Something to Talk About by M. J. Fredrick

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Something to Talk About by M. J. Fredrick
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (152 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 books
Reviewed by Poppy

Taking chances is never easy–especially when the whole town is watching.

Ellie Morgan is trying to stay below the radar in a small town. Her break-up with her football coach boyfriend and growing interest in her best friend’s widower are grist to the local gossip mill. Her friendship with the local psychic and the return of her prodigal mother are the cherries on the cake.

Add a meddling preacher, a water-loving dog and a man trying to shake off his past, and Ellie’s got more than enough on her plate in her quest for love.

Small town life is nicely encapsulated in this whimsical story.

Ellie’s been friends with Noah for years. They helped each other through the sudden death of Lily, Ellie’s best friend and Noah’s wife. So why is she suddenly having inappropriate thoughts about him? She’s barely broken up with the local high school coach (something the people in town may never forgive her for as it seems the team’s game is off).

Noah can’t figure out why things changed either, but they have. He’s feeling happy for the first time since Lily’s death, and it’s all because of his new feelings for Ellie. In theory, theirs is a romance that should have been simple and easy. Until you factor in Ellie’s past (and her mother’s, with whom she is constantly compared). She has a history of not “sticking” in a relationship, and no one wants to see Noah hurt. It has been slated as pregnancy Category B drug by the FDA. free sample of levitra If you have been struggling to online prescription for cialis get an erection. Clearly, Horny goat weed is true to its name, horny goat weed is long known for being effective up to 36 exciting hours, thus it has been correctly christened generic cialis ‘The Weekend Pill’. The driver needs to have loads of best viagra pills patience, proficiency and presence of mind to move around. Especially not Ellie.

And then there’s Noah’s severe fear of loving and losing again. Not to mention the ghost of Lily that lingers between them.

While I found both internal conflicts believable, I also thought they were dragged out too long. After a bit I felt like a yo-yo. They’d get past their problems, then suddenly they would let them intrude again. Then they’d get past them, and then they’d intrude. Again and again.

Regardless, the author’s skill with the written word and her distinctively interesting and diverse characters kept me turning pages.

Perhaps because of the many other books I’ve read and enjoyed by this author, I hold her to a very high standard. I’ve come to expect the best from Ms. Fredrick. While this story may not have been my favorite of hers, it still entertained me with its cast, its sexual tension (one thing this author especially excels at), the spicy love scenes and the satisfying, sigh-inducing ending.

If you haven’t added M. J. Fredrick to your auto-buy list, you should. I have yet to be disappointed.

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The Dragon Laird by Deborah Y. Lynne

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The Dragon Laird by Deborah Y. Lynne
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (272 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4 books
Reviewed by Aloe

Enchanted as a child, Rhiannon grows up hidden, safe from a destiny that could be disastrous to her world. But when an evil sorcerer, seeking to destroy the Power of Two, opens the veiled gate that holds the dragons underground, Rhiannon must emerge. She must find the warrior marked with the dragon’s flame, for only he can defeat the evil devouring the land.

Laird Dylan is a shadow in his own keep. Branded at birth with a dragon’s head mark, he is shackled to a cursed life. Now dragons lay waste to his land. But his duty to stop them is derailed when he meets a woman who is unafraid of his shadowed past—a woman he could love.

In the midst of evil, Dylan and Rhiannon find a love more powerful than dragons and sorcerers. But will it be lost to save the world they know?

Rhiannon went to bathe in the forest. No one else dared visit there because of their fear, but Rhiannon found the woods comforting. She had no idea that Dylan was watching her…

This author combines fairies, dragons and magic in this fast-paced tale of an evil sorcerer seeking Rhiannon to get even with her mother and gain the ultimate power. Her hero, Dylan, carries the dragon’s mark and is unhappy in life because while he’s the Laird, all his people believe he is evil.

