Title: Catch the Wind - WindVerse #10
Author: Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Source: Author Request
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: September 2, 2009
Reviewed by : Jasmyn
Riezell Guardian Major Doninia Alamaine has heard about the celebrated sexual prowess of Jaeger Rosakaris. The an Tuirc prince's manhood is legendary and she's anxious not only to see for herself what all the fuss is about but to experience it firsthand. But the mating doesn't quite go as she plans. Her love 'em and leave 'em attitude won't work this time for Fate throws a monkey wrench in the gears by bonding the two as eternal mates.
Jaeger isn't that upset about the bonding. As a matter of fact, he's rather pleased with the situation. Domi is a gorgeous woman with a laser-hot body, sultry lips, and a mind as sharp as an assassin's dagger. With her at his side, he won't mind taking over the rule of his home world even though his mother has very lethal plans of her own for the woman he wants to be his bride. Though love has hit Jaeger hard, it will be hatred that will ruin his young life and make it a living hell.
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Did you know that authors who have pages on Amazon can post their up coming events or books signings? Yep, they sure can I myself just found out about out from one of the attending Indie Romance Convention authors. If you look at the bottom of Marie-Nicole Ryan's page you'll see she has the convention listed. So this means, if your an author you can list your local book signing and convention This is a great way for readers to see what your going to be at during that year. As a reader this is a great way to find new and old authors that might be local or a few hours away. If you love to read this is something to share with all. Laurie
It is a new beginning for the Chanku. For so long they kept their shapeshifting ability secret, but now they have assimilated into the world in ways they once never thought possible. Still there are those who want to destroy them, with dark powers of their own...
A Bold New Beginning
The CEO of Cheval International, Lily Cheval chooses to live alone, but a series of rapes and murders leave her wary and worried for her fellow Chanku. Then she meets Sebastian Xenakis and the connection is intense and immediate. The son of a charismatic cult leader, Sebastian is a mysteriously sensual man who uses magic to shift into wolf form. He and Lily come together in a moment of supreme ecstasy, succumbing to a primal passion that leaves Lily shaken but utterly alive. Is Sebastian her lifetime mate or is he her worst enemy?
Sebastian Xenakis is still coming into his power as a wizard. He can shapeshift by magical means and runs as a wolf using the power he draws from the elements. But young women are dying—raped by a human and then slaughtered by a wolf. Suspicion falls on the shapeshifting Chanku, but Sebastian wonders if he might somehow be guilty of the crimes.
Then he meets Lily Cheval, the uncrowned princess of the powerful Chanku, and realizes he will do whatever it takes to clear his name and win her love. But evil walks where Sebastian goes, and there are mysteries neither Lily nor her father, the powerful wizard, Anton Cheval, cannot unravel. Is Sebastian the perfect mate for Lily, or is he instead, one she should fear?
Title: In Rapture (Destined Series, book 2) Author: Elissa Daye Source: Review Request Genre: Paranormal Romance Length: 138 pages Reviewed by: Emi
Two hearts frozen in time, fighting against insurmountable odds. Both were determined to survive their haunted pasts. When Malinda has no choice, but to leave her childhood home, she finds herself matched with the one man who holds the power to break her resolve to never let love cross her path. Destiny sends her down a path that unlocks the mysteries of Lena. While Grant wants nothing more than to continue his unhindered revenge against the werewolves of the Lair, guilt consumes him. He could no longer ignore his duties. His daughter needed a mother.
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.
Title: His Jilted Bride - Banks Brothers' Brides #3
Author Rose Gordon
Source: FirstReads
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: January 27, 2013
Reviewed by: Jasmyn
It's her wedding day and there is no groom in sight. But why should Amelia Brice be surprised? Hiram, Lord Friar is known for having no gentleman's honor to speak of and his jilting her on their wedding day makes it official.
