Review Darkest Risings by S.K. Yule

Title: Darkest Risings (Darkest #4) 

Author: S.K. Yule

Source: Author Request

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel

Reviewed by: Laurie 

When Wilhemina Jenkins returns to her hometown after being away for years, the last thing she expects is to find a tall, sexy stranger with stormy turquoise eyes who will fan the flames of her desire.

Aldin Aleksandrov has spent most of his long existence as a vampire protecting humankind from shadowdrifters. The violence and loneliness has all but made him lose hope of finding his life mate.

However, once he meets the beautiful Wilhemina, irresistible chemistry and circumstances toss them on a path riddled with danger, twists, turns, surprises, and ultimately a love that neither can deny.

October's Paranormal romance characterfest with S.K. Yule and giveaway !

Welcome to Characterfest

Characterfest is a month long event where you’ll find a different character interviews written by the author each day. Each interview has a giveaway(s) make sure the giveaway is open to you and if so add a comment or question along with your email. I will close all giveaways at the end of the week and add the winners to the winners post on that Tuesday. Odds are if you won you’ll be hearing from me.

One thing I will ask is if you could please twitter or hit the facebook likes button on the post so that others can see the interview. I want to get these authors out to as much as I can and you’re my go between in this event.

I hope you enjoy each interview and please try to make it here each day to find out whom or what’s next. If this goes as planned I will be hosting this next year. 

List of attending authors here 

Hello. My name is Sarah, and I am a romance author. I write under the name S. K. Yule, and I would like to thank Laurie for inviting me here today.

I have written paranormal romance—vampire, shape shifter, demon and working on some ghost stuff as well. I have also written contemporary, historical and ménage romance/erotica.

My vampire series is called the Darkest series and so far has three books: Darkest Hours, Darkest Desires and Darkest Intentions. My lycan series as of today includes five novellas:  Lycan Lover, Lycan Lust, Lycan It, Lycan Heat and Lycan Vengeance. Other works by me include:  Three Lovers For Lucy, historical ménage; Demon Scorned, demon paranormal; Breaking The Cowboy, cowboy ménage; and Jericho’s Revenge, vampire paranormal.

I love the paranormal and would one day like to write a horror and/or mystery novel. Right now I’m working on the next installments in the Darkest and Lycan series.

Oh by the way, I’m giving away a copy of Demon Scorned and Lycan Vengeance.

Thank you all for stopping by. Now enough about me. Let’s get on to Dante.

S. K. Yule:  I finally got Dante to give me a few moments of his precious time. I mean the guy wouldn’t even exist without me, and he gives me trouble when I ask him for five minutes. Go figure. I guess one should never underestimate a demon.

Dante:  It’s nothing personal, babe. I’m busy. You know with that whole Hell and being Demon of Justice stuff?

S. K. Yule:  I think it’s more to do with getting Bianca in as many compromising positions as possible stuff. But really, Dante, you shouldn’t ignore my requests. If it wasn’t for me, you would have never met Bianca. And I don’t really care the way you smirk at me when I’m chastising you.

Dante:  Come on. You know you like it when I smirk. What was that you said to me one time? *snaps fingers* Oh yeah, something about it bringing my cute little dimples out. And you know me. I’d never turn down any position with Bianca. *wiggles eyebrows up and down*

S. K. Yule: *rolling my eyes and sighing*

Dante:  You know you love me, babe.

S. K. Yule:  Okay, so before Dante here decides to disappear on me again, let me see if I can get him to answer a few questions.

By the way, if you haven’t picked up Dante’s story yet—Demon Scorned—here’s a link to do so: http://www.amirapress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=280

You can also find Demon Scorned on Amazon in Kindle format, Barnes & Noble in Nook format and http://www.fictionwise.com and http://www.allromanceebooks.com.

For information on all of my current/upcoming releases and what’s happening visit:  http://www.skyule.com

S. K. Yule:  So let’s get on with it shall we?

Dante:  *smiles a devilishly wicked grin*

S. K. Yule:  What’s it like working for Hades?

Dante:  How does one explain what it’s like working for Hades? Hmmm, let’s see, it’s like hell. Oh wait, no it is hell—literally. He’s a pain in the ass, demanding and impossible.

