The Tearings by V. C. Repetto

December 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

TEARINGS
The Tearings by V. C. Repetto
Publisher: Evernight Teen
Genre: Young Adult, Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary, Horror
Length: Full Length (197 pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

From the moment the black vans appear to take the sick away, Maya knows there is something wrong. She seems to be the only one to question the sudden disappearances at school and the masks everyone is forced to wear to keep from catching the new disease spreading through the entire United States. Even when word of the new “healing centers” reaches the public, no one dares to ask what is happening.

But when Maya catches the disease, the one they call The Tearings, and is taken to one of these centers along with her mother, the truth becomes all too clear. She is separated from her family and forced to work, becoming one of the more fortunate ones who is not sent to the testing wings. Bullied by the guards to the point of death, she meets David Summers, the enigmatic young Captain who appears to loathe his position of power in the camp and who seems as drawn to Maya as she is to him.
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When Maya suddenly becomes the disease’s only survivor, she must put her trust on David to find a way to escape the camp and get the truth, and the cure coursing through her veins, out to the world.

The concept of civil liberties might seem slightly boring and abstract until they’re ripped away from you.

“Maybe it was worth losing a few minor privacies for the good of the majority.” As soon as Maya thought these words early on in her tale I knew I’d either love her or hate her by the time I finished it. She has a strong personality and a fiercely stubborn streak that sometimes pokes out at inopportune moments, but ultimately Maya’s narration of this piece reveals the best parts of her personality as well. I’m still not entirely sure if I like her as a person, but following an interesting protagonist around is much more important than shaving down their sometimes rough edges.

There were a few pacing issues in this book. While the first few chapters set up everything the reader needs to know about how people in Maya’s society are reacting to this dangerous new disease, explaining all of the ways in which they are pretending that everything is ok does slow down the action in the beginning. I would have preferred to spend more time figuring out some plot holes that develop later on. The narrator’s understanding of why they occur is fairly fuzzy, and I never did fully understand the logic behind certain twists in the narrative.

The chilling premise makes up for the inconsistencies in the plot, especially when it focuses on how society at large responds to such a virulent illness. The Tearings sound like a disease cooked up in Stephen King’s laboratory, and Ms. Repetto’s graphic descriptions of how it affects the human body make my skin crawl.

The Tearings is a chilling dystopian novel that I’d recommend to adult and young adult readers alike. This is a great choice for anyone who feels a tickle in their throat as cold and flu season begins. Remember that it’s probably just a harmless cold. Probably.

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Defeat the Darkness by Eliza March

December 17, 2013 By 2 Comments

DEFEAT
Defeat the Darkness by Eliza March
Demons of the Bayou Hearts of Darkness, Book One
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (295 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, spanking, menage
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Possessed by evil, ruled by lust, driven by hunger. Can love defeat the ancient demon and turn the darkness into light?

Max Hamilton and Shelby Mackenzie go way back to being in diapers together. Over the years, they’ve shared playgrounds and fishing, first dates and first sexual experiences. It wasn’t a surprise when she followed Max to Tulane Medical School where they shared Kyle Lachlan—Max’s new friend and Shelby’s first real love.

Before Kyle, something had always been missing in the romance department for Shelby. But when Kyle announces he’s joined Physicians International Charity and is heading out to save innocent lives after the mudslides in Guatemala, Shelby is devastated. Until, he gives her a family heirloom engagement ring.

Kyle is determined to make up for his privileged Boston upbringing even if it means being separated from Shelby for a few months while she finishes her residency. But when he arrives in the makeshift medical camp, strange things begin to happen. Local legends inspired by the jungle jaguars tell of men who shift into the form of the large cats.

While out searching for a missing boy, Kyle is attacked by a rogue jaguar. His life changes, instantly and so does he. His former beliefs and ideals manifest into the myths and legends of a bad “B” horror flick.

Pursued by a demonic vampire, the exquisitely beautiful yet evil, Amyra de la Santiago plans to use him for her own selfish purpose. Kyle is determined to fight becoming the dark demon he senses within her.

She will stop at nothing to fulfill her ambitions, and Kyle is the answer she’s been waiting over three thousand years for. Leverage is what she needs to convince him, and who better to use against him than the people he cares about most?
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Kyle will do anything to protect innocent lives like Max’s and keep the woman he loves safe even if it means sacrificing himself to the demon. What does it matter since his soul is already lost to the darkness?

