Review for A Vampire's Salvation by Virna DePaul

Title: A Vampire's Salvation
Author: Virna DePaul

Description: Jacob La Costa Rios is the head of the California governor’s security team; he’s also a vampire who wants the governor, a presidential hopeful, to support the peaceful integration of vampires into human society. Unfortunately, there are others who oppose Jake’s plan. Plus, Jake’s a little distracted by discovering his one true mate, the human female who can give him everything he’s always wanted: love, children, and continuing immortality. Francesca Marie Stewart is the governor’s “go-green” political consultant.

Although she’s been attracted to Jake from day one, her priority is her career and protecting her heart. But then Jake blatantly propositions her and Frankie, who hasn’t experienced sexual intimacy since she was seventeen-years-old, decides it’s time to take what she wants—within reason. No matter—once Jake makes love to Frankie, he knows reason will be the farthest thing from her mind. Then he just has to eliminate the person threatening her, reveal the fact he’s a vampire, and convince her that trusting him will bring both of them eternal happiness.

Word count: approx. 24,912

My Thoughts: In DePaul's newest series, you will run into Frankie and Jake in the first novella. Frankie is a tree hugging environmentalist that works for the governor and meets Jake, the new head of security, 6 months earlier. Despite working together daily, she thinks he doesn't notice her. In reality, he noticed her the moment she said hi to him and knew she was his. You see Jake isn't your typical alpha male hero. No, he is a 200 year old hunky vampire. Not only that, Jake knows he has to gain Frankie's trust thanks to a previous experience when she was 17 that left her with a scar on her face. Now that he has
his mate in sight, taking it at her pace is the least of his worries as you will come to find out.

The good thing about DePaul's short novella, besides the sexual tension that oozes as you read, is the fact that Frankie and Jake have six months that they have known each other. If it was any other short novella and they just met I would find it difficult to follow. Jake is hot, hunky, and a softy towards his woman. However if you aren't Frankie, you don't want to be on his bad side, especially if you are trying to harm her.

Frankie is strong in the sense that she doesn’t let an episode that left her scarred emotionally and physically rule her life. She is also a bit shy, but well liked. She did frustrate me with certain actions. I still enjoyed her.

The scenes were steamy. There is romance and mystery that makes you want to see what happens next with the way the book ended. I was able to read this novella in one sitting. The only thing I can say is I wish it was a chapter or two longer to make accepting that Jake is a vampire more believable. Other than that I enjoyed this passionate love quite a bit and can't wait to see what's next in this series.

4 out of 5 stars  

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Review for Sugar and Spice, A Karma Cafe Novella by Tawny Weber

Title: Sugar and Spice, A Karma Cafe Novella
Author: Tawny Weber

Description: Hot kisses, sexy shoes and a midnight rendezvous – the perfect recipe for Happy Ever After. Throw in a fairy godmother with a personal agenda, a midnight deadline and a marriage-of-convenience and you have a hot and sassy twist on a modern day Cinderella story.

For over a hundred years, the Karmanski women have been cooking up delicious treats, and a little magic. But now their business, Karma Café, is in trouble and each of the Karmanskis has a different opinion on how to save their livelihood. The matriarch, Odette, is old-school, and more than ready to rely on magic. Natalia is sure if she can just marry her daughter off to a wealthy suitor, all their problems will be solved, and she has just the suitor in mind – the gorgeous CEO of Chastain Shoes. Anja’s just as determined to foil her mother’s plans and stay single. She cooks up a scheme to serve up the perfect match for this prince of a guy. With the aid of a little magical help, she’s going to put a Happy Ever After twist on her mother’s matchmaking.

Administrative Assistant, Dedra Hanson has three addictions. Gorgeous shoes, yummy treats and her sexy boss. Her credit card balance and bathroom scale do a pretty good job of keeping the first two addictions in check. And the third? Love of her job has always kept her from acting on her passion for Paul Chastain. But now she’s leaving her job because her playboy CEO boss is about to become engaged to a chilly socialite to save his business. Paul Chastain is fair game.

All she needs for one wild fantasy night? The nerve to seduce her boss, and a little bit of magic. The only question left is, can she leave when the clock strikes midnight?

My Thoughts: Dedra has a thing for her boss, Paul. She has had it for a good long while. The plan was simple.  She would be gone before he gets back, two weeks served. She couldn’t continue to work alongside a guy she has a thing for when he is engaged to a woman she doesn't like. Like all best laid plans, things didn't happen the way she had hoped. Paul is known as a playboy, but the woman he has been picturing naked and preferably under him, is Dedra and he doesn't want to lose a great assistant. Little does he know she no longer works for him. Anja Karmanski is playing matchmaker after seeing her mom’s high hopes for her and Paul while she wants to remain single. Not to mention her good friend Dedra's feelings for the guy. There's nothing wrong with a little push to get the ball rolling for Paul and Dedra, right?

I enjoyed this book. I will say I wish it was a bit longer. I love it with short books when the characters have background history.

Dedra is your quiet, shy type of girl. Never a take what you want girl until Anja talked her into finally giving into her inner most fantasies and desires.

The Karmanskis are quite a character of ladies. Anja won't bend to her moms will and she sees how Dedra feels for Paul so decides to give the inevitable a push in her own way.

