"Through His Looking Glass of Desire" by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Through His Looking Glass Of Desire
Author: Cassandra Dayne
Publisher: Rebel Ink Press
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 67 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 5 Cups

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Blurb:
Raven Harrington had a terrible feeling her marriage was over. Her gorgeous husband had no interest in being friends any longer, let alone rekindling the passion they used to share. For years they'd been the wild and kinky couple. Into S & M, sinful locations and naughty sessions of voyeurism that almost landed them behind bars more than one, for years they'd been the wild and kinky couple. But sadly, when Josh made partner at his law firm, everything changed. And Raven was determined to kick start their marriage and their sex life before it was too late.

Developing a nefarious plan, Raven threw caution to the wind. Donning fiery red underwear, a trench coat and leopard print stilettos--Raven made her way to Josh's office with one goal, to give him a piece of her body. Shocked but intrigued, the sexy blowjob under his desk while his coworkers came and went seemed to send his body into overdrive. And when his two colleagues witnessed Raven's shameless act, their own savage desires exploded. Unfortunately, Devastated, she almost pulled the plug on the rest of her plan.

Yet Josh was ready to give her more. When he took her to a rented room then tied her naked body to the metal railing while two hungry men on the balcony above witnessed their actions, their intense cravings took them to a molten edge of passion. But standing in the way was the truth and neither knew if their love, or their marriage could survive.


Michelle's Review:

Through His Looking Glass of Desire by Cassandre Dayne is a beautiful story of a woman who has decided to throw caution to the wind and go to extreme measures to save her marriage.

Josh and Raven used to be crazy in love with a wild and passionate sex life. After years of marriage they have drifted apart and barely even acknowledge each other anymore. Raven senses that she is about to lose her husband for good and makes up her mind to get back what they once had.

This is an outstanding story and I give it a rating of 5 out of 5. The writing is superb with realistic characters that I loved and could easily relate to. I was completely hooked from the very start and could not put it down until the very end. It’s a short story and only about 67 pages, so I was able to read it in one sitting.

This is a scorching hot erotic story that just might melt your e-reader, but it will also melt your heart. It’s a magnificent blend of sweet and hot, full of both burning passion and tender romance. It’s also a story that will speak to a lot of people’s hearts with a story that resonates so true to real life.

Cassandre Dayne is a very talented author who writes a wide variety of genres. This particular story is erotic romance in the true sense of the word. The sexy scenes are just a part of these characters’ story, and it is the story and the characters that will captivate and engage you. I loved every minute from start to finish and I hated to say good-bye to these wonderful characters when I reached the end. If you enjoy erotic romance, this is one you won’t want to miss.


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"Commanding Red" by Kaylee Grayson

Title: Commanding Red
Author: Kaylee Grayson
Series: Forever Wicked series, #3
Publisher: Changeling Press, LLC
Sub-Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 42 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
It should have been just another ordinary stroll through the woods for Red, but when she finds a wounded wolf by the edge of the road, she can't help but stop. Her kind, gentle heart ensures she won't let a creature suffer, no matter how dangerous it is. But healing the animal's wounds has unexpected consequences, and she's shocked as she watches it transform from a vicious beast into a man she once knew.

Jonah isn't sure she shouldn't have just let him die. His curse has turned him into a monster, and his unnatural hunger makes him something less than human. Red is in danger as long as he's around, but he can't bring himself to leave her without teaching her a thing or two about the perils of rescuing strays.

His lessons are erotic, punishing, and intense. But the biggest threat he poses isn't to Red's body... it's to her heart.


Gabrielle's Review:

Kaylee Grayson gives readers a whole new look at Red and her famous cloak with this book. This story takes Red on a different journey. I love fairytales and have always wondered about the what ifs and in this story we get a great what if. Wolves and huntsmen are still enemies but in this world wolves are so much more and Red has found a way to tame her wolf. I enjoyed watching the relationship blossom between Red and her wolf. The emotions are high and the love that the two share is strong. Jonah is so full of love but afraid that he will hurt anyone who is close to him, but Red is more than willing to risk it all on their love. I enjoyed watching Red show Jonah that their love is something worth fighting for. She gives herself over to Jonah fully and willingly and Jonah can do no more than love her even more. He begins this journey with the idea of teaching Red a lesson but it looks as if she is the one with the lesson to teach. This was a wonderful read and great start to a new series. I cannot wait to see how this story will continue.


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"Revealed" by Lissa Matthews

Title: Revealed
Author: Lissa Matthews
Series: Masked series, #3
Publisher: Self Published
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 53 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
The mask has come off, the closet door opened, and the acceptance in revelation has begun...
Thor sent Bobby home from Abyss with a few conditions. Have the hard conversations with those closest to him and arrive at Thor’s home, midnight, the following weekend. He’s been instructed not to call, not to email, not to contact Thor in any way. Simply do as told or...not.

Bobby comes to Thor a different man, changed somewhat for having come out of the closet to his parents and his best friend. The weight of his secret longings has been lifted and his desire to begin a relationship full of exploration and submission with a man is within his grasp. All it takes is following Thor’s orders, submitting to Thor’s rules, offering himself up to Thor’s dominance.

Can Bobby truly give over his tightly held onto control to the one man who drives him to his knees? Can Thor look beyond Bobby’s womanizer reputation to the longing for acceptance within?

Find out in, Revealed, the third installment in Lissa Matthews’ Masked series.