Shelby must learn to believe in Kyle, again, then trust him and finally, she must be willing to fight for him. Later, there will be time to deal with the secret need she developed from the transition he caused. The hunger for sexual satisfaction drives her the way a vampire is driven by the need for blood. Max is always a willing partner, but as relationships change, so do their needs.

Will Kyle adjust and accept their new roles? After the danger is past, will Kyle be able to love a sex fae?

Shelby holds out hope since she is the light to his darkness. Only she can defeat the demon darkness taking over both Kyle and Max.

Welcome to the dark side of passion is the theme in Ms. March’s latest paranormal erotic adventure. There are plenty of opportunities for fans of erotic romance to experience the thrills and chills beneath the sheets but the tale’s suspense and drama is revved up by a dark and sinister plot with twists and turns to keep the pages flipping.

The author initiates a reader to a very complicated relationship dynamic between three best friends, Shelby, Max and Kyle. They love each other on various levels: long term, growing up as best friends, the new guy on the block that clicks with both, friends with benefits – the author had the characters revealing all sorts of ways these three love each other. The result is a depth of being, friendships that survive as each of them grow in their careers, in their lives and as they follow their dreams. Unfortunately for one of them, their dream is about to turn ugly.

That’s when the darkness shows up. The author explored that twisted, deviant and debasing period of Kyle’s life when he had to take a stand for what he believes in, and pays the price. I won’t mince words. Those scenes with the villain disturbed me. I want to warn readers of a few scenes during one of the early pivotal points in the story. I believe they can be classified as torture and rape. I thought about labeling it as forced seduction but the recipient fought it, it was against his will and he was angry. But it’s not gratuitous. There is a purpose to the evil deed and an even more powerful revelation and a credit to Kyle’s resistance. It lays the groundwork as to why the villain is so focused on achieving their agenda with the hero as the means to an end. One of the saddest tragedies of the whole story is what this does to his friendship between Shelby and Max. It’s a major conflict which dominoes throughout the rest of the book.

I started connecting to the characters more towards the point when all three were faced with running the gauntlet. It was at that time that I found the best dialogue, the most solid character interactions and the most interesting and fascinating plot points and revelations starting to occur. The pace really picked up for me and I couldn’t put the book down. Clues and facts were falling in place and many left me wide eyed and captivated.

What surprised me was how the author chose to have everyone saved. Although, I’m not sure ‘saved’ is quite the right word. It was actually a kind of bizarre and wild idea to fix everything the way Ms. March did. Some readers might think it over the top and maybe even a bit contrived. I got a kick out of it and in an oddball way found it funny. What are the odds they’d all become friends in the first place and then Wham! they become ‘super friends’? I quite enjoyed that plot twist.

Secondary characters served many purposes, whether they were onscreen a short time or popping up here and there throughout; everyone helped the heroine and heroes get to where they needed to be. I think the world building in the beginning, using the rogues and the indigenous people, was stilted. It didn’t flow well for me at first but I advise readers to stick with it. The author does have her characters emerge from that rocky start in glorious fashion. The secondary characters later on truly enhanced the tale, the plot movement and added extra layers of interest, excitement and enjoyment.

I also enjoyed the exploration of Max and Shelby’s relationship, then Shelby’s and Kyle’s. It became apparent that Shelby is the cream filling between Max and Kyle’s Oreo cookies. Erotic romance fans will have a lot of opportunities to watch them learn to express their love physically.

Defeat the Darkness is not a lightweight read. It packs a punch in both plot and character dynamics. It’s not a book that is stuffed with fluff and sweetness – it’s tart, tantalizing and at times disturbing. It has a solid story line and a complicated romance to go with it which concludes with a fitting happy ever after for the trio. If you like your paranormal romances to have bite, sauce and vinegar, and surprises, then give Defeat the Darkness a whirl. There’s a lot to like.

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Once and Forever by Mary Blayney, Elaine Fox, Emelle Gamble, Lavinia Kent and Evie Owens

December 16, 2013 By 7 Comments

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Once and Forever by Mary Blayney, Elaine Fox, Emelle Gamble, Lavinia Kent and Evie Owens
Publisher: Self
Genre: Contemporary, historical, paranormal
Length: Full (366 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rated: 4 stars
Review by Dandelion

From five compelling authors, five original novellas which will make you laugh and cry, and believe in a love that once found will last forever. Meet a duke, a psychic, a bodyguard and a professor…and one “guardian fairy” in absorbing stories ranging from regency and contemporary romance to paranormal and women’s fiction.

