The House by Sebastiana Randone

October 9, 2013 By 2 Comments

HOUSE
The House by Sebastiana Randone
Publisher: Xlibris
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (150 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3 Stars
Review by: Astilbe

The House is an adult fairy tale, time travel romance mystery.

Clad only in a torn night dress, a woman finds herself, late one afternoon, in an ancient forest. How she arrived there remains a mystery, both to her and the reader. Finally a frightful looking house arrives in view. Night is moving in and faced with the prospect of remaining in a wood, where only wolves and predators revel, she reluctantly seeks refuge in this unwelcoming house.

Once inside, and taken aback by a most unexpected interior, she soon discovers a room where a magic portal laying in wait transports her to a Georgian estate. A baleful altercation with a beastly, drunkard Lord of the estate (archetype to the evil wolf in traditional tales) sets the tone for this narrative. Unable to find an escape route, she remains confined in this somber historical setting for many months, interacting with a curiously dysfunctional household.

Finally she finds her way back to the enigmatic house from which a journey to Regency London follows, where she meets with an interesting cast of individuals. Although it soon emerges that there is a relationship between the characters from both periods, the mystery surrounding her presence continues to confound all.

One foggy eve, a down cast man arrives and is introduced to the time traveler. When their eyes meet, an inexplicable sense of familiarity is felt by both. Returning home after a large stretch in Florence, the poet is instantly taken with this mysterious beauty, a meeting of which promises restoration for the heart broken man. Frustratingly however, there are obstacles hindering this unusual love match. Soon a past life connection emerges, and by the last pages, many pieces of the puzzle form a startling picture.
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Upon the final curtain, the biggest surprise of all is revealed. With a conclusion, that, although bizarre is positive, like all good fairy tales.

No mystery can be solved without clues. The problem is that Scura can’t remember how she arrived in the forest or even what her life was like before this adventure began. She knows she’s the only one who can piece together what happened, but how can she solve a riddle when she barely has anything to work with?

As soon as I read the first line of this book’s blurb I couldn’t wait to give it a try. Scura is an unnamed protagonist for the first several chapters, and the idea of a woman the reader knows nothing about running through the woods in a torn night gown makes the premise even more intriguing. As the plot slowly unfolded I came up with and discarded several theories about what might have happened to her. While I did figure out her mystery before it was revealed, the process of determining if I was correct kept me invested in Scura’s tale until the very end.

The secondary characters are so well-written that several of them could have carried the plot nearly as well as Scura did. Lady Elizabeth Chatterham is one of the first people the main character meets, and her response to Scura’s account of what happened to her instantly endeared me to Lady Elizabeth’s point of view.

This book is full of archaic words and phrases that were common in the 19th century. While the syntax appears to be an accurate reflection of the time period in which Scura travels, some of the descriptions were so flowery that they slowed down the plot. During the first few chapters I found myself spending almost as much time looking up unfamiliar words as I did reading. I understand why the author chose this writing style, but it would have been helpful if she had included contextual clues about the meanings of the more obscure terms.

Scura’s character development also puzzled me. Early on she is described as an Agnostic who is highly skeptical of metaphysical topics, so I was surprised to see her accept unlikely explanations for what has happened to her so quickly. I briefly wondered if her change in personality was another clue about what had happened to her, but it was never quite clear to me if this was the assumption the author intended for me to make.

It isn’t easy to seamlessly blend so many genres into one book, but Ms. Randone makes it look effortless. The mystery and romance were so tightly woven together that every scene that propelled one of these storylines forward also added depth to the other. I figured out certain plot twists in advance, but I was surprised by how often the characters did or said something that I never would have guessed was coming from them.

The House restores the magic of fairy tales for adults. This is as good of a choice for anyone who adored these type of stories as a child as it is for newcomers to the genre.

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Questor by L. S. Gibson

October 9, 2013 By 6 Comments

QUESTOR
Questor by L. S. Gibson
Publisher: Amber Quill Press
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (347 Pages)
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

The spaceship, Questor, is caught in an unknown phenomenon that results in the vessel being transported far from home. Desperately low on supplies, the crew discovers a solar system with two inhabited worlds where they hope to find assistance. Captain Sullivan visits the first world, Midea, while sending a small expedition to the second planet, Rhiava. When Jon and Manny try to land on Rhiava, however, they discover a strange energy field encircling the planet, which causes their vessel to crash.

