Review of Enslave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #4) by Felicity E. Heaton

Title: Enslave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series #4)
Author: Felicity E. Heaton
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance - Vampires, Succubus
Format: ebook - #116 pages
Release Date: August 4th 2012
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Review: Soul Whisperer by Jenna Kernan

Title: Soul Whisperer
Author: Jenna Kernan
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel

Release Date : November 15, 2011 

Reviewer: Jasmyn

Her father's death has long haunted shape-shifter Bess Suncatcher, leading her deep into the Northern California forests in search of healing…and peace. But that peace is threatened when she discovers a dead human body—and is detained by a dangerously sexy stranger.

As a Soul Whisperer, Cesar Garza is fated to use his gifts to track demonic predators. But he can't crack this case alone. He needs the talents of the mysterious woman who peaks his suspicion…and his desire. Cesar is determined to fight his attraction to Bess and focus on the investigation. For theirs is a potentially deadly—and forbidden—alliance.

Moonglow (Darkest London #2)

Title: Moonglow (Darkest London #2)
Author: Kristen Callihan
Source: Self purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Shifter/Vampire)

Moonglow (Darkest London #2)


Summary:

Once the seeds of desire are sown . . .
Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .


Their growing passion knows no bounds . . .

Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul. What would he sacrifice to protect her?

Moonglow is a passionate paranormal mystery/romance for adult readers.

Review: An Unsuitable Bride by Jane Feather

Title: An Unsuitable Bride

Author: Jane Feather

Source: Publisher

Genre: Historical Romance

Length: Novel

Release Date : July 24, 2012 

Reviewer: Jasmyn

Long ago, young Viscount Bradley’s prudish family forbade him to marry his beloved. Now, the aging lord has plotted a subtle revenge. His three nephews can split his fortune, but only if each marries a fallen woman. Two have found brides who meet the terms . . . and all depends on the youngest, Peregrine Sullivan. New York Times bestselling author Jane Feather’s Georgian trilogy concludes with a sexy tale sure to delight.

Only desperation would drive a lady to disguise herself in hopes of employment, but the twenty thousand pounds that their father promised beautiful Alexandra Douglas and her invalid younger sister has vanished into the hands of the greedy cousin who inherited the estate. Alexandra, in search of justice, embarks on an elaborate charade to infiltrate Combe Abbey, her ancestral home, and secretly take the money back.

Peregrine, visiting the Abbey, is intrigued by a woman whose mind matches his on every level. Who is this middle-aged spinster with a young woman’s eyes and a youthful step that even a limp cannot disguise? Sensing some scandalous secret, Perry assumes the lady would delight in being rescued. But his efforts are rebuffed; Alexandra will take care of herself and her sister, thank you very much. Can Perry court the daring and independent young woman, win her heart, and be the last brother to wed?

Review Half in Love by Lea Barrymire

Title: Half in Love (Willie Krenshaw)
Author: Lea Barrymire
Source: Author request
Genre: Erotic paranormal romance- vampire
Length: Novella

[Siren Classic: Erotic Paranormal Romance, shape-shifters, vampires, HEA]

Willie Krenshaw wanted nothing more than a few minutes watching the waters of Lake Erie after a long workday. What she ended up with was a drugged male vampire and an itch to be a Good Samaritan.

When her inner kitty starts sniffing around at the male she's helping, she knows Fate's evil sense of humor is in full swing. Being a shifter-vampire hybrid is hard enough, but having a male vampire as her fated mate is just too much.

Nickola, the vampire she assists, finds her breathtaking and does all he can to push Fate's agenda.

Stephen is the male vampire Nickola is investigating for the Council. He takes aim at the couple, intent on pulling Nick to his side or killing him. Between Stephen's scheming and the Council's interest in Willie, can they survive the chaos long enough to test the depths of their passions?

