Month: June 2015

Bear Descent by Eden Cole

915KhmCpHtL._SL1500_Title: Bear Descent
Series: Bear Memory, #3
Author: Eden Cole
Genre: Paranormal / Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (82 pages)
Publisher: Amira Press (April 28th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ½ Hearts

Blurb: Crowe has been raised in captivity all his life. The day arrives when he is free, and he and the small group of enslaved shifters who stayed by his side venture out to find somewhere they can live in peace.

Although Crowe is quiet and turns into himself to ward off the pain he has suffered, he still manages to lead the others. They wind up in Huntingdon Downs and stop a war between two factions of bear shifters bent on vengeance. Crowe has a connection to Noll and to Harrison, and both alphas want answers before they decide to kill him.

One gentle shifter, Talal, finds himself attracted to Crowe. Talal feels Crowe’s pain and doesn’t believe he is the simple-minded man everyone assumes. He wants to protect Crowe, but Talal isn’t anywhere near an alpha’s status. His power is nothing compared to the others, but he will risk his life to save the man who has only known cruelty.

If Crowe will allow him, Talal will teach Crowe about love and about having a male partner–two things Crowe has never heard of.

ISBN: 978-1-627620-99-4

Product Link: http://www.amirapress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=486

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is the third book in this series and even though they focus on a new romantic couple, the story starts with book one.

This story is about a broken hero with a painful past and emotional problems. I was not much into book one and could not stand book two, however this book made up for those ones. Now it is not perfect and has some problems that are a bit confusing. It has more of a romantic tune to it than the others. It doesn’t come off as dark either.

Harrison is an Alpha and was once mated to Greg. Greg is Crowe’s father and Crowe’s mother was also Noll’s. Greg was an evil ass who was killed by Noll. The war between Harrison and Noll was well known but things are slowing down to a short peace. Crowe’s father treated him different from the others but worse also.

He was forced to mate, and forced to live in a cave. His learning had stopped at the age of six and he was not used to being out of the cave. Then the others talked him into leaving. He is terrified of the others and shows it, even though he is a strong alpha. He had never learned that part of himself. Never having shifted into his bear, he didn’t know what to do. Then he ends up in the middle of Noll’s and Harrison’s war. There is one bear who is nice to him, but still frightens him.

Talal is a gentle man and shifter. He wants to help Crowe and is attracted to him also. He knows he must take it slow with the skittish man, but damn is he turned the hell on. He wants to teach him about the world he is in now, but he also wants to teach him about love.

This was a better story than I thought it would be. It still feels like you are left hanging at the end but it was a better ending then I thought. I was happier with this story. You still have the danger but it has more tenderness in it. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I was having a blast with it, but liked it a little better.

I would recommend reading it.

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

Body Art by Jordan Castillo Price, 2nd edition

91eVQQgSvZL._SL1500_Title: Body Art, 2nd Edition
Series: N/A
Author: Jordan Castillo Price
Genre: Horror/Urban Fantasy
Length: Novella (108 Pages)
Publisher: JCP Books, LLC (November 20th 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Does everyone have a certain “type” they end up with… whether they want to or not? If Ray Carlucci’s ex is anything to go by, Ray likes his men gorgeous, rebellious, and chock-full of issues. But now that Ray is single again, he has a shot at a fresh start—a very fresh start, since his tattoo shop was gutted by repo men and he can fit all his belongings in the trunk of a taxi.

Ray’s shiny new chauffeur’s license lands him a job as a driver for an elderly couple on Red Wing Island. It’s a cold fall, and since the Michigan island is the summer home to snowbirds who fly south for the winter, it’s practically deserted—save for Ray’s new household and a sculptor named Anton Kopec, who works day and night twisting brambles and twine into the distorted shapes of macabre creatures. Compelling, bizarre, and somewhat disturbing…not just the sculptures, but the artist, too. Ray has a feeling Anton is just his “type”.

Despite their scorching chemistry, when a dead body is unearthed by some workers and a freak ice storm traps them all on the island, Ray can’t say for certain that his new flame isn’t capable of murder.

