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Shadow Ritual by Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

March 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment

RITUAL
Shadow Ritual by Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne
Publisher: Le French Book
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (270 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

An electrifying thriller about the rise of extremism. Two slayings—one in Rome and one in Jerusalem—rekindle an ancient rivalry between modern-day secret societies for knowledge lost at the fall of the Third Reich. Detective Antoine Marcas unwillingly teams up with the strong-willed Jade Zewinski to chase Neo-Nazi assassins across Europe. They must unravel an arcane Freemason mystery, sparked by information from newly revealed KGB files. Inspired from the true story of mysterious Freemason files thought to hold a terrible secret, stolen by the SS in 1940, recovered by the Red Army in 1945 and returned half a century later.

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For me, the absolute favorite part of the novel were the two protagonists and their relationship. They were complex and intriguing and I kept wanting to know more about them. The fact that they started off their partnership on the wrong foot only added an extra dimension to their interaction. Despite the tense relationship, the attraction between them was noticeable from the very beginning. The villains, however, appeared a bit too simplistic and I wished for more complexity in their characterization.

I liked how, unlike with other similar books, with Shadow Ritual we got to know the Freemasons from an insider’s perspective. I felt that gave the story more credibility, because the investigators weren’t going on guessing and hearsay but one of them was actually initiated into the lodge’s secrets and rituals. Although, on occasion, there was perhaps a bit too much backstory and history interwoven into the current storyline.

However, the plot was intense and suspenseful and kept me riveted till the very end and now I want to read the rest of the novels in the Antoine Marcas series.

If you like thrillers à la The Da Vinci Code, Shadow Ritual is ideal for you. It’s filled with compelling characters and intense action and you won’t be able to put it down until the very satisfying resolution.

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The Moment of Realization by M.L. Buchman – Guest Blog and Giveaway

March 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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The Moment of Realization by M.L. Buchman

One of the great challenges as a writer of romantic suspense is how to escalate a relationship relatively quickly without making it unbelievable. However, in my upcoming release Bring on the Dusk, I have two characters who are very used to keeping their thoughts to themselves. That was part of the real joy of writing this book, discovering along with the characters, their own emotions and reactions—whether getting ready for a dangerous mission, or stripped bare by exhaustion.

In the following scene, Michael and Claudia have known each other less than a day and already she’s considering the unique nature of the first meeting story.

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“No mission tonight.” Michael had taken her statement at face value. “But I think you might wish to attend the briefing.”

Not her first choice at all. She’d be asleep within thirty seconds of hitting the chair and end up slumped on the floor of the meeting room on her first day with the company. Hell of a first impression.

“I’ll try not to be boring.”

She laughed. It just burst out of her.

No one had ever been able read her like that.

Claudia had been accused of being an Ice Queen any number of times in her career, just because she liked keeping herself to herself. Of course, the guys said it because she wouldn’t sleep with them, which also had made the nickname useful. She’d learned early on the advantages of nurturing the image. She would occasionally let carefully selected men through her barriers, discreet ones who had no association with the Corps, though none of them had stuck for more than a few months.

But some of the women called her that too, which made her wonder. It was exactly the sort of thing Trisha would have said, if she’d thought to.

Claudia was far too tired to try to make sense of Trisha at the moment.

She was about to decline when Michael tipped his head in a gentle “C’mon.”

It was charming and she was tired enough to be charmed a little. She hadn’t missed his compliment or how much it had surprised his tablemates. And she’d never met someone who might understand the attraction of her desert. But maybe, just maybe, he did.

Share her desert with Colonel Michael.

She noted that in her head, it wasn’t an interrogative but rather a flat statement. Too young to be going senile, perhaps going psychotic? She’d known him for…an embrace, a meal, and a firefight.

Well, that only verified that they were both soldiers to the core. The average couple couldn’t point to the obliteration of an al-Qaeda cell as their meet-cute.

