Review: C791 by Eve Langlais

Title: C791 (Cyborgs: More Than Machines #1)
Author: Eve Langais
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance
Length: Novella
Reviewed by: Jasmyn
Rating: 4 - Really liked it. Don't pass it up.
Sexual: 3 - Sexy hot with details

Machines aren't supposed to feel, but this cyborg can't help falling in love.Assigned as a
specimen collector for a captured cyborg, Chloe is intrigued by the machine disguised as a man. Kidnapped during his daring escape, he shows her that despite the chip in his brain, his humanity is not completely lost.Formerly known as unit X109GI, Joe is on a quest to discover his origin. While he doesn't find the answers he's looking for, he does discover that affection and lust aren't just for humans. But when it comes to a battle between logic and love, which side will the cybernetic organism-once a man-choose?Evaluating his feelings will have to wait though because the military isn't done with Joe. But their threats against him pale in comparison before the shocking discovery of project C791, the revelation of which stuns the rebel cyborgs-and ignites a fury for vengeance..

My review:

I was one of those nerds that always thought Data from Star Trek was cute - I loved his struggle with emotions vs. logic, and Eve Langlais's cyborg series seems to hit that science fiction bug inside me just right.  That, combined with her snarky humor and amazing characters made this one close to a home run.  X109GI, Joe (hahaha...I just got that), is one of the first cyborgs to break free of his programming and rebel against the humans that controlled him.  He and his brothers are on a mission to find out more about how they are created and if they can create more like them.  Joe's struggle with the emotions and thoughts that he encounters along this journey are great.  His internal debates about what is logical and what isn't were well thought out.

On the other hand, I wish I could have seen more about Chloe earlier on.  I can't say too much about her here because there's a really big secret involving her.  Where Joe was very dynamic - especially considering he's part machine - Chloe didn't strike me as a very great character until almost the very end.  Other than being cute, I didn't quite see what Joe saw in her at first.

C791 was an amazing start to the series, and laid the groundwork for a lot more action and sexiness to come.  The world is very well written - especially for a novella where there isn't always a lot of time to develop the surroundings.  My inner sci-fi geek is feeling quite well treated after this one.

Rabbit Creek Santa - A Wolver Christmas Story excerpt

It's Christmas!

Things are going well in Rabbit Creek. Elizabeth has taken her duties as the Alpha's Mate to heart and as the story opens, that heart is breaking for the loneliness and isolation of one of her pack.

No one should be lonely at Christmas.

Lindy doesn't feel like she has much to celebrate. After two years of widowhood, she can barely make ends meet without the aid of her pack and while her inner wolf is ready to move on, Lindy isn't sure she can let go of the past.

New to the pack, Travis had party plans for the Holidays, but he ends up playing Santa to a pretty little widow and her pup. She's not what he was looking for, but she's exactly what he wants and his inner wolf agrees.

Now all he has to do is convince Lindy that Christmas gifts aren't always the ones you find under the tree.

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Cover Reveal Inner Core by Sigal Ehrlich

Inner Core by Sigal Ehrlich
(Stark #2)
Publication date: January 2014
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Designed by Mae I Design

When Hayley makes a resolution to take back the control over her life, and declare their relationship R.I.P., it's all good in theory...

That is until Daniel decides to prove her wrong and get her back.

Together, Hayley and Daniel seem to have it all.  But can love ever be enough when two strong personalities collide and while reality takes the lead?

Faced with more obstacles than she could have ever bargain for when it comes to Daniel, struggling to keep her own identity while sharing a life with her man.  Buds of doubt start rooting in Hayley's confidence, making her rethink her decision.

And just when it seems that they might make it together after all, life happens.  Bringing a therat that neither Hayley nor Daniel could ever anticipate, a threat that could break them apart forever...

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Author Bio:

By teen age, Sigal already lived in three different continents where she had the luck to experience and visit varied places, meet unique people, which only helped fuel her overly developed imagination.  Currently, Sigal calls Estonia home where she lives with her husband and three kids.

Not exactly sure where they will end up next...

When she is not hiding in her office, writing, she enjoys music, reading and taking care of her little clan.

With a great belief in "don't wait for things to happen - make them happen," she enjoys anything exciting life has to offer.

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Cover Reveal: An Arrangement of Love by Kenya Wright

An Arrangement of Love by Kenya Wright
(Chasing Love #1)
Publication date: February 1, 2014
Genres: Erotica, Romance
Designed by: Najla Qamber Designs

He kissed me.  And not just any kiss.  He kissed me like  he owned me, as if he bought me last night and my orgasm was the payment.  His tongue didn't explore my mouth instead it taunted me, gliding in and out between my lips in a rhythm that reminded me of hot sex.  He shifted his hand to the back of my head and trapped me to him.  My bag and its contents dropped to the flor...