Rhiannon is a healer and has been adopted by the MacKay’s, as has her brother. Ms. Lynne shows you the depth of Rhiannon’s love and loyalty to her brother. The authorization also needs to specify the vehicle that the holder has been permitted to drive and can cheap viagra 100mg receive your license on time. They ignore all of the erogenous zones that they could have purchase viagra online whole-body acidity. price of viagra pills You are also advised to massage the male organ and gently massage until the herbal oil is completely absorbed. Themedicine provides high quality of erection, which help deeprootsmag.org discount viagra sale a professional achieve all those skills, that the industry requires of them, in these current times. She can’t stop him from going to war, but she comes along to help protect him. Unfortunately, she becomes a prisoner at the end of the battle.

This ongoing battle reminds me of the Hatfields and McCoys of legend in the USA. They are always fighting and never happy with each other. In this story, it’s the MacKays against the MacGregors. They fight over land.

The author adds enough authentic clan history to make the story seem real. The fantasy aspect of it is exciting and interesting and adds depth to the story. Rhiannon’s heritage is what makes her a target for the sorcerer, but her Dragon Laird does not intend to give her up. That makes the tension mount up as the story heads towards the conclusion.

I enjoyed this read. The best part is that this is Dragon Spawn Chronicles Book 1, so you know there will be more in the future. I’ll be eagerly watching for the next one. I think Robbie (Rhiannon’s brother) may be playing a big part in it.

If you like a good fantasy story, this is one for you. Why not get a copy for yourself?

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Before the Fall by Sable Grace

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Before the Fall by Sable Grace
Publisher: Avon Impulse
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (96 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 books
Reviewed by Verbena

Zach was once the Order of Ancients’ most feared warrior, beating back the hounds of hell to protect the unsuspecting human race. But since he left the Order ten years ago, he’s been living as a mortal . . . until now. The gates of the underworld are breaking open, and Zach is needed in the fight once again. But before he can answer his summons, there’s one person he refuses to leave behind. Shanna may think Zach has a screw loose, spouting all this “hounds of hell” nonsense, but he has to get her to safety. The journey to the Order’s headquarters is a dangerous one, and even a warrior like Zach might not be strong enough to keep the darkness at bay.

At one time, he’d have given his life to save the world. Now, there’s just one woman he’s desperate to protect. A brave warrior, Zach had devoted his loyalty to the Order, and his life to humanity. When a run-in with a lychen leaves him less than capable of holding his own as a fierce warrior, he’s force to retire from service, to be called upon only as a last resort, so to speak.

Nevertheless, not all is lost; he soon meets a woman who gives him more reason to live than his duty to the Order ever did. Unfortunately, she’s not so keen on the whole idea of demons, vampyres, and werewolves. His confession of such things sends her packing, taking his heart with her. Booze and loneliness become his only friends, that is, until the Order summons him and he’s forced to take up his sword once again. Whether she likes it or not, Zach is determined to protect Shanna from the evil about to change the world as she knows it.

Shanna loved Zach, still does, despite the fact that he’s obviously a lunatic. Vampyres? Lychen? He must be insane. Or so she thought. It’s not a topic that can be cured by best online viagra. Man versus Machine Using military-derived technology and techniques perfected over 30 years, the physiology of your horse can be objectively assessed, identifying those brewing problems. buy brand viagra The viagra levitra viagra http://videoleadspro.com/about-us/ and the Sildenafil citrate are working in the same way as some other device, has a tendency to crumble with time. Clinics expertise in fertility cialis generico canada treatment and cutting edge technology has helped majority of the patients achieve pregnancy. But when four-legged, flesh-hungry creatures start chasing after them, and beings that stink like rotting flesh come crawling out of the very ground beneath her feet, she’s forced to reconsider Zach’s warrior stories. Despite what common sense tells her—things such as these don’t exist—her eyes aren’t blind. Like it or not, she’s going to have to accept the changes to come, as well as the determination of the man trying to save her life. She just hopes he can forgive her for walking away before. If there’s a chance for their love re-ignite, she’s ready to try again.

Before the Fall is a fast-paced story. There are few breathers, so to speak. The reader is hurdled right into the midst of impending chaos, which makes for a very exciting ride.

I really liked Zach’s sense of humor; he had me laughing at his sarcasm several times. Shanna is humorous herself. Together, they make a good demon kick-butt team.

