Review: On Jason's Watch by Susan Hayes

Title: On Jason's Watch

Author: Susan Hayes

Source: Review Request

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 139 pages

Reviewed by: Emi 

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/on-jasons-watch

Jazz Masters wants to be normal. It’s just that normal isn’t easy to achieve when you’re a werewolf. Living in fear of the monster that lurks inside her, Jazz has created a safe, isolated world for herself where she can maintain control of her darker half. That carefully constructed world comes crashing down the night she crosses paths with a pack of vicious werewolves. With the pack on her scent and her life threatened, Jazz turns to the Paladin Protection Agency for help.

It only takes one look at Jazz for Jason Waters to know he wants her, and not even the revelation she’s a werewolf can make him change his mind. Now that she’s found Jason, Jazz finally has everything she’s dreamed of. She just needs to survive long enough to enjoy it. With her world threatened and her very soul at stake, Jazz must find the courage to come to terms with her wolf 

before she loses everything.

Cover Reveal - Tower in the Woods by Tara Quan

Cover & Excerpt Reveal

Tower in the Woods
By Tara Quan

Raised by the Women’s Independent Territory Church (WITCH), Nel Zapur is a skilled sniper tasked to eliminate zombies. Never having once laid eyes on a man, she has been a prisoner in her tower for eleven long years. A fateful snowstorm leads a mysterious stranger to her window, and saving him may prove to be the best and worst decision of her life.

Special Agent Dane Prince was sent to gather intelligence on the WITCH, and his journey leads him to a mysterious tower in the woods. Snowed in with a virginal member of the feminist cult, Dane is determined to use the situation to his advantage. Not only will Nel provide him with the information he needs, she will also learn to submit to his every desire.

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: January 14, 2013
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Review: KINDRED OF THE FALLEN by Isis Rushdan

  KINDRED OF THE FALLEN, Kindred Chronicles, Book 1

Author:  ISIS RUSHDAN

Source:  Author Requested Review

Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel

Reviewed by:  Artemis          

   

Serenity’s soul-reading ability lets her easily create custom tattoos. Everything else in her life is a struggle, from trying to make it work with her best friend, Evan, to nightmares and visions that make her question her sanity.

Then she meets a man who sharpens her craving for something more, but her commitment to Evan means nothing beyond sparks can exist between them.

Cyrus has been watching Serenity, preparing to claim her as his Blessed mate—the other half of a split soul that, once reunited, is his only chance to break the curse that plagues his people.

One moment, Serenity is confronted by armed militants firing questions she cannot answer. The next, she is safe in Cyrus’s arms, reveling in his burning kiss…and learning she isn’t even human. She is Kindred, blessed with preternatural powers, cursed to suffer the twin horrors of the blood rage and the dark veil. 

Their union is the greatest hope for redemption in a thousand years, but not all Kindred want to be saved. A dark secret could snuff out their lives before love has a chance to unite them…and redeem the Kindred for all time.

Product Warnings:

Contains a headstrong, soul-reading tattoo artist, a sexy alpha hero who knows how to get what he wants, adrenaline-packed action, and explosive sex that literally shatters bulletproof glass.

Beyond the Blog with Bitten by Paranormal Romance

Paranormal Heaven host an awesome post on "Beyond the Blog". I got to be one of the lucky bloggers chosen to be featured on their wonderful blog. The post ran yesterday, so  I'm sorry to these two awesome ladies for being late at posting this. Anyhow, if any of you would like to go checkout the interview please click on the link below. 

Beyond the Blog with Bitten by Paranormal Romance

Guest romance author Danica Winters

Please welcome Danica Winters! 

Happy New Year! 

This week is the week for resolutions and new beginnings.  I have a series of resolutions (as I always do) I will write more, weigh less (writing is not easy on the waist line), and I will spend more quality time with the family.  I am like every other woman—filled with goals, aspirations and dreams to be the most perfect version of myself (and men wonder why we are so hard on ourselves). 

I know I will fail at some of my goals, I tend to allocate for a little regression.  I may not lose the five (alright, fifteen) pounds I would like to lose, but I have accomplished one of my dreams.  It has taken years and there has been hidden pits filled with self-doubt and self-pity.  There have been days filled with so much greatness it’s hard to believe it is my life.  In the last few years I have become a published, and somewhat well-known, author. 

