Over 20,000 words of intriguing and playful delights where women come out on top in a variety of ways!
Chainsaw Chicks of Chinese Camp: Are the legends true? Are four amazons lying in wait in this tiny rural town for their perfect boy toys to come along and play with them?
Zap: While researching a possible preventative for epileptic seizures, a scientist stumbles onto a very interesting use for her new app.
Take Me To Your Leader: In this 1940s retro tale, a military translator gets up close and personal with some newly-landed alien emissaries.
The Gnome World Order: Find out what really goes on underneath those seemingly innocent pointed red hats.
Little Shoppe of Enchantments: Augustus Pound takes a wrong turn with some rather questionable results. This version includes the longer alternate ending, not available anywhere else!
Cowboy: They seemed like ordinary women in the greasy spoon in town, but they had plans for Jack Barnes and his equipment.
Rosa Erotica: Lyrical and touching. A 500-word ode to the spirit of the rose goddess and a warrior’s epiphany.
The next day, she made a few alterations to her application, reversed a few things, and then waited for Richard to make his morning appearance. She didn’t have long to wait.
“Good morning,” he said, right behind her ear.
“Good morning, Richard,” said Veronica, then she tapped the button.
Instantly the sound of coffee splashing all over the floor met her ears, and she turned to see her nemesis staggering backwards until he crashed into the cubicle wall, which threatened to topple into the next space over. His eyes were partly rolled up into his head and he was moaning and gasping, his twitching body slowly sinking horizontally onto a filing cabinet. With a grin that was triumphant, surprised and slightly sadistic, she tapped the button again to see what would happen when she turned the app off.
A noticeable wet stain at the front of a medium-sized pants tent caught her attention. Had the poor man wet himself?
“Ohgod,” was all he could manage for at least five minutes as he recovered. Veronica began to wonder if she should call a medic, and coworkers started to crowd in her doorway to see what the hell had happened.
“It’s all right,” she reassured them. “Still working on that epilepsy app. Must have reversed something.”
“That was… that was…” Richard spit out, trying to regain the gift of language. “Fucking incredible…”
Confused, Veronica stared at him.
“What?”
“Incredi… mind-blowing. Best orgasm ever…”
Now that, she hadn’t expected. But something about it sounded vaguely familiar. She turned her back on her human lab rat as the embarrassed coworkers made themselves useful elsewhere. A quick search on “epilepsy” and “orgasm” brought up research on the phenomenon known as the “orgasmic aura,” a state of spontaneous climax that some epilepsy victims experienced at the onset of a seizure. She could hear Richard slowly collecting himself behind her.
“Again,” he finally moaned.
“Fuck off.”
“Do it again!” His hand gripped her shoulder and she turned, finding herself face-to-face with a pair of desperate, lust-filled eyes. His other hand shot out and gripped her throat. Unable to cry out for help, she did the only thing she could think of to incapacitate the madman – she hit the button again.
Books-n-Kisses is pleased to let HelenKay Dimon take over the blog today to tell us her favorite book she has written… Or try to tell us. 🙂
Which one of your books do you like the best?
I always freeze when I get this question. It’s a great question. Perfectly legitimate and it’s usually asked with the best intentions. Sometimes a reader who has never tried one of my books is trying to figure out where they should start – single titles, Intrigues or shorter stories. Since I’m grateful whenever anyone anywhere shows an interest in my books, I try to stumble through an answer. The problem isn’t the question. It’s figuring out how you answer that when all the books come out of you. It kind of seems wrong to pick just one.
I know we’re not supposed to have favorites. The proper public relations answer is probably something like, “all of them!” or “whichever one just came out!” Those are legitimate but this month I have a PR no-no answer. It goes like this: my May release, . And I really mean it.
This is my 9th Intrigue and something like my 26th book over all. I love writing (and not being a trial lawyer anymore). The Intrigues are different from my other books because they’re such a mix of suspense and romance. When it comes to Intrigues, I do have to admit I have a soft spot for this one. I really do love it. I was trying to figure out why and came up with this:
1. Courtney, the heroine, has a tragic backstory that might emotionally cripple most people, but she’s strong and determined.
