Review: Be Were (Southern Shifters #5) by Eliza Gayle

Title: Be Were (Southern Shifters #5) by Eliza Gayle
Author: Eliza Gayle
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: January 28th 2014
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 3
Sexual - 4

Dean had a family once. Until tragedy and betrayal consumed them. Now he lives on his own terms keeping life simple and carefree. Then one night leads to one bite and he’s forced back into a dangerous world that reminds him he’s still as angry as ever and this time he’s not leaving until he gets what he wants. Niki.

Niki Harris has lived a life of secrets and solitude with no interest in making a change. But an easy one night stand turns complicated and she finds herself marked. Now she has to decide, tell the sexy shifter with a possessive streak a mile wide she’s pregnant and in danger or do what she’s always done–run.

Take a very alpha mixed jaguar shifter and a dangerous female white cougar on the run and you have an explosive tale of passion, determination, possession and some good old sexy time. Be Were is a fun. quick read with two characters who know what they want and are determined to get it, the only problem is one may need convincing of what they need.

Dean is a drop, dead gorgeous jaguar shifter who has lived a lonely existence ever since his world around him came crashing down and his ability to ever be close to anyone seemed impossible until Niki's arrival.
Niki isn't you average female shifter but a white rare cougar who have reputations of being ruthless, dangerous and loners. On Christmas Eve Niki finds herself alone in a bar until fate places her literally in the arms of a shifter who makes her body burn like an inferno.

Before Niki allows herself to accept this gorgeous shifter who may be what has been missing in her life, she disappears vowing never for Dean to find her again. Unfortunately for Niki she doesn't realize that Dean is just as determined to go after what he knows is the best thing to have happened to him in a long time. The only thing is they both have many obstacles to overcome before they can have any chance of making it work with each other.

I really loved the premise of the storyline and Dean really knows how to make a woman melt. My only problem is the the story did not flow smoothly and was it confusing at times as I had to re-read paragraphs over again to figure out how one scene changed to the next. The other thing that I found a little frustrating is the story did not really explain clearly why Niki was on the run and the implications. Yes we are provided with an explanation, but I didn't not feel there was enough world-building. It felt at times that it waa just thrown out there and that was it. I know this is book #5 in the Southern Shifters series, but it should be mentioned by the author whether this book can be read as a standalone or not in order to understand the world and the background of the characters.

Overall, the characters were very likable and I enjoyed watching them spar with each other even when at times I felt like smacking Niki in the head for giving Dean such a hard time.

Review: Up From the Grave (Night Huntress #7) by Jeaniene Frost by Jeaniene Frost

Title: Up From the Grave (Night Huntress #7) by Jeaniene Frost
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: January 28th 2014
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 5
Sexual - 4

Lately, life has been unnaturally calm for vampires Cat Crawfield and her husband Bones. They should have known better than to relax their guard, because a shocking revelation sends them back into action to stop an all-out war…
A rogue CIA agent is involved in horrifying secret activities that threaten to raise tensions between humans and the undead to dangerous heights. Now Cat and Bones are in a race against time to save their friends from a fate worse than death…because the more secrets they unravel, the deadlier the consequences. And if they fail, their lives—and those of everyone they hold dear— will be hovering on the edge of the grave.

Jeaniene Frost announced to her fans that this would be the last book in the Night Huntress series and the end to the adventures with Cat and Bones and I will be honest I had mixed feelings reading this book. On one hand I could not wait to read about Bones (Mmmmm Bones) and Cat since it felt it was so long since their last book, but at the same time I was afraid to read it knowing that after this book I would have to say goodbye to these two and never see them again. The book was a bittersweet tribute to all the fans that have followed Cat and Bones from the beginning providing them a book that not only provided twist and turns in the plot and drama but, was the culmination of Cat and Bones' devotion for each other and the lengths that each would strive to protect the most important person in their lives: each other.