Paul is a strong man with business ethics up the wazoo. For such a playboy, he won't take what he wants, that is until she shows up offering what he can't say no to. Until that moment he realizes he is more alive with Dedra than ever before.

I enjoyed the novella but wasn’t amazed by it. I do wish it was longer because I was looking forward to a little more of Paul and Dedra. I really want a story for Anja. I kind of hope she gets with Paul’s brother. The passion once it hit for Dedra and Paul was pretty steamy and I got swoony for them at the end. I will check out the next installment to see what these ladies have in store for us all. It was a cute, sweet read with a little humor and some quirky relatives I'm sure we all can relate too. I am a fan of Weber's previous work and still am with this read.

3.5 out of 5 Stars

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Review for A Howl For A Highlander by Terry Spear

Title: A Howl For A Highlander
Author: Terry Spear

Description: A Highland Wolf on a Mission...

Duncan MacNeill is hell-bent on catching the thief who's stolen the clan's fortune and run off to Grand Cayman Island. Duncan has rarely left his homeland and he couldn't care less about an island paradise. He never expected to find a beautiful distraction who would show him just how appealing paradise could be.

Meets a Dangerous Distraction...

Lone wolf and botanist Shelley Campbell headed to the island to study the old growth forests. She didn't count on meeting a handsome Highlander who can't keep his paws off her.

My Thoughts: Duncan is on a mission to get his clans money back from a con-artist who must not have realized that he has stolen from a wolf clan. To top it off, the con-artist is a wolf. Duncan, the youngest of the MacNeill clan, has left his home in Scotland for the Grand Caymans. He can't afford to be distracted as his family is depending on him. What he wasn't expecting was Shelley Campbell, a botanist professor and sassy she-wolf that hits him with instant chemistry after he tracks down her scent straight out of the airport. Once Shelley realizes who he is she gives him a little hell since her family was kicked out of the highlands due to the higher up. Yet she still agrees to his lift and going for a drink later that night. Once she sees her grant money has been embezzled, she also lends him a room with a price of course. Duncan will pay half the costs to stay and together they will partner up to track down the scoundrel who stole their funds.

Spear's delivers another fix to my addiction of her wolves. If you have not checked out any of Spear's wolves you are seriously missing out especially if you are a hardcore shifter girl like me. This is the tenth book in the series and though you get revisits from previous characters, I think it's written well enough to be read as a standalone. These books are just so delightful I would go back and read the rest just to enjoy each delicious read for its own context.

Shelley is sassy, smart and playful. She is loyal to her family but feels an instant sizzling connection to Duncan. She knew her family wouldn't thoroughly enjoy them connecting, even for something innocent as drinks, since they were kicked out of the highlands thanks to their rank. It might not have been “his” family but you know the whole guilty by association thing comes into play.

Duncan.... oh Duncan, I can just hear that sexy Scottish brogue with your smexy self in my head as I was reading. No wonder there was instant passion between him and Shelley. It was burning up the pages under my fingers. Duncan is also fierce when it comes to making sure other males know Shelley is his. One in particular, happens to be the villain they are after.

I loved the sexual tension building up and then explode into such passionate steamy sex. I kinda wish it had been drawn out a wee bit more. That being said, Spear made it up to me by a whole bunch of hotness on my pages filled with tender romance that made me swoon. I am never disappointed reading one of this author's books. I always crave them more and want my next fix faster.

4.5 out of 5 stars

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Review for Demon Hunting in the Deep South by Lexi George

Title: Demon Hunting in the Deep South
Author: Lexi George

Description: The warrior and the wallflower.

Shy, self-conscious Evie Douglass tries to stay under the radar, especially when her nemesis Meredith Peterson, aka The Death Starr, is anywhere around. Meredith and her bitch posse of skinny girlfriends have tormented Evie since the seventh grade, calling her names like The Whale and Thunder Thighs.

Evie tries to stay invisible, but that’s not an easy thing for a plus-sized gal to do in a small town like Hannah, Alabama. She finds it doubly hard to avoid Meredith’s wrath once she takes a job at the lumber mill. You see, Meredith’s husband is Evie’s new boss. Translation: more torture time for The Death Starr.
Evie thinks things couldn’t get much worse until the morning she finds Meredith’s bloody body sprawled across her desk. Typical Meredith, she gets herself dead mere days after a very public scene in which Meredith accuses Evie of having an affair with her husband. Worse, the murder weapon is found in Evie’s car.

Suddenly, Evie is the Number One suspect in a sensational murder case. But she’s got bigger problems. Hannah is infested with demons—soul sucking, body snatching creatures of evil—and, for some reason, they want Evie. The only thing standing between Evie and death or possible possession is a hunky blond demon slayer named Ansgar.

Ansgar is a Dalvahni warrior, a supernaturally gorgeous race whose sole purpose is to hunt down and capture rogue demons.

Evie could almost swear that Ansgar is interested in more than demons. He seems interested in her. Ridiculous, of course, because he’s sex on two legs and she is…

Well, she’s Whaley Douglass.