2. Jonas, the hero, has had some bad luck but, despite his grumpiness and tendency to control everything, he respects the heroine for who she is.
It’s so simple, isn’t it? Sure, it’s a plot I had been thinking about for a long time and wanted to write. Sure, writing the suspense parts makes all giggly and happy because I love things that explode. But I think this one is special to me because of the characters. They surprised me as I wrote. Jonas turned out to be mushy under all that toughness. Courtney proved to be stronger than I ever thought she would be. Basically, they’re perfect for each other.
SHE WANTED TO TRUST HIM WITH HER SAFETY-BUT NOT WITH HER HEART…
No woman could deny the appeal of the sexy deputy sheriff Jonas Porter. But to Courtney Allen, Jonas has one major flaw-his badge. Years ago, Courtney’s father was wrongfully convicted of a crime and she vowed to never trust a cop again. But when Jonas becomes the only man to believe in her father’s innocence, Courtney begins seeing the brooding lawman in a whole new way.
Jonas knows in his gut that the real killer is still out there and determined to finish what he started long ago. To protect Courtney and bring the criminal to justice will require all the skills he can muster. And that means focusing on the job. Not the woman who makes him forget his troublesome past and arouses in him a passion that is anything but professional.
Margaret Ethridge is taking over the blog today to talk about Love and Chickens????
Margaret Ethridge lives in Arkansas with a sweet-talking Southern gentleman who claims to be her lawfully-wedded husband. She is the (not-so-wicked-but-she-has-her-moments) step-mother to their two children, the adoring mistress of three spoiled dogs, the food purveyor to eleven hungry goldfish, and the comic foil for one rather impertinent house rabbit who thinks he rules the roost.
When she isn’t tapping away at her keyboard, Margaret engages in an epic battle against her never-ending laundry hampers, cajoles the flowers in her yard, sings into her hairbrush, and holds entire conversations speaking in movie quotes.
“Te amo”
“Je t’aime”
“Ich liebe dich”
“I brought you a Route 44 Diet Coke from the Sonic.”
There are hundreds of ways to say “I love you”, but if you’re not paying attention they might get lost in translation. Learning to speak each other’s language is one of the most intriguing aspects of falling in love, and the things we don’t say speak even louder than ardent declarations. It took a long time to become fluent in my husband’s language of love.
You see, like the characters in my latest novel, Spring Chickens, he’s a southern man and I’m a Yankee girl. Technically, we both speak English, but they are radically different dialects. When the air turns cool and damp, I may say, “It’s going to rain”, but my sweet talking southern man would tell you, “It’s fixin’ to come a storm.” When we go shopping, he pushes a ‘buggy’, but I use a ‘cart’ to carry my groceries.
Like any dedicated couple, we say the words every day, but they don’t always come out in the form of “I love you.” Most days they go something like this:
“I mailed your package.”
“Thank you. I thought I’d make that pasta thing you liked for dinner tonight. That sound good?”
“Great. I’m gonna pull the washer out. Your pink socks fell off the pile, and I think I saw you Steak ‘n Shake shirt back there.”
“I’ve been looking for that shirt!”
“I figured there was a reason you were rooting through my drawers.”
“You love it when I root around in your drawers.”
“I do.”
“I do. too.”
In Spring Chickens, Bram Hatchett declares his intentions by giving Lynne Prescott a pair of baby chicks. Lynne reciprocates by making him pot roast. I can’t think of a better way of saying, “I’m falling for you.”
What about you? How do you and your loved one say I love you?
Spring Chickens
You don’t have to be a spring chicken to fall in love.
The residents of Heartsfield, Arkansas think Lynne Prescott has it all. The wealthy suburban divorcee captures everyone’s attention when she blows into town to dispose of the family farm. But her nosy new neighbors don’t know she ran away from home.
