Review - Light in the Darkness by E.A. West

Title: Light in the Darkness

Author: E.A. West

Publisher: Sea Crest eBooks

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Reviewed by: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Want to Read



Kennedy Drake loves exploring dark places, which makes his job as a graveyard shift security guard ideal. While checking out strange noises in his elderly neighbor’s basement, he discovers a hidden room with a woman trapped inside. Chastity Mooreland has more to fear than her time trapped in darkness. Will Kennedy believe her bizarre tale of a stalker no one thinks is guilty—and will he help free her from a life of despair? Can Chastity look past her suspicion of mankind to accept his offer of friendship?



While checking out a 'bump in the night' noise in his elderly neighbor's basement, Kennedy Drake finds Chastity Mooreland trapped in a secret chamber. Not entirely convinced she isn't a thief, he is reluctant to believe her story of an exboyfriend having her threatened and chased into the cave. When her story checks out, he decides to help gather evidence against her stalker.


I found Light in the Darkness a short sweet story. Kennedy's willingness to help a stranger and affection and protectiveness for his neighbor Louise was refreshing. Chastity's nightmare of a stalker was compounded by her ex being a police officer. The situation made me wonder how many other women have this same problem and are injured or killed by their boyfriends in blue, because the legal system looked the other way. Something to think about and a great story!

Review - The War of the Soulites by Natasha Bennet

Title: The War of the Soulites

Author: Natasha Bennet

Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.

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Rating: You Want to Read


Reviewer: Nerine Dorman

Renolds Osirus spent most of his life as an accountant. To his shock, his life-long dream of becoming a spaceship captain is suddenly granted, and before he can even celebrate, Earth is decimated by a race of mysterious and terrifying aliens. His new ship, the Vigilant, is transported to hostile territory.

The Vigilant’s first officer, Marcus Collingway, is a terrorist leader and a mass murderer. Long believed dead, he suffers the crew's wrath when he's blamed for the attack on Earth. As Renolds investigates, he exposes a complex web of secrets and lies.

Now trapped on a crippled ship, can the captain and first officer work together to save the Vigilant from alien Soulites?

Anyone who was petrified watching The Event Horizon a few years ago will appreciate author Natasha Bennet’s vision in The War of the Soulites. She succeeds in capturing some of that horrid claustrophobia brought on by the knowledge that you’re stuck on a damaged space ship travelling through hostile, unfamiliar territory…

The Vigilant is a ship with a dark history and Captain Renolds Osirus has little idea what he’s getting himself into when he takes the helm. A loyal supporter of NAVA—the organisation in control of Earth—he’s about to have all his preconceptions of right and wrong challenged.

Marcus Collingway carries a terrible secret. A good few years ago he played a pivotal role in a rebellion against NAVA’s autocracy and was responsible for killing thousands of people. Now he’s a NAVA man, mysteriously placed in a leadership position upon the Vigilant.

Elizabeth is a telepath—a member of a group of humans who are oft reviled even though their abilities make them a vital component within this mission. She is faced with some difficult choices when things go pear-shaped for the crew of the Vigilant.

In a nutshell, the Vigilant has been refitted and, for some bizarre reason, populated with one of the most dysfunctional crews in NAVA’s history. Just about everyone on board has some sort of dark secret and personal agenda, so it’s only a matter of time before the cracks start showing, leading to some explosive encounters.

Added to this is the additional trouble with the Soulites, a mysterious race of aliens, and they’re anything but friendly when they make an attempt at wiping out Earth and the entire human race. The Vigilant gets caught in the wake of one of the Soulite ships and is dragged into Soulite territory and it’s up to Renolds to keep his crew from murdering each other and find out the secret behind the Soulites so that he can somehow get everyone back home.

Overall, the author succeeds in building up enough tension for me to keep turning the pages while wondering how the hell the characters were going to get out of their assorted predicaments. At times I did feel that she hopped around a bit with the large cast of characters, which did make the story feel a bit diffused, but overall she kept the pace. The Soulites were a very different take on the usual alien cultures encountered in science fiction, reminiscent of Star Trek’s Borg but infinitely creepier. Natasha has put a lot of thought into creating her universe and I look forward to reading more of her offerings.

Review - Executive Position by KyAnn Waters

Title: Executive Position

Author: KyAnn Waters

Publisher: The Wilder Roses

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Four years of foreplay is enough...

Avril Blanco experiences several positions with the newest executive in the advertising firm of William Carver. The complication. ..Monday morning the younger, driven man will be her boss.

Ian Carver is taking over as CEO for his ailing father. His first executive decision-- renegotiate Avril's job description. He's looking for a partner, in and out of bed.

But will she risk the reputation of sleeping her way to the top?


Contemporary erotic romance has turned into one of my favorite genres to read especially the short stories. The authors like KyAnn Waters know how to put a lot of emotion both physical and heart felt into their writing.

This story deals with a corporate romance between colleagues. It is fun to read how each of them want to deal with the situation. This is an entertaining and quick read.

I'd love to read more from KyAnn Waters and longer stories as well. Picking up this story will brighten your day.

Review - Watch Me Hide : Purgatory by Eliza Gayle

Title: Watch Me Hide: Purgatory

Author: Eliza Gayle

Publisher: Phaze Books

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


For too long Emerson tried to gain the attention of one man, with no luck.
Until she discovers his secret—in a sex club. With a mask and a plan she
goes after him and ends up unearthing her own secret desires.

Rio wants what he can’t have but isn’t about to ruin his life over it. Now
a new woman has caught his eye and he longs to discover why she hides.

As they get closer to the truth, the tension escalates and the forbidden
becomes irresistible.


For some people reading a contemporary BDSM erotic romance, would send them into heart failure. I wish more people would be willing to give this type of writing a chance. I understand some people are not accustomed to reading about sex. However reading this short story, you will see it is not just about the sex.

It is about trusting someone with what is precious to you and that is yourself. Being willing to open yourself up to all types of fantasies without fear of being labeled. For me, this story was about accepting oneself regardless of what other people think.

If you are wanting to open yourself up to a new and hot genre, please give this story a chance. I enjoyed reading this author, Eliza Gayles' work and hope to read more in the future.

Review - The Dragon and the Rose by Gini Rifkin

Title: The Dragon and the Rose

Author: Gini Rifkin

Publisher: Wild Rose Press

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Rating: You Need to Read


Reviewed By: Janelle

He was the Dragon of Normandy. She was the Rose of Flanders. They met in the North of England and together they changed the course of hearts and history. Sir Branoc Valtaigne, ordered to Northumbria by King William II, fights to keep peace along the Scottish border. He is a formidable battle-tested warrior, but as he honors his vows to God, king, and country--a young woman’s smile proves to be his undoing. Martanzia Verheire, tricked into standing as good faith hostage for Flanders, seeks freedom from castle Bamburgh and love from Sir Branoc. As she clings to the Celtic dragon statue given to her by her mother, she leads them all to the brink of an era where true magic will be gone forever but where dreams can still come true.

This is a good story that could use a bit of editing. It really could have been done in about half the pages and turned out just as well.

The characters in this story are fun and very believable. Each has their own set of personality traits and motivations which are shown in their actions, dialogue, and thoughts. It makes then easy to understand and relate to.

Overall, though the story is on the purple side, the story is good and the characters realistic.

