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Sugar Girl by Nicole Austin

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Sugar Girl by Nicole Austin
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (45 pgs)
Other: M/F, BDSM
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Clover

And finds the sweet girl he shouldn’t have left behind.

While book smart Candy Dillon went to college and embarked on an engineering career, Jeremiah Lange became a rodeo champion and country music icon. Their differences have kept these childhood friends apart until finally, the twists and turns in their individual paths lead them right back where they belong.

All work and no play has Candy aching for a thrill. Jeremiah is the perfect man to help check a few things off her bucket list. From bungee jumping to making out on a Ferris wheel and an emotional spin beneath bright spotlights, Candy’s having the time of her life.

But in the harsh light of the morning after can she really hold on to a shooting star?

Life is full of twists and turns, sometimes you twist and turn the wrong way right up until you bump into the person you started out holding hands with.
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Candy Dillon has her head in work. She’s busy, busy, busy with her career in engineering. Her childhood sweetheart however, Jeremiah Lange has hit the stratosphere in his career; not only is he a rodeo champion, he’s also a Country music star star. Their worlds couldn’t be further apart or their lives more different. Candy feels hers is dull and uneventful; if only she could get her adrenaline pumping and grab some fun.

Fate plays her hand and throws Candy and Jeremiah into the same bar one night. Before she knows it, Candy is telling her old friend about her frustration It’s all right for him, he’s seen the world, experienced the highs, but for her, not so much, not at all in fact.

Before she knows it Jeremiah is flying through the air with her on a bungee jump and they’re making out on a Ferris wheel – yes the sparks from years ago are still there. But after a night of serious hotness, where all her dreams come true, will they still have something to work with in the morning?

I have read Ms Austin’s books before, she’s a go-to-author for me as she never disappoints. Sugar Girl is no exception. It’s a hot, sexy read with characters who connect with each other and the reader. There is a nice build up to the steamy action, I really enjoyed the fact that Jeremiah was a super-star yet it didn’t take over the story.

Candy was feisty and sweet, I could see why Jeremiah liked her so much. The sex scenes are intense and emotional, the writing flows and heats up the page. All in all a great short read and a wonderful addition to the Naughty Sleepover series. I recommend it if you like m/f romance with some seriously steamy action.

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Jordan’s Battle by E.A. West

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BATTLE
Jordan’s Battle by E.A. West
Publisher: Astraea Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (49 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Computer programmer Alaina Howard has a new office mate, and she couldn’t be happier that he’s handsome and unattached. Although initially uncertain of his position in the company, she quickly realizes that he’s good at his job and a valuable asset. If only she knew why the seemingly non-disabled man needed a service dog, things would be perfect.

Army veteran Jordan Blake is thrilled to get a job that allows him to pursue his dream of learning web development. The position is even sweeter thanks to the beautiful woman he shares an office with. The only drawback is that she seems suspicious of his need for a service dog to assist with an invisible disability.

Will Alaina’s suspicion and Jordan’s reluctance to talk about his disability keep them from developing the relationship they both desire?

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Quite a number of times throughout the book I found Alaina came across as very judgmental– like her outwardly showing distaste for Jordan when she assumes (incorrectly) that he’s going outside for a smoke, or when she again leaps to conclusions that because Jordan isn’t blind he has “no need” for his service dog. Such instant reactions were in some respects understandable, but they left me with the impression that anything not crystal clear makes Alaina react with suspicion and distaste. This hit me particularly when she asked Jordan to leave his service dog behind when they go to the movies. Although Alaina didn’t know just how much Jordan relies on Abe for his physical and emotional health, the fact he had kept his dog with him every minute for the weeks of time they’d spent together should have tipped her off to what a monumental thing requesting he be left behind was. It felt unthinking of her, like she assumed she knew better than Jordan himself did.

