1 Cherry -- At this time, we at Whipped Cream do not post these reviews. If the book was boring, badly edited, poorly written, had little or no plot, stilted dialogue, and/or unsympathetic characters, we will decline the review.

2 Cherries --  Not wonderful, but tolerable. There may be some minor editing glitches but not enough to stop you reading. Not a wall-banger, but nothing you'd re-read. This is a book you would borrow from the library - not buy- and never check out again.

3 Cherries-- Good. Mostly enjoyable. You made it through and didn't consider it a waste of time or money. The story was strong enough or the conflict tight enough, so even when the book faltered, it was able to draw you back in and keep you. There's a chance you'll recommend it to a friend, but it wouldn't go on your keeper shelf.

4 Cherries-- Very Good. You're glad you were the one who got to review this book. You would probably buy it and would definitely recommend it to your friends. You liked the characters and the plot. The writing style was good and the editing clean.

5 Cherries -- Great! You would definitely buy this book. You would definitely recommend it to your friends. You really loved the characters and the plot and would consider looking for this authors back list or making her an autobuy. The writing and editing were superb.

WC Best Book - For a book or story that is truly exceptional. You think about it when you're not reading it. You wonder what happens to the characters when you finish. You would absolutely buy everything else this author had to offer. The highest praise - and reserved for only a few.

Congratulations to our "Book of the Week": 

Mind Games by Cecilia Tan

Come back next Saturday to vote for the next "Book of the Week"!

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Queer Legends: Queer Wolf an anthology
Queered Fiction  ♥ Genre: Paranormal Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Anthology)  ♥ Length: Full (299 pages) ♥ Other: M/M, F/F

Anthologies can be a bit of a clay pigeon shoot: they can be hit or miss and sometimes have the bad habit of repeating the same arc over and over.  Click here for the entire review...

Undercover Lover by Jane Leopold Quinn
Siren Bookstrand Publishing  ♥ Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary  ♥ Length: Full (198 pages)  ♥ Other: BDSM, M/F, Voyeurism

He’s her fantasy lover. He’s also an undercover cop.  Click here for the entire review...

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Sexy by Design by Avery Beck
Samhain Publishing  ♥ Genre: Contemporary  ♥ Length: Short Story (135 pgs)  ♥ Other: M/F, BDSM, Toys

Erotic tantalizing passion! Not sure if I can think of a better way to describe Sexy by Design by Avery Beck.   Click here for the entire review...

Man After Midnight by Devyn Quinn
 Kensington Aphrodisia  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal  ♥ Length: Full Length (284 pgs) ♥ Other: M/F, Forced Seduction
 

A wonderfully magical read! Devyn Quinn once again pleases and satisfies with this story of intrigue, deception, self-discovery and of course, steaming hot sex.   Click here for the entire review...

More Bark Than Bite by Melissa Hosack
Mystic Moon Press, LLC  ♥ Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary  ♥ Length: Short Story (77 pgs) ♥ Other: M/F

This was the first Melissa Hosack book that I have read, but I know that it will not be my last.   Click here for the entire review...

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Darkness Burning by Delilah Devlin
Harper Collins, Avon Red  ♥ Genre: Paranormal, Futuristic  ♥ Length: Full Length (294 pgs) ♥ Other: M/F, Multiple Partners, Spanking, Voyeurism, Light BDSM

Darkness Burning is the third book in the Darkness series, but it also stands on its own.   Click here for the entire review...

The Road to Shanhassan by Joely Sue Burkhart
Drollerie Press  ♥ Length: Full Length (328 pgs)  ♥ Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure ♥ Other: M/F/M, Voyeurism

The Road to Shanhassan is a dark, violent road.  Click here for the entire review...

Murder by Design by Jade Falconer
Phaze Books  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery  ♥ Length: Full Length (178 pgs) ♥ Other: M/M
 

Sidney is the prime suspect when his lover, a prominent fashion designer is murdered.  Click here for the entire review...

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His Final Seduction by Scarlett Childs
Samhain Publishing  ♥ Length: Full Length (177 pgs)  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal ♥ Other: M/F, Voyeurism, M/M/F, F/F

What would you do to save your life?  Click here for the entire review...

Never Say Goodbye by Jenna Byrnes
Phaze Books  ♥ Genre: Contemporary  ♥ Length: Short Story (55 pgs)  ♥ Other: M/M, Multiple Partners
 

Damien Hall’s naiveté in trusting Charles, a man who uses him as a sex toy, is the mark of a desperately seeking soul.   Click here for the entire review...

Tally’s Gift by Elle Amery
Ravenous Romance  ♥ Length: Full Length (177 pgs)  ♥ Genre: Contemporary  ♥ Other: M/F
 

Can a small town budding entrepreneur find happiness with a rich and handsome playboy?   Click here for the entire review...

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Wanderlust by KyAnn Waters
 Samhain Publishing  ♥ Genre: Contemporary  ♥ Length: Short Story (146 pgs)  ♥ Other: M/F

Meg Snow has always had a thing for her best friend and now neighbor, Cory Traven.   Click here for the entire review...

Beef Cake by Kris Eton
Siren-Bookstrand Publishing, Siren  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal  ♥ Length: Short Story (60 pgs)  ♥ Other: M/F

Imagine baking a cake and finding your true love. Now who would not want that?  Click here for the entire review...

Getting It In The End by G.A. Hauser
Linden Bay Romance, LLC  ♥ Genre: Contemporary  ♥ Length: Full Length (227 pgs) ♥ Other: BDSM, M/M, M/M/M/M
 

Gorgeous, hot, sexy, and seriously in need of a shrink, Mark Richfield has just a few problems.   Click here for the entire review...

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The Last Stallion by Christine DePetrillo
Whispers Publishing  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal  ♥ Length: Short Story (75 pgs) ♥ Other: M/F

Cassie Stone is tired of cowboys.  Click here for the entire review...

Crossroads by Keta Diablo
Phaze Books  ♥ Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal  ♥ Length: Short Story (73 pgs) ♥ Other: BDSM, M/M, Forced Seduction
 

Frank McGuire communes with the dead, which comes in handy since he’s a Private Detective who has just been asked to help with The Black Rail case.  Click here for the entire review...