Review - The Stranger Behind The Kiss by Tess Thieler

Title: The Stranger Behind The Kiss

Author: Tess Thieler

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Alone and having just moved to a new small town, Arden Majors treats herself to a wonderfully romantic movie that leaves her primed to be kissed. Little did she know that the ruggedly handsome man racing down the dimly lit alley towards her would fulfill that need. By allowing this stranger to impulsively kiss her, Arden inadvertently rescues him from a dangerous position.

The tables suddenly turned on Detective Jake Summers’ surveillance job and now two drug dealers want him and the video that would put them behind bars. With fate forcing them to work together, can these two passionate strangers stay focused on the situation, and not on each other, long enough to ensure their safety…and their future?




One of things I like most about reviewing books is getting to read some wonderful short stories. This is one of my favorite. Not only are the characters strong and sexy. The plot is quick and to the point.

I would like to see this author, Tess Thieler, write a longer story. If you need a break from your daily routine, this will put a smile on your face.

Review - Water Witch by Deborah LeBlanc

Title: Water Witch

Author: Deborah LeBlanc

Publisher: Leisure Books

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Rating: You Gotta Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Dunny knew from an early age what it meant to be an outsider. Her special abilities earned her many names, like freak and water witch. So she vowed to keep her powers a secret. But now her talents may be the only hope of two missing children. A young boy and girl have vanished, feared lost in the mysterious bayous of Louisiana. But they didn't just disappear; they were taken. And amid the ghosts and spirits of the swamp, there is a danger worse than any other, one with very special plans for the children -- and for anyone who dares to interfere.


I'm not sure where I should start with explaining about how much I have fallen in love with this book, Water Witch and Deborah LeBlanc's writing/story telling.

This was my first experience with her writing, and I'm having a hard time coming up with the words to do this review justice. You see I have been blown away with not only the plot of the book but the characters as well.

The plot will have you on the edge of your seat and a couple of times I caught myself chewing on my finger nails wondering what was going to happen next. If you are one of those readers who has a movie projector going while reading, I will warn you there were a couple of spots I actually jumped due to the scene she describes.

The characters draw you into their lives and won't let go. One of the characters, Poochie, a grandmother and a main character, will have you laughing and shaking your head at times. What I enjoyed most was hearing Poochie speak with her authentic Louisiana accent. I still can't get that voice out of my head. I could go on and on about all the other characters in this book. I just don't have enough room on the blog to describe and rave about each one.

What I will say is go buy this book!!! I've done reviews where I tell readers you gotta read this book. This is my first time every saying You Gotta Gotta Read this book. I can't wait to read this author's previous work and finding out what she has in store for the future. Thank you Deborah LeBlanc for a story I will never forget.

Review - Maxwell's Mansion by Donna McClaire

Title: Maxwell’s Mansion

Author: Donna McClaire

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

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Rating: You NEED to Read


Reviewed by: MarthaE


Brenda Maxwell's new interior design client tells her to "paint, wallpaper, whatever" his hundred-year-old landmark mansion, "but for God's sake, don't go overboard." When she figures her grandiose plans will fit handily into his edict's "whatever" section, she launches them into a constant head-bumping mode.

Brenda's poor money management skills (that's his view, but what does he know?) and lawyer David Hasbrough's ridiculous need to control her life (that's her well-reasoned evaluation of the situation) combine to keep the battle going. Add a dollop of "the other woman's" interference, throw in secrets about the house and both their pasts, fold in a dab of parental abuse and a pinch of good old-fashioned mistrust, and you have a recipe for disaster. Is this couple's romantic goose cooked?
Well, he is a great guy. Headstrong, maybe, but she can't be near him without sparks flying and goose bumps popping out everywhere. Yet—well, that mansion has to be done right!


Although this is characterized as erotic romance I think that is misclassified. I found it to be sweet with some sensual scenes but definitely nothing erotic. It is a very enjoyable contemporary read.

Brenda is a bit of a control freak who does well with her own business so that she does not get controlled by someone else’s dictates. She loves restoring beautiful houses and immediately sees lots of possibilities in David’s mansion if she can just convince him that the house is worth it! She slowly sees lots of potential in David too is she can learn to trust that not all men are controlling and abusive like her stepfather.

David is hiding a secret about the house. He doesn’t want Brenda to know that he will be willing to invest more than basics in rebuilding and refurbishing the mansion. However, his efforts to help her address her money management issues lead to a lot of misunderstanding. Also, his connection with a beautiful, elegant and high powered real estate broker, who has designs on him, adds to the misunderstandings.

The story moves along well and it is fun to watch the interaction between the characters as they try to find common ground. It is not a complex story but an entertaining one. If you like a sweet romance with lots of miscommunication creating trouble, this is a fun read you don’t want to miss.

Review - What Happens In London by Julia Quinn

Title: What Happens in London

Author: Julia Quinn

Publisher: Avon Books

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed by: Mickey



When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits... and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something.

Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than a nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself...



Nothing excites me more than a book that starts off with the unexpected, and Julia Quinn would never fail to disappoint her readers in providing that touch of “unexpected.” I am still wondering if I stopped laughing once while reading What Happens in London, and looking back the answer is probably not. Olivia Bevelstoke is one the most outspoken heroines Ms. Quinn has created in quite some time, and having read a number of this author’s books I believe I can say she has been responsible for more than a few unusual heroines. I never knew wha t to expect from Olivia from one minute to the next, and maybe that was the ultimate charm of the character for both this reader and Sir Harry Valentine.

Sir Harry, on the other hand, was also not what I would have expected as a counterpart to the irrepressible Olivia. Perhaps, one would look for a calming influence to off-set her slightly madcap personality, but not in a Julia Quinn book. We are back to Ms. Quinn’s fascination and delight in the unexpected as she keeps her readers guessing, adding subplots, unusual characters and strange plot twists, creating a fantastic book. If you are looking for a few hours of sheer enjoyment, this is the book for you I guarantee you will not regret it!

Review - The Greek Bachelor by Celia Jade

Title: The Greek Bachelor

Author: Celia Jade

Publisher: eXtasy eBooks

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Rating: You Need to Read


Reviewed by: Mickey


Photographer Carlie Bowers will be staying on Zakynthos this summer to photograph luxury villas owned by her friend's in-laws. She could definitely use a vacation too, but she doesn't like the idea of being chaperoned around the island by Alex Marinos. She'd already met the handsome bachelor, and they'd parted on a sour note, thanks to his forward manner. Any woman would be drawn to his dark Greek looks and blatant virility, but she had no interest in becoming one of his mistresses. She was ready to find the right man and settle down, so Alex had better keep his hands to himself! Alex Marinos is content with his carefree, bachelor lifestyle and ignores his family's insistence that he settle down with a wife. When he has to play host to his sister-in-law's best friend, he's forced to be the perfect gentleman--and keep his hands off her. Something that goes against his nature where beautiful women are concerned.



Take a handsome Greek man, add an attractive, young American woman, a previous, unacknowledged spark between the two, a romantic island setting and you have the recipe for a charming little romance, at least that is what happens in Celia Jade’s newest book. The Greek Bachelor is very much a relationship story, there are no mysteries, monsters or murders involved to add spice to the story, not that any additional spice is needed for this particular book. The spice comes from the interaction between the two main characters, Carlie and Alex, and they tend to generate quite a bit of heat between the two of them without any extraneous effort.