Couple? She really was losing it. It was a good thing she wasn’t one of those people whose brains connected directly to their mouths with no filter.

With a shrug of acceptance—which she deemed safe enough—she followed him up the steel ladders, through the ringing hangar deck where dozens of SOAR and Navy people were now scattered along a makeshift track, and on up to the flight deck.

3_2 BringontheDuskFive nations surround the Caspian Sea, five nations desperate for the vast resources there, and willing to go to war. It will take all of Claudia and Michael’s ingenuity to avert disaster. As they discover how right they are for each other, it will take even more to breach the walls they’ve so carefully built around their hearts…

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About the Author: 3_2 ML BuchmanM. L. Buchman has over 25 novels in print. His military romantic suspense books have been named Barnes & Noble and NPR “Top 5 of the year” and Booklist “Top 10 of the Year.” In addition to romance, he also writes contemporaries, thrillers, and fantasy and science fiction.

In among his career as a corporate project manager he has: rebuilt and single-handed a fifty-foot sailboat, both flown and jumped out of airplanes, designed and built two houses, and bicycled solo around the world.

He is now a full-time writer, living on the Oregon Coast with his beloved wife. He is constantly amazed at what you can do with a degree in Geophysics. You may keep up with his writing at www.MLBuchman.com.

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Hers to Own: The Vault Series by Anne Lange

February 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment

HERS
Hers to Own: The Vault Series by Anne Lange
Publisher: Etopia Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (395 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, F/F, Ménage, Forced Seduction, Fetish, Toys, Spanking, Voyeurism
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Thistledown

He’ll teach her to love her body…one spanking at a time.

Brienna Morgan has worked hard to look good. Ten years ago she stuck to the shadows, watching the popular kids, wishing she could be one of them. But when they weren’t calling her cruel names, nobody noticed the smart overweight girl with the glasses.

So when she braves her high school reunion and runs into Kade McBride, the boy she loved from afar, the last thing she wants is for him to remember her. It’s bad enough she still sees that girl every time she looks in the mirror. But Kade does remember—and he makes it impossible for Brie to refuse to go out with him. She’s not convinced it’s a good idea, but she can’t pass up the opportunity to be part of the in crowd.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…but when your own eyes don’t see the beauty in the mirror what then?

Brie is a woman with weight issues. Facing her oncoming high school reunion, she is terrified and excited about running into her long time obsession Kade. She has worked hard to maintain her current weight, but can’t shake the scars of the past. When she runs into him at the reunion and he asks her out, she acts like she doesn’t remember him.

Kade recalls the one girl who was honest and true to him in high school and is excited to see her at the reunion. When she won’t admit to remembering him, he asks her out on a date, determined to find out more about this new and sexy version of Brie.

Jamie is Brie’s best friend. Gorgeous and studly, he has no romantic inclinations toward her but bristles as things evolve between Brie and Kade-especially when she reveals that their second date is not just at a restaurant, but the Vault, the new adult club in town. It seems that Jamie just might have some secrets of his own.

This story has some twists and turns, but my favorite aspect is Brie learning to love her body. Kade insists she see in the mirror what he does and that can be a difficult thing. Weight issues are a core thing that can haunt a person’s self-image for years and the terror that she will go back to what she was before is enough to rock Brie’s world, even threatening the budding romance between Kade and herself. When he takes her to his family’s business- The Vault, she is awakened to a whole new reality. When Kade and Brie are threatened by someone who wants to exert her own brand of control all bets are off.

And I stop there lest I give away too much of the plot. This book is very hot, but I was thrown a little off by the opening scene. It didn’t end up detracting from the rest of the book, but I like to get to know a character before I’m walking through one of her orgasms. The book is an awakening for Brie and a personal growth for Kade who has never considered a woman for a long term relationship-until now.

You can find many secrets buried in The Vault series-and I can’t wait to explore the next one.

