Day: November 22, 2014

Andre by D.J. Manly

AndreTitle: Andre
Series: Risky Business AmberPax Collection
Author: D.J. Manly
Genre: Dark Fantasy/ Vampire
Length: Novella (79 pages)
Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (July 30th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: From the moment he sees a photograph of Dalton Manor, a 17th-Century estate located in the picturesque English countryside, Joel Howard knows he must stay there while on vacation, in spite of the lack of nightly distraction to be had in London’s gay village.

After arriving in England with his friend Shelley, Joel immediately arranges to visit the grand estate, and during a tour, he sets eyes on the portrait of the handsome Patrice Dumont and his lovely young bride, Rosalie, the owners of the manor three hundred years ago.

Joel cannot explain the emotion he feels as he stares at the portrait, or his particular obsession with an ash tree he views on the property later that night. He also can’t explain why the ancient estate seems to talk to him, literally, or why the ghostly voice coming from inside the walls keeps calling him by the name of Andre.

As the moments tick by, Joel comes ever closer to the edge of danger and soon learns the answers to his questions…in every horrifying detail…

ISBN: 978-1-61124-632-2

Product Link: http://www.amberquill.com/store/p/1996-Andre.aspx

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: A beautifully written story of a love so strong not even death could break it. Patrice Dumont married a woman at their families insistence. A few years into the marriage he falls in love with a gypsy named Andre. Unfortunately, his wife Rosalie, who is a powerful witch, finds out and has Andre hung. Stricken with grief Patrice tells his wife he’ll never love her. She curses Patrice and he remains buried underground for hundreds of years until Joel sets him free.

I was appalled at what lengths Rosalie went to in order to keep Patrice hers. She seemed a little demented to me in thinking she’d get Patrice to love her if she did away with Andre. Not to mention the curse she put on Patrice.

Joel started hearing and seeing things as soon as he arrived at Dalton Manor. I was in awe at the breathtaking details of the manor as well as Joel be able to see different things that had happened in the past. Hot and passionate sex added a spicy element. Great read.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

Addiction by Pelaam

23579258Title: Addiction
Series: W.R.A.I.T.H, #5
Author: Pelaam
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (87 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (November 12, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75Hearts
Blurb: Emer is a man with a secret, one that he’s been hiding for a very long time. He doesn’t let that stand in the way of his successful career as an executive chef, however, or his unrequited love for his longtime friend Lachlan, a handsome fisherman who supplies fresh seafood to Emer’s restaurant.

But then his world is turned upside down by the arrival of WRAITH agents Aydin and Sean, who are on a mission to locate and shut down the goblin lord who’s thought to be manufacturing a highly addictive drug in the human realm and then smuggling it back to Vargr, putting the demon world at risk.

As the four men face a race against time to uncover the truth behind the highly addictive aphrodisiac, Emer is forced to reveal his secret, but in doing so must risk losing Lachlan forever. However, will Emer be prepared for the shock he receives in return, one that threatens not only his love, but their lives as well?

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!addiction/c18ae

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Emer has been forced into helping a Lord Goblin, who is holding his brother Cavan hostage, into making a very addictive drug that does not affect humans. The W.R.A.I.T.H organization it tipped off and so begins the investigation. Aydin is a W.R.A.T.H agent who is part Demon, part Gargoyle.

Interesting story. There are some fierce battles that take place as well as Aydin discovering his mate is Cavan. The drug is a powerful aphrodisiac that is addicting. So the agents plan to shut down the whole operation.

Action, adventure, and love are all throughout. Good read with some hot sex to add spice to the story.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

Mating Forged in Fire by Shea Balik

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Series: Paranormal Wars: Stone Haven, #3
Author: Shea Balik
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (139 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc (June 14th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts
Blurb: Maui Knight can’t believe he’s found his mate when he saves Ian Carmichael from the psy labs. The need to keep his mate safe has Maui denying Ian’s request to go get his sister away from Ian’s father. Maui hadn’t counted on Ian’s determination to save his sister from their father’s dishonorable intentions.