Emma's Review:

Revealed is third installment of the Masked series. You need to start at the beginning to truly appreciate this one. It's really a journey rather than serial type story. Thor and Bobby are both in unknown waters and they have both taken risks to be together. This is a great story and so very emotional. The sex is very hot but there's such a connection between the two. There's a sense of realism in the book. The author allows the reader feel all the uncertainty and wonder of Thor and Bobby's first sexual encounter. No perfect Doms or subs, just two people drawn to each other. Great read! When combined with Masked and Unmasked, Revealed tells the a powerful story about love and trust. I hope there are more to come.


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"The 18th Floor" by Margie R. Church

Title: The 18th Floor
Author: Margie R. Church
Publisher: Sizzler Editions
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 120 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 3 Cups

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Blurb:
Alexa Robbins is so consumed by her career, the only sex she has is listening to her nymphomaniac neighbors go at it. When Sebastian Law discovers her in the eighteenth floor conference room early one morning, the table becomes a pallet for making one of her fantasies come true. Will he enjoy her extensive repertoire?

On the outside, Sebastian appears a buttoned-up, well-dressed, techno geek. Inside, he's a Dom with a hearty appetite for all types of carnal pleasures. He risks alienating Alexa by revealing his true nature, but he won't keep the secret for long.

Together, they explore all the things that turn them on. And discover whether they're a perfect match for life beyond the 18th Floor.

Content advisories: bi-racial m/f, m/m, BDSM, ménage, spanking, flogging, oral sex, anal sex, voyeurism, exhibitionism, sex in public places, phone sex.


Denise's Review:

The 18th Floor tells the story of an overworked Rocket Scientist Alexa and her journey with the very sexy IT consultant Sebastian.

After an encounter in the 18th Floor conference room Sebi as he is called takes Alexa on a journey into his world as a Dom.

Overall, I enjoyed this story.

There were some well written hot scenes, the story did develop beyond the sex but for me I personally needed more.

Sebi speaks to Alexa about how she must trust him for this relationship to work; but when it comes to key aspects of her life, like doing something that could led her crazy ex-boyfriend to her, Alexa neglects to tell him. This to me left me feeling like the relationship had no matured yet.

As an example of let wanting more Alexa buys Sebi as gift, the story tell you about it; then he uses it but you do not see his reaction to getting it.

Alexa also speaks to herself about herself and her fantasies but the book never has her telling Sebi most of them, I found this disappointing. I found myself wanting Alexa to fully trust Sebi, to open up and share her desires. So again a place I was left wanting more.

The BDSM was on the light side of the spectrum and Ms Church did a good job showing that Sebi cared about Alex and wanted her to see what his lifestyle was. There was a whipping scene but it did not involve the main characters and again the authors outlined Alexa's enjoyment of the scene and Sebi's desire to show her.

For me the story felt incomplete, early on Sebi says he would consider moving around less if he meet the right girl but the story did not tie that up for me.

I much prefer to see a happy down the road, this to me felt like happy for now and happy after a major incident. The ending felt a bit rushed and I was left thinking that's it, thats the end.

I will read another book by Ms Church as this book had potential.


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"Night Music" by Margie Church

Title: Night Music
Author: Margie Church
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 19 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 3.5 Cups

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Blurb:
A quiet, lakeside vacation is just what Brielle needs to decompress after her busy concert season. She expects the weeks to pass uneventfully. Until she meets the men next door.

Tyler and Zeke are as adventurous and sexy as the Harleys they ride. The passion they hear in Brielle’s music draws them to her.

Convinced the hunks are gay, Brielle lets down her inhibitions. That turns out to be the best decision she’s made in a long time.


Denise's Review:

Brielle is a musician taking a vacation at her Uncle's caibn; there she meets his new nieghrbors Tyler and Zeke. After first thinking they are gay she quickly discovered these men are bi and happy to play with her.

Tyler and Zeke have a well developed relationship; the author allows you see how they can communicate without using many words, just with looks; the bond between them is tangible.

I enjoyed this book and I am happy maniac readers has a 3.5 star option as this book is better than average.

I personally thought for a short story it was well written, my problem was as a reader I prefer a longer story so I personally could not give it the 4 stars I gave other more developed menage stories.

I will say this book has me wanting to read more Margie Church, I plan to read The 18th Floor next.


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"Master of Submission" by Jan Bowles

Title: Master Of Submission
Author: Jan Bowles
Series: Masters Of Submission series, #1
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 161 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Thirty-year-old English lawyer Emma Parkes believes Club Submission holds the key to her best friend's disappearance. Well out of her comfort zone, Emma's eyes are opened wide when she observes the Masters of Submission at work. They're so confident and sexually arousing—especially beautiful blue-eyed Master Zane.

Submission member and Dom Zane Anders frequently enjoys all the club has to offer. The wealthy, forty-year-old diamond importer has everything he could possibly need—everything except for love. A natural dominant, he's not looking for a permanent submissive in his life. But perhaps he'll make an exception for the stunning lawyer from London.

When Club Submission is plunged into a high-profile murder investigation, its very existence is put in jeopardy.

Can Emma unlock the truth, or will the devastatingly handsome Zane Anders, a Master of Submission, unlock her deepest sexual desires, instead?


Sam's Review:

Master of Submission captured my attention from the first page and I was able to complete in one sitting without putting down.

The plot is this. Emma Parkes has decided to move abraod to live with her best friend and set up a practice of their own. When her friend is nowhere to be been Emma decides to check out the local BDSM club, Club submission. There, she meets the Dom, Zane. Zane is instantly attracted to Emma and together they work through their attraction and try to find the key to her friend's disappearance.

