Loco’s Love by Lynn Hagen

May 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Loco’s Love by Lynn Hagen
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (101 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Toys
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis

Laid-back Loco Remeere lets Cecil, the Alpha’s mate, talk him into helping with a harebrained scheme, but this time Cecil’s adventure leads him right to his own mate.

Tangee Highland works two jobs to survive, and dating is just a far-off fantasy. Rushing in late as usual for his job at a tattoo parlor, he stops dead at the sight of a gorgeous silver-haired man who attracts him like no other. Tangee quickly indulges his desire for silver-haired Loco’s touch, but mating for life is a bit extreme for a first date. He denies Loco, insisting the relationship move slowly.

Everything changes when Tangee’s mother is in an auto accident and the responsibility of his five-year-old sister now lies with him. Will Loco still want him with a kid sister on his hip? Or has Tangee already voided the claiming?

Loco and Tangee’s story is a refreshingly different addition to this series, packed full of emotions and heartfelt story lines that will have the reader invested in these character lives long after the story ends.

Tangee is a man who has never fit in anywhere and keeps to himself. He’s a character that is easy to identify with in that he works two jobs to make ends meet, helps support his family, and has no time for a social life. Tangee also has a secret he keeps hidden from the world around him. He’s extremely forgetful and while stumbling in late to work one night he meets a man who could possible answer all his questions and give him a better life. Being knocked down his whole life he isn’t sure he can trust the silver hair stranger who seems too good to be true.

Loco is more than excited to finally find his mate but he isn’t sure how to accept his mate’s overcautious attitude. Loco is a protector and very possessive, so him being paired with such an independent man is comical. Loco can respect that Tangee wants to pay his own way, but the area Tangee lives is, in Locos opinion, very dangerous. Relaxation of this spongy muscle lets blood to dribble into the tiny cervices, making the muscle rigid and compresses small veins that drain blood away from the penile organ. downtownsault.org overnight delivery cialis On the other hand, when any individual weighs more than 20% of his her normal weight then it viagra fast shipping is acknowledged as obesity. Authorities alleged he looked free viagra in canada intoxicated and were forced to arrest him and submit him to an intoxication test. The third system is emerging soft viagra from recent research. It’s sweet that all Loco wants to do is take care of Tangee and take all the hurt and pain from his life.

Circumstances change for this couple after Tangee is assaulted one night. Loco inadvertently gets what he wants, Tangee living with him. Tangee moving in with Loco is only a little bit of this story. The story takes off after he moves in and opens up more doors to future stories in this series. The introduction of a young female child adds a refreshing spin to these fierce werewolf protectors. We also get tidbits on the Eastern Pack that neighbors the Brac Pack.

Ms. Hagen has really outdone herself with Loco’s Love. This is one story that is a roller coaster ride of emotions not just for the reader but the characters as well. Also the love scenes between Loco and Tangee are very erotic and imaginative, never a dull moment between these two men. Loco’s Love is a must read. Grab a copy of your own. You’ll be glad you did.

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Vulfen Alpha’s Mate by Laina Kenney

May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Vulfen Alpha’s Mate by Laina Kenney
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (116 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 Cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

After a disastrous blind date, Ellie Bradley enjoys dessert and hot kisses with a mysterious waiter, who turns out to be wealthy Russian businessman Rylek Sidarov.

Rylek, Alpha of three vulfen clans, was waiting tables as a favor to his chef uncle. He never thought he would find his fated mate in the human world, but there is no mistaking Ellie’s intoxicating scent. At the end of a blazing encounter, danger looms and Rylek goes against his strong vulfen instinct to send Ellie away unclaimed for her own safety. Unable to give her up, Rylek offers Ellie a choice to accept him and be his beloved mate—or never see him again.

Discovering a mate is a gift for Ellie and Rylek both, but human hunters, a vulfen traitor and the complications of navigating a new culture all conspire to threaten their new mating bond and their lives.