The Best Series of 2011/12 - The Elemental Mysteries by Elizabeth Hunter (4 Books)

Title: The Elemental Mysteries (4 Book Series)
Author: Elizabeth Hunter
Source: Self purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Vampire)

A Hidden Fire: Elemental Mysteries Book 1
This Same Earth: Elemental Mysteries Book 2
The Force of Wind: Elemental Mysteries Book 3
A Fall of Water: Elemental Mysteries Book 4

SUMMARY: A phone call from an old friend sets Dr. Giovanni Vecchio back on the path of a mystery he'd abandoned years before. He never expected a young librarian could hold the key to the search, nor could he have expected the danger she would attract. Now he and Beatrice De Novo will follow a twisted maze that leads from the archives of a university library, through the fires of Renaissance Florence, and toward a confrontation they never could have predicted. The Elemental Mysteries are paranormal mystery/romance for adult readers.

Book tour Bound by Decency by Claire Ashgrove

Please welcome Claire Ashgorve!! 

What’s On A Pirate Menu?

Hi all!  I’m back again this month, and super excited to be able to talk about Bound by Decency.  This book, of the many I’ve written, is very close to my heart, second only to the Templar series. 

So, if you were on a pirate ship (and let’s assume you’ve been invited not taken captive), and the meal bell rang, I think you’d be a bit surprised what might appear at your table.  Keep in mind pirate fare was always fresh stale, made with the finest stalest ingredients available.

Let’s take a peek at the menu:

Review The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper

Title: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires (Half Moon Hollow #2)

Author: Molly Harper

Source: Self Purchase

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel (336pgs)

Published by Pocket Books

Iris Scanlon, Half-Moon Hollow’s only daytime vampire concierge, knows more about the undead than she’d like. Running all their daylight errands—from letting in the plumber to picking up some chilled O neg—gives her a look at the not-so-glamorous side of vampire life. Her rules are strict; relationships with vamps are strictly business, not friendship—and certainly not anything else. But then she finds her newest client, Cal, poisoned on his kitchen floor, and only Iris can help.

Cal - who would be devastatingly sexy, if Iris allowed herself to think that way - offers Iris a hefty fee for hiding him at her place until he figures out who wants him permanently dead. Even though he’s imperious, unfriendly and doesn't seem to understand the difference between "employee" and "servant," Iris agrees, and finds herself breaking more and more of her own rules to help him - particularly those concerning nudity.

Turns out what her quiet little life needed was some intrigue & romance—in the form of her very own stray vampire.

Review A Demon And His Psycho by Eve Langlais

Title:A Demon And His Psycho (Welcome To Hell #2) 

Author: Eve Langlais 

Source: Author Request

Genre: Paranormal romance - demons

Length: Novella

Warning:This story centers around a grumpy demon holding onto an ancient vow and a perky psycho (with killer tendencies) who is determined to make him snap. There's cursing, melt-your-screen hotness, messed up religious tropes and snort out loud fun. If you enjoy raunchy humor, sizzling moments and already know you’re going to Hell, then dive on in.

I'm not crazy. I just have anger issues.

With a giggle and an outrageous mouth – perfect for things other than talking – Katie comes flying into Xaphan’s life, upsetting centuries of self-inflicted misery. How can he stay true to the one he lost when a bubbly psycho, with mismatched eyes, keeps consuming his thoughts – and awakening his desire?

So she was a tad bit nuts, Katie’s insanity came in handy as the Devil’s favorite problem solver. But killing’s not on the menu when a dragon goes missing, and worse, Lucifer teams her up with Hell’s grumpiest demon. His rejection of her advances only makes her more determined to seduce him. And despite her violent reputation, a part of her is oddly tempted to let him live.

Welcome to Hell where the rules are always changing, the ash is constantly raining, and Lucifer is watching, waiting to steal your soul…

Review of Savage (Daughters of the Jaguar) by Willow Rose

Savage by Willow Rose
Douglas's rating  4 of 5 stars

Author: Willow Rose
Source: Author Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Shifter)
Format: E-Book; Novel Length

After finishing Savage (Daughters of the Jaguar) I had to sit back and kind of soak in what I had read. This is Paranormal Romance by genre but it was actually something a bit more as it tends towards trying to impart the author’s sense of morality to the reader in a very general sense. Let me be clear, if I feel an author has decided to get on their soapbox and tell me how to live/vote/make a “better” world in a book I read for entertainment, I usually follow that with a trip to the trash can. I read this genre for entertainment not enlightenment, with that said this book did it subtly enough for me to overlook most of it and enjoy the story.

