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Contemporary, Western, Romance
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Reviewer: Valerie
Reviewed: May 25, 2012
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I am hooked on Joanne Kennedy's cowboys! This book was my first introduction to her world, and I quickly purchased the rest of her westerns and savored them like Godiva chocolates. This story focuses on Sarah Landon and Lane Carrigan. Lane is a rodeo hero who has moved to a small town called Two Shot where he runs a ranch. After a rodeo competition he's surprised by a newscaster that alerts him to his brot
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Contemporary, Romance
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Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Reviewed: May 25, 2012
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Jenna Murphy is a horse masseuse for one of the best therapy centers in West Virginia called Three Brooks Equine Center. She’ll do anything to make certain she has money to pay for her younger sister’s college tuition. Since the wellness center has just taken on new owners, everyone is running scared for their jobs, including Jenna.
Derek Burke is “the cleanup guy” and he goes to the center to see exactly wh
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Paranormal Romance
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Reviewer: ELF
Reviewed: May 25, 2012
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“Night’s Captive” by Cheyenne McCray is a ‘Dark Enforcers’ novella that introduces Loni Stanfield who wanders into a mysterious used bookstore in Arizona and meets a woman named Selena who sells her a substantial book with a mesmerizing cover. Loni reads an intriguing story about a group called Dark Enforcers but is disappointed by the ending enough to look for a sequel. Her search causes her to get involv
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Paranormal Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Werewolves, Shapeshifters, Fairy Tales
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Reviewer: PaulineMichael
Reviewed: May 24, 2012
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Sandra Sookoo thrills with this gritty heroine’s story. Riley Hanson is unwaveringly self-sufficient and unconventional in both the human and shifter communities. She isn’t quite coarse but neither is she girly or refined. I love that we glimpse only a slight vulnerability in her and even then it doesn’t last long. Carson Hoode is a fantastic everyday hero, he’s the man we all say we want but then we just tre
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Author: Jenna Bayley-Burke
Contemporary, Romance
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Reviewer: PaulineMichael
Reviewed: May 24, 2012
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Jenna Bayley-Burke roadtrips with romance in this fun yet emotional contemporary. I’m so glad I got to go along for the ride as Xavier and Jaime explore the United States and their attraction for one another. I’ve always wanted to do a cross-country car adventure and with this story I felt as if I have! The lead characters are both admirable and someone who I’d like to be friends with. Even the supporting cas
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Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Shapeshifters
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Reviewer: Robin
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Caris is a vampire and she was the mate to a powerful hunter. She wanted to hunt on her own but her mate wanted her to stay safe and away from any danger. When she sneaks out on a mission by herself she is captured by a werewolf doctor. This doctor is mated to a vampire and is looking for a way to have children. He holds Caris for several months while he experiments on her. When is seems like everything
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Contemporary
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Reviewer: Shannschoice
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Sadie Jo Hallowell has always marched to her own drummer. Being raised by a non-emotional rancher after her beauty queen mother died had taught her that the only person she should make happy is herself...after all she could never seem to please her father.
Back home to Lovett, TX for a cousin's wedding, Sadie dreads the questions about her single status and the fact that she doesn't come home, but she also
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Valerie
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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I cannot read a Julia Quinn book without laughing out loud. I always find myself smiling from the first page to the last. I think Anne Wynter and Daniel Smythe-Smith may be my favorite non-Bridgerton couple. From the first meeting between Daniel and Anne the sparks fly and the mayhem unfolds. Daniel who has just come home from abroad may or may not be in danger from an old enemy who may or may not have bu
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Contemporary, Romance, Men In Uniform
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Reviewer: Melinda
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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I will say it again. Jennifer Bernard is brilliant, naughty and has imagination with this series. This is the story of Ryan Blake who in the first book, The Fireman Who Loved Me. In that book he seemed immature and boyish, yet now he has grown in all the right places. Ryan knows he messed up and is trying very hard to make amends with Captain Brody and the whole team, but also to his peace of mind. Plagued wi
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Contemporary, Romance, Men In Uniform
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Reviewer: Reese
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Jennifer Bernard does a great job with Hot for Fireman. It was very similar to the Jo Davis Fire Station novels. So if you enjoy those, Bernard is right up there on the sexy meter. Ryan Blake is a former member of the San Gabriel Station 1 firehouse. One poor judgment call has him needing to rethink his behavior and his ways so that his chief will consider him when he reapplies.