Playing for Keeps by Mary Blayney

Actress Kendall Marshall is determined to get an autograph for her sick sister from famous TV personality Mike O’Hara, the Oprah Winfrey of sports. In the process she meets his brother, security consultant Steve Marshall, lands a job on O’Hara’s show and gets in the way of a man set on causing big trouble. As the stalkers attacks escalate, Steve and Kendall are thrown together and find it impossible to ignore the chemistry between them.

The Princess & the Pinot by Elaine Fox

When a beautiful woman shows up at the Vineyard Inn, wine manager Kim is certain she’s been sent by fate for the inn’s owner, Cooper. Self-effacing to a fault, Kim knows she can’t hold a candle to Principessa Bella, who also seems to know even more about wine than Kim herself, but her heart has belonged to Cooper since they shared one kiss as teenagers.

While Prin sweeps easily into the job of sommelier at the renowned inn, Kim is afraid Prin will sweep just as surely into Cooper’s arms if she doesn’t do something about it. Can she tell Cooper how she feels without losing even his friendship?

Kim is willing to try except for one problem: she’s almost certainly losing her mind. Or is that belching, swearing, smoking, farting fairy – who claims to be trying to help her – real?

Duets by Emelle Gamble

Duets offers alternating looks into the lives of two women who would seem to have little or nothing in common.

Screen star Molly Harper is on the verge of marrying a man who has swept her off her feet, thought perhaps hasn’t swept all her feelings for her first love away. Anne Sullivan, happily married for twenty-five years, is fighting to hold onto the man she loves, and hold off a confrontation that could shatter her family’s image of what they are.

Duets confronts a past secret that ties these two women’s lives together, just as chance events turn Molly and Anne’s worlds upside down.

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Never and Forever is the beginning of the love story of two people who shouldn’t belong together. Molly, Miss Wilkes, runs an employment agency helping women of quality find positions perfected suited to their characters. Although her father held the title of Earl for just over a week before his death, Molly has never wanted to be a lady. She knows her place in this world – and it is not at the center of society.

The Duke of Radford also knows his place in this world – and it’s above everybody else’s. He cannot imagine a world without all the privilege and power that comes from being Radford. He’s had foreign princesses and heiresses dangled before him for years. Why would he ever have interest in a simple woman who doesn’t even understand that she should want to be a duchess?

Can these two overcome the obstacles of their own beliefs and realize that love can make all things possible?

Never and forever are both a very long time. Where will their love fit?

The Psychic Detective by Evie Owens

Psychic Martin Sterling doesn’t trust cops–and the feeling is mutual. Detective Erin Healy needs more than a ghost story to save her job and reputation. Her partner is dead, a million dollars in drugs and money is missing, and all the evidence points to her.

Can a sexy psychic and a by the book cop, trapped between the living and the dead, unearth the truth? Or will a cold-blooded killer get away with it all…

I’m a big fan of all the romance genres, so was excited to dive into this anthology, and I wasn’t disappointed.

In Playing for Keeps by Mary Blayney I found a really fun mystery/romance. There was a lot of cute back and forth between the hero and heroine. I smiled a lot while reading this story. The two of them were trying to find out who was trying to frighten people, and why was it being done. A lot was put into this short story and I enjoyed it very much.

Next came The Princess and the Pinot by Elaine Fox, a sweet romance with a lot of fun twists and turns. This author managed to put a lot of detail into this short story, and really engaged me. I thoroughly enjoyed the word play between the hero and heroine. Also enjoyed the gnome (or fairy godfather) in the story. A neat idea, well executed.

The third story was Duets by Emelle Gamble. This story, though exceptionally well written, felt a tad out of place amongst the rest which were very clearly romances. This was a very intriguing and somewhat sad story. A story of lovers separated by fate. When they meet again, sparks fly, but this story is not a fairy tale romance. This is more like real life, and made my heart hurt a little.

Then I moved on to Never and Forever by Lavinia Kent, a touching regency romance. This story really explains how differently all the people in those days were expected to behave and live. A very interesting, very proficiently written sweet story that touched my heart.

Lastly I read The Psychic Detective by Evie Owens to get my paranormal fix. It’s a really unique ghostly novella as well as a tender romance and may have been my favorite story in the series (tough to decide since I enjoyed them all). Ms. Owens wrote about the heroine and hero so well, I felt that I knew them both almost at once. The ghosts in the story are delightful and the mystery was very important to the story. Just reviewing it makes me want to go read it again.

If you, like me, enjoy your romance in all genres, I highly recommend this anthology. It’s a great way to get a taste of everything you enjoy.