This book had everything you would expect from a Cat and Bones book: action, mystery, drama, heartaches, tears, humour, oh and of course some sexy time with one of literature's most sexy vampire, Bones. Without giving up any details to spoil this book (and this is one you don't want spoiled) be prepared to be shocked by new revelations that changes everything in both Bones and Cat's life and put not only their lives at risk, but everyone around them.

A few things that I will share is the hope that Ian eventually gets his own book because he has grown so much from the beginning and his devilish comebacks brought laughter amidst the many tears I shed while reading this book.

The other point I want to make is I love Bones so much that I don't think there will ever be another vampire written that encompasses so much passion, loyalty, devotion, sacrifice along with powerful masculinity and dangerous brutality. Bones is the epitome of what we lust about in vampires and in male leads. Bones did not disappoint in demonstrating all these qualities in this book along with providing readers a visual of unbridled passion in more ways then one.

Jeaniene Frost definitely made it feel that Cat and Bones were saying goodbye to all of us. The ending was so bittersweet for I found myself having tears at the end and an ache burning in my heart as I felt I would never see this beautiful couple ever again.

A beautiful story and ending to a series that I never wanted to end.

Review: The Young and the Submissive (The Doms of Her Life #2) by by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl

Title: The Young and the Submissive (The Doms of Her Life #2)
Author: Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl
Genre: Erotic Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: October 29th 2013
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 3
Sexual - 5

Raine Kendall has everything a woman could want…almost. Sexy, tender Dom Liam O’Neill is her knight in shining armor, but Raine is constantly pinching herself. Is he too good to be true or is this growing connection one that could last a lifetime? She’s constantly torn by her abiding feelings for her commanding boss, Macen “Hammer” Hammerman, especially in the wake the mind-blowing night he cast aside the barriers between them and ravaged every inch of her body.

Hammer, Liam’s former best friend, can’t stop coveting Raine. But Liam is determined to hold and guide the woman he loves and see if she can be the submissive of his dreams. However, he’s finding that her trust is hard won and he needs a bloody crowbar to pry open her scarred soul. So he risks everything to win her once and for all. But once he’s put his daring plan in motion, will it cost Liam his heart if he loses Raine to Hammer for good?

Ok I gave in and decided to read book 2 of Doms of her Life despite how the first book ended with me feeling let down. Sometimes you see a train wreck and you can't help to look and find out what is happening and with these characters I couldn't look away from these train wrecked people and I wish I did.

Book 2 continues where Book 1 left off with Raine trying to sort out her feelings for the two men in her life who have come to mean so much to her. Unfortunately, she is unable to see that her inability to give herself completely to either one of them is tearing the men apart from the inside out.

The issue that I continue to have with Raine is she has these two men who are trying to help her to get over her barriers and help her be able to “submit” and become a submissive, but I don't see her as being a submissive at all. I see Raine as an immature woman who is confused and doesn't have the maturity to know what is involved to be in a committed relationship as she continues to break their trust and commitments made. Again I don't feel that she is trying to “train” to be a submissive or wants to be a submissive, just wants to get what she wants.

By the time I reached the end of the book, I had to force myself to finish it as I felt Raine's selfish needs were all about her and did not take into consideration the two men's feelings and how much it was tearing them apart. As Doms I can see how they are trying to take care of her “needs” but in return a submissive obtains pleasure is seeing the pleasure that she gives to a Dom for giving up her gift of control to him. In this case it is not reciprocal because it leaves one of the Dom's questioning his ability to take care of her needs and his difficulty in dealing with the pain building in his heart.

Book 2 is another one of those books that makes me question should I continue with book 3 as the book ends without a happily ever after or even a happy for now. Again the inconsistencies in what the characters say and do in one part of the book to the other leaves me frustrated at times though I don't think in a good way.

Review: The Young and the Submissive (The Doms of Her Life #2) by by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl

Title: One Dom to Love (The Doms of Her Life #1)
Author: Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl Genre: Erotic Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: October 29th 2013
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 3
Sexual - 5

Raine Kendall has everything a woman could want…almost. Sexy, tender Dom Liam O’Neill is her knight in shining armor, but Raine is constantly pinching herself. Is he too good to be true or is this growing connection one that could last a lifetime? She’s constantly torn by her abiding feelings for her commanding boss, Macen “Hammer” Hammerman, especially in the wake the mind-blowing night he cast aside the barriers between them and ravaged every inch of her body.