For a short book, Ms. Jade does an exceptional job of describing the Greek isle and its inhabitants in such great detail if I was planning an imminent vacation, this might be the place for me. She is equally faithful in her attention to detail when it comes to her main characters and their interactions with each other. I loved the scenes between Carlie and Alex, their initial struggles to stay apart from each other and their ultimate struggles to come together. The Greek Bachelor is a very well-written and classic romance, especially in a world where there are sometimes too many genres to choose from. I believe anyone who reads it will not be disappointed

Review - Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer

Title: Desire Untamed

Author: Pamela Palmer

Publisher: Avon Books

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Rating: You Gotta to Read


Reviewed by: Mickey


Kara MacAllister’s quiet small-town life is transformed forever the night a powerful stranger rips her from her home, claiming she is the chosen one – the key to his survival. Spiriting her away into the rain-soaked night, Lyon reveals a truth Kara can barely credit. She’s immortal, and the only one who can save his race. And deep within her, he arouses a fierce, primal hunger beyond anything she’s ever imagined. But only when their lives are threatened by an ancient evil will Kara and Lyon realize they have found a love they would risk their immortal souls to claim...and a powerful desire that could never, ever be tamed.


A new series, Desire Untamed offers a fresh and unique approach to the paranormal shape shifter genre. Pamela Palmer’s shifters are by turns exciting and charismatic, sexy and macho, and extremely captivating. By creating such strong and colorful alpha males, the author manages to grab her readers’ attention from the first paragraph and never let it go. Luckily for us, she matches her hero Lyon with an equally entertaining heroine. As we discover, Kara MacAllister is a woman strong enough to withstand this alpha male and emerge changed yet true to herself.

Everything about Desire Untamed makes it a book destined for the keeper shelf: the plot is innovative and different without being too farfetched, the characters dynamic and fun, the pace quick and exciting. I love how Ms. Palmer introduces all of the Feral Warriors in Book One, allowing her readers to begin falling in love with each one in that first book, subtly enthralling her readers, drawing us into her series from the first paragraph. I know I am hooked, I hope you will be too!

Review - Blood Rite by Trista Ann Michaels

Title: Blood Rite

Author: Trista Ann Michaels

Publisher: Loose Id

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Rating: You Need to Read


Reviewed by: Mickey


Julian thought he’d rid the world of Sebastian, but with a warning from a long ago dead soul, Julian’s worst fear will be realized. Not only is Sebastian back, but the witch’s council needs Julian to protect his daughter, Addison. She’s beautiful, stubborn, and a worst of all, a witch -- the very thing the four-hundred-year-old vampire hates most of all.

To top it off, his best friend, Andre, is not only determined to win her for himself, but is positive the three of them can make a relationship work. That’s provided they all survive and provided Julian can get past her magical abilities. She may be turning into a vampire like him, but that doesn’t mean he can trust her.


With Blood Rite, Trista Ann Michaels has written a very dark yet seductive vampire novel sure to satisfy even the most die-hard paranormal or erotic fan. This novel has all the key elements: magic, blood, sex, ménage play, thrills and chills with a touch of humor thrown in as a bonus. Rich in character development, strong in plot, and filled with plenty of lush love scenes this story contains all the literary components needed to make it a definite fan favorite.

Never having read this particular author before, I was pleasantly surprised at how multi dimensional and well-developed the players are, not your typical literary characters doomed to remain true to typecasting for the entire book. Ms. Michaels’s characters are fluid, able to adapt as the situation warrants, which keeps the reader guessing how the book will develop. She has a gift for fast-paced and witty dialogue that shows true emotion between her characters. There are quite a few surprises in this story, but nothing too outlandish or unrealistic that would keep the reader from believing the basic storyline. A very entertaining book, well worth it’s favorable recommendation.

Review - LIzzie's Rake by Hazel Statham

Title: Lizzie’s Rake

Author: Hazel Statham

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Rating: You Need to Read


Reviewed by: Mickey



Can a rake reform his ways and truly love? Lizzie's head tells her one thing, her heart another. Infamous rake and Corinthian, Maxim Beaufort, Earl of St. Ive, finding himself in possession of a property in Yorkshire, is unprepared for the changes it will bring into his life. Irresistibly drawn to Elizabeth Granger, the former owner’s daughter, he attempts to help the family, finding himself filling the role of benefactor. When the house is razed to the ground, he arranges for temporary accommodation for Elizabeth and her siblings on his estate. When Elizabeth rejects his proposal of marriage, he is nonetheless determined to win her over. However, events and his reputation conspire to thwart his efforts and his course is one fraught with dangers. Trust does not come easily and determined to protect her heart, Elizabeth struggles to resist her own l ongings. At times, their difficulties appear insurmountable but the earl is widely known as ‘The Indomitable’ and the name was not lightly earned.


Hazel Statham is a wonderful example of what a Regency writer could and should be, writing an entertaining and sensitive novel destined for the keeper shelf. From the initial chapter, we are drawn into the characters’ lives, falling in love with strong-willed Elizabeth Granger and her siblings and succumbing to the obvious charm of Maxim Beaufort. Lizzie’s Rake has everything needed to elevate it to that classic status: a superior plot, interesting characters and a strong and witty dialogue.

Here’s my dilemma: I could not decide if I wanted to cheer for Lizzie or strangle her! On the one hand we have Lizzie the determined female trying to survive in a man’s world, and then we have Lizzie constantly questioning her judgment. That puzzlement stayed with me throughout a vast majority of the book, but I liked this feeling. I enjoyed Lizzie’s doubt over Maxim’s motives, and his actions. I enjoyed Maxim’s confusion, anger and obvious frustration over Lizzie’s actions in response to his declaration. Essentially, I just enjoyed the entire book, and I believe others will feel the same way too. My advice is to read the book and find out for yourselves, I believe you will not be disappointed.

Review - Betrayal by Kim Amburn

Title: Betrayal

Author: Kim Amburn

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta



The last thing Louisville corporate attorney Becca Ellis expects to find when she makes an emergency trip home is her sister's body hanging naked in her bedroom. The sheriff says its suicide, but Becca knows better--and what’s all this about Elizabeth willing the famly home and its contents to the new church in town?

When Mac Holt left the army to care for his dying mother, he never expected see Becca Ellis again. He’d betrayed her fourteen years ago, and knew it. But when no one else will help her find out what happened to her sister, and someone tries to kill Becca, too, Mac feels he owes it to her to step in and keep her safe for as long as she’s in Sedgefield—whether Becca wants him around or not.

Will they discover the truth about Elizabeth’s killer, the past, and their feelings for each other before time runs out?


Do you enjoy a book where you can see it unfolding in your mind like a movie? I know I do. This is the way this author, Kim Amburn, tells hers story. You can picture the scenes, the characters, and the action like it is happening right in front of you.

Not only is the book filled with action, it has a highly intriguing plot of murder, drugs, religion, affairs, and adoptions. You will be wondering who did the murders, but how the author is going to tie everything together. You will just have to pick up the book to find out.

Rebecca, one of the main characters, is to stubborn for her own good. You just want to sit her down and try and talk some sense into her. Mac is your typical hero of wanting to save the heroine, but not sure how to deal with her stubbornness. They can be comical at times. All the characters in the book are well developed and entertaining.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, please give this author, Kim Amburn, and the book, 'Betrayal' a shot. Personally, I would like to read more of her work in the future.

Review - Country Heat: Wolf In The Shadows by Biana Kingsley

Title: Country Heat: Wolf In The Shadows

Author: Biana Kingsley

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewer: Laura


A survivor of childhood abuse, Aubrey Woodhaus worked hard to become a success in her own eyes, turning her inherited homestead into a business selling natural products. At forty seven, she’s sad that her chance for real love has passed because of her bad choices in men and an inability to trust anyone. When she meets sexy, smart Jensen Keets, it’s lust at first sight - despite that he’s fifteen years younger than her. One night, against her better judgment, she takes him as her lover. No harm done, right? It’s just sex.

