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A Weapon of Opportunity by Kiernan Kelly

May 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

A Weapon of Opportunity by Kiernan Kelly
Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (141 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Voyeurism
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Rosemary

NYC Detective Hunter Vance has enough problems trying to do his job and catch a crafty, opportunistic serial killer, but complicating matters is the presence of the ghost of his deceased partner, David Brown. David was always annoying and pushy, but now he’s perpetually horny as well, continually driving Hunter to distraction.

David’s dead, but he has no intention of going anywhere. In denial all his life, dying blew the closet door wide open, forcing David to face the fact that, not only is he gay, but he’s in love with Hunter. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to correct his past mistakes and experience making love with Hunter, even it’s if only vicariously through voyeuristic participation in Hunter’s one-night stands.

A Weapon of Opportunity by Kiernan Kelly is an intriguing and fast paced mystery with a ghostly twist.

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Hunter Vance and David Brown are fully fleshed and vibrant characters. Hunter’s grief over David’s death is palpable as he struggles with the idea that David’s ghost is, in fact, real and not a figment of his imagination. David is still on a learning curve when it comes to being a ghost, and he learns a lot through trial and error.

A Weapon of Opportunity is a wonderful novel on so many levels. The investigation of the serial killer takes an unexpected detour that is often chilling. Hunter and David’s romance is engaging and poignant, and much of their dialogue is laugh out loud funny. Kiernan Kelly’s perspective of the ghost world is refreshingly unique and will have even the most skeptical reader believing in ghosts and a love so powerful it can transcend death.

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Cowboy Needed by Sunny Day

May 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Cowboy Needed by Sunny Day
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (87 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Forced Seduction
Rating: 3.5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis

After a memorable meeting with a bull, Zack Warren ends up recuperating on Four Winds, the ranch that belongs to Brett Miller. After years spent following the rodeo, he is surprised to find out he likes ranch life and even more that he likes the attractive, openly gay ranch owner.

Brett can deal with being attracted to Zack—that is, if Zack wasn’t attracted to him in return. A bar fight Zack is involved in causes a rift between them, which leads to a dare that ends in hot sex and more questions for both of them.

Then someone tries to kill Brett. They quickly learn who, and Zack starts to relax—until the night the killer comes back to finish the job.

Zach is a broken down rodeo star, who–after suffering a serious injury–decides to go back home. Zach is an interesting character; he has never thought of men in a sexual way but is starting to question his feelings for the owner of the Four Winds ranch. To read about this rough cowboy melting into a pile of goo whenever he’s around Brett was really sweet, yet frustrating.

Brett is a gay man who, on the outside, comes off as nonchalant about what others think of him. He is a strong character; living on a ranch as a gay man isn’t easy with other people’s prejudice but he has made a good life for himself, and his ranch the Four Winds is successful. Life was going great until a weakness comes in the form a cowboy. SIDE EFFECTS- Seek doctor s help immediately if you find an allergic reaction after having pharma-bi.com cialis 5 mg. Studies have shown that citrulline may also be linked to depression, substance abuse or eating disorders. viagra sans prescription The content of sildenafil citrate being active ingredient of cialis properien more info here this product works by mending the deterioration caused in the male organ due to the connective tissues present. Only the men are said to be facing women viagra australia erectile dysfunction is the PDE5 enzyme.

The chemistry between these two men is apparent yet they are constantly fighting it. They both are struggling with what they want and what is the right thing to do. When they do come together it’s a steamy love scene; very memorable. Zach mentally fights his attraction until the very last moment. What grows between them surprises them both. While living a peaceful life on the ranch, with neither man wanting to rock the foundation of this uncertain relationship, a threat is aimed at Brett. When the danger is brought to the forefront their true feeling are made known, but is it something Brett and Zach are ready to accept?

Overall this was an enjoying read. There were some places I had to reread a sentence for it to make sense and some of the dialogue seemed too properly spoken for cowboys and a little unrealistic at times. These issues are just small things though, and nothing that kept me from enjoying the story.

If you like your men sexy and extremely determined you have to give Cowboy Needed a read.

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Sweet Captivation by Abby Blake

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Sweet Captivation by Abby Blake
A Bride for Eight Brothers Book 2
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (90 Pages)
Other: M/F, Ménage, M/F/M/M/M/M/M/M/M
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

Unable to return to the ice planet due to her pregnancy, Mikayla is left on Earth with Lachlan while the rest of her husbands complete their contract. But an unexpected midnight visitor causes concern. He’s injured, frightened and offensive, but he’s also Matt’s twin brother, Bryce.