And it all started with a simple goal—one little resolution changed my entire life.  It was simple, write a little bit every day and see if I could write a book.  I wasn’t an English major, a librarian, or a teacher (though I envy all of those educational backgrounds); instead I have my degree in Anthropology (with an emphasis in Archeology).  I was just a normal woman, looking for a change, and filled with a dream. 

This has in no way been an easy undertaking (like I said it has taken years—and will take many years to come).  There have been many more rejection letters than fan letters and acceptance letters combined. 

This week marks a momentous occasion in the life of an author—this week (December 31^st) my sixth book was published entitled, The Nymph’s Labyrinth through Crimson Romance.  I couldn’t be happier.  This book is the first in The Nymph Series, a three+ book collection.  I am in the editing stages of the second book entitled, Montana Mustangs, which will be available later this year. 

The Nymph’s Labyrinth is the book that was in my heart.  The book I had to write because of my Archeology-loving background.  To me there are few things more fun than sitting in the bottom of a hole, dirty, sweat-covered, and searching for things that haven’t been seen or touched for thousands of years. 

ARC Review Haunted Sanctuary by Moira Rogers

Title: Haunted Sanctuary (Green Pines #1)
Author: Moira Rogers
ebook, 260 pages
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Publish date: January 22nd 2013
Reviewed by: Carin

The shadows of her past could destroy their future.

Green Pines, Book 1

Eden Green can’t remember a time she didn’t believe in monsters—her cousin was born one. Her family’s dark past casts a long shadow, making it hard to make friends and harder to commit to a lover. She lives a quiet life in small-town Clover, Tennessee, but she’s always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Tired of the city packs’ corruption, yet too alpha to be a subordinate in a sanctuary town, Jay Ancheta satisfies his need to protect by serving as Clover’s Chief of Police. As much as he’s drawn to Eden, he can’t offer forever to a woman who doesn’t know what he is—or trust himself to let her go after one taste.

When Eden’s cousin and his battered pack stagger into town, their tormentors hard on their heels, Eden is bitten in the chaos. Now Jay not only has a traumatized pack to deal with, but a newly turned wolf with enough hungry alpha power to consume them both.

With their combined strength, they can create a new sanctuary—if their passion can survive the ghosts of the Green family’s legacy.

Warning: Contains a newly turned werewolf heroine who enjoys a little rough dominance in bed and a badass alpha wolf hero who’ll fight bad guys, ghosts and even the past to protect what’s his. Be prepared for violence, death and heartbreak on the way to a happily ever after.

Character Interview with Sam Cheever characters Draigh and Ardith

Draigh and Ardith Interview

Good morning! I'm Sabrina Michaels, Paranormal News Network. Today, I'm really excited to be interviewing the two people who are going to save the world from being overrun by horrible, nasty zombies. And with the possibility that the apocalypse might be coming any day now, Ardith and Draigh may turn out to be good people to know. How are you two today?

Ardith: Great, awesome really.

Draigh: I'm fine. I'd be better if I were out doing my job. That witch is creating more zombies for her army as we speak.

Oh, okay we'll talk fast. First off, can you tell me about your two organizations. You're both witches of a sort, is that correct?

Ardith: I'm an Epoch Mage, actually. We're able to travel through time to manage magical situations.

How exciting. The Epoch Council was started right after the Salem Witch Trials, right?

Ardith: Yes. Our job is to make sure nothing like that mess ever happens again. When someone steps out of line we bring them in and put them on trial in front of the council.

I see. How about you, Draigh? You're a Sorcerer?

Draigh: I'm a Sorceri Bounty Hunter. We hunt down magic users who break the law and take care of them.

Um, when you say take care of them you mean…?

Ardith: They kill them. Ruthlessly. Like animals. No questions asked.

Draigh: Shut up woman! You have no idea.

I take it you two often find yourselves at odds.

Ardith: snort

Draigh: Obviously you have an advanced degree in understatement.

What exactly is the problem between you two…I mean…erm…your two organizations?

Ardith: It's simple. Epoch Mages believe everyone has a right to have their side of the story heard. The Sorceri believe everybody has a right to do things the Sorceri way, or die.

The two women look at Draigh. He shrugs.

Draigh: I actually agree with the witch on that one. Except I'd add that the Epochs are incredibly naïve and hopelessly inefficient.

How about the two of you? I'm sensing real tension between you. Can you tell me why you dislike each other so much?