Bram Hatchett’s interest in buying the land adjoining his farm is yesterday’s news, but the handsome widower’s inability to contain his attraction to the land’s beautiful owner quickly becomes fodder for the local gossip mill.
A rickety old porch and a disturbing decrease in the poultry population bring them together—but with wagging tongues and grown children against them, Lynne’s inclination toward flight comes smack against Bram’s aversion to fight. Can they whittle away the secrets of the past in order to scratch out a future together?
Excerpt:
The photograph of her aunt with his uncle served as an easy out.
Lynne laughed and shook her head. “I found something I wanted to show you.” She offered it to him with a sheepish smile.
Bram took the snapshot, shooting her a wary glance before lowering his eyes. The glimmer of a smile twitched his lips then blossomed. “This is them,” he said in a soft, reverent tone.
“I know. Look at how happy they were.” He squinted and stretched his arm, leaning back until he could focus. “Wanna borrow my glasses?” she asked, waving the drugstore readers in his direction. His glare might have leveled a lesser woman, but she figured she’d already shown him her worst. She flashed her biggest grin. “Need longer arms? Want me to hold it over here?”
He snatched the glasses from her hand and slipped them onto the end of his nose. “Hell to get old,” he grumbled, moving the photo closer until he found the right spot.
She leaned against the doorframe. “Tell me about it.”
Bram whipped the glasses from his face and handed them back to her with the photograph. “I usually don’t need them. I didn’t get much sleep last night.”
“Chirping keep you awake?” she asked with a wry smile.
He chuckled and shook his head. “I don’t keep my chickens in the kitchen.”
Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome April Fifer & Danielle Hylton-Outland to the blog today.
Danielle Hylton-Outland was raised in Virginia. She grew up having a huge appetite for daydreaming; always wanting to live in the spectacular worlds she created in her mind. She now lives with her husband and dog where she is pursuing a degree in literature. Danielle is a strong animal activist. She is currently co-writing the second book in the Flesh Series, “Flesh and Flames”.
April Fifer grew up in a small town in Virginia, where it was common practice believing that dreams could only be found in stories. At the age of seven she was diagnosed with dyslexia. She was told that she would struggle through life and would never pick up a book to read for pleasure. Although school was hard, she was able to find her way with the help of two teachers who taught her self-discovery. Ignoring what she was taught growing up, she turned it around and found that your dreams could become stories.
1.Can you please share with us a little about yourself
April and Danielle: We are two book junkies who love chocolate, strong coffee and hot characters in stories. Woo hoo. We started writing together about two years ago and have loved every minute of it. It’s been quite the ride.
2.Have you always wanted to be an author?
April and Danielle: Well, we’ve wanted to be Wonder Woman, then a veterinarian, then we wanted to be a trapeze artist and then we realized writing was more our thing.
3.What is your most interesting writing quirk?
April: I actually have no idea what I’m going to write until I start typing. It’s the weirdest thing.
Danielle: I have to write the outline to the chapter on actual paper before I begin typing my story.
4.Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
April and Danielle: Flesh and Feathers is a story about a girl who falls for an angel. Only she doesn’t know he is an angel. There is action, adventure, love triangle and much more. And we hope our readers are surprised by the turn of events. We also just released Love, Lies and a Bloke. This is a 20,000 word Contemporary Romance/Erotica. It’s about a girl named Katherine Thomas who thinks her life blows. In the midst of her life crisis of boredom, she hops a plane to Australia where she meets the man of her dreams. Only she starts her relationship off with a lie and has to suffer the consequences.
5.How did you come with the idea for this story?
April and Danielle: Flesh and Feathers was a long thought out process. It started with just wanting a girl to fall for an angel. But it ended up becoming something else altogether. It is not at all an angel love story. It has so many mythical aspects to the story that it evolved into a whole other world. As for Love, Lies and a Bloke, we wanted to do something fun! The story came together so easily with its fast pace plot. We’ve all had that, “our life is boring” feel. So we played off of that feeling.