Ejijah Banks cannot allow his childhood friend to continue to be shamed this way. It's more than an hour past the time the wedding was to start, and that bounder still hasn't shown up. Unable to sit still a second longer, Elijah does the only that that seems logical from where he stands: kidnap the bride and take her to Gretna Green in order to escape this scandal with one far more forgiving for a young lady's reputation.
So then why does his new bride seem angry with him and rebuff his advances?
Elijah is the gentleman she'd always hoped to marry, but though he was merely the third son of a baron and she the daughter of an earl, she'd never felt worthy of someone like him. Especially now. Try as she might, she cannot find the words to tell him of her situation and ruin the good fortune that has befallen her, but neither can she keep the truth from him.
But when Lord Friar threatens to reveal her secret, it's up to Elijah to save her from public humiliation once more by revealing a few of his own...
His Jilted Bride was a fun walk through Regency era England. Amelia is a vibrant and beautiful character that believes she has a deep secret - one that she must find a way to tell Elijah. Elijah is not only her husband now, but has been her friend for as long as she can remember. I very much admire Amelia for her morals and sticking to her beliefs - and even though she struggles to tell her secret, it's obvious that she wants to and just doesn't know how.
Young Elijah ran from Amelia and her feelings as a boy, and now regrets every single minute of it. When he sees the woman Amelia has become, he knows that they were meant to be together. But he has a secret as well - one that he can't reveal just yet.
Watching the two characters become comfortable around each other was a wonderful experience. The best way I can think of to describe this book is "fun". There is a bit of excitement, a lot of romance, and many enjoyable pages. It is not necessary to read the first two in the series in order to have fun reading this one.
Hi everyone!! Cerridwen here. As you know I have had the honor of reviewing some of Rachel Carrington's wonderful books such as First Spell and Vampire Betrayed. She has made me a fan and I hope some of you have had the pleasure of reading her books as well.
Now, we at Bitten by Paranormal Romance would like to present to you an audio clip from Rachel audio book Vampire Forgotten!!
EMJOY!!!!!
About Vampire Forgotten:
Forgotten in the mountains of Romania. Forced to live a life he didn't choose. Suffering the daily pain of loneliness. Spending an eternity without the touch of a woman's hand.
Though damned as a vampire, Rhad Valentine has been given what some might call the gift of psychic sight. He sees it as a constant reminder of real life going on without him - a life he cannot live.
Mischa Bonovich is on a desperate mission to find her missing sister, Rianna. Led to the mountains of her homeland by the faint call of Rianna's voice, Mischa needs Rhad's gift and his strength.
Wild hunger, both foreign and welcome, drives Rhad to his knees. He'd never held a woman so soft. Kissed one so responsive. And in spite of his inner protests, he'll do anything to help her. Anything to feel just one more touch of her hand.
In the dark forests of Romania, Rhad's desire won't be quenched until he tastes what only Mischa can offer, but first, he must save her from a man who has nothing to lose. A man who holds a deadly secret that could tear Mischa from Rhad's arms before love can happen.
About Rachel
I started writing years ago, and my first attempt was a contemporary romance that will never see the light of day. I think I may even have thrown it away by now. It was absolutely horrific as I knew nothing about well…anything to do with writing.
After that, I started writing fantasy romances about wizards and wizards, and once those took off, I segued to paranormal romances (hello, vampires and ghosts) and romantic suspense. I also write articles for various magazines, including The Writer’s Journal, Writer’s Magazine, Writer’s Weekly, Writing for Dollars, Absolute Write, and Funds for Writers.
I’m fortunate to make my home in historical Charleston, South Carolina. Beautiful city. Beautiful people. When I’m not writing, I love to read, create videos, keep Target in business, play visitor in my city, and drink lots of coffee.
You can find me all over the internet, but here are just a few of the places:
Title: B785 (Cyborgs: More Than Machines, #3)
Author: Eve Langlais
Source: Author
Genre: Erotic Sci/Fi Romance
Length:Short novel (approx 227 pgs)
Reviewed by: CaroleDee
When cyborg intelligence meets sensual robotics circuit boards sizzle.
