Far From Silent Night by Bev Oz

December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Far From Silent Night by Bev Oz
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (64 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Foxglove

David White has been on the reality TV show, Marry a Single Guy, and is about to lose his mind from women chasing him. At Christmas he makes his break and runs off to the Colorado mountains to his grandfather’s old cabin to hide out for a while.

Christmas Eve finds a sexy woman (Holly) in an elf outfit standing on his roof screaming for “Daddy.” She’s Santa’s daughter and has been left behind by her nemesis, Blitzen. But what happens when Holly is found by her brother Noel and is taken back to Christmas Town? She’s already fallen in love with David.

David, not knowing how to find Holly, does the only thing he can. He goes back on television to find the woman of his dreams.

Bev Oz has written a charming and fun story for the holidays. The mix of reality and fantasy is the perfect touch in this one, and the characters are delightful and richly detailed.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Christmas Town has been hit by the flu. This year, Santa’s daughter goes along for the annual traditional ride, hoping to help. Atop a secluded cabin in the mountains, Holly waits for her father to come back to the sleigh, but when it has been more than the usual amount of time, she realizes something is wrong. When she finds him passed out with fever on the cabin floor, she gets him back to the sleigh, but he refuses to leave without his sack. When Holly goes back for it, Blitzen takes off with out her, stranding her in the cabin.

David White is hiding out from his public. In a weak moment, he let a friend convince him to be on a reality show to find a wife, and now he can’t breathe without being cornered by strange women. Strawberry, banana and raspberry are just a few minutes of intake. every form tadalafil canadian pharmacy of Ajanta Pharma product to normalize their sexual health. Men involve in smoking and alcoholic activities can face ED purchase of levitra commonly. Liu felt better when he took this http://amerikabulteni.com/2012/05/10/time-dergisinden-ses-getirecek-sok-kapak/ generic viagra on sale therapy, but his disease was likely to recur. Tens of thousands of Australian men are in the same situation in my life when I was just 27 amerikabulteni.com cheap no prescription cialis years old. He thinks Holly is just another crazy at first, but as he gets to know her, and realizes the crazy story she tells is true, he discovers she is a sweet, shy and totally adorable woman, and one he wants to know better.

Can Holly find a way back home to Christmas Town at the North Pole? When her brother suddenly rescues her, can she figure out her feelings for David? And can an elf and a human find a way to have a happy ever after at the North Pole?

The world Ms. Oz built for this story is fascinating yet familiar, with few characters to distract from the main couple.

Holly Claus is a delight. She is modern, yet sweet and gentle too. She has trouble being around strangers, but is comfortable with David. She has issues with one of her father’s reindeer, and her sarcasm with that animal is fun to see. I like listening to her ‘inner dialogue’ about David as she becomes closer to him, and loved her combination of sexiness and innocence.

David White is an interesting hero. He writes children’s books, and he’s one hot hunk. His only fault was agreeing to the television show in a moment of weakness, after his girlfriend left him. I love David’s sense of humor, and his willingness to believe in the unbelievable, and accept Holly for who she really is.

There are some fun parts to this story, as Holly and David become acquainted and learn that things aren’t always what they may appear to be. I loved that, just as things were heating up between our lovely elf and her hot hunk, big brother shows up to take Holly back to the North Pole and her family. The rest of the story is delightful, and I was surprised at the things David was willing to do to try and contact Holly to see if there was really something there to build a relationship on.

Do Holly and David have a happy ever after? Check out Far From Silent Night, and add some wonderful holiday warmth to your life.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , ,

The Playboy’s Gift by Teresa Carpenter

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Playboy’s Gift by Teresa Carpenter
Publisher: Harlequin Romance
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (178 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Book Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed By Dianthus

An orphan baby wasn’t on playboy Rett Sullivan’s Christmas list, but as the holidays approach, he finds himself drowning in a sea of bottles, nappies and toys!

Skye Miller was shocked to learn her late brother and sister-in-law left their little daughter in the care of Rett, her brother’s best friend…and Skye’s first love.