What would you do for six figures?

Billionaire Chase Stone offers Jasmine a sixx-figure job that requires a full-time commitment in his office as well as his bed.  If only she knew that before she agreed, then life would've been easier.  It's not that he's unattractive.  Jasmine just didn't graduate from Harvard with honors so she could be some rich guy's over paid mistress.  What's even more repulsing is that he lives with three women and wants her to be the fourth.

Not going to happen!

But Chase won't give up, and Jasmine won't give in.  Someone's going to have to change because the more they meet, the more something thick, hot, and electric bridges between them, until neither can breather or think.

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Author Bio:
Kenya Wright always knew she would be famous since the ripe old age of six when she sang the Michael Jackson thriller song in her bathroom mirror.  She has tried her hand at many things from enlisting in the Navy for six years as a Persian-Farsi linguist to being a nude model at an art university.

However writing has been the only constant love in her life.  Will she succeed?  Of course.

For she has been coined The Urban Fantasy Queen, the Super Iconic Writer of this Age, They Lyrical Genius of our Generation.  Granted, these are all terms coined by her, within the private walls of her bathroom as she still sings the Michael Jackson thriller song.

Kenya Wright currently resides in Miami with her three amazing, overactive children, a supportive, gorgeous husband, and three cool black cats that refuse to stop sleeping on Kenya's head at night.

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Paranormal romance review of A tale of Two Kingdoms by Victoria Danann

Black Swan Collected Tales (Volume 1, Books 1-6)

The Order of the Black Swan is a serial saga including My Familiar Stranger, The Witch’s Dream, A Summoner’s Tale, Moonlight, Gathering Storm, and NEVER BEFORE RELEASED Book 6, A Tale of Two Kingdoms.

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Review Two's A Couple, Three's The Law by Eve Langlais

Title:Two's A Couple, Three's The Law
Author: Eve Langlais
Genre: Erotic romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by Laurie
Rating: 5 - WOW!  Be still my beating heart!

Sexual 3 – Flames Sexy hot with details

Can one woman handle two dominant men intent on staking their claim?

Warning: This story contains adult subject matter and language that is probably not suitable for anyone. (MFM paranormal erotic romance)

Two’s a couple, three’s a ménage, not to mention the law. Welcome to an alternate world where the government gives tax breaks to women who choose to take on two or more men—and werewolves live amongst us.

Despite the laws encouraging polygamy, Chloe isn’t interested in a relationship with one man, let alone two. But all that changes when a werewolf client decides he wants her for more than just legal aid. He’s not alone though. Her nemesis in the courtroom, district attorney Anthony Vanderson, is also intent on seduction.

Caught between two men—naked and panting—she succumbs to passion, gets embroiled in a mystery and learns werewolves aren’t the only creatures living amongst humans.

My review:

Eve has delivered us fantastic hot ménages stories for years now, but Two's A Couple, Three's The Law tops them all.

Two's A Couple, Three's The Law delivers just the right amount of romance and paranormal without going overboard on either one. It will satisfy the light paranormal readers all the way to the hard core paranormal readers like me, so there is something for everyone that loves romance.  This is story is a hot erotic romance so expect lots of hot sex between a threesome. The only thing you won’t find is anal sex so this story is great for readers who don’t like reading anal sex.

Written in first person POV, Chloe’s really surprised me I thought she was going to stay strong throughout everything but she finally lost it and this really made the whole story seem more real to me. I love to be able to feel the emotions the characters are going through.

Pete and Anthony are not friends and as you read you’ll find they are complete opposite of each, which made the story even more interesting. These two hotties will do anything to keep Chloe safe and theirs.

Chloe friend Brenda really takes life in this story and I’ am really hopping she will bug Eve to death for her own story.

I recommend this M/F/M story to readers whole loves erotic romance or erotic paranormal romance.  

After Dark Pre-Order Book Blast and Giveaway!

AFTER DARK
Pre-Order Book Blast & Giveaway!




The AFTER DARK Anthology featuring Gena Showalter's The Darkest Angel and Kait Ballenger's Shadow Hunter is being released in mass market paperback on December 31 and to celebrate we are giving away lots of goodies.


ENTRY RULES:
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ENTRY RULES COMPLETELY!

In order to enter, you must email a picture, screen shot or attach a copy of your receipt from your purchase of either the MASS MARKET PAPERBACK or MASS MARKET EBOOK version of After Dark.

