Kitten’s Bunny by Wanda Violet O.

August 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Kitten’s Bunny by Wanda Violet O.
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fern

I’ve never been happier in my life than I am since I’ve come to live with Max. Then I meet Kitten and my world changes again. She’s kind and sweet and, oh, so sensual.

I’m about to find out what it’s like to be Kitten’s Bunny.

Bunny has been very happy with her Dom Daddy, Max. Safe inside the house they share with other like-minded friends Bunny is particularly close to Kitten, Daddy Jacob’s wife. When Kitten suggests she and Bunny have a bit of fun playing together, Bunny is initially skittish. Can the four of them find a way to explore some new possibilities between them?

I enjoyed this quick short story. The foursome were clearly already acquainted enough to make the speed within which they all got down to it did not feel like an overly fast process. All four parties were intimate with each other – so I do feel that readers who don’t enjoy F/F action might not find this story quite suits their tastes. That said the two men were heavily involved in all the action, so the story read to me more like a foursome and not just the two ladies as the main sexual characters.

As the title expresses – there is also a bit of alternative lifestyle portrayed here, but again I felt this wasn’t really the main focus of the story. I feel readers who might not enjoy that side of BDSM/alternative lifestyles too much really might want to still give this story a try as I found the main focus to be on the two couples/four individuals exploring their sexuality. This might be a good way for some readers to ease into other genres in a quick and simple way and have a “taste” and see if it might appeal to them.

I found this to be a super-hot, enjoyably short story that had a few different aspects to the usual foursome scene. Readers looking for something quick and different might find this fits the bill.

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Ride ‘Em Cowboy by Anne Kane

July 28, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Ride ‘Em Cowboy by Anne Kane
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fern

When Fiona sees a gorgeous cowboy ride up on his Harley, she figures it’s her lucky day. Bikers don’t do forever, right? Her perfect match!

She really isn’t in the market for a lover, or a partner, or some guy to give her a sappy-sweet happily ever after. Been there, done that, got the scars to prove it. They can tell each other a few lies, scratch each other’s itches, then go their separate ways.

The last thing she needs is to hook up with some guy she’ll smack headlong into at church tomorrow. She just wants a nice one-night stand. She plans to be long gone come breakfast time.

Simple, right? So how did it all go so very wrong?

Fiona is not in the market for happily ever after. What she wants is a one-night stand, a quick time to scratch an itch or two then never see them again is what she’s after. Seeing them again is not part of her very simple plan – so how did it all go so wrong?

I found this to be an enjoyable short story. This was a well written story with strongly believable, relatable characters and a fun, lighthearted tone. The chemistry between Fiona and Wyatt sizzled off the page and the heat between them was scorching. That also helped make Fiona’s lack of discipline when Wyatt turned up in her orbit again understandable.

I enjoyed the attraction and chemistry between the two main characters and found their back-story and reasons for being so firmly in the no-strings-attached category should be something most readers can relate to.

Modern and fast-paced, this an enjoyable and quick read. I was pleased that the story really revolved mostly around Fiona and Wyatt, so I feel that none of the previous Rooster stories need to be read to thoroughly enjoy this story. A quick and good read, I’d be happy to read more by this author.

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Innocent & Sweet by Megan Slayer

July 22, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Innocent & Sweet by Megan Slayer
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Fern

Anissa Dunn wants one man — Kameron. He’s got looks, brains and a boatload of attitude… and all that muscle. A girl can only take so much, and he’s her heart’s desire. She’s not afraid to give as good as she gets and she wants him to be her teacher in all things carnal.

There’s only one catch — he’s her bodyguard and the rules state she can’t date the staff.

But rules are meant to be broken…

Anissa knew she wasn’t meant to want her bodyguard, Kam, but she couldn’t help herself. She might be a virgin, but she was certain what she wanted – now if only she could capture Kam’s attention. When her plan didn’t go exactly to plan Anissa figured she’d missed her chance, only Kam has finally caught on and now he’s being offered everything he wants he can’t deny either of them their chance to be happy.

