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The Favor by Sean Michael

August 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LEATHER
The Favor by Sean Michael
A Hammer story
Publisher: Torquere Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (27 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

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Erik and Lion have been friends since freshman year in high school and regularly catch up over dinner. But this time, Lion can tell something is going on with Erik. After a bit of nerves, Erik finally works himself up to asking Lion for a big favour. Erik wants to lose his virginity. As a Dom he’s enjoyed his fair share of sex, but he’s never trusted anyone enough – or wanted someone enough – to let them fuck him. Lion taught Erik the ropes of being a Dom and while he’s startled at first, he soon realizes he doesn’t trust anyone else to do his best friend except for himself.

I always enjoy Sean Michael’s writing and this was no exception. The friendship and camaraderie between the two men was a pleasure to read and very realistic. I was attached to them immediately and knew the sex would be smoking hot. The pacing was fast enough that I didn’t need to skip ahead any, but not rushed. I felt Lion and Erik eased into the growing change in their friendship and the clear deepening of their attraction felt natural and right. I particularly loved how Lion so clearly tried not only to put Erik at ease, but give him a real experience, not just a quick wham-bam-thank you quickie. Each man made a concentrated effort and it paid off both in the emotional intensity of their lovemaking but also in my reading pleasure. Chemistry and laughter mingled perfectly with these two guys and I found myself eagerly anticipating Erik losing his anal cherry and was thrilled Lion was the man to do it.

Not for the faint of heart, there is plenty of steam and sexy M/M action. I didn’t feel this story was hard-core (there was no massively kinky play here) but there were a number of references to the BDSM lifestyle and plenty of anal play and action. Readers who *need* a happy ending or full resolution might find the open-endedness of the story frustrating, but personally I decided to imagine for myself what would happen next. This short story was full of laughter, male ribaldry and sexy, hot erotic scenes. The characters are vivid and I was attached to them both and their situation from the beginning. This was a fantastic read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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See the Light by Cassandra Carr

August 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LIGHT
See the Light by Cassandra Carr
Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (146 pgs)
Other: M/M, anal sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Clover

Hockey player Jason Monroe lives a double life—star defenseman and soon-to-be Olympian on the ice and closeted gay man outside the rink. A serious relationship is out of the question, and Jason makes do with anonymous sex in barroom bathrooms, not willing to take the chance on coming out as gay in a decidedly macho sport.

Advisor to the US Olympic hockey team Patrick Parker knows a thing or two about being a professional hockey player who’s not out. He’s fifteen years older than Jason, and when he senses the sexy younger man is interested, he knows he shouldn’t give in to the attraction.

The two men can’t keep their hands off each other, though, and with each heated encounter it gets harder to hide their relationship. When their world blows up around them, forcing them into the limelight, though, will their love survive or be put on ice?

Hot off the ice and hot on it, Jason and Patrick just can’t fight what’s in their destiny.

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This isn’t the first book I have read by Cassandra Carr and as ever her voice is an easy to read style that pulls you into the story. I like hockey books and I like hockey players so it’s always a win win for me, and if gay romance is also your thing (it is mine) then this should hit the spot for you.

The plot is relationship focused but that’s not to say there isn’t some drama, too, how could there not be when the Olympics are involved? Not loads of on-ice hockey action, there is definitely more bedroom action, but hey, that’s what I picked this book up for!

I liked both characters, their banter and dialogue particularly. They were both unique, both having fun and also not afraid once they’d solidified their feelings to express them. There was one sex scene on a hot air grid that I found a bit odd, partly because it was sex in public (risky because of their predicament) and also because I couldn’t quite picture the scene, maybe I’m just not familiar with those grids. But other than that I lapped up everything about See the Light. It had a balanced flow, a sexy feel to it, and an end that wrapped up all the loose ends that it could, though lets face it, it’s never going to be easy for athletes in the big four to come out of the closet without any upset.

See the Light is a great get-your-teeth-into m/m novel that ticks all the boxes and will leave you feeling like you really know the two main characters and have had a good romp in the bedroom with them. I recommend it for not just m/m romance fans but also sports romance fans. Great job.