Ardith: How much time do you have? The man's a beast. He's massive and bulging and overbearing…

Draigh: She dresses like a whore and she's bossy…

Ardith: As you can see, he's uppity and judgmental…

Draigh: She thinks she knows everything…

Ardith: He doesn't listen…

Draigh: She charges blindly into situations with no care at all for her own safety…

Ardith: He hogs the shower…

Everybody blinks…Ardith's face turns red…Draigh shifts in his chair.

Alrighty then… So what's next on the docket after you two finish this job? Will the Epoch Council and the Sorceries Authority work together again?

Ardith: Doubtful. We really don't work together very well.

Draigh: Grunts, nodding.

What makes this assignment special? Why did the powers that be decide you needed to work together on this one?

Draigh: Because this rogue witch is dealing in death magic and she needs to be stopped.

Ardith: Apparently many Hunters and Mages before us have tried to capture her. Nobody has been able to do it.

Draigh: She's a tricky bitch.

So your bosses must think highly of you…to give you a job nobody else could accomplish?

Ardith: Snorts

Draigh: I think they're just running out of suckers.

Okay, well good luck in your search for the rogue. I really hope you get her. I don't relish having the world overrun by zombies. (Shudders.)

Ardith: I'll get her. Don't worry.

Draigh: You'll get her? Come on witch, you can't even enter a lust bar without starting a brawl.

Ardith: Ha! At least I'm not afraid of heights like a sissy girl!

Draigh: Scowls. Maybe not, but you are afraid of being underground aren't you? You get all clammy and twitchy like a hell hound in a church if your feet even sink a few inches into the ground.

Ardith: You're an ass!

Draigh: Cold hearted, skank dressing…

Sounds to me like you're a perfect match…

Ardith and Draigh: Shut up!

(Flinches.) Until next week, I'm Sabrina Michaels, Paranormal News Network. We scribe, you decide! Have a good one everybody!

Bio and links

Sam writes as Sam Cheever for mainstream romantic suspense and fantasy, all heat levels; and Declan Sands for m/m romantic suspense and fantasy. She lives on a hobby farm in Indiana with 11 dogs, 2 horses, and one husband. She writes books she likes to read and reads books she wishes she'd written. Her books are fast paced and fun loving. Not one of them will solve a single world problem, but you definitely won't be bored while reading them!

Sam's published work includes 40+ works of romantic suspense, and fantasy/paranormal. Her books have won the Dream Realm Award for fantasy, been nominated for and/or won several CAPAs, were nominated for Best of 2010 with LRC and The Romance Reviews, and won eCataromance's Reviewer's Choice award. Sam is published with Ellora's Cave, both Romantica and Blush; Changeling Press; Musa Publishing; Electric Prose Publications (her own imprint), and Red Rose Publishing. She looks forward to chatting with you today and sharing some of her work!

Sam Cheever links: Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Blog

Declan Sands links: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

If lust were flames there'd be scorch marks across the ages!

Ardith is a time traveling witch, a member of the Epoch Mages. Draigh is a Sorceri Bounty Hunter. They H-A-T-E each other. When they're thrown together by the elders to chase an evil rogue witch through time and save the world from flesh eating zombies, they quickly discover that, while their minds may tell them they don't like being together, their bodies don't quite agree. In fact, if lust were flames, there'd be scorch marks across the ages!

Buy links:

Publisher: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10405-hexually-obsessed.aspx

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XARL50

All Romance eBooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hexuallyobsessed-986032-144.html

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Review: Hexually Obsessed by Sam Cheever

Title : Hexually Obsessed
Author: Sam Cheever
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Author Request
Length: 139 Kindle Pages
Published: October 26th 2012 by Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc
Reviewer: Cerridwen

Ardith is a time-traveling witch—a member of the Epoch Mages. Draigh is a Sorceri bounty hunter. And they H-A-T-E each other. Thrown together by the elders to chase a rogue witch and save the world from flesh-eating zombies, they bounce back and forth through time, battling not only evil but their own stubbornness in trying to deny their blistering desire for each other.

Ardith and Draigh immediately discover that, while their minds may tell them they don’t like being together, their bodies don’t agree with that at all. In fact, if lust were flames, there would be some serious scorch marks across the ages

January issue of BTS Emag

January 2013 discussion of the month. Series reading: Is it worth it to you?

Series reading: Is it worth it to you?