This is a steamy and fun short story. In some respects, this book is a little cliched – but the author made both Anissa and Kam modern and relatable. With an understandable set of mutual goals – both the lusty and safety kind – this quick read had a solid plot and plenty of steam to capture most readers’ attention. Readers might not find this story as unique as they would hope, but the tone was light and fun – and just a little tongue in cheek in places – and the chemistry between Anissa and Kam was intense and satisfying.

Find yourself a nice cool drink and disengage your brain. Readers can just sit back, relax and enjoy being carried away by this short story and the shenanigans these two come up with together. The book is flirty and fun and just a little spicy, exactly what you’d want in a quick, short story.

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A Kiss In The Dark by Shelby Morgen

July 16, 2025 By Leave a Comment


A Kiss In The Dark by Shelby Morgen
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Stranded. Nothing to warm her but the heat of his body. A stranger, holding her in the dark.

She wanted things she had no right to even imagine. Ever since she’d taken The Purity Test online the questions have been nagging her.

Have you ever:

* Had sex on the first date?
* Had sex with someone whose name you did not know?
* Had sex with someone whose face you never saw?
* Had sex with someone where there was an age difference of more than 20 years?

No. Not her. She hadn’t done anything. Ever. Until the storm of the century dropped her in the arms of a stranger. Now she can’t get him out of her mind…

Ever since a good friend showed her The Purity Test, Jen has struggled to get it – and her abnormally high score – out of her mind. So when a freak storm has her briefly stranded in the dark with a very warm stranger, Jen throws caution to the wind. Can a kiss in the dark between two strangers change everything for the both of them?

I really enjoyed this short story. While it began along a well-worn line I was pleased there were a few differences that set this story apart from many of its similar tales. The fact that neither of the main characters were young was an added bonus for me, and I found myself quickly and eagerly reading along to see how the rest of the tale would unfold.

While the Purity Test has been around for a very long time, I found this hint of nostalgia refreshing and quite an enjoyable vehicle to move the plot along. Readers looking for a comfortable but still sexy and fun quick read should find this absolutely fits the bill. I found the attraction between Jen and Tom believable – even with the speed with which they connected – and while it did feel a little like insta-lust to me I thought the author handled the plot very well and I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

A quick and steamy story, this is a fun and lighthearted read.

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Outlaw by Harley Wylde

June 26, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Outlaw by Harley Wylde
Devils Fury MC, Book 2
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Erotic Romance
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Elena — I lost my parents as a kid, but a reverend and his wife took me in. They were good to me, even if there had never been many hugs. Then they started pushing me to marry a man I didn’t want, so I ran. I should have known the moment I walked through the clubhouse doors of the Devil’s Fury my life would never be the same. I just didn’t count on a bad boy biker being the one to finally make me feel wanted.

Outlaw — The Devil’s Fury are my family, my brothers, but I’m not the same man I was years ago. I’m scarred and broken, or so I’d thought. The little Latina who came to the clubhouse, then pulled out a damn book to read had my attention right away. When someone tries to hurt her, I know that I’ll keep her safe. In fact, I’ll just keep her. She’s awakened a part of me I’d thought I’d lost. Didn’t count on her bringing trouble with her, or nearly losing her, but she’s mine and I will fight for her to the very end.

Outlaw and Elena’s story was full of chemistry.

This is not the first book in the series. Though I have not read the first book, it does not feel like I am not reading the first book.

It is not quite a novella, but it is below 200 pages therefore I would not count it as a full-fledged novel.

I love Elena’s resilience and strength but at the same time her innocence. She does not know or remember how her parents died. When she gets adopted, she does everything to make her adoptive parents happy. But for her there was a limit to that. The story starts there. She refused to marry who her adoptive parents wanted her to.

She is smart. She made a plan and went through with that. But she is innocent enough to this no one would try drugging her.

Outlaw had given up on having a significant other. So, when Elena literally falls in his lap, I think it was divine intervention.

The story develops and the characters with it. Elena learns more about herself, becomes what she wants instead of what her adoptive parents wanted. I loved seeing her develop her own sense of self.