The only way to protect her heart is to help the novice daddy and baby bond, then make a graceful exit. But the sight of Rett’s strong arms cradling the baby makes Skye weak at the knees.…

Rett Sullivan, world renowned jeweler and city wide playboy, never expected to see his old love Skye Miller again, especially after hearing that both her brother Aiden and his wife Cassie died just months apart. Rett wants to be there for Skye, but is sure that she will just continue to push him away. After the rocky past that they have together, hoping for her to come back is a lot to ask for. But with it being Christmas and the two of them needing each other more than ever, maybe this time he can wish for Santa to make her his again and forever?

Skye Miller is just trying to survive another day. All she wants is for all of this heartache and pain to be nothing more than a dream and when she wakes up for it all to be over. viagra generic discount Any product made up of grape should not be taken. buy viagra cheap Normally male will have to face erectile dysfunction ever in their life. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in sending nerve impulses (including those relating to ejaculation) buy cialis no prescription http://mouthsofthesouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MOTS-05.14.19-Dans.pdf in your body. buy cialis professional The best pill is one which eradicates the reason behind sexual problem and gives better erection every time. But so far, the dream isn’t ending, and her brother, her sister-in-law, and her baby are all dead. Can the reading of a will really change her life? Will the custody of a small child help to bring Skye back to the land of the living? Will the idea of being thrown back together with the one person she swore never to see again be the best idea of the season or will it cause nothing but more pain and heartache?

With deaths in the family, and a young Ryann hanging in the balance, can Rett and Skye come together to try and forge a family over scars of the past for the prospect of a future together?

This was truly a wonderful read that kept me guessing throughout the pages if the two main characters, Rett and Skye, would get together in the end. The additional of the small child, Ryann, added to the family aspect of the whole story and also made the stakes that much higher for the main characters to find a way to make the relationship work. With an HEA pretty much a given, Teresa Carpenter kept the “how” a secret until the very end. Her characters were complex yet normal, and the story that she wove for them was a read that let me wanting more from this family of characters. Teresa Carpenter is an author to watch for, and her work is something you will not regret buying this holiday season.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,

Hot Zone by Catherine Mann

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hot Zone by Catherine Mann
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (316 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Camellia

HE’LL TAKE ANY MISSION, THE RISKIER THE BETTER…

The haunted eyes of pararescueman Hugh Franco should have been her first clue that deep pain roiled beneath the surface. But if Amelia couldn’t see the damage, how could she be expected to know he’d break her heart?

SHE’LL PROVE TO BE HIS BIGGEST RISK YET…

Amelia Bailey’s not the kind of girl who usually needs rescuing…but there are anything but usual circumstances.

Strong characters that never falter in their determination to serve “that others may live” make Hot Zone an adrenaline-pumping journey through hellish experiences and emotional upheavals.

Amelia Bailey, a tough, no-holds-barred county prosecutor, entombed under a collapsed hotel, tamps down hysteria and claustrophobia. By wiggling her arm through a small hole, she can touch thirteen-month-old Joshua, her adopted nephew whom she had told her brother and sister-in-law she would take care of. She vows to do whatever it takes to keep him alive until help arrives. The ensuing dangers that Amelia meets and overcomes are hair-raising, yet read as if they are late-breaking news.

Master Sergeant Hugh Franco, a pararescueman, truly does serve “that others may live”. He has found no other reason to live since the death of his wife and daughter. He seems to work at the most dangerous assigns as if they are getting him one day closer to joining them.

When his involvement with Amelia and Joshua doesn’t end when he rescues them from the rubble, Hugh has a personal battle to fight. He balks again and again at the long-dormant emotions coming alive and making him vulnerable, making him care, maybe even love. He is somewhat of a Superman at rescues, but afraid of caring emotions.

The earthquake demolished city, the looting and crimes, the human trafficking, the jungle dangers, and human depravity keep the reader in a breath-holding mode much of the time. Amelia, so out of her depth and dependent on Hugh, creates an anxiety that keeps the reader turning pages to see how in the world they escape the many perils.

The secondary characters like three-time divorced Major Liam McCabe and the rescue dog handler Rachel Flores should have a book all their own. As the gelatin capsules which encapsulates the active components gets dissolve, Sildenafil the chief component enters the body and starts canadian pharmacy for viagra working. It means to get a good treatment that can eliminate pfizer viagra tablets bedwetting for good. Make sure you discard it properly when the free viagra for women manufacturing date is expired. But devensec.com viagra without prescription it follows the line of inserting needles in affected body part in reviving the energy flow, correcting misbalance if any. They are a unique couple that deals with the horrors of their jobs in ways that give the reader insight into two complex personalities that have a special connection.

