New Releases in Romance - Week of April 13, 2014

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ARC review of Heroic Abduction by Eve Langlais

Title: Heroic Abduction (Release date April 13, 2014)

Author: Eve Langlais

Source: Author request for honest review

Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Rating: 4
Sexual rating: 4

Reviewed by Laurie 

He’ll do anything to be her knight in purple armor.

Bucking family tradition, Dyre is determined to become his planet’s first hero, even if it breaks his mother’s heart. He sets out on numerous quests to save the universe, however his altruism never seems to turn out quite as expected. Who knew doing the right thing was so hard?

In between saving those who don’t want his help—and the chaos that follows—he rescues a damsel in distress. She doesn’t appreciate his heroic abduction, and even worse, once Dyre gets to know the outspoken human, he entertains less than noble thoughts about ravishing her.

It takes only a couple of comical mishaps, some hot kisses and danger for Dyre and Betty to discover their happily ever after—and thank the stars for a heroine who ends up saving this hero, and the galaxy, from his chivalrous side.

He’s big, he’s purple and he wants to be a hero, not a mercenary. Too bad he’s got bad genes working against him.

Who needs a hero? I do after reading this book. LOL….Heroic Abduction is full of fun, adventure, romance and some hidden surprise along the way.

Eve is known to write he purple aliens with a lot of quirky fun but this time around you get a surprise in one of the love scenes. At first it shock me because Eve doesn’t write like this but it really fit the characters and it really did make the whole book more fun.

I loved reading both hero and heroine, they had just the right amount of heat level right off the bat to keep the story going. Betty is strong and keeps the big purple hero on the run trying to keep her but out of trouble, but hay, a girl has got to save her friend at whatever cost. Right? Dyre tries his best to win Betty over to no avail, until he gets a call from one of his parents. Who knew that a rift with family could be the link he needed to seal his fate with his mate.

The story is really fun but it did drag just before I got to the half way.  So, if you find the story dragging for you too, please press on. 

I recommend this to anyone who loves fun, adventure and sexy fun in a Sci-Fi romance.  I recommend this to anyone who loves fun, adventure and sexy fun in a Sci-Fi romance.  This book is part of a series but each are standalone, I have read some but not all in this series

Review: Winter's Kiss (World in Shadows #1.5) by Bridget Blackwood

Title: Winter's Kiss (World in Shadows #1.5)

Author: Bridget Blackwood
Source: Author Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Lenth: Short Story
Release Date: March 21, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 5
Sexual - 2

Varian Caina believed his chance at love and happiness died with Winter, but what if
Winter isn't dead? Why allow everyone to grieve? Winter has assassins after her, sent by the Seelie Queen Tanith and faces a new enemy in the Unseelie King Corrigan. Can Varian turn his back on Winter or will he embrace his second chance? A short story in the World in Shadows series between books one and two.

Apparently I wasn't the only one worried about Winter's fate at the end of Rising Shadows.  To help calm us readers down and lead the way into Book Two (expected late Aug it looks like), Bridget Blackwood was nice enough to provide us with a little filler to let us know what's been going on.

I loved seeing Winter again and was so glad that she might still have a chance at her own HEA.  It also set up a very tastely little conflict to add to the problems she's already having.  I loved it!  Can't wait to see how things end up in book two.

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Cover Reveal: Moments of Julian by Keary Taylor

Moments of Julian by Keary Taylor

Publication date: May 6th 2014
Genres: Adult, Romance
Designed by Indie Cover Designs

It was just a work party, filled with kissing the well-dressed rear ends of clients and fake smiles. Until my boss accused me of something I didn’t do. Until I got pissed and then there was this guy who was hot and flirting with me, and then there were his hands and the backseat of my car and a night of everything but you know what.

 I never expected to see him again. But suddenly Julian Dohring is everywhere. And I can’t get over the endless tattoos that cover his arms, how he’s apparently a recovering video game addict, and dresses like he’s ready to walk down the red carpet at any moment.

Ten years ago I made a pledge to stay away from alcohol and sex, and to never get too personal with anyone. It’s gotten me this far. I’m twenty-seven, I have a career I’ve worked my heart and soul into, and more money than I could ever blow on shoes and the finer things in life. My attitude and pride have always been enough to keep any man from getting too interested. Until Julian…who claims I can’t dance, and has the nerve to call me a “peach.”

I’m Sage McCain, and needless to say, Julian has my attention.

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AUTHOR BIO
Keary Taylor grew up along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where she started creating imaginary worlds and daring characters who always fell in love. She now resides on a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two young children. She continues to have an overactive imagination that frequently keeps her up at night. She is the author of THE EDEN TRILOGY, the FALL OF ANGELS trilogy, and WHAT I DIDN'T SAY. To learn more about Keary and her writing process, please visit www.KearyTaylor.com.

