ARC Review: Destiny ( League of Illusion #3) by Vivi Anna

Title: Destiny ( League of Illusion #3)
Author: Vivi Anna
Source: NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Published: June 10th 2013 by Carina Press
Reviewer : Cerridwen

The conclusion to the League of Illusion trilogy

Five years ago, Sebastian Davenport tried to go back in time to reverse a fatal mistake, but found himself trapped in another reality. Unaware of the jeopardy facing his family and the League of Illusion, he gave up his magic for a quiet life as a blacksmith. Quiet, until a monstrous three-headed goddess of war called the morrigan comes to town…

Seeing Sebastian poised to charge the goddess, healer Drea Blairwood has no choice but to hit him over the head to stop him. Nursing the mysterious outsider back to health afterward is just an added benefit. She knows he's hiding something about his past, but has no idea what kind of adventure awaits them both.

Sebastian has no desire to risk the life of anyone else, let alone someone as enticing as Drea. But after militant elves kidnap Drea, Sebastian needs to find a way to reclaim his magic. The fate of the League—and the world—hangs in the balance

I have followed this series since the beginning when I first chose The Legacy based on it's cover ( yes, so shoot me).  I fell in love with the characters and the world that Vivi Anna created.

Following each brother and the women they fell in love with, they each have a special characteristic that will save the world from disaster.

In  the final book, Vivi  Anna has spared no expense in creativity in making the worlds collide and wrapping up the storyline. We find out exactly why Sebastian left finally and watching his magic return.

It wasn't my favorite in the steampunk series but it was a great way to round off the story.

Top Bite Review: Snake in the Grass by Staci Hart

Title: Snake in the Grass (Good Gods #2)
Author: Staci Hart
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: July 30, 2013
Reviewer: Jasmyn

It's Round Two of high stakes Love Connection on Olympus, and this time, everything has changed.  For Aphrodite, at least.

Ares is on deck, and Aphrodite is nervous.  As much as she loves to hook up with him, she doesn't trust him as far as she could throw him, which isn't very far.  He's a big dude.  They haven't been together in a very long time, but she can't resist him.  She never could.  Even when every part of her screamed that he was a liar.

Ares has a plan to keep Aphrodite, for good this time.  He wants to win the game, but he'll hold back to get what he wants.  He's sitting on a chance that he's been waiting thousands of years for, and he'll do what he has to do to convince her to stay forever.

The only thing that could stop him is the secret he's been keeping from her for eons.  If she finds out, it will destroy everything.

Kat and Dillon have been through a lot, and everything has been to protect their younger siblings.  They have sacrificed everything to make sure their brother and sister are safe.  The players are tough and loway.  Fierce and determined.  But they become each other's weakness, even though they fight it, and even though it means danger for Kat and her sister.

If Aphrodite can get the players over their egos and issues long enough to see that they're meant for each other, the competition will be a piece of cake.  One that she'll eat a la mode, right in front of Ares, if she beats him.

This is the second book in the Good Gods series by Staci Hart - I highly recommend reading the first book, Deer in Headlights (also a top bite) first - you can find my review HERE.

After winning round one of her challenge, Aphrodite is all set for round two - even if it is against Ares, her "I love you- I hate you" friend.  This time Ares has chosen his player well, and Aphrodite is a little worried at first - until she realizes the siblings are a love match as well.  What could be better than beating Ares with a two-for-one!  Ares isn't sure how he wants to play this round.  On one hand, the god of war can't stand being defeated.  On the other, he would do anything to make Aphrodite his forever - even throw the game by not using his most valuable card.

Meanwhile, back on earth, the players of this great game are set for action.  Kat and Dillon are two of the most angry characters I've ever seen - and they're perfect for each other.  But only if they can cool their tempers long enough to say a civil word to each other.  Kat hates men - especially after what happened with her sister's, Kiki, ex-boyfriend (cant give too much away here).  She is determined to keep her sister, and herself, man-free for as long as she can.  Moving over to Dillon and Owen - Dillon has been his brother's protector for as long as he can remember.  Dillon knows that his uncontrollable temper means no love life for him - and he's determined to keep Owen from being hurt by falling for the wrong girl as well.  Both sets siblings are a study opposites that was very comical at times.  I love Staci Hart's sense of humor when it comes to writing about her humans.