Jensen is struck by Aubrey’s independence and brains, not to mention her beauty and killer curves. It’s not just sex to him, so he indulges her impressive sensual appetite for him, while he battles through her thick wall of defenses to the devoted and gentle heart he knows is in there.


For anyone who has denied themselves a relationship with a younger man, this book is for you. Aubrey is the epitome of a strong, confident, older woman whose feelings for Jensen cause her to be vulnerable and unsure of herself. I loved watching her evolve into someone she never thought she could be. Jensen is the perfect mixture of strength, caring and patience to guide her through this metamorphasis. The author creates interesting situations that cause panic attacks for Aubrey and then cleverly uses dialogue and emotion to bring her slowly around. Since Jensen and Aubrey they are both single parents, it is a given that the children create complicated situations without even trying. Ms. Kingsley flavors the plot with a vindictive ex-wife and her jealous boyfriend, and the tensions build and sparks fly. This book is worth reading whether you are in a relationship where age is a factor or you just enjoy reading about a couple trying to keep things together against all odds. This is a fantastic, well-rounded story.

Review - I Kissed a Girl: A Virgin Lesbian Anthology by Regina Perry, et al

Title: I Kissed a Girl: A Virgin Lesbian Anthology

Author: Regina Perry and others

Publisher: Ravenous Romance

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


You’ve heard Katy Perry’s hit song, now read enticing stories of heterosexual women exploring new boundaries. College dormitories become breeding grounds of inquisitive minds and libidos with roommates discovering desire for each other as they relate past experiences, undress in each other’s presence, seek refuge from a storm, discover a dildo or share men. Continuing life’s path, ingenious women find ways to enhance marriage or the workplace. Champagne cellars, riding stables, tanning salons, even historical English bedchambers become hotbeds of lesbian experiments. Converting or not, all embrace the journey of sexual exploration.

Warning: Stories contained within this anthology may elicit arousal, regardless of sexual persuasion.



This contains twelve very diverse stories of lesbian experiences and discoveries. The twelve authors who contributed these hot and steamy stories knew what they were doing in arousing one's sexual interest.

This book is what erotic writing is all about. It is about exploring ones own sexual interest and finding what gets them aroused. It might not be something you would do in real life. However, you enjoy reading about it.

I highly recommend this for all avid readers of erotica or for those willing to explore a new genre. I am sure with all the stories there will be something for you to enjoy. My thanks goes out to all the talented authors who opened me up to a new way at looking at the female body.

Review - Danni's Boy by Crista McHugh

Title: Danni's Boy

Author: Crista McHugh

Publisher: Phaze Books

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Danni comes home to find her boyfriend has left her for a man. When
her friends take her to a bar to cheer her up, she is instantly attracted
to a handsome stranger named Ryan. One night of passion not only helps her
rebound from her heartache, but also gives her the confidence to start
something new.



What I enjoyed most about this short story is the fact the main characters, Danni and Ryan, actually have some substance to them. They both have baggage. It was refreshing. I also like the fact that even though this is a short story, it was divided into chapters. It made you feel like you were getting a longer story.

For all you readers wanting a Prince Charming in your life, check out this story. It is highly entertaining and fun. I look forward to reading more from this author, Crista McHugh, in the future.

Review - Surprise Party by Lisette Kristensen

Title: Surprise Party

Author: Lisette Kristensen

Publisher: Eternal Press


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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


He changed her life, took control of her and made her the way he wanted her, and then left her. Jocelyn withdrew from her social life, and lost faith in herself. Beth, her best friend, convinced her to attend a surprise party. Unlike any surprise party she’d ever attended, Jocelyn’s senses were thrust into the world of BDSM. The pleasure and pain from this experience, reawakened Jocelyn’s sexuality and desire to live in a world of depravity.



There really is not much I need to add, because the blurb explains the story so well. I will add, it is a quick and entertaining story. However, it is not for the faint at heart when it comes to sex. This is not a story of vanilla sex but one of rocky road. It is extremely hot and steamy. If you enjoy reading erotica, don't let this one get away.

Review - Flashbangs & Nightsticks by Jillian Hallowell

Title: Flashbangs & Nightsticks

Author: Jillian Hallowell

Publisher: Carnal Passions/Champagne Books

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Rating: You Need To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Port City Police Officer Kasey Shea loves her job and she’s good at it, but when too many complaints about her aggressive behavior pile up, she is reassigned to the hooker patrol. The only problem is Kasey doesn’t own a dress, much less know how to entice a man with her feminine charms.

Dusty “Detroit” Grant is tasked by DEA to discover how drugs are being transported into New England. His only lead, a hooker who breaks all the rules. Dusty and Kasey team up and Dusty’s priority seems to be keeping Kasey safe at all costs. For Kasey the assignment boils down to whether she can play her girly role long enough to impress her Lieutenant and to prove to herself that sometimes it takes more than a flashbang and a nightstick to get the job done.


This was not one of my scheduled books to read for review. A friend needed help and I'm so glad she passed me this book to review. It was well worth my time.


Not only is it full of action both in and out of the bedroom, it has a fascinating plot and some crazy wonderful characters. Kasey and Dusty at the beginning of the story really have no clue as to what is going on between them. This is due to not knowing their true identities. You will understand this once you start reading this sexy and fun story.


If you are into cops, love action, and a fast paced story, please pick up this one. Jillian Hallowell has out done herself. I hope we see more of her cop stories in the future. Hopefully, it will be about Kasey O'Sheas' brothers.

Review - Pitch Black by Leslie Parrish

Title: Pitch Black

Author: Leslie Parrish

Publisher: Penquin Group

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


After a botched investigation left him wounded and disgraced, Special Agent Alec Lambert was forced to transfer onto Wyatt Blackstone's team. This former profiler has lost his edge, buried by the guilt he feels over another agent's death. But he'll need all his skills when he realizes he's getting another crack at a case that has haunted him. A serial killer known as the Professor is now using the latest e-mail schemes to lure his victims and the Black CATs are on his trail.

Samantha Dalton didn't set out to become an online vigilante, until her grandmother was swindled out of everything she owned. Devoting herself to exposing fraud and preventing tragedies from happening to other families, Sam has gained fame and success with her website and a recently released book. A hermit since her ugly divorce, Sam really doesn't want the outside world intruding on her privacy. Especially not when that outside world is a sexy FBI agent who tells her she has a cyber connection to a murdered teenage boy.

When the killer opens a line of communication with Sam via her website, Alec and his team enlist her help to stop him. There's one thing they don't know, however. The Professor doesn't just see Sam Dalton as an anonymous online foe. He is, in fact, her number one fan. He's been watching her, waiting for the time to be right to make his move. He just isn't sure what that move will be.


Take her. Or kill her.


Even though I have not read the first book in this series, it stands alone quit well. Each book is an individualized story with reoccurring characters and some new ones along the way.


Between the plot, the dialogue and the characters, I don't know which one to brag about first. The plot is not only fast paced but well thought out. What hooked me was I could see this happening in real life which at first sent a shiver up my spine. The verbal dialogue between characters was realistic not only with the two main characters, Sam and Alex, but with the secondary characters as well. The non-verbal communication between Sam and Alex seemed to be effortless. It was almost like they could read each others thoughts and feelings. Between the twist and turns of the plot and the provoking dialogue, you will be glued to your seat reading until you get to the last page.


