"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 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 Destroyer" by Jianne Carlo

Title: The Destroyer
Author: Jianne Carlo
Publisher: Etopia Press
Sub-Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 97 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
To Viking warrior Magnus, marriage is naught but a contract, a bargain between men for land and title. Lust, love—he scorns such notions as weak and unmanly. But three days before he’s to wed a highland princess, he falls into the maelstrom of a maid’s startled eyes. Their passionate tryst has him rethinking his notions, and he struggles to find a way to keep the beguiling Deidra while honoring the marriage contract he’s arranged with the father of his betrothed.

Deidra cannot take a walk in the forest without finding a wounded dove. Devoted to her menagerie of injured bears, peacocks, and wolves, she vows to disobey her Da when he betroths her to the Norse warrior known as the Destroyer. Until, disguised as a maid, she’s rescued from a would-be rapist by the Destroyer himself. How can any call him ugly or cruel? For he treats her as if she is made of spun glass, and teaches her the magikal pleasures of the flesh.

But Magnus is furious when he learns the woman he’s fallen so deeply for is none other than his betrothed. For there’s nothing he despises more than a deceitful female...except, perhaps, two of them...


Emma's Review:
Magnus is on his way to meet his betrothed when he saves a maid from a lecherous attack. He's beguiled by the woman but destined for another. Deidre has no wish to marry the man known as 'The Destroyer'. She is drawn to forest and its creatures. To avoid the marriage she dons a disguise and leaves the safety of her family. Rescued by a huge scarred warrior, Deidre is drawn in by his sensuality and gentleness. But now she fears what will happen when the warrior discovers that she is his bride.

Despite it's ominous title The Destroyer, this is fun, fanciful and sexy read. I love Magnus and found his vulnerability concerning his size and scars very endearing. I'm not sure I've ever taken to a character as quickly and completely as I did to Deidre/Daisy. Without a lick of caution or guile, she's just a breath of fresh air. And while the entire story is much more fantasy than fact, it is delightfully entertaining. Raw sensuality jumps from the pages when Magnus and Deidre come together. The animal scenes are sweet and add a touch of humor. I highly recommend the entire series and I do hope there are more stories to come. (Fiona could really use a man).

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"The Peacemaker (Viking Warriors Book 3)" by Jianne Carlo

Title: The Peacemaker(Viking Warriors Book 3)
Author: Jianne Carlo
Publisher: Etopia Press
Sub-Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 83 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Can the Peacemaker tame a warrior bride?

When Njal the Peacemaker meets his bride-to-be, she’s dressed in breeches, flaunting a crossbow, and covered in boar’s blood. What he needs is a woman skilled with words, a woman with exquisite manners, a cunning woman capable of maneuvering the political intrigue of a king’s court. Not this rough country lass whose skill with a crossbow rivals his.

Bettina has no desire to wed a peacemaker. She needs a Viking warrior who’ll strike fear into the hearts of her enemies, a man of strength who can thwart her step-uncle’s theft of her castle’s treasures. But Nyal the Peacemaker wields words, not weapons—until their wedding night proves he’s also a man of passion. Neither can resist the heat of their coupling, but can a man who values peace be enough for a warrior bride?


Emma's Review:
Njal is known as the Peacemaker, renowned for his diplomatic skill. Bettina is warrior woman bent on seeking vengeance. When the two meet, it's a less than auspicious occasion. They are forced to marry and try to forge an understanding. Neither is what the other wanted, but ultimately, they find a passion neither knew existed.

I love this series. I'm a big fan of erotic historical romance and this author is one of the reasons why. Bettina is an awesome character and while Njal is a bit stuffy, I learned to appreciate his finer qualities. There's plenty of steamy sex, but Bettina and Njal work well outside the bedroom too. The dialogue and setting lend the 'Viking' to this story. This is entertaining and saucy read. I've enjoyed watching the brothers meet their matches and can't wait for the next one.

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"Claiming His Wife" by Sam Cresent

Title: Claiming His Wife
Author: Sam Crescent
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 111 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Opal Shaw has loved Tony Hunt for as long as she can remember. However, he is older than her and her brother’s best friend.

Two years have passed since he saved her from a loveless marriage. When she catches sight of an article comparing her to one of his women, Opal knows it’s time to bring their marriage to an end.

Slapped with divorce papers, Tony refuses to sign them. He has stayed away from his wife because of his own demons. Tony wants a second chance to prove their marriage was meant to be.

Tony Hunt will not take no for an answer. No one is going to stop him from claiming his wife.



Emma205's Review:
Claiming His Wife is the third in the Unlikely Lovers series and my personal favorite. Full of sizzling sex and taut emotion, the story follows Opal and Tony as they navigate the disaster that is their marriage. I love these two and it was easy to become very attached to them. Opal comes across very naive but her upbringing explains much of that. Tony is haunted by his past and has let it rule his entire adult life. As with previous two stories, the hero can be an arrogant jerk but his feelings are clear. Opal gains a true sense of herself and it very nice to see. The author continues to write very erotic and sexy love scenes. Although these scenes are detailed and hot, it's the love and adoration between the characters that's so very memorable. It was also great to visit with Wayne, Lily, Richard and Scarlet. A wonderful story that I highly recommend. Do start with the first one though!

Tony married his best friend's little sister to save her from an arranged marriage or so he said. Opal has loved Tony for as long as she can remember but she knows she's not his type. Their marriage was in name only and Opal was tired of the half-life she was living. When she decides to divorce Tony, he knows his time has run out. It's now or never. He plans to show Opal just exactly how much he wants her.





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"Contract Of Shame" by Sam Crescent

Title: Contract Of Shame
Author: Sam Crescent
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 99 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Richard Shaw doesn’t believe in love. He does believe in getting what he wants, and Scarlet Hughes is next on his list. In his world, there is nothing he can’t have. All he needs to do is find her weakness.

Scarlet is a single mother trying to make ends meet. A nightmare from her past keeps her cut off from men and relationships, but a steaming kiss one afternoon in the office leads to her shame.

For one week, Scarlet will give Richard her body and in return he’ll give her the means of giving her son a good future.

But when her past comes back to haunt her, Scarlet can’t hide from her fear any longer, and Richard must risk everything to claim what is rightfully his.

Will Scarlet find it in her heart to forgive him?



Emma's Review:
Contract of Shame is the second in the Unlikely Love series. I highly recommend starting with first to really get the whole picture. In many ways this is an engaging, memorable love story. There is copious amounts of sizzling sex and far too much testosterone and male arrogance, but at its heart, the story is sweet. Scarlett and Richard both have pasts that define them. They are often blundering in their interactions with each other but their emotions are clear to the reader. There are some heartbreaking moments in this one and I honestly loved both characters. Like the first book, our hero acts like a jerk but he's no match for love. This one like the last carries a warning about forced seduction but please don't let that deter you. I do read some 'forced seduction/dubious consent' stories and these truly are neither. They are hot, sexy and often touching stories about the long road to love.

Scarlett was a single mother trying to raise a chronically ill son. When her boss made a shameful offer; her body in exchange for financial support for her son, she couldn't turn him down. It's not that she isn't attracted to Richard, but Scarlett is hiding a painful past. Richard had wanted Scarlett for some time. He was man who knew how to get what he wanted. However, his time with Scarlett confused him and when her past returns and threatens her, Richard discovers his feelings are very clear.





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"Blackmailed by the Beast" by Sam Crescent

Title: Blackmailed by the Beast
Author: Sam Cresent
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 101 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Unlikely Love, 1

Wayne Brown is ruthless when it comes to business, and with a nickname of "The Beast", no one dares to challenge him. What he wants he gets.

Lily Jones is sweet innocence and despises men like Wayne. But the Jones family is desperate, and he offers them a solution to their problems. Only he wants something in return...Lily. She either marries him or her family answers to the debt collectors. With no choice left, she agrees and begins life as his wife.

Through his seduction and touch, Lily's body betrays her, and as time passes, so does her heart. But how can she fall in love with a man who blackmails to get what he wants?

Be Warned: forced seduction



Emma205's Review:
Wayne never disputed his nickname 'The Beast'. He knew what he wanted and would do whatever was necessary to get it. He wanted Lily. Lily's life was difficult at best, but she kept trying to improve it. Her ungrateful family was in financial straits and Wayne would help on one condition - that Lily marry him. Innocent and unsure, Lily wasn't sure what Wayne wanted, but she was about to find out.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. What I found was a delightful, sexy read. Wayne is a complicated man and if we weren't privy to his thoughts, he would have come off as a domineering jerk. I enjoyed the shifting perspectives and I loved Lily with her quiet strength. This is a very steamy story, and Wayne and Lily's chemistry is sizzling. I highly recommend this updated fairytale and can't wait to read the next in the series.





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"Snatched" by Sharon Cullars

Title: Snatched
Author: Sharon Cullars
Publisher: self published
Sub-Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 129 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4.5 Cups

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Blurb:
Nailah Madsen is at a crossroad in her life. Having quit a lucrative banking job, she is looking for a better opportunity when fate throws a kink in her plan. Disappointed by a setback, she is not in the mood when a gang of bikers called the Demons roll through the streets where she is walking. One of the bikes nearly clips her and she responds with a foolhardy gesture that puts her in their sights. Unfortunately for her, the Demons do take prisoners and she finds herself snatched off the streets by one of the gang members.

Eric McIntyre aka Dele Larson, is new to the Demons. Unknown to the gang, he is an undercover cop looking to get info on some bodies discovered in the Mojave Desert. The police suspect that the gang is responsible for the murders as well as other criminal enterprises. When Dele is forced by the gang leader to take the attractive woman prisoner, he has to play his hand deftly. But how can he keep her safe without blowing his cover? And how can he keep his growing feelings for her in check?



Emma205's Review:
Snatched is a nonstop thrill ride from the moment Nailah beans the biker in the head with a barbecued rib. She pisses off the wrong people. The biker grabs her in broad daylight. A terrifying ordeal has just begun. Dele can't believe the woman hit him with a rib. He would ignore it but the leader of the Demons won't. With no time or options, he takes the woman. He just hopes she's strong enough to face what's coming. Although Dele(Eric) is actually an undercover cop, he's in deep cover and has no way out. Nailah will have to trust him without knowing the truth. Dele will try to keep her safe but both their lives will be forfeit if he doesn't play his part and, maybe, even if he does.

This was one of the most exciting books I've read in some time. The characters are fascinating. The biker atmosphere felt disgustingly real. It was very creepy at times. An overlying thread of tension permeates the entire story. The action grabs you from the start and continues until the explosive ending. I was concerned that the physical relationship between Dele and Nailah would feel fake and forced, but it doesn't. The author gives us something moving and believable. Great plot, nice writing and very engaging characters make this story a winner. I read it one sitting, I just had to know how it ended. Highly recommended!





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"Uncaged Beauty: A Beauty and the Beast Tale" by Vivian Murdoch

Title: Uncaged Beauty: A Beauty and the Beast Tale
Author: Vivian Murdoch
Publisher: Wild Orchid Press
Sub-Genre: BDSM Romance
Length: 37 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 4 Cups

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Blurb:
Dark Night Productions is the place where the millionaires play. Here, whatever you want is provided: sometimes at a price. When Isabel discovers that her father lost a bet on a fight against The Beast, she is faced with two choices: let her father remain prisoner to the corporation, or take his place.

Little does she know that the owner of the corporation is also head Dom at his mansion, The Rose and the Thorne. She is plunged head-first into an erotic world of BDSM. What starts out as a mission to save her father soon turns into a battle for her will.



Emma205's Review:
This story was a quick and sexy rendition of the old Beauty and the Beast tale. In this interpretation, Alexander is not physically a beast but his inclinations and ability in the fight ring mark him as one. Isabel is innocent and feisty. She agrees to take her father's place after he loses everything to a bet against The Beast. Isabel intrigues and confounds Alexander. He finds himself breaking his own rules. Their interactions are surprisingly touching in a spanking, bondage kind of way. Although I would have like more detail about this world, this was quite an entertaining read. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something short, hot and kinky.





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"Lady Lovett's Little Dilemma" by Beverley G Oakley

Title: Lady Lovett's Little Dilemma
Author: Beverley G. Oakley
Publisher: Total E-bound
Sub-Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 106 pages
Heat Rating: Erotic
Rating: 3 Cups

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Blurb:
The eight—year marriage of the once mutually-adoring couple, Lord and Lady Lovett, is rejuvenated through the anonymous counsel of Lord Lovett’s former mistress.

Eight years of marriage has not dimmed Cressida, Lady Lovett’s, love for her husband, but the birth of five children has cooled her ardour.

Now rumours are circulating that the kind, dashing and seemingly ever—patient Justin, Lord Lovett, has returned to the arms of his former mistress and Cressida believes her choices are stark—welcome her husband back to the marital bed and risk a sixth pregnancy she fears will kill her, or lose him forever.

With the astonishing discovery that methods exist to enable the innocent Cressida to transform herself into the vixen of her husband’s dreams without expanding her nursery, she seeks to repay the woman responsible for her empowerment...only to discover her unlikely benefactress was, and perhaps still is, her husband’s mistress.



Emma205's Review:
Lady Cressida Lovett has five children with her beloved husband and fears conceiving another one. She believes her only option is to put her husband off. When she hears rumors that Justin has turned to his former mistress for comfort, Cressida decides to seduce her husband back. She turns to the only women who can teach her, those who frequent the infamous salon of Mrs. Plumb. What she learns there will change her life marriage and her life.

The blurb for Lady Lovett's Little Dilemma had me intrigued from the start. I found the characters to be honest, endearing and very likable. Cressida is a remarkable woman and the length she's willing to go to save her marriage is a tribute to her love for Justin. Her dealings with Miss Mariah are very moving as she explains her fears and her mission. Justin's confusion over his wife's behavior is also emotional. I cheered for this couple from the start. The sex scenes in the book convey both the innocence and sensuality of Cressida. This could have been a great story but it's not. The issues of the lack of birth control and the ravages of childbirth are put forth at every turn. I'm not disputing the validity of these issues but they're approached with a modern disdain and the constant harping is very distracting. I got the point after the first few disparaging remarks and soon I was just tired of the whole discussion. In the end, the preaching just didn't work for me and interfered with an otherwise enjoyable story.





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