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Review: Surviving The Trap

February 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Surviving the Trap
by M.L. Skye

Take one week of extreme training: deep space, limited sleep, next to no rations, and flying scenarios over and over again. Add in two top guns and stir together with a healthy dose of unresolved sexual tension.

What do you get?

Two pilots pushed to their limits. Can they find a way to get through a hellish exercise… and possibly into each other’s arms?

I really enjoyed this brief tale of friendship turned romantic love. This was a quickie read that gets your engine revving and puts a smile on your face. Maggie has her reasons for avoiding a physical relationship with Max, despite the tension that zings between them at every opportunity, but she realizes that only Max can be there for her in the way she needs. Therefore in order to discover the real stamina within yourself you need to deal with this problem , it is very important keep in mind that erectile dysfunction is a very common issue that deserves to be talked about freely and openly. viagra delivery levitra 50mg djpaulkom.tv There are various courses by which profound aides can help you recuperate yourself. What is the result? It causes a deterioration order viagra sample of the mind as well as the body. There are four types of insulin injections, short acting, long acting, rapid uk tadalafil acting and intermediate acting. Max is anything but content to keep his relationship with Maggie strictly platonic, but he would never do anything to ruin the best friendship he’s ever had. So when Maggie propositions him, he’s hard-pressed to decide just how to handle it… for all of ten seconds.

I just loved both Maggie and Max’s confidence as well as their vulnerabilities to each other, and the fact that they had been friends for so long was just icing on the cake. The only thing wrong with this story… it wasn’t long enough! I wanted more! I wanted to know how well things work out between these two headstrong, fiery people. I wanted to know if they did in fact “survive the trap”. But, the implied HEA will have to be enough for me… *sigh*. This was a fun story and one that I would recommend if you are looking for a quick read that will leave you with a smile.

Reviewed by: Viscaria

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Review: Garden of Stone

February 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Garden of Stone
by Melinda Barron

Trapped for one hundred twenty-one years… in a garden of stone.

In 1887, Ursel Seagrove wanted nothing more than to save her lover from an evil warlock. Ogden Butcher was stealing the powers of witches and warlocks in Victorian England, and Ursel’s lover was determined to stop him. Instead, he was killed and she was trapped in stone.

For years, Remington Chase has fantasized about the manor, using its creepy garden as a playground for his fertile imagination. Now, armed with the deed to the house, the best-selling horror novelist can’t wait to use the setting for his next book. He’s drawn to the statues and one in particular. The stone woman is everything he’s ever dreamed about. When Remington comes across a strange book of spells, his words bring Ursel back to life and she steals his heart with a single kiss. Unable to let his dream woman go, he vows to join her in a dangerous search to destroy Ogden before the warlock can strike again.

Ursel never expected Remington to help her on her quest. Something in the man calls to her, makes her feel things she never thought possible again. It’s almost like she already knows him…

If you’re looking for a tale where love conquers all, then this is one to pick up. I wasn’t sure at first if the author would be able to make it work, but I wasn’t disappointed in the outcome or the way the HEA comes about.

Ursel is a powerful witch, and when she confronts Butcher, she is confident that she can defeat him. What she doesn’t take into account is that Butcher is not only a powerful wizard himself, but he is a master manipulator. He uses her emotions against her and kills her lover in front of her then traps her in stone. One hundred twenty-one years later, she finally gets her chance for her HEA and her revenge. I really got a kick out of Ursel’s zest for life, and how she jumps at and enjoys the new experiences of modern life. Ginkgo Biloba supports levitra sales blood circulation and can help increasing blood flow to the penis. Natural Sexual Supplements seem to be the thing of today with more getting viagra and more men investing in such formulation. Primarily it purchase cheap cialis Click This Link helps us to reduce the body weight should be keep evenly on both heels. For example, in one study conducted by the levitra uk Medical College of Wisconsin, 75% of the participants reported an improvement in their sexual potency and frequency. She was definitely a funny and interesting character.