To add to Evie’s troubles, Meredith doesn't even have the decency to stay dead. She shows back up as a ghost and she’s more of a beyotch than ever. Meredith has deathnesia—she can't remember who killed her—leaving Evie to solve the mystery herself, or go to jail for a murder she didn't commit.

My Thoughts: I would like to first state that I jumped in without reading book one. Though I had no problem following the book and falling in love with the characters, I will be going back and reading book one. Mainly because I have to read Addy's story since I think she is my kinda heroine, but also because I believe you get insight on Evie and Ansgar's beginning.

Evie happened to show up at her office and find the nemesis, that made her life hell by picking on her, murdered. Not only that, but they made it look like she took out the "Death Starr”. Ansgar jumps in and rescues Evie before she makes a bigger mistake.  Who would think shy, no confidence Evie could kill another human being? As small towns goes, Hannah, Alabama residents are on the spunky side with a whole lot of supernatural. After months of not feeling anything, Ansgar makes Evie come back to life. It's just too bad that she is having all these feelings while she may go to jail for murder. Fighting against the clock, or should I say bars slamming, they set out to prove it wasn't her while the relationship, love, and passion grows.

George has strong characters in both leading and secondary roles. Like I said, I will be going back to read Addy's book because she had me rolling in laughter with the things that came out of her mouth. As for this book, Evie was more of a subdued leading lady, but she held her own.  Normally, if a character isn't as fierce as I’d like, I get bored easily. You can say in this case, Evie was well written as she didn't irk me. Instead, I felt myself connecting and relating to her.

Oh Ansgar, you are a sexy beast of a demon hunter. You can sense the love and passion between him and Evie from the beginning even though Evie doesn't remember it. Her body and heart haven’t forgotten the past (another reason to read book one).

This was a bit of a murder mystery thrown in with a side of laughter and a whole lot of romance and some passionate encounters. George also leaves an opening for future stories. I for one can't wait for a certain demoniod to bring a certain leader to his knees, as well as a sexy sheriff’s story to come into play. If George keeps with her unique blend of humor and smexy characters, she has a winner with this series. I can see myself re-reading these books.

4.5 out of 5 Stars

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Review for With This Kiss : Part Three by Eloisa James

Title: With This Kiss : Part Three
Author: Eloisa James

Description: Lieutenant Colin Barry returns from the wars injured in body and spirit, knowing that he has no right to steal Grace from the arms of her fiancé. Yet the same warrior's spirit that won so many battles at sea is prompting him to throw propriety to the winds, imitate his pirate father, and simply take what he most desires!

Author's Note: Don't forget to read Parts One and Two! Reading this installment first would be like eating the icing before you even get it onto a cupcake

My Thoughts: Oh my Colin, how you turned things around. In this third installment, with Grace in a tizzy and throwing in the towel, Colin realizes he must make his feeling clear, as well as his intentions that nothing, not even her, will stop them from marrying. He just needs to make her see that her letters full of love saved him.

He does!!! He does so in the most delicious way, not only sexually, but emotionally as well. This couple makes you yearn for a love like theirs. Sure, you had your ups and downs throughout the three installments. In the end, Eloisa brings all three installments to a close wonderfully, seeing what happens 10 years later. I have to say I am not a fan of short reads, but I fell in love with each installment.  You connect with all of James characters and soon you are feeling the emotions with them. Colin almost had me not liking him, but won me over and Lady Grace was so relatable. You enjoy seeing the parents of each, that were in previous stories as well. I, myself, had to jump into the next installment once I finished one, so those who will be waiting a week in between, it will be torture. I will say, James gives you a beginning, middle, and end tied together in one luscious story topped with a bow. I fully recommend these installments.

5 Out Of 5 Stars 

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Review for With This Kiss : Part Two by Eloisa James

Title: With This Kiss: Part Two
Author: Eloisa James

Description: Lady Grace Ryburn has accepted another man's proposal after the love of her life, Lieutenant Colin Barry, asked for her own sister's hand in marriage.

But when Colin returns home from the wars, injured in body and spirit, will she be able to turn her back and marry another? Or will she throw away every rule her mother taught her and try to seduce a man who has shown no interest in her kisses?

Author's Note: Be sure to read Part One first! You need to know the story of how Grace fell in love with Colin . . .

My Thoughts: Following Part One nicely, Lady Grace has been being courted by Lord McIngle, who has showed interest in her since Part One. She never gave it much thought, but threw herself into making a connection once she found out Colin had asked for her sister’s hand. Lord McIngle asks for her hand and she agrees, becoming engaged. Colin, who is realizing that he made the worst mistake of his life and hasn't received a letter from Grace in weeks, is wondering if he lost her to the Scotsman. Colin winds up getting injured and knows he will never be able to try and right his wrongs half a man. So in his laudanum, he dreams he is finally with Grace in all the ways he wished he could have been.

Discharged and returned to England, he visits the Ashbrook's home first before heading on where Grace sees him. She comes up with a plan, tossing all the rules her mother taught her out the window. One carriage ride and laudanum dream later, Colin is in for the awakening of his life and Lady Grace is convinced that it was the drugs, not love for her that makes her doubt their connection once again.

