Category: Author Beth D. Carter

REVIEW: Owned by the Alpha Anthology

4/24/2017

Title: Owned by the Alpha

Authors: Rose Wulf, Sam Crescent, Stacey Espino, Doris O’Connor, Lily Harlem, Maia Dylan, Michelle Graham, Elyzabeth M. VaLey, Wren Michaels, Beth D. Carter, Elena Kincaid, Roberta Winchester

Genre: romance, shifter, paranormal, anthology, erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 5/5 - Orgasmic!

If you love shifters and the search for their mates then you have to read Owned by the Alpha. It’s the newest anthology from Evernight Publishing and it’s amazing! Seriously, I couldn’t even begin to tell you which story is my favorite because all of them are tied for first.

Scent of Destiny by Rose Wulf

Taken Mate by Sam Crescent

Finders Keepers by Stacey Espino

The Hunt by Doris O’Connor

Alpha at Altitude by Lily Harlem

Fated to the Razorback Demon by Maia Dylan

Running Home by Michelle Graham

Alpha’s Sunshine by Elyzabeth M. VaLey

Checkmate by Wren Michaels

Frozen Heart by Beth D. Carter

Wolf Hunter by Elena Kincaid

Returning to the Coyote by Roberta Winchester

It’s like a buffet of hot men, sex and engaging plots! I’m totally in love with this anthology. I think Finders Keepers by Stacey Espino may have inched out in the amazing department. I’ve read it twice and still enjoy every second of the story. But don’t discount the other stories! What an amazing bunch of sexy shifter tales.

Love anthologies? Read this! Love shifters? Read this! Love romance or drama or action....Basically, read Owned by the Alpha!

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REVIEW: Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats Anthology

5/3/2016

Title: Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats

Author: Alysha Ellis, BA Tortuga, Nan Comargue, Wendi Zwaduk, Molly Ann Wishlade, Beth Carter

Length: Novel

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Western

TBR Reviewer: Amy

Rating: 3 Stars - A Good Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

In this anthology you get six different stories by six authors. Each story is most definitely packed with steamy scenes with a lot of cowboy goodness. Since the stories are so short there isn’t much more to them. They did a good job with describing and characterizing, especially the cowboys! I just wish there's more story and less sex. My favorite story is Tied and Taken by BA Tortuga. The mystery of these two and how they are brought together again by sheer luck is great!

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REVIEW: When Dove Cries by Beth D. Carter

5/18/2015

Title : When Dove Cries by Beth. D. Carter

Series: Red Wolves Motorcycle club

Genre: Contemporary, Romance

Length: 163 pages

TBR Reviewer: Shyla

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

When Dove Cries was a fantastic blend of suspense, romance, and sensuality. I loved the unique details Ms. Carter added to the book. The characters were unforgettable, and the story was fast paced, and had plot twists I did not see coming. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. Dove was captured, tortured, and abandoned by a mad man who broke girls and traded them into a sex ring. Trapped in a hole, with her wrists bound, water from the cracks in the wall to drink, and a massive jar of peanut butter, she’s terrified by the threats of harm if she attempts to leave the cave he’s placed her in. When the food runs out and the captor goes awol, she takes a chance at escape, and lands at the feet of two very powerful men, Draven, and Cade.

Dove is sensitive, and tough at the same time. It’s a combination that made it impossible not to love her. Raised by a father who was a lifer in the service she’s learned to take care of herself and stay strong. But, she’s also been incredibly sheltered. It adds a good bit of complexity, which I love in a heroine.The men she falls for are equally layered. John Draven, may be the Vice President of a motorcycle club, but he’s got a soft spot for women and a sense of justice that overshadowed his rough lifestyle. The minute Dove latches onto his hand after her ordeal and begs him not to leave her, his commitment begins. He cares for her with a sweet ferocity that made my lady parts quiver. Is there anything sexier than a man who helps a woman heal, respects her boundaries, and doesn’t ask for more until she’s ready? Cade is an honorable man trapped by his duty. An undercover FBI agent in bed with the Red Wolves M.C. to bring down a ring of flesh peddlers, he walks a very careful line. Unable to share the truth about a situation Draven despises him for he struggles to keep their relationship functional, not only for his case, but for the sake of the vulnerable woman they’ve both laid claim to.

I loved the different aspects going on in this story. The mystery kept me guessing, and the pace was perfect. Each scene moved the story further ahead, and laid a new breadcrumb. In the end, the best part about the twist was the realization. Ms. Carter left hints about what was to come. I’d like to go into more detail, but I don’t want to ruin the mystery. Who could resist one alpha male with a soft spot for his woman, let alone two? Not this girl.

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REVIEW: True North by Beth D. Carter

5/8/2015

Title: True North by Beth D. Carter

Series. Red Wolves Motorcycle Club

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary

Length: 173 pages

TBR Reviewer: Shyla

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

Allison Evening is a woman caught up in a dangerous game of hide and seek with a maniac masquerading as the law. She ran from her hometown, only to be attacked by a creepy stalker and nearly killed. Now that’s’ what you call a strong woman. More than anything else. Allis was a survivor, and I admired that hell out of her for that. She also had the capacity to care when her past told her she shouldn’t. I think we’ve all been hurt soul deep. The first instinct is to shut down, but Allis was willing to take a chance with the men who saved her, North, and Givon.