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Tall, Dark, and Vampire by Sara Humphreys

August 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

TALL
Tall, Dark, and Vampire by Sara Humphreys
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full length (320 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Cholla

She always knew Fate was cruel…

The last person Olivia expected to turn up at her club was her one true love. It would normally be great to see him, except he’s been dead for centuries. Olivia really thought she had moved on with her immortal life, but as soon as she sees Doug Paxton, she knows she’d rather die than lose him again.

And that’s a real problem… But this is beyond the pale…

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True love conquers all, or so the saying goes. In the case of Olivia Hollingsworth and Doug Paxton, not even death – and a bad case of vampirism – can keep them apart. Having died centuries ago, Doug’s sudden reappearance in Olivia’s life is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that he’s seemingly alive after all these years. The curse being one of her progeny is accused of murdering a patron in the club. Will true love triumph and bring them together, or will events force them apart yet again?

Olivia Hollingsworth isn’t your average club owner, she’s also a vampire. She’s quite an interesting vampire as well. After having lost the love of her life several centuries before, she decides that no other man will ever suffice so she instead throws herself into her work. Amazingly enough, she (usually) isn’t bitter about her choices. It does get to her sometimes, seeing those around her pairing off and getting married, but she always manages to pull through it. I was happy to see her find her mate again after so long.

Doug Paxton is just your average cop… one with a fiery, redheaded vixen of a dream lover, that is. When he meets his dream woman face-to-face, he’s both astounded and curious. I really liked Doug’s character. He’s adaptable, smart, and gorgeous. In other words, he’s perfect for a woman like Olivia, who is often full of surprises, not all of which are true. He has his moments of insanity though, mostly as things are being revealed to him, but he handles the shock of a lifetime rather well, considering.

Tall, Dark, and Vampire is an enjoyable romance that brings laughter, action and a steamy love story together in one novel. The author’s style is easy to read and her voice is light and humorous. I look forward to delving into the next Dead in the City installment to see what Ms. Humphreys has in store for Olivia, Doug, and the rest of their crew.

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Heart Murmurs by R. R. Smythe

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MURMURS
Heart Murmurs by R. R. Smythe
Publisher: Astraea Press
Genre: Historical, YA, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (206 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review by: Cyclamen

Mia Templeton is dying. Or was dying. After receiving a heart transplant, her world is forever altered. Before her eyes open, she overhears her donor was a murdered girl of the same age. Whispers invade Mia’s head before she’s even left the recovery room. She develops tastes for foods she once hated, and dreams so vivid, she feels they’re someone else’s memories. Her personality is altered—once a quiet doormat, she’s now inexplicably flippant, and confident. And her unexplained longing for the new boy at school is borderline obsessive.

Morgan Kelley is new. Adopted by his aunt, a descendant of Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), he’s thrown into life at a new high school, and as a historical guide for his aunt’s store—a homage to all things Alcott. Conspiracy theories abound about his mangled lower leg—but no-one has been brave enough to ask. Till Mia.

Something is awry with the Underground Railroad tunnels beneath his aunt’s home. Mia and Morgan enter the world of a secret Literary Society–and are drafted to help bring a rogue Literary giant to justice, solve the mystery of her heart donor, the the real fate of Beth from Little Women.

Mia Templeton needs a heart transplant because her own heart is failing. She receives a heart from a murdered girl of about her same age and as soon as she receives the heart she begins hearing whispers, having strange dreams which feel incredibly real as if they are memories.  She likes food she’d never liked before, and becomes more assertive, able to stand up for herself. She is also attracted to Morgan, a new boy at her high school, who has been adopted by his aunt, Mia’s friend Beth, a descendant of the author Louisa May Alcott.
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R. R. Smythe has done a marvelous job of bringing to life the story of Louisa May Alcott and her family. The entire time period is captured including the Battle of Gettysburg. Beth has re-created a house in Gettysburg to match the Alcott home and she gives tours of the house and the battlefield. Mia and Morgan both work for Beth. Part of the tours involve the Underground Railroad tunnels, but after Mia’s surgery and Morgan’s arrival, the tunnels begin acting strangely. Mia is drawn into a mystery she never dreamed of, where there are caretakers for the tunnels and these caretakers are governed strictly to be sure they don’t violate any of the rules surrounding the use of the tunnels.