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Review: Mad About You by Joan Kilby

Title: Mad About You

Author: Joan Kilby
Source: Entangled Indulgence
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: March 31, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 4
Sexual - 3

Accountant Cassy Morris knows she’s putting her heart on the line when she agrees to
move in with her best friend, multi-millionaire geek Scott Thornton while she manages his nanotechnology lab and finds an angel investor for his revolutionary new product. She’s loved him forever even though he’s only ever regarded her as a friend. But Cassy never could refuse Scott anything...

When Scott is named Seattle’s sexiest man, the attention from women threatens to get in the way of him finishing his pet project and putting it on the market. Cassy steps up once again and pretends to be his fiancé. A lifetime of repressed sexual tension explodes in a passionate affair. Soon Scott is wondering how he can convince Cassy to turn their fake engagement into reality...

Mad About You was a great mix of business and pleasure.  Cassy and Scott have been best friends forever and employer/employee just now.  Both afraid to make a move and ruin their forever friendship, one of them will have to step up to the plate and make the first move.  In the meantime, Cassy needs to find an investor willing to help Scott move his company to the next level and produce a really amazing new technology.

Scott has a lot of baggage though, and it may prevent him from succeeding in busines or with Cassy.  It's a good thing both their stubborn streaks are a mile long because they both need them.

I really enjoyed the computer nerds and techies that work for Scott.  They don't have a large part, but they really add a dose of humor and liveliness that is very refreshing.  They are oblivious to the sexual tension in the air around them and it makes for a couple of interesting small scenes.

When things finally start to happen, it gets hot really fast and the chemistry is undeniable.

*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

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Cover reveal! New Pack Order by Eve Langlais

Description:

With the death of the evil hybrid vampire, the wolves should have breathed a sigh of relief. But, a new menace has arisen and it will take courage and cunning to battle it—or a cold hearted vampire who, despite his loner ways, forges a New Pack Order.

Marc can’t escape the memories of what he did while under Roderick’s mental control, but he can attempt to atone. He begins his quest by saving a female Lycan who needs guidance—and a mate.  The problem is convincing her to accept his help, and his love.

Thaddeus has lived too long to waste his time playing the games the other vampires indulge in. However, when it comes to keeping his kind safe from the notice of humans, he’ll do what it takes to stop a madman intent on starting a war. He embarks on a one man quest to avert disaster, but along the way discovers even a killer can become a hero—and a lover.

Antonia might regret losing her humanity, but with a werewolf and a vampire at her side, she discovers an inner strength and passion to not only live, and fight, but to love, not just one, but two very

Review: Hollywood Temptation (Seacliffe Medical) by Scarlet Wilson

Title: Hollywood Temptation (Seacliffe Medical)
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Source: Entangled Indulgence
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: March 6, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 3

Hollywood surgeon Colt Travers needs a new receptionist ASAP. When the adorable—
and completely broke—Selena Harris comes in needing stitches, he takes a risk and hires her on the spot. She can pay off her bill, and he won’t have to answer the phone anymore. They're opposites in every way, and she's exactly what he doesn’t want in a woman—impulsive, carefree, and amusing. He's trying to resist her, but the longer she's around, the further he sinks into temptation.

Selena never meant to get herself in such deep financial straits. LA has way too much temptation, from high-end shopping to gorgeous men, and now her life is in chaos. But Colt is different—responsible and noble—and although their chemistry is off the charts, he’s keeping her at arm’s length. She's determined to win his trust--and his heart--but will the secrets she's desperately trying to hide ruin their chance for a big Hollywood happy ending?

Selena is in trouble.  Thrown out of her boyfriend's apartment with just the clothes she managed to shove into a handful of bags, she has no cash, no place to live, and a nasty cut on her head.  The story of how this happened is quite funny and was a great way to launch to book off to a great start.  She steals his brother's car and finds Seacliffe Medical and stops to get some stitches. The lucky doctor to help her out is Colt Travers - one of the partners at the clinic.

There is a lot going on in this novel.  While it is part of the Seacliffe Medical series, you can easily read this as a stand alone without even realizing it's part of the series.  Cold is a great doctor and a great guy.  But Selena isn't being completely honest with him, and it just may destroy them before they even really begin.

This was a very sweet story with lots of little laughts and heartfelt moments.  I loved Selena's never give up attitude - even when it seems like things will never get better.  She surprised both Colt and me with some of her interests and it made me like her even more.

*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*

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After Life Lessons Excerpt and Giveaway

Hulking shadows emerge out of the chaotic flurries of the blizzard. Something is dying, and so they come, like vultures.

