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Kelly’s Review of Seduced by Blood by Laurie London

Seduced by Blood
SweetBlood #4
AUTHOR: Laurie London
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/24/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the battle for supremacy rages on between two vampire coalitions: Guardian enforcers sworn to protect humanity, and Darkbloods, rogues who kill like their ancient ancestors… Hot-blooded and hard-edged, Tristan Santiago has an uncanny ability to see beneath the surface-a power that serves him well as the Guardians’ region commander. But when a deadly plot against his fellow vampires is uncovered, he must turn to the one woman he can’t read: the beautiful yet mysterious

Roxanne Reynolds, whose sensual presence soothes his tormented memories. Roxy had put love before duty once before, with devastating results. But to root out a dangerous traitor in their midst, she must put her faith in Santiago, the one man skilled enough to break through her defenses. Posing as lovers, Santiago and Roxy work side by side-and discover a powerful craving that threatens to consume them both.

REVIEW:

AAAhhh, it is good to be back in the world of the Sweetbloods.

Seduced by Blood is Laurie London’s fourth book in the Sweetbloods series. We finally get to look deeper into the fearless leader Tristan Santiago. *drool*

Santiago, as everyone calls him, is the tough as nails, no feeling, will rip your head off if you don’t do what he says leader of the Pacific Northwest Guardian team. But Santiago hides a very disturbing side of him, something that no one knows, something that if his team finds out they will lose all faith in him.

Roxanne Reynolds, is only in Seattle as a favor to her dear friend Lily. Why else would she be in this god awful cold and rainy place. But what Roxanne doesn’t know is just how very, very, very important she is about to become to the Pacific Northwest Guardians and the very cold, very temperamental, and all around pain in her ass leader of this group.

The Darkbloods are getting too brave, getting too comfortable, and Santiago doesn’t like it one bit. But they always seem to be one step ahead of them. When Santiago sends his team on a mission that almost gets them killed, he has to start to wonder if there is a mole in his group. But how do you find a mole when everyone is afraid of you? Well you go undercover with your new girlfriend right?

Oh how I love the Sweetblood world. I have really enjoyed every one of Laurie’s books. It is hard for me to pick who has been my favorite, all four heroes are yummy. But I really think I like Santiago the best. He is just so darn hard headed. It was great fun to watch him fall. And boy does he fall hard. Roxanne is just, well sweet is not the right word. Roxanne is just kick ass. She can kick your ass without thinking about it. But that is not always her way. She is very gentle and kind, which is exactly what Santiago needs. Oh and someone to push his buttons..

If you have not read any Sweetblood books you really need too. Laurie does a wonderful job of setting up this world. I have truly loved each book. I am looking forward to the next book in this series and can’t wait to see where Laurie takes us next *cough* Mitch *cough*

REVIEWED BY: Kelly  NUMBER OF STARS: 4 ½ Stars

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Kimberly’s review of Falling in Danger by Kaylie Newell

Falling In Danger
AUTHOR: Kaylie Newell
PUBLICATION DATE:   02/20/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A journalist stumbles onto the story of a lifetime. And finds herself falling in danger…

When young, naïve reporter Jessica Brady is kidnapped and held for ransom by the head of an illegal dog fighting organization, undercover police officer Ian Cole realizes he’s got his hands full. He’s on the verge of busting the ring when he’s assigned to babysit her, which isn’t an easy feat. She’s neurotic, feisty, and also happens to be scared to death of dogs. Now he has to figure out a way to get them both out alive.

Jessica has no idea the thug she’s becoming attracted to is actually a cop, but it’s clear he’s not like the rest of the men in the organization. Particularly Albert Mancini, the disturbed only son of the ring boss, who has an appetite for alcohol and women. Especially Jessica.

When Ian’s cover is blown, he’s forced to bust the ring early. Weeks later, Jessica can’t stop thinking about the experience that has changed her forever. She wonders about the tall, sexy detective who saved her life. And the mobster’s prize-winning pit bull, Bruta.

An idea for a story is born. What if these dogs were given a second chance at life?

As Jessica digs deeper into their troubled world, she ends up falling for the police officer who rescued them. And discovers layers of her heart she never knew existed.

But when Albert escapes from jail, her happiness turns to terror. He hasn’t forgotten about the detective who put him behind bars. Or the beautiful young woman whose every move has become his obsession.