I didn’t find Alaina to be anything like the common heroine, but this made me more intrigued as to where the plot and interactions would go. None of her reactions were aggressive enough for me to dislike her character, but it was a brave move on the author’s behalf writing her like this – and one that I feel strengthens the conflict within the story. Instead of being a wishy-washy, sunshine-and-roses style of book, it’s a lot sharper and more realistic. I really liked this and found these differences in plot excellent. Some readers, however, mightn’t feel the same and might find it difficult to relate to Alaina.

I also particularly liked how Jordan wasn’t your average hero who has made it back after time in the army. He’s not lost a limb or got disfiguring scars and needs the nurture and love of a good woman to make it all right. Instead he’s got a more difficult—and uncommon—problem to deal with, that of anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and a mixed bag of other issues. Again I thought this was a brave and excellent side-step from what could have become a story like many others. It made the plot feel fresh and deeply interesting to see how Alaina and Jordan would deal with things. I found myself turning the pages and deeply sunk into the story, engrossed. For those looking for a sweet story that breaks out of the more traditional roles one expects; this could well be a refreshing and wonderful read.

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It Started With A Whisper by A.W. Hartoin

March 18, 2013 By 9 Comments

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It Started With A Whisper by A.W. Hartoin
Publisher: A.W. Hartoin
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: 399 Pages
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: Best Book
Review by: Jasmine

Wishes are powerful things, if you belong to the MacClarity clan. You can ask Ernest for anything and he’ll make it come true, even though he’s been dead for nearly a hundred years. Puppy MacClarity doesn’t take the rumors about Ernest too seriously. But when he’s had enough of his teacher’s harassment, Puppy asks Ernest to take care of Miss Pritchett for him. Ernest does and family secrets start to surface like magic. During a summer filled with both fear and fun, Puppy begins to realize that Ernest isn’t the only special thing about his family, and their oddities aren’t just skin deep. Too bad he didn’t know sooner.

Every time I hear the name of this book, it makes me want to dance around the room and sing for a minute, I loved it! I mean – with crazy ravens, weird cats, a vengeful, spitting llama, genius older cousins, a boy named Puppy, mysterious moms and a protective ancestral ghost – what’s not to love?

This family is completely dysfunctional but in the best possible way. The best part about this family, though, is that even though everyone is different, they all love and support each other no matter what, even when they don’t agree. While blood-related family is very important to all of them, they also pull others into their “pack” and consider them family. If anyone messes with someone in their pack, they will end up answering to all of them. The presence of unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty is never questioned by family or friends throughout the book and the kids all stick together like glue. Every teenager should get to experience this environment.
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Initially, I wasn’t too sure about reading a book with a main character named Puppy. Then, I started reading it and found out that not only was it a nickname from his mom but it had also carried over to school, teachers and friends and it became even weirder. But somehow it worked. It gave the character a chance to rise above what you expect with a moniker like “Puppy”. Puppy is a lovable, easy-going typical teenager most of the time, but the protective man in him rises to the surface when needed. Puppy stumbles into some adventure (and trouble), with rest of the pack right there to help him, but ultimately there is a moment when it comes down to Puppy alone. In that moment, I think we see Puppy transition from the more innocent childhood days to his real journey to the person he will eventually become.

The pack spends the summer at what they all call “camp”, which is some rural family property with a lake, a creek and woods. With the ever-present ghost of Puppy’s ancestor, shown in very interesting and fun ways, and the question of exactly what it is the moms can do, there is an element of intrigue and mysticism that carries through the entire book. The plot moves along very smoothly and is, at times, fast-paced with some moments that kept me on the edge of my seat.

With two sets of twins, plus moms that are twins, and a multitude of friends and other people that make appearances in the book, it would be easy to start confusing characters but the author does an excellent job of making them all very individual. Even the animals become unique and memorable. This book is very well written, with enough twists and turns to keep my attention from beginning to end, including one incredibly late night.