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The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks

December 16, 2013 By 1 Comment

VAMPIRE
The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks
Publisher: Avon
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (266 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

He’s Out of Control

Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he’s ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous vampires who want to rule the world. But first he has to get control of himself . . . because just the sight of a certain lovely doctor has his injured hand doing some peculiar things, not to mention the sizzling sensation that burns along his dragon tattoo.

Vampires? Vampires?! As a scientist, Leah is having trouble believing that these immortal creatures exist. But there they are, standing in front of her, asking for help in solving a genetic puzzle that can save mankind. There’s even one in a sexy kilt! Just one look into Dougal’s gorgeous green eyes sets her pulse racing. But can she trust him—and the overwhelming desire that refuses to be ignored?

Shivers, action, romance, re-romance and third chances are in store for readers in this roller coaster of a tale from Ms. Sparks. What is a re-romance? It’s the only way I can describe the amazing story of Dougal and Leah. By the time I reached the happy ever after, I was a believer in love, destiny and that true love conquers a lot of things, even the thwarting of free will. This is a novel hard to put down just because so many interesting things kept popping up in each chapter.

My favorite thing about reading a story written by Ms. Sparks is the funny jokes and hilarious scenes that she puts her hapless heroes and heroines in. I had the hardest belly laugh at the scene with Dougal and the blow up doll. The descriptions the author used had me in stitches. On the tender side were the scenes where the dialogue was very reminiscent of The Princess Bride. Remember ‘As you wish’? It was romantic in the movie but how Ms. Sparks wove it into The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo was simply sublime.
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The saddest part was Dougal’s music. Music has power in this story and the author used it quite effectively. It lifts, it saves and it heals. I was truly affected by those scenes.

Leah is a fine heroine. She’s smart and her initial introduction to the world where vampires are real was funny and understandable. Her hysterical hysteria was fun to read although I acknowledge I’d probably react the same way as her. I would also more than likely mirror her reaction to Dougal. How could any red blooded woman not? He wears a kilt and makes no excuses for how he wears it. If you get my drift. I also enjoyed her encounter with Bunny and finding out about Josephine.

Another fascinating aspect of this particular story is the author’s exploration of demons and angels. I am not a fan of the demon fad so I’m thrilled that Ms. Sparks kept demons as they should be – as the ultimate villains. And I liked that she didn’t make this story dark. It’s more like pre-dawn – dark but not. Master Han and Darafer are perfect bad guys, totally unredeemable and commendable foes. But just when a reader thinks that the good guys are going to get their heads handed to them because Darafer seems unstoppable, the author pulled some lightness out of her hat and had a great battle take place. Not everyone makes it but I understood why they couldn’t. Still, I was sad.

I enjoyed Dougal’s teasing of Leah. It was so cute because he never let her get away with hiding. The part when she wanted to make sure he had a heartbeat inspired the scenes and dialogue afterwards and they had me snickering.

The hottest parts are when Leah succumbs to Dougal’s ‘oots’ and Scottish charm. He’s romantic in his words and deeds and was a wonderful hero. Okay, so he beats himself up a bunch, mentally chastising and flagellating himself over a past failure and that sort of got old after a while. But I understood its use as a plot conflict and motivation so I could forgive its presence. There is so much to like and enjoy about the hero so I didn’t let it bother me, much. Thank goodness Dougal is so sexy.

Did I sniff and tear up at all during the story? You bet I did. Right after Briathos gave a reluctant hug I just blubbered with happy tears and sniffles. What happened and how the Ms. Sparks chose to write it, the words she used to describe how it affected the heroine, really touched my heart. It was very special.

Secondary characters provided a riot of a good time. I had incredible fun reading the byplay between all the personalities and when the author introduced a new female character that scared one of the supposed big bad supernatural guys, I had a grin from ear to ear. What I didn’t expect was a potential side romance to come out of meeting this new character. It was cute and endearing.

The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo is a busy, exciting and very romantic book that was impossible to put down. There were so many fascinating and interesting things that happened in every single chapter that I was compelled to keep reading. I really liked the dynamics between Leah and Dougal and I find it especially pleasurable when characters I’ve met in previous books come out and play too. This is a standalone read for sure but having read most if not all of the previous books in the series, I find my reading experience is fuller and richer for having done so. Fans are going to find a lot to enjoy in this latest adventure and new readers might just find a new author to love. I know I do.

