Mini Review: Reaper by Mina Carter

Posted 24 April, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Mini Review, Reviews / 5 Comments

A paranormal post-apocalyptic world with a kick ass Reaper! Living in a post apocalyptic world where everything from ghouls to lycans threaten the existence of humans, former soldier Mason uses his military skills and a special ability to detect paranormals in order to protect the inhabitants of the town known as Sanctuary. When a female stranger strolls into their little town looking for a place to rest for the night, Mason instantly recognizes she’s not human but can’t pinpoint what […]

Review: Ember X by Jessica Sorensen

Posted 8 April, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 8 Comments

Loved the premise but was a little frustrated by the characters! I’ll start my review by saying this is my first book by the author and I don’t really read too much of the New Adult or Young Adult genres, so bear with me if my review seems a little critical. EMBER X is a revamped and “uncut” NA version of the author’s original YA title. Had I realized this before reading it I would have prepared myself for some […]

Mini Review: The Asylum Interviews: Bronx by Jocelynn Drake

Posted 5 April, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Mini Review, Reviews / 14 Comments

A fun, short story of how warlock and tattoo artist Gage found a new employee under the most unusual circumstances! I’m a huge fan of The Asylum Tales and have been impatiently awaiting the third installment when I stumbled upon this little prequel featuring one of my favorite characters in the series, Bronx. The Asylum Inteviews are two (prequel) short stories featuring the hero of the series Gage and his employees at the Asylum Tattoo Parlor. THE ASYLUM INTERVIEWS: BRONX tells the […]

Review: Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop

Posted 27 March, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 13 Comments

Anne Bishop continues to amaze me…I can’t get enough of this dark and enthralling paranormal world! I honestly think this is the first time I’ve used the “rocked my world” icon on a review and if any review deserves it it’s MURDER OF CROWS! I completely apologize in advance for any ranting and raving I do in this review and acting like a teenage fangirl. The Others series has managed to make me step out of my reading comfort zone […]

Review: Night Blade by J.C. Daniels

Posted 26 March, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 10 Comments

J.C. Daniels left me with my heart in my hand! NIGHT BLADE continues the story of Kit Colbana who can’t seem to stay out of trouble! When various Council members are murdered, a face from the past comes back to Kit, requesting her help with the investigation. Her relationship with the Alpha Damon is going strong and business is good, until now. Kit wants nothing to do with her ex-lover Justin but when he names Damon, her new love as […]

Review: Written in Red by Anne Bishop

Posted 25 March, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 10 Comments

Anne Bishop delivers a hauntingly beautiful reading experience with WRITTEN IN RED! WRITTEN IN RED is unlike any paranormal world I’ve read…in a good way! Last month I joined a month-long group reading challenge on Goodreads (League of Lusty Ladies) titled “Pick it for Me” where group members are paired up and recommend at least three books for you to read. One of my recommendations was WRITTEN IN RED. It went from my wish list to my TBR list and […]

Review: Wounded by Jasinda Wilder

Posted 23 March, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 3 Comments

Two beautifully broken characters I couldn’t get enough of! WOUNDED is an unexpected emotional story that left me a total mess. It takes place in Iraq during Desert Storm and introduces us to two very different characters, Rania and Hunter. After her family is killed and her younger brother enlists in the Iraqi Army, Rania has resorted to prostitution in order to survive in a country devastated by war. Hunter is and American soldier on his last tour when his […]

Review: Red by Kate SeRine

Posted 21 February, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 11 Comments

I could not ask for more in a book…Kate SeRine rocked my fairy tale world with RED! Our story begins with Tess “Red” Little (Little Red Riding Hood) introducing us to her fascinating world. A wronged spelled has allowed all of the make believe characters in storybooks (known as Tales) cross over into the Ordinaries (human) population. Living in Chicago, Red works as an Enforcer for the Fairytale Management Authority who handle fairytale crimes and police any threats that can […]

Review: A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Posted 13 February, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 7 Comments

An interesting story that fell flat with its irritating leading lady… I have to admit that I was initially drawn to its catchy title being a native New Yorker and all. The cover suggests a fun and flirty read and that’s exactly what I was prepping myself for when I started listening to it on audio. The audiobook started off ok, it always takes me a couple of chapters to get familiar with a new narrator but around chapter 4 […]

Review: Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

Posted 12 February, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 5 Comments

A sexy throwback supernatural adventure! I was already a total fan of Jenn Bennett’s writing when I picked up BITTER SPIRITS, her Arcadia Bell series holds a special place in my heart. I didn’t expect to fall in love so quickly with a new set of characters but that’s the beauty of her story telling…it only gets better! Aida Palmer is a spirit medium who can summon the dead and help them cross over. She earns a living by using […]

Review: Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall

Posted 9 February, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 7 Comments

A sexy, but too short adventure into an adult Wonderland! Marie Hall takes on one of my fave childhood fairy tales and revamps it for me as an adult in Her Mad Hatter. There’s just enough detail to bring you back to that familiar world with some new ideas that make it her own, this is not just another re-telling. The series focuses on five of the bad boys of the fairy tale world, showing us a softer side to […]

Audiobook Review: Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Posted 20 January, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Audiobook Reviews, Reviews / 13 Comments

FIRST IMPRESSION… A fantastic introduction to Harry Dresden’s magical and dangerous world! Can’t wait to read what comes next for this wizard. THE NARRATOR… James Marsters (aka Spike from Buffy) really brings Harry Dresden’s character to life with his calm and collected narration. He has a smooth voice and makes flawless distinctions with each character in the story. James’ narration can sometimes get a little breathy, but I find that it fits the mood of the scene and wasn’t […]

Review: Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake

Posted 26 November, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 6 Comments

Gage stole my heart! Another fabulous installment to The Asylum Tales! Fairies, trolls, elves, vampires and werewolves are just a few of the residents of Low Town, where warlock Gage Powell owns his tattoo parlor, Asylum. Unable to use his magic for anything other than self defense, he tries his best to live under the magical radar and earn a decent living tattooing alongside his friend Bronx and elven girlfriend Trixie, but his troubled past always finds a way back […]

Audiobook Review: Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep

Posted 22 July, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Audiobook Reviews, Reviews / 10 Comments

FIRST IMPRESSION… Damn this chick is bad ass! She’s all kinds of dangerous with sass, don’t mess with Gin she’ll stab you, literally. THE NARRATOR… Lauren Fortgang’s narration is exceptional. She immediately pulls you into the story and makes each character, male and female, shine with her interpretation and knack for southern accents! I can honestly say I think I’ve been spoiled by the awesome team of Lauren Fortgang and Jennifer Estep. I never thought I’d enjoy listening to […]