Note: This novella originally appeared in the anthology Partners in Crime 4: The Art of Dying

Product Link: http://jcpbooks.com/ebook/bodyart.html

ISBN: 978-1-935540-40-3

Reviewer: GiGi

Review: A weird, fascinating mystery that tries desperately to point you in the direction of the suspect, from the title of the story to the descriptions of Anton’s artwork. I, however, always route for the artiste. It takes one to know one sometimes, and I know artist find beauty in the oddities of life, sometimes the gruesome aspects of life, and let’s face the numbers…77% of artists/musicians/writers suffer from bipolar or manic depression.

So just because Anton has a voracious sexual appetite, when he has company, runs out into the woods in the night to perform odd rituals, likes to play with dead things and decorate graves, and is sometimes off his rocker, doesn’t mean he’s the bad guy…..right?

I like this question, because given Ray’s past, and his taste in men, he has to seriously reflect on it. Is he drawn to the rotten apples? Or is Anton being painted with a broad and blackened brush?

From the beginning my list of possible baddies is as long as my arm. I wanted to believe anyone was suspect, except for Anton….I still held out hope for him. Was my hope in vain? You’ll have to read and thoroughly enjoy, as I did, this delectable tale of oddball artists, new beginnings, and running from the past.

And yes, there is some fast and furious, hot and heavy lovin’ but it only added to the pace and mood of the story.

Mummy Dearest by Josh Lanyon ~ Audiobook

6682849c4cf100d34a916c095dba6d95Title: Mummy Dearest
Series: The XOXO Files, #1
Author: Josh Lanyon
Narrator: Sean Crisden
Genre: Mystery and Romance
Length: 2 hours and 48 minutes
Publisher: Just Joshin Publishing, Inc. (September 16th 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: The truth is out there. Way, way, way out there!

Drew Lawson is racing against the clock. He’s got a twenty-four-hour window to authenticate the mummy of Princess Merneith. If he’s not at his boyfriend’s garden party when that window closes, it’ll be the final nail in their relationship coffin.
The last thing he needs traipsing on the final shred of his patience is brash, handsome reality show host Fraser Fortune, who’s scheduled to film a documentary about the mummy’s Halloween curse.

The opportunity to film a bona-fide professor examining the mummy is exactly the aura of authenticity Fraser needs. Except the grumpy PhD is a pompous ass on leave from his ivory tower. Yet something about Drew has Fraser using a word he doesn’t normally have to draw upon: please.

With no time to waste-and a spark of attraction he can’t deny – Drew reluctantly agrees to let Fraser follow his every move as he unwraps the mummy’s secrets. Soon they’re both making moves behind the scenes that even the dead can’t ignore…

Warning: Whoso shall ever open this tomb, er, book shall suffer the curse of the Pharaohs. Okay, maybe not. But set aside a chunk of time for marauding mummies, too many cosmopolitans, illicit sex in hotel rooms, and other non-academic shenanigans.

Product Link: http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/Mummy-Dearest-Audiobook/B00NJ1FQUQ

Reviewer: Tams

Review: Drew Lawson is a professor hoping to make tenure by publishing a paper on his authentication of the mummy Princess Merneith’s tomb. He’s travelled all the way Wyoming and pissed his long-term boyfriend off in the process to examine this mummy’s tomb. Unfortunately the doctor in charge of the museum has double booked the princess and left town over the Halloween weekend. Drew is forced to work with an extravagant reality show host, Fraser Fortune, who takes charge of the museum to film an upcoming episode.

The authentication of the mummy is just the tip of the iceberg for Drew and Fraser who wind up spending their down time in the quiet Wyoming town together chasing mummies, bar hopping and trying to figure out exactly who is in charge of the museum.

There was a sort of Boris Karloff feel to this story. If you are a fun of the movie, then you’ll figure little things about this short story out pretty early on. But it was a lot of hysterical, creepy fun hearing Drew and Fraser skirting around town in beat up converse, chasing the peeping tom mummy, getting wasted in a hick bar, then making out to the wee hours of the morning.

I do have to disagree with the part of the description that states ‘illicit sex in hotel rooms’… the sex in the story was simply hinted at, no descriptives and if you blink, you’ll miss it.

Narrated by Sean Crisden, need I say more? Sean C is one of the best narrators out there right now. I loved the voice he gave Fraser Fortune. At first you might think Fraser is an aging, pompous ass by the tone Sean C uses for him, but he’s not. He’s really an attractive guy that hosts a reality show and wears converse. I could almost picture the look on Fraser’s face a couple times when he was placating a slightly tippy Drew.