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Inceptio by Alison Morton

December 16, 2013 By 1 Comment

INCEPTIO
Inceptio by Alison Morton
Publisher: SilverWood Books
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (316 Pages)
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

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New York, present day, alternate reality. Karen Brown, angry and frightened after a kidnap attempt, has a choice – being eliminated by government enforcer Jeffery Renschman or fleeing to mysterious Roma Nova, her dead mother’s homeland in Europe.
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But the enforcer has crossed to Europe to pursue her. Unable to rely on anybody else, she undergoes intensive training, develops fighting skills and becomes an undercover cop. But crazy with bitterness at his past failures, Renschman sets a trap for her, knowing she has no choice but to spring it..

Karen Brown works hard to make her own way in New York, present day, alternate reality, but when her life is threatened after a kidnapping attempt, she must make a decision to stay and be eliminated by a brutal government enforcer, or renounce her citizenship and flee to the land where her mother was born, Roma Nova.

I really enjoyed this novel with its great characters and fast-moving, action filled plot. I was especially intrigued by its alternate world where the European country Roma Nova exists, a neutral but powerful nation founded sixteen centuries ago by Roman exiles. It is a nation run by women and it is here that the few remaining members of Karen’s family reside. Alison Morton has given a real ancient Roman feel to this novel, portraying a world where Latin is still spoken and the land is ruled by the twelve families descended from Roman times. The setting is fully developed and totally believable. Roma Nova seems a wonderful, if very different, place to live and Karen does have to adjust to a totally new way of life. But her grandmother is a very sympathetic person, as well as one of the leading figures of this small nation.

Karen is threatened again by Renschman and she then develops her own inner strengths, taking on a new career, and finding some unique friends along the way. These supporting characters are both interesting and complex, adding another layer of richness to the story. The pacing is excellent with never a dull moment as Karen moves from one adventure to another, learning and growing as she encounters past secrets and present day realities.

Lovers of mystery and suspense as well as lovers of books about alternate realities are sure to enjoy Inceptio. It is a complex and exciting novel with an incredibly rich setting.

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Lucy’s Revenge by Heather Rainier

December 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LUCY
Lucy’s Revenge by Heather Rainier
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (337 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, Anal sex, Menage
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Plumeria

Lucy Carter is striving to succeed as a self-employed licensed massage therapist and to bolster her flagging self-confidence. The ménage of her fantasies, featuring her best friends, seems to be on the back burner.

Single dad Patrick Owen has been refined in the fires of betrayal. Now he knows exactly what he wants—Lucy Carter—and he’s ready to claim her along his best friend.

Beekeeper Beck O’Malley’s heart has been shattered, and he withdraws from the world until Lucy heals his heart. He’s held the spirited woman at arm’s length, until he can no longer fight his attraction to her. Unfortunately, Beck and Lucy clash nearly as often as they kiss, and his possessiveness sets her on edge even as she falls deeper in love with him.
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When Lucy is drawn into a life-threatening crisis, all of their differences and struggles are brought into perspective. But by then will it be too late?

Lucy decides she wants to cross that friend line with both Patrick and Beck. The men have been through hells of their own, as has Lucy, and they struggle to find a balance between the three. Lucy thinks together they can find what they need, which is healing. Although they all want it, sometimes it’s easier said then done.

This is the 15th book in the Divine Creek Series. Heather Rainier continues to surprise and delight me with her skilled story weaving. Patrick was someone who was introduced towards the very beginning of the series as a secondary character with a minor part. But readers have been able to see him all throughout the series the same as Beck. We’ve met Beck before were able to learn a little bit about him before he became center stage in this book. Lucy is the spunky sister to the resident tattoo artist we met several books ago.

Ms. Rainier was able to keep all of these characters fresh enough for the reader that when it was time for sexy Patrick and mouthy Beck to man up and accept their changing relationship with Lucy we were cheering and waiting anxiously for these characters happily ever after, which is one of Ms. Rainier’s specialties.

The Divine Creek Ranch series and it’s characters are so entwined and close knit that we still see our favorite characters from practically every book all the while any reader would be able to pick up any book in the series and not feel totally lost. Not many authors can not only juggle the amount of characters after 15 books but also include a cross over with another series/author and still pull it off as beautifully as she has done.

I can’t wait to read more from this author and if you are like feeling as if you’re meeting old friends every time you open a book, then I suggest you pick this up. You’ll feel right at home.

