Happily Ever After Reviews

Review: Rapunzel by Selena Kitt

2012-01-24T23:00:00.000-05:00

Rapunzel by Selena Kitt

Publisher: eXcessica Publishing
Genre: Erotic Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Rachel runs Rapunzel’s, a high-end salon on the lower level of a downtown Chicago high rise and lives happily in self-imposed exile in an apartment at the top of the tower—that is until Jake Malden walks in with his teen daughter, Emma, and presents Rachel with a dilemma. Young Emma is determined to defy her mother’s wishes and get her long, beautiful, untouched hair cut off so she can donate it to charity to honor a friend with cancer. Rachel’s decision to cut the girl’s hair starts a snowball of drama, turmoil and hidden secrets rolling downhill on a course with destiny that no one is able to stop, one that ultimately threatens not only Rachel’s livelihood, but her slowly melting heart as well.

Warnings: This title contains graphic language and sex and makes mention of vibrators, hockey, cappuccinos, silk panties, thigh highs, cheerleaders, big bald gay men, lawyers, ex-wives and contains one very hot, very sexy, and quite unforgettable limo ride.

Stacey's Review

Another installment of Selena Kitt’s wonderfully wicked fairy tale’s. She takes everything you’ve ever thought you knew about happy endings and shows you what TRUE love really is. I have loved every single one of her books in this series and I have never been disappointed. These are the fairy tales you can truly believe in.

Rachel owns a high end salon that caters to the rich. She spends day and night making other people achieve the one thing she no longer can. The ability to feel beautiful. Sure, she has long, gorgeous, flowing hair—but it’s a wig. You see, Rachel is sick and she has been receiving cancer treatments, which have caused her to lose her own gorgeous locks. If she has it her way, none of her ritzy clientele will ever know that her hair isn’t her own.

When a 17 year old girl and her newly divorced father come into Rachel’s salon, everything changes. Who knew a 17 year old girl would be the source of her newfound courage. When Rachel decides to ler her hair down, literally, in front of the girl’s father, he does what she expected him to do….he leaves.

When he returns, he makes his feelings perfectly clear to Rachel. He wants to see her. All of her. He won’t settle for anything less. Can they overcome their obstacles together? Or are they doomed to never get their happy ending?

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Her Ex-Marines by Becca Van

2012-01-24T22:53:00.000-05:00

Her Ex-Marines by Becca Van

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Rachel Lamb is on the run from the law. She is exhausted, hungry, and down to her last few hundred dollars after meandering for nearly six months from Miami to Slick Rock, Colorado. She applies for the position of secretary at the sheriff's department and sends up an alert when she asks to be paid cash in hand.

Sheriff Damon Osborn is horrified when he inadvertently learns what has happened to Rachel and vows to protect her with his life. He offers her a place to stay, knowing his brothers will be as attracted to the small woman as he is. The three Osborn brothers, Damon, Tyson, and Sam, have recently finished serving as marines and vow to keep Rachel safe using all their military training.

Rachel is kidnapped. Her life is in the balance. Will the three Osborn men save her in time? Or will justice fall by the wayside?

Monica's Review

The more I read of Ms. Van’s series Slick Rock the more enthralled I am with them. She totally outdid herself in this third book and the path that she explored with their happily ever after was wonderful.

Rachel Lamb witnessed a drive by shooting and knew the man that pulled the trigger. When her life was threatened along with her mothers she fled. She made sure her mother was safe and out of harms way and she drove from state to state hoping to be a step ahead from the person that wants her dead.

The Sheriff Damon Osborn from Slick Rock is immediately attracted to Rachel from the moment he laid eyes on her. He offers her room and board in his home with his two bachelor brothers without hesitation. When Tyson and Sam find out that a woman is staying in the master bedroom they have a fit. They have vowed to find a woman to share but give it a shot when they hear Rachel and see her for the first time. At that moment like Damon they know they want her.

I really liked Rachel because she fought so hard to keep her emotions at bay but with the Osborn brothers touching her every chance they could she was so sexually frustrated. Well what can I say about the three Osborn brothers, they are total hunks, thanks Ms. Van for every single detail of their physic. Their personalities are so different but with Rachel in the picture they mesh so well. The love scenes were so hot and exciting, believe me you will not be disappointed. The ménage scenes were well written with the exception of their first time together. I think it was a little to much to start with all of them together when this was her first sexual experience. Don’t get me wrong it was totally hot but it felt too sudden.

Although this story was a little to short it was a great read. For those readers who enjoy romantic scenes with just a hint of suspense this erotic read is for you. See how Rachel is able to escape the bad guy and find herself entwined with three sexy men ready to make her the happiest woman alive.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Dance of the Gods by Ann Mayburn

2012-01-24T22:49:00.000-05:00

Dance of the Gods by Ann Mayburn

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Fantasy Romance

Heat Rating:3

Blurb

Locked in a demonic curse, Carmella Ramirez has lost the will to love. Once she was the star of the Ramirez Samba School and lived a charmed life. Now, thanks to bitchery and voodoo, she's the school's seamstress and living in the ghetto. At night, a succubus overtakes Carmella's body and uses her to lure men to their death. As the corpses pile up, those controlling Carmella plan to sacrifice her to their demonic god and blame her for all the men the succubus killed.

Her only hope is Sean Kalmus--a world famous musician and warrior of the Celtic God of Music, Maponus. Sean is in Brazil to DJ for the Ramirez School at this year's carnival. Maponus orders Sean to find and rescue Carmella, who is Sean's Comhcheol--the perfect harmony to his soul's melody.
With Sean's help, Carmella will have to call on her strength, his magic and their love to break herself free before she becomes known as Brazil's most notorious serial killer.

Stacey's Review

Everytime I read one of Ann Mayburn’s books I am inspired, transported and completely enthralled. Her books are filled with knowledge, passion and an imagination I have never seen elsewhere. At the end of every book, I feel as though I was there. Dance Of The Gods may be a novella, but it definitely doesn’t fall short by any means.

Carmella is a young woman who could have allowed her losses in life change her. But she didn’t. She has taken each and every bad card she has been dealt and still remains strong. She is a heroine everyone can love. I myself, felt the need to protect this young woman. However, when she is backed against the wall, she proves how powerful believing in yourself can truly be.

She has no idea she has been possessed by a succubus. Carmella has been luring married men to their deaths and she doesn’t remember a thing. She is a sexy demon by night and a mousey seamstress for her father’s Samba School by day. When an attractive young man starts to bring out the real Carmella, she will face her demon head on and only her God will be able to save her. But has she already given in to the dark side? Her burning desire to be loved will be the deciding factor.

Set in Rio, how could it be anything except HOT? Filled with gods, adventure and passionate characters. From a dingy BDSM club to high dollar hotel rooms, you will enjoy every step of this sensual Dance Of The Gods.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Double E Ranch by Becca Van

2012-01-24T22:44:00.000-05:00

Double E Ranch by Becca Van

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Felicity Wagner drives to the Double Eagle Ranch ten minutes outside of Slick Rock, Colorado, to apply for the job of ranch hand. The moment she sets eyes on ranch owners Tom and Billy Eagle, her body awakens for the first time.

Felicity is saved from an attack by one of the ranch hands, and when the sheriff, Luke Sun-Walker, is called in, he takes one look at the bruised and battered woman and knows she is the right woman for him. Luke and his lifetime friends Tom and Billy agree to woo Felicity together. They know the cool, calm woman Felicity portrays to the world is a facade she is not even aware of and are determined to break down the walls she has erected to get to the fiery, passionate woman beneath.

Felicity's life is threatened by the insane ex-ranch hand, James, and the three men know time is running out to save their woman. Will they get to her in time? Or will they be too late?

Monica's Review

When Felicity Wagner comes to the Double E Ranch she knows she needs the job as a ranch hand because her funds are getting low, so when she is hired and signs a contract she knows everything will be fine. The only exception is that she is attracted to her bosses Luke and Tom Eagle. She feels uneasy with one of the ranch hands and when she finds herself being slapped and her shirt ripped from her body she knows she is in big trouble.

Luke and Billy Eagle know they want Felicity but still Tom puts her through the test to see if she can handle the job. Luke and Billy are both dominate men but Luke seems more dominate than Billy but they are both built with an amazing body. Both are amazing men and I can’t say I like one more than the other. Then when Luke Sun-Walker is introduced it’s like the heavens opened up on him and gave him the body that any woman in their right mind would want to ravish. To me he seemed even more dominate than Tom and it seemed that he took the lead in the relationship. Tom, Billy and Luke vow to keep their woman safe from the ranch hand that tried to rape her but when she is on the verge of a mental/ emotional break down they have no idea what to do and worry that they pushed her to hard.

Things happened pretty fast between the four characters. I enjoyed seeing how their transformation of lust grew into love but most of all the passion that they shared. Once Felicity was able to open up about her past and how she was never loved things really took off from there. Felicity is written as a smart and independent woman determined to make it on her own. She does not realize that keeping all of her emotions bottled up will hurt her health. So once she is able to acknowledge her emotions she is able to find happiness and the men are more than happy to contribute to that. So when she goes missing the men vow to find her and also take care of the ranch hand that touched their woman again.

This story was a little too short but no matter what it grabbed me by my throat and wouldn’t let go until I finished this book in one sitting. The passion that flowed through this story was amazing how in tune they were with each other. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and see who is next to have their happily ever after. Read this story and see but surprise is in store for these four characters and how happy they will be together till they grow old.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Double Montana Treats by Marla Monroe

2012-01-12T12:31:00.000-05:00

Double Montana Treats by Marla Monroe

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Drew has been working her ranch with only one other person for so long she is more than happy to hire ex-convicts Jeb and Marshall and give them a chance to help her through the winter. Not only do they warm her bed and work the ranch, they help keep her safe from whoever is intent on sabotaging her farm and possibly taking her life.

Jeb and Marshall served their time and are ready to get on with their lives. Unfortunately, no one wants to hire ex-convicts. Drew gives them a chance to prove they’re trustworthy and more than up for the job. When Drew is injured, they take care of the ranch and her at the same time.

When the dust settles and the culprit is behind bars, will they stay with Drew and start a family, or will they move on?

Monica's Review

When Drew finds herself hiring two ex-cons she knows that she is in big trouble. There is something about the two cowboys that intrigue her. She is a very strong woman and has been handling her ranch with only one person helping since her husband past away. Drew knows that the winter is almost upon them and she needs the help. There are also things that are happening at the ranch but she can’t figure out who is doing the harm.

Jeb and Marshall are both drawn to Drew from the moment that they laid eyes on her. They know that they are ex-cons but would like to see if they could have something with her. They know she has needs and it seems to them that they can take care of them. Once they see things happening at the ranch they know they cannot leave until they find out who is threatening the life of Drew. Sure first it starts off as fence cuttings, then someone endangering the horses but when they find her unconscious with a goose on the back of her head they know someone is out to get her killed.

Although I loved the characters in this story, I had a hard time believing the storyline. I can’t say specifically what it was but there was something missing in the relationship. Everything happened so fast, the way they became one. Yet they had their doubts about the relationship but it still happened. Then Jeb actually never admitted his feelings for Marshall and never came clean about what happened to Drew. I feel as if Drew was cheated out of this relationship. Marshall and Jeb never came out and told Drew about what happened in their past, what happened to them before they went to prison. How they knew each other and what kind of lives they lived. How they became who they are. Why they need each other in a ménage relationship.

I can say is that Jeb and Marshall are truly great lovers. I felt so bad for one of the secondary characters, Kenny. He was also in a different kind of relationship which also had rough patches. Kenny was involved with another man by the name of Robert. Jeb and Marshall were not discreet when it came to loving Drew. Jeb was a very dominate man and he let Drew know that when in the bedroom she listened to him and do as he told her. When she found herself over his knee and received a spanking she found herself intrigued and could not believe she wanted more.

Overall it was a good book. If you love hot ménages and hot cowboys you may want to add this one to your shopping list.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Hell's Revenge by Eve Langlais

2012-01-07T19:50:00.000-05:00

Hell's Revenge by Eve Langlais

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

I am literally going to kill my mother.

To say I have mommy issues is putting it mildly. The woman who abandoned me has a lot of nerve to just saunter back into my life without warning and drop a bombshell of atomic proportions. I tried to kill her as way of resolving my inner Freudian issues, but my damned boyfriends stopped me. Spoilsports.

As if wanting to strangle my birth mother isn’t enough, once again, someone is messing with my life and a new player steps in to save me. Did I mention my dark knight is tall, gorgeous and fanged? Just don’t tell my lovers because apparently they’re not willing to share me with the undead.

The final showdown with the mysterious figure—also known as the major pain in my ass—fast approaches. I don’t care how powerful they are. They screwed up big time when they took something precious of mine. It’s never a good idea to piss off this Princess of Hell because revenge is my middle name.

Lorien's Review

In the last book of the Princess of Hell, Muriel faces one of her biggest challenge as the whole series wraps up. She reconnects with her Mother Earth who interrupts her nice family dinner with some surprising news and adds a third lover into the mix, which her succubus power relies on different magic beings. Not to mention the usual assassination attempts that came with her position.

But this time, there's a maternal war in hell against her own mother that threatens Muriel to take drastic measure of news with her pregnancy. Will she choose to keep her baby and destroy the world or risk her baby and save the world?

Hell’s Revenge is a terrific continuation of dark humor and nonstop action. I enjoyed the entire series and found the last book even more enthralling. This was another page-turner with strong characterization and catchy dialogue. The storyline had plenty of twists and turns that kept my mind rapt in the story. I loved the relationship and interaction between Muriel, Auric and David. The sex scenes were super-hot and incredibly fun to read.

The only thing I would have liked to see more is the connection with her new vampire lover, Teivel. Regardless, Eve Langlais did not disappoint to deliver an entertaining story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about a feisty heroine with a kickass attitude and an imaginary world-building plot. It’s well worth picking up a copy!

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Lumina by Georgia Fox

2012-01-07T19:46:00.000-05:00

Lumina by Georgia Fox

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Historical Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Isabelle is about to have her virginity auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only stern, sensible Salvatore, her cruel aunt’s solicitor, can rescue her. While he’s been her tutor, she’s fallen deeply in love. But Salvatore has dark secrets that keep him from temptation. Their futures seem destined to be apart.

Her pride wounded by his rejection, and trust broken by a shocking discovery, Isabelle tries to forget him. Determined never to endanger her heart again, she finds another man to satisfy her sexual needs.
Until a surprise inheritance brings her back to Salvatore.

Now named “Lumina”, she wants two things from him – the cock he once denied her. And vengeance.
Salvatore, now a free man, has other ideas. He bitterly regretted losing her before and he’ll do anything to keep her this time, even sharing her with other lovers.
Until she’s ready to commit herself solely to him.

Lia's Review

Lumina, by Georgia Fox, is the story of a woman’s transformation from a naïve little girl to a wanton hussy.

Isabelle was ripped away from everything she knew and thrown into a world as different from hers as night from day. While living with her mother and siblings, Isabelle was exposed to a poor country girl’s life of hard work, no fortune, but the belief of true love. But when her wealthy aunt takes her on as her newest ‘project’, Isabelle is now fortunate to live the life of riches, education, and culture. There is only one price; no true love. Her aunt wants to auction off her virginity to the highest bidder. After all, only a man of money could be worth this girl, even if she didn’t love him. Devastated, Isabelle sets out to rebel against her aunt and make her own decisions, and her own mistakes.

I instantly liked Isabelle. She was smart and passionate. Behind the naïve girl, there was a strong, brave woman wanting to emerge, and as the story progressed, we saw the transformation in her, as well as the events that led her to it.

Salvatore was a flawed hero. I loved his imperfections and hypocrisy, and hated it at the same time. He was a hero who sinned and needed redemption. Although he redeemed himself in this readers eyes.

The story as a whole flowed wonderfully, with the words painting vivid pictures. There were no dragging moments, no dullness. I was pulled in from page one and not let go until the final page. It was a truly great read and I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good story along with hot sex.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: In Wicked Chains by Avril Ashton

2012-01-07T19:41:00.000-05:00

In Wicked Chains by Avril Ashton

Publisher: Extasy Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Two lovers will have to decide whether to break free from their pasts or remain forever bound In Wicked Chains.

Everyone has secrets. Some people simply bury theirs deeper. Kingston Hughes is one of those. Painful childhood memories plague him, sending him spinning out of control and running from any kind of commitment. He pretends not to feel the pain and loneliness while indulging in sexual encounters with nameless, faceless women.

With the twist of a doorknob, his carefully cultivated façade is shaken by the woman he’d forbidden himself to need.

The daughter of a recently slain mobster, Elina Vicente has secrets, too. They weigh her down, stealing her strength and her dreams. She’s developed an unhealthy crush on Kingston though he’s never looked at her as anything but his sister’s quiet friend. When she walks in on him in a compromising embrace, Elina seizes the chance to move Kingston from her dreams and into her arms.
For only the second time in her life, Elina takes something just for her, but try as she and Kingston might, they can’t prevent their pasts from intruding. Shadows of pain and bitterness rise with a vengeance and the lovers will have to decide whether to break free or remain bound…In Wicked Chains.

Monica's Review

In Wicked Chains is a story full of heat, passion and trouble. I would have never thought that Elina and Kingston would have ended up together when they met in Book One of Wicked Series. Sure she fainted at his feet when she recognized a voice of her first true love. But I do have to say that their story is intoxicating and it leaves you wanting more.

This story drew me in from the very beginning and held me in until the last word. There were two different ways the plot could have gone but the one that Ms. Ashton choose was excellent. I really cannot say one specific thing that really made this story amazing because everything was done to make it satisfying.

Just imagine the man that makes your insides quiver with need going through woman like water then to walk into his office while he is being pleasured, that is where Elina had her breaking out. I felt so bad for her because after she confessed her feelings to Sasha, Kingston’s sister she really thought that she had lost her best friend. Only that Sasha was going to help in her to get Kingston to finally reveal his true feelings for her.

Kingston could not believe that Elina was at his office while being pleasured but there was something about her that had him fighting his feelings. He thought because of what his father was that he was tainted to admit his feelings to Elina. So when he has her for the very first time he knows it can’t be only for one night. So when Elina shows up at his club with another man he goes out of his mind. Only problem is that he has the bimbo that was pleasuring him when Elina walked into this office, so he should not be feeling so possessive. Only that he finds himself finding Elina and her date and threatens her date with a gun to leave her alone or he will shoot. When I read that I could not believe him how dare he after he also has a date, but from that moment they were inseparable.

So when a person from the past starts stalking Elina, Kingston vows to keep her safe. Only that person outsmarts Kingston and she is taken. Elina could not believe she is back in that cold place she was when she was living with her father. She starts blaming Kingston for her being captured and does not know how she feels about him and even thinks of breaking up with him. She will also receive a surprise secret that Sasha as been keeping from everyone but I don’t see how this will play in the future.