S. K. Yule:  He’s kind of like you then?

Dante:  Really, must we hurt each other with words, darling? *gives a sardonic grin*

S. K. Yule: Maybe, but let’s move on. Do you like being a Demon of Justice?

Dante: As with any job it has its ups and downs. Do I like kicking demon ass? Yeah. Do I like being one of the only things on earth capable of killing another demon? Oh yeah. But in general, no I don’t care to kill my kind. *shrugs* Someone has to keep the ones who don’t follow the rules in line though. Why not me?

S. K. Yule:  You met Bianca in Demon Scorned. Tell us a little about her.

Dante:  *grins another devilish smile* What is there to tell? She’s gorgeous. She’s smart, sexy, and the best thing of all? She’s mine.

S. K. Yule:  So you only like her for her body?

Dante:  Now don’t go twisting my words around, babe. I just like her more because of her body. And believe me when I say she holds it against me a lot.

S. K. Yule:  Oh brother. Typical male. What would you say if she said you were hers?

Dante:  I’d say, damn straight.

S. K. Yule:  Okay, okay. So it goes both ways. Maybe you aren’t quite as sexist as I thought.

Dante: Well, it’s about time you gave me a compliment, sugar.

S. K. Yule:  Enough with the sugars and babes or I’ll write a nice little side story starring you with a rash or something.

Dante:  Now, now. You wouldn’t want me to tell all the nice people about all those late night dreams you had about me. I was there, remember?

S. K. Yule:  Don’t blackmail me, Dante. It isn’t nice, and I wasn’t kidding about giving you a serious rash in your nether regions if you don’t watch it.

Dante: If anyone knows I’m not nice, it’s you. *puts hands up in surrender when S. K. Yule glares at him* All right. I give, but time’s ticking away. I’ve got things to do, places to be, demons to kill. Let’s get on with this.

S. K. Yule:  How is Bianca treating you these days?

Dante:  Do you really want me to paint that picture for you? Let me just say she treats me—and my body—just fine. Of course, she has no complaints about how I treat her, or her body, either. But I wouldn’t want to brag on myself.

S. K. Yule:  No, of course you wouldn’t.

Dante:  Now who’s not being nice?

S. K. Yule:  *clears throat* There’s a part in your story where you and Bianca aren’t seeing eye to eye over you killing her brother. Tell us a little about that.

Dante: Seeing eye to eye is putting it mildly don’t you think? I won’t get into the reason why I was within my rights to kill Jacob, but Bianca knows it was a necessary thing.

S. K. Yule:  If you had the chance to do it all over, would you still kill him?

Dante: Yes. And Bianca knows this before you ask. Read the damn book again. Tell me if you think it was necessary. Now move on. I don’t like talking about it.

S. K. Yule:  Sorry, Dante, but we are trying to get a peek into your inner self and what makes you tick.

Dante: *grunts*

S. K. Yule:  You take an unexpected trip to hell in Demon Scorned. What was that like?

Dante: *raises one brow* Hot.

S. K. Yule: Okay, I’ll wrap this up then. How does it feel to be immortal?

Dante: How am I supposed to explain that to a human? Is it cool living for potentially forever? Yeah, I guess since I’ll be able to see—have seen—all the marvels of technology and history and all that crap. But if I hadn’t found Bianca, it would be a lonely existence. Being Demon of Justice isn’t a glamorous job. There’s a shit load of demons who’d love to get a hold of my ass and torture me. Maybe they couldn’t kill me, but they’d sure try to make me wish they could.

I guess the upside now is being with Bianca (Demon of Scorn) sure makes other demons think twice about messing with me. I mean, I’m a badass and all, but imagine if Bianca got a hold of you. Whew Wee. Now that’s a woman that means business. And don’t I know it. Remember, I was her prisoner for awhile, although I must confess, the masochist in me didn’t mind her disciplinary measures one little bit.

S. K. Yule:  *giggling* I think we get the picture. Thank you so much for finally stopping by and gracing me with a few moments of your precious time. You know, I do expect a call now and then.

Dante:  Yes, mother.