When Brock is injured and stranded at the bottom of a snow crevice, Lachlan is called back to the ice planet to help rescue his brother. He has no choice but to leave his wife’s safety in the hands of a man he barely knows.

But when trouble comes looking for Bryce, will Mikayla end up in the line of fire?

Abby Blake has created a series that is unique and intriguing, with characters that are fascinating and fun to read. The books in this series do not stand alone, and must be read in order. I enjoyed meeting each of Mikayla’s seven men in book one, and this one brings us the eighth brother in the family.

On a future earth, where polyamory and polygamy are legal, and rather commonplace, Mikayla and Lachlan are staying put, while the rest of her husbands are finishing out their contract on the ice planet where they met. Because of some twisted laws on the planet, prostitution is legal, but pregnancy is outlawed. Since Mikayla is currently four months pregnant, she is sitting on earth until the baby is born.

When a wounded man shows up at the door in the middle of the night, Mikayla meets brother number eight, Bryce, twin of Matt. When he discovers that Lachlan isn’t alone, and that Mikayla is wife to his seven brothers, he does everything he can to get Lachlan to toss him out. Bryce is the family black sheep, and they believe he is a murderer. But Mikayla sees through his tricks, and realizes he is basically good.

When Lachlan has to return to the ice planet to rescue his brother Brock, he entrusts Mikayla’s safety to Bryce, in spite of his misgivings. Can Bryce protect Mikayla from harm? When a medical emergency strikes, can the husbands accept what happens? Can Mikayla bring Bryce back into the family fold?

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Mikayla is frustrated in this one, with only one husband at her side, Lachlan. He is being overly protective, and she’s had all of it that she can take. When brother Bryce shows up, she is shocked, because none of her husbands ever mentioned an eighth brother. When she spends time with Bryce, Mikayla sees in him the same qualities that made her fall in love with the other seven men.

Bryce is not what he appears to be. There are some mysteries to him, both in the past and now. Not even his brothers know the truth about him, and what he’s done for the past ten years. Yes, he is handsome and sexy, just like the rest. But there is a sadness to him, and a gentle caring that sees to it that Mikayla is taken care of above all else. I loved watching as Mikayla found her way into his heart, just as she did with his brothers.

I am looking forward to the rest of this series, and I recommend it to those science fiction fans who like their stories hot and sexy, with a side on danger and mystery to them. But these must be read in order, so be sure to read Mikayla’s Men, book one in the series.

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GUEST BLOG: CAROLYN BROWN

May 17, 2011 By 11 Comments

It is very exciting to be invited back to here for a visit with y’all. Excitement is still in the air over the debut book in my brand new western romance series, Spikes and Spurs. Love Drunk Cowboy, the first book in what has grown into a seven book series, hit the ground running a couple of weeks ago. It’s like we’ve been on a galloping horse going from one place to the next telling folks all about it! And we’re so glad for the opportunity to make a stop here to talk about the series.

Love Drunk Cowboy is what happens when a corporate executive climbing the success ladder at a break neck speed in power suits and high heel shoes inherits a watermelon farm in the tiny dusty town of Terral, Oklahoma, located right on the Red River. All Austin Lanier wanted to do was settle her Granny’s affairs, sell the watermelon farm and get back to her big city lifestyle. Until she found the watermelon wine and Rye O’Donnell!

Rye O’Donnell didn’t believe in that love at first sight hocus-pocus until he laid eyes on Austin. He gets bit by a massive dose of love drunk so bad that he doesn’t know straight up from backwards but she’s a city girl. She’d never fall for a rough rancher in scuffed up boots and a dusty old cowboy hat.

Austin didn’t count on Rye O’Donnell being so damn sexy and she sure didn’t count of him living right across the road. But his boots have spurs and hers have stilettos: can two people from two totally different worlds make it work?

Looking at the finished product in black and white, with that gorgeous cover, it’s difficult to believe there are moments when I’m writing that there could be hard parts in the job. Once it’s all finished and in print, it looks so easy.