Oh I could not believe how this book ended; I can’t wait for the next book to come out. This is truly a suspenseful, emotionally charged story. I enjoyed In Wicked Chains and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a erotic suspenseful romance story.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Cougar Hunting by Beth Gray

2012-01-07T19:34:00.000-05:00

Cougar Hunting by Beth Gray

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Cougar Hunting is a sexy contemporary romance set in Atlanta, Georgia and South Beach, Florida. When Terri Eisenman, a successful thirty-nine-year-old widow, first spots Chad Edwards during one of her nights out with her pack of cougar friends, she crumbles to her desires to have him. However, Chad, a young and successful businessman in his own right, presents much more of a challenge than she assumes. His group of friends also hunts for and plays with older women.

Complications ensue when Terri and Chad find themselves in a business relationship. Both share one belief: business and personal relationships don’t mix. Controlling a boiling passion and coping with fears of commitment mount as they work for a solution. The only way to save both their business and personal lives is admitting their unique qualities, which complement each, and form a new partnership.

Monica's Review

Game Plan – love’em, leave’em, and forget’em, a motto that many men and women use but for Terri and Chad it became complicated.

Now a day’s age does not matter but not when it comes to the heart is something that someone cannot just shut off. Chad thought that he could challenge Terri in trying to keep up with his stamina but Terri was way ahead of him.

Terri is out to have fun since her husband passed away almost three years ago and seeks younger men to fulfill a need in her that somehow was not accomplished during her marriage. She was married to an older man so when she encounters Chad in a club there is something about him that encourages her to talk to him. Soon she finds herself working with him but she knows that she can not mix business with pleasure. There is only one problem there is a connection between them that she is not able to let go. Now if only she can remember what it felt like to be intimate with him since the first time they were both drunk.

Chad basically challenged himself and Terri from the moment that they met but he was totally wrong about her. He finds himself thinking about her all the time something that he is not used to. He becomes accustomed to their embraces and kisses. When he sees a painting of someone that looks familiar he knows he must have it. He wonders who it is there is something in the eyes of the painting but can not think of who it might be. When he confronts his best friend that painted the painting he knew he had been set up but still does not know who it resembles. When he finally figures it out he cannot believe it the one person that has been haunting his dreams. Only that he should have put the painting in a very secure place where Terri could not come across.

Cougar Hunting doesn’t just deal with Chad and Terri it has other characters that I hope come into play in other books. Only these two characters are what I would say the ring leader for their group. I love how the author kept the spark between them going, especially with Chad. Chad was a man that had women flocking him wherever he went but he was able to stay away from them. Their relationship took awhile to actual become that but it was interesting how they were able to still work together and stay on track. Their commitment to their work came first.

I enjoyed this story, it was fun, witty and it had its romance.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Services Rendered by Diana Hunter

2011-12-21T10:39:00.002-05:00

Services Rendered by Diana Hunter

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

This book is loosely tied to characters from Secret Submission and Submission Revealed.

Recently back from Iraq, Lauren Carr is still trying to put her life together. Her best friend sets her up on a date with an incredibly sexy man who promises to tie her down and make love to her all night long. His offer intrigues her, piques her interest in the submissive lifestyle she’s so curious about. This strong, dominant man might be just what she needs.

John McAllen is an ex-Marine who has put his demons to rest. He has a successful career and friends who share his kink. The beautiful Lauren, who was so capable in a crisis, turns out to have PTSD. In spite of his desire, he isn’t sure he wants to deal with her damaged psyche. He needs a woman who can submit to his control, to his passion for ropes and chains and floggers. To his every sexual demand.

Monica's Review

This book amazed me on how a man was able to take baby steps in helping a woman deal with PTSD and her sexuality as a submissive. He was able to teach her what it was to be pleasured not only with his manhood but with a paddle, ropes, flogger and more. The synopsis did not lie when it said that he would tie her down and make love to her all night long, except it did not state that she would experience more than one hand full of orgasms in a couple of hours.

Lauren Carr has been hiding out in her apartment since coming back from Iraq. She was an RN in the military and saw lots of damaged soldiers. Sure she goes out to visit her sister or her best friend Beth but she really has not started living. When she meets John, she is amused, aroused and curious because of what he promised her. She agrees to have dinner with him and she enjoyed it finally going out but she deflected all personal questions that John asked. When their date was over the worst thing that could have happened happened there was a distributing noise and it caused her to drop down to the ground. Lauren really felt embarrassed but all she found was warmth, security in the arms of John.

John McAllen also had his demons but it took him a very long time to deal with them and when he notices Lauren on the ground all he can do it hold her. There is something about her that sparks his interest and knows he wants to get to know her better. After a couple of dates he knows that he wants her to submit to him in the bedroom. When he tells her he is serious about tying her up and she does not run the other way he knows that is a good sign. He had two close friends that were more into the Master/ Slave relationship but he knew he did not want that right now but knew he wanted her in his life. After their first play with bondage and things went well he knows that she was special and he was not letting her go.

I loved how John explained every detail of the BDSM lifestyle with Lauren and how he told her that she held the power in her hands. She was the one with the final word because without her consent he could not move forward and when she said no that was her limit he would stop and not push further. But that did not mean that he would not test her limit. Lauren starts to learn more but the kinks but thinks that there is something wrong with her so what does she do, call one of her best friend’s and finds out that she is not the only one with similar kinks.

I really enjoyed Services Rendered the journey that it takes the reader in the BDSM lifestyle and what a pleasure it could be. The characters are wonderful and it gives some insight of what a person goes through when they have PTSD whether it is due to serving in the military or just a traumatic experience. I was amazed with the amount of detail on Lauren’s character and her background when she was in the military along with how it takes some people some time to be ready to seek professional help.

Services Rendered was truly amazing, funny, sexy and of course extremely erotic and hot. A love story that has you fanning yourself uncontrollably because of the amount of passion between Lauren and John and the usage of the ropes, bondage and so much more. Pick up your copy today.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Alpha Panthers by Becca Van

2011-12-21T10:36:00.000-05:00

Alpha Panthers by Becca Van

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

April Waterson has just waved good-bye to her best friend and work colleague after a ritual Friday night out for dinner and drinks. She heads toward a cabstand and begins to feel ill. When April's vision finally clears, she finds herself in an unfamiliar forest, surrounded by gigantic trees. She falls asleep leaning against a large tree trunk.

April finally awakens and finds herself in a palatial-style mansion with two Alpha shape-shifting panthers, Gage and Saxon Kian, claiming she is their mate. She attempts to escape and finds herself being rescued by another shape-shifter, only this time it's a bear. Ben Koku knows April is his mate as well. He asks April to accept his claim so he may help her deal with the dominant, arrogant panther shifters, and she accepts.

Will the three men be able to convince April she is a worthy mate for the three of them?

Stacey's Review

In Alpha Panthers, Terra Form 1, Becca Van takes us from the plains of Nebraska into the deep, dark forest of Terra Form on another earthly plane. Terra Form is a loand of shapeshifters and filled with menage’s of the human and animalistic kind.

A story that starts out with a far from classic love triangle involving two were-panthers and a woman. We are witness to not only a ménage with two men but also woman and panther. I have to be honest, it didn’t sit well with me.

However, I pulled up my professional boots and plodded on through to the heart of the story.
A woman in a strange land, claimed and marked by two men/panthers who believe she is their mate, also comes across a were-bear who also believes he has claim to her-- in the process. This making her life even more complicated. Far from her normal, solitary life in Nebraska. Who will she choose? Will she accept her newfound destiny or fight tooth and nail to get out of there and back to her lonely life on another plane? The main story line is easy to focus on if you are not into the human having sexual acts with animals type thing.

Becca Van has written a very steamy read. Her imaginative crafting and phenomenal word weaving gives us a view much different than your run of the mill shifter stories.

I recommend this to ménage fans but with the warning of scenes involving post shifting sexual acts.

3 Tea Cups!

Review: His Unconventional Woman by Lillith Payne

2011-12-21T10:32:00.000-05:00

His Unconventional Woman by Lillith Payne

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Dana has always loved Clay, her brother’s best friend. She’d grown up with him always around, and when she left to pursue a modeling career in New York and to go to college, leaving him behind was difficult.

Coming home for vacations and holidays through the years, she began to realize the brotherly feelings were gone, replaced with lust and need. On one storm-riddled night, she’d nearly seduced him.
With time, she began to learn what got her excited and realized she’d become an unconventional woman in most men’s eyes. Coming home for good, Dana finally let Clay know her secret. If he could accept her need for toys, spanking, and bondage in the bedroom, they might stand a chance at a future together.

Monica's Review

His Unconventional Woman is a story about a man and woman that fell in love with each other five years before she returned home. Due to a relationship that she had with a man he made her believe that she was a cold woman. Only that her body did not desire that man her body desired her brother’s best friend. Now he knew he loved her but he still saw her as the kid that went everywhere with him and her brother. But one kiss during a christening has their bodies burning for each other.

Dana is a strong woman but deep down in her heart she knows that she might lose the one man that she has loved. When she saw him with another woman she thought she lost him and she settled with another man. He introduced her to sex toys, bondage, spanking amongst other thing but she could not seem to get aroused. So when she returns home and sees Clay for the first time in almost five years she knows that if he cannot accept her with her sexual ways hopes at least that they will not loose their friendship.

Clay knew from the moment that he had a taste of her he was done. Sure he dated but there was know one like Dana and that is how it stayed until she came home. From the moment that he kissed her he knew he was toast, he was in love. Only problem is that Dana kept on rejecting him saying that he needed someone that could actually love him the way he deserved. I am glad that Clay did not give up because after dinner with Dana’s brother and wife he got the will power to call her while she was at a photo shoot. That is where their future would start.

When Clay received a box from Dana he became instantly aroused of just imagining the different sex scenarios that could take place with all the toys in the box. The symbol of the box and the note told Clay that Dana finally trusted him with her unconventional ways. Then there was the part where some of those toys could also be used on him and not only that there would be times that Dana wanted to be in charge. Could he truly give up control and have Dana do as she pleased with his body and with whatever toy she decided to use on him or in him.

I did enjoy that even though you knew that they would stay together there is always someone that wants to ruin the relationship, but with Dana’s way of thinking she seems to somewhat solve the problem. The sex scenes were hot, when finally they were able to get rid of the fact that Dana liked a little kink in her sex. The story was good but it was a little to slow for me. They seemed to dance around and act on how they truly felt for each other but it did make for a secure relationship. They were able to talk about everything and not let circumstances change their way. The storyline was believable and romantic and nice that even Dana’s brother, Jeff, and his wife, Lisa, had a role in making their relationship work.

All around, His Unconventional Woman was a good read with good characters. Enjoy this read and see if you also don’t fall in love with Dana and Clay, as I did.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Rhinestone Cowgirl by Denise Belinda McDonald

2011-12-14T10:46:00.000-05:00

Rhinestone Cowgirl by Denise Belinda McDonald

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Poppy Dumphy is Beverly Hills born and bred, and she has everything money can buy—except a connection with her father. After his death, she learns why and leaves her posh life to expose a long-kept secret.

In Rowdy, Texas, small-town living suits Cale Hollander to a comfortable T. He runs his ranch, helps his neighbors, and is wary of strangers. The former rodeo bronc buster wants to return to his first love—riding. The last thing he needs is a distraction in the form of a petite blonde.

The pair butts heads at every encounter as intensifying attractions—and mounting suspicions—flourish. Neither is prepared for the other as they fail in their fight with temptation. If they give in, will they both lose all they cherish when the truth comes out? Or can they build a life together better than either ever dreamed of?

Monica's Review

A secret that is not told soon enough can cause heartache because it may be misinterpreted as being a gold-digger.

Poppy Dumphy lived a life of luxury but when she refused to do as her father wished he disowned her of his money and inheritance. Poppy was still able to live a comfortable life, even went to college and made something out of her life. When her father passed away she found some letters in her father’s safety deposit box that her mom had written to a man, Kib Morgan, and a secret was revealed. She set her mind to go to Rowdy, Texas even though her brother and sister tried to change her mind knowing it was going to be a disaster. Nothing good would come out of it and she would return back home with a broken heart.

Cale Hollander was a rancher and was just trying to find out what he wanted in life. He never got along with his father and moved out when he was young. He ended up living with the man that he idolized, Kib Morgan. When a little lady came onto his ranch something about her made him want to send her back where she came from. Once he realized where she was headed he believed she was just another money hungry woman coming to cling on to his best friend.

Something was different in Poppy that Cale could not shake. Every time it seemed that he expected for her to react a certain way she didn’t, she just proved him wrong. Poppy had not come to Rowdy, Texas to fall in love or to meet anyone but there was something about Cale that she could not shake off. They were total opposites but they connected so well. Poppy knew that this relationship could not work but what if what she set to do she would not do. She thought about staying with Cale having a family and never ever revealing her secret the reason why she needed to find Kib Morgan. She knew that sooner or later she had to tell him the truth of who she was but was afraid of being rejected. She longed for him to hold her, tell her he understood and that he loved her no matter what. She just wanted to be part of his life but she was scared.

This story will bring you to tears when Kib finally realizes the truth of why Poppy showed up at his ranch. Then when Cale believes that her intentions were only for money you just want to wring his neck. I enjoyed seeing that at least one of her siblings cared enough to come and help her with her problem. He was able to make her understand that she was not one to coward herself out of anything and she needed to tell Kib the truth once and for all and no matter what he was there to help her. And for that gesture and more he got a big surprise.

The characters make this story admirable, courageous because it takes courage to reveal this kind of secret and not create tidal waves. This story is full of emotional twists that your heart goes out to Poppy. Enjoy this read and see how everything comes together for Poppy, Cale and Kib because they truly get their happily ever after.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Carrie’s Answer by Sierra & VJ Summers

2011-12-14T10:39:00.000-05:00

Carrie’s Answer by Sierra and VJ Summers

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Corporate Affairs, Book One

One weekend. That’s all Marcus Worthington asks of his assistant Carrie Anderson when she resigns. One weekend to teach her the pleasures of dominance and submission, to satisfy his never-ending craving for her and to get her out of his system. Then he’ll let her go.

Two days. That’s all Marcus has promised Carrie. But as he pushes her past the limits of pleasure and satisfies her darkest desires, she knows two days will never be enough.

Monica's Review

Wow this story started off with a bang. Marcus Worthington comes home thinking that he was going to have a wonderful night of passion with his wife and best friend, Daniel, but instead come to hear the truth of how his wife thinks of his sexual dominate ways. That was just a low blow to him and finds himself drinking away his sorrows.

Carrie Anderson tried her best to support Marcus as much as she could with the explosion of his divorce from his wife. The press is having a field day with him since his wife decided to tell all about his BDSM lifestyle. When that came to light that was when she started to see her boss with different eyes and became intrigued with the concept of not having the choice in the bedroom. She experimented with her last boyfriend but there was something missing, it was not Marcus. She made a giant leap and asked Daniel for help in entering into Velvet Ice a BDSM club in which Marcus was a member. That is when everything changed between their boss and employee relationship.

Marcus Worthington could not believe his eyes when he saw Carrie in the arms of a Dom at Velvet Ice where he had a private room for his pleasures. He totally went off edge when he found out that it was his best friend Daniel that sponsored Carrie to get into the club. He knows that he is in trouble when she turns in her resignation to the company but she has a contract and blackmails her. He knows after their first sexual encounter that he is not going to be able to let her leave after the end of the weekend. But there is something that he needs to find out first and that is if he brings in Daniel will her focus be on him or his best friend.

This story had me hooked in the first chapter with how Marcus life changed within a matter of minutes. He found himself getting a divorce; losing his father and not being able to find himself enjoying his dominate ways with other submissive's. This story had just the right amount of passion; it was hot, steamy and so very interesting. It left me fanning myself from how hot the sex scenes were the bondage, the spanking and even the whipping.

I can’t wait to see what is next in the Corporate Affairs Series. I truly recommend Carrie’s Answer and see how her answer changes her life. I was so happy that they got their happily ever after.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Mastered By A Wolf by Belladonna Bordeaux

2011-12-09T13:10:00.000-05:00

Mastered By A Wolf by Belladonna Bordeaux

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Eliza Dogood is a half-fae-maid coming into maturity and suffering all the growing pangs caused by this life-altering time. The one aspect she’s finding harder and harder to cope with are the lurid fantasies. It’s not uncommon for her kind, but having put herself on the shelf, Eliza faces a lonely future with only her naughty dreams to keep her warm at night. Until she meets him.

William Cope has never considered how a life-mate might affect his solitary werewolf life. He’s about to find out. Eliza is the perfect woman for him. Not only is she gorgeous, she’s a willing slave too. A single caveat has put the brakes on their mating. Eliza is fae. His bite will destroy her.

Contains: light bondage, domination/submission, anal sex

Stacey's Review

To be quite honest, Mastered By A Wolf is the very first Historical Paranormal Romance I have ever read. Before I opened this book, I was full of skepticism and preconceived notions. However, once I opened it and began to read—I could not put it down. Meeting Eliza Dogood and William Cope, turned out to be an amazing experience.

Set in 1814 London, this story is about a half fae/ woman who is not fully aware of her powers fae or womanly and a beast of a man/werewolf who is incredibly comfortable with his own abilities. A game of slave and master begins and as it goes on, you see they are not so very different. The chemistry between these two is evident from their very first meeting. A primal need apparent for them both. It isn’t until they almost lose each other, that they find what they have both needed all along. A true, earth shattering, mind boggling love that Eliza and William would sacrifice anything to hold onto.

Belladonna Bordeaux has forever changed my opinion of historical romance stories. She has opened the mind of this skeptic with her wonderfully imaginative story of fae, vampires, elves and werewolves. This story proves that Historical Romance is not just for your Grandmother anymore.

Because of Mastered By The Wolf, I am a newly turned Paranormal Historical Romance follower. She has proven to me that the old adage “Never judge a book by it’s cover”, couldn’t be more true. I’d hate to have missed such a truly fabulous love story. Now, I will no longer slide past the Historical Romance section with averted eyes. Instead, I will search it out with an open mind and heart.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: For the Love of Liberty by Sierra Summers

2011-12-09T13:06:00.000-05:00

For the Love of Liberty by Sierra Summers

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Liberty Slater and her young son have been virtual prisoners of her father-in-law since her husband’s death. The only thing that has given her comfort is the wild wolf living in the woods behind her home. She can tell her wolf her hopes, dreams and fears. But her wolf isn’t what he appears; he’s actually Damon Hix--a shifter sent by the half-brother she never knew about to bring her home.

