Kelly reviews A Beta’s Haven by Carrie Ann Ryan

TITLE: A Beta Havens
SERIES #: Redwood Pack Novella #6.5
CHARACTERS: Jasper & Willow Jameson
AUTHOR: Carrie Ann Ryan
PUBLICATION DATE: February 18, 2014
ORDER LINKS:

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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Being the Beta of the Redwood Pack isn’t an easy task, but Jasper has never complained. He’s spent his entire adult life dropping everything so he can take care of others. Now he’s a father, a husband…and tired. His mate, Willow, knows Jasper won’t let others know that he might need a break, even for a weekend, so that’s where she comes in.

Once Jasper lets go and allows his mate to call the shots, this Beta might just be in for the ride of a lifetime.

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 6 and 7 to give you a taste of Jasper and Willow. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.

REVIEW:
Jasper needs to learn to slow down a little and his perfect little mate is the one to show him how.

This was a short and sweet novella that give us a look at one of the favorite couples of the Redwood Pack series. I enjoyed this story but I think little Brie stole the show for me. She is too cute.

If you are a Redwood Pack fan you will enjoy this novella.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Fated Desires in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 17, 2014February 16, 2014

Kelly reviews Hold On To Me by Elisabeth Naughton

TITLE: Hold on to Me
SERIES #: Against All Odd #2
CHARACTERS: Mitch Mathews & Simone Conners
AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton
PUBLICATION DATE: February 18, 2014
ORDER LINKS:Amazon | B&N {add link:}

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
He thinks he’s finally found the one.
Mitch Mathews never believed in love—at least not the happily ever after kind. Then he met Simone Conners. Just one night with the sexy lawyer made him reevaluate his priorities and look toward a future he never planned. The only hang up is making her see it too.

She’s almost ready for a second chance.
What started out as a casual hookup with a rugged geologist has turned into something a whole lot more. Simone’s on the verge of handing over her heart, but fear over what Mitch will say and do when he learns who she used to be holds her back.

The past could destroy their future…
Just when Simone is about to take a chance on forever with Mitch, the mistakes of her past catch up with her. Suddenly it’s not just her safety on the line anymore, it’s his too. Forced into hiding, Mitch demands answers, and Simone realizes the only way to protect everything she holds dear is to delve into a past she’s spent fourteen years trying to forget. As they search for the truth, they discover secrets, lies and a rekindled passion that burns hotter than before. But they also uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society. One that could cost them more than just their future…it could cost them their lives.

REVIEW:
Oh this story had so much heart break!! But was so good. I think both Mitch and Simone learned that secrets, no matter the reason you are keeping them, will kill a relationship faster than anything else. This was a great story with lots of twists and turns. Mitch and Simone are feisty as always. It was great to see how Katie & Ryan are doing. But I have to say little Julia stole the show at the beginning of this book. This girl is going to be a terror when she gets older 🙂

If you read the first book in this series Wait for Me I think you will really love Hold on to Me.
If you have not never fear!! I think that you could read Hold on to Me and be okay. BUT, I think that you would enjoy it more, because you get to see how Mitch & Simone started, if you read them in order.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Elisabeth Naughton in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 17, 2014February 15, 2014

Kelly reviews My Bloody Valentine by 8 different authors

TITLE: My Bloody Valentine-Story Collection
CHARACTERS: Many!!
AUTHOR: 8 different authors.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 10, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
1- Tiffinie Helmer – HEARTLESS
Love sometimes requires restraints…
Roxie Scott is moonlighting as a dominatrix, trying to survive the financial cost of her divorce. Wearing leather and swinging a whip turned out to be more therapeutic than therapy, until her clients start turning up dead.

He refuses to be restrained…
Homicide Detective Cam Ferguson is stunned when he recognizes his former high school crush dressed in a leather cat suit and wielding a riding crop. His interrogation into her murdered clients switches from suspecting her to needing to protect her from a sadistic killer determined to make her his bloody valentine.