This is Leslie Parrish's first endeavor into the romantic suspense genre. Personally, I am so glad she took the leap. Not only do I plan on going back and picking up the first book, Fade To Black. I plan on adding the third book, Black at Heart, to my to buy list.


If you are a true fan and reader of the romantic suspense genre, this series needs to be added to your growing list of books to buy and read. I'm looking forward to reading more from Leslie Parrish in the future.

Review - My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel

Title: My Forbidden Desire

Author: Carolyn Jewel

Publisher: Hachette Group

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Reviewed by: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Gotta Read



Alexandrine Marit is a witch in mortal danger. An evil mage craves the powerful, mysterious talisman that supplies her magic, and the only person who can keep her safe is a dark and dangerous fiend called Xia. With his fierce animosity toward witches, he's hardly the ideal bodyguard. Yet as days turn into nights, she can't deny the white-hot passion between them.

Review: Alexandrine Marit has been on her own for a while now. Her adoptive parents and brother are dead or so she thought. When Harsh shows up on her doorstep, alive, she could just about kill him. While searching for her birth parents, she stumbled across an amulet with magical power. Not such a shock, for a witch, but Harsh tells her real father is trying to kill her and he's bringing in the calvary.

Babysitting a witch is the last thing Xia wants to do with his newfound freedom from Rasmus Kessler, but he owes it to Harsh to look out for his sister. After being held under the control of Alexandrine's father he has a hatred of witches, but she pulls at him like no other woman before. Together they must destroy the panther talisman, find away to stop her father before its too late, and try not to fall in love along the way. If they can. Sometimes the heart's desire is our greatest weapon.


My Forbidden Desire is a fast-paced steamy paranormal with all the hallmarks of a romantic suspense. Fans of both genres will love this marriage of magic and danger. Ms. Jewel has a talent for stunning imagery and the ability to create a world within our own where anything and everything is possible. Another wonderful author I've added to my list.

Review - Janette's Tale: Chronicls of the White Tower Book One by Mark Patrick

Title: Janette’s Tale: Chronicles of the White Tower Book One

Author: Mark Patrick

Publisher: Lyrical Press

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Rating: You Want to Read


Reviewed By: Janelle


With great power comes great adventure.

Janette, a young huntress, is forced into an epic journey when she’s saved by an Adepti knight from the Order of the White Tower. Instead of the usual shining armor, white horse and gleaming sword, Sir Conrad wields a mystical sapphire that imbues him with great power.

Chased across country by the High Inquisitor, the pair seek aid from a goddess. And when they get it, Janette finds herself gifted with beautiful but deadly powers of her own, attracting more danger than ever before.

This story is cute, the concept is interesting and the plot well constructed. However, in the realm of the epic adventures, it falls a little flat. The primus of an epic is to have someone who rises from obscurity, who overcomes many trials, to accomplish great things. In order for an epic to be a success, the characters must be relatable and we much fear for their safety.

The failing of this story is that the main character, Janette, is perfect. Only once in the entire story did she make a mistake, and even then it was to her benefit. Despite the fact she is little more then a peasant, and never been anything more until the day she meets the Knight, she is an excellent military strategist, negotiator, and never appears out of her element – even when dealing with nobles and people of other cultures. All this creates a character who is unrelatable to the reader.

The supporting cast is no better, all of whom always seem to make the choice that is best for the largest numbers of people. The only characters who seem to bumble their way through life are the assorted antagonists.

Overall, the story isn’t bad, it’s just a bit dull. This story seems more suited for children’s literature, than an adult audience.

Review - Tales of Lust and Longing by Elizabeth Black

Title: Tales of Lust and Longing

Author: Elizabeth Black

Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

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Rating: You Want To Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Five sexy stories to set your pulse racing.


A shapeshifter finds herself in a very compromised position with the man of her dreams.


Two luscious women have sexy fun with popsicles to ward off the summer heat.


A man, a woman, a remote controlled vibrator, and a church picnic. Use your imagination.


A missing kitty brings Kat together with her very sexy neighbor.


Jenny is a tough-as-nails prosecutor by day—but a submissive wench by night.


Each of these five short stories are unique, hot and steamy. The characters are all shape and sizes, but I wish some of their personalities had been developed more. Some issues of self-esteem, trust and confidence were discussed in a few of them. All of the stories were fast paced and can give you a couple of hours of erotic pleasure. Please take note their is one f/f story and a couple deal with bondage.


I would like to read a much longer story from this author to get a better feel of her writing style and development. If you enjoy reading erotic, this is a book for you.

Review - Wait Until Twilight by Sang Pak

Title: Wait Until Twilight

Author: Sang Pak

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers

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Reviewed by: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Gotta Read



A hauntingly strange and powerfully affecting debut novel that heralds the arrival of a unique and captivating literary voice, Sang Pak's Wait Until Twilight is a coming-of-age story that explores the complex darkness infecting a damaged psyche in a small Southern town.

Not long after his own mother's death, sixteen-year-old Samuel discovers a set of deformed triplets hidden behind closed doors in his sleepy Georgia community. The babies—whose shut-in mother believes they were immaculately conceived and whose menacing brother is a constant threat—take control of Samuel's every waking and sleeping thought. His only escape, he realizes, will be to save the monster children. But to do so, he must rein in his darkest impulses as he undergoes a profound transformation from motherless boy to self-defined man—because sometimes the most terrible monsters are those that live inside us all.-- courtesy of Harper Collins



One year after his mother's death, Samuel Polk, a sixteen year old Georgian teenager, seeks an unusual subject for his art class video project. What he finds will rock him and all he knows to the core. A monstrously deformed set of triplets seem to seep into his mind and everyday life until he feels compelled to return to the shack where they are kept in hiding, thus setting in motion a chain of events that will unravel the secret of the "monster babies" and their existence. Sometimes, the worst demons of all are the ones inside ourselves.



After I finished reading this dark coming of age book, I wasn't sure what I would say. I felt sorry for Samuel at first because of his loss, but as he continued to tell his story I found myself feeling a bevy of mixed emotions. Pity, fear, disgust and admiration for the young man's triumph.



Wait Until Twilight touches on so many controversial and disturbing subjects, youth violence, premarital sex, drugs, alchohol use. Instead of ignoring these topics the author deftly acknowledges them in the darkest light, preferring to let Samuel experience and deal with the consequences of his actions.



Mr. Pak's background in pyschology is evident throughout the book yet subtle. He has an unusual voice that commands attention. Set in a small Georgia town, the imagery hit a little too close to home. As a mother to a fifteen year old son this book made me think on all sorts of levels and I wondered why he chose to strike back on his own, instead of seek his father or his brother's aide and advice when both seemed so supportive. Wait Until Twilight is a powerful debut novel everyone should read at least once.

Review - Lily in Bloom by Morgan Ashbury

Title: Lily in Bloom

Author: Morgan Ashbury

Publisher: Siren Publishing

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


A steamy, sultry summer night. A swimming pool bathed in moonlight. A lonely woman unexpectedly comes upon the forbidden sight of a naked, much younger man.


Years later, Lily Martin is haunted by the erotic dream of that one night. Divorced and newly returned to the scene of that vision, the last person she expects to come roaring down her laneway on a Harley is that same young man, now fully grown.


Ryan Kincaid never forgot his teenage crush on Lily Martin. Years and distance separated them, but Lily remained the one woman Ryan had craved but never tasted. Now she's within reach, and he has every intention of feasting his fill.