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While You Were Writing by Virginia Nelson

February 2, 2015 By 1 Comment

WRITING
While You Were Writing by Virginia Nelson
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (128 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Thornapple

Only one way to tame Crankenstein’s monster. Heart-to-heart combat.

Watkin’s Pond, Book 2

Bestselling author and infamous town hermit Radcliffe McQueen knows what he likes, what he doesn’t, and refuses to pretend social niceties. Particularly with a red-hot mess of a woman who’s taken it upon herself to smooth his rough edges.

She thinks she can change him? Bring it. He’s more than willing to teach her the wisdom of doing things his way. Besides, it’ll distract him from the horror of facing a blank page.
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Stodgy. Stubborn. Sanctimonious. Sheri Riddle can think of a long list of adjectives to describe her newest project. An artist by trade, a personality renovator by calling, she’s sure she can transform the blockheaded author into a reasonably personable human being.

Yet as they lock horns, each scrapes away layers of the other until something happens that’s quite outside of Sheri’s plans. Something that’ll take more than one taste of passion to satisfy…

What a fun and quirky short romance story!

Short, saucy and offbeat, While You Were Writing centers around Radcliffe McQueen, a male romance novelist and Sheri Riddle, an artist in town visiting her brother.

Radcliffe is a mess, and I mean truly in a bad way. He doesn’t take care of his appearance, his house could be featured on an episode of “Hoarders” and he has writer’s block to top things off. Sheri has decided the man needs her help, after all that’s what she does besides being an artist. She takes on “projects” , people who are going through a hard time and sets them back on a productive tract. But, she never dreamed Radcliffe would turn HER into HIS project and the two of them would wind falling in love despite the odds against such a thing.

The only very small issue I had with the book, is one I often have with shorter stories, and that is, some areas are not fleshed out enough. In this case, I wish some of Radcliffe’s issues had been addressed further, maybe with more insight into his depression and other problems , which he was susceptible to, to begin with. I felt we got a bigger look at Sheri’s problems, which of the two, were easier to address, but Radcliffe’s issues were deep and serious, thus needing more air time.

I laughed, cried, and cheered for this odd ball couple who each had a cross to bear in life. Radcliffe really does have some mental instabilities working against him. Think Jack Nicholson in “As Good As If Gets” , in someways. While he is not the warmest person in world, and he can certainly say and do things that are not nice, Sheri puts a mirror in front of his face and he begins to see himself through her eyes and he doesn’t care for that image at all. But, by the same token, Sheri is carrying around her own baggage and Radcliffe, in his blunt way, opens her eyes as well, causing her to do some very serious soul searching of her own.

Some serious mental health issues are addressed here and the message is simple, pure and sweet. We are all flawed in one way or another. Some people have noticeable flaws, others have hidden flaws they are in denial of, some issues are long term and require more work to live with, but with love and patience relationships can grow, prosper, and yield wonderful rewards. While this couple is not your typical H/h, they are more charming because of it. This was a very nice, enjoyable romance.

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Flossophy of Grace by Ruth J. Hartman

January 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Flossophy of Grace by Ruth J. Hartman
Publisher: esKape Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (140 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

What happens when a dental hygienist falls in love with her patient? That’s what Grace Hart finds out when she meets Bruce Gardener. The problem? Grace’s boss has a strict policy against relationships with patients. Can Bruce and Grace find a way to be together, without her boss finding out?

Will Dr. Beeth crush Grace’s chance for romance?
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Grace is very sweet and probably the most patient woman in the world. No matter how difficult her patients are, she manages to handle them without losing her temper. She even manages to do it all with a smile plastered on her face. As if snippy patients weren’t enough, Dr. Beeth, her boss, is beyond difficult. Horrible doesn’t even begin to describe the way Dr. Beeth treats Grace. He belittles her every chance he gets. Grace’s only flaw seems to be her low self-esteem, and with Dr. Beeth harping on her year after year, Grace definitely needs a boost. When Grace finally meets a guy who makes her heart skip a beat, Dr. Beeth strikes again. Will Grace finally stand up to her boss, or let love slip through her fingers?