Katie Dane has unwillingly
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Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Shapeshifters
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Reviewer: ELF
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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“Seeker of Shadows” by Nancy Gideon continues her saga of the clans in New Orleans that are struggling with the aftermath of the attack upon their fragile alliance. Jacques LaRoche is a Shifter who has a blank in his memory but knows that he has met and lost his mate somewhere in his past. Susannah Duchamps is one of the Chosen and made a terrible choice years ago that she is still paying the price for. Ni
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Paranormal Romance, Vampires
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Reviewer: Yadkny
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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There's something not quite right about Quinn. Her social life has withered away and strange things are happening that she can't explain. Afraid to be branded as a freak she keeps the things she see's to herself, but carefully observes hoping to figure it all out. This craziness has invaded her everyday life in ways that changes the colors of her clothing among other things. Lately she's been encountering wha
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Melinda
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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The Smythe-Smiths are back and Julia Quinn tells us the story about Daniel. It’s been three years since he has been gone and now that he’s back all he wants is to be reunited with his family. He never expected though the night he comes back he will meet a beautiful enchantress. Anne Wynter is not only a beautiful woman but a mystery to him. Daniel knows she is hiding something but each time he breaks another
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Paranormal Romance
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Reviewer: Jessie
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Darkness Becomes Her by Jaime Rush is the sixth novel in her Offspring series, about a group of young adults with paranormal abilities. It could be a standalone novel but you will enjoy it more if you understand her Offspring universe.
The essence of this story is Lachlan falling in love his brother’s girlfriend, Jessie. This parallels a situation with Jessie’s parents, which after many twists and turns is r
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Paranormal Romance, Fantasy
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Reviewer: Rockchick
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Megan Snow is still reeling from the loss of a loved one so she decides to take a vacation at a cabin in the mountains. The simple act of making a snowman brings the mysterious Owen Winters to her door.
North of Need was sweet with some heat mixed in throughout the story. The motivation behind the actions of the main characters was very straight forward.The story had an even pace to it and while I liked the
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Romantic Suspense
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Reviewer: Yadkny
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Since Ame's first sighting of Michael in college, she had fallen in love with him. Her insecurities stemming from her geekish looks and extreme shyness prove her to be a lost cause in grabbing the attention of the hottest guy on campus. However, Ame's two best friends take on the challenge of making her over in the hopes of boosting her confidence and giving her the opportunity to make her presence known to h
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Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Mystery
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Reviewer: Christy Carlyle
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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THOUSAND DOLLAR PHAROAH by Sherry Silver is an enjoyable romp that combines elements of mystery and suspense with a passionate romance between US Secret Service agents Chloe Lambert and Mike Taurus. Chloe is a particularly fun character with grit, a big heart, and a taste for adventure. In this book, she is put through a gamut of crises. She is shot by a mysterious assailant in Egypt and then tasked with guar
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Paranormal Romance
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Reviewer: Aemelia
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Thanatos is hell bent on revenge. He can't believe what Regan has done to him nor why. The Aegis convinced Regan to betray Than, but when faced with the consequences for her actions she learns the Aegis' motives are not true to her beliefs.
The race is on to save the world, but who is right? Will Thanatos' seal be broken and will he join his brother Pestilence in bringing on the Apocalypse? Or can he be sa
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Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Menage / Multiple Partners
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Reviewer: Addysgammie
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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I enjoyed Forfeit by Zara Stoneley, but was a little disappointed with where it started. I thought that it should have started earlier in the couple’s relationship as a foreplay for the reader. It would have been nice to know how they got along before, during and after.
Cat is in a bad place. She thinks her life is falling apart. She has nowhere to live, no money and her fiancé dumped her telling her she wa
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Contemporary, Romance, Harlequin American
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Reviewer: Addysgammie
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Montana Doctor by Ann Roth is a small town Harlequin American contemporary romance. I enjoyed this romance and am looking forward to more. You will enjoy the characters and how their situation plays out.