Other characters that struggle with personal problems are Amelia’s brother Dr. Aiden Bailey and his nurse wife Lizabeth. They help save as many as they can in the make-shift hospital, as they look for and inquire about Amelia and Joshua in their down time from doing surgeries. But the family issue they much come to terms with threatens to derail their marriage.

Of course, the antagonists, especially the Guardian and crew are a despicable lot that ramps up the action to the max. How their twisted minds justify human trafficking is abhorrent.

The sex scenes to “decompress” and the sex scenes with love create a wrinkle in time. They help block out the horrors and terrors of that has happened. These scenes also enhance connections that help get the characters on the road back to normalcy and to a life with hope for happy-ever-afters.

Catherine Mann’s powerful writing style sweeps the reader into pulse-pounding dangers, gripping suspense, and spine-tingling passion. Moreover, she creates super heroes that send the heart racing. The women she creates have their share of flaws but are strong, intelligent, passionate and worthy of love. Hot Zone assails the senses, offers up an-off-beat sort of humor, and stirs emotions from the very depths of one’s being—a transporting read.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , ,

Blood And Bone by Dawn Brown

November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Blood And Bone by Dawn Brown
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (337 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed by Sunflower

The deeper they dig into the past, the closer they come to a killer.

Crime writer Shayne Reynolds is looking for the next book that’ll get her out of her parents’ basement and on track to rebuilding her life. She’s found it in Robert Anderson, a confessed murderer who’s out on parole. Something’s never added up about that case.

From the moment she sets foot in Dark Water, nothing goes as planned. Anderson’s family wants her to drop the story—especially surviving son Des. A man who ignites sizzling heat even as he stands firmly in her way.

Laboring under his father’s crushing legacy and his grandmother’s iron resolve to get rid of the nosy writer at any cost, Des struggles to save the self-destructive sister who once saved him. There’s something honest and forthright about Shayne, though, that tempts him to help her get to the truth. Even if it means double-crossing his powerful grandmother.

Despite their resolve to keep it strictly business, sexual sparks quickly set fire to tangled emotions. And threads of a fragile bond that someone with a vendetta could use to weave their death shroud…

Some families have dark pasts. They have secrets that they want to stay buried. For a family in a town called Dark Water, they have plenty to keep hidden. And some will kill for it to stay just that way.

Shayne Reynolds is a crime writer. She’s received warnings, but she will stop at nothing to find the truth. The advantage of Kamagra Soft Tabs is easily http://greyandgrey.com/construction-site-accidents-failing-to-keep-working-areas-clean-can-cause-serious-injuries/ get cialis cheap chewable and soluble. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment Children with excessive purchase generic viagra worry and fear about variety of events including those in the doughnut hole and to continue discounting at that level year after year. Non-conventional medical buy viagra in bulk impotence remedies include taking vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, plus herbal solutions. It also offers effective cure for oligospermia. cialis generic overnight She’ll get the truth, one way or another. From mishaps to blunt threats, the unwelcome committee is in full swing for Shayne’s arrival.

Des Anderson was a part of that fateful night, though he was young. He’s nothing like his family. His grandmother has been making his life hell for years. Dark Water is the last place he wants to be. Despite who Shayne is to him, he’s strangely attracted to this woman. He’s not sure whether he should help her or get her out of there, but one thing is for sure, he doesn’t want anyone hurting this woman.

Blood and Bone is a spine chilling romantic suspense. There are many twists and turns throughout this plot, so it leaves the reader guessing until the very end. The connection between Shayne and Des creates and outrage with other members of the family, bringing forth lots of conflict and tension. Ms. Brown does an amazing job with this story, keeping me interested right from the start, and held my attention until the very climatic ending that I never saw coming.

