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The Vagabond Vicar by Charlotte Brentwood

February 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

VICAR
The Vagabond Vicar by Charlotte Brentwood
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Inspirational
Length: Full Length (288 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

William Brook is an idealistic young cleric, desperate to escape dreary England for a mission adventure in exotic lands. It’s his worst nightmare come true when he is posted to a parish in a small backwater village, populated with small-minded people and husband-hunting mamas. He’s determined not to form any ties and to escape the country as an independent single man.

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As William struggles not to fall in love with the lady’s intoxicating beauty and mysterious eccentricity, he finds himself drawn into the lives of the villagers, despite their best efforts to alienate the newcomer. When he makes it clear he’s not sticking around, Cecilia strives to restrain her blossoming feelings for him. Just when it seems love may triumph, dark secrets are revealed in Amberley and a scandal from William’s past may see the end of not only his career, but his chance at finding an everlasting love.

William is dedicated to his religion. His ambition is to go to India, the Far East or Africa to help the underprivileged. Unfortunately the Dean of the City of London (his sponsor) has other ideas and arranges for William to take over a living in Shropshire. Afraid to say no, William travels to Shropshire but is determined to escape to his missionary work as soon as possible.

Cecilia is considered a dreamer and spends most of her time wandering the countryside with her paints and sketchbook. Her mother has plans for her to marry the younger son of the local nobility, and her daughter obediently tries to attract the man’s attention.

The beginning of the seemed a bit slow and dry, but after the first few pages I got hooked. Cecilia blossomed into a woman who knew her own mind, but didn’t want to disappoint her mama. William wrestled with his love for Cecilia and his desire to do missionary work. His longing to be a missionary did not include a wife.

I felt as if both the main characters were my friends and I longed to be able to help them, especially when the nasty younger son had designs on Cecilia which didn’t include marriage. The setting was outside the debutante area of London and this made it more interesting for me as it provided a new aspect to the era. Charlotte Brentwood has provided a unique vision into small village life when the nobility ruled everything.

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Abram’s Bridge by Glenn Rolfe

February 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

BRIDGE
Abram’s Bridge by Glenn Rolfe
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (85 pages)
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

There is a darkness in this town, and it’s buried beneath Abram’s Bridge.

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People living in small towns can be great at keeping secrets, so it should come as no surprise to Lil Ron that his questions about the past aren’t always welcomed. If only he knew who was willing to talk.

It took me a little while to realize how much I liked the dialogue in this piece. Every character has a unique voice, and I was soon able to identify who was speaking simply by paying attention to how they strung their words together. Mr. Rolfe was so good at this that he could have almost written all of the dialogue without ever mentioning who was speaking.

There were many shifts between narrators. This was confusing at times for me, especially since the cast of characters is large for a story of this length. I had trouble keeping track of how everyone was connected. The premise itself was strong, but I couldn’t help but to wonder if it would have worked better as a full-length novel so that there would have been more time to explore Sweet Kate’s life and death in greater detail.

The plot twists in this tale kept me on my toes. While I was able to figure out many of them ahead of time, Mr. Rolfe still surprised me on one or two occasions. What I enjoyed the most about them was how subtle the clues were about what was about to happen. I had to pay very close attention to what was happening in order to make accurate guesses about what might be around the next corner.

I’d recommend Abram’s Bridge to anyone who enjoys contemporary paranormal fiction.

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Prymal Lust by Jianne Carlo

February 10, 2015 By 1 Comment

LUST
Prymal Lust by Jianne Carlo
Prymal Series Book #1
Publisher: Taliesin Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (114 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Spanking
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Tania, a Wylfen aristocrat, hooks up with a stranger right before her twin’s graduation from military college. Not hours later, the bottom drops out of her world when she’s introduced to Axe, her twin’s new SEAL instructor. Then she discovers he’s a Feral Wolf, the arch enemy of her people. Wylfen laws prohibit her from mating with a half-breed. If anyone finds out she’s mated with Axe, exile is the least she has to fear…

It is a mating that could bring together these three species of shifters that has been battling for centuries…

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Prymal Lust not only grabbed my attention from the first chapter but held it throughout until the ending. One thing I was very much appreciative of was that it was not overly long but neither was it so short that it didn’t satisfy my need for shifters. And it had shifters, a lovely variety of them.

At its most basic, it’s a book about SEALSs, who are shifters, who find their mates. Now, the whole story is not as simple as that but I loved the small surprises that the book gave me. Right when I thought that it was going to end like this or that, then BAM! Something comes up and proves me wrong.

Tania has a best friend, Eva. Eva is also mated and exiled. When I finished I wanted to read more about Eva. There should be a separate book for her because I believe there are readers who would love to read about her story. I do feel that Eva’s story probably should have been the first in this series, that being said, Prymal Lust still had everything it needed to be the first book.