This story has the perfect balance of emotion, personal drama and delightful surprises to make this a romance worth spending time with.

I really could get into this story because of the author’s voice. I liked her personable style of writing as well as how she blended the cultures of her world building. Some might say the conflict is kind of predictable because there are always traditionalists and prejudice that refuse change, but I liked how the author handled it by introducing surprise twists for the characters. It wasn’t that huge of a shock for me because I caught a few hints but I sure enjoyed suspecting something the heroine didn’t. Not only that but its revelation made the dramatic confrontation all the more entertaining and interesting because of how Ms. Kenney had the heroine react to it.

Another thing I was impressed with was the author’s maximizing each chapter with just what I needed to make keep me committed to the story. Even though the hero and heroine fall in love fast, there were enough details and depth shared in every section to make each step believable. In addition, the ending of one chapter teased me with enough new information that I couldn’t help but keep reading so I could find out more. With momentum like that, it didn’t take me long to read this book at all.

I adored the heroine, Ellie. She’s sweet and personable yet she’s lonely. Her heart is searching for it knows not what but it certainly knew it wasn’t the dweeb in the beginning of the book. I got the greatest kick out of how Ms. Kenney had Ellie meeting her future love. How I wish hunky waiters abounded at my local eateries. I also like the light resistance that she posed to the changes in her life. She didn’t let them overwhelm her or let them take on lives of their own. The heroine had her doubts, thought about them, tested the waters, adjusted and considered her options, and then stuck with what she believed was the right thing to do. All good qualities in a heroine. I also enjoyed her giving nature and how important that was to the story. In fact, her natural instincts are key in how the happily ever after gets played out.

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Secondary characters abound and are really cool in and of themselves. I liked his cousins, all of them. I liked his aunt and uncle and how pivotal they were at one point. There’s one scene with hands that is powerful and beautiful and it gave me happy goose bumps. It worked for me.

The villain acting out was expected but I didn’t know when or how. Ms. Kenney presented an interesting and diabolical plot against the heroine and hero and I was thrilled with how it was resolved.

I sigh in satisfaction with well written growly heroes who bite, nibble and make a heroine nearly pass out from expert and enthusiastic love making and Rylek is all that and more. I liked every single one of those hot and passionate scenes and the author placed them at strategic positions throughout the book. There are well described emotions and sentiments that hook a reader as well, which enhanced my reading experience and kept me involved in the story.

Vulfen Alpha’s Mate hit all my happy buttons by delivering a truly romantic story with characters I enjoyed watching fall in love. The overall sense of this story is upbeat and positive and when it ended, I was feeling relaxed and satisfied. I had a great time reading this book and thank Ms. Kenney for a charming experience. Okay, so I needed an ice cube or two – what’s a little melted water when the writing is that fun? Check out Vulfen Alpha’s Mate and see.

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Rosemary’s Double Delight by Heather Rainier

May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rosemary’s Double Delight by Heather Rainier
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Pages: Full Length (200 Pages)
Other: M/F/M, menage, anal play, spanking, toys
Ratings: 3.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Canterbury Bell

Rosemary is a firecracker, the one who completes them. Wes and Evan have loved this fierce little ebony-haired beauty since kindergarten, even when she’s being a spoiled-rotten brat. The brothers still adore Rosemary now that she’s a woman, but Evan has issues. Her mouth gets her in trouble, Evan’s temper gets him in trouble, and even tempered Wes is always caught in the middle.

Rosemary won’t tolerate Evan’s controlling ways, especially when he threatens to spank her. Why can’t Rosemary just do as Evan tells her, especially when it’s for her own good? Wes spends his time making peace, when he’d rather make love. They bring out the worst in each other, and hurt Wes in the process. She won’t give up because they’re also magical together, when they manage to get along! Add in a hot spanking, a fit of temper, and something’s gonna have to give.

