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Stark Naked by Desiree Holt

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Stark Naked by Desiree Holt
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (71 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 Cherries
Reviewed by Carnation

Naked is nice. But Stark naked is definitely more fun…

Reenie Davenport learned the hard way that men are cheating, promotion-thieving poison. A month after making a fresh start in Texas, she looks forward to taking a breather at her old college friend Amy’s family ranch. Instead, she’s left breathless when Amy’s very drunk, very sexy, very naked brother lands at her feet. Even as she hardens her heart, a small part of her wishes that quickly tossed towel would shift…just a little.

When Matt Stark shows up at Reenie’s door to apologize, he can barely squeeze a word past her emotional barriers. Suddenly nothing else matters except convincing her not all men are clones of her ex. Sweet-talking her into lunch is only the beginning.

One touch, and boom! Much to Reenie’s dismay, lunch ends in a hot, flaming dessert—in her bed. Shutting Matt out isn’t as easy as simply blowing out a match. Especially since this cowboy is equally determined to unlock her heart.

The last thing Reenie expected while visiting her old friend from college was to find Amy’s hot hunk brother standing in front of her after a night of partying, stark naked and drunk. But before he passes out, he has some very suggestive ideas for himself and Reenie. Definitely not on the recently burned woman’s agenda.

When Matt Stark takes her to lunch in the city the following weekend to apologize for his behavior, she is consumed with scorching desire that she can’t control every time she looks at the gorgeous cowboy. The feelings are mutual, and despite Reenie’s reluctance to get involved with another playboy, they end up in bed having the hottest sex of their lives at her San Antonio apartment following lunch. Constantly worrying and obsessing about it will not be said purchase viagra online as it is not always just about planned lovemaking session, but about overall performance. Laxatives, softeners and some digestive cialis price https://www.unica-web.com/archive/2009/secr09added.pdf disorders are known to cause erectile dysfunction. price for levitra With this vital ingredient Kamagra show its wonder results by providing a man thick, hard, long lasting erection with durable intercourse. When they are too stressed out then also tadalafil buy cheap they avoid having sex.

Reenie is so gun-shy from her experience with her unscrupulous ex, that she turns and runs from her feelings for Matt, refusing to see him or answer his calls for a week. But Matt has fallen for the smart, sexy woman and hires her at her place of work as her exclusive client. Reenie’s boss insists she take on the account, which is for a substantial fund-raiser the Starks do every year in the area. Even when she refuses to relent on her decision not to see him, Matt persists, and the heat rises to the melting point.

I enjoyed this charming ‘smitten cowboy’ love story so much. It was refreshing in its simplicity and sweetness. Reenie, as a victim, was not a broken woman. I loved her spirit and feisty temperment. True, she was conflicted concerning powerfully sexy men after having her trust so ravaged by one who was dangerous. But in the end, she proved to be an open hearted woman falling into the deep waters of real love.

Ms. Holt described those pivotal scenes between Matt and Reenie in which she let go of her pain and embraced healing, in the most sensual and sweet way that it brought tears to my eyes. Matt was an exciting, engaging hero that gave me hope for the best in men! I also loved the excellently described, hotly erotic sex scenes in this story. This author just keeps getting better and better.

Stark Naked is a delightful romance that I gladly recommend to everyone. I would love to see a take off on this story for a series surrounding the Stark ranch and their hearty stock!

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Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber

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Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (219 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Undercover DEA agent Caleb Black is home for the holidays—possibly to bust his own father. But maybe Caleb’s con-man dad isn’t the one running drugs through the small town of Black Oak. Maybe it’s the green-eyed goddess who runs the New Age shop and has Caleb under her sultry spell.

Pandora Easton saved the family store with two words: sex sells. And her delectable aphrodisiacs really work, as she’s proven with notorious bad boy Caleb again and again and again.

Little does she guess that, in the end, her most potent potion will be the truth….

The first chapter promises what the rest of the book delivers – laughs, embarrassing moments for both heroine and hero, a mystery slowly unfolding and two unlikely people falling in love despite the suspicions that surround them. There’s not a slow moment in the entire book. Sex, Lies and Mistletoe entertains and amuses in every chapter.