Rescued and befriended by Rhiava natives, Jon and Manny learn the truth about the oppression of the Mideans. The Rhiava aren’t the simple people they first appear, having strong mental skills they call Gifts. Helping the Rhiava leader, a young female called Triena, to reach safety, Jon and Manny travel across the planet’s surface. During the dangerous journey, Jon and Triena become close, and she’s devastated when he’s captured and tortured by Midean forces. But Jon refuses to disclose anything he’s learned, and though he’s finally rescued with help from Triena’s Gift, he has been hardened by the ordeal.

The Questor eventually arrives at Rhiava, its crew having learned the truth about the Mideans. Knowing that if they assist the Rhiava against the Mideans and succeed, they will receive all the supplies they need, Captain Sullivan decides to help. After Triena reveals some of her people’s secrets to the Questor crew, they plan an attack on the Midean base.

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After spending three years in space, exploring their assigned quadrant but finding nothing, the Questor is finally returning home. Suddenly they find themselves in the middle of an unknown dangerous phenomenon which throws them wildly off-course, so far that it will now take twenty years at best to get home, not six months. They don’t have enough supplies and they also have damaged systems, so when they discover two inhabited worlds, they hope for assistance. Captain Sullivan puts the Questor in orbit around the first planet, so he can begin negotiations there, and meanwhile, Jon Hardaway and his best friend Manny take a two person shuttle to the other planet. Jon discovers that the second planet is heavily shielded, and he and Manny end up crashing onto the surface, barely surviving. It is then that they discover that any help they receive will come at a very high price.

L. S. Gibson has written an exciting story which captured me from the very beginning. The characters are engaging and the mystery surrounding the Mideans and the Rhiava is both complex and intense. I really like the Rhiava as a people, and it turns out that they have mastered advanced technology but then chose not to use it. As their Spirit leader Triena says, “We’re not against technology in principle. We still use certain kinds if it will benefit us, providing its use isn’t detrimental to the natural balance of our world. We use the Gift to help keep the planet in good order and the planet gives us the Gift, so to each other, we are the Treasure.”

Unfortunately, the Rhiava run up against the Mideans, a power hungry race who thinks only in terms of weapons and wealth. I found this conflict to be very realistic, and while the setting for this novel is far away, the problems of using technology without harming the environment is one we face on a daily basis. Jon and Manny quickly decide to aid the Rhiava in any way they can.

The plot takes many twists and turns, keeping the tension building until the end. And the ending is rather like the solution to a mystery novel in that all the clues are there, but I was totally taken by surprise. The dialogue is a bit stilted and the characters all talk in much the same voice, but the telepathic thoughts are very well done. There is a lot of diversity in the inhabitants of this world, and the descriptions of the planet are excellent. I really felt as if I were part of the story.

Lovers of fantasy are sure to enjoy Questor. The exciting, fast-moving pace along with the wonderful characters make this a sure-fire hit.

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Shared Objectives by Chandra Ryan

October 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SHARED
Shared Objectives by Chandra Ryan
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (115 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, anal play/intercourse, Menage
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

When Lisa and her son are rescued from a military prison, one look at the genetically altered mercenary who carries her to freedom puts some racy ideas into her head. Dixie is strong, handsome and kind, an unfamiliar combination. Her job as a government geneticist usually sends men running, not rushing to her aid.

Unfortunately Dixie isn’t alone. Lisa’s ex, Ben, is another member of the Coalition, the band of rebels fighting against the government that locked up Lisa. After their split two years ago, she never thought she’d have to face his scorn again. But now she has to work with him without giving in to old temptations. Or so she thinks.
The men need her for her genetics skills. When they discover they’re both attracted to her, they have to find a way to share or risk destroying their friendship. And Lisa finds that two sets of sexy hands all over her body are hotter than one.

There’s something to be said about being abducted by the right man, or men in Lisa’s case.

Dr. Lisa is a geneticist in a world where men and women are experimented on to see who can create the best soldier. Needless to say, she isn’t loved by everyone, especially those who oppose messing with human genetic makeup.
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One of the men who rescues her and her son is a commander in the Coalition forces. Dixie is also a genetic mutant. His size and strength has been a problem where his personal life is concerned but it’s made him the perfect man to command the men who oppose genetic splicing. I couldn’t help but feel for Dixie. Early in the story he tells Lisa a little about what’s its been like since he was mutated. I liked that the author made Lisa the type of character who saw the heart behind Dixie’s size.