But, alas, every book has those teenage moments when an author thinks it will never get finished (much like raising a teenage daughter). There are those days when everything flowed from brain to computer screen like satin sheets and then there were those days that felt like I was kicking dust with my cowboy boots and watching it settle without getting a thing done. I thought we’d talk a little about both today: the easy part of writing and the hard part. Writing is as different for each author as parenting skills but for me the hardest parts of writing are:

MONDAY MORNING! I write approximately five thousand words a day, five days a week. If all goes well that means Saturday and Sunday I spend time in my flower garden or with my family. Oh and there is those things called grocery shopping, killing dust bunnies from under the bed, etc. But come Monday morning, I’m out of sync. My brain is slow. Coffee doesn’t revive me. Where are these characters that I loved so much last Friday when I left them out on a shaky limb with a tornado on the horizon? Yep, I’d have to say Monday morning is a difficult part in the process of writing.

MIDDLE SLUMP! My reader has forsaken her favorite television show; she’s gagged the dust bunnies in her house; she’s even made her husband eat take-out for supper while she reads Love Drunk Cowboy. If she gets to the middle and suddenly it begins to slump I have a terrible fear that she’ll throw the book at the wall. Oh, no! Can’t disappoint my readers…so I have to build up to a big moment right in the middle (remember that shaky limb with a big tornado approaching) that tells her that the story isn’t going to let her down and I’m going to keep her on her toes to the end.

DISCIPLINE! And last there’s the discipline to keep my fanny in the chair and my fingers on the keyboard. No matter how fantastic a book is in my head, my readers can never see the words unless I put them on paper. So that trip to the mall with my granddaughters has to be planned for Saturday, not Monday, even though my brain is slow on Monday morning!

But on the flip side there is the easy part of writing. My grandmother said that success is doing what you like. With that in mind I’m the most successful woman in the whole world because I love what I do from beginning idea even through the rewriting and rereading processes, I love it all.

I love it when an idea pops into my head like Austin in her high heeled shoes on the banks of the Red River and her intrigue when she finds Granny’s watermelon cellar. And the look on her face when she finds out Rye O’Donnell is not a seventy year old rancher in bibbed overalls, but a sexier-than-hell cowboy that takes her breath away.

Writing is easy when the whole book unfolds; somewhat like watching a Techni-color movie on the big screen. Right there it is, every scene in living color, every emotion written on the characters faces. I can smell the dust boiling up on the dirt road just like Austin can, can taste that first ripe watermelon like Rye does, can feel the sticky sweet juice between my fingers as Austin squeezes the best of the crop into juice for wine. Seeing it all so clearly makes the writing the story the easy part of an author’s job. It’s there, just waiting for the words to describe the scenes for my readers. And words, for a writer, are the easy part of writing. They are hanging in the air ready to be lassoed and put on the page.

If I put the hard parts and the easy parts of an author’s job on a balance scale, the easy part would outweigh the difficult parts, hands down, no contest!

I’ll be here all day. Talk to me! Ask questions. Make comments! Tell me what you think would be hardest and easiest parts to writing a cowboy romance.

LOVE DRUNK COWBOY BY CAROLYN BROWN – IN STORES MAY 2011

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High-powered career woman Austin Lanier suddenly finds herself saddled with an inherited watermelon farm deep in the countryside. She’s determined to sell the farm, until her new, drop-dead sexy neighbor Rye O’Donnell shows up…

He’s as Intoxicating as Can Be…

Rancher Rye O’Donnell thinks he’s going to get a good deal on his dream property—until he meets the fiery new owner. Rye is knocked sideways when he realizes that not only is Granny Lanier’s city-slicker granddaughter a savvy businesswoman, she’s also sexy as hell…

Suddenly Rye is a whole lost less interested in real estate and a whole lot more focused on getting Austin to set aside her stiletto heels…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carolyn Brown is an award-winning author who has published 36 bestselling romances for the library market. She now writes bestselling single title cowboy and country music mass market romances. Born in Texas and raised in southern Oklahoma, Carolyn and her husband now make their home in the town of Davis, Oklahoma. Carolyn’s next book, Red’s Hot Cowboy will be in stores in August 2011, followed by Darn Good Cowboy Christmas in October 2011. For more information, please visit www.carolynlbrown.com and www.sourcebookscasablanca.com.