S. K. Yule:  *rolls eyes*

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Giveaway today will be a pdf copy of Demon Scorned and Lycan Vengeance to one lucky commenter that leaves their email. So please feel free to pick Dante's brain LOL 

Review Lycan Vengeance by S.K. Yule

Title Lycan Vengeance
Author  S.K. Yule
Source Requested review
Genre: Paranormal romance- wolf
Length: Novella

Rose has spent the past ten years hunting lycans, but when she comes across Knox, his gentle, caring nature—something she thought shape shifters incapable of—is mind blowing.

Knox has waited many lonely years for his intended mate, and now that he’s found her, he plans to make her his. Her stunning beauty, strength and passion call to him, but he wonders if he’ll be able to crack the staggering wall of hatred for his kind she’s built around her heart.

Can Rose overcome the past and learn to love the one man who represents everything she despises?

Warning: Sexy, alpha, lycan male paired with vindictive, stunning, beauty may cause intense fantasies and hot flashes.

This is one of the best Novellas I have read by S.K. Yule. I love the way she went about coupling these two. It’s hard to bring two together when one has lost a friend in death by the other race but it made for a better read. See the cover yep, that really does look like Knox, you don’t find that much LOL. I am not going into the story because the blurb says enough. What I will say this is a hot read and a little emotional.

If you like a quick hot adventure you need to add this one on your list

Review Breaking the Cowboy by S.K. Yule

Title: Breaking the Cowboy
Author: S.K. Yule
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Format: eNovella, 87 pgs
Release Date: June 9, 2011
Mason Kane never expected to see his best friend, Nick Bowden, again after he abandoned their new found love twelve years earlier. While Mason can’t deny he still has feelings for Nick, he is worried his heart will get broken again.

Leslie Morgan, Mason’s long-time friend, knows the true reason Nick was driven away all those years ago and thinks Mason should give him another chance. While Mason tries to work through his anger and forgive Nick, he’s amazed to find he’s fallen in love with Leslie. Can Mason, Nick, and Leslie find a way to be friends…and lovers?

Warning: Two sexy cowboys + one stunning cowgirl = one hot read that will make your blood pressure soar and your body temperature skyrocket. Prepare to go on one intense, mind blowing, fever-inducing ride. M/M sexual situations.

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My Review:

Wow! The warning in the description says it all.

Nick, Mason and Leslie have been friends and neighbors for most their lives. They all loved each other as kids but while Leslie had dated both guys for a while as kids, she knew their love for each other overshadowed anything they may have felt for her. When Nick ran away twelve years ago, it broke Mason's heart. Leslie kept in touch with Nick but Nick was afraid to try to get in touch with Mason.

Now Nick is back to stay and enlists Leslie's help to get Mason to listen to the reasons he left. One thing leads to another and both Nick and Mason realize they are in love with Leslie too.

The chemistry between all three is smoking. There are several very hot m/m/f menage scenes, one of which takes place on the front porch, and some m/m encounters.

This was a very quick read and I read it in one sitting. I would have liked to see this be a little longer to explore Nick and Mason's issues and have them worked out in a more realistic fashion but for a short eNovella, this is an enjoyable story.

Review Three Lovers For Lucy by S.K. Yule

Title: Three Lovers For Lucy
Author: S.K. Yule
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Erotic Romance
Format: Novella, 96 pgs
Release Date: August 2011
Lucy Levegne is a woman in a society that still wants to oppress her freedom to make her own decisions. When a plan devised to ensure her independence backfires in the form of three notorious rakes appropriately labeled The Trio of Trouble, she is suddenly facing a different problem that has the potential to ruin her.

Kendall, Jeremy and Paul have been friends since they were young, and their carousing, carefree days are starting to bore them until they make a crude bet involving the beautiful Lucy Levegne. What none of them count on is falling in love with her.

After the four share a scintillatingly scandalous night together, Lucy is shocked to realize that she’s fallen in love. . .with all of them. Unfortunately, she has no choice but to end the liaison to protect her reputation, but her three rogues vow to find a way for them to be together. Will Lucy and her men be separated forever?


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My Review:

A quick sexy read, with a good story line, at 96 pages. I read it in one sitting, couldn't put it down. This is an erotic romance with a historical backdrop.

Yule does a good job of having her story set in 1889 England to illustrate the inequality of women and the treatment of anyone who deviates from the norm without allowing the historical aspect to overshadow the story. Historical romance fans may be disappointed by the lack of historical dialog but if so, the story makes up for it in other ways.