2- Alex Bledsoe – TANTRABOBUS
Professor Tanna Tully of the “Firefly Witch” series leads a paranormal team of graduate students as they investigate the ghost of a woman who burned to death on her wedding day. However, the mystery turns personal for one of the team, and Tanna has to call on her experience as a Wiccan high priestess to save both her student, and the spirit of a woman wronged over a century ago.

3- V.R. Barkowski – JUST A LIE
An unfaithful husband shot and mutilated by his long-suffering spouse is just another day at the office for San Francisco Homicide Inspector Del Miller. “Infidelity is ugly,” his partner tells him, but Del needs no reminder. He’s recently learned his best friend, Mike Gabretti, is cheating on his wife. When Mike breaks off the illicit affair, Del promises to say nothing—better to keep a secret than break a heart. But that’s before the jilted mistress sets her sights on payback. Now Del must choose between ignoring a danger he understands only too well or revealing the truth that will betray a lifelong friendship and destroy the lives of those closest to him.

4- Erica Hayes – UNFORGIVEN
In a decadent republic on the brink of revolution, immortal blood drinker Lisette has long ago learned the price of her selfish pursuit of pleasure. Now, trapped in marriage to the stoic nobleman who saved her from the mob, she’s vowed to use her powers only for good. By night, she stalks plague-ridden streets, armed with rapier and pistol, hunting the Possessed: the pleasure-crazed victims of Lisette’s own kind.

But beneath her respectable façade, old hungers still burn, sated only by her husband’s fading love… until the hunt pits her against their ancient enemy, a dark prince and lover who rekindles Lisette’s forbidden thirst for power — and blood.

Betrayed by the only man who can save her, with the city erupting in flames and ultimate power within her grasp, Lisette must choose between dark past and uncertain future, shadows and light — and the two magnificent, tragically irreconcilable men who haunt her soul.

5- Lizbeth Lipperman – SWEEPERS: A KISS TO DIE FOR
Dr. Mackenzie Conley, a CIA operative and expert on bioterrorism, is in Morocco undercover as a visiting professor at the University. Her mission is to investigate rumors of a powerful new nerve gas delivery system being perfected somewhere in the area. The rest of her team, including her fiancé, has already gone home after spending two weeks without finding even a hint of such a weapon. Mac stayed behind to finish her six-week stint to ensure her cover stays intact should she need to use it again.

With only one week left, Mac can’t wait to get back to the states and her fiancé. But someone in Morocco has other plans for her—plans that include kidnapping, drugging, and holding her hostage in a mountain laboratory, totally hidden from satellite coverage. Neither her team nor her handler knows where she is.

Escaping from the mountain prison becomes critical but isn’t the only thing on Mac’s mind, though, as she comes face to face with the man whose latest invention has the potential to bring the world to its knees.

6- Charlie Holmberg – SALT AND WATER
A slave to a war-torn society for eighteen months, Chellis has been tortured for one purpose: to make her cry, for the healing properties of her tears can mend any soldier’s wound. But when her captors push her too far, she revolts, resulting in her reassignment to a slave handler better suited to control her.

Ahad-dian is different from Chellis’s previous handlers. He’s reasonable, seems incapable of brutality, and treats Chellis as a sentient being, not a tool. It’s almost enough for Chellis to trust him. Ahad-dian’s generosity may be a key to Chellis’s escape, but even the soft-hearted slaver has secrets to hide—secrets that not only threaten Chellis’s freedom, but the survival of her entire species.

7- Coreene Callahan – FURY OF FATE
She’s determined to try something new…
Sasha Cooper is a woman on a mission. Determined to let loose and live a little, she takes her best friend’s advice and embarks on a night of passion with a complete stranger. No regrets in the morning. No looking back either. But when the one she chooses turns out to be a Dragonkind warrior, Sasha knows she’s in trouble—and that the man she believed was a dream come true could end up being her worst nightmare.

He never intended to get involved…
Ivar, leader of a rogue faction of Dragonkind, isn’t a pushover. So when a noisy neighbor jeopardizes the security of his secret lair, he decides to take care of the problem once and for all. Little does he know banging on Sasha’s door will send him on a passionate odyssey unlike any he’s ever experienced. But when the night takes a deadly turn, he’s left little choice—escape from the woman who possesses the power to kill him, or die trying.