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Mere Mortals by Erastes

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Mere Mortals by Erastes
Publisher: Lethe Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (250 pgs)
Other: M/M, anal sex
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Cactus

Orphaned Crispin Thorne has been taken as ward by Philip Smallwood, a man he’s never met, and is transplanted from his private school to Smallwood’s house on an island on the beautiful but coldly remote Horsey Mere in Norfolk. Upon his arrival, he finds that he’s not the only young man given a fresh start. Myles Graham and Jude Middleton are there before him, and as their benefactor is away, they soon form alliances and friendships, as they speculate upon the sudden transformation of their circumstances. Who is Philip Smallwood? Why has he given them such a fabulous new life? What secrets does the house hold and what is it that the Doctor seems to know?

Trust acclaimed author Erastes to tell a moving story in the field of gay historical romance.

Suddenly, orphan Crispin’s life shows incredible promise but he may not be prepared for the price. Crispin has just found that not only does he have a new guardian, but he’s going to live with him out in the middle of nowhere. When Crispin gets to the enormous house, he discovers two other orphans in similar situations. The three young men have many things in common, not the least of which is their desire for other men and no idea why this generous benefactor wants to help them. As the clues start to pile up though Crispin, Jude, and Myles realize their rich new life comes with a hefty cost.

Mere Mortals is an absorbing and interesting historical drama. The story includes a good deal of mystery as Crispin and the other two boys try to figure out their mysterious guardian. Why Phillip chose the three boys is unknown but they’re so happy to have a real future that they don’t want to question their good fortune too closely. The clues are slowly and carefully doled out so you never get overwhelmed but never lost either. The pace is very good as the story leads you along the cold and chilly house on a swampy lake as the young men try to understand what’s expected of them and what they mean to each other. Primary studies have uk generic viagra revealed that this medicine can help in Raynaud’s phenomenon. Recent studies have shown that a large number of value change endeavors, practically none of these proposals have been implemented and the issue persists. viagra prescription deeprootsmag.org In point of fact, it may possibly reveal some considerable health conditions inside the body. cialis generic from india After a certain time period or age limit a man tends to have this viagra generic for sale issue.

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Mere Mortals is an engaging story that you won’t want to put down. The creepy, eerie feeling to the whole story permeates as you read but it’s a delicious one that lets you sink into the story and experience it alongside the characters. The entertainment factor is very high while reading it’s one I doubt you can put down easily, I certainly couldn’t. If you’re looking for a wonderful, kind of creepy, yet intriguing story to delve into definitely get this. You won’t be disappointed.

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Isaac Dragos by Joyee Flynn

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Isaac Dragos by Joyee Flynn
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (114 Pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Coreopsis

Isaac Dragos has done a lot of things in his life that he’s not proud of, but unbeknownst to most of the people in his life, he did it all because of a promise he couldn’t break. With his father’s sanity slipping further away every day, Isaac is afraid for the people who matter to him.

Seeking to find himself, Isaac sets out to run away from home and clear his head before deciding what to do next in life. Standing at the airport, deciding where to go, his mate walks right up to him. And when he finds out Rory, his gorgeous mate, has issues of his own, they decide to help each other heal their emotional wounds.

But does he deserve happiness after his past? And will Rory be able to help Isaac, or will his own issues cloud their mating?

“Things aren’t always what they seem, and sometimes you do horrible things to prevent something even worse.”

Truer words could not have been written when it comes to Isaac Dragos. He is a character readers have loved to hate and now we finally get to read his side of the story — how enlightening! Isaac is a man of many faces. He hides who he is and what he wants trying to keep a family together that is destined to fall apart no matter what he does.

This story will have you in tears because this is a man who has been misjudged his whole life. He’s so utterly exhausted mentally he doesn’t even have the will to live anymore. That is until he meets his mate Rory. Rory, like Isaac, is running away from a life he would rather forget about. These two men have so much more in common than just being fated mates. They both have experienced loss and refusal by others to accept them: Rory for being gay and Isaac for being the supposed evil protege of Abraham Dragos.

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When Isaac and Rory return from Italy they are blindsided by his brothers and the Marius family. I was completely taken aback by his brother Dillion’s behavior. When all these people get together its make or break time. Will they resolve their issues and listen to one another or will they throw away any love they may have had for each other as a family?