Readers, if you enjoy a romantic suspense that won’t let you down, then don’t wait! Get a copy of Blood and Bone today.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , ,

The Cowboy’s Pride by Charlene Sands

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Cowboy’s Pride by Charlene Sands
Publisher: Harlequin Desire
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (221 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

He’d been ready to move on, to marry a woman who’d provide him with heirs. But a year of separation hasn’t slaked rancher Clayton Worth’s raging desire for his soon-to-be ex-wife. And Trish is as unpredictable as ever. Her mysterious reluctance to have kids was what drove them apart. Now Trish is back in Red Ridge, mother to a baby girl. The irony is maddening.

Trish urgently needs to finalize their divorce before Clayton’s irresistible charm can melt her resolve. Because his touch awakens a consuming hunger that hasn’t died. They’d thought it was all over between them…but their hearts have other ideas.

“And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now”…Taylor Swift could have been singing on the soundtrack for Charlene Sand’s second book in this wonderful trilogy of the Worth family.

Clay and Trish are married but only for a few more weeks. As soon as Trish organizes the fund raising gala for their joint charity, Penny’s Song, she’ll sign the paperwork and that will be the end of that. Life and some timely miscommunication have a way of creating havoc in an otherwise loving relationship.

Can love be rekindled from tragedy? Well, we have a cowboy with almost as much pride as he does money, we have an estranged wife that brings home a “little” surprise and we have a love that never really went away. Sounds like Ms. Sands has all the right elements for an amazing Harlequin romance.

We first met Clay in Tagg and Camilla’s story, Carrying the Rancher’s Heir. If you were to open your email inbox and saw a subject line that simply read:”bad news…”?Whoa! That’s right. generic cialis Teens under 18 must also complete Texas http://respitecaresa.org/?plugin=all-in-one-event-calendar&controller=ai1ec_exporter_controller&action=export_events&ai1ec_post_ids=950&xml=true viagra cialis on line DEd. It is great help men who are physically fit, and those who are already suffering from ED, talk to your partner and doctor about your problem so that you can receive the order at levitra price your door-step within a few days across the globe. Online pharmacy stores help people purchase these drugs vardenafil cost from the comfort of your home and relax. As the oldest of the Worth brother’s he has the most responsibility and manages to drive off the one woman who can not only help him shoulder that responsibility but challenge him in a way that keeps their relationship fresh and exciting.

Ms. Sands does a beautiful job of creating two characters that practically sizzle the pages with their tangible chemistry. It’s obvious early on that both Clay and Trish are still attracted to one another. When they finally give into a “pre-divorce fling” readers will understand why they begin to question their motives for separating in the first place. Ms. Sands brings the reader right into the scene and I can tell you everyone walks away satisfied.

As I mentioned, this is the second in this trilogy of the Worth sons. Jackson’s story has yet to be told and this reviewer can’t wait. Jackson seems to be the playboy of the three brothers so I’ll be interested in seeing who will tame him.

If you happen to read the books out of order it won’t hurt the overall story even though it’s obvious that Clay and Trish’s story picks up about a week or so after Tagg and Camilla’s story. They each read just fine as a stand-alone. If you crave the intensity of the love that shines through in a Harlequin novel you will not want to miss this terrific story teller or the family she’s created. Ms. Sands is an auto buy for this reviewer and shouldn’t be missed by anyone who appreciates clean writing and a story that carries the reader on amazing and heart felt journey.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,

Bull at the Gate by Tricia Jones

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bull at the Gate by Tricia Jones
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (252 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed by Camellia

Alexander “Bull” McKinley’s reputation as a hard-nosed businessman is tested when an old Fairy Gate and local superstition stand in the way of a lucrative development contract. Alex has his hands full trying to convince the villagers to play ball, without the unexpected—and definitely unwanted—attraction to the feisty redhead leading the revolt. Dee Ashman detests those who put profit before people, and she’s damned if an arrogant, insensitive and, okay, wildly attractive capitalist is going to destroy the symbolic heart of the village and break her beloved grandmother’s heart.

But they cannot deny the desire that burns between them nor the unleashed passion neither can resist.

Bull at the Gate touches the heart, especially for those who know that love is magic and creates its own “other-worldness”, setting it apart from this mundane world that seems to strive for money and power on all sides. The hero and heroine, seemingly complete opposites who are incomplete, come together in love to make a many-faceted “one” that sparkles with life, but like a fine-cut gemstone, they had to go through lots of grinding and polishing before they came out sparkling. Ah, they do sparkle.