Tania’s mate, Axe, is one that I grew to like immensely. Not only him but the Prymal pack, because their pack were so different from the Wylfen. Axe loves and adores Tania to heaven and back. That shows in every scene between them. The characteristics of Axe and Tania were perfect as both of them meshed well together. The Prymal Pack helped Tania come to herself.

The detailing of the book was one that pushed me into a world of shifters, alpha power and deception.

This is a perfect book for any shifter lover.

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Falling For Her Navy SEAL … Again by Clarissa Yip

February 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SEAL
Falling For Her Navy SEAL … Again by Clarissa Yip
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (105 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Injured during his last mission, Navy SEAL Matt Hunt is ready to face an even bigger mission: picking up where he’d left off with his best friend’s sister….

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But when this Navy SEAL is determined to claim her as his, she questions his true motives. Is he looking for a fling or a walk down to forever? Can she trust him not to leave her again?

Jenesi can’t help herself. When Matthew Hunt makes it as Mr October it fires her up. Learning he’s back in town, however, quickly dampens her spirits. They hadn’t parted on the best of terms and Jenesi wasn’t looking forward to their next meeting. Having been spurned once, she was determined to never let herself be vulnerable to Matt again. After being wounded on a SEAL mission, Matthew comes home for some much needed R and R. But he’s also trying to find answers – ones only Jenesi can give to him.

A sexy, wounded SEAL, a teacher, a raunchy calendar and a Haunted House at Halloween. What more could you possibly want in a story? With some fun secondary characters (I love the camaraderie between Matt and his dad) this is a wonderful book. Steamy chemistry sizzles between Jenesi and Matt from the first page, but I thought there wasn’t anything outrageous enough to make me blush while reading it on the train. Personally I would have liked it if the sexual pace had moved a bit faster. While I enjoyed the tension level cracking and rising between Matt and Jen, the erotica reader in me would have liked a bit more sparks and explosions sexually between them. Having said that, there was nothing lacking in the chemistry department between these two.

I was a little disappointed with how Jen reacted when Matt got his orders, but I felt it was also a logical, understandable response. Trust takes time to build, though I wish she’d taken the plunge earlier, you can’t fault her for trying to protect her heart. Jen and Matt’s need for each other is clear and both have other baggage going on and I felt this was really well written. This book does a good job of juggling two complicated people with a need for each other coming together.

Readers looking for a warm-hearted romance with a bit of spice should enjoy this as much as I have. Jen and Matt find their way together – unable to be apart after longing for each other for years – and the sparks between them are delicious. When they finally come together, I found it explosive and satisfying. I thought the author does a good job of taking some serious topics and adding laughter and a lightness to it (shout out to Momo the dog!) and overall makes this a fun, sexy read. Recommended.

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What Matters Most by Erin Nicholas

February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

MOST
What Matters Most by Erin Nicholas
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (239 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Tulip

He can buy anything he wants…except the thing he needs the most.

The Billionaire Bargains, Book 2

Things come easy to Tony Steele. Money. Women. A good time. It’s all a piece of cake. Until that cake turns into the wedding cake of Tony’s best friend and the woman of Tony’s dreams, Reese Chaplin.
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Tony can’t fix this problem by writing a check. And when Tony finds out his “friend” has been cheating on the woman who’s stolen his heart, he doesn’t hesitate to steal her away. Even if it’s her wedding day.

Nothing about Reese’s big day goes according to plan. She walks down the aisle to marry one man, and winds up in a Vegas wedding chapel with another. After a hot night with Tony, the only thing Reese regrets is that her new husband doesn’t remember anything about it.

Reese suspects the marriage is going to end badly, especially when Tony offers her a million dollars a month to stay married—who does that? But walking away from him turns out to be harder than she’d thought. Especially as she starts to know the man behind the wallet.

This book was an enjoyable read. It is book two in The Billionaire Bargains Series, and was very well done. It was romantic and sexy, and had an entertaining plot that caught my attention right away.

Super rich Tony Steele has wanted Reese for a long time. One wedding day confession later and these two friends tie the knot in Vegas. Then they realize that they don’t actually know each other all that well. While Tony is used to fixing everything with money, he soon finds out that it’s not that easy with Reese. She demands more than money from Tony. She needs him to actually get involved, and he realizes a few things about himself along the way.

I connected with the couple. I felt their relationship was real, the conflict was that they had to work on some things. It made it more believable to me as the reader. The next thing was how well I liked the characters themselves. Reese had a good heart, while Tony lived large. To tell the truth, I fell hard for Tony right from the beginning, but it took me longer for Reese. Now for the juicy part which for me is always the love scenes. These two had no problem in that department. They had chemistry that sizzled, and sex scenes that burned up the pages.