PLEASE NOTE: It MUST be the MASS MARKET format to be eligible for the giveaway.
Email your receipts to kaitballengergiveaway@gmail.com

PRIZE PACKAGES:

GRAND PRIZE:
Two (2) random entrants will each receive a $100.00 gift card to Amazon.

FIRST 10 ENTRANTS:
will receive a giant SWAG pack that contains a signed bookplate plus bookmarks from Gena along with SWAG from 50+ authors, courtesy of Book Monster Promotions.

FIRST 50 ENTRANTS:
will receive a goodie bag from Kait that includes bookmarks, magnets, pens and other goodies.

FIRST 500 ENTRANTS:
will receive the first chapter of Immortal Hunter, Book #2 in Kait's Execution Underground series for an exclusive peek.

You have until 1/10/14 to purchase your Mass Market edition and submit your receipt. Winners will be announced by 1/15/14.

AFTER DARK
Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Harlequin HQN (December 31, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 037377852X
ISBN-13: 978-0373778522

A Timeless Seduction
A Unique Temptation
And a Whole World of Dark Desires…
From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter….

The Darkest Angel

Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he's never known desire—until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long….

And from debut author Kait Ballenger….

Shadow Hunter

Vampire hunter Damon Brock's newest assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York, a city crawling with the undead. But he isn't the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is fierce and ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family—and she works solo. But being alone is no longer an option when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf. Forced to unite against the local covens, the line between good and evil blurs when they must decide between their lifelong beliefs…and their newfound desires.

 

 

 

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Review: Crazy Vampire Love by Eve Langlais

Title: Crazy Vampire Love
Author: Eve Langlais
Source: Self-Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date October 8, 2013
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Author's Foreward
Please note, Crazy (Vampire Love) was originally published as Crazy by Liquid Silver Book from November 2010, until May of 2013.  Published anew in October 2013 by Eve Langlais, this book has been expanded from its original short story length of 22k works to 32k.  I hope you enjoy this plumper version of my poor crazy heroine and the vampire who can't help loving her.

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Ella hears voices and they don't like anyone.

Ella's always heard voices and because of them, she ends up institutionalized at a young age.  Everyone calls her crazy and she believes she is too until the night she meets a vampire and for the first time in her life, the voices shut up.

Zane just wants to enjoy his usual blood buffet, instead he runs into a wisp of a woman who makes him feel emotions he thought long dead.  Rescuing her from the insane asylum, he brings her home, determined to seduce and feed from her, a plan that is foiled by ghostly voices determined to keep Ella untouched.  But not even poltergeists can stand in the way of a vampire in love.

There were a lot of pros and cons to this one.  I loved Ella, the crazy girl who hears voices, she was funny and engaging and had a bit of a smart alec hidden underneath.  On the down side, I kept picturing her as a teenager because of her attitude and way of speaking - which really didn't fit with this type of romance.  Don't get me wrong, she was an amazing and funny character, but something needed to put her more in the adult world for me.

Zane was not quite your typical dark and brooding vampire.  He is completely flabbergasted by the fact that Ella is immune to his mesmerizing skills and when he finds her in danger, he's quick to swoop in and rescue her.  He was almost more determined to help her than she was herself.

There is a secret bad guy on Ella's trail.  I would have loved to see more about him and understand why the power was so important to him.  He just kind of popped up out of nowhere.  I'm hoping (hint hint if Eve is reading this) that there may be more to the story in the form of a sequel - perhaps Zane's female vampire friend needs to find some romance in her life as well?

Cover Reveal: The Witch Who Cried Wolf by Sarah Makela

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Kissa Press LLC

Date of Publication: December 2, 2013

Be careful what you wish for…

A potion gone wrong: Mia Brooks is a reluctant witch, with powers that she tries to hold in check. But when her magic gets mixed up, supernatural forces are unleashed and suddenly she’s being pursued by werewolves—that she didn’t even realize existed…

Hidden emotions: Ethan Parker, Mia’s brother’s best friend, is home from deployment for the holidays. Mia’s not only hiding from werewolves, she’s trying to keep her feelings for Ethan secret; it would be a disaster if he knew she’s been nursing a long-time crush…

The power of love: things take a terrifying turn when Mia and Ethan are attacked by a werewolf. Ethan is amazed when Mia reveals her paranormal prowess as she tries to shield them from danger. But can she really protect them from the darkness that lurks? And how can he tell her that, for ages, he’s been denying what he really wants…Mia?

About the Author:

Sarah Mäkelä loves her fiction dark, magical, and passionate. She is a paranormal romance author, but she’s written all over the romance spectrum with cyberpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, urban fantasy...even a sweet contemporary romance!