Overall I quite liked this story, well worth a listen if you are a fan of fun mysteries.

The City PI and the Country Cop by Edward Kendrick

1c484b63e8f346a127b0b456a56dae3d8ef431acTitle: The City PI and the Country Cop
Series: N/A
Author: Edward Kendrick
Genre: Mystery Erotic Romance
Length: Novel (193 pages)
Publisher: JMS Books, LLC (March 22nd 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: A murder in a small Colorado town closely resembles unsolved crimes committed by a serial killer almost thirty years ago. Private investigator Teague Donovan learns of the recent murder and is instantly drawn to the case, because one of the victims in the past was his best friend, and he is determined to bring the killer to justice.

Hoyt Newman, the detective in charge of the most recent case, is none too happy with Teague’s interfering. At least not until a second homeless boy is tortured and killed. As the two men work together, they begin to develop an interest in each other — one that seems fated not to come to fruition since Teague is city, through and through, and Hoyt is definitely country to the core.

ISBN: 978-1-61152-751-3

Product Link: http://www.jms-books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29_94&products_id=1400

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Once more Edward has written a book that is off the charts and perfect. If there was a way for me to give it more than five stars I would do it. You get sexy men, men with guns, deranged killers, hot sex, action, dangerous situations and pure heat. Although I wasn’t so sure that I was not going to kill Teague myself. Sometimes the older you get the weirder you get.

Teague had been best friends with Chris and had the start of a relationship that is until Chris’s aunt found out. The bitch kicked Chris out and he ended up staying with Teague till graduation. Then he decided to leave. No one had heard from him, until two years ago when his body was finally identified. He had been murdered. Teague wanted to get the killer but until recently there had not been one that matched it. A few murders and then twenty years with zip, now the murders are starting again. He knew he had to get the detective in charge to recognize that it is a copycat serial killer. What he had not expected was the attraction to Hoyt.

Hoyt was a top country cop with an attitude. He didn’t much care to have someone stepping on his toes but damn Teague was out of this world sexy. He seemed to know what he wanted how to get it. Teague was a top-notch private investigator that owned his own company in the city. Now all they had to do is to catch the killer of young gay homeless men. Then the heat gets hotter for them both and they have to figure out how to make a relationship work with thirteen hours between them either way.

Now this is one story that I hope has a sequel or a book two because damn it was good. I also got a kick out of the kid that works for Teague. Keir is one young man who was a bratty matchmaker as well as an undercover agent. I loved him even though he was in and out of the story. You can tell within the first paragraph how well the story is going to go and if the author put their heart into it, and this would be one of those stories.

I had a blast with this story and would recommend it. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It also gave me everything I could want in a story and so much more. I think of all the romances and mysteries this one is my favorite. I do love a good book but when you have a story that has so meat to it is sold. Then you add in two men who carry guns and I am there. It was amazing and I cannot wait to read the next story Edward puts out.

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

Fallen Embers by P.G. Forte

fallen-embersTitle: Fallen Embers
Series: Children of Night, # 5
Author: P.G. Forte
Genre: Paranormal & Alternate Worlds / Vampires
Length: Novel (247 pages)
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (April 21st 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 2 ½ Hearts
Blurb: There’s a thin line between blood and madness.

Early Twelfth Century. When the half-civilized Conrad Quintano stumbles upon a stacked battle on an isolated beach, his first instinct is to walk away. What does he care if a bunch of worthless vampires kill each other? But a dying ember of chivalry compels him to rescue the pretty female vampire in distress—radically altering the course of his already cursed life.

Present Day. Marc Fischer continues his desperate search for Elise, while his newly single twin sister, Julie, is hooking up with everything that moves—at least that’s how it looks to a jealous Armand. As the twins’ unusual abilities grow stronger, Marc makes the mistake of trying to protect Julie from what he’s learned about their true nature.

Meanwhile, Conrad’s relationship with Georgia—the vampire he saved centuries ago—is about to alter yet again. They’ve each been keeping dangerous secrets. Secrets with the power to destroy the entire clan. Now, with Julie’s life threatened, the Fischer-Quintano vampires will learn the most painful truth of all.