Einstein
was probably the only cyborg in existence with no interest in the
opposite sex, until he discovered B785. With her sensual nature and
quirky sense of humor, she draws this cybernetic geek out of his
scientific shell and teaches him the one thing he’s never understood –
passion.
Tired of being a slave to the military, Bonnie went to
sleep one day with the intention of never waking up, but she didn’t
count on a cybernetic prince charming bringing her back to life. Coming
to terms with her past isn’t easy, but harder still is the realization
that even a bionic princess can fall in love.
However, all fairy
tales have a villain, and despite the fact the military wrote them both
off as a loss, they soon discover they’ll need to fight to have their
happily ever after.
What do the Greek gods do when they're bored? Because they're always bored so humans are the perfect players in their games.
Aphrodite owns love; she hasn't lost a competition on her turf in over three millennia. Apollo is on a mission to win. He's counting on it to finally get the one woman he's never been able to have. The two gods will choose their human players, and if Aphrodite can't get them together before the clock runs out Apollo will get his way. And Aphrodite couldn't have that.
Lex and Dean are perfect for each other, they just don't know it yet. Dean is a perpetual bachelor, and a brooding, beautiful rock star. Lex is always with a man, but she'll never fully give herself up. Aphrodite has her work cut out for her, but if she can't make it work, no one can.
The gods have their own drama. Apollo killed Aphrodite's mortal love - they've got beef that's been dragging on for thousands of years. Ares, the douche bag, is forever trying to pick a fight, and trying to get Aphrodite into bed. And Persephone, Aphrodite's best friend, is the one person who Aphrodite shares everything with.
Follow the gods as they fight, laugh, cry, lose love, gain power, and make a mess with humans.
Zoricah, the
draconian demigoddess, has limited time to uncover a series of killings before
one of her own meets the same fate. Determined not to let that happen, Zoricah
has no other choice but to ask for the help of her race’s archenemy.
Tardieh, the
Vampire King, has long learnt not to trust the Dragons but when the flames of
passion ignite between him and Zoricah, he finds himself torn between
overwhelming sexual heat and his centuries-old distrust.
Together
they have to overcome their own prejudices before it is too late for their
races and their love.
Title: Lost Love, Zankli Chronicle Book One Author: M. J. Duffy Source: Review Request Genre: Paranormal Romance Length: 293 pages Review by: Emi
About the Book
Lost Love The Zankli Chronicles Book One The story sizzles as Zankli descendant and soldier of fortune, Andre Dunn and his Chosen, cosmetic heiress, Tyler Mueller find, loose, and regain love. Their passion for one another is ignited in a high-rise conference room, simmers in the African bush, and overcomes deceit, treachery, and betrayal in the corridors of corporate America. Their flight across continents exposes family secrets and uncovers a legacy of power gifted at the dawn of time
Title: By the Light of the Moon (Lakeside, #1)
Author: Laila Blake
Source: Author
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Fae, Wolf-shifter)
Length: Novel
Reviewed by : CaroleDee
Withdrawn and with a
reputation for her strange, eccentric ways, young Lady Moira Rochmond is
old to be unwed. Rumors say, she has been seen barefoot in the orchard,
is awake all night in moon-struck rambles and sleeps all day. Some will
even claim her ghostly pallor and aloof manner are signs of illness, of
a curse or insanity. The hopes of the peaceful succession to her
father’s fief lie in an advantageous marriage. Moira, however, has a
hard time attracting suitors. When one does show interest, her family
pushes for a decision. Almost resigned to the fact that she has no
choice but to play the part she has been given in life, Moira is faced
with Owain. A member of the mysterious Blaidyn creatures and a new guard
in her father’s castle, specifically tasked to keep her safe. He is
different from other people she knows and when one night under the full
moon, she makes the acquaintance of the wolf who shares Owain’s soul,
she starts to trust him and seek his presence. As he becomes one of the
few individuals who doesn’t make her want to hide and retreat, she wants
to learn more about him and they grow closer until they share a kiss
one night under the moon. Faced with feelings and desires that
overthrow everything she thought she knew about herself, Moira knows
non-the-less that they have to be kept utterly secret. However much they
try, however, they continue to be drawn to each other until one night,
Owain discovers something about Moira that shakes him to core.
