Romance Book Scene

Romance Book Review: Wendy Ely's Dreaming of Him

2012-01-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

Author: Wendy Ely
ISBN: 9781616503444
Genre: Ghosts/ Paranormal
Publisher: Lyrical Press

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This book is a compelling read and not at all what you would expect. It is a short, quick novel featuring Amber, a lonely depressed woman whose dreams are filled with a familiar man who she falls in love with.

Trace wants so much to be part of Amber's life. For years he's tried to help her from the dream relm with the help that one day they might be together.

Description:
The dark brings romance…and death

Loneliness has clouded Amber Addaire's life, but now she's ready for a change. After a complete makeover still leaves her unhappy, it's only when she starts dreaming of an oddly familiar - and extremely handsome - man that she begins to feel happiness.

Trace Elkson is a spirit stuck on earth long enough to let his childhood friend, Amber Addaire, know how much she meant to him before he died. He can't tell her what he is, or that he's watching over her. He can only communicate with her through her dreams and hopes she will eventually realize who he is.

In the dream realm, Amber falls in love with Trace but can she figure out who he is and join him before his spirit is forced to move on?

WARNING: A deep friendship, impending death, and a life saved.

Romance Book Review: K.D. Grace's Body Temperature and Rising

2012-01-26T14:35:00.000-08:00

Author: K.D. Grace
Series Connection: Lakeland Heatwave Book 1
ISBN: 9781908086884
Genre: Witches/ Ghosts/ Paranormal/ Erotic Romance/ Demons
Publisher: Accent Press Ltd

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After reading this book I had to sit on it overnight to see how many stars I would give it. If I gave only marks for excellent writing skills and hot, hot, hot love scenes that I would definitely go for the 5 Hearts on this one.

The story line features an American woman, Marie, moving to England after she gets run down and run over in the business world in America. She decides its time to rest and slow down. She moves into a cottage on a farm in the Lake District. The farm is owned by handsome Tim.

While walking through the woods, Marie comes upon her neighbor Tara and the handsome Anderson having sex on the trail. Little does she know at the time, but handsome Anderson is really a ghost called upon by the witch Tara. Anderson later finds Marie lost in the woods in the rain and while helping her warm winds up having sex with her as well. Marie still doesn't realize that Anderson is a ghost because she has special powers that allow ghosts to take on a solid form by just her touch.

You can kind of see where this book is going so far.

Tim comes into the scene next. He's attracted to Marie, but there are strange things going on in his life. Ghost seem to be all around him wanting to have sex with him. When he realizes that Marie can see the ghosts as well, he decides he's not crazy. The two embark on a wild sexy romp together fighting off a demon ghost while trying to navigate the ghostly paranormal and ghost sex magic.

Where the book runs into some problems for me is that the romance is just about nil. We know that Tim and Marie are attracted to each other and are sleeping together, but we don't see any real love between them and between the ghosts and the witch next door they are having sex with too many others that it seem there really isn't any connection between the two. That leaves something missing for me.

Erotic fans will really love this story however because the sex scenes and K.D. Grace's writing style is perfect for that genre. This is the first book in this series, so I hope to see Marie and Tim's relationship move closer together in future stories.

Description:
American transplant to the Lake District, MARIE WARREN, didn’t know she could unleash demons and enflesh ghosts until a voyeuristic encounter on the fells ends in sex with the charming ghost, ANDERSON, and night visits from a demon. To help her cope with her embarrassing and dangerous new abilities, Anderson brings her to the ELEMENTALS, a coven of witches who practice rare sex magic that temporarily allows needy ghosts access to the pleasures of the flesh.

DEACON, the demon Marie has unleashed, holds an ancient grudge against TARA STONE, coven high priestess, and will stop at nothing to destroy all she holds dear. Marie and her landlord, the reluctant young farmer, TIM MERIWETHER, are at the top of his list. Marie and Tim must learn to wield coven magic and the numinous power of their lust to stop Deacon’s bloody rampage before the coven is torn apart and more innocent people die.

Romance Book Review: Jayne Ann Krentz's Copper Beach

2012-01-23T21:51:00.000-08:00

Author: Jayne Ann Krentz
Series Connection: A Dark Legacy Novel
ISBN-10: 0399157875
ISBN-13: 978-0399157875
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Paranormal/ Psychic
Publisher: Putnam

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A great fan of Jayne Ann Krentz from way back, but I sadly say I can't give this book 5 hearts because it lost something for me when I realized this is about a paranormal mixture of her Arcane Society's two worlds of her Krentz/Castle work. That probably doesn't make any sense, but here goes.

The characters in this book have psychic paranormal powers but yet the Arcane Society is never mention or any relationship to Jones and Jones as in the Krentz's Arcane Society books. There is a whole series of crystals used in the books as they are used in the Castle Arcane Society books. Basically it holds both the principals of the contemporary and the future series. It establishes the the use of the crystals in this contemporary timeline, but really has no connection to Arcane. That was a little disturbing because I kept waiting for a Jones to appear in the story. It was just too closely related to the other stories without establishing any connection.

That said. The story and characters were good and I liked the sexual chemistry and psychic connection between Abby and Sam.

Abby has a special ability that allows her to unlock a book psychically so that the secrets inside can be read. She is the only one around who can unlock a book that has some dangerous information inside. There are many people who want this book and they all know that Abby is the only one who can open its secrets.

Sam is one of the people who is looking for the book. He knows that Abby can help him and it just so happens that he can help Abby stay safe from the bad people who want the book. While the two try to find the book and try to stay safe the realize there is a deep connection between the two, but Abby has a hard time with trust and Sam will have to work really hard if he is going to get the girl in the end.

Description:
A rare book. An ancient code. An all-new novel from the New York Times-bestselling master of passion and the paranormal.

Within the pages of very rare books some centuries old lie the secrets of the paranormal. Abby Radwell’s unusual psychic talent has made her an expert in such volumes—and sometimes taken her into dangerous territory. After a deadly incident in the private library of an obsessive collector, Abby receives a blackmail threat, and rumors swirl that an old alchemical text known as The Key has reappeared on the black market.

Convinced that she needs an investigator who can also play bodyguard, she hires Sam Coppersmith, a specialist in paranormal crystals and amber—“hot rocks.” Passion flares immediately between them, but neither entirely trusts the other. When it comes to dealing with a killer who has paranormal abilities, and a blackmailer who will stop at nothing to obtain an ancient alchemical code, no one is safe.

Romance Book Review: Callie Croix's Touch Me

2012-01-20T20:10:00.000-08:00

Author: Callie Croix
ISBN: 978-1-4268-9297-4
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Carina Press

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On the erotic romance factor this story receives a scorching hot and the romance chemistry these two characters sizzles off the pages.

Tianna (Tia) is just getting over a bad marriage and staying at her friend Alex's home while he is away in the army, when Alex comes home unexpectedly Tia knows she can't stay at the house.

Not because Alex doesn't want her there. Alex would like nothing better then to keep Tia with him and spend days just touching her, but since she's his best friend's twin sister and just getting over a bad relationship he knows that won't happen. What he doesn't realize is that Tia wants him just as much. Not only does she want him, but the things she wants him to do to her would surprise him.

This is my first book by this author, but I'll be checking around for more. This was just a short story, it will be interesting to see what she can do with a full novel.

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Arriving home on leave from his tour of duty, Army Captain Alex Montoya knows there's a beautiful woman waiting for him-his best friend's sister. She's always been off limits...until now. He fully intends to move them out of being "just friends" and encourage her to release the sexual needs he senses she's buried deep.

Tianna McIntyre is starting over after her marriage ended. Her ex-husband weakened her self-esteem and caused her to deny her true sexual desires. But being around Alex brings all her dormant fantasies to the surface, and now Tianna feels the stirrings of her secret, submissive wishes.

Determined to help repair the damage Tianna's ex did to her self-worth, Alex will use whatever means necessary to convince her they're meant for each other, including tying her down to make sure he has her full attention while he takes her to the heights of pleasure she's always dreamed of...

Romance Book Scene: G.A. Aiken's The Dragon Who Loved Me

2012-01-19T19:30:00.000-08:00

Author: G.A. Aiken
ISBN: 978-1420108897
Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters, Dragons
Publisher: Zebra

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I've read this whole series and have fallen in love with the dragons and humans who live in this world. As the series has gone through some of the most funny romance I've ever read. The Dragon Who Loved Me, had some bits and pieces of the hilarity that makes up G.A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenstein's stories, for the most part was by far more serious, filled with action, conspiracy, beheading, massacres and blood letting.

As Queen Rhiannon and Queen Annwyl's land is at war from all sides. The Southland and Northland dragons are fighting to keep their Independence from the Iron dragons. It took a little while for me to figure out what time period the author is working in, as she seems to have no order in how she tells her story. However it soon becomes clear that this is about five years since Ragnar and Keita's story.

The groups has been away from home for five years fighting the war and keeping both empires safe. There is a big plan together to finish off the war for once and all. Annwyl has some crazy ideas of her own.

The love story is between Rhona the Fearless and Vigholf Abhorrent. Rhona, like many of her kind, doesn't trust the Lightnings, or Northern Dragons, at one time the Northern Dragons would kidnap Southern Dragon females to mate. Now that the Northern Dragons are on the side of good, Rhona isn't sure what to think when she find Vigholf following after her. He's been doing it for five years.

When Rhona is sent to escort her cousin Keita to Annwyl's castle, Vigholf decides he can't let her go alone. During the time they spend together their attraction grows.

This isn't a story for the faint of heart. Annwyl is just as bloody as usual. Her children, the twins now five, are just as violent as their mother and their cousin Rhain has a few surprises of her own.

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I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter of a warrior family, I’ve earned my reputation the hard way. Yet now I fight alongside uncivilized male Northland dragons who think a female is only good for breeding and waiting back home in the cave. But it’s the foolish and foolhardy who would try to stop me, Rhona the Fearless, from doing what I do best—destroying the enemies of my kind.

So the smartest thing wily barbarian Vigholf the Abhorrent can do for me is stay out of my way as we risk all on a deadly mission in enemy territory. I don’t care if he’s fascinated by me, even though he is as attractive as he is resourceful. He’s having far too much fun putting me in difficult situations and testing my sense of duty to the limit. And I’m going to enjoy challenging his insufferable confidence, outwitting his schemes, and making him surrender in the wildest ways…

Romance Book Review: Ashlynn Monroe's Whitney’s Wonderland

2012-01-15T01:18:00.000-08:00

Author: Ashlynn Monroe
ISBN: not assigned
Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Publisher: Whisper Publishing

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Quirky Alice in Wonderland type short story.

After a fight one twin disappears leaving the other feeling guilty and changed for life. Now it is Willow's 30th birthday, 15 years since her sister's disappearance. After a disastrous birthday dinner with her current boyfriend, Willow happens into a psychic shop where she is told to go to the place where she last saw her sister and she will find her.

Following the psychics advise Willow goes home and gets lost in a local forest only to be met by a Robin Hood character and all sorts of crazy things.

Despite the strange bizarre circumstances Willow finds herself in, this was a very nice well written short. It is a quick fun read for a weekend. However, that said, don't be fooled by the below description and the title of the book this is Willow's story, not Whitney's I think there might have been a mistake along the way. It doesn't change anything about the book or how it reads.

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Haunted by her twin sister’s disappearance when they were only fifteen, Whitney has made finding people her life’s work. When her most recent boyfriend pushes for a commitment, she flees and finds herself at a strange psychic’s shop. The woman gives her hope that her sister is still alive, but also warns that something evil and supernatural is coming for her. Returning home, Whitney pursues the lead the mystic offered. The lead brings her to a strange world she wasn’t prepared for.

Coming to her aid, a sexy Robin Hood saves her life not once but twice, yet she has a hard time trusting her begrudging savior. Something is very wrong about his world of lost things, but Whitney only wants to find her sister and get them both home. Her attraction to the warrior only complicates her search. His world is fraught with danger, but she finds passion in his arms.

Romance Book Review: Sky Robinson's Double Dare

2012-01-14T19:46:00.000-08:00

Author: Sky Robinson
ISBN: 9781603107594
Category: Contemporary
Publisher: Red Sage Publishing

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Hoping to bring some excitement and maybe a little love back into her old college roommate's life, Sydney decides that this weekend she will introduce her friend, Emma, to her new boyfriend's brother. While getting ready to take a hike she dares her friend to have a little romp in the woods with the first two good looking guys the meet. Only Emma doesn't know that the odds are stacked against her, as Sydney knows for sure where two very sexy woodsman are hanging out for the day.

Emma laughs off her friend's dare, after all how many sexy guys could be hanging around in the mountains? That is until she meets Jack.

Sex, sex, sex...this story has it all as the girls spend a very love filled weekend with the brothers. Now it is just up to the Emma and Jack whether they can make a go of their relationship past the weekend.

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Sydney James wants to put a little fun back in her friend Emma’s life, so she talks Emma into a dare to sleep with the first two good looking men they see. Emma doesn’t know that it’s a setup with Sydney’s new boyfriend Logan Ford, and his sexy older brother Jack. Sydney and Logan fulfill the dare in the woods, and Emma and Jack stumble onto front row seats. Emma’s a little too conservative to go through with the dare right away, but she regrets not having a little fun with the man as the day rolls on. Her love life has been nonexistent and having Jack around makes her see just how much she wants that to change. Luckily she gets her chance later that night when Sydney invites Logan and Jack to her cabin.

Romance Book Review: Stephanie Beck's Unraveling Midnight

2012-01-11T23:02:00.000-08:00

Author: Stephanie Beck
Digital ISBN: 9781616503437
Genre: Romance/ Paranormal
Publisher: Lyrical Press

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A little slow moving, but a sweet romantic tale about a family of werewolves who go out on their own to a new place where they meet a human and all fall in love.

Knitting in the park, yarn store owner Lucy meets a young girl and her father. The girl decides she wants to learn to knit. Her father wanting to give something good to his daughter agrees to take lessons with her.

When Scott walks into Lucy's yarn store and really takes a good look at her for the first time, his wolf falls in love with her. The drama unfolds as Lucy learns that the family are werewolves.

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An entanglement with a werewolf brings unexpected turns.

Scott, a lone werewolf expelled from his pack, bends over backward to give his kids everything he can - including knitting lessons for his daughter. Learning to knit becomes much more appealing with Lucy Jamieson as the teacher. His heightened senses tell him the compassionate and beautiful human might be what he and his little band need, yet getting involved with Lucy means exposing her to his paranormal reality.

Although Lucy's childhood skewed her expectations of family, she recognizes and respects Scott's desire to protect and provide for his kids. When Scott is hit by a truck, Lucy offers to help with the kids--and gets more than she bargained for after learning Scott's true nature...

Author Spotlight: Amber Kell

2012-01-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

Author Amber Kell

This weekend I discovered a new author and was able to read two series of her books, Moon Pack and A Wizard's Touch.

The series are available through Silver Publishing in ebook and part of both series is available in paperback.

I really enjoyed the Moon Pack series, featuring all sorts of paranormal being with stories including a little suspense, mystery moving from story to story and of course a lot of fun male/male romance.

The series begins with two friends, Anthony and Stephen, who decide to take a trip to a local club in order to find there mates. The club is owned by a local wolf pack and the alpha decides that Anthony is his mate. From then on the series finds new members of the pack finding their mates, at the same time offering a back story about the pack and a group of mutants trying to take over the human and fae world.

Each story is a fast quick read. Most have been rewritten and expanded from their 2009 original release. While the books feature male-male sexual interaction, which in my book automatically makes it an erotic romance, had it been male-female romance it would really fall under the general romance category.

The fun part about this series is that the author has named each book in correspondence to each letter of the alphabet. The series gets to the letter I in the alphabet. I'd be interested in checking out the rest of the letters and seeing where the series takes the readers.

In the Wizard's Touch readers meet Jaynell, an accomplished wizard who adheres to his father's dying request to go to wizard school. Upon attending he meets his new roommates, a young wizard/elf and three triplet wizards. On the first night in town he also meets his mate, Thomas, a werekin.

The series follows Jaynell and his friends as they fight other wizards who want to harness Jaynell's power for their own.

About the author from Silver Publishing Website:

Amber lives in Texas with her husband, two sons, two cats and one extremely stupid dog. Always happy to hear from her fans, you can email her at amberkellwrites@gmail.com. Her book release dates and previous books published can be found at her blog: htttp://amberkell.wordpress.com

Moon Pack Series:

Attracting Anthony
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Anthony goes to the club to start dating again after the death of his lover. He didn't plan on being anyone's mate. The pack alpha had other ideas.

Baiting Ben
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After leaving his old pack in Alaska, Benjamin is looking for a man to call his own. Unfortunately, just as he finds Thomas, a man from his past comes to claim him. What is he going to do when two gorgeous werewolves both want him for their mate?

Courting Calvin
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When Calvin's sister is kidnapped will he be forced to betray a friend to get her back or will the sexy vampire, Alesandro, come to his rescue?

Denying Dare
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Weretiger Dare Moon yearns to be with werewolf Steven Dell. But Dell wants one of his own kind. When his best friend Anthony tosses catnip on his clothing, Steven learns that sometimes what you want and what you need are not necessarily the same thing. Especially when mutant werewolves threaten the one thing that has become more important than having a pack of his own...having a mate.

Enticing Elloitt
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Elliott comes to the Moon pack bar to meet with Anthony. Little does he know Anthony's plans include handing him off to Parker, the pack security officer. Parker takes one look at the slim accountant and knows he's found the submissive mate of his dreams.

Finding Farro
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When Farro's son is stolen by mutants it takes him to another realm where sexy fae roam and one of them follows him home. Meanwhile, Anthony goes to new extremes to be the perfect mate for his alpha lover.

Getting Gabe
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Unaware he has werewolf DNA, Gabriel is stunned to learn after an attack that not only will he change into a wolf but that two fae warriors are his mates. Now he has to help his men find the scientist who is creating the mutants before his new formula hits the streets.

Hunting Henry
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Henry works as the pack cook, happily hiding from a painful past and suppressing his wolf side. Dakota is a wolf given a formula to become a human. What happens when a man who doesn't want to be a wolf bonds with a wolf who doesn't want to be a man.

Inflaming Inno
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Betrayed by his sister, Inno Weston becomes the captive of mad scientist, Lorus Korl. After he escapes with the secret formula to making werekin mutants, he races through the streets and straight into the arms of the vampire Mikel Cruento.

Mikel doesn't quite know what to do with the injured werekin he finds in a dark alley. Instinct has him taking the poor thing home. Honor insists he take Inno to the Moon Pack with the formula. Lust makes him want to slake his thirst for the gorgeous shifter.

Danger lurks around the Moon Pack and even closer to Mikel's home. He soon learns that sometimes a vampire has to listen to his heart instead of his mind. Inno belongs with him.

A Wizard's Touch Series

Jaynell's Wolf
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At his dead father's bequest, Jaynell Marley attends an esteemed wizard school hoping to finish up his education. What he finds it that the real education he's lacking is about life. When shape shifter Thomas Sparks claims Jaynell as his mate the pair start a whole new understanding between werekin and wizards.

Kevin's Alpha
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When the alpha of the local werewolf pack declares Kevin as his mate, the free-wheeling wizard panics. He didn't plan on settling down, not now, not ever. However when Jay goes missing he has to partner with the alpha to help his friend. If Kevin can't find the confidence to dredge up his magic, his friend could be lost forever.

Romance Book Review: Diana Palmer's True Blue

2012-01-02T13:22:00.000-08:00

Author: Diana Palmer
Series Connection: Long, Tall Texans
ISBN: 978-0373656370
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Harlequin Special Edition

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Say what you like about Diana Palmer, but I've enjoyed many of her Long, Tall Texans series. I don't mind the fact that she reintroduces characters and enjoy seeing them used over again. That's why one reads a series to begin with.

That being said, I am a little disappointed with Rick Marquez's story. My disappointment doesn't come from poor writing, although I agree Diana Palmer has been a little off lately. I don't even mind that the heroine was once again a virgin, because more and more these days there are women out there deciding to keep their virginity.

No my main complaint here is that while the couple had a great deal of potential of being a good match, the readers don't really get a chance to see that. I can see this story being a lot longer, minus the history stuff. I liked the fact that readers were able to spend some time with Barbara, Rick's mother, but we seem to see them more together than we do Rick and his love interest Gwen. The first half of the book keeps the two at arms length and shows no real attraction between the two.

The second half of the book is slightly better than the first part. Having to hero and heroine finally become involved. There is some jealousy angles that could be explored more, and even addling a little more suspense in the end to fill out the story line and really make the book work a little better.

I'm not ready to give up on Diana Palmer and her Long, Tall Texans series yet. I'd like to see the story head back to Jacobsville and stay there for a while. Maybe get away from detectives, federal agents and mercs for a while. A nice story about a rancher would be good for a change.

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New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer continues her beloved Long, Tall Texans series by delving deep into the heart of one of San Antonio’s top detectives, Rick Marquez. He never met a case he couldn’t solve or a woman he couldn’t charm. But this smooth-talking Texan is about to meet the one woman who’ll lasso him—body and soul!

Second release of True Blue that includes Carrera’s Bride
ISBN: 978-0373837717

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True Blue (originally published December 2011 in Harlelquin Special Edition #2155)

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer continues her beloved Long, Tall Texans series by delving deep into the heart of one of San Antonio’s top detectives, Rick Marquez. He never met a case he couldn’t solve or a woman he couldn’t charm. But this smooth-talking Texan is about to meet the one woman who’ll lasso him—body and soul!

Plus a Diana Palmer reader favorite!

Carrera’s Bride (originally published November 2004 in Silhouette Special Edition #1645)

With his imposing stature and notorious reputation, Marcus Carrera instilled fear in friends and foes alike. However, there was one woman who could see beyond the casino tycoon’s formidable veneer to the gruffly tender man inside. And their destinies collided when Jacobsville sweetheart Delia Mason was unexpectedly swept up in a tidal wave of trouble while on a tropical island holiday getaway.

After Carrera rescued her from an unwelcome suitor, he claimed her trembling lips in a boldly possessive kiss that left her dizzy with delight...and breathless for more. But in his top secret line of work, this man of mystery moved in dangerous circles. Now Carrera had to risk it all to take Delia as his beloved bride!

Romance Book Review: Ella Jade's Embracing the Unexpected

2011-12-29T21:23:00.000-08:00

Author: Ella Jade
Digital ISBN: 9781937325138
Genre: Male-Male/ Erotic Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Beachwalk Press, Inc.

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Touching romance about a lawyer who is order by the court to take an anger management class after beating up the ex-boyfriend of his female best friend. Parker never had a successful relationship with a woman and now is wondering why he is attracted to the anger management instructor, Jace.

Jace is intrigued by sexy lawyer who is taking his class. All through the class Parker has stayed quiet. Parker may just be learning that he is as attracted to Jace as Jace is to him.

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Sometimes love can be found where we least expect it.

When Parker Phillips, a successful attorney, has a confrontation with his friend Ava's abusive boyfriend, he finds himself facing assault and battery charges, and he's ordered to attend an anger management course. Parker, who has never been attracted to a man, is drawn to Dr. Jace Cross, the psychiatrist leading the class. But how can that be, since Parker is straight?

Jace accepted the fact that he was gay many years ago, and he's comfortable in his sexuality, but he's been single for some time now. He throws himself into his work to fill the lonely void.

Although sparks fly whenever they're together, Parker's reluctant to embrace these feelings he has for another man.

Can the sexy doctor help him discover who he truly is?

Content Warning: Strong language, graphic sex

Romance Book Review: Stephaine Beck's Barely Dreaming

2011-12-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

Author: Stephanie Beck
ISBN: 9781937325114
Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Beachwalk Press, Inc.

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When Neela is kidnapped she looks to the only person who has always been there for her for help. The man she created in her dreams. After she is rescued she forgets everything that happened and she forgets about her dream man. Turning up pregnant she realizes she needs to remember exactly what happened for the sake of her own sanity.

When her dreamworld and reality become mixed everything changes for Neela.

A quick read, this fantasy romance shows that even when things are at their worst they arent' always as bad as you think. We all need our own dream man and if it were me, I think I'd create him like Neela did with a Scottish brogue accent.

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As dreams come alive, trouble lurks around the corner.

When Neela Raymond and three of her college girlfriends take a camping trip over spring break, they’re abducted by a group of men and held captive for a week. At least that’s what Neela’s been told—she can’t remember any details of the horrifying event. But one thing is very apparent—during that week she became pregnant. Afraid of the possibilities, Neela finds it difficult to attend classes, eat, or sleep.

When Neela finally falls asleep, she wakes in a dream world, where she finds Gabe O’Shay. Though she can’t remember him either, something in her recognizes him.
Gabe and Neela are best friends of a different sort. Created in Neela’s mind when she was just a child, Gabe has always been her dream friend, growing as she did, to eventually become the man of her dreams.

With Gabe’s help, Neela’s memory begins to return, and ugly truths emerge. Snagged in a violent, illegal scheme, Neela will have to struggle for survival. The nightmare is not over yet.
Meanwhile, Gabe has managed to find a tear between the dream world and the real world, but will he arrive too late to help his Neela?

Romance Book Review: Zena Leigh's Taming the Stallion

2011-12-26T23:18:00.000-08:00

Author: Zena Leigh
ISBN: n/a
Category:Contemporary Romance/ Erotic Romance
Publisher: Whispers Publishing

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Rachel hasn't been back to her old home in two years, not since she was trampled by a horse and before that raped by one of her employees. Going along with her thearpist she goes back to where it all happened and runs into the new owner.

Nick doesn't know what to make of the woman who fainted in front of him, but when he realizes exactly who she is he knows he wants to help her. That is, if he can convince her to stop running from him.

Sweet, sexy, erotic love story featuring a hard as nails hero and a war torn heroine, who work to heal each other.

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Rachel Sheldon is running scared – from both men and horses – so when she meets the sexually experienced Nick Sheldon at her former stables, only time will tell if the newfound desire he awakes in her will be enough to tame him.

Romance Book Review: Lora Leigh's Lawe's Justice

2011-12-26T10:48:00.000-08:00

Author: Lora Leigh
Series: Breeds
ISBN: 978-0425243954
Genre: Sci-Fi/ Paranormal/ Erotic Romance
Publisher: Berkley

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First let me start by saying that Lora Leigh's Breed series is one of my favorite series on the market today and I hope that she continues to write them, so we can keep reading. That said, this book won't go on my favorite list. Not because it didn't follow along with the series, or it followed along too much, but because at times it seemed whiney and left some strange unanswered questions that had to do with the characters of the book and not the plot.

I will also say that when one gets into a series it is kind of like watching a TV soap. You become invested in the secondary characters and begin to think and wonder where their story is going to go. That was my major disappointment with this book. Lawe Justice and his brother Rule Breaker have been part of the books since the beginning of the Breed Affairs addition. We've grown to love their little comments about staying far away from a mate and not wanting any part of mating heat.

Diane, too has been around. As a mercenary who helps the breeds and as Jonas' wife's, Rachel, sister. We see her as the tough in-charge woman who takes care of business. If she has a problem she wouldn't let a breed step on her, she would bunch him out. She would not run or go behind his back. She would just tell him she was going to do something.

That being said. We saw Lawe avoiding a mate for specific reasons rather than playfulness and Diane's hard-ass attitude that I expected, seem to fly out the window.

Lawe has benched himself because he knows that he has found his mate, yet for a year he does nothing about it. He has no idea that Jonas has sent his mate, Diane, on a dangerous mission, three months earlier. Still not wanting to mate Lawe goes to see Diane to get her report, but they get a little side-tracked and by the next day Lawe has decided it is time to mate.

Jonas and his crew are still on the trail of feral breed who is off killing the evil scientists. Diane wants to find three people who may have the answer to her niece's problems. It just so happens that the feral breed wants to find those people as well and is hoping that Diane can lead him to them. This plot line is the best part of the book and for those who are reading the series, this is the reason to work your way through the story.

In the end, I'm not so sure I like Diane and Lawe as a couple, until the second to last scene of the book. Sure romantically and sexually the author did a great job pairing these two characters, but that is where Lora Leigh excels. The question is without the mating heat can these two survive? You'll have to be the judge.

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In Lora Leigh's scorching new Breed novel, two adversaries are destined to explore the only thing they have in common: an irresistible mating heat...

Diane Broen's lived to protect her younger sister Rachel from harm. But now that Rachel has been mated off, Diane's occupied herself with less fulfilling tasks at the Genetics Council--until she's paired with a new team member, a Breed male notorious for his attitude, and a touch that makes her recoil.

Lawe isn't thrilled with her either. A lion at heart, he prefers a lair of solitude. When it comes to females, he'd rather snarl than purr. And while fate may have paired them to fight on the same team, neither is willing to admit to the obvious: the mating heat between them is positively incinerating.

It's only when danger threatens that they make a hotter-than-hell connection--one so explosive it could destroy them. Or, as providence reveals, bind them together, forever.

Romance Book Review: Lacey Wolfe's Fool Me Once

2011-12-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

Author: Lacey Wolfe
Series Connection: Hot Bods
ISBN: 9781937325121
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Beachwalk Press, Inc.

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In the first book of Lacey Wolfe's new Hot Bods series, readers meet Skylar and Drew. After spending an amazing sexually fun filled weekend together, Sky thinks that she's in love. The only problem is Drew ran off without even saying goodbye. So when Sky sees him at a bar a month later, she wants nothing to do with him. Of course now she just has to convince her body that, because everytime Drew touches her, she just can't say no.

Drew knew he did a bad thing by leaving Sky after the first weekend. Now he's out to convince her that he wants to spend his life with her. Can he do it?

As with many of Lacey Wolfe's books, this book is filled with hot love scenes and plenty of storyline to get to know the characters for a short novel. Good quick read.

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Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…

Drew is the last person Skylar wanted to see across from her at a local bar. A month ago he’d wined and dined her all weekend, leaving her feeling fully in love, but then she awoke alone in an empty hotel room and she hadn’t heard from him since.

The weekend Drew spent with Skylar was phenomenal. There had never been anyone who made him feel as complete as she did. He shouldn’t have disappeared, he should have called, but his feelings for her scared him, so he distanced himself. But when he saw her again, he knew he couldn’t stay away any longer.

Skylar’s determined not to give Drew another chance to hurt her, but he’s just as determined to win her back. Although it won’t be easy, he’s up to the challenge, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goal.

Content Warning: Explicit Sex

Romance Book Review: Alice Gaines' Night Watch

2011-12-19T22:34:00.000-08:00

Author: Alice Gaines
ISBN: 9781603106887
Genre: Contemporary/ Male-Male/ Male-Female/ Voyeurism
Publisher: Red Sage

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For anyone who has ever thought it would be interesting to peak in the handsome neighbor's window when he's having a little afternoon delight, Alice Gaines' Night Watch is the book for you.

At first, completely by accident, Janice catches her new neighbor though his bedroom window with his latest date. Now that she's seen what Sam is up to, she can't seem to keep her eyes away from his bedroom.

When Sam catches his neighbor watching him having sex with his current bed partner, they decide to give her a show. Sam realizes what an incredible turn on it is to be watched. Now he needs to know if it is being watched or the woman watching him.

Lots of sex and lots of watching make up this short novel.

Description:
Janice Morgan lives a vicarious sex life, watching sexy movies while using various toys to give herself pleasure. Imagine her surprise when she discovers that the window across from hers gives her an even better show -- a sexy guy who likes both men and women.

Sam Windsor has an active sex life with both men and women. Until he catches his neighbor watching, he never realized that performing for an audience heightens his response, giving him orgasms more powerful than he’d ever dreamed of.

When Sam confronts Janice, he can’t believe she thinks she’s frigid. Turns out she likes to watch as much as he likes having an audience. It’s a match made in heaven.

Reader Alert!: Janice Morgan likes to watch people having sex, and the guy with the window near hers can put on quite a show. She spends her nights watching his exploits while pleasuring herself. When he catches her looking back, he proves that doing is as much fun as observing.

Romance Book Review: Pepper Goodrich's Christmas Cheer: The Love Genie

2011-12-12T23:48:00.000-08:00

Author: Pepper Goodrich
ISBN: N/A
Genre: Contemporary/ Erotic Romance/ Holiday Themed

Publisher: Whispering Press

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Not wanting to spend another Christmas alone Irene decides to check into a fantasy motel that guarantees love over the holidays. Not exactly sure what to expect she walk in and steps back in time for an old English Christmas.

Here partner for the weekend is Mitch, a lonely divorced man looking for someone to fill his bed for the holidays. When he meets Irene, he might have found someone to fill more than just one night.

Quick erotic read with a sweet love story. The couple is older, but no less sexy than their younger counterparts.

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Two lonely people who don’t want to spend Christmas alone. Irene Landin wants to Snuggle.

Mitch McDonald wants to get it on. Will the Love Genie be able to work his magic?
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Romance Book Review: Nora Roberts' The Next Always

2011-12-11T01:12:00.000-08:00

Author: Nora Roberts
Series Connection: Inn at Boonsboro
ISBN: 978-0-425-24321-3
Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Ghost story/ Paranormal
Publisher: Berkley Trade

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With all the hype based around this book even before it came out, I was a little worried I would be seeing a big advertising banner on the inside cover of the book from the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Boonsboro, Maryland. Instead what I found was a delightful story based upon an area that the author seems to know and appears to be quite fond of.

Authors often write about areas they are familiar with or cities that they love to visit. When Nora Roberts wrote this book it was evident that she took great pride in the process of restoring the Inn at Boonsboro, but move past that and you have one the best stories I've read by her in a while.

At times funny and a little quirky and certainly very descriptive, The Next Always tells the story about the Montgomery brothers. The three brothers, along with their parents, grew up in the town Boonsboro and have long wanted to resurrect the Hotel on Main Street. The Inn has been around since before the Civil War and is in need of a lot of work.

As an architect, Beckett can see it all new again. With the help of his mother's eye for antiques and furnishing, his brother Owen's organization skills and his brother Ryder's carpentry skills he plans to bring the hotel back to life. Now nearly there the town is getting really excited about seeing the changes.

Beckett has been in love with the widowed book store owner down the street since high school, but she went off and married another. Now she's home with her three sons and living her own crazy life. Beckett never thought he could be part of her life, but now that she's finally noticed him he may have his chance.

Clare, and her friend Avery, has been really excited about seeing the changes to the hotel. When she gets an invitation to stop by anytime from Beckett, she runs with it. She can see everything just as they plan to build it and falls in love with the place, while she falls in love with Beckett.

The story continues from there-- running past some hurdles, getting to know the ghost at the hotel, three beautifully crafted young boys and a spunky and fun best friend pizza restaurant owner. In the end the readers has a chance to build a fondness for the Montgomery's and the residents of Boonsboro.

I'd say this book hits the mark of starting a trilogy romance series. At times the story may take us into too much exhaustive details about the hotel, but all and all the fun, excitement and even a little suspense is in the mix.

Description:
The historic hotel in BoonsBoro, Maryland, has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it's getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. As the architect of the family, Beckett's social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there's another project he's got his eye on: the girl he's been waiting to kiss since he was fifteen...

Romance Book Review: Brenna Zinn's Private Showing

2011-12-08T16:11:00.000-08:00

Author: Brenna Zinn
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: N/A
Genre: Erotic Romance/ BDSM
Publisher: Self Published by Brenna Zinn

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Gianna has one goal in mind and that is open her own restaurant. She can't be sidetracked by her sexy Scottish neighbor no matter how much she wants. The only problem is that said neighbor isn't giving her the chance to say no.

Colin has wanted Gianna since they first met. While she has kept her distance, he can afford to let her hold them back from being together anymore. He must head home to Scotland and he can't do that without at least being with Gianna just once, even though he already knows that once will not be enough.

Give me a sexy Scot with a sexy voice any day of the week. Brenna Zinn's installment of the Toy 4 Us series was the last to read in this installment. The story goes by way to quick for me. Gianna and Colin are a great couple. The sexy scenes using the adult toys the series is themed around are seen in a whole new light when Gianna and Colin use them. Definitely a must read for this series, but can be read alone.

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Gianna Romano has a dream, and opening her own restaurant has been a lifelong commitment requiring strict dedication and personal sacrifice. Now that her goal is almost within her grasp, she’s not about to jeopardize everything for a relationship with her next door neighbor. She can’t afford to lose focus and doesn’t have time for a man. Not even the sexy Scot with a delicious accent who wants to unleash her lust and make her a permanent fixture in his life, as well as his bed.

Kept at a distance by the strong-willed woman he desires, Colin McPherson faces the most agonizing decision of his life. The time has come to give up his lucrative computer security job and return home to take his place in the family business.

But Colin can’t leave without getting at least a taste of Gianna. Just how far will he go to satisfy his hunger? And after a night of explosive passion, how can he walk away?

Romance Book Review: Samantha Cayto's Wet Ride

2011-12-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

Author: Samantha Cayto
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: 978-0-9847919-1-0
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance/ BDSM
Publisher: Samantha Cayto--Self Published

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A little rougher core in the BDSM genre than the previous books I've read in this series, this stand alone offers a lot of hot wild sex in the bedroom and in the shower.

Emily moved to San Antonio to take on a new job. Her six best friends host an adult toy party when she takes a chance and purchases some rather wild toys. She doesn't have any man in mind in particular, she just knows that she needs something like this in her life. Generally she is a take charge kind of woman at work. She has to be, but at home in the bedroom she wants something else completely. Isn't lucky for her that her new contractor is just the kind of man who can teach her all about being submission in the bedroom.

Kevin has heard all about his new boss, Emily, but what he sees in her eyes doesn't have anything to do with the business clothes she's wearing. He would give anything just to show her how to let go of her tight control. The only problem is how can two completely different people have more than just a one night stand.

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Transplanted Boston executive, Emily Driscoll, is taking San Antonio by storm. A take charge kind of woman, she controls her business and personal relationships with the same ruthless efficiency. Her secret desire, however, is to give control to a strong man who will show her a little discipline and a lot of love. A naughty sex toy party has armed her with the weapons she needs to surrender. If she can only find the right man to wield them.

General contractor, Kevin Brandt, has the right tools in his belt to keep a lady happy. He wields a flogger and a hammer with equal skill. He’s on the prowl for a strong woman who will trust him with her body. It takes only a little coaxing to get this button-downed Northerner to put herself in his clever hands.

A weekend playing with Emily’s toys shuts out the rest of the world. But come Monday, social rules and an old flame threaten to sever their binds. They have to fight to keep their new-found delights from swirling down the drain.

Romance Book Review: Cerise Deland's A Long Time Comin'

2011-12-05T09:17:00.000-08:00

Author: Cerise Deland
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: N/A
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Self Published by Cerise Deland

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So far one of my favorites in the Toys 4 Us series, this book features some depth of characters and story line. Caitlyn is about to pick up her best friend from the airport after he has been on a long active duty assignment for the army. After attending her friend's adult toy birthday party, she knows exactly what she wants to do with her new toys--seduce the man she's been in love with forever, John "Ram" Ramos.

Ram knows that it is hard having a relationship with his chosen profession, but he can't stay away from Caitlyn a minute longer. On this trip home he's going to take some time just with her.

Good thing these two have the same thing in mind, now if they can only get on the same page and make a go at a relationship together.

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A sex toy party with her six sassy gal pals? Caitlyn Hagerty is IN! Getting that tingly feeling just looking at the goodies, Cait buys four and screws up her courage to commit to one dynamite plan. She’ll show them to the only man in her life she gets all hot and wet for—and who has no idea he’s the one man she’s craved for too damn long. When Delta Force hunk John Ramos flies home on R&R, Cait promises herself to seduce Ram–or cut him from her life forever.

Ram spots the risque items on Cait’s bed and realizes his claim of her voluptuous body has been too long comin’. It’s time to treat her right. Fess up to what he’s wanted all these years. Take Cait into his chaotic life–for one wild night.

And if she wants more?

She has to know that time is not on their side. Right?

Romance Book Review: Regina Regina Carlysle's Whiz Bang

2011-12-04T19:30:00.000-08:00

Author: Regina Carlysle
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: 978-0-9847919-4-1
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Self Published by Regina Carlysle

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Hannah has just returned from her friend's adult toy birthday party and she's drunker than a loon. Her best guy pal calls to make sure she's made it home alright and Hannah makes the mistake, or not, of telling him about the party and all the great toys she's brought home.

After one sexy phone call with Sean, Hannah is ready to take a leap and finally find someone who will help her use all those fun toys she's purchased.

When Sean hears she plans on learning all about those toys with strangers he takes matters into his own hands and shows up at Hannah's vacation hot spot. From their all he has to do is convince her that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.

Very sexy story, with some great bedroom scenes.

Description:
Hannah West needs some whiz bang, baby. And after attending a raucous sex-toys party with her best buds, the Sassy Seven, she aims to fulfill that urge. If it means hunting down a man or two to experiment with battery-operated pleasure, then so be it.

Tired of boring, ho-hum, and downright pitiful, she plans her escape to an exotic and highly erotic locale. But nothing eases her desire for the one man she can never have, her off-limits best friend.
Hannah wants a little whiz bang? With a complete stranger? Or strangers?

The thought makes Sean want to cuss. Oh hell no! He’s wanted sexy Hannah for years. No way is he letting some stranger put his hands on the lush brunette. If she wants excitement and plastic pleasure, he’ll deliver the goods…and more. On the bed, against the wall, in the shower. Sean aims to show Hannah that best friends can make the very best lovers.

Romance Book Review: Nicole Austin's Good Vibrations

2011-12-04T10:52:00.000-08:00

Author: Nicole Austin
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: 978-0-9847919-3-4
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Nicole Austin

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In Nicole Austin's installment of the Toys 4 Us series, readers meet Sara, who heads home with her selection of special toys after her friend's birthday party to her best friend Jack.

When Jack inadvertently overhears Sara talking about her new toys he knows she's finally ready to start having a sex life after her nasty divorce. Now all he has to do is last long enough to seduce her. And get rid of her ex-husband who can't seem to get it through his head that the two are no longer married.

Fun, short that follows along with the series, but can be read as a stand alone.

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Thanks to her ex-husband, Sara Cooper’s personal humiliation was splashed over the covers of every gossip magazine. But then being dealt the ultimate betrayal by society’s prince charming is news. Big news. And as usual, the wife is the last one to know.

Recovering from the ordeal has taken two long years and now there’s just one thing left on her to-do list…

Get Jack Taylor into her bed.

And Sara has found the perfect lure to land her best friend—sex toys.

Jack’s patiently waited for Sara to be ready. Ready to move on, live again, love again… The pink satin bag stuffed full of erotic toys is like a flashing neon sign.
Sara wants sex and there’s only one conceivable option. She’ll be wrapping those long, lean and luscious legs around Jack’s hips. Even if he has to battle her megalomaniac ex, Sara will be his.
Jack’s going to grab that bag of toys and together, Sara and he will generate some good vibrations.

Romance Book Review: Allie Standifer's Slippery When Wet

2011-12-03T00:08:00.000-08:00

Author: Allie Standifer
Series Connection: Toys-4-Us
ISBN: 978-0-9847919-0-3
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Self published by Allie Standifer

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Petra, Alix's best friend from Bound and Determined by Desiree Holt, goes home after her birthday party and finds herself locked out of her home. She calls an old friend she hasn't spoken to in a couple of years for help. Roman is the best friend of her ex-boyfriend, who just happened to have built Petra's house.

Roman has wanted Petra since before she hooked up with his ex-best friend. He hesitated getting in touch with her not knowing if she would accept him, but when she calls and he sees the little pink bag she brings home from her trip.

As a special present Alix throws Petra an erotic toy party for her birthday. Now Roman knows Petra is for sure the woman for him. Now he just has to convince her.

Cute short love story. The toys don't really come into play as much as they did in the Bound and Determined story, but using your imagination you can really tell where this couple's future is.

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Flush with the success of her birthday party and thrilled with her Toys-4-Us purchases, Petra Brandt heads home to Houston only to find herself locked out thanks to a malfunction with her garage door. There’s only one person to call. One tall, dark and hot Texan she wants to come riding to her rescue.
Roman Hunter’s waited two years to show Petra he’s more than her ex’s friend, and he’s up for giving her more pleasure than any toy she bought.

When morning comes will Petra finally be convinced of Roman’s love and sincerity? Or will she blame everything on the toys, the passion and one night of lust?

Romance Book Review: Desiree Holt's Bound and Determined

2011-12-02T17:08:00.000-08:00

Author: Desiree Holt
Series Connection: Toys 4 Us
ISBN: 978-0-9847919-2-7
Genre: Erotic Romance/ BDSM
Publisher: Self published by Desiree Holt

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Alix has just spent and wild and fun weekend with her friend checking out "Toys 4 Us" a hot little catolog filled with fun sex toys. She got her bag of goodies ready and waiting. Her friend encourages her to go out and have some fun. Now all she has to do is find the right man.

In walks her very sexy neighbor Mack.

Mack has wanted Alix for a long time, but because of his job hasn't really pushed matters between them. That is until he gets a look at her little bag of goodies.

When a backyard barbecue turns into a great weekend of sex, Alix begins to fall for the handsome DEA agent. The question is is Mack in a place where he can think of the long haul.

This short novel can definitely be classified as a very sexy romp story. There is some light BDSM scenes, some great sex scenes and just enough of a story to begin to wet ones appetite for this couple. Great quick read for those who like this type of romance.

Description:
Alix Townsend, uptight, high-powered litigation attorney, has a wild side she rarely unleashes. Deep inside, beneath her tailored suits and frosty image, beats the heart of a woman who dreams of the kinkiest kinds of sex. Preferably with her next door neighbor, Mack Taylor.
When hot, hunky Mack saw his mouthwatering neighbor looking over an array of sex toys on her patio, he was instantly hard and ready for the kind of erotic adventures with her he’d been dreaming about. A weekend of kinky sex took them both to new heights of sensual satisfaction, but could they take it beyond that or had the hours been so hot they burned themselves out?