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The Soul Within by Nancy Adams

December 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SOUL
The Soul Within by Nancy Adams
Publisher: Totally Bound
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (290 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Thistledown

Alex’s body is in a coma. His soul, however, is not. Desperate to become whole, he must first convince stubborn beauty Evening Sinclair that he is not dead.

For generations, the Sinclairs have been healers. Using a gentle touch to heal the body and a soothing word to heal the soul, Evening Sinclair is no different. Yet despite her secret abilities, Eve has a somewhat normal existence. She enjoys her small physiotherapy practice, dotes on her eight-year-old daughter and occasionally helps souls get back into their bodies—that is until Alex, with his brooding good looks and glowing eyes, appears in her kitchen.

Alex is desperate to get back into his body—two innocent lives depend on it. His only obstacle is Eve and her stubborn fear. Unfortunately for Eve, Alex is ruthless and just as stubborn. He will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He will not ‘go away’ and no matter how much Eve tortures him with her lush body and perfect mouth, he will not change his mind. Eve will merge him, and if it takes him haunting her day and night, she will merge him back with a body-any body.

What would you do if your soul became unattached to your body and the one woman who could put you back together again was too terrified to do it?
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This book hooked me right away and I would have given it 5/5 except that I spent way too much time wondering if median was really another word for medium. It would have been helpful to describe what being a median was to make it easier to understand right off the bat. The characters were practically breathing off the page and the sex scenes were so hot, I wanted to get out my laptop and take notes. Seriously. Nancy Adams just about scorched my socks off with her detailed descriptions regarding every touch and delicious sigh. I’m going to have to read it again just to revisit those moments. That is how you write a love scene, piece by splendid little gesture and touch-it was wonderful.

The story line itself, other than my issue with the median question, was terrific. Secret agent style character fighting a war against corrupt individuals to protect society’s innocents-perfect. As Alex figures out it was his partner who betrayed him, his feelings for Eve develop into something he is not prepared to handle, nor is he ready for. In fact, he was a class A not nice sort of guy if you catch my drift. Great negative traits going on there and a growth of character that made the story glow. The humorous moments had it all as well-great snark just when it was needed and ghosts that give as good as they get. Very nicely done.

Eve is tender hearted and has the talent to merge souls and bodies together. Women in her family have a gift and it allows them to live prolonged lives and sooth with their voices. A tragic merging scarred Eve and she is terrified to try again. Especially as she begins to care for Alex and things go from strange to very, very complicated. She has her family to worry about and Alex could put everything at risk. Especially her heart.

Multiple plot lines converge as Alex and Eve race against time to save a woman from Alex’s partner, turned criminal and murderer. Will they reach her in time? Will Eve be able to save Alex in time before Miles figures out that things are not as they appear to be? Will Alex realize at last that in love, risks are meant to be taken, especially with someone as special as Eve. Add in some great characters like Eve’s grandmother and a smart mouthed ghost and you have a plot that keeps on going.

A great and suspenseful read with some knock your socks off sex scenes that will make you glad you picked up this book. I am eager to pick up more titles by this author.

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Three Ways to Wicked by Jodi Redford

December 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

THREE
Three Ways to Wicked by Jodi Redford
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (165 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, M/M/F, Anal play/Intercourse, Menage
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Three ingredients for a hot summer: sun, sand, and sizzling sex.

Wicked Shores, Book 1

Following a nasty breakup with her ex, Kayla English is eager to get her erotic writing mojo back on track. Except progress on her current book has flatlined, right along with her belief in happily-ever-after.

Solution? Two weeks of solitude in the Florida sun thanks to some friends’ generous offer to house-sit their place on the beach. She didn’t count on having roommates—or on getting the sexiest peepshow of her life.

Seven years after an intimate encounter rocked their worlds, business partners Tyler Bishop and Gibb Masters have kept things strictly in the friend zone. A recent storm has left them homeless, though. They figure moving into Ty’s parents’ place is preferable to roughing it elsewhere, even if it means resisting the temptation to slip between the sheets with Kayla…and each other.

As the days heat up, so does their three-way attraction. But when emotions run deeper than any of them expect, three wary hearts must decide if it’s worth the risk to write their own HEA.

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Kayla English writes erotic romance but not so much from experience as from a vivid imagination she inherited from her father. While she gets lots of encouragement from her friend Bailey, she’s currently on the outs with her mom over her rather explicit genre choice. I’ve talked with many erotic romance writers and this isn’t unusual. The family who should be supportive are often the very ones who never know or maybe never acknowledge what’s being published. Having heard these stories firsthand made Kayla’s story all the more realistic.