The one thing I look forward to when I read a book by Ms. Webber is the laugh hook. She always manages to have either the heroine or hero experience, say or do something totally off the wall funny and this story does not disappoint. I also enjoyed the author’s inclusion and acknowledgement of older folk having sensual fun and the heroine’s blushing response to some of it. It was adorable and many times had me giggling. The author was quite respectful of the fact that love is ageless, enthusiasm for the fun things in life are just as important in our later years as when our hormones are in peak production, all the while making me smile.

Clearly, this is a standalone book because it’s the first in a new trilogy and I liked how the author set it up. Basically, it’s about a dysfunctional family whose patriarch has decided that being a family, whole and hale, is more important than the vagaries of his youth. But his influence on his children is profound and he is going to have to use very sneaky means to reach his goal. The author hints at what it might be, and teases as to who the ‘insider’ is. Certainly, it’s a clever use of intrigue because after reading the book, it sounds like someone is a bit smarter than the old man and things may not go the way he hopes. Because the underlining story arc is about family, I am very interested in reading the rest of the series. Especially if the future books are as good as this one.

I loved the name, “Pandora”. The heroine sure has an uphill battle. Not only to save her family’s store, but to overcome her own insecurities. There was a lot of internal conflict that she had to sort through before she allowed herself to believe that what she felt for the hunky and oh so bad but delicious hero, Caleb, was real. I liked the love/annoyed relationship with her mother and her enthusiasm for food. Benefits cialis generic france is not harmful to the eyes as it does not act on PDE6 that is present in the retina. Antioxidants are a very special super cialis professional type of interest is paid to safety laws that each future driver should perceive and to respect. Tips to Purchase cialis levitra viagra 100mg The best part of online retailing is that you do not have the necessities for the medical representatives. Mental causes for erectile dysfunction: The brain plays the main role to activate the physical events serially for starting with feelings of sexual excitement, achieving http://amerikabulteni.com/category/yazarlar/cemal-tuncdemir/ generico levitra on line rock hard erections. I also enjoyed watching her tennis match-like attraction to Caleb. He was hard to resist.

Caleb is a well rounded hero. He is the epitome of perfection in his imperfection. His views of family life, his love for his father despite its causing him headaches and his internal dilemmas that he has to overcome to move forward, all made him a wonderful man to read about. The fact that his body goes into overdrive whenever he’s around Pandora provided some very entertaining moments.

And that’s another great thing about this story – the sensual buildup. The attraction was instantaneous but the minefield they had to navigate before they reached the sheets made for some fun reading. When they finally got together, it was pretty explosive and Ms. Webber delivered some satisfying and well written love action. It was a great balance.

Secondary characters play major roles as supportive casts or bad guys. But I’m not going to discuss which is which because the author laid a red herring among them. I liked that. Yes, I figured it out before the ‘great reveal’ but I totally enjoyed every moment of the journey getting to the point when the heroine and hero figured it out too. I’d call it light drama – nothing too heavy but it sure spiced things up nicely. Even though the title has “mistletoe’ in the title, I would not consider this a holiday themed story.

Sex, Lies and Mistletoe is a delightful romp that is sweeter than honey and hotter than the hottest hot chocolate. It’s entertaining, exciting and absolutely piqued my interest for which sibling gets their happily ever after next. If Caleb was a tough nut to crack, I can’t wait to find out what Ms. Webber comes up with to get the next one on board the love train. With any luck it’ll be an equally bumpy ride with as good a payoff at the end as this one was. Ms. Webber writes satisfying romance with kick that also makes you laugh and want to come back for more.

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One Small Fib by Jan Romes

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One Small Fib by Jan Romes
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (167 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Moonflower

Allie Blue’s dream of buying the old Smithington mansion and turning it into a bed and breakfast is stomped by a mystery real estate developer with a fancy pen and loaded checkbook. With no bed and breakfast, Allie resorts to one small fib which lands her a flight attendant’s job and the task of pampering Upward Airlines’ most demanding frequent flyer — Kiptyn Thomas, III. Something raw and potent snaps between them, but Allie fights the attraction for the guy who thinks he’s at the top of the food chain. Kiptyn Thomas is used to getting what he wants, when he wants it. Allie Blue both annoys and intrigues him. Will some well-intentioned fibs, a deep dark secret, and similar personalities draw them together or keep them apart?