8- S.G. Redling – THE TRUE LOVE OF SHERRY PAPERS

REVIEW: 3 1/2 Over all Hearts
As these are all short stories my review of each are going to be short and sweet too 😉 Okay so over all these stories were okay for me. 2 of them I really like, one of them I is didn’t like at all and the other were kinda in the middle for me.

HEARTLESS: What a way to start off this story collection!!! I have never read any of Tiffinie’s books yet. But I fell in love with Cam & Roxie!! And really nothing says true love like a couple murders right?

TANTRABOBUS: This story was just okay for me. I didn’t really feel much of a connection with any of the characters. But the ghost story was interesting

JUST A LIE: This was not a bad little story. Murder, betrayal and a confession note. But it left me looking for the next page. I hope that there will be a continuation of this story.

UNFORGIVEN: This story was just okay for me. I was a little confused about the world and what was going on.

SWEEPERS: A KISS TO DIE FOR: I didn’t like this story. 🙁

SALT AND WATER: Again another story that was just okay for me. I again was confused about the world.

FURY OF FATE: My first thought was Ivar really Ivar? After all the crap he has put the Nightfury’s through? But once I started to read I realized Ivar might not be as bad as we thought. Loved this story and hope that Coreene will continue these two’s story.

THE TRUE LOVE OF SHERRY PAPERS: This was a strange story for me. I liked it but was a little confused.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Coreene Callahan in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 17, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review Once In A Lifetime by Jill Shalvis

TITLE: Once In A Lifetime
SERIES #: Lucky Harbor #9
CHARACTERS: Ben McDaniel & Aubrey Wellington
AUTHOR: Jill Shalvis
PUBLICATION DATE: February 11, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
SOMETIMES WRONG IS OH-SO-RIGHT

After a wrenching loss, Ben McDaniel tried to escape his grief by working in dangerous, war-torn places like Africa and the Middle East. Now he’s back in his hometown and face-to-face with Aubrey Wellington, the hot-as-hell woman who is trouble with a capital T. Family and friends insist she’s not the one to ease his pain, but Aubrey sparks an intense desire that gives Ben hope for the future.

Determined to right the wrongs of her past, Aubrey is working hard to make amends. But by far, the toughest challenge to her plan is sexy, brooding Ben – even though he has absolutely no idea what she’s done . . .

Can this unlikely couple defy the odds and win over the little town of Lucky Harbor?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts I so love visiting Lucky Harbor but sadly my visits are never long enough. Ever Lucky Harbor book I pick up I devore and when it is all said and done I want to cry a little because I know I have to wait for the next book. I really wish I could move to this sweet little town full of awesome people who love to gossip. Well that is as long as I am not the one they are gossiping about. But then again that might be fun…..

If you are a fan of Jill’s Lucky Harbor series you will LOVE Ben & Aubrey’s book. These two go on a wild roller coaster ride of highs and lows to learn what is really important in life. And of those lessons that they learn forgiveness is number one.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts Another wonderful read from Jill Shalvis. She has been one of my favorite authors for a while now and this book changes nothing. We met the characters of Aubrey and Ben in recent books and it was great to see them get together in Once In A Lifetime.

Ben comes back to his hometown as the beloved son. Aubrey has been the troublemaker since she could walk. How these two get together is beyond me but they are perfect for each other. I love that Aubrey makes a list of those she has wronged and wants to right all the wrongs. And the thing is she does it for herself. Not to impress anyone, not to get something out of it. Just for herself to know that she is a better person as an adult then she was as a child. Ben is a great guy but honestly this story is about Aubrey and her journey and how Ben fits into it.

