Review: Covert Mission: Undercover Cop by Lorraine Nelson

Covert Mission: Undercover Cop by Lorraine Nelson

Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Western Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb
 
Thunder Creek Ranch, 2

Two cops have been murdered, two convicts escape. Samantha Muldoon and Blake Northrup pair up to protect their friends.

Will their attraction to each other hinder their effectiveness or distract them from their job? Can it grow into something lasting, or will previous hurt keep them apart?



Monica's Review

This is a passionate story where two characters come together shortly after tragedy happens at Thunder Creek Ranch. They have been friends going out on outings but never out formally. A passionate weekend is all that Sam can give but Blake is not ready to let go. Only that Sam is holding a secret that can either break their somewhat relationship or maybe get married.

Sam is a strong independent woman that has been holding her own since she was discharged from the military on medical leave. She was caught in an explosion that left her without an arm. Coming to realize that she maybe falling in love with Blake she decides to have a passionate weekend then walk away. Only that the stalker of her best friend escapes on the day he had court she realizes that she will be spending more time with Blake.

Blake knows what he wants and will do anything to have Sam. He tries to stay away from her but he misses her too much. So when she agrees to spend the weekend with him at his ranch home he is in heaven. Only his happiness is short lived because Sam is in an accident and can not remember anything. He helps her to recover but at the same time he has a job to do and people to protect. He needs to remember that not only does he need to protect his friends but he can also be in danger.

Covert Mission: Undercover Cop takes place in Thunder Creek Ranch where his bestfriend Luke and his wife Zakia live. The stalker that Zakia had in book one is back to finish the job that he failed to do. This time her best friend will be with her every step of the way but an accident left her with amnesia. Little by little she regains her memory but somehow during her time without memory she is still attracted to Blake. Only Blake was a gentleman and did not cross the line with her no matter what Sam did. When she regains her memory will she allow herself to be happy no matter what?

I liked that the characters in Zakia and her Cowboy were integrated into this book. I was able to see how their relationship has flourished. I was so happy for Blake when it looked like he was going to have his dream come true but all was shattered when his life was hangs by a thread. I also sympathized with Sam because she went through a lot when she was in the military with her accident and the heartache of losing people she loved. There were a couple of editing errors which confused me but not enough to keep me from finishing the story. The only problem that I had with this story was that I wanted to read how the stalker was caught and who was behind in helping him escape when he was being transported to the court. But believe me it was worth the read.

If you have not read book one of this series, Zakia and her Cowboy, I highly recommend it so you can see how it all started with the mission of finding the fugitive. Will Blake accept the secret that Sam has been keeping from him and somehow form a family in the future. Well buy this book and find out how they got their happily ever after.

4 1/2 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: Cougar Hunting by Beth Gray

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

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: His Unconventional Woman by Lillith Payne

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

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

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: Delicious Danger by Desiree Holt

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!