Hammer, Liam’s former best friend, can’t stop coveting Raine. But Liam is determined to hold and guide the woman he loves and see if she can be the submissive of his dreams. However, he’s finding that her trust is hard won and he needs a bloody crowbar to pry open her scarred soul. So he risks everything to win her once and for all. But once he’s put his daring plan in motion, will it cost Liam his heart if he loses Raine to Hammer for good?

Ok I gave in and decided to read book 2 of Doms of Her Life despite how the first book ended with me feeling let down. Sometimes you see a train wreck and you can't help to look and find out what is happening and with these characters I couldn't look away from these train wrecked people and I wish I did.

Book 2 continues where Book 1 left off with Raine trying to sort out her feelings for the two men in her life who have come to mean so much to her. Unfortunately, she is unable to see that her inability to give herself completely to either one of them is tearing the men apart from the inside out.

The issue that I continue to have with Raine is she has these two men who are trying to help her to get over her barriers and help her be able to “submit” and become a submissive, but I don't see her as being a submissive at all. I see Raine as an immature woman who is confused and doesn't have the maturity to know what is involved to be in a committed relationship as she continues to break their trust and commitments made. Again I don't feel that she is trying to “train” to be a submissive or wants to be a submissive, just wants to get what she wants.

By the time I reached the end of the book, I had to force myself to finish it as I felt Raine's selfish needs were all about her and did not take into consideration the two men's feelings and how much it was tearing them apart. As Doms I can see how they are trying to take care of her “needs” but in return a submissive obtains pleasure is seeing the pleasure that she gives to a Dom for giving up her gift of control to him. In this case it is not reciprocal because it leaves one of the Dom's questioning his ability to take care of her needs and his difficulty in dealing with the pain building in his heart.

Book 2 is another one of those books that makes me question should I continue with book 3 (The Bold and the Dominant) as the book ends without a happily ever after or even a happy for now. Again the inconsistencies in what the characters say and do in one part of the book to the other leaves me frustrated at times though I don't think in a good way.

Review: One Dom to Love (The Doms of Her Life #1) by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl

Title: One Dom to Love (The Doms of Her Life #1)
Author: Shayla Black, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl Genre: Erotic Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: December 4th 2012
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 3
Sexual - 5

Raine Kendall has been in love with her boss, Macen Hammerman, for years. Determined to make the man notice that she’s a grown woman with desires and needs, she pours out her heart and offers her body to him—only to be crushingly rejected. But when his friend, very single, very sexy Liam O’Neill watches the other Dom refuse to act on his obvious feelings for Raine, he resolves to step in and do whatever it takes to help Hammer find happiness again, even rousing his friend’s possessive instincts by making the girl a proposition too tempting to refuse. But he never imagines that he’ll end up falling for her himself.

Hammer has buried his lust for Raine for years. After rescuing the budding runaway from an alley behind his exclusive BDSM Dungeon, he has come to covet the pretty submissive. But tragedy has taught him that he can never be what she needs. So he watches over her while struggling to keep his distance. Liam’s crafty plan blindsides Hammer, especially when he sees how determined his friend is to possess Raine for his own. Hammer isn’t ready to give the lovely submissive over to any other Dom, but can he heal from his past and fight for her? Or will he lose Raine if she truly gives herself—heart, body, and soul—to Liam?

When I read the blurb I was really looking forward to reading this book because I felt a real deep connection to female character and felt the turmoil she would be going through the the unrequited love theme, but as I read the book couldn't help myself feeling closer to the Doms and the struggles and barriers they fought through. Be warned this book is not for the faint at heart and will draw a lot of emotions out of the reader.

I am going to be honest I had a difficult time rating this book because there were times the characters really pissed me off and hated them. Whether that makes it a 5 star rating because of the emotions it drew out of me or a 3 stars because I found the author contradicting the characters in various parts of the story or the reasoning made no sense.