Lucy has a problem. Even though she's been running the family estate for the past couple of years while her father became more and more ill, he died leaving a will that is like a slap in the face but not totally unexpected. Lucy's father died leaving Lucy, an enlightened young woman, the only Levegne family member left except for a male cousin. He stipulated in his will she be required to marry by her twenty-sixth birthday, and to turn its management over to her husband" in order to inherit. The story begins with her only having three months left until the birthday deadline due to having to spend the past many, many months in mourning.

The Trio of Trouble, three friends since childhood, decide to crash Lucy's party with the intention of winning a wager to be the first to bed her. Paul "the adventurer poet", Jeremy "the level-headed one" and Kendall "the hothead, always spoiling for a fight" have no idea this party will change their lives forever when Lucy turns the tables on them and has the time of her life doing it.

Heed the author's warning! "Once you read about Lucy‘s liaison, one man may not be enough."

The chemistry between Lucy and the guys individually is electric. The ménage scenes between the four of them set are so hot I needed a tall glass of sweet tea to keep the temperature down. Who wouldn't want to be the focus of three very attentive men in bed at the same time especially when there is romance attached to each one? There is a quick F/F scene that has some heat itself.

I enjoyed this story utterly even though I figured out the novel solution to Lucy's predicament in advance. I think romance, historical romance and erotic romance fans will enjoy this.

Lycan Heat by S.K. Yule

Lycan Heat

Author: S.K. Yule

Source: Requested review

Length: Novella

Genre- paranormal romance- shape-shifters

Authors website

Sherry Denton has never liked nature or the great outdoors so when her sister drags her away to a place in the wilderness called Sanctuary, she hopes this will be one weekend that flies by. 

Piers Kavanaugh, an ancient lycan who has been alone for years, has recently lost the only family he had. When he seeks revenge for his brother’s death, he never imagines he’ll find the one woman who can save his black soul. 

Can Sherry overcome her aversion to nature and love the sexy, dominant man who is the complete opposite of everything she thought she wanted in a mate? 

Caution: This read contains a scorching lycan hero who doesn’t need a full moon to show his sexy, dominant nature, and an innocent heroine who is more than willing to explore his predatory appeal and charm.

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This is another one of S.K.'S hot shape-shifter reads with danger. The blurb says enough, so I’m not going to spoil anymore and go into the story. I did like both characters and the story, but I felt like I needed to read more about the hero and the heroine. Their story was too thin with the other characters story and going back over the Lycan rouge story line. It just felt like I was reading the Lycan Lust over again.

Interview with paranormal romance author S.K. Yule

Please welcome paranormal romance author S.K. Yule!

Laurie-What inspired you to write?

S.K.-My imagination and desire to find a work from home job.

Laurie-Out of all the books you wrote, do you have a few that holds a special place in your heart. How about your heroes and heroines, do you have a favorite among them?

S.K.-Darkest Hours will always hold a special place in my heart since it was my first published novel. While I love the novel and view it as a labor of love and beginning of a career that I hope to have for the rest of my life, I also see it as a reference for how far I've come today. I enjoy comparing it to my writing style now. I have learned so much since then, and I hope to continue learning and improving over the years. I don't believe I will ever reach a point where I will think that I can no longer improve my skills.

As for characters, I think Malachi from Darkest Intentions holds a special place in my heart as he was the first dark character I've written in depth.I had loads of fun writing him.

Laurie-What are some of your favorite author’s and some of your favorite books you’ve read?

S.K.-Sherrilyn Kenyon

Elizabeth Hoyt

Paula Quinn

Angela Knight

Some books I love:  The Dark Hunter Series (Kenyon), and The Highlander Series (Quinn). I love intense stories with strong, stubborn and dominant males that back down from no one (except their women).

Laurie-You write both vampires and shape-shifters, do you have a favorite between the two?

S.K.-I have been fascinated by vampires since I was a little girl. I would sneak up late at night to watch all the horror movies. It was kind of funny because even now I remember I was never quite scared of Dracula as most kids should be. I never had nightmares or got scared. I was always just simply fascinated with the whole concept of vampires. I like to think that they are not the blood thirsty killers that Hollywood portrays, but the tortured predators of the night who long for a woman who can love and accept them for who they are.

