Review of SAZERAC SEDUCTION by Eden Elgabri

SAZERAC SEDUCTION
By Eden Elgabri
Red Sage Publishing
NetGallery Review of Novella
Erotica, e-book
Author Website



Remy Allemande has one task - keep Cynthia LeBlanc from snooping around Crawdaddy's and keep her the hell out of the courthouse. One look at the luscious opposing counsel makes him decide to achieve that task by seducing her. The best way to do that is to get her liquored up on New Orleans favorite, Sazerac.

Cynthia Leblanc is not who she seems to be and has a secret of her own. But how far will she be willing to go to keep it? Will this straight-laced attorney pose as a prostitute to gain the knowledge she needs?

Will Remy seduce her? And what will happen when the two finally have their day in court?



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Remy intercepts Cynthia before she can reach her destination, with the intention of seducing her and keeping her busy and out of the way for a few days. Although Crawdaddy’s serves up the best gumbo, what Cynthia doesn’t know is that it also serves up any kind of sex imaginable. With that in mind, Remy implies that Cynthia is a “working” girl on her way to Crawdaddy’s, and his seduction begins in earnest. Cynthia decides to play along with his charade. After all, she had a lack-luster marriage and no one around here knows her. Why not?

I wish this could have been a full length novel, but at 40 pages or so, it wasn’t able to reach half of its potential. Remy and Cynthia are very likeable characters. Unfortunately, their dialog and the writing could be callous and boorish:

But by the end of the night, she’d be the one on her knees, sucking on him like a lollipop.

Basically, she narrowed him down to meat.

Don’t get me wrong, the sex is hot and heavy with a dose of anal and a toy thrown in for good measure.

Some things I just couldn’t get past. You have a grown, professional (attorney) woman getting in a boat with a stranger in the backwood bayous of Louisiana. (I had visions of Deliverance dancing in my head.) Remy and Cynthia are complete strangers who fall madly in love after two days of hot monkey sex. Remy uses, well at least partially, alcohol to seduce Cynthia.

On the bright side, I did learn what Sazerac is!

Review Taste of Home Holidays and Celebrations 2010

Taste of Home Holidays & Celebrations
Author Catherine Cassidy
website

Nothing beats the holidays at home…and now you can make each one more memorable than the last with 300+ unforgettable, never-before-published recipes, perfect party menus and easy decorating ideas found inside brand-new Taste of Home Holiday & Celebrations 2010.

Make your Christmas dinner magical with 112 merry dishes like Roasted Garlic & Herb Prime Rib, Lobster Stuffed Beef Wellington and Toffee Dream Cheesecakes. Guests will gobble up Pancetta Sage Turkey with Cream Sauce, Bourbon Baked Ham and 65 more inspiring dishes for Thanksgiving and Easter.

And that’s not all! Add a little sizzle to a fun-filled bridal shower with Spicy Lamb Kabobs with Cucumber Dressing, cast a spell with bubbling goblets of Autumn Fizz at a “spooktacular” Halloween bash and more!

For every occasion, you’ll make an everlasting impression on your guests with tasty menu options, budget-friendly party favors, simple centerpieces and no-fuss decorations. Time-saving tips and timelines will keep entertaining fun and fuss-free. 256 pages, hardcover, full-color photos throughout.

My Review:

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This is one book I send right back to the publisher! I have the 2009 addtion and have never used it, so when this one came in I seen it would be the same, I called and canceled my auto shipping and sent this one right back. As I looked through it I only found two recipes I would even like to try and the selection for each holiday seemed slim just like the 2009. I alos find the picutres very slim for my taste. I just didnt want another book collecting dust. 

Review: Demon's Fall by Karalynn Lee

Demon's Fall
Karalynn Lee
http://www.karalynnlee.com/

Paranormal Romance/Erotica Short Story
Review Requested

When Kenan, an incubus, finds a caged angel for sale in the Hellsgate marketplace, he sees her as a challenge. Certain that his skills in seduction will work as well on a heavenly creature as they do on mortal women, he buys Jahel, intent on having her soul as a novelty in his collection.

Knowing he must gain Jahel's trust if she is to come to his bed willingly, Kenan treats her more as his guest than as his slave. When she reveals what brought her to the mouth of Hell in the first place-retrieving the soul of a young girl she was guarding-he even offers to help her complete her mission.

Though he has promised Jahel freedom, Kenan soon realizes she has captured his heart instead. And as their passion for one another grows, they find themselves caught in a struggle between Heaven and Hell, one that will lead them to the very edge of the apocalypse...



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Short and Sweet!

An incubus demon named Kenan buys a caged angel “Jahel” in Hell’s Gate from a merchant in hopes of adding a priceless angel's soul to his collection. Getting other women’s souls by using his incubus nature has never been a problem in the past but his own desires is met head on with the angel whose desire is just as strong as his. In trying to seduce her he finds himself falling in love with her instead and willing to help her and protect her no matter the risks.

Kenan is so smitten with Jahel that he vows to help her find the lost soul that was taken by a hellhound. With the use of scenes from the Snow White fairy tale and some of the biblical prophecy along with the scare of an apocalypse ending, the adventure to find this lost stolen soul will draw you in quickly.

The romance/erotica was mildly-hot but enjoyable for a short quick read. The ending was very touching and left me smiling in awe at the happy ending.

Review Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Day

 Atlantis Betrayed (Warriors of Poseidon book #6)
Author Alyssa Day
Paranormal romance
Mass paperback pgs 320
Authors website

What could Christophe, powerful Warrior of Poseidon, have in common with Fiona Campbell, the notorious jewel thief known as the Scarlet Ninja? Answer: The Siren, a legendary Crown Jewel that Fiona has targeted for her next heist. It's said to be worth millions, but to Christophe it's invaluable. For the Siren also happens to be one of the missing jewels from Poseidon's trident. But breaking into the Tower of London is a two-person job, and Christophe and Fiona must team up to commit the crime of the century.

My Review
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This is my favorite book so far in this series. Alyssa Day’s Warriors are hot and they charm their way right into your heart. This series is quickly becoming my favorite series, you don’t get a huge lot of new characters in each book and at least the villains are not always the same. Alyssa keeps things fresh and full of action. If you haven’t tried this series yet, please do, the first books are slim on the heat, but they get better as you keep going. Each book also brings you deeper into these Warriors of Poseidon agendas and what they are about. You get action, hot sex, humor and some sadness, Christophe childhood wasn’t always kind. I also found this book hotter than the others, so hold on to your fan you may need it.

I loved both Christophe and Lady Fiona their romance grows as they both partner up to steal the Siren the problem is they hit a lot of bumps on the way. I loved the butler Hopkins he is a laugh and he knows how to fight and use a gun;)

My favorite sex scene between these two was in the museum;)

My favorite passage is:
Fiona gasped and then fell back into her chair her lungs suddenly unable to fill with air. She began relaxation breathing of long, slow inhales and exhales. “You know, I think that this was perhaps and inch or two beyond what my rational mind can take right now. Atlantis, magic, gems, Fea royalty and vampire attacks. Oh, and lets not forget sex in the museum. Now my best friend is a Fea princess who just stole your best friend. I have had it. I am done. I’d like my straightjacket now, please.” 

Review In Dreams Begans by Skyler White

In Dreams Begans
Author Skyler White
requested review
Dark Fantsay
Authors website

From a Victorian Ireland of magic, poetry and rebellion, Ida Jameson, an amateur occultist, reaches out for power, but captures Laura Armstrong, a modern-day graphic artist instead. Now, for the man or demon she loves, each woman must span a bridge through Hell and across history . . . or destroy it.


“Every passionate man is linked with another age, historical or imaginary, where alone he finds images that rouse his energy.” W. B. Yeats
Anchord in fact on both sides of history, Laura and Ida, modern rationalist and fin de siècle occultist, are linked from the moment Ida channels Laura into the body of celebrated beauty and Irish freedom-fighter Maud Gonne. When Laura falls—from an ocean and a hundred years away—passionately, Victorianly in love with the young poet W. B. Yeats, their love affair entwines with Irish history and weaves through Yeats’s poetry until Ida discovers something she wants more than magic in the subterranean spaces in between.
With her Irish past threatening her orderly present and the man she loves in it, Laura and Yeats—the practical materialist and the poet magus—must find a way to make love last over time, in changing bodies, through modern damnation, and into the mythic past to link their pilgrim souls . . . or lose them forever.

My Review
Rating-

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I read to page 120 and stopped. My brain just couldn’t grab a hold of this one. To much going back in fourth between times, I just couldn’t keep up. Then I had a problem with the F/F kissing plus touching, just to much for me. There is more I didnt care for, but I dont feel getting into the rest, so I'm stopping here. Maybe someone else can get into this story, not me.

Review: Bound by Blood (Soul Mates 1) by Jourdan Lane

Bound by Blood
Jourdan Lane
http://www.jourdanlane.com

Paranormal Romance/M-M Erotica

Houston nightclub Rave is famous for nearly-naked male dancers and beautiful bartenders, like Peter, a young man with a strict rule about one-night stands. He breaks that rule for Lucien, the owner of The Den, a rival gay nightclub where there are no boundaries, no taboos. Anything goes at The Den, including vampires.

When Peter finds out about Lucien's vampire nature, he figures he should have stuck to his rule, because Lucien pulls him into a dark world of vampires, werewolves and feuding in-laws. No one approves of the human vampire match, and Peter and Lucien have to struggle to stay together. Can they beat the forces that will try to tear them apart forever?




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EXCELLENT !!!! The Best M/M EROTICA Read I have ever read - It was HOT!!!!!

Not only was the sex hot but the vampire/were-wolf story was excellent and I can't wait to read the next books in this series. I loved all the characters, so dam sexy and full of passion. The sex scenes were so hot that I couldn't help but go attack my husband several times with in a 24 hour period (laughing out loud).

Lucien and Peter are awesome and have the perfect connection. The sex scenes are dirty and raw, but at the same time, sweet and tender and very loving. The bedroom talk was so sexy and sweetly touching and at times even funny to the point I found myself laughing out loud.

I love this quote from Peter; it’s so romantic and shows how much love there is between them.

"My body, my blood, and my heart... It's all yours, Lucien."

I look forward to reading the next book in the series “Deceptions”.

Review: Deceptions (Soul Mates 2) by Jourdan Lane

Deceptions
Jourdan Lane
http://www.jourdanlane.com

Paranormal Romance/M-M Erotica

Angels and demons, vampires and werewolves... And Peter, bound to Lucien the master vampire, walks amongst them, no longer all human but without a place of his own. Desperate to be turned and baffled by Lucien's continuing refusal, Peter is starting to feel that he's losing his vampire lover.

Their relationship has become purely physical, with Lucien pushing Peter away at every turn. And after a night watching werewolf Xander hunt, a night that sees Peter attacked, that might not be all he's losing.

Fearing for his very life, and working hard to keep Lucien's increasingly uncertain temper from hurting his friends, Peter's doing all he can to prove that he belongs at Lucien's side, not just as a master, but as an equal.

Then Lucien disappears, and Peter knows he has to call on every ally, every power he has, to get Lucien back before he’s gone forever. Can Peter find a way to beat the forces working against them, or will he lose all that he holds dear?

The sequel to Jourdan Lane’s poplar novel Soul Mates: Bound by Blood, Deceptions is bound to keep you turning the pages! Soak this one in today!




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GREAT M/M Vampire Series, STEAMING HOT EROTICA!!!!

I couldn’t put this very well written fast paced and action packed read down. Jourdan Lane absolutely WOW’s me with this paranormal world she has created with this series. Between all the blood and sex, Xander, Nicholas, Caleb, Simon and two new characters Nicholas and Sabann web a bond that is full of intense emotions that run rampant between each other and the coven.

All the characters are well developed and I found myself loving how they interacted with each other and respecting their loyalty whether they were vampires, were-wolves, or demons. The sex scenes were so steaming hot I had to literally go take a cold shower to calm my sexual arousal until my husband got home (laughing out loud).

This book was so good I bought the third book “Sacrifice” before I even finished. The story captured my heart immediately and I absolutely love it. Go ahead and pick it up, I promise you won’t be disappointed, just maybe a little enthralled with excitement.

Review: The Watchers: Dark Awakening by Charlotte Featherstone

The Watchers: Dark Awakening
Charlotte Featherstone
http://www.charlottefeatherstone.net/

Paranormal Romance/Erotica

Heavenly bad boys ... these aren't the angels they taught you about in Sunday School! Gadriel is a Watcher--and a Fallen Angel. The Angel of War. Cast out of Heaven for hating humans, and for failing to bow before them, he's come to Earth to enact his vengeance upon his brothers, and an unsuspecting mortal. When a human woman enters his life, events are set in motion that neither of them can stop. For, unknown to the humans, there is a war in Heaven, a war between the faithful and the fallen that has been locked in stalemate for centuries. Gadriel alone has the power to change the tides--for either side. But does he want it? Can his desire for this human run deeper than physical lust, or has he truly fallen beyond redemption?




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YES! YES! YES! EXCELLENT EROTICA!

OMG, I totally loved it and want more. Ok, I am calming down now so I can do the review (laughing out loud).

First let me tell you that this Fallen Angel is pure sex on two legs and more. Even though he was kicked out of heaven for hating humans his stubbornness soon changes when he is almost ran over with a car by Nadira and she turns his world upside down.

Nadira is a little different from most for she does believe in Angels and has in fact had previous visions of Angels in her past. Nadira is very compassionate and cannot leave Gadriel in the street so she takes him home to doctor him up. Only thing is, not only does he get doctored up, she gets a little love and tenderness back tenfold.

I wish love like this could happen in real life with an angel. I loved how dedicated and possessive they are towards each other. Their nights of passion bring about a new joy to this fallen angel when they learn of her pregnancy. However in order for him to keep them safe, he has to make a deal with god. You must read this wonderful story and see how Gadriel's life and feelings towards humans has changed. Now I have to read the second book in the series “Dark Admirer” to find out what happens. Great Read and the author is a great writer, I am definitely a fan now.

Review: Dark Admirer [The Watchers Series Book 2] by Charlotte Featherstone

Dark Admirer [The Watchers Series Book 2]
Charlotte Featherstone
http://www.charlottefeatherstone.net/

Paranormal Romance/Erotica

Out of all the angels, Anael is the most beautiful and virile. A creature of fire, Anael burns with sexual intensity and simmering, dark passions. He is the angel whose duty it is to foster human sexual relationships. When Anael is sent to Earth at the time of the creation of mankind, he cannot help but notice the pleasure his powers and gifts brings to men and women. A pleasure he would dearly love to experience for himself. But to do that, would mean to fall from grace. Like his other brothers, he falls into sin, delighting in the pleasures of the flesh. When he finds himself hurled from Heaven to heed the callings of a desperate man anxious to find a woman, Anael is only to willing to oblige him so he can end his curse. Only somewhere along the way, he takes a wrong turn and finds himself alone during a snowstorm with a woman he's immediately drawn to--a woman he wants sexually. But it's more than just a burning desire for sex. For the first time Anael feels a stirring in his heart as well.

Eve Parker is lonely. She's new in the city and hasn't had an easy time making friends or meeting men--especially the kind of men she dreams about. A self described 'geeky bookworm', she takes solace in reading romances and daydreaming about her fantasies, fantasies about being the object of desire for a muscle bound God and all the hot sex he can give her. But gorgeous men don't become sexually obsessed with chubby nerds who are awkward around the opposite sex. But when Anael discovers that the man he's helping to find true love is destined to be with Eve, Anael quickly changes his mind and strikes a deal with the devil. Now handsome again, with a voice that can woo and seduce, he sets out tomake every fantasy of Eve's come true. But the devil always gets his due, and Anael is left wondering when he'll have to pay it and what the price will be.

Review: The Shattered Sylph by L.J. McDonald

The Shattered Sylph
L.J. McDonald
http://www.ljmcdonald.ca/index.html

Paranormal Romance/Fantasy

Years after Eferem and the battle on the Cliffs, Ril is a free Sylph, living with the man he still calls his master in Sylph Valley. Only Ril doesn't care about his freedom. Instead he's a broken creature, crippled in that final battle and, in his own mind, useless.

However, when Leon's oldest daughter Lizzy is kidnapped by slavers and taken halfway across the world, Ril is the only one who can track her. Together, he and Leon follow to a world alien to both of them, following a bond Ril's not willing to admit to, even in the depths of his own heart.



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EXCELENT READ! ENTERTAINING! FUNNY!
This series was brilliantly written. The Fantasy, the romance, the paranormal, it has it all and it is astounding. Another fast turning page read that you can’t put down.

In the first book The Battle Sylph, Leon and his battle sylph Ril were a major part of the story. We know that both are great warriors and assets to the queen and are very loyal.

In this story, six years later after the Sylph Valley is created, Leons daughter "Lizzy" who is now 18 and is dying to get out of the whelms of her parents rule and find her true love. Lizzy has one boy "Justin" who has an interest in her, a boy whom she once pecked kissed when she was 16 and of course a man she was interested in "Ril" who majorly kissed her that same night when she was 16. Lizzy just wanted to get away and figure things out and decide what she wanted in life.

Little did Lizzy know how her life would change? Lizzy and two other female friends take off to a city beyond the mountains to explore unguided that is until Justin shows up. Her friend Loren (tramp in heat) started flirting with some pirates on a doc and next thing they know all chaos breaks out and they end up kidnapping Lizzy. Justin doesn't even try to save her, he runs off instead like a cowed down dog with his tail tucked between his legs.

Mean while, Leon and Ril are on their own mission in another city stopping them from bringing other sylphs over or interfering before the intended master tries to kill the female sacrifice. Of course as it goes, Leon and Ril end up killing the entire priest and rescuing the girl and the new sylph. Little did they know they were heading into another adventure to rescue Lizzy when they got home?

Leon, Ril, and Justin end up on a journey of a life time to rescue Lizzy, the story is amazing. All the characters are amazing but my favorite is Leon. He is such a hero and an honorable man that keeps his promises. It is going to be interesting to see where the 3rd book takes off.

Review: The Battle Sylph by L.J. McDonald

The Battle Sylph
L.J. McDonald
http://www.ljmcdonald.ca/index.html

Paranormal Romance/Fantasy

Solie finds herself kidnapped as bait for a dangerous Battle Sylph named Heyou, but she fights back and takes control of him, an immensely powerful shapeshifter. Solie & Heyou flee death to seek sanctuary, and Heyou begins to fill Solie with desires that threaten to change the world.

Review Taste of Home Ultimate Casserole Cookbook

Taste of Home Ultimate Casserole Cookbook
Author Catherine Cassidy
Cookbook hardcover
Website

Dig in to 445+ classic casserole recipes bubbling over with made-from-scratch flavor in our brand-new Taste of Home Ultimate Casserole Cookbook! Each recipe has simple, easy-to-follow directions in big, easy-to-read type, prep/cook times and everyday ingredients. Hardcover, 320 pages, 8-1/8" x 10-7/8".

My Review
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I have had this casserole book for a while and love it. As you can see from a picture below all the tabs I have on it. There is everything in here beef, poultry, pork, seafood, meatless, breakfast and brunch, side dishes, quick and easy, serves two, and potluck pleasures. There is a picture for just about every recipe and easy to read and follow, some are easy and some are harder so if you have the time or not there is something for everyone. 

Sample recipe. My whole family  loved this recipe even my picky no veggie teen. This recipe is by Gloria Warczak.

2 pounds lean ground beef 

3/4 cup chopped onion 

1 envelope taco seasoning 

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

3/4 cup water 

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained 

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 

1 package (24 ounces) frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed 

1 can (11 ounces) nacho cheese soup, undiluted 

1/2 cup milk 

1/4 cup chopped green pepper 

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

1/4 teaspoon sugar 

Paprika

In a large skillet, cook beef and 1/2 cup onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. 

Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with the green chilies, beans and potatoes. In large bowl, combine the soup, milk, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and remaining onions; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. 

Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Yield: 8 servings.

Review Pillsbury Christmas 2010

Pillsbury Christmas 2010
Author Jeff Nowak
Cookbook hardback

Website
 

You'll love it! Pillsbury Christmas 2010 makes it easy for busy cooks like you to treat your family to a memorable, mouth-watering holiday season. Looking for an easy, but elegant sit-down meal idea? Something fast and festive to bring to a holiday party? Homemade, from-the-heart goodies to whip up for friends? You'll find it all inside this big, beautifully photographed keepsake cookbook. Everything you need to make this Christmas the best-ever for the ones you love...and the most relaxing for you!


300+ delicious, no-fuss holiday recipes

Gorgeous, full-color photos throughout

Handy holiday tips you'll really use

Double-indexed by recipe name and food category for fast lookup

My review
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I have enjoyed cooking from this  Christmas cookbook. I love all the pictures it gives you and the easy to read recipes. I can see myself using this all year around. There is everything from appetizers and beverages to Divine desserts. I would recommend this for anyone that loves from simple and harder recipes. Plus this would look nice as a Christmas present for your favorite baker or cook in the family. Here is a sample.

Winter fruit salad

2 cups cubed unpeeled red apples
2 cups cubed unpeeled pears
¾ cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 medium bananas, sliced
1/3 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon allspice

1: In large bowl, combine the apples. Pears, dates and lemon juice; mix well. Add the bananas; stir gently to mix.

2:In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; blend well. Add to salad; stir gently to coat. If desired, serve in lettuce-lined bowl.

Review: The Panther's Lair by Esmerelda Bishop

The Panther's Lair
Esmerelda Bishop
http://www.esmereldabishop.com/

Paranormal Romance/Erotica

Men are only good for one thing. Sydney Chase may have sworn off relationships-but she still has needs. So she heads to the Panther's Lair in search of sex: no strings, no emotions. The club owner, dark, mysterious Raimond Decoudreau, is exactly what she's looking for-his French accent alone makes her hot. Fortunately, his mouth has other sinful talents, as well... After just one night with Sydney, Raimond knows she's his. And when the time is right, when she loves him in return, he'll reveal his deepest secret. For now, he'll enjoy pleasuring her in the most intimate of ways. But when Sydney's life is threatened, Raimond's instincts take control, and she gets a glimpse at the beast within...

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SIZZLING HOT EROTICA!!!
Fantastic writing, I couldn't put the book down. Even though the book is a short read it was full of lots of erotica action that will surely satisfy your minds sexual hunger.

Sydney is just an ordinary woman who has had her share of bad picks for relationships that always turn out bad. So she makes her mind up to become like most men and turn her heart off and gain the attitude of love em and leave em with no strings attached.

Sydney's strategy gets thrown out the window when she meets Raimond (Black Panther) and he spices things up. She gets more than she bargain for. I loved the ending where Raimond is Sydney's hero and becomes her eternal soul mate.

Review Captured to Breed by Tina Folsom

Captured to Breed
Author Tina Folsom
Erotic Novella eBook (mine Kindle addition)
Authors website

The Norse warrior Leif is captured by a clan where women rule and men are only tolerated for procreation. The crown princess of the clan is in need of a female heir, but her breeders only give her sons. Desperate for a daughter she tries to force the captured warrior to procreate with her, but Leif escapes with the help of the crown princess' younger sister Selena who rebels against the clan's archaic rules. However, the warrior won't leave without his men who were captured alongside him. As he and Selena work out a plan to free his warriors, they give into their mutual attraction. Selena realizes that her clan has got it all wrong: men are needed not just to procreate but for love, a love she feels growing in her heart for Leif.Erotic novella.

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This book contains one hot Viking that has been captured to breed. But low and behold these dominant women cant hold him long, for things are about to change for Leif and his men. I really liked this novella, it was quick, sexy and had a different storyline that healed my attention. 

Interview with paranormal romance author Juliana Stone

  Please welcome paranormal romance author Juliana Stone.                          

 Laurie-Hello Juliana, thank you so much for agreeing to do this interview. I just love your Jaguar warriors! Would you please tell those who don’t know about them a little about your wonderful Jaguar Warriors?

Juliana-My world is full of otherworld creatures but the story arc featured in my books involve 3 brothers, 2 of whom are jaguar warriors.  The third, the oldest is a jaguar shifter.  They are all fierce, alpha males who love passionately and will defend to the end that which belongs to them, or the ideals that they believe in.  

Laurie-What made you write about Jagguar shape-shifters?

Juliana-When I sat down to write the first book I envisioned a scene where the hero is about to kill his ex lover.  I knew he’d be a dark character and a sleek black jaguar came to mind.  I do love vampires, wolves and sorcerers, so they’ve all managed to find their way into my books!  

Laurie-Do you know how many you’ll write in this series and who is your next warrior?

Juliana-This second book, His Darkest Embrace, is Jagger’s story, the third, His Darkest Salvation is Julians.  The third book ties up the first story arc and set’s up the next story arc that begins with my sorcerer Declan.  Nico, who is a jaguar warrior and is introduced in this second book, is in Declan’s as well.  The ideas are branching out but I will continue to write with a varied pallette bu the shifters will always be in there!
 
 

Laurie-I love the romance added with the Aztec myth that you throw in your books. Would you please tell us a little about the Aztec myth?What made you write about Jaguar Shape-Shifters?

Juliana-The Aztec’s worshipped the jaguars and eagles.  Their fiercest fighters emulated both animals.  They would wear the pelt of a jaguar or the feathers of an eagle.  They were called jaguar warriors and eagle knights.  My heroine in the second book, Skye, is an eagle knight.  The jaguars were linked to the underworld, the darkness and the eagles with the sun.

Laurie-What is the hardest thing you have crossed in writing one of your Jaguar Warriors?

Juliana-I like to write intense, sometimes chaotic battle scenes, or scenes that move fast.  My biggest struggle is slowing down, having more dialogue and letting the characters get to know each other instead of always kicking ass!

Laurie-Do you have a Jaguar that is your favorite or maybe personal to you?

Juliana-I love all my dudes, but if I had to pick a favourite I’d say Julian.  He wasn’t born with the warrior tattoos, so he’s just a regular jag shifter.  He’s always been conflicted and ignored the wild side of his personality.  But when he’s out in the jungle, he can no longer deny what he is and it makes for some intense scenes.

Laurie-How do you come up with the right heroine for the warriors? Is there a process or do they just come while your writing?

Juliana-I’m a total pantser. I don’t plot at all so they really just come to me. I usually have an ideal of who ends up wit who, but Generally just write and go with it.


Laurie-I see you have another series that’s Sci/Fi and time travel, would you tell us a little about that series?

Juliana-I write a series of shorts for Samhain Publishing.  They center around a family of women, sisters who have the ability to time shift.  They are guardians so to speak, keeping others who would shift for dark purposes, to alter events or monetary gain.  In this story arc their enemy, The New Order, have found out who their predestined mates are.  They’re trying to murder these men before the women meet them…thinking this way the Black Opals will never procreate.   So they’re desperately trying to stop them, while saving these men they’re meant to love!

Laurie-Can you tell us a little on what your working on now for us to read next?

Juliana-I just handed in Wicked Road to Hell, which is Declan’s book and am working on ideas for the fifth book.  The series is linked but different so there are different characters.  I’m not sure who will be the hero for my fifth book!  But there are the usual suspects, jag shifters, demons, angelic beings, sorcerers, and vampires!

Fun questions
Laurie-Do you have a favorite restaurant?
Juliana-I’ll eat anywhere that serves great Mexican or Tai food!

What is your favorite color?
Juliana-Green.

Laurie-Do you have any pets? If so what?
Juliana-I have a beautiful golden retriever named Shelby.  She is the sweetest most gentle soul ever!  We tried fish but they kept dying.

Laurie-Do you have a favorite TV show you just can’t miss?
Juliana-A few: Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Criminal Minds





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Thanks Juliana!!
Juliana is one of my favorite paranormal romance authors, please check out her books.