REVIEWED BY: Kimberly
4 Stars
REVIEW:
The synopsis gives you a very clear explanation about the book so I will not reiterate that but I will tell you I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. The book is very well written especially since it looks like this is only the second book by this author.

I love the male character, Ian, he has a strength about him that is written so clearly into the character it is hard not to fall for him. Jessica is great too, except I would have been happier to not have her on the verge of tears so often. I also enjoyed Bruta, the pit bull. The book is about dogfighting and the rescue of fighting dogs and Bruta is a poster child for these innocent victims. It breaks your heart to know that these dogs are out there forced into a life they do not want and yet the books celebrates the “parents” who rescue these dogs and rehabilitate them.  The only thing is I wished the author had given us a little more of an epilogue/chapter 15. It felt a little abrupt of an ending when it comes to the couple and the dog even though, yes, it is a happy ending a little more detail would have been nice. But other than that this book is great and is not a story to be missed.

**NOTE: 40% of the publisher’s proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Pixie Project, a non-profit organization that provides adoption services for animals.

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Kelly’s ARC review of Seduced by the Vampire King by Laura Kaye

Seduced by the Vampire King
Vampire Warrior Series #2
AUTHOR: Laura Kaye
PUBLICATION DATE:   06/01/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
American exchange student Kate Bordessa has fled to Russia to escape her family’s hopes that she’ll become one of the Proffered, human women who feed and mate with elite vampire warriors. But when she stumbles upon a wounded vampire in the streets of Moscow, she’s instinctively driven to protect him–and feels an undeniable spark of desire.

Grieving over the deaths of his brothers, Vampire Warrior King Nikolai Vasilyev has thrown himself into battling his enemies, focused only on vengeance. Until the attack that brought him to Kate. Their sexual attraction explodes into a night of uncontrolled passion–a night that marks them as mates. Is their connection strong enough to convince them to embrace a destiny neither of them was expecting?

REVIEWED BY: Kelly
3 ¾ Stars

REVIEW:
Seduced by the Vampire King is Laura Kaye’s second book in her Vampire Warriors series.   This was a quick 90 page read.  So because the book was short I won’t give too much away.
I will say that Nikolai is stubborn, damaged and is way too hard on himself.  Kate is just the breath of fresh air that Nikolai needs in this life.

I enjoy Nikolai and Kate’s story better than book one In the Service of the Vampire King.  I was able to connect with the characters more in this second book.  That being said I hope that Laura will write follow up stories about these characters.  I want to know how they are doing, how these big tough Warrior Vampires handle having feisty women in their lives   If they finally win the war, what will happen after they do.

Huge thank you to Laura for allowing me to read your story and I am very much looking forward to the next installment in the Vampire Warrior series.

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My review of Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters

Masters at Arms
Book 1 
Ebook By Kallypso Masters 
Published: Aug. 09, 2011 
Category:Fiction » Erotica » BDSM
Words: 58082 (approximate)
Language: English
 
Master at Arms begins the journey of three men whose paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. Two will rescue the women destined to love them in this story. All will come to terms with who they are. The three Doms will pursue or be pursued by their lady loves, and reunite with each other at their Masters at Arms BDSM club, in the next three novels in the “Rescue Me” series. 
My Review:
Masters at Arms is Kallypso Masters (Kally) first book in her Rescue Me series.  In Masters at Arms, Kally introduces us to three men: Master Adam, Master Marc and Master Damian.  The first book is broken into five sections.  Each of the first three sections focuses on one of the Masters and gives us a brief look into their lives and possibly their future.  In the final sections we learn how the Masters befriend each other and help each other heal both physically and mentally to form an unbreakable bond.
Kally takes you on a roller coaster of emotions in Masters at Arms. You will laugh, cry and shake your head asking why, all the while leaving you wanting more.  And OH you will want MORE!!!
I will say that there are a few very powerful scenes in this book that on my first read I had a hard time with.  But after my second read I understand that certain things have to happen in order for the characters to grow and change. 
I want to say a special THANK YOU to Kally for letting me read and review Masters at Arms.  Kally, I have enjoyed the journey that you have taken me on with the Masters in this first book (Masters at Arms) and I hoped that in some small way I helped.  I can’t wait to jump in to Nobody’s Angel (Marc’s story), Nobody’s Hero (Adam’s Story), and Nobody’s Perfect Damian’s story) .