Back in the realm of the gods - Aphrodite is starting to unravel an ancient mystery that involves Ares and Apollo, and she's not liking the way it looks.  While she struggles to find a happily ever after for all her players, she realizes she may have just lost hers.  The mythology was spot on again, and helped to tie the complicated lives of the gods together in a wonderful ball of tangled yarn.  As Aphrodite tries to untangel part of her thread, she may be distracted just enough not to notice the danger her players are about to encounter - danger that could not only cost Aphrodite the game, but the humans their lives.

Another amazing book by Staci Hart.  I very rarely love sophomore books in a series as much as I liked the first book - this is one of the very few exceptions.  It was the perfect follow-up and I really want to see what happens in round 3.

Cover Reveal: Twist Me by Anna Zaires

Title: Twist Me (Dark Erotica: Heed the Warning)
Author: Anna Zaires

This is a beautiful cover.  Very simple and artistic.  I love it!

Warning:
This book is dark erotica, not a traditional romance.  It contains a young and virginal heroine, disturbing scenes of dubious consent, captivity, power play, and graphic sexual content, including anal sex and mild BDSM.  This is a work of fiction intended for a mature, 18+ audience only.  The author neither endorses nor condones this type of behavior.

Book Blurb:
When eighteen-year-old Nora Leston Catches Julian's eye, her life changes in an instant.  Kidnapped and taken to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, she must satisfy the whims of her sadistic scaptor - a darkly enigmatic man who is as cruel as he is beautiful...

Excerpt:
It's evening now.  With every minute that passes, I'm starting to get more and more anxious at the thought of seeing my captor again.

The novel that I've been reading can no longer hold my interest.  I put it down and walk in circles around the room.

I am dressed in the clothes Beth had given me earlier.  It's not what I would've chosen to wear, but it's better than a bathrobe.  A sexy pair of white lacy panties and a matching bra for underwear.  A pretty blue sundress that buttons in the front.  Everything fits me suspiciously well.  Has he been stalking me for a while?  Learning everything about me, including my clothing size?

The thought makes me sick.

I am trying not to think about what's to come, but it's impossible.  I don't know why I'm so sure he'll come to me tonight.  It's possible he has an entire harem of women stashed away on this island, and he visits each one only once a week, like sultans used to do.

Yet somehow I know he'll be here soon.  Last night had simply whetted his appetite.  I know he's not done with me, not by a long shot.

Finally, the door opens.

He walks in like he owns the place.  Which, of course, h does.

I am again struck by his masculine beauty.  He could've been a model or a movie star, with a face like his.  If there was any fairness in the world, he would've been short or had some other imperfection to offset that face.

But he doesn't.  He body is tall and muscular, perfectly proportioned.  I remember what it feels like to have him inside me, and I feel an unwelcome jolt of arousal.

He's again wearing jeans and a T-shirt.  A grey one this time.  He seems to favor simple clothing, and he's smart to do so.  His looks don't need any enhancement.

He smiles at me.  It's his fallen angel smile - dark and seductive at the same time.  "Hello, Nora."

I don't know what to say to him, so I blurt out the first thing that pops into my head.  "How long are you going to keep me here?"

He cocks his head slightly to the side.  "Here in the room?  Or on the island?"

"Both."

"Beth will show you around tomorrow, take you swimming, if you'd like," he says, approaching me.  "You won't be locked in, unless you do something foolish."

"Such as?"  I ask, my heart pounding in my chest as he stops next to me and lifts his hand to stroke my hair.

"Trying to harm Beth or yourself."  His voice is soft, his gaze hypnotic as he looks down on me.  The way he's touching my hair is oddly relaxing.

I blink, trying to break his spell.  "And what about on the island?  How long will you keep me here?"

His hand caresses my face now, curves around my cheek.  I catch myself leaning into his touch, like a cat getting petted, and I immediately stiffen.

His lips curve into a knowing smile.  The bastard knows the effect he has on me.  "A long time, I hope," he says.