Bruce and Grace are a great couple. They kept me chuckling throughout the book with their goofy jokes and teasing. It is clear that they are both are head over heels for each other from the moment they meet, and Bruce does some pretty crazy stuff in order to be with Grace. I found his actions a little hard to believe at times, but they were such a cute couple that it was easy to set aside my doubts and enjoy their romance.

I do wish there had been more explanation as to why Dr. Beeth was so mean to Grace. I understand some people are just nasty in general, but Dr. Beeth seemed to single Grace out quite a bit. As I read, I kept expecting some clarification regarding his treatment of her, but it never happened. Consequently, I found Dr. Beeth’s violent and irrational behavior simply absurd.

I also would have liked some of the secondary characters to be more rounded. All the good characters were very good and the bad characters were uniformly bad. The story would have seemed more realistic if some of the other characters would have had a bit more depth.

Despite this issue, I enjoyed reading Flossophy of Grace. It is fun, sweet, and easy to read in an afternoon. Looking for a light romance? Check out Flossophy of Grace.

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Romancing Christmas: 10 Love Stories To Spice Up The Holidays by Dale Mayer, H.D. Thomson, Chantel Rhondeau, Leslie Lynch, Sandy Loyd, Barbara Lohr, Marcia James, Carolyn Hughey, Tallulah Grace, and Rachelle Ayala

January 15, 2015 By 5 Comments

ROMANCING
Romancing Christmas: 10 Love Stories To Spice Up The Holidays by Dale Mayer, H.D. Thomson, Chantel Rhondeau, Leslie Lynch, Sandy Loyd, Barbara Lohr, Marcia James, Carolyn Hughey, Tallulah Grace, and Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Suspense/Mystery, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (539 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Do you like your Christmas naughty or nice? Bring the season into your heart with love stories to match your mood. This boxed set from 10 of today’s hottest romance authors will warm your heart even on the coldest night.

These are 10 short stories that will tell you exactly what Christmas is about.

Dale Mayer ~ Broken Protocols

This is a different story than the others since Broken Protocols is set in the future. Dani and Charmin, her pet cat, were brought to the future by Milo. Milo is the younger brother of the man who becomes her husband, Lexi.

This was a very creative and well thought out story. The characters were different and very eclectic. Every character had their own personality. It was interesting to see how they came together to bring back Christmas.

The plot in itself was simple but the way it was written, it kept me interested and wanting to know what happens. This is a book of rekindling, finding and making new traditions. To celebrate Christmas again, what great joy!

H.D. Thomson ~ Shades of Holly

Second Chances… Everyone would love to have that second chance. Fate and Zach get a chance for their relationship but it comes with the possibility of Fate’s life being in danger.

Always loved second chances love stories. This one was special for me because it had Christmas/Holiday added to it. Shades of Holly also had a little bit of fantasy in it the emotions and the feelings that the characters had touched me and made it real. It was descriptive and touching.

A touch of intrigue mixed with Christmas, perfect for mystery lovers.

Chantel Rhondeau ~ Season For Love

Tess Riggs is the head nurse whereas Dr. Dash Brisson is the pediatric specialist. They didn’t get along. Misunderstandings made it difficult for them to get along with each other. However, a Christmas auction heats up their passion for each other. They try to work with each and understand each other. This story was realistic for me. The passion for each other and for the work they do shows throughout the story. It was interesting to read their interactions.

This is one story that sounded so real because both of the characters are hard workers who love what they do and want to see a change in other’s lives. How their relationship progressed and developed felt so realistic.

Leslie Lynch ~ Christmas Hope

Sam Bledsoe runs a landscape business that not only keeps a roof over his head but lets him work without curious eyes and questions. However, when a woman, Becca, faints while walking from his neighbor’s house, he comes to her rescue even though he wrestles with the memories of the accident that gave him a scarred face.