It can be read as a stand-alone. It is a romance. I do think if you want to read or understand more of them, you might start from the first book. The books and characters from the author’s other series do tend to intertwine. But it is not annoying and did not confuse me. It shows how big a world the author has made. I enjoyed this story.

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Department Store Santa by Sean Michael

May 20, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Department Store Santa by Sean Michael
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Holiday, LGBTQ
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Luke loves his seasonal job as Jolly Elf at the mall’s Santa display. It suits his sweet and joyful nature and compliments his summer landscaping job perfectly. This year there’s a new man playing Santa and Luke thinks he’s great, even if he isn’t the traditional old guy under the beard.

Life hasn’t been easy for Chris, but he’s doing the best he can and the job as Santa at the mall is a godsend. He likes the job well enough, even if Jolly Elf Luke is unnaturally happy all the time. When Luke invites him over to watch movies one evening, Chris figures why not and the two co-workers slowly become friends.

Chris has a secret, though, and when Luke finds out, he sets about doing something to help whether Chris wants him to or not.

Can a little Christmas magic bring this unlikely pair together for more than just the holiday season?

Luke has a seasonal job as Jolly Elf in his local department store and he looks forward to the fun work each year. But this year there’s a new Santa – slightly rough around the edges Chris. Luke can’t help being cheerful and soon a delicate friendship develops between the two men. Can they both embrace the magic of Christmas?

I thoroughly enjoyed this mid-length story even though it’s not quite the right time of year for a Christmas tale. Fun and light, this was a delightful pick-me-up and I was thrilled to find it at the sweeter end of the steamy romance ratings. Indeed readers looking for an inta-lust heavily erotic read might find this a little too slow and light in the romance department – but personally I really enjoyed this.

Readers looking for a slow burn friendship that develops into more should find this as enjoyable as I did. I also found both Luke and Chris’ characters to be fairly realistic without going overboard on the cliches. Yes, Luke is a light and happy young adult – but he’s not obtuse nor is he particularly niave. Similarly, while Chris is fairly quiet and somewhat gruff, he’s absolutely no Grinch nor is he mean or hard. I thought both characters were well drawn and believable and – better still – I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book was watching these two men interact together in a new job and we the reader got to know them both as they slowly became friends.

I thought the pacing of the story – and the slowness of the romance – did a solid credit to the author. There were a number of things in the plotline that could have become flags or somewhat unhealthy, including the speed with which two virtual strangers connected, and I thought it was all handled very well. The author also managed to keep an air of lightness and holiday spirit running throughout the entire story and I strongly feel this book will go onto a regular reread list for me, personally.

Fun, light and happy, this was a lovely story that I greatly enjoyed. Recommended.

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Venus by Marteeka Karland

April 21, 2025 By 1 Comment


Venus by Marteeka Karland
Iron Tzars MC 13
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Erotic Romance
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Venus: I come from world filled with violence, death, and impossible choices. I’ve only backed down from fight once, and that left me with pain and regret. But now, I have chance to balance scales. I’m known as most dangerous member of Salvation’s Bane MC. But truth is, beneath tough exterior, I’m still a scared young woman running from monsters, trying to protect those I love. That fear ends today. Only problem? Biker named Piston. Doesn’t know meaning of personal space. He’s always there, watching me, protecting me, and even though I’d never admit it, his presence brings strange sense of peace. He makes me want things I can never have.

Piston: For more than a decade, I’ve been Venus’s silent protector. In the shadows, I’ve watched her, stalking her every move. When she settled in Palm Beach with Salvation’s Bane, I made sure to be close by. I keep an eye on her, guarding her, even if she doesn’t realize it. But when an enemy from her past threatens her, I step out of the shadows. Venus is on the hunt, and the monster she’s chasing has awakened the beast in me. I protect what’s mine. And Venus? She’s mine.

Venus is dangerous and this book or this heroine is not one that is going to wait for someone to come and help her. She has the skills to do what needs to be done, so she will do it. I loved seeing their chemistry develop. Their chemistry is spicy. There are aspects of bondage such as tying hands in this.