A life-long paranormal fan, she still sleeps with a night-light. In her spare time, she reads sexy books, watches scary movies (and Ghost Adventures), and plays computer games with her husband. When she gets the chance, she loves traveling the world too.

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Cover Reveal: The Token by Marata Eros

The Token by Marata Eros

(The Token #1)

Publication date: December 25th, 2013

Genres: Erotica, Romance

Designed by Phatpuppy Art

Twenty-two year old Faren Mitchell hears the two words that change her abbreviated life forever. They’re so final Faren decides she has nothing to lose by seizing every remaining moment of what life has to offer.

Until Faren collides with a motorcycle ridden by billionaire Jared McKenna.

Even the dark secret of her past and catharsis as a physical therapist can’t save Faren from the sexual spiral that waits for her in the arms of a man who commits to no one. When circumstances force her to get a second job as an exotic dancer, Faren never imagines how close that choice will bring her to the brink of a new reality she is unequipped to handle.

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AUTHOR BIO 

Marata Eros (a pseudonym for Tamara Rose Blodgett) is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of dark, romantic new adult novels, including A Terrible Love and its companion novel A Brutal Tenderness. A passionate writer who loves interacting with her readers, Marata lives in South Dakota with her husband.

Tamara Rose Blodgett's Blog: http://tamararoseblodgett.blogspot.com/

FUTURE TITLES:

THE TOKEN 1 (Christmas 2013)

The DRUID Series 9: BAIRD (1/27/14)

The SIREN Series 3: BRANDON 2014

THE DARKEST JOY (Feb. 18, 2014)

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Cover Reveal: Entangled Moments by Dori Lavelle

Designed by Najla Qamber Designs

Entangled Moments by Dori Lavelle

(Moments in Time #1)

Publication date: December 31st, 2013

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Hump Day Humor - SUMBICH!

SUMBICH!

A filthy rich Florida man decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his buddies and neighbors.

He also invited Leroy, the only Redneck in the neighborhood.

He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion.

Leroy was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating shrimp, oysters and BBQ and flirting with all the women.

At the height of the party, the host said, 'I have a 10 foot man-eating gator in my pool, and I'll give a million dollars to anyone who has the nerve to jump in.'

The words were barely out of his mouth when there was a loud splash. Everyone turned around and saw Leroy in the pool!

Review: AN AFFAIR WITH MR. KENNEDY by Jillian Stone

AN AFFAIR WITH MR. KENNEDY (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard #1)

Author:  JILLIAN STONE

Source:  My Personal Stash

Genre:  Historical Romance

Length: Novel, Mass Market Paperback

Reviewed by:  Artemis

London, 1887. Part stoic gentleman, part fearless Scotland Yard man, Zeno "Zak" Kennedy is an enigma of the first order. For years, the memory of a deadly bombing at King's Cross has haunted the brilliant Scotland Yard detective. His investigation has zeroed in on a ring of aristocratic rebels whose bloody campaign for Irish revolution is terrorizing the city. When he discovers one of the treacherous lords is acquainted with his free-spirited new tenant, Cassandra St. Cloud, his inquiry pulled him unexpectedly close to the hear of the conspiracy -- and into the arms of a most intriguing lady. 

Cassie is no Victorian prude. An impressionist painter with very modern ideas about life and love, she is eager for a romantic escapade that is daring and discreet. She sets her sights on her dour but handsome landlord, but after she learns their meeting was not purely accidental, she hardly has a chance to forgive her lover before their passionate affair catapults them both into a perilous adventure.

Review: Seven Years (A Seven Years Novel) By; Dannika Dark

Title: Seven Years (A Seven Years Novel)
Author: Dannika Dark
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 329 pages Paperback
Reviewer: Emi

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

Seven years ago, my world ended.
Seven years later, my new life began.

It's been seven years since Lexi Knight lost her brother in a tragic accident. On the anniversary of his death, her brother's best friend shows up unexpectedly - a man she hasn't seen since the funeral. He is no longer the boy Lexi once knew, but a dangerous-looking man with tattoos and dark secrets. He broke her trust and abandoned her family, yet what he reveals makes it impossible to stay angry. Lexi has been secretly infatuated with Austin since childhood, so finding out he's a Shifter just makes him sexier. Dammit.