6.Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
April and Danielle: Heck yeah! We are working on The Witch and The Werewolf… oh my! This is another story we really tried to make different from the world of werewolves and witches. The storyline is not just based on these creatures but more like how they play a role in average people’s lives.
7.Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?
April and Danielle: Stephenie Meyer! We love her work and the worlds she creates.
8.What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
April and Danielle: Don’t give up! Don’t let bad reviews get you down! Drink as much coffee as your body can stand and if you start giggling at what you write when it’s funny… that’s totally normal.
9.Can you share with us something off your bucket list.
April: I want to live out Katherine Thomas’ life in Love, Lies and a Bloke.
Danielle: To go to Namibia and volunteer at the wildlife reserves.
10.What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
April: Grave Mercy!
Danielle: Fifty Shades of Grey!
11.Is there anything else you would like to add?
April and Danielle: We have really worked hard at trying to start a career in writing. We’ve made mistakes, had pitfalls, had great and exciting moments and we wouldn’t trade any of it. We have met some really great people and some we like to call friends. And we want to thank you for letting us be part of your blog. J
Azaleigh’s life is simple until, by chance, she meets Kale. Charming and handsome, Az is immediately drawn to him. But long kept secrets lurk in the hearts of those Az holds most dear, and dangerous plans are unfolding around her. As her life begins to crumble and Kale disappears, Gage, charismatic and striking, arrives, providing a calm port in an increasingly violent storm. But with every narrow escape from a far from human bounty hunter who’s after her life, Az begins to unravel a secret with the power to change her forever. In an increasingly hostile world of Angel and Fallen, Azaleigh must navigate her own path, chose her own side, and ultimately protect her heart. Faced with two gorgeous men, an enemy she doesn’t know, and a future she cannot understand, Az must make a choice—the man she loves, or the man she cannot live without.
Katherine Thomas is a lackluster kind of girl who refuses to bend the rules. Until one day she loses her job and is forced to reevaluate her life. One trip to Australia changes her world forever. Katherine leaves her hometown of Fleming to find herself, however she ends up finding love, lies and a bloke.
The Pact of Seduction has one rule—fulfill your ultimate fantasy. Bella’s problem, she can’t live up to her vow. But her failure spins events that lead her into unknown territory. Kole, a Dom at the sex club Castle Dolce Vita, wasn’t part of her fantasy, but he’s about to show her he should have been.
Kole is more than willing to introduce Bella to BDSM since he’s held an interest in her for some time. But the feisty woman isn’t easily tamed and her strong personality proves to be difficult. While she might be determined to keep him at a distance, Kole has other ideas. He won’t allow her to shut him out.
A pact between best friends brought them together, emotional barriers tear them apart. Kole skillfully reminds Bella through pleasure and punishment that she is now his submissive, and her place is under his command.
I’m honored to be here at Books-n-Kisses. As many of you know, I’m the host of the popular, Mr. D’s Romance Husband (RH) interviews. I started them last year and well, I do intend to get back to them on a regular basis in the near future. Thanks for all the requests for more! In the meantime, I’m here chatting about my dear wife, Lila DiPasqua’s latest release in the Fiery Tales series, UNDONE. It’s hot, sexy, steamy—did I mention hot? A historical romance. A spin on Rapunzel. And yes, I read every luscious word in this wonderful book. 🙂
By the way, if you’re wondering why I would submit the photo of me you see here, allow me to explain briefly. This photo was taken of me this winter. I bought this hat for ice-fishing, and though I’m not much of an ice-fisherman, (stop snickering Lila), I’d announced I was going to wear it more often. My wife and kids laughed—until they realized I was serious. Then, strangely, the hat went missing. If anyone has seen my missing hat (not pointing any fingers at who might have taken it—cough…Lila&kids…cough), please let me know.
I have with me today Simon Boulenger, the hero in UNDONE. In keeping with my RH interview style, please welcome Mr. Boulenger!