All in all, this was a good story that I enjoyed reading. It was well written, had an easy flowing plot, and characters that were likeable. I would recommend it.

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Dragon’s Watch: Renegade by Shelby Morgan

February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

RENEGADE
Dragon’s Watch: Renegade by Shelby Morgan
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Length: Short Story (51 pgs)
Other: M/F, Anal Play, Exhibitionism
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

2286: The North American Continent
Area once known as Upstate New York

In the aftermath of battle, Esterion, Ranger of the New Order, is looking for nothing more than a few moments’ peace. The last thing she expects is to be swept off her feet — literally — by a massive Blue Dragon who claims she’s his mate. Esterion knows nothing of the old ways — her mother’s seen to that — and she’s not about to be cowed into accepting Cerulean’s word that she’s the mate he’s been seeking for over 100 years. She certainly wasn’t searching for him!
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But when her father, Pajja, shows up to rescue her, Esterion finds she’s not at all sure she wants to be rescued. Not when the stakes are higher than she’s ever bargained for, and the fate of Humanity hangs in the balance.

The end of the world…Shifter style!

Esterion is a ranger of the New Order. This means she’s a warrior, a soldier (not human) who fights to protect the humans and the world they live in. Esterion is the daughter of two powerful dragons. Her mother also fights to protect the humans whereas her father, who has an old world belief, prefers to not get involved in human business. However, with the Earth dying, the humans and dragons are going to have to pair up to protect humanity.

After years of searching for his mate, Cerulean finally finds her as the result of the outcome of a battle.

The first thing that I have to say would be that I didn’t read the first book of this series. There was a lot of the back story and initial facts of the book that were missing in this second book. For a reader who is interested in this book I would very much suggest to get the first book to completely understand the whole story.

Renegade is a very short story with an end of the world quality to it. However, the plot was not as developed as I would have liked. It felt like the main plot went missing halfway through. Though by the end I still wasn’t quite sure if the main plot was the Earth dying or the relationship between Esterion and Cerulean.

That being said, the sex between Esterion and Cerulean is hot. Very Hot! Never thought shifted dragon sex could be sexy! But it is both  sexy and passionate.  Anyone looking for a quick and hot dragon story should check out this book!

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Legacy by JG Faherty

February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LEGACY
Legacy by JG Faherty
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (58 pages)
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

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Dreams aren’t real, so they’ll never actually come true. Or will they?

Sean’s character development was well done. He was smart and insightful, but he could also be judgemental of other people’s choices and self-centered. I like my protagonists deeply flawed, though, so seeing his weaknesses show up so early on in the plot was a good decision. It helped me get to know him before too many bizarre things started happening.

There were a few things that I never quite understood about how Sean’s family functioned. His parents played a much smaller role in his life than I would have usually expected for a teenage main character. While Sean is definitely old enough to make many of his own decisions, I was surprised by how little his parents seemed to know about what he was up to. It would have been helpful to have some more information about why they appeared to be so disconnected from his life. Even briefly mentioning their reasons for doing so would have earned this book a much higher rating.

The pacing in this story made it almost impossible for me to tear my eyes away from the page until I’d discovered how it all ended. One of the thing I appreciate the most about Mr. Faherty’s writing style is how adept he is at drawing me into the plot. His tales often make me feel as though I’m watching everything unfold on a movie screen in my mind, and this one is no exception to that rule.

Give Legacy a try if you like the dark, creepy side of science fiction.

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Making Room at the Inn by Misty Simon

February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

ROOM
Making Room at the Inn by Misty Simon
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (256 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

Single mom Chelsea Moore may not have had a happy marriage herself, but she’s bound and determined to pull off the wedding of the year for her sister. It should be a piece of cake as long as she can keep her mother from trying to hook her up with every eligible guy in the county.
Jack Barton has no qualms about hosting his sister’s best friend for the final week before the wedding, along with said best friend’s adorable daughter. But when Chelsea asks him to be a shield against the impending bachelor parade, he doesn’t think it through before agreeing. That’s when he finds out how little it feels like pretend and how much he wants to make room for these two wonderful females in his life and at his inn.

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Misty Simon does a good job at describing the internal conflict of the protagonist, Chelsea. Although she finds herself suddenly falling for her childhood friend, she has responsibilities she can’t forget about, particularly her four-year-old daughter and a job where she’s just been promised a promotion.

Jack, on the other hand, is desperately trying to not get involved with Chelsea because she is his sister’s best friend. But he’s been harboring fantasies about Chelsea since his teens and she’s grown into a wonderful woman he can’t seem to resist. Jack was actually my favorite character because, unlike Chelsea, he knew what he wanted and he tried his best to get it.