For some reason, I'm not surprised.  He wouldn't have bothered bringing me all the way here if he just wanted to fuck me a few times.  I'm terrified, but I'm not surprised.

I gather my courage and ask the next logical question.  "Why did you kidnap me?"

The smile leaves his face.  He doesn't answer, just looks at me with an inscrutable blue gaze.

I begin to shake.  "Are you going to kill me?"

"No, Nora, I won't kill you."

His denial reassures me, although he could obviously be lying.  I feel a tiny bit calmer, but there is one more thing I have to know.  "Are you going to hurt me?"

For a moment, he doesn't answer again.  Something dark briefly flashes in his eyes.  "Probably," he says quietly.

And then he leans down and kisses me, his warm lips soft and gentle on mine.

For a second, I stand there frozen, unresponsive.  I believe him.  I know he's telling the truth when he says he'll hurt me.  There's something in him that scares me - that has scared me from the very beginning.

He's nothing like the boys I've gone on dates with.  He's capable of anything.

And I'm completely at his mercy.

I think about trying to fight him again.  That would be the normal thing to do in my situation.  The brave thing to do.

And yet I don't do it.

I can feel the darkness inside him.  There's something wrong with him.  His outer beauty hides something monstrous underneath.

I don't want to unleash that darkness.  I don't know what will happen if I do.

So I stand still in his embrace and let him kiss me.  And when he picks me up again and takes me to the bed, I don't try to resist in any way.

Instead, I close my eyes and give in to the sensations.

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Sin Undone by Larissa Ione Book trailer

HER TOUCH IS DEADLY
As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she'll die before she'll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin's innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: She creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.
HIS HUNGER CAN'T BE DENIED
Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she's no stranger: He's bound to her by blood, and the one sexual encounter they shared has left him hungering for her raw sensuality. Worse, Sin is the underworld's most wanted and Con soon learns he's the only one who can help her . . . and that saving her life might mean sacrificing his own.

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Review: Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney

Title: Sometimes a Rogue (Lost Lords, #5)
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Source: Netgalley
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novel (430pgs)
Reviewer: CaroleDee

Sometimes...

Even the most proper young lady yearns for adventure. But when the very well bred Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend impulsively takes the place of her pregnant twin, it puts her own life at risk. If the kidnappers after her sister discover they’ve abducted Sarah instead, she will surely pay with her life…

A Rogue...

Rob Carmichael survived his disastrous family by turning his back on his heritage and becoming a formidable Bow Street Runner with a talent for rescuing damsels in distress. But Sarah is one damsel who is equal to whatever comes. Whether racing across Ireland with her roguish rescuer or throwing herself into his arms, she challenges Rob at every turn.

Hmm... After reading the first four books in the Lost Lords series and liking them a lot (solid 4 star books!) I was expecting more from Sometimes a Rogue.

Rob's character in previous books seemed very mysterious and alluring. I was looking forward to unraveling the enigma of a Lord turned dangerous Bow Street runner. While I got was I was looking for in Rob, the ridiculous coincidences and Sarah's numerous TSTL moments overshadowed what should have been a great love story.

I'm planning to stick with the Lost Lord's series, but I don't plan on reading this one again.  :/

Spotlight: Women of War by Lisa Beth Darling

Title: Women of War  (Book five in the 'Of War' Series)

Author: Lisa Beth Darling

Genre: Dark PNR/UF

Length: Novel (192 pgs)

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Venture on a Mystical Journey through Time and Secrets Past

Women of War spans four generations of women in Alena's family from her great-grandmother, Shar Draiocht the last known Queen of the Dark Kingdom to her tortured daughter Morrowind, to Maven Alena's free-spirited mother and through the lonely life of Alena MacLeod ending where "The Heart of War" begins with the night Alena washes up on Ares' shore.

With intensity, lust, fear, and strength these Women of War make their way in the world revealing the hidden truths of the past and Ares true connection to his beloved Wife, Alena.

18+ EXCERPT:

"My Lord?" Shar whispered quietly as she gazed up at him with wide eyes full of confusion and fear.