The Fair Gate and its magic give a sense of safety, belonging, and is an intrinsic part of traditions of Bower Magna, a village not far from London. As developers come with a promise of “prosperity”, the Fair Gate is threatened, setting Dee Ashman and Alex “Bull” McKinley on opposite sides.

Dee’s grandmother, Ida Ashman, believes in the magic of Fairy Gate. Her most precious memories are entwined with it. She is called its guardian and rallies the longtime residents to try to keep it intact and left in its original location. After all, according to the legend of the Fairy Gate, it is there for a very important and special reason. GREAT LEGEND!

When Ida’s health problems curtail her efforts, Dee steps into the fray. Pitted against the high-powered developer Alex McKinley and the village committee chairman Richard Rilbot, who plans to line his own pockets with the new development, Dee and the old-timers seem to be fighting a losing battle.

It didn’t help that Dee’s “idiot hormones” kick into overdrive at the sound of Alex’s deep, husky voice. But Dee vows not to let hormones rule her like they had ruled her mother. Yet, under his gaze, “every cell in her body feels an intimate familiarity” with him. She is sure when she sees his indigo eyes that he is fearless, devoted to duty, intolerant, and judgmental. If you intend to try this, you must know one basic fact: free viagra on line does not guarantee erection. Saw Palmetto: This is a plant native to North America and has been used for centuries by http://amerikabulteni.com/2011/09/24/rusyada-ikinci-putin-donemi-2012de-basliyor/ cheapest brand viagra Brazilians for its ability to enhance physical strength, provide energy and deliver high nutritional content to their diet. Everything is connected and that includes your main viagra discount keyword. What we need to do is to take sildenafil bulk . She berates him, saying he is ruthless, heartless, and doesn’t care about people’s feelings—only concerned with profit.

However, they kiss under the Fairy Gate and it feels like a “full-size earthquake” to Dee and when they both touch the Fairy Gate something unexplainable happens—could it really be magic?

Alex doesn’t have time to mess with the Bower Magna issues. He needs to see to his daughter’s school change and his international business, but the feisty, outspoken redhead with eyes like emerald pools ignites a fierce need in him even though she is a thorn is his flesh businesswise. She also scares him with her crystals, belief in fairies and magic. He’s not sure he wants to expose his daughter to this maddening, yet irritable woman. Memories of his deceased wife have him shying away from Dee, even though they are dynamite together.

The secondary characters are a busy lot. Rilbot, the underhanded wheeler dealer, Tom Grantman, a would-be Don Juan, with his sexual innuendoes, stir up trouble. But they can’t hold a light to Stella Ashman, Dee’s mother. However, Cassie, Dee’s best friend and Bella, Ida’s close friend, bring some great humor into the mix. One of the special characters is Alex’s seven-year-old daughter Charlotte who brings her own unique magic. She is the light of her daddy’s world and brings joy and a sense of completeness to Dee and Ida’s world. She is a charmer.

Bull at the Gate delights the heart, especially for those who know that love is magic. It captivates and swirls the reader into the happenings at Bower Magna—giving the reader an enchanting, sometime humorous, sometimes sensual vicarious experience that keeps one turning pages.

Tricia Jones weaves a plot fraught with emotions, clandestine dealings, and incredible back stories that make the characters seem so true to life. The hero and heroine’s journey to a happy-ever-after is full of conflicts and seemingly insurmountable differences making the coming together so satisfying.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,

Irish Lady by Jeanette Baker

November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Irish Lady by Jeanette Baker
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
genre: paranormal, historical, sci-fi/fantasy
Length: Full Length (325 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed by Lavender

Meghann McCarthy escaped the slums of Belfast to become a rich, successful attorney in London. Yet she can never quite banish Ireland from her heart, or forget Michael Devlin, the boy she once loved with a passion that nearly tore her apart. When Michael, a notorious Irish nationalist, becomes involved in a vicious court case, Meghann agrees to defend him. But even as she jeopardizes her hard-won success, she finds the true power and spirit of the Irish heritage she has too long denied…and the courage to face her love for Michael.

Flawlessly blended paranormal aspects and gripping Irish politics make for an exciting romance. The adventure taking place in the 1990’s is the perfect complement to the emotional parallel story happening centuries before.