Raine is a young woman who has been holding onto a crush on Hammer since he rescued her and took her in, but she wants him to see her as a woman and be his everything. Hammer on the other hand, has been secretly in love with her and instead of finally letting her know now that she is old enough (23) he treats her like a sister because he is afraid she couldn't fulfill all his needs. Now here is where I have a problem with the story. When Liam takes interest in Raine and “claims” her as his Hammer goes ballistic claiming she is his and she is the only woman who makes him feel alive and completes him. Yet throughout the book he claims he doesn't want her because he will not be complete because she will not be able to give him what he wants (Master/slave, total power exchange). Well which is it? Believe me at first I really liked Hammer, but as the story progressed his attitude really got on my nerves and he lost his appeal to me.

Then we have Raine who has, for the first time in her life, an amazing relationship developing with Liam and she knows it and yet she still fights it and destroys it. Yes, I know she has baggage which is affecting her ability to appreciate what she has with Liam and what he is offering to give her, but her inability to open up herself really made me wonder if she really wanted to be a submissive because it would complete her or that is a only role she should be shaped into.

In the end I really felt for Liam and all his heartfelt feelings were being cast aside because of Raine's indecisiveness. Yes, we hear about taking care of her needs and doing what is best for her because that is what a Dom does for his submissive, but the key thing that I felt was missing is a submissive does things because it makes her happy to please her Dom and yet all I kept reading was the misery in between the sexy times which seemed one-sided.

In the end I have to say that the sexy times did help to make up for the parts that drove me crazy, but were not able to extinguish them as the heartaches would pop up right after the fun.

Best of 2013: Review of Soul Awakened (Key to the Cursed Book II) by Jean Murray

Title: Review of Soul Awakened (Key to the Cursed Book II)
Author: Jean Murray
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: January 15th 2013
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 5
Sexual - 4

LOVE FOR BLOOD OR HONOR

Kendra, an Egyptologist and demi-god in waiting, is the key to unlocking Bakari, the Egyptian God of Death, from his cursed slumber. Desperate to free him, she inadvertently binds herself to the god with a spell that only death will undo. To save Bakari from himself, she may have to sacrifice her innocence, and possibly her soul, before he becomes his family’s worst enemy.

HAUNTED BY SINS OF THE PAST

Bakari awakens to a world at war and a beautiful woman who has tethered his soul to hers. In the wake of his self-destruction Kendra is his only hope of salvation, but another has vowed to keep Bakari from the one thing he craves most-- his Parvana. His butterfly.

I have to first start off by saying I have been waiting for this book for what seems like ages, every since I was left hanging at the end of book 1 wondering what was going to happen next based on the set up. I don't know where to begin to describe the absolutely marvelous job that the author does in not only creating a wonderful world with so much depth and detail, but a story line the has the mystery and intrigue that will keep you glued to the the pages. I can attest to that as this book had me up into the wee morning hours as I couldn't put it down. Thank goodness it was the holidays otherwise I would have been going into work very exhausted and bleary-eyed.

Book 2 continues on where it left off with Asar's son, Bakari, imprisoned in a sarcophagus for five years tricked by the evil goddess Kepi, tormented and tortured during those years in the dark both physically and mentally. Kendra, the youngest Carrigan sister, is driven to find way to break the spell that has kept him imprisoned and as a result ends up breaking more then the spell.

What happens next is a wonderful story not only dealing with lies, deceptions, and retribution, but also focuses on compassion, love, forgiveness and redemption. As Bakari deals with trying to regain control over himself and come to terms with his past, Kendra discovers that love can hit you like a bolt of lightening. Even though Kendra has been bonded to Bakari by the spell she feels that their link goes beyond the physical. As times passes and her sweet and gently way penetrates into Bakari's soul soon Kendra realizes that she wants more if only Bakari will let her in.

I have to say there were moments where it was an emotional rollercoaster ride for me as it pained me to see Bakari's suffering and his self-depreciating outlook and also seeing honorable Bomani's world turned upside down.