One of the things that I loved is the song list at the beginning of the book. Throughout the book various characters (usually the moms) are singing different songs – which will end up being one of the songs from the list. I love music and it’s usually a big part of the lives of most of the teenagers that I know, so I love that this is included as a focal point and not just as a background element. In contrast, one thing I was slightly confused by was the elephant. Was it a way to give honor or invoke/evoke? I was just never really sure. I don’t want to say much more than that because I don’t want to give anything away.

There are a lot of lessons to be learned with this book, but not in an in-your-face kind of way. The lessons are subtle, which is perfect for young adults. It is fun, reads at the perfect pace, with mystery, intrigue and hilarious antics of some of the more zany members of the pack. I’ve read that this might be a series (not confirmed by any reliable sources) and I’m really hoping that they are right. I would love to spend some more time with this group. They were just a lot of fun and I was always anxious to see what sort of mess they were going to get themselves into next!

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Discovered: The Shalean Moon 1 by J. Lilley

March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DISCOVERED

Discovered: The Shalean Moon 1 by J. Lilley
Publisher: Lycaon Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (133 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

When Rach moved to Scotland she knew there would be changes. She hadn’t expected them to be quite so dramatic. Not only was there a new house, new school and new friends, there was also a secret to discover.

Brios Parde was a Patriarch in waiting. When the powerful leopard shifter senses a new Shalean he is amazed to discover it’s the new girl. All his senses tell him Rach will be important to him.

However the Rogues try to destroy the budding relationship. Will Rach decide to side with Brios or help stage an uprising?

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Poor Rach. Not only does she have to deal with the drama of making a major move to Scotland, she also discovers that her father has hidden a great deal of information concerning her heritage from her. Once Rach meets Brios, the revelations concerning magic and shape shifters come very quickly. Rach has an incredible amount of information forced on her all at once. At first, Rach is very reluctant to accept the truth about the shape shifters. However, I thought her resistance felt forced. So much in fact that it was really quite comical when Rach tries to convince herself that she is “dreaming.” Though I found Rach’s reactions entertaining, at a certain point, her actions failed to feel realistic, especially when the truth was literally staring her in the face.

Rach is very easy to like. She’s a smart girl with a bit of an attitude who isn’t about to let anyone push her around. Once Rach fully accepts her gifts, I have no doubt that she is going to be a very powerful leader within the Shalean society.

I also really enjoyed Rach’s budding relationship with Brios. It was clear from the moment they met that they had a strong connection. However, Rach is only fifteen and she knows she is much too young to be making a serious commitment. I admire Brios’ restraint and resolve to take things slowly. He never tries to force anything on her and lets her make her own choices. I truly believe they will be a very powerful team, and I look forward to watching the development of their relationship.

I feel that the conflicts in this tale were resolved much too quickly. There are a lot of interesting things going on in this story that I wish had been explored in greater depth. The ending felt rushed to me, especially the part where Rach was told about her history and the fate of her mother. I realize that Rach and Brios were in a difficult situation at the time, but I truly feel that Rach deserves much more than she was given. I hope she has the time to explore her past and new abilities in future installments of this series.

Over all, I enjoyed reading Discovered. The world Ms. Lilley has created is interesting and I found the concept of the Shaleans thought provoking. I certainly look forward to following the adventures of Rach and her friends in the next book.

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The Two and The Proud by Heather Long

February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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The Two and The Proud by Heather Long
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (33 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Aster

Roger Michael Easton IV, better known as Rowdy, flouted the family’s Naval tradition to enlist in the Marines—not as an officer, but a ground pounding grunt. He never expected to see as much combat or valor as he did in the field, but every engagement furthered his commitment to his brothers in arms. Now, with an early offer on the table to end his contract, Rowdy has to take a long look at the life he left behind, the life he’s built, and the future he longs to have.

Rowdy also wants a woman who gets him.

Inactive Marine, Kim Wakefield, continues to serve her country as a Naval Criminal Investigator. She’s hard on the grunts and sailors because she is one of them—and they didn’t sign up for easy. Tired of the seedier side of military life—picking up drunk Marines, AWOL sailors, busting drug running operations, or worse, sending drug addicted servicemen to court marshal and treatment, she longs to have her faith in her fellow Marines restored.