Series reading can be a wonderful thing, but sometimes it can become a pain in the butt. As we all know most series have a huge world built and if you pick up a book in the middle of the series you’re just out of luck at knowing what is really going on. I have seen many readers end up hating an author and a series because of this. I feel, as a reader, you are responsible for making the decision as to whether a book can be read out of order. With places like Goodreads and Shelfari, there is no excuse. Check the book out before you buy it. Heck, I have even asked my friends on Goodreads to make sure a book can be read as a standalone before jumping in. I’m one of those who is OCD when it comes to reading books in order. I have to know where every character comes in and why. An author can say that their book can be read as a standalone and I can still pick at it to death knowing the whole time I shouldn’t have listened, and should have started at book one. I learned my lesson about this pretty quickly. I believe that paranormal romance series tend to focus more on world building than other romance sub-genres, so that can be one of my downfalls.

One thing I love about reading series is being able to get to know the characters and watching them grow through each book. I feel like I really get to know them before they appear in their own book. I also love it when something is not completely explained in one book, but the next book clears everything up. Sometime you can even tell that the author was surprised at how it all turned out. 

I know some authors will write a series as standalones, but most don’t. The reason is most of the time authors write things that have not been completely plotted out. As a result they too get shocked at how the story takes a life of it own and grows before their eyes in directions they never suspected. Therefore, it becomes necessary to read several books before something of major importance is opened up and settled. I have seen this in several great authors’ writings, but this can be a problem to readers because they have to keep buying in order to keep up. Odds are, if you’re like me, you have so many series going that you can no longer keep up. So, you end up either letting some fall by the way side or just give up on finishing that series.

Sometime when you are reading a series you find yourself anxiously waiting for the next book only to be disappointed when it never arrives. Why does this happen? Usually the explanation for this is either the author's inspiration disappears or the publisher quits the series because of sales. I really hate it when this happens and it is happening more and more these days. What kills me the most is some authors will just leave you hanging and never admit what really happened. I have never understood why they can’t just write a simple statement saying what really happened. If the series is cut by the publisher the author has other avenues they can pursue in order to keep writing. Sometimes they just need a little encouragement to try non-traditional means of publishing. This is again where a reader can promote the series like crazy before it gets the plug pulled.  If the plug gets pulled, by all means email the author and see if you can encourage them to indie publish or at least try a smaller press. One thing I have learned is it never hurts to ask.

New Releases in Romance

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Cover Reveal - Sunburn by Rosanna Leo

Cover & Excerpt Reveal

Sunburn
By Rosanna Leo

Patience O’Conner is a travel blogger who lives for her work. Her dedication to her readers brings her to the famed Helios Resort in Mexico, a locale that stuns her with its beauty but at which she suffers from some very strange accidents.

Luckily, hunky resort bartender Apollo Delos is always there in the nick of time, a malcontent guardian angel. Apollo stuns Patience again and again with his life-saving abilities, to say nothing of his smoldering looks and apparent desire to keep her alive.

Before long, Patience wonders if there is more to the sexy bartender than mixed cocktails and insane first-aid skills. Something strange is happening at Helios and Apollo doesn’t want to talk about it.
Can Patience open herself up to this enigmatic man, even though she is terrified to be vulnerable again? And can Apollo recover from an eternity of hurt and learn to trust once more? They must both decide before Death comes calling.

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: January 7, 2013
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Review: Saved by Sin by Susan Hayes

Title: Saved by Sin
Author: Susan Hayes 
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Length: 131 pages 
Reviewed by: Emi 

Security consultant Sinjin Heath is on leave while recovering from a mission that went tragically wrong. The physical scars may have healed, but he still doubts his ability to protect anyone, ever again.

Michelle Jamieson is starting over. She’s finally escaped from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Robert. The only problem is that her ex isn’t ready to let her go. When he realizes she’s truly out of his reach, his obsession drives Robert to kill himself so he can return as a malevolent ghost.Haunted and terrified, Michelle goes on the run and winds up at her family’s cabin. Things seem to be improving when she meets her sexy neighbor, Sinjin. The sparks between them fly fast and hot, but before they can begin to face their growing feelings for each other, Robert’s ghost comes for Michelle. Ready or not, Sinjin finds himself back in the protection business. And if he fails this time, he’ll lose the woman he loves.

Guest author Serena Zane

Please welcome author Serena Zane!

