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Review: Something Wicked This Way Comes,Volume 2: A 6 Author Anthology

 anthology, Crystal, erotica, Lovely Rose, paranormal, review  3 Responses »
Jun 152012
 

Something Wicked This Way Comes,Volume 2
Series: Vol. 2
Release Date: May 2, 2012
Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave
File Size: 433 KB
Source:  ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

Fatman and Robyn by Jaid Black

Jake Chamberlin, star quarterback of the New York Bloods, has a not-so-little secret-he’s into chubby chicks. He does all he can to resist temptation, but when Jake bumps into the gorgeous Robyn DiMarco at a bistro in Little Italy, all bets are off.

Scarred and Kilt by Laurann Dohner

Matty has a new neighbor, and she strongly suspects the kilt-wearing hottie is a vampire-he only goes out at night, has weird visitors and the blood bank is making regular deliveries. But he doesn’t seem to hurt anyone, so “live and let live” is Matty’s motto. Until she sees a guy armed with crosses and wooden stakes breaking into the neighbor’s house. Matty charges to the rescue-and ends up in Mr. Hottie’s bed…and on his desk…and…

Tinderbox by Regina Carlysle

Set in the same world as Jaguar Hunger

Private investigators Nate and Daniel don’t expect to find their mate while working a case. But they recognize Olivia as theirs the second they catch the missing woman’s scent-the scent of a female jaguar shifter in heat. Nate and Daniel’s task? Find then claim Livvy in every raw, animalistic way possible…and release her inner beast.

Asterion by Katalina Leon

Betrayed as her village chief, Larisa is brought to a mysterious island and left bound in a subterranean labyrinth, where drops of her blood summon the mythical Minotaur. She expects the man-beast to take her life…but it’s her body that’s sacrificed. Darron, a shapeshifting being, ravishes Larisa, and she gives herself freely to the pleasure-a decision that will change both their worlds forever.

Decadent Dance by Aubrey Ross

Surely the dress Zoe purchased did not transport her to an alien ship, right? No. Hallucinations. Must be. Though…the gorgeous alien who greets her seems real enough. And the sex? Out of this world.

Vaden has waited years for his Decadent Dancer, and though Zoe swears she didn’t know what the dress could do, Vaden has been lonely too long to be easily thwarted. He’ll use every sensual trick he knows to convince Zoe she’s right where she belongs.

Sahara Heat by Diana Hunter

As a favor to a friend, author Carla Braun agrees to meet with archaeologist Josef Anderson to discuss his recent desert find. To her dismay, the man’s infuriating…as well as tall, blond, gorgeous-and into BDSM. If she can look beyond Dr. Anderson’s cool exterior, Carla just might discover some scorching Sahara Heat…

 

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Review: A Dangerous Expectation by Cecilia Gray

 historical, Laci, Lovely Rose, review, romance  1 Response »
Jun 062012
 

A Dangerous ExpectationA Dangerous Expectation by Cecilia Gray
Series: Gentlemen Next Door (# 3)
Release Date: March 28, 2012
Publisher:  Amazon Digital Service
Pages / File Size: 57/203kb
Source:  author

 

 

 In the cloistered English countryside, an improbable couple will defy expectation.

Miss Cassandra Drummond, shipping heiress and consummate shut-in, flees London and the hectic to-do of her sister’s upcoming nuptials. She wants a quiet summer away from everyone, especially marriage-seeking fortune hunters.

She doesn’t expect Mr. Gray Abernathy to prove dangerous to her impregnable walls.

Mr. Gray Abernathy, poor ducal relation and consummate harmless flirt, eeks by on his charming manner and his pretty face. He wants an independence where he isn’t beholden to anyone, certainly not a shipping heiress.

He doesn’t expect Miss Cassandra Drummond to prove dangerous to his impregnable heart.

Fortunately for all, love and life can often exceed expectations…

 

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Review: Foxy’s Tale by Karen Cantwell & L B Gschwandtner

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Jun 012012
 

Foxy’s Tale by Karen Cantwell & L B Gschwandtner
Series:  The Reluctant Vampire Series (# 1)
Release Date: March 12, 2011
Publisher:   Novelette Books
Pages: 251
Source: Booklending.Com

 

 

Foxy Anders, retail spender with no money to spare and former beauty queen with no man in her life, has a teenaged daughter, Amanda, who likes to blog secretly about her biggest problem – Foxy.

Foxy’s assistant, shoe-fettishista Knot,can talk wealthy Washington A-listers into buying Foxy’s antiques but can’t seem to get his love life into the win column.

They’re a quirky threesome to be sure, but when mysterious, bumbling, Myron Standlish arrives on the scene with a suitcase full of Yiddish-isms, he brings along his own set of problems, larger and stranger than all of theirs put together. Oy vey. How will Myron’s personal journey affect their lives? Well … that’s Foxy’s Tale.

 

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Review: Magical Lover by Karilyn Bentley

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Jun 012012
 

Magical Lover Cover ArtMagical Lover by Karilyn Bentley
Series: Draconia Tales (# 1)
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press; Fantasy Faery Rose
Pages: 278
Source:  ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

In a world where men can become dragons, Thoren is one of the most powerful. As a shape-shifting Draconi, Thoren wants nothing more than to continue searching for Halfling children and returning them to Draconia. The last thing he wants or needs is a mate-until he meets Keara, an outcast unaware of the power that lies within her.

Keara doesn’t know what to make of Thoren or of the magic he practices. She learned early to keep her magic hidden-her witchy red hair and green eyes are burden enough. When Thoren offers his hand in place of a forced marriage with Lord Simon, Keara jumps at the chance to leave her town behind. But she fears Thoren will shun her when he discovers the truth about her abilities.