We’re given two equally delicious males in this story. North is the President of the Red Wolves M.C. Raised in a violent household; he doesn’t take the abuse of woman lightly, or back down when things are wrong. He’s a contradiction in many ways. Hard when he needs to be, but gentle in a way you wouldn’t expect him to be capable of. The way he handled the wounded Allis had me adding him to my list of book boyfriends. Once he vows to protect Allis and the sparks start up his course is set.

Givon is an officer and best friend to North. Yeah, it sounds off, the cop and the Outlaw biker, but the things they endured in their past have bonded them for life. It’s that special connection that allows them to enter into a three-way relationship with Allis. I loved the way their past was a constant threat that linked them throughout the entire book. Strong, noble, and easy going, he balances out the trip. North has a tendency to be hot-headed, but Givon always breaks through and gets him to take a step back. I enjoyed his honesty, frankness, and intelligence.

It was the way the three characters worked together that made this so special. It was a puzzle with pieces that linked together into a perfect fit. It takes strong men to love a woman who's been hurt this badly. They have to make her feel safe and be patient as she recovers from her ordeal mentally and physically. That process made this romance story satisfying. They took the time to get to know her, reassure her, and fall for who she was at her core. Their progression felt natural and right.

I also like the way they brought the characters from the first book back into the picture, without taking away from Givon, North, and Allis. The villains were utterly despicable, and well thought out. They had an entire backstory, history and proved to be a real challenge. It made the story fuller and intriguing. I think an epic battle is only as good as your enemy. Ms. Carter delivered in spades on that one.

This is a book you won't want to put down until it's finished, and let me say, you may find yourself stunned at it's conclusion.

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REVIEW: Along Came Merrie by Beth D. Carter

5/1/2015

Along Came Merrie By Beth D. Carter

Series Red Wolves Motorcycle Club

Genre: Contemporary

TBR Reviewer: Shyla

Length: 162 pages

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read

Heat Rating: 4/5 - Smoking Hot

Along Came Merrie, is an action packed romance I read in one sitting. Merrie Walden is a sassy, independent woman who found herself in the wrong place at the worst possible time. Wth a car running on empty, a dead battery, and no sense of direction, she's forced to stop at the nearest building for help. Unfortunately for her, that place is a biker bar. Mistaken as a spy, she’s beaten, kidnapped, and dragged toward certain death. Her strength, bravery, and good humor in the face of unimaginable horror was admirable. I'm a sucker for a strong heroine, so you can see why I took a liking to her instantly. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will say she’s had a lot to overcome in her life. It makes impossible not to root for her.

Merrie is discovered and nursed back to health by Leo and Braden, two brothers who’re as different as night and day. A rancher with a gruff voice, kind heart, and painful past, Braden is the muscle. His stubbornness made me want to shake him at times, but it also matched his gritty cowboy image. Ms. Carter did a fantastic job of adding tension and uncertainty while keeping me sympathetic to his pain. That’s something not everyone can do. On the other hand, Braden’s brother is a handsome veterinarian with an easy smile and plentiful jokes. His light-hearted, spiritual persona added a calming, steadiness to the three-way relationship they would embark upon. I love his gentleness, insights and his ability to stand toe to toe with his brother Braden.

The dynamics between the three characters was phenomenal. They battled their way through the complexity of a polyamorous relationship in a realistic way that made me believe in their love. Each scene was carefully thought out and moved the story forward while revealing something important. She did a great job of weaving in important details; so casually, you almost missed them until they became important. That was one of the things I enjoyed most. It was a good balance of romance to suspense, but in the end I think the plot was focused on more than the romance, as it is with most Romantic Suspense.

Overall, I found the mixture of suspense and romance came together to form one emotional and intriguing read.

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REVIEW: Paper Kisses by Beth D. Carter

6/12/2014

Paper Kisses

By Beth D. Carter

Genre: Contemporary, BDSM, Erotic

Length: Novel

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 4 Stars – Recommended Read

Heat: 4 – Scorching Hot

I read the blurb for this book and it really interested me. I’m glad it gave this book a try. Alannah thought her marriage was working out fine, not spectacular but just fine. Then her ass of a husband tells her she’s not sexy or skinny anymore and wants to seperate. Poor Alannah. Although I’ve never been married the author did a fantastic job of showing just how broken Alannah was. So, she returns home, is pulled over by her high school best friend who turned into one hell of a sexy man and cop.

I did note a few editing issues that threw me from the story, head hopping for one. Also Skyler kept popping up at the perfect time which was unbelievable. Also some facts were a bit off. There’s no way to tell if a dog has heat stroke until a veterinarian checkes him out. Other than that, this was a really enjoyable story.

I fell in love with Alannah and really wanted her to find her happy ending. Anyone who saved a dog from a hot car is my hero! She was lost and I really felt her struggle to find herself. Skyler was beyond hot! I wanted him in my bed but I guess, since him and Alannah seem so perfect...I’ll share. Apparently, he’s also fantastic in bed! The sex was scorching hot and had me reaching for some cold water.

Paper Kisses is a sweet read with a kinky side that shouldn’t be missed!

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REVIEW: Owned by the Alpha Anthology

REVIEW: Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats Anthology

REVIEW: When Dove Cries by Beth D. Carter

REVIEW: True North by Beth D. Carter

REVIEW: Along Came Merrie by Beth D. Carter

REVIEW: Paper Kisses by Beth D. Carter

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