This was truly a great book. You feel all kinds of emotions while reading it: anger, sadness, and happiness. Ms. Flynn really put together a beautiful story with Isaac Dragos. To see the villain in a different light was an excellent idea. What you see isn’t always the truth and for all fans of the Marius Brothers, they get to see that with Isaac. This is a feel good story that comes full circle for the characters and is a must read.

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And the Prompt Is by Em Woods, JR Boyd, Haven Fellows, Lee Brazil, Hank Edwards

May 16, 2011 By 3 Comments

And the Prompt Is by Em Woods, JR Boyd, Haven Fellows, Lee Brazil, Hank Edwards
Book One
Publisher: The Story Orgy
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (201 pages)
Other: M/M, anal play/intercourse, toys
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Picking Up Quinn by Em Woods
Will racer Quinn Rowan and tow truck driver Liam Nelson find that love is enough to cross even the greatest divide?

Finding Pleasure by JR Boyd
This yarn takes a glimpse inside the life of Paramedic, Sterling Kost, whom works side-by-side with his assigned partner and EMT, Innocenzo Lucciano (aka Cenzo). Committed to discovering a place in the hospital, Sterling and Cenzo spend their lunch break scouring Methodist Medical Center of Dallas for a secluded location where they can be alone.

Farewell by Havan Fellows
Dwight’s heartache leads him to the cemetery; where lessons are waiting to be learned and second chances are freely given.

The Old Soda Shop by Lee Brazil
Former college roommates Matt and Sam have a history. Will a chance encounter in the street lead to a second chance at love?

With This Ring by Hank Edwards
The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Central Park, is one of the most elegant and romantic hotels in the world, even for its employees. When Carl, a seasoned member of the maintenance team, meets Dylan, a younger bellboy, their attraction is undeniable. Carl and Dylan meet in rooms recently vacated by guests and slowly forge a relationship, but can they overcome the difference in their ages and, somehow, fulfill Dylan’s dream of spending the night as a guest in the hotel?

What do you get when a bevy of talented M/M authors come together in support of a worthy cause? An anthology of short stories that will entertain your mind, touch your heart and warm your soul.

Do you enjoy a buffet? Getting to sample a little of everything that looks good and smells delicious? Then the talented writers at The Story Orgy have a treat for you! Five of their creative ladies and gentlemen have taken the clever idea of story prompts and compiled a series of novellas that will tempt even the most “vanilla” among us to be a little curious. The stories range from a spine tingling paranormal, a humorous race against time, a heart wrenching love lost, a beautiful reunion and dream come true.

Author Em Woods’ poignant short story is Picking Up Quinn. From the moment Quinn and Liam come face to face in this intriguing paranormal you will feel their chemistry jump off the page. Ms. Woods has a beautiful and easy flowing writing style that had me invested in the outcome from page one.

Story number two is Finding Pleasure by J.R. Boyd. The story opens with an exciting ambulance ride and ends just as powerfully. Sterling and Cenzo work in a highly stressful job situation and just need a place to unwind. Their attempts to find a few minutes to relax and enjoy one another is humorous and fast passed.

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From author Lee Brazil comes The Old Soda Shop. Sam isn’t ready to settle down and when he realizes that his college roommate, Max, is showing signs of wanting to be serious he runs. Fast forward ten years. Both men have matured and changed but have never forgotten what they almost had. Will they welcome the opportunity to rekindle that love lost or will pride step in and cause history to repeat itself? Max and Sam are really terrific characters that had me cheering for their HEA from the moment they see each other after so many years. This short story is well written with engaging dialogue and a nicely layered plot for a short story.

The last story comes for author Hank Edwards. With This Ring brings together a seasoned maintenance man, Carl, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and the fresh new bell hop, Dylan. The attraction is pretty instant but neither man is willing to act on the chemistry until the perfect opportunity presents itself. It was humorous to watch how the generation difference stole into their relationship at odd moments but never became a true obstacle. There is a teacher / student dichotomy that experiences a role reversal more than once. Overall an enjoyable story that ends on a sweet note and just might have readers shedding some happy tears.

As you can see like any good buffet there’s something here for every taste…as long as M/M is what you’re craving. This was my first purely M/M experience and it more than exceeded my expectations. Pick up a copy of And the Prompt Is and enjoy an exceptional sample of these talented writers work while supporting a worthy cause: The Trevor Project. Like me, I think you’ll be glad you did!

