Book Review-Pursued by Evangeline Anderson

Title: Pursued 

Author: Evangeline Anderson 

Series: Brides of the Kindred 

Release Date: June 20 2012 

Format: E Pub 

Pages: 454

Genre: Science Fiction Romance 

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Book Review-Darkness by Laurann Dohnner

Darkness
New Species (12)
Laurann Dohner
Ellora's Cave
E Book
Published September 23 2014
271 Pages
Paranormal Romance
ISBN: 9781419993183
Author's Website 

Kat’s boss wants dirt on the NSO. She is sent to Homeland undercover but everything goes wrong as soon as she enters the front gates. She is arrested by a big, powerful, sexy New Species but she is not frightened. He turns her on and things heat up fast between them. Now, she just hopes he does not break her heart.

Darkness admires Kat’s courage but he cannot trust anything she says. He hasn’t been with a female for years because he knows he is too damaged. He is not mate material, despite his desire to possess her in every way. Darkness fears losing control—the one thing that defines his life. He doesn’t think he can tear down the protective walls he’s built, even for her.

Inside Scoop: Kat never realized how much fun handcuffs and dominant males could be until she discovered her kinky side through Darkness’ need for control.

My Review

Short ARC Book Review-Never Seduce A Sheikh by Jackie Ashenden

Never Seduce A Sheikh
Jackie Ashenden
E Book
Acquired: Netgalley
Tule Publishing
Published October 2014
ISBN: 9781940296876
Authors Website 

Synopsis
How deep into the darkness will she have to go to help bring him into the light?

Oil baronness Lily Harkness isn't so much steel magnolia as titanium cactus. She's used to living in a man's world and when she plays, she plays to win. She wants exclusive oil rights to ensure her company remains at the top and she's not walking away empty handed.

Sheikh Isma'il al Zahara rules his country his way. Always in command, he has his own plans for his country's oil and it's not just about the money. But he's intrigued by the buttoned up business woman who's come to his country to strike a deal. He can't help but wonder what's beneath her icy facade.

Lily's desires are buried down deep, but her attraction to Isma'il is too strong to deny. Will seducing the sheikh cost Lily her body and her soul?

My Review

Book Review-Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde

Reaper's Property
Reapers MC (1)
Joanna Wylde
Ellora's Cave
E Book
Acquired: Purchased 
Published January 9 2013
264 Pages
Contemporary Romance
Authors Website

Synopsis 
 Marie doesn’t need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn’t agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.

But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn’t know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn’t website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.

Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.

Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.
Maybe.

My Review 

ARC Book Review-Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh

Rock Addiction
Rock Kiss (1)
Nalini Singh
TKA Distribution
E Book
Published September 2014
312 Pages
Contemporary Romance
ISBN:  9781937776985
Authors Website 

Synopsis 
A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…

Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.

A one-night stand with the hottest rock star on the planet, that’s all it was meant to be…

Fox promises scorching heat and dangerous pleasure, coaxing Molly to extend their one-night stand into a one-month fling. After that, he’ll be gone forever, his life never again intersecting with her own. Sex and sin and sensual indulgence, all with an expiration date. No ties, no regrets. Too late, Molly realizes it isn’t only her body that’s become addicted to Fox, but her heart…

My Review

ARC Quickie Book Review-Copper King by Vivian Arend

Copper King
Takhini Shifters (1)
Vivian Arend
E Book
Published May 2014
140 Pages
Shifter Erotica Romance
ISBN:  9781941456507
Authors Website 

Synopsis 
Three things make billionaire Jim Halcyon’s to-do list: women, work…and more women. It’s a perfect agenda for a rich shifter who has no problem letting his inner grizzly out to play. From the bright lights of Vegas, to the sophisticated action of New York—he’s got the money and the power to do anything he wants.

Anything, except resist the lure of Lady Luck, an ancient copper coin he gambles yearly to possess. Jim is determined to regain control of the pretty penny, and damn if he’ll let any bit of eye candy distract him from his goal. Not even the mesmerizing woman in the middle of the casino floor with the shimmering hair and enormous green eyes.