In honor of Henry Fordwho gave us the assembly line and the muscle car.
SALUTE!!!!!!!!!
Henry Ford dies and goes to heaven. At the gates, an angel tells Ford, "Well, you've been such a good guy and your invention, the assembly line for the automobile, changed the world. As a reward, you can hang out with anyone you want to in Heaven." Ford thinks about it and says, "I wanna hang out with God, Himself." The befeathered fellow at the gate takes Ford to the Throne Room and introduces him to God. Ford then asks God, "Hey, aren't You the inventor of Woman?" God says, "Ah, yes." "Well," says Ford, “You have some major design flaws in Your invention: l. There's too much front end protrusion 2. It chatters at high speeds 3. The rear end wobbles too much, and 4. The intake is placed too close to the exhaust." "Hmmm..." replies God, "hold on." God goes to the Celestial Supercomputer, types in a few keystrokes, and waits for the result. The computer prints out a slip of paper and God reads it. "It may be that My invention is flawed," God replies to Henry Ford, "but according to My Computer, more men are riding My invention than yours."
The Calydons are a race of ancient immortals cursed with a dark side. Each Calydon is destined to meet his soul mate, to be so drawn to her that he is unable to resist bonding with her through the rituals of his race, but their destiny is to destroy each other and all they care about the moment their bond is complete.
Quinn Masters will stop at nothing to rescue his rogue teammate. To save his blood brother and ensure his brand of justice triumphs, Quinn will break every rule of his kind and partner with the sensuous, courageous woman destined to be his ultimate destruction.
Haunted by a brutal past, Illusionist Grace Matthews will risk everything to save her kidnapped sister, including putting her life in the sinfully capable hands of an immortal warrior whose ravaging kisses and intense passion propel her ruthlessly toward a fateful destiny she can't afford to believe in.
Reviewing:
I wanted to post some helpful tips to start readers out in reviewing. I keep
seeing so many that thinks re-telling the story is reviewing. Remember you’re
not doing a book report as you did in school; you’re doing a critical analysis
on what you just read.
Here are a few helpful things you can address when you’re
reviewing a book.
The
whole story: Did you like it or not? Why did you like it or not?
POV’S?
Was it first person, second persons or third persons? You’d be amazed some
people don’t like reading first persons POV.
Who
is the attending audience for the book?
Would
building: Was it easy to understand or not?
The
characters: Did you like them or not? Why did you like them or not?
Tell
some about how you pictured the hero and heroine. Like were they strong,
sloppy, or just mean?
Other
characters: Did you like them or not? Why did you like them or not?
Was
the sex hot or not? What did you like about it or not? Was it too much and why
was it too much. Was there taboo things in there you know others won’t like or
will like.
Did
the setting draw you in and why?
Was
there too much story being told and not enough romance?
Make
sure you keep your word count down as much as you can. Good rule is under 500
words. Just keep in mind people doesn't have all day to read a book before they
get to the book.
Villains:
I love a good evil villain, so tell me some of what the villain was like without
spoilers.
Would you recommend the book or not?
Most
of all, please don’t give out spoilers unless it’s necessary.
You
don’t have to do everything listed above but this is a good start. Basically
you need to sit back and think about the book you just read and then start
writing your feelings. Now, if it’s a book you really hated, than I do suggest thinking
about it a few days before you write the review because sometime things will
settle in your mind and you just might start liking the things you hated, if
not just be kind. Remember to have respect while you write your review, you have no clue how many hours or how much
money that author put into that book, besides someone else might just like it. I
have bought a many books others didn’t like and loved it.