When Damon reveals himself things get complicated, and what was supposed to be a snatch and grab changes the second he touches Liberty. He knows she belongs to him and him alone, no matter what it takes he will free Liberty.

Yadkny's Review

Liberty has been living with the fear that her son will grow up to be just as cold and domineering as her father-in-law. Unfortunately, Libby is without options on how to stop the seemingly inevitable. Her only solace is the wolf that has become her confidant and given her a small of peace of mind if only for a brief moment each day. It is only when she least expects it that her prayer for freedom is answered and a discovery is made that changes everything about past and her future.

Damon knew Liberty had changed his life the minute he saw her. By playing the role of a non-shifting wolf, he got to know the real Liberty. With each visit became more intrigued and more aware of his growing feelings and protective instincts towards the widowed mother. She became more to him than a mission his alpha sent him on. Now a small window of opportunity has opened for him to grant her freedom and stake his claim.

This story may not be packed with pages, but it is packed with emotion and heat. Most of the story’s focus is on Libby and Damon, but as the Alexander family reunites, we see trouble brewing for them with the Dark Fae Queen. Unlikely allies are formed and an unforeseen pairing of mates takes place. However, much of the details were rushed toward the end, so it leaves the reader with a happily-ever-after and a small cliffhanger.

This second in The Alexander Wolves series may not have been as action-packed as the first, but the feelings between Libby and Damon were wonderfully uncomplicated. I expect quite an interesting adventure is about to take place in the next installment, but first one more Alexander must be reunited with her family. Readers needing a quick escape into the world of shape-shifting wolves will enjoy this story.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Hernando Heat by Tymber Dalton

2011-12-09T13:02:00.000-05:00

Hernando Heat by Tymber Dalton

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Katie Dorchester's heart died with her husband. Worse, her ex-in-laws would kill to steal her property. Forced to leave town, she tries to build a new life in Brooksville.

Enter Joe Lansing and his cousin, Deputy Mason Carlisle. Joe’s had run-ins with the Dorchesters before…and suspects his fiancée paid the price. Mason lost his sister to a rich bully. The men have heartache of their own, but when they intercede on Katie’s behalf to protect her from the Dorchesters, they know she is the one for them.

Katie would do anything to protect Joe and Mason’s reputations in town, including giving up her own happiness with them. When the Dorchesters threaten her men, she tries to protect them the only way she knows. Now her men are in a race to save her life and their new family. Can they keep her safe in the deadly Hernando Heat?

Monica's Review

Hernando Heat is actually a heart warmed story with characters that you will fall in love with because of the rollercoaster of emotions that they each radiate. You have a woman being harassed by her ex-father-in-law but soon find happiness. Then you have 2 grown men acting like children because neither can cook and they each have their own sad story. But just like the woman they find happiness too but for how long because there are times that happiness does not last forever.

Katherine “Katie” is a very strong woman that will not put up with anybody’s bull crap if her life depended on it. She stood up for herself with no help of anyone besides her shotgun when it came to her ex-father-in-law. So moving to a different county, town did not make her cringe she was able to open up a business and start mending peoples clothing or make it. Katie was hit on a lot since she was a single woman even if she was a widow but those men were not very handsome. So when she finds to attractive men and see it in their eyes that they want her, why not court them.

Mason is just a big hunk with soft brown chocolate eyes that you can just fall into a daze with. Then you have Joe with soft pale blue eyes that might remind you of a clear summer sky or even a clear blue ocean, ones that just memorize you. They both know that they have fallen for Katie but Mason has already claimed for but Mason does something that I don’t believe no man would do for another, decides to back down and let Joe be happy. His belief is that Joe has suffered so much already and he is finally smiling everyday something that has not been done in a very long time. Only problem is that before Mason is able to tell Katie about his feeling and why he is deciding not to court her, Joe accidentally declares that he and Katie are engaged to be married. Oh boy does Mason have a fit and gets drink and all three end up on rolling around on mudded clay ground.

In the midst of all of the love making and rejoicing their love, the ex-father in law and ex-brother in law are still threatening Katie. Only they are not ready for what happens to her nor is she. Katie is one that is already very protective of her men so when they threaten to kill them she does what is told of her and leaves with them. Now Joe and Mason know her concerns of the town knowing about their relationship so will they believe what she wrote in the note or go seek her.

I rarely read any historical books just because I would prefer to read about the present time, but Ms. Dalton plot in this book get me so interested. Her writing skills are impeccable. Katie is a fierce spitfire with her shotgun and Mason and Joe with their bickering about their cooking skills. There were times that I caught myself laughing and other times that I caught myself cheering Katie on her way of defending herself. The pain came almost towards the end of the book where it could go either way for them. But on once I got to the end I was so happy for them I cried because they had a long journey in their happily ever after.

I will be keeping this author in my library and will be on the lookout for any more new releases from her. Just maybe she has changed my mind on how I feel about historical stories and give more books a try. Read this book today and read the romance between Katie, Mason and Joe along with the psycho ex-father in law and ex-brother in law.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Slick Rock Cowboys by Becca Van

2011-12-09T12:57:00.000-05:00

Slick Rock Cowboys by Becca Van

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Tara Rustle has just spent her twenty-third birthday alone, just like her last six birthdays. She arrives home from work to find her home burning to the ground. This event is the crux of Tara's grief for the mother she lost six years previously and the loneliness she has endured, and she snaps.

Tara wakes up in the arms of two sexy, masculine men, Clay and Johnny Morten, in the town of Slick Rock, Colorado, with no memory. She feels comfortable with the two men, so when they offer her a job cooking for them on their ranch, she accepts their offer. Little does she know the two men were once her childhood neighbors.

Tara's memory returns. Clay and Johnny set about seducing the one woman they have lusted after for years. Everything seems to be progressing nicely, until an old flame of Johnny and Clay's turns up. Celia is insane and threatens Tara's life.
Will Clay and Johnny get to Tara in time to save her from a crazy ex-lover? Or will Celia win and end Tara's life?

Monica's Review

Well the Slick Rock Cowboys surely move fast to get the woman they have loved since she was a teenager. Only they are not as slick as they think with how they express their previous sexual relationship to her.

Tara is a strong woman but has been through hell and back. Since the day her and her mother left Slick Rock they have been struggling to survive. So it was not a huge surprise that she had a emotional/ mental breakdown. She felt so lonely, not loved out of place. So when she finds herself being consoled by two cowboys she feels safe but there is something about them but she can’t pinpoint what.

Clay and Johnny can’t believe that they finally have the woman they have loved in their arms and vow never to let her go but when her memory returns they find themselves giving her a good spanking for the cursing she is doing. They give her the pleasure they had dreamed about since the moment they realized that she had left town. Only that is not going to solve their problems and they know that she has had lived a life of hell since leaving her home town. They start to show her that she can live again and take her horse back riding and try to show her a good time. There’s only one problem when an old flame shows but at their doorstep all hell breaks loose.

Wow, I think I need to say this but this old flame is a complete crazy psycho woman that will do anything to get her men back. When Tara finds herself in a hit and run accident she thinks she is out of the woods with this woman. But think again Celia comes back and only to try to finish doing the job and confess a little secret.

This story had the same beginning as another book I read but a total different ending. Ms. Van was able to write this story with such believable characters with so much emotion and depth. She captures your attention with where Tara’s life has lead her to and you feel as if you are part of her journey in finding the one place where she knows she will be loved and she can love back. I love that she does not back down from her men and she is able to somewhat keep up her sassy attitude. She will keep them on their feet and they will love every minute of it.

Slick Rock Cowboys is an exceptionally well romance story. The love and pain that these characters share only makes them stronger, all you can do is fall in love with them. I am looking forward in reading more about this wonderful series Slick Rock.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Love Under Two Strong Men by Cara Covington

2011-12-02T14:34:00.000-05:00

Love Under Two Strong Men by Cara Covington

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating:4

Blurb

Tracy has been in love with Jordan Kendall forever. When Jordan gets together with Peter Alvarez, she couldn’t be happier. She fell in love with the handsome Fed at first sight, and she knows the sparks are there for all three of them. But while Peter seems receptive, Jordan still thinks of her as a kid.
So Tracy takes the biggest gamble of her life. When it works, she’s thrilled. Until she realizes that Jordan can’t trust that they’re forever—and that Peter is keeping a secret.

Jordan has never been able to completely relax in his own skin. He wants to believe Tracy and Peter can be his for a lifetime, but his own self-doubt keeps getting in the way.

Then he learns that Peter’s got a price on his head, and Jordan knows he’ll do anything he has to do to protect the man, and the woman, he loves.

Wendy's Review

Cara Covington has done it again in Lusty Texas this time she brings together Tracy with two men she could love and be loved the rest of her life.

Tracy may be young but she knows what she wants and she wants Jordan and Peter. The only problem is it took some doing for her to grow up in Jordan's mind for Jordan to actually see that Tracy was the one for them. He loved Peter and knew that Peter loved Tracy also. The problem Peter has a secret that could kill the relationship before it could begin.

Through the story Cara brought the whole situation to the town that I have loved. Where everyone is there to help or give advice. Jordan and Peter are consider the strong men but even strong men have weakness and through this weakness you can find love.

The sexual scenes had the sheet hot and the girl hotter and you won't be disappointed in how these men brought their love full circle.

It can be read alone but the series is the best way to know all the characters and how well you can see a town like Lusty, Texas.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Delicious Danger by Desiree Holt

2011-12-02T14:29:00.000-05:00

Delicious Danger by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Book 3 in the Phoenix Agency series.

Kelly was shocked when her Caucasian Ovcharka, Xena, bonded with Rick Latrobe. The dogs are known for linking with only their owners. She’s even more shocked at the intense sexual heat that sizzles between her and Rick. When she tumbles into bed with him at the very first opportunity, experiencing a night of erotic bliss in his arms, she knows they have something special.

But Xena is very much aware when an attempt is made on Rick’s life, and the dog drives Kelly crazy with signals of danger. Rick is nearly killed and Kelly and Xena are ferried to the secret clinic where he’s recovering. As Rick heals and they race to find the mastermind behind the attempted murder, the lust between them heats to the boiling point.

Monica's Review

Delicious Danger is exactly what this story is. It’s suspenseful, adventurous, passionate and it even has a breed of dog known for its psychic ability. Read how this alpha male is able to depend on a dog for security and also a little nudged in the relationship department.

Kelly Monroe was at the perfect place at the perfect time to meet the man of her that would soon occupy her mind, body and soul. She had been visiting her granddad; he worked for the Phoenix Agency. Just as she was getting ready to leave she is introduced to a very hot sexy man, Rick Latrobe. Let’s just say that Xena, a Caucasian Ovcharkas, played the perfect part for Kelly to fall into Rick’s arms. From there forward there was a connection between Kelly, Rick and Xena that know one saw coming, especially Rick.

Just when Kelly was on the road to go back home there was trouble. Xena was very uneasy and trying to signal Kelly that something bad had happened to Rick. It was only the beginning of life threatening situations for Rick Latrobe. After a week or two Xena became irritable again and showed Kelly images in her dream that there was danger lurking for Rick in Iraq. Only problem is how to get a hold of him and will his partners believe her.

Kelly and Xena are accepted into the Phoenix Agency and depend on her and her dog in guarding Rick with not only security purposes but also psychic abilities. While in hiding they try their best to decipher who is behind the theft of the weapons in Iraq. Not only do they have to deal with that but the Feds are also trying to find Rick because they believe that he had a hand in the theft. This brings big problems to not only Rick but to Phoenix Agency.

The bond, attraction between Kelly and Rick is dangerously delicious. The chemistry between them is unbelievable. I enjoyed seeing how their relationship took off from the start and they kept going strong. Then you have Xena and her psychic abilities and how she is able to detect danger whether it is meant for Kelly or Rick. You find yourself smiling when you read that it seems that she is smiling or when she is trying to get attention from Rick or Kelly that there is danger. Dogs are wonderful animals and they do bond with their owner’s. If you are a animal lover you will really care for this story.

The plot of this story was strong. The sex scenes were scorching hot. Ms. Holt really gave her characters a sense of adventure filled with danger and romance. I love how the characters from book one and two make appearances in this story and hope to see them in the next books to come. I could not help but to fall in love with Rick and how he adored Kelly and believed that she could help and considered her part of his mission but Xena was not far behind.

If you truly love reading erotic suspenseful stories that have you guessing who the villain is then this is truly one to pick up. If you have not read book one Jungle Inferno or book two Extrasensory pick up your copy today and read how some of the other characters found their true love. Believe me this is yet another book that I will keep in my library.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Zakia and the Cowboy by Lorraine Nelson

2011-12-02T14:25:00.000-05:00

Zakia and the Cowboy by Lorraine Nelson

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Western Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Thunder Creek Ranch, 1

With a stalker following her every move Zakia has no choice but to flee the city. With her options limited she runs to the only place she's ever felt safe...the Thunder Creek Ranch and her ex-husband, Lucas.

Will he protect Zakia from the stalker? And if he does will either of them be able to ignore the feelings that have simmered for so long, ready to explode... before danger either draws them together or pulls them apart.

Monica's Review

Once you start this book, you won’t want to put it down. It’s filled with passion, suspense, happiness and a sense of finally being a family. One will do anything in order to keep their family safe from a crazy madman.

Zakia truly had a friend in which she could trust her life with. When she needed to flee her home Sam was there to help her with anything she needed. There was only one problem what if her ex-husband had a wife, children and would turn her away and not help her. When she left him she thought that he would come for her but he never went. She felt lonely in their home and felt that he did not want to share his ranch life with her. Then she wrote him a letter after she left to let him know what was happening with her but she never heard back. After time past she believed he did not care about her and the day came when she received the divorce papers. Even if that was a long time ago she knew that he could protect her but she knew once he found out about her secret he could make her leave but maybe he could care for the others and she would go back and face the stalker on her own.

When Luke sees Zakia he thinks he is dreaming but when she speaks he knows that she has come back but for what she is the one that left. When he learns of her kept secret he is enraged but cannot let her leave so he tries hard and acts somewhat civil to her. After spending time with Zakia and the others he finally feels that he is whole. He admits to himself that he has never stopped loving Zakia and there was no way that he would let her leave when they found her stalker.

Now as for the stalker he was smart, clever and not even her security system detected him. Then when he finds her at the ranch she is so frightened but she knows that Luke will keep her safe. Then he ends up entering Luke’s home and leaves her a nasty note on her mirror in her room. Anyone in there right mind would go into shock and that is what she did. But no matter what Luke was there to comfort her and tried to make her feel safe. But Luke knew that they needed to do the cattle run and hoped that once they were out in the open he would strike and mess up somewhere but wrong again. The stalker was able to capture Zakia and take her on a ride she would never forget, underground.

When Zakia showed up at the ranch last one night it was time for the truth to finally come into light. It was a chance to start over and have a family if and only Luke could forgive her. This story tells of their journey in becoming a family and trying to leave everything in the past in the past. It was gripped with emotions as Luke comes face to face with the secret that was kept from him but he does not waste time in making memories with them. I felt so happy for them because you could tell that they still loved each other but it was going to take time for Luke to trust again.

Zakia and the Cowboy is a joy to read and it will take you on a guessing game. I loved how their HEA ended because this time things will be different. I can’t wait to read Blake’s and Sam story next.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Whiskey Girl by Maggie Casper

2011-11-28T13:03:00.000-05:00

Whiskey Girl by Maggie Casper

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

When your heart has been ripped bleeding from your chest, it leaves behind a dark hole where desire no longer resides. At least that was what Ausha Malone thought right up until the moment Detective Doug Pennington walked into her bar.

Informing Ausha about the death of her ex-husband would be Doug’s hardest task of the day, but he was ready for it. What he wasn’t prepared for was meeting Ausha face-to-face. Life had dealt her a bad hand. If someone cared to look close enough, they could see exactly how bad in the gunmetal gray of her gaze.

Doug wasn’t so sure he wanted to look, and yet he couldn’t seem to stay away. He was bound and determined to give Ausha her life back, whether he had to drag her kicking and screaming all the way or not.

Wendy's Review

Maggie brought you a book that had my attention from the very moment you read the first word.

Ausha Malone had her bar and her whiskey what else did she need. Her life ended that day her little girl was killed. Being alone and not feeling was just what she thought she deserved. Breathing but not living was something that became her life. Until her ex was killed and then the joy that she thought she would feel never came.

Doug Pennington was the police officer who had to tell Ausha that her ex was dead and give her his final papers. What he saw was a shell there was no life in this woman who he thought had life by the tail. He decides to bring her back to life and show her that she was worthy of living again. Someone had done him that favor now it was time to teach Ausha that whiskey wasn't the answer and that it won't make her forget her past or the pain.

Doug had fallen for Ausha and so this story brings out all the grief and how hard it is to live after tragedy but life does go on it just depends on who is there in the end.

A great story this reader wished it was longer I hated when the book ended. Great work of writing.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Uncle Dominic's Touch by Jenika Snow

2011-11-28T12:56:00.000-05:00

Uncle Dominic's Touch by Jenika Snow

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Wickedly Taboo Series

Where do we draw the line between love and desire?

Chloe has always loved to spend time at Aunt Clara and her husband's cottage during the summer. The problem is she loves Uncle Dominic more than a niece should.

With Aunt Clara now out of the picture, Chloe needs to show her uncle just how hot she burns for him, and prove that what they feel for each other is not wrong, no matter what he or anyone else thinks.
Maybe not a conventional relationship, but no one can help who they fall in love with. Even if it is...wickedly taboo.

Be Warned: anal sex, incest (not blood related)

Dodie's Review

Chloe has always felt drawn to Dominic. He seems to be the one person who really loves her for who she is. When he and her Aunt Clara get divorced, Chloe finds herself alone with Dominic. A strong, romantic love develops between the two of them. There is a lot that happens emotionally between the characters for a shorter book. They both have to adjust to the new physical aspect of their relationship, but the sex scenes between Chloe and Dominic sizzle on the page. The taboo aspect of their relationship causes some strife between them that I, for one, find completely appropriate and not contrived at all. If the characters and their families didn't have difficulty adjusting to their relationship, it wouldn't have been taboo.

If the fact that Chloe and Dominic's relationship is considered incestuous by many is going to bother you, don't read this book. You are definitely forewarned between the series and the description. If you want to read a sweet romance between two people with a lot of hot sex scenes, and, of course, a happily ever after, then read this book.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Dating 911 by Kathleen Grieve

2011-11-28T12:51:00.000-05:00

Dating 911 by Kathleen Grieve

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

The Dating Series, 1

Emergency room nurse, Roxanne Carter is a loser-magnet wishing she could enjoy her single life. Commiserating with girlfriends over butterscotch martinis creates the idea of The Dating Manifesto—a not so scientific research project which promises to point the way to dating success. While gathering data to find the most suitable single men available, she wades through a series of unsavory, stale dates, which literally places her back at ground zero. Just when she is ready to give up, sin personified in the form of sexy firefighter Jett Avery, arrives tainting all of her previous data.