Embarking on a sexual odyssey together, Ryan awakens passions Lily never suspected she had. But can his hot loving uncover the woman within and give her the courage to overcome the past and claim the future with him?


First off, this story will blow your socks off. Morgan Ashbury has a way of uplifting a woman to new heights. This is a story for all women who have felt controlled, been treated as a second class person, demoralized and in need of a new outlook on life.


Lily and Ryan might spend a lot of time in bed. However, this story is so much more than just sex. Ryan helps build Lily's confidence instead of trying to destroy her self-esteem. Ryan not only gives Lily permission to be her true self. He loves her for who she is not what she has. As the story progresses, you can see Lily coming into herself. It is like the title says, you can see her blooming.


Some people might not like the age difference in the characters. I, on the other hand, find it refreshing. Where as some of the secondary characters had a way of getting under my skin. I found myself at times wanting to put my own two cents worth in. I sometimes get emotional with the stories I read especially when they are so well written.


I could keep singing praises for this book, but I will stop now. I leave you with this. GO BUY THE BOOK. You will be spending your money wisely.

Review - All for a Dead Man's Leg by R.A.Siracusa

Title : All for a Dead Man's Leg

Author : R.A. Siracusa

Publisher: Saphire Publishing

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Reviewed By: Brynna C.


Rating: You Gotta to Read



My name is Harriet Ruby, Tour Director Extraordinaire. At least I thought I was worthy of that title until one of my tourists, Archie Philpot, died in the middle of my first, solo European tour.

Teaming up with William Talbot, a seemingly kind stranger who turned out to be a spy in disguise, I tried to keep my tourists happy and unaware while smuggling poor old Archie's body out of Morocco. I never expected my newfound friend and helper to be the love of my life. It certainly didn’t hurt that he was such a hunk!

But before our romance even got properly started, we were chased by terrorists, smugglers and murderers. Since my role model had always been Tour Guide Barbie, I was out of my league and had to rely on Will to get us to safely.

Little did I know that getting out of Morocco was just the beginning...




When tour guide Harriet Ruby tries to round up her tourists in a Morrocan market, she returns to find one of her charges violently ill. He dies shortly after. Clearly a damsel in distress she accepts the help of Will Talbot, who turns out to be a Europol agent. He insists they smuggle Archie's body out of the country by pretending he just isn't feeling well, but when Harriet almost dies trying to rescue Archie's prosthetic leg out of the water, they realize there is more to the unexpected death than either of them could know. I found All for a dead man's leg hilariously funny at times. The author literally had me in tears with laughter, but balances this with a constant impending sense of doom, eventually bringing the couple together. A great story, and one you've gotta read.

Review - Eye of the Storm by Jennifer McKenzie

Title : Men of Alaska Storm Series Book 3: Eye of the Storm

Author : Jennifer McKenzie

Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

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Reviewed By: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Gotta to Read



“Shut up and fish.”

That’s essentially what the authorities tell Kevin Henderson. After nine years, he’s still no closer to finding the person who killed his best friend, his colleague and his future. Worst of all, a woman from his undercover past has charged into his life and turned it upside down. He couldn’t resist her then—and he’s not going to take any chances now.

Magda Karlson isn’t taking “no” for an answer. When the man in charge of investigating the smuggling ring runs into a blank wall, he calls the ex-CIA private investigator, mainly because Kevin knows her—very well. But Magda has her own agenda. Convinced Kevin has information about her brother’s death, Magda gets herself hired on his boat as a cook.

With killers trying to wipe them out and the sparks between them turning into a full-fledged fire, Kevin and Magda will be lucky if they make it through the eye of the storm.


After three years apart, ex CIA agent Madga Carlson is asked to convince Kevin Henderson to help investigate a smuggling ring that has the CIA baffled. Madga agrees with the hope of finding out information on her brother's killer. Kevin has his own agenda. Like fire and gasoline, their relationship is spontaneous combustion waiting to happen. Nothing is what it seems. What does Kevin and the kingpin's daughter Serena Trillian both know that may get them all killed? Hot, heart pounding suspense that will leave you stunned. No one could guess how it all plays out.

Review - The Man In The Mirror by Jo Barrett

Title : The Man In The Mirror

Author : Jo Barrett

Publisher : The Wild Rose Press

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Reviewed by: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Gotta Read



Connor Stevens has lived for more than 200 years...from the other side of a mirror. He's watched Tori Fraser for months, and has grown more than passingly fond of the woman, but the curse the sea witch placed on him is powerful. But is it powerful enough to withstand Tori's love?


Tori Fraser's ex-fiance has just announced to the world he and his new wife are expecting. Tori is feeling the loss of love, and yes alot of jealousy. Why can't she have the big house, great love, and a couple of kids like everyone else? Alone in the depths of her crying jag, she hears a comforting, yet slightly enraged male voice whispering to her. Or did she? Tori soon discovers there are alot more things on heaven and earth than she ever dreamed.



Connor Stevens, once unashamedly a womanizer, has remained trapped in the world of mirrors since breaking the heart of a sea witch's daughter. Two hundred years is a long time to pay for his wicked ways, but now he's fallen for Tori. Can she love him with all her heart, or will the witch's spell hold fast?

A wonderful twist on the old sea faring tale, The Man in the Mirror, will remind you true love knows no bounds.

Review - Tamed By A Laird by Amanda Scott

Title: Tamed By A Laird

Author: Amanda Scott

Publisher: Forever Hatchette Book Group

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Rating: You Need to Read - This is an Excellent book but doesn't quite make the Gotta read level


Reviewed by: Shawn Weisser


National bestselling author Amanda Scott sweeps readers back to the turbulent fourteenth-century Scottish Borders, where valiant men and women risk everything for their land. Jenny Easdale is ready to accept her fate. She's agreed to marry a man she will never love - yet not before slipping away for one last adventure. Following a traveling minstrel troupe, she's whisked into a world of intoxicating freedom. Then, all too soon, she finds herself in danger - from a vengeful political plot against Scotland and from the man who has come to take her home. Dutybound to return with his brother's wayward bride, Sir High Douglas is not prepared for how her quick wit, courage, and laughing eyes touch his warrior heart. Now, as the merry minstrels play matchmaker and passion sparks between Hugh and Jenny, the conspiracy against Scotland builds...and threatens all they hold dear.

I really liked reading this book. Historical fiction has always been my passion and Amanda Scott did not let me down. She obviously conducted quite a bit of research into the period and the setting. The story, albeit fiction, was realistic because of her diligence to keeping facts intact and her attention to detail. I enjoyed the storyline very much as well. The hero and heroine were well developed and unique and I found myself within the pages of the book fully envisioning each character and setting. I want to know more about Jenny and Hugo and their escapades, and cannot wait to read the sequel to this story. For that matter, I may read the book again because I found it quite enjoyable.

Review - One Scream Away by Kate Brady

Title: One Scream Away

Author: Kate Brady

Publisher: Hachette Book Group

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Killer Chevy Bankes is a master of disguise, and just paroled, he's coming after the woman who sent him to jail, the beautiful antiques expert Beth Denison. Neil Sheridan gave up his FBI shield five years ago, but his best friend Rick, a cop, pulls him in as a consultant on a case involving a serial killer. The investigation leads Neil to Beth's doorstep. Neil is the only one who can get through Beth's defenses and, as they grow closer, discover the secrets that Beth is hiding about her fateful night with Chevy.