Title: Caressed by a Crimson Moon Author: Amanda J. Greene
Source: Author Request
Genre: Vampire Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: January 27, 2013
Reviewed by: Jasmyn
Consumed by madness and tormented by dark memories of blood and death, Hadrian Lucretius, King of the Validus Clan, has returned after living in self-imposed exile for nearly three hundred and fifty years.
To maintain peace with the vampires, Eva Maldonado is offered as a sacrifice to the crazed vampire king by her father, the alpha of the Silveria Shifter Pack. Hadrian's reputation is both legendary and lethal; he is ruthless, bloodthirsty, lusty, and soulless. When Eva arrives at the ancient fortress high in the Carpathian Mountains, she is shocked to find a ravaged man with dark burning eyes filled with loneliness and dangerous desire.
Would she be his lover...or his prey? His savior...or his victim? Would Hadrian lure her into madness or would their perilous passion be their redemption?
In a world where angels rule over humans, twelve outcasts dare to defy expectation, warring with their angel brethren to prevent the extinction of mankind.
They are The Fallen.
When fallen angel Jason answers Michael’s summons to an abandoned warehouse in New York City, the last thing he expects to find is a covert rebel group hiding underground…one that’s led by a stunning nephilim who unmistakably belongs to him.
Ruby Miller has always known the angels who claim to protect humans have a hidden agenda. Ever since the day her father was killed by his own kind for protecting humans, she’s lived off the grid, determined to stop the angels from succeeding in their plot to destroy mankind. Then she meets Jason, a sexy fallen angel who claims she’s his mate. Falling in love is not part of her plan. If only she could deny the sizzling attraction that pulls them closer together.
As the Fallen and Ruby’s gang of rebels work together to gain proof of the angels’ nefarious plans, she must decide whether to stay focused on her mission…or surrender to the sweet ecstasy of this angel’s unforgettable kiss.
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.
For spirit medium and parapsychology professor Nola Richards, love is as dead as the ghosts she communicates with. Then one spirit's cryptic message on her shower door forces her out of the paranormal and into the arms of his hot bachelor brother-business tycoon and complete skeptic Parker Sebastian. As if dealing with funeral arrangements, an ugly internal audit and his greedy step-family weren't enough, Parker's newest problem arrives in a gorgeous, if eccentric, package. After hearing Nola's "message from beyond," Parker knows two things: he wants her...and she's a con artist somehow responsible for his brother's death. To help this restless ghost, Nola must overcome Parker's disbelief. Although sexual energy crackles between them, she knows corporation and meditation don't mix. It'll take more than spirit interference and otherworldly signs to make their romance work, Despite the Ghosts.
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Araneae Nation, Book 1
When the head of the Araneidae clan is found poisoned in her nest, her eldest daughter, Lourdes, becomes their clan’s new maven. If her clan is to survive, she has but one choice: she must marry before her nest is seized. All she needs is a warrior fierce enough to protect her city and safeguard her clansmen. Such a male is Rhys the Cold.
The only things Rhys has to his name are his sword and his mercenary reputation. His clan is starving, but they are unwelcome dinner guests. Torn between loyalty to his clan and fascination with his future bride, Rhys’s first taste of Lourdes threatens to melt the cold encasing his heart.
Amid the chaos of battle, Lourdes’s sister disappears and is feared captured. Lourdes and Rhys pursue their enemies into the southlands, where they discover an odd plague ravaging southern clans as it travels north.
Araneae Nation, Book 2
Born with the ability to communicate with the dead, few things take Mana by surprise, but when an animal announces himself as Vaughn’s long-dead father, she’s shocked. To make matters worse, he has a dire warning.
Now Mana must face Vaughn, the male who inspired one too many girlish fantasies, and impart a spirit’s message—without acknowledging her source—so the soul can be laid to rest.