A traumatic warehouse fire, in which firefighter Jett Avery's closest friend dies, has him suffering from Posttraumtic Stress Disorder. Attempting to stave off the worst of his depression, he decides to use his brand of therapy...Sex. The remedy has lost luster until he encounters ER nurse Roxanne Carter.

Monica's Review

This book was something else; it was funny, realistic in how some men act when they think that they are irresistible. That is where Jett Avery finds himself with Roxanne Carter, he is so sure of himself that he sings to her in a sports pub, dances with her and even kisses her but she blows him off. From that moment Jett and his twin brother Cruz know that they want her but who will she pick. Roxanne is immediately drawn to Jett from the moment that he kisses her but after all the dates that Jett ruins she vows never to sleep with him.

This was a wonderful read and it made me laugh so much and then there was the sexual tension between Jett and Roxanne. They both want each other so much but Jett just tries to hard and he doesn’t know when to shut the hell up. I was immediately drawn to his character because there was something about him he was the bad boy but somewhere deep down he had a heart. He showed Roxanne that he could be understanding, he could listen and he could show his true feelings. Roxanne knew that Jett was hiding something devastating but never questioned him about it. There were times that he had reoccurring visions of when he lost his best friend in a fire.

Just to give you an insight of how cocky, persistent Jett was there was the first date between him and Roxanne. Jett shows up to a Restaurant/ Pub not knowing that it was speed dating night. Well first he was pissed off because he truly thought they were going to have dinner but she already had plans for her dating project. So what does he do he tells the men that are participating that Roxanne had some form of STD because he overheard them wanting to get to know her better. Can you believe that I would have hung him from his privates and let him suffer. Just imagine what other evil plans he has under his sleeve in order to bed Roxanne.

The author did an awesome job with describing the growing relationship between Roxanne and Jett. I knew it from the start that they would end up together but didn’t know at what length Jett would to get her and how he would royally screws up by telling her know that they were never an item and for her to find his brother to analyze for her dating project.

Ms. Grieve did a wonderful job in creating this entertaining romance story. It is a different read from other books that I have read and it truly captivated because I wanted to see how long it would take for Roxanne to finally cave in. I would completely recommend Dating 911 to anyone ready to have a good laugh.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Punishing Phoebe by Kit Tunstall

2011-11-28T12:48:00.000-05:00

Punishing Phoebe by Kit Tunstall

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Phoebe has been working for Luca only a short time, but their attraction is sizzling. Then Luca’s powerful father Salvatore discovers his son’s interest in Phoebe—and thinks her beneath him. Salvatore offers Phoebe money to disappear from Luca’s life, and desperation drives her to accept.

After discovering what his father has done, Luca pays him back and goes after Phoebe. Hurt and revenge drive him to demand repayment—in his bed. He refuses to listen to her reasons and her own pride doesn’t help the situation. Luca tries to convince himself the only thing he’s interested in now is her body.

Phoebe fervently wishes it was just amazing sex, instead of Love. Luca determinedly tries not to fall for a woman he can’t trust. Fate has other plans for them both.

Wendy's Review

Phoebe Sanders worked as a personal assistant to Luca Androtti for the past few months. The attraction was there and smouldering when Luca's father Salvatore comes into the scene threatening Phoebe with blackmail when his plans are threatened. He doesn't feel Phoebe is of quality for his son and his future.

Feeling hurt and betrayed decides it is time to help her sister Anya who had Retinitis Pigmentosa, blindness was looming forever for her sister without trying the costly treatment.

Luca reacted first and for most with anger for being duped. After paying his father the money he gave Phoebe to disappear he now had her right where he wanted her in his bed anytime, anyway. Going after her he didn't want to hear any excuse of why she left or her past. He used her as punishment and then when he began to fall in love with her he didn't understand how he could fall in love with someone he couldn't trust so the secrets of an engagement caused more turmoil and desperation which drives Phoepe away.

Kit has you from the very first word. This story has wonderful characters and a great plot one that has you wanting Luca to be the man that Phoebe deserve.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Beast by Sophie Oak

2011-11-28T12:44:00.000-05:00

Beast by Sophie Oak

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Fresh from his latest scandal, vampire playboy Dante Dellacourt has been given an ultimatum—take a consort and settle down or be disowned.
Exiled by her pack, the werewolf Kaja is stolen from her frozen plane and awakens in a foreign world. Frightened and alone, she savagely fights for her freedom.
When Dante and his Fae cousins are called to defend the gnomes of the marketplace from their feral prize, he discovers that Kaja glows like no other consort he has ever seen. Exotic and wild, her body calls to him in ways he had not dreamed possible.
In order to claim his werewolf, he must first tame this ferocious beauty. But to earn her submission, will Dante be forced to unleash his inner beast?

Monica's Review

“This is what I need, Kaja. I didn’t understand it before. I’m a warrior. I’m a beast, and this is my cause. Come with me. Fight with me. And this isn’t my home, Kaja. You are my home.” I hand no idea he could be so demanding, such a beast nothing like the Dante in Bound: A Faery Story.

I was ecstatic when I found out that Dante was going to have his own book. I loved him in Bound: A Faery Story; he was such a playboy, so funny, harmless especially when he was scared of a little kitty kat. Now in this book he actually has to seek a consort in order not to lose his way of life but never thought that he would fall in love believed he could still have his playboy way.

I could not believe how the story began with Dante, him starting in a Bachelor television show. It was the ending of the show where he is about to choose a finance but he had another plan. Yet in another scandal he finds himself in family drama and is threatened by his father, find a consort or else. He comes up with a plan to find the most inappropriate consort and please his family but regret what they did and sent her away. Then Dante can go back to his playboy way. His cousin’s were on their way to the marketplace to take care of an uncontrollable woman and he believes he found the perfect consort.

Kaja is a werewolf that has been outcasted by her pack. She was the only one in her family to survive after her family was killed when her father lost a fight to become the First. She does her best to find the door to go to another plane but the PlaneWalker takes her prisoner and takes her to the marketplace. When she awakens she finds herself in a cage and when Dante walks into the tent with his cousin she believes that Beck is the biggest threat. She makes the biggest mistake in that belief because Dante thoroughly dominates her and shows her who the master is.

The inner beast comes out of Dante when Kaja is around him and especially when she puts herself in danger. The true claws of the vampire come out and are ready to slay anything that stands between him and Kaja. He understands that he needs to bring out his dominate side, something he did not know he had but it feels good and this is a way to tame his werewolf. When his enemy strikes and he feels that Kaja is in pain he knows what he has to do and lets the Beast out to play.

Dante really took me by surprise with his dominate ways, some spanking, bondage and toy playing. Then when his beast would come out he just seemed like a true warrior keeping his Kaja safe. When Kaja was introduced at the beginning she seemed fragile, confused but she developed into a strong woman starting to see that she finally belonged. She understood that Dante did not want her forever but she was going to take as much as she could from him. The when he would least expect is she would flee.

I loved that I was able to read about the characters from the first book, which I loved. Then to read about another character from a totally different book is awesome, who would have thought to have Julian Lodge as a vampire in this book. Well, duh Sophie Oak of course.

Dante and Kaja belonged together from the moment that Dante had Kaja pinned down in the cage. They were hot together. This book could be read as a stand alone book but if you have not read the first book it will help to know where it all began. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Oak has in store for the next book in this series. This story is amazing, so pick up your copy today. All I have to say is keep it coming Ms. Oak because I will be there ready for anything that you dish out.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Tempted by the Moon by Morgan Fox

2011-11-28T12:40:00.002-05:00

Tempted by the Moon by Morgan Fox

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Newly engaged, Brie Ferguson and Jonah McCarthy submerge themselves in primal temptations, but the constant reminder of Sebastian McCarthy's absence is enough to ruin even the best orgasm.
Distracted by the mating heat, Brie feels a deep longing to be with both her mates, especially her Alpha. Discovering that Sebastian's been infected with the same debilitating virus that turned Mason Levi, a convicted murder and werepanther, into an ultimate killing machine is enough to bring her to her knees.

Brie is tormented with the knowledge that the man she loves could destroy her, but the mating heat is all consuming and leaves her with little choice. Instincts drive her to once again feel the sexual heat and connection she shares with Sebastian and Jonah.

But once she learns that Sebastian holds the answers to her past, can the truth be the missing link into freeing her soul and igniting a passion so tempting Sebastian and Jonah can't resist?

Yadkny's Review

What should have been new engagement bliss, is anything but, for Brie and her mates Sebastian and Jonah. With Sebastian now on the hunt for Brie's mutant stalker and the answers to her mysterious past, Brie suffers through the pleasurable business that is the mating heat alone with Jonah. If not for his constant 'distractions' to the loneliness that plagues her by Sebastian’s absence, Brie wouldn't have survived. Jonah feels blessed to have the one-on-one opportunity to show Brie his true feelings for her. It may never happen again and he takes full advantage of every moment, but he also knows that Brie won't ever feel complete happiness until Sebastian is back with them. It is only when Sebastian returns can their life truly begin. However, the return of Brie's beloved Alpha is not a happy one. Sebastian is different and their reunion is fraught with more questions than answers. Sebastian’s behavior changes aggressively with each passing moment and his desire for Brie turns dangerous leaving Jonah to entrap his brother in order to protect Brie at all costs. Sebastian holds the answers to many questions including what happened to him and the key to stopping it, but things have gone too far and the only things on his mind now are murder, mayhem, and his mate. Brie must learn to trust instinct over self-preservation and that of both her mates wishes in order to save them all.

Emotions run high and are all over the place in this second installment to the Moonlight Shifters series. Finally there is some light shed on what exactly Brie is and what she was always meant to do, but first she must get through a bucket load of insecurities. She consistently doubts her mates intentions where she is concerned and an old flame of Jonah's returns, which leaves her wondering if she is enough for both of them. To top it off her powers are continually increasing and without thought of how to control them. After a while I found Brie to be a bit annoying and lacking that independent attorney attitude she had in the first book. However, there were plenty of intriguing secondary characters introduced that seem to be more alpha in attitude than even our main characters. Looking forward to getting to know them more as the series continues.

I should mention there is a scene of dubious consent, but it's short lived and quickly forgotten as the story moves quickly between scenes of intense sex and shocking revelations. The ending is a happy one, but incomplete as the overall arc of the storyline continues to develop. The next story is definitely a must-read since the enemy is still on the loose and a wedding still needs to be planned. For any reader looking for an erotic shifter series, this one deserves to be read.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not by Lea Kincade

2011-11-28T12:37:00.000-05:00

Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not by Lea Kincade

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Xander Chisholm is the head of Chisholm Ranch, a huge ranch in Southern Texas. Ten years ago, Xander was devastated by the actions of a woman who was supposed to love him. Since that time, Xander has given up on love and has a well-earned love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation.

Jordan Prescott is a native New Yorker who loses everything in a fire. Her best friend since college, Jessie Chisholm, talks her into starting over in Dry Creek. Although not totally naive, Jordan is an innocent and has been waiting for the man who can ignite her passions with one touch.

Once Jordan meets Xander, she knows he is that man. Caught in a whirlwind affair, both are surprised when an unexpected complication occurs. This complication brings back painful memories for both of them. Will it bring them closer together, or will it tear them apart?

Monica's Review

After the fire all Jordan wants to do it start over and after not being able to say no to her best friend she finds herself moving to Deseo, Texas. Unfortunately, she finds herself falling in love with Jessie’s oldest brother Xander but not before finding out he’s a total jerk.

Jordan Preston found a home, a job in less then a week after she moved to Deseo, Texas. After her interview she joined her best friend Jessie with her friends for some celebration drinks. So when one of the ladies stated “Let the banquet begin” Jordan was a little intrigued. Her first reaction was to following everyone’s gaze to the entrance of the club. So when she saw the first man walk in her immediate reaction was my version of holy mamma.

Xander Chisholm is a cowboy that has been treating woman with disrespect with no feelings. He was intrigued with the black haired beauty that was with his sister he knew he had to get to know her better. Only he gets a big surprise when he beds her and finds out that she was a virgin. He did not want to deal with the feelings that they had when they were deflowered as he put it. Only that he really wanted to get to know her so they started seeing each other but made an agreement that no one should know that they were actually seeing each other. So when he royally screws up his family is so ready to kick his ass but he knows that he somehow feel in love and is ready to grovel.

After Xander succeeds in wooing her that they are finally going out on their official first date in public to make sure that the men know that Jordan is off the market and that the women know that Xander is off the market. Their relationship is great and everyone is happy but then Jordan falls ill and that is when everything changes. Xander finds her lying on the ground on a hot day and takes her to the hospital. He finds out that she had a small heat stroke but also that she suffers from migraines. This changes everything between Xander and Jordan because she believes he will leave her as soon as he finds out the truth of her illness. Everything from the past is coming back to haunt Xander all over again.

Ms. Kincade did a good job with this romance story. It kept me very interested but some of the story kept repeating itself. It was very detailed from the kind of coffee drinking to the detail of their wedding invitations. Then every time she went shopping you knew precisely how many pants she bought, shirts, etc. I believed that Jordan forgave Xander to quickly the first time especially the way he spoke to her even made her cry to the point where she needed to take a hot shower and scrub her body. He made her feel like a slut. Then to try to compare her to his ex-fiancé that is just something you don’t do. He could have suffered more. Not only that but then the last fight they had before she got hospitalized for the second time for the migraine. She forgives him even before getting out of the hospital after what he told her, I’m sorry but forgiveness should not be given that quickly in my opinion. The flow could have been better along with some more editing but this is still a great first book.

No matter what I still enjoyed this story and Jordan and Xander were meant to be together from the moment that they set eyes on each other. I look forward to read who will be next to fall in love is it going to be another brother or maybe Jessie. I totally recommend this read to any one ready for something different in a romance book.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Away by Allyson Young

2011-11-17T19:23:00.000-05:00

Away by Allyson Young

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Shy, reserved Alex has been content and absorbed in her work at the University. With no family and no close friends, she is self-sufficient and not interested in relationships until she meets Jeff and Devon, two cops who are investigating an assault on campus.

Jeff and Devon are taken with Alex and think she might be their one. They set out to win her, introducing her to the pleasures of ménage and their dominance in the bedroom, unlocking her sexuality. Their relationship is intense and inspiring, and Alex falls in love with both of them, believing she has found her future until a terrible manipulation compounded by a lack of communication tears them apart.

Can Alex make her way back into the world on her own, away from Devon and Jeff, or will they find her and convince her to forgive them?

Monica's Review

Running away can only bring punished once found.

There are a couple of things that come with a relationship; trust and communication are the most important. Without those there is no relationship and actions can be construed into something that is untrue.

When the story started you knew that Alex was running away from something or someone but you hoped that she could find a way to belong and find someone that truly cared for her. Well when she is questioned by two detectives she knew that she was attracted to them but never thought that they would be interested in her sexually. When she gets proposed a weekend of fun with both of them she is intrigued and goes out shopping for some sexy lingerie. She gets introduced into the BDSM world and finds herself intrigued. She learns that she can have the most amazing orgasms while being spanked, flogged and tied up. But when she comes into some information she starts to withdraw and does something that she never believed she could do out in public. That is when she goes away again.

Devon and Jeff knew from the moment that they laid eyes on her that she was their woman. Devon knew that he wanted her and could not wait to dominate her and have her in their playroom ready to play their kind of games. He was the one that tried to keep his emotions out of sight but she broke him down. Then there is Jeff the sweet heart and the one that showed his emotions but there were times that he was harder then Devon. I thought that Jeff would have been the first one to change the relationship to something more but I was totally wrong and Devon was the first. They made her feel like a princess loved and cared for something that she had not had the privilege of feeling.

The chemistry between the three characters was sizzling. Their loves scenes had me completely enthralled and anxious to read more. There was one sexual scene that just made me sick and my heart went out to Alex. For the first time I wanted to strangle the handsome duos because they were not paying attention to Alex and how uncomfortable she felt. They hurt her but no matter what she was going through with what she believed was their wish. So of course I don’t blame her for leaving them I believe I would have done the same.

This is my first book by Ms. Young and believe me I intend to keep up with her books. There were parts in the book that could have burned the pages literally. When their relationship fell apart I just wanted to know why lies were made, what was the purpose. Alex truly tried to redo her life without the duo but she knew that they would find her it was a matter of time. When she is found they find out about her health, they vow to take care of her and marry her. Read this truly erotic romance you will not regret it and discover her secret.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Too Hot by Lauren Fraser

2011-11-17T19:19:00.000-05:00

Too Hot by Lauren Fraser

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

When it comes to her career, Josie Sharp sees things with perfect clarity, but her love life? Well, that’s completely out of focus. Coming off a rough breakup, she’s insecure and hesitant about men, especially ones as sexy as firefighter Marco Patelli. Although she may be wary of his intentions, she’d have to be a fool to pass up the chance to be with a man like him. And foolishness is not in her genes.

Josie is nothing like the women Marco normally goes for, but something about the shy photographer’s vulnerability calls to his dominant side. As he helps Josie explore her sexuality, Marco realizes there is so much more to Josie than meets the eye.

But when lies and insecurities collide, Marco is going to have to fight to prove to Josie that what they have goes so much deeper than sex.

Lorien's Review

Too Hot is an enjoyable book that captures my imagination. The characters are engaging and likeable. Right off the bat, I love the sexual tension and interaction between Josie and Marco. Their instant chemistry sizzles off the pages and the story flowed really well.

Josie is confident when it comes to her work, but after a rough breakup she’s self-conscious about her body. When an opportunity is presented, Josie gets to take photos for the firefighter fundraising calendar. But when the Mediterranean firefighter catches her attention, sparks fly between them. However, Josie struggles with her insecurities and has a hard time believing that he really finds her attractive.

Marco is one hot firefighter! He’s attracted to Josie and likes the way she is—curves and all, but hesitant to ask out the captain’s niece. There’s a misunderstanding, but he realizes that Josie’s vulnerability calls to his dominant side. To help her overcome her insecurities, he shows her what she can't deny.

The couple’s desire and conflict comes through each page with believable situations and dialogue as they work through it. Not to mention, there were some delicious moments and scorching hot sex scenes. Too Hot is a fun, exciting contemporary romance story that can’t be missed.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Saved by One, Shared by Two by Sylvia Ryan

2011-11-17T19:15:00.000-05:00

Saved by One, Shared by Two by Sylvia Ryan

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Survival…that’s all Julia was hoping for when she set off alone. The EMP left nothing working, and civilization crumbled rapidly. Her plan to flee to safety failed and she lay dying when Arden found her. He brought her home and saved her life.

