Pack of Lies by Charlie AdharaMonster Hunt #1PNRAugust 30, 2022, by Carina Adores ARC Review by Melinda Charlie Adhara’s Big Bad Wolf series quickly became one of my favorite PNR series so I was excited for the spin-off of this, Monster Hunt. Pack of Lies is the first book, starring Eli, Park’s ex from Cry Wolf, the last book in the Big Bad Wolf series. He’s now the manager of a retreat in the middle of nowhere, and the pack plans on using it to help rebel pack runaways. The book starts Continue Reading
Audio Review: The Break Up Artist by Erin Clark & Laura Lovely
The Break Up Artist by Erin Clark and Laura LovelyContemporaryJune 9, 2022, by Audible OriginalsAudio ARC Review by Melinda The Break Up Artist is a debut by co-authors Erin Clark and Laura Lovely, who have an interesting background of their own. Clark is a nonfiction writer, a world champion para-pole athlete, a circus aerialist, and a pilot. Lovely is a romance author, a playwright, a pinup performance artist, and a tech founder. The two met and became the comedy duo Flaming Mermaid Continue Reading
Audiobook Review: Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia AdlerContemporary YAJune 7, 2022, by Wednesday BooksARC Review by Melinda Home Field Advantage is a twist on the classic love story between the High School Quarterback and the Head Cheerleader. Jaclyn (Jack) Walsh is recruited to play football at Amber's high school but Jack doesn't exactly fit in right away. The previous quarterback was killed in a car accident and everyone looks at Jack as a not-nearly-good-enough replacement for him. So things are super Continue Reading
Review: Lake Silence by Anne Bishop
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop World of the Others, #1/The Others, #6 Urban Fantasy, Mystery March 6, 2018 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others--vampires, shape-shifters, and even deadlier paranormal beings. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget.... Vicki DeVine has decided to reopen a rustic resort on Lake Silence, having been awarded it in her divorce from her abusive husband. Vicki is ill-prepared Continue Reading
Review: Honky Tonk Hellion by Z.A. Maxfield
Honky Tonk Hellion by Z.A. Maxfield Contemporary Romance February 20, 2018 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How come your kissing mommy?” “I love her...is that okay?” “Nuh-uh. She's married to my daddy.” “But your daddy kisses Dr. Declan, doesn't he?” “Yeah, but that’s different. They’re both boys [...] See, if mommy gets someone new, it has to be a girl, that’s all. Sorry man, I don’t make the rules.” An impulsive decision made years ago left Andi married and a Continue Reading
Review: Mesmerized by Candace Camp
Mesmerized by Candace Camp The Mad Morelands, #1 Historical Romance December 26, 2017 (Reprint from 2003) HQN Favorite Quote: “You’re not-you’re one of the ‘mad Morelands’?” “Yes! I am definitely one of the ‘mad Morelands.’ Indeed, I am probably the maddest of the lot. If I were you, I’d burn that card, lest some of it rub off on you.” Reviewed by Tori Olivia Moreland prides herself on discrediting charlatans, particularly the false mediums that flock to London. But when Lord Continue Reading
Review: Judgement Road by Christine Feehan
Judgement Road by Christine Feehan Torpedo Ink, #1 Paranormal Romance January 23, 2018 Berkley Favorite Quote: “She isn’t what she wants us to believe. That could be a threat to you.” “I think she's more of a threat to you.” Review by Tori As the enforcer of the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club, Reaper lives for riding and fighting. He's a stone-cold killer who turns his wrath on those who deserve it. Feelings are a weakness he can't afford--until a gorgeous bartender gets under his Continue Reading
Review: When a Warrior Woos A Lass by Julie Johnstone
When a Warrior Woos A Lass by Julie Johnstone Highlander Vows, Entangled Hearts, #6 Historical Romance December 18, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I sleep best in yer arms, as ye now do in mine." Lena MacLeod is a young widow traumatized by the cruelty and abuses of her slain husband. For the past two years, she's lived cloistered and protected by her brother's and their wives clan. Never far removed from her memories of her evil husband's treatment, Lena Continue Reading
Review: Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester
Earl Interrupted by Amanda Forester The Daring Marriages, #2 Historical Romance January 2, 2018 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: His enthusiasm waned. He thought nothing could reduce his regard for Miss Emma James, but coming between him and his bacon came close. Robert “Dare” Ashton, the Earl of Darington, is an English privateer for the Royal Navy. His latest score involves incredible wealth when he strips a France freighter of its cargo of gold, silver, and jewels. Continue Reading