Mr. D: Can you tell us who you’re married to?
Simon: I’m not married, but I am rather taken by Angelica, a ravishing green-eye beauty with chestnut-colored hair. Though, I must admit, she is as alluring as she is maddening.
Mr. D: Readers would like to know the hero behind the heroine. Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself? Scholar? Artist?
Simon: I’m of common birth and had aspired to be ennobled by my King for my naval successes. I have elevated myself in the merchant class, currently commanding 14 privateer ships. Most of my education was learned on the decks of warships, and my achievements have been attained by the tip of my sword—though I do write and read extensively, and have amassed wealth. As for an artist…let’s just say that I’m well versed in the carnal arts.
Mr. D: Where did you and Angelica meet? What convinced you she was THE ONE?
Simon: We met outside a convent at midnight where she knocked me off my feet…literally. Thereafter, she simply took my breath away anytime she entered the room. And ultimately, this incredible woman stole my heart.
Mr. D: If she were to call you her hero, how would she describe you?
Simon: I think she’d find many reasons to dislike me. At least at first. But neither of us can dispute our emotional connection, or our intense mutual attraction.
Mr. D: On the first night you met Angelica were you most like:
a)Prince Charming;
b)Prince (bad boy) Harry;
c)The Artist formally known as Prince;
d)Prince, the family pet.
Simon: I don’t know who they are, but on the first night I met Angelica, I’m afraid I’d have to say I kept to my rakish nature. Upon seeing her beauty in the moonlight, I was undone, losing all sensibility and reason. For the first time in my adult life, I acted on impulse. I survive based on instincts. On well thought out plans. And it isn’t as though I’ve never seen a lovely face before. Yet, upon meeting her, I found myself acting completely out of character. Again. And again.
Mr. D: when you hear the work “ball” what do you think of:
a)Baseball
b)Basketball
c)An uncontrollable weeping reaction of fans upon meeting your wife in person?
d)A gathering of lords and ladies.
Simon: While I have no idea what the first two are, it has been said that our tale has been known to bring a tear to the eye of many a reader. I have no time to attend balls. I’m too busy trying to break the hold some powerful men have on me—get out of this situation alive and spare the lives of the men I command. If only this one green-eyed woman wasn’t so desirable and distracting.
Mr. D: How long have you been a hero and what advice would you give to heroes in the making?
Simon: Hero is not a word that one can use to describe oneself. I believe that there is a selfless quality that comes with the word. Giving of oneself in battle, or in love. I feel that Angelica is the truly heroic character, (though I can’t say why without giving anything away), and I love her for that. I can only hope that all of my selfless acts are perceived as heroic by her.
Mr. D: Okay, you know I have to go there…Jules de Moutier, the hero in A MIDNIGHT DANCE is in UNDONE and asked you whether you “sampled Angelica’s charms” while you were on the sea voyage with her…Did you?
Simon: Mr. D, the kindness I’ve afforded you will surely come to a violent halt, if you continue to follow that line of questioning. Have I made myself clear?
Mr. D: Yes!!! Absolutely! Just get that sword away from my neck and back in its sheath!! Simon, you are clearly an alpha male (as I’ve just personally witnessed), strong, a commander of hundreds of men, yet some say you have a hidden vulnerability…
Simon: I’d like to deny it, but I do have some difficulty trying to master my emotions towards Angelica, who is clearly out of my reach. A son of a fisherman is not a suitable husband for a woman born into privilege—no matter how untamable the allure and emotions are between us.
Mr. D: Simon can you share with me something about Angelica that her readers would be surprised to know?
Simon: I wish I could, but she’s a rather mysterious beauty with many secrets. You’ll have to read the book and find out what they are. Let me say, that I had the devil’s own time just trying to learn just her full name.
Mr. D: Simon thanks so much for coming here today.
Simon: You’re most welcome. May I ask you a question or two?
Mr. D: Given your hand is on you sword, I would have to say, I’d love to be interviewed by you…
Simon: Good…I understand that you and Lila are of different opinions as to who would play us if this book were made a play.