I highly recommend this book not only for the amazing storyline, but because of the depth that the author goes into developing the complicated characters and their relationships with each other. This book will have your heart aching for Bakari, Bomani and Kendra, wondering who is behind the betrayal and deception among the Gods and Goddesses, and loving the tender moments in the book.

Now I can't wait for book 3 to come out which should feature the last Carrigan sister, Kit and based on her no-nonsense attitude there should some very fun and teasing moments between her and her future beau.

Best of 2013: Color Her Red by Crystal L. Shaw

Title: Color Her Red
Author: Crystal L. Shaw
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novel
Release Date: February 18th 2013
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 5
Sexual - 4

Life can be cruel and wicked - for Emma Grant these words sound true. Her passive and trusting character is overshadowed by a seething mix of agony and rage as her perfect life and loving husband are viciously torn from her. News of a scandalous affair begins a horrifying, yet passionate, journey that will forever change Emma's life.

Right from the beginning at the Prologue up to the very the end, he story had me glued to the pages relishing the happenings between Thomas and Emma. There was definitely a thriller aspect to the story, but what really drew me to the story were the characters and the sweet tale of a kind-hearted, average girl who happened to catch the eye of a gorgeous multimillionaire and their love for each other which at times were put to extreme tests.

Right from the start the plot of the story is set from Thomas' POV with him reminiscing how he met Emma and his concern over how she will react to what he is going to tell her, unfortunately it becomes much bigger then he could have ever imagined. Not only does he have a ex-girlfriend who wants him back, but a woman who is unstable and capable of doing the unthinkable.

What happens next in the story and throughout is seen from Emma's POV as she deals with the news that her loving husband is having an affair and the length that the other woman will take to make him hers. Many times Emma's faith in herself, in her husband and in them were put to the test as circumstances made it seem that her life with her gorgeous husband was all a lie. Many scenes were heartbreaking as she was forced to confront her worst fears and to tried to find in herself the truth.

Even though Thomas was a player before he met Emma he really didn't have any negative qualities about himself which made him a very likable character (ok I loved him). He may have a slight dominant and commanding aura about himself, but nothing arrogant or rude about him. Thomas just happened to be an extremely good-looking man and women would through themselves at him (even with Emma by his side), but he only had eyes for Emma which melted my heart for him.

In between the tense moments with Thomas' ex causing havoc with their lives I really enjoy the flashback scenes as Emma would remember how they were when they first met and the tender moments between the two of them. It was during those scenes that really warmed my heart and made me fall more in love with these characters. It showed the true depth of their feelings for each other and at one point allowed Emma to lose some of the insecurities that she still felt. Thomas is one very romantic guy and definitely knows how to make the woman he loves feel special. The sexy scenes between them were steaming hot and the way Thomas worshiped Emma's body, all I can say is she is one lucky woman. :)

Now there very quite a few tearjerker moments, but there was one significant point in the book that was particular heartbreaking that my heart ached for them and I really cared what was going to happen to them. So be prepared with some tissues as you find at times your heart bleeding for both Thomas and Emma. Now the way the book ends it left me wanting more and to know what was going to happen next. Therefore, I am happy to say that there is a sequel in the works and I can't wait to read. Even though there were a few grammatical and structural errors, I have such a vivid imagination it did not deter me. I have a tendency to actually put myself in the story and see it as if I am standing on the side watching everything unfold so it did not hinder the flow too much. Now it may bother some people, but don't let it. This was a wonderful debut book from this author and based on her ability to try and capture the emotional intensity of scenes she is on a great start as an author.

Best of 2013: Her Wicked Angel (Her Angel #6) by Felicity E. Heaton

Title: Her Wicked Angel (Her Angel #6)
Author: Felicity E. Heaton
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: September 21st 2013
Reviewed by: Ollie

Rating - 5
Sexual - 4

The King of Demons and the Devil’s right hand man, Asmodeus is a dark angel born of evil and created for destruction. When his master orders him to venture into the mortal world and retrieve a female for him, he seizes the chance to leave Hell for the first time, uncaring of what the Devil has planned for her… until he sets eyes on the most beautiful woman he has ever seen—a female who awakens new feelings within his black heart, unleashing passion so intense that it controls him and desire he cannot resist.