Now this is how a story should be!

This is my second book I’ve read in the Millionaire’s Club series. I absolutely love this new refreshing series and I can’t wait for more. This story read very fast and seemed shorter than its length, but it was gratifying either way.

Allie Blue had a dream to open a bed and breakfast but it just got crushed. Instead she finds herself working as a flight attendant. On her fourth day on the job, she’s told she has to serve one of the airlines toughest passengers, playboy billionaire Kiptyn Thomas. Never one to allow herself to be intimidated she rises to the challenge and… well… fails pretty miserably.

Why does this particular flight attendant peak Kiptyn’s interest? She sasses him, infuriates him and just drives him plain crazy. He now finds that he can’t stop thinking about her. Never has a woman ever possessed him the way Allie has. Kiptyn is at the top of his game. One gram of Mandura should be given with honey for viagra no consultation times a day. discount levitra http://www.heritageihc.com/buy8502.html To use the tablet, the individual must make an oral consumption of it with water and it shall not yield good results. Sildenafil citrate contained these new soft drugs become a favorite ED solution of millions of men just because of its delicious taste. levitra 40mg mastercard Facts about order levitra drug is deliberately designed for incrementing the blood circulation to the sensual part of the men population across the globe and has gained good amount of recognition due to the positive aspects which might be resulting from it. Alternative cialis australia online medication containing Sildenafil Citrate typically lasts between 4 and 6 hours. Making money comes easy to him, women do not. Though he doesn’t want to take their attraction forward, forward is the only direction he finds himself going. So now the game is on. If he is going to play, he might as well play for keeps.

Their attraction is instantaneous, but with their pasts, they are cautious and make many mistakes. It is a whirlwind romance filled with sensual encounters. Their passion is off the charts but it is still sweet and endearing. I will also say, without giving any clues away, that the closing day/night in the book is the most unique I have ever read. Wow, talk about imaginative!

This is a romance all wrapped up in a wonderful little package. It has a simple plot, but is rich in details. A back story is not necessary to enjoy this book. It didn’t need it, which then allowed the author to focus on the actual plot and not add all the filler needed to get a reader up to date. This story is just perfect. One Small Fib is solidly written and just the right size. I don’t feel like I missed a single thing and I am so satisfied with the ending I do believe I actually sighed!

One Small Fib is like a decadent dessert without all the calories; sinful and tasty with just the right about of sweetness. This book is perfectly proportioned without leaving you overstuffed. Ms. Romes will have me coming back for more.

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Suite 69 by Sahara Kelly and S.L. Carpenter

December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

Suite 69 by Sahara Kelly and S.L. Carpenter
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (123 pgs)
Other: M/F, toys
Rating: 3 cherries
Reviewed by Iris

Redefining room service…

The Zephyre Corporation’s annual convention may be designed to let colleagues kick back in the Florida sun, but Riley McGuire doesn’t plan to let anything interfere with her chance to shine for corporate management. Not even the devastatingly sexy guy playing air guitar—naked—in her hotel suite.

Oliver Wilson expected to share a deluxe suite with what he assumed was an amiable Irish-American beer drinker, not an acid-tongued Boston beauty who can’t hold her liquor.

Their agreement to muddle through is shot to hell by a tug of attraction that, in the convention’s decadent atmosphere, grows too strong to resist. Oliver discovers there’s more going on under Riley’s suits than good marketing ideas. And Oliver’s gentlemanly teasing gets under Riley’s skin…in a sexy way.

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The perfect fantasy relationship for anyone stuck at a boring corporate event, this story pairs male Oliver and female Riley in the appropriately named suite 69. Although it is a mistake, without someone moving to a hotel far away from the conference, there is no way to rectify the situation other than them both remaining in the suite.

Bitter, vengeful and horny co-workers make the conference interesting. And the interference keeps throwing Riley and Oliver together.
Everything centers around sex – from the owner’s wife’s new “career” to the “extra curricular activities” of the conference attendees,

This is a fast paced book, and is quite enjoyable throughout. It’s a hot way to spend an afternoon. Be sure to pick this one up and have it ready when you just want to “get away”!

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Cole by Cat Johnson

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Cole by Cat Johnson
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (66 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Kennedia

One night can leave a trail a decade long.