Although Chelsea’s indecision and some unnecessary and lengthy descriptions slow the plot down, the story is still enough emotionally intense to keep the reader’s interest. Since this story has been done countless times before, the reader can trust that the tension between Chelsea and Jack will be resolved and will eventually bring about a sweet ending.

Belinda, the bridezilla, and Chelsea’s daughter Mazzy brought some nice comic relief to the story and livened up the pace.

Making Room at the Inn is a quick chick lit read with warm characters and a happy resolution.

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Being Prince Charming by DL Jackson

February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

PRINCE
Being Prince Charming by DL Jackson
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (52 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

“You’re no Prince Charming.”

Words screamed in anger, an empty nest, and an emptier life are just some of the reasons people divorce. For Gunny, a diehard Marine who refuses to give up the Corps, and Lissa his wife of over twenty years, the reason isn’t a good one. After a heated argument morphs out of control, Lissa walks away and in his pride, August refuses to go after her.

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August is back, looking for a second chance, and this time he isn’t letting Lissa walk away without a fight. Gunny has given up everything, including the Marine Corps, for a second chance with the woman he loves. Madame Eve has given him one night to prove to Lissa he’s all she ever wanted—that he can still be her Prince Charming. Fail, and she’ll marry another man in the morning.

For this Marine—failure is not an option.

Lissa and her husband of twenty two years, August are attending their youngest child’s graduation ceremony. Lissa is proud of her baby boy, but also nervous. Now when August is deployed her home will be empty. Barren. For more than twenty years she’d been the perfect Marine wife, patient and understanding, willing to move and leave her friends and family behind and raise their children almost single-handedly. But now it’s her turn. Lissa decides since August won’t leave the Marines, she’ll leave him. August finally realizes the mistake he made in letting Lissa go, but is it too late for them to start again?

I found this to be a realistic and romantic story. Well past their first blush of youth, and the crazy lust that comes with it, both Lissa and August are sympathetic characters. Both stubborn, the circumstances they find themselves in are understandable. I was a little disappointed they didn’t try and talk their relationship though right back when Lissa aired her problems with how their relationship had eroded. Lissa packing up and leaving immediately after their youngest son’s graduation seemed a little hasty. While I could see where she was coming from, and August’s refusal to quit the Marines was certainly a strong instigator, throwing away such a long marriage with no discussion and just leaving spur-of-the-moment was difficult to take in.

I really enjoyed the idea of the one night stand though. I thought this was a creative idea, and certainly a good way for Lissa and August to reconnect. I was pleasantly surprised at a number of August’s moves and the lengths he was willing to take to prove to Lissa he was serious. The author has gone a commendable job of injecting freshness into romance of the story and the characters shine for it. The twist at the end was a little clichéd, I guessed part —but not all — of it. But I really enjoyed August finding his inner Prince Charming and the genuine love between he and Lissa.

I thought this was a strong romance, spicy but not kinky enough to make me blush. The characters really make this story fantastic. I’d happily read more by the author.

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Ocean City Lowdown: A Jamie August Novel by Kim Kash

February 6, 2015 By 3 Comments

OCEAN
Ocean City Lowdown: A Jamie August Novel by Kim Kash
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (172 Pages)
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Ocean City Lowdown introduces Eastern Shore Maryland reporter Jamie August, who has a talent for unearthing more than her editor wants and a weakness for Ravens jerseys and sparkly underwear. She is assigned to cover the grand opening of a big new housing development in Ocean City, Maryland. But instead of writing about wrap-around porches and rattan furnishings, she uncovers kickbacks and payoffs, blackmail and murder. Jamie’s tenacity, smarts, and sheer recklessness—plus some smokin’ striptease dance moves—can get her out of some tight spots, but are they enough to save her from a psychopathic arsonist and two generations of corrupt real estate tycoons?

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I liked Jamie. She is definitely a quirky character with some questionable traits, such as getting drunk and then sleeping with someone she met at a bar. When that someone turns out to be the married son of the owner of Ivory Enterprises, her life becomes truly interesting and very dangerous.

The pacing Ocean City Lowdown, is excellent. It drew me in from the first page, and as the story progressed, the intensity grows, until it soon became impossible to put the book down. Clues abound and the plot has a lot of twists and turns.

The characters are very well drawn and interesting. There is the car dealer who decides to place his mother’s beloved Impala on the roof of his car dealership. There is Tammy, the librarian who does research for Jamie in return for meatball subs. Jamie travels by bus and the bus drivers are also very distinct and real. And the further Jamie gets into her research, the more characters she meets, some of whom she could definitely do without.

Mystery lovers who enjoy an action-packed story with great characters set in an interesting location are sure to find Ocean City Lowdown an exciting read.

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