With a life-changing move ahead of her, Lillie’s finagled a temporary layover en route to her future. She’s got five days to soak in new experiences, and while Vegas is too big and shiny and loud for her shy bear self, she’s eager to do this up right. It’s the last chance she’s got to let her hair down.

Until his challenge begins, Jim is more than willing to oblige Lillie’s wish for a final fling. Only Lady Luck has some twists of fate planned for them both

My Review

Book Review-Revealed

Revealed
Brides of the Kindred (5)
Evangeline Anderson
Kindle Edition
E Book
Published February 2012
354 Pages
Science Fiction Romance
ASIN:B007DCYR3O

Authors Website

Synopsis (Goodreads)
Nadiah has the Sight—the ability to see into the future. But the one thing she can’t see is how she’s ever going to be free of the blood bond her parents forced her into when she was only six. Her fiancée is an evil bastard who delights in torturing her and her only way out of a loveless marriage is for a Kindred warrior to challenge the hated bond. But Nadiah has no warrior to challenge for her—she just has Rast.

Adam Rast doesn’t know why he feels so protective and possessive of Nadiah, only that he’s willing to kill or die to protect her. When the chance to set her free arises, he takes it without hesitation, even though his lack of Kindred blood could mean his defeat or even his death. But Rast has a secret, one even he doesn’t know he possesses. When he undertakes Nadiah’s quest, the truth comes out in a strange and provocative way.

Can Nadiah and Rast live through their ordeal? Will the truth about Rast set them free…or kill them? You’ll have to read Revealed to find out.

My Review

Quickie Review-Be Were

Be Were
Southern Shifters (5)
Eliza Gayle
Gypsy Ink Books
E Book
Published Jan 27 2014
175 Pages
Shifter Erotica Romance
ISBN:  B00FYZYEXK
Authors Website

Synopsis
Dean had a family once. Until tragedy and betrayal consumed them. Now he lives on his own terms keeping life simple and carefree. Then one night leads to one bite and he's forced back into a dangerous world that reminds him he's still as angry as ever and this time he's not leaving until he gets what he wants. Niki.

Niki Harris has lived a life of secrets and solitude with no interest in making a change. But an easy one night stand turns complicated and she finds herself marked. Now she has to decide, tell the sexy shifter with a possessive streak a mile wide she's pregnant and in danger or do what she's always done--run.

Be Were is the full story from the free first chapter bonus, White Cougar Christmas.

My Review

Book Review-Moon

Moon
New Species (10)
Laurann Dohner
Ellora's Cave
E Book
Published April 2013
263 Pages
Shifter Erotica Romance
ISBN:  9781419940552
Author's Website

Dr. Joyce Yards has never met anyone as irresistible as 466. Their therapy sessions are growing hotter, his raw sexual hunger becoming aggressive, and he refuses to discuss anything except the possibility of getting her naked. Joy understands the dire consequences if she indulges her passion. It will break her heart but she must walk away.

Moon has been drugged, his memory shattered, and he’s now little more than feral, a dangerous threat to everyone. In their need for help, the NSO doctors turn to the only female Moon ever cared about—the one who left him behind two years ago.

Moon isn’t the same male Joy once knew. There are no rules now. If sex tames the wild beast and triggers his fractured memories, allowing him moments of lucidity, then Joy will give him everything, body and soul. She’ll do whatever it takes to save him—even at the cost of her own life

My Review
Summary 
Moon has been shot with a drug while on patrol, and the results have been disastrous. They have turned Moon into a man the New Species don't know. Moon doesn't recognize anyone, and has been reduced to mere animal instinct, and is dangerous to anyone close to him. But there is one person that may be able to help him...a woman he has loved but rejected him. Joy was Moon's therapist but circumstances started to get more intimate between them, and Joy knew that if she was found out being close to Moon, she would be fired and maybe thrown in jail for doing so. In order to protect Moon from a dangerous situation, and to protect her heart, she left him, knowing that it was for the best, even though she has regretted her choice ever since. When she is asked to come help Moon by the NSO, she is more than willing. However she was never prepared for what has happened to Moon. She doesn't recognize the man she loves in any way, but for some reason he responds to her in a way that he responds to none other. Joy is desperate to get him back to who he was, no matter the cost. When he starts to slowly come back to her, she wonders if he will want her in his life or to leave him forever...