Ian Carmichael runs from the safety of the Alliance Territory in order to bring his sister back with him. From the moment he enters his childhood home, things go horribly wrong. He saved his sister but managed to get recaptured by the psy. The last time he’d been imprisoned by the psy they had tortured him, this time they took that torture to a whole new level. What’s even worse is they’ve changed him.

Ian’s only hope is that Maui will once more rescue him. Even if he does, Ian isn’t sure Maui can love who Ian’s become.

ISBN: 978-1-62741-879-9

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/mating-forged-in-fire

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
Ian grows up taking care of his sister after their mother died. Their father became a drunk and really gave a thought to them. Until Ian’s sister get closer to eighteen. Then the father starting paying attention, and not in a good way. Finally, his father decides to sell Ian to the psy to get him out of the way. For over a year, Ian has lived a nightmare. The only thing that kept him sane was the need to get back to his sister and another prisoner.

Maui is a fire mystic. He was saved from the human labs by the Alpha two hundred years ago and has stood by the Alpha’s side since then. Maui meets his mate Ian when he goes on the mission to destroy one of the psy labs. They have their issues at the start, but do finally get things worked out. Until Maui denies Ian, help to get his sister away from his father. Ian, with the help of a couple other mates, goes to get her and while his sister is saved Ian is captured by the psy again.

Even after Ian is changed, he adjusts fast to his new circumstances with the help of his mate Maui and his sister. Maui is so happy to have a mate, but when things go wrong he blames himself for not helping Ian when he asked for it. Maui was only thought was about protecting Ian and not taking his feeling into consideration. That backfired on Maui, so when he gets Ian back he does all he can to make it up to Ian and show him how much he matters and is loved just the way he is.

I loved Ian, he is just so quirky and adorable. His gives people gifts that are unusual but make perfect sense when thought about. His logic about it is right on he just adds his own unique twist to it. But he is also brave and fights for what he believes is right. Mauri makes the perfect mate for Ian. Mauri protects Ian as much as he can. Even from getting hurt feeling when others don’t like his gifts. He also will protect Ian from running into danger before he thinks about it.

This was another good addition to the series. For me it was all about Ian, I just love his character.

Ma Chérie by Remmy Duchene

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Series: Romance on the Go
Author: Remmy Duchene
Genre: Contemporary/Interracial
Length: Short (33 pages)
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (August 5th 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts
Blurb: Gaël Leveraeu put his foot in his mouth after a one-night stand with the sexy Shawn Rhodes. The moment he walks away, however, Gaël knows he made a mistake. He wants more from Shawn, but did he screw everything up before it even started?

Shawn Rhodes never partakes in one-night stands, but there was something about Gaël. After Gaël leaves, Shawn tries to get on with his life but a flower delivery brings Shawn back to face the possible feelings simmering just beneath the surface.

ISBN: 978-1-77130-951-6

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/ma-cheri-by-remmy-duchene/

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Two months ago, Gael and Shawn had a one-night stand. Now neither can stop thinking about the other. But they are an ocean apart. Gael finally gives in and starts sending flowers with little notes. Gael wants Shawn again for more than one night. He starts by slowly seducing him with delivers and notes apologizing. Then one of Gael’s friends has a surprise delivery of his own, Shawn.

This was cute. Two men who usually go for the quick and easy find someone they can’t stop thinking about. It’s a short so there is not much story, but I did enjoy it. I think this could have been better as a longer book. It was enough to whet my appetite but not leave me full. I kind of want more with these two men.

Good for a little fast pick me up.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

The Convergence Theory by Lia Cooper

91QL-8uGEvL._SL1500_Title: The Convergence Theory
Series: Blood and Bone Trilogy #2
Author: Lia Cooper
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (291 pages)
ASIN: B00LQNWYWW
Publisher: The Spec Press, Inc (July 11th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: Walking away from your soulmate is not for the faint of heart…

Following the Matilde Walker murder, Detective Ethan Ellison is back working misdemeanors and minor crimes, but he’s only just begun to realize how much the experience has changed his life.

Meanwhile, Detective Patrick Clanahan would give anything to get the memory of Ethan out of his head. If he can’t have him, and every sign suggests that he can’t, he sure has hell wishes everything at the station didn’t remind him of the other man.