This story was hot, intense and down right gripping. I've not read many of Jan Bowles's books but she's certainly an author to read. Master of Submission shows the BDSM world in an intriguing light. The chemistry between Emma and Zane is amazing. I loved how perceptive the author made Zane. He was a strong yet gentle character.

This story is a keeper. A really good story that is worth the time to read.


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"Morning Report" by Sue Brown

Title: Morning Report
Author: Sue Brown
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Sub-Genre: Western Romance
Length: 220 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
A decade on from their first kiss, Luke Murray is more in love with Simon every day. Running the Lost Cow ranch for Luke’s parents, they keep their heads down and get along with the locals, even if Luke is known for being a hothead. Then one day they discover the local store owners refuse to serve them.

They’re bewildered until Luke’s mom tells them the new pastor has targeted the couple in his sermons. Suddenly Luke and Simon find themselves alienated from people they called friends, and their ranch comes under a series of attacks. As the town’s hatred and homophobia turns on them, Luke and Simon will face a critical choice: give in to the town’s demands and disappear, or stand and fight for themselves and their love.


Aine's Review:

Morning Report by Sue Brown is the journey of Luke, the manager of The Lost Cow Ranch, and Simon, his foreman and lover, as they struggle to save their ranch from bigots and homophobes. Luke and Simon met 10 years ago when they became college roommates and after an almost bar fight, ended up lovers. Once they graduated, they both moved to the Lost Cow and have been working and loving together ever since.
The local church in their small community gets a new preacher and from there everything goes down hill. Stores refuse to sell to the men, a dinner refuses service to Simon, their ranch is repeatedly attacked, even their cattle were poisoned. Through it all they fight for their ranch and to protect their loved ones, but it takes a toll on their love and faith in each other after a time.

Having said all that, Morning Report is a H-O-T, loving, powerful read that I absolutely adored. I read this out of order (Complete Faith is book 2 of this series and also a must read!) which I would not suggest because it makes you antsy for certain things to happen and one person in particular to appear, lol.

Sue has woven a wonderful story with hot cowboys, love conquering hate, engaging read. Just remember, iced tea to cool you down as these sexy boys have a bit of D/s to their lovemaking and wow, do they take advantage of each other ev-ery-where!


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"Spring into Summer" by Eden Baylee

Title: Spring into Summer
Author: Eden Baylee
Publisher: Self Published
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 172 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
In Spring into Summer, a collection of emotionally-charged erotic novellas, four women explore their sexual limits, marked by love, lust, and loss.

Life for Claire Pelletier is changed forever when she meets a professor who teaches her a most important lesson in "A Season for Everything."

Evelyn Sutton goes in search of a man in "Unlocking the Mystery" and discovers the key to her own heart.

With an open mind, Ava Connors attends a party but wonders if reality can ever live up to her hottest fantasies in "Summer Solstice."

In "The Lottery," Sierra Zhao sacrifices herself to numerous men to help a friend, fully aware of the consequences.

With locations in London, Dublin, Cape Cod, and Bangkok, these four women will seek pleasure to alter their lives and push their sexual boundaries.


Michelle's Review:

Spring into Summer by Eden Baylee is a wonderful collection of four stories that are emotional and beautiful as well as erotic. I thoroughly enjoyed all four stories and give this book a rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Ms. Baylee’s writing is exquisite. These are more than stories, they are experiences. I didn’t just read them, I felt them. Each story is unique but they all share themes of love and intense emotion. The erotic scenes are necessary parts of the story; they don’t feel contrived, but are subtle and smooth.

I found that I was able to relate in some way to each of the women in the four stories. I became instantly attached to the characters and was drawn in to their stories. Claire meets an older professor who changes her life in ways she never dreamed. Evelyn moves into a house where she discovers a mystery that sends her on an adventure that opens her heart. Ava was left at the altar and closed herself off to life, but when she attends her friends’ party she experiences a wild night of fantasy. While traveling in Bangkok, Sierra goes to great lengths to help a friend and gets more than she bargained for. All of these women had their hearts and minds opened in some way.

These are stories of love, loss, healing and self-discovery. Each time I finished a story I couldn’t wait to dive right into the next adventure. All of the stories are fast-paced and pulled me in right away. Although each story is unique and they are not connected, there is a nice flow to the collection and central themes tie everything together very nicely. This is a follow-up to her other book Fall into Winter, which I haven’t read yet, but it’s definitely on my wish list now.


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"The Seducer" by Jianne Carlo

Title: The Seducer
Author: Jianne Carlo
Publisher: Etopia Press
Sub-Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 87 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 5 Cups

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Blurb:
How can she trust her heart to a man known as the Seducer?

Elaina’s step-uncle, Eógan, has murdered her father and usurped his crown. Desperate to save herself and her younger sisters, Elaina, the concubine’s daughter, takes the girls and vanishes from the world. But when she's discovered by the tall, brash Viking known as the Seducer, he’s determined to make the unwilling woman his own. Even if it involves blackmail: Elaina’s hand for his silence.

Angry at being discovered and desperate to protect her sisters, Elaina agrees to marry Jarvik after he threatens to reveal her identity. She bids him to make haste and slake his lust, but Jarvik will accept naught but Elaina’s full passion. Their joining is explosive and magical, but how can Elaina trust a man called the Seducer? And even if he proves as good as his word, will the political maneuvering of rival kings force Jarvik to relinquish his new wife to the very man who wants her dead?