Liking the sound of it, Ares smiled then held a hand out to help her to feet. "That's right, I'm Lord." He swept her off her feet and laid her down on the bed where his mouth closed down just under her ear and she let out a long shiver as her arms wrapped around him. Shar's chilly breasts pressed against his furry chest, her arms and legs wrapped around him bringing him closer. Ares pulled away to gaze down at her and rolled his tongue along his lips. She trembled in a shudder of passion and fear that brought her closer to the edge. "Don't worry, little Queen, I won't tell anyone what you let me do tonight."

Wanting that and so much more, the powerful Queen of the Dark Kingdom offered up no resistance, only a long wanton sigh when he pinned her arms over her head with one hand. Then he descended her body covering her cold breasts with his hot mouth, his moist tongue lapping along their mounds. Her breath came in heavy shallow gasps as she reached down to run her hands through his long hair and let the fire within him warm her to the chilly marrow in her delicate bones. They roamed wildly through silky strands of hair laying over his firm rippled back and down his broad shoulders. Just the feel of his skin below her hands brought the fire she sought for so long and was denied. Fae men were small, delicately framed like the women. They were scrawny and always smelled badly even though she had them washed before they marched into her bedchamber. They were hardly what a woman, a small woman like her, would call upon for safe haven. They were not what a woman of power could surrender to even for a few moments of promised bliss.

When he laid himself over her, Ares body covered her entirely like a warm blanket. A haven. A place she could hide and show her true self for those few moments of promised bliss. He was warm, so warm, all she wanted was for him to let her lay next to him, wrap her arms around him, rest her head over his beating heart and have him hold her close throughout the cold dark nights. The lower his hands and lips went the hotter she grew until all of the iciness that plagued her so long dissipated and her lean body heaved below him trying to get closer still.

Down the flat of her tiny stomach and over the sides of a waist his could lace his fingers around, the mound of dark hair between her legs waited for him. Inviting him closer was the gentle scent of honeysuckle and cinnamon wafting from its musky walls. Such a delightful scent he'd never known and it seemed he couldn't breathe in enough of it to fully please him only to tease his already fevered mind. It made the slightly perverted thoughts there turn darker still racing with images of wicked delights so real it took his heartbeat with them and together they charged, two wild horses racing against the wind.

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ARC Review: The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks

Title: The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo (Love at Stake, #14)
Author: Kerrelyn Sparks
Source: Edelweiss
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel (384pgs)
Release Date: Aug 27, 2013
Reviewer: CaroleDee

He's Out of Control

Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he's ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous vampires who want to rule the world. But first he has to get control of himself . . . because just the sight of a certain lovely doctor has his injured hand doing some peculiar things, not to mention the sizzling sensation that burns along his dragon tattoo.

Vampires? Vampires?! As a scientist, Leah is having trouble believing that these immortal creatures exist. But there they are, standing in front of her, asking for help in solving a genetic puzzle that can save mankind. There's even one in a sexy kilt! Just one look into Dougal's gorgeous green eyes sets her pulse racing. But can she trust him—and the overwhelming desire that refuses to be ignored?

BAM! Book number 14! Can you believe it?!

Usually by book 7 of a series you'll find a lull in story, or repeated story-lines. Fortunately Sparks keeps it fresh with this newest installment of Love at Stake. The humor is still there, but you also get a very serious story of a guy that feels less of a man, and an awkward geek finding love.

I think part of the success of this series are that the characters are so different.  I've heard authors say that their characters speak to them, so I can only imagine the 100's of voices that must be flowing through Sparks' mind at one time. lol.  From book to book you get individuals with wonderfully unique quirks.

I don't want to give away too much plot, because there is a wonderfully heart warming twist and it would stink if you knew about it before hand. Just know that Dougal and Leah are meant to be. They have their ups and downs, but what fun would it be if they didn't!?

The action in this one is kept to a minimum, but the villain story line in Asia is still going strong. Hopefully in the next book we'll get to see a good 'ol fashion showdown between our wonderful Romatech saviors and the evil vamps causing problems out east.

So, great addition to the Love at Stake series! If you've read them to this point don't stop now! If you haven't checked out this series, pick it up today! You'll be in paranormal romance heaven :)


*OH! And guess who's back for another appearance? That's right, VANNA ;)  Love that doll!