Kim wants a man who knows what she needs.

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Who would be the perfect match for a rough and tough Marine? Well, another Marine, of course!

Rowdy Easton is at a crossroads in his life. Coming up to the end of his stint in the Marines, he’s trying to decide whether to continue or leave the corps. His preference would be to stay, but with cutbacks taking place, he doesn’t want to take another’s place. Mix his professional confusion with personal loneliness and you’ve got a perfect candidate for a 1Night Stand.

Kim Wakefield is an inactive Marine turned NCIS investigator. For a number of reasons, not the least of which is dealing with her own battle of the sexes, she’s signed up for Madame Eve’s service in the hopes of sharing one wild night.

These two were ripe for a one night stand. Their attraction seemed immediate, and they both seemed pleased to have found an unexpected level of respect for the other as well. The sex was smoking hot, as was the attempts at conversation during. I’m not sure I got the same relationship vibe from these two that I have gotten in other Heather Long tales, or other 1Night Stand authors, but the purpose of their date – one night – was very satisfying.

The epilogue left me a bit surprised, but happy for the couple. Rowdy made a decision that I didn’t see coming, and wished we had his point of view as to why (Was it for her? That’s my hope) but it left us with our happy ending, and that is the most important part to me!

As always, Ms. Long doesn’t disappoint. The heat factor was off the charts, even in limited pages. The Always a Marine series is a crowd pleaser for sure, and The Two and The Proud is no exception!

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Winter’s Tale by Emma Holly

February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Winter’s Tale by Emma Holly
Publisher: Smashwords
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (118 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Something sexy is afoot at Rackham’s School for Young Ladies.

Half faerie, half elf Hans Winter broke the heart of the wrong princess. Cursed to live as a statue at a school for human girls, only true love—and true bravery—can free him.

December Worth never met a rule she didn’t want to break, as the numerous institutions that expelled her can attest. Bravery she can handle. Love she’s less sure about, especially if it involves believing in fairytales.

A kiss seems like the last thing these lonely souls would share, until one night in the cemetery where Hans stands trapped, Fate brings stone and flesh together . . .

There’s something about a man cursed for unjust reasons that makes a romance reader stand up and notice. Add in a mystery, a plea in the night and delicious naughty dreams that may or may not be real and it sweetens the pot. How could I resist? Plus, the fact that the illustrious Ms. Holly has a way with sexual encounters pretty much insured that this would be an entertaining read. I was right.

The first thing the author did was introduce me to the heroine, December. Her parents have pretty much given up on her and in fact are a nonevent in her life save the money they spend in lieu of their attentions.

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A mystery discovered on a daring walk in the night attracts more attention to December than she ever dreamed. Her mind, her intellect and her drive to action are all engaged as the heroine realized that something wasn’t right, wasn’t normal and it demanded of her more than she thought possible of giving. It’s her character growth that I found appealing.

Hans is not an ordinary man, in any form. The author was effective in portraying the hero’s desperation, his yearning and his despair. Even better was his lusty thoughts and creative ways of interacting with December. A reader is treated to some very steamy scenes – well written and detailed.

This novella is definitely erotic due to the nature of some of December’s antics with Hans. I’ve read a couple of erotic stories about women and statues before and they came across as thinly veiled plots for the sole purpose of exploring kinky sex with statuary – sort of silly and uninspiring. Ms. Holly has taken a ho-hum idea and turned it into a polished gem that inspires the libido instead of putting it to sleep. She introduced a battery of feelings that ranged from disbelief, sadness, anger, desire, hopelessness, worry, elation and the all-important one, love. Hans isn’t a statue at all, but a man trapped. His connection to December is what sets this apart from what I’ve read before. There is a reason she does what she does. Of course she enjoys it – that’s what makes it so hot. But the purpose is deeper and more profound than merely sex and because the author can make an effective emotional connection between her characters and readers, it makes this book worth taking the time to read.