I love visiting Lucky Harbor and I can’t wait for the next in the series, It’s In His Kiss, which is Sam’s story. How in the world can Shalvis right a book about a man who barely speaks a word to anyone? Well if anyone can it is Shalvis!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing) in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 15, 2014

Wilder Series by Jill Shalvis

Instant Attraction

Wilder #1

The first in a sensational new series, Jill Shalvis introduces Cameron, Stone, and T.J. Wilder—three bad-boy heroes who effortlessly mix breathtaking adventure and scorching sex appeal…

Get Wild…And Then Get Wilder…

Accountant Katie Kramer is a quintessential good girl; working hard, recycling diligently, all the while trying to ignore the feeling that she doesn’t fit in anywhere. That’s all she wants. Well, that; and amazing sex, and the kind of daredevil escapade she can look back on when she’s crunching numbers in a dusty cubicle. Which explains why she just took a job in Wishful, California, working for Wilder Adventures and Expeditions. Waking up to find a magnificently built stranger towering over her bed; that part defies explanation…

After wandering the planet for months following a life-changing accident, Cameron Wilder has come back to the only home he knows. Under other circumstances, he might be thrilled to find a gorgeous woman sleeping in his cabin, but now, while he’ll risk his body taking clients on adrenaline-drenched excursions, his heart is off limits. Still, Katie’s killer smile triggers something deep in his gut…among other places. Showing her how exhilarating it can be to stop balancing her life as if it was a checkbook is the biggest rush he’s ever felt, and an adventure Katie’s wishing would never end..

*****

Instant Gratification

Wilder #2

In Instant Attraction, Jill Shalvis introduced Cameron, Stone, and T.J.; the sexy, daredevil brothers who run Wilder Adventures. And for Stone Wilder, the thrill of a lifetime is about to arrive in a surprising package. . .

The Doctor Is In Deep

Wishful, California, is 3000 miles from Dr. Emma Sinclair’s last job in a New York City ER. It may as well be another galaxy. Here, running her father’s clinic for a summer, Emma treats bee stings, stomach flu, and the occasional pet cat. Plus, she has to contend with patients like Stone Wilder: gorgeous, laid-back, and irritating beyond belief. The man laughs at her. A lot. And Emma loathes him. All except that tiny part of her that wants to throw him on her examining table and break every doctor-patient rule in the book. . .

When Stone tries to help Emma learn to loosen up a bit, he pictures white-water rafting or scenic mountain hikes. Not a mind-blowing affair that shakes them both to the core. Emma’s sure she has no place in a town like Wishful, but Stone knows different. Emma belongs here – in this town, in his life. And convincing this strong-minded, stubborn, sexy woman of that fact will be a challenge no Wilder man could resist.

*****

Instant Temptation

Wilder #3

T.J. Wilder is the perfect package of breathtaking adventure and raw sex appeal. Even better, he’s about to reconnect with the one woman he’s never been able to forget…

Get Your Pulse Racing

To Harley, the landscape around Wishful, California, is exhilarating, untamed, and more than a little dangerous. The same could be said for T.J. Wilder, who’s invited himself along on her trek to study a rare coyote. Harley’s career is riding on this trip, and she doesn’t need a stubborn, incredibly sexy distraction. But T.J. is a professional guide who knows when to stay back and when to provide invaluable expertise-just like he’s done since they were in high school. And Harley, as usual, is torn between throttling him and giving in to the raw attraction that’s been smoldering all these years.

T.J. knows how proud and capable Harley is, but he’s damned sure not letting her put herself at risk when there are illegal hunters in the area. She needs him, with the same soul-stirring urgency that he’s always craved her. And here, in this beautiful place days from civilization, he’ll finally have a chance to prove it-over and over again.

February 14, 2014February 1, 2014

Kimberly reviews Misbehaving by Tiffany Reisz

TITLE: Misbehaving
CHARACTERS: Bea & Ben
AUTHOR: Tiffany Reisz
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/11/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Wanted: Adventurous, open-minded man willing to try anything…

As a popular sex blogger, Beatriz gets paid to have orgasms. So being on deadline the week of her sister’s wedding isn’t as rough as it sounds. There’s just one hitch: Bea’s assignment is to write a review of a sex position manual, but she doesn’t have a plus one to play with.

The good news: Ben, the one who got away back in college, is also attending stag–and he’s as temptingly gorgeous as ever.