Murder, UST, pining, and emotional turmoil lurk right around the corner for both men as Seattle hurtles to the hottest summer on record and their fates converge in THE CONVERGENCE THEORY,

Contains explicit m/m and some m/f content.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Convergence-Theory-Blood-Bone-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00LQNWYWW

Review: At the start of book two in the series, Ethan and Patrick have gone their separate ways. Patrick now has a new partner they get a case of buried bodies being disturbed and missing a few piece. Ethan is back to working solo on misdemeanors and sleeping around. He even gets involved with a woman. Meanwhile Patrick is going through a very rough patch with missing his mate and this is affecting his whole attitude

Ethan gets a case about with an old man and disturbances at his house. Everyone thinks he has dementia and there is nothing really there. Even Ethan thinks so, but he keeps going when the old man calls him. During all this, Ethan keeps having dreams and can barely sleep. Hence the sleeping around. He has no clue what is going on with him and his magic is now acting weird. His magically friends know but won’t tell him. He has no clue that he mated to Patrick and that the bound is causing side effects.

Eventually the two cases merge together and they figure out what is really going on. The effect of Patrick and Ethan working together again is immediate. The bound is there pulling them together. Ethan has no clue and Patrick is too afraid to say anything with them each thinking it was the other who walked away. As they solve the case things finally get a little more settled between them.

However, nothing it perfect yet. There are still many threads hanging and issues unresolved. There is still the question about what the hell Ethan’s father wants. The relationship with Patrick and Ethan is far from figured out.

I cannot wait until the final book. I need to get the answers to the questions I still have. So I will be patiently waiting for the final installment. *sigh* I hate waiting.

The Duality Paradigm by Lia Cooper

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Title: The Duality Paradigm
Series: Blood and Bone Trilogy #1
Author: Lia Cooper
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (261 pages)
ASIN: B00I6KTA20
Publisher: The Spec Press, Inc (February 1st, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Reviewer: Leigh
Blurb: Everyone knows magic users and werewolves are intrinsically diametrically opposed…

Seattle Police Detective Ethan Ellison, born into a long line of Quebecois magicians, leads a fairly unassuming life working Theft and consulting on magical misdemeanors. He’s spent eight years building a life for himself in Seattle, far from his father’s shadow. He works hard, lives under the radar, and fucks whoever catches his eye.

Detective Patrick Clanahan, beta-heir to Pack McClanahan, is a tightly wired bundle of rage and guilt, still trying to come to terms with the murder of his last partner.

When a human woman is murdered in werewolf territory under suspicious circumstances, Ethan is reassigned to worked the case with Clanahan in the hopes that he’ll be able to balance out the wolf’s rougher edges.

Too bad they mostly just rub each other the wrong way.

DISCLAIMER This work contains language and sexual content that may not be suitable for readers under 18. This work contains sexual MALE/MALE content. Not your cup of tea? Don’t read it. Otherwise, please enjoy.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Duality-Paradigm-Blood-Bone-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00I6KTA20
Review: A young woman is murdered but what looks like a wild animal. Patrick is assigned the case and receives a new temporary partner, Ethan. The two clash from the start. But damn it’s funny some of their arguments. Patrick is the growly bad-tempered wolf, and Ethan the sarcastic wise ass.

As Ethan and Patrick dig into the murder, more and more questions are brought up then answers.

Ethan has built a new life for himself, after getting away from his father and family, as well as a former lover. He is living his life the way he wants too, and sleeps with whom he wants. He is also a magic user, but not a very strong one. But still the humans do not tend to trust him, even the police he works with. So he is a bit of loner on the force. Until is captain decides it’s a good idea to assign him to a murder case.

Patrick still feels guilt for not being there when his last partner was killed on duty. So he is not happy about getting a partner. And Ethan does not help matters with his wiseass comments and inability to keep his mouth shut. Also, Patrick’s sense of smell knows what Ethan has been up to at night. So there are few tense moments between them, as well as some funny ass exchanges.

This is book one in a trilogy, so there are two more books to come. Which I am very glad for. This book gives a unique twist on the paranormal world. The laugh out loud moments, the tension, and the intrigue all draw me into this world. This is a highly entertaining read. And I want more.