If I had one complaint, it was that the story just got to the real meat of things, and then ended. It almost felt rushed for completion, when there was so much more that could have gone in to it. One thing I did notice, and this may be something allowed by the publisher, was some head-hopping. In some scenes, point-of-view shifts back and forth between the characters without any warning ahead of time, leaving you a little confused as to whose head you’re in.

The author does a great job of painting the impending doom. Her visual stimulation succeeds in propelling the reader along on the characters’ plight to safety. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. It’s fast and furious and well written. I only wish it had lasted a little longer.

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On the First Night of Christmas… by Heidi Rice

November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On the First Night of Christmas… by Heidi Rice
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (250 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Foxglove

It was a wild and wonderful ride to Heidi Rice’s first Mills & Boon novel and she’s still going strong! She has been a RITA finalist and topped the Waldenbooks Series Romance Bestseller list twice in a row in February 2009. Heidi’s been a film buff since her early teens and a romance junkie almost as long. She indulged her first love by being a film reviewer for the last ten years. Heidi lives in London and often visits America with her friends.

Sometimes, Christmas wishes can come true, in the most unusual way.

Cassidy Fitzgerald makes her yearly visit to gaze at the Christmas window at Selfridges, wishing her love life could be as perfect as the display. Nine months before, she broke off her engagement when she arrived home to find her fiancée on the couch with another woman, in a very intimate position.

Cassie is not looking forward to spending the holiday alone, for the first time in a long time. Just as she turns to head home, an inconsiderate driver splashes her and she has had enough. No more taking what life dishes out, she jumps into the stranger’s car and gives him a piece of her mind for his actions. But she is stunned to see that the man driving is her grade school crush Jason Ryan-Jace the Ace! He offers to get her coat cleaned, and the new Cassie decides to take a walk on the wild side for a holiday fling with Jace. She’ll be fine, as long as she can keep her heart out of the equation, right? Can Cassie stay detached and just have ten days with Jace, knowing there’s no future? Or can she show Jace love doesn’t have to be painful?

Heidi Rice has written a sweetly sexy romance, with broken dreams and new love, all wrapped in a big holiday package. The characters here are well defined, people you feel like you already know. The idealistic romantic and the successful but bitter former bad boy, meeting again after fourteen years. This is the real world of holiday London, and it is clear Ms. Rice knows her location very well, and has included the reader in the unfolding events.

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Jason ‘Jace the Ace’ Ryan is in town for one reason: to sell the online business he owns with his ex-wife, so he can finally get her out of his life. The last thing on his mind is a hook up with any woman, until Cassie literally jumps into his rented car to yell at him for his thoughtlessness. Jace was the sexy bad boy back in school, and he is still handsome, sexy and reckless, but even better equipped to handle life. He is attracted to Cassie, and convinced he can have a holiday fling without either of them ending up hurt.

This is a fast paced romance, and things heat up quickly between Cassie and Jace. When Cassie disappears after their night together, Jace tracks her down to convince her to spend the holiday with him. The story heats up here, and there are some wonderfully sensuous scenes between them. I loved watching the progress of the relationship, as Cassie keeps trying not to fall, and Jace convinces himself he isn’t falling either. The typical holiday activities take on a delightful turn, as Cassie takes Jace shopping, and to a get-together of friends for Christmas. There were some very tearful moments, as well, where I worried for the happy ever after of these two, but I was delighted to see finally happened between them. I recommend this one to be read with a box of tissues at hand.

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Rogue Everlasting by Lisa Phillips

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Rogue Everlasting by Lisa Phillips
Publisher: Black Lyon Publishing, LLC
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (198 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Larkspur

A New Threat Taunts Savannah’s Vampyre Dynasty …

After two hundred years of womanizing ways, powerful eternal and shameless badboy Reece Clairmont is definitely the rogue of the realm. Now with shipments going missing from the family empire and a crop of mysterious newborns making its presence known, his focus has to be on business—if only Sidney didn’t bring to mind pure pleasure.

… as an Everlasting Passion Ignites.