Holy cow Eloisa!!! It's about time Colin as well. Who would have thought you could pack such a punch with 62 pg installments. Yet, I am eating them up and craving more. The passionate encounter had me going ‘oh my’! I do not envy those who must wait for each installment. I was so happy Lady Grace decided to follow her heart. Sure, she might have broken a heart, but when it's true love, you go after it. Once she saw Colin again injured, she knew she hadn't stopped loving him. The heat and unrequited love burst to flames in the back of the carriage. There might have been some misunderstanding on if it was the drug or love, as well as questions, but now that Colin had her where he wanted her, he was keeping her. James, you engage the readers with this couple. I see all three installments as must reads where one might end you will anxiously want to jump into the next. I can't express how much I adore these short installments, even if I think it is cruel and unusual punishment to those who have to wait for the next one.

5 Out Of 5 Stars 

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Review for With This Kiss : Part One by Eloisa James

Title: With This Kiss : Part One
Author : Eloisa James

Description: Lady Grace Ryburn, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Ashbrook, has fallen wildly in love with Colin Barry, a dashing young lieutenant serving his country in the Royal Navy. When he returns home to exuberant celebrations, will he even notice the quiet wallflower he grew up with … or will he fall for Grace's sparkling, gorgeous sister?

Author's Note: Lady Grace is the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Ashbrook, from The Ugly Duchess, and Colin is the eldest adopted son of Sir Griffin Barry, from Seduced by a Pirate.

My Thoughts: In part one of this three part series, you meet Lady Grace as a young girl of 10 who develops feelings for Colin, the oldest adopted son of Sir Barry Griffin. After coming to his rescue, and being mistaken for her younger sister, she lets her love grow stronger through the years for a young man who grows into an admirable, navy officer.

James weaves of tale of unrequited love, on Lady Grace’s part, as we wait for Colin to realize love is blind and right under his nose in the sister he hadn't thought that way about.

I enjoyed Part One greatly. Seeing how the characters and relationships developed. My heart went out to Grace and I loved Colin for the tortured hero that he is, but I sure did want to yell at him once or twice. I also deeply enjoyed the bond between the families as well as parent to children. James has hooked me with Part One. For those who have to wait for the next parts, it will be torture and all part of a devious plan to build up anticipation, I am in no doubt.

5 out of 5 Stars

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Forever Hers By E.B. Walters ~ Review and Giveaway

Title: Forever Hers 

Author: E.B. Walters

Print Length: 288 pages 

Publisher: Firetrail Publishing (October 8, 2012) 

Language: English 

Publish Date: October 8, 2012

She wants her past hidden...

Amy Kincaid is running from her controlling ex-husband, who will stop at nothing to find her. With a new identity and a new job as a housekeeper, she just wants to be left alone to raise her daughter. Then Eddie Fitzgerald rolls into town and turns her world upside down.

He’s in the business of exposing the truth...

Eddie Fitzgerald, L.A.P.D.'s finest, lives for his job and nothing else, until he decides to take a break at the family summer home and is held at gunpoint by the most annoying, sassiest woman to ever cross his path. But something is off about Amy, and the more he learns about her, the more he’s convinced she’s a fugitive.

When her past catches up to her, Amy has no choice but to trust Eddie. Unfortunately, Eddie has demons of his own, and struggles with the decision to protect her or uphold the law.

The truth takes them down a deadly path, and only love can save them

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Title: Forever Hers

Author E.B. Walters

Description: She wants her past hidden...

Amy Kincaid is running from her controlling ex-husband, who will stop at nothing to find her. With a new identity and a new job as a housekeeper, she just wants to be left alone to raise her daughter. Then Eddie Fitzgerald rolls into town and turns her world upside down.

He’s in the business of exposing the truth...

Eddie Fitzgerald, L.A.P.D.'s finest, lives for his job and nothing else, until he decides to take a break at the family summer home and is held at gunpoint by the most annoying, sassiest woman to ever cross his path. But something is off about Amy, and the more he learns about her, the more he’s convinced she’s a fugitive.

When her past catches up to her, Amy has no choice but to trust Eddie. Unfortunately, Eddie has demons of his own, and struggles with the decision to protect her or uphold the law.

The truth takes them down a deadly path, and only love can save them.

My Thoughts: Every time you pick up the newest Fitzgerald series book it's like you are being welcomed back into the family fold. With each new book, you get even more invested in seeing what is happening with previous characters, as well as diving in deep to the latest characters’ story. E.B. Walters never fails to hook me with this series. I fall more and more in love with it.

In this latest book, "Forever Hers", Eddie's story is finally told. Oh Eddie, how I have longed for you. You are always so fierce and protective of your loved ones. Sure, you are slightly scarred on the inside, but I knew the right woman would dash your commitment issues. Then low and behold you get put on leave of absence and find your damsel in… distress… Wait, Amy might be many things, strong and honest, but she is hardly asking to be rescued.

Eddie isn't used to how she tells him what she really thinks. He also finds her random singing horrible, but he is drawn to her nonetheless and that scares him when he feels too deep. Shoot, I shouldn't say scared on a big strong man, how about afraid of his feelings?