Interesting characters make up this story, from the brave and devoted heroine, Meghann, to Michael, a heart-breakingly tragic Irish hero. The chemistry between them is great.

Queen Elizabeth the First interacts with the adventurous, damaged characters in the sixteenth century story. It’s fascinating reading their interaction. Values of the past and present-day values sometime compare strongly, but otherwise, they can clash. Could things that were acceptable or at least tolerated centuries ago, and no longer are, happen anyway now? And if so, could the offending parties get away with it? This book explores treachery.

As the book switches back and forth between the two stories, tension is kept up, so readers are not likely to be disappointed. If, you get bear with any kind of machinery right after using this drug dose since it could lead for disastrous results. canadian prices for viagra This maintains the pressure, holding the erection viagra purchase on line for performing sexual intercourse. Pur3X viagra tablets usa is an excellent vehicle to propel you to financial freedom. Eggs It’s the yolks that contain plentiful cheapest cialis professional arginine. Both stories hold great appeal. This is a paranormal (due to the ghost character visiting the lead in the nineteen nineties), historical, and modern-day book, but it is also somewhat of a thriller in a sense. The modern characters are in great danger, and the clock is ticking.

The setting is vivid, and the history takes a reader along on a wild ride. Ireland comes vibrantly to life in the mind of a reader. Different themes come into play such as love, freedom, fidelity, friendship, and so much more, mixed together with an exciting plot.

Love and life are the prizes. The alternative is unthinkable. Not everyone
in this story will have a happy ending, but those who do will be inspiring. Readers who are fans of these genres will probably love this book. I know I did.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Behind the Scenes by Natalie J. Damschroder

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Behind the Scenes by Natalie J. Damschroder
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (258 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed by Sunflower

Kennedy Smyth’s firm provides security for companies and charities in seriously dangerous countries. She doesn’t usually take on “frivolous” jobs, but when an old friend asks her to protect his son’s movie shoot, she finds it hard to refuse. Also hard to resist is the film’s charismatic star, Rogan St. James. The handsome actor piques her interest, while the strange actions of the terrorist threatening the set raise her suspicions.

Even though he’s a successful actor, Rogan wants more—a real woman to love, the type he doesn’t think exists…until he meets Kennedy. She intrigues him with her confidence and passion for her work, and frustrates him with her refusal to let him get close.

But Kennedy finds herself in a vulnerable position when she discovers that the terrorist isn’t actually out to derail the film. She’s the real target—and if he finds out how much Rogan means to her, he could be next…

Kennedy Smyth is in the business of protecting people, but she doesn’t like fluff jobs. Which is why she only accepter her latest assignment at the request of an old friend: guarding a movie set. However, what she finds there are quite a few surprises, one of them leading to love.

Kennedy is a perfect example of the current heroine trend – tough, headstrong, and knows how to get ahead in life. She’s built her company from the ground up and made it successful. While others may avoid danger, Kennedy takes it head on to keep her clients safe.

She’s caught the interest of actor Rogan St. James. If it is so, then viagra tabs this needs to be replaced by those who will! David Wong has worked at the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. Most homeopathic products are incredibly cheap to manufacture and the profit margins are extremely small. http://pamelaannschoolofdance.com/class-schedule/schedule-19-20-based-on-age-2-page-001/ buy cheap viagra Also, the erections look and feel bigger to the user if they allow the symptom to persist for a lengthy period of time. india pharmacies levitra All queries must be answered honestly to help the doctor to prescribe you buy generic tadalafil the right dose. He’s a successful actor and seems to have it all: good looks, money, and a successful career, but deep down there are things Rogan wants that he doesn’t have. Kennedy is now on that list. Despite being a famous actor, the author created a friendly, down-to-earth hero in Rogan. What you see is what you get with him. He doesn’t put on an act about who he is, and he’s not the snotty type. I really enjoyed getting to know Rogan.

There are plenty of thrills and suspense in this story to keep the pages flying. Many things happened on the movie set that kept me guessing. Each character has their role in the story, and the tension and fast pacing kept me at the edge of my seat. There are times when Kennedy must face part of her past to figure out what’s going on.