Tracking Easton by Tatum Throne

tt-ww-trackingeaston3Title: Tracking Easton
Series: Wild Wolves, #3
Author: Tatum Throne
Genre: BDSM/Paranormal/Vampire/Werewolves
Length: Novella (77 Pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5Hearts
Blurb: When Trip Highland saves a wild wolf in the Black Forest from being hunted down and killed, he quickly discovers that the wolf is his mate. Can he trust this hunted wild wolf or is he just a sucker for a bleeding heart?

Easton Lord has no plan on ever trusting another wolf shifter again—nor does he want to belong to any pack. As Easton falls hard and the wild wolves come after him, he has no choice but to trust Trip. But will that be enough to protect him from the wolves who now want him dead?

Trip is a Dom who only wants Easton as his mate and his submissive. Will Easton trust him to protect and love him or will he run? As the wild wolves get closer, Trip quickly discovers love does not conquer all.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-558-5
Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/tracking-easton
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: This was the third book to this series and they should be read in order. It gives you an insight into their world and their lives. It is a fascinating story except that it did nothing for me. It left me with more questions and less answers.

I was rather disappointed in this book. Usually for me books get better as the series goes on or they seem like they are just copying things. For me this book just felt like it was repeating everything. The dangers, the BDSM parts, the sexual scenes just seem off. This story did not come off as believable. I was rather disappointed in it.

Easton had been with the wild wolves for over a year but he knew he didn’t want to be with them. The problem was that it was like being in the mob. You can’t get out unless you are dead. He had been captured by them when his mate saved his ass. The thing was he wasn’t too sure, whether he wanted a mate or not. Although Trip was sexy as hell.

Trip was one the enforcers for Kade. He also was hired to cull the wolves, actual wolves, and not werewolves. He had found and saved his mate, but there seemed to be more going on then he knew. Although in truth, he was the one that was hiding things from everyone including his alpha.

This story was a drag for me. It just seemed to repeat things, and then there were parts of the story that seemed pushed in there. Like it would have one scene then all of a sudden it switched to another and kept me trying to figure out what was going on.

I did love the characters and the story itself would have been perfect had it had that zest that most stories have. It just seemed that this one was not written with the authors heart put into it. It was missing something for me to love it.

I did love the characters though and the way it would have turned out had that zest been there. I would recommend reading this if you love sexy men, hot sex, the BDSM life style, danger, excitement and the twist and turns to it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

No Bravery by T.A. Chase

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Series:  An Unconventional Chicago, #1
Author: T.A. Chase
Genre: Alternate Reality
Length: Novella (52 Pages)
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (December 12th, 2014) Available for early download
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: A man looking for revenge discovers a man who wants to save a city.

Farris O’Laughlin has been back in Chicago for five years. He’d spent thirteen years before his return in a mental asylum after his brother had him committed for ‘insanity’. Farris plots revenge in the way he knows will hurt his brother the most—bringing down the family business.

Darien Shaunessy is Farris’ new driver and guard. He’s around to keep Farris in line…or so Farris’ brother thinks. Darien has his own reasons for working for the O’Laughlins, but Farris wasn’t part of his plan.

When two men from different parts of the city come together, powerful men could lose their wealth and control. And the lovers could find bravery they never thought they possessed.

Publisher’s Note: This story has been previously released as part of the An Unconventional Chicago anthology by Totally Bound Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1-78430-322-8
Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/no-bravery
Reviewer: Lisa
Review: This story has been previously released as part of the An Unconventional Chicago Anthology. It was an amazing story but would be better if it had been longer. I want to know what happens to these two sexy men. It is a fascinating story with a lot of action and suspense that left me wanting for more.

Farris was supposed to the head of his crime family, but after his brothers betrayal he had spent several years in a mental institute. He had been beaten and tortured in there. His heart was full of hatred for his brother and wanted revenge. The betrayal was the only way his brother could have what he wanted.

Darien knew he needed to find Tomas’s lover. Farris was the only one who could help him find the missing brother of a friend of his. Farris’s brother had told Farris that he had killed him, but in truth, he did something much more evil. He however had not expected to fall for Farris. Although he thought that maybe being in an institute might have made Farris just a tad bit insane.