No lie lies hidden forever

Product Warnings:
Proceed with caution. Storm warnings and small craft advisory are in effect as romantic alliances form and re-form at random. Expect to encounter any or all of the following: old hippies, new friends, erroneous conclusions prematurely jumped to, and best-laid plans gone seriously awry—thanks in no small part to the actions of a certain impetuous Spaniard.

ISBN: 978-1-61922-635-7

Product Link: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/5403/fallen-embers

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is the fifth book in the Children of Night series and it is mostly about Georgia. I didn’t care for her in the book at all. Though I did understand some things better now than when she was first introduced as her more of story began to come out. I still don’t care for her though.

There is more in this book about both Julie and Conrad as the story progresses. Each character has their own situations they are dealing with throughout the books. Each is explained to a degree as well. I really wish I had known there were females in this series before I started it as I’m an m/m reader and don’t like m/f scenes or hints of them in the books I read.

I had to continuously start and stop as I read this book as I lost all focus on the story through the female parts in it. I am sure it’s a good book but just wasn’t for me at all.

It was O.K.

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

The Captain's Pet by Samantha Cayto Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

Samantha Cayto - The Captain's Pet _BlogTour_SocialMedia_612_final

Hi guys, we have Samanath Cayto and her newest release The Captain’s Pet, we have a guest post from Samantha chatting about names, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway. So enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ 

Samantha Cayto - The Captain's Pet _800

The Captain’s Pet

(Alien Slave Masters 01)
by

Samantha Cayto

When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into pampered sex slaves.

In a not-too-distant future, a lopsided war has led to aliens invading and occupying an Earth settlement. Wid is a young colonist who has been caught harassing the aliens. He and his friends are rounded up and sent to an alien warship patrolling the disputed space. His fate is to serve as a sex slave for the ship’s imposing captain. Wid, at first, fights against his enslavement, but soon learns that not only does he stand no chance against the much larger and stronger captain, he isn’t sure he even wants to.

Like all Travian males, Kell is bound by duty to defend his people. Having risen to the rank of captain, he nevertheless chafes against the boring and endless patrol of the space invaded by the humans. His misses his family and constantly guards against his scheming first officer. He sees his reward of a human sex slave as more of a nuisance. Yet the pretty, fair-haired human’s exotic allure is hard to resist. He finds far more pleasure in the use of his pet than he would like.

Kept naked and leashed, Wid’s days are filled with boredom, while his nights wrapped in Kell’s arms turn from fear into pleasure. Even as the humans plot their escape, Wid and Kell form a bond and their growing affection cannot be ignored. When tensions boil over among the aliens, Wid and his friends may be Kell and his crew’s only chance for survival.

Reader Advisory: This book contains sex scenes of both non-consensual and dubious consent, as well as scenes of violence, abuse and torture.

Like the sound of The Captain’s Pet? Buy it here.

Continue reading “The Captain's Pet by Samantha Cayto Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!” →

Speedy Rewards by Jeff Erno Release Day Blitz & Excerpt!

Jeff Erno - Speedy Rewards -FBbanner

Hiya peeps, we now have Jeff Erno stopping by with his newest release Speedy Rewards, we also have a great excerpt for you to enjoy. So check out the post and enjoy! ~Pixie~

Jeff Erno - Speedy Rewards -smallpreview

Speedy Rewards

(Working Class 01)
by

Jeff Erno

Phil Mitchell pours his heart and soul into his job as manager of Speedy Mart, a local convenience store. He loves his work and he loves his fellow employees, but when it comes to his personal life, Phil is lonely and depressed and still pining for his long-departed ex.

He embarks upon the week from hell where anything that can go wrong does. It begins with a truck crashing into his outdoor sign and only goes downhill from there.

Add an asshole homophobic boss hell bent on seeing him fired and Phil realizes he needs to put into place a plan to save himself and his job.

First step in his plan… do something about his love life.

Meanwhile, Ezra, one of Phil’s team members, is dealing with his own roller coaster ride of a week.

As is Brandon, the local cop…

And Mark, the homophobic boss…

Perhaps, with a little… luck, the next week will be better.

Buy links: 
Don’t miss the 1 Year Anniversary 40% off Sale on Wayward Ink’s Publishing’s site!