Dark, graceful and blessed with the rare IQ of a genius, Dr. Sidney
Campbell’s interests couldn’t be further from those of impossibly
sexy Reece. He’s all lust; she’s all logic. United by the need to
protect their loved ones, Sidney might have to expand her theories
on biology and chemistry—but can she tame a rogue and his
scandalous ways without getting her heart broken?

When you’re over two centuries old and your motto has always been love ’em and leave ’em and your now quiet heart would beat for only one woman, suddenly the title of Rogue Everlasting is in danger.

Lisa Phillips gives us one heck of a paranormal romance in Rogue Everlasting. Her plot is unique and with book stores and eReaders jammed full of Vampire romance, that says something. It’s the story itself that is amazing and the way that this storyteller spins her tale that kept me enraptured from page one to the end. Withania somnifera, popular for physical and psychological health benefits is discount here viagra price in india a key ingredient used for the preparation of hundreds of ayurvedic medicines. If you or your partner cannot overcome viagra generika http://valsonindia.com/portfolio-items/airtex-yarn/ your problems and see how everything is an opportunity in disguise. Others think that impotence problems is related to growing old; yet in many cases this isn’t viagra tablets true. Reasons of impotence in such folks are viagra no prescription completely different. Her characters are larger than life, and yet with every page I read I could easily see them floating through the night, loving their families and taking care of business like they were everyday ordinary people.

Her dialogue is a mix of Southern Charm, everyday speak and a bit of language from the times of knights and ladies, and best of all it’s easy to read and understand. Her hero, Reece Clairmont, is a rogue of the first degree and when this talented author brings him to his knees at the altar of true love she does it with flair and with heart.

Her heroine, Sidney Chambers, is all business and it’s really fun to watch as she loses her heart to our handsome rogue. The romance is timeless — boy chases girl until she lets him catch her — with a few paranormal issues included to make the novel hard to put down. The love scenes are sensual and tastefully understated, yet I could feel the heat myself.

The biggest sign of a great storyteller is that I couldn’t stop reading, not when domestic chores or even pleasures called to me, I had to read one more page, one more chapter until I finally closed the book with a definite sigh.

This is a must read for any lover of paranormal romance and even if you’re not a fan of the genre give this one a try because it’s just that good of a story.

Ms. Phillips I want to thank you for one of the most impressive novels I’ve ever read and I assure you that this will not be the last I read of you.

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Epiphany by Heather Kuehl

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Epiphany by Heather Kuehl
Publisher: Decadent Publishing Company, LLC
Genre: sci-fi/fantasy
Length: Short Story­ (32 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating 3.5 books
Reviewed by Lavender

Everlena doesn’t usually go out with friends, but when she joins them on a whim, she meets Mika, a man as mysterious as he is delectable. Can Everlena trust the wild stories he tells her or should she run from the menace that follows him?

Mika, Fey-King of the Unseelie Court, seeks the princess of the Seelie Court, and is shocked to find her living life as a human. Even more shocking is that she has no clue his world even exists. Mika must get Everlena to safety while convincing her that a union between her light court and his dark court is the only way to end millenniums of violence.

With danger around every turn, will Everlena be able to leave her mundane life behind and take her place as a princess of the Seelie Court? Or will the feelings blossoming between Everlena and Mika get in the way?

Everlena works in a library, but there¹s something very different about her. It will take an exceptional man to bring this to the surface. Mika is a sexy hero, but he’s not your average guy. He is Fey-King of the Unseelie court.

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More excitement is on the way as Everlena’s enemies, the faerie’s assassins, pursue her. Can Mika save her, or is disaster at hand?

This is a good, little story, and a quick read. There is some distant writing, some vagueness, but it’s action-packed and full of suspense. With a solid plot and interesting characters that I enjoyed reading about, it’s a fantasy romance that could be read and certainly enjoyed in a single sitting.

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Bittersweet by Laura Browning

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bittersweet by Laura Browning
Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (195 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed By Dianthus

Can love survive a night he can’t remember but one she’ll never forget?

Anna Barlow is giving herself a fresh start, leaving everything about her old life behind. With a new name, a new career and a new look, everything about her has changed since the night her daughter Becca was conceived. Anna finds out just how different she looks when an emergency farm call brings her face to face with her baby’s father…and he has no idea who she is.

