Black Friday book Bonanza

Heather at Book Savvy Babe, is hosting a Black Friday giveaway hop. I forgot to warn you guys on the 23rd. Sorry! Anyhow, the hop is still live (until the 25th.) So if you haven't joined in the fun, go at it hehehe. 

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BDSM Challenge: Halloween Submission by Bonnie Bliss

Title: Halloween Submission
Author: Bonnie Bliss
Published by: Irish Wolf Publishing
Length: 58 pages
Reviewed by: Twigs

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Halloween has arrived and Tom Newton is stressed with his job as a fireman. His best friend Rob, a submissives’ wet dream, is having a play party on Halloween night. Lucy, a nurse who has secretly been crushing on Tom, has decided to go to the party. Tom has decided that he needs to release some tension, and have some fun during his time off. What Lucy and Tom don’t know is that Rob, his best friend, and Millie, Tom’s sister, have set this up. Join them as they enjoy a hot night of bondage play. Can it all run smoothly? Will true love blossom? Will the Master get his slave? There is only one way to find out.

A story packed with sultry moments of Dominance and submission. Halloween Submission promises to be the hottest holiday this year.

Warning: This book is intended for readers over the age of 18. It contains, but is not limited to intense bondage play, references of Sadomasochism, impact play, anal play, and one hot night on All Hollow’s Eve, you aren’t soon to forget.

ARC Review: Black Moon by Jessica McQuay

Title: Black Moon (Paige Tailor series #1)
Author: Jessica McQuay
Publisher: Cambridge Press
Length: 240 pages
Reviewed by: Twigs

"Am I losing my mind?"

Paige couldn't help but question her sanity. What other explanation could there be for her hearing a conversation held barely above a whisper in the back of a classroom full of students? What about coming home to find one of those very classmates lying in wait in the darkness of her home, ready to attack her?

Confused, frustrated and feeling every ounce of her social ostracism, Paige confides in the one person she's always been able to count on: her mom. But when her mom reveals a deeply rooted, unbelievable family secret, Paige discovers her world is filled with more than she ever imagined possible. A world where fairytales live alongside nightmares and secrets are the glue that binds them together. Suddenly no one is who they seem and Paige is faced with more questions than answers. Can she survive in a world filled with creatures scarier than anything she could imagine and where deceit runs as thick as blood? Or will the truth send her over the edge?

Review: Hide N Go Seek by Dale Mayer (Psychic Visions #2)

Title: Hide N Go Seek
Author: Dale Mayer
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Thriller
Length: Novel
Release Date : December 28, 2011
Reviewer: Jasmyn

A twisted game of Hide'n Go Seek forces an unlikely alliance between a no-nonsense FBI agent and a search-and-rescue worker.

Celebrated search-and-rescue worker Kali Jordon has hidden her psychic abilities by crediting her canine partner Shiloh with the recoveries. But Kali knows the grim truth. The Sight that she inherited from her grandmother allows her to trace violent energy unerringly to victims of murder. No one knows her secret until a twisted killer challenges her to a deadly game of Hide'n Go Seek that threatens those closest to her.

Now she must rely on FBI Special Agent Grant Summers, a man who has sworn to protect her, even as he suspects there's more to Kali and Shiloh than meets the eye. As the killer draws a tighter and tighter circle around Kali, she and Grant find there's no place to hide from themselves.

Are her visions the key to finding the latest victim alive or will this twisted game of Hide'n Go Seek cost her...everything?

Review Sarim's Scent by Juliette Springs

Title: Sarim's Scent
Author: Juliette Springs
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 226 pages 
Reviewed by: Emi

Fueled with thoughts of anger and revenge, Victoria embarks on a mission to find her father, certain he has the answers to questions she's had her entire life. Questions about why she prefers the night, gravitates toward the paranormal, and bears a strange tattoo on her neck, one she'd never put there.

Her journey leads her into the arms of her childhood friend, Ivan, the only man she lets close to her heart. He understands her and has always been her confidant. But would he remain loyal if she revealed all of her secrets and the real reason she's searching for her father?Weary of living a lie and unable to walk away from family obligations, Ivan is forced to deceive the only woman he has ever cared about, one who he now realizes is his mate. Ivan knows he's doing the unforgivable, and it's just a matter of time before Victoria finds out the truth, but he can't resist the chemistry between them or deny the sensuous passion he experiences with her.When Victoria's search becomes life threatening, Ivan must find the strength he needs to tell her the truth, or lose her altogether.

Review: Two by Twilight by Maggie Shayne

Title: Two by Twilight
Author: Maggie Shayne
Source: Self Purchased
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Two Novellas
Release Date : July 1, 2007

Reviewer: Jasmyn

In a world of shadows and moonlight, no one is really what they seem....

"Run from Twilight"

A serial killer who strikes by the light of the full moon has made Mary McLean his next target. She knows she should be cautious, but she can't stay away from Michael Gray, a mysterious man with an unearthly secret. But is he there to protect her? Or is he the real danger?

"Twilight Vows"

Longing to learn his secrets, Rachel Sullivan found herself a willing captive of Donovan O'Roark. But the young Irish beauty never envisioned his true identity. And neither one was prepared to face the growing hunger they felt for each other....

Two by Twilight has two novellas from the Wings in the Night series.  For some reason they are in the wrong order - we start with #9, Run From Twilight.  Michael, an ex-cop turned vampire, knows that Mary is in danger, but how to tell her without scaring her away?  As he sets himself up as her guardian and the danger comes closer the sparks begin to fly - but will she be able to accept him for what he is?  A cute good cop rescues sexy girl tale with a bit of a twist.  A little predictable, but still a lot of fun.

The second novella is #6, Twilight Vows.  This one was my favorite of the two - possible because it's Irish - love reading stories about Ireland.  When Donovan O'Roark returns to a castle that contains haunting memories for him, he finds himself entranced with Rachel - a local village girl.  Rachel also thinks he's quite fascinating, but she's the only one that isn't afraid of him.  When the horrible thing that happened in the past begins to repeat itself, it's up to Rachel to save the day this time.  This story was quite romantic and very sweet.  The characters were fun and a little different.

BDSM Challenge Review: Choosing Rena by Dakota Trace

Title: Choosing Rena (Doms of Chicago #6)
Author: Dakota Trace
Source: Author Request
Genre: BDSM Romance
Length: Novella
Reviewed by: MsPink

Once abandoned by a man who collared her for a younger sub, Rena MacAllister wants nothing to do with another Dom. After moving to Chicago to escape her past all she wants is to start and possibly find a man who has never even heard of BDSM scene. When she joins the team at Larson Securities she isn’t prepared for the temptation her new boss, Jackson Levough – a known Dom in the Chicago scene. So after six months of fighting the need to submit to him, she's quits.
Jackson Levough is a desperate man. He may be known has the Playboy Dom but after sampling Rena’s submission during a business trip, he wants more. Especially when he knows he can satisfy every submissive desire the luscious Rena has. But when he returns from a nasty illness, he’s shocked to find her resignation and no forwarding address.
With his skills and determination she doesn’t stay hidden for long. But shortly after he finds her - his entire world blows up around him. Someone is targeting Larson Securities. When the person responsible gives him a choice, either Rena or his business, he's torn. There has to be a way to keep both Rena and his business - he just has to find it.

Review / Giveaway The Charmed Souls by Christine Wenrick

Title: The Charmed Souls
Author: Christine Wenrick
Source: Review Request
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: 300 pages
Reviewed by: Emi 

Olivia Ann Greyson is a Charmer, a Dhampir with the power to lure the supernatural world’s most dangerous of creatures – and she’s in an impossible situation. She must leave behind Caleb Wolfe, the strong, protective vampire she has fallen madly in love with, in order to learn how to protect herself from the vampires, shifters and demons that will be drawn to her for the rest of her life.

Human Guardian, Alec Lambert, has been assigned to see to Olivia’s training by the organization he belongs to, which is known simply as The Brethren. He takes Olivia to the group’s stronghold in the mountainous regions of Alberta, Canada, where she discovers the answers to her family’s painful past and the extent to which those hunting her will go to capture her. But she also uncovers many secrets and even more questions about this mysterious group she has trusted to protect her – secrets that will have her fighting to get back to the man she left behind.. . . but will it be too late?

ARC review The Importance of Being Wicked by Miranda Neville

Title: The Importance of Being Wicked
Author: Miranda Neville
Source: Edelweiss
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novel (approx 384 pgs)
Published by Avon Release Date November 27, 2012




The rules of society don't apply to Caro and her coterie of bold men and daring women. But when passions flare, even the strongest will surrender to the law of love....

Thomas, Duke of Castleton, has every intention of wedding a prim and proper heiress. That is, until he sets eyes on the heiress's cousin, easily the least proper woman he's ever met. His devotion to family duty is no defense against the red-headed vixen whose greatest asset seems to be a talent for trouble...

Caroline Townsend has no patience for the oh-so-suitable (and boring) men of the ton. So when the handsome but stuffy duke arrives at her doorstep, she decides to put him to the test. But her scandalous exploits awaken a desire in Thomas he never knew he had. Suddenly Caro finds herself falling for this most proper duke...while Thomas discovers there's a great deal of fun in a little bit of wickedness.