The bad news: Ben turned down Bea’s offer of graduation night sex five years ago.

The best news: He’s not planning on making the same mistake twice.

A red-hot retelling of Much Ado About Nothing for people who love Shakespeare but thought his plays could use a few more sex scenes.

REVIEW:
Honestly this was just stupid. I have never read Much Ado About Nothing which apparently this is taken from but this story was boring. The sex was boring, the story was boring and way too unreal. I mean really who has a conversation about college and why he couldn’t get involved back then while they have sex? And this was not the only time this type of thing happened in the story. Just too much of some stuff and not enough of others to make this interesting.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

February 13, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly reviews Ink Reunited by Carrie Ann Ryan

TITLE: Ink Reunited
SERIES #: Montgomery Ink Novella #0.6
CHARACTERS: Sassy Bordeaux, Rafe Chavez & Ian Steele
AUTHOR: Carrie Ann Ryan
PUBLICATION DATE: February 11, 2014
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the streets of New Orleans and the heat of Midnight Ink, comes the happy ever after for a character whose story was begged to be told.

Sassy Bordeaux is the Midnight Ink receptionist, honorary godmother, best friend to many, and matchmaker expert. In the past two months, she’s watched eight couples fall in love, make mistakes, and find their happy endings. Though she might have had hand in each of those, she’s yet to find the peace she’s desired. When the men from her past come into Midnight Ink, she’s forced to face what she left behind and what could happen if she lets go of her pain and finds a future she deserves.

Rafe Chavez and Ian Steele remember their time with Sassy like it was yesterday, yet have worked hard to move on. Or at least try to. Now they’re both back in New Orleans for the woman they loved and for the connection they shared with each other. It will take more than the usual groveling, pleading and begging for these three to overcome their history, but once they take that step, the streets of New Orleans will never be the same.

***The Print Version will also contain the bonus novella INK INSPIRED***

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts We fell in love with Sassy in Midnight Ink. But what did we really know about her other then she was the feisty, ever changing her hair color, tattooed receptionist of the Midnight Ink tattoo parlor. She makes a mean pot of coffee. Well in Ink Reunited we get a little glimpse into who Sassy is and what has happened in her past to mold her into the woman she is today.

Sassy has a few skeletons in her closet that just happen to have walked back into her life. She has two choice stand & fight or turn & run.

This was a very quick and spicy read. I really enjoyed reading about Sassy, Rafe & Ian. I really hope there will be more of these three in the future. There were a few unresolved problems at the end of this book 🙂

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Fated Designs in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 12, 2014February 4, 2014

Kimberly reviews What Goes On Tour by Claire Boston

TITLE: What Goes On Tour
CHARACTERS: Libby & Adrian
AUTHOR: Claire Boston
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/11/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N (coming soon)

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
What goes on tour, stays on tour … or does it?

Few people know that socially awkward Adrian Hart is actually rock god Kent Downer, and that’s the way Adrian likes it. His privacy is essential, especially now that he has guardianship of his orphaned, ten-year-old niece, Kate. But when the nanny quits in the middle of his tour Adrian finds himself in a bind.

Until Libby Myles walks into his life.

Libby has only ever wanted to become a full-time author and prove to her parents that she can make it on her own. On the surface, the temporary job as the nanny for Kent Downer’s niece looks perfect—the pay is fabulous, the hours are short and Kate is a big fan—it’s the rock star that’s the issue.

Arrogant and way too attractive for anyone’s good, Kent Downer has enough swagger to power a small city. But when he’s out of costume he’s different—shy and uncertain. For Libby it’s a far harder combination to resist. She needs to find a balance between work, writing and ignoring her attraction to the rock star, because if she falls for him, it could mean the end of her dream.

But when a horrible scandal is unleashed—putting young Kate in danger—there’s more heat between Libby and Adrian than just sexual attraction. Libby must figure out if Adrian ever cared for her, or if it was all just part of the show …

REVIEW:
I really enjoyed this book. It’s story is different than what I imagined it would be from the synopsis. The characters are very well formed and enjoyable to read about. The different sides of Adrian/Kent were interesting but the side of Adrian is the one that the reader will fall for. He is sweet and shy and yet has a heart of gold.

