Firespell) opened a whole new world for Lily; showing her new and dangerous things about her friends and herself. But now she is Continue Reading
Review: Precious and Fragile Things by Megan Hart
Precious And Fragile Things by Megan Hart Contemporary January 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:” Count to ten. Bite your tongue. Keep yourself together, Gilly. Don't lose it. Don't lose it.” Gilly Soloman is a stay at home mom of two small children who spends her days and nights catering to her family’s needs while ignoring her own. Gilly is headed for an overload and wishes for a small break from her life. When she is carjacked, Gilly gives Continue Reading
Review: Deadlock by Moira Rogers
Deadlock by Moira Rogers (Southern Arcana #3) Paranormal Romance January 4, 2010 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m all wolf honey. One-hundred percent alpha bastard.” There is just something about this Southern Arcana world by Moira Rogers that I love. I think the combination of the over the top alphas, the camaraderie between the pack and the continuing story lines and fantastic world building really intrigues me. I have been waiting for Alec’s book for Continue Reading
Review: Taken by the Others by Jess Haines
Taken by the Others (H&W Investigations #2) Urban Fantasy January 4, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Private Investigator Shiarra Waynest can’t catch a break. Although she only wants to investigate humans, she has found herself tangled up with The Others. Out to the public since 9/11, The Others – vampires, werewolves etc..have used their money to spin a positive light on themselves but Shiarra knows just how dangerous they can be. Although she is dating Chazz, Continue Reading
Review: Skin Heat by Ava Gray
Skin Heat by Ava Gray January 4, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 320 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi After six months imprisoned at a secret facility where he is experimented on, Zeke Noble finally escapes. Having no idea why he was kidnapped, he is left bewildered and confused. Worse, he notices he has super hearing, speed and can read other people and animals. Coming home to his desolate farm, with only a nearby aunt, Zeke is at loss for what to do. His mother went Continue Reading
Review: Unusual Suspects Anthology
Unusual Suspects (Stories of Mystery and Fantasy) by Charlaine Harris, Simon Green, Laurie R. King and others. December 2, 2008 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 320 Pages Ace Reviewed by Tori Unusual Suspects is a 12 story anthology composed of some of today's best known authors. All of the stories deal with the same theme-solving a mystery based on a supernatural theme. Lucky by Charlaine Harris gives us a glimpse into the life of Sookie Stackhouse and her witchy roommate Amelia Continue Reading
Gasp! Smexy Claus Visited Me!!
Christmas morning I opened my present from Adam and Shay (my brother and sister in-law). I saw the cover for Blood Lust and plastered on that fake smile. Yay, some unknown vampire book. But Adam and Shay said, no, no, no – take a peek inside. My eyebrows shot up. Dedicated to me?? From Smexy Claus?? And then I turned to page one: LOLOL!!! Yes, Mandi (me) and Kevin (my hubs) are the hero and heroine of this book (174 pages). It totally cracks me up. Apparently Adam and Shay had to answer Continue Reading
Review: Stone Kissed by Keri Stevens
Stone Kissed by Keri Stevens December 27, 2010 Paranormal Romance E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Delia has a very distant relationship with her father, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t devastated when her childhood home, Steward House burns in a fire. Her father is left in a coma as a result. Not having much money, and knowing she will have substantial medical bills in the near future for her father, she decides to sell Steward House to Grant Wolverton. She has had a Continue Reading