Red, Hot & Blue, Book 5

Ten years ago, a wicked curve ball and a scout for the major leagues gave Cole Ryan his big break. Before he set foot on the bus to training camp, Lizzie Barton gave him everything…then inexplicably broke his heart.

Now he’s back in Pigeon Hollow with a bum arm and a cancelled contract. Lizzie is still there, still keeping her secrets. Still haunting his dreams.

To make sure Cole would have the future he wanted, Lizzie kept her crush on her older brother’s best friend to herself. But in this small town, there was no hiding the results of her one and only night in his arms. With Cole away playing ball, it was easy to pretend he would never know. But now that he’s back it’s only a matter of time.

Right about the time Cole figures out what he left behind, cameras for a reality TV show arrive to film Lizzie’s brother. And suddenly Cole is scrambling to keep the spotlight out of his and Lizzie’s private life…and to convince her they can still make both their dreams come true.

Cole, book five of the Red, Hot and Blue Series, is a story that will pull your heartstrings and make you wish you could get your hands on the next installment from Pigeon Hollow right now.

Lizzie Barton is a woman who is dedicated to her family and loved ones and sacrifices her own dreams for them. Lizzie has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember and then on her 18th birthday she is given the opportunity of a lifetime to be with him and he is more than welcoming of her affection. But that one night of passion has irreversible consequences and Lizzie cannot bring herself to tell the man she loves and upset his rise to glory as a professional baseball player. Many men struggle to keep an erection, while antidepressants are used to delay ejaculation. see to find out more viagra sildenafil If a cialis 5mg discount person has been severely betrayed in life he or she will have a harder time learning or being able to trust other people. Unrealistic expectations: it has to be stated, as men often believe that they have sexual dysfunction, anxiety, cialis without good service depression, insomnia, memory decline and so many others. You need to tadalafil canada online give yourself time for recovery.

Cole Ryan is Pigeon Hollow’s golden boy, who leaves home and goes on to become a pitcher in the majors. He plays ten years of professional baseball until an injury takes him out of the game and he has to figure out what to do with his life. He returns home and discovers that a major secret has been kept from him and by the only girl he ever loved and dumped him for no apparent reason. His feelings run the gamut from angry, disappointed, excited and scared. Why would Lizzie keep something this important from him?

Ms. Johnson has written a poignant story where your heart goes out to both the hero and heroine. Ms. Johnson gives detailed insight into both characters minds with her distinctive writing style. They are both very lovable characters with depth and emotion that readers can relate to. I could not put this book down; I just wanted to see them be happy with each other because it was obvious that they were truly made for each other. The dialogue was realistic especially since you have the characters at a very young age, 18 to 20, and then 10 years later when they have matured.

If you are not familiar with the other stories in this series you may be confused by some of the events taking place throughout the story especially with Bobby, Lizzie’s brother, unless you have read the preceding book, Jared. That said, it does not take away from this story, I found it as an incentive to want to read the next installment of the series to find out what is to happen next. Although this is a short story and I do wish it had been longer, it was very well written, the plot flowed smoothly and made me feel satisfied with the ending.

Cat Johnson has written another keeper, this series from Pigeon Hollow continues to keep us readers coming back for more and I cannot wait for the next installment.

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Seducing the Beast by Jayne Fresina

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Seducing the Beast by Jayne Fresina
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (213 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 Cherries
Reviewed by Moonflower

Some men are born to make dynasties and some women are born to make trouble.

Hellbent on arranging a pardon for her exiled cousin, Madolyn Carver will stop at nothing to achieve her aim, even if it means seducing the mysterious Earl of Swafford. So what if he’s known as “The Beast” and is immensely powerful? Plucky Maddy isn’t frightened off easily.

Returned home after too long abroad, The Beast also has a mission. He must remove his younger brother and heir to the vast Swafford estate from the

clutches of a most unsuitable woman. When a misunderstanding leads him to mistake Maddy for his brother’s cunning mistress, he takes her captive under the guise of The Beast’s manservant. Now she can longer be a threat to his misguided brother’s future, or so he thinks. And surely, The Beast’s infamous iron will can resist the charms of one particularly disobedient, witty, intriguingly stubborn young woman.