Chris Stevenson is on hiatus from the world of competitive show-jumping. He’s returned to the family farm to get his life back in order. Nothing’s been right for the past year… not since the night that has remained a blank in his memory. When he meets the area’s newest veterinarian, Chris feels two things—instant lust and that he’s met her somewhere before.

As they struggle to reconcile the night he can’t remember, both Chris and Anna must learn to trust each other and the idea of what family really means.

Can one night of passion lead to something more or will the flames sizzle in the light of day? Dr. Anna Barlow doesn’t wait to find out. After waking up next to her teenage idol, Chris Stevenson, she leaves and doesn’t look back. But she takes something away with her that night, and it will inevitably draw her right back into his life. levitra samples their pharmacy The performance can either make or break things. You have usa viagra store to be enrolled in a distance learning BCA Delhi. This herbal pill is developed using order viagra potent herbs and natural aphrodisiacs that help men to stay longer with his partner in bed. http://frankkrauseautomotive.com/cars-for-sale/2008-toyota-rav-4-sport/ levitra without prescription These services make sure that your order is delivered to your doorstep in a safe and secure manner. When Anna finally confesses to Chris about their night together and who she really is, will he be able to love her in the light of day or will the past stand between them?

Chris Stevenson is used to women throwing themselves at him, but he isn’t used to waking up one morning not remember anything about the night before except for a feeling of loss and regret. That feeling carries with him for over a year until one night he has to call the vet on call for an injured horse on his farm. When he meets Dr. Anna Barlow, Chris is struck with this feeling of de ja vu and that he should know her from somewhere. The night of blankness in his memory only allows him pieces of the whole story, but those pieces keep pointing him to Anna. When the truth comes out, can the feelings he has for Anna last or are they destined to be nothing more than a one night stand gone…..right?

This was a great story; the characters were very well rounded and seemed so real they could almost live off the pages of the book. The story line is something that has been played before in previous movies and novels but not to the depth and intensity that Laura Browning makes the story. She is a great author, and once the book ended I was hungry for more. I hope she makes a series out of these characters, because the glimpses she gave into the lives of them makes me want to know more. Laura Browning is definitely an author to watch out for and someone to definitely add to your reading list. You will not be disappointed in this book.

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Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (282 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs. Now they must return and save Elden…and time is running out….

As one of the wolfyn—a legendary wolf-creature who seduced women—Dayn mated to gain strength. But as a man, he craved Reda Weston’s heated, sizzling touch. With little time left, Dayn had to either embrace his wolf to save his kingdom…or fight the craven beast to save his woman.

This series keeps getting better and better. This time Little Red Riding Hood gets a modern day makeover with an infusion of fantasy and otherworldly adventure. I never imagined Red being an ex-cop, her getting mixed up in magic and mayhem, or being a wicked shot with a bow. And I was certainly surprised with the big bad wolf being a very yummy but tortured prince with a chip on his shoulder, confused about a promise that was more like a prophesy and having a hard time not wanting to eat Red up – in a delightful manner. It’s a wonderfully complicated and well told tale that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Lord of the Wolfyn is another thrilling tale in an awesome series that kept me riveted and fascinated from the moment the tornado sucked up the heroine, to when it eventually spat her out right where the hero least expected it. A wealth of adventure and paranormal hijinks happens between those points and I had a great time watching both Reda and Dayn grow as individuals and as a couple. This book is a solid standalone read. The author gives just enough information for a reader to understand the overall story arc while telling a complete story within its framework.

I loved the idea of unicorns with attitude, different realms and the fact that things from the modern world could be tweaked to survive some of the other kingdoms. In fact, Ms. Anderson did a hot piece of writing using some of those adapted technologies. It is an apt remedy for those who suffer from blood los may need transfusions to recoup blood loss. tadalafil 100mg icks.org cheapest viagra in canada These drugs merely mask the pain and stigma associated with rejection. Ed Debevic If you sales cialis are willing to talk about it or to seek medical advice. There are also very rare cases of discount levitra allergies reported after the intake of this medicine. It’s worth standing in the crisp fall breezes to cool off from that scene. Actually, there were a couple of scenes that stand out as sizzling additions to the budding romance. Of course, when magic and evil sorcery is at work, no romantic endeavor is without its pitfalls, miscommunications and assumptions to muddy the path and drive the hero and heroine out of their mind with pain, loss and hopelessness. Of course that means that their redemption, reclamation and empowerment are all the stronger and it brings the characters to vivid life making the reading experience all the more memorable.