Luckily for Kayla, she doesn’t simply gain a quiet place to work for a couple weeks, she walks right into a steamy scene that could have come from one of her books.

Ty and Gibb have been best friends since they were kids. It was only recent, and with the help of some liquid courage, that they allowed themselves to realize there was more than just friendship between them. It didn’t end well. I’ll simply say one of the men compensated by working his way through every available woman in town (sometimes two at at time) and the other thought marriage was the answer. Not surprising, they were both wrong. Enter the one who got away who also happens to be the one who can bridge the missing piece between Ty and Gibb.

I really enjoyed this book but that didn’t surprise me. Everything I’ve ever read of Ms. Redford’s was purely entertaining. The plot isn’t heavy, the dialogue between these three (especially when Ty opens his mouth) is straight up dirty, and there’s just the right amount of heart and story outside the threesome to give it substance and purpose. Kayla’s issues with her mom and later a secondary character built some tension into the story to see how or if their difference would be resolved. While resolution isn’t absolute in this story it did leave an opening to come back to these character later.

I wanted Kayla to be as bold in real life as she was in her writing. It made it all the more sweeter that it was the encouragement of the two men who had loved her forever that helped her see her own worth. This isn’t a one sided relationship, which was nice. Kayla gives the men what they need to be able to open up and be honest with each. Once they all agree about what they want, be prepared for some serious fire and creativity. If the idea of double-penetration has you feeling a little light headed you might want to reconsider this book but I’d encourage readers to give it a chance. Ms. Redford makes a very good argument for pushing the envelope. I’ll be interested to see what she does next.

Speaking of future books, Ty’s sister Bailey reveals a tantalizing secret towards the end of the book that has me so excited to read the next book. I can’t reveal what but it also had me flipping back through the story to see if there were telling hints that I had missed.

This is going to be a fun little series to read and there are plenty of single characters left over in Wicked Shores (great name for a town, BTW) to keep me coming back for more if Ms. Redford chooses to write their stories. This is one reader who has her fingers crossed! I hope you’ll join me in this quaint little seaside town for all the excitement of friends coming home, families reuniting and love in the most unexpected places.

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The Second Mango by Shira Glassman

December 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

MANGO
The Second Mango by Shira Glassman
Publisher: Prizm Books
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (165 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Queen Shulamit never expected to inherit the throne of the tropical land of Perach so young. At twenty, grief-stricken and fatherless, she’s also coping with being the only lesbian she knows after her sweetheart ran off for an unknown reason. Not to mention, she’s the victim of severe digestive problems that everybody think she’s faking. When she meets Rivka, an athletic and assertive warrior from the north who wears a mask and pretends to be a man, she finds the source of strength she needs so desperately.

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Queen Shulamit has a lot to deal with, everything from thinking she is the only lesbian in her country to becoming queen at the age of twenty, following the unexpected death of her father. She also has severe digestive problems which make it hard to find meals that she can actually eat without getting sick. Her lonely plight is further compounded by the fact that no one believes she gets sick when she eats and no one understands her love for women. Rivka enters her life just when she needs a friend. Rivka is a warrior who also happens to be a woman, although she usually disguises that fact.

I liked Rivka a lot. She is a very believable character with a lot of depth to her personality. I felt very sorry for Queen Shulamit, and I know she has led a very sheltered life, but still she seems terribly immature to me. She is twenty and she has just become queen of her land, but all she can think about is finding a girl friend. She hires Rivka to help in this search, but soon the two woman find themselves trying to defeat a sorcerer and save a woman’s religious house where nearly all the woman have been turned to stone.

Queen Shulamit does seem to mature a bit over the course of the novel as she tries to figure out ways to defeat the sorcerer, but again, it was Rivka who held my attention. The dialogue feels contrived in places and Queen Shulamit’s obsession with women is definitely more adolescent than adult. But there were some wonderful moments and I really liked the dragon who could turn into a horse and then back to a dragon.

This is a very gentle lesbian love story and it needs to be commended for that alone. It is also a fun fantasy adventure, and readers of fantasy will certainly enjoy it.

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Taming the Wild Highlander by Terry Spear

December 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

TAMING
Taming the Wild Highlander by Terry Spear
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (395 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Edana Chattan senses concerns where people she knows could be in danger. When her brothers warn her they’re in trouble, she can’t convince her father to listen to her, so with an escort, she tries to locate them.