Laurie-Do you have a favorite hero and heroine in your Darkest series? If so who?

S.K.-I like Ebony from Darkest Hours because she is a strong woman who overcomes many obstacles to find true love, and I like Malachi from Darkest Intentions because he conquers his tortured past.

Have you thought about writing a full length novel for you werewolf series?

S.K.-I have thought about writing a full length novel for the Lycan series, but at the present time, I have many projects I'm working on, including the next novella in the series called Lycan Heat. So, if time ever allows, I may try to write a full length novel for the series.

The Lycan series is about a dying breed of werewolves whose pack members have started turning rogue. The lycan race is threatened by the rogues as the rogues choose to view potential mates as fair game to all. But potential mates are, in fact, supposed to be protected by all lycans until the life mate to the potential mate is found. The series is about strong males who embrace the old laws to protect and uphold the integrity and survival of the race, and who finally find their life partners.

Laurie-Are you going to write anymore more books with Demons?

S.K.-I actually have a full length novel written that has a Demon hero. It is in need of a good editing, and I'm hoping at some point in the future to get back to it and get it done. I never know what I'm going to write until a particular mood and idea hit me. I never rule any type of character out. That is the joy of writing--no constraints and free flowing creativity.

Laurie-Would you tell us a little of what you’re working on next?

S.K.-Lycan Heat which is the next in the Lycan Series. I also have a historical menage that will be released by Red Sage on August 1, 2011, called Three Lovers For Lucy (I know, it's actually more than a manage). I am also in the process of finishing up another menage (true menage), a cowboy menage, and the next installment of the Darkest series. 

Fun questions

What your favorite color?

Red

Do you have any pets?

Three yorkies, three miniature schnauzers, a rottweiler and two miniature horses.

What's your favorite movie and TV show?

That's a very difficult question. While I cannot think of any particular movie right off hand that I would consider my ultimate, all time favorite, I enjoy a wide range of movies from horror (which of course is my favorite) to drama to historical to romantic comedies. I don't really care for movies with unhappy endings and I don't care for mafia type movies in general.

I would have to say the same for TV shows--I can't single out one in particular. However, a few that I really like are (and you might be very surprised by some of my answers):  The Dukes of Hazzard (brings back fond childhood memories; The Three Stooges; Home Improvement; The Nanny; American Dad; King of The Hill; True Blood; The Tudors (loved, loved, loved); and That 70's Show to name a few.

Do you have a favorite food or place to eat?

Love to eat at Longhorn Steakhouse. My favorite home cooked meal is chicken and dumplings.


Thank you to all of my readers. It brings me great joy to know that I provide an escape (no matter how short) from reality with my writing. I like to think of my novellas and novels as mini vacations for all who read them, and if you are like me, you can always use a mini vacation from every day life.

If you'd like to know more about me, please visit:

www.skyule.com
www.facebook.com/skyule


18 and over eyes only below!!
Now for the steamy stuff. SK have given an excerpt for her Lycan Lust. Enjoy!

ISBN: 978-1-935348-72-6
Genre: Werewolf Erotic Romance
Book Length: Novella
Heat Level: Hot

Available at:  www.amirapress.com

www.barnesnoble.com

www.amazon.com

www.fictionwise.com

www.allromanceebooks.com

She closed her eyes for a moment. “I can’t do this. I get so confused around you. You make me crazy.”

He inched closer to her. “Why does that have to be a bad thing? You make me crazy, too. The difference is, I like it when you make me crazy.”

She started to speak, but he placed one finger over her lips.

“Kiss me. Please. Just kiss me.”

He thought she’d refuse, but after several minutes of looking back and forth from the stairs that led out of the tub to him, she scooted closer. His breath caught in his throat when she pushed her fingers through his damp hair. His temperature rose to the point that he thought the water in the tub would start boiling at any moment. He dipped his head toward her and claimed her lips before she could change her mind.

She wound her arms around his neck, and he wrapped his around her waist and pulled her tight up against him. Her hot, wet body was pressed up against his. His cock hardened and hurt worse than when he’d awoken from the dream. He growled low in his throat and kissed her with the pent-up passion he’d been denied for years. He leaned back against the wall of the tub, pulling her with him. Her thighs rested across his, and he cupped her ass in his hands, plastering her tightly against him as he ravished her mouth.

