Review: Black Rook by Kelly Meade

Posted 18 July, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 12 Comments

Kelly Meade has solidified my love of werewolves with her refreshing new alphas of Cornerstone, the McQueens are beyond SWOON-WORTHY! Kelly Meade has definitely changed the game with her new world of werewolves. I’ve read plenty of books with werewolves, they’re my second favorite supe, but I haven’t come across anything like this fascinating world of loup garou and magic Meade’s created. World building can sometimes overpower a “first in a series” book, but I found myself devouring every detail […]

Early Review: Banishing the Dark by Jenn Bennett

Posted 28 May, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Early Review, Reviews / 11 Comments

A bittersweet, but satisfying ending to one of my favorite series! Warning: My biggest feat while writing this review is trying to make it spoiler free, I’ll try my best to contain my excitement and give you just enough without revealing too much… BANISHING THE DARK is the highly anticipated conclusion to Jenn Bennett’s Arcadia Bell series and I must say she pulled out all the stops on this one! After coming close to death at the end of BINDING […]

Review: House of the Rising Sun by Kristen Painter

Posted 15 May, 2014 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 11 Comments

A fascinating new paranormal world set in the perfect setting, New Orleans! When I first picked this book up I wasn’t aware it’s a spin-off of Kristen Painter’s House of Comarre series (which I haven’t read yet). My reading OCD took over for a minute but I decided to continue reading anyway. In no way did I feel I was missing out on any story line from past events in this book and while the main character Augustine appeared in […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]

Review: Elysian Fields by Suzanne Johnson

Posted 12 September, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 4 Comments

Loved every page…ELYSIAN FIELDS solidified my love for Suzanne Johnson’s writing! The geeky, blonde wizard and her entourage are back for more thrills and adventure in this third installment of the Sentinels of New Orleans series! DJ is just starting to pick of the pieces of hurricane Katrina, losing her family and her near death experience with the mer folk of New Orleans when a new threat enters her life. A resurrected serial killer known as the Axeman of New […]

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 […]

Review: iFeel by Marissa Carmel

Posted 6 June, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 9 Comments

A fun and romantic debut with a paranormal twist! Liv Christianni is a young woman who’s lived a somewhat lonely and isolated life due to her empathic abilities which she’s always seen as a mental illness. When she crosses paths with a Spirit Stalker who’s trying to steal her soul, Liv is rescued by the handsome Justice and learns she comes from a rare line of supernatural royalty which must be protected. With a Spirit Stalker hot on her trail, Liv […]

Early Review: Binding the Shadows by Jenn Bennett

Posted 28 May, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Early Review, Reviews / 4 Comments

Jenn Bennett does it again…wow what a book! This newest installment in the Arcadia Bell series will leave you speechless and craving more! Fans of Cady, Lon, Jupe and company will fall in love all over again. Arcadia Bell is unquestionably one of my favorite heroines in Urban Fantasy! Binding the Shadows jumps right into action as Cady and Lon are on a mission to find a demon for the Hellfire Club’s leader, Ambrose Dare. Just when she’s trying to […]

Cocktail Society Book Club Review: Angel’s Ink by Jocelynn Drake

Posted 6 March, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 2 Comments

Every month the ladies of the Cocktail Society Book Club (on Goodreads) select a read to review and discuss on the first Wednesday of each month. The host that month also choses a fabulous cocktail that compliments the book to go along with her review. This month’s book is Angel’s Ink by Jocelynn Drake and I’m super excited to be hosting! Angel’s Ink is the first book in the Asylum Tales series. It’s a dark and gritty supernatural world with imperfect characters, […]

Review: The Cat’s Meow by Stacey Kennedy

Posted 19 February, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 2 Comments

A fun and sexy urban fantasy mystery! This is another great addition to Stacey Kennedy’s fun and flirty supernatural world! THE CAT’S MEOW is more than just a pretty cover, it’s an entertaining, fast paced read with a few twist and turns and some sassy characters. The world of witches and warlocks depicted in this story is quite unique and keeps you turning the pages to learn more. Enchantress Libby is investigating a string of recent feline sacrifices when her […]

Review: The Trouble with Fate by Leigh Evans

Posted 30 January, 2013 by Lori @ Romancing the Dark Side in Reviews / 0 Comments

Filled with magic, mayhem and a snarky anti-heroine you’ll gravitate to! While I found that book starts off a little slow, you really get a good look into the life of the main character, Hedi Peacock which sets the tone of the story. Hedi is a half-fae, half-were, working as a Starbucks barrista, who has left her old name and life behind the night her family was murdered in front of her and she loses her twin brother, taken by the […]

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