Mr. D: You mean movie?
Simon: Are you interrupting me?
Mr. D: Ah, no. Not at all. *wipes sweat*
Simon: Lila selected Emily Blunt and Henry Cavill. Who would you chose?
Mr. D: Simon, I’m smart enough to know that despite that sword drawn on my throat, there’s no disagreement between Lila and I! That said, I’m happy to hear what the readers have to say.
QUESTION: Got any favorite actresses (brunette) or actors (dark hair) you, the readers, think would make a good Rapunzel movie (without the insanely long hair)?
Giveaway: One lucky commenter will win a signed copy of A MIDNIGHT DANCE *and* a signed copy of Shana Galen’s A ROGUE PIRATE’S BRIDE!
Mr D: Thank you, Simon. Dear readers, I hope you’ll indulge in this book. You won’t regret it!
UNDONE
A Fiery Tale
Lila DiPasqua
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
April, 2012
Inspired by the tale of Rapunzel, Lila DiPasqua offers a new steamy, emotionally charged historical romance in the acclaimed Fiery Tales Series . . . Rescuing this beauty from the ‘tower’ is only the beginning . . .
Maintaining her ruse as a commoner, and trusting no one has kept Angelica safe. But a chance encounter with a handsome stranger lands her right where danger lies. Now, this sinfully handsome man with arresting blue eyes and a polished manner thinks he’s saved her life, when in fact he’s placed her in great peril. She’s intent on keeping him and everyone else at arm’s length. Yet, the smoldering attraction between them is difficult to deny. And impossible to ignore . . .
As commander of a number of privateer ships, Simon Boulenger dresses and speaks like an aristocrat, and has obtained wealth. But he is still not a noble. Or an officer in the King’s Navy. His lifelong dream to elevate himself from his station of birth and attain a respectable place in society is dead. Worse, he’s ensnared in a deadly scheme, and must get out. But how is he to stay focused on his dangerous mission when the mysterious beauty has him utterly intrigued? He can’t afford the distraction any more than he can resist the carnal hunger she stirs. Simon soon discovers that she’s not only a passionate soul mate, but a woman born into privilege. A woman he can never have. But they’re in too deep. Their hearts are at risk . . . as well as their lives.
Visit my website for more info on other books in this series: www.LilaDiPasqua.com
Books-n-Kisses is pleased to have Catherine Bybee on the blog today to chat about her newest book. Highland Shifter. Book number 4 in her MacCoinnich Time Traveler series.
Q1) Can you please share with us a little about yourself
I’m five nine, brunette with blue eyes…oh, that isn’t what you want to know? LOL – I’m a 40 something on her second career raising two sons in California with my husband of eighteen years.
Q2) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Yes and no. My day job for years was an ER nurse, which I loved. Life happens and things change and I was able to commit many hours into my passion of writing. I never thought I’d be an author until I wrote the words The End on my first manuscript.
Q3) Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing?
I start everyday on email…no shock there. I have to set a timer and remind myself to stay off line while I’m working on a new manuscript. Like many others, I’m distracted by the net. I’ll work till lunch, which might sound like a lot of time, but by the time I’m home from dropping of kids and the couple of days a week that I go to the gym, breaking at lunch might mean I’ve managed an hour of writing time. I’ll get in a few more before the kid pick up, and a couple in the evening if I’m lucky.
Q4) Most challenging or rewarding part of writing?
Currently it’s getting my butt in the chair and getting words on a page. I’m so very busy with promotion and other aspects of writing that I’m having a hard time finding balance. I’m sure I will find it again, it’s just taking more time than I’d like. The most rewarding part is hearing from satisfied readers.
Q5) Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
Highland Shifter is the 4th book in a time travel series, however, it is a stand-alone title that begins the next three books about the MacCoinnich’s. This book is a long time in coming for fans of the series, they’ve waited over a year between books.
Q6) How did you come with the idea for this story?