“Rindy, I have to have you. You make me burn. I can think of nothing but being inside you.”

“Oh, Brent.” She kissed him and retreated. “I’m scared. I feel so hot and achy. I don’t understand the feelings I’m having. I’ve never had them before.”

He eased his fingers over one smooth thigh, and rested his palm over her mound. “Is this where you ache?”

She bit her bottom lip and nodded. He guided her hand to his cock, and she gasped. “I ache in the same place for you. Let me show you how we can ease the ache together.”

Passion burned in her eyes, but so did doubt and fear.

“I promise I won’t hurt you. Trust me, Rindy. Please, I’m begging you.”

She chewed her bottom lip and frowned. “I don’t understand why you affect me so. We’ve just met, yet I feel as if I’ve known you for a long time.”

“I feel the same way. I swear I will make it good for you.” He kissed her neck, and she wiggled closer to him, tilting her head to give him better access.

“Brent, I feel so strange. When you touch me, it’s as if my skin is heating from the inside out. I feel restless.” She leaned back and moaned as he continued nibbling on her sensitive skin.

“I know.” The taste of her was driving him wild. “But I also know what will make you feel better.”

Darkest Intentions (Darkest #3) by S.K. Yule

Title:Darkest Intentions (Darkest #3)
Author: S.K. Yule
Source:Requested review
Format:eBook
Length: Novel
Genre: Paranormal Romance- Vampire
Authors website

Geri Baxter is homeless, penniless, and scared thanks to her soon-to-be ex husband’s betrayal. Just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, she’s mugged in the park.

Malachi Mannering has lived for a thousand years. Most of those years have been possessed by the demons of his past caused by the abuse of one man.

When Malachi saves Geri after she’s injured by a shadowdrifter, he knows he is her only chance for survival.

Soon after, Geri and Malachi embark upon a journey that tosses them into a turbulent sea of betrayal, mystery and . . . love?

My Review
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Cover- Love it!

Very emotional and intriguing story, that was very hard for me to put down. The hero and heroine in this book are what you call tortured, so this book will be hard to read for some while others will relish in its emotional rollercoaster. I’m not usually one for this kind of read because it really pains me to read all the heartache, but I loved how it flowed and how the author keeps them both working on their problems.

Few spoilers sorry, it’s the only way I can write this.
Malachi is a vampire that has lived thousands of years, but he had never felt a woman’s touch. When he was a teen he found himself in the hands of male sadists. So there is mention of m/m rape. I am one that has a hard time about m/m rape, but the author does a good job without going over board to make anyone uncomfortable. With this problem Malachi doesn’t think he can needs a woman until one night he here’s a cry in the park..

Geri is not in much better shape, she two is a victim of a man and now she is homeless. She is saved in a park one night by a huge and handsome man. As they embark on an adventure she finds herself falling for him, but can she change him and earn his trust to get him pour out his soul.

If you like tortured heroes and emotional rollercoaster then give this one a try. This is book 3 in a series, but this can read be as standalone. 

Review Lycan It by S.K. Yule

Title: Lycan It
Author:  S.K. Yule
Source: Requested review
Format: eBook
Length: Novella
Genre:Paranormal romance- Werewolf
Authors website

When a much deserved vacation turns into a nightmare, Janine Denton wonders if she’ll make it back home alive.

Tired of the brutality they inflict upon women marked as potential mates, Raze Jackson tries to flee the lycan pack he once called family.

When Raze is instructed to use the woman the pack leader has kidnapped as punishment, he devises a plan that will allow Janine and him to get away.

While Janine is responsive to Raze’s kisses, he wonders how she will react when he tells her he is a lycan, and she is his fated mate.

My Review:

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Cover- Very nice

S.K. Yule brings you a hot romance along with an intense adventure in Lycan It. I felt the author done a good job bringing Raze and Janine together quick and the way they accepted each other. Janine is on the heavier side, so expect a few lines where she questions Raze being with her. I enjoyed the plot it was different. This novella is a little more violent than the others I have read by this author, so I want to mention here, you’ll find the mention of rape in the first of the book. I think the author does an excellent job in writing this story.