Emma's Review:

Jarvik is the last brother to find his mate in Jianne Carlo's Viking Warriors series. Known as The Seducer, Jarvik is a strong and sensual man. Elaina is his match in every way. Her sexuality is well hidden but clearly there. I loved the plot for this story. It has all scorching sex that we have come to expect from this series as well as a creative and intriguing storyline. We are reunited with all the brothers and their families. The loyalty and love amongst them is so appealing. It's also wonderful to experience the smouldering chemistry that still exists between the men and their wives even after the passage of time.The story wouldn't be complete without intrigue, schemes and a near death experience. Humor and true affection tie this family together and I can't remember the last time so enjoyed the final book in a series. The kids are great fun and it is a very poignant moment when the women stand to together to make a powerful statement to Elaina. This is one passionate and exciting series and I highly recommend starting at the beginning and experiencing the entire saga. If you love those Vikings, don't miss these fantastic stories.


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"The Rookie" by Liz Crowe

Title: The Rookie
Author: Liz Crowe
Series: Brewing Passion series, #1
Publisher: Breathless Press
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 25 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 3.5 Cups

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This is just an example of what is to come from the very talented author, Liz Crowe!

Blurb:
Lisa loves her job in the male-dominated beer sales industry and has built a reputation as one of the best. But she dreads the "ride along" days when beer companies sends their least experienced representatives to see how she operates—until her one bad day turns into something more with The Rookie.

Undercover for his own brewery, Trent has heard of Lisa's prestigious sales prominence and sets out to see for himself—to show Lisa what he is capable of—in business and pleasure. Their attraction leads them to an amazing encounter in the most unlikely place, but will Lisa accept Trent's true identity once it's revealed? Or will she finally surrender and reach out for the unexpected?


Christine's Review:

Lisa is a hard working, take charge, no nonsense career woman. Trent is the rookie who surprises her with his looks and the instant chemistry you can literally see and feel between them. What you have is another Liz Crowe success story. This book is #1 in the Brewing Passions series. Right from the start, you can see the sexual tension between Lisa and Trent. She is understandably angry having Trent with her as his looks and strong work ethic are throwing off her game. Lisa eventually finds out who Trent really is but is willing to move forward to see if there is something else besides the physical chemistry.

This was a short story and quick read. I would have loved to see how these two characters developed. I hope that there is more of them in this series. Another great job Liz – the book and the characters were hot!


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"The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford

Title: The Naughty List
Author: Jodi Redford
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 143 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 3.5 Cups

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Blurb:
Makin’ a list, and rocking it…twice.

Perpetual good girl Lacey McGuire has two Christmas wish lists. One suitable for public consumption…and a private one that’s too hot to handle. Right at the top: wild, wicked fantasies about her best buddies and business partners Ryan Hollister and Bram Colton.

Besides the fact they’re both poster boys for Hunks ’R’ Us, they’ve been there for her through thick, thin and the heartbreak of a cheating fiancé. So what if her boys will never know they star in her sexiest daydreams? In her fantasy world, her heart will never get trampled again.

Ry and Bram are pretty sure Lacey never meant to email a list of some of her raunchiest wants. Particularly the one that tightens their shorts—she wants a threesome. With them. Although they’ve loved her for years, they made a pact to keep Lacey off limits in order to protect their friendship. Now all bets are off. And the quest to give her all she wants—and more—is on.

Warning: This book contains a wickedly hot M/F/M ménage that will heat up the holidays. Friends steaming things up in a hot tub. Bondage and blindfolds. Sexy shenanigans at a Christmas tree lot. And maybe even a glimpse of Santa…in a Speedo.


Denise's Review:

Bram, Ryan and Lacey, three friends who have been close since high school and now run a restaurant together. The author does a good job laying out how Bram and Ry both desire Lacey but agreed they will not act on their feelings. The men are protective of her and even confront her prior fiancée for betraying her. The author does a wonderful laying out Lacey's fantasies about both the men in her life and highlighting why she be unable to make a choice between the two. It was engaging to see how well each character understood each other, the years of friendship played out in their interactions with each other. After a confrontation with former lover of Bram's and some wine......Lacey questions herself and her life. I loved how the authored used an email error ( haven't we all sent the wrong email to someone) as a reason for the men to accidentally get a copy of Lacey's in a naughty list of sexual desires and fantasies When the men guys realize how she feels about them they set out to make her list reality. Ry and Bram work around to show her how they truly feel. The did not give this book 5 stars because I would have preferred a bit more at the end of the story This was a quick and entertaining with hot M/F/M sex.


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"Cupid Christmas" by Lex Valentine

Title: Cupid Christmas
Author: Lex Valentine
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Sub-Genre: Pink Petal Books
Length: 42 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
It’s another Christmas at Forbes Ranch and this year the family is playing Cupid with Grayson and Jared’s best friend Steve Yarrow. Years before, Steve’s heart was broken by the love of his life Dalton Emory who left him to further his career by marrying a woman with a rich daddy. Now, divorced, outed and publicly humiliated, Dalton is trying to build a business and keep a low profile. He doesn’t believe he deserves a second chance with Steve after the way he hurt him. However, Dalton didn’t reckon with his former lover’s interfering friends, the depth of Steve’s love nor the forgiveness the spirit of Christmas can offer. Can one lonely, broken cowboy forgive himself and accept the love that has always belonged to him? And will the Forbes tradition of Christmas Eve Happily Ever Afters give Steve and Dalton the future they never thought they’d have?