Libby has a maternal side that is so adorable. She has also been hurt before so she is a little gun-shy. Kate is a great character too (even though she is written as much holder than 10) she steals every scene she is in.

I look forward to more stories by this author. Maybe a second in the series about George?

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014

Kelly reviews Wild Fever by Donna Grant

TITLE: Wild Fever
SERIES #: Chiasson #1
CHARACTERS: Vincent Chiasson & Olivia Breaux
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: February 10, 2014

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Bound by darkness. Freed by love.

A WOMAN’S PASSION
Olivia Breaux left the small Cajun town the day of her high school graduation and never looked back. Until an unfortunate event sends her home ten years later. Returning to her hometown brings back memories and long held desires for the impossibly gorgeous – and aloof – Vincent.

A HUNTER’S DESIRE
Handsome, resilient Vincent Chiasson takes his job as hunter to supernatural beings in the bayous seriously. When an unknown creature begins killing women the Chiasson family has contact with, Vincent knows this has something to do with his parents’ deaths years earlier. To make matters worse, the one woman he’s yearned to call his own has returned – and is targeted by the beast. He’ll have to face his past – and confront his future – to save Olivia

REVIEW:
Ahhh just like any good novella Wild Fever was short and sweet and left me wanting more. This was a good start to Donna Grants’ new novella series. In Wild Fever we meet 4 brothers who are carrying on the family tradition of hunting the monsters that kill humans. Vincent is the oldest and has seen more of what these monsters can do than his brothers, which is part of the reason for sending his sister away. Vincent’s job is to keep everyone he loves safe.

But when the monsters they hunt start going after people the Chaisson’s care about Vincent is convinced that someone is out to get them. It is not until Olivia comes home that he truly understands the depth of the monsters that they hunt.

I really enjoyed this story, even if it left me wanting more. Donna did an excellent job of making this novella feel like a full length story. Nothing felt overly rushed and gave us a good idea of the history of the Chiasson family. I am very much looking forward to the next 4 books in this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Donna Grant in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 11, 2014February 11, 2014

Kelly reviews Bound by Lorelei James + a giveaway

TITLE: Bound
SERIES #: The Mastered Series #1
CHARACTERS: Ronin Black & Amery Hardwick
AUTHOR: Lorelei James
PUBLICATION DATE: February 4, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Books-A-Million | iBooks

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
FIRST IN A NEW SERIES

In the new Mastered series by New York Times bestselling author Lorelei James, a woman’s desire to shatter her inhibitions leaves her unprepared for where that erotic journey will take her.

Former small-town girl Amery Hardwick is living her dream as a graphic designer in Denver, Colorado. She’s focused on building her business, which leaves little time for dating—not that she needs a romantic entanglement to fulfill her. When her friend signs up for a self-defense class as part of her recovery after an attack, Amery joins her for support. That’s where she meets him.

Ronin Black, owner of the dojo, is so drawn to Amery that he takes over her training—in public and in private. The enigmatic Ronin pushes Amery’s boundaries from the start, and with each new tryst, Amery becomes addicted to the pleasure and to him. But when Amery senses Ronin is hiding something, she questions her total trust in him, despite the undeniable thrill of his possession.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts I have to start by saying that this was my first Lorelei James book. I know, I know. As soon as I post this I will get tons of book suggestions. Thanks in advance. Next the formatting of this book was bad. I realize it was an advance copy but it was a little hard to read. Okay on to the story.

I liked this story. I was not in love with it. Ronin is a bit of an asshat an extremely hot, brooding, tough as nails guys but still an asshat. I liked him and hated him all at the same time. Which means he must need lots and lots of love. I guess I will just have to hope that Amery will be able to do that. Speaking of Amery, I do like her. It was fun to watch her come out of her shy little shell. But I would have like to see her stand up for herself just a little bit earlier in the book. But then again if she did that the book might have ended.