A bond forms between them. A bond, that can either help him recover or can set him off. This bond between them was very remarkable. Sam needed help to run his landscaping business. When he meets Becca, she somehow pushes him to take chances and make him see things that his scarred face has hidden.

Sandy Loyd ~ A Christmas Miracle

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This Christmas will be different for Megan and her son. Zach brings strength and happiness to them. Strength to take care of her problems. Zach was there for her and her son throughout. And that gave her hope. I loved that. Rekindled hope. The healing from the incident that took her husband’s life. I loved Zach’s character most of all. He understood everything and was willing to wait. That was sweet.

Barbara Lohr ~ The Salty Carmel Christmas

Rachel Morgan returns to Paris, her hometown, for Christmas break with failing grades, a school loan and a bad breakup. Instead of a break she gets bombarded with problems that could shake her small family. However, through it all Rachel finds a love in an unexpected family friend that helps her family and her through these difficult times.

I just loved it. Rachel is in that time of her life where she is trying to decide where her life and career will head to. She is headstrong and a perceptive girl with a love for family. She understands people and is kind to people.

The characters were very young without it being too clumsy and the story didn’t stray too far towards drama. That was a win-win for me. The characters were defined and understanding.

A sweet story with a recipe for salty caramels that is going to make you drool.

Marcia James ~ Heating Up the Holidays

Nicky Paxton, the heir to her father’s department store chain, is working as a Santa’s Helper when she meets her high school heart-breaker, Chris Spencer, who wishes to start his own practice in his hometown so that he and his daughter can stay near family. When his daughter asks for a “Fairy Pony Puppy” as a Christmas gift, he enlists Nicky to find out what is a “Fairy Pony Puppy”.

A very sweet and thoughtful story. I was a sad to see the story end. It ended too early. Everyone has their own dream. How far will you go fulfill yours? For me this story shows the importance of being with the person you love. Success and love can go hand in hand. Though it was a very good story I think there could have been more. The plot could have been more developed. It was too simple and short. The characters and the passion between Nicky and Chris kept this story alive.

Carolyn Hughey ~ Insanity Claus

Mallory Gardner, a widow is trying to keep her Christmas shop afloat when Arden J. Miller enters her shop and almost captures her heart. With two constantly quarrelling daughters and her own battered heart, her sanity is tested to the limit. I wanted to keep reading to see if the issues would be resolved enough for Mallory to concentrate on herself.

An engaging story with a plot that just stunned me for a second. It was a very moving story that brought tears to my eyes. It brought teenage angst together with mother’s love, frustration and hesitation. The combination of all of these was woven very well. The plot and the characters went hand in hand in satisfying me.

Tallulah Grace ~ A Family for Christmas (The Orphans of Richaven, Book #1)

Erin Matthews returns home after her father’s death intent on selling the house. However, she meets the family living next door and uncovers a truth that could change her life.

The plot was not that complicated. But the characters for me were the main interest. The characters pulled me in every time and engaged me in the story. I think the characters were the driving force for this story and that was ideal for this setting. The chemistry between Erin and her handsome neighbor, combined with the feel of family, moved the plot along at a great pace. Perfect!

This is a very touching and emotional story filled with characters that touched my heart.

Rachelle Ayala ~ A Father for Christmas

Kelly is a single mother who is trying to give her daughter, Bree, the best possible life she could after a scandal that leaves her an ex-convict. Bree wants a father for Christmas. When she sees Tyler, a homeless veteran, she thinks she has received her Christmas gift.

This story was totally different than any other short story in this anthology. It was descriptive and very deep. The plot had an unexpected turn that kept me on my toes. With the little girl added into this, it just made me smile. Of all the stories in the set, I think this one will really appeal to those who appreciate a good love story…It is a story about second chances, forgiveness and hope.

This boxed set of Christmas stories shows the different sides of life. Sappy love stories surrounded by family with a sprinkle of Christmas all over. Christmas is the season of love, family and togetherness. All of the stories are presented by very talented authors.