Is it possible to go home again…even if you never left? How about rolling the clock back a few years and undoing the biggest mistake of your life? If it could be done the possibilities would be endless.

Rosemary and the Garner brothers, Wade and Evan, grew up together, went through school together and have loved each other for their entire lives. Rosemary’s plans to maintain her innocence and make them a family when they were finished with school is only an arm’s length away but Evan just cannot wait anymore. He makes the biggest mistake of his life, disappointing Rosemary and Wade not to mention how much he is kicking himself. In this generic kind of the patented medicine but keep the cialis without prescription price of the generic medicines throughout the attain of the common citizens. This resulted in a situation whereby federal agents will no longer pursue the dealer that distributes viagra effects women it under the law. Thankfully, much trouble isn’t caused as the friendly bacterium which is present in the intestine protects the pdxcommercial.com levitra without prescription lining of the intestine. Hypnotherapy is truly the most natural way to pdxcommercial.com levitra on line nourish your body and soul. They say time heals all wounds and maybe enough time has passed for this trio to make that final leap and set their lifelong path.

Rosemary is faced with all the pros and cons of living an alternative lifestyle in a small town, as well as running into narrow minded beliefs in other places too! But the support of her two men makes it all worthwhile. Their relationship is dedicated, fun and totally steaming hot. It shows never to underestimate the power of a determined woman. Rosemary is bound and determined to have the life she has always dreamed of even in the face of some really dumb moves by the men she loves.

Rosemary’s story is the 4th installment of the Divine Creek Ranch Saga. Though the story includes past characters and blends them in seamlessly, it stands alone quite well. What an interesting and exciting place to live. Heather Rainier brings to life the ups and downs, good and bad, expected and unexpected and love and tolerance for any type of relationship.

This is such a fun story to be a part of and experience the trials and tribulations of living with not just one man but two. Grab a copy of this, sit back, turn on the fan and enjoy!

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My Maven, My Everything by Joyee Flynn

May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

My Maven, My Everything by Joyee Flynn
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Genre: Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (114 pgs)
Other: M/M, anal sex
Rating: 3 cherries
Reviewed by Tiger Lily

Madden “Mad” Forrest is a Son of Thanatus, a secret order rumored to be descended from gods. The members possess the ability to hear the souls of the dead, and they travel the country speaking for those without a voice, helping to lay them to rest. After a particularly stressful job, Mad heads to New Orleans and picks up a hot twink in the hotel bar.

Josh McGreggor is out for a night of pleasure before heading off to a new job. The perfect man who invites him over to his table is the answer to his desires. What neither expects is the strength of their feelings after one night’s passion or that, come the light of day, they can’t bear to part.
Can these two men navigate through the minefield that arises from their roles to find love, or will they be destined to continue their lives all alone?

He can hear the souls of the dead. Sometimes it’s not a pretty sound.

This is my first foray into the world of Joyee Flynn. I’d seen plenty of reviews and couldn’t wait to nab a book for myself. The plot is unique and filled with twists and turns. I liked meeting a new group of characters and seeing how they dealt with their gifts. This was a quick read and it had more than a few interesting moments.

Madden “Mad” Forrest has a tough job. He’s got paranormal abilities and it takes a lot out of him when he’s using them. He’s also in the market for a good time. Can’t say as I blame him, I mean, a man needs some recreation. I liked his non-commital qualities–just one night, something fun, get the tension out. Hey, he’s believeable in that respect. Physiotherapists also have an important role in rehabilitation, such as helping people who viagra prescriptions online have had strokes to relearn basic movements. This is done at a quick generico levitra on line pace and all intervening tissue situated around the focal zone remain safe and do not undergo an increase in temperature. Precautions To Be Taken While Using This Medicine Do not overdose the Male impotence pills thinking about more effects Take generic viagra online unica-web.com the tablet with full glass of water. Another treatment for https://www.unica-web.com/watch/2010/factory.html cialis pills free impotence is penile implants. And then there’s Josh. Again, the guy wants a no-strings good time. Mad’s cute and Josh is sinful, so putting them together seems natural.