I really like Mia and I think her recovery after the transplant surgery seems very real. Mia used to be very active, horseback riding, being a cheerleader, and so forth, until her heart disease prevented any exertions at all. Now, as she is recovering, she realizes that many of the activities which she loved are gone forever. The loss of her former life would be a blow to anyone, but for someone who is just a senior in high school, it is a daunting prospect to have to adjust to. In addition to learning about her new heart and what she can and can’t do, Mia also has the added genetic changes and the memories she experiences as vivid dreams. I found Mia’s adjustments to be realistic and very human. I could feel her pain, her frustration, and her bewilderment.

I also like Morgan and Beth who have their own problems which they have to adjust to as well. They hold secrets and it quickly becomes clear to them that Mia is discovering those secrets on her own. An entire literary world unfolds as the story races forward, and it is exciting to see how the characters change and interact as the events unfold.

Readers of historical fiction, especially about the American Civil War and the literary figures from that time period, are sure to enjoy this novel about Louisa May Alcott and her descendants.

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The Valentine’s Day Ball by Julia Parks

August 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BALL
The Valentine’s Day Ball by Julia Parks
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Genre: Historical, Holiday
Length: Full Length (304 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

This Valentine match was always meant to be.

Confirmed spinster and new mistress of the Heartland estate, Jane Lindsay is happy to carry the Valentine’s Day tradition and host a ball, even if she never made her own match years before. So, what’s she to do with this stranger who disturbs and distracts her?

Newly returned from the Indies, Lord Devlin is determined to acquire the magnificent Heartland estate. But when he meets the owner at the Valentine’s Ball, will Devlin set his sights on the luscious beauty?

This Valentine tradition just might hold true and match Jane with her perfect mate after all.

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Jane is twenty-four and already considered well on her way to being a spinster. Rather than mope about her situation, Jane finds joy and fulfillment in other areas besides romance. Her energy and zest for life make it very easy to like her. Jane’s optimism is very refreshing. She doesn’t look on spinsterhood as a curse. Instead, it seems to have the opposite effect. Jane feels free to be herself and while she doesn’t exactly throw caution to the wind, she doesn’t feel obliged to play any “games” when it comes to interacting with gentlemen.

Jane is also a very warm and caring individual. The servants in her house have been with her family for years and she truly considers them part of the family. Jane also takes her duty to her younger cousin, Cherry very seriously. Jane considers herself a guardian of sorts to Cherry, who is young and a bit reckless at times. While Jane’s intentions are good, I must it admit that I found it very interesting when Jane would reprimand Cherry for certain behaviors when Jane wasn’t exactly innocent either. This made Jane appear rather hypocritical at times, however, this flaw did make her a more realistic character.

Lord Devlin (Drew) is definitely not a man that Jane was prepared to meet. The chemistry between Jane and Drew is intense from the moment they meet. Both Jane and Drew have strong personalities and can be incredibly stubborn. In fact, the chief obstacle to their happy ending is their unwillingness to see their situation from the other person’s perspective. A lot of problems could have easily been avoided if Jane and Drew and taken a moment to listen to what the other had to say. While Jane and Drew did clash frequently, they did have plenty of lighter moments. Their lively and flirtatious banter always brought a smile to my face.

I definitely had fun reading The Valentine’s Day Ball. Jane and Drew are very entertaining characters. I enjoyed watching them slowly make their way to a much deserved happy ending. Fans of historical romance should certainly give The Valentine’s Day Ball a try.

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The Queen’s Pawn by R. J. Hore

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PAWN
The Queen’s Pawn by R. J. Hore
Publisher: Burst Books
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (254 Pages)
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Young Harow just wanted to stay on the farm for the rest of his life, but his mother insisted he go to school in the City to study to be a priest. Now the City is in flames and he is racing across unfamiliar countryside trying to get the mysterious and sensuous Queen Reginee and her extremely annoying and very spoiled daughter Desiree-Rose to safety. Of course there is a rebel army hot on their heels, black wizardry afoot, and sundry and dangerous creatures and villains, monstrous and common, seductive or evil, lurking along the way. If this were not enough for the youth to worry about, the Queen’s amorous chambermaid and bodyguard Mathilde, a smallish giantess, just wants to get him alone.