New upcoming release by Eve Langlais

Author Eve Langlais

Genre Paranormal erotic romance

Release date December 3, 2013

Can one woman handle two dominant men intent on staking their claim?  Warning: This story contains adult subject matter and language that is probably not suitable for anyone. Blurb

Two’s a couple, three’s a ménage, not to mention the law. Welcome to an alternate world where the government gives tax breaks to women who choose to take on two or more men—and werewolves live amongst us. Despite the laws encouraging polygamy, Chloe isn’t interested in a relationship with one man, let alone two. But all that changes when a werewolf client decides he wants her for more than just legal aid. He’s not alone though. Her nemesis in the courtroom, district attorney Anthony Vanderson, is also intent on seduction. Caught between two men—naked and panting—she succumbs to passion, gets embroiled in a mystery and learns werewolves aren’t the only creatures living amongst humans.

Review: Shadow of an Immortal Heart by Kita Bell

Title: Shadow of an Immortal Heart (Immortal Heart Series #2)
Author: Kita Bell
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Shifter)
Release Date: May 14, 2013
Reviewer: Jasmyn

Joshua Elisaie’s life spins on a crash course when he saves a sassy whiskey-eyed waitress from a drive-by shooting. Turns out, Kenzie Baines is more than his good deed for the night – she is Joshua’s amati. Which, in Kaspian terms, means that Kenzie is Joshua’s immortal mate.

Not that it will be smooth sailing for the two shapechanging blood tigers. Joshua’s past is cloaked in shadows, and Kenzie has already learned just how unreliable an immortal’s promises of “forever” can be. She is determined not to fall for those promises again, not even when it is the handsome Joshua Elisaie making them to her.

But more is afoot in Boston than a stubborn romance: the local Gens has vanished, and it is Joshua’s job to find them. Which means that Joshua will be digging through Kenzie’s past. As Kenzie reluctantly helps, she begins to realize that there just might be more to Joshua’s promises of “forever” than the desire for a one-night stand. And Joshua comes to realize that Kenzie isn’t just his long-awaited amati. 

No, Kenzie just might be the light of his far-too-lonely life.

Review: Diana by the Moon by Tracy Cooper-Posey

Title: Diana by the Moon
Author: Tracey Cooper-Posey
Source: Author Request
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: November 12, 2013
Reviewer: Jasmyn

He is Arthur’s man. His duty is his life. She fears and mistrusts him. The only way they will survive is to work together.

Britain, 469 A.D.:  Shortly after the Roman legions returned to Rome, leaving Britain open to Saxon attacks, Diana's abusive parents die during a Saxon raid on their villa farm, the same day her brother takes most of the male slaves and servants to join the rebel Celt, Arthur.

Diana, who no longer trusts anyone, must find a way for the women in her household to survive after the enemy has stolen everything. They struggle to eke out a living from the meager provisions remaining.

Alaric, proud Celtic warrior and trusted lieutenant to the upstart British leader, Arthur, has been sent by him to establish and maintain a line of signal beacons — one of which must be built on a strategic hill on Diana's property.

His mission is critical to the security of Britain.  Alaric must overcome his hatred of Romans if he is to fulfill Arthur’s ambitions in the north.  He forces Diana to agree in return for the protection of Alaric and his men.  Diana is pulled into a deadly political net, when Roman British enemies, including the Bishop of Eboracum, take exception to her new Celtic allies.

A haunting tale of two lives touched by the coming of King Arthur, and two hearts and souls struggling to come together against odds as great as those against Britain itself. Only together will they survive, or else be sundered…forever.

Diana by the Moon is part of the Jewels of Tomorrow series.

Double Cover Reveal: A Shot of Red by Tracy March and Dyed and Gone by Beth Yarnall

Title:  A Shot of Red by Tracy March

Genre: Romantic Mystery/Suspense

Length: 400 pages

ISBN-13: 9781622661251

On-Sale Date: April 22, 2014

Imprint: Entangled Select

After fleeing DC following a one-night stand that had her reeling, biotech company heiress Mia Moncure has thrived working with a humanitarian aid team administering vaccines in Haiti. When the United States is threatened with a flu epidemic, Mia’s grandmother demands her return to unveil a new flu vaccine for Moncure Therapeutics. She arrives to find that her ex-boyfriend, the company’s PR Director, has died in a suspicious accident in Switzerland that Mia soon suspects was murder.

            Determined to reveal a killer, Mia heads to Switzerland, where she’s threatened as she discovers a plan to infiltrate the vaccine for nefarious purposes. Desperate for backup, she turns to sexy Gio Lorenzo, Communications Director for her mother, a high-ranking senator—and Mia’s one-night stand. While negotiating their rocky relationship, they race to uncover a deadly scheme that could ruin her family’s reputation. But millions of people are being vaccinated, and there’s more than her family’s legacy at stake. Mia and Gio struggle to discover the truth about the scheme and their feelings for each other, but it just might be too late.  

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