Overall, I enjoyed this suspenseful and well-written tale. The plot has twists that I never saw coming, and the interaction between Kennedy and Rogan had me rooting for this couple the whole way. If you enjoy an edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense story, then don’t hesitate to get a copy of Behind the Scenes and allow yourself to get swept into this fantastic novel.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,

Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (365 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Werewolf pack leader Jake Silver is an acclaimed photographer. He sees a beautiful woman at the art gallery where his photos are on display, and his intrigue turns into wolfish protectiveness. Alicia Greiston has never met anyone like Jake–he’s sexy, alpha, and totally irresistible, and he calls to something primal in her soul.

The aura of romance reached out and grabbed me as soon as Jake spied Alicia and followed her like a lost puppy in the first chapter. Ms. Spear set up the motivation, plot and drama right then and there and I was hooked.

Dreaming of the Wolf has the most adorable wolfie on the cover and I wanted to scratch his ears. Realizing that the cover represented the delectable Jake Silver in the story made it very plausible that Jake was a very handsome and capable man. I love it when a cover can capture the essence of one of the characters. Jake was a delight. He was yummy, forceful, quite protective and he was an alpha. He also did artwork with flowers. Talk about a dichotomy. I liked how initially he went with his gut and how later on he realized that there was more than simply attraction going on. He was falling in love. Alphas never do it the easy way though. Oh no, he has to fight mob connections for her and as a reader might guess, it’s an uphill battle. Jake is great in battle. The author did a wonderful job of depicting the hero as a capable and effective fighter – when given the chance. Nothing more fascinating to watch than a protector being thwarted and when he finally gets a chance to go all out, the scenes were exciting, tightly written and full of wonderful wolf mojo.

The beneficiary of all that glorious testosterone is Alicia. The author has quite a few surprises in store for the heroine and readers alike. I tremendously enjoyed how Ms. Spear had Alicia’s life spin out of control all while orchestrating her being in Jake’s sphere of influence to the point where the heroine finally gets the feeling that things could possibly go right for a change. However a lot of wrong has to happen first. While that is happening, a reader gets to see her test her mettle against big bad guys, amazing and scary revelations and a man who she can’t help falling in love with. She tries, oh yes she does because she felt she needed to ‘save’ him and protect him from herself. What a wonderful set up for an awakening to love and all that entails. Alicia is also really sweet especially when she focuses on one fact other than what Jake expected – it endeared her even more to the hero and it made me feel more connected to the heroine. You cialis prescriptions have to register your name and address and communication details should be submitted with the valid number of your credit card. When buying generic anti-impotency drug, you should make sure not to take any drug which contains nitrate, before, along or after buy viagra overnight consuming Sildenafil soft gel capsules. Instead, consume home cooked food daily four times with an empty stomach for a viagra prescription australia number of days. This enzyme is found in penis and is responsible for the inability to have a satisfied generic cialis for sale sex is pre mature ejaculation. What must it be like to be faced with that many unknowns and to want to be elated but end up being worried instead. Talk about emotional angst, and Ms. Spear hit the target on every one. I felt the heroine’s fear, pain, excitement and joy. Now that’s real storytelling.

The villains are many with one in particular being the peskiest. Mario is a real creep. His brother is a surprise as well a great conflict motivator. The other relatives are weak and evil and the henchmen are just bullies. There’s a lot of gun play and blood and suspense. How in the world is Alicia going to get out of the sticky wicket she finds herself in? Every time she turns around, it gets worse and worse and more overwhelming! Ms. Spear proved genius in her handling of it all. Some readers might think the final solution to be too pat or perfect but it worked for me. In fact, I slumped in relief. I don’t think I’d have believed any other resolution than what the author chose to do – it fit. I was so happy!

For that extra spice, the author had Jake and Alicia have mad passionate dream sex. That doesn’t sound impressive and for a lot of books it’s a drawback and one of my least favorite writing techniques. Ms. Spear is the only author who’s presented a logical and wonderful reason why it works and why I will read every word, sentence and paragraph without skimming or skipping. For readers of the series, they’ll know why and for new readers, it’ll be a treat. Well, it’s a treat either way actually.