Just to get you caught up, Here's the Love at Stake series reading order:

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) 

Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2)

Be Still My Vampire Heart (Love at Stake, #3)

The Undead Next Door (Love at Stake, #4)

All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire (Love at Stake, #5)

Secret Life of a Vampire (Love at Stake, #6)  

Forbidden Nights with a Vampire (Love at Stake, #7)  

The Vampire and the Virgin (Love at Stake, #8)  

Eat Prey Love (Love at Stake, #9)  

Vampire Mine (Love at Stake, #10)  

Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake, #11)  

Wanted: Undead or Alive (Love at Stake, #12)  

Wild About You (Love at Stake, #13)  

The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo (Love at Stake, #14

 

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Cover reveal for Her Wicked Angel

Title: Her Wicked Angel (Her Angel Romance #6)

Author: Felicity Heaton

Release Date: September 21, 2013

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

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

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

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

Books in the Her Angel romance series:

Her Dark Angel (Her Angel romance series book 1) – FREE on Amazon Kindle, Kobo and Apple iBooks

Her Fallen Angel (Her Angel romance series book 2)

Her Warrior Angel (Her Angel romance series book 3)

Her Guardian Angel (Her Angel romance series book 4)

Her Demonic Angel (Her Angel romance series book 5)

About Felicity Heaton:

Felicity Heaton writes passionate paranormal romance books as Felicity Heaton and F E Heaton. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!

If you're a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.

If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, Felicity Heaton’s best selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series she writes as F E Heaton or any of her stand alone vampire romance books she writes as Felicity Heaton. Or if you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try Felicity Heaton’s new Vampire Erotic Theatre series.

In 2011, five of her six paranormal romance books received Top Pick awards from Night Owl Reviews, Forbidden Blood was nominated as Best PNR Vampire Romance 2011 at The Romance Reviews, and many of her releases received five star reviews from numerous websites. In 2013, Heart of Darkness was a finalist in the paranormal romance category at the Epic Ebook Awards.

If you want to learn more about Felicity Heaton or follow what she's up to, check her out online at:

Website: http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk

Blog: http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/blog/

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Book Release Day Spotlight and Giveaway: The Other C-Word by MK Shiller

Title: The Other C-Word

Author: MK Schiller

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 23, 2013 (TODAY!)

Can she overcome her consuming desire for him?  Can he make her confortable with the other C-word... commitment?

Marley Mason is dreading the arrival of the new business consultant.  After all, this man wll most likely outsource her job to China.  The last thing she would expect is a case of mistaken identity, leading to false accusations of kidnapping when she attempts to pick up the wrong man at the airport, or worse...that she would have such a visceral reaction to the right nam.

Rick Randy is super sexy, scandalously flirty and perfect masturbation material, but a realationship is out of the question.  Rick is contracted on a temporary basis to fix Marley's ailing company, then pull out, althoough as he expresses to Marley, pulling out is difficult for him, in more ways than one!  Marley's feelings range from utter confusion to intense contemplation as Rick charms his way into her life.  All of thsoe C-words Marley can control, but it's the other C-word she fears - commitment.

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Review: Dream By: Robbi Bryant

Title: Dream 
Author: Robbi Bryant
Source: Review Request 
Genre: Paranormal Romance Fantasy 
Length: 152 pages Paperback 
Reviewed by: Emi 

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest**

Veronica Armatti, a hairdresser and infatuation addict, has managed to strike the perfect balance between her daily existence and her overpowering desires. Veronica's husband, Joe, tolerates her addiction as long as he doesn't know the details. Veronica decides to get her latest fix with Andrew, an artist she meets at a grocery store. Andrew inducts Veronica into a mysterious and hypnotic dream world, where the powerful Devan entices her into his tribe of shape shifters, and where dreams and reality mingle in a deadly, intricate dance of survival.

I'll start off by saying that I love the cover of this book, it actually flows very well with the storyline. Sometimes I see covers that don't really capture the story, or I feel like the cover doesn't "match" the story per se. But the cover of Dream is perfect! The author created an amazing world, I thought it was a very interesting read and totally cool and a bit twisted but in a beautiful dream like way.  I liked it and disliked it at the same time, actually the only thing I disliked about it was Devan. He was a bit sneaky and I didn't vibe very well with him. But the ending was so awesome, I loved it. At first I thought I was lost, maybe I missed something, but then it all comes to light and I was like YES! So totally awesome, twisted and very cool ending. 