He will not let his wretched master have her. She will belong to him.
Liora is a witch with a bad reputation and an obsession with fighting demons. A mission gone wrong sees her sent to Paris to cool off, but when a dark and deadly warrior with a gaze of golden fire lands in her life, she ends up burning hotter than Hell for the wicked angel. Nothing will stand between her and the immense, forbidding male. Not her cousin. Not Asmodeus’s sworn enemy and twin, Apollyon. And certainly not the Devil.

Caught up in a tempest of danger and soul-searing passion, can they survive against the odds and seize their forever after?

Felicity Heaton brings her latest addition to her Angel series, Her Wicked Angel and boy is it ever wicked in the most delicious way. Bad boy Asmodeus was created from evil, feeding off the pain and suffering of others until a pretty little wicked witch herself, Liora makes him first the first time in his existence question himself in so many ways. Not only is this another very sexy, hot story from Felicity Heaton, but one that pulls at the heartstrings and examines how love can make one redeem oneself if given the chance.

Asmodeus is the devil's right hand man, the King of the Demons, and despite all the evil that surrounds him and created him, somehow deep down inside goodness exists and shows up in the most delicious and innocent ways. He may have experienced a lot in his long existence, but it takes a wicked witch to show him that goodness is not a sign of weaknesses and I loved every minute reading it. I also loved how despite his tough, alpha exterior there is a tender, gentle and shall I say an innocence about him in the way he deals with new experiences. Asmodues is definitely a bad boy, but oh what a sweet, bad boy any woman would want to have.

Liora is an interesting character as she has her own demons to keep in check which can get her in a lot of trouble at times. She understands what it is like to be the outsider, different, or seen in a particular way. She is the perfect woman for Asmodeus. Feisty, courageous, determined, but at the same time patient and understanding in not giving up on someone.

I really enjoyed this book not only for the sexy, bad boy Asmodeus who could melt you with his stare, but because of the strong, emotional content in the story. The aspect that people could only see or hear about the evil in Asmodeus, but were not willing to give him a chance in redeeming himself and proving that there is more to him really made this story so compelling. Any reader who loves paranormal romances will definitely enjoy getting lost in this world and discovery how passion, compassion, understanding, redemption and most of all love can make good trump evil.

Review: Her Wicked Angel (Her Angel #6) by Felicity E. Heaton

Tile: Her Wicked Angel (Her Angel #6)
Author: Felicity E. Heaton
Source: Review request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by Ollie

The King of Demons and the Devil’s right hand man, Asmodeus is a dark angel born of evil and created for destruction. When his master orders him to venture into the mortal world and retrieve a female for him, he seizes the chance to leave Hell for the first time, uncaring of what the Devil has planned for her… until he sets eyes on the most beautiful woman he has ever seen—a female who awakens new feelings within his black heart, unleashing passion so intense that it controls him and desire he cannot resist.

He will not let his wretched master have her. She will belong to him.

Liora is a witch with a bad reputation and an obsession with fighting demons. A mission gone wrong sees her sent to Paris to cool off, but when a dark and deadly warrior with a gaze of golden fire lands in her life, she ends up burning hotter than Hell for the wicked angel. Nothing will stand between her and the immense, forbidding male. Not her cousin. Not Asmodeus’s sworn enemy and twin, Apollyon. And certainly not the Devil.

Caught up in a tempest of danger and soul-searing passion, can they survive against the odds and seize their forever after?

Felicity Heaton brings her latest addition to her Angel series, Her Wicked Angel and boy is it ever wicked in the most delicious way. Bad boy Asmodeus was created from evil, feeding off the pain and suffering of others until a pretty little wicked witch herself, Liora makes him first the first time in his existence question himself in so many ways. Not only is this another very sexy, hot story from Felicity Heaton, but one that pulls at the heartstrings and examines how love can make one redeem oneself if given the chance.