Vampire mythos classic vs. modern

Serena Zane

Over the centuries the mythos of the Vampire has both fascinated and disgusted us. Like a car accident, we just can't look away. The thought that something so beautiful could be so dangerous is almost irresistible for the human race.

As a person, I have a love of all things paranormal: vampires, werewolves, witches, etc... As a writer, the history of each has taken on a sort of morbid fascination for me. Due to the fact that there are so many different legends that have been created about the Vampire, I took what I loved most about each and then added my own twist on the vampire vs. werewolf wars of legend.

Zaniac vampires, as I like to call them, are created. In their own sub-culture, a priestess in Egyptian times fell in love with a young warrior. However, he spurned her affections, and as a curse she created the first vampire. Each vampire after that was created from this first 'original'. Zaniac vampires can shape-shift, fly, have heightened senses, mind-control, and telepathy. Silver can kill them. As is traditional, they cannot be exposed to sunlight, are affected adversely by Holy Water, and a good old fashioned stake will take them out. While they can 'fall in love' and do so intensely, there is no such thing as a 'lifemate' unlike in my favorite novels by Christine Feehan.  They do have a marriage ceremony that ties them for life and vampires do not believe in open relationships once married. Adultery is punished by death. However, before marriage, they are rather promiscuous. Zaniac vampires are immune to drugs, or disease, and are of course immortal.

The legend I have created to make this my own is a twist on the old vampire vs. werewolf wars. In Zaniac history werewolves were held as slaves by the vampire race. Werewolf blood is like a drug for vampires, creating a sense of euphoria. It is highly addictive. The werewolves rebelled back in the Middle Ages and a great war was started creating a rift between the two species. In the Dark Warrior series, vampire Damon Blake falls for Nikki Adams, who is part-werewolf. This creates numerous issues that Zaniac's can experience throughout this ongoing series. My newest release, Bane, explores how old grudges and beliefs can effect one's life. In my Hunter Diaries series, the vampires are very traditional and follow the old school form of vampire legend. In my release Insidious Whispers, Phoenix is endowed with a magical ability that will surprise you.

Just for fun, I have included a comparison chart below of some of my favorite vampire legends. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

Review: Mystical Seduction by Dorothy McFalls

Title: Mystical Seduction
Author: Dorothy McFalls
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: July 10, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Sometimes fate doesn't let you walk away...

The powerful Horace West doesn't want a woman in his life.  Women are nothing but trouble.  And that's what he gets when lust takes over and he has sex with Faith Summers - trouble.  The sultry vixen was doing everything in her power to drive him crazy.  Even so, it was a mistake.  A huge mistake.

Faith is human.  He is not.  He's a Protector - a race of beings with mystical powers - who protects the humans from otherworldly attacks.  Somehow, while having sex with Faith, he transferred his powers to her. And now, unless he can undo what he's done, Faith will have to die.

Interview with Historical romance author Wendy Vella

Please welcome historical author Wendy Vella!

Laurie: Hello, Wendy, I hope you’ll be comfortable in the mist of us paranormal romance lovers. I swear to you some of us here do like historical romance), besides, we don’t bite hard. LOL.  So, please make yourself comfortable and tell us a bit about yourself.

Wendy: Thanks so much for having me here Laurie and can I say that paranormal is one of my favorite genres to read, I just have no clue how to write it! All that world building constantly amazes me, that takes real talent.

I was born and raised in the North Island of New Zealand in a small rural town that has since grown considerably. Married for 28 years to a wonderful man who puts up with a great deal from me and my two children he has often said that I should harness my ability to talk incessantly for the greater good!  My family is English and from them came my love of reading. I started on Georgette Heyer ‘These Old Shades,’ and from there my love of the Regency Era grew. I really didn’t start writing until I was 18 when I penned my first contemporary which will never be seen by the naked eye. I then wrote my first historical at 20. I joined RWNZ and started entering competitions and it was only then that my writing started to develop. The knowledge in these organizations is invaluable and it was at a conference I met my editor. She asked for a partial and then the full and then I got the offer, and yes there was plenty of happy dancing and far too much champagne.