BDSM Challenge Review: Master's Hunt by Verity Ant

Title: Master's Hunt (A Master of Two Novel)
Author: Verity Ant
Source: Author Request
Genre: BDSM
Length: Novella
Reviewed by: MsPink

Kevin, Renee, and Amiko love each other. Like the triangle—the strongest geometric configuration—their love is both simple and complex, made more complex, perhaps, by the BDSM nature of their sexuality. Kevin is the apex of their union, a sexual sadist and dominant personality. His women, both intelligent and attractive, are submissive, but only to him. He would never harm them, but Kevin, driven by the narrow focus of his sexuality, finds pleasure in inflicting sexual pain in a controlled manner, rewarding good behavior with pleasure.

When Amiko is stolen from their triad, kidnapped by a crazy woman who fancies herself in love with the Asian beauty, both Kevin and Renee are beside themselves with concern for her welfare. They need to find Amiko before something ugly happens to her. From captivity, Amiko tries to help them, but her trail of “breadcrumbs” might just get her into more trouble than she is already in.

Kevin’s forceful nature demands that he take charge of the search and rescue operation. Renee’s love for her sister-in-spirit compels her to accept danger. Amiko must be saved. Any other outcome, the ruin of their carefully nurtured triad, simply cannot be borne.

Blood Winter (Horngate Witches #4) - Another 5 Star Heroine

Blood Winter
by
Diana Pharaoh Francis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For details/info on this series first 3 books go here:
Horngate Witches Series Books 1-3

SETTING:

Ages ago, the Guardians of the Earth created an army of creatures—faeries, banshee, chimeras, oni, lamia, kelpies, angels…the Uncanny and Divine things that populate myth and legends that most humans suppose never really existed. It was an army meant to contain the human population, to keep them from overrunning the earth…hungry parasites taking more than the host can provide.

The army failed. The Guardians were too benevolent and did not prune back the weed of humanity as severely as needed. As a result, cold iron took a heavy toll on the creatures of the Uncanny and Divine.
Centuries later, the Guardians have decided to act before it is too late—before the magic dies entirely. This time, they are holding nothing back. Over centuries, the creatures of the Uncanny and Divine have grown less susceptible to iron, and they will no longer let mercy or pity get in the way of saving the earth and it’s magic.

A war is beginning, one that will remake the earth and decimate much of humanity. It will move mountains and drain oceans. Magical beings will once again walk the earth, more powerful than ever before. Will anyone protect humanity? Who will survive when the war ends? The line in the sand between good and evil is smudged and crooked and right and wrong is impossible to know. But no one will be left on the sidelines; everyone will have to choose sides

BDSM Challenge review Power Play by Eliza Gayle

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Title: Power Play (Pleasure Playground, #2)

Author: Eliza Gayle

Source: Author

Genre: Contemporary BDSM Erotic Romance

Length: Novel

She wants the escape. He wants control. They both need love.

Jennifer Croft is at the peak of her career. As a bondage model at Altered Ego, she’s become the crème de la crème of the fetish world, ensuring herself a top spot in her profession. The world is her oyster. Her personal life on the other hand… It’s not pretty. Only her fascination with pain play keeps the ghosts of her past at bay.

After tragedy sends Daegan McKenna to the South for a much needed change of pace, the last thing he expects to find is a closet submissive hiding in plain sight. She’s hot-tempered and in denial — a heady combination that brings out the dominant looking for a challenge. He’s already loved and lost more than one man should, but the haunted look in her eyes prompts him to make her an offer. He’ll indulge her darkest fantasies, if she’ll agree to give up control. Then he’ll let her go.

Unfortunately, the past never stays in the past and old insecurities cause complications neither of them wanted. Now temporary is not enough.

ARC Review Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks

Title: Wild About You (Love at Stake, #13)

Author: Kerrelyn Sparks

Source: Edelweiss

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel (approx 384)

Published by Avon Books

Release Date November 27, 2012



Handsome Howard…Hunky Howard… Hot Howard…

It’s not every day that Elsa Bjornberg feels fragile, not when she hosts a home renovation show where she can effortlessly demolish a kitchen. But from the moment she meets Howard Barr, this bear of a man makes her feel like a woman. And the way he looks at her, as if she was a pot of honey he’d like to lick… 

Howard is not like most men. For one thing, he’s a shapeshifter. And he always thought his celebrity crush would never amount to anything more than drooling at Elsa on the TV. When his meddling vampire employer gets involved, the star is suddenly within his grasp—and within a hair of her life. For an ancient curse forbids their newfound love, and Howard is suddenly torn between his desire for her and his desire to keep her alive. 

BDSM guest author Candace Blevins

Many thanks to Laurie for asking me to post a little about safety and BDSM today!

At first glance, safety may seem a bit boring. We want adventure, adrenaline, and fun! Right?

Well, yeah, but if you don’t play safe, you can end up injured, or worse; and that’s not fun, at all. We’re aiming for good hurt, not bad.

I've been in the lifestyle well over 20 years, so it’s easy for me to discern when an activity in a fiction book is safe, or merely there for the fantasy aspects. I’m usually good with both, but there are people who worry about someone new to the scene getting hurt by trying something they read.

I write scenes as realistic as possible, while still holding onto the fantasy. I include some safety details here and there, like the fire extinguisher under the table during the wax play scene, and the quick release clips restraining her so he can get her up and away quickly, if necessary.  However, I’m not writing a how-to manual, and I don’t include every safety detail. If you’re going to do something in one of my books, please look it up, do some research, maybe even find a group on Fetlife discussing the activity and ask questions –– please don’t try it without first learning the pros and cons.

Most people with an interest in BDSM are familiar with the term SSC, which means an activity should be Safe, Sane, and Consensual. Heavy players, like the characters in my books, often abandon SSC in favor of RACK –– Risk Aware Consensual Kink. RACK means both parties acknowledge the risk in a particular activity, but have done their research and are comfortable with the level of risk involved. This also gets rid of the whole “sane” argument, which can be so subjective: one person’s idea of crazy might be another’s ordinary kink.

I’ll briefly run down a list of things I frequently see in books and videos, and list the inherent dangers:

BDSM Challenge Review My Liege of Dark Haven by Cherise Sinclair

Title: My Liege of Dark Haven
Author: Cherise Sinclair
Source: Review Request
Genre: BDSM Erotic Romance
Legnth: 333 pages 
Reviewed by: Emi

Threatened by university cutbacks, Professor Abigail Bern’s only hope is to publish a provocative research paper--soon. Planning to covertly observe behavior in the notorious Dark Haven BDSM club, she takes a receptionist job. When the owner calls upon her to assist in a demonstration, she’s appalled. Then fascinated. Under the unyielding hands of the master known as my Liege, she discovers a need to be more than an observer.

His late wife had been the center of his life, and Xavier Leduc wants no other. But when his new receptionist does her utmost to keep an emotional distance from him, he’s intrigued and digs deeper. She’s adorable. Intriguingly intelligent, beautifully submissive, sweetly vulnerable. He soon realizes her defenses are keeping her on the fringe of her sexuality--and her life. As he draws her into fuller participation, she unconsciously does the same for him. She begins to fill his world.Ever since the night she met my Liege Xavier, Abby has questioned everything she believes about herself. She’s falling for the stern owner of Dark Haven and thinks he’s beginning to care for her...until the day he learns why she’s in his club.

Review : Ascension by S.E. Lund

Title: Ascension
Arthur: S.E. Lund
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Ebook
Published: July 2012

In Book Two of The Dominion Trilogy, Michel and Julien fight an ancient enemy while Eve s is torn between her desire for the brothers and her need to follow her mother's path.

BDSM Challenge: The Dark Garden by Eden Bradley

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Title: The Dark Garden
Author: Eden Bradley
Genre : BDSM
Source: Self Purchased
Length: Novel
Reviewer : Jasmyn

If you loved Fifty Shades of Grey . . . get ready to enter The Dark Garden.

A deliciously potent tale of one woman’s quest for self-discovery.

Rowan Cassidy likes to be in charge—especially in her personal life. As a mistress at Club Privé, the most exclusive bondage/S & M club on the West Coast, Rowan can live out her dominant fantasies safely, and with complete control—until the night Christian Thorne walks in. Self-confident and sophisticated, he’s a natural dominant if Rowan’s ever seen one. Yet she can’t stop thinking about him and imagining his touch.

Christian has returned home, hoping to break free from his dissatisfaction and malaise—and discovers the cure in Rowan. He’s dying to get his skilled hands on her and watch her surrender, to unlock the mystery of her that captivates him. Determined to be her master, he makes Rowan a daring proposition: give herself over to him for thirty days.

Rowan finds Christian’s offer terrifying—and impossible to resist. But abandoning herself to Christian’s power might be more than she can handle. . . . Or it might be the realization of her true nature and the dark garden within her. There will be only one way to find out. And once the game has begun, there’s no turning back.