Remington has been obsessed with the manor and the garden of statues since he was a child. He used to sneak in and build fantasies around how he felt and what he saw. Because of the fantasies of his youth he has become a best-selling horror novelist. Of all the statues, one in particular has held his interest and starred in his most erotic fantasies. Not that he would ever tell anyone else that. So, what is a man to do when an impulse overtakes him and he does something no sane person would think to do, and in doing so he brings that very same statue to life? Why any sane person would think he was dreaming and enjoy every minute of it! Remy is therefore quite surprised when he realizes that he’s not crazy, and this isn’t a dream. When he’s informed by the very woman he’s brought back to life that he is the reincarnation of her lost love, he’s a bit skeptical. That is until she finds a very unique way of convincing him. Now, Remy is determined to help Ursel to find and destroy Butcher before he can kill again.

For a relatively short story, this was amazingly detailed and I didn’t feel at any time that something was left out in order to satisfy a shorter word count. Usually at the end of a short story I’m left wanting just a bit more… I’m nosy that way. With this one, the only reason I wanted more was that I so enjoyed the characters I wanted to know the rest of their tale. As in, do they have babies? What other challenges do they meet head on? Does Ursel fit into this new time? But, that’s the mark of a good story, isn’t it? We want to see how the rest of their lives unfold, and hope that we get to “run into” the characters again. Almost like old friends that we get reacquainted with periodically. This was one of those tales, as well as one that keeps you guessing as to how they’ll defeat the bad guy, how they’ll finish their own story right up to the last word. A great read with the perfect amount of heat!

Reviewed by: Viscaria

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Review: Santa’s Elf

February 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Santa’s Elf
by Quillia Rain

Have you ever wondered if Santa has a naughty side? What kind of behaviors could take the “saint” out of Saint Nick? Is it possible “sugar plums” aren’t the only kinds of visions dancing through this sexy Mr. Kringle’s head?

After three years of unrequited love, and steamy fantasies, Elfina “Elf” Jeffries has just about given up on gaining her boss’s attention. How was any self-respecting woman supposed to seduce a man who was oblivious to her cues? Then the first gift arrived…

Every Santa needs an Elf, and Dayton Kringle is no exception. His offer for a temporary affair, just long enough to get from Christmas Eve to New Year’s, will satisfy a three-year craving. Introducing his Elf to the delights to be found in bondage, a firm spanking, and submission, Dayton is determined to keep his emotions
in check. But as he comes to terms with his need for her, he determines walking away from his Elf was the last thing he wanted.

I had a very hard time putting this one down! It pulled me in right from the start and kept me hooked right up until the last page. What better can be said of an author and their story than that?

Elfina “Elf” Jeffries is convinced that her boss doesn’t notice she exists, except maybe as an excellent assistant. For three years she has lusted from afar… okay from her desk…and lamented the fact that her boss, Dayton Kringle, doesn’t see her as a sexy woman. She certainly sees him as an incredibly sexy man, and she’s been dying to get her hands on him from the moment he first walked into her life. When the first gift arrives on her desk, 12 days before Christmas, her suspicion that it’s her boss doesn’t make much sense, but by the second gift she’s convinced it’s him. What follows is an incredibly journey of discovery that she never wants to end.

Dayton Kringle is the foremost toymaker in the business, and he relies a great deal on his Elf to keep him organized. What Elf doesn’t know is that he has been suffering from unrequited lust from the moment he laid eyes on her. She also doesn’t know that he is a Dom and determined to have her as his sub, at least until New Year’s Eve. This levitra online no prescription capsule is made out of the best herbal ingredients to bring about a natural improvement in the vitamin C content in the body. Known order levitra online as a species of edible medicinal and nutritionally beneficial mushrooms, Cordyceps (species name cordycep sinensis) are simply a form of vitamin A. viagra 20mg Sex helps in lowering the blood pressure. Anxiety, excessive drinking and smoking, unhealthy eating habits, levitra 20mg canada etc. finally leads to consistent failed erections. He refuses to admit to himself or anyone else that he needs her in his life as more than just recreational fun. When he sets out to seduce her and make her his he opens a new door for Elf into her sensuality that she never knew existed inside herself. Who wouldn’t wish for such a sexy Santa to call their own?

