"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

Available at:
Amazon | Changling Press,LLC | ARe | B&N

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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"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

Available at:
Amazon | B&N | Pink Petal Books | ARe

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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**Disclaimer: This book has been provided to Coffee Beans & Love Scenes (“CBLS”) Reviews free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review of this title. No money has been exchanged for this review. This review reflects the opinion of the individual reviewer and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of any other CBLS reviewer or this blog’s owner, editor or administrator.

Love Beyond Sanity (The Outsiders) by Rebecca Royce

Title: Love Beyond Sanity

Author: Rebecca Royce

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

Publisher: Silver Publishing

Publication Date: October 1, 2011

ISBN #: B005T2Q440

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Eighteen years earlier, Charma lost her destined soul mate. Convinced he must be dead, she kept her fears to herself so as not to destroy the morale of the Outsiders who already live with a shaky prophecy as their only guide.

Dr. Jason Randall is a man used to getting what he wants. There has never been a problem he couldn't out think or a situation he wasn't capable of handling.

Now they are both hunted by not one but two demons as they lead the slowly forming group of Outsiders out of the darkness and back into the light. The two strong souls will have to decide if prophecy alone is enough reason to stay together through insane odds...or if love is their true fate.

Review:
In this second installment of the Outsider’s series we meet Charma and Jason. After years of thinking that Jason is dead Charma finds him in a mental hospital and only she can save him. Yet she finds herself conflicted, while she loves Jason she is more than hurt by his refusal to believe in her and their love. Will Charma and Jason be able to survive the demons and find their happy ever after?

I enjoyed meeting Charma she is a strong woman who fights for what she thinks is right. She cares for all of the Outsiders and does what she can for them even at her own expense. While I liked Charma from the beginning Jason had to grow on me. He is a strong man who must learn about himself and what it means to be an Outsider. In the long run he shows what a man he can be and fights along side the others against the evil that threatens the world. Watching their relationship build was a nice read. I loved seeing both Charma and Jason each grow and find themselves. The fireworks start right from the beginning between the two and grow into so much more.

There is a lot going on in this book, not only do we get the romance between the main characters but we also get to see more from the rest of the Outsiders as well as their fight against the demons and Gabriel begins to find out much more about the man he used think of as family. This book is full of action and romance. The author does a wonderful job of intertwining the romance between Charma and Jason along with the fight against the demons. We also get to see the rest of the Outsiders as well as the addition of new ones. Fast paced with characters full of depth this story grabs your attention and pulls you into the magical world of the Outsiders and has you eagerly awaiting the next book.

Available at:
Amazon (Kindle Edition)
Barnes & Noble (Nook book)


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*Blurb Courtesy of Amazon

**Disclaimer: This book has been provided to Coffee Beans & Love Scenes Reviews free of charge by the author. No money has been exchanged for the review of this eBook. This review reflects the opinion of the individual reviewer and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the other C&R reviewers or this blog’s administrator/editor.

Love Beyond Sanity by Rebecca Royce

Title: Love Beyond Sanity

Author: Rebecca Royce

Sub-Genre(s): Contemporary, M/F, Fantasy, Action

Publisher: Silver Publishing

Publication Date: 10/1/2011

ISBN #: B005T2Q440

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Eighteen years earlier, Charma lost her destined soul mate. Convinced he must be dead, she kept her fears to herself so as not to destroy the morale of the Outsiders who already live with a shaky prophecy as their only guide.

Dr. Jason Randall is a man used to getting what he wants. There has never been a problem he couldn't out think or a situation he wasn't capable of handling.

Now they are both hunted by not one but two demons as they lead the slowly forming group of Outsiders out of the darkness and back into the light. The two strong souls will have to decide if prophecy alone is enough reason to stay together through insane odds...or if love is their true fate.

Review:




In this second installment of the Outsider’s series we meet Charma and Jason. After years of thinking that Jason is dead Charma finds him in a mental hospital and only she can save him. Yet she finds herself conflicted, while she loves Jason she is more than hurt by his refusal to believe in her and their love. Will Charma and Jason be able to survive the demons and find their happy ever after?

I enjoyed meeting Charma she is a strong woman who fights for what she thinks is right. She cares for all of the Outsiders and does what she can for them even at her own expense. While I liked Charma from the beginning Jason had to grow on me. He is a strong man who must learn about himself and what it means to be an Outsider. In the long run he shows what a man he can be and fights along side the others against the evil that threatens the world. Watching their relationship build was a nice read. I loved seeing both Charma and Jason each grow and find themselves. The fireworks start right from the beginning between the two and grow into so much more.

There is a lot going on in this book, not only do we get the romance between the main characters but we also get to see more from the rest of the Outsiders as well as their fight against the demons and Gabriel begins to find out much more about the man he used think of as family. This book is full of action and romance. The author does a wonderful job of intertwining the romance between Charma and Jason along with the fight against the demons. We also get to see the rest of the Outsiders as well as the addition of new ones. Fast paced with characters full of depth this story grabs your attention and pulls you into the magical world of the Outsiders and has you eagerly awaiting the next book.


Available at:
Amazon (Kindle Edition)
Barnes & Noble (Nook book)


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*Blurb Courtesy of Amazon

**Disclaimer: This book has been provided to Coffee Beans & Love Scenes Reviews free of charge by the author. No money has been exchanged for the review of this eBook. This review reflects the opinion of the individual reviewer and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the other C&R reviewers or this blog’s administrator/editor.

Game Over, by Cassandre Dayne

Title: Game Over

Author: Cassandre Dayne

Sub-Genre(s): BDSM, Contemporary, Erotic, Interracial/African-American, M/M, M/M/M, Multiple Partners

Publisher: Rebel Ink Press

Publication Date: June 14, 2011

ISBN #: Unknown

Format: eBook from Author

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Rating: 4 Cups

Blurb:*

Tony Dartanion kept his private life hidden from the majority of the world. A decorated detective in the grittiest precinct in Philadelphia, Tony was hungry to make Captain and willing to do almost anything to get the title. Unfortunately however, the precinct had a "don't ask, don't tell" policy that enraged Tony and forced him to hide for years. In fact, his brothers in blue believe Tony's a card-carrying member of the chasing skirts and stilettos club. But the truth is, Tony's in love with a man he barely acknowledges outside the bedroom.

Tony knew his lover, Caelen Tomlin, was tired of being a dirty little secret. In the beginning, he and Caelen savored a highly erotic relationship and now, if Tony were being honest, they were barely more than friends. Realizing he was going to lose the golden haired model he adored if he didn't change his ways, Tony planned an event to remind Caelen exactly why they were together. With Tony determined to change his ways and meet Caelen's every need, who could have thought Caelen would refuse the invitation and that his actions would force Tony to make an excruciating choice?

Review:
Tony and Caelen have been a couple for some time now but Caelen is tired of hiding. He realizes Tony’s need for discretion but can no longer be the hidden secret. When Tony discovers this he decides that he will do anything to save their relationship and anything is just what he does. Tony takes them to a wonderful night at the club called Sealed with A Kiss, a club where anything goes. Will Tony’s attempt to rekindle the love and lust that they once had or will Caelen walk away?

Not only is this story a hot read but you are also treated to a romance. Tony and Caelen love each other very much and it shows in everything that they do and share together. Tony is a strong man who is willing to do anything for Caelen. The two are a wonderful couple, so devoted to each other. It was nice to see just how far Tony would go to show Caelen the depth of his love.

While this story has a good plot and hot scenes I had a hard time connecting to the characters making it hard for me to immerse myself into the story. I think that a little more character development would have helped me enjoy the story a bit more. Even with this I still enjoyed this authors writing style and will look for more stories in the future that may catch my eye.

Available at:
Amazon (Kindle Edition)
Barnes & Noble (Nook book)

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*Blurb Courtesy of Goodreads

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