As for the overall conflict, man turned to stone notwithstanding, there are a few nasty surprises in store for both protagonists. Ms. Holly effectively diverted my attention with a red herring. I never dreamed that the bad were good, in an oddball sort of way, and the good were really insane. There are also some elements in the book with very strong resemblances to other fairy tales. I liked them then and I enjoyed how the author incorporated facets of them here. In fact, December is a smart fairy tale heroine, unlike the wishy-washy lambkins of old. This heroine is sassy, questions until she is satisfied with the answers and at times knows when to listen instead of smart-mouth. It comes in handy.

There is a good chunk of action and drama that made this story stand out from all that panting and detailed naughty hijinks. It’s the testing of their mettle in crisis that had me appreciating the main characters and because the writing was vivid, clear and tight, the whole scene progression was a real page-flipper.

I’m not a fan of dream sequences but in this tale, the author took the time to make a reader believe in their logic. It worked.

Winter’s Tale generates enough heat to make a reader melt. It’s a terrific fantasy made all the better by interesting characters that I enjoyed reading about. I got an extra thrill from a cameo appearance by a couple of people from a previous book I’d read, Move Me, written in the same world as this one. In fact, after seeing them again, I have an itch to read their story all over again. This is such a fun world that Ms. Holly has created; I can never seem to get enough. Try Winter’s Tale for a taste and see for yourself.

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Winter’s Thaw by Mari Carr, Jane Rylon

February 15, 2013 By 2 Comments

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Winter’s Thaw by Mari Carr, Jane Rylon
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (164 pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Toys
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Sometimes it’s better.

Compass Girls, Book 1

Sienna Compton has it all figured out. Her life’s goals are set and it is all systems go. At least, it was. Until her long-time boyfriend Josh threw a ringer into the master plan, requesting a “break” from their relationship. Now she’s left alone during the long, cold Wyoming winter, questioning what her heart has always believed to be true love.

Daniel Lennon is facing an uncertain future. When a tragic accident leaves him unable to pursue his career as a professional bull rider, he finds himself at Compass Ranch, working to help Sienna’s father, Seth, build his horse breeding business. One look at Sienna has Daniel envisioning things he never imagined wanting—a permanent home, love, marriage—and he’s willing to use all the red-hot tricks in his sexual arsenal to melt the ice surrounding Sienna’s broken heart.

When lust turns to genuine emotion, can Daniel convince Sienna to take a chance on something different and unexpected? Can he persuade her to consider a new path, one that will lead her directly to his arms…forever?

Once again, the marvelous writing team of Mari Carr and Jane Rylon, have given the fans what they wanted. A much beloved family is finally coming full circle with a new generation of Comptons. The new series features the four daughters of the Compass brothers,and I’d call it a new beginning. You got to believe me when I say that when it comes to the Compton girls…the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Longtime fans are sure to be saddened, at what is sure to be another bittersweet ending to an enduring love that has spanned the arc of both series. Like always, I can’t give too much away, but I’d like to think of those tears that I’m sure will be falling, as a sign of two old lovers finally reuniting for eternity.

Compass Girls Book #1
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Sienna is Seth’s daughter, and at first, I thought she was the most boring of the four cousins. She basically let her douche bag boyfriend walk all over her. Then, luckily for her, the douche bag suddenly wants to take a break from each other. FYI… he wants to screw around with some other sweet things while he’s still keeping his longtime girlfriend on the bench. At the suggestions of her much spunkier cousins, Sienna wises up and turns on to the sexy new cowboy her dad just brought home.

Luck was with Daniel Lennon the day he came to Compass Ranch. Right away, the sexy cowboy sees something that he likes. But the bosses daughter makes it clear that she is off limits since she’s almost engaged to another guy. But you know how those cowboys are….they see something they want and they’ve just got to have it. Daniel is no fool, so when Sienna gets dumped, he takes a chance and turns on the cowboy sexy to get her into his bed. It wasn’t too hard, that fire had been sizzling for a while. Pretty soon, they were burning up the sheets in Daniels bed. But Daniel’s not just looking for a little snatch on the side. He wants to claim Sienna’s heart for his own. He’s playing for keeps and he uses all his charm to win her away for real.