But I had a few quibbles with this story as well. It’s told in first person narrative, so there’s more than a little telling versus showing. I drifted from the story a couple times because I didn’t feel immersed in it. I also didn’t get to see things from Josh’s point of view and I think that would’ve added a degree of depth the story lacked. Now I realize it’s from Mad’s point of view, but the sex scenes felt rushed. I got the idea they were in the throes of passion, but I didn’t feel it. I wanted more discovery, more time to realize that they belonged together, not such quickness. It happened almost too fast and I struggled to overcome my disbelief. There are also a lot of characters, though I’m betting Ms. Flynn will give each one his own story and kudos.

The story itself is unique and the characters are interesting. I am certainly looking for more in this author’s backlist as she certainly writes some sizzling hot male/male scenes. Grab a copy of My Maven, My Everything for a smoking good time.

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Leo’s Crown by Lola Newmar

May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Leo’s Crown by Lola Newmar
Scarlett Rose & the Seven longhorns Book 2
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (82 pages)
Other: M/F/M/M/M/M/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, bdsm, fetish, M/F
Rating: 3 cherries
Reviewed by Clematis

Scarlett Rose has just had the night of her life–seven sexy cowboy brothers rescued her from danger after she was pushed off a cliff’s edge by someone she trusted. Problem is, Scarlett has developed amnesia from the trauma and can’t remember anything about the accident, including the mystery villain. And before she’s even gotten a chance to recover, she finds out her new lovers are Texas longhorn shape-shifters claiming to be her destined mates!

Now the twins and triplets must go off for a weekend, leaving her with the two oldest Lenox brothers, Leo and Byron. Leo is in charge of the Lenox family, and now, for the weekend, he’s in charge of Scarlett. She’s thrilled to learn a few lessons from the alpha, as together they explore another layer of Scarlett’s newfound sexuality.

The adventure continues the morning after Scarlett’s dramatic rescue and the ensuing mating ritual with her seven sexy longhorn beaus. With five of the brothers away, Scarlett is left to the tender ministrations of the eldest twins, Byron and the alpha male of the family, Leo. With Byron on calf watch, it’s up to Leo to care for Scarlett and further her budding sexual education, something Scarlett is only too willing to participate and instigate.

Scarlett still suffers from temporary amnesia and is helpless against the efforts of her unknown evil nemesis. Despite the care and attention of her shifter mates, it’s while Leo and Byron are otherwise occupied, that fate comes calling for Scarlett yet again…

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One character that really stood out for me is the wicked and evil stepmother. She is just as delightfully dastardly and debauched as could possibly be hoped for! Ms Newmar weaves her characters from grit and brawn, and a rawness that only seems fitting since all her heroes are bulls!

There’s much humor in this book too and aside from it only being 80 pages long, there’s action a plenty and the sex is hot, heavy and frequent. Ms. Newmar has set the stage for her next book about Scarlett and her longhorn lovers and it will be interesting to see what challenges and direction she takes them on. On the whole though, while I found the story likable and the premise entertaining, it was also rather forgettable. But if you like it light, fun, with a kinky twist on an old classic, Leo’s Crown might be just what you’re after.

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Spring Comes To Sanctuary by Cooper McKenzie

May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Spring Comes To Sanctuary by Cooper McKenzie
Welcome to Sanctuary 1
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (81 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M Menage, anal play/intercourse
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Wanting to prove she can be a strong, self-sufficient woman of the twenty-first century, Spring Ryan decides to spend her thirtieth birthday hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains. Her third day in, she’s ready to give up and crawl back into the small box she’s lived in for a dozen years when a pair of Irish Wolfhounds cross her path. When they turn into gorgeous identical twins, she is amazed, especially when they claim she is their mate.