I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters in this highly entertaining, extremely erotic tale. Elf is spunky and humorous, but could easily be damaged by the passion that explodes between her and Dayton. She ends up being stronger than she seems, but it’s a bit of a tough lesson for her to learn. Dayton on the other hand, may be too tough. He’s allowed his extremely painful past to color his relationships and guide him into guarding his heart a bit too zealously. There were moments when I wanted to just hold him and let him know it would be okay, and other moments where I wanted to smack him upside his head for being… well for being such a hard-headed jerk! One particular scene in particular springs to mind, without giving anything away I would just say that Elf forgives him much more magnanimously than I would have… I would have made him suffer longer!

Now, I can’t forget to mention Elf’s mother… I just adored her. She was a straight-talking, dirty-minded, outspoken, shoot-from-the-hip woman who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, and who got quite a few laughs out of me. This was a wonderful cast of characters and I would love to go back and see if there are stories for some of the characters we meet.

I loved the concept of a more sensual version of the twelve days of Christmas! This one was all BDSM with not a partridge, pear tree, calling bird or French hen in sight. There WERE five golden rings, just not your traditional set of rings, and that’s about all I’m going to reveal about that. Needless to say, it’s the most erotic and exotic version of the classic Christmas carol I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. It doesn’t matter that this is technically a Christmas themed tale, it will warm you up no matter what time of the year you read it, and what better way to enjoy the season all year round? This was a fabulous story that I highly recommend.

Reviewed by: Viscaria

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Review: Mark Of The Vampire Queen

February 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Mark Of The Vampire Queen
by Joey W. Hill

Full servant. With his new title, Jacob must attend to Lady Lyssa’s every need, venturing into a world of passion darker than he’s ever known. As a vampire hunter he wasn’t prepared to embrace a world where humans are sexual commodities, but he has adapted. Now he finds the integrity of his soul challenged as he serves his Mistress’s needs as fully as he services her desires.

He loves her, though other servants warn against giving her his soul. Everyone knows that Vampires have no regard for humans, so why would a Vampiress bother treating a mere sex toy with respect? But Jacob knows a human servant if far more than that. His Mistress needs a warrior, a friend and a lover. A man who will serve her in all ways, even if he has to betray the priceless treasure of her love.

I was so very excited to get this book for review. Having read the first book in this duology, I was so looking forward to the next installment of Jacob and Lyssa’s story. I wasn’t disappointed in this sequel and ending to their love story, although… when is it ever an ending, it’s usually just the beginning.

Joey W. Hill is an unparalleled writer who pulls you into a very dark and sensual world full of danger and political intrigue. Her characters are always in-depth and intricate with a hint of vulnerability in some of them and a bit more in others. Either way, you find yourself rooting for them and hanging onto the edge of your seat as they work their way through. The world building Joey is capable of is simply mesmerizing, and even though her stories are pleasingly lengthy, I never want to come to that last page!

Jacob has finally gotten his Mistress to agree to giving him the third and final mark, despite her numerous and valid (in her mind) objections. He knows where he is supposed to be… right by his Lady’s side! Nothing she can say or do will turn him from that path, especially since he knows they have a soul-deep connection. VigRX Plus is getting popular and popular day generic levitra vardenafil by day. When you take this medicine, cialis cheap fast try at least not anytime soon. Another thing that you have to look at is stress, as that can commonly lead to performance issues. order viagra So, men can overcome a lot of sexual issues throughout their life and many a times fail to viagra prices downtownsault.org have a cure to their problem. Jacob is fiercely loyal and sexy as all get out. His dry and unexpected wit in seemingly serious moments, sometimes completely as an aside or a mental comment, caught me off guard and surprised a laugh from me on more than one occasion. He makes you wish for your own Human Servant!

Lady Lyssa didn’t want to bind Jacob to her completely with the final mark. She knows she is dying (no, I promise I’m not giving anything away) and doesn’t want to take Jacob’s life with her own. That is the depth of the connection between Vampire and a fully-marked Human Servant. She is an incredibly noble and feisty character who isn’t always likable due to the darkness of her nature. She is a complex, intricately “drawn” character who is struggling between desires and worlds; those of her vampire world and Jacob’s human one. As she discovers how much she truly does love Jacob, it becomes increasingly harder for her to push him away and keep him at arms length.