After months of struggling south to escape the zombie-infested remains of New York, a snowstorm traps 23-year old artist, Emily, and her son in an abandoned gas station. Starving and desperate, they encounter Aaron, an Army medic on a mission of his own, who offers them a ride to ease the journey.

The road is a long and dangerous place to travel, and every day brings a new threat. But fear and adrenaline also drive the two closer together; they find laughter and a budding attraction that starts to thaw at their numb and deadened feelings. And that’s when the pain really starts to hit, when places long thought lost prickle back to life. Eventually, they will have to fight not just for survival, but for a future together, or their broken world will
l swallow them whole.

Warnings: Contains language some might find offensive, some gore and situations of a sexual nature.

Release: Date: April 8th, 2014

Genre: Dystopian/Post-Apocalypic Love Story

Length: 80k words

Grasping the edge of the crumbling desk with her good hand, Emily hauled herself to her feet. The room wavered again, and a crackling noise filled her head, like the white noise on a stuck channel of an old television. It grew in volume, and it was only when she shook her head once, twice, that she realized it wasn’t the rattling of her own brain, but tires crunching over ice and gravel instead.

Forgetting about her arm, she flung herself to the ground next to Song. Something large parked right outside: she could see it through the crack in the door, out over the ruined shop floor and through the gaping glass that faced out on the driveway.

The chair was still shoved in place against the door, but it offered little comfort. Chin pressed uncomfortably to the cement floor, her fingers crept in the direction of her deflated backpack, seeking out the slickness of the zipper pull. Gritting her teeth, she tugged at it, inching it open just enough to push her hand in, and locate the gun.

The chamber was empty: it had been for weeks, her last bullet wasted on a shadow that turned out to be nothing more than a rotted tree stump. Still, there was comfort in the cold metal, the heft of the thing, that she wouldn’t have believed in her life before.

The crunch of footsteps traveled around the side of the building, drifted away, came back into sudden and amplified sound. They were careful, she noted, checking the vicinity, something she’d not had the wherewithal to do when she found the place. The sound moved closer, and she pulled up her shoulders, sank down along the wall and held her breath. There was the sound of a door creaking, then the crunch of boots on broken glass. For a heartbeat, then another, she allowed herself to hope they would go unnoticed, that whoever it was would see the ransacked place and move on. But then the handle moved, and the door shook under the impact of force.

“Don’t come in here!” Her voice was raw, high-pitched, nasal, but her clipped British accent and the sheer lack of anything to lose gave her a more threatening quality than she could have hoped for. “I’m armed.”

A second ticked by in silence, then another.

She actually jumped when a voice called out: “I’m sure you are.”

The gun shook in her hand. Swallowing the bile creeping up her throat again, she leaned closer to the door to look out the crack, at the dark patch the person made on the other side.

“I am too,” the voice announced; it was male, and there was some accent she couldn’t place, though her brain spun up and then clung to it, stupidly obsessive, trying to place it.

“I don’t want to shoot anyone,” he went on, inexplicably. “I’m guessing you don’t want to, either. I’m not here to hurt you.”

He tried the handle again, the chair held and Emily wheezed a sigh of relief, until a movement caught her eye. It was tilting further, slipped out from under the handle and then landed with a clatter on the concrete floor. Song stirred beside her; she clutched the gun harder, tried to hold it steady, but her eyes were blurring.

“Drop your gun.” She sounded silly, like a girl dressed in period clothes auditioning for a cop show, and, truly, the words were something she remembered from a movie, sometime, somewhere. “Or I’ll shoot.”

The door didn’t open, and she heard something click against the floor outside; she didn’t dare inch closer to the door again to look.

“Hands up,” she said, then, unblinking, eyes burning. She felt wild and delirious, suddenly powerful. “Say you have your hands up.”

She could hear a cough, but then he replied: “I got my hands up.”

Shifting onto her knees, she scuttled close to the door and reached for the knob. There was that sense again, the one that said they were about to die, but this one felt much more comfortable, more acceptable, than freezing to death. Was this really the person she’d become?

“Step away from the door, away from the gun.”

She heard the sound of boots again, heavy and slow, then closed her eyes, sent a silent thought back to Song, to Sullivan and pushed the door open.

About the Authors

Laila Blake & L.C. Spoering

L.C. and Laila met in 2010 on an online forum and have been inseparable ever since. Having supported each other in their individual writing projects for years, they finally decided to work more closely together in a cross-continental cooperative writing partnership. Together, they host the podcast Lilt and started their micropublishing venture Lilt Literary in 2013.

L.C. (generally known as Lorrie) lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, kids, and too many pets. Laila is a nerdy German translator, living in Cologne with her kitten and a lot of sparkly lights.

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