Eternal Desires, by Lauren Wilder

Title: Eternal Desires

Author: Lauren Wilder

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Paranormal

Publisher: Siren Publishing/BookStrand

Publication Date: July 13, 2011

ISBN #: 9781610344647

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

Charles Pryce is sinfully sexy. Women fall at his feet, literally. He really knows how to treat a woman, but then he should-he's been around. For over four hundred years! When he meets Samantha, he falls in love for the first time in centuries. He sets about seducing her, and they are blissfully happy until evil Vamp Viktor rears his ugly head. Charles is desperate to win Samantha's heart. He wants her for all eternity, but will she still want him when she discovers his dark secret?

Review:
Charles Pryce has been lonely for a very long time when in walks Samantha. She sassy’s her way up to Charles and they flirt for a few minutes and she leaves. Charles falls in love on the spot. At work Samantha starts getting flowers and after a few days she calls Charles and they meet for dinner. They hit if off and start spending some hot romantic nights together. They can not get enough of each other. Viktor shows up trying to see Charles when he is snubbed. This does not set well with Viktor and plots to get even. He is responsible for turning Charles and he is the Sire. Charles has to save Samantha before Viktor can hurt her.

The characters are well done. Charles and Samantha click and are as one. Their romance is exquisite. Viktor even is a bit likable for a few minutes. He is the villain and like all villains he is liked at one point and hated the next. I loved the setting in England as well.

If you like romance, vampires, suspense then this is the read for you.

Available at:
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Her Heart's Desire (Highcroft Saga #1), by Lauren Wilder

Title: Her Heart's Desire (Highcroft Saga 1)

Author: Lauren Wilder

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Suspense

Publisher: Siren Publishing

Publication Date: July 19, 2010

ISBN #: 9781610343992

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

When Marisa applies for a PA job to an English aristocrat, she expects a stuffy, older gentleman, but James St John is anything but. He is an extremely good-looking thirtysomething English charmer. Sparks fly, and the attraction is intense.

Marisa, recently heartbroken, fights her desire, cautious about becoming involved with her boss. But James St John is unable to resist the sexual allure between them, and he will not rest until she is in his bed. Marisa soon discovers that the Highcroft house hides a hotbed of sin and dark longings. Will its secrets destroy her happiness when love starts to bloom?

Review:
Marisa’s day is going great and she is all excited to see her boyfriend Mike as it is his birthday. Little does she know she is about to have a bad day. She walks in on her best friend and Mike in bed together. Marisa goes back to her sisters place and stays there to try and mend her broken heart.

Marisa’s sisters comes home one afternoon with a newspaper article about a new PA job that has opened. Marisa applies and feels good about it. She starts getting her life together and moves on. Marisa is called for an interview and is shocked by what she sees. The English man is not old and stuffy like she thought. He is in fact in his mid thirties and very handsome.

Marisa takes the job and moves to England, but she really likes her boss James St John can she work with him and keep her feelings in check?

I adored this story. The writing style was so well you actually thought you were in England with Marisa. When she is walking in the gardens on the estate you can picture the roses and maze she was walking through. The characters in the story were great I took a liking to the villain of the story as the character was really conniving. There are some heated scenes that will make you pretty hot, but add to the story well. This is one book I can re-read again.

Available at:
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Just Us, by Charlie Summers

Title: Just Us

Author: Charlie Summers

Sub-Genre(s): Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Erotic

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Publication Date: November 4, 2010

ISBN #: 9781452077451

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 3 Cups

Blurb:*

Dubliner Richard, a 24 year old man is soul searching after a split from his wife and child.

Canadian Nicky, a girl in her mid twenties is searching for a new direction in life after a bad breakup.

One fateful night, a chance meeting in a chat room leads to the beginning of a love story that has to overcome many obstacles that life throws at them.

Review:
Richard is out doing some soul searching after he split from his wife. He meets Nicky in a chat room and they decide to meet in person. Once they meet, love starts to happen but can they overcome what is going to be thrown at them?

This book was ok. The author does a good job with the writing. I just did not fall in love with the story. The characters were ok. This was just one of those books that didn’t grab me and I struggled to finish it.

