Review: Suddenly Wolf by Abby Blake

Suddenly Wolf by Abby Blake

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

 

Blurb

No. No. And hell, no.

There was no such thing as fate…or werewolves.

Three testosterone-laden, alpha male types claimed she belonged to them? And that they were willing to share? Nope, couldn’t be happening. She must’ve hit her head harder than she’d realized because something was clearly messing with her usually sensible thought processes.

But how the hell could she explain the crazy way she heard their thoughts in her head? Or the inexplicable way her body reacted to them all even though they were absolutely not her type? Oh, and, yeah, the wild, blazingly hot dreams of foursomes? They totally sucked.

So why then, when faced with a chance to reclaim her quiet life, was Andrea suddenly desperate to make Xavier, Daegan, and Isaac live up to their promise of forever?



Wendy's Review

Abby Blake brought a story that has you using all your emotions to get through it. It is a refreshing touch and an enjoyable read.

Andrea owned and operated her jewellery store with pride but one night and it all comes to a halt, when closing her store she forgot to lock the door which almost caused her life. Fumbling robbers accidently shot Andrea in a hold up and as she was bleeding out. Her only hope happened to be with Isaac and Daegan the two wolves who found her and made the decision to save her by turning her into a wolf, it was perfect because they found their mate, they decided to act first and deal with the ramifications from their brother Xavier.

To no avail Andrea embarks on an adventure that she couldn't quiet fathom and to live with three men who claim to be her mates. Things like this don’t happen so there must be a reasonable explanation of why she is a wolf now and how she is attracted to three men/wolves.

As things progress Andrea came to realize that not only was the sex wonderful and out of this world so was her life. She came to realize that her life was empty without her men.

Xavier, Daegan, and Isaac live up to their promise of forever. To them Andrea is their life long mate and they wanted nothing more than to please her in life and in bed. Even though Andrea kept saying these men were not her type, she knew that there were no other men for her.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Bedroom Eyes by Desiree Holt

Bedroom Eyes by Desiree Holt

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

 

Blurb

Bridget Reilly has lived her entire life using dark glasses to hide her deformed eyelids. But she also hides her real self, working a dead-end job and locking herself away from any social life. In secret she lusts for her next-door neighbor, Navy SEAL Clay Randall, a lust unexpectedly fed during an electrical blackout.

When a masked ball provides the opportunity for her to have an entire night of glorious, unrestrained, erotic sex with Clay, how can she ignore it? The night more than exceeds all her expectations and now she wants to find a way to have a real relationship with him, without the mask. She applies to the Durban Trust, a fund set up by a former movie star to provide plastic surgery, and the surgery is successful. But what she hadn’t counted on was Clay’s reaction when she revealed all to him—and the wedge it would drive between them.


Wendy's Review
 
Bedroom Eyes was a delightful story with a strong female character Bridgette has everything but the self confidence to face her neighbor US Navy Seal Clay without a disguise. Her only flaw that she has is the insecurities of her eyes which she desperately wants to change. Hiding behind a mask helps her drop her insecurities and enjoy a night of blow minding sex with Clay.

Clay wasn't looking forward to the masquerade party till he meets a mysteries lady in red, the only problem no taking off the mask but hey it is her fantasy he was just enjoying the ride until his heart took over.

Desiree brought in a lot of emotions in such a short story that it had you reading each word with an anticipation of happily ever after with a few speed bumps.

This story was wonderful and full of adventure and a love that could only be magic.

Just wished it was longer I love these kinds of love stories.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Blessed by Ann Mayburn

Blessed by Ann Mayburn

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Shay is an ordinary college girl with an extraordinary birthright. Handsome professor Aiden Klemenson singles her out as a potential Chosen of the benevolent Gods of Creation, and his perfect woman. He tries to convince Eliana that she is born to do the work of the Gods, but her upbringing hasn’t given her much faith in gods or destiny. Despite her better judgment, desire burns between them with an enchantment all its own.

The Gods of Destruction will stop at nothing to keep Eliana from fulfilling her destiny: to become a formidable warrior against evil. Cunning and deceitful, they send demons and magical serial killers to exterminate her before she can become a threat. With Aidan’s guidance, Eliana realizes that in order to survive she must accept her fate and learn to harness the fierce magic within her--and open her heart to his love.


Stacey's Review
 
Set in Washington, D.C. in a new type of society where Gods and Goddesses are worshipped in a vast array of temples, we meet Eliana and Aiden. Though I read the books in this series out of order, in no way did it mess with any of the events or storyline. These books are so well written and it’s easy to find yourself immediately drawn in. I love that while Ann Mayburn included these characters in the second book, she also maintained the integrity of their own personal story. Not giving away too much in her second book in the series. And oh my, is their story good!

Eliana is a junior in college. Her biggest worry has been passing her classes and working at a garden center. Until now. Being a daughter of atheists, she never in a million years would think she would find herself in the middle of a battle over her between Creation and Destruction. But that’s exactly where she ends up. Throw in the fact she has a huge crush on one of her professors that she denies to herself, and the sparks fly.

She soon learns that her professor, Aiden holds all of the answers. Between working at a garden center, school and a roommate who happens to be a witch, Eliana must find a way to protect and ready herself for her time of choosing. And Aiden isn’t the only one who wants to help her with her decision. She is approached by demons who try to persuade her as only demons can. She is tormented by her boss at work and constantly harassed by a college punk who doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “No.”.

Eliana finds herself at the hands of a madman hell bent on raping, torturing and killing women. A man filled with such hate that only one thing could put a stop to his crimes. Trapped, tied up and drugged, Eliana must find the courage to defeat him and survive. Can she? Will she find her path to Creation and her God or will she lose and find herself in the arms of Destruction?

Every single time I read one of Ann Mayburn’s books (and I have now read four), I find myself so involved that I think of little else for days afterwards. She has created an amazing society in Washington, D.C. and, I love visiting. Her characters, though they have strengths beyond us mere mortals, they also have weaknesses. They may be Chosen by the Gods, but their human sides will have you choosing them every single time.

Another amazing book!!!

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Hell's Revenge by Eve Langlais

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

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: Mastered By A Wolf by Belladonna Bordeaux

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: Love Under Two Strong Men by Cara Covington

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: Whiskey Girl by Maggie Casper

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!