Review: Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino

Title: Love, Hypothetically (Theta Alpha Gamma - book 2)
Author: Anne Tenino
Source: NetGalley
Genre: M/M Romance
Length: Novella (130 pgs)
Reviewed by KindleRomance

Paul's been called many things-graduate student, humanities tutor, jock-hater, even broke-but "forgiving" isn't one of them. When the new women's softball coach at Calapooya College specifically requests Paul to tutor his athletes, Paul's forced to put aside his strict "no athletes" policy for the sake of his paycheck. Enter Trevor Gardiner, former Major League Baseball player and Paul's high school boyfriend. Yeah, that one-the guy who sacrificed Paul for the safety of his closet and his future career. But Trevor's come out and retired from baseball, and now he's looking for forgiveness and a second chance. There's no earthly reason Paul should give him one, but he keeps letting the man state his case. And touch him. And take him sailing. The waters are far from smooth, though, and Paul says awful things to Trevor he isn't sure he means. Now Paul has to decide: apologize and forgive Trevor for everything, or chalk it up as revenge and move on. This title is part of the Theta Alpha Gamma universe.

Attention all fellow bloggers that loves pets!

Attention to all Bloggers!

Laurie @ Bitten by Paranormal Romance and I have come up with a event we need your help with. We want to get as many bloggers together as possible to host a pet charity campaign called "Bloggers Help Paws with a Cause".

Winner Announcement & Review of Soul Avenged by Keri Lake

And the winner is......KMichellec87!!!!!! Congratulations!

Title: Soul Avenged
Author: Keri Lake
Length: Novel
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Release date: February 6, 2013
Reviewed by: Twigs

Passion is blind in vengeance and love ...

Ayden’s suburban home was invaded by a pack of Lycans.

The brutal attack is the only memory she carries of her former life.

Now, one motive burns in her soul:

KILL THEM ALL.

The Sons of Wrath—a brood of vengeance-dealing warrior demons—band with Ayden to hunt the Lycans on Detroit’s most deadly feeding grounds.

Kane Walker should’ve been her easiest kill.

Unfortunately, the newly bitten Lycan has something she wants—clues that may finally lay her past to rest. To reach them, she must be willing to submit to the sensual pleasures awakened by his touch.

Time is running out.

In seven days, Kane will become what Ayden despises most. She can halt his transformation but the antidote requires the ultimate sacrifice. As the beast takes hold, Kane becomes more of a threat.

Ayden must choose between her lust for revenge, or surrender to her enemy and discover a horrible truth.

Review: Neptune's Lair by Dorothy McFalls

Title: Neptune's Lair
Author: Dorothy McFalls
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: October 14, 2010
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Spunky Dallas St. John wants the perfect life and to get it she needs the perfect job.  So what is she doing kissing a complete stranger in an alleyway when she's late for her interview for that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

She must be losing it, but oh what a delicious way to go down.  A fortune teller has warned her that falling in love would be dangerous.  The woman didn't know that half of it.  Not only has getting involved with the hunky sex god thrown her career goals off-track, it's thrown her world upside down.  She's having sexual escapades in her sleep.  her new lover is taking control of the bedroom.  And an unworldly force is threatening to devour her soul.  What's a girl to do, but enjoy the ride!

Review: Releasing the Wolf by Dianna Hardy

Title: Releasing the Wolf
Author: Dianna Hardy
Source: Author Request
Genre: Urban Fantasy with some romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: November 27, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Lydia Martin has always had dreams, the weirdest and hottest of the all involving a faceless, muscle-bound man that speaks like sin and smells like sex.  Like any sane person, she always put the dreams down to an overactive imagination, coupled with a higher than average libido.

One night, however, instead of their usual, erotic encounters, she finds him in her dream, chained to a wall and screaming in pain.  Not only that, but she thinks she recognizes the building he's being held captive in as one that's just a few streets away.

Awaking with an irrepressible need to save her fantasy lover, Lydia decides to humor her dream self and head on over to where she thinks he's imprisoned.

What unfolds is beyond even her wildest imaginings, as she's sucked into a dangerous and deadly world she never knew existed...and it turns out that the man who inhabits her darkest fantasies, isn't the only one that needs releasing.

Review of Wait For Me - 5 Star FREE kindle Book on Amazon

Title: Wait For Me
Author: Elisabeth Naughton
Source: Free on Amazon/Kindle Version
Genre: Romantic Thriller/Mystery (Hint of SCI-FI)
Length: Novel - 267 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks

A 2013 Bookie Award Nominee – Best eBook Novel of the year!
A 2012 Readers' Choice Awards finalist!

