Author Ava Gray is an amazing story teller. When reading Skin Dive you are immediately transported into a world with pulse pounding action, witty banter, emotional upheavals, thoughtful characterization and passionate romance.  With both the hero and the heroine on the run, the mood of the book is constantly changing, and with it, your emotions. There are moments of joy, sorrow, humor, anxiety and understanding; and with each moment you’re catapulted into the center of Taye and Gillie’s life, hoping that they succeed in out running an evil that has not only ruined their lives but countless others. The heady combination of both an exciting suspense and a compelling romance leaves you breathless. READ FULL REVIEW HERE.

Author Dani Harper has a distinct voice and her new book,Changeling Moon, has a unique mythology. It’s a great combination of witty banter, descriptive prose and interesting characters. And when you start a book off with a ‘cute meet’ that involves the heroine being rescued by the town veterinarian from a savage wolf while she’s perched on top of the roof of her car – well, you have the makings of a sweet and hot romance as well as a mystery that definitely involves suspense. READ FULL REVIEW AT THE HEART 2 HEART BLOG.

I love it when a book lands on my desk that has all the elements I enjoy in a romance; time travel, paranormal, mystery, a kilt wearing warrior and a kick-ass smart heroine.  Awaken the Highland Warrior, the first in the Connor Clan series by debut author Anita Clenney is a cleverly written book and a fresh start to what promises to be an interesting new series. READ FULL REVIEW AT H2H BLOG.

My unread books don’t go away; they pile up on my bookshelf waiting to read. And like many of you I have a HUGE To Be Read Pile. So Maria and I have challenged each other to read one TBR book a month.  This month I picked up Kate Perry’s Tempted by Fate . The book starts with a bang, the energy and excitement never let up and the sense of anticipation is keenly felt. READ FULL REVIEW ON B&N.COM’S H2H BLOG.

What is it about The Hunger Games trilogy that has every one so fascinated they’re even making a movie about it?  When it comes to reading this trilogy, I was late to the party.  The film had already been cast and people had been buzzing about the books for…oh, uh forever. READ MORE AT H2H.

When writing a romantic suspense there are many different settings and occupations for an author to put her hero and heroine in. Giving them just the right career, circumstances, setting and personality is what makes both the romance and the suspense exciting. Red Heat is the first book I’ve read by author Nina Bruhns and I was surprised that I hadn’t read her before. Her prose, characterization and plot immediately put her on my “get more books by this author” list because the setting was unusual, the story line was adventurous, complex and exciting and the protagonists were endearing and sophisticated. READ COMPLETE REVIEW AT H2H.