My Thoughts 
It seems like forever since I have been waiting for this story to come out...I bought it the very day it came out, I could hardly wait to read it. For many of you, you know I don't read erotica very much, but I have found a love in this series. For me its not just erotica, the stories always strike a chord, and are near impossible to put down, and definitely a "page turner". The series is about men and women who have had their genetics messed with and have animal traits-some stronger than others. Moon is a canine, and has been known as playful yet fierce at times. In the last book we see Moon being shot by a dart that changes him. I was so excited to read his story--FINALLY. I have been waiting for his for quite some time now. There were quite a few aspects that i just adored. First is the emotional connection we see with Moon and Joy. At first we see that Joy is able to calm Moon down when no one else can. There are quite a few sensual scenes that bring Moon out more and more, but there was also a strong emotional connection as well. I enjoyed seeing Moon in a more primative way, but there was also something unique about the situation. I think I ADORED Joy, she is so protective of Moon and determined to save him even though she knows he may end up killing her. There was many intense scenes and emotions that played out in this story. Their love connection was so sweet and tender at times and fierce and passionate at other times. It seemed to balance out in the end.

Overall a sensual read that instills deep emotion through to the reader, and such talent comes from Laurann Dohner who has a way with her writing that captures your attention immediately. Another great addition to a astounding series which has won my heart over and over!! Looking forward to more to this series!!!

First Line 
Joy tried to relax in the chair but worry over her client made her fidget.

Favorite Quote 
"Kiss me."
He sucked in air and another soft growl rumbled from him. "I'm going to do everything to you."

My Grade 
4 Blossoms   

Heat Rating 
Steamy 

Book Review-Fifty Shades Trilogy

Fifty Shades Trilogy
E.L. James
E Book
Published April 2012
 Knopf Doubleday Publishing
Erotic Romance

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: When college student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating.  The unworldly Ana realizes she wants this man, and Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian’s secrets and explores her own desires.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER: Daunted by Christian’s dark secrets and singular tastes, Ana has broken off their relationship to start a new career. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and while Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Ana is forced to make the most important decision of her life.

FIFTY SHADES FREED: Now, Ana and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to turn Ana’s deepest fears into reality

My Review
So I am not one to usually pick up an Erotic Romance unless its a author request, however since this has reached the top of bestseller lists, I thought I would try them out....and after starting the first one yesterday and I just finished the third, I found myself totally addicted to the story, plot, characters and everything between. At first I had heard both good and bad and it took me a while to get the courage to read them....and now I think I understand why its so popular....its definitely different from other erotica that I have read. As you read more into the series it starts to seem more of a contemporary romance with a erotic edge to it. There was something very stimulating and exciting about the story and Ana and Christian.  I think I have to say that after reading the first book I wondered if I would like the 2nd and the 3rd and it just kept getting better, and we see more of a romance and a intense plot, which is the type that I enjoy. I didn't really like the bdsm aspect of it so much, although there were certain parts that was very intriguing.  Anastasia, is very innocent and naive especially with anything sexual, whereas Christian has more than enough experience with his sexuality, and it was very fascinating  to see how they interact, and we start to see how Christian is so full of so much depth it can be confusing at times, but he is a very strong and appealing hero and you can't help but want to hug him at times. Even though Christian seems to know many things, there is one thing he has a hard time with....Love, which is something that Ana is more than willing to show Christian. I also love how at first Ana seems like a very passive and submissive at first, but we start to see how full of strength and courage she has, and she is far from submissive, she is exactly what Christian needs. I definitely shed a tear or two, watching their love grow and sparkle. I have to say overall I just fell in love with this powerful love story that just takes your breath away.