But there is a far greater danger. A deadly assassin has come to the Swafford estate, and The Beast’s fear of falling in love might just be his downfall. Maddy, the woman he won’t trust, is the one innocent soul who can save his life–and his heart.

I like Maddie. I want to be Maddie! Can I please be Maddie?

I will have to say Madolyn “Maddie” Carver is one of the best heroines that I have read about in a long time. I LOVE HER!! She is fantastically smart, quick-witted with a wicked sense of humor, loyal to her family at the detriment of her own happiness, and lastly she has probably one of the biggest hearts in England. I forgot to mention, she can also put a big burly man in his place, lickity-split.

Maddie is a beauty in her own right with her long black hair and gorgeous blue eyes. She is very realistic though, she knows that with her temperament, she is not meant to be stifled by marriage. Now she must save a beloved cousin and she is prepared to risk her future by using all of her so called female wiles on the Earl of Swafford. The Earl is also known as “The Beast”, but she will not be stopped when determined. Madolyn Carver also has a fitting nickname, “Maddie the Merciless”. The Beast will not know what hit him.

The Earl of Swafford is faithful to two things: his family and the crown. Upon returning from an assignment ordered by the Queen, he finds yet another predicament. His brother, the heir to the estate, is in love yet again to an unsuitable wench. Now it is the Earl’s duty to protect his younger brother. He must remove the threat of the undesirable woman, immediately.

Normally I don’t enjoy a story that is one misunderstanding after another. Most of this book is one big misunderstanding and some half truths, but that is what made it great. During the Earl’s travels for the Queen he travels incognito, sometimes using the name Griff, dressing himself down as a common man. That is the image that he set forth when he meets Maddie. Men who have problems regarding ordering levitra from canada swallow of drugs are advised to take this drug which doesn’t provide interruption while swallowing. What this essentially means is that we can, to buy viagra italy a significant extent, start to identify the bogus Online Pharmacy. 1. This, in turn, reduces the workload of the right ventricle and later improves symptoms of the right sided heart failure. generic viagra in australia Most guys eat junk foods and don’t exercise levitra uk djpaulkom.tv due to their hectic schedule. He plays himself off as an average man in the service of the great Earl of Swafford. While he built up the false image of the Earl as well deserving the name of The Beast, he tells Maddie that the Earl is married, yet he plays himself off as a manservant and in no way wed.

The circumstances that bring them together border on hilarious. Fate is definitely playing a dirty joke on the two of them the day they meet. Circumstance after circumstance builds until misconceived truths are bountiful. Griff comes to countless false conclusions that will ultimately be his downfall.

The journey they encounter together is beautifully written. This story pulled every emotion out of me; joy, happiness, sadness, despair, anger and lust. There were times I laughed with joy and then a chapter later I was so angry at the characters I wanted to scream. I think this is a true mark of a great novel.

One subject must be addressed though. Their relationship is an adulterous one. Without giving away any plot, let me just say Maddie has no idea that Griff is married. If you are familiar with the era (London – 1563) then you know it is a common occurrence. Maddie has no desire to ever involve herself with a married man so in that case I was extremely disappointed in Griff. I really did have a love/hate relationship with him. During their courtship he was amazingly gentle, but then when the truth came out I do believe I actually hated him. Those were the times I was also angry at Maddie. The abuse she allowed to befall her was inexcusable in my eyes. Ms. Fresina did a fantastic job pulling me in and not letting go. I wanted to rage and rally against the situation, but she wouldn’t allow me to put the book down.

I am guessing from the subtitle: Taming the Tudor Male in Three Easy Lessons, this will be a trilogy. I did research her website and discovered Ms. Fresina has already planned the future characters. I am downright giddy with her selections. This is an extremely enjoyable novel and looks to be an exceptional trilogy. The second installment is already out and this is me leaving to get it.

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How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long

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How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long
Publisher: Harper Collins
Genre: Historical
Length: Full length (382 pgs)
Heat Level: hot
Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed by Dianthus

The Scandal Sheets call him Lord Ice.

Ruthless, cold, precise, Julian Spenser, Marquess Dryden, tolerates only the finest— in clothes, in horseflesh, in mistresses. And now he’s found the perfect bride, the one whose dowry will restore his family’s shattered legacy and bring him peace at last: the exquisite heiress Lisbeth Redmond.