This story was a blast to read but for me I want to know more. I want to know what happens next, the dang thing left me just hanging. I hate that when it does happen. It was an amazing story and I will be spending my time reading more of T. A. Chase’s books.

I would recommend reading this if you love sexy men, feisty and craziness, betrayal, hot sex, twist and turns and danger. The only problem I had was the fact that it seemed rushed and pushed together. I can’t wait to check out the author’s site to see if there will be something more of these two sexy men.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

A Dragon's Desire by Marcy Jacks

ecm-mj-odaw-dragonsdesire3141105_0134Title: A Dragon’s Desire
Series: Of Dragons and Wolves 13
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Paranormal/Shape-Shifter/ Werewolves/ Dragons
Length: Novella (120 Pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Omega wolf Jimmy Benson has fallen in love with one of the dragon warriors who took him away from an abusive pack, Leon Fraser. He wants to be with him, but he knows about Leon’s former mate who died, and he’s not sure his love will be welcome.

When Leon is injured in battle, however, Jimmy can no longer keep his feelings to himself. He wants to be close to Leon, to help him recover, and he’s thrilled when Leon invites him to his bed. When Jimmy confesses that he mated with the warrior, Leon cannot push aside the feeling that he’s betrayed his former lover.

When hunters attack the clan, Leon is faced with the horrifying possibility that he could lose another man he loves if he cannot find Jimmy and save him before the hunters catch him and skin him alive. Even with an injured leg, he will still battle to the death to keep Jimmy alive.

ISBN: 978-1-63258-607-0

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-dragons-desire

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is part of the of Dragons and Werewolves series and they need to be read in order. Each story is about a new romancing couple and usually will give you hints on another couple. Now what is better than a normal werewolf romance story then one that has dragons also?

Marcy Jacks is an amazing author who can give you the perfect romance story to fall in love with. I always look forward to reading one of her books. This series always rocks my world. This was one of the best stories I have read in a few days. I had a blast reading this book.

Leon had once been mated before, but his mate had been murdered. It had happened several years ago and knew that there would never be anyone for him again. That was what he had thought, until he took over the care of a gorgeous omega wolf. He was charged with protecting him and keeping him safe.

Jimmy was attracted to Leon from the moment he saw him, but he didn’t feel there was any need to take it further. That is until the little sexy man kissed him. Then it was full on heat. He told Jimmy that he could never promise him more, that he was in love with his last mate. However, Jimmy had not told him, until Leon was injured that they were in fact mates. Now it was up to Leon to make the next move.

I loved this book and cannot wait to get my hands on the next story. It gave me everything I could possibly want in a story. It had captured my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. I mean what could be better than a sexy dragon, a gorgeous little omega mate, feisty attitudes, dangerous situations and tempting sex.

love that there is a bit of fear, anger, pain and more in this. It makes it seem more plausible if there is a bit more feelings put into a story. I loved it and can’t wait to read the next story.

I would recommend reading this especially if you are in love with dragons and wolves. This was an amazing series and I can guarantee that you will get a kick out of it.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com*

And Then That Happened by Liam Livings Book Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hey peeps, we have Liam Livings visiting today with his newest release And Then That Happened, we get a taste of an excerpt and there’s a great giveaway. So enjoy the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
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And Then That Happened

by

Liam Livings

Should you settle for a nearly perfect happiness or put your heart on the line for more?

It’s 1999 and 28-year-old Dominic’s carefully planned suburban life with his boyfriend Luke is perfect. His job as a nurse, his best friend Matt, his relationship with his parents, everything is just right. He and Luke have been together ten years, seen each other through friends’ deaths and their parents’ ups and downs, and even had a commitment ceremony.

Gabe isn’t happy with his boyfriend, but he stays with him, because, well it’s complicated.

Fate throws Gabe into Dominic’s life. And then that happened. Gabe’s open relationship, impulsive nature, enthusiasm for life and straight talking advice are fascinating to Dominic. They’re friends, they click over a shared love of Goldie Hawn and Gabe shows Dominic there can be more to life than planned and safe. So why can’t he take his own advice?

And Then That Happened is about finding a new kind of happiness, even when what you have is already perfect. And how sometimes perfect isn’t quite what it seems.

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