Summary:

A woman without a past…

After a tragic accident left her with no memory, Kate Alexander struggled to fit in with a husband and world that didn’t feel right. She’s had no reason to question what friends and family have told her, not until her husband is suddenly killed and she finds a photo of a young girl in his office. A girl who can’t be anyone but a daughter Kate didn’t know she had.
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A man desperate for a reason to live…

Ryan Harrison lost his wife in a plane crash five years ago. To cope with the pain of her loss, he dedicated himself to his job and to raising their daughter. Now a successful pharmaceutical executive, Ryan has everything a man could want—money, fame and power—but he’d give it all up in a heartbeat for just one more day with the woman he still loves.
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Two lives about to converge.

As Kate begins to dig into a past she doesn’t remember, evidence leads her to San Francisco and puts her on the path toward Ryan, a man who sees in her the woman he loved and lost. Kate feels a draw to Ryan, one she can’t explain, but is that feeling enough to convince her this is where she’s supposed to be?

As Ryan and Kate search for answers, they uncover lies long buried, a passion hotter than either expected and a danger that threatens…even now…when the second chance they've both been searching for is finally within reach.

ARC Review: Grave Intentions by Lori Sjoberg

Title: Grave Intentions
Author : Lori Sjoberg
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Release Date: January 3rd, 2013
Reviewer: Cerridwen

He’s handsome, reliable, and punctual—the perfect gentleman when you want him to be. But this dream man is Death’s best agent—and now he’s got more than his soul to lose…

One act of mercy before dying was all it took to turn soldier David Anderson into a reaper—an immortal who guides souls-of-untimely-death into the afterlife. But the closer he gets to atoning for his mortal sin and finally escaping merciless Fate, the more he feels his own humanity slipping away for good. Until he encounters Sarah Griffith. This skeptical scientist can’t be influenced by his powers—even though she has an unsuspected talent for sensing the dead. And her honesty and irreverent sense of humor reignite his reason for living—and a passion he can’t afford to feel. Now Fate has summoned David to make a devastating last harvest. And he’ll break every hellishly-strict netherworld rule to save Sarah...and gamble on a choice even an immortal can’t win

Review: Night's Darkest Embrace by Jeaniene Frost

Title: Night's Darkest Embrace
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Source: Publisher Request
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Enter the dark realm of Nocturna in Jeaniene Frost's red hot tale, where blisteringly sexy Raphael dominates the demons of a lawless dimension and tries to help a beautiful young woman avenge her cousin's disappearance.

Jeaniene Frost doesn't disappoint in this new novella about the realm of Nocturna - an world inhabited by Fallen angels, demons (purebloods), and half-breeds (or partials as they are called).  Mara is a partial that lost her cousin to a pureblood attack and has returned to Nocturna to find him and kill him.  While there she meets Raphael - an enigma with a mysterious past - and ruler of Nocturna.  Mara and Raphael have quite a bit of heat between them, but a misunderstanding could ruin everything for both of them.

This was a very quick read.  The story was fast paced and exciting with just enough of an air of mystery to make it almost impossible to put down.  I hope Frost plans to write more about the world of Nocturna - I loved visiting.

Review: The Gravedigger's Brawl by Abigail Roux

Title: The Gravedigger's Brawl
Author: Abigail Roux
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal M/M Romance
Length: Novel (250 pgs) 
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Reviwed by: Kris

Dr. Wyatt Case is never happier than when he's walking the halls of his history museum. But Wyatt needs to draw a younger crowd, and he needs a big idea to do it. When his best friend, Noah, drags him out to play wingman at Gravedigger's Tavern, Wyatt is thrown even further out of his comfort zone by the eccentric bartender.

Ash Lucroix is everything Wyatt doesn't understand: Exuberant, quirky, and elbow deep in a Gaslight lifestyle that weaves history into everyday life. He coordinates his suspenders with his tongue rings. Within hours of meeting, Wyatt and Ash realize that attraction needs no explanation. But their meeting sparks a series of events that has everyone at Gravedigger's wondering if they're seeing ghosts, or just going crazy. The answer to that question could end more than just Wyatt and Ash’s fragile relationship—it might also end their lives.

Cover Reveal - Gabrielle's Cauldron by Ann Gimpel

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Gabrielle's Cauldron
By Ann Gimpel

Gabrielle McCallaghan just lost her job. Seeing the writing on the wall, she quit to spare her uncle the embarrassment of having to fire her. With her bond fairy on her shoulder, she strides through a crowded neighborhood contemplating her options.

