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Erotic, Contemporary - novella
TBR Reviewer: Daniella

When Pam and Gabe meet in a bar the attraction is immediate. Even though Pam doesn´t normally do one night stands, she just can´t fight her attraction to Gabe and decides to get her slut on just for tonight. They have an explosive and hot night together. Although Pam thinks she will never meet Gabe again, he knows differently. Turns out Gabe is the new boss of the company where Pam works and Gabe is a man with a mission. He wants Pam. Even though Pam wants Gabe as much as he wants her, she is more hesitant about balancing both a working relationship and a personal relationship. Can Gabe win her over and show her
that they can keep their two relationships separate?

This was my first read from Emma Shortt and I will definitely check out her other books. I really enjoy the humoristic way of writing and the way the characters thoughts are quite uncensored. The characters and the dialogue makes it feel like you are  out with friends, having a couple of drinks  and talking about everything. The story is short, but I still feel like I got to know the characters. They do decide to keep their working relationship and private relationship separate (although the boss´ office after hours is totally a good place to have fun). Their arrangement seems to work for them, at least until Pam´s co-worker and best friend Lucy is trying to use her friendship with Pam to get out of trouble with Gabe. 

Lucy is the character that I have the most trouble with. She doesn´t feel like a very good friend to Pam and still Pam stands by her. She really does nothing in this story that makes me want to like her even a little. The ending of this book gave hints of a sequel and I hope Lucy can redeem herself.

Pleasing The Boss was a fun, enjoyable and hot read.

Heads bobbed, and I couldn’t help noticing four pairs of eyes, belonging to Jane, Sally, Rick and Sasha zeroing on our new boss’s cock. I could hardly blame them. It was fucking obvious, there for all to see. The memory of the feel of it in my pussy hit me, and I gripped the side of my desk. Jesus, it had felt so amazing! If I closed my eyes, which obviously I
couldn’t right now, I could almost feel the sensation of him stroking my walls, pulling my clit downwards with each inward thrust. 

“I started off in research myself.”The staff all smiled. Who better than a researcher to  understand what we did?“I hope you’ll throw the odd project my way,” Gabriel continued. “Just to keep my math up to scratch.” He couldn’t have said anything more perfect and Dave  smiled, his curls bouncing on his shoulders, getting his geek on. “We’ve got a really exciting piece of cluster analysis we’re working on.”Gabriel nodded, reached over and scrolled down our iPod.“Sounds good. Will I hear this in my office?”

Dave’s smile faded. “The walls are pretty thin, sir.”

The office paused, breath held to hear his next words, and I took the opportunity to relax my thigh muscles. “I hope there’s some Stone Roses on there, then,” he said. “But I gotta say, I draw the line at ‘Glee’.”And that was that. The whole office fell for the new boss, nodding and smiling at him and one another. I shifted in my seat as my mind worked through the suddenly-complicated situation my whoreish behavior had landed me in. “I’ll see you soon, Pam,” he said as he turned to leave, a scorching smile shooting in my direction. My body quivered, remembering that smile as he licked his way down my tits. I took a deep breath and nodded. What were the fucking odds?

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Paranormal, Erotica, Anthology - Novel
TBR reviewer: Luta Wolf

No matter what your fantasy, these sinfully naughty tales are certain to keep you reading
late into the night...

Midnight Seduction is an exclusive collection of erotically charged stories by thirteen talented authors. From dark angels and vampires, to ghosts and kelpies, this anthology is sure to please paranormal romance lovers everywhere. Fulfill your wanton desires and escape into a world where anything is possible.

The creatures that live in the night come out to play but instead of terrifying, their out to seduce. What do you do when a nightmare become fantasy? Thirteen tales sure to give you the shivers but is it out of fear or passion?
 
Going Berserk by Alexandra O'Hurley

A berserker has waited a long time to find his mate but he has to save her from his enemies before he can have her. As if that isn’t enough, he has to some how convince his human mate that she isn’t going crazy. I loved the plot, when do you ever read about a berserker outside of Norwegian legend that is? Add to the fact that the characters were really in-depth despite this being a short story. The author completely get’s across to you, Jakob’s need for solace and Kara’s compassion and heart. I did feel that the story ended rather abrupt, I waited for the To Be Continued sign but it never came. That aside it was a wickedly, fun read.
 
Bad Things by Luxie Ryder

What’s a girl to do when she finds herself stranded alone at a Halloween party surrounded by vampires. Find the sexiest vampire and have him protect her of course! I can’t express how much I love Keisha. She’s feisty, a scaredy cat, and just plan fun. She the type of girl you meet and know your going to be instant friends with. Tobias is just plain sex on a stick with a chivalrous alpha attitude. This was a fun read that had me fanning my face and not all of that
was because I was laughing.
 