Where do you begin a review when you can find no faults or anything that needs to be changed in your opinion. For author, Kate Brady, her debut novel has got to be a smash hit.

This book is packed full of drama, suspense, and just a touch of romance. The pace is set at one speed throughout the book and that is fast. You had better prepare yourself for an all night reading feast because once you get started you won't stop til the last page is read. It doesn't end with just a fast paced plot. It is only the beginning. You have characters that are so well developed you can actually see everything happening like on a movie screen. You will become invested in their past history, as well as, what is happening now to them. What I enjoyed most was the dialogue between characters, Neil and Beth. The way they spoke with each other from the beginning, you knew there was going to be some healing for each of them.

I will stop my review here and just say GO BUY THIS BOOK. I can't wait for her next release, 'Last To Die', which won't be out til July 2010. It has already been added to my to buy list. You will not be disappointed picking up this book.

Review - Spirit Beach by Kate Woods

Title: Spirit Beach

Author: Kate Woods

Publisher: Wild Rose Press

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Rating: You Want to Read - A Good book.


Reviewed by: Shawn Weisser



When Renee Simone, an investigative reporter, vacations at a small seaside resort for some relaxation and fun, she finds more than entertainment when she stumbles upon the local legend of John Henry Covington, a man who lost his wife and son in a hurricane a century before. Unable to control her curiosity, she sets out to unravel what was legend and what was fact about the man with the mesmerizing eyes in the ominous portrait at the Covington Bed and Breakfast. Was he merely a man or something more? He's as provocative as Adrian, the handsome real-life man she's met on the beach.

Renee's investigation uncovers more than history. She and Adrian find out too late that vampires don’t always want people to know their story, and a vampire’s lust for love and blood never dies. Her fear grows as the gusty sea spray mingled with the wind persuasively invites her to a personal audience with a ghost…

Okay, when I read the title and saw the cover I thought another cheesy ghost romance story. Thankfully, I was wrong. I was drawn into the story from the first chapter. I enjoyed reading about the main character and the storyline was unique. The author changed this little story from a romantic ghost story to a paranormal mystery. I felt it was fun and inventive waiting for the next change in the plot. She added a little twist to the ending that made it much more intriguing. Kate Woods made reading this book entertaining, which is what I look for in a good book, and I couldn’t put it down. I would read more from this author.

Review - Spirited by Cari Z.

Title: Spirited

Author: Cari Z

Publisher: Pink Petal Books

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Rating: You Need to Read


Reviewed By: Janelle


Detective Andrea Haney is tracking down the manufacturers of a new drug, fairy dust, that is dangerously toxic and killing an alarming number of users. After three months of difficult investigations she’s disgusted to learn that her superiors have brought her former partner and lover, Darren O’Connel, in to help with the case. The drug has a magical component that makes it very difficult to preserve, and Darren’s magical abilities lend themselves to the task. They had parted five years earlier under painful circumstances, and while he seems eager to get back in her good graces, she’s not sure she can trust him.

There is an almost satirical feeling to this book, though I don’t think it was intended to be so. The heroine is special but unappreciated, while the hero is unabashedly perfect. She’s tough, strong, independent, and can make it on her own. He’s rich, famous, handsome, and utterly devoted to her.

That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the story. While not deep, the story is fun. It takes a unique look at magic as it might be used in day to day life. I happily recommend this story and hope to see more from Cari in the future.

Review - Destination Daytona by Nancy O'Berry

Title: Destination Daytona

Author: Nancy O'Berry

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Janet Duplain wasn't sure what to expect when she decided to make the trek down to Florida and the Daytona 500. She'd surprised her husband Ed with the trip only he died unexpectedly and now this is the last thing she can do to honor his memory.

Steven Brock loves NASCAR so when he rescues a woman outside the gates and finds she knows nothing about racing he plans to enlighten her. What he doesn't expect is the sparks to fly between them. Her auburn hair and deep green eyes are like a beacon calling him in. Only Janet is still carrying the torch for her dead husband. Can Steven turn on the charm and woo her convincing fair Janet that love is always better the second time around?




Have you ever found an author you just can't get enough of their work. Well, I have and her name is Nancy O'Berry.


This is one of the best love at first sight stories I have read in quite a while. What I love about this story is the age of the characters. They are older and more mature, yet they act like teenagers. Which put a smile on my face from beginning to end. Janet, the heroine, is taking charge of her life and not expecting what comes her way. Steve, the hero, is a man who is not only courteous and polite but will sweep you off your feet. The only problem I had with this story is it ended to quickly.


Anyone looking for a well written and highly entertaining story needs to look no further. This is what you are looking for. I highly recommend not just this story but all of Nancy O'Berry's work. You will not be disappointed.

Review - Hunted Witness by Carol Storm

Title: Hunted Witness

Author: Carol Storm

Publisher: Phaze Books

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Party girl Jasmine Dumont witnesses a murder at a sexy Cuban dance
club. Tough ex-cop Adam Black must keep her alive until she can testify.
But with the two of them cooped up on a tiny island in the romantic
Florida Keys, Jasmine's daring desires and Adam's pent-up passions soon
build into a blaze of longing that could consume them both!


This story may be classified as a contemporary erotic romantic suspense. However if you left out the erotic part, you have a story with heart and soul. For me, the story was about trust, and learning to believe and forgiving oneself. You have two very passionate and caring main characters, Adam and Jasmine, that need to deal with their own personal demons and with each other. There are a few twists in the plot I was not expecting, but it added to the story quit well. This is definitely a story I am recommending. I want to hear more from this author, Carol Storm, and would love to see her write a longer contemporary romantic suspense in the future.

Review - Hot Highland Fling by Eliza March

Title: Hot Highland Fling

Author: Eliza March

Publisher: The Wilder Roses

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Rating: You Need To Read

Reviewed By: Roberta

Ailsa Jackson is finished dating executives. She’s looking for hot sexual fantasies—“all muscle, stamina and no commitment.” When assigned to interview an American CEO, Colin Fitzgerald, who recently inherited lands and a title in Scotland, she tosses her inhibitions aside to research all the old myths about brawny Highlanders and answer the old burning question—what is under a Scotsman’s kilt?


Ailsa and Colin are two very sexual beings. They both are wanting to experiment and have their fantasies come true sexually. Colin is a very generous and giving lover. Where as, Alisa is very adventurous. Will they both get what they want? You will need to read to find out. There is a little deception in the story that adds to the plot.

If you have some free time on your hands and want to read something hot and steamy, look no further. You need to pick up this story. I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading longer stories from this author, Eliza March, in the future.

Review - The Taming of a Vixen by Wendy Stone

Title: The Taming of a Vixen

Author: Wendy Stone

Publisher: Phaze Books

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Rating: You Gotta Read


Reviewed By: Roberta


Lord Jason Ashington seems content with living the bachelor's life, until a literal run-in with Lady Alyssa Cortland has him rethinking his position. Bored with his cloying mistress and intrigued by the young,
fiery beauty, he is interested in getting to know Alyssa better.

Lady Alyssa isn't thrilled by societal restraints, and would prefer to
marry for love than status. When the dashing and mysterious "Jamie"
rescues her from an assault, she is smitten by his charm and overwhelmed
by his lovemaking skills. Despite growing attraction to Lord Jason, she
can't stop yearning for Jamie.

Will she desire the lord, however, when she learns Jason and Jamie are one
and the same?