Can Thoren convince Keara she is his lifemate, or will her secret talent be the wedge that drives them apart?

 

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Review: On Ellicott Street by Davee Jones

 erotica, Lori, Lovely Rose, review  3 Responses »
Jun 012012
 

On Ellicott Street (Hot Flash)On Ellicott Street by Davee Jones
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Publisher:  Secret Cravings Publishing
Pages: 55
Source:  ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

 As Cassie approaches fifty; she believes she missed her opportunity for love. Raising her youngest son, Joshua, alone, she faces challenges that overshadow her personal needs. Over the years, she lost touch with her essence, vibrancy, and femininity. Long ago, she accepted monotony and loneliness as her destiny. Fate intervenes in the form of a program to help Joshua adjust to his own young adulthood, where she meets Ellicott, or Eli. However, Eli, an intellectual old soul disguised as a beautiful younger man also realizes Cassie’s needs as they discuss some of the most personal details of her life. Cassie fascinates Eli and she arouses him mentally and physically. For them, age makes no difference; it makes her more beautiful to him, as Eli renews Cassie’s faith in romance. As their connection deepens, they stimulate each other’s minds, as well as their physical desires, to a smoldering level of passion.

 

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Review: Threat Of Darkness by Valerie Hansen

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Jun 012012
 

Threat Of Darkness by Valerie Hansen
Series: The Defenders (# 2)
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher:  Love Inspired Harlequin
Pages: 256
Source:  NetGalley

 

As a nurse and special advocate for children, Samantha Rochard is used to danger in small town Serenity, Arkansas. But when she suspects a little boy is in jeopardy from his powerful father, the danger turns on her. Her only source of protection? The handsome police officer who broke her heart five years ago. Yet after John Waltham comes to her rescue in more ways than one, Samantha must trust in him—and the Lord—to watch over her…and save one sweet little boy.

 

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Review: Take Me At The Ball Game by Cassandra Carr

 contemporary, erotica, Lovely Rose, Patti, review  1 Response »
Jun 012012
 

Take Me At The Ball Game by Cassandra Carr
Release Date: January 11, 2012
Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave
Pages: 36
Source:  ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

Sports writer JT Lovejoy has a chance that’s too good for a middle-aged, divorced guy to pass up—bedding a hot young intern. Of course, there might never be a bed involved, since all the steamy action goes down in the press box. Not that JT’s complaining. How can he, when a beautiful woman offers herself with no commitment? If he’s smart, he won’t question his luck. And JT is a smart man.

 

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Review: Darkest Sin by Mandy Harbin

 contemporary, Lovely Rose, mystery, review, romantic suspense, Ursula  2 Responses »
Jun 012012
 

Darkest Sin by Mandy Harbin
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave
Pages: 238
Source:  From the Publisher for Review

 

Alexandria Collins learned the hard way not every man can be trusted. After her husband tried to kill her, she and her son went under FBI protection where they’ve spent the last ten years. Her trust issues with men have created a nonexistent sex life. But when they move to a small Arkansas town, she’s drawn to the biggest, hottest man she’s ever seen.Brody “Brutus” Jackson is immediately attracted to Xan when her hot little body walks into the shop where he works as a mechanic in an official capacity, and as a mercenary unofficially. He knows instantly she’s off-limits. He doesn’t do single moms—too much baggage—but more importantly, he knows her from somewhere…a dangerous sign since he only remembers the last twelve years of his life, and what he’s learned of his past needs to stay buried.He fights his overwhelming desire, but when he discovers his assignment is her protection, he realizes how easily one hot little momma can bring him to his knees…and how difficult facing who he was can be.

 

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Review: Taming The Cougar by Sandy Sullivan

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Jun 012012
 

Taming the Cougar by Sandy Sullivan
Release Date: December 23, 2011
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Pages: 62
Source: ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

Marla isn’t looking for love or anything else from a man.

After her ex left her for a much longer woman, she decides she is done with the opposite sex. Her B.O.B. can take care of her needs just fine thank you very much. Until the day she runs into Chris Nelson, hot cowboy extraordinaire at the local honky-tonk during her daughter’s bachelorette party. Feeling a little tipsy or a whole lot drunk, Marla’s tongue gets away from her to the point she tells Chris the torrid details of her marriage breakup only to be embarrassed enough to run.

Chris Nelson needs a quick fuck and the gorgeous cougar sitting in the bar booth is the ticket. Getting her alone seemed like a good idea to the point the quick ride in the front seat of his truck, blows his mind. When Marla passes out, he feels obligated to take care of her until she’s sober enough to drive herself home.

Little do either of them know, their paths will cross again in the most unlikely place. Can Marla put her distrust of men, especially for a younger man? Can Chris convince her he’s not like other guys and does he even want to?

 

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Review: An Indiscretion by Lynne Marshall

 contemporary, Lovely Rose, Maria, review, romance  4 Responses »
Jun 012012
 

An Indiscretion by Lynne Marshall
Release Date: March 20, 2012
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
File Size: 307 KB
Source: ebook provided by the publisher

 

 

A doctor… A nurse… An indiscretion…

Paul Valverde is stretched to the limit, caring for an elderly relative while running a business and maintaining a full-time medical practice at St. Stephen’s Hospital–with no time for a relationship.

RN Carrington Hanover leaves her money-hungry fiance at the altar and moves on to a new job at St. Stephen’s Hospital in Los Angeles. The next man in her life must love her, not her money.

All work and no play has made Paul an unfulfilled man, and the resurrected redheaded crush from his youth is driving him to distraction. Can their complicated past become untangled by their new found attraction–or will their love be doomed by mistrust and long-held resentment?

 

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