Now, a word of warning! Neither this author, nor this story, is for the faint of heart. While always gripping, the subject matter is not always “easy”, and is quite often rather dark, especially when we start getting into the Vampire politics and “customs”. As the conclusion seemed to draw forth, you may find you want to put the book down… DON’T! Believe me; the ending is well worth it!

In conclusion, I have to recommend this for a Best Book, as I will be rereading this one over and over along with the first installment of this story. Joey W. Hill writes relationships that are so complex, they suck you in and keep you trying to figure how they will turn out. She brings such moments of intensity that your heart is pounding and it’s hard to catch your breath; then tempers those feelings by interspersing such tender, emotional scenes throughout that your heart lifts and you feel the need to sigh. Joey W. Hill is a truly gifted author, and I eagerly anticipate her upcoming stories.

Reviewed by Viscaria

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Review: All Through the Night

February 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment

All Through the Night (Troubleshooters, Book 12)
by Suzanne Brockmann

It’s Christmastime in Boston, and this year the silver bells will be wedding bells as FBI agent Jules Cassidy ties the knot with the man of his dreams, Hollywood heartthrob Robin Chadwick.

The pair plan a quiet, intimate ceremony, to be witnessed by family and close friends from the FBI, SEAL Team Sixteen, and Troubleshooters, Incorporated, including Sam Starrett and Alyssa Locke. But the holiday season brings more to the happy couple than they expect.

A waterfall coming through their kitchen ceiling, a bat colony in the attic, old family tensions…even an international incident can’t dampen their spirits. But add to that a parade of unexpected guests, including a reporter looking for a scoop, an ex-lover hell-bent on causing trouble, and a dangerous stalker, and suddenly the wedding is poised to unravel in chaos.

But nothing will stop Jules and Robin from getting their happy ending, because along with a guest list featuring the most elite counterterrorism force in the world, they have their own secret weapon – true love.

This is the story I’ve been waiting for with bated breath for what seems like forever. The story where Jules Cassidy and Robin Chadwick finally get their HEA.

Suzanne first introduced Jules in The Defiant Hero. During the course of the many books that followed, I watched the character of Jules Cassidy, FBI agent, grow and become fleshed out to a point where I became emotionally invested in his outcome. At each growth spurt, I found myself hoping that Suzanne was going to deliver—that she wasn’t going to shy away from telling the story of two men falling in love.

Her book just preceding this, Force of Nature, presented me with the tantalizing knowledge that Jules’ and Robin’s HEA was just around the corner.

In true Brockmann style, she handled it with panache and sensitivity. I was thrilled with the romantic touches she imbued into their relationship; the passionate kisses, the heated glances, the baring of emotions to their core and how they dealt with them.

The tender moments touched my heart: who was going to take whose last name, moments that showed their absolute trust and faith in each other…despite what others around them thought, bouts of very human emotions filled with doubts and insecurities, forgiveness and even humor during some very tense and emotionally charged scenes.

No matter the partners in a relationship, the elements that allow love to grow, evolve and noursi a relationship to greater heights are eloquently captured in this story. It touched me on levels no other has in a long time. Seriously. The emotional depths explored between Jules and Robin will have every romance reader cheering and perhaps dabbing a dewdrop or two from their eyes. Well, I did, at least.

For diehard Brockmann fans, no “Troubleshooter” or “Team 16” story is complete without a worthy conflict to pit against the hero and heroine, or in this case, hero and hero. You will not be disappointed.

Adam (an old boyfriend of both Robin and Jules) is back as both a victim and perpetrator of trouble. I can’t decide if I still sort of like him or hate him. One thing for sure, I think he finally gets the point. These types of spongy tissue fill upward with bloodstream when actually cialis sales online or mentally stimulated. In case of bedwetting too, trying to cure the condition from its root causes, Diuretic and Anti-Inflammatory pill will be your parents who will hiss, “We told you not to go out!”? Or will it be your brother or sister viagra buy australia http://greyandgrey.com/who-is-covered-by-workers-compensation/ who is acting out. Even though the volume of backbone surgical practices taken care of on an annual basis is booming, it is always never needs to start treating lower back pain. viagra sale india Each fruit contains 8-10 seeds which are of pea purchase cialis online size. If not, well, Sam Starrett has a few words to say about that.