Mark is a family practice Dr. from a small town who wants to go somewhere big. His vision for himself involves bit cities and big money. He grew up with his mom. She was a single mom who worked two jobs and
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Romantic Suspense
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Reviewer: Shannschoice
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Alyssa Morgan, sergeant within the Surete du Quebec (SQ) police force, has been tasked with creating an SQ run force that will patrol the Blackriver Indian Reserve and help rid it of the crime and drugs that have appeared recently. What she's not told is that any police force run by the SQ or with any involvement whatsoever by the SQ will not go over very well with the residents of the reserve.
Remi White
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Romantic Suspense
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Reviewer: Laurie-J
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Just before leaving for the much anticipated annual family vacation, Caitlin receives a cryptic, threatening message. Determined to enjoy her holiday, she tries to shrug it off as a prank, or someone disgruntled over her recent decision to hire a scientist with a tarnished reputation. However, when the family arrives on the small Caribbean island they find out their home has been burgled. Trouble has follow
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Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters
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Reviewer: Reese
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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This book is Beyond Wonderful. As a huge fan of the series, I believe Tangle of Needs does a wonderful job of giving readers more information on the mating bond and a great in-depth look at life with the Snow Dancers.
Riaz doesn’t know why Adria seems to have a chip on her shoulder concerning him. As two key wolves in the pack, he would think they have a lot in common. Instead Adria makes him feel less and
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Contemporary, Romance
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Reviewer: Reese
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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This was a sweet story with moments that made me chuckle. Bors is bent on closing a case that involves a woman he casually helps. It isn’t until he takes her home to his family that he realizes she is the key to placing a criminal in jail. Taylor's father has avoided the law time and time again but Bors is certain if he plays his cards right he can nail him.
Taylor isn’t the spoiled princess people assume.
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Author: Heather Killough-Walden
Paranormal Romance, Angels
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Reviewer: Angibabi4
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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The second book in the lost angel’s series was just as good as the first. I am so looking forward to the next one. I loved reading about Gabriel and his archess Juliette. Each book in this series gives you more of the story of the four archangels, as well as the fallen angel Samuel. We also start learning more about the Adarian race.
This is the story of Gabriel and Juliette. Gabriel of course is the Messeng
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Paranormal Romance, Mythology
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Reviewer: PaulineMichael
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Rosanna Leo breathes life into a fantastic myth and makes it so believable you cannot help but be swept away. Maia Douglas is a fabulous heroine because she is just so darn genuine it’s hard not to like her. Eryx is charming whether he is Eric the mortal or the Greek god of love. The supporting characters are fantastic and only add to the enjoyment of the story and the developing relationship. I cannot wait t
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Author: Gabriella Bradley
Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Shapeshifters
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Reviewer: Angibabi4
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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The fourth installment of the Royal Vampires series was terrific. It picked up right where the third one left off. I have enjoyed every one of these books as they have come out and cannot wait for the next one.
We begin as Josh and Katrina get ready for their wedding. Both are excited and nervous at the prospect of their upcoming marriage, but they are also worried that Paul has something nasty waiting for t
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Aemelia
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Lady Alexandra Monroe is determined to marry Prince Randolph, heir to the throne of the tiny country of Petersbourg. Yet she finds herself drawn to the Prince's roguish younger brother, Prince Nicholas, who seems to return her affections.
Who will Alex choose?
Shocking secrets are revealed, leading to intrigue and danger.
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Julianne MacLean has begun a dynamic new series opening up with Be My Princ
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Romance, Science Fiction
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Reviewer: Emma
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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F841 had broken the programming that made her a slave. She was now a droid without a purpose. And then he came. Solus headed a team that was searching for the remaining female cyborgs. On a bleak and arid mining world, he finds one. But she is unaware of what she is. Despite his vows to never display any human traits, Solus is intrigued and attracted to the confused woman. F841 (Fiona) is unsettled by the rev
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Contemporary, Romance
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Reviewer: Tigger9
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Deliberate Deceptions was a great read. I really enjoyed the characters. Chad and Lauren have had a bad break. Lauren had a job that went bad and so now someone is after her and possibly people she cares for, which includes her ex-husband Chad. Chad has no idea about this and Lauren does not clue him in at first. Instead she has Hauberk Protection protect her and put her in a safe house. They also have Chad h
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Romantic Suspense
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Reviewer: Missyb0103
Reviewed: May 22, 2012
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Abby Sinclair has transformed herself into a badass assassin who does whatever it takes to get the target. She runs into a little trouble with her latest job. She has been captured and tortured on purpose. There is a method for her madness. Her boss however is none too pleased and sends in a team of merc's. Sexy Kane Woodland is one of the team members. Sparks fly between the two and the more time spent toge
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Terri
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Tabitha Timmons live in a rural English village with no marriageable men and a curse. Her parents are dead and she’s currently the ward of her uncle, the vicar, and his wife though most of the villagers would say that Tabitha is the unpaid maid. Still, she gets to live in the house she grew up in and she’s not in the street. All this changes though when her mother’s brother dies and leaves her an unexpecte
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Paranormal Romance, Demons, Angels, Fairy Tales
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Reviewer: ELF
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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“Tarnished Knight” by Shiloh Walker is Book 4 in her ‘Grimm’ Circle’ series. Continuing on her theme of reworking fairy tales to their Grimm counterparts, Walker centers this novella around Perci, just as she is cutting off her long golden braid (a la Rapunzel). Paired with her blind partner Luc but tied together by past tragedy and remembered love, the duo have been in stasis for centuries while Luc yearns
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Paranormal Romance
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Reviewer: ELF
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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“Candy Houses” by Shiloh Walker is the first novella in her Grimm series, a very different take on familiar fairy tales and fables. Forget everything you remember about the story of Hansel and Gretel and allow yourself to be drawn into this mesmerizing tale of Greta, a woman who survived the torture inflicted upon her by her evil stepmother and stepbrother and became a Grimm. Those who become Grimm have the
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Historical Romance, Western
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Reviewer: Barb
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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“Hunter’s Heart” by Laurel Natale is a book of romance, suspense and intrigue set in the Old West. Kate Melrose and her brother Toby and their big wolfhound are being pursued by unknown men for unknown reasons. Thankfully a good looking stranger Jake comes along at just the right time to help them get away. The three, Jake, Kate and Toby travel across the southwest on their way to Phoenix and Yuma, followe
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Barb
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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In this story of the Old West, we find Suzannah Calhoun at a dance given by her sister and her husband. She meets U.S. Marshall Jedidiah Brown. Sparks fly between them, but neither of them seem too keen on each other. I must say that the first few pages of this book almost made me put it down without reading it. I was not impressed with the standard romance descriptions of the two persons, Susanna and Jed
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Historical Romance, Native American
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Reviewer: Beth Hardy
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Mattie has suffered a lot of heartbreak during her life. Not only did she lose her husband in a fire but she lost her sight in the very same fire. Close to marrying again…not for love but for other convenient reasons, Reed rides into town. Reed is a man who has also suffered his own share of sorrow. When he sees Mattie for the first time since his wife was killed he is attracted to a woman and wants to get cl
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Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters, Witches
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Reviewer: Kyuu Satsui
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Harry Smith is a lone wolf, one that would like to keep it that way. He becomes the target of a local Alpha-female wolf, and resigns to flee from her grasp. When June Travis seemingly appears out of nowhere, things get a bit more heated in his escape to freedom from the Pack. Offering him not a miracle, but a helping hand, she puts herself and her magic on the line by trying to assist the man she loves. When
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Paranormal Romance, Scottish
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Reviewer: TheBookQueen
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Maeve Greyson's newest release, Eternity's Mark, combines the fantasy world of dragons—excuse me, Draecna—and the wild beauty of Scotland, creating a unique story, and one that will please many!
I was intrigued by the story, the fantasy world created and the Draecnas. However, the book ended up as a bit of a disappointment for me.