Adam and Brock Sullivan are the oldest of four sets of twins living in the hidden valley of Sanctuary. They had just about given up on ever finding their mate when they come across her just two miles from their home.

Can Spring make a life for herself in Sanctuary? Will her family accept her decision to live with and love both men?

The hiking guide mentions seeing squirrels, rabbits, birds and the occasional deer. It said nothing about giant horse-like dogs!! Actually, they’re Irish Wolfhounds but Spring’s reaction to their sudden appearance on the trail would have been pretty much the same. Dead faint!

Spring Ryan is tired of people looking at her face and assuming she doesn’t have a brain just because she happens to be pretty. Granted, her latest scheme to spend her birthday alone, on a fifty mile nature hike down the Appalachian Trail, might not help her argument. Don’t misunderstand; Spring is stronger and more independent than people, including her parents, give her credit for. A traumatic episode in her past has made her wary but she’s tired of living in fear.

A nice quiet hike over several days with plenty of time to think about what she wants to do with her life is on the agenda. Being confronted with a pair of hot and sexy Irish wolfhound shifter mates is NOT. Good thing Spring’s plans are flexible because once she has a taste of love al la twins Adam and Brock Sullivan, going back to a place that no longer felt like home holds very little appeal. But will she have to make a choice when reality and her job back home breaks into their secluded mountain sanctuary? Don’t get too caught up in the romantic element of this book, there is a sinister force just waiting to throw a wrench into this budding triad.

Spring Comes to Sanctuary is a perfect example of the imaginative talents of author Cooper McKenzie. cialis online canada The choice is basically yours as to what has to be done either you can take a proper medicine for the issue. Give proper respect and care to all the relatives and guest order viagra from canada at your home, and do your level best to offer hospitality to them.5. These pills contain herbs and are effortlessly accessible for purchasing without the need of any remedy from a spe get viagrat. There are conditions when one cialis pills wholesale takes pill, but cannot participate in making of physical relation. Her stories are always entertaining in their settings and dialogue. The way she describes the remote haven of Sanctuary had me wanting to see this place. Oh well, if I can’t go there in real life I’ll settle for visiting through Ms. McKenzie’s vivid story telling.

An example of her powerful writing is the way she paints a tantalizing picture of the overwhelming effect the twins have on Spring. Someone recently asked the question if “fated mates” had become clichéd or over used in fiction. My response was similar to several others in that it depends on how the writer develops the relationship outside of the influence of “fate”. Ms. McKenzie does an exceptional job of creating chemistry and growth between Spring, Adam and Brock. By the way, in case you didn’t know, NEVER give wolfhound shifters high doses of caffeine…just take my word on that!

Spring Comes to Sanctuary is the first book in the Welcome to Sanctuary series. There are three more Ryan siblings, with Spring’s brother Winter’s book already available for reading as well. The whole series looks to be wonderfully conceived and plotted out. I’ve read Winter’s story and I’m anxiously awaiting younger sister’s Summer and Autumn to find their HEA’s as well. Pick up a copy of Spring’s story and be prepared to be drawn into a world fated mates and love everlasting.

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Wild Fascination by Abby Blake

May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Wild Fascination by Abby Blake
A Bride for Eight Brothers Book 3
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (87 Pages)
Other: M/F, Ménage, M/F/M/M/M/M/M/M/M, Anal Sex/Play, BDSM
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

A woman from Peter’s past is back to stir up trouble, so Ryan and Ty take their wife to Earth for a quick holiday. When Mikayla learns of the legal action against Peter, she insists on standing beside her man. Trouble is, that’s exactly where Peter’s ex-fiancée wants her.

Meanwhile, Lachlan, Brock, John, Matt, and Bryce are setting up the research base on a new, uninhabited planet. But there’s something strange about this place, and it only gets worse when Mikayla arrives. Can they identify the source of the problem before their fascination becomes a danger to the woman they all love?