Amy has managed to escape an abusive relationship and will do anything to protect her daughter. Mother by day, writer by night, she is not a woman you mess with when it comes to her little girl. Just imagine her surprise when she sees hot hunky Eddie, who will be staying at the house she up keeps. Her pulse starts a racing and dirty thoughts awaken her long dead libido sending it into overdrive. Good thing he writes romance books to put it all into as opposed to dealing with flesh and blood male in front of her. You know however that there is only so much fighting against feelings two people can do, between the battle to bring the abusive stalker down, before all things must come to an end and desire is given into.

Let me tell you, the verbal banter back and forth is foreplay. When Eddie and Amy come together, it's combustible. I loved how strong Amy is throughout the book for her daughter and not taking what was dished to her by the psycho. I respected her as if I knew her in real life. She was strong yet you still saw the soft, caring and, even though at first distrustful, she opened herself up to the possibilities. Eddie, I almost growled at you a few times. Letting one thing from the past hinder you, but deep down you are a softie, loyal, loveable and so protective. I fell in love with you myself, but I know a match made in heaven when I see it, so now I must go after Chase or Lex. It's hard to pick a favorite couple when they all capture your heart. Walters has an amazing series here. They just keep getting better and better till you finish one book, reach for the next, and think ‘damn it I have to wait’. I, for one, am dying for the next in the series and it can't get here soon enough.

5 out of 5 Stars

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Review for Heart Ache (Bound by a Touch #1) by Morgan Kearns

Title: Heart Ache (Bound by a Touch #1)
Author: Morgan Kearns

Description: One Touch

Gabrielle Ryan felt an electric attraction to her new employer the first time he reached out and shook her hand. She dreams of him, fantasizes about him, but all Nikolai wants is an assistant—and to Gabby’s chagrin, it’s not to assist him with taking off his pants!

One Beat

An ache has inhabited Nikolai Voinea’s chest for the last four hundred years. Yet stubbornly resolute not to repeat his father’s mistakes, Nikolai refuses to take the one female who is his heart’s greatest desire.

Captures His Heart Forever

When murder charges make Gabby second guess everything she knows about him, she’s hurt and angry and determined to walk away. But Nikolai’s just as determined to do everything within his power to keep her.

My Thoughts: Ever since one hand shake three years ago Niko knew he found his heartmate . Only he vowed never to be like his dad and was waiting for Gabby to come to him and admit her feelings. Gabby has had a thing for Niko from the beginning, but she is waiting for him to make a move. Since she doesn't want to be the girl who fell for the boss. Gabby doesn't believe it will ever happen and so agrees to marry another. Niko still wanting her to come to him herself is beside himself as time is running out to win her over.

 I am not going to lie, there were times I wanted to pull my hair out and throw my Kindle at the wall. When it seemed both leading characters had their heads up their butts, and to save my Kindle I would shut it off and put it down, but it was as if I needed my next fix because a minute later frustrated and all I would pick it back up to resume reading. That being said means Kearn did her job as an author. She had me fully involved and feeling emotions which is what you are supposed to experience as a reader. It would be pretty boring if all you felt was oh that was nice. With Heart Ache I was on an emotional roller coaster all the way till the end and even dealing with the frustration part it was worth it. I even kept going to Kearns page writing updates. One of them where I breathed a sigh of relief went : did you hear that it's the glory glory hallelujah song because *cough* Niko*cough* finally got his head out his butt ok I might have said the word that starts with A and ends with ss.

Gabby drove me crazy because she was so clearly in love with Niko but waited for some sign or hint he may feel the same but then when it happened it was like a up and down thing where yes I love him but I'm so mad at him I wanted to be like let it go already but towards the end she changed my mind about her to I really like her. I mean she reads vampire romances what's not to like right? Ok that aside she was easy to accept what was happening and she went through some stuff with some courageously strong willpower that would break a person which also made my heart break reading it but I was so proud of how she handled it. Yes I know she is a fictional character thus it's in the beauty of Kearns writing that established my emotions .

Niko was smexy vampire who found his heartmate and I wanted to grab him and shake him a few times ok quite a bit. It's that darn honorable side of him that held him back wanting her to come to him on her own free will to admit her feeling when all I wanted was him to take what he wanted and ask questions later. When it finally did start going my way I was a happy camper.

Then when everything was right it my world of Niko and Gabby some psycho come to light because she can't face facts that she was tossed aside mind you hecka yrs ago since Niko must have the magic stick and she has obviously lost a few marbles therefore making the perfect villain not to mention she is a completely sick and twisted individual.

Kearns got my attention with this book. I loved the roller coaster I was on . I value an author that can make me feel strong emotions and she has. Plus I did not want to put the book down even if I wanted to chuck it at the characters fictional heads. I am pretty sure Stephon and Elisabeth are book two but I am kinda anxious for Vincent or Gustav  (vampire whore opposed to man whore or playboy) to have a story out like yesterday. So Kearns please hurry up and write them I am anxiously waiting here.

5 out of 5 Stars

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Review for Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Marina Adair

Title: Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Author : Marina Adair

Description: Regan Martin stopped believing in Christmas miracles six years ago when she lost everything—her house, her job, and her impeccable reputation in the wine industry—after she fell in love with a man she had no idea was married. Then Regan gets a chance for a fresh start in the Napa Valley. With her dream job, dream home, and her daughter enrolled in a wonderful new school, she starts wondering if holiday wishes really do come true.