Gabrielle's Review:

Dalton and Steve have a rocky past. Young and inexperienced they both come together for some fun and when Dalton throws it all away for money he soon finds that his relationship with Steve was so much more than just fun. Little does he realize that Steve has been harboring feelings all these years for him as well. This Christmas their good friends decide that they want the two men to find the love and trust that they lost so many years ago.

Cupid Christmas brings us a wonderful story full of emotions. I was immersed in Dalton and Steve’s story right from the start. The love that the men share is strong. Steve fights for it but Dalton must get past his mistakes and self-loathing or he just might loose the love that he longs for. I enjoyed watching the two men reconnect and fight for their love. Seeing Dalton come back from the brink with the help of Steve made for a nice read. Lex Valentine does a wonderful job of bringing the characters and their world to life. I loved this visit to the Forbes Ranch and hope that I get to come back again.


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"On Dublin Street" by Samantha Young

Title: On Dublin Street
Author: Samantha Young
Publisher: self published
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 414 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 5 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
Four years ago, Jocelyn Butler left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Edinburgh. Burying the grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without any real attachments has worked well for her so far but when Joss moves into a fantastic apartment on Dublin Street, her carefully guarded world is shaken to its core by her new roommate’s sexy older brother.

Braden Carmichael is a man who always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Jocelyn in his bed. Knowing how skittish Joss is concerning any kind of relationship, Braden proposes a sexual arrangement that should satisfy the intense attraction between them without it developing into anything ‘more’. An intrigued Jocelyn agrees, completely unprepared for the Scotsman and his single-minded determination to strip the stubborn young woman bare…to the very soul.

Cole is determined to strip away all of her defenses but refuses to lower his ever-present walls, so when Christy realizes she wants more, she's left with only two options; walk away or crack his shield and risk her heart in the process.


Denise's Review:

I loved this book, On Dublin Street tells the tale of Jocelyn Butler a woman who lost her family when she was young.

Joss as she prefers to be called is a very believable character. In response to tragedy she has been to built up walls around herself to keep people at a distance, by doing so she thinks she can avoid being hurt again.

Joss has been able to pull this off for almost 8 years, well that is until she finds a new roommate (flatmate since the book is set in Scotland) Ellie and meets Ellie's brother, Braden Carmichael.

Braden is sexy, charming, and is so intuitive when it comes to what Jocelyn is feeling. He often knows what Joss needs without her saying anything, even if it to not ask questions and give her space, Braden gets her.

Braden is a successful professional who until he meets Jocelyn appears to be the eternal bachelor. Truth is the only reason Joss agrees to Braden's first arrangement (I do not want to give away the story) is because she thinks he is unable to committ.

Again, this builds with Ms Young believable story line. Braden has his own past to deal with and his opening up to Jocelyn is the start of their relationship moving to the next level.

Braden understands why Jocelyn is guarded, he does not try to fix her, he accepts her and wants to help her overcome her past (his helping her when she is having a panic attack will melt your heart).

The chemistry between the two of them is off the charts, you can really feel the connection between them, again excellent job by the author.

Joss pushes Braden back and hard at times; but since the author does such a good job with her story you understand why. Ms Young also uses some dialogue with Jocelyn therapist to try to outline her struggle, she also uses the therapist to push Joss, saying many of the things to her I think readers would want to say at some points during the story.

I enjoyed the small ways that Ms Young pointed out the things Braden were doing that were different than things he has done for other women in his past. She uses his words along with stories and words of other characters to highlight how Jocelyn has effected him in a way no other has. I truly loved seeing this; it really drove the point home that this was Braden's soulmate and made it clear why he was willing to fight so hard for her.

I should also add the chemistry between these two made for some hot scenes; fun and hot, sexy and hot and emotional and hot. Ms Young used their desire for each other to push many buttons for the readers, so well done.

The use of Ellie's family is a wonderful example of how the author builds a well rounded story with secondary character developing that pulls you into her literacy masterpiece. Ellie and her brother's best friend, Adam get a bit of their own story that will keep you wanting more as well.

Grieve and loss can affect people in so many ways; Jocelyn's journey is a heart wrenching and emotional read that at times will make you laugh, at times might make you cry, will definatly have you sweating for Braden and in the end will leave you loving this story.

It was delightful sharing their journey as they discovered each other, and surprisingly finding themselves individually along the way.

I do not want to give away the end but I feel like should say it was really well done. Their physical connection was their but the emotional connection took the relationship to a new level and it was amazing!

The author created two less than perfect characters who had real reasons for their flaws, this translated for me into a strong leading lady and an alpha male who made sense to me.

This almost 400 page book flew by, you will be compelled to keep reading. Ms Young will have you laughing, crying and wanting to know how the story unfolds.

My Mom would tell you I was a child who did not enjoy reading; well I am a woman who read this book in less than two days and if I could have sat and read it from cover to cover in one day I would have.

I truly hope this book is made into a movie one day; it is that good.

Thank you Ms Young for a wonderful read, for beyond believable characters and for a cast I want to read more about!

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"Heavy Issues" by Elle Aycart

Title: Heavy Issues
Author: Elle Aycart
Series: Bowen Brothers,#2
Publisher: Loose ID
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 251 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
Steering clear of relationships has never been difficult for demolitions expert Cole Bowen, but now, with his brother's engagement sending the female population into full-blown hysterics and the town of Alden's month-long festivities helping along, he finds himself in hell. When he discovers Alden's new resident and the object of all his wet dreams, Christine Sheridan, has sworn off relationships and is going to hire a gigolo to get professionally laid, he decides to kill two birds with one stone.

Christy is so not drinking again. Thanks to José Cuervo she has her friends signing her up for stud conventions and Cole frigging Bowen offering sex in exchange for fake dates, which is so out of the question it isn't even funny. She knows the domineering man will push her boundaries, and after battling all her life with self-esteem issues, she isn't ready for that. Too bad he won't take no for an answer.

Cole is determined to strip away all of her defenses but refuses to lower his ever-present walls, so when Christy realizes she wants more, she's left with only two options; walk away or crack his shield and risk her heart in the process.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse.



Denise's Review:

This is the second book in Ms. Aycart's Bowen brothers series, the 1st More Than Meets the Ink is about the middle brother James and this book is about the oldest brother, Cole.

Warning this is tough to write without spoilers so there may be some....

Heavy Issues was hot, with character development and layered backstories that truly provided insight into the characters actions and emotions.

In Heavy Issues we meet Christy Sheridan who has past weight issues and has grown to understand her emotional relationship food...though we soon learn she has yet to accept her own body.

Cole Bowen, oldest Bowen brother is confirmed bachelor. When he finally gets the courage to approach Christy who is new to their small, the sparks fly.

As the story unfolded we learn this confirmed bachelor has reasons for keeping emotional distance from women, that date back to his mom walking out when his a young boy.

The chemistry between these two is something neither one has experienced before; they open up to each other in ways neither has experienced before. Christy talks openly about her food issues and learns how powerful and amazing sex can be, while Cole opens up about his Mom and is taken aback by how emotional sex can be.

The angst in this story makes sense given each characters story and the developing relationship these two is just wonderful, and the sex is very hot!

Cole is very take charge especially in the bedroom and he works to how Christy hoe beautiful she is.

I love how Cole slowly accepts his feelings on this own, Christy does not push, she pushes with space and Cole is forced to admit his feeling on his own.

The ending was heartfelt and believable...( I don't want to give too much away)

The interaction between Cole and his brother James is fun and believable, just as in the first book Elle weaves their father in, in all the right places.

I do have to say it left me wanting more....so much so that it is the reason for 4 stars. The books builds to James and Tate's wedding, the characters from book one but ends 1 week before, for me that was just too much to leave it.

I am looking forward to book 3 and I hope it picks up where this one left off. I really do not care with which character as long as we get to see the relationship between James and Tate and Cole and Christy continue to develop and grow.

For me the best stories don't end with a ring, they continue to show you happy as life moves forward.

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"More Than Meets The Ink" by Elle Aycart

Title: More Than Meets The Ink
Author: Elle Aycart
Series: Bowen Brothers, #1
Publisher: Loose ID
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 230 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
One week in paradise will make or break them…

Wickedly sexy James Bowen is a bad boy of the highest order -- tattoos and attitude included -- which unfortunately ranks way up on Tate’s not-a-chance-in-hell list, right there along with skydiving naked over Teheran and juggling Ebola vials just for kicks. But what the heck, she’s on holiday, the guy is absolutely irresistible, and she needs to unplug from her life. With her dad and brother gone, Tate is left to deal with the family restaurant, which is fast going down the drain. Her employees are acting out, her boyfriend has bailed out, and her very own private stalker is emailing her to death with lovely threats of doom, fire, and dismemberment. So yeah, maybe a little holiday fling is in order. Strictly sex though, and no follow-up whatsoever once home.

She hadn’t counted on her take-charge holiday fling having an opinion of his own and stubbornly sticking around, before and after the sex, making himself at home in her life. There is definitely more to James than meets her prejudiced eye, and even if she's not ready to look deeper, James isn't prepared to permit her not to.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and graphic language.


Denise's Review:

I really enjoyed More Than Meets the Ink.

The book tells the story of James and Tate. They meet when she is visiting her Mom and he is Dad in a senior community in Florida. Tate's makes it clear from their first interactions that she plans to judge a book by its cover, in this case write James off as a bad boy because of his tattoos ( hence the book name)

Some of the scenes at the retirement communtiy are too funny....James interacting with the older ladies is so cute and there is some banter with James and his Dad on the golf course that is hysterical .

Tate and James engage in some fun and witty banter before agreeing to sex only. Though it becomes clear to both early on that what they are experiencing they have never felt for others.

James comes to terms with his feeling very early on and realizes that given a recent loss in Tate's life she is going to fight her feelings at every turn. Couple the traumatic loss with the fact that the last man Tate confidenced in called her needy and walked out of her life when she needed him most and you quickly see why Tate is scared to death by her feelings for James.

James is willing to take on the challenge of proving to Tate that he is there for, that she can rely on, him, that she can trust him.

James is sexy, hot, engaging and when he calls Tate "Princess" your heart will melt. What do you see why he calls her that ;)

The sex scenes between James and Tate are very hot, James is vocal about loving her body and wanting her to be pleased.

More Than Meets the Ink was a delightful read.

The plot kept me engaged and what kept me reading was the hot sex and the hope that Tate would realize how wonderful James was.

Off to read Heavy Issues, a book about Cole, James brother, I hope this brother is just as yummy!

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"Unleashed" by Cherrie Lynn

Title: Rock Me
Author: Cherrie Lynn
Series:Ross Siblings, #1
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 216 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
One week in paradise will make or break them…

It’s not enough that Kelsey’s husband left her for another woman. Oh, no. The “other woman” had to be her best friend Evan’s fiancée. Not only has she lost her marriage, she fears losing Evan to the lingering awkwardness and humiliation that hangs between them.