I wanted to see if I could take a teenage character from an earlier book that my readers fell in love with and make him the hero. I knew when I first introduced Simon as a teenager in the second book that he would have his own title. Highland Shifter is his story.
Q7) Can you share with us your current work in progress?
I’m working on Married by Monday, a second book in my Weekday Bride Series. This is a follow up contemporary romance to my New York TimesBestseller, Wife by Wednesday.
Q8) What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
I have Dying Wish, the latest in Shannon K. Butcher’s series downloaded in my nook and I look forward to a few hours of read time.
Q11) Is there anything else you would like to add?
I’m happy to give away a digital copy of Highland Shifter to one of your guests today. Just answer one question… Kilts, Yea or Nay?
I love hearing from my readers and spend way too much time on facebook and twitter, so please follow the links and add me so we can chat. Thanks Books & Kisses for having me here today.
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New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Catherine Bybee has been addicted to romance since her teens. After spending a decade of her life working as an RN in urban emergency rooms, Catherine is now dedicated to writing happily-ever-afters for the world to love. Catherine is married and raising two sons in Southern California.
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BOOK SYNOPSIS: After fifteen years of marriage, Jessica Meyers’s sex life is, well, a little predictable. Her handsome husband turns her on, but missionary style once or twice a week? It just can’t compare to the hot new world she discovers in the pages of erotic romances. Her fantasies fuel the fire of her desire, adding a new spark to her and Alex’s lovemaking. But Jess is afraid to tell her husband what she really wants in bed—and her secrets start coming between them.
State trooper Alex Meyers is a master at uncovering the truth—except when it comes to his sweet, shy wife. She’s clearly keeping something from him. An affair? She wants out? When he finally confronts Jess, he’s shocked to learn she wants to turn her forbidden fantasies into nightly realities. But when he takes her to a unique B and B—Bondage and Breakfast—catering to couples and multiples, Alex is about to find out just how far he’ll go. REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kimberly Wise NUMBER OF STARS: 4 Stars REVIEW: How do you tell your spouse you want to go from vanilla sex to light BDSM? And when you get up the nerve to tell him what will he do about it? That is the main focus of this book. Jessica started having fantasies after reading erotica and begins to feel guilty when she stays having forbidden fantasies while having sex with her husband Alex. Alex knows something is going on but doesn’t understand what it is. Finally Jessica is left with no choice but to tell Alex what is in her mind and then showing him too. And once Alex knows could it be some of the same ideas strike his fancy too? This is a very quick read. Only about 80 pages. It is well worth the read. If you are unsure if you should share your fantasies read this book and know that you are not the only one no matter what your fantasies are. And if you have fantasies of light BDSM and do not know how to tell your significant other then download this book, hand it over and after the book has been read smile and say “What do you want to try first?”
TITLE: A Taste For A Mate AUTHOR: Carrie Ann Ryan PUBLICATION DATE: 02/01/12 ORDER LINKS: AMAZON | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS: Jasper Jamenson’s only responsibility to being the Beta of the Redwood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother’s new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn’t sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.
Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most women love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek god with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possessed.
Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper’s supernatural compensation will make war against him, by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow’s heart enough to overcome Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must. REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kimberly Wise NUMBER OF STARS: 4 Stars REVIEW: This is the second in the Redwood Pack series. Carrie Ann Ryan is really coming into her own with this series. I finished the first book which was only about 50 pages and while really good it missed a lot of background (but it was still 4 stars). But this book is longer (about 130) and delves into the background of the family, werewolves and has a storyline beyond meeting a mate. I could explain what happens but really the synopsis does pretty good already. However what it doesn’t say is that in this book we meet The Centrals, another wolf pack, who want to kill the Redwood pack and seem to want to use Willow to lure the family in. Willow is a strong woman who wants to be loved and have a family and she is willing to do anything to make that happen with Jasper. The interesting thing about Jasper is he is not the “perfect” guy… he messes up – boy can that boy mess things up! But the reader never doubt his love for Willow. I enjoyed reading this book more than the first (see my review on “An Alpha’s Path”) not because the first wasn’t good – it really is good – but it is a short story and this one was so much more intense and had a paranormal suspense feel about it. There was no suspense in the first one. Now after reading this book I wish Ryan would go back and add more to her first book because I think it could be so much more. And I can not wait to read the third one “Trinity Bound” because “A Taste For A Mate” leaves you with a cliffhanger!