The other man in this equation is Ben. Ben and Lisa don’t just share a history but I’ll leave that to book to explain. Part of their history includes Ben jumping to some pretty rash conclusions and it isn’t until he’s confronted with Lisa and her possible future with Dixie that he comes to realize his mistake. I don’t think I’m spoiling the story to say she forgives him but I was a little surprised at how quickly she forgives. She has motives for forgiving but he was pretty mean the last time they were together.

The sexy stuff starts pretty early even for a novella. Not that I’m opposed to moving the relationships along but I could see how there was opportunity to build more tension before they gave into their lust. Having said that, Ms. Ryan does a fantastic job of bringing the reader right into the room where all the action happens. If you have any voyeuristic tendencies, this one will certainly please. My inner voyeur didn’t object at all. There is a very brief M/M kiss that was hot and I was hoping it would lead to other bromance moments but it wasn’t to be.

There is an additional plot to this story outside the ménage. I felt like this was more of a character driven story in the beginning so that part kinda sneaks in between them resolving their relationship. For me, the middle was a bit of a lull but it picks up a lot towards the end. Actually, that part was very interesting.

One thing I was curious about was how the author would keep the genre intact. What I mean is oftentimes a story is promoted as scifi or historical or steampunk or whatever but there isn’t enough detail to keep me in the time period. Other than genetic mutations and the mention of other planets this short story isn’t overwhelmed with science-fictiony jargon. I don’t read a lot of this particular genre so that was just fine by me.

Readers who enjoy a bit of out of this world excitement to go along with their romance are sure to enjoy Shared Objectives.

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Pearl by Arianne Richmonde

October 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

PEARL
Pearl by Arianne Richmonde
Publisher: Mighty Publications
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (205 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Toys
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Gardenia

At only twenty-five, Alexandre Chevalier is a billionaire. His social media site, HookedUp, is more popular than Twitter, more global than Facebook. With his drop-dead gorgeous looks, alluring charm and wealth, he has women falling at his feet, desperate for his attention. But his heart is set on only one woman: Pearl Robinson.

Alexandre’s dark and dysfunctional past makes him crave stability and a normal relationship, but he soon finds out that Pearl is a bird with a broken wing. Why, he isn’t sure.

Pearl, follows Arianne Richmonde’s bestselling books in The Pearl Trilogy: Shades of Pearl, Shadows of Pearl and Shimmers of Pearl; the tumultuous and heart-rending love story between forty-year-old documentary producer, Pearl Robinson, and French Internet billionaire, Alexandre Chevalier, fifteen years her junior.

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In any relationship details are hidden; things are left unsaid. Not all conversations are remembered in the same way. And not all actions are disclosed—especially to the one you love most.

Reading Alexander’s POV made me feel like a “fly on the wall”. When I read the Pearl Trilogy (Shades of Pearl, Shadows of Pearl, and finally Shimmers of Pearl) he was such an enigmatic and powerful character, I could not help but wonder what he was thinking and what his motivation was. Now, finally, we get an in depth understanding of what was happening from his POV.

Although it may be hard to imagine a twenty-five year old man like Alexander falling in love with a woman fifteen years his senior, we now understand his level of maturity combined with Pearl’s beauty and extraordinary inner soul are the most alluring traits for him. Like two halves of the whole seeking its pair, they are attracted to each uncompromisingly.

I still think the Pearl Trilogy is one of the most powerful series of books I have ever read. The love scenes astounded me. Now, after reading Alexander’s version, the love scenes are even more powerfully moving and full of erotic romance.

This book is well written, with characters well defined where you become so involved it plays in your mind like a movie. It is refreshing and about time, that someone wrote a love story of a forty year-old woman and a twenty-five year-old man. She is old enough to appreciate the love affair; he is mature enough to appreciate her. At her age let no one say that feelings and passion cannot consume you. These two are on FIRE! I could not put this book down.

I am eagerly waiting for book #2 of Alexander’s POV due out in October 2013.