Veronica has what she calls an addiction for extra marital affairs, her husband Joe is ok with it, as long as he isn't told about it. But she does it because she feels that she is missing something, she thinks she's finding it with some side nookie. Then she meets Andrew, a dream walker, who takes her into a world that she falls in love with and thinks she's has finally found the missing piece to her soul.  Veronica is fascinated by the dream world, it calls to her, and Andrew isn't so sure they should go back in. But she doesn't care, she goes back in and  that's when things get kind of crazy, but in such a good way. 

Awesome read, I highly recommend it! 

Book Trailer!! Untamed Highlander by Donna Grant

DEVIL IN THE FLESH

Druid-born and magic-blessed, Isla is one of the deadliest she-devils ever to serve the forces of darkness. As an immortal Highland warrior, it’s up to Hayden Campbell to destroy her and her kind. But for Hayden, Isla is more than a sworn enemy. She is temptation…

ANGEL IN HIS ARMS

Taking Isla captive, Hayden hopes to avenge his kinsmen who died by Druid magic. But when he looks into Isla’s eyes, he sees the secrets of her past. When he touches her skin, he feels the passion in her soul. And soon Hayden comes to realize that this beautiful, beguiling woman is not his enemy at all—she is his destiny. And, even as the forces of darkness conspire against them, their love will conquer all…

 

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Cover Reveal: Lycan Gladiator by Eva Gordon

Title: Lycan Gladiator (Wolf Maiden Saga)

Author: Eva Gordon

Release Date: August 20, 2013

During a time of bloody gladiator games and treacherous schemes, a secret society of lycans live amongst the Romans.

When Ulric, a lycan gladiator, meets a mysterious human woman with green eyes, he’s drawn to her fiery beauty, enraptured by her alluring aroma. Unfortunately, Ulric and the beauty are slaves. To make matters worse, he can mate only with someone marked with the sign of the wolf.

Cassia’s hidden wolf mark burns in the presence of the handsome gladiator. While her heart yearns to be near Ulric, logic warns her against it—having a slave as a mate is against the lycan society’s plans for her.

In spite of the lycan society’s rules and the emperor’s brutal plots, their love grows … but their passion just may cost them their lives.

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Review: A Demon and Her Scot by Eve Langlais

Title: A Demon and Her Scot (Welcome to Hell, #3)
Author: Eve Langlais
Source: Author
Genre: Comedic, Paranormal Romance (vamp, demon)
Length: Short novel (150pgs)
Reviewer: CaroleDee

An unlikely duo, the golfing match from Hell, and a devil determined to win, even if he has to cheat. 

Lucifer’s up to his matchmaking mischief again in this fast-paced, humorous jaunt into the bowels of the pit. Think you can handle the heat? 

“Fetch me a Scot,” Lucifer commands. Sounds simple, except the skirt-wearing jerk won’t cooperate. But Aella isn’t one to give up. Willing or not, she delivers her target to the Lord of Sin. In retaliation, the much-too-sexy Scot has Aella assigned as his bodyguard for the golfing match from Hell.

One shot ruined Niall’s life. A second shot could help him regain it. Niall sold his soul once to win a lady’s heart only to end up betrayed. Does he dare take a risk and give love a second chance?

Another hit from Eve. I just can't get enough of her evilly delicious characters and the outrageous circumstances they find themselves in.

Aella is a gopher for Luicifer. He says jump, and she asks how high. She might sound like a pushover, but when the Lord of the underworld is your boss you might kiss a little butt too ;)
Don't get me wrong, they have a playful relationship, so she gets her digs in. When he asks her to go to the outer rings of hell (i.e the slums) to pick up a golf-pro-vamp to help him win a match with his big bro (God) she takes her ax and heads out to get another job done.

