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CONTEST: The Good Sister: Part Two by London St. James

2/23/2013

The Good Sister: Part Two by London St. James
Genre: erotic romance (with a side of suspense)
Length: novel (208 pgs.)
TBR Reviewer: Amanda
Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read.
Heat: 4 Handcuffs - An Erotic Ride.

Trinity Winslow has conquered, at least to some extent, the fears that have kept her homebound for years. She has followed her heart and neighbor, Reid Addison, to France and discovered that what she thought she wanted was not what she needed. Instead, her journey has led her to Lord Ashton Archer, who wants to love her for life. Many obstacles still stand between Trinity, Archer, and forever, though, not least of which are family and Reid.

This two-part Cinderella story has a great ending to it. Trinity and Archer have to fight through family prejudices and secrets, get past telling both families, and deal with jealous "friends" to get to their happily ever after. Without giving anything away, I'll just say that someone's past comes back and bites them in the butt, but it eventually helps clear the air. My only real
issue with this story was the formality of the dialogue at times between Trinity and Archer seemed odd, but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

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REVIEW: Love in the Land of Fire by Rebecca Brochu

2/23/2013

Love In The Land Of Fire
By, Rebecca Brochu
Page Count: 112
Genre: Gay Romance, BDSM
TBR Reviewer: Luta Wolf
Ratings: 5 Stars - A Must Read
Heat: 4-An erotic ride

Warnings: This book is true BDSM and not slightly, it is not for the faint at heart.

Josiah is an enforcer sent on a mission to retrieve an escaped dominant. When he catches up to Rafe he knows there has to be more to the story than what he is told. Josiah has to tread carefully or end up in hot water but one way or another Rafe will be his but can Rafe learn to trust enough to let Josiah protect him.

This story is meant for those that truly love BDSM otherwise you won’t enjoy the segregated and subjugated atmosphere that the author has created. It’s a dismal, sad world but that’s the main point in the book as it makes the sweet points all the more poignant. The author did an amazing job of setting up and then letting the story unfold, there was just enough detail that you weren’t left confused and the rest was a natural play of the characters. Josiah is a Dominant in every possible way and because of this his tender moment between him and Rafe are all the more meaningful which is where the aforementioned poignant moments come from. Not to say that Rafe doesn’t bring depth to the book but more so in Josiah. The tension and anticipation between the two! I could really feel it.

Love in the Land of Fire is an exciting and juicy BDSM book.

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CONTEST: Temperature: Bitter Cold by Adam Santo

2/21/2013

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Temperature : Bitter Cold
Author: Adam Santo
Genre: Horror Science Fiction
TBR Reviewers: Shyla
Length: 240
Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read.

The second book in the Temperature series takes on a much darker, sinister tone. I was chilled to the bone, riveted and curious about where Mr. Santos was taking me. Our hero Bo is forced to team up with a witch named Zemra to find Sally, our heroine who's been kidnapped in the
last book; I hate to be a spoiler kind of gal but that's a need to know basis for this review. Mysteries and legends prevalent in society are explained with the wit and whimsy I've come to expect from Santos as Bosnic and his partner trek to find someone who can give them the locations of Sally.

Our heroine, newly raised zombie, Sally is having one hell of a bad year! She's just trying to wrap her mind around what she's become, only to find she has powers none have seen in millennium, be threatened with death and finally kidnapped by a religious group of zombie haters. The torture she endures at the hands of top psycho Demric is enough to turn your stomach. But it forces her to explore just what being a necromancer means. If you have images of vile , half decomposes bodies rising from their grave you're dead on and you know just what makes this book so bad ass. One thing I really love about Sally is she's a save yourself kind of girl. ( The best kind in my opinion.) Bo is there to help her get out of tight spots but he's almost a last resort/mentor.

I could on and on about the plot and its wicked twists but that would be ruining. Suffice to say I highly recommend this dazzling jewel. Santos has a way with descriptions and distorting the everyday knowledge we take at face value that makes you devour each page.

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REVIEW: His to Control by Sam Crescent

2/21/2013

His to control by Sam Crescent
Genre: BDSM, Erotica, Romance, Drama
Length: Novella
TBR Reviewer: Brutally Honest
Rating: 3 stars – A good read.
Heat: 4 handcuffs – An erotic ride.