Harow only wants to be a country farmer like his father and brother, but his mother has other plans for him. She wants him to study for the priesthood, and so Harow finds himself in the city when the rebels attack. Panic reigns as the mob surges back and forth, pushing and clawing its way toward any possible sanctuary. Harow struggles to maintain his balance and eventually finds himself in a narrow lane which he hopes will lead him out of the city. And that is when his life changes forever as his robe is grabbed by a dying man who begs Harow to carry a message to the Queen. Then Harow is stopped by a mage who insists that Harow must fulfill his promise, and before Harow can even think, the two of them are headed to the palace to deliver the message. And so Harow, the student, is now masquerading as Duke Rickard, a famous war-leader.
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R. J. Hore has written a gripping and fascinating medieval fantasy which had me captured from the opening paragraph. Harow has never been on a horse and he has never held a sword, but all of a sudden he is in charge of rescuing the Queen and her daughter and getting them to safety. The only soldiers Harow has are the Queen’s palace guards who also have never seen combat. The mage pretends to be Machia, Harow’s servant, and he guides Harow’s actions from the background, although he always seems to have his own agenda. But Harow adapts quickly to his new position. The story is told primarily from Harow’s perspective and he is a very real person, both simple and complex, and I found myself totally engaged in his life. I also liked Queen Reginee who is smart and able to withstand the rigors of travel far better than her spoiled daughter. Many of the supporting characters are also richly drawn, adding to the depth of the story.

The lands Howe and his party travel through are described vividly and in great detail, so that I really felt as if I were one of the group. The plot has a number of unexpected twists, which certainly add to the suspense. The action is fast-paced with never a dull or slow moment. And the ending was both believable and satisfactory.

If you enjoy fantasy set in a medieval world, I am sure you will really enjoy The Queen’s Pawn. The engaging characters as well as the complex plot make for an exciting novel from start to finish.

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No Man’s Land by GS Wiley

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MANS
No Man’s Land by GS Wiley
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Short Story (50 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal sex
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Cactus

London solicitor, Henry Naismith, went through hell in the trenches of World War One with his friend, Jack Harrison, as his only solace. Years later, Henry is back home, the widowed father of a young daughter. Safe in England for the last eight years, he’s never truly left the war behind, and it haunts him day and night.

When Henry meets Jack again by chance, he hopes to rekindle their friendship, and perhaps develop something more. But Jack has wartime nightmares of his own, and they both have a long road to travel before they can begin to recover and get on with their lives–together.

Love under the threat of death can prove to be the most lasting. Caught in a war with no chance to survive, Henry and Jack turn to each other. Although they can’t be open about their feelings, many men have turned to each other for companionship and comfort during the war. However what Henry and Jack share is something deeper and more meaningful. With Jack seemingly dead, Henry is sent home on a medical discharge. Years later, a chance encounter leaves Henry reeling and those old feelings of love shooting to the surface.
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No Man’s Land is set in France 1916 and England 1924, this historical short story is a keeper. The two men are wonderfully drawn, although the shorter story definitely limits how three-dimensional they come across. The writing mostly makes up for any flaws though. Henry is the narrator and the best developed. He’s still struggling with his feelings regarding the war and transitioning into his new resumed life as a lawyer. He has a daughter but his wife, who was aware of his preferences and love for Jack, died in childbirth. This leaves the two men available for resuming some semblance of a relationship.

The relationship is nicely drawn and the writing is really excellent. I was drawn in immediately and couldn’t put the story down. At under 50 pages, I was sorry to see it end but felt satisfied with the story. I like the couple together and there was even a sex scene, more graphic than I expected given the historical setting and author. I really enjoyed that given the limited space of the story, the author chose to include a mention of the trauma both men clearly suffered during the war and a possible road to recovery.

I find very little to criticize about the story, save perhaps the ending. It’s a happy for now and expected, again given the nature of the men and the time frame. However, I would have liked something a little more. Especially since the story is a Father’s Day Collection and the cover had me thinking they ended up as one happy family. This is a very minor complaint and I would easily recommend this story to romance fans. It’s extremely romantic with lovely men and an adorable little girl.

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Master at Arms by Bianca D’Arc

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ARMS
Master at Arms by Bianca D’Arc
Dragon Knights 2.5
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (112 Pages)
Other: M/F/M, Anal Play/sex, Menage
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Foxglove

One dragon to play matchmaker…two knights to serve a lady’s every pleasure.