Julia has no choice but to wait out the winter with sweet, sexy Arden and his seductive best friend, Ben. She tries to ignore the sexual tension and constant temptation of living with the men, but eventually she gives in to each man’s seduction. When both men come to the realization that they are in love with Julia, their lifelong friendship prevents them from competing for her. So, a deal is struck between them. She will accept and love them together, or not at all.

Monica's Review

When the world as you’ve known no longer exist all you can hope for is security and a sense of hope. What else is there when all electrical components no longer exist, also known as EMP, and you have to find a way to adapted to a new way of life. Imagine no running water, no electricity that means no toilets no air conditioning doesn’t that sound like fun, yeah just lovely. We have become to rely on modern conveniences but what would we do if all that halted tomorrow, next week, a month from now you get the picture.

Julia had conversed with her brother what to expect if EMP crippled the world and a plan was developed. She thought she had things under control but when that day came, she came crumbling down and found her self in an unforeseen circumstance. She lay on the ground ready to die, there was so much violence happening around her that she had to stay hidden and that caused her to lose her strength because she could not seek more water or food. She was on the verge of dehydration and starvation but she seemed to have no more strength left to keep moving forward. She welcomed her death.

Saved by one handsome stranger was the best that could have happened to Julia. Arden saved her from the verge of death and did his best to aide her recovery from injuries. A feeling overcame him, a feeling to care for her to protect her. When Julia recovered he made sure that she felt welcomed and opened his home to her. As time passed they both felt attracted to each other but no one made a move, they each thought they were overreacting. When Arden’s best friend shows up to the farm the sexual tension seemed to rise between the three characters. Julia felt torn between Arden and Ben because she started having emotional feelings for Ben from the moment she laid eyes on him. Julia sets her mind to be neutral with both men because she believes that they will become jealous of each other if she acts on her feelings and that would case a friendship to break. Julia’s philosophy is that men are only after one thing sex and believes that they could not love her would only think of her as a sex toy. When she finally explores the feeling of four hands touching her, pleasuring her she allows herself to be shared by two handsome men.

After living through 9/11 it seems that anything is possible. Sylvia Ryan takes a reality of what could happen and brings it to life and lets us read of the possibilities. This story touches on everything from killings, theft, starvation a sense of survival, what some people would do to survive. The characters timeline was perfect. Julia and Arden were able to get to know each other well before Ben came into the picture. The she got to know Ben the same way as Arden and their relationship blossomed.

This was a great ménage story given the circumstances. Read how truly Julia was saved by one but shared by two and how their lives changed forever with an amazing happily ever after.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Forbidden Desires by Kelly Yeakle

2011-11-17T19:09:00.000-05:00

Forbidden Desires by Kelly Yeakle

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Alternative Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

When Dani meets the delicate beauty that is Carmen she knows instantly that she wants her—in her life and in her bed. But can Miss. Commitment-phobic look beyond the sex to see the woman beneath?

To Carmen, the wildly beautiful Dani is a new and exciting friend. What she hadn't counted on is the simmering desire she feels when in Dani's presence. As her relationship with her boyfriend sours, Carmen begins to wonder if there is more to Dani than she realizes.
Should she give in to this, the most forbidden of desires?

Lia's Review

When I started to read this novel, I was blown away at the imagery used in the first few chapters. The author painted a picture with vivid colors and heartfelt emotion. I instantly liked Carmen. She reminded me a bit of myself. I could related to her and wanted her to succeed. Dani was Carmen’s opposite, and it was their differences that made them into such a great couple. When reading this book, it felt as though I was reading about real people. Both of their personalities were so well developed and realistic.

I loved that there was no bad guy in this book. Although David, Carmen’s boyfriend was the element that stood between Carmen and Dani’s happiness, David himself wasn’t a villain. He was just a typical man who forgot how to treat a woman. By the end on the book I actually felt bad for him.

One thing I hate is when a relationship is rushed and forced. It’s so rare to see a book where the romance takes time to build. This story had that. Dani and Carmen didn’t fall head over heels with each other in a week. It took time. They developed a friendship first, and only then moved to the next step. Their attraction to each other seemed more real with the friendship. By the end of the book, I was convinced that they were in love and happy together. Perfect character development!

My only complaint with this book is that a lot of it was telling the story. I wish there had been a little more show and a little less tell. Besides that, however, it was a great and memorable love story.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Raw Desire by Leah Brooke

2011-11-17T19:04:00.000-05:00

Raw Desire by Leah Brooke

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Alison Bennett came to Desire, Oklahoma to hide—and to heal.
When her truck breaks down on the way into town, she certainly doesn't expect men like Dillon Tanner and Ryder Hayes to come to her rescue.
Extraordinary men in an extraordinary town.
Their interest in her both excites and alarms her, but she knows they’re both way out of her league.
When an attack on the club brings a halt to the seminar she’s signed up for, Dillon and Ryder’s proposition to continue her lessons intrigues her. Dillon’s gentleness tempts her to put herself in his hands while Ryder’s wildness and apparent dislike for her makes her uneasy.
Under their guidance, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, one that teaches her decadent pleasures and raw desire.
And love.
Knowing a ménage relationship could never work, she still finds herself tempted to stay.
But fate, and her ex-boyfriend, have other plans.

Wendy's Review

Leah has done it again. I can’t believe how she makes you want to live in a town of Desire OK where real men knows how to treat a lady. In this book as well as all of hers stories you can read it alone but it is so much better with the whole collection.

Alison Bennett was coming to Desire to attend a conference on how to please a man, and she knew she needed lessons because of her past. The man in her past seem to think that she was lower than dirt and her self esteem took a beating as well as her body. Months have past but she still felt the pain.

Breaking down was not helping but the two men the sheriff called to help had her wanting one while the other raked her nerves. Dillon and Ryder ran the local garage and were more than willing to take over when the conference was cancelled because of an attack on the seminar. Dillon and Ryder might be handsome and funny and real gentlemen they were also out of her league. Manage was new to her and through the curiosity she agreed to let them be her instructors on how to please a man, what she couldn’t understand was they gave her pleasure and teaching her that their pleasure is her pleasure.

Being in a small town caused her to worry about gossip and acceptance but when trouble came she not only had the love of her men she also learned that not all towns were the judgmental.

I give this book a resounding 5 Tea Cups and 3+ heat index, the sheets get hot and the smouldering sex scenes has you rereading this story several times.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Extrasensory by Desiree Holt

2011-11-17T19:00:00.000-05:00

Extrasensory by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Book 2 in the Phoenix Agency series.

Mia is skeptical about her precognitive skills, but her visions about Carpenter Techtronics are so vivid, she resorts to sending anonymous emails to the company. She’s also having visions of a gorgeous man who arouses her so badly, she’s satisfying herself just to get some relief. She’s shocked when the man shows up in her office, sending her silent erotic messages.

Dan is helping his friend track down the person threatening his company. When he meets Mia, he has a hard time thinking about anything but indulging in off-the-charts sex with the intriguing woman—until bodies begin falling. As Mia’s visions escalate, so does the explosive sex between her and Dan, as well as an unexpected emotional connection. When Mia is almost killed, Dan and his team must race to find the culprits before they can strike again—or put Mia down for good.

Monica's Review

There are times that some people have what they say “a gut feeling” or even a premonition. Just imagine having visions that make no sense or maybe someone being murdered. Now, how about a vision that is so vivid so hot, sexy that you find yourself exploring your own body because the most incredible sexiest naked man told you “I want to fuck you.”

Mia Fleming works in an art museum in San Antonio, Texas. Since the age of 10 years old she discovered she had visions of incidents that were going to happen. There were times that she got herself into trouble because they were wrong but there were times when she was right. When she started having persistent visions day and night she started investigating them and they lead her to Carpenter Techronics. Carpenter Techronics was a company working on a new robot that they were going to unveil in a press conference. Only the visions that Mia was having gave her the impression that someone was going to steal it before they had a chance to unveil it.

Dan Romero, CEO of Phoenix Agency, shows up in San Antonio after receiving a phone call from his friend Chase, head of Carpenter Techronics, that he had received an e-mail and a voice message from someone warning him of harm to the new robot. With the help of Andy and the dragon, he traces the messages to Mia. From the moment that Dan walks into Mia’s office there is an instant connection. Mia realizes that the man standing in front of her is the man that she has been having visions of. Just imagine the heat that overcomes her. The amount of desire, lust she must feel to have the man she has seen naked in her visions not to mention the erotic gestures they have both done.

From that moment it seemed as if it was a blur of events happening, from Mia trying to make sense of her visions to trying to explain herself to the key personnel of Carpenter Techronics. This story definitely had its suspenseful events with so much danger. From the beginning there were the steamy sexual encounters that lead to Dan and Mia’s relationship. In this book there were more psychic ability characters that came into light. They were about to help with the case and help Mia understand her ability and how to make sense of it. Dan and Mia made a perfect couple it seemed that they were made for each other. They balanced out so well and Dan actually showed true emotions. Mia became so in tune with her visions that even in her tragic state she was able to give Dan even more clues to the investigation. I became to love Dan’s character because of the passion he had for Mia in such short amount of time but not only that, he truly fell in love with her that he valued her life so much more that his own.

Ms. Holt has done it again in this exciting story. It had everything that I was expecting since I just read the first book of the Phoenix Agency series. I was wondering who would be the next in the agency to fall in love. It was an exciting adventure with a few tears her and there. This is really a crime thriller that will have you guessing who and when they will attack.

I do not hesitate in recommending this book to any one who does not mind a little suspenseful adventure with a romance brewing. This is one book that I will certainly keep in my library. I can’t wait to read book three in Phoenix Agency series.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Desire for Two by Marla Monroe

2011-11-17T18:54:00.000-05:00

Desire for Two by Marla Monroe

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Brothers Clay and Elliot Middleton are looking for an administrative assistant when they hire Desire for the job, but what they end up with is a passionate woman intent on keeping it all about business. Desire wants the prestigious position, but it comes with two hunky men.

When they ask her to return to their hometown to help design their new home, will she succumb to their allure or pass on the passion they promise to give her? Clay and Elliot both know she’s the one for them, but she thinks they’re just using her.

When the time comes to admit what they want, will it be too late to save her desire for two?

Wendy's Review

Desire was in the typing pool one day and then up at the boss's office as their assistant the next. She knew from past experience that she needed to be all business and never allow anything to come between her job and her personal life.

Her boss's and brothers Clay and Elliot Middleton were looking for an assistant but what they received was a desirable beautiful woman. Even though they told each other that they wouldn't go over the line they knew they lied to each other and themselves.

Clay and Elliot gave Desire the best orgasm and sex that she ever experienced and each time she objected she knew in her heart that she wanted them as much as they her.

With all love misunderstandings happen that causes old hurts to come and with any manage relationship honesty is the best policy no secrets. But when secrets come to head they had to rely on their love to pull them through.

The love scenes that Marla writes has you withering in your seats and wanting men like Clay and Elliot to hire you.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Tessa's Highlander by Cooper Lovell

2011-11-04T21:49:00.000-04:00

Tessa's Highlander by Cooper Lovell

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Erotic horror author Tessa Danvers's limited experience with men has her convinced that she just doesn't need to waste time on them. Her writing career is hot enough, and she recently purchased the home of her dreams.

When a scheduling conflict prevents her cousin Jaime from making some much-needed renovations to her new house, he sends his friend, Gavan Murdoch—a gorgeous, hulking Scotsman with a brogue thicker than Highland fog—in his place. One look at the diminutive author and Gavan's protective defenses are up. He swore off women years ago following a devastating heartbreak.

After getting off to a very rocky start with Tessa in an effort to keep her at arms' length, Gavan succumbs to his desire for the petite, hot-tempered author, only to learn that he'll have no choice but to share her with millions of other men.

Wendy's Review

Cooper Lovell brought a entertaining book with a lot of laughs and equal amounts of sexual encounters.

Tessa Danver knew next to nothing about men but you couldn't tell it by her stories she created. The pages in her novel were smoking hot. Tessa bought herself a home that needed remodelling and when her cousin Jamie backs out he sent his best friend Gavan Murdoch to do the work for him.

Gavan was a hunky, gorgeous Scotsman who had trouble communicating with Tessa and ends up more times then once on her bad side. But with Gavan\s persuading her brought her around to her good side and gave her what she could write about, awesome orgasms and the best sex any woman could ask for.

As they got to know each other their love only deepened even when Gavan's jealousy threatens their relations ship.

This story had me laughing, enjoying the antics of the characters and most assuredly the sex scenes were by far the best I have read. Cooper has you reading with enthusiasm and wanting more than anything to have a highlander walking in my front door.

Great job!

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Husband Material by Annette M. Irby

2011-11-04T21:44:00.000-04:00

Husband Material by Annette M. Irby

Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 1

Blurb

Wyatt Hansen has no fears about commitment, but only three years have passed since his beloved wife died, and he can't bring himself to break their annual dinner date-that is until he meets restaurant owner, Lara Farr. Lara doesn't have time for romance; she has a business to run. At least that's what she tells herself so she doesn't have to admit that commitment scares her. But Lara's business is failing, and it just may take a miracle-or marketing analyst, Wyatt Hansen-to save it. Can Wyatt rescue Lara's restaurant, help her overcome her fears, and prove he is good husband material?

Clare's Review

When Lara first sets eyes on Wyatt, she is drawn to the sense of loss emanating from him. Only when he turns up for dinner, alone on Valentine's Day at the restaurant she owns, does she find out why.

A lovely story of love the second time around, this short story (dollar download) from Annette M Irby, isn't short on emotion or details. With warm and loveable characters, and an engaging storyline, this book will hold a place in your heart after the last page is turned.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Corralling the City Girl by Stacey Espino

2011-11-04T21:38:00.000-04:00

Corralling the City Girl by Stacey Espino

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Jane's just inherited her late uncle's estate. But there's a catch. She has to ride along in a two-week-long cattle drive or she'll forfeit the ranch and money. The city girl doesn't have a clue where to start, so she advertises for three cowboys to assist her.

Chase, Brad and Dawson are hired to drive five thousand head of cattle across the prairies of Alberta. They expect their boss to be some spoiled rich boy looking for adventure, not a stunning woman with legs to die for. She's unlike any cowgirl—complaining, cursing, and driving them nuts with her forked tongue. It'll take some tying up and rough cowboy handling to teach the little siren how to behave.

Monica's Review

Mother Nature has a way of changing a person’s life perspective. Who knew that a feisty-stubborn city girl would be corralled by three sexy cowboys.

Jane Williams is a woman that enjoyed her freedom and left out emotions whenever she dated. She thought she had the perfect life but after entering her uncle’s home she thought twice of selling it. With her uncles death she is about to inherit his wealth but that comes with a ranch and cattle to care for. There is only one stipulation she must move five thousand head of cattle to greener pastures or she loses everything to her cousin. Jane is a city girl she knows nothing of what consists of a cattle drive so next step is to hire some cowboys.

Naturally she takes the challenge and hires three cowboys to help her with her journey, Dawson Reed, Brad McCay and Chase Garner. When Jane meets Dawson she knows she is in trouble because her body is overheating. Then she meets Brad and Chase and wonders if all cowboys are this mouth watering. Jane tries her best to keep this journey business base only and not explore the bodies of these sexy cowboys.

With her belligerent attitude, she’s lucky if they don’t quit on her or even worse leave her out in the wilderness and finish the cattle drive without her. Brad knows how to talk to her and makes her feel secure, safe but he is only risking breaking his heart. Jane knows that she wants to submit to the cowboys but she finds it difficult due to choices that her parents made. Each cowboy has a reason for needing the ten thousand dollars Jane is going to pay them when the job is done but are their intentions good. Sure two cowboys need it for their families but one is a little shady. Can they make it to there destination on time or will someone try to sabotage this journey?

The pace of the story was slower at the beginning but picked up later in the story. The foursome relationship seemed a it couldn't work because they each had their own baggage. Even if they were all uncommitted it seemed that they needed to break from their families with the exception of one. Still, the four of them had great chemistry even when it seemed that they would kill each other. I liked the determination of all three cowboys and how they worked together in order for Jane to make her deadline even if it meant not getting paid. This story is more of an emotional based story rather than a sexual based. Sure Jane also needed to let go and just let them take care of her but of course that meant letting her guard down.

The story is unique and the characters are interesting. I would definitely recommend this story to readers looking for a hot ménage relationship that starts off a little on the rough side but they strive to make the relationship work.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Celestial Seduction by Jessica E. Subject

2011-11-04T21:32:00.000-04:00

Celestial Seduction by Jessica E. Subject

Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

At the end of his obligated commitment to the Space Service, Frey Berger decides to stay on Earth to further experience human emotions rather than return to Ginnun where his intended has already mated with another. Looking for real love and someone to accept him for what he is, Frey enlists in Madame Evangeline’s popular dating service. Although he does not understand the concept of a one-night stand, he hopes to find his perfect mate. If he fails, he risks being alone on Earth for the rest of his life.

Carrie Cooper’s husband divorced her for another woman who could provide him with children, leaving her with little self-confidence and no desire to let a man hurt her again. When her best friend convinces her to join a dating service, Carrie decides one night of passion is harmless since there’s no commitment after the night is over.

Although several misunderstandings nearly derail them before the date even begins, Frey and Carrie end up closer than they ever believed possible. Still, Frey needs to convince Carrie her perfect mate isn’t human at all, and that one night can lead to a forever love.

Lorien's Review

Frey refuses to return to his planet in Ginnun. After his intended mate left him for his best friend, he wants to find an Earth woman and experience an emotional relationship where it’s not allowed on his planet. Carrie has been through so much after her divorce. With an open-mind and heart, she decides to take the chance on a one-night stand.

Celestial Seduction is a great sci-fi romance story. An enjoyable read that holds an interesting plot with two likeable characters. With the help of Madame Eve’s 1NightStand dating service, Frey and Carrie are able to have a second chance at love. When the two meet, sparks fly. An instant connection between the two ill-fated characters ignites and continues to grow. If you’re a fan of romance and science fiction, don’t miss out on this wonderful story.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Three Hired Lovers by Melody S. Monroe

2011-11-04T21:26:00.000-04:00

Three Hired Lovers by Melody S. Monroe

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Jillian Masters has never had a climax. To save her job, she consents to a weekend at a resort designed to awaken her dormant sexuality. When she meets three totally hot hired lovers—a cowboy, a Frenchman, and a pool cleaner—she discovers her experience is way more than she’s ready for as their teasing and tempting forces her to confront her conflicting desires.

When she finds out the three men have a hidden agenda, and that her professional career hangs in the balance, the devastating situation leads her to reevaluate her priorities.

Will she give in to the temptation of her newly awakened arousal or will she leave them hanging?