He is a bit of a stalker and knows more about her than she thinks. The author did a wonderful job keeping the book short as well as making sure the person reading understands the characters. She explains the past well for both the characters without it taking chapters. Or going to a full-on scenes to the past.

Though this is series, you do not need to read the whole series to read this book. At the same time, I do think there is an underlying secondary storyline that have stretched from the first book, but since the author is good at explaining everything and mixing it to the book so well, I don’t even know which one it is. So, good job.

I do think it would be great if there was a page at the least dedicated which book to start and what is the recommended order if the reader ever wants to fully understand this world. Because it is a world. The author has created a world within these series. I loved how she had ended this; it showed how big of a world she had created.

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Sketching Love by Mikala Ash

April 10, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Sketching Love by Mikala Ash
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Dicentra

Her reputation in tatters following a lapse of judgement with the handsome Lord Randolph Cressy, Amelia Keystone returns to London destitute and alone. Events rapidly unfold on the platform of Victoria Station and Amelia is plunged into a deadly adventure.

Charles Graves, charming Agent of the Queen, is quick to engage Amelia’s skills as a sketch artist to help solve a murder and save the empire. Meanwhile she is stalked by an indefatigable assassin.

Lord Cressy insists on making amends for his role in her disgrace, and the three brave souls face an unseen killer. Will true love blossom, or will bloody murder destroy Amelia’s chance for happiness?

Sketching Love by Mikala Ash, the first book in the Empire of Hearts series, was an interesting cross between the mystery and steampunk genres with a lot of promise. The story itself kept me invested, though it was hard to connect to the actual characters. In terms of vibe, I’d liken it to Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola Holmes on Netflix, Robert Downey Junior’s Sherlock Holmes, or TNT’s The Alienist tv show.

I really liked the story and the setting. It was obvious the author had done a fair amount of research, as I was amused by things like what a “whore’s bath” is. There are also things like marriages of convenience and mistresses popping up in the book, which wouldn’t be out of character for that time period. The steampunk mystery element of the book is at the forefront of the novel, though there is undoubtedly some romance at play as well.

The characters were hard for me to connect to. I wanted very much for Amelia to find a ‘happily ever after’ ending but I never found myself invested in her personal struggles. Additionally, while I’ve never shied away from the more explicit and intimate scenes, some of the words (like redolent among other non-PG 13 terms) were a little too niche of vocabulary terms. It took me away from those pivotal moments to have to figure out what the author meant. With regards to the other characters besides Amelia, I couldn’t tell you much about them as there wasn’t a lot to make them stand out in my memory.

Overall, this was an okay read. Though there were some hiccups, I think the overall story held up and it was worth finishing. If you’re familiar with the author’s other works, it is similar to the Elizabeth Hunter-Payne series. It’s worth noting that this is very much an adult series that I wouldn’t recommend for younger readers.

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Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction by Shannon Richard

March 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment


Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction by Shannon Richard
Publisher: Avon
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Holiday
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Cholla

Lucy Buchanan and Theo Taylor have never gotten along…like ever. Not when they were children, not when they were teenagers, and definitely not as adults…though that last part might be more Lucy’s doing than Theo’s. It was the summer after she graduated college when their antagonism towards each other boiled over into something… hot.

That is until Lucy left town in a flash, leaving everything behind for warm Los Angeles. But now she’s returned after seven years following a bad breakup, and a newfound disillusionment with La-La Land.

As for Theo, he doesn’t know and doesn’t care about whatever happened to make Lucy come back. His lingering resentment is enough to keep her at arm’s length until she inevitably leaves again. The problem is, being around each other has proven that their friction isn’t going anywhere, especially when it leads to some pretty intense heat.

The two have no idea what they’ve rekindled, but things get even more complicated when they rescue a pregnant dog together, taking on joint responsibility of caring for her.

Lucy and Theo must find a way to overcome their past, first for the sake of the dog and her litter, and for their own wounded hearts.

What do you do when your second chance at love interferes with your need to be anywhere but here? That’s the question Lucy Buchanan is trying to answer before she falls any more helplessly in love with Theo Taylor.