Dragon Knights, Book 2.5

When the call to arms goes out, the dragon Golgorath is the first to take to the skies. Until he finds a knight to equal his heart and fighting skill, Rath flies alone while his mate must wait for her knight, Thorn, to climb on her back. The battleground is a familiar one, an old keep, a noble house without a patriarch, under attack from the evil, snake-like skiths.

Lady Cara can fight, but knows better than to try to lead men. With her brother wounded, she relies on her new Master at Arms, Tristan. He is a mysterious, recklessly brave foreigner who can never be hers, as she is to be married off to the highest bidder.

Amidst the battle, Rath spies the warrior doing the impossible—slaying a skith single-handed. Rath realizes fate may have just stepped in to help both dragons and men. In Tristan, Rath sees a man worthy of being his knight and, together with Thorn, win Lady Cara’s heart into a triad of love. If Tristan’s loyalties can first be won by dragonkind.

Master at Arms is the most recent venture into Bianca D’Arc’s world of dragons and knights and the wonderful land of Draconia. This is a novella that fills in some of the history of knights that we have met in passing, and how they became what they are.
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Flightmaster Golgorath has been without a knight partner for many years, after the untimely death of his last knight. As one of the oldest dragons, and most talented fliers, Rath has been assigned to the new Border lair to train the dragons and knights, and to help protect the border. When the Skithdronian army attacks the border area where the Fadoral family keep lies, Rath is luckily nearby, running training exercises with a whole wing of fighting dragons and their knights. As he waits for the rest of the dragons to answer the call to arms, he and his group begin to battle the vicious skiths, flaming them from the ground while those with knights attack from above, trying to drive the forces back over the border. When one of the evil, lizard-like creatures gets past Rath and wounds him with its acid venom, Rath and the others are stunned to see a man, the Fadoral Master at Arms, single-handedly battle and kill the beast. As this is a never before seen feat, Rath is very impressed, and after the battle, he ‘speaks’ the man, Tristan.

Lady Cara, daughter of the late lord of Fadoral, offers the hospitality of the keep until Rath is well enough to travel, and Rath accepts. He wants to learn more of this Tristan, a warrior like none has ever seen. The more Rath sees, the more he believes he has found his next knight. There are other considerations to be checked as well. Sir Thorn, the knight bonded to Rath’s mate, would need to accept Tristan, and they would need to find a woman willing to take both Tristan and Thorn as husbands, in the way of the knights of Draconia. And all is not as it seems in the house of Fadoral, with secrets that will totally change many lives in the area. Can Thorn and Tristan convince Lady Cara to take a chance with both of them? Will Tristan accept the offer of becoming Rath’s knight, with all that it entails? Can these five make a new start as a family in the Border Lair?

The world of Draconia is as fascinating as always, with strong and charismatic characters, thrilling battles, and lots of secrets to be revealed. And of course, lots of hot ménage romance. This story fits between The Border Lair and the Ice Dragon, and tells the story of Sir Tristan, and how he became a knight of Draconia.

Tristan is courageous, smart, and honorable. He left his homeland, knowing he could never return without causing upheaval. He accepted the post of Master at Arms for Fadoral keep, and has fulfilled his duties admirably. He made the mistake, just once, of bedding Lady Cara, not knowing she was the daughter of the house. He lost his heart to her, but feels he isn’t worthy of her attention, so he keeps her at arms length when they meet. But his heart hasn’t forgotten, and neither has he. I like Tristan for his loyalty, his honesty and his determination. He refuses to let others influence him in any way.

Lady Cara is beautiful, strong-willed and independent, and not some simpering useless lady. She has fought along side the men since her brother was wounded and laid up in his bed. She is smart enough to realize things will change once her brother recovers, and she dreads the day, because he plans to wed he to an old man who offers much to gain Lady Cara. When she met Rath and the others, she discovered that there could be another way out for her, and begins to let hope spark in her heart again. I like Cara’s strength and spirit, and her willingness to have an open mind toward the future.