Separated from her escort during a storm, she is discovered by Angus MacNeill, who is tasked to return her home. Only Edana has other notions – and convinces him and his companions to allow her to use her abilities to locate her brothers who are manacled in a dungeon somewhere. That leads to a faux marriage and more dungeons and more trouble than Angus had ever thought possible. So why is the bewitching, fiery-haired lass making him think of marrying her for real?

It’s hard being a woman back in the day when lairds ruled the clans. It’s even more difficult when a woman has a special ability and has to hide it from others. But there comes a time when hiding that gift is no longer an option and I believe saving the lives of those you love constitutes the best reason of all for using it, no matter what. It’s a wonderful conflict and I was intrigued by the notion – how was Ms. Spear was going to have her heroine accomplish this Herculean task? The tale is worth reading.
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Edana is the heroine who hears the thoughts of those she loves, or is close to, in her head. She doesn’t’ read minds; it’s not that kind of paranormal story. She just … hears snippets and phrases. It’s proven to be a hardship in her life no matter how much her brothers and father love her. But the story opens with her hearing the worst thing ever, her brothers are in trouble. She finds that the only person who can help them, who is willing to rush out to save them, is herself. That’s why I liked her character. She’s a doer, a mover and shaker when she has to be. She’s clever, witty and unafraid to venture forth while keeping her wits about her. She also has a sense of humor, of adventure and isn’t afraid to try new things, like for instance – impersonating another lady, fighting off brigands, and the best one of all, falling in love. She’s also loyal, compassionate and stubborn to a fault. In short, Edana is fun.

Angus, the hero, was pure entertainment. I loved reading the story from his point of view because he was so confused. Should he believe in Edana? How can he not? He wants her but shouldn’t. He knows he should marry, but would she marry him? And the craving! His fascination with her! His lust for her and the torture of restraint, his respect for her and his fear that she might be right; so much of Angus’s inner angst and yearning made the book totally delightful. Ultimately, he’s a Highlander and men like that know what to do. He was a terrific hero.

Secondary characters are varied. There are my favorites of course. Niall and Gunnolf are family to Angus and are along for the adventure. Those two have been on hand to help out other MacNeill brothers find their wives and here they are again. Just like the other books, this one is also a complete standalone read. There is no confusion from lack of background information – everything is here that a reader needs to enjoy themselves 100 percent. But since I have read the other books, I get a tremendous kick out of the relationship they all share. The teasing jests, the smiling eyes and the big grins that split their faces when Angus does something daft all because he’s star struck by a lovely lass. Only best friends could have such awesome camaraderie and Ms. Spear’s writing makes it very clear.

Other secondary characters are Edana’s brothers, her father and someone I’m not thrilled with, Keary, Laird of Lockton. Now he’s a character that was important to a degree and I acknowledge his role in the plot movement, drama and suspense. I didn’t enjoy all aspects of his contribution because I felt he overstayed his welcome. I can’t explain it well but I didn’t like his further involvement after a certain critical point was rectified. I do understand why he was needed and his character did provide the impetus for a few wonderful events. But he was creepy and I don’t think I liked seeing things from his point of view. I guess it’s because it confused me. He sounded at times like a good guy, or a victim, someone who should know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of an injustice. And yet the course he pursued irked me. I didn’t want to feel bad for him and I shouldn’t have. But the author made it hard for me to just see him as irredeemable jerk even though I was privy to his intentions. He was a moron. And yet … if only things were different for the guy. I realize I’m sounding like a waffle but Keary was the one aspect of the whole story that bothered me. I liked everyone else. Okay, that’s a misstatement. There is one other person, a carryover from a previous tale. This character is just as vile, twisted and a troublemaker as before. I liked the wrap up this time around.

The good stuff is when Angus introduced Edana to married life. However, Edana cracked me up because she shocked the kilt off of Angus with her kisses. You have to read it to understand why that was so powerful. The effect it had on the hero and the conclusions he jumped to were snicker-inducing. It’s awesome to see a lady turn the tables on a man.

Taming a Wild Highlander is another fun adventure not to miss. There are various levels of action, heroic rescues, daring escapes and plenty of wooing. A reader will find many reasons to smile, gasp and keep the pages turning all because of this well told romance. Ms. Spear has a reputation for providing readers with characters they can enjoy getting to know and this book continues to deliver the same. I adored Angus’s infatuation and burgeoning love for Edana and I enjoyed how enthusiastic she was in exploring how to please and tease Angus. The last few paragraphs proved to me that their marriage and happy ever after isn’t going to be a boring one, not by a long shot. This is a very fun book and I’m happy I read it.

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