Christian is a recent arrival in the USA from Denmark; he is brilliant and shallow at the same time. His life, in addition to his academic prowess due to a photographic memory, has been a tale of women attracted to his good looks and cast aside due to his lack of ability to feel much on an emotional level due to facts that the book will provide. The book starts slowly, giving background and making you wonder if this book was accidentally placed in the wrong genre because it is pretty much story of a medical student going to live/work in Florida on the charity of others. Then things change after a near death experience followed closely by meeting the “crazy” people next door and finds them to be much more than anyone suspects (no I am not going to tell you, read the book). The title should give you enough hints but you should NOT expect the usual paranormal boy meets girl story, to quote some of my Alabama relatives “this ain’t it”. This starts down a road of romance combined with urban fantasy that you think you know where it is going and you will be wrong, I can safely say that this story kept surprising me in the directions it would take off in that you could not see coming. The story revolves around a myriad of things not the least of which are Christian trying to get a medical degree, not getting shipped back to Denmark, getting the girl (or not), trying to figure out why a wild animal saved him (yes that is a teaser), supernatural gift he has no idea how to embrace, and in what could have been left out IMHO a bit of what I would describe as “the Meaning of Life mixed with World Peace). Fortunately that last bit was subdued enough for me to enjoy the story.

Readers should be aware that for the most part this novel is character driven rather than action packed (although there is enough of that to keep my interest) and the romance though heartfelt is somewhat low-key and rates probably closer to PG than R in that respect.

BOTTOM LINE: While a bit slower than I prefer it held my interest, the editing in the first 25% needed some help but whether it got better or I got wrapped up in the story and blew right through it I could not say (I think that is a good thing either way) . Christian embracing his gift a bit more would have helped the book, some better follow-through on a side story or two would have helped, I got the feeling the author was less interested in telling the story than her desire to enlighten me (no I DON’T like that). Finally, the ending was no ending at all, it was like she just stopped writing and I assume there will be more books in this series which will answer a few questions. The premise and characters in this story have a huge potential that was not realized in this first book, but which do get its hooks into you enough to make you want more, I shall look forward to the next book. Overall rating – 3.5/5 Stars – Maybe more if you are a starry eyed dreamer that is striving for “The Meaning of Life” but for those common folks like me who are selfish and just want a good story with a bit of action and romance, 3.5 is as good as it got.


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Review of The Blood Bar Chronicles Book 1: The Alphas by Jorja Lovett, Cherie Nicholls, Doris O'Connor, Arya Grey

Title: The Blood Bar Chronicles Book 1: The Alphas
Author: Jorja Lovett, Cherie Nicholls, Doris O'Connor, Arya Grey
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Vampires, Shifters, Time-Travellers, Elementals
Release Date: April 6th 2012
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Author guest post Rachel Carrington

Please welcome romance author Rachel Carrington 

Imaginary Worlds—What’s Not to Like?

I write fantasy and paranormal romances. Both are popular genres and have dedicated fan bases. Readers are always clamoring for another chance to step inside a vampire’s castle or be whisked away in the magical arms of a wizard. And in every story, there is a unique world to be explored that explains why these romances are so well-loved.

Step outside reality and enter a place where the night is magical. Yes, dark creatures exist in those dangerous forests but so do vampires who will do anything to protect the woman they love, shapeshifters who unite with their mate for life, and werewolves that save mere mortals from certain death.

Imagine living in a world where anything is possible because everything is fantasy. You could see two moons on the same night or feel the universe surround you as you’re lifted off the ground in the arms of your vampire. You could watch plants grow and surround you as you walk, hear a bird actually call your name, and feel the ripples of the water as you glide across a lake that wasn’t there moments before.

And forget about the everyday boredom of commutes, time clocks, and grocery shopping.

In these worlds, you can explore with confidence, knowing you’re going to find something unique.