Evan has no intention of letting that happen. He’s got plans…namely, an extra plane ticket to Hawaii now his future wife is out of the picture. There’s only one person he wants on the trip with him, the one who’s always been there for him. The one he should never have let slip away into the arms of a traitorous friend who shattered her heart.

Kelsey is anticipating a week of fun in the sun with the man who’s always treated her like a little sister. No one’s more surprised when she discovers that Evan has seduction on his mind—and that she’s more than ready for it.

Love is the most powerful healing force of all. But past demons have a way of ripping open old wounds, and threatening the survival of even the strongest friendship…

Product Warnings
This title contains explicit sex between best friends, graphic language…and a hero who knows how to put the hot in “hot tub”.


Denise's Review:

I really enjoyed this book, it was quick read where the story was laid out quickly, it was HOT! and chemistry between the Kelsey and Evan was palpable.

It has you early on really rooting for them to be together!

Kelsey was hurt by a prior bad relationships; her self-esteem was badly damaged when her husband slept with her friend Evan's fiancee. She is also still effected by Evan never returning her feels when they were in college; she thinks Evan sees her as a little sister.

Evan was wonderful, he is a successful lawyer, yes I love a man in a suit, he can cook and he sure knows how to make a woman hot.

Will Kelsey let her, her best friend and college crush, help her open her heart again and see the world and herself differently ????

Life is not what you plan, it is about what you do when thinks go wrong and this book does a wonderful job telling a second chance story.

It is amazing what happens when one truly follows their heart and lets go of the fear of being rejected or ruining a good friendship. Kelsey and Evan being cheated on was the best thing that ever happened to them, it allowed them to each find their true soul mates; each other!

Ms Lynn's Epilogue is wonderful and left me feeling for-filled; Evan's last line to Kelsey in the book is AWESOME and ties it all up!

There is a second book in the Ross Siblings Series called Rock Me tells the strong of Evan's black sheep brother, Brian; you will want to read that next.

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"Rock Me" Cherrie Lynn

Title: Rock Me
Author: Cherrie Lynn
Series:Ross Siblings, #2
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 278 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
Loving him couldn’t be worse than losing him. Could it?

Candace Andrews has had enough of pleasing others. In an act of birthday rebellion, she sets out to please herself—by walking into the tattoo parlor owned by her cousin’s ex-boyfriend. All she wants is a little ink, and Brian’s just the guy to give it to her.

As soon as she submits to his masterful hands, though, the forbidden attraction she’s always felt for him resurfaces…and she realizes the devilishly sexy artist could give her so much more.

Sweet, innocent Candace is the last person Brian expected to see again. She’s everything he’s not, and her family despises him. He doesn’t need the hassle, but he needs her, and this time no one is taking her away. Not even those who threaten to make his life a living hell.

Backed into a corner, Candace faces the worst kind of choice. Cave in to those who think Brian is a living nightmare…or hold her ground and risk it all for the one man who rocks her world.

Product Warnings
This book contains explicit sex, naughty language, tattoos aplenty, family drama, a hot rock concert…and a bad boy hero who’s pierced in all the right places.


Denise's Review:

ROCK ME puts a twist on the classic bad boy meet good girl story. Brian Ross is a bad boy but he is a bad boy from a wealthy and prestigious family, he is the black sheep; in the shadow of his successful lawyer brother, Evan (Evan's story of LOVE can be found in Unleashed)

When the very good girl Candace Adams makes the decision to get a tattoo she goes to Brian Ross, her cousin's ex-boyfriend. Candace had a secret crush on Brian since he dated her cousin.

The author does a great job detailing how the sparks ignite during this encounter. Candace is more than just a good girl, she is controlled by her family, they control all aspects of her life.

The connection between these two is powerful... the book tells the story of the struggle for Candace to push against her family and the Brian journey from irresponsible black sheep to business owner (tattoo parlor) and trusted partner.

It was a fun read, the pages flew by, and the connection between Candace and Brian were sensual and emotional; not an easy combination to pull off especially when to two in the relationship have such different sexual experiences. Think untouched good girl with a boy with piercings :)

Candace is a twenty something still living under her parents control, the book lays out her struggles to break free from their hold over her.

Brian was a strong individual. I loved seeing his backstory (which was skillfully layered in) on how he pushed back against his family, overcame a troubled childhood, carved out his niche in the world, and how he still struggles to exorcise his demons.

Brian's interactions with his older brother, Evan were very realistic and heart-warming (Evan's story is in Unleashed, which I recommend you read first). Brian and Evan's relationship evolves over the two books and was one of the most enjoyable part of the book; well that and the hot scenes Cherrie wrote.

I really enjoyed ROCK ME and hope to see more of Candace and Brian as Ms Lynn continues to write.

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"Double Time" by Olivia Cunning

Title: Double Time
Author: Olivia Cunning
Series:Sinners On Tour, #5
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 416 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
After falling head over heels in love with Reagan Elliot, the perfect woman for him, Sinners’ rhythm guitarist, Trey Mills, vows to give up his bisexual ways forever. When an obsessed fan threatens Reagan, she hires her friend, Ethan, to protect her while on tour. Falling for his girlfriend’s bodyguard, a guy, was never on Trey's agenda. Will he have to choose between them, or can he have the best of both worlds?