Wendy's Review

If you are looking for a great book that has you laughing, crying and cheering for a happy ending then Three Hired Lover's is the book for you to read and enjoy.

Jillian Masters is a woman on a mission in her lab to create exotic potions for lovers. To bad she works more than she test her own creations. Her father is dying and wants her to come out of the lab and enjoy life something that he never encouraged before. Their relationship is strained and he doesn't inform her of what he has done in the name of love. He sends her packing for a week at a resort to get laid.

Joe, Frank and Rod are brothers and even though Joe and Frank like to share but they want Rod in the deal. Joe is the cowboy who wooed Jillian the first day at the resort he brought her to close to ecstasy then left her hanging. The experience is what she was use to till Frank brought her to the same conclusion pretending to be a Frenchman wowing her into a state of sexual arousal. When all else fails she meets Rod the pool man who takes her beyond her wildest dreams and gives her the sexual satisfaction that she never had experienced. But like all good things they must end.

Melody brought the four characters together with such dynamics that it has you biting you nails waiting for the next turn of events. It is the kind of book that has you from the first word and doesn't turn you loose to the last word.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: The Professor's Assistant by Bren Christopher

2011-11-04T21:21:00.000-04:00

The Professor's Assistant by Bren Christopher

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Alternative Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Lured by rumors of a momentous invention, Agent Julian Blake steps into the New York Gate and emerges outside London. It is the same year, 1885, but an Earth parallel to his own. The two timelines are almost identical, but the slight variation is enough to threaten his mission as it includes an attitude toward same-sex attraction that is less than accepting.

He never expected that difference to pose a problem. Julian has an important mission to complete; a mission with far-reaching consequences not only across the alternate Earths, but into their pasts. For the momentous invention is a working time machine. And the inventor’s assistant is a beautiful, auburn-haired young man named Daniel who causes Julian to disregard the Department rules he has lived by for so long.

But there are others interested in the professor’s new invention, and when tragedy strikes, the professor’s lovely assistant might just be the only person left alive with the knowledge to recreate the device.

Now Daniel is a target, and Julian is in a race to protect him and retrieve the knowledge of the time machine from those who would misuse it.

Contains: Explicit m/m sex

Dodie's Review

The story of Julian and Daniel is a beautiful story. They meet – there is an instant attraction – and realize quickly that they are in love with each other. As happens far too often in romance novels, neither one does anything stupid to drive the other one away. As difficulties arise in their burgeoning relationship, they analyze the situation, and correctly realize when they are overreacting to something.

Due to Daniel's job as the professor's assistant, he becomes a target of the “bad guys”. This was my main problem with the book. There is not enough tension and build in the “bad guys” confrontation with Daniel, so consequentially the payoff is not as powerful as it could be. Everything is resolved neatly, there are not any inappropriate leaps or inconsistencies in the story, but the tension is not there in the suspenseful moments, so the denouement falls flat.

The plot with its historical sci fi elements was refreshing and intriguing. The romantic scenes between Julian and Daniel were absorbing, and illustrated the developing love between them. While the denouement was not as powerful as it could have been,The Professor's Assistant is nevertheless a great story and highly entertaining read.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: No Bag Limit by Kaliana Cole

2011-11-04T21:15:00.000-04:00

No Bag Limit by Kaliana Cole

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Emma Duncan is independent, reserved, and prickly as hell, a spitfire with enough secrets to keep her living behind fortified walls. Ty Whelan is convinced Emma is the wild, willing, and strong woman he and his brothers have waited half their lifetime for.

But the romance author’s past has chased her to the town of Liberty Springs, Wyoming.
Psychological scars hold her back from embracing the carnal bliss and emotional security the Whelans offer, while a twisted madman threatens her very existence.

Emma strives to overcome the grip of a man who has terrorized her for half a decade and admit that she has room in her heart for Zach and Colby as well as Ty.

With hard bodies and big hearts, they entice her to accept all they have to offer and revel in the affections of three very different men...

Because, girls, there’s "no bag limit" in Liberty Springs.

Monica's Review

Well after reading the whole book I could not stop myself from reading the prologue again to see which horse best resembles Ty, Zach and Colby. I could not see any of them as a Show Pony or a Performance Horse. The only ones that stuck out to me were the Problem Horse, the Workhorse, and the Keeper. Then you have the Fantasy Ride and all I have to say about that is that is does come true.

Emma is a woman with strength, love and compassion, ready to fight in order to survive when danger would present itself. She has an amazing career as a writer but she also has a ranch to run where her horses help disabled kids. I loved her playful personality especially with Zach and Colby. Emma was different with Ty maybe because he was the eldest but he held her heart from the beginning. Emma was truly loved by the cowboys but danger lurks in the shadows and appears when it is least expected. Her strength is tested when one of the Whelan’s brothers is shot by a madman that has been sending her threatening letters.

When Ty shows up at her ranch ready to care for her horses, Emma is not able to resist admiring his ass. Then when Ty is ready to leave the only payment he seeks is a kiss but he will seek it later when his brothers are present. Zach and Colby were the happiest cowboys around when they each got a kiss from Emma but they knew it was going to take a little bit more time to have her take all three of them. When the cowboys find out that someone has been sending threatening letters to Emma they are frantic because now she is missing. When they find her and view a tape of what she went through they know she is a special woman. When they come up with a plan to capture the madman, the cowboys never thought that they would be losing the woman that had claimed their hearts.

The sexual heat in this story is enough to bring steam to your e-reader. The three Whelan brothers are so yummy it’s hard not to want one, to feel that sexual ecstasy that they show Emma. The development of their relationship is truly special and they created the perfect balance. Some of the sex scenes left me smiling even well after they happened. I loved how all the three men had different personalities and with that brought different sex lifestyles.

Well Ms. Cole has done it again with this book. I finished reading this book and craved for the next book in this series. My only disappointment was small editing errors in the book. It was slow at the beginning but it truly picked up pace and it owned my heart. I enjoyed how they became lovers and how happy they were even when they were separated for a small amount of time.

Pick up a copy of No Bag Limit! You won’t be disappointed. Believe me I have already looked into buying the second book in this series and read the story of Jory and Bailey.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Unbridled and Unbound by Elle Saint James

2011-11-04T21:10:00.000-04:00

Unbridled and Unbound by Elle Saint James

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Stella Gilbert, lowly file clerk for a law firm, wants to pay off her secret debt incurred right before her mother died. Her pride won’t allow a man to pay her bills, unlike her mother, who had no problem with a man, any man, paying for everything.

Dominick Hunter and Tyler Wilson want to see to the completion of the newly constructed DRMC headquarters and sexual playground in Ryder, Colorado before moving back to their own property up north. They expect to enjoy their membership even more with the new “Stadium” for their annual live sex shows. But a beautiful, stranded accident victim, found outside the gates of the DRMC property, with excellent cooking skills and a strong curiosity about their unbridled lifestyle makes them reconsider their plans of leaving the state.

Wendy's Review

Elle did it again with Unbridled and Unbound. She brought us back to the The Double Rider Men’s Club with Dominick Hunter and Tyler Wilson finding Stella Gilbert snowdrift in her car after wrecking on icy roads that she should have never been on.

Stella worked hard as a file clerk in a law firm where she had incurred debt taking care of her mother till her death. But when things get tougher because of a woman who didn't like Stella and wanted to make her life hell. Being snowed in with two sexy men after her wreck wasn't on the agenda but with the looming storm still brewing outside Dominick and Tyler show Stella what a good time is.

Stella had heard of the club but didn't understand the true meaning until being stranded here with them. Stella loved their kitchen in her opinion it was a chef’s wet dream. Coming up with creation to share with the men brought her to a happy place in her dreary life. Tyler and Dominick were in awe of what she could create on limited supplies and offered her a way out but cooking was her decompress hobby not a career because of being afraid it could turn into a job that she wouldn't enjoy anymore. Giving her time to digest not just the food but what the club stands for Tyler and Dominick wanted her to understand that they love to share and she was who they wanted. Knowing they were what she needed she was shown what a true sexual encounter with two gorgeous men was like.

Tyler and Dominick didn't want Stella to go back but with the looming debt over her head she had no choice. When things come to head and Stella is placed in a position that gives her the chance to be with her men she had to make decisions that she swore never to do.

Elle gave you everything in this book that has you being right there in their private world.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: The Billionaire Rancher Buys a Wife by Paige Cameron

2011-11-04T20:58:00.000-04:00

The Billionaire Rancher Buys a Wife by Paige Cameron

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Drake Terrell wins a bid to date Janice Dedrick. He expects a fun fling. She refuses his offer and ends their date early. Drake realizes she means more to him than he thought. He decides to pursue her seriously. Janice has doubts about his sincerity. She gives him an ultimatum: change his career, buy a ranch, and agree to have children before she'll consider him. She's bluffing, never thinking he'd do what she asked.

Meanwhile, she receives threatening midnight calls, and accidents, or real threats, begin to endanger her and Drake.

Drake calls his brother to help find the person trying to injure or kill them. As their love heats up, so does the stalker's determination. Can this rancher win Janice's heart and save her life?

Monica's Review

Janice Dedrick is about to commit the biggest mistake of her life but then again she needs to live a little and have some fun. Sure being in a fundraiser and ready to auction her self is crazy because who knows who will buy her. Maybe the buyer is the man of her dreams or what if he is a crazy killer. Once Janice realizes who is about to get a chance at a dinner with her she is totally lost and naturally she has no choice but to agree since he spent ten grand on one evening with her.

Drake Terrell is a billionaire who wants a fling with one woman but there is only one problem the woman that brings his blood to a boil is looking for a committed relationship. Only problem is that Terrell is not ready to settle down and enjoys his line of work but all that changes when he leaves overseas for three months. When he returns back to Houston, Texas he knows that he needs to see Janice and let her know that he is ready to become the man she wants. The next problem is she does not believe him and gives him an ultimatum for her to accept him as her husband, “you’d have to buy a ranch or something, change your career, want children, convince me you were serious enough for me to take a chance.”

Janice protects her heart but not hard enough because she has fallen in love with Drake. He tries his best to let her know that he is serious in his decision and plans to marry her but there are some strange accidents happening to both of them. Janice has been receiving strange phone calls right after the fundraiser auction but now a scare with no brakes in Drake’s car, then the house fire. There is something going on and someone wants both Janice and Drake dead.

The love that is formed between Janice and Drake is wonderful. I enjoyed seeing how much Drake wants to keep Janice safe and the love that he has for her. To actually take her to his parent’s home something he had not done with anyone but most importantly to her parent’s home. Only the stalker is ready to get rid of both of them before they can have their happily ever after. Read this wonderful love story between Janice and Drake and see if he was able to change his career, buy the ranch and is ready to have kids. Most importantly defend his love for Janice and keep them both safe. Happy reading!

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Her Long Hot Surrender Kayla Knight

2011-11-02T11:32:00.000-04:00

Her Long Hot Surrender Kayla Knight

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

The unrelenting Texas heat is not the only reason why twenty-eight-year-old Madi Allen’s temperature is soaring. The Hayes brothers, who work the ranch next door, are hotter than July! Gabe and Tyler are in their prime, and can satisfy her every sexual fantasy. Just one problem—they enjoy ménages!

The cowboy brothers have their sights firmly set on Madi. Still smarting from a failed marriage, she’s returned home after ten years away. Alpha males Gabe and Tyler will enjoy taming the opinionated firebrand into submission.

When her sick mother reveals a secret, Madi finds herself at a crossroads. One way lies the return to her privileged Washington life. The other way lies the incredibly sexy Hayes brothers. Should she enjoy all that Gabe and Tyler have to offer, or take the sensible option and return to her old life?

Monica's Review

Her Long Hot Surrender is the third series in the Raw Texas Heat series it is exactly that long and hot.

When Madison Allen came back home to care for her mother she never expected that her life would be change so drastically. Her mother made sure she understood from childhood that she was worth lots more than to belong to a cowboy. Her mother made her believe that she came from wealth but she learned that her mother lied to her when the confession came from her mother’s death bed. Madison vowed to learn the truth of her mother’s family tree.

Gabe and Tyler Haynes learned that Madison was back in town and they just could not resist seeing her even if she acted like a rich spoiled brat. The Haynes bothers shared everything including their women. Gabe spoke to soon and let Madison know that he and his bother wanted to try a ménage fling with her at least until she went back home. Madison through a fit and practically through Gabe out of her home along with Ty and told them to never come back.

Madison planned a trip to find answers to questions that stayed unanswered after her mother’s death and the Haynes brothers were going to drive her to the destination. This was the planned trip that would either define them as a ménage relationship with Madison or no relationship at all. The Haynes bothers were no longer going to pressure her it was going to be her decision.

Well Ms. Knight has done it again with the third book in Raw Texas Heat. This has everything that you would expect in this enticing ménage romance story. This story draws you in from the beginning and it is hard to put the story down. The relationship development between the characters was perfect; they had their ups and downs like any relationship. Ms. Knight writes the scenes vey well and some of those scenes are steaming HOT. The plot of the story was slow coming and was much unexpected. Then when it ruptures the cowboys were so attentive and with that the three characters were finally able to profess their feelings and speak the three lovely words, I Love You.

Her Long Hot Surrender can be read as a stand alone book. But I recommend you to also read the first two books if you haven’t done so. If you’re looking for an erotic love story where the characters come together and form the home, family they have wanted this is a story for you.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: Misguided by Tina Gallagher

2011-11-02T11:27:00.000-04:00

Misguided by Tina Gallagher

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

After a vacation fling, a high school sex ed guidance counselor and a single father are forced to face each other in real life.

Having been the honor roll student, good girl in high school who got pregnant at sixteen, Cassie Finnerty knows what can happen if teens aren’t educated about safe sex. Her job is to counsel the students, answer their questions, and hand out condoms when requested.

Jake Lucas is a divorced, single father raising his almost sixteen-year-old daughter. When the contents of his daughter’s purse spill and condoms tumble out, he freaks out. After interrogating his daughter, he finds out she got the condoms at school, so he goes to confront the person who gave them to her and gets the surprise of his life.

Yadkny's Review

“It was a vacation fling. It ended with the vacation.” Or so they thought…

Luke is struggling to understand his daughter. Being a single parent is tough enough, but add in teenage attitude and hormones and things can only go from bad to worse. His best friend, Jay can’t sympathize, so instead tries to take him away from his problems with a vacation. Only what was supposed to be relaxing and restful turned out to be an exciting and arousing vacation fling with a woman Luke won’t soon forget. And he won’t have to either once he meets his daughter’s new guidance counselor.

Cassie may be able to clinically discuss as well as educate and guide young confused minds on the subject of sex, but she hasn’t had much luck with it in her own life. Having had a life altering experience at the impressionable age of sixteen, her professional goal now is to counsel young people away from making the same choices or mistakes she did. Unfortunately, despite her best efforts one can still manage to slip through the cracks and little did Cassie know how profoundly this one would affect her personally.

Ms. Gallagher is now one of my new favorite authors. This story is thought provoking with true to life situations and a passionate romance. The characters themselves were both vocally and visually easy to realize while reading with wonderful description and dialogue. There were just a few hiccups, during the first few scenes of the story in which there were abrupt endings or scene changes without warning, so I found myself re-reading lines to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. However, the majority of the story flowed really well and I became more emotionally invested in the characters with each chapter. The sex scenes too became increasingly spicier and expressive with each encounter. Overall, I really enjoyed the story for its believability in both the characters and their situation. The ending was perfect, but left possibilities open for the author to continue exploring Luke and Cassie’s story or move on to their commitment-phobic best friends.

All contemporary romance readers who would enjoy witnessing a deep relationship develop between two single parents should definitely read this story.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee

2011-11-02T11:23:00.000-04:00

Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee

Publisher: Amazon Digital
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Blake Harrison:
Rich, titled, and charming… And in need of a wife by Wednesday so he turns to Sam Elliot who isn’t the business man he expected. Instead, Blake is faced with Samantha Elliot, engaging and spunky with a voice men call 900 numbers to hear.

Samantha Elliot:
Owner of Alliance, her matchmaking firm, and not on the marital menu... That is until Blake offers her ten million dollars for a one-year contract. All she needs to do is keep her attraction to her husband to herself and avoid his bed. But Blake’s toe-curling kisses and charm prove too difficult to combat. Now she needs to protect her heart so she can walk away when their mercenary life together is over.

Clare's Review

Wife by Wednesday – grabs you from the title and pulls you into a wonderful tale of an arranged marriage…well more of a business contract. Blake needs a wife to fulfil the terms of his father’s will and gain his inheritance. Sam agrees but neither of them expect keeping the contract to be as hard as it is.

In this story, Ms. Bybee has brought to life two engaging characters, a conniving villain and a series of obstacles which leave you turning the pages with eager anticipation to find out what happens next. The first non-historical one I have read, it’s no less engaging than her time travel books. If you love those, then this one is not to be missed.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Wild Hunts by Rhea Regale

2011-11-02T11:15:00.000-04:00

Wild Hunts by Rhea Regale

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

As a revered white wolf, Kasa Jones is well aware of the dangers stalking her. She and her brother, Jordan, track down holding cells and free innocent werewolves before they’re reprogrammed to kill her.

The night Kasa botches a hunt, exposing herself to the enemy, she flees for her life and lands in the claws of two mysterious wolves.

Micah and Slade Castrove have been hot on Kasa’s trail for months. With her finally in their care, the brothers vow to protect her from the dangerous rebels hungry for white wolf blood. They never imagined the challenges that would come with keeping Kasa safe.

Kasa is enraptured by her mates. Their body-heating good looks, powerful personas, and promises of protection easily sway her priorities. But when her brother is kidnapped and the only way to save him is to sacrifice herself, can her mates protect her from the ultimate hunt?

Wendy's Review

Let me tell you that this is a third in a series which I have read all three and each one is better than the last. Wild Hunts is well written with adventure, mystery and of course lots of love and lust for Kasa Jones and her mates Micah and Slade Castrove.

Kasa and her brother is all they have left in their family and they are close for brother and sister. Jordan tries to keep Kasa under control but when it comes to taking out the Black Moon his pleas fall on deaf ears. Kasa had felt what betrayal is when Tom her old boyfriend trapped her and caused her pain. As wares silver is detrimental to wares and Kasa carries scars not just on her body but on her soul. Trust doesn't come easy.

Micah and Slade know Kasa is their mate and they would risk life to keep her safe. Of course when they are near their mate sexual tension comes out and the need is stronger then they could keep up with. Kasa, Micah and Slade embark on their relationship with hot and juicy sex scenes that has you wiping your brow.

As the third in a series Rhea keeps the adventure and mystery going so that you are hanging on every word pulling for the good guys and hoping the demise of the enemies.

Great book!