Elements - one f/f scene


This story is not for the faint at heart when it comes to explicit love scenes. If you blush easily, you may not want to try this. However if you enjoy characters who enjoy the bedroom and trying different scenarios, this is definitely a book for you.

Not only are the characters dynamic and a joy to read. There are several twists to the plot that will have you wondering how the author will resolve this issue. The two main characters, Jason and Alyssa are two amazing and forgiving individuals. The dialogue flowed between them like they were truly connected. Even the dialogue with the secondary characters was written so well you could actually see that person saying it. There is one scene that blew my mind. It was the scene of Alyssa and Cat exploring sex with each other. It has to be the best f/f scene I have ever read.

If you are into erotic historicals, I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed. I look forward to reading this author's work in the future.

Review - Dogspell by Lizzie T. Leaf

Title: Dogspell

Author: Lizzie T. Leaf

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

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Rating: You NEED to Read


Reviewed by: MarthaE

Has Randall McAllister gone to the dogs?

Once again, his witchy teenage sisters screwed up a spell at his expense, leaving him a black Scottie. Doing what comes naturally to dogs, he collides with the car of the town veterinarian. Living with the compassionate Amanda Livingston, he discovers the love of his dreams.

Will he spend his life as a lap dog to the woman he knows is his soul mate, or will he be able to break the dog spell?



This is quick read and a fun romping tale!

Amanda loves animals and has come to believe she has better luck with them than she has with men! She adopts the sweet little Scottie after she hits it. While she pours out her troubles to the pooch Alistair, she has no idea that Randall can understand every word!

Randall is a busy attorney who has taken some time off to watch his twin sisters, the “demon duo”. After they mistakenly turn him into a dog, Rand tries to focus on his human feelings but the natural dog urges sometimes get the best of him! Other times he deliberately uses those natural urges to charm Amanda or annoy her dates! Randall falls hard for Amanda and is frustrated to stand by as a little dog while she goes out with guys he doesn’t like at all! He’s glad to be in her bed at night as the dog but really wants to be there as her mate!

Randall finally gets a chance to be a man with Amanda and sets out to woo her. He doesn’t know how long he will be human so he pushes to get closer quickly. Amanda is wary due to past experiences and thinks that Randall may be out to get “lucky” after which he will disappear!

Randall is going to disappear and become the dog again if his family doesn’t find a way to reverse the spell. How will he keep Amanda from feeling betrayed when he disappears? And worse yet – what if she finds out he is the dog that snuggles with her? How will she react to that?!

I liked how the characters are real to their roles and the writing is brisk and the dialog is snappy. There is the added banter of a smart aleck cat who is the family familiar. There was some blunt and raw language but it didn’t detract from the delightful story. Since I don’t want to give away anything, to find out whether Randall really goes to the dogs, you need to read this charming book!

Review - Chasing Shadows by Lauren Hope

Title: Chasing Shadows

Author: Lauren Hope

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

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Rating: You Could Read


Reviewed by: MarthaE

Heidi Aston is as surprised as anyone when her husband, who’s been mysteriously gone for months, shows up in the delivery room just as she’s giving birth to their baby. A baby he didn’t even know existed.

When newborn Lilly is brutally kidnapped days later, Heidi is given no choice but to join forces with her estranged husband, Joseph, in a wild and terrifying journey to find their baby. In time, Heidi finds that Joseph’s absence was not only mysterious but suspicious, as well. And to top it all off, they are dealing with one unorthodox kidnapper.

As two lost hearts and souls search for love again, as well as their newborn child, their journey will take all the courage they can muster for there to be any hope of reigniting their romance or getting their four-day-old infant back alive.


This is a story of reunion with a nice message. It has plenty of action too.

Heidi is a new mother completely enthralled with her baby. She is surprised when her estranged husband returns and a little wary as to his motives. She soon becomes furious when baby Lily is kidnapped because of something Joseph did. Joseph apparently is finally maturing and willing to take responsibility for his own actions and he wants to reunite and take care of his family. Unfortunately he has brought trouble home with him.

The story opens with the intense emotions of high pain and joy of child birth! Very shortly the baby is kidnapped and Heidi and Joseph are frantically trying to get her back.

There is a constant sensual pull between Heidi and Joseph plus a whole range of other emotions such as doubt, anger, guilt, fear and frustration. It was never totally clear to me what had caused Heidi and Joseph to separate. Heidi is willing to take things slowly in their reunion until Lily is kidnapped and she learns that it is because of Joseph. Although she is furious with him she also seems to realize that she will have a better chance of getting Lily back if she works with Joseph.

The story started out fast paced and ended with lots of tight, well written action. Unfortunately it seemed that the middle of the book got bogged down in repetitious details of Heidi’s inner thought processes and analysis of her relationship with Joseph. It did not read smoothly for me then but seemed to drag for a bit. The character of Heidi seemed a bit whiney and a lot stubborn. Her determination to rescue her baby is good at some points but results in stupid actions when she runs off to confront the kidnappers by herself. The character of Joseph did not seem to me to be completely or clearly developed. He tended to get distracted by his attraction and desire for Heidi.

It was a good plot but perhaps needed better tightening and less repetition in the middle. The story does have a nice message of redemption and forgiveness. If you like to delve into a character’s detailed thought process, I think you would especially like this book.

Review - Dog Nanny by Ann Whitaker

Title: Dog Nanny

Author: Ann Whitaker

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

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Reviewed By: Brynna Curry


Rating: You Need to Read



Vet technician Julie Spears finds herself without work for a month, due to the resident doctor's spontaneous vacation. Only to find her boss has arranged a trip for her as well. Julie must fly to Waco, Texas from Abilene to be a 'dog nanny' aka pet trainer for two rambuctious poodles. There's just one problem, her delicious pilot, Nick.

She's greeted by the dog's owner Carmen, and is given an apartment on their beautiful, luxurious estate. What could possibly be a better way to spend an impromptude working vacation?


Even though her recent luck with men is less than stellar, Julie claims Nick's attention, and the guy she met in Walmart. But, does Nick really work for Carmen, or is he really drug-trafficking. Who is he really? How is Carmen's husband Berto involved? And just what is up with the 'Walmart guy' aka Mr. Williams. Will Julie get her happily ever after with the guy of her dreams? Dog Nanny is a sweet, steamy and often laugh out loud treat that will leave you wanting more.

Review - Hot Property - Lacey Diamond

Title: Hot Property
Author: Lacey Diamond
Publisher: Awe-Struck Publishing
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Rating: You Need to Read

Reviewed by: Val

Blurb:
Betsy Alexander rides a Harley to blow off steam after stressful work days peddling real estate in a soft market. She desperately needs a motorcycle ride after her first encounter with the arrogant hunk Skylar Blakewood. Then to find out the real estate developer snatched up the land she'd planned for her dream house and a hillside of Christmas trees, knocks her off her sturdy footing, literally.


Review:
Betsy's character is a fighter and sassy as all get out. She is constantly having to fight the voice of reason within herself. Skylar Blakewood is the very sexy real estate developer who has something that Betsy has dreamed of all her life. I thought these two characters were very funny together. They each seemed just one step away from passion but something always came in between them. The secondary characters like Stephanie, the barracuda, were very entertaining. I personally don't think I would have been able to hold my tongue with that character.

Hot Property is the first book that I have read from Lacey Diamond and made me want to read more of her work. The characters were believable and entertaining. I enjoyed Ms. Diamond's style of writing especially the first meeting between Betsy and Skylar. I encourage you to pick up this book as you will find it is a sweet yet sexy romance with an engaging story line.