My thoughts: I’ve been a longtime fan of this writing team since first reading the Compass Brothers series. As soon as I heard the news that they were once again teaming up to do a series on the daughters….well, I just knew I had to have all of the books. I knew they would be out of this world delicious. How could they not ? But would they really compare to those steamy stories I remembered reading ? So, just to be fair, I went back and did a quick re-read of the entire first series, as soon as I got this book to review. Oh my…. those books were still as hot as I’d remembered. So, I know you’re all wondering… so, yes! Winter’s Thaw is every bit as sexy and romantic as those first books were. And just as I did before, I fell fast and hard for the cowboy hero.

Needless to say, I fell in love with Daniel right from the start. No surprise, cowboys are my weakness. And Daniel was one sexy cowboy ! I loved how he took charge.But he also had a tender side that was clear as day in those scenes with Sienna and little Doug. And those love scenes. Good Lord Almighty ! The writers damn sure write some steamy love scenes. Reader beware : You might have to take a cold shower before you get to the happy ever after.

On the other hand, I didn’t like Sienna very much at the beginning of the story. I’m not a fan of the doormat heroines. But I liked her just fine once she let go and found her wild side. Sienna proved that she was a true Compton by showing up at Daniel’s place wearing a sexy negligee. She took that first step and guess what…she was hiding a very naughty side under all that sweetness. Still, because of my fixation with the sinfully sexy cowboy, I couldn’t help but be mad at her for playing fast and loose with Daniel’s heart. Of course, I can’t give away the ending…but for a minute there, my heart dropped right along with Daniel’s.

As always, the dynamic duo of Mari Carr and Jane Rylon, have given the readers another wonderful series. I loved the first series, the Compass Brothers, and I’ve been faithfully awaiting this new series ever since hearing that they were working on it. I think they’ve created some extraordinary characters, with the four daughters, and I can’t wait to read the other stories. Just like their fathers before them, each cousin has a uniquely different personality, which indicates four very different and exciting stories. Sadly, there seems to be a bittersweet, but common thread, that will most likely span all four stories. Get ready for a lot of tears and I’d advise that followers have a few tissues on hand while reading this series. I know I’ve already shed a few just with this first book.

I enjoyed this long awaited book immensely. It had everything. It was fun and exciting. And it was emotional and heartfelt. It was overflowing with sexual heat. It was sweet and romantic. The characters were vibrant and made me love them, even when I didn’t like them. The love affair between Daniel and Sienna was passionate but it also sold me on the endurance of that love. It was the compelling storyline that made me made believe in that love. And those accolades are all due to the brilliantly talented writing team of Mari Carr and Jane Rylon.

I loved this story and I’m sure that I’ll be reading it many times again. Just as I still enjoyed the quick re-read I did of the Compass Brothers series before starting this book. This one is a must read for contemporary readers who like their romance on the spicy side.

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The Bacchi by Belinda McBride

February 14, 2013 By 1 Comment

BACCHI

The Bacchi by Belinda McBride
Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Science Fiction, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (270 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal sex, Hermaphrodite, M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Cactus

The Bacchi Lefi Dhrahn lives a life of luxury and decadence, but is tortured by memories of a lost love. He survives the pain by surrounding himself with sex, beauty, and all forms of self-indulgence. When he meets the alluring Inspector Afton Teris, Lefi believes the detective will make a very nice addition to his string of conquests.

Afton Teris is a Valoran hermaphrodite, and like all members of his species, is stern, cerebral and disapproves of the frivolous prostitute. Afton orients as a male, but the beautiful Lefi Dhrahn stirs him sexually, making him question everything he knows about himself. To further confuse his emotions, Afton finds himself tempted by the forbidden pleasures surrounding the Bacchi.