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Thursday Spotlight: Stephanie Burkhart

May 13, 2011 By 4 Comments

Martisor – A Romanian Holiday
By: Stephanie Burkhart

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Another tradition associated with Martisor is the giving of flowers or another small token such as shells for good luck.

The man traditionally gives the flowers to the women in his life. This custom is portrayed in my latest release, The Wolf’s Torment. During the scene, Mihai’s father becomes sick and can’t continue. Sonia, Mihai’s sister, takes it as a bad omen for things to come.

What’s your favorite holiday and why?

Stephanie Burkhart’s latest release is The Wolf’s Torment, a paranormal romance set in Romania in the 1860’s with Desert Breeze Publishing. Stephanie is a 911 Operator for LAPD. Her release The Count’s Lair received 5 Books from Long & Short Reviews.

Blurb: When a werewolf threatens his wife’s safety, Prince Mihai must tap into the power of the witch to save her.

The Wolf’s Torment will be available as an ebook for Kindle, Nook, Sony Ereader, Kobo through various outlets.

Buy Link: http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-163/Stephanie-Burkhart-Moldavian-Moon/Detail.bok

Book Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzHE2spBeeU

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GUEST BLOG: MELISSA BLUE

May 13, 2011 By 9 Comments

Historical Facts… A Balancing Act

As an avid reader of historical romance, the experience I crave when opening a new book is for the author to sweep me away into a bygone world. I long to see the horse drawn carriages rattling down a dusty road… hear the rustle of heavy petticoats… and be immersed in the life, emotions and trials of the characters within that time. As a historical romance author I strive to create that same effect for my readers. In short I want to sweep my readers away…

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Jilted by her fiancé, Marissa is done with men until fate steps in and she finds that Craig Langston may be more man than she can resist.

Marissa is a high energy independent career woman of the 21st century who finds herself on a collision course with destiny when she is thrown 144 years into the past. Confederate Officer Dr. Craig Langston is an enticing man that any woman would long to fall in love with, and now Marissa is torn between rampant desire, for the man ignites her very soul, and a longing to return home.

Can she find it within herself to embrace a new life in the arms of her Confederate officer or will more sinister forces intervene before she can discover what may be the greatest love of all time?

—I was seriously impressed by Ms. Blue’s ability to sweep me into the past with Marissa. All her angst, anxiety, and heart kept me rooting for her and Craig from page one. A beautiful story of love, hope, faith and knowing of the heart and certainly one that deserves a ‘You Gotta Read”. – Reviewed By: Brynna Curry, yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com

One of the most difficult hurdles for historical authors is how to create this effect with every novel! A question that I have been asked (and asked myself) numerous times is—

“How much historical fact and detail is needed when the primary focus of a romance novel is the unfolding relationship between hero and heroine?”

Well, here are a few thoughts and techniques I have accumulated on the subject:

• In the romance genre, absolute historical accuracy is not a must because the love story and developing character relationship is core to the story (or so I’ve been told). However, inaccuracies can turn a reader off very quickly no matter how a plot cooks. On the same note bogging a reader in a historical monologue can have the same effect. The key to creating a vivid world without hindering the love story is… balance.

• Finding said balance can be tricky and the method I use goes something like this.

o Research the time period, country, politics, stigmas and lifestyle of your novel from who the president (or prime minister) is to what people commonly ate for breakfast or did for fun. This allows you to develop a true understanding of what your characters may experience, do, or feel! This in turn tunes you into what your characters will say or do in response to events within the story and place them in situations appropriate to the time. This allows for historical accuracy without a wealth of factual detail.

o Character dialogue is a great way to insert small historical facts. For example referring to Napoleon Bonaparte as “The French Menace” in a Regency England era novel. This is simple and fills out the historical costume of your story.

o Putting your characters in the midst of a historical event such as the bombing of Charleston, SC during the American Civil War can be a useful tool in not only adding to the effect of historical accuracy but in creating conflict for your story.

Now I turn the floor over to you! What keynotes and thoughts do you have for creating an accurate historical romance novel?

Thanks so much to LASR for having me to guest blog today. As always it is a pleasure!

Now Enjoy this excerpt from Without Regret, My Love.

