Posts By: Lisa Mandina

Blog Tour with Giveaway: Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks

The Looooong and the Short of It with a Giveaway: July 2020 Wrap-Up Post and What to Expect in August

I don’t know how to describe July. It was another month of not getting much done, although my reading definitely went up. I only got to go into school a few times, and when I was told I could go back, I got back for one day, did a ton… Read more »

ARC Review: Romeantically Challenged by Marina Adair

My Review: I got this a little late thanks to all the Covid-craziness with the mail, but when it came and I was able to pick it up, I was just as hooked as I’d been with the first look from the Bookish First website. The story had a lot… Read more »

Release Blitz with Giveaway: Hasty (Do-Over #4) by Julia Kent

HastyJulia Kent(Do-Over Series, #4)Publication date: July 28th 2020Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance AN ALL-NEW STANDALONE FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JULIA KENT I never thought my perp walk would lead to true love. Then again, I never thought I’d be arrested on RICO charges and hauled away in zip ties… Read more »

Cover Reveal: Thanks for Last Night (The Guys Who Got Away #3) by Lauren Blakely

THANKS FOR LAST NIGHT (The Guys Who Got Away Book 3) by Lauren Blakely Release Date: September 18th Genre: Contemporary Romance Cover Designer: Helen Williams From #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes an all-new sexy friends to lovers romance! Thanks For Last Night… Read more »

L-L-L-Little Reviews: 6 Adult Romances & a Graphic Novel

So I’m way behind on reviews this month! And not because I didn’t get books from last month reviewed, but because I actually read a lot of books this month! My audiobook listening is still down, but I’ve gotten through a bit more with getting to go in and work… Read more »

Review: The Girl Next Door by Emma Hart (with bonus review of its prequel)

Synopsis: One accidental pregnancy. One fake husband. What can go wrong? There’s nothing like starting your Monday morning with a positive pregnancy test.Trust me, I know. Because I’m looking at one right now.All I can think is: Oh, hell. My grandmother is going to kill me.This might just send her… Read more »

Release Blitz with Giveaway: Man Down (Rookie Rebels #3) by Kate Meader

Man DownKate Meader(Rookie Rebels #3)Publication date: July 28th 2020Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Gunnar Bond is broken. Three years ago, he lived through the car crash that took his wife and twins away from him—though “lived” barely describes his current state. Giving up professional hockey, going off grid, and drinking himself… Read more »

Lisa’s Looking Forward To #72 – August 4th, 2020

Once again I’ll be joining up with the Can’t Wait Wednesday posts hosted by Wishful Endings. First week of the month means a ton of new books! From my ARC list for August 4th, 2020: I love how this one sounds like it twists both folklore of a culture I haven’t… Read more »

Audiobook Review: Can You Hear It (Alpen Springs #1) by Casey Diam

My Review: This book was so good. There was a ton of emotion and it just kept me wanting to drive the long way around everywhere I went because I didn’t want to get out of the car and have to stop listening. At first I wasn’t enjoying the drugs… Read more »