Asmodeus is the devil's right hand man, the King of the Demons, and despite all the evil that surrounds him and created him, somehow deep down inside goodness exists and shows up in the most delicious and innocent ways. He may have experienced a lot in his long existence, but it takes a wicked witch to show him that goodness is not a sign of weaknesses and I loved every minute reading it. I also loved how despite his tough, alpha exterior there is a tender, gentle and shall I say an innocence about him in the way he deals with new experiences. Asmodues is definitely a bad boy, but oh what a sweet, bad boy any woman would want to have.

Liora is an interesting character as she has her own demons to keep in check which can get her in a lot of trouble at times. She understands what it is like to be the outsider, different, or seen in a particular way. She is the perfect woman for Asmodeus. Feisty, courageous, determined, but at the same time patient and understanding in not giving up on someone.

I really enjoyed this book not only for the sexy, bad boy Asmodeus who could melt you with his stare, but because of the strong, emotional content in the story. The aspect that people could only see or hear about the evil in Asmodeus, but were not willing to give him a chance in redeeming himself and proving that there is more to him really made this story so compelling. Any reader who loves paranormal romances will definitely enjoy getting lost in this world and discovery how passion, compassion, understanding, redemption and most of all love can make good trump evil.

Review of Bewitching Hour by Catharina Shields

Title: Bewitching Hour
Author: Catharina Shields
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Witches, Warlocks, Druids
Release Date: November 13th 2012
Reviewed by Ollie

In 12th century Britain, an unfortunate young man, born with frightening deformities, is forced to live his life in the shadows of his father's great manse.

Terrifying all who would look upon him, he is destined to lead a life of loneliness and exile, hidden away from the world while dreaming of love. Born during the magical bewitching hour, can magic be his salvation and change his unfortunate fate?

Non-Paranormal Review: Color Her Red by Crystal L. Shaw

Title: Color Her Red
Author: Crystal. L. Shaw
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 296 pages
Release Date: February 18, 2013
Reviewed by Ollie

Life can be cruel and wicked - for Emma Grant these words sound true. Her passive and trusting character is overshadowed by a seething mix of agony and rage as her perfect life and loving husband are viciously torn from her. News of a scandalous affair begins a horrifying, yet passionate, journey that will forever change Emma's life.

Review of Cherry Stem by Sotia Lazu

Title: Cherry Stem
Author: Sotia Lazu
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance - Vampires
Length: 204 pages
Release Date: January 16th 2012
Reviewed by Ollie

Turned at the cusp of a promising career in the adult movie industry, vampire Cherry Stem is currently

unemployed but uses the squint, her compelling vampire gaze, on men for her meals and pocket change. With the rent deadline approaching, settling for pocket change isn’t an option. She sets her sights on tall, dark, and handsome Alex Marsden, who takes her home for a night of blistering passion. She doesn't tell him who she is.

Cherry isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Alex is the police detective investigating the disappearance of young women from the local clubs. Like most detectives, Alex has a good memory for faces and Cherry looks familiar. When he finds out she’s a vampire, he goes digging and discovers she's an up-and-coming model who went missing six years before.

When Cherry met Alex, she expected him to be nothing more than another “girl meets boy, girl feeds from boy, girl erases boy’s memories” hook-up. But once missing young women, the vampire council, and her irresistible ex are thrown into the mix, she realizes nothing is as simple or random as she thought it was, and Alex is either the biggest gift or the biggest mistake of her un-life.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse.

Review: Bewitch (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #5) by Felicity E. Heaton

Title: Bewitch (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #5)
Author: Felicity E. Heaton
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance - Vampires, Witches, Incubuses
Length: Novel - 64000 words
Release Date: January 19th 2013
Reviewed by Ollie



A vampire with a past stained with blood and a soul tainted with darkness, he is perfect in his self-control, never surrendering to his darkest desires. Now a beautiful witch in the shadowy fae underworld threatens to reawaken long denied hungers and tempts him with carnal pleasure.