Continue reading “Speedy Rewards by Jeff Erno Release Day Blitz & Excerpt!” →

Ari by Cheryl Headford Cover Reveal & Excerpt!

Nephy Hart - Ari -banner

Hi guys, Cheryl Headford is visiting today to show off the cover to her upcoming release ARI, we have a great excerpt for you to enjoy so check out the stunning cover and enjoy! ~Pixie~

Nephy Hart - Ari Ari-smallpreview

ARI

by

Cheryl Headford

After having known each other online for some time, writers, Benji and Ari meet at a convention.

Their attraction is both immediate and mutual.

But all is not straightforward—Ari is intersex and Benji transgender.

Together they embark on a journey.

A journey that unites families, and heals old wounds.

But not everyone is happy with the blossoming love between these two unique and special individuals.

Will an act of aggression crush the flower before it can bloom?

Buy Links 
Don’t miss the 40% 1st Anniversary Sale on the Wayward Ink Publishing site!

Continue reading “Ari by Cheryl Headford Cover Reveal & Excerpt!” →

Driving Borscht Batty by Charlie Richards

91ZimKmmJeL._SL1500_Title: Driving Borscht Batty
Series: Wolves of Stone Ridge, #29
Author: Charlie Richards
Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (106 pages)
Publisher: Extasy Books (June 1, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Out of the Cage: Sometimes dealing with unexpected events can drive you crazy…but that isn’t always a bad thing.

Borscht Kuznetsov is the master of his vampire coven. He likes his donors silent, his people obedient, and his life orderly. When an alarm on the northern outskirts of his property alert him to intruders, he leads the charge to drive the humans from his land.

To his surprise, Borscht discovers they were chasing an Egyptian fruit bat. Confused by his sudden onslaught of protectiveness, he realizes the little creature is a shifter…who refuses to shift.

With his only memories that of his time spent in captivity, Sekani doesn’t know much. He can’t even understand the words of the people around him after he escapes from his prison. Still, one of them smells really good…and the man saved him from the hunters. When the man finally says a few words in halting English, Sekani learns that his world is so much larger than he could ever have imagined.

Can Borscht handle his beloved’s overabundance of excitement, especially when he learns that Sekani has friends that need rescuing?

ISBN: 978-1-4874-0417-8

Product Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/Driving-Borscht-Batty/

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Wolves of Stone Ridge collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. (But, it’s not necessary…PdM)

There is nothing better than a good paranormal romance with two gorgeous men involved. I love the way Charlie can put together a book that not only fascinates you but draws you in. I had a blast reading this and look forward to reading more by one of my favorite authors.

Borscht is the leader of his coven and he is depressed. He has seen two of his younger siblings find their true loves and he wants his. He is kind of strange for a vampire. Although for a vampire it is probably normal. He loves quiet donors, his life in order and the rules followed. The only part of his family that I think needs to be beaten is his homophobic brother Aleksei. So when they see intruders on their lands, they end up finding a little bat shifter. Borscht has found his mate.

Sekani is the cutest little bat shifter you have ever seen. He is so innocent and sweet. He has spent so much time stuck in a cage that he doesn’t even know how old he is. He had been experimented on and he was scared. He doesn’t understand the language that Borscht and the others speak but he is not really sure what language he speaks either. All he knows is that this sexy man smells delicious. The scientists are out there looking for him, so it is up to Borscht to stop them from getting his love.

Now out of all of Charlie’s books I think this is my top favorite. Sekani comes off perfect and he is absolutely my favorite out of all of her wonderful characters. I love the right amount of feelings that come through when you are reading it.

There is something about the way that Charlie tells a story that will not only draw you in and keep your attention the whole time, but it will more than likely have you laughing your ass off at parts of it. The characters are beautifully written with big hearts, however if you cross them, they have no problem putting you down. They will protect their mates with their entire lives. I had a blast reading this story.

This story is perfect for when you are trying to take a break or when you just need the sun to shine for you. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It also gave me everything I could want in a book.

I can honestly tell you that this is going to be one of those types of series. One that I will have to read over and over. I love the way all the feelings they felt was involved in this story. It was the perfect story for me and I loved it.

I can’t wait to read the next story. When Charlie puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.