But she soon tumbles back down to earth when she learns that her new boss is none other than Gabe DeLuca, the scorned wife’s brother. Gabe wants nothing more than home-wrecking Regan Martin out of his life, his sister’s world, and his family’s business. Mostly, he wants the lush beauty out of his head. Yet his attempts to run her out of town have him thinking twice, especially when he sees that Regan may hold the key to tracking down his sister’s stolen start-up capital. Even worse for Gabe, Regan might just be his Christmas wish and hold the key to his heart

My Thoughts: At a young age Regan made a mistake of falling for an older man named Richard. Whom she believed loved her back. In the process she got pregnant and found out it was all a sham when they were caught by Gabe DeLuca. Gabe ends up making the next six years of her life hell by blocking every job prospect . Finally, with hope on the horizon for her young daughter and herself she picks up and moves. After applying and getting a job at a winery, said to be ran by all women. Finally thinking she is able to put the past behind her; and raise her daughter comfortably. Only she gets a nice surprise her first day in the new town by running into Gabe. Gabe has always protected his family to any means. Isn't he surprised to see her in his territory. Making sure that Regan and his sister never run into each other, while trying to see if Regan will lead him to Richard was a task he didn't mind . Even if he always found her attractive and she made him smile. So, he plays nice and calls a truce. He soon realizes though that he might have made a big mistake where Regan was .

It's like Christmas in October when i read this. I did not want to put this book down. Adair drew me in with lovable characters and non-stop laughter not to mention plenty of um holiday cheer and mourning for a beloved Randolf. I enjoy it when an author not only makes you love the main characters, but the background characters as well. Each person in the town added something to the story and you couldn't help but be fond of each if them.

Regan is a strong woman with a whole lot of spirit and a side of vulnerability. Who wouldn't let anything or anyone prevent her from trying to give her daughter the happiness she deserves. It doesn't hurt that she had me laughing so hard within the first five pages with her antics. Already so misjudged from past deeds that weren't her fault. Instead of giving the De Luca family the edge over her she would rather hold her head high. This doesn't explain why she can't get past her Gabe who is a smexy man beast who makes her nether regions come to life like no man has since Richard.

Gabe is smexy and loyal to his family. Sure he feels a strong attraction to Regan he always has it's part of the reasons he enjoys the banter back and forth with her. However, when it comes to his family he always tries to protect them.

The attraction between them is visible from the beginning. Adair creates a slow burn building us up to the fireworks that go off when both Regan and Gabe finally give in to their feelings for each other. The wit and antics between them had me dying laughing. Heck, the antics of half the people Adair created in the town had me wishing I lived there myself. This is my first book by Adair I will definitely be looking for the next in the series. I do believe my Christmas season started two months early thanks to this cute spunky Christmas romance.

5 out of 5 Stars 

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Review for Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye

Title: Her Forbidden Hero
Author: Laura Kaye

Description: She's always been off-limits...

Former Army Special Forces Sgt. Marco Vieri has never thought of Alyssa Scott as more than his best friend's little sister, but her return home changes that...and challenges him to keep his war-borne demons at bay. Marco's not the same person he was back when he protected Alyssa from her abusive father, and he's not about to let her see the mess he's become.

...but now she's all grown up.

When Alyssa takes a job at the bar where Marco works, her carefree smiles wreak havoc on his resolve to bury his feelings. How can he protect her when he can't stop thinking about her in his bed? But Alyssa's not looking for protection—not anymore. Now that she's back in his life, she’s determined to heal her forbidden hero, one touch at a time..

My Thoughts: Alyssa finds herself back home after graduating college, with not much money to her name  and a job interview  that she really wants. Marco her long time friend, a guy she has loved since childhood, and her brothers  best friend works at the place she is interviewing. Out of the army and scarred not just outside but inside Marco keeps his distance from people. Then he sees Alyssa and a mix of emotions go through him. One being that she is not a girl, but a beautiful woman. Alyssa comes to realize that he may not be the guy she grew up with. There is also a slightly darker side that she is seeing, but she still wants him. More then anything she hopes her dreams of the future with him in it will come true.

Oh my, Laura Kaye!  I read this in a day and it had my emotions all over the place. I really liked Alyssa she didn't exactly have the best childhood, but she chose rise above that. I also found her sweet and caring with backbone. People just get drawn to her. Heck, I was drawn to her. I felt her happy moments as well as when she hurt. I really loved seeing all sides of her. Marco was smexy, even if he was a brooding guy half the time. He stole my heart, but then how can you not fall for a wounded hero of our country. Especially when you see the softer, tender, caring sides he has for Aly. Plus, there were times when his pure alpha male attitude came out that made me get a bit swoony. I loved Alyssa and Marco as a couple that I was rooting for them the whole way.

 

I will confess to tearing up a bit towards the end of the book. It just means Kaye nailed it for me. This is the second book I have read by her . I haven't been disappointed yet. I resented having to put the book down to go clean before guest came over. Anytime I stopped for a break I was back reading it. I was happy to see  Kaye has  Brady now out in "One Night With A Hero" because after a small taste of him I have a craving that is itching to get fulfilled and only Kaye can provide the means. Kaye is an amazing writer and I am looking forward to my next adventure into her work. 