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Take Over at Midnight by M. L. Buchman

October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

MIDNIGHT
Take Over at Midnight by M. L. Buchman
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (370 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

They never thought their toughest mission would be falling in love…

Lola LaRue, chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army’s secret helicopter regiment, is a natural at everything except relationships. She’s a professional in the air, but she screws up every time she touches the ground. Sergeant “Crazy” Tim Maloney is a goner the moment he first sees LaRue on a mission to deliver a Delta Force team into the Iranian desert. He’s always been a love ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy, but all that changes when Lola’s in danger. Now with the stakes higher than ever, they must find a way to eliminate a threat that could destroy more than just their future.

The author disappears and the super-charged action and characters take over sweeping the reader into an adrenaline-high experience. The military action, the pheromone charged aura around Crazy Tim Maloney and Lola LaRue, and the interaction among the crew members of the night stalkers helicopters, Viper and Vengeance make Take Over at Midnight a page turning adventure.

If you’ve read other night stalker novels, you will recognize some of the characters, but Take Over at Midnight stands alone perfectly. It is Tim and Lola’s story that evolves among all the scary missions and close calls that make the heart jump up into the throat.

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Chief Warrant Lola LaRue is new. She’s the fourth woman to qualify for SOAR and will co-pilot with Major Emily Beale, ace pilot for Vengeance, the companion to Viper flown by her husband Major Mark Henderson. Deep-down Lola feels like a fraud in this elite group, but she worked damned hard to get here and sets her sights on staying even if Crew Chief Kee Stevenson, once a tough street kid, does call her a fraud (it takes one to know one). Lola knows 9/11 changed her life as if she were reborn that day.

When Crew Chief Tim Maloney sees the Creole beauty with the thick, dark chestnut hair, and legs that go on forever, he is a goner. The fact that she is an officer and he is not doesn’t deter him or her. The reader gets to see the blooming of a love that is long-suffering and patient when fears of self-worth lobs in obstacles. But love wiggles its way through and sizzling, super-charged emotional and physical energy create breathtaking love scenes.

M. L. Buchman makes the military action, the urgency of the missions, and the locations so real the reader can almost taste the dust of the salt pan in Afghanistan and feel the blazing heat that sucks the moisture out of the body. The moments when success or failure hangs in the balance and kill or be killed action demands the best efforts of the best, the adrenaline pumps at breakneck speed and sends the heart racing. Whether in the Middle East or in the Gulf of Mexico (Lola’s old hunting ground) the action is always on the edge. In the Gulf of Mexico, the line where war ends and murder begins is compelling.

The scenes in Washing D. C. reveal different facets of these mighty night stalkers called “Black Adders”. Tim’s back story and his family, the President, his strategies, and his unceasing verbal battles to keep the country safe add depth to the humanness of the SOAR team. Seriousness and humor twine through events that give the reader food for thought. Amid it all, one learns that the real motivation for all the characters, from President to the new co-pilot Lola, is to keep the U.S.A. safe.

M. L. Buchman’s writing is so realistic that one almost forgets it’s fiction. The imagery, the ‘so-human’ characters, the events so like the latest news, and the magnificence of people when they rise to be their best for a cause they are willing to die for make Take Over at Midnight riveting.

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Out of the Cave by Cotton E. Davis

October 8, 2013 By 2 Comments

CAVE
Out of the Cave by Cotton E. Davis
Publisher: Burst Books
Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (219 pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

First, Adam was hurt. Then, he was betrayed. Now, Adam is mad.

Timewarp Inc, brings Adam Stancil, a 15-year-old Neanderthal boy to this century, where he is mainstreamed into a Midwestern high school. As he assimilates into modern culture, makes friends, deals with bullies, plays on the football team, he discovers it was human ancestors who, back in the Ice Ages, murdered his people with superior weaponry. First, Adam was hurt. Then, he felt betrayed. Now, Adam is mad.

Humans often fear things we haven’t experienced before or don’t understand. Is prejudice integral to the ways in which our species interacts with the unknown, or is it a something that can be unlearned?
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High school is one of the most difficult times in life to stand out from the crowd. The idea of attending a school full of adolescents from another species is what first drew me into Adam’s world. My compassion for his growing pains grew as I got to know the Neanderthal boy who was raised by humans. His responses to a world he has been largely shielded from are as humorous and they are realistic, and the scenes in which he acclimates to his new school are by far the best in this tale.

This is the second entry in the TimeWarp series. It can be read as a standalone novel. While I had no problem getting caught up on everything I needed to know as someone who is unfamiliar with these characters, the brief references to the adventures certain individuals had earlier on in the TimeWarp timeline are intriguing.