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

Kithric's Mountain by Jessica Payseur

KithricsMountainLGTitle: Kithric’s Mountain
Series: 2015 Daily Dose Delivery Package – Never Too Late
Author: Jessica Payseur
Genre: High Fantasy
Length: Short (30 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 1st 2015)
Heat Level: Very Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Kithric, an aging dragon tamer, leads a solitary life atop his mountain, until the day he accidentally traps a dragon that is more than he seems. Expecting to be killed for capturing a dragon shifter, Kithric instead finds himself spared and left to deal with his continued solitude.

He finds he can’t be rid of Ylfrin the dragon shifter that easily, though, and as Ylfrin continues to return, bit by bit Kithric begins to fall for him and starts to value using what life he has left to the fullest. But before he and Ylfrin can explore their feelings, they must first confront dangers and corrupt forces encroaching from outside Kithric’s Mountain.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Daily Dose package “Never Too Late.”

ISBN: 978-1-63476-431-5

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6571

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: I have read a couple of these and they have left me

There’s something to be said for maturity and experience, whether it’s a second chance at love, a May/December romance, or finding a soul mate later in life. These stories prove that it’s never too late for new love.
There’s something to be said for maturity and experience, whether it’s a second chance at love, a May/December romance, or finding a soul mate later in life. These stories prove that it’s never too late for new love.

hanging with questions. They just give you this taste and doesn’t fulfill you at all.

Now I must admit that this does the same but it actually comes off pretty damn good. I wasn’t so sure what to think at first. The title had me guessing at first. This is the first book by this author that I have read and it was pretty good. Although to be truthful I hated it. To meet up and then to know you will not have a lot of time with someone kind of does it for me.

Kithric has been capturing dragons for as long as he remembered. He didn’t kill them but took samples for magic. He was a mage that was growing old and losing his abilities. So when he captured a dragon that shifted into a human he figured death was coming. What he had not expected was for Ylfrin to tease him.

This was a pretty good story and I would recommend reading it. It gives you a taste of the paranormal worlds, dragons, danger, excitement and just a hint of sex.

For being such a short story I was impressed with it.

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

Now Comes the Night by P.G. Forte

81jzNyTX-XL._SL1500_Title: Now Comes the Night
Series: Children of Night, #3
Author: P.G. Forte
Genre: Paranormal & Alternate Worlds/ Vampires/ May-December
Length: Novel (345 pages)
Publisher: Samhain Publishing (February 26th 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Growing up, vampire-born twins Julie and Marc Fischer were taught one simple fact of life: you can choose your food, but not your family. Six months after moving to San Francisco, though, the new challenges and choices each are facing are a Gordian knot of complicated.

Marc must decide whether to stay with Conrad and Damian, the only family he’s ever known, or embrace his destiny and the unexpected family—the ferals—that comes along with it. Meanwhile, Julie is forced to deal with the unpleasant realization that the man she loves isn’t necessarily the man who’s best for her.

For Conrad and Damian, the holiday season is stirring up bittersweet memories, and neither can keep from revisiting past passion and pain.

Faced with new mysteries to solve, new alliances to forge, new secrets to keep, and old relationships to rebuild, it’s no wonder the Fischer-Quintano vampires long for the good old days—when food was food and family was all that mattered.

Product Warnings:
If you’ve previously suffered from Disco Fever, this book could precipitate a relapse. Extreme care is recommended for anyone with a pronounced weakness for mistletoe, fang play, pretty young men of either species or extremely dangerous alpha-male vampire single dads. May contain trace amounts of polyester.

ISBN: 978-1-61921-472-9

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/4525/now-comes-the-night

Review: This is the third book in the Children of Night series. While recovering from his ordeal Conrad and Damian attempt to reconcile their differences. Still tension remains between these two strong men. I still don’t understand why these two have drawn things out in these books. They should just talk and get everything out in the open and be done with it.

Marc moves out and decides to help the help the rogues while searching for the one who hurt him horribly. I really liked Marc’s determination throughout this book. As with the previous books there are flashbacks throughout, so be warned.

We see Julie having second thoughts about her human boyfriend as well as being introduced to characters that seemed to have vanished only to return in this book. There was a lot going on in this book as it continues in the same fashion as the previous ones.

There is suspense, a long lost love that is finally found and whole lot of family drama regarding the vampires.

All in all it was an O.K. read.