The last thing Vaughn needs is for an innocent to get caught in the crosshairs of combat, but the woman he remembers as an awkward girl refuses to leave his side until he’s heard her out. That’s not the only change in her that calls to him. Her kindness soothes his battle-scarred soul—and he craves her in ways a warrior shouldn’t.
When they are both captured, they learn of an even greater threat. The plague devastating the southlands has come to his clan home. And his best—and only—chance to keep his people alive is the female who walks among the dead.
An Araneae Nation Novella
Daraja has grown up watching her brothers journey down the river on their rite of passage. Each returned with riches from their travels, and lovers with whom to share their lives.
She is expected to sit patiently, weave her nets and wait for the river to bring a husband to her.
Patience, however, has never been her strong suit.
Brynmor haunts the forest surrounding the city of Cathis roaming his lands. Until the day he stumbles across a brazen trespasser in his woods.
Brynmor fears he has lost a piece of his ragged soul to the feisty, adventure-seeking female. At some point, he is forced to choose which life to sacrifice. Hers…or his own.
Title:Bite Me, Your Grace
Author: Brooklyn Ann
Source: Netgalley
Genre: Historical PNR- Vampire
Length: Novel
Reviewed by Laurie
Release date April 2, 2013
England’s "vampire craze" causes much vexation for the Lord Vampire of London, Ian Ashton. To save his reputation, Ian enlists aspiring authoress Angelica Winthrop without realizing she has hidden plans of her own.
Angelica Winthrop's life goal is to ruin her reputation, avoid marriage, and become a gothic authoress like her idol, Mary Shelley. To find inspiration for her new story, she breaks into the home of Ian Ashton, Duke of Burnrath, not knowing she will be coming up against the Lord Vampire of London. Romance sparks and reputations are at stake. But who knows the real difference between fact and fiction?
I am looking for reviewers that can read mainly paranormal romance and erotic paranormal romance. We do get a few other sub-genres in, but not a whole lot. This is an adult romance blog and I like to stick to that category, so no young adult.
Please, don’t contact me unless your serious about doing this. I have had several want to do it and take a book and never heard from them again. That’s not fair to me, I have to answer to the author or publisher. Most people thinks this is just something fun but it’s not it’s work and authors are counting on us to be honest and on time, as I am as the blog owner. I need people who wants to do this all the time and be serious about it.
I do have to limit this to US and Canada residents only, reason I can't afford to mail books international.
There is a few requirements: I'll need to talk to you over the phone and be prepared it will take a bit to go over some things.I cannot take anyone that already reviews or owns a book blog. I will need reviews done and posted on the blog by 14 days.
First, I want to thank Laurie
for letting me invade her blog today. She was the first blogger who contacted
me and said she just had to interview me after reading the first book in my
Woods Family Series, SURROUNDED BY WOODS. So ending my tour on the last book in the series
at her site is bittersweet, but totally fitting.
It’s been almost two years
since the first book was released, which is really hard for me to believe. It
was the first book I’d ever published, and I’ve learned a lot since then. I’ve
also accomplished so much during the past two years as well. I just signed a
contract on the 14th book that I’ll be publishing and have achieved
PAN status with the Romance Writers Association. I’m not making Maya Banks’
kind of money, but I’m at a place in my life where writing isn’t just a hobby
any more. And I love that!
I often get asked why I write
paranormal romance, and the answer is simple. Because it’s awesome! There’s
nothing like reading a book and not knowing just what the hero can do, or the
heroine… hell, even the villain for that matter. When reading contemporary
romances, the characters have limitations imposed on them, so that element of
surprise is missing. Don’t get me wrong, I love reading all kinds of romance,
but there’s just something about paranormal romance that satisfies everything
this reader needs in a well-crafted story.