There is no doubt in my mind that, in spite of the dangers, I’d choose a fantasy world any day. Where else would you find the undead sexy or the glowing eyes of your wolf comforting? Certainly not in the real world.

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ARC review BOUND BY DECENCY by Claire Ashgrove

Title: BOUND BY DECENCY
 Author: Claire Ashgrove
 Source: Author request
Genre: Historical romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by Laurie

Once, Cain sailed with the cutthroats of The Flying Gang, fearless Captain of The Kraken, bound to no one save the sea. After inheriting a portion of Spain’s Royal Inheritance, he resigned the life of brigands for a chance at honest wealth. With the secrets of his piracy tucked away, he achieved his lofty aspirations. But when his partner and best friend betrays him to the Royal Navy, Cain’s dreams are ripped to shreds. He’s left with his ship, the tattered remnants of a stolen future, and a piece of Spanish mystery. Wanted by three nations and destined for the gallows, he returns to the legendary band of buccaneers for one purpose---vengeance.

Kidnapped by the formidable Cain, India Prescott discovers he intends to kill the man she’s to marry, Richard Grey. Cain’s story reveals betrayal. Treachery that extends to her as well. Although she holds the key to retribution, India refuses to become another man’s pawn. Freedom lies before her, the liberty to shrug off propriety, make her own decisions, and claim her destiny. But when she uncovers goodness in Cain’s soul and he awakens passion in her heart, she must combat the chains of convention once more.

Only this time India's not fighting society. She’s battling a pirate bent on keeping her decency intact.

Review Haute Persuit by Stephanie L Spann

Title: Haute Pursuit
Author: Stephanie L Spann
Source: Author request
Genre: Paranormal romance
Length: Novel
Reviewed by: Carin


There are a ton of upsides to living in San Francisco. Sparring with your friends, annoying your brat little sister, and hospitable weather, if you don't mind the fog.

There's only one DownSide.

All of the deranged, mutated freaks live there on the polar opposite side below the City. Not that Zev Ruzik, Chief of San Francisco's Paranormal Bureau, has ever been there. Twenty years ago, the portals had been welded shut and Zev became a poster boy for Division and Separation of Enhanced People. Today, he's the last male of his kind: heavy dose of werewolf blended with a breed best left unmentioned.

Lyra Methelle is the yin to his yang. Heavy on the 'other' stirred with a moderate helping of werewolf, also last of her kind. Perfect mate for Zev, or so an ancient religion says, but that excludes the fact that she's a DownSide Control agent who just broke a dozen laws to storm through a portal onto his side of the Golden Gate. Lyra is a Tracker with one goal: hunting down her arch nemesis before it locates its target.

Zev is ready to throw Lyra back through the portal, even though all intercity communications are nonfunctional, preventing transport. That is, until he discovers that Lyra's prey is searching for his little sister.

Now, all bets are off and Zev is forced into an uneasy partnership that has him striving to stay focused on their mission and to keep hot and heavy thoughts about Lyra's lush, diamond dipped curves out of mind.

Review of Vampire Dreams Revamped by Gabrielle Bisset

Title: Vampire Dreams Revamped
Author: Gabrielle Bisset
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance - Vampires
Format: ebook - 84 pages
Release Date: July 6th 2012
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Review The Devil's Trap by Honoria Ravena

Title: The Devil's Trap (In Darkness We Dwell Book #2) 

Author: Honoria Ravena
Source: Author request
Genre: Erotic paranormal romance- M/F/M
Length: 
Reviewed: by Laurie 

Regan is the best vampire hunter money can buy. But when she's paid to kill one of the most powerful vampires in existence, she doesn't realize she's in way over her head. Things go terribly wrong, and there is no escape...

Zarek is so powerful, he scares other vampires. One little hunter should be no challenge. However, Regan is different, and as soon as he sees her, he will do anything to keep her. But she's a stubborn woman who refuses to let someone else control her.

When a powerful enemy comes to town, she's forced to trust Zarek with her life. Who is the larger threat? The man out to destroy humankind? Or the vampire determined to own her heart?