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Legally Bound by Rynne Raines

2011-11-02T11:09:00.000-04:00

Legally Bound by Rynne Raines

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Evelyn Morgan has a secret. Donavan Carver wants to expose it. Bondage, debauchery, and a weekend at Eden lands one of them on their knees.

For years, Eve has craved sexual domination, but a kinky romp in the hay isn't worth destroying her prestigious legal reputation over. Even if that romp’s with her handsome rival and legendary Dominant, Donavan Carver. Desperate to protect her secret and keep the notorious playboy at bay, Eve clings to the lie she’s told for two years—she’s a Domme. Donavan doesn’t buy it. Given an opportunity to put Donavan’s doubts to rest, Eve lures him into a bet he can’t win--one that will tether him to her leash. So what if she cheats to win? He’ll never find out. Or will he?

Wendy's Review

Rynne brought a book that has the reader reading each passage with gusto. The lives of Evelyn and Donovan has you wanting the best for them both.

Evelyn was a hard nose lawyer she had no choice, growing up with an unstable home life has her being in charge of everything. Eve knew that she wanted to release some of the responsibility but in line of work she had to have the upper hand always. Will she be able to trust anyone enough to let go.

Donovan knew Eve was a submissive even though she wouldn't admit it. He had to show her that she could trust him to allow him the opportunity to take over some of the responsibility. He was a Dom and not afraid to show his dominance and with Evelyn he knew he had to be strong but conniving also.

In the court room they are adversaries but in the bedroom they are in sync with what each needs. Eve allows Donovan to show her what a true submissive is and to allow her the choice she has to make. Submitting and letting go had Evelyn to accept Donovan expertise in being a Dom. The sexual experience is more than Eve ever imagined, letting her guard down was the best decision Eve could make.

I give this book an outstanding 5 Tea Cups for Rynne writing skills and allowing the reader an adventure of a life time.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Belonging to Them by Marla Monroe

2011-11-02T11:03:00.000-04:00

Belonging to Them by Marla Monroe

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Brandon and Bolton are brothers living in the Border Lands. Heather hides in their trailer to escape slavery, but has she traded one cage for another? The brothers are more than happy to help her out and take her home to their Border Land Farm. They work to convince her they are good guys and won’t hurt her.

Bolton knows he has fallen in love with her, but Brandon isn’t sure she sees him as more than her keeper or owner. He wants her to feel the same love she feels for his brother, so he pulls away.
It takes nearly losing her to a wolf attack for Brandon to realize he’s being childish in asking for her to treat him differently than she does his brother. She loves them both equally, and he has almost lost the best thing that ever happened to him.

Monica's Review

Love is a feeling that comes naturally but if not expressed it could cause a relationship to fail.

When Brandon and Bolton found Heather hiding in their trailer they instantly knew that she was to be treasured. Since females are scarce in the United States they know that they need to protect her with everything they have. Heather fears that they will only use her for sex and see her as nothing else.

Bolton will have to fight with all his heart in order for all three of them to become a family. Bolton is such a sweet, caring loving man that will give his life for Heather. Now Brandon is a different story. I did not like him in the beginning of the story he seemed so uptight and cruel. He could not express his feelings and had a hard time forgiving and for that, Heather and he drifted apart. All Heather wanted was for Brandon to hold her, caress her, kiss her but he was just a hard-headed jerk.

I must admit that I liked the characters Bolton and Heather together without Brandon. They completed each other but no matter what I understood that Heather would never be happy if Brandon did not join them. Brandon was such a jerk to Heather; he treated her like a whore but no matter what Heather tried to please him in every way possible. A woman does not like to feel as a possession they want to be treated as a person, a human-being and feel loved.

I truly love reading books of Marla Monroe. She is a very creativity author. Belonging to Them is an enjoyable read of a typical ménage romance with a bit of a bumpy ride. I finally came around for Brandon when he finally professed his love to Heather and asked for forgiveness. Get your copy today and enjoy the new series by Marla Monroe, Men of the Border Lands.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Enraptured by Jayne Fresina

2011-10-22T16:36:00.000-04:00

Enraptured by Jayne Fresina

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Historical Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

A Private Collection

Harry Blackwood has a rule never to sleep with a woman younger than thirty. But he’s also never been to a ball uninvited, stripped naked over tea in a quiet parlor, stepped inside a male bordello, been spanked by anyone other than his father, or become emotionally involved in another person’s life. And within a few hours, all that will change.

Christina Deveraux is nineteen, untamable as a hellcat and determined to enjoy Harry Blackwood’s abundant favors the moment he drops his trousers in her front parlor. As for his silly rules— she’s never met a rule she couldn’t break. After all, it is only sex, it’s her trade now she’s been left to manage her mother’s house of sin, and she has enough theory advice from a set of explicit diaries.

Now she wants to put text into practice. And Harry just happens to be the perfect study mate.

Ren's Review

Christina Devereaux, at the tender age of nineteen, is the owner of a bordello, passed down to her by her mother. Instead of throwing up her hands in horror and leaving the town under a cloud of shame, she boldly forges ahead with the detemination to make it the most sought-after establishment in town. Ms. Devereaux isn't peddling female flesh either. This lady has a stable of handsome studs that are strictly for the enjoyment of the dissatisfied wives among the town's elite. Christina is a regular firecracker with a curious and insatiable mind of her own.

Harry Blackwood, older and stodgy, has his own ideas of what he likes in a woman. He doesn't like them young and he definitely doesn't like them interrupting his routine. He lives by a strict set of rule and nothing or no one will change them. When he arrives with the intention of delivering a portrait his father had painted of her mother, he finds himself doing things that he would never have considered, not even in his wildest dreams.
Harry and Christina had me laughing so loud. Their chemistry is immediate, their verbal smackdowns refreshing and the sheer madness of their antics are truly hilarious. For all of their bantering, you can tell that Harry and Christina geniuinely like each other. Oh and the sexy-sexy between them is just as HOT. I would suggest reading these scenes with either the fan turned up high or the air conditioner on full-blast.

I love Jayne Fresina's writing. She takes the basic formula of boy meets girl and twists it up into an addictive read. Her heroines are not the typical shrieking damsels in distress that are prevelant in historical romances. Her heroes are nice (yes, NICE) sexy men that are befuddled and clueless one minute and lovesick the next. There's none of that arrogant egotistical behaviour going on. The men are likeable and funny. I can go on and on, gushing about it but the fact of the matter is this, Ms. Fresina can write. Her stories are wonderfully written, romantic, lusty, funny and brilliant. She takes the whole saucy bodice-ripping of historical romance to a new, exciting level and I just love it.

This is the third installment in this trilogy. I am sad to see it end but I tell you, the characters are so well-written and the stories flow so smoothly that you will not be forgetting them anytime soon.

If you are looking for a historical romance that it totally unexpected, I HIGHLY recommend Ms. Fresina's Private Collection series. You won't regret it.

5 Tea Cups and a Recommended Read!

Review: Prime Defender by Ann Jacobs

2011-10-22T16:31:00.000-04:00

Prime Defender by Ann Jacobs

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: BDSM Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Book 4 in the Necessary Roughness series.

Big, tough, sexy linebacker Matt Rubin is a killer on the field—but a willing slave in the dungeon to his voluptuous, beautiful Domme.

Keisha loves her buff, gorgeous sex slave. It is the ultimate erotic gratification—having such a strong, intimidating man completely at her sexual command.

Then a health crisis forces them to make a temporary switch. The sex slave becomes the Master. Keisha is totally out of her element and they both wonder how they can ever really go back to that perfect love.

Monica's Review

This is a story of how love helps overcomes fears of the past but helps them face it head on in order to save their life’s partner. I loved the passion that Matt showed Keisha and how he changed his own lifestyle for her and their future. This story gave me a different perspective on a 24/7 sex slave relationship, that no matter the circumstance if your partner needs help, especially dealing with a life threatening issue, you take charge of the situation.

When Matt found out that Keisha might die because of her weight, Matt made the decision with the help of her father, of course, to take over the relationship. Keisha being the Domme she is rebuttals and threatens Matt with punishment. Even though Keisha has a hard time agreeing she sees that Matt is hurting knowing that if she does not take action quickly she might die. As they live their lives as Matt the dom and Keisha the submissive they actually have a different insight of their relationship. Matt finally realizes that he can dominate a woman without hurting her and Keisha actually learned that she could let go and have someone take over her life. Will this mean that they stay in their changed lifestyle or will they go back to their previous lifestyle? Has their relationship changed?

This story starts off with how they committed to each other as a 24/7 sex slave relationship. The vows they take in how they would stay committed and cherish each other. Sure this is a short story but I still enjoyed it. It keeps you wondering if their relationship will ever be the same.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Freya's Mates by Stacey Espino

2011-10-22T16:26:00.000-04:00

Freya's Mates by Stacey Espino

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Pack Seduction, 2

Freya's on her own, lost in a new city. Being of royal blood, every male shifter would kill to have her as a mate. Staying in hiding is her number one priority.

When hunger leads her to the rear of a night club in search of food, she comes across a human who arouses a new desire within her.

Once inside the club, she's caught skipping out on her bill and forced to deal with the club owner and bartender, both sexier-than-sin shifters. Will she be able to submit to the three men? Can there be a future with a human mate?
Be Warned: menage a quatre romance, menage sex, anal sex

Yadkny's Review

In a crazy twist of fate, Freya finds herself in a most precarious position in the same city her sister found her own mates. Club Frenzy holds more for her than she could have bargained for, but this lone wolf isn’t about to give in too easily to what could possibly be only crazy amounts of lust for a bartender, the bar owner, and a human? Freya longs for something more and would rather die than be forced into a mating not of her own choosing. When Freya realizes her fate may already be sealed she won’t be content with just one, but doubts have crept in from long-held beliefs that are hard to let go. In this seduction, it’s a battle of wills to see how long they can withstand the heat before the flames of desire swallow them whole. For once running away doesn’t look so appealing.

In this second installment to the Pack Seduction series, the focus is on Freya and her fight to stay independent. When it becomes evident that there is something more than mere lust with Darius, Gideon, and Vincent, the fight shifts to wanting what her sister Carna has with her own mates. What is most appealing about this group of shifter’s is that they each have their hang-up’s, doubts, or handicap’s. No one is perfect and they each have to work at a relationship none knew they would want.

Ms. Espino definitely brings the heat with this story. Each of the Alpha men gets some one-on-one action with Freya, which allows each of them to have a stronger voice and presence in the story. Even Carna and her mates make an appearance. Now I’m even more excited to meet the last remaining sister and see how Ms. Espino wraps-up this sexy shifter series.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Bump ‘n’ Grind by Sam Cheever

2011-10-22T16:21:00.000-04:00

Bump ‘n’ Grind by Sam Cheever

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

A companion story to Bits ’n’ Bytes.

Felicia Jeffries is turning forty-five and her friends have dragged her to a male strip club to celebrate. She’d prefer to be hiding in a dark corner. Instead, she finds herself on stage, dirty dancing with a sexy hottie whose smoldering glances tell Felicia that he couldn’t care less about the difference in their ages.

Garrett Holcomb has always liked older women. He enjoys convincing them that their bodies’ natural changes are sexy. When Felicia slides her attractive body against his in the dance club, he knows they’re meant to be together.

But someone else doesn’t think their love is healthy. And he’ll do anything to make sure they miss out on the future they want together. Including nearly murdering a man and pinning the attack on Garrett.

Monica's Review

Garrett Holcomb set his mind on one woman and one woman only no matter what; he vowed to win Felicia’s heart. His heart already belonged to her and hoped that her heart would one day belong to him. Due to violence and unforeseen circumstances Garrett’s persona came into question.

Felicia Jeffries was coerced by her best friend to go out for her birthday only she never imagined finding her self up on stage getting a lap dance from a hot sexy young man. Her body became alive with heat traveling up and down her body all she wanted to do was rip his clothes off of what remained and jump him. Felicia tried going out after her divorce but there was no interest in it. After the lap dance there was only one man over taking her thoughts. Felicia also needed to start thinking about her self and not what other people thought of her starting a new relationship with a much younger man. As she made it very clear in the story if men can do it why not women.

Garrett Holcomb came from a broken home and believed that money brought misery. When he sees that Felicia is in trouble all he can think of is to protect her. After seeking guidance from a website for cougar women she seems more confident with her new found relationship and Garrett loved it. There was only one problem someone was trying to make havoc on Garrett’s life and not only that blame him on incidents that could get him some jail time. He tried his best to talk to his friend’s to clear his name to get them to believe him that he would never to such things. Only it was too late Felicia was frightened of him and she no longer wanted to see him.

There are lots of emotions in this story. What makes this story so special is that it deals with trying to sort your emotions like stated in the story, what you are hearing, what’s in your heart or your instincts. This story is thrilling and suspenseful that it will keep you guessing till the very end. Believe me I thought I knew who the propitiator was but I was wrong. The sex scenes in this story are so hot they burn. I was impressed with the characters in story because their chemistry was off the charts but also with the support they gave Felicia.

If you’re in the mood to read an extremely exotic story, that will leave you breathless pick up a copy of Bump ‘n’ Grind. I’ll leave you with a little teaser; chocolate is a beautiful scrumptious dessert especially when it is used in such an exotic way.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: The Canuck Werewolf by Marisa Chenery

2011-10-22T15:42:00.000-04:00

The Canuck Werewolf by Marisa Chenery

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Book one in the Big City Pack series.

Rylee doesn’t have high hopes for the Victoria Day weekend camping trip, seeing as she’s been roped into taking her brother and his juvenile friends. But her mind is changed when she spots a gorgeous man on a hiking trail. She’d like to be zipped in a sleeping bag with him, no doubt about it.

Atticus came to Elora Gorge to get away from his father and his demands that his son find a mate. Like yesterday. Atticus needs time away from being groomed to be the pack leader and the endless stream of “suitable” mates thrown his way in hopes of stirring his mating urge. No luck yet. But then he spots a shy mortal who draws him like no other.

The tent heats up quickly, but before Atticus can tell Rylee what he is, he discovers a member of his pack has followed him with the intention of claiming him for her own. Not only does he have to convince Rylee she’s his mate, he must also prove she can trust him.

Ren's Review

Rylee is tasked with taking her younger brother and his friends on a camping trip. Not particularly thrilled with the idea, she resigns herself to the fact that she is going to be bored out of her skull.

Enter Atticus, werewolf and next in line as Alpha of his pack. Tall, blonde and insanely good-looking, he is up at the camp to escape the pressures of his family to find a mate. He knows that his true mate is out there somewhere and he refuses to settle.

When Rylee and Atticus meet, the attraction is almost instant. Rylee can't believe that someone as handsome as Atticus would be attracted to her and she is hesitant to believe it at first. The drama reaches even higher when Marla, a jilted werewolf who fancies herself as Atticus's mate, shows up at the campsite with the intention of causing trouble.

Rylee, already insecure, has to deal with both Marla's antics and Atticus's father, Grant, who has a very deep dislike of “mortals”. When Rylee finds out that Atticus is a werewolf, she lashes out and decides that he is too “weird “ and “freakish” for her. I don't know about anyone else but that's a major turn off for me. This is not a hallmark of a mature, level-headed young woman but of someone that has not come into her own yet.
While I realize that Ms. Chenery is keeping within the Canadian theme for this story, as a fellow Canuck it became kind of “enough already” with all of the highlights of what makes this story uniquely Canadian. Maybe that was the whole point but in my opinion is a bit over done.

Aside from that bit of griping, I believe that Atticus and Rylee need another installment to show how they've grown as a couple and how Rylee has adjusted to being Atticus's mate. If this is the first of a series, I'm curious enough to see how Ms. Chenery moves the story forward.

3 Tea Cups!

Review: Taken by a Killer by Miranda Stowe

2011-10-09T22:38:00.000-04:00

Taken by a Killer by Miranda Stowe

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

With seven women missing, six of them dead, Miners Bend has issued a protective curfew for women between the ages of twenty and thirty, which plays havoc on Reece Daggert’s sex life. Only one woman, strapped with a gun, knife, and pepper spray is brave enough to risk her safety and seek an active nightlife-- Emily Hayden-- the one woman seemingly immune to Reece’s charm.

Determined not to fall under his seduction, Emily fights her own attraction for Reece until his sister becomes the eighth victim of the Miners Bend Woman Snatcher. When he turns to her in his biggest time of need, Emily can’t deny him. But her comfort soon becomes too explosive to handle as Reece demands more and more of not just her body, but her heart and soul as well.

Monica's Review

The fist book of The Snatcher Series will leave you in tears. All I could think about was the what if’s, what if it was my sister, cousin or even my daughter that was kidnapped and it was just a matter of time before they found her body tortured and raped. How would it feel to live day in day out with the agonizing feeling if today is the day that she is found? Hoping and praying that she is found alive.

Well the book started with a sexual tension that radiated off of Reece like there was no tomorrow. From the moment that he laid eyes on Emily he feels the arousal in full force. The only problem is that he loves to make Emily mad and the madder he gets her the more turned on he gets. He has liked her since he was in kindergarten but from the moment he tried speaking with her she insulted him and the torturing began.

Emily fights her feelings for Reece but from the moment that he called 911 and she answered she became weak and all she wanted to do was comfort him when learning that his sister was kidnapped. When she volunteered to take him home she never thought that she would fall into his arms and have the most passionate, explosive sex with Reece. She felt as if he needed her body, sex in order to deal with the disappearance of his sister. Emily has to guard her heart and soul but too late she has fallen in love with him.

It seems that every time they come in contact with each other they are practically pouncing on each other, it seems that they both cannot get enough of each other. Fear settles in Reece and he finds himself needing Emily more and more and fears that she will leave him. Most importantly fears that she will be next the next victim of the snatcher. Then you have Emily that will give him what ever he asks for even if it means that she stays broken hearted when his sister is found.

This book will have you at the edge of your seat from beginning to end. It will actually have you thinking who is the snatcher and could he be someone from the community and if so who. Can there wild escapades be more than just sex. Will they realize that they truly love each other and it’s not just sex between them they actually have true feelings for each other? I can not wait to read the 2 book to this series Saved from a Killer. Pick up this book you will not regret it.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt

2011-10-09T22:33:00.000-04:00

Paying Her Debt by Emma Shortt

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Fired from the job she so desperately needs, Andy Jones is shocked to find a wallet stuffed full of cash. It belongs to none other than Alexander Ioannou, millionaire extraordinaire, and the man responsible for her firing.