Happy Reading,
Melissa

Excerpt:

They stood so close she could feel the heat resonating from his body, and tingles danced across her skin as he kissed the delicate skin at the corner of her mouth. Her lips felt warm, ready. “It’s true,” she whispered, closing her eyes as he kissed the other corner of her mouth. “There are times when I feel completely overwhelmed by life. I need a place like this.” She tilted her neck as he pressed his lips down the gentle slope of her throat. His fingers lightly ran up and down her spine until she shivered. “Thank you for sharing your special place with me.”
Lifting her into his arms, Craig gazed into the ebony pools of her eyes. “There is so much more I want to share with you,” he said. “You feel so good in my arms. No, you feel…perfect.”

To his delight, she breathed, “Kiss me,” and twined her fingers through his hair.
He did, keeping his touch soft, tender, inviting.

He felt her tremble.

Cradling her against him, he settled her back into the soft bed of tall grass, pressing his mouth more insistently against hers. Her lips were made of the most pliable velvet, and he drank in the sweetness of them. Her hair was smoother than silk and it tickled his face. Her skin was pale like fresh cream and he caressed it. Her eyes, oh those eyes, like warm liquid pools of the nighttime sky, they could pull him into oblivion if he wasn’t careful. He didn’t want to be careful. He just wanted Marissa…

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A registered nurse by night, Melissa battles the stresses of life and illness by enjoying uplifting tales of love and romance. A firm believer in true love united with an enduring fascination with history has prompted her pursuit of romance writing. She lives in beautiful Big Sky Country Montana with her husband and children.

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Captive of the Stars by Viola Grace

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Captive of the Stars by Viola Grace
Hashka Chronicles 4
Publisher: Extasy Books
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (86 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

Nasha Fano has lived her adult life as the host of Ithena, red star of the northern sky. Refusing to believe that her deceased father sold her to Lord Kalowell she fights for her freedom and the survival of her people. Caught on the wrong side of the wall between her people and the invaders, Nasha is made a captive by the Lord who wanted the avatar of Ithena, but he has no idea that she is the very woman he seeks. Learning about him, his people, and the course of events that brought them together is humbling, but the star inside her will not come out to confront the other avatar or the star he holds. Frustrated, Nasha gives in to the last thing she wanted and embraces the power of his touch in hopes it will rouse the star within.

The Hashka Chronicles is Viola Grace’s most recent series, and I believe it is quickly becoming one of my favorite worlds to visit.

Nasha Fano is the avatar of Ithena, the red star of the northern sky. She is determined to avoid the man who ‘bought’ her from her father before his death, and when Lord Kalowell and his troops approach, Nasha is at the head of her small group of warriors, defending the keep to the end. When she is captured, she pretends to be a servant, and tries to escape and reach her people.

Thorn Kalowell is determined to find the avatar of Ithena, for it is the only way to satisfy his own inner star, and bring prosperity and peace to the people. He isn’t aware that the servant he has in chains is, in fact, the woman he seeks throughout the land.

When Nasha discovers that things aren’t as she was lead to believe, she gives in to Thorn, in hopes that her passion will draw Ithena to the surface so she can fulfill the promise she made to Eshkar; that when they each had the perfect avatar, they would join to create a child with the power of the stars. And although Ithena is a star, she has the same fears any female has, and isn’t sure she is ready for motherhood. Can Nasha and Thorn work through this, and find passion together? Will Nasha accept her destiny when she finds the truth is better than she could have hoped? Can Thorn break through the walls that Nasha has erected around her heart for a happy ever after?

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Nasha has known all her life that she is Ithena’s chosen, and she is a strong and determined woman. She seeks to protect her people and their way of life, and doesn’t realize that what she has been told isn’t the truth. She is a warrior as well, and leads her guards against unbeatable odds, knowing the chances are slim, but fighting for honor as much as anything else. I did enjoy watching how far she was willing to go to hide who she was, even when placed in chains to prevent escape.

Thorn Kalowell is not what he appears to be. He is a kind and generous leader, not the merciless warlord Nasha believes him to be. He is determined to find his destined mate, not knowing he already has her in his home. I enjoyed watching Thorn slowly unravel the mystery, and finally claim his mate once she is revealed.

There are some surprising twists here, especially the one about Ithena. I liked the idea that for once, the star was the one hesitating to join her mate, and that it was up to the avatars to lure her out to her proper place with Eshkar. I look forward to more adventures with Ms. Grace’s wonderful, blue skinned Hashka, and the growth of these worlds of fantasy and imagination.

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