The story was not evenly paced. The time-line was a bit hard for me to foll
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: HCHarju
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Lady Alexandra is not your ordinary Socialite. She rides, fights, shoots and handles a sword better than most men and does not wish to be bothered by tea parties and finding a marriageable man. When she’s given the opportunity for adventure and the chance to prove her brother’s innocence she grabs it without a second thought. Michael, the Earl of Trenton, is known for his fairness and intends to keep an op
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Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Shapeshifters
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Reviewer: Hitherandthee
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Secret McQueen is back and is taking no prisoners in her latest adventure. For those already familiar with Secret McQueen, she is half vampire, half werewolf, and always in trouble in one way or another. Now, after more rogue vampire assassinations than she can remember, as well as a whole entanglement in werewolf royalty, now dear Secret may very well be in way over her pretty head. A mystery assassin is hot
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Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Adventure / Action
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Reviewer: Hitherandthee
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Lucy Montgomery is a woman on a mission. Her twin brother Chase has been lost on a mission, and she is determined to save him and will not let anyone stand in her way. Lucy is not thrilled when Kevin Garrett, another agent with a full team of agents backing him, interrupts her and not so tactfully inserts himself into her mission to find her brother. Lucy is furious, but quickly learns that having a backup te
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Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Adventure / Action, Scottish
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Reviewer: Hitherandthee
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Malcolm Fraser thought his days protecting innocent people were over. He had tendered his resignation, fully intending to retire to his country inn and settle down with friends. His plans are drastically changed when, one morning on a walk, he finds a beautiful young woman half drowned and barely breathing on his land. So the hero is resurrected, and saves the damsel in distress. There is one big problem. She
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Historical Romance
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Reviewer: Jen719
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Annabelle Quinn never knew her family and was abandoned on the doorsteps of Mrs. Baxter’s Academy for Young Ladies as a young child. Since that time, Annabelle has been considered of a lower station, which has led to mistreatment and being the subject of ridicule by both the teachers and students alike. A letter arrives on the doorstep one day, which states that Lady Milford would be visiting in search of a
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Historical Romance, Regency
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Reviewer: Jane Eliot
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Katrina Sinclair is attempting to establish a new life for herself by becoming a modiste. The sudden death of her husband left a taint on her name, and Katrina is grateful for the help she has received from Lord Coulton and his daughter. By designing a wardrobe for her childhood friend, now marchioness Julia Dupont, Katrina hopes to impress the upper classes and gain new clientele. However, she is taken ab
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Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Fae
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Reviewer: Rockchick
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Fabled Firefighters, Faeries, and Knights is a trilogy of short stories by Ellen Margret. Each story had its own setting and unique cast of characters. For me, it was a fairly quick read that was made enjoyable by injecting some humor into each story. Each story was well paced with a solid beginning, middle, and end. The conflict and character motivation added more layers to each story, making them more enjoy
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Paranormal Romance, Fantasy
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Reviewer: Rockchick
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Emma walks away from the man she loves for a chance at a fresh start in Askara, the realm she was born in. An entire year passes before Emma and Harper see each other again when he comes to her for help in putting an end to a building crisis.
Author Hailey Edwards started the second book in the Daughters of Askara series with a bang, setting the stage for a carefully crafted novel. The words Hailey Edwards u
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Historical Romance, Historical Fiction
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Reviewer: Lilyraines
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Jane Eyre is the kind of book I like to re-read every few years. It may not be the best form of literary fiction for some readers, but it is a good read.
For me, it has several elements that I look for when in the mood for a certain type of reading. One element is a rough up-bringing that allows for a strong backbone. A second one is, for the majority of the book, a fine place to work in. Another element
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Historical Romance, Historical Fiction
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Reviewer: Lilyraines
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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Although it has been a few years since I read Wuthering Heights, re-reading the book has me remembering the first time I read it quite fondly.
Sure, there are angst-ridden moments in the book that could, in some ways, leave the reader with an "Oh, come on" sort of feeling, but overall the writing fits the time period.
I liked it as much this time around as the first time I read it. I like the moodiness of
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Author: Michelle Moore, S. Reesa Herberth
GLBTQ, M/M, Alternate History / World, Futuristic
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Reviewer: Lilyraines
Reviewed: May 20, 2012
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It's not every day that has you crossing paths with someone who is more than he may appear while you are on a humanitarian mission on another planet. That is exactly what happens to Riv when he took a leave of absence from his regular job. To top things off, the man Riv calls "Ducks" is mute and in need of rescue.
What I liked most about the story is seeing how the two men's relationship develops while the
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