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The Perfect Mistake by Vicktor Alexander

January 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment

MISTAKE
The Perfect Mistake by Vicktor Alexander
Publisher: Totally Bound
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (49 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Stumbling into Xavier’s cabin in the middle of a snowstorm is the perfect mistake Russell’s life needs.

Russell Heter takes his best friend Keith up on his offer to take a much needed vacation up in the mountains of Wyoming. Having just obtained his degree in Child Psychology, Russell is due some rest and a big graduation present. After buying an SUV much too big for his small frame, Russell heads off to the mountains, only to have his new vehicle break down in the blinding snow. Trekking through the snow to the cabin, Russell collapses inside and finds himself staring down the barrel of a shotgun, held by Xavier Edmond.
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Xavier is the former mayor of Atlanta, released amid controversy when pictures were released of him having an affair…with another man. Xavier escaped to Wyoming in shame. He’s become bitter and closed off, spending his days missing his children and his nights wishing for someone to love. So when the snow prevents Russell from leaving his cabin, Xavier finds himself wondering if Russell might just be the man he’s been waiting for.

Sometimes two wrongs can be the perfect right.

I love to read stories of men in love. Does it have to happen in a long period of time? Not always and not for Russell and Xavier. They think being together might be a mistake. It just might not be.

The writing in this story flowed well. Once I stared, I couldn’t put the book down. I’m sorry it took me so long to get to it. I would’ve missed two flawed, but fun characters. Alexander’s story is definitely one I won’t forget.

That said, there were a few things I struggled with. I’m not a tall person at 5 feet tall. For Russell to struggle with driving the SUV…he’d have to be shorter than me. Did that make him less handsome or harder for me to see in my mind? No, but that hard-to-believe detail did detract from the story a bit. The cabin in the woods and meeting in a snowstorm trope has been used, but Alexander writes the story in a fresh way that had me invested in what would happen next. Also, Xavier and Russell seemed to know rather fast that they were meant to be. For some, this might be a problem. I actually liked this angle because love can happen in a matter of minutes.

If you want a book that’s got hot moments among the cold, then this might be the book for you. Recommended.

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Must Loathe Norcross by Summer Devon

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LOVE
Must Loathe Norcross by Summer Devon
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (151 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lilac

When it comes to love, there’s no such thing as traveling light.

Born wealthy and ambitious, Grady once worked hard and played hard—so hard, it brought him to the brink of ruin. Now, after a five-year retreat into the contemplative life, he’s dipping a toe back into the real world.

Assigned to write a series of articles about a Connecticut valley’s small towns, Grady checks into a local hotel. And meets a bellhop who seems determined to show him around…and maybe indulge in a more intimate tour later on.

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Together they uncover a strange plot to detour Norcross’s tourist dollars, a plot that leaves Grady bruised and angry. Now they’ll have to decide how far they’ll go to save the town…and how far they’ll fall for each other.

A man on the road to recovery is mistaken for a famous travel journalist and ends up being seduced by a bellhop. But dangers lurk in the shadows of their quaint small town.

Grady and Josh have wonderfully differing personalities. Where Grady is reserved, quiet and trying to remain clean in all aspects of his life, Josh is open, wild, and a bit reckless with everything, even his heart. Grady starts out as a passive character but Josh’s active qualities bring that quality out in Grady as well. I liked seeing the two men grow into their full potential. Grady’s change is to be expected, since he can’t be a monk forever, but Josh’s transformation is more full-blown. Josh has many jobs in their small town, and while he’s spent his life wishing he were somewhere else, he learns to value what he has and what he’s got to lose.

I also appreciated the sex scenes that felt realistic. The flaming attraction between them is not quite instant but when it blazes, it’s hot. The realism comes in several stages, such as asking what the other desires and both men being versatile in their sexual roles. The constant need that happens at the start of any relationship was depicted well.