Jumping between the perspectives of so many different people was jarring at times. Adam’s point of view is fascinating to me because his understanding of human culture is so heavily influenced by his earliest memories. It was less interesting to see how other people react to him, and while I gained the occasional insight into the personalities and motivations of his classmates I would have preferred to spend more time in Adam’s head.

The way Adam is treated by some members of his community also made me pause. The slurs used against him were historically used in extremely racist contexts, and while I understand the comparison the author was making I would have liked to see the characters approach this topic with more nuanced discussions. The parallels between Adam’s treatment and modern day prejudices are only superficially explored. I hope that these themes will be given more time to develop if Mr. Davis decides to continue this series as they really are quite fascinating.

With that being said, I couldn’t stop thinking about these characters. Clearly a lot of time was put into developing their backstories and personalities, and all of that effort shines through in the sensitive, multi-dimensional portrayal of Adam in particular. He has the most extensive character development of anyone in this book by far. I did not want his adventure to end and was a little sad to say goodbye at the end of the plot.

Out of the Cave is full of questions about human nature. It’s a good choice for readers who like to have their minds stretched, and I recommend it to anyone who doesn’t mind a little philosophy in their young adult fiction.

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The Partner Track by Helen Wan

October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

TRACK
The Partner Track by Helen Wan
Publisher: St. Martins Press
Genre: Contemporary, Mainstream Fiction
Length: Full Length (304 pgs)
Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Snapdragon

A young attorney must choose between the prestige of partnership and the American Dream that she—and her immigrant parents—have come so close to achieving in this riveting debut

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A life according to plan – right up until the corporate sabotage that is. The Partner Track focuses on Ingrid Yung, an ambitious young lawyer with firm goals and highly professional skill. She’s on her way to a partnership… or she thinks she is. She’s sure Parsons Valentine & Hunt LLP is a fantastic firm to work for. She does her time, pays her dues. Friendships and family come a distant second; she’s even being careful of who she dates. However, when it comes right down to it, will she make partner?

We do wonder if this is one of those old-boy corporations where the glass ceiling is practically invisible, but oh-so-there. The firm is a bit stereotypical, but believable. If Ingrid navigates her way to the top carefully, it would be fair to say the firm treats her a bit carefully, too. And the true bad guy is a bit of a sleeper; he’ll surprise you. He sure blindsides Ingrid.

Corporate politics aren’t really the center of this story- Ingrid trying to get a fair shake and getting even are what will hold the reader enthralled. Wan’s is an un-intrusive writing style notable for believable conversations and for every thought or incident moving the plot forward.

The story is gripping and I read this in one sitting: slick and engaging, do add to your reading list.

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Junk by Josephine Myles

October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

JUNK
Junk by Josephine Myles
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (351 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Gardenia

Letting go is the first step to healing…or bringing it all crashing down.

The Bristol Collection, Book 1

When an avalanche of books cuts off access to his living room, university librarian Jasper Richardson can no longer ignore the truth. His ever-growing piles of books, magazines and newspapers can no longer be classified as a “collection”. It’s a hoard, and he needs professional help.

Professional clutter clearer and counselor Lewis Miller thinks he’s seen it all, but even he has to admit he’s shocked. Not so much by the state of Jasper’s house, but by the level of attraction he still feels for the sexy bookworm he remembers from school.

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Jasper longs to prove to Lewis that this is the real deal. But first he’ll have to lay bare the root of his hoarding problem…and reveal the dark secret hidden behind his walls of books.

Hoarding… a topic of our times. Junk is an impressive story, tastefully written, of this ailment and the journey to controlling the hoarding urges. It is also a love story. The characters could be a man and a woman, woman and a woman, etc. In this case, the main characters are two gay men who bond and support each other during this journey.

Psychologists work with people suffering from this dysfunction to help identify the underlying reason for hoarding. I was very impressed with the treatment of this ailment as depicted in this book. It felt like a gentle prodding of the mind, helping the “patient” reach his deepest feelings and uncovering the crisis that prompted the hoarding to begin.

Jasper is adorable. He is hurting so much after the death of his mother. You would think this was the trigger for the hoarding obsession but as the story evolves, you realize there are secrets buried deeper than the walls of his house.

I admire the character of Lewis. He is dealing with his own demons and handling his obsession with shopping and clothes. As he fights the attraction to Jasper, he also realizes that Jasper may also hold the key to his own happiness.

This is a gay love story. It is so tactfully written, the descriptions might apply to lovers of any mix of genders. Gentle, tender and passionate are few adjectives to describe the love scenes.  A complete story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Sinful by Marie Rochelle

October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SINFUL
Sinful by Marie Rochelle
Publisher: Phaze Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (185 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fuchsia

“Have you ever tasted something so delicious that you are still dreaming about it days later? If not, Sinful Bakery is the place for you. Our assortment of rich, baked goodies will have you coming back for more and more. Whoever said being naughty couldn’t have a fulfilling sweet side?”

The moment Jensen Lowe read that flyer stuck behind his windshield wiper on his car, he knew his gym, Fitness 24, was in for some trouble from the new bakery that moved in next door. He couldn’t believe someone would be crazy enough to actually place a calorie-filled dessert shop in his part of town. He couldn’t wait until he met the owner to give her a piece of his mind.

Maymi Monroe couldn’t believe her neighbor confronted her about her bakery ‘Sinful.’ Why was it any of his business what she sold out of her own property? If he thought his stupid warning was going to scare her away, then he was out of his gorgeous mind.

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Jensen Lowe had been trying to acquire the property next door to his gym Fitness 24 for months so that he could expand. The owner of that property refused to sell; instead he sold it to someone else who, to Jensen’s horror, used that property to open a bakery. Who would open a bakery next to a gym and what could he do to get rid of them? After all he didn’t want his clients packing on the pounds after working them off in his gym.

Maymi Monroe realized her dream when she opened Sinful bakery. Little did she know that she would soon be visited by a huge angry man telling her she had to pack up and leave, because he couldn’t have his clients gaining weight by buying her sweet treats. However, she was here to stay and no one not even the gorgeous angry gym owner was going to run her away.

Sinful by author Marie Rochelle was a good story, I enjoyed the interaction between the main characters as well as the supporting characters. I thought that this was a story within a story because you had the budding romance of the main characters Maymi and Jensen but then you had the hint of a story between Maymi’s best friend Jazmaine and her client Akito Mashiro. I actually thought that Jazmaine and Akito’s story was going to be told as well, but I realized after a few pages that it was only a teaser.

One of the things that can distract from a story is grammatical errors and this story was peppered with them. Many times I had to reread a sentence to get the gist of what the character was trying to say. A good proofreader would have been able to pick up these errors which would have made this reader’s reading experience better. It is a big distraction to have to keep rereading a sentence because words are either left out or the wrong word is used or misspelled.

However, even with those errors, the story was still enjoyable. Marie Rochelle is a good story teller and I look forward to reading other books by her. Hopefully the next book will be about Jazmaine and Akito so I will finally find out if they kept their date.

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Claimed by the Sicilian Tycoon by Emma Shortt

October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

CLAIMED
Claimed by the Sicilian Tycoon by Emma Shortt
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (203 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

Billionaire media magnate Andros Casstellini thinks women are there for one thing, and one thing only. Lyra ‘the man eater’ Matthews tends to think the same about men. But Andros has something she needs, namely cash—and lots of it. So on this occasion Lyra has no choice but to hang around for a while, and one quick tumble isn’t going to cut it, Lyra has to make him burn…

Andros’ desire for Lyra is immediate. The more time he spends with her the more he wants her. But nothing he does will bring her to heel…until Lyra spells it out pure and simple. A mistress she will be, and it is going to cost him.

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Lyra ‘the man eater’ Matthews changes up the game and goes for what she wants in the conclusion of this fun trilogy. I enjoyed the way that the author had all three books start with the same opening scene so they’re all easily read separate of each other. The author did a good job of giving them their own level of uniqueness while still having the feel of a very spicy category romance.

Andros Casstellini was an interesting billionaire; he came from humble beginnings and I liked that about him. I liked that he wasn’t born to money but instead earned his way to the top. Lyra is out to get cash, but she’s not the normal money hungry woman in Andros’ world, she’s out to get the money for very noble reasons.

Their relationship explodes from the start and the rules they place on themselves hinted from the very beginning that it wouldn’t be an easy ride. I felt for them when they were working out what their relationship really was and how to react to each other. Their struggles really brought the whole situation a sense of reality that the whole Billionaire trope usually lacks.

I really enjoyed this story, and I really loved this series. It’s a great series for fans of category romance with the spice level stepped up.

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