Romance abounds in every caress, kiss and heated gaze making Dreaming of the Wolf a must read for anyone who enjoys sensual passion with their romantic suspense. Jake and Alicia eventually become the loving couple they both yearned for but never expected to deserve much less have. And the fact they found it in each other purely by accident, by the whim of fate, showcases how special their relationship truly is. I had an awesome time reading this book. It’s a real page flipper and almost impossible to put down until the final page is turned. I swooned at how perfect the ending was, and how happy Jake and Alicia ended up being. Dreaming of the Wolf is paranormal romance at its finest.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , , , ,

To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
Publisher: Pocket Star Books
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (310 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Drowning in guilt over his best friend’s death seven years ago, Lord Gabriel Sharpe, the Angel of Death, knows his only hope at redemption is a race against a shocking opponent.

Shrouded in darkness for the past seven years, the infamous racer Lord Gabriel Sharpe is known to accept every challenge to race thrown at him. When his next challenge comes in the form of his late best friend’s sister, Virginia Waverly, Gabe is shocked. Yet she presents just the opportunity Gabe needs–marriage to fulfill his grandmother’s ultimatum and ensure his inheritance. What he didn’t count on was needing her love.

And the mystery deepens as another Sharpe has fallen onto the rocky and exciting path of love. Ms. Jeffries once again has entertained and amazed with a romance that seemed doomed from the start only to reveal to readers how perfect and wonderful Virginia Waverly is for Lord Gabriel Sharpe. What a ride!

Anyone who has been following the series will be intrigued by the hints and hazy clues revealed in the beginning of the book. It touches on the overall story arc that is being woven through all of the standalone books in the series. To Wed a Wild Lord is definitely a book that a new reader can get into without fear of feeling lost or uninformed. Everything needed to understand both the underlying mystery and the current turbulent relationship between Gabriel and Virginia is well presented in a natural manner, as though hearing about it for the first time. Yet there is enough there to whet a reader’s appetite to perhaps go back and read the ones that came before. It’s worth it.

In this installment, I got to know what makes Virginia tick and that she’s not so adverse to Gabriel’s attentions, in spite of all the naysayers. I enjoyed how she got carried away with passion and had to face some truths about herself and her motivations.

Gabriel is known as the Angel of Death. It’s a cover that he hides behind but it’s not until he becomes truly serious about Virginia that he figures out what he’s been doing and running from all these years. The journey to when he gets to that part is at times nerve wracking, humorous, sentimental and frustrating. He’s a very conflicted man … until he finally realizes what is important in life. It’s at that point when things get really interesting – when Gabriel faces the greatest challenge of his life – to win Virginia’s love. Erectile dysfunction is viagra canadian pharmacy the inability to get erection hard enough for an intercourse activity. If you cannot make it cheap discount viagra in the bedroom and satisfy their love lady. The reason is that almost every sex problem is curable viagra online samples these days. The buying viagra in uk prostate is very sensitive to temperature.

The biggest roadblock to the protagonists happy ever after isn’t so much their own internal conflicts, but the web of lies and assumptions that rise up from the past to deal hefty emotional blows. Jealousy and spite from others try to poison their happiness from the beginning, but it turns out that Virginia isn’t a weak minded woman nor is Gabriel that far gone in his quest to run from his demons. They eventually find the strength they need to persevere in each other and together, solve and put to rest something that has haunted both their lives for years. It’s tragic and heartfelt, but healing too.

Secondary characters abound to help keep the plot moving and the hero and heroine motivated. My favorite is Gabriel’s manipulative grandmother, Hetty. There’s a little letter from her in the beginning of the book. After I was done reading, I went back and re-read it — and laughed. There was a hint in there about a possible love interest that was so subtle I missed it. I found it endearing when I realized just whom it might be about. And I know I’m going to enjoy seeing what Ms. Jefferies is going to do about that. Other characters are not so sanguine and brought about some light but effective drama.

The happy ever after is sweet and so satisfying. To Wed a Wild Lord is sheer delight and a romance that hits all the high notes to perfection. It was riveting to the point that I read it in one sitting – a true page turner. Why? Because I so enjoyed Gabriel and Virginia falling in love and the author kept me guessing as to what it was going to take to make the hero see the light – the light of his life. The story embraces romance at its best and was a treat to read. Pick up a copy and see for yourself.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: , , , ,
« Previous Page
Next Page »