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Succubus-In-Waiting (The Veil 2), by Danica Avet

Title: Succubus-In-Waiting (The Veil 2)

Author: Danica Avet

Sub-Genre(s): Erotic, Paranormal

Publisher: Siren Publishing

Publication Date: April 5, 2011

ISBN #: 1610345045

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

It isn’t easy holding onto your virginity in a succubus Pleasure House, but Piper Foxgrove has managed for decades. As a rare succubus-weretiger Halfling, Piper dreams of true love─to the consternation of her mother. Forced to work with a bad-tempered, good-looking werewolf looking for his nephew, Piper’s determined to ignore his sexiness. Unfortunately, her succubus half decides he’s the key to unlocking her powers while her recently awakened weretiger half thinks he’s perfect mate material.

Connor Griffin’s brother died because of “soul suckering” succubi, so he doesn’t trust them. But Connor needs to find his nephew─the Veil can be dangerous─and worry makes him take drastic measures, like working with a succubus. But something about Piper calls to his wolf and has him doing things he never thought he’d do, like work with a succubus, lust after a succubus, and fall in love with a sassy, sexy succubus with tiger-striped hair.

Review:
What a wonderful story to read. I have not read too many paranormal romances but this was a hit. At first, it took me a few pages to get into the story. Once I was taken in, I did not want to stop turning the pages.

Piper is what they call a halfling. She is part Sucubus and Weretiger. Her mom sets her up to meet with a werewolf named Connor. Unbeknownst to Piper’s mom and Piper herself, she starts falling for Connor who hates Sucubus with passion. Connor is trying hard to not to fall for Piper but it might be useless.

The story line is fascinating to read. We go from seeing a few people who do not get a long to a sweet romance to people who have prejudice coming together to defend each other.

Well worth the read.

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A Ranger's Tale, by Mysti Parker

Title: A Ranger's Tale (Tallenmere Series, Book 1)

Author: Mysti Parker

Sub-Genre(s): Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Publisher: Melange Books, LLC

Publication Date: January 29, 2011

ISBN #: 9781612351209

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 3 Cups

Blurb:*

In the fantasy world of Tallenmere, the high elf, Caliphany Aranea, nearly a century old, has never been allowed to travel farther than a few miles out of the capital city of Leogard. Her father, Sirius, leads the Mage Academy, and after losing his only son, he expects Caliphany to take his place one day. The trouble is, she doesn't want to study magic and doubts she'll ever be as good a wizard as her father. She dreams of leaving Leogard to explore the world and strike out on her own--lofty goals for Sirius' daughter, who also happens to be King Leopold's niece.

When two brutes at Leogard Harbor attempt to kidnap her while she dreams of faraway lands, half-elf ship captain and ranger, Galadin Trudeaux, comes to her rescue. From their first chance encounter, to the finale, where Caliphany must decide where her heart truly lies, she and Galadin will face more adventure, more love, more heartache, than they ever thought possible. Through it all, they discover the power of forgiveness and of a love that stands the test of time.

Review:
At first it has hard for me to get into the book. It was slow paced for a bit and then picked up. Once it did it was interesting. The characters were well thought of and took form. For me the secrets that we find out about made the book happen. There were some twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.

I give 3 cups because of the slowness. Over all the storyline is not bad at all just needs some tweaking.

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Moving Forward, by Desmond Haas

Title: Moving Forward

Author: Desmond Haas

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic

Publisher: XOXO Publishing

Publication Date: February 8, 2011

ISBN #: Unavailable

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Amanda Cooper, scarred from burns received in a car accident, suddenly meets her high school sweetheart. She keeps him at arms length, so he won’t be repulsed by her burns, but he wants to restart their relationship from ten years ago.

Meanwhile, someone unknown has been sending her threatening letters and is hunting her down to kill her. Will she be killed by whoever is stalking her, or will Eric convince her he sees her beauty beyond her scars?

Review:
A fast paced read that keeps you wanting to read and not put down the book. Amanda Cooper has a great job, house and somewhat of a love life; that is, until she finds out she is not the only woman Jeffery has been seeing. On their way home from a party, Amanda confronts him about it and they are involved in a car accident in which Amanda is scarred by all the burns and Jeffery burns up in the car.

Amanda’s boss and friend sends her to the beach for two weeks to relax and get away. She is shocked to see her ex-boyfriend from ten years ago approach her. He found out about her accident and hunted her down through her friends. He wants another chance but Amanda is afraid if Eric sees her scars, that will be the end of it.

After the accident, Amanda has been getting some threatening notes. Will that person cash in on the notes and hurt her?

The characters are all great and the storyline is remarkable. I did not want to put this book down. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Eric and Amanda take shape. This, to me, is a must read for anyone.

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A Christmas Interlude, by Sandra Sookoo

Title: A Christmas Interlude

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Sub-Genre(s): BDSM, Erotic, Historical, Paranormal

Publisher: Purple Sword Publications

Publication Date: December 1, 2010

ISBN #: 97819361650

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Dangerous secrets can melt a cold winter’s night but are they hot enough to forge common ground?

In 1899 Indianapolis, adventurous sex isn’t exactly appropriate conversation for afternoon tea. Yet, an exciting sex life is exactly what Chelsea wants desperately from her beau Luther. Tired of society’s strict conventions and his less than inspired fumblings in the bedroom, she devises a plan that is sure to bring Luther’s passions to the forefront.

Luther harbors a dark secret of his own. A werewolf by birth, he’s compelled to shift at each full moon but fears if he shares the knowledge with Chelsea, she’ll run in fear. What he doesn’t count on is her matching his appetites in the bedroom.

One long night of sexual play at a hotel during the Christmas season is all it takes to meet their needs yet will the confidences they keep unravel their love or will it strengthen the relationship as fast as a little light bondage?

Review:
Luther and Chelsea have been seeing each other for 3 years. As much as she loves him she is finding their love making dull and boring. She wanted something more not just plain old sex. She tells Luther to either get more exciting or she is leaving. She goes and pretends to be someone else to lure Luther into her game. She is about to embark on a wild ride and who knows if she will make it.

I enjoyed the book as the characters were well done. It was tasteful and I wanted to see if Luther was going to come clean with the truth. If he did I wanted to see what Chelsea’s reaction would be. There are some great love scenes that will make you melt.

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Shooting Stars (Tramp Stamp Series), by Shay MacLean

Title: Shooting Stars (Tramp Stamp Series)

Author: Shay MacLean

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic

Publisher: Keith Publications

Publication Date: March 14, 2011

ISBN #: 9781936372157

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 3 Cups

Blurb:*

Dr. Wilhemina Brock has always tried to keep her private life separate from her work, but when the new nurse on staff catches a glimpse of her tramp stamp, she’s coerced into spilling the story behind it. Will her revelation open new doors, as well as release her from her inhibitions about the tattoo?

Review:
Dr. Willa was in the doctor's lounge changing ready to go meet her husband Schy for dinner when another Doctor saw her tattoo on her back. Willa proceeds to tell the story of her tat and how she met her professor husband who makes her see she can do anything she sets her mind to.

The book was OK for me. It is a short story about a man and woman who both lusted after each other and things start to happen. I wanted to know more. The story ended way too soon. The writing was good and characters were pretty decent, but the story was too fast and too short.

Available at:
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*Blurb Courtesy of Dreams N Fantasies.

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A Wicked Ride (The Wicked, Book 1), by Avril Ashton

Title: A Wicked Ride (The Wicked, Book 1)

Author: Avril Ashton

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic, Interracial/African-American

Publisher: eXtasy Books

Publication Date: February 01, 2011

ISBN #: 9781554877843

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Sasha Forde has hung up her thieving stillettos, but a visit from a mobster sends her back to her old life. In order to save her family--and herself--from jail, she must steal evidence hidden in a lawyer's office. She sets out to do what she considers a simple B and E, but someone else has arrived first. And he holds her life in his tattooed hands. Not for long.

Niko Davaris is all about revenge on the man who tried to kill him. The evidence he stole is the first step in that direction. He's not thrilled to wake up with a gun to his head. The woman on the other end is cocky, smug and too damn hot for her own good. He wants her, she wants the evidence. When she takes it and disappears, he gives chase. Battle lines are blurred as they give in to temptation, but on a ride like this, someone has to come out on top. Who will it be?

Review:
Sasha is in the duct work above the office of a lawyer. She is about to hop down into the office when three people dressed in black come in. She stays put and watches the item she is wanting walk right out the door. Before they leave, she gets a look at the main man, Niko. She vowed to get even. She needed what they just took.

She followed Niko and he awoke to her sitting at the foot of the bed with her gun aimed at him. She got what she wanted and left him behind. She really liked what she saw and wanted him, but she had a job to do.

Niko had a job to do, as well. He followed Sasha the next day to a warehouse. They ended up having some racy and exciting moments. Niko took Sasha with him to his hide away, far away. What will happen to the package they both want and to the job they are both committed to?

I enjoyed this read as the characters and setting were both well written. Sasha, Niko and a few others really bring the story to life and you feel for both of them. I was rooting for one and then both and back to one all throughout the book. I wanted to know what the job was going to do to both and if they could have some type of relationship as well. They both fell for one another, but their jobs were coming first.

Sasha’s character is wacky, strong, loyal and, overall, a wonderful character. She was my favorite.

There are some hot scenes; nothing tacky, just sensual.

I say this is a must read.

Available at:
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Pleasure Island, by Angela Aaron

Title: Pleasure Island

Author: Angela Aaron

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Erotic

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

Publication Date: April 4, 2011

ISBN #: 9781605922539

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

When Cassie Douglas unknowingly arrives at a sultry tropical island resort where the sole business is to provide the perfect pleasure fantasy, Cassie finds it difficult to overcome her inhibitions and join in the fun.

Ryan MacKenna isn't about to let the feisty red-head disrupt his life or his business. He lives firmly by his set of self-imposed rules which keep business and pleasure very separate. But from the first moment he meets Ms. Douglas, he is in danger of breaking every rule.

Review:
Cassidy Douglas gets a vacation paid for by her best friend Sophie. She doesn’t know where she is going until she opens up the letter on the plane, as Sophie requested. Cassidy was livid. She did not want to go to the remote island. As she was thinking, she was looking around at all the other women who were going to the same island. They were sharing their stories about the fantasies the island offer to all the women.

As the plane landed, all Cassidy could see was hot men barley dressed greeting all the women. Some acted like they knew a few of them. Two men walked up to her trying to escort her to the resort. She calmly explained she was in the wrong place and needed to get the first flight out of there. After arguing with the men for a bit, a tall handsome man appeared behind her and explained the plane does not come back for a week and she is stuck there. She was mesmerized by the man she named Zeus.

After arriving at her room, which she hated to admit was very nice and cozy, she fell into a deep sleep until she heard Raphael in her room. She was startled until he started explaining why he was there. At first, Cassidy did not want to be at the resort; she did not feel comfortable there. One night at the club changed her life for ever.

This was a wonderful erotic read. Cassidy and Ryan, the owner of the resort, were a fun pair and he pulled her out of her reserve. Cassidy was scared of being hurt and did not want to open up. Ryan brought her out of her shell in many ways. The characters were well written and the island was easy to picture from the descriptions from the author.

I wanted to know if Cassidy was going to get over being timid and who she was going to hook up with; if she was going to have a happy ending. A nice romantic erotic read.

Available at:
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Catch Her When She Falls (Sequel to Table for Three), by Missy Martine

Title: Catch Her When She Falls (Sequel to Table for Two)

Author: Missy Martine

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, Cowboy/Western, Erotic, M/M/F

Publisher: Siren Publishing

Publication Date: March 15, 2011

ISBN #: 1610344219

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Babs

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb:*

Serena Dammler is recovering from a savage beating and needs protection. Cowboys and lovers Marc Weller and Tony Estabon are taking jobs as bounty-hunters, and their newest assignment is to capture her attacker and return him to Texas. They take one look at Serena’s fragile beauty and decide she’d be the perfect third to their family.

Serena’s always dreamed of catching herself a rich man, and she’d do just about anything to make that dream come true. She’s not going to allow herself to fall in love with her two cowboy protectors, no matter how sexy they are.

Marc and Tony want Serena as their third, but they want her love to be real and not based on their bank accounts. So what will it hurt if they take her to a little cabin on their ranch and pretend to be simple cowboys?

Review:
Catch Her When She Falls was an amazing read. Serena was known in the town for being a trouble maker and a slut. All she ever wanted was to marry a rich man, someone who would take care of her. Her latest victim was Cass, a woman who escaped her ex-husband after beating her. Cass was in love with twin brothers whom Serena wanted as well. Serena makes a call to Cass's ex brother-in-law to get a message to her ex-husband. Little did Serena know the man was coming and coming to see her to get more information about Cass. When Serena would not tell him where she was she got beat up pretty bad. Marc and Tony come to the aid to help find this ex-husband of Cass's and bring him back to Texas. They were about to find a big surprise in Serena.

I love this book for several reasons, the characters were all well written and the information about the places in Texas sounded correct. Marc and Tony are easy to like from the very beginning. It just goes to show you should never judge a book by its cover and never listen to rumors that are not true. The racy scenes are tasteful and well written. A little on the hot side so be prepared to fan yourself.

Available at:
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