This was an interesting read. I think the author has so much potential. Her characters are good and her plot is well rounded. The problem lies with her writing. It’s very dry. There are no embellishments and the characters actions are always dull. I think with some work this will be an author to look out for. She did a good job with the club details and really bringing it to life. (Yes, I know I used the word good several times, it just describes this book perfectly.)

This is a good look into the BDSM world and the club known as Control.

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REVIEW: Forbidden Angel by Megan Martin

2/21/2013

Forbidden Angel by Megan Martin
Genre: Historical, Romance
Length: Novella
TBR Reviewer: Brutally Honest
Rating: 4 Stars – Recommended Read.
Heat: 3 stars – Blush Worthy.

This was a quick read mainly because I couldn’t put it down. This is not clean cut romance, oh no, this is about romance in the Nazi work camps. This poor Sarah had to go through so much and experience so many loses and the fact this could very well be a true story for someone out there makes this book all the more intense.

The characters were stunningly real and the violence was hard hitting. I found myself tearing up several times and then on the edge of my seat as the end neared. This short book packed a hell of an emotional punch. The romance was heated and written in a more sensual style. It fit the story perfectly.

Forbidden Angel is an emotional and romantic journey.

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REVIEW: Stand and Deliver by Marie Medina

2/21/2013

Stand and Deliver
Genre: Fantasy
Length: Short
TBR Reviewer: Brutally Honest
Rating: 4 stars – A recommended read.
Heat: 4 handcuffs – An erotic Ride

This is a great plot idea. I really thought the premise was interesting. The characters were well written but not exactly memorable. Maybe because they needed to be flesh out more. Still, Eloise was a great character who handled being ‘pulled’ through the painting better than I would have. I like the fantasy element mixed with a bit of historical beauty. The romance, of course, was smoking hot. I’d like to continue the series to see what else this world holds.
For the good price, I’d definitely recommend picking this up.

Stand and Deliver does indeed deliver a romantic tale.

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REVIEW: Taking The Highway by M.H. Mead

2/21/2013

Taking the Highway by M.H.Mead
Genre: Science Fiction
Length: novel
TBR Reviewer: Mark
Rating: 4 stars - Recommended Read.

In future Detroit, there are rules about taking the Highway. One of these is the Minimum Passenger Requirement that sees drivers heavily fined for driving vehicles under capacity. This is where the Fourths come in. Essentially paid Hitchhikers, for a negotiable fee they will
ride in your car with you and fill the vacancy in your carpool, enabling you to take the Highway rather than driving the longer side streets. It has become a legitimate profession but is not without its risks. Because someone has begun killing Fourths...

This was a great Sci-fi novel that was an absolutely great read from start to finish! Set in a highly realistic and believable future only a stone's throw away from the present, the book is part of a larger series based in a future version of Detroit. The books can be read either in order or separately and feature some cross-over of characters and events but not enough to spoil or hinder your enjoyment. There is nothing here that is particularly ground-breaking but then there doesn’t need to be! This particular book in the series was both original, individual and creative and came as a refreshing change in a Genre that too often can feel overly swamped by depressing visions of a grim, dystopian future. What the authors set out here to achieve, and succeed in doing I might add, is to create an alternative vision; one that is still breath-taking but, at the same time, a bit more positive and believable set just a few years away from where we are now.

The story moves along quickly at a good pace and is populated with realistic and credible characters that the reader can readily associate with. It is a bit of an easy read but if you are looking for something light that is also lots of fun, you could certainly do a lot worse! As much a clever Crime thriller as it is Sci-fi, this novel highly impressed me and left me keen to read more by the same author. Taking The Highway comes highly recommended from me and M.H. Mead certainly looks like an author to watch out for in the future for enjoyable, uncomplicated, good quality Sci-fi!

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Contest: Her Unlikely Bodyguard by Lorraine Nelson

2/17/2013

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Her Unlikely Bodyguard by Lorraine Nelson
Genre: romantic suspense
Length: novel (168 pgs.)
TBR Reviewer: Amanda
Rating: 4 Stars - Recommended Read.
Heat: 4 Handcuffs - An erotic Ride.