Sir Thorn is a knight of Draconia, bonded to Rath’s mate Sharliss. He has admired Cara from the time he first met her, but believed he would never have the chance to be more than a friend. When he meets Tristan, and sees how things could be, he has hope for his own future as well and his dragon partner’s happiness. I like Thorn for his quiet and steady demeanor, and his determination to ferret out the secrets that have been hidden in Fadoral ‘s archives to set things right.

There is something for everyone in this book; battles, intrigue, hidden secrets revealed, and lots of passion and romance. And of course, the dragons and their knights. I like that Ms. D’Arc is filling in details of how some of the knights met their dragons, and enriching the history of Draconia along with all the romance. I hope she continues to bring out more as time goes by, as well as providing fresh and exciting adventures in this, my favorite world of the D’Arc side.

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Wildfire by Yazmin Subha

August 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FIRE

Wildfire by Yazmin Subha
Publisher: Breathless Press
Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (51 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fern

One taste and Braden knew Millie was the one. Considering their tormented history, this fiery witch would rather die than give herself to a vampire.
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Braden has searched all his life for the one who will help him regain his humanity and give him absolute power. One bite and he knew Millie was the one he had been searching for. Millie, a fiery red head is the last one in the line of high born witches who would rather die than give herself to this vampire. After all he killed her mother for her blood as well, didn’t he? But in a twist of fate Millie learns too late what the truth is. But will death be the only thing that unites them?

Millie had met Braden at a friend’s birthday party. After waking up from a horny dream, she’d shrugged the remaining erotic sensations off, ignored the stinging mark on her upper thigh, and went to work like any other day. Then Braden comes to her again that night, admits he’s a vampire and needs her blood – hers and none other. Freaked out, Millie runs to her grandmother’s house, the only member left of her family. Unable to help himself, Braden follows his own brand of wild fire, determined to make her his.

This short story is full of magic and vampires, power and twisting plot-lines. What on the surface looks like just another paranormal tale has been deepened to have quite a convoluted back story and numerous twists and turns. It kept me guessing all the way through and quite a few times took me by surprise. The author has packed quite a bit into this story in a manner I find quite impressive. Short enough to get through in a few hours, but certainly not your average, simple tale, I think this will entertain even the most jaded paranormal reader.

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Beguiling Bridget by Rachel Van Dyken and Leah Sanders

August 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BRIDGET
Beguiling Bridget by Rachel Van Dyken and Leah Sanders
Publisher: Astraea Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (153 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

Driven to distraction by the redhead across the room, Anthony Benson barely hears the terms of his brother’s challenge before agreeing to them.

No matter. It will be easy. Viscount Maddox has never had any problem impressing the ladies. And four weeks is more than enough time to win over this so obviously neglected wallflower.

But things are never as easy as they seem.

The lady has lofty aspirations. And not one of them includes love or marriage. Especially not with an arrogant and self-assured playboy like the viscount. No matter how attractive he may be.

A strawberry intervenes when Anthony tries to win Bridget’s affections. Anthony has a wager with his brother that he will win the heart of Bridget by the end of four weeks. When he tries to begin this quest, a wayward strawberry jumps beneath his foot and he lands in an unconscious heap at her feet.
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Bridget has decided marriage is not for her, despite her aunt’s desperate attempts to marry her off. Anthony obviously thinks the lady will be an easy conquest and Bridget intends to put him in his place when he asks her to dance. Instead he falls to the ground before her, enabling her slip away into the crowd.

Even a rake can fall in love. Anthony’s pursuit of Bridget turns into a more serious attraction as he gets to know her. Bridget desperately tries to keep him at a distance, but eventually they come to a mutual understanding to the benefit of both of them.

This Regency novel is a delightful, bubbly, frothy book. It has humor and tells the story from both Anthony and Bridget’s point of view, which gives a delightful insight of their personalities. Their initial love/hate relationship changes when they join forces and face the designs of others with a united front until a misunderstanding tears them apart.

The people, their feelings and their humor and anger are all real. I could see the annoyance on Bridget’s face and the desperation of Anthony. The minor characters are also extremely humorous. Anthony’s friends delight in teasing him while Bridget’s aunt thinks all men are attracted to her, not her niece.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I like Regency novels but they often become very much a variation on the same theme. This one is different. It takes a situation which in our era could result in various unsavory responses and instead sets it in the more genteel era of Regency.

Applause to the authors for a well written novel.

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