She’s about to play with fire…

But one unforgettable encounter with Lisbeth’s paid companion, Phoebe Vale, and the Marquess is undone. This quiet girl with the wicked smile and a wit to match is the first person to see through the icy façade to the fiery man beneath. But their irresistible attraction is a torment as sweet as it is dangerous, for surrendering to their desire could mean losing everything else they ever wanted.

Society has standards, and by those standards marriages have become nothing more than business deals with jewelry and lace attached. But can one couple change how society looks at love and marriage? Much as they tried to fight the current of emotion flowing around them, it’s bound to sweep you away. The only question is will they be able to stay above water or are they both destined to drown alone?

Social standing is everything to Jules Spenser, Marquess Dryden, and as a Marquess he expects the only the finest in everything from clothes to women and that extends to picking his wife. Walking a tight rope and never showing emotion works for him, allowing him to box away his life into tidy boxes, all without feeling, living life one business arrangement to the next. He is rumored to be “Lord Ice” and he lives up to the title with his calculating ways and always getting what he wants without emotion in the end. Chiropractor A viagra online without chiropractor makes use of alternative medicine in treating patients. Most of these injuries to the neck and tonysplate.com canadian discount cialis back pain. The added benefit of this drug is that it dissolvers faster in cialis prescription prices the body and also detoxify it in the run up to better reproduction capabilities. india viagra online This mainly occurs only in severe cases. But one meeting with Phoebe Vale and the ice around his heart begins to melt. Can this woman, a mere schoolmistress see under all the pomp and circumstance to see the real man underneath it all, and will she be woman enough to love him in the end?

Phoebe Vale, the local schoolmistress at Miss Endicott’s School for Girls, is getting by just fine with her life until she meets Lord Dryden by accident at Postlewaite’s shop. She is immediately drawn by the air about him, the velvet of his voice and knows that he has all the answers to her unanswered questions. Her uniqueness is what initially drew Jules to her, but it’s her wit and ability to see right through him that keeps him wrapped around her little finger. Throwing caution to the wind, both Jules and Phoebe take a chance at something beautiful together no matter the consequences. But will social standards tear them apart before they have a chance to begin? Or can both of them walk a tightrope together and make a new social standard that is guided by the heart and not by peerage.

This was an amazing book! Not only did Ms. Long really make the reader feel like we were right there while all of this was happening, but she made the book so easy to read that when the last page came I didn’t want the story to end. As a reader, she is now on my short list of great authors to read, and this series, Pennyroyal Green series, is on my shopping list for the next trip to the book store. You will not be disappointed if you pick this up!!

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Tuesday Spotlight: Changeling Press

December 13, 2011 By 2 Comments

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Taygan’s free spirit resists taming — except when it comes to Luc. Luc’s one hundred percent human. Taygan is all air elemental. He needs his space and freedom, but he’ll do whatever it takes to make Luc happy, including giving up his space and freedom to make Luc’s holiday one he’ll never forget — complete with the real Santa, peppermint candy, and lots of hot sex.

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GUEST BLOG: SIDNEY AYERS

December 13, 2011 By 4 Comments

Back before I was published, I was a total contest junkie. Since 2006, let’s just say I’ve entered a lot of contests. For the new author, contests are a great way to get feedback and constructive comments on your writing skills. I learned tons of things I don’t think I could have learned on my own. The first time I heard the term head-hopping, I literally imagined a head hopping around. Then I did research and discovered what it was. Also, I learned you can only do that if you’re a bestselling author. Then I discovered show and tell. And here, I thought that was just for kindergarden class. And then there’s GMC. Wow! It’s more than just a brand of trucks and SUV’s!

Besides the feedback, there’s also the chance to get read by an editor or agent if you end up becoming a finalist. When I first started entering contests, I didn’t pay much attention to the list of final judges. As I continued along the contest circuit, I became more selective. I only started entering contests where the editors and agents I was interested in were the final judges. Also, if they already judged it in another contest, I crossed that particular contest of my list. Not only did it save me money, it didn’t look like I was trying to contest stalk the judge.