My Grade On This Story 
4.5 Blossoms


 

Book Review- Ravished By A Viking

Ravished By A Viking
Delilah Devlin
Berkley Publishing (HEAT)
January 2011
Paperback
311 Pages
Erotic Romance
ISBN: 978-0-425-23961-2

Synopsis 
What a Viking wants, a Viking takes.

When his younger brother goes missing, Dagr, Viking warrior and Lord of the Wolfskin Clan, will do whatever it takes to get him back. But nothing could have prepared him for Honora-a feisty, intelligent woman who is nothing like the women of his world-women who are content to serve their men in all things. Drawn to her despite her recalcitrant nature, Dagr is determined to show her who's boss both in bed and out.

When the two enemies-turned-lovers join forces to find Dagr's brother they are thrown into a rousing adventure full of danger, intrigue and erotic abandon. Can their passion truly unite them or will their different worlds lead to destruction for them both?

MY REVIEW

Summary:
Dagr, a powerful Viking Warrior and leader of his people, is furious when he finds out that his brother has been taken, and will do everything within his power to get him back. So when he finds out that the Outlander's have taken him, he boards a outlanders ship, and takes it over and everyone in it, including Honora, a beautiful and captivating woman, who is much different from the woman from his world. She is independent and stirs up his blood like none other, and is determined to take her and make her his. Honora has worked hard all of her life, to captain a vessel, but then when she is taken captive by a Viking, Dagr, she knows she is in deep trouble, for he stirs up a passion that she has never known. When she learns what has happened to Dagr and his people, she decides to search for the truth along side him, hoping that the love and passion she feels for him will be enough so that they will both survive the danger that lays ahead.

The Hero
Dagr, is the leader of his clan, and of late Viking Warriors have been disappearing and when his own brother is taken, he is out to bring him back home, no matter the cost. But when he takes over a ship and comes face to face with Honora, the desire and lust he feels for her is overpowering, and knows he must answer the call that his body demands, all the while in search of his brother. However what Dagr never expected was wanting to keeping her for all time, because for the first time he starts to realize he is starting to love her, something Vikings never do is love, and knows he must do everything to keep her by his side.

The Heroine
Honora, because of her family, her people have judged her actions all of her life, but she has finally proved her worth, and become a captain. However what she never expected was to be betrayed by one of her own, and have her ship raided by Viking Warriors, where she and her people never stood a chance against them, despite their advance technology. Honora even though she has a loyalty to her people, after feeling erotic abandon with Dagr, she starts to care for him, and turns sides wanting to find his brother and discover what her people are really doing. But she never though she would actually want to be by his side forever...

My Thoughts
Ravished By A Viking is written by Delilah Devlin, who is one of my favorite erotica authors. I don't read much Erotica books, but when I was at the store, I just fell in love with the cover and blurb, and I couldn't resist buying it, and it was well worth it. I find Viking romances thoroughly addicting, and if your looking for a hot and passionate book that has a plot that will curl your toes with danger and intrigue than Ravished By A Viking is definitely a book you shouldn't miss out on. Although I thought there were a couple scenes in the book, that I don't feel comfortable with, overall it was a thrilling ride.  I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author, I found every chapter a delight, and every sensual scene so thoroughly enticing....definitely a winner for me... I FELL IN LOVE!!! So if your into Erotic romances than this is a treasure....

My Grade On This Book
4 Blossoms

Other Books In The Series
Enslaved By A Viking (Coming Fall 2011)

Blog Tour: Pack Of Lies by Vanessa Vaughn

This Book Review is part of the Blog Tour of Pack of Lies by Vanessa Vaughn
Pack of Lies
Vanessa Vaughn
Ravenous Romance
M/M Paranormal Romance
166 Pages
ISBN: 978-1-60777-339-9

Synopsis:

When Jack is attacked by a powerful werewolf one moonlit night, his world is forever changed.

Marcus is that wolf, the strong leader of his pack, who never imagined a mere mortal could ever escape him, much less ever become one of his kind. And yet, as time passes, he can't deny the handsome human is slowly beginning to change.