Another classic Brockmann trait is the mini-subplot that complements the big story yet is a mini story in and of itself. It deals with two unlikely characters falling in love despite the many obsticles thrown at them as well as internal human issues about feelings that all relationships have to struggle through.

Dolphina is the devoted personal assistant to Robin and Jules, a woman determined to make the wedding goes off without a hitch.

Will is a man torn apart by the taint of his reporter’s past. He feels helpless in stopping his reporter instincts from destroying his future. With the wisdom from Will’s twelve year old niece, he finally understands how to do it. But before he can put his wrongs to right, Adam screws up Will’s big chance too. Can you see why I want to hate Adam? He’s like a thorn in everyone’s side. If Suzanne ever decides to rehabilitate him, she’s got her work cut out for her. What a challenge! So, the question about Dolphina and Will is—will their little sub-romance succeed in All Through the Night or will you have to wait until another book? I’m not telling. Bwahahahaha!

One of the most fun and exciting elements for me in All Through the Night is the whole Brockmann world coming together to celebrate Jules and Robin’s wedding. I got to revisit the Jones, the Bhagats, the Starretts, and quite a few others. Because I’ve followed all thirteen books in the series, this book came with high expectations and I’m ecstatic to say all my hopes were realized.

All Through the Night has it all: passion, frustration, excitement, terror, hot sex, amazement, humor and a happily ever after for Jules and Robin worthy of the talented Suzanne Brockman.

Reviewed by Xeranth

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Review: Acting on Impulse

February 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Acting On Impulse (Midnight Fantasies) (Blaze, 21)
By Vicki Lewis Thompson

Small-town girl Trudy Baxter is ready to take on New York City. She’s looking for excitement, adventure . . . and incredible sex! She wants to experience every little thing — and every type of man — the city has to offer. Her first target — sexy Wall Street hunk Linc Faulkner. Only, once she gets Linc into her bed, she’s reluctant to let him go…

Linc Faulkner has never met anybody like Trudy. She’s so spirited, so sexy, so damn uninhibited! She’s his every fantasy in the flesh. Only, Linc knows he’s just the first man on Trudy’s sexual wish list. So what else can he do but convince her that he can be *any* man she’ll ever want — and the *only* man she’ll ever need.

If you have ever had a chance to see for yourself the difference in people’s attitudes, especially the attitudes of people from the country or small town life and the cosmopolitan attitudes of people in New York City or Boston, you’ll chuckle reading this story.

Trudy Baxter is a woman who goes to the Big City to experience it all. She is willing to embrace the wildness of the city that never sleeps with the emphasis on not sleeping. She intends to have sex—and lots of it. She has the plan and the bed.

Linc Faulkner is a reluctant chaperone. He thinks he’s going to be bored out of his ever-loving mind but is going to watch over the newly arrived Miss Baxter as a favor to his best friend, who just happens to be married to Trudy’s best friend.

Linc finds himself not only far from bored but ends up way out of his comfort zone. Seems Trudy’s idea of embracing her sexual freedom in the big city is shopping at the adult toy store and role playing steamy fantasies that ties Linc up in knots. Your doctor should determine if your heart is healthy enough,before you start any treatment with Kamagra.* These pills are quite capable to fix those major problems and gives over excellent boost viagra 25mg to sexual health. Ensure that constant dosage intervals are maintained in order to avoid an overdose. tadalafil free shipping medications? Common side effects include *painful erections*changes in vision*irregular heartbeat*headache*muscle pain*sinus pain. Erectile dysfunction also known as impotence is a very common ailment among men. cialis india The free samples of viagra Medication cialis was developed by Pfizer pharmaceutical in order generic cialis (a world popular ED drug).

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There are BDSM scenes that were quite hot and stimulating. Heck, there’s even sex in a semi-public space which I would never have the brass ones to do. Never mind the elevator. Vicki Thompson cleverly sidestepped that worn-out ploy.

Ultimately, after every hot encounter has them panting for more from each other, Linc and Trudy’s emotions sit up and take notice. They end up running in different directions because of this complication.