Payne despises the incubus side of his mixed genes and refuses to give it free rein, but when the wickedly sexy Elissa offers him a possible way to help a friend, he finds it difficult to resist paying the price, even if it will be his undoing—one night of passion at her command.

Elissa is a witch down on her luck until Payne comes crashing into her life. The dangerously handsome male is the key to fulfilling a promise she made, but he is also forbidden, and surrendering to the wildfire passion he stirs within her means risking ruin and death.

When one incredible night of fulfilling their deepest fantasies leads to more than just a pathway to keeping a promise and saving a friend, will they be able to overcome the barriers that stand between them and forever?

ARC Review of Soul Awakened (Key to the Cursed Book II) by Jean Murray

Title: Soul Awakened (Key to the Cursed Book II)
Author: Jean Murray
Source: ARC Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Gods, Goddess, Zombies
Format: ebook - #292 pages
Release Date: January 15th 2013
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Review of Pure & Sinful (Pure Souls) by Killian McRae

Title: Pure & Sinful
Author: Killian McRae
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Demons, Witches, Archangels, Demi-Gods
Format: ebook - 250 pages
Release Date: September 2012
Author's Website

BDSM Challenge: Review of Carte Blanche [Special Enforcers Series ] (Special Enforcers #2) by Kallysten

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Title: Carte Blanche (Special Enforcers #2)
Author: Kallysten
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance - BDSM, Vampires
Release Date: 2008
Author's Website

When a lobbyist opposed to vampires' rights is found drained of her blood, Special Enforcer Grace Alkins investigates the woman's connection to a local BDSM club and its vampire customers. It has been a long time since Grace played on this particular scene, but old habits return easily when she puts on the attire of Mistress Red. On her first undercover visit at the club, however, she finds herself tricked into playing a scene with Ray, a submissive whose Master left town abruptly. The Dominant in her enjoys the opportunity--while the Special Enforcer is shocked to realize Ray is a vampire, and possibly a suspect for the murder she investigates.Will Grace manage to keep a cold head and find the killer when every new meeting with Ray cranks up the heat a little more?

BDSM Challenge: Review of Nobody's Perfect (Rescue Me #4) by Kallypso Masters

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Title: Nobody's Perfect (Rescue Me #4)
Author: Kallypso Masters
Source: Own Book
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance - BDSM
Release Date: September 16th 2012
Author's Website

Savannah Gentry, now Savi Baker, escaped the torture and degradation forced upon her by a sadistic father for eleven years and has made a safe life for herself and her daughter. When her father threatens her peace of mind—and her daughter's safety—Savi runs to Damián Orlando for protection. Their one day together eight years earlier changed both their lives and resulted in a secret she can no longer hide. But being with Damián reawakens feelings she wants buried—and stirs up an onslaught of disturbing flashbacks that leave her shaken to the core with little hope of ever being a sexual being again.

Damián has his own dragons to fight, but has never forgotten the one perfect day he spent with Savannah in a cave at the beach. He will go to the ends of the earth to protect Savi and her daughter, but can never be the whole man she deserves after a firefight in Iraq. Besides, the trauma of war and resulting PTSD has led him to find his place as the Masters at Arms Club's favorite sadist. Savi needs someone gentle and loving, not the broken man he has become. But he sees that the lifestyle he's come to embrace also can help Savi regain control of her life and sexuality. How can he not help redirect her negative thoughts and actions if she needs him?

Review of A Lotus for the Regent by Adonis Devereux

Title: A Lotus for the Regent
Author: Adonis Devereux
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Fantasy Erotic Romance - Light BDSM
Release Date: September 16th 2012
Author's Website

Review of Her Demonic Angel (Her Angel #5) by Felicity E. Heaton

Title: Her Demonic Angel (Her Angel #5)
Author: Felicity E. Heaton
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Demonic Angels, Angels Demons
Format: ebook - 395 pages
Release Date: September 12th 2012
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Review of The Soldier's Lotus by Adonis Devereux

Title: The Soldier's Lotus
Author: Adonis Devereux
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Format: ebook - 219 pages
Release Date: July 3rd 2012
Author's Website