 

5 out of 5 Stars 

 

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Review for Wicked Beloved by Susanne Saville

Title: Wicked Beloved
Author: Susanne Saville

Description: Though warned of the Tellurian slave’s uncooperative nature, Guild Assassin Dzer-Jin Vonn is intrigued when the alluring redhead promises to obey him and be the best slave ever. Her prior owner misused her but did not quench her spirit; her tongue cuts with amusing precision.

Abducted from Earth by aliens, ripped from life as she knows it, she gives her new master only the label “slave” to call her by.  She’s landed in a culture where violence is foreplay. Yet her sexy master stands apart from his peers; he shows compassion.

When Dzer-Jin is challenged to slice her skin for public titillation, she agrees to the display with no bonds but trust. He earns status for her obedience but she frets he’ll tire of his “pet” if she doesn’t service his sexual appetites. The passion seething between them terrifies her. Is her desire to escape to Earth stronger than her need to serve Dzer-Jin’s lust—or her own?

My Thoughts: Normally I don't venture off my review requests. That being said, my friend Crystal sent me a message asking me to do a review on "Wicked Beloved". Which got me curious since it takes a lot for her to get excited about a book. So, I had to see if it was for the book itself or the eargasm she was looking forward to upon the release of the audio.

Dzer-Jin also known as Vonn went with his friend to get a new slave. He didn't expect to be intrigued by a red-headed slave who was said to be untrainable, but if trained she is also the most sought after salve on the planet. Everyone knows when slaves don't get picked by owners they are euthanized so to prevent that she promises Dzer-Jinn she would be the most obedient slave ever. Yet, in her head she just wanted out to survive and hopefully plot a way to get back to earth. Then Dzer-Jinn surprises her by not being completely like the others on this strange cruel planet. While she surprises him by keeping him in a state of perpetual hardness yet he doesn't want to scare her with his needs. Then one night at a club things go a step further and soon they both find it hard not to give in and enjoy their bodies pleasures.

The first part of the book was building the storyline up.  I was thinking it has to be the eargasm anticipation till Saville turned up the heat on me and then I knew it was both.  I will admit the slave in the story at first irritated me because I was expecting a girl with a sassy mouth on her and instead she seemed more scared and uncertain. Though you soon find out she had a reason to be. As the story goes on her personality grows stronger and you see her backbone come out. That makes you like her alot. Dzer-jinn well what can be said, except he made other worldly aspects sexy for being from a different planet. He is supposed to be an unfeeling assassin . It's what he does, but with his slave he is different. She brings out a side of him he didn't know he had. He wants her to be submissive to him willingly. Let's just say there is one incident in the book where I would normally think, heck no but in part of the BDSM scene but he wound up making knife play kinda sexy. Not that I would ever do that, but that was a hot scene plus you have to keep in mind the planet they are on thrives quite a bit on violence.

I really loved the building relationships between the characters. I also like how Saville changed my mind about the characters and left me with a page turner I couldn't put down. There is light BDSM and some violence. Though if you mainly stay focused on the two main characters which you can't help to be you will see the  passion and tender feelings growing. Not to mention; a villain who you will want to get his just rewards. All together I enjoyed this book and my friend Crystal will be enjoying her eargasm.  I am looking forward to reading other works by Saville now that I've sampled the goods and can't wait to see what else she has on the table.

4 out of 5 Stars

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Review for Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

Title: Seducing Cinderella
Author  Gina L. Maxwell

Description: Mixed martial arts fighter Reid Andrews’s chance to reclaim his title as light heavyweight champ is shattered when he’s injured only months before the rematch. To make sure he’s healed in time, his trainer sends him to recuperate under a professional’s care—Reid’s best friend’s little sister, all grown up.

Disorganized and bookish Lucie Miller needs some professional help of her own. She’d do anything to catch the eye of a doctor she’s crushed on for years, so when Reid offers seduction lessons in exchange for 24/7 conditioning for the biggest fight of his career, Lucie jumps at the chance.

Soon Reid finds him himself in the fight of his life...winning Lucie's heart before she gives it to someone else.

My Thoughts: Lucie has been crushing on a Doctor she has worked with forever. Okay more like a few years, but never caught his eye like that . Just when all hope is lost her next patient walks in who just happens to be her brothers best friend and a guy she grew up with Reid. Reid was injured and needs a fast recovery to reclaim his title in the MMA in two months. With his goal in mind and Lucie telling him four months to recover he proposes a irresistible deal. If she works with just him, he will train her in the art of seduction. Only I don't think they knew how these  one on one training sessions would draw them together. The feelings they wouldn't be able to resist growing between them.

Where to begin, except that I have been seeing this book posted in quite a few places and heard nothing but good things. Plus I am a cover whore and loved it. Then,  who can resist a title with Cinderella in it? I sure couldn't so I finally decided to buy it and check out the hype. Then before I knew it Maxwell had me in the grips of the story. I thought I can see why people are posting about it. I love it when a book lives up to the hype and Maxwell's "Seducing Cinderella" did for me.

I am not saying that omg how can Reid this fierce MMA fighter portray a fairy godmother stylist extraordinaire because no fierce fighter would ever do that. *Rolls Eyes* people it's a book , with a fantasy and in this book even though it might not be plausible in reality I found it worked in Maxwell's book. Heck, I found Reid super sexy, fierce as hell and he can play my fairy godmother/stylist any day as long as he gives me lessons in seduction as well.