BOOK SYNOPSIS: After two years in a war zone, werewolf Felicia Serna has finally returned to find another pack has taken over her territory…and the new second-in-command is the very man who haunts her fantasies.
Alaric has wanted Felicia from the moment he laid eyes on her, and now he’s ready to claim her. When a threatening shifter begins stalking them, he’s determined to protect her…even if it means putting his seduction on hold. But even in the heat of danger, their red-hot passion cannot be denied
REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kelly NUMBER OF STARS: 3.5 Stars Protector’s Mate is Katie Reus’ follow up book to Destined Mates. While this is not a series, both books are set in the same world. In Proctor’s Mate we get to know Alaric, who is Knox’s (from Destined Mate) second in command, better. Alaric has waited patiently for the woman who will become his mate. But when someone trys to kill her Alaric will do everything he can to protect her. Alaric is a total bad-ass type of guy. But he is also very sweet and loving towards Felicia. While Felicia is unsure and stubborn, but learns very quickly not everyone dislikes her as she was lead to believe for so long. I enjoyed this story. It was a little short, but that is what happens with a novella. I would love for Katie to for a follow up story on these two. Huge thank you to Katie for allowing me to read and review this book for her.
TITLE: In The Flesh AUTHOR: Portia Da Costa PUBLICATION DATE: 03/27/12 ORDER LINKS: AMAZON | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS: Society already believes she’s a scarlet woman.
Why not become one?
Posing nude to appease her now ex-fiancé perhaps wasn’t the most prudent idea Beatrice Weatherly has ever had. With the photographs scrutinized up and down the ton and her brother running them into debt, Beatrice’s hopes of making a respectable marriage are dashed.
After one glance at Beatrice’s infamous racy cabinet cards, wealthy, powerful Edward Ellsworth Ritchie is soon obsessed with Beatrice’s voluptuous figure. His indecent proposal—one month of hedonistic servitude in exchange for enough money to pay her brother’s debts—is one she can hardly refuse.
Determined not to let the rogue best her, Beatrice sets out for the infamous House of Madame Chamfleur to learn how to appease Edward’s well-known appetite. Soon the couple is playing out exquisite fantasies…and feeling emotion that goes deeper than flesh. But Edward harbors a shocking secret, and Beatrice must decide if she’s prepared to give up everything for a man who can offer her nothing, but who means everything.
REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kimberly Wise NUMBER OF STARS: 3 Stars
REVIEW: While I could explain the premise of the book in my own words I really do not think I need to since the synopsis is very clear. This book falls under erotica with the era of historical romance. This is the 5th in the “The Ladies Sewing Club” series. But it stands alone and need not be read in order.
The story is interesting. And even if it was just set as a historical and not erotica it would be interesting. Beatrice has overcome a lot of scandal and figures why not enjoy being a scarlet woman if she is going to have the title anyway yet she is naive in the act of it. Ritchie has become obsessed with her and wants her in his bed. But it is not just about Beatrice and Edward but a number of secondary characters each with their own erotic scenes. While the story is good, the thing about this book is the author seems desperate to try to use “big” words. Words that even in their own sentences sound out of place. Yes, of course, some words are from that era and while we know what they mean they are no longer part of our daily vocabulary but it is almost like the author had a thesaurus next to her to see what words she could come up with. It is extremely distracting from the story. And the overuse of the word f*** is distracting as well. Once again I understand there are times the word can be used but really it becomes vulgar and unneeded. If you can get past that then you can enjoy the book for the story alone but it can be difficult at times.