Lucy Buchanan is back home again, itching for the school semester to end so she can jet off to wherever her whim might take her. No one can understand why she wants to bolt, but deep inside, Lucy’s fighting her past, trying to get as far away from it as she can, even despite her growing feelings for Theo. While running from your past isn’t the best option, I do understand Lucy’s need to do exactly that. There’s a lot of pain in her past, and being home only brings it that much closer to the surface.

Theo Taylor has been doing his thing, baking the town’s most sought-after pastries, and trying to forget he ever met Lucy Buchanan. Her return home throws him into chaos, not knowing whether he should forgive her or continue to treat her like the enemy. His reluctance to fully give in is understandable, considering she ran off on him the last time they were together. Theo’s a great character. His love of baking, coupled with the way he is with his much younger sister really made me love him.

Bear is the lynchpin that holds Theo and Lucy together. When they discover this poor, scraggly dog and discover she’s pregnant, they decide to join forces and bring the puppies into the world safely. But the question still hovers over them – what happens next? Is this it for them or could there be a chance for something more?

Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction is a super cute holiday romance that will tug at the hearts of softies everywhere. I’m a huge animal lover and the idea of a pregnant dog out wandering in the cold alone nearly did me in. I discovered this morning that this is actually the second in this series, which makes me happy because I really want to know more about this fantastic group of friends. The first in the series is going onto my list, and I’m hoping there might be a third in the works as well.

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The Demon’s Queen by Katee Robert

November 13, 2024 By Leave a Comment


The Demon’s Queen by Katee Robert
Publisher: Trinkets and Tales LLC (Self-Published)
Genre: Erotic Romance, Paranormal
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Dicentra

Eve’s life might not be perfect, but it’s hers. She has money, freedom, and a client list that she’s handpicked over the years. If sometimes she gets a little too attached to those clients? Well, that’s her problem. After a stressful day, she’s looking forward to dinner and a long night with Azazel…until he asks her to sign a contract under the guise of roleplay—and then kidnaps her to another realm.

Azazel has been in love with Eve for years, but he knows his place. The window to offer her a contract has long since closed, so he takes her in the only way he can—as her client. Until one of his enemies realizes exactly how much Eve means to him…forcing him to lie to her to protect her.

Unfortunately for Azazel, Eve isn’t thankful for the protection. She may be stuck in the demon realm with her new captor, but she’s going to make him choke on every moment they spend together.

Too bad her heart is more in the mix than she’d ever admit…

“In my heart of hearts, I simply want someone to choose me, to love me above all others. I’m too old for fairy tales – I have been since I was a child – but some fantasies persist even when you know better.”

Informed consent is a big thing in the world of Katee Robert’s A Deal with a Demon series, and bargainer demon leader Azazel commits one of the biggest no-no’s ever in tricking Eve (an escort who he’s been seeing for months) into a lifelong contract. Determined to make him pay for it, a lot of frustration and angst ensues as each side tries their best to understand the other.

I’ve been waiting for this book ever since the first official one (The Dragon’s Bride) came out, and I have to say it did not disappoint. I’m really impressed with how the author has managed to write essentially 6 books that are happening almost simultaneously. Eve is the final ‘human’ that was put up to auction, but her deal was unique in that it wasn’t for seven years, and she didn’t really get anything out of it like the others. After seeing Azazel so calm and collected in previous installments, it was interesting to see him frazzled and bent out of shape in an effort to keep his territory together and keep Eve safe.

Azazel and Eve have an interesting dynamic. They go from casual lovers, to hating each other, and back to lovers again. Eve (understandably) makes Azazel grovel for forgiveness and it was quite fun to watch. It was also quite satisfying as a fan of the series to get more in depth as to Azazel’s motivation for holding the auctions in the first place.

Overall, a great read and a great ‘end’ to the series (since all of Ms. Robert’s books are interconnected in some way). If you enjoy short paranormal romance books with a monster flair, a guaranteed happily ever after ending, and a bit of drama, this would be a great choice. I highly recommend reading the series in order (starting with The Demon’s Bargain, which is set in the same world), as that will provide the best reading experience in my opinion.

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