When Jemma Leigh Harding returns to her hometown after a ten year absence, she is doing more than coming to care for her cancer-stricken mother and father with diabetes. She is also healing an estrangement with them, introducing them to their grandson, and running from a stalker that has made her life miserable for six months. The last thing she expects is to be nearly run-down by her high school sweetheart on her first day home, breaking her ankle and allowing him to discover the truth about her return. Ted Garrity has also recently come back to
Sommerville after time in the Army, marrying, having a child and losing his wife to a land mine. Jemma Leigh awakens all his protective instincts when he hears about her stalker, and soon they are spending all their time together again.

This story has just the right amount of romance and suspense. The mystery of Jemma Leigh's stalker as well as that of her past are interesting, as is the reconciliation with Ted. I loved how the answers to Zach's questions came out and the development of all the family relationships that Jemma Leigh and Zach had been missing. The final revelation of the stalker was a shock as well. My only real quibble with the story is that the timeline was hard to follow - at times, it seemed that events were following one upon another, but then something would be mentioned that showed several days must have passed (how her ankle healed, for example). I found that slightly disconcerting, but the writing was well done and the story worth reading. Ted and Jemma Leigh made a great romantic couple and the various Mounties made great side characters, as did Stacey and the children and grandparents.

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REVIEW: Tower in the Woods by Tara Quan

2/17/2013

Tower in the Woods by Tara Quan
Genre: Zombie, romance, post-apocalyptic, bdsm
Length: Novella
TBR Reviewer: Brutally Honest
Rating: 4 stars – Recommended Read.
Heat: 4 handcuffs – An erotic Ride.

What a unique idea! At the end of the world, we have zombies! Along with a virgin sniper trapped in a tower, rope made out of zombie hair and some wicked rope bondage. Add that to witty one-lines and extremely well written characters – you have Tower in the woods by Tara Quan

At the beginning, there’s a scene in her POV and then the same scene in his POV. That
was the first hurtle with this book. It slowed down the entire pace and it was redundant. It hurt the book rather than helped. There was a puppy torture reference that I absolutely hated and I nearly put the book down for that single line. It was horribly disturbing and completely unnecessary. There’s also a major hop in the story. They have sex and then jump to a week later, which put a damper on the character’s connection.

Still, after those issues the book comes together quite nicely. The characters were well written and the story itself a solid read. I’ve never read anything that blended a fairytale with zombies. It was a really good idea, the plot was well fleshed out and there were no annoying slow spots. The pace was constantly even. The sex was smoking hot with some bondage. I enjoyed it and would like to read more from this author.

Zombies plus fairytale story plus a talented writer equals a book you must read!

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REVIEW: The Bad Boys' Reluctant Woman by Sam Crescent

2/17/2013

The Bad Boys' Reluctant Woman by Sam Crescent (The Law Castle Bad Boys book 2)
Genre: menage
Length: novel (112 pgs.)
TBR Reviewer: Amanda
Rating: 3 stars - A good read.
Heat: 4 handcuffs - An erotic ride.

Law Castle is an unusual small town: one in which most "couples" actually consist of three or four people, instead of two. Zoe Howard has spent six months avoiding becoming part of one of those "couples", but childhood friends Jake, Brent and Connor keep pursuing her at the bar at which she works. Zoe, however, has a past spent in the foster system that has taught her not to let anyone close and just keep moving, never putting roots down or making friends.

I enjoyed how each of the three men had his own unique personality and style, as well as his own way of relating to Zoe. However, I just could not see the draw that Zoe had for them. Her prickly personality and cold walls just did not seem to have any pull, so I could not see why the three of them were so certain she was right for them. I think if the book had started with them first meeting and starting to chase her, it might have seemed more realistic, instead of jumping
in at the point where she was about to give in to their advances. There is also a small suspense/drama side plot as well as a drastic secret revealed from Connor's past, all of which could have stood to be fleshed out more. However, once the four of them start to give in to their attraction, the bedroom action is pretty hot! I could definitely see reading more of the books set in this unusual town.

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