Denise's Review:

Olivia Cunnings offers a nice combination of smoking hot sex, various kinds, M/F, M/M and M/F/M, along with romance that pulls at your heart strings. This menage story featuring the sexiest guy in the Sinners band, Trey!

Trey Mills, the Sinners rhythm guitarist, convinces himself he can up his bisexual lifestyle when he meets Reagan Elliot, a female guitarist who is brought into his life through an interesting scenario.

Enter into the picture 6' 2" Ethan Conner, Reagan's roommate, best friend and former lover. And this story offered fun, humor, a challenge for Trey and just enough intrigue to add an extra story layer.

I really enjoyed watching Trey work his way through this, his interaction with the band, Reagan, Connor and even his brother Dare were engaging; watching him find his way happiness kept me turning the pages.

I do have to say some of the story felt out of place and I feel bad for Ms Cunning as it was not due to her writing, the publisher decided to print this title out of the order she wrote it in.

This book was intended to book 5 in the Sinners series, not book 3. So the timeline is off, you see the end of Eric and Jace's stories without knowing how they got there.

Reading book 4, Jace's story and book 5, Eric's story will now be like reading prequels.

This may have effected my rating of this book.... Reading it in the real order may have made the book even more compelling.
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"Paradise Hops" by Liz Crowe

Title: Paradise Hops
Author: Liz Crowe
Publisher: Tri Destiny Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 59,300 words
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 5 Cups

Available at:
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Blurb:
A brutal attack left Lori Brockton convinced she was damaged goods. By the time she emerges from hiding two years later, ready to run her family’s famous brewery, she’s determined to be independent–never rely on anyone ever again. Nearly a year of working in every corner of Brockton Brewing Company, from warehouse to pub, front office to kitchen, teaches her all she needs to know about the business. Then, she comes face-to-face with masculine perfection in a suit and her world is rocked in more ways than one. Garret Hunter is the new Brockton business manager who takes one look at the beautiful, sad young woman and his entire existence coalesces around winning her heart.

But standing between Garrett and what he believes is his true love, is a six-feet six-inch blond-haired bad boy brewer.

Eli Buchannan is a craft beer rock star, recently hired by Brockton to drag the company into the 21st century. He brings innovation and attitude plus a prima donna ladies’ man reputation. But he’s sworn off anything resembling commitment, personal or professional, after getting burned at his last job on both fronts.

Garret Hunter is “The Perfect Man” – handsome, successful, stable, eager to settle down. Eli Buchannan… is not. Compelling, smoking hot, creative and elusive, he represents everything Lori Brockton should avoid. But just as she makes a difficult choice, a drastic life-changing shift occurs, and nothing is ever the same again.

Denise's Review:

Paradise Hops is a beautifully and heart wrenching story of healing and redemption. A story about love, and how life can bring you beauty as you push through adversity and find personal triumph on the other side.

This story tells the tale of the daughter of a brewery owner Lori Brockton. She is the victim of a brutal attack that has effected her life in more ways then one could even contemplate, all of which given the nature of the attack feel real.

After years of hiding, Lori returns to the family business, her father's brewery, the Brockton Brewing Company entering into a rotation that will allow her to learn all aspects of the business from the ground floor up.

Lori is fiercely independent and has no desire or idea how to rely on someone else. She is surrounded by mostly people who have know her since childhood, they know her whole life story; that is until she starts to interact with two of her father's newest employees, Garrett Hunter the new business manager and Eli Buchannan the new master brewer.

Lori is taken aback by her reaction when she comes face-to-face with over 6 feet of perfection in a suit, Garrett. Her world is turned upside down in more ways than one; Lori is faced with emotions she has not allowed herself to feel in years along with a man who will not allow her to deny herself of them anymore.

Garrett's reaction when he sets eyes on Lori, this wounded beautiful young woman, is just as powerful. Garrett makes it is mission to help Lori heal, to fix her and win her heart in the process.

What stands between Garrett and what he believes is his true love is one of the few things in his world that Garrett most certainly can't control is Eli, the six feet six inch gorgeous blond-haired master brewer. Oh the other thing Garrett can't control is that Lori's rotation program puts her square in Eli's space all working day.

Eli is professional trained and part of the Brockton Company plan to move the brewery forward. Eli is confidence, with swagger, yes ladies he will melt you heart, innovation and has a world class prima donna ladies man reputation. Eli has been wounded before not in an attack like Lori but his past has him swearing off commitment on all levels.

Lori's time on the brewery floor has her falling in love with the brewing process and compels to learn all there is to know about the process of brewing beers in all forms.

Lori is faced with what appear to be two opposites pulling at her; Garret Hunter who appears to be the "The Perfect Man" handsome, successful, stable, with a burning desire to have Lori as his own and Eli Buchannan who is compelling, hot, creative, and on the surface a bad boy who will take what he wants and then be done with Lori.

Lori desire to be independent and her desire to learn the family trade leads her to one of those life turning points. The events that follow will take you on a journey that is powerful, heartfelt, emotional and beyond layered. The character development in this book is amazing, the story that unfolds will grip you and keep you reading. Liz managed to show you personal growth in many of the characters in this book. Her ability to show you her characters development of emotional connections is masterful; here are a few personal interaction as well as of all things a skye conversation that will melt your heart.

This book is real story about what happens to the characters when life happens.

Ms Crowe's story contains true character development, personal growth, and a love story what will have breathless. Oh and the epilogue is EPIC!!!

Liz, thank you for the amazing read. I truly hope this book gains the notoriety this wonderful written book deserves.

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