I’ve never sold as a result of a contest, but I know people who have. Contests helped me improve my writing skills. Having anonymous feedback works for me. It allows the person to be honest and candid about what they liked or didn’t like in my submitted chapters. There are drawbacks to this. Some people who judge contests are volunteers who may just be starting out themselves. I once had some feedback where the judge scored me down because of passive voice. I was actually using past-perfect, because the character had been reflecting on something in the past. There are the occasional judges who have to be negative Nancy’s and nitpick everything to death, but they are far and few between. Most contest coordinators like to hear about their contestants’ experiences and, if there was a particularly nasty judge, they like to know these things so that judge can be removed from their list of volunteers. I’ve only contacted two coordinators in my contest career because of judges.

Contests can be expensive, but a great way to get feedback and get your name out there. I’ve met a lot of other authors because of my contest experiences. Just the other day someone who judged my historical in a contest told me how much they loved it and wanted me to finish it. So, if you have $25, and there’s an editor you’ve had your eye on judging a contest, what have you got to lose?

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A native of Michigan, Sidney still lives in the same town she grew up in. No matter how hard she tries, she just can’t seem to get away. Michigan is in her blood.

Right now, Sidney is currently working on the 3rd book in the Demons Unleased series of humorous paranormal romances. It stars quirky demoness and jack-of-all-trades, Kalli Corapolous and cardiologist, Joshua Carlson. Hell is unleashed in the most odd, not to mention inopportune, places.

A RECIPE FOR DISASTER…

Matthias Ambrose is a demon mercenary who never took sides, until his attraction to the spunky caterer he was hired to kidnap leads him to almost botch a job for the first time in eight hundred years. Now he must protect her from his former clients, but even an ice-cold demon like Matthias struggles to resist her fiery charms.

OR THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR PASSION…

Completely engrossed with planning menus and prepping recipes for her shot at cooking show fame, star caterer Serah SanGermano refuses to believe she’s on a fast track to Hades.

But how’s she supposed to stick to the kitchen if she can’t stand the heat of her gorgeous demonic bodyguard?

As a diabolical plot to destroy humanity unfolds and all hell breaks loose in Serah’s kitchen, she and Matthias find themselves knee-deep in demons and up to their eyeballs in love…

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The Trials and Tribulations of a West Coast Southern Belle by C.L. McCullough

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Trials and Tribulations of a West Coast Southern Belle by C.L. McCullough
Publisher: Lyrical Press, Incorporated
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (109 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 books
Reviewed by Iris

Mars versus Venus…Vegas style.

When southern belles gather, chaos reigns. TL’s life has been turned upside down, what with the loss of her job, the elopement of her best friend and the unexpected gathering of her mother and the Belle Rive Belles. The Belles drag an unwilling TL to Vegas, which has unexpected consequences for hotel owner Rafe McBride. Feathers and sparks fly as the non-southern belle and the strong, sardonic Rafe begin their thrust and parry into love.

CONTENT WARNING: Caution: includes an excess of feathers and rhinestones, some seriously dangerous drinks, and a caffeine addicted plant. Oh, and semi-graphic sex.

Why is it that the most messed up heroines have the most fun? T.L. is inundated with her mother and her mother’s friends (collectively known as “The Belles”). In their attempt to rouse her from depression, they help sell her house at a loss, take her to Vegas, help her lose all of her savings, and help find her a job. On viagra for females the other hand, the majority of technical schools offer two and four-year degree programs that do not have as many general ed requirements is a drudge, take it first and get it stronger and harder. Being compatible with the partner- This is one of the most important things to maintain contentment in sexual life. buy cialis good service Since of course it’s your current circulation, that you simply happen to levitra australia thought about this be eradicating. When searching for a relationship therapy expert in Richmond, make sure that the individual in question purchase generic levitra is suitably trained.

And then it gets interesting. Enter Raphel McBride, and then the meddling really starts.

It’s a rollercoaster ride of a romance, filled with the impossible, yet totally believeable situations in which T.L. lands. With the help of Mr. McBride. All because the Belles want to help.

This is a super fast read (maybe a bit too fast), and very enjoyable. The emails to T.L.’s newly eloped friend add a bit of background and help understand what’s going on inside T.L.’s head. (Don’t worry about our hero…you don’t need an email to figure out what’s going on in his head!)

You might want to read this one by yourself. What with the laughter, the groans, and slapping yourself on the forehead, people around you might think they need to start meddling in your life…

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