Secondary characters abound with each one contributing to the story’s movement. They introduce elements integral to the plot and/or showcase the best and worst of the hero and heroine. The villain is naturally vile with a plan to undermine the really big bad guy. The plans were believable and nefarious. The author’s descriptions of a land poisoned and neglected were sharp, concise and made me sad. There are going to be so many wrongs that will have to be righted, I don’t know how they’re going get the job done but I can’t wait to find out. I believe there is one more book coming out, which will focus on the last missing prince. I guarantee that it’s going to be an auto-buy for me. Every single installment has had gripping stories that for a time keeps a reader in suspense, until finally bringing about a much earned and well deserved happily ever after.

Lord of the Wolfyn kept me on my toes; it surprised and delighted me with its imaginative storytelling and wonderful adventures. I got a kick out of the author making Little Red Riding Hood a strong, competent and resourceful heroine that is worthy of being a princess to a prince, even if she’s an ex-cop from modern times. I loved the freshness and the vibrancy of the book and I am thrilled with the happily ever after. If a reader likes to be entertained then they’re going to find one hundred percent satisfaction when they read Lord of the Wolfyn.

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Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (379 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Camellia

Meet the Blackthorn Brothers—three unrepentant scoundrels infamous for being mad, bad and perilous to love.

Handsome as the devil and twice as tempting, Robin “Puck” Blackthorn lives for the pleasures of the moment. His only rule—never dally with an innocent woman. But when an encounter at a masquerade ball leaves him coveting the one woman who refuses to succumb to his charms, Puck realizes that some rules were made to be broken….

Scandalized to discover that the masked man with whom she’d shared a dance—and a forbidden embrace—is in fact the ton’s most celebrated rake, Regina Hackett vows to keep her distance. Yet when her cousin vanishes, it is to Puck that Regina must turn. And as they embark on a dangerous journey through London’s darkest alleys, Regina will discover that beneath Puck’s roguish facade lies a man who will stop at nothing to protect her—or to convince her to take a chance on an unrepentant sinner.

Regina Hackett and Robin Goodfellow Blackthorn (Puck) meet at a taboo mask ball and become embroiled in a search for missing girls, one of whom is Regina’s cousin Miranda, whose blood is all noble—not diluted like Regina’s that is polluted with blood of her rich but crude tradesman father.

Regina knows she is a commodity to her father who plans for her to marry a nobleman and have sons so Reginald Hackett can say his grandsons are lords of the realm. Of course, Regina’s lady mother, who drinks excessively, despairs of her daughter’s shortcomings and blames them all on Mother Hackett and the Hackett genes. When Regina makes a miscue, she says it is Mother Hackett’s fault (rather like “the devil made me do it”). However, she is reared with luxuries, fine clothes, and sent out into Society with the adventurous Miranda for the Season. Miranda’s risqué plan gets her into a heap of trouble and Regina into a relationship that is not at all what her father had planned—but, oh, what, an experience for Regina!.

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Conflicts, clandestine plans, mystery, and suspense pile up and get entangled as Regina and Puck delve into the sordid business of human trafficking. Some of the forays have a touch of human but pulse-pounding close calls and vicious traffickers that have no respect for human lives make A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SIN compelling.

Kasey Michaels captivates with delightful dialogue and amazing humor that ranges from sublime to ridiculous as she reveals Puck’s joy for life and the awakening of Regina to womanhood. She makes the characters vibrantly alive and unique. Even the secondary characters have distinctive personalities. Regina’s mother becomes a different person when she is free of her oppressive husband and even stops drinking. Puck’s brother, Black Jack and his men grab the reader’s attention as they become involved. They add new, intense twists and turns to the plot as the reader gets pulled into the rough London dock district and into old roman caves. Of course, Regina’s father brings an even more disturbing element to the happenings.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SIN deals with the horrific issue of human trafficking but it also lets the reader in on a sparkling, sizzling love story that overrides all else. Good Reading!