The rogue Lycans are at it again, they are still raping and killing the woman that they should be kept safe until their mates are found. Raze has had enough and is tested two ways, one in his loyalty to a leader he no longer wants leading him. The second is he has to get his mate to trust him while they are both in dire straits.

Janine is a cupcake baker. She takes a two week vacation and goes on a trip, little knowing what will happen to her in the coming weeks. When she is kidnapped she finds she has to put her trust in a man that she has never met. She also finds that things start simmering between her and that man. Oh my, you never know what can happen when two people at thrush together in an intense situation.

I recommend this to paranormal erotic readers that like an intense novella. 

Interview with erotic paranormal author S.K. Yule!

Please welcome erotic paranormal author S.K. Yule.
I have had the privilege to read and review S.K.'S eBooks and I will say they are outstanding! Please check them out after the interview on her website.


Laurie-Hello S.K. I am happy to have you here to tell all us all about your wonderful books. But first would you tell a little about what you like to do while your not writing?

S.K. Yule-I like spending time with my husband and dogs--my furry kids--just my dogs, I mean : ) . I love relaxing, reading, and watching scarey movies.

Laurie-What different paranormal creatures do you write about?

S.K. Yule-I've written about vampires, werewolves, demons and ghosts thus far, but wouldn't hesitate to write about anything paranormal.

Laurie-What is you favorite reason you like to write paranormal?

S.K. Yule-I love, love, love the unknown, the paranormal, things that cannot be explained. I think writing paranormal widens the boundaries of writing as well. And I love being scared. October is my favorite month because of Halloween and all the scarey movie marathons.

Laurie-Your vampire family the Aleksandrow’s exciting to read. Would you tell those who have never read your vampire series (Darkest) a little about it?

S.K. Yule-The Darkest series is about three brothers, Ashe, Aldin and Aiston Aleksandrov, who are vampires. They spend most of their time protecting humans from shadowdrifters, or vampires gone bad (um, badder). Suddenly, an uprising of the drifters begin, and the brothers find themselves overwhelmed, and call in other hunters to help.

While the problem with the drifters escalate throughout the series, Ashe, Aldin and Aiston must balance their lives between the uprising and finding their viata amants, or life mates. All the while, none of them have any idea that a bigger problem is brewing.

Their mother, Marilena, was foretold by none other than Ragnor, the vampire king, a prophecy concerning her sons, the uprising, and their potential deaths, hundreds of years ago. She has never told them of the prophecy or who their real father is, and has secretly been fighting fate to keep her children from facing said prophecy.


Laurie-I loved your werewolf books Lycan lover and Lycan Lust. Would you give others a peek about them? What else do you have more planned for your werewolf’s?

S.K. Yule-Lycan Lover and Lycan Lust are about alpha lycans who finally find their soul mates. And, even though the need to claim their human mates burns strong, they strive to stay in control and make sure that they fulfill all of their mates' needs. They put their instincts aside to make sure their significant others are happy.

Anthony Wolfson (Lycan Lover), and Brent Falls (Lycan Lust) are strong males who have survived many years with their morals intact even though many lycan around them are turning rogue.

Laurie-I loved the steamy scenes you have in your novellas especially the hot tub one in Lycan Lust. Would you tell your favorite one so far? I hope you can narrow it down to one LOL.

S.K. Yule-Oh my. That is a tough question. I love all of my steamy scenes, and try to make each one unique and different. If I had to pick at this very moment, I would say the bathroom scene in Darkest Desires between Aiston and Avril. I choose this one only for the fact that it was spontaneous and a little unexpected. However, if we are including scenes from unpublished works as well, I have to say I'm extremely pleased with the steamy scenes in Darkest Intentions, Darkest Book III. I hope to get it released sometime this year.

Laurie-Do you have a favorite heroine so far? If so why?

S.K. Yule-One of my favorite heroines is Rindy Trenton of Lycan Lust. I admire how strong and determined she is, and how, ultimately, not even her tragic past could keep her from trusting and loving her soul mate.

Laurie-Do you have a favorite hero you wrote so far? If so why?

S.K. Yule-I love all of my heros and strive to write them with strong characters and morals. Even though they might do things that we won't agree with at times, when it comes down to the bottom line, they will always do the right thing. So far, the funnest heros to write have been Ashe Aleksandrov (Darkest Hours, Darkest Book I), and Malachi Mannering (Darkest Intentions, Darkest Book III -- which has not been released as of yet). I like Ashe because he was my first hero and I like Malachi because he has a tortured past that makes him seem more human than vampire.

Laurie-What is you biggest influence for writing?

S.K. Yule-Knowing that I bring a little bit of contentment and spice into my readers' lives, and give them an escape, even if for a short time, from reality.

Laurie-Who are some of your favorite authors?

S.K. Yule- Sherrilyn Kenyon, Christine Feehan, Elizabeth Hoyt, Tatiana Caldwell, and Angela Knight to name a few.

Laurie-What do you have planned to come out next? Can you give us a peek in your upcoming paranormal ghost romance?

S.K. Yule-If things go as planned, Darkest Intentions, Darkest Book III and Lycan It will be my next releases.

Review Lycan Lust by S.K. Yule

Lycan Lust
S.K. Yule
Genre: Werewolf Erotic Romance
Book Length: Novella
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Book description
Rindy Trenton has been running from werewolves for most of her life. When she comes face to face with one by the name of Brent Falls, her whole world ...more Rindy Trenton has been running from werewolves for most of her life. When she comes face to face with one by the name of Brent Falls, her whole world is turned upside down when his protective nature and touch inflame her.

Brent Falls has been searching for his mate his entire life, but he never expects to find her in the form of a werewolf-loathing, blonde spitfire named Rindy, who is hell-bent on hating him.

Can Brent convince Rindy that not all werewolves are monsters? Can Rindy overcome her life long fears, and accept that Brent loves her?



My review

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S.K. Yule delivers another scorching sexy werewolf tale again in Lycan Lust. You get some humor, action, romance and hot sex. I love how these novella’s are easy to read in a few hours and I love how this author makes them fun reads for when life is just to busy for a 300 page book to drag out and read.

The book description says enough, so I not going to give out much. I loved both the hero Brent and heroine Rindy, the author gives you enough tension and lust between them along with action in keeping your mate safe. I would like to add there is a hot tub involved in this storyline;) You also get a surprise when a couple from Lycan Lover comes to help out. I highly recommend S.K’s novella eBooks to anyone who wants some hot fun.


This book receives Top Bite Award

Review Darkest Desires By S.K. Yule

Darkest Desires Book 2 in the Darkest series
Author S.K. Yule
Genre: Vampire/Paranormal Erotic Romance
Book Length: Novel
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Book description


Avril Taylor is fed up with chauvinistic men breaking her heart. So what is she to do when she finds herself undeniably attracted to her womanizing, vampire brother-in-law?

Aiston Aleksandrov has never met a woman he wanted to share anything more with than a hot night of sex . . . until Avril. The problem? How can he convince her that he will be faithful to only her?

Can Avril put past hurts behind her and finally find true love with a vampire playboy? Can Aiston really commit to one woman after almost seven hundred years of playing the field?




My Review
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Avril’s best friend Ebony is now a vampire and living in the mansion with the rest of the Aleksandrou family. If you read book one, Darkest Hour, you read how Avril meet Aiston and how much she didn’t care for him. Now she is back at home and working in the bar. One night one of the men at the bar came back after closing and things got out of hand. Aiston stepped in and saved Avril from what could have been her life.

Aiston is known for his womanizing, but since the first time he has seen Avril he can careless about them. The thing he has to do is to make Avril realize it. Because she is his and he wants to make her forever his.

You get more action in this book than the first with the drifter’s getting out of hand and there is some new vampires that shows up to help the Aleksandrou men out. You also get a peak at their mom as she is to come and see the new baby. The story starts out really good, but it got a little to predictable for me at some points. I found it still a good read if you want something quick and sexy with lots of action.
After reading both one and two darkest ebooks. I found you can read them in order, but you don’t really have to. S.K. makes everything clear if you just read this one. Although if your one that likes to read every detail like me then its best to go in order.
1.Darkest Hour
2.Darkest Desires
3.Darkest Intentions coming soon but no date yet