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

The Degan Incident by Rob Colton, 2nd edition

71bdwG5DsrL._SL1500_Title: The Degan Incident, 2nd Edition
Series: Galactic Conspiracies # 1
Author: Rob Colton
Genre: Sci-Fi/ M-preg
Length: Novel (158 pages)
Publisher: Rob Colton (August 10th 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Lonely spaceport worker Devin McSmith meets Bastian Drago, an exotic and beastly alien from the planet Dega, and begins an adventure that takes him to the stars and beyond.
While working at Earth’s Spaceport Prime, Devin McSmith meets Bastian Drago, an exotic and beastly alien from the planet Dega.
Devin and Bastian get to know each other and their relationship quickly heats up. Just as they begin to fall in love, Bastian disappears without a trace.

When Devin’s encounter with Bastian triggers a startling change in his body, he is taken captive and held in a top-secret research facility.

Will Bastian find Devin before it’s too late?

ASIN: B00EGNTFBW

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Degan-Incident-Galactic-Conspiracies-Book-ebook/dp/B00EGNTFBW

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Devin, a human, meets Bastian, a Degan, while working at a space station. The sparks immediately between the two and after spending some hot, passionate time together Bastian disappears.

This book grabs your attention and keeps it from to finish. The details about Bastian’s race were intriguing as well as the visual details of his awesome home world.

There is a conspiracy in this book that Devin is dragged into. I did not like what the unsanctioned lab did to him after they kidnapped him. Horrifying tests and abuse until he was finally rescued. The main suspect actually surprised me. But the others involved with him did not.

Space chases, suspense, mystery, action and a powerful romance that remains even in the face of danger and uncertainty. Highly addictive and action packed, this book was a fantastic read.

Absolutely loved this book.

Highly recommended.

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

Lost by G.A. Hauser

81-oCPrzR2L._SL1500_Title: Lost
Series: N/A
Author: G.A. Hauser
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novel (210 pages)
Publisher: The GA Hauser Collection, LLC (February 26th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts
Blurb: For nine months Gunner Crosby had played nursemaid to his partner Louis, who was dying of cancer. Although he and Louis had only been dating a short while when Louis was diagnosed with testicular cancer, what was Gunner going to do? Leave him? Gunner didn’t have the heart. So he played it out…to the bitter end.

At one of Louis’ doctor’s appointments, Gunner met a man. A man who had the body of a Greek god, golden hair, and the bluest eyes Gunner had ever seen.

Lief Constantine was a personal trainer, and his life was fitness. He ran marathons, was an Ironman athlete, and trained the Hollywood elite when they needed to bulk up or trim down. Lief was gaining popularity in the fitness business in LA because he did not use steroids, and got fast results with his grueling regiment of working out and a strict diet.

Lief knew after the next event, the triathlon, if he placed in the top ten, endorsements would follow, and Lief could begin selling his own line of workout clothing and healthy food supplements.
That was, until the doctor found a lump on Lief’s testicle during a routine physical exam.

When Gunner met Lief he never imagined falling for a guy who may end up just as sick as Louis had been. But Gunner wasn’t the type of individual to cut and run, so when Lief gets some depressing news about his health, Gunner is at a loss.

And if Gunner thinks he’s lost, Lief is in permanent denial.
Each man acting out the part of feeling normal in what may be a tragic play.

Lost.
It’s that sinking sensation you get when all hope is sucked out of you.

But with that loss sometimes comes inner strength. And with the right love and support, even what seems like the impossible outcome can be overcome.

Lost.
Sometimes you have to lose a little of yourself, to bring another into the light.

ASIN: B00U30WNN4

Reviewer: Shorty

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U30WNN4/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb

Review: This was an emotional book to read. Reading how Gunner stuck with his partner Louis, as he battled testicular cancer, was awe-inspiring yet heartbreaking at the same time. Gunner seemed like a man who was determined to stick by his partner’s side no matter what. I admired that about him.

When he meets Leif, a personal trainer and finds out he may be facing the same thing Louis did my heart literally cried for him. I can’t imagine how watching someone you love fades away, let alone possibly going through it twice. This book has a roller coaster of emotions as each man deals with the situation in their own ways.

I was cheering for Leif to make it through his ordeal alright. The intensity throughout takes your breath away. Wonