Challenge Book Review: A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: A Reason To Believe
Author: Diana Copland
Heroes: Matthew Bennett & Kiernan Fitzpatrick
Genre: M/M Contemporary/Paranormal Mystery
Length: 81,000 words
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date: October 22, 2012
Available at: Carina Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: Detective Matthew Bennett doesn’t believe in ghosts. So when the spirit of a murdered child leads him to her body, he’s shaken to the core–and taken off the case. Unable to explain his vision, or to let go of the investigation, Matthew turns to renowned medium Kiernan Fitzpatrick. Though he has doubts about Kiernan’s claims to communicate with the dead, Matt is nevertheless drawn to the handsome psychic, who awakens feelings he thought were long-buried.

Haunted by the lingering spirit of the little girl, Kiernan is compelled to aid in the search for her killer. The chance to get closer to the enigmatic Matt is an unexpected bonus. Although Kiernan’s been betrayed by people who turned out to be more interested in his fame than in himself, with Matt he’s willing to risk his heart. As the two men grow closer, Kiernan helps Matt rediscover that life offers no guarantees–but love offers a reason to believe… Continue reading →

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Book Review: Kiss Me by Scarlet Blackwell

Posted on February 17, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Kiss Me
Author: Scarlet Blackwell
Heroes: Dexter Anderson and Logan Maden
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 237 Pages
Publisher: Extasy Books
Release Date: February 1, 2014
Available at: Extasy Books & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Dexter is a rent boy falling for his new client. Logan is a homicide cop falling for his rent boy. Now madly in love, Logan discovers Dexter is dangerously in thrall to a gangster whose clutches he can’t escape. When the gangster finds out about the two of them, he targets Dexter’s friend in revenge. The quickest answer is a safe house, but how long will it be safe? Continue reading →

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February Challenge Week!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Man, February is going by so quick isn’t it?! It feels like just yesterday we were doing January’s Challenge Week!

This month is Susan’s challenge pick and let me tell you, she picked some books that two of us had no intention of ever reading! LOL

Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can look forward to:

Heather C had to read Beyond Complicated by Mercy Celeste
JustJen had to read A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas
Nikyta had to read A Reason to Believe by Diana Copland
Susan65 had to read The Fall by Kate Sherwood (voter’s choice)

It sure is going to be an interesting week because there’s always a possibility one of us won’t finish our challenge book 😛

Everyone enjoy the rest of their weekend!

~The Blogger Girls

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Book Review: Abel – Shattered by CJ Bishop

Posted on February 16, 2014 by susan65coug Miss Behaving

Reviewed by Susan65

Title: Abel – Shattered
Author: CJ Bishop
Series: Phoenix Club #3
Heroes: Abel Sims and Devlin Grant
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 102 Pages
Publisher: Rascal Hearts
Release Date: February 8, 2014
Available at: Smashwords
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Abel’s heart is crushed by Devlin’s vehement rejection and refusal to believe the truth about his brother. With the threat of prison hanging over him, Abel is sent away with Horatio Kaplan to Italy for safe keeping.

Certain he has lost Devlin forever, and broken by the reality that he has devastated Devlin’s life, Abel takes an unexpected comfort in Kaplan when the man begins to show sincere care and affection for him. Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2014, Susan65's Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Early Review: Of Last Resort by Megan Derr

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Of Last Resort
Author: Megan Derr
Series: Princes of the Blood #1
Heroes: Raffé & Cambord
Genre: M/M Fantasy
Length: 73,000 words
Publisher: Less Than Three Press
Release Date: February 19, 2014
Available at: Less Than Three Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: In a kingdom ravaged by the beasts and terrors of an ancient war, the only hope against them is the army of mixed-blood beings known as the King’s Legion: dragoons, shadowmarch, sorcerers, titans… and the Princes of the Blood, nigh-invincible warriors of fearsome magic and strength, their only weakness a need for pure human blood.

When his brother runs away, Raffé agrees to undergo the Blooding, but he is a pale imitation of his strong, capable brother. No one expects him to survive and become a Prince, merely to die to save the rest of his family and preserve honor.

But runaways and weaklings are the least of the kingdom’s concerns when an ancient evil returns with new tricks, and their only hope lies with knowledge long lost and a fierce bond forged in darkness… Continue reading →

Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sleuth Week Recap!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Well, now! Our second Theme Week is officially over! *booooo* Yes, yes, we know how sad you all are!

We had a lot of great books this week and hope y’all enjoyed our reviews on them. Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve reviewed:

Bartender, PI by Ethan Stone reviewed by JustJen (4 stars)
Dark Descendant by Jenna Black reviewed by Nikyta (4.5 stars)
Deadly Descendant by Jenna Black reviewed by Nikyta (4.5 stars)
Don’t Look Back by Josh Lanyon reviewed by Susan65 (4.5 stars)
Eidolon by Jordan L. Hawk reviewed by Heather C (4.5 stars)
Pros and Cons by Jenna Black reviewed by Nikyta (4 stars)
The Psychic and the Sleuth by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon reviewed by Heather C (3.5 stars)
Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black reviewed by Nikyta (4 stars)
Threshold by Jordan L. Hawk reviewed by Nikyta (4 stars)
The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton reviewed by Nikyta (4 stars)

We also had some great giveaways and cover reveals so we hope you enjoyed those as well!

Stick around because tomorrow we’ll have our second Challenge Week!

Have a great weekend!

~The Blogger Girls

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Paradox Lost Winner!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by thebloggergirls

Paradox Lost

And the winner of Paradox Lost by Libby Drew is… Continue reading →

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Sleuth Week Review: Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Rogue Descendant
Author: Jenna Black
Series: Nikki Glass #3
Heroine: Nikki & Jamaal
Genre: M/F Urban Fantasy
Length: 384 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books
Release Date: April 30, 2013
Available at: Pocket, Amazon & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: No longer the leader of the Olympians, Konstantin has now gone into hiding. Konstantin is vulnerable, and Anderson believes now is the perfect time to destroy his nemesis. He orders private eye Nikki Glass to use her powers to locate Konstantin, and she balks at the idea until a series of attacks leads her to believe that Konstantin is gunning for her and Anderson instead of remaining safely in hiding.

Nikki’s search is complicated by Cyrus—Konstantin’s son and the new leader of the Olympians—who threatens retribution should his father be killed. The complications mount up as Nikki begins to suspect that Konstantin might not be behind the attacks after all. The only person who hates Konstantin more than Anderson does is Anderson’s estranged wife, Emma, who has joined the Olympians. And Nikki knows Emma would be more than happy if Anderson and his people embroil themselves in an all-out war against the Olympians—a war they cannot hope to win.

As Nikki tries to figure out who the true enemy is, she deals with her tumultuous relationship with Jamaal, who struggles to control his death magic. But being loved by a descendant of a death goddess is the least of Nikki’s worries… Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, M/F, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2013, Theme Week | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment