Review: Blind Devotion by Lucynda Storey

Blind Devotion
Lucynda Storey
Buy Link:
http://www.aspenmountainpress.com/romance/erotica/blind-devotion/prod_63.html
Publish date:  8/3/2007
Sexual Content: Some Explicit Scenes

Fantasy Romance
Review Requested

In this  highly sensual tale, Azari has no idea her life is about to change irrevocably. Unwittingly, she has awakened two mythical beings intent on taking her virginity. Escaping to an isolated cabin, Azari meets an unlikely protector, Tor, the High Priest of Eiliki. Together, Azari and Tor face the greatest challenges of their lives - survival. Will Tor-s blind devotion to the Goddess prevent him from accepting the greatest gift he-s ever been given, or will the dogma of his religion and his own past keep him from making the right decision?



MY REVIEW AND SEXUAL RATING:

Awesome Fantasy Romance!

Magic is in play in this awesome story. A Mage (wizard), a woman to love, a goddess to please, a dragon and a big wild cat fighting over a virgin brings this story to a climax that is unexpected. Tor the Mage (Wizard) who happens to be High Priest and Azari’s (woman) fate has been intertwined as they learn they are made to be each other’s mate and future.

The adventure begins as Tor takes Azari’s virginity and protects her as best he can from the mythical creatures. The story between the Dragon and the Wild Cat unfolds the truth to the long told myth and filled with action as Tor and Azari make their run to safety.

The romance and erotica scene is pretty steamy. I loved Azari’s character for I could totally relate to her attitude of independence and wanting to have equality and her choice of free will of her own choices. Tor’s character was a strong Alpha type of male that is used to giving the orders and I found him more likable once he started seeing Azari’s point. The story ends with new beginnings and an HEA that will have you smiling in the end.

Dead Faint by Lizzie T. Leaf

Title: Dead Faint
Series: Dead Done Right Book Two
Author: Lizzie T. Leaf
Author’s Website: www.lizzietleaf.com/
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: PDF
Length: Novella
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Billie Joyce’s life-time dream of visiting New York City comes true, but the life changing experience is totally different than what she anticipated.

The blonde angel who saved her from death is one of the living dead and now, so is Billie Joyce. Problem is, she faints at the sight of blood. To make things more frustrating, she has to contend with a man who can find nothing right with her. Of course, he would have to be the one who creates more sensations in her body than she ever had when she was alive.

Marcus fights his attraction to the lavender eyed beauty who talks like she stepped out of My Fair Lady. After all, he’s no Henry Higgins, plus he got over the sex thing centuries ago. Besides, as the new King of the Vampires, who has time for women?



RATING:

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Dee's Thoughts:

Billie Joyce has had and is having some crappy luck. She is attacked in an alley and left for dead. Then her guardian angel appears and Billie Joyce is granted a new life, however it is an undead new life as a vampire. The real kicker is Billie Joyce can’t stand the sight of blood and each time she tries to feed she faints. Now she must face her past or her new life will be short lived as well.

Daniel is irate to discover Dovey has not only transformed a human, but has left her in his care. To add to his irritation this beautiful, soft bodied woman is stirring urges he hasn’t felt in years. Giving into those urges brings Daniel face to face with the fact he wants this woman as a wife and this women is hell bent on refusing him.

Billie Joyce’s character is from the south. Therefore, there is a lot of southern slang throughout the novella. I found her slang to be a bit of overkill. That is saying a lot since I am southern. It was used to such a degree that Billie Joyce became annoying and appeared less than intelligent.
Daniel seemed to find more things he didn’t like about Billie Joyce than things he did. With this factor it was hard to envision a true connection between the characters.

What I enjoyed about this novella is the continuation of Aaron and Dovey‘s story. This part of the novella made it all worth the read. Love this couple!

Fresh off the blog press of Juliana Stone an up coming book Sable Grace Assension

 Here is the cover and blurb:

The gates of hell have opened, and one woman will stand in the crossfire as the Dark Breed — vampyre, demons, shape shifters — and mankind fight their last battle for survival.

Kyana is half Vampyre, half Lychen… And the last of her kind. Determined, dangerous, and damned, she has no love for the mortals who have imprisoned and misused her. But when the Order of Ancients entrusts her with a mission — to find the key that will send the Dark Breed back into Hell for eternity — Kyana has no choice but to accept.

She is furious to learn her assignment comes with an escort… Ryker, a demigod and fierce warrior who long ago found a way under her skin and stayed there. In a shaky alliance, they discover an ancient cult with dangerous motive and a god who seeks to destroy all others. And as Kyana begins to feel the heat that threatens to bind her to Ryker, she knows she has to resist. For it could only mean the undoing of them both… 

Juliana is holding a contest in honor of her great news, visit Juliana's blog to learn more about the contest and about this book. Also make sure you mark this book to read it looks good.

Waking Up Dead by Lizzie T. Leaf

Title: Waking Up Dead
Series: Dead Done Right Book One
Author: Lizzie T. Leaf
Author’s Website: www.lizzietleaf.com/
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: PDF
Length: Novella
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After a night of passion Deb Stein wakes up to the scent of pine and the discovery her life has changed forever. Now instead of the glare of paparazzi flashbulbs, she’s in the spotlight as Dovey Divine who takes it off for a roomful of lusting strangers. Her goal now is revenge on the man who turned her into one of the living dead.

Aaron Lowell’s one night stand left him consumed with guilt in taking his partner to the dark side. He knows she’s out for blood…his blood and he can’t blame her anymore than he can forget her.

RATING:

SEXUAL:

Dee's Thoughts:

Deb Stein was a paparazzo’s dream, but after a little bed play with Aaron she wakes in a coffin. Now part of the undead scene Deb must learn to live without her luxuries, find an actual job, and reinvent herself. Enter Dovey Divine.

Aaron is shocked when he realizes he is not the only one who enjoys a little nibble in bed. Only now since he and Deb have exchanged blood she will become a vampire. Daniel, Aarons mentor, convinces him the best thing to do is leave for New Orleans and leave Deb’s induction to their world in his hands. Aaron soon realizes forgetting about the sultry Deb isn’t going to happen and he wants to claim her for himself.

I found the characters hot and with humor and that is a good combination in my opinion. Dovey was a lovable character. I loved her strength, her willingness to deal with her circumstances, and her surprising tenderness when it came to her friends. Aaron was a hot, sexy character and his vulnerable side when it came to interacting with Dovey was very sweet. All in all a good read.

Review: A Second Chance At Forever by Liz Strange

A Second Chance At Forever
Liz Strange

http://www.lizstrange.com

Paranormal Romance
Review Requested

Forever is a long time to live without love. After enduring a sequence of tragic events, Rachel is forced to start over without her beloved Giovanni. Relocation to San Francisco with vampires Eli and Charles is the second chance at life she feels she needs. With the help of immortal allies, Rachel, Eli and Charles initiate a brutal showdown with the Desmarais, avenging Giovanni-s death and removing the threat to all vampire kind.But after making the most unexpected discovery, she knows lines have been crossed and things may never be that same for any of them.








MY REVIEW AND SEXUAL RATING:

Love, devotion, loyalty, and friendship is what you will find in this story. What a very good follow up from the first book My Lover Eternal in this series. In the first book Rachel lost her one and only love Giovanni. Now in this second book life must go on and as Rachel finds comfort in Eli’s arms she still finds herself unable to give her heart truly to him or anyone because of her love for Giovanni.

Charles, Giovanni’s maker takes care of Rachel and Eli and protects them as he gathers other vampires together to take out the Desmaraias, the ones who killed Giovanni. The story develops from the gathering.

All the vampire characters gathered were fantastic and I loved their backgrounds. I loved how they all found a deep friendship amongst each other. The interaction between them was exciting and sometimes even humorous.

The romance erotic scenes between Rachel and Eli were steamy but not erotically descriptive and I was hoping Liz Strange would have taken that step of writing to a further point.

Overall, the story was very enjoyable with a shocking and surprising find in the end. Let’s just say, Rachel and Eli had their true loves in the end. I do have to say however is that I am glad Liz Strange added two male lovers to this story. Good Read.

Guest author Roxanne Rhoads and giveaway!

Please welcome Roxann Rhoads!


An Unexpected Evening by Roxanne Rhoads

Book Description:
Samuel is a centuries-old vampire who prefers to be a recluse. He is always afraid of losing control and becoming the monster he once was. Falling in love with a young witch has pushed his boundaries and pulled him out of his comfort zone.
Katerina always encourages Samuel to be more open, to let loose, and to really "live" instead of only existing in the shadows.
One night, he finally grants her wish . . . in ways she never imagined.
Tour page: http://bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com/2011/01/unexpected-evening-virtual-tour.html
Published by Noble Romance
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Available formats: Adobe Acrobat, Palm DOC/iSolo, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket, Rocket, Epub
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Cover price $1.50

X-rated Excerpt:
An Unexpected Evening
By Roxanne Rhoads

I swirled my tongue around his rigid cock, flicking at the bulging veins as Samuel roughly squeezed and caressed my breasts. He leaned his long torso over my half-twisted body, shoving his large shaft into my mouth. Finally, he acted a little more . . . vampish.

I'd been waiting a long time for him to show me more of his true nature and to quit being afraid he'd break me. I wasn't as fragile as he thought.

Working him from a twisted and almost upside down angle turned out to be a bit uncomfortable. But my flexibility combined with my eagerness and hunger for his touch made my discomfort easier to ignore. I loved the feel of his hands roving over me as I wrapped my lips around him. It was well worth a little pain . . . in fact, it was a deliciously exquisite torture. The kind of torture I craved from time to time.

A relationship full of sweetness, wine, and roses could get dull after awhile, without the occasional scratch from a thorn.

I loved thorns. And I loved Samuel.

I continued to work him in and out of my mouth. He tasted so good; slightly salty, a little sweet, with a hint of cinnamon, and he felt even better: hard like steel wrapped in smooth velvet. This experience couldn't get any better . . . well, maybe if he was covered in dark chocolate. Nah, his was the most exquisite flavor of all. I simply couldn't get enough of my delicious vampire.

His hands grasped my breasts, squeezed, then tweaked my nipples. Hard. I moaned in sweet agony as the pain spiraled into immense pleasure, and arched my hips, hoping he'd move his attentions lower. He complied with an inhuman growl. His eyes fixed on me, glowing with an inner fire, which cranked up my heat level. A couple years earlier, I never would've imagined being with a vampire as the most amazing sexual experience of my life.

His large hand cupped my sex, and he dipped a finger inside me, barely, just enough to tease me, test the waters. I wiggled and raised my hips, begging for more, as I held tight to his shaft and continued to lick his sweet tip like a large lollipop.

His hand grazed my hard clit. I let go of his cock and inhaled sharply at the surprise of the touch. I wanted more, but his hand disappeared. Such a tease. Then out of nowhere, his hand came down and smacked my aching pussy. Hard, but not too hard. I moaned at the exquisite sting.

Oh yeah, that's what I'd been craving. Finally, my vamp got the blood moving inside me.

Bio for Roxanne Rhoads

Story strumpet, tome loving tart, eccentric night owl...all ways to describe freelance writer and erotic romance author Roxanne Rhoads.
When not fulfilling one of the many roles being a wife and mother of three require, Roxanne's world revolves around words...reading them, writing them, and talking about them. In addition to writing her own stories she loves to read and review what others write. She operates a book review site, Fang-tastic Books at www.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com and a virtual book tour business, Bewitching Book Tours at www.bewitchingbooktours.blogspot.com.
Roxanne writes everything from articles to web content as a freelance writer and poet. Her erotic stories and poems have appeared in Playgirl Magazine, several print anthologies, in ebooks and on numerous websites.
Her publishers include Noble Romance, eXcessica, Eternal Press, Xcite Books, Circlet Press, Ravenous Romance, Running Press, Midnight Showcase, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, Melange Books, and L & L Dreamspell.
In addition to reading and writing Roxanne loves to hang out with her family, craft, garden and search for unique vintage finds.
You can visit her at www.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com and www.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com

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Praise for Roxanne’s writing:

After reading Eternal Desire, I would have to call Roxanne Rhoads a master of words. Each sentence flowed into another with a nice blend of old elegance and contemporary style…
~review by author Kiki Howell
Ms. Rhoads is an artist with words. She very tastefully wove the romance with the love scenes making the reader feel as if true romance and chivalry were still here…
~review by Bertena Varney

Spike Versus Angel Who’s Your Favorite Vampire with a Soul

Long before Twilight I was a vampire fan.
Even long before Buffy, Angel and Spike I was a vampire fan. But the Buffyverse duo of “Buffy” then later the “Angel” spinoff were and still are some of the best vampire shows to ever hit the television screen.

I have to admit after watching the Buffy movie I was seriously doubtful about the show and didn’t bother watching it at first. Then sitting in a hospital waiting room one night, upset and bored all the same time (you probably know the waiting drill), “Buffy” was playing on the TV and I quickly became hooked. I think it was a “Buffy” marathon or something because I remember watching more than one episode while I sat there.

I adored the quick wit and snark-tastic humor and I quickly fell for the pretty buy named Angel, who turned out to be a vampire with a soul.

I didn’t like him so much after he turned bad though. I think his evil rampage after he and Buffy shared that “one moment of true happiness” turned me off and I never quite looked at him the same way again. I guess you can compare it to getting cheated on, forgiving the guy and staying with him. Sure you still love him, but that doubt lingers forever.

Yeah, I felt a similar unease with Angel after that.

Then enter Spike. I knew right away he was going to be something special even when he reveled in his evil bad boy ways there was just something about him.

Many will argue that he was forced to become a good guy after getting that chip in his head but if you watched all the episodes you know Spike had a heart long before that chip ever entered his brain.

So here’s my question, who do you think was the better “good” bad boy vampire -Spike or Angel?

I honestly think Spike was the better man and better bad boy vampire.

For one, Angel’s soul was forced upon him by a curse. Without his soul he was an evil, rampaging, conscienceless killer, relentless in his quest for torture and death.

Spike on the other hand asked for his soul. And he had a kind side, a softer side, and a loving heart (albeit sometimes a twisted kinda love) before he was gifted with the return of his soul. He started playing for the good guys- even if it was sometimes for his own diabolical reasons and selfish gain- while he was still a fully soulless vampire.

All that put Spike above Angel on my vampire adoration meter.

Plus Angel was forever no fun. The only time he wasn’t brooding and sulking was when he lost his soul and then all he did was torture and kill.

Spike on the other hand was humorous, snarky, and sometimes made you want to give him a big hug, especially when he was crushing on Buffy and all she did was treat him terrible.

In the beginning of the two series Angel may have been the hero but by the end of both shows- “Buffy” and “Angel”- Spike was definitely my hero.

If you watched the shows who was your favorite, Spike or Angel?

If you didn’t watch the shows tell me who is your favorite vampire now.

Today I would like to offer one lucky reader a free pdf of my newest release An Unexpected Evening and an author swag pack which includes magnets, bookmarks, stickers, postcards, a button and more from me and other authors too.

Open to US Shipping only please.

Review The Genie of the Portrait by Misty Burke

Title:The Genie of the Portrait
Author:Misty Burke
Source: Requested review
Length: Novella
Format:eBook
Genre: erotic paranormal romance- Genie
Authors website

Three nights of pleasure…will it be enough? 

Amanda had always been forgiving, until the night of her engagement. It was at that moment, when she found her fiancé banging the waitress in the bathroom, that she changed. Never again. Men were not going to use her ever again.

So when she found William’s portrait and learned that his sole purpose for existing was to please her, an electrifying relationship resulted. Her genie offered her three nights of pleasure. And Amanda quickly realized she wanted more.

My review:

Rating-

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I was very impressed with The Genie of the Portrait, it was a fun and very sexy to read. I liked the story and the meaning behind it. Misty tells a great tale in this novella it may be short, but she fits everything in very nicely. Oh, I almost forgot expect some very hot sex.

I liked Amanda. She finally shows strong when she throws out her cheating fiancé and she ends up giving him a life time of what he truly should be living. I am having a very hard time not telling what happened to her ex;, it was very deserving and fun to read. I liked William he is just what Amanda needed!

I recommend this to any erotic novella reader.

Review of PARAMOUR by Margaret Ethridge

PARAMOUR
Margaret Ethridge
Turquoise Morning Press, Publisher
January 2011
ISBN# 9781935817383
Paranormal Romance
Trade and e-book available
Novel, 215 pp
Author Request Review
Margaret Ethridge Website

Two men: one living, one dead, and both vying for her love.

Camellia Stafford has never been alone in her room. For twenty years, she’s been engaged in a fierce power struggle with her bedroom’s previous tenant, Frank DeLuca, the ghost trapped in the light fixture above her bed.

Caustic and cranky, Frank has one soft spot—Cam. Over the years, their feelings for one another have evolved from grudging friendship to an enduring love that burns white-hot until Frank puts his feelings for Cam on ice.

When she suffers the loss of her beloved father, Cam returns home to say good-bye, and confront her feelings for Frank. She finds an unexpected shoulder to lean on in neighbor, Bradley Mitchum. Cam falls hard and fast for the handsome ad man’s charming smile and passionate nature, but Brad’s easy-going exterior masks a steely backbone tempered by adversity.

Now Cam must choose— Is her heart strong enough to determine which dream could lead to a love that will last a lifetime?




My Ratings
Review


Sexual

After reading the last sentence of the above blurb….it was easy for me to answer.
Ghost + dead = Frank. Human + alive = Brad.
Hmmm…Brad - Frank - Brad - Frank - Brad…..

I actually wanted to rate this story a 2 A Small Howl, due to the ludicrous story line of a HEA with a ghost, but there were some things Ms. Ethridge did well. With that being said…. Beware, these are spoilerish. (Is that a word?)

BIG PROBLEM….CAM. She loves a ghost, a dead man. Who only appears to her when the light is turned on, in her old bedroom. And who can’t feel her, BTW. I feel she just uses Brad as a substitute for Frank. For example, when Cam and Brad are doing the horizontal bop with Frank looking over Brad’s shoulder, I’m wondering just who Cam is making love to. Or was this supposed to be a make-believe ménage? Someone should have sent Brad the memo.

I like Frank. He has his flaws and tries to steer Cam in the right direction - toward the living. He loves and cares for Cam deeply. Hey, he’s been stuck in her bedroom sconce for the past few decades 24/7, and Cam’s the only confidant he’s ever had.

“You need a shrink.” Frank blew out a breath. “This isn’t real.
It isn’t healthy, Cam.”

I found the parallels Ms. Etheridge uses throughout the story highly enjoyable.
Frank doesn’t have a heart and Brad had heart problems.
Frank breaking his Mother and then Cam (although I struggled with than one).
Frank dead and trapped; Brad alive and vibrant.

Paramour: an illicit lover
rhymes with
Aperture: an opening or open space; hole

Review Karma & Melodies by Katie Salidas

Title:Karma & Melodies
Author: Katie Salidas
Genre: Paranormal romance- vampire
Format: eBook
Length: Novella
Authors website 

Kendra used to spend her days organizing events for Café Enigma while daydreaming about Marcus, the sexy lead singer of Normal Paradox. But all those dreams of becoming Mrs. Rock Star died, along with her mortality, the moment Hector entered her life and turned her into a vampire.

Ten torturous years later, Kendra finally escapes Hector and runs straight into Marcus. (Well, actually, he hit her with his car, but that's beside the point.) The accident leaves Marcus concussed and a few pints too low, forcing Kendra to share her blood to save him.

Sharing her blood doesn’t just heal Marcus’s wounds; it bonds him to Kendra in a magical “can’t live without you” sort of way. Now he’s professing his undying love to her, and Kendra’s not sure if he’s for real or just experiencing the side effects of their new blood bond. Either way, the two of them can’t be separated without suffering suicidal levels of depression, and the band needs to hit the road for the rest of their cross-country tour.

Kendra’s content to travel with the band and explore her new-found relationship, until whispered threats from her master, Hector, start invading her dreams. He’s tracking her down, and she can feel it. She knows the horrors he’s capable of, and if he finds out about Marcus, Hector will do everything in his power to destroy him.

If she stays, Marcus is doomed to Hector’s wrath. If she goes, the repercussions of their bond might kill Marcus. Both options will break Kendra’s heart. If they’re truly meant for each other, they’ll have to find another way....

My review:
Rating-

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Karma & Melodies is a sweet and fast vampire novella read. The blurb says enough, I don’t want to spoil. I did like the characters and story. The romance is different with the heroine being the vampire and the hero being the human it made for an interesting read.

Guest author Virginia Cavanaugh with giveaway!

Please welcome Virginia Cavanaugh!


Hello Everyone!

Thanks so much to Laurie for allowing me to guest blog today.
Where does your love of the paranormal come from? I was first intrigued by the movie Monster Squad when I was younger. “Wolf man’s got nards,” still makes me laugh even today. When I got a little older I fell in love with “Interview with a Vampire”. After all, who doesn’t like staring at Brad Pitt with long hair? But I have to say that watching Bram Stoker’s Dracula was the first time I started to see the potential of having a vampire hero. Even though Dracula was supposed to be the villain, I found his loss of love and his attempt at regaining it, very intriguing. But even after this, it was still some time before I dove into reading paranormal romance.
In fact my first adventure into reading anything along the lines was an urban fantasy series written by Karen Marie Moning. After reading the fever series, I received recommendations from some of her other fans. My first vampire series to read was J R Ward’s BDB series. After that I was hooked. I went to buying several in the genre, and after I came across Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Were-Hunters, I had a whole new branch of paranormal romance to seek out. This led me to Nalini Singh’s psy/changeling series.
Since I jumped off into the depths of paranormal romance I have read many books by many authors. Somewhere along the road my own characters began to talk to me. I found that I couldn’t choose at first between a shifter series or a vamp series. So I used both and threw in some hot sorceresses to make things interesting. Thus the Order of Night series was born.
Secrets of Night, the first book in this series was released in October 2010 from Liquid Silver Books.
Now I am proud to say that Deceptions of Night, book two in the series has been signed with Liquid Silver Books as well. Here is the blurb.
Tempers run hot through the members of the Order of Night as Lex tries to settle in as the new Triad vampire. But when a jaguar attacks him in his bed, his life gets turned upside down, and he discovers a new meaning to keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.
Kill the triad vampire or your brother dies. Shayla grudgingly accepts the assignment. But she soon realizes that success is easier said than done as she lies prone, trapped against the floor and secured by the body of one pissed off sexy leech.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Lex wants answers and Shayla wants her brother returned alive. They form a shaky truce as they seek out the man who has both. Fierce attraction pushes them closer as mistrust tears them apart. Deception lays in wait around every corner as they struggle to find the master mind behind the traitors to the Order of Night. As the tension rises, desire begins to burn with an intensity that threatens to consume, leaving them to question whether they can find what they seek with their lives and hearts intact.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Secrets of Night yet, it is available at these retailers.
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Of-Night-ebook/dp/B004D9FZ4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296964754&sr=8-1

Fictionwise http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b116401/?si=0

All Romance ebooks http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-secretsofnight-484352-139.html

Liquid Silver Books http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/books/secretsofnight.htm

Also I will be giving away one copy of Secrets of Night today. Leave a comment along with your email address to be entered into the drawing.
Best Wishes,
Virginia Cavanaugh

My review of Secrets of Night 

Review: Guardian 2632 by Nora Weston

Guardian 2632
Nora Weston

http://www.2noraweston.com/
Published:  Jan 29, 2011

Futuristic Romance / Sci-fi
Review requested

Travel through time with Dr. Zane Grayson, executive director of Guardian TMF…a monstrous time traveling facility, as he fights against corruption, Elites, Time Mercs, and his own obsession with time surfing to realize his future may actually exist in the past, 1998 to be exact. Guardian 2632—a story of epic proportions depicting what a man will sacrifice to save a life.

MY REVIEW & SEXUAL RATING:

Interesting Read!

A very interesting Sci-fi, a sci-fi full of mind boggling adventures that will have your head spinning with all the twist and turns. If you’re into a sci-fi world than you will definitely enjoy this futuristic world full of neat gadgets, weapons, computers, and the intelligence mode of the sci-fi.

This is not a fast read, it took me a while to get into the book because the first 50 pages set the scenes up of how the time travel and daily lives of 2632 was spent and how it had come about to the point in time.

I find it hard to explain the romance in this book because even though it was about love, 3/4s of the book was the adventures Dr. Zane Grayson had to go through first in order to get back to his love Julia and his daughter Lindsay. There are no love scenes, only kissing. However by half of the book the story kicked off and hooked me and I had to find out what happened next.

What’s fascinating is that Dr. Zane Grayson was addicted to time surfing into the past and would do it on his free time which was against the rules but he loved fixing the past to change the outcome of events. Even though he could of been killed on the spot if anyone found out, he didn’t let that stop him.

But during his time surfing into the past he learns that the organization has kept a secret from him, a secret that he had once fallen into a worm hole that took him into 1998 and left him there for a few days before they could recover him. However, during the short stay he meets Julia and they have a one night stand of pleasure before he is snatched back into the year 2632.

Through his addiction of time surfing, Dr. Grayson finds out about Julia and wonders why he is so drawn to her. He almost goes into shock to learn of her life story of abuse and the fact that he was her one night stand lover and the child she has is his, so he finds himself wanting to know more about her so he can go back in time to try to change the events. The adventure starts from there and it amazing everything he goes through just to get to be with the one he loves.

I liked Dr. Zane Grayson's character; he was definitely a bad ass when it came to fighting, not only physically but mentally. My heart went out to Julia as I learned of her life of abuse from her husband and I was so glad Zane went back in time to save Julia's life so he could have his life with her.

Even though my usual reads are paranormal romance/erotica, I will definitely remember this sci-fi story.

Review Alien Mate 3 by Eve Langlais

Title:Alien Mate 3
Author: Eve Langlais
Source:I won @ Loving' me Some Romance
Genre: Erotic Sci-Fi romance- Alien's
Format: eBook
Length: Novella

Kidnapped or rescued, it’s a matter of alien perspective. Either way, it results in pleasurable probing.

Abducted by a hunky blue alien, researcher and admitted geek Penny is eager to study his mating habits—in the flesh. She’d like to blame her illogical affection for him on hormones, but the erotic remedy just heightens her chemical imbalance.

Reg never thought a simple rescue mission would make him question his decision to remain single for while Penny drives him crazy with her never-ending questions, her simple presence inflames his lust—and causes havoc with his emotions. But is he ready to give up the galactic travel he loves so much to settle down with an earthling female?

Genre: Erotic Sci-Fi Romance
Heat Level: Very Hot (18+)

Previous in Series: Alien Mate & Alien Mate 2

My review:
Rating-

Sexual-

Every novella I have read by Eve I have loved, but this one I was scared to try (shh dont tell Eve lol) I think it was the blue alien thing going on;) I was fortunate to have won this copy off of another blogger and I have to admit I loved this book and I will be going back to the first two books and reading them also. Eve always adds fun in her books, that's the biggest thing I like because when life throws you anything and everything you want to be able to open up a book or in this case a PDF copy and just lose yourself in the story and just have fun. I suggest this to any novella reader that loves some extreme hot sex and good humor.

Penny is living in outer space and just got a message she is about to lose her life until a blue alien man steps in to save her. Penny finds the alien Reg very sexy and she has very high hopes that this alien will probe her now that he has saved her.

Reg is now up for a new mate the thing is he doesn’t want a mate he likes living in space. His next mission is to save an earthling, what he finds when he saves her is a different story because he can’t keep his blue hands off of her.

Alien mate 3 is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone.

There was so many fun teasers I wanted to add, but I finally eneded up with this one.
“What do you know, there is a heaven. How extraordinary, but I have to say, I didn’t expect angels to be blue.”
“I am not an angel, whatever that creature might be. I am a Xamian warrior here to rescue you.”
“A Xamian what?” Her green eyes widened. “Oh sweet baby corn, you’re an alien.” She flailed in an attempt to right herself in the gravity-free space. “You’ve come to abduct me, how grand!”
“Rescue,” he corrected.

Special Valentine's day post with guest author Virna DePaul with 2 e-copies giveaway

Please welcome Virna DePaul!


V-Day Is Me-Day.

Literally!  Some of my friends call me “V” and it makes me feel loved!  Growing up, I didn’t like my unusual name, and this was reinforced by kids at school calling me “VD,” Vern,” or “Fern”—not exactly names a teenage girl wants associated with herself.  One day, I overheard a friend saying that “Virna,” just sounded like an “old lady” name.  She was actually talking about her aunt, but her words still hurt —mainly because she was right.  Whenever anyone tells me they know a “Virna,” the person they’re speaking of is usually a grandmother or great-aunt. 

To go along with my name, I was a bit of a nerd.  Shy.  Quiet.  Of course, I loved reading, but it took me a while to find myself.  Even when I did, others still clung to their “idea” of who I was.  The real me felt invisible.

Things changed, especially when I started writing.  When I write and when I hang with writers, I feel authentic and life seems full of limitless possibilities.

By getting to know other writers and learning how to network, I’ve learned how powerful my voice can be—both written and spoken.  Bonus: I got to choose a “cool” author name for my erotic romance titles.  “Ava Meyers” sounds exotic and passionate and young.  At least I think so. J

Thankfully, I’ve come to appreciate the uniqueness of my “real” name, too.  I even put it on my first mass-market novel, Chosen By Blood, because while it might not project a certain image, it’s me, all mine.  And I’m determined that when people pick up a “Virna DePaul” book, the LAST thing they’ll be thinking of is a nerd or grandmotherly type person (crossing fingers on that one!).

Two author names, but one writer: ME.  Virna DePaul stories = suspenseful and sexy.  Ava Meyers stories = blow the doors off HOT.  Like variety? I hope so!

Today, Valentine’s Day, celebrate who you love, but also who you are on the outside and the inside.  Each of us is as complex as the characters we read about, and that’s a beautiful thing.

Finally, here’s a little treat for you.  It’s a sneak peek of Wild For Him— my new novella from the upcoming Set Up For Love anthology (Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of the excerpt!).  The theme of the anthology, which also showcases stories by authors Susan Hatler and Delilah Sloan, is about finding Mr. Right…with a little help from friends.

Excerpt from Wild For Him:

Tam was right.  Daniel Mays knew how to kiss.  His lips were a study in contrast.  Soft and firm.  Tender and voracious.  Cool and hot.  She moaned as his tongue entered her mouth, teasing her own.  Her entire being was suddenly awash in sensations. 

Her heart beat faster.

Her skin grew hotter.

Her lips clung to his.

Her nipples hardened and she could feel herself getting wet.

She felt disoriented.  And scared.  She broke away from him in panic, struggling to catch her breath.  “What are you doing here?” she finally asked, embarrassed by the husky alto of her voice. 

Daniel’s own voice was raspy.  “I offered to take you to your sister’s engagement dinner.  Didn’t Tam tell you?”

Uh no.  Embarrassment and anger washed through her.  “She didn’t tell me she’d set me up with you.  If I’d known...”  She shook her head.  “I mean…” 

Daniel nodded.  “You mean you would never have opened the door.”  He cocked his head.  “Why is that?”

“We work together.”

“So let’s date together.” 

“No!”  She almost yelled it, startling both of them.  She trembled with panic, wanting to accept his invitation yet knowing how weak and pathetic that made her. 

 He frowned.  “Bryn, there’s something between us.  That kiss was amazing.  I knew it would be.  I knew you would be.”  He stepped toward her, but she held up her hands.

“Daniel, stop.  It’s not going to happen.  Nothing is going to happen.”

Daniel closed his eyes, as if calling upon a higher power for strength.  “All right,” he said after a moment.

He slowly walked toward Bryn, who backed up despite herself.  He kept pace with her until she bumped into a wall.  He then planted both of his palms above her head and leaned down, staring into her eyes.  He was so close she could see that a gold band encircled his dark pupils.  “I’ll go.  But this isn’t over yet.  Not by a long shot.  Just one taste, Bryn, and you got me harder than any other woman.  Think about how good it was.  And how good it’s going to be.  Because we’re just getting started.” 

He dropped his heated gaze to her lips.  She held her breath.  Waiting, praying for him to kiss her.  Instead, he pushed away, walked backwards to the front door, then turned and left the house. 

Bryn slid down the wall until she was sitting on the floor.  With her heart thumping heavily in her chest, she touched her lips with her fingers, closed her eyes, and, just as he’d commanded, thought of how good it had been.

Just one kiss and her body had ignited.  Wanted more.  Wanted him.  Her starved senses had come alive.  She’d felt the heat emanating from his body.  Had smelled him, clean and spicy.  Soap mixed with the heady strength of his cologne.  She’d opened her mouth to him, but she’d wanted to do more.  She’d wanted to touch him.  Press her body into him.  The wanting hadn’t surprised her, or particularly scared her.

What scared her was the intensity of her response.  If she’d thought she could lie under Daniel and let him have her while she moaned softly, she might have given in to her body’s desire.  But he brought out her wild side.  Made her want to push him down and tear off his clothes.  Made her want to throw caution to the wind, forget decorum and respectability, and squirm and writhe and howl and scream until she forgot everything, her past, her present, her future, and simply lost herself in him.

Just one kiss, and she’d been ready to throw away her better judgment.

That’s what had scared her.

It had given her the strength to back away when he’d tried to kiss her again.

And it would give her strength the next time. 

Because she couldn’t forget what mattered.  Justice was everything to her and Daniel’s job was all about impeding it.  She couldn’t afford to lose control, and with Daniel, there’d be no other result….

**Thanks for reading!  I’m giving away a free e-copy of the Set Up For Love Anthology PLUS an e-copy of my paranormal novella, A Vampire’s Salvation (which Laurie reviewed on this site, saying it “has danger, a hot alpha vampire and some hot sex”) to one random commenter!

Virna DePaul is a former criminal prosecutor whose debut paranormal romantic suspense novel, Chosen By Blood (Book 1 in the Para-Ops series), will be released May 3, 2011 by Berkley Books but is available for pre-order now!   Virna also writes contemporary romantic suspense for Silhouette Romantic Suspense and HQN. 

Virna writes erotic romance under the name Ava Meyers. Her popular Red-Hot Cops series, including the novella Copping To It, is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other e-book retailers.

Visit Virna at www.virnadepaul.com.

Visit Ava at www.avameyers.com

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Review of Only The Lonely by Susan Gabriel

Title: Only The Lonely
Author: Susan Gabriel
Source: blackvelvetseductions.com
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romantic Suspense - Vampires
Format: eBook - 176 pages
Release Date: 2010
Author's Website

Destiny is on the line for Summer Solstice, the sultry and acerbic hostess of the popular late night talk-radio show Only the Lonely when a call comes through from a centuries-old vampire with a dark and tragic past.

Before the night is over, Summer will be drawn into the secretive world of the vampire who has the face of an angel, the needs of a man, and a thirst for human blood.

Forbidden desire turns to love, but love turns to suspicion when Summer's fans begin to turn up floating in the murky waters of the Mississippi. Will these two beings from different worlds be each other's salvation or their undoing?

My Review
Rating -

Sexual -

This book made me experience feelings from both ends of the spectrum from needing a long cold shower to crying my eyes out at the heartache! I didn't want this book to end and when I finished it my heart actually ached wanting for the story to continue on!

This is a story not only about passionate and romance but also about learning compassion, sacrifice, acceptance not only of others but of ourselves too. It amazes me that such a short novel could pack so much emotional feelings and experiences.

I really don't want to give away too much in this review because this is one hidden gem that people need to discover and to savor it.

What I can tell you is that the characters in this story (Lucien and Summer) transported me into their world where it actually made me look within my soul as I read the words on the pages. I felt and questioned what was going through my heart the same time they were doing the same. They say you know a good book when it pulls you at your emotional heartstrings and this one did for me. It may be because I am a romantic at heart and tend to focus on the emotional components in characters but it is these types of stories that make you laugh, cry, rejoice and make you learn to love the precious gifts that life gives us.

For me it hit a cord and made me treasure the gifts that were presented in these pages.