The plot revolves around two centers. In the first part of the book Grady is being mistaken for his cousin Geoffrey, the luxury-loving travel journalist whose opinion makes or breaks small towns that rely on tourism. There are some confusing and funny moments because of that. The second part of the plot is about an apparent conspiracy against Norcross by a rival town that seeks the same special project grants and community prizes as Norcross, as they fight for the same tourist dollars. Grady and Josh find themselves in a key position to solve the problem. Whether this reads as realistic or not is anybody’s guess. I don’t doubt that corruption happens, but if this fits the story… well, I’ll leave that up to you to decide.

About Norcross and its citizens. Well, this is one those small towns you either love or you hate. In the beginning, I was firmly in the hate department. None of the side characters were amiable or sympathetic, and their views awfully insular. Then I began to see the light shining on the dung heap, as it were. There were some positive aspects to the town and its people. But, all in all, I didn’t warm up to the town much. I didn’t like any of the side characters, who were nosy, prejudiced, scheming, outright evil, or simply rude for no reason. Others of you may like the town with its so-called eccentric folks and quaint ambiance. Personally, I didn’t see it.

Nonetheless, I liked the main couple, so the problems this book had were overlooked. Grady’s life lessons were intriguing to follow, and Josh was just a lovable man, practically in every sense. Their scenes, whether talking or making out, were a pleasant read. Because of the sweet romance, I recommend this to all folks who don’t mind a couple of aggravations along the way to perfect happiness.

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Daisy – Meet Our Reviewers and Win Prizes

December 25, 2014 By 8 Comments

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Why did you become a reviewer?

I became a reviewer because I devour books and I wanted a chance to get through some favourites for free and offer up my opinion.

What are your favorites genres to read in and why?

Sci-fi/fantasy or contemporary romance. These are my favourites as I like something out of the ordinary, a bit of an escape from reality and something truly creative. Romance satisfies the first two and a good sci-fi or fantasy book satisfies all three points.

What book in your youth made a big impression on you and why?

I actually had ten books really influence me when I was young…

In no particular order:

Peter Pan (not sure what edition it was but it had beautiful artwork)
The Faraway Tree Series by Enid Blyton
Aesops Fables
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis
The Famous Five Series by Enid Blyton
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
The Abhorsen Series by Garth Nix
Anita Blake Series by Laurell K. Hamilton
Merry Gentry Series by Laurell K. Hamilton
Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

My favourite out of those would probably be Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree series. It took me out of my world and introduced me to a fantasy land where people are kind and anything is possible.

Do you have any “bad book habits”? Dog Ear? Reading in the tub or while eating? Breaking the spine?

I do all of those things but I personally don’t view them as “bad book habits”. A bad book habit is not reading or not reading enough. How you read should not be an issue.

What is one thing we would be most surprised to learn about you?

I’m usually pretty open. I guess one of the more surprising things about me is I do not really wish to stay in the country I was born in past the age of 35. I like travelling too much and my country is going downhill!

What is something that makes you stop reading a book?

Lots! My biggest pet peeve is a book that features an author/writer as a main character. That’s just lazy characterisation and I refuse to read it on principle. (I’ve also not, on glancing through the first few pages of these, found a good one yet).

What books have most influenced your life? Why?

Very similar – if not the same – as the books which made an impression on me in my youth. I believe genre has a far more lasting effect on people than literary works for the most part.

Perhaps Laurell K Hamilton’s series or Naomi Novik’s dragon books have had the most effect on me recently though. They illustrate fantasy ideas brilliant and have characters which are full of life. I truly got sucked into their alternative realities – and wanted to stay!

What book do you think should be made into a movie? Why?

The Naomi Novik series. It’s a better plot than Eragon and has the depth of Tolkein in some ways. History is recreated with fantasy and it’s amazing to read and would work beautifully with a big budget on the big screen.

What would you choose as a superpower? why?

Either mindreading or the ability to live forever. There is not enough time to learn everything about people, their behaviour, how they think, and how the world works. I wish I had more time and ability to gain knowledge.