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Pride and sensuality don’t often go together but when they meet the results can be explosive. Afton is a police Inspector and Valorian, a hermaphroditic species. Lefi is a Somian, a species known for their uninhibited sexuality and often acting as professional sex workers or Bacchi. Historically the two very different species don’t have much to do with each other but Afton and Lefi’s explosive chemistry can’t be denied. When a year long seduction finally ends with the two together, both men realize the hardest journey is yet to come.

The Bacchi is the third novel set in author McBride’s futuristic/sci-fi world. Each book can be read as a standalone as the series is only loosely connected through the same world and not necessarily staring offshoot characters. Previous characters do make brief appearances but those new to this author or series can read any of the three alone or together and not be lost. This time out stars Afton and Lefi as they navigate a potentially disastrous relationship and try to solve an illegal kidnapping and sexual slavery conspiracy. The plot moves steadily if not exactly fast. I read this one pretty quickly though so the somewhat more tame feeling pace didn’t hinder my enjoyment at all. In fact it makes the story more sensual and fits well with Lefi’s personality and occupation.

Both characters are wonderfully three dimensional and interesting. Afton is a hermaphrodite but orients as male. His journey is one of self and sexual discovery that his attraction to Lefi sets off. Afton must learn who he really is and what he really wants while Lefi must try to recover from his broken heart and death of beloved twin. These two men slowly find themselves within the confines of their relationship, providing strength, love, and understanding. The side plot about the sexual slavery syndicate is nicely explored and provides a suitable and fitting backdrop to the drama played out within their relationship.

There are few missteps in this one that I found but there are some potential issues for other readers. First because Afton is a hermaphrodite and Lefi is an equal opportunity sex worker, there is some brief m/f sex shown on page. Again, this fits and is used well so don’t let this turn you off. I tend to be purist in my m/m books wanting only that but I honestly didn’t mind the brief m/f here. Also if the book doesn’t engage you pretty quickly the slower pace may drag for some readers. There isn’t a lot of quick action and only a handful of sex scenes so the relationship dynamic has to be the real draw. I easily found myself entertained and interested pretty quickly so hopefully others will too.

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Ghost of Winters Past by Gail MacMillan

February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

GHOST

Ghost of Winters Past by Gail MacMillan
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (260 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Jasmine

Big-city lawyer Michaela Dunn stepped in to give her aunt & uncle a break from their bed-and-breakfast lodge in the wilds of northern New Brunswick, but the neighborhood bully from her schooldays taunts and torments her and wants to put the lodge out of business. What is she to do? Rescue comes in a strange form when a ghostly apparition points a finger.

Travis MacDonald wants only to find peace away from city life, secluded in his cabin, checking trap lines, mushing his dogsled to and from town for supplies. Finding a damsel in distress on the trail isn’t on his list. Neither is being arrested for murder.

Undeniable attraction has Michaela and Travis working together to solve the mystery, hampered by lies, jealousy, and someone who would kill again to keep them quiet.

Set in the backwoods of New Brunswick, Canada, Ms. MacMillan gives us a taste of the more primitive side of the Canadian wilderness. With the preservation of the wilderness areas being a big focus of this book, we get to see the beauty of the wild through the author’s eyes and her love of her native land.

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And then there is the tall, dark and mysterious Travis MacDonald. He is a (recently) local resident of the area and has developed a reputation as a hermit. Thrown together by circumstance, Michaela suddenly has the opportunity to get to know him. Sparks fly, much to chagrin of both of them, which makes for some great sexual tension.

Ralph Frame is perfect as the villain that you love to hate, along with his buddy, Andy. Andy had some mildly redeeming qualities, but as much as I wanted to feel sorry for him, I just never quite got there. Michaela’s best friend, Karen, is an interesting character, as a female Ranger. I would have liked to see more of her. In fact, her character had enough potential that she could probably carry her own story quite well. And the mystery keeps you guessing. I’m usually pretty good at guessing “whodunit” in books or movies, but this one surprised me.