No longer the civilized architect he used to be, Jack feels a new power coalescing inside of him. He barely even recognizes himself as he becomes more sexual, more impulsive, more wild in every way.

But as the bite transforms him, it also binds he and his attacker together forever. The two share a powerful unbreakable link, no matter how forcefully they may each try to deny it.

Marcus is already hiding secrets from the other wolves, and his position as Alpha is threatened. Could Jack be the new ally Marcus needs to set things right, or will their desire for one another draw them away from all they know and alter the course of their lives forever?

My Review:
Pack Of Lies is about two young men that meet in certain circumstances that they never suspected. Jack a human is with his girlfriend driving, when they hit a "bump" in the road, and find a creature that they had hit. Then Jack to see if the creature is alright, and is then attacked by a wolf. Then heads home, but he knows that there has been something totally out of character since that night. He feels a strange connection to someone that he doesn't even know. Marcus, the Alpha of his wolf pack, is struggling to hold onto his position, and trying to hide the fact that he is attracted not only to women, but men as well. As Alpha it is forbidden to feel such attraction, but he can't deny it to himself. Then one night when he attack a certain human male, he knows that things are different. As Marcus goes about trying to bring both Jack and his friend integrated into the pack, however things never goes as planned as he starts to figure out just as he learns that love is the most powerful force out there, and how important it is to grow together with that love.

This is first erotic M/M romance that I have read, and although it wasn't what I expected, it was still a good read, and I am so grateful that this author asked that I review this book of hers. I also loved how each of these two men grew and learned things about themselves that they would never had discovered if they hadn't discovered each other. Marcus having to be a rough strong figure, finds a gentleness about himself when he stumbles on Jack. Jack learns about a inner part of himself that is full of nature and strength that he never thought he had within himself until that one night he was attacked. I loved the plot for the most part of this book, it was riveting and exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat anxious for what was going to happen next. The sex scenes in this book was very heated to the point of explosive that will heat the blood of any warm blooded reader.  Although I enjoyed reading it, the ending seemed not enough for me. I felt like there should have been a bit more than there really was, but for the most part I truly enjoyed reading Pack of Lies, and I again want to say thanks to this author for allowing me the privilage of reading such a well written romance.


My Grade For This Book:
4 Blossoms

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More Information about Pack of Lies:
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Exerpt (Page 1):

 

     The moon.

     That soft sensual glow is always with me. Even when I can’t see the night sky, I feel its dark caress.

     As the moon’s phases change, it breathes a coy suggestive whisper in my ear. It presses close, and I feel its fingers brush my skin. That light sparks something inside of me. Something primal. It starts a fever somewhere deep and spreads like slow-burning fire through my limbs.

     I can always sense the Change starting. The full moon’s strong hand curls around my throat. I feel its grip tighten like a man’s thick fingers on my neck. When that grip makes me suddenly lightheaded, my pulse quickens, and I sink quietly to my knees. I know I have to give myself over, and I know how impossible it is to resist.

     Some humans dream about submission. They crave it, complete with soft tortures and the smooth caress of expensive leather. They want to be bound and made to feel wonderfully, blissfully helpless. They enjoy feeling compelled to give in.

     Humans like to play with their toys.

     But what do they know about pleasure and pain so naturally intertwined?

     When the animal in me takes over, I feel sensations more intense than any whip could offer. My teeth descend to sharp lethal points against my tongue, and I feel the lovely, horrifying ache as bones lengthen and skin is stretched.

     But that ache only makes me smile.

     In that instant of agony, my instincts wash over me like a hard drug flooding my veins.

Desire takes over—the desire for sex and for the hunt—obscuring all logical thought, all worries,absolutely all guilt. I feel ecstasy as I flex my teeth and claws. I feel a need building urgently and unstoppably between my legs with an intensity that few experience.

     So, you see, as the gut-wrenching agony of the Change grips me, so does the all-consuming pleasure.

     Perhaps that is why we wolves prefer our hunts so vicious.

     And our sex so rough.

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