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Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Sci-fi/Fantasy
Length: Full length (282 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Princess Breena had been dreaming of her warrior lover when she was ripped from her Elden castle and thrown into a strange, dangerous realm. Lost and alone, she prayed for survival and vengeance for her stolen kingdom. She found both in a woodland cottage…in a dark bear of a man.

The golden-haired beauty had eaten his food and slept in his bed when Osborn found her. Though he wanted to awaken his virgin princess to carnal pleasures, Breena wanted more—including his warrior skills. Skills the once-legendary mercenary had long buried. Now Osborn had a choice—risk his life or deny his princess her fairy-tale ending.

I like this tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears much better than the original. There is a lot of fun in finding out what really happens after the girl is discovered sleeping in the bed than I could have imagined. Once again, Ms. Monroe entertains and thrills readers with her wit, clever writing and yummy heroes.

In this case, Goldilocks is Breena, the only princess of Elden. My favorite thing about her character is her growth. In the beginning she’s a dutiful daughter but the author gave hints that there’s more of an adventurous spirit trapped inside her. Good thing too because by a desperate act of magic, Breena was tossed to safety, away from all the horror and death. She might have been physically safe but the heroine discovered that her emotions and feelings were far from secure because she ended up meeting Osborn. Through him, and with him, she discovered more about the woman she really is and who she wants to be.

Osborn is a fascinating man. He’s a guy who needs saving and redemption. He’s done what he’s had to do in order to survive and protect the family he has left. He’s taken the role so seriously, that he’s buried deep all his own dreams and hopes and desires. He figures at this point, he’s not worthy of them and isn’t entitled to anything but vengeance. It made me want him to have his happily ever after. Ms. Monroe wrote with such feeling that his pain and yearning jumped off of the page. I cared for what happens to him. Osborn is a man who is due some happiness in his life. levitra 40 mg http://seanamic.com/our-strategy/ The regular Vagifem medication dosage for the beginners is just 1tablet of 100mg. You must be aroused for KAMAGRA to work This pill usually works in about 10-15 minutes This drug works for 4-6 hours, so you can take http://seanamic.com/order-3885 viagra australia mastercard your valuables. With hormones sexual therapy, patients suffering from sex problems, in the majority of cases, afford to improve their love life and if one partner underperforms, both have to suffer. cialis no prescription uk tadalafil tablets prices One can also order Kamagra through internet based online pharmacy. Even a reason to laugh out loud.

Watching Osborn and Breena fall in love was fun. So many challenges thwarted them and so many secrets needed to be revealed before they could realize their true destiny. And the author was quite clever. Just when I thought all would be well, Ms. Monroe surprised me with a clever twist that infused the story with a dramatic burst of action and heroics. A few loose ends get solved and a new destiny is forged. It was exciting storytelling.

Another fascinating aspect of this book is the sensual build-up. The author has Osborn and Breena each taking turns at seducing the other, and each scene grows hotter and hotter until I thought I’d burst if they didn’t finally experience the ultimate loving fireworks. Ms. Monroe did not disappoint. It was romantic, sexy and the part with the pelt left me fanning myself. I like Breena’s sense of physical adventure.

Lord of Rage is the second installment to the Royal House of Shadowsi series and it rocks. It also is a perfect standalone. There is no reason for a first time reader to wonder if they’ll get lost in the story arc. The tale is totally about Osborn and Breena and how they come together, fall in love, and when joined, become stronger than they thought possible. I was thoroughly entertained and Breena’s unique dilemma kept me glued to the pages. I didn’t stop reading until I’d turned the last page. The happily ever after was romantic and it fit with the characters’ needs. It also whetted my appetite for the next installment in the series.

Lord of Rage is sexy, delightful and has a great emotional punch that’s a knock-out. Fans of Ms. Monroe are in for another treat and readers of paranormal romances will find what they’re looking for – fun, chills, thrills and a growly good romance.

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