Niall swore off playing golf years ago. To him, one golf match was the catalyst to everything bad that happened to him. He's decided that spending eternity drinking his woes away and ignoring everything is the best way to deal. Which is exactly how Aella finds him. Drunk, in a run down bar, with centuries of neglect altering his appearance. (I'd love to know what a few centuries of beard growth would look like. lol) 

After a bit of a scrub, a hair cut, and a HUGE amount of sexual tension Aella finds herself attracted to the outrageous Scot. Niall feels the same way, but can a vamp living in the past have a future with a sexy independent demon?  OF COURSE! And the journey to get there is hilarious.

Stick this one at the top of your to-read pile, because no matter what mood you're in A Demon and Her Scot will fulfill your need ;)

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Review: Silent Screams By: Yvonne Nicolas

Title: Silent Screams

Author: Yvonne Nicolas

Source: Review Request

Genre: Paranormal Interracial Erotic Romance

Length: 439 pages PDF

Reviewed by: Emi 

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**

R&B sensation, Sharayna “Rayne” Piers, lives her life dedicated to her music. On stage and in the studio, she pours her heart and soul into the lyrics of her songs, hoping to deliver a piece of herself to the listeners. But ever since her twentieth birthday, her seemingly normal life has taken a turn to the dark side.

Piercing screams and horrendous acts of murder seizes her mind, haunting her night and day. Women similar to her in age are vanishing all over the world without a trace. It leaves Rayne wondering if the rash of disappearances is connected to her visions. 

Soon, she will discover the world she was raised in is just a cover for what really hides in the shadows, and that her life as a human is a deception to mankind, a guise to conceal her true nature. Will she shun the darkness that has befallen her or step up to the throne and become what she was created to be?

Wow! I don't even know where to start. If I could have devoured this book in less time then I already did, I would have. Rayne is a R&B star with a destiny that she is not even aware of herself. Since she has turned twenty years old, odd things have been happening that have been messing with her mind. She thinks she is going crazy, and unfortunately her guardians cannot tell her anything until she is ready. She must figure out what she can on her own, but she does find some help with the mysterious man of her dreams. Demetri is a Xsonri and her destined mate, their souls call to each other and when they finally meet, I think saying sparks fly totally down plays their encounter, it's freaking amazing. Demetri helps Rayne as best he can without traumatizing her with all of it at once, but she must learn quick before war erupts. 

I absolutely loved Silent Screams, the story line was  intriguing to say the least, and the characters are awesome. I'm a little torn on which one I like best between Demetri and his brother Maurisio, but almost every single male character is sexy as hell and absolutely delicious. This is the first book that I've read with an interracial couple, and it was so damn sexy! It was an amazing read and I found myself at the end way too quickly. The author has done her job well when you reach the end and you say to yourself WHYYYYYYYYYYY  oh WHYYYYYYYY is it over?!!!!!!! I need more and I need it now!! I am so looking forward to the next installment in this series!! I cannot wait!! 

If you like stories with sexy vampires, shifters, witches with an apocalyptic theme, then you will love Silent Screams! 

Review: Duncan (The Protectors Series Book 3) By: Teresa Gabelman

Title: Duncan (The Protectors Series, Book 3) 
Author: Teresa Gabelman 
Source: Bought
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by: Emi 

 Leader of the VC Warriors Cincinnati branch, Duncan Roark, has devoted his long life to the Warriors he calls brothers and the Vampire Council, protecting innocents of both the vampire and human race. Things change suddenly when it is ordered that he and his fellow Warriors train human Social Workers to protect themselves in their new world of vampires. Falling in love with a human was something Duncan never thought possible, but love her he did. Now instead of being the ruthless leader he was trained to be, his focus has turned to finding the woman he loved and let go.

Pam Braxton is outgoing and loves her job working with children, but when she realizes her live in boyfriend, Kenny Lawrence, has been using her and her job for his illegal activities, she becomes withdrawn, and her world is turned upside down. Deciding to take matters into her own hands, she stays, trying to learn more of his betrayal so she could see him punished. That decision sucks her deeper into a relationship that has turned dangerous and abusive. Overhearing a plot that would put everyone she cares about at risk, she finds the courage to try to stop the monster who has threatened her friends and the man she truly loves. Now Pam is on the run, alone and with a secret that could change the already unbalanced world of vampires and humans.