Describe your perfect reading space.

A vacation spot with dry heat – perhaps poolside in southern Italy or in the Sahara after dark – with something very comfy to lie on, a couple of pillows, some water and some junk food.

If you could spend a day with anyone from history, dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do? What would you ask them?

I would ask the first person in my family tree with my last name why it was they chose such a strange last name and I’d spend the day learning about my oldest relatives which the records did not record.

What were your top ten books you reviewed for LASR in 2014?

I don’t think I’ve managed to review a full ten books so far this year but here is a list of the ones I really enjoyed:

Cara O Shea’s return by Mackenzie Crowne
Gretel and the Dark by Eliza Granville
The Gypsy Ribbon by Shannon Macleod
Texas Fandango by Cynthia D’Alba
The Same Mistake Twice by Albert Tucher

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Beneath a Sicilian Sun by Lynette Rees

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Beneath a Sicilian Sun by Lynette Rees
Publisher: Taliesin Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (109 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Journalist Joanne Smith encounters Sicilian millionaire Dante Alphonso while conducting an interview for Life Today magazine. Dante has been well known to the media for years, where constant scorn has been thrown upon the playboy lifestyle of his younger years. He detests that reputation as he would much prefer to be known for his charity work for The Children’s Hope and Dream Foundation, an organization he established to help terminally ill children achieve their wishes.

Dante has already had his fingers burned by bloodhound journalists, but takes a chance on Joanne, inviting her to his home country to visit his vineyard and meet the Alphonso Family. Things begin to sizzle between them under the Sicilian sun as Joanne embraces their lifestyle.

A thorn in the side for Joanne is Dante’s ex, Carla, a strong alpha female whose family owns a rival vineyard in the area. Carla betrayed Dante before, so trusting any woman is difficult for him.

However, Joanne has a secret she has kept from Dante, which is stopping her from growing close to him. The secret is revealed after he invites her on board his luxury yacht on the way to the island of Lipari.

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Sparks ignite when love and lust collide beneath a Sicilian sun.

Joanne Smith, a journalist, meets Dante Alphonso for an interview. Dante is very hesitant and suspicious of journalists as the relationship between him and the media has never been that good. He wants to be known for his charity work not for his previous playboy lifestyle. He invites Joanne to his home country, visit his vineyard and meet the Alphonso Family. During this working/vacation trip they get to know each other and start building a relationship. However, Dante’s ex who owns a rival vineyard in the area has already caused a lot of heartache to Dante that makes him reluctant to trust and get hurt.

Dante is not the only one with walls around his heart. Joanne has something that makes it difficult for her to get close to him and get on with life. This is not the last of it.

Another betrayal–or is it a betrayal?–tests Joanne and Dante’s relationship. The question is will they survive all this? Will they come out of this storm intact?

Joanne is an independent, career minded and principled woman. Dante is a millionaire businessman who does charity work however his past behavior gets drudged up again and again affecting the reputation of the charity. Both of them has pasts and hurts that they need to go through and they do go through the pain and forgiveness of it all together. That’s what I absolutely loved about this. They learn to forgive themselves and others.

Joanne and Dante not only have an understanding towards each other but are also immensely passionate. Their chemistry is sizzling. Unlike some books it is not lust at first sight. That is very refreshing. Their relationship at first is professional. No hint of any chemistry between them. Their relationship developed slowly. I absolutely loved that because it felt so realistic rather than the usual. I was better able to relate to the characters and story because of this.

The author has done a very good job of describing the scenery and location. I got transported to Sicily. It was like I was living the character. I was seeing everything described in this. This story is also very emotional and touching with everything that happens. The emotions that they feel are expressed beautifully.

Beneath a Sicilian Sun is a very tender and moving novelette, with heartache and love, forgiveness and pain, and family and children. A contemporary romance not only about the lead characters also about family. I give this book a good recommendation.

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