Unfortunately, some people in
the romance industry might disagree with me on that. I went to a conference a
few weeks ago and couple of the editors there—from major romance
publishers—said they’d felt paranormal was on its way out and contemporary was
the hot new thing. *sigh* Just because women snatched up copies of the Fifty
Shades of Grey trilogy in record numbers doesn’t mean that that’s all we want
to read (BTW, I haven’t read that trilogy… I might be the only women left who
hasn’t). The way I see it, fads come and go. Sure, contemporary might be hot
right now, but that doesn’t mean we need to neglect our shape-shifting,
vampire, angel, witch, and demon characters we love, too. My iPad can store a
bunch of books and doesn’t care which genre they’re in.
So let’s keep our love for
the paranormal genre alive. When Fifty Shades fades into the darkness, they’ll
be a hot demon lover lurking to take its place.
In the meantime, if you
haven’t tried my paranormal series, you can get book one, SURROUNDED BY WOODS,
for free right now on Amazon and B&N! If you have any doubt about
downloading it, just go read Laurie’s review on it. ;-)
You can also enter to win a
$100 gift card to Amazon or B&N by entering here:
Thanks again for letting me ramble
on today. Oh, and just because SURROUNDED BY SECRETS is the last Woods Family
book, doesn’t mean it’ll be last you hear from this world. *wink, wink*
Title: Mated to the Devil Author: Eve Langlais Source: Author request Genre: Paranormal romance Length: Novel Reviewed by Laurie
Not all pleasures are a sin...
Mina wants to put her seduction by a golden-eyed devil
behind her, but the birth of her son, Jacques, renders that impossible. She
tries to forget the only man who ever roused her passion, but when she notices
her son exhibiting strange behavior—and less-than-human characteristics—she
must face her past and learn to trust, and love, again.
Howling drunk, the one thing Remy clearly remembers is
seducing Mina. A pity he didn’t think to get her address, especially since he
marks her as his mate. When she disappears, he’s got plenty of time to regret,
but he doesn’t get a chance to atone until she comes back into his life with an
unexpected surprise.
Thrust into the role of father, Remy works to bond with his
son while gaining forgiveness. But will he get the chance to truly make Mina
his mate before danger threatens their fragile happiness?
Review Wolf Nip
Author: Vivian Arend
Source: Request review
Genre: PNR
Length: Novella
Reviewed by Laurie
Cat got your tongue?
Tessa Williams is looking to make her mark outside the
family business, and the unusual landlocked paddle wheeler she spots in Haines,
Alaska, strikes her as the perfect location. Only the owner is being difficult,
refusing to sell. Still, she’s sure that replacing her written queries with a
little in-person charm is all she’ll need to shortly have her Eco-tour B&B
on the road to success.
Local wolf-slash-owner of said vessel, Mark Weaver, isn’t
hanging on to the landmark building out of spite. There are more reasons for
holding back the sale than are easily explained on paper. A face-to-face
meeting to resolve the matter only confounds it—when Mark recognizes Tessa as
his mate.
But she’s a cat…and cats don’t do insta-mates.
The sexual attraction between them isn’t in question, just
everything else. He wants her. She wants twue wuv. His wolf can’t figure out
what the holdup is. Her cat thinks the entire situation, and the pack, are
rather amusing.
Somewhere in here is the beginning of a beautiful
relationship—if they don’t drive each other mad.
Warning: One hyper cat, one laid-back wolf. Inappropriate
use of permanent markers, and a heaping side dish of cat/dog jokes. Shenanigans
(read: nookie) in front of a roaring fire. Spiced liberally with sarcasm.
Enjoy!
Title: The Promise Series
Author: Tara Fox Hall
Source: Author Furnished
Genre: UF/PNR/Thriller/Drama mix
Length: 3 Novels + 1 About To Be Released - approx 800-900 pgs
Reviewed by Douglas C. Meeks
(NOTE: At least 3 more books are planned for release)
Summary:
This is the Promise series. An eclectic mix of Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance/Thriller/Drama with a supporting cast of vampires, various shifters, half demons and some we may not have seen yet. The series for the most part covers the life of recently widowed Sarelle McGarran.
When young widow Sarelle McGarran finds the vampire Danial Racklan unconscious and hurt in her woods, intuitive concern quickly becomes passionate love. Together Danial and Sar work to overcome their own past heartbreaks, their vastly different lifestyles, and Danial's relentless enemies.
Yet Danial needs more; an Oath of forever. But Sar is surprised by a betrayal of her trust in Danial. Shocked at Danial's betrayal, Sarelle returns to her old home to consider her options. Yet even as Sar plans a reconciliation with Danial, things take a turn when Terian (another life she has saved) arrives, confessing his desire.
When Theo witnesses Terian and Sar kiss, he angrily confronts Sar, leading to startling consequences which complicates her love life even more.
When Theo disappears, Sar is left bereft, the uncertain guardian of Theo's newly born werecougar daughter, Elle. As months pass, clues emerge about Theo's disappearance, yet the twisting trail ends repeatedly without answer.
In her grief, Sar turns to Danial and hesitantly begins to build a life with him and Elle. The search for Theo will ultimately yield some answers but what other dangers are still following Sar that she has forgotten about …
Title: A Werewolf to Call Her Own Mystic Isle Book Two Author: Selena Blake Source: Review Request Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance Length: 87 pages Reviewed by: Emi
The ultra handsome beta of Novogrod pack, Maxim Ciolek is taking a much needed vacation on Mystic Isle when a beautiful but shy vampiress catches his eye. She deserves more than a one night stand and because that’s all he can offer her, he vows to leave her alone.
Ceara Blackwell is eager to leave her sheltered life behind and start knocking items off her bucket list. Item one: a first kiss. But as mysterious Maxim works his way into her heart, she wonders if she's found a forever-kind-of-love.
Spotlight: The LADY
LAZARUS series by Michele Lang
Book 1: LADY LAZARUS ADVENTURE, ROMANCE, AND MAGIC ON THE
EVE OF WORLD WAR II
Summer 1939: In Budapest, the magical city where East meets West,
beautiful, young Magda Lazarus has managed to make a life for herself in a
dangerous world that teeters on the edge of war. But then her sister has a
terrible vision: Nazi Germany overruns all of Europe,
and their family and millions of others are exterminated.
Magda, the last of a long line of witches descended from the
legendary Witch of Ein Dor, must find the secret of her family's magic. Alone,
pursued by SS werewolves, a Nazi wizard, and demons, including the one that has
possessed a willing Adolf Hitler, she has no choice but to summon the family's
guardian angel, the dark keeper of secrets Archangel Raziel.
And when she stands in his celestial presence, her heart is
utterly, completely lost…
"An absolutely unique protagonist in an engaging tale set
against the backdrop of the greatest clash of good and evil in human history.
What's not to love about LADY LAZARUS?"
-Jim Butcher, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of THE DRESDEN FILES
Book 2: DARK VICTORY THE REMARKABLE SECOND STORY IN THE LADY
LAZARUS TRILOGY
Magda Lazarus was a reluctant witch, until the dire threat of Nazi
Germany convinced her to assume the mantle of her family's ancient powers. But
though this young, beautiful woman has fought Hitler's werewolves and the demon
who would rule through the Fuhrer, she has been unable to prevent the outbreak
of World War II.
There is still a chance of saving the millions slated for
destruction, but Magda knows she cannot fight the Nazi supernatural war machine
alone. With the power to summon an army
of spirits, Magda stands with her guardian angel Raziel in a battle against the
human and unholy forces of evil arrayed against her people and all of Europe.
Magda is desperate to win at any price, but the victory she seeks
may be at the cost of her soul…
"The best entry yet in a groundbreaking, rich, enthralling
series set in the darkest days of World War II with magic, very human
characters, and stakes that couldn't be higher. A tour de force!"
-Rachel Caine, NYT Bestselling Author of the MORGANVILLE VAMPIRE
series
Title: Catch the Wind - WindVerse #10