Alexander comes looking for the woman he suspects of misappropriating not only his funds, but his grandmother's ring. He's shocked to find it’s the woman who has been haunting his dreams.
Rather than turn her in, Alexander thinks of more interesting ways for Andy to pay back her debt…

Wendy's Review

Andy Jones worked at Finest Foods an upscale food chain; even though in her recent position she couldn't even afford the food there she made sure her shelves were perfect even as sick as she felt. Seriously injured in an accident a year before had caused her to lose everything and owe debts beyond her means which had her working 18 hour days with only a few hours of sleep. Feeling as the weight of the world on her shoulders she made a mistake at Finest when the owner Alexander Iannou caught her napping on the job that caused her to be fired.

Knowing that the end of the world seemed around the corner she had the never give up attitude. Andy needed no one and made sure that she was independent from men depending on no one but herself.

Alexander Iannou couldn't put his finger on it but he didn't make it to be this rich by being stupid but that is how he felt when Andy walked out after the embarrassment of being fired and spilling the context of her purse in front of him.

Andy felt responsible when the wallet that belonged to Alexander Iannou was stolen during a mugging she took Alex up on his proposition to pay of the debt. Becoming a live in mistress was way out of Andy's league but Alex wanted to show her a real lady is treated with tenderness and love and sex that went beyond her imagination.

The sexual tension in this book has you wanting more. Emma did a wonderful job of bringing Alex and Andy to real life and having their life and love entwined together in such a way that dreams do come true.

I wished it was longer but it was still a wonderful story.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Haunted Heart by Carolyn Rosewood

2011-10-09T22:29:00.000-04:00

Haunted Heart by Carolyn Rosewood

Publisher: Etopia Press
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

All Rowena Sommers wants is a quiet life away from Hollywood gossip and her vicious Oscar-winning ex-boyfriend Brett Fontaine. Her career and reputation in a shambles, thanks to Brett, Rowena returns home to restore her ancestral home and soak up some familiar, hometown sympathy. But having won a twenty-million-dollar defamation suit against Brett hasn’t endeared her to the hometown fans, and the man she’s hired to restore the old home is none other than the ex-jock who used her cruelly in high school to win a bet. And now a paranormal investigator is telling her the place may be haunted.

Van Whitney is no stranger to gossip. He's been struggling to keep his family's restoration business afloat, and when he agrees to restore Rowena's home, he vows to keep their relationship professional. His childhood friend has become a beautiful, sexy woman, but she attracts gossip like flies to honey. When strange things start happening at the house, Van discovers secrets upon secrets, and a plot that may be other than it seems. But his attraction to Rowena might be more dangerous than anything from the past…

Lia's Review

Haunted Heart started off with Rowena Sommers returning to her home town. Back to a place of betrayal, rumors, and the love of her life.

I’m a sucker for a second chance at love storylines, especially when the romance never got to blossom the first time around. Rowena Sommers had a huge crush on womanizer and high school football star Van Whitney when she was a teen but he hurt her badly using her to win a childish bet. Now, years later, Rowena doesn’t want to repeat the same mistake again. I found Rowena’s motivations and behavior to be very realistic. I loved the way she interacted with all the other characters in the book.

Van Whitney lost everything when his life fell apart during one fire. He saw just the amount of damage gossip and rumors can do to a person. When he signs up to remodel Rowena’s great Aunt’s house, he knows he will have to face some gossip around town, but is he ready for the full impact of working for a Hollywood starlet? I really liked Van. As hero’s go, I loved his dark past and the shameful incident that ruined his life. I liked that he had hardships that he had to recover from. He was a strong and modern hero.

The plot and supporting characters really made this story come together and I loved it from beginning to end. I truly great read. If it weren’t for the several typos and a few areas where there was a bit too much telling and not enough showing, you would think you were reading a NY Times bestseller and not an e-published novel. This is not the first book I read by Carolyn Rosewood, and it will certainly not be the last. This woman has a bright publishing future ahead of her, and she definitely has a fan in me.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Mountain Pride by Helena Ray

2011-10-09T22:23:00.000-04:00

Mountain Pride by Helena Ray

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Recently divorced from her high school sweetheart, Chelsea Goebel begrudgingly accompanies her best friend on a work trip to Savage Valley, Colorado. A strange encounter with a mountain lion in the wild leads her to meet Oliver Cash, mayor of Savage Valley, and his brother Roarke.

Mountain lion-shifters Oliver and Roarke instantly know Chelsea is their mate, and they want her as soon as possible. But Chelsea convinces herself she wants only a rebound fling with the sexy shifters, and the brothers set out to prove they want more.

But a darkness looms over Savage Valley. The conglomerate NormCorp wants to buy up Savage Valley, and a drought and strange animal attacks have the townspeople anxious. Oliver and Roarke need to mate Chelsea to strengthen themselves for a fight. It’s up to Chelsea to get over her past, accept her lion-shifting mates, and help Oliver and Roarke save Savage Valley.

Monica's Review

Two mountain lions, one woman will they be able to keep their lion at a distance until they can mate her together and the biggest question will she agree?

Oliver and Roarke are mountain lions that have fallen for a beauty by the name of Chelsea. From the moment that Chelsea found herself being stalked by a mountain lion in the woods she felt a pull to him. His eyes leave her mesmerized. Then her savior comes in and helps and she feels the same connection. The musk scent that they radiate from their body is so intense that Chelsea feels overwhelmed with arousal. From that moment they knew they found their mate and it was time to plan their seduction.

Chelsea just needed to get away from her current state of mind and enjoy her trip with a friend. After her divorce she never thought to seek a relationship with anyone especially two sexy men but nothing will stop her from maybe a little sexual pleasure.

Oliver and Roarke are good men that have been taking care of Savage Valley and their pride from a corporation that wants to buy the land. It is interesting how the reader learns how Savage Valley became and how the pride was formed. The history of the town makes you appreciate the story even more. Then the reader learns of when the mountain lion turns 30 years of age they are ready to become alpha but that’s not the only interesting part. Sorry, you will have to read the book to see what other very important rituals they have especially when it comes to mating.

I think the story could have been a bit longer especially in the forming of their relationship. This is a relationship for life and everything happened in six days. I’m happy that Chelsea actually healed from her divorce fairly quickly. You can’t help but admire the way Oliver and Roarke pleasure Chelsea but not only that they know how to protect her as well.

It was still a very good story and I can’t wait to read the about the other shape shifters that live in Savage Valley. I hope you join me in reading this new series The Pride of Savage Valley, Colorado and see what is made of Savage Valley and the pride.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

Review: Until Twilight by Desiree Holt & Cerise DeLand

2011-10-07T21:19:00.000-04:00

Until Twilight by Desiree Holt & Cerise DeLand

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Isabella Sebastiani has the best instincts. For defusing bombs. But the moment she spots Lane Hallowell in the piazza in Florence, she knows her instinct for finding an irresistible lover has improved. Yes, she’s to meet Lane for a job interview. Sì, her mind tells her to ignore his tempting good looks and his incomparable charm. But her body tells her to embrace him. And her heart demands she take him home with her. Into her arms. Her bed.

A seasoned security operative, Lane shouldn’t be enthralled by a woman within minutes of meeting her. But the cool, professional explosives expert fascinates him and he’s determined to protect her from harm. As the two of them track a group of terrorists from Florence to Rome and on to Paris, Lane and Bella learn that time doesn’t matter when passion demands a future filled with love.

Lorien's Review

In the third book of the Nemesis series, Until Twilight is an incredible thrilling ride. From the first page, the characters fascinated me and pulled me into the storyline. The sexual chemistry between Bella and Lane were evident and scorching hot. The story kept me on edge of my seat, which I thoroughly enjoyed the non-stop action and suspense. Apart from leading to a quick end, Desiree Holt and Cerise DeLand are a knockout team.

Bella is the sexy, smart Italian heroine with an instinct for defusing bombs. Lane is an American private operative assigned to work with a partner for the Nemesis, an International Security operative. Together, they are thrown into a dangerous venture of art thief and bomb threats. Every moment together puts their passion and job at high risk. Yet, they managed to work well together despite the dangerous situation in and out of the bedroom. A fast-paced and exciting read, you won’t want to miss out.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: Love's Sweet Wager by Jannine Corti-Petska

2011-10-07T21:16:00.000-04:00

Love's Sweet Wager by Jannine Corti-Petska

Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Genre: Historical Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

She escapes a life of uncertainty…

After her gambler father is murdered over a card game, Rachel Garrett joins a wagon train West to be with her aunt and the fiancé she's never met. All she wants is to forget her life of performing on stage to earn the money her father gambled away and to settle down in one place. But along the trail she is helplessly drawn to a priest—forbidden fruit—and her faith is shattered.

He's running from a murder he did not commit…

With his life at stake, successful gambler Reno Hunter joins a wagon train West disguised as a priest. He is shocked to find aboard the woman he won when her father wagered her in that fateful card game, the same man Reno is accused of killing. Can he protect his identity as long as she doesn't know who he is, or will he give in to his desire for the woman and risk being apprehended by the law?

Wendy's Review

Jannine brought a book that had a little of everything and a lot of feelings and over all a great book.

Rachel Garrett began her trip on the wagon train to get to Sacramento to meet up with a fiancé her aunt chose for her after her father's murder. Rachel is a entertainer and she uses her talents a singer and dancer to help support her fathers habits of gambling.

Reno Hunter was accused of a murder he didn't commit and his brothers help him break out of jail so he could prove it. Going on the wagon train was his way of getting out of town, being on the same train as Rachel was just luck. Reno had a paper saying Rachel was his but with him being the accused murderer of her father he decided that he would lie low as a priest and allow nature to take his course.

The wagon train was hard way to journey across the prairie but with all suffering good things come out of it. Rachel and Reno start a relationship that not only has you laughing but it has you praising Rachel for being so strong but Reno is the right man for her to tame that independent streak. Through the hardships of their travel Rachel leans more on Reno then she thinks she should and worries what will happen when she reaches Sacramento to her future husband.

I love how this author wrote Love's Sweet Wager to have you right there living the lives of the wilderness.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Seduced by the Moon by Morgan Fox

2011-10-07T21:10:00.000-04:00

Seduced by the Moon by Morgan Fox

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Brie Ferguson, an attorney with a prestigious legal firm in Dallas, quickly finds herself in the protective custody of the gorgeous and possessive McCarthy brothers after a convicted murderer threatens to kill her.
Coming to terms with her sexual attraction for both Sebastian and Jonah McCarthy, she’s unable to resist sating the desires burning inside her. The fierce men weaken her resistance and steal her breath as they set fire to her body in ways she’d only fantasized about.

Now, Sebastian and Jonah must find a way to put an end to a murderer’s threat and uncover the secrets of Brie’s past. Secrets she herself hadn’t even known existed.

Can the McCarthy brothers keep Brie safe from the clutches of the monster stalking after her and convince her that the wild wolves they harbor inside themselves are meant to be her mates—forever?

Yadkny's Review

After winning the trial of a lifetime, Brie is ready to kick back and start enjoying the fruits of her labor, which garnered a promotion to senior partner at the firm. However, the victory is short lived when one minute the office is throwing her a celebratory party and the next chaos ensues as it is discovered the psychopath escaped. Brie knows she has a target on her back, but having the two hottest attorneys at the firm watching her back is more than comforting.

Sebastian the strong and silent Alpha is overwhelmed by the emotions Brie elicits from him, but refuses claiming her until the time is right. Sebastian’s flirty and frisky playboy of a brother, Jonah, is resolute in knowing that Brie is their mate and should be claimed as soon as possible, so with a gentle push, he seduces Brie into making the first move. Now the moves are up to the brothers as they discover that things are not all what they seem when it comes to their mate. With a killer out for her blood, drastic times call for drastic measures and unfortunately, sacrifices will have to be made.

With a quick and exciting pace filled with sexual tension and mystery, Ms. Fox made reading this story quite enjoyable. There were some editing errors that hindered my reading from time to time, but the characters and storyline easily kept my attention. Sebastian, Jonah, and Brie make a ménage a trios look good. There’s even mention of some cousins that has me wondering if perhaps a spinoff is in the works.

Ms. Fox had me well and truly scared of her villain. The horrendous crimes he committed are definitely nightmare-worthy, but even more terrifying is the not knowing of what the villain is or how he can be stopped. This one will have you guessing all the way to the end.

I will absolutely be reading the next installment to the Moonlight Shifters series. There are just one too many questions unanswered in this story and a stalker that needs to be staked. Readers that love paranormal and more specifically Lycans, need to check out this story.

4 Tea Cups!

Review: The Music of Chaos by P. Kirby

2011-10-07T21:06:00.000-04:00

The Music of Chaos by P. Kirby

Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to a small population of demons, fey, and vampires, who are mostly well-behaved and disinclined to start trouble.

That's why the grey brethren, a vampire syndicate, assign Regan O'connell there. Regan is a wolfe, a secret operative for the brethren. Out-of-the-way Albuquerque is the perfect place for an operative whose diplomacy starts wars and who struggles with rudimentary magic.

But Regan attracts trouble like a black sweater invites white cat hair. First, a friend sets her up with tall, dark and sexy Jason lake. Jason is a holder, a member of an ancient order devoted to protecting mankind from things that go bump in the night; things like half-vampire Regan. And then there's the sudden population explosion of deranged lesser vampires. Next, there's the murder of a prominent businessman and the murder weapon is outlawed, chaotic magic.

The brethren issue an ultimatum: find the murderer or find a new job. And the deeper Regan digs into the mystery, the more Jason looks like her prime suspect. Except Regan is certain that Jason is neither a killer nor stupid enough to use a power that can rearrange the fabric of the universe. To prove his innocence and stay out of the unemployment line, Regan will have to tap into the ability she's long denied and find the order in chaos.

Dodie's Review

I really enjoy reading flawed but strong heroines, and Regan O’Connell fits that bill to a T. She's a powerful innate magic user, but throughout her long life, she's never quite figured out how to tap all her power. She's a half-vampire, but her mostly human body can't quite live up to the demands that preternatural abilities costs her. She tries valiantly to live up to all that her family and the grey brethren ask of her as wolfe in Albuquerque. Regan is tasked with untwisting several mysteries. She has the help of three close friends, the vampire Breas, the fairy Lex, and the elf Talis, and one should be enemy the holder Jason.

P. Kirby manages to craft this story into a modern, suspenseful, murder mystery; instead of reading like the paranormal joins a fantasy quest. I was captivated from the first page to the last.

5 Tea Cups!

Review: Hearts Communion by Marianne Evans

2011-10-07T21:02:00.000-04:00

Hearts Communion by Marianne Evans

Publisher: White Rose Publishing
Genre: Inspirational Romance

Heat Rating: 1

Blurb

Jeremy "JB" Edwards dreams of one thing: Having a loving wife and children of his own. Not a surprising ambition, since he was raised at the heart of a large, tight-knit family.

Monica Kittelski spends her days at Sunny Horizons Daycare Center pouring her heart and faith into other people's children. But Monica harbors one impossible dream: Having children of her own someday.

JB and Monica seem the perfect match, but what will come of their electric, sassy relationship when Jeremy learns of Monica's infertility?

Hopes and reality collide when they must confront the idea of finding God's plan and following His will when a dearest hope is destined to remain unfulfilled.

Can these two loving, passionate hearts survive a communion of dreams and reality?

Clare's Review

The third in the Woodland Series, Heart’s Communion tells the story of JB and Monica. JB, from book one, comes from a large family and wants nothing more than to leave his business to his kids. Monica, on the other hand, knows a family is not on the cards and throws herself into running her daycare centre and ballet school and pouring her love on those children in her care.

Dealing with the hard hitting issue of infertility, Ms. Evans has penned a novel that doesn’t hold back the punches. Affecting a vast number of couples, yet never spoken about, infertility has rocked Monica to the core. How can she follow God’s plan and yet fulfill her own ambition and keep the man she’s fallen for?

Not to be missed, this book keeps you reading, smiling and crying til the last page.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

Review: A Texas Taming by Lydia Blythe

2011-10-07T20:57:00.000-04:00

A Texas Taming by Lydia Blythe

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Menage Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Tough horse doctor Ellie O’Shea has a hard lot in life. Her mother died early, leaving her to maintain her family's ranch. The frightening nature of her mother's death has kept her off the backs of the animals she loves, and her demanding circumstances have kept her from the happiness that's right under her nose.

Fortunately for her, the Mackey brothers, alpha Brett, intuitive Ash, and the youngest, Paul, have other ideas. They’ve finally decided what to do about their clashing desires to have Ellie for their own: they will share her. Now, they just have to make the headstrong woman realize how much they truly love her. Little do they know, though, that Ellie has already fallen hard for rodeo rider Gray Porter, who also just happens to be their houseguest!

Now it’s Brett, Paul, and Ash versus Gray as these four stubborn cowpokes vie for Ellie’s affections. But when the Mackeys’ estranged brother Derby shows up, it’s going to take a lot more than stubbornness to win Ellie over—a mix that includes not least of all, a mountain lion, a little cross-dressing, a wild ride across a canyon’s back, a lot of love, and not a few nights steaming up the ranch house windows.

Monica's Review

This is the first book in the series of Sage, Texas and all I have to say is that it started off HOT, HOT, HOT. Of course you think of Texas and the first thing that pops into your head is hot cowboys. Well in this story you have five handsome cowboys ready to show Ellie that they are meant to share her in every way possible.

Ellie is a strong, hard working woman, yet she is caring and has not had too many romances in her life. The three brothers that were introduced were handsome men but they each had a different personality and that balanced them out very well. There is one brother that stood out the most, which is Brett because of his dominate ways. Then you have Gray that is a friend to the Mackay brothers and now has feelings for Ellie.

Her love for horses is what brings her into the Mackay home and let the seduction begin. After Ellie treats their horse of a mountain lion wound things get pretty heated up between Ellie and Brett. Only Brett is not ready to let her have her sexual pleasure until he decides. When the Mackay brothers finally get what they want from Ellie, she is lost in the best sexual pleasure ever. The best part is when you read how dominating Gray is with Ellie and how pleasurable it is for both of them. Get ready because you just might need something to cool down.

The cover had me so confused because I noticed that there were five men and one woman. That was until the fourth brother showed up towards the end of the book. Derby is ready to face his family and the perfect plan is in place, a party where the males dress up as women and vise versa. It only takes one kiss to spark a fight.

Ellie is hurt by both Brett and Gray because she believes that they are trying to run her life. So what does she do run but not only that she rides into danger. Will the Mackay brothers and Gray find her in time before she is harmed?

I think it was a nice read but it was a little hard to stay focused on the story. I expected that all of the five men were going to be introduced in the beginning of the story. I did not expect that the final brother would show up towards the end of the book. I wanted more discovery, more time for them to realize that they were all meant to be together. I wanted to see Derby and Ellie’s relationship build up a little bit more.

These issues were small things but no matter what I still enjoyed reading A Texas Taming. If you enjoy reading about sexy men give this book a try and see how five men are meant to make one woman happy with pleasure for a lifetime.

3 Tea Cups!