Out of nowhere, a gorgeous, full blood magic wielder appears and makes a beeline right for her. Gabby knows her hybrid witch magic is no match for his, so she tries to evade him. The fairy does her best to help, but the contest is laughable. Even in his human form, the wolf-man is still stronger than she ever dreamed of being.

It doesn’t take long before Gabby is drawn into a deadly game of intrigue that started over a thousand years before. The stakes are high and the timing abysmal, but she finds herself falling in love in spite of herself. Can she and her full blood lover make a life for themselves? Or will the long-running battle between full bloods and hybrids pound the fragile bond between them to dust?

Release Date: 12/31/2012
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Review: Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce

Title: Dark Embrace
Author: Brenda Joyce
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: September 17, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows.  Feared by all and trusted by none, he hunts alone, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son.  He has not saved an Innocent in sixty-six years - until he hears Brianna Rose's scream of terror across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her...

Brie is a gifted empath who spends her time fighting evil from the safety of her laptop - and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once.  Still, her life is pretty ordinary - until she awakens one night consumed with Aidan's pain and rage.  When Aidan suddenly  appears and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become.  She knows she should be afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption...and his love.

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Let's Celebrate with a/Giveaway!

A winner has been chosen:  bn100.  An email has been sent.

Thank you everyone for stopping by.  Look for more giveaways soon.  Just because I like to share my love of reading!

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Just because Christmas Day has passed doesn't mean there aren't reasons to celebrate.  Look at a few of the holidays listed for today that gives us reason to

P-A-R-T-E-E-E-Y!

• The first day of Junkanoo street parade (the Bahamas)
• The second day of Christmas
• St. Stephen's Day 
• The first day of Kwanzaa (United States)
• Boxing Day
• Wren Day (Ireland and the Isle of Man)

Were you naughty or nice this past year?  What did Santa Baby leave in your stocking?  Were the Christmas festivities fantabulous or are you happy that they are behind you?  Come on spill. 

Did you get the newest video game you were dreaming of?  What about the latest electronic gadget?  A new flogger to add to your collection of toys?  Or the coveted gift card to add more delicious reading material to add to your TBR? 

The giveaway starts December 26, 2012, and ends at midnight December 30, 2012.  One lucky commenter will win print copies (gently used, like new) of the following books:  HOLIDAYS ARE HELL, A SEDUCTION AT CHRISTMAS, and WICKED WONDERLAND.  Please be sure to leave your email address in the comments.  The giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada.

And since I'm writing this before Jolly Ole' St. Nick visits, I may have to share what the fat elf did or didn't bring this year!

Cheers,
Artemis

Review: Tempted by the Pack by Anne Marsh (Blue Moon Brides)

Title: Tempted by the Pack
Author: Anne Marsh
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: October 26, 2012
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Once in a blue moon...
For Rafer Breaux, life in the Louisiana Bayou is harsh, violent - and deeply sensual.  The Cajun werewolf lives for his Pack and he'll do whatever it takes to keep his brothers safe.  The longer a wolf lives without a mate, the harder it becomes for that wolf to shift back.  The remember that he is a man - and not a monster.  And those mates can only be found during a blue moon.  When a blue moon finally rises, Rafer will need every weapon in his sensual arsenal to tempt one special woman into his arms and the heart of the Pack.

The pack hunts for mates
Fighting to keep her family farm, Lark Andrews isn't looking for love.  Even if the very sexy Breaux brothers make her dream of hot bayou nights spent in their arms.  When the blue moon leads Rafer to her door, however, Rafer has her rethinging her position on all work and no play.  Now, the bayou nights are heating up as Rafer fights to convince her, one sensual touch at a time,, to give love and passion a chance.  But Rafer isn't a one wolf deal.  Is there room in Lark's heart - and bed - for Rafer and his Pack?

Adult-Style Night Before Christmas

ADULT-STYLE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS


'Twas the night before Christmas, and God it was neat
The kids were both gone, and my wife was in heat
The doors were all bolted, and the phone off the hook
It was time for some nooky, by hook or by crook.

Momma in her teddy, and I in the nude
Had just hit the bedroom and reached for the lube
When out on the lawn there arose such a cry,
That I lost my boner and poor Momma went dry.