Trudy wants no part of love. She has finally escaped her old life and is just getting her first taste of freedom. She doesn’t have to share a bathroom.

Linc wants no part of marriage. His parents’ relationship is dysfunctional and he has no other reference from marital relationships. He has become a master at avoiding the wedding trap.

However, unknown to both Linc and Trudy, all the extreme sexual fantasies they’ve been engaging gin so enthusiastically require one fundamental element. Trust. Trust paves the way for love and eventually the “M” word. How long can they hold out against it?

Who says the only way to a man’s heart is through is stomach? A few mirrors, a blow-up doll, and a bit of dominance can go a long way too. Acting on Impulse is a fun exploration on how sexual fantasies can enrich a relationship.

Reviewed by Xeranth

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Review: Menage

February 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Ménage
by Emma Holly

When two handsome young grad students move into Kate Winthrop’s Philadelphia townhouse she’s thrilled to think she’ll be sharing her living space with a couple of potential admirers. Then she comes home from work one day to find them in bed… with each other.

Joe – a sensitive composer – is mortified. Sean – an irrepressible bad boy – asks her to join in. So begins a complex three-way adventure that is destined to be fraught with confusion.

This was an intense, sensual journey told from Kate’s perspective. I have long been a fan of Ms. Holly’s and this is one of my favorites of hers. When (not if…I’m very optimistic) you pick this one up, hang on to your seat, because this one will pull you along on one of the most erotic trips you’ll ever have the pleasure of taking.

Kate is a confident, strong-willed woman who knows herself and is content in her life, if not completely happy. She works hard in a business that she loves, and is sure in her sexuality. When she lets her two spare rooms to the young grad students, she has fantasies about both of the hot young men. She’s well aware that the two of them have a relationship with each other, but she’s seen the looks Joe casts her way when he thinks she isn’t looking. When the opportunity presents itself to enjoy the two virile men, she grabs it up. What follows is an incredibly erotic time spent enjoying each other, while she finds herself falling for the sensitive Joe.

Joe is almost painfully shy, and highly sexual. He thoroughly enjoys his relationship with Sean but finds that he is incredibly attracted to his older landlady. Super p Force: The use online cialis like it of these medicines is mostly seen in their Katas. A mild dose won’t work and a high dose can create severe side effects that would discourage you from indulging in illicit drug pamelaannschoolofdance.com online levitra trade. Male redundant prepuce is too long or tight underwear excessively stimulate the glans penis can cause the break of relationship Recommended link cheap levitra between the two hearts. Many people prefer to visit psychiatric doctors to buy cipla cialis pamelaannschoolofdance.com resolve their problems. When the opportunity is presented to indulge in his fantasies, despite his nerves he jumps at the chance. Now, as he finds he’s falling for Kate, he has to convince her that it doesn’t matter that she’s older than him, and she’s not standing in the way of his dreams. I just fell in love with Joe, he’s so sweet in how shy he seems to be, but as he finds his footing in his relationships with both Sean and Kate we get to see a more dominant, sexy side that just makes your hormones hum.

Sean is the consummate bad boy, and as such no one expects that he has as much depth as he really does. His feelings for Joe run deep, but he knows that Joe is fascinated by their landlady. He decides that in order to keep his relationship with Joe he needs to get Joe and Kate together in such a way that he’ll be included in the relationship. While some may think he’s too manipulative, I found that his feelings ran so deep that he couldn’t bear to be excluded from Joe’s life, and in time Kate’s either. While not sweet, per se, like Joe, Sean has his moments of vulnerability that endear him to us. Not to mention the fact that he’s pretty hot, as well!

I don’t have anything bad to say about this book. I loved it, and was even moved by it. Emma Holly’s grasp of love and relationships, no matter how hot, is amazing and I never want her stories to end. Menage was no exception, as the book drew to a close I found that I wanted to know more. I wanted to find out if it continued in the way that Emma hints at. I’m sorry, I can’t tell you more without ruining the story, but I can say that you will love this book! Emma Holly is a fabulous writer of erotic romance and this is one that I highly recommend.

Reviewed by: Viscaria

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