The Yearning by Emma Shortt

When you go looking for a vampire on Hollow’s Eve, you might not get what you were expecting but instead you might find yourself in the arms of the wrong monster. This vampire isn’t as gentle as the last one and Sarah quickly realizes that she just might not survive to see another Halloween. The plot was interesting, full of details, and the heat factor was really
hot. I got Sarah, I got why she did something incredibly stupid. I loved how protective Anton is even when it comes to himself. What I didn’t understand was the pull that they had for each other. It’s a small thing that really didn’t take away from the story but left me with some questions. All together I enjoyed this story especially as it stepped away from the normal vampire romance plot.
 
Trixie's Treats by Kelly Yeakle. Be Warned: f/f interaction

What’s a witch to do when she’s lonely. Cook up a spell of course! But things don’t go as expected when Trixie put’s the spell on the wrong person. Is it a mistake or fate? I really enjoyed the start of the story, it was fun and easy with tons of details. I didn’t necessarily like Trixie at the beginning between her narcissism and selfishness, however I found some redeeming qualities by the end and she was just so in-depth that you completely got her. Trent was a mess of contradictions but he was the underdog you can’t help rooting for. This was really a good story except for one thing, the use of the word Wicca. If the author had just stuck to the word witch than I could have easily just enjoyed the fantasy but as soon as the word Wicca was brought in, I became insulted. Wicca has a strict set of codes that Wiccans adhere to. While there are spells, there isn’t any as described in this story, that still could have been easily overlook. However, what I couldn’t overlook was the disrespect towards a Wiccans belief in threefold. It is essential to the Wicca’s belief as the bible to a Christian. Personally I found the use of this religion in the story without knowledge of the religion rather offensive. 
 
Ghost of a Chance by Carolyn Rosewood

Tess’s aunt has died and left her house to all of them. Tess heads to the house on Halloween to find out once and for all if the house is haunted. If the man in the painting that’s haunted her fantasies for years is more than just her imagination. When Jack shows up, Tess isn’t sure she is as brave as she once thought. The plot is captivating with intricate details of family, betrayal, and spells. I also really enjoyed the characters. Jack is a charming rouge who must redeem himself in order to ever know happiness again. You love him all the more for his imperfections. Tess is a normal girl that longs for the normal life but none of the men she finds can ever hold a candle to the fantasies that have always haunted her, you can easily feel her longing. There was just so much in this story that I was really surprised by the rather choppy ending. Despite the ending, this was an awesome read and I look forward to reading more from this author.
 
Shadows of Desire by Pepper Anthony

Roderick writes horror but it doesn’t mean he believes in it. When Philippa comes to investigate the haunted house she finds the home owner to be a complete non-believer. However the disbelief quickly changes to belief as the house picks up activity. What could the ghosts be up to by trapping them in the house? I loved Philippa’s character, who has this amazing ability to always look on the bright side. She’s full of spit but it’s well hidden behind the cheerfulness. Roderick starts of full of staunch and all grumpy, he just wants to write his book and be left alone. However, this quickly wanes in the face of Philippa’s charm. While he isn’t instantly smitten, thanks to the ghosts it’s not long before he is ensnared. Besides being an interesting read chalked full of details, it’s also hot. The steam literally rises off the pages. The only thing I hated about the story was that it ended, it was just that good.
 
Midnight Masquerade by D. F. Krieger

Anya longs for something but it’s just out of her reach despite being a witch. She doesn’t know what it is that’s she is longing for until the masquerade ball. There she meets him, Master. Can she let go over her fear, have faith and embrace her fate. I’m still shivering from this story and it isn’t out of fear. It speaks to all of us who can’t help but believe in fate but are tempered by logic. When do you take a chance instead of treading carefully? Master is domineering without being brutish, there are slight traces of vulnerability that made the story all the more sweeter. Anya is vulnerable and submissive but we find out quickly that doesn’t mean cowardly. Everything about this story was intriguing. I highly recommend to those that like mystery with their paranormal. 
 
Kissing Darkness by Fionn Jameson

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted and it wasn’t even intentional. Willa has hunted incubuses, they’re ways might be seductive but they are still evil monsters that feed off humans. That’s what she has always believed until she meets Pax. Now she must decide if she really believes all incubus are alike and if so, Pax dies. Willa is a wounded soul and doesn’t really know it. Lonely, jaded, vulnerable, and a complete hard ass. Pax is the opposite of Willa, laid back with a take everything in stride philosophy. The story moved so quickly that if you blinked, you’d miss it. However rather than take away from the story the author played it to her advantage and had me on the edge of my seat with excitement. I really didn’t know whether Pax would live or die. I would have loved for this to be longer but since it wasn’t, I’m really hoping we haven’t heard the end of these characters. I can’t wait to read more.
 
Crimson Sin by London Saint James

Grace walks this world and the other side. She lives between the two worlds never really feeling complete in either one. The only time she feels complete is in her demon lover’s arms. Many seek to tear them apart. Is there any way for them to survive intact and together? The plot is unique and captivating. It’s darkly disturbing going against what we’ve been taught to believe but that only makes it all the more intriguing. Grace uses her gifts for good, to console the grieving or to find the missing but despite her compassionate loving heart she can’t turn away from her lover, a fallen angel. He is far from good, he is a demon whose turned from God, but his utter devotion and love for Grace makes for a huge redeeming quality to his character. The ending though left me utterly confused and baffled. I re-read
several times but still couldn’t come to a conclusion as to what happened to them. 
 
Soul Reaver by Kastil Eavenshade Be Warned: involves non-consensual sex

Maurizio has no choice but to collect souls for Satan. He doesn’t like it but there is no other alternative for him unless he wants to die. Amanda is the first time that he has touched a soul so pure and it resonates with him but Amanda has secrets of her own that may mean the end of Maurizio. Is there anyway for him to escape from Satan to live a life of his own, with Amanda. Maurizio pulled at my heart strings and continued to do so through out the  book. The author did an amazing job of painting a picture of this wounded soul that balanced between good and evil so precariously. I wanted so badly for him to have a happy ending. However his happy ending came at the price of me not liking Amanda. Despite this though, I really enjoyed the story and will read it again because I loved Maurizio that much.
 
Deal With the Devil by Anna Keraleigh Be Warned: anal sex

Eryn traded her soul to the devil for revenge on her husband that killed her. Now she haunts the graveyard that she died in, with a kiss she steals souls. When Quinn comes along, he is so unlike any man she has ever met and she begins to re-evaluate what she always believed of them but how can a ghost/demon and a human man have a life together. There are so many things that I loved about this story. The characters are anything but perfect and quite frankly, Eryn would be easy to dislike if you didn’t completely understand how she got to where she was. That is good writing when you can’t help but love a character despite themselves. The plot was a combination of dark and fun. The story ended on a bit of a mystery but it’s written really well in that you don’t feel that your missing anything. I simply felt that the author left some mystery and magic for the readers imagination. My only complaint is the anal sex, it just wasn’t accurate. However this is a small complaint really because I absolutely loved this story!
 
Last Call for Love by Lila Shaw

Penn has loved Joe for two years but there is no chance of them being together. She sold her soul centuries ago to never die and now she is an incubus. Her master is a jealous demon that will never allow her victims to remember that she existed. She can’t let that happen with Joe so instead she must resist. Penn is a catty incubus who doesn’t really like other women but you quickly learn that this is more to do with her not liking herself. Despite or more
because of being an incubus she is not only jaded but withered with no self-esteem. Seeing her blossom with Joe was beautiful. The ending completely took me by surprise though, in a good way. Which I loved because it so rarely happens. The was a sweet, enjoyable read.

 Salem by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy

Amelia knows the instant that she sees him that he will mean something to her. That he will change her life. She just isn’t sure if this life altering connection will be good or bad. She begins to start remembering her past life with him but it’s not fast enough to know if she can trust him in this life. The author packed what amounts to a book into a short story. I still don’t know how she managed to make it seem so long. It felt as though it walked right
off the pages and began to play as though a movie. I became entranced in the world that she created and could easily feel Amelia’s frustration as she waited but she didn’t know what she waited for. I fell in love with Nat right along with Amelia, He is such a contradiction, he exudes large amounts of confidence and yet with Amelia he is heartbreakingly eager. I don’t have one complaint, this was a joy to read.

Then I died.

My body did. My soul, that was lost. Handed over to the devil. And if that had been the end of Ms. Eryn Derdrum, then I would’ve considered it a righteous conclusion. But the devil is as sly as the stories say.

“You are hereby bound to this cemetery.” He spoke but his lips didn’t move. “You’ll find me more souls. With one kiss, they’ll be doomed to the same fate as you.” He bent at the waist. A redskinned hand with long sharp claws pressed against the gaping wound in my chest. “You’ll give me one thousand souls to earn your freedom.”

“You bastard.” I tried to express my anger but the words were barely a whisper.

“On All Hallows Eve you may revert back to your human form. One day a year, you can roam free, Ms. Derdrum. Until then, you are mine.” The devil laughed and it wasn’t an evil laugh. It was more like a snort, a rumble of sound like distant thunder.

I felt the life returning. My body began to convulse, his words rolled around my mind, and then I jerked off my feet. Color drained from my body, and the white gown I’d loved since
childhood knitted together.

This was the first night of many. My own personal nightmare because of my deal with the devil.

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Contemporary, Romance, Erotica - Novella
TBR reviewer: Monua

On assignment to cover the wedding of millionaire businessman, Alexander Iannou, Cassie Reynolds doesn’t expect to be accosted by his partner, the enigmatic, and devastatingly attractive, George Constantinou. True she may have gatecrashed, and yes her paper might be a gutter rag, but Cassie won’t let little things like that get in the way of a good scoop. If George thinks he can intimidate her he has another thing coming!

George has no problem removing Cassie from the wedding or making sure she leaves town. If he has to take care of those details personally then so be it. The fiery reporter needs some lessons in manners, and it seems that George is just the man to give them to her...

Cassie Reynolds isn't your typical wedding crasher. She's a top notch reporter working for a notorious mag rag, but that won't stop her from getting the wedding scoop of the year....until the drop dead sexy partner of the groom catches her red handed, canoodling her way in here she doesn't belong. George Constantinou is rich, sexy, and has secrets of his own; but when he meets Cassie the sparks fly and he can't get rid of her fast enough. Will freedom of the press kill their growing attraction for good or will they make breaking news with their passion and get the happy headlines they both desire?

WOW! After reading this book, doesn't every girl want to get her Greek? From the first few pages Cassie and George scorched a passion trail that left me breathless and wanting more! Bravo to Ms. Shortt for giving a brief summary of Greek family culture and closeness that warmed my heart. It was a compatible contrast to our hero who epitomized the Alpha dream man I thought I could find only in a medieval Highlander. I enjoyed the fact that they didn't deny their attraction at the onset and took their feelings to the next level without a lot of "filler" information to clog the flow of the story. They took me with them, making it easy to embrace their strengths and understand their insecurities. That for me is the making of a great book.
 
I love reading about realistic women who are confident in who they are (and not a size 0), and the gorgeous men who appreciate as well as desire them in kind. This is a fast read with a flawless flow and my heart kept pounding long after I finished. This is a keeper on my shelf and one I will be reading over and over again!

Cassie wrapped her legs around George’s waist and let him carry her to the bed. His cock
throbbed inside her and she groaned. He dropped her onto it and ran his eyes over her sweat dampened body. Lust glinting in their chocolate depths. 
 
She scooted back on the bed and pressed her legs together. Unsure if her body would take another pounding. Would the man ever fucking come? Surely this wasn’t normal? This kind of stamina.

“On your hands and knees,” he demanded. 
 
She eyed the clock on the bedroom wall and gasped. Two hours of filthy sex so far and he still wanted more? “Now.”

Cassie knew better than to argue. Though sore and tired, she knew George was far from
finished with her, or she with him. The body might be flagging but her lust was not. She turned herself around and braced herself against the headboard.

“Lift that ass for me,” he said. 
 
Cassie barely contained a whimper but did as he asked. He ran his hands over her ass cheeks, rough palms squeezing her.

"You’re a bad girl, Cassie,” he said. 
 
The whimper escaped.

“You know what happens to bad girls don’t you?”

She bit down on her lip and nodded, awaiting whatever punishment George planned.  Knowing that she deserved it, that she’d driven him to this point. She’d challenged him, goaded him and excited him. Of course he’d want to punish her and damn, she was all for it. Being taken, properly taken by him was like nothing she’d ever known. He dominated her completely and fucking hell she liked it. Three orgasms in one session was a record and she honestly didn’t know if she’d be able to have another, if her body was even up to it. She had a feeling George was going to try anyway. 
 
He climbed onto the bed and positioned himself behind her. She lifted her ass higher and waited for his cock to fill her. Excitement overcoming the tiredness. When his finger slid, not into, but along the length of her wet pussy, and then into her ass shock filled her, she gasped and made to pull away.

“What the hell are you doing?” she shrieked. No one had ever dared to try that before and she didn’t know what to do. It was wrong, and yet disturbingly exciting. 

Fucking hell.
 
He slapped her lightly on her rump and held her still. “Do you want two inside there? Question me again, Cassie, and that’s what you’ll get.”

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