Lucie was a great leading lady . Sure she had some self doubts, but what woman doesn't especially after being once burned . Once she comes out of her shell it's like a flower blooming. Her outside reflected what her insides already were. Only now she could see it herself. Plus it helped to have a super sexy trainer. Though she wasn't expecting the feelings of fiery lust towards Reid, she sure wasn't gonna pass them up.

I loved the interaction between the characters. I enjoyed seeing how combustible they were once they gave into the seduction. I will admit, I wanted to beat Reid in the head with my kindle towards the end but he made it up by the very end. Maxwell certainly made these characters addicting to me and I can't wait to check out the next. For a new author to me I enjoyed reading her work and this book certainly seduced me.

5 out of 5 Stars

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Review for A Jaguar's Kiss by Katie Reus

Title: A Jaguar's Kiss
Author: Katie Reus

Description: Owen Wright, alpha of his wolf pack, hasn’t seen jaguar shifter Gabriela Segura in nearly ten years. She was his first love—until he did something to drive her away just as their relationship was heating up. Now Gabriela has returned to Montana, and his craving for her is stronger than ever….

But a recent string of brutal attacks on humans have the wolves suspicious of the jaguars, threatening the tenuous peace between the packs. Before he can claim Gabriela as his mate, they must join forces to prove her family’s innocence and track down the true predator

My Thoughts: Returning home after ten years away for a much needed break, Gabriela who happens to be  a C.I.A  Agent last mission went awry and left her shaken. Sure she isn't to thrilled about possibly running into her ex.... the one who broke her teenage heart all those years ago, but nothing a little avoidance can't help. Only she didn't realize she was coming home to a lot of suspicions aimed at the Jaguars in the town which happen to be her family.Owen who is the alpha of the pack for Bear Mountain has not forgotten the one girl who he fell for. She has remained in his thoughts. Although, Owen knows it will be hard to convince Gabriela of what they can have in the middle of trying to prove her family is innocent to the pack. He does know that he is not willing to lose her again.

 

Ok where to begin.....First I love shifter books. In this case, it has a mix of both of my favorite sexy wolf in Owen and fierce jaguar in Gabriela. Reus does manage to draw me into a world full of high emotions, love that was never lost, and passion. Since this is a novella it is a short which makes the fact that the characters have a prior history which is a great addition. Owen is so freakin' alpha in all his sexiness, and there is also a soft and sweet side for Gabriela. He has always wondered what happened, but has determination to win Gabriela back that makes you get a happy feeling inside. Gabriela is the leading lady and I really enjoyed her role. She is fierce! A fighter! She is willing to do what it takes for those she loves. When her and Owen come together it is pretty steamy. I loved how Reus made this novella suspenseful and intriguing with trying to figure it out the mystery. Normally, if I can figure it out in the beginning I would be bored. This time Reus had me guessing till the end and I liked the final outcome. I will say I enjoyed the whole book and with a bit more action from the villains it would have been insanely good, but for a novella Reus rocked it. 

 

4 out of 5 Stars

 

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Review for Heart of a Soldier by Tamara Hoffa

Title: Heart of a Soldier
Author: Tamara Hoffa

Description: Soldier Jameson Hunter faces the battle of his life: winning the heart of Charlotte Mackenzie, widowed mother of a young recruit.

My Thoughts: First let me say Boroughs Publishing Group has started a new line of books called Lunchbox Romances. Which basically means that they are short enough to get through and enjoy on your lunch time be it work or school. Even nap time for the mommies.

Charlotte Mackenzie also known as Charlie is widowed and raising a teenage son who has stated he is interested in entering the Army after he graduates. Charlie having lost her husband fears she may lose her son. Though she doesn't want to clip his wings because of her fears, so she agrees to meet with Jameson Hunter to talk through her issues. When she sees smexy Jameson her body comes alive. Jameson wants to ease Charlie's fears, but he is instantly attracted to her as well and wants to ease her fears over dinner.

For a short and a new author I think Tamara Hoffa did a really good job drawing in the readers. I enjoyed this short. I did read it in one day although, not all at once as things kept interrupting me. However, in one day for sure. Hoffa,  brought you a sweet , realistic contemporary romance with a bit of heat for an added punch at the end. These characters are mature in age and it's always nice to root for them. Charlie was relatable and likable. In a way she made me look through my mom's eyes just a wee bit since we lost my older sister and she is always fears when I go out. Plus, Charlie is sweet, but at times can be very fiery . Jameson is sweet, swoon worthy and so sexy. He can woo me anytime. I can't complain about the shortness because I myself enjoyed it. The only complaint if I can call it that, is I would have like to see more of Jameson's thoughts stated from his point of view. Though even without it I think that this was a good read wrapped up in a nice bow.

If your looking for a quick enjoyable read then you may want to check out "Heart of a Soldier". I look forward to seeing more of Hoffa's work in the future. I also want to say great job, for this being a good break out book. I for one certainly would like to capture the  "Heart of a Soldier". 

 

4 out of 5 Stars

 

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