While the parts with the ghost add a bit more mysticism to the story, it seems really unnecessary. Those parts could be completely taken out of the story and it wouldn’t change the plot at all. I wish there would have been a little bit more to that aspect of the story or that it had been left out entirely.

I loved that there was a sled dog team. I’ve owned and raised Siberian Huskies my entire life (the original sled dog) and have owned a couple of Malamutes along the way, so it was a lot of fun for me to read about the dogs. I was a little concerned that she showed a dog eating chocolate in the book and portrayed it as a treat, because chocolate can kill dogs. I wouldn’t want any new dog owners to get ideas dangerous to their pets but portraying the dog as a kleptomaniac was funny.

Entertaining and well written, this book kept me equally trying to figure the mystery out, loving the tension between Michaela and Travis, and laughing at the antics of the dogs, with a very satisfying ending. Ghost of Winters Past is definitely worth checking out if you are in the mood for a suspenseful read with some romance along the way.

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Silent Echoes by Aimee Laine

February 7, 2013 By 3 Comments

ECHOS

Silent Echoes by Aimee Laine
Publisher: J. Taylor Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (336 pages)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sunflower

For years, Ian Sands has enjoyed his life as a bachelor, taking advantage of singlehood and exploring his own definition of passion—whoever she may be. Blonde. Brunette. Tall. Short. Hot. Not. Five months ago, all that changed.

Ian’s been celibate, frustrated and desperately seeking answers to why one woman, who doesn’t play by girls’ rules, haunts his every waking moment.

As a renovations specialist, Taylor Marsh lives, works and breathes construction—a profession her southern belle of a mother would rather Taylor not touch. The same goes for Ian; Mama Marsh would never approve of him.

Like Ian, though, each time he and Taylor draw near, something compels her to get closer.

Something else tells her to run away.
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As much as their histories suggest they shouldn’t be together, neither Taylor nor Ian can deny the pull, and the two succumb, indulging in a relationship that brings pleasure to body, mind and soul.

Doing so, though, also ushers in a series of events both should have foreseen as well as one final outcome neither expected.

Do you ever feel such a powerful attraction to someone, like you’ve known them for so long, but they are a stranger to you? Can you really rule out the possibility of a past life? Open up your eyes, and your heart, to a situation that is truly hard to believe, but for Taylor and Ian, it may be the only explanation. Now, if only they could keep out of trouble or harm’s way long enough to sort through this strange mystery….

Taylor is one of those women you don’t want to mess with. What a great leading lady. She has a slight fragile tone to her, but she’s really anything but. Taylor’s had a past that is a bit bumpy, and things aren’t getting better at the moment. She has strange fears, and dreams that she only wishes she could come to understand, and Ian, the stranger that he is, seems so familiar, too. But things aren’t going to be made easy for Taylor. Does that mean she’s going to go down without a fight? Oh, no. Definitely not. C’mon, Taylor, beat the odds!

Ian can’t explain his odd fixation on Taylor, he just knows he wants to be near her, with her, around her. He can’t stop thinking about her, even though he can’t explain why. He too, has to open his mind to the unimaginable. With every step of trouble Taylor walks into, Ian isn’t far behind, saving her, over and over. There are secrets to uncover, and neither of them will enjoy rehashing the past.

From the beginning, I had a huge interest in this story. The pace starts out a bit slow, but it definitely picks up, keeping up the hype and the suspense about Taylor and Ian. It only gets more intense as the book goes on. With a well crafted plot, very well done characters, and plenty of mystery to keep things on the edge, Silence Echoes is one of those stories that weaves the reader in and keeps a tight hold. You should see my hands…a little red with the grip marks.

From what I gathered, this may be the second book in a series. Some of the characters seemed like they had a story prior. Regardless, I wasn’t pulled away from it or confused, so if it Is a series, it’s not extremely important that they be read in order.

For a great mystery, a mix of paranormal, and a heck of a romance all bundled into one book, you should give Silent Echoes a chance.

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