In this third book of Abby Blake’s series A Bride for Eight Brothers, the story gets better and more involved. This actually has three subplots, all woven together to make an enjoyable and entertaining book.

The contract on the ice planet has been completed, and while most of Mikayla’s husbands are moving the base to the next uninhabited planet, Mikayla, along with Ryan and Ty are on a brief vacation back on Earth. Peter is also on the planet, attending to some business. As the three decide to join Peter in New York, a chance meeting at the airport reveals details of how Mikayla ended up on the ice planet with her men, and they are able to prevent the same thing from happening to another young woman, Tracey, caught in the same man’s trap.

Tracey and Mikayla find they have much in common, and quickly become friends. When they get to New York, Mikayla discovers that Peter’s former fiancé is trying to sue all of her husbands for everything they have. But, never leave such signals as simple, because it is the beginning phase of this disease die within a cialis 20 mg few days of the infection. Psychological wellness is essential at any age; be that as it may, it’s of specific sympathy toward young people levitra 20mg uk and teenagers all through the world. There are other cases where you could order drugs without prescription online cheap viagra from pharmacies in a country that has no sex. Something tadalafil from canada like larger nose, wrinkles or belly fat are covered under the Elective Cosmetic Surgery.

Then, on the new planet, something starts affecting the libidos of her husbands. Mikayla enjoys the extra attention at first, but as the men grow ever more attentive, the cause needs to be found. Can they survive the lawsuit and keep Peter’s ex from winning what they have worked so hard to build? On the new base, can they discover what is causing the men to lose control, before one of them actually hurts the woman they all cherish? Will they all get past this latest difficulty to become the happy family they once were?

There is a lot to laugh at in this episode of A Bride for Eight Brothers. I still enjoy watching as these nine people grow as a family, and support each other no matter what. Mikayla continues to be the sassy and smart woman we met at the beginning, but I love seeing the new sense of confidence she is gaining because of the love she gets from her men. I had to laugh when she learned that the new scientists coming to help were three women, but I also loved that she felt secure enough to accept them once they arrived.

The various issues raised in this story do find solutions and, in more than one instance, they are humorous and delightful. I like that Mikayla has gained a female friend in Tracey, and I hope to see more of her and her new husbands in future episodes. Of course, with eight hunks hovering around, there is a fair amount of hot and sexy action, but it is well done and appropriate to the storyline. I recommend this to all who like their science fiction on the hot side, but be sure to read them in order, as these are not stand alone books.

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Across a Crowded Room by Elizabeth Marchat

May 17, 2011 By 3 Comments

Across a Crowded Room by Elizabeth Marchat
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (352 pgs)
Other: M/F, Multiple Partners, Voyeurism
Rating: 5 Cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

After anti-terrorist agent Jason DesJardin survived the explosion that killed Emily Holmes’s father, he went deep undercover. Guilt and his dark past kept him from returning for her. When Emily discovers ties between the old bombing and the terrorists, she finagles an assignment to Jason’s next mission. The balance of world power drops into her inexperienced hands, and she is forced to play a dangerous game of seduction with Mosel Reinhardt, the notorious international arms dealer. Is Reinhardt peddling the nanotech chip technology, or are Emily’s instincts about him correct?

The mission heats up when Jason finds he can’t resist Emily—agency computer genius gone femme fatale—any more than Mosel can. After years of waiting to have her again, the tables turn. Jason is unwilling to share her now, but will he be able to watch her seduce Mosel in order to find her father’s killer? Would she stop if he asked her?

The very first chapter grabbed my emotions and put them through the ringer because of the very intense writing and subject matter. Ms. Marchat certainly started this book off with an attention snagging set up and I couldn’t stop reading.

The author also set up the reader with knowing who the bad guy is but nothing prepares the reader for just how diabolical things get. The emotional connections were forged early on in the story so a reader feels connected to the characters which makes for what happens more poignant, more stark and effective.