As it is I will have to wait for book 2 Unbound to find out if Ronin can get things back on track or if he screwed things up to much.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Lorelei James is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of the Blacktop Cowboys and Rough Riders series as well as the steamy new Mastered series. She lives in the Black Hills of western South Dakota with her family. Visit her online at www.loreleijames.com, www.facebook.com/lorelei-james, and www.twitter.com/loreleijames.

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February 10, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review Bared by Stacey Kennedy

TITLE: Bared
SERIES #: Club Sin #2
CHARACTERS: Aidan Knight & Cora Adams
AUTHOR: Stacey Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE:
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
At Las Vegas’s exclusive Club Sin, Aidan Knight is the Master, unleashing the erotic yearnings of his submissive lovers. But his dominant façade conceals a devastating loss—something he instantly recognizes in his personally trained submissive Cora Adams. Sworn to unearth her secrets, Aidan uses his seductive skills to ignite her wildest desires until Cora yields to the pleasure she can find only with him.

Cora came to the BDSM club to act out her sub-and-dom fantasies without ever revealing the heartbreak that haunts her. But Aidan’s masterful touch is bringing her closer to the edge . . . and deeper into a world of control and surrender. He refuses to allow her to submit to any other man—nor does she want to. It’s a dangerous game they’re playing. For as they give in to passion, they must lay bare their souls for a love that could heal—and free—them both.

Bared is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4 Hearts What a way to start a book. Chapter one was a bit intense and something you would find in the middle of any other book. But Stacey throw us into the deep in of the pool in this story.

I really did enjoy Aidan & Cora’s story. But these two tried my nerves. Both love and care for the other but the last two years has been a personal kind of hell for both of them. Cora is afraid to tell Aidan about her feelings fearing that he will run from her. Aidan just tries to not feel anything at all. So when Aidan sees that Cora is hurting he wants to know why. Just that one small questions could wreck everything that they have had the last two years.

Really love the way that Stacey writes a story. It tugs at your heart strings, makes you want to slap the characters and jump for joy when they finally figure it all out. If you love book one of the Club Sin series you will love Bared.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts So I am a big fan of Stacey Kennedy’s but something was just off with this book. That is not to say I didn’t like it because I did. I enjoyed it very much just not as much as I usually do. The character of Cora seemed to change from book one to this book. This book seemed a little dark. The sex was steamy but the connection just didn’t seem to be there.

Cora is in love with Aidan and has been but he doesn’t know it. She seems like a schoolgirl with a crush and Aidan seems almost naive for lack of a better word. They are both dealing with his past in different ways. I am just not sure it is worth it myself. And the ending seemed to be like Aidan had a lightbulb moment and changes his whole life. It is a bit weird.

Now again I enjoyed the book. I am not sure I could ever say I didn’t enjoy a book by Kennedy because her writing is great and her sex scenes are done great too. But I just hope the next in the series isn’t so unrequited.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group – Loveswept in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 7, 2014February 1, 2014

Spotlight Feature of Love At Stake by Victoria Davies

LOVE AT STAKE

Release Date: 1/27/13

Genre: Paranormal Romance

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Synopsis: Abbey is the lone human working for Fated Match, a company that pairs members of the supernatural community with their eternal mates.

To snag a young vampire socialite as their next client, Abbey journeys to the home of Lucian Redgrave, the oldest vampire on the East Coast. But he’s not willing to allow his vampire daughter to use the agency… unless Abbey can first find his perfect match in a month.

As Abbey coaches Lucian through his dates, she can’t deny the chemistry between them. But humans are toys for vampires, and risking her heart isn’t a part of the plan.

Author Bio:

My love for writing started young. Luckily I had a family who encouraged believing in magic and embracing imagination. From stories quickly scribbled in bright pink diaries, my love of storytelling developed. Since then my characters may have evolved and my plots may have grown decidedly more steamy but I never lost my love of the written word. Writing is not only a way to silence the wonderful voices in my head, but it also allows me to share my passions with my readers. I hope you enjoy my titles!

Currently I write from Toronto, Canada. While I have a healthy love for the unknown, this corner of the world will always be my home. Website Facebook Goodreads