As Duncan searches for Pam, the threat of losing his leadership role has the other Warriors worried, but their loyalty for Duncan is strong and they stand behind him. Duncan’s search is relentless; he knows he is not the only one looking for Pam. Even with his responsibilities slipping, he puts it all on the line to find the only woman he has ever loved. In a race against time, Duncan fights to find Pam before her past catches up to her. The Warrior’s path is clear: Find the woman he loves before the past finds her first.

If you guys haven't read the first two books, well you need to. This is such an amazing series. I couldn't wait for Duncan & Pam's story. I was battling myself the whole time I was reading it. Do I want to keep turning the pages because it is just sooooooooooooooo good, or do I want to go slower so it doesn't end. Duncan is absolutely lost without Pam, and once she returns he doesn't want to let her out of his sight, and he's dying, as well as the other Warriors, to get revenge for what's happened. I really can't say too much with spoiling it, especially if you haven't read the first two books. But I will say that it is amazing, not only the Warriors, but the enemy they are fighting against. It is quite real in our world, I actually wish we could seek justice the way the Warriors do. Teresa is an excellent writer and her characters are funny, loyal, sexy, and fight for what is right. How could I not love them?!  

We are also introduced to another Warrior, Slade, who is a Doctor as well. I know the next book is about Sid, and I'm absolutely looking forward to it, but I also hope Slade & Jill get a book soon too. The Warriors are HYSTERICAL, I definitely laughed out loud quite a few times, and my hubs just looked at me like I was crazy, lol.  

I cannot wait for the next book, I highly recommend this series. It has everything; sexy vampire warriors, lots of action, hot sex, an amazing plot, and the warriors are funny. 

Review Mandy's Story by D'Elen McClain

Title: Mandy's Story (Fang Chronicles #4)
Author: D'Elen McClain
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance- humorous and shifters
 Length: Novella
Reviewed by Laurie

 Mandy’s Story is a standalone, humorous and little bit kinky side story to the Fang Chronicles series.

Every beastkind knows you don’t mess with a Kodiak bear—everyone that is except Mandy, the wolf-pack Alpha’s sister. When Mandy hears whispers that the bad attitude bear, Honey, has chosen a mate, she takes matters into her own hands because her wolf decided months before that Honey was hers. If drugging, kidnapping, and making him live in a feral cage won’t work she’s planning to give Honey a little bad attitude of her own.

The bear clan is ferocious, deadly, and their fighting skills coveted by other beastkind. With war on the horizon, Honey has little time for games or courting much less more than a few grunts of acknowledgement to a young she-wolf who seems to be everywhere he looks. When he wakes up in a feral cage at the hands of that same exasperating she-wolf… all bets are off.

If anyone thought bears and wolves don’t mix, they’ve never seen Mandy on a mission. She refuses to give into the sexy he-bear when he tries to seduce her out of her tight little assets and himself out of the cage she’s locked him in. Two can play that game and in the end Honey will learn, they both need to win, or else.

 Sorry, about this I know I am repeating myself but I've read two of these type books back to back so I feel the need make sure readers know these type of book do exist. I’m so tired of people saying heroines in romance are weak and they have to have the hero’s always saving the day. Well, let me tell you something, this book is here to prove you wrong, heroine's can be the strong lead too in romance books.

Mandy’s story is hilarious, but let me tell you up front she isn’t a weak heroine, nope no way no how, she’s not taking any crap off of any man or bear. She will stop at nothing to show them women can do more than men, even if she has to resort to using devices like tranquilizing guns, ropes & chains. Bears are set in there ways and can be hard to deal with but she proves that she can hold her own and she even gets to save a life in the process.

Mandy and Honey goes several round of fun bickering with each other before he finally caves in and clams her as his mate. But never worry, Mandy still has to show him whose boss a time or two, you know just to keep him in check. LOL.

My only reasons for not rating this a 5 was in once place Honey calls Mandy a" bitch" and for some reason the way it’s written, I just didn’t care for it and my other reason is the name Honey for a man bear…
If you love humor, action and romance than this fun book cannot be missed because D'Elen pulls out all of the stops and sucks you right in. 

Please spay and neuter your pets.

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