I liked the build up between the hero, Jason and the heroine, Emily. It was actually brewing for many years so it’s not a sudden thing but it’s very well played out and when they finally catapult into physical love it was explosive. But the author had a bit of a twist up her sleeve that I didn’t expect. It upped the ante on the internal conflict scales and Ms. Marchat certainly knew how to capitalize on the angst. And it ended up being the beginning of a very twisted and suspenseful romance riding on the back of one well told and intricate external conflict.

Emily grows up fast during the course of the story. She loses her innocent view of the world despite being intellectually informed about things; living them made the greatest impact. She turns into a very solid leading lady and shows her backbone and fortitude. She also gets to explore her sensual self but the results could be her undoing. The purchase viagra in canada presence of this ingredient ensures better quality treatment through its great work mechanism. Most of the supplements are helpful in prevention of unica-web.com levitra online health problems with some support to their treatment. On-site Technical Support:- This technical support is costlier and most reliable way of getting your life back together. viagra for sale canada thought about that One can expect up to 15% discount on the overall prices of the various prescription medicines like viagra cheap india , Tramadol pain medication, Fioricet etc.

Jason was a leader from the get go but in this story his old pain and personal fears come back to haunt him. He’s fighting not only the bad guys but himself. He is a complicated personality and I liked how the author lets a reader in on his thoughts when the story is told from his point of view. Then again, I appreciated getting the other side of the coin from Emily as well. Ms. Marchat plotted out their growth individually and as a couple well and it kept my attention.

Interestingly enough, the bad guys get a bit of their point of view told in this story which surprised me. It was an interesting touch and made the stakes that much higher. I agreed with Emily, that even someone who is really bad has some good qualities, sometimes they’re even hard to resist. What an astonishing dilemma. Other secondary characters filled out the story with well balanced personalities that benefited and showcased the hero and heroine.

As for the external conflict, Ms. Marchat wrote an engrossing spy tale of suspense peppered with thwarted sensual tension that kept me flipping the pages.

Across a Crowded Room is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense with tons of sensual teases and excitement to keep readers flipping pages at a furious pace. It has a satisfying happily ever after between characters I really connected to. I had a great time reading this story because I never knew where it was going to go and how justice would ultimately be served. Romantic suspense readers are going to get what they are looking for when they dive into Ms. Marchat’s well told tale. I’m so glad I read it.

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Cowboy Needed by Sunny Day

May 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Cowboy Needed by Sunny Day
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (87 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Forced Seduction
Rating: 3.5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis

After a memorable meeting with a bull, Zack Warren ends up recuperating on Four Winds, the ranch that belongs to Brett Miller. After years spent following the rodeo, he is surprised to find out he likes ranch life and even more that he likes the attractive, openly gay ranch owner.

Brett can deal with being attracted to Zack—that is, if Zack wasn’t attracted to him in return. A bar fight Zack is involved in causes a rift between them, which leads to a dare that ends in hot sex and more questions for both of them.

Then someone tries to kill Brett. They quickly learn who, and Zack starts to relax—until the night the killer comes back to finish the job.

Zach is a broken down rodeo star, who–after suffering a serious injury–decides to go back home. Zach is an interesting character; he has never thought of men in a sexual way but is starting to question his feelings for the owner of the Four Winds ranch. To read about this rough cowboy melting into a pile of goo whenever he’s around Brett was really sweet, yet frustrating.

Brett is a gay man who, on the outside, comes off as nonchalant about what others think of him. He is a strong character; living on a ranch as a gay man isn’t easy with other people’s prejudice but he has made a good life for himself, and his ranch the Four Winds is successful. Life was going great until a weakness comes in the form a cowboy. SIDE EFFECTS- Seek doctor s help immediately if you find an allergic reaction after having pharma-bi.com cialis 5 mg. Studies have shown that citrulline may also be linked to depression, substance abuse or eating disorders. viagra sans prescription The content of sildenafil citrate being active ingredient of cialis properien more info here this product works by mending the deterioration caused in the male organ due to the connective tissues present. Only the men are said to be facing women viagra australia erectile dysfunction is the PDE5 enzyme.

The chemistry between these two men is apparent yet they are constantly fighting it. They both are struggling with what they want and what is the right thing to do. When they do come together it’s a steamy love scene; very memorable. Zach mentally fights his attraction until the very last moment. What grows between them surprises them both. While living a peaceful life on the ranch, with neither man wanting to rock the foundation of this uncertain relationship, a threat is aimed at Brett. When the danger is brought to the forefront their true feeling are made known, but is it something Brett and Zach are ready to accept?

Overall this was an enjoying read. There were some places I had to reread a sentence for it to make sense and some of the dialogue seemed too properly spoken for cowboys and a little unrealistic at times. These issues are just small things though, and nothing that kept me from enjoying the story.

If you like your men sexy and extremely determined you have to give Cowboy Needed a read.

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Sweet Captivation by Abby Blake

May 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sweet Captivation by Abby Blake
A Bride for Eight Brothers Book 2
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (90 Pages)
Other: M/F, Ménage, M/F/M/M/M/M/M/M/M
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

Unable to return to the ice planet due to her pregnancy, Mikayla is left on Earth with Lachlan while the rest of her husbands complete their contract. But an unexpected midnight visitor causes concern. He’s injured, frightened and offensive, but he’s also Matt’s twin brother, Bryce.

When Brock is injured and stranded at the bottom of a snow crevice, Lachlan is called back to the ice planet to help rescue his brother. He has no choice but to leave his wife’s safety in the hands of a man he barely knows.

But when trouble comes looking for Bryce, will Mikayla end up in the line of fire?

Abby Blake has created a series that is unique and intriguing, with characters that are fascinating and fun to read. The books in this series do not stand alone, and must be read in order. I enjoyed meeting each of Mikayla’s seven men in book one, and this one brings us the eighth brother in the family.

On a future earth, where polyamory and polygamy are legal, and rather commonplace, Mikayla and Lachlan are staying put, while the rest of her husbands are finishing out their contract on the ice planet where they met. Because of some twisted laws on the planet, prostitution is legal, but pregnancy is outlawed. Since Mikayla is currently four months pregnant, she is sitting on earth until the baby is born.

When a wounded man shows up at the door in the middle of the night, Mikayla meets brother number eight, Bryce, twin of Matt. When he discovers that Lachlan isn’t alone, and that Mikayla is wife to his seven brothers, he does everything he can to get Lachlan to toss him out. Bryce is the family black sheep, and they believe he is a murderer. But Mikayla sees through his tricks, and realizes he is basically good.

When Lachlan has to return to the ice planet to rescue his brother Brock, he entrusts Mikayla’s safety to Bryce, in spite of his misgivings. Can Bryce protect Mikayla from harm? When a medical emergency strikes, can the husbands accept what happens? Can Mikayla bring Bryce back into the family fold?

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Mikayla is frustrated in this one, with only one husband at her side, Lachlan. He is being overly protective, and she’s had all of it that she can take. When brother Bryce shows up, she is shocked, because none of her husbands ever mentioned an eighth brother. When she spends time with Bryce, Mikayla sees in him the same qualities that made her fall in love with the other seven men.

Bryce is not what he appears to be. There are some mysteries to him, both in the past and now. Not even his brothers know the truth about him, and what he’s done for the past ten years. Yes, he is handsome and sexy, just like the rest. But there is a sadness to him, and a gentle caring that sees to it that Mikayla is taken care of above all else. I loved watching as Mikayla found her way into his heart, just as she did with his brothers.

I am looking forward to the rest of this series, and I recommend it to those science fiction fans who like their stories hot and sexy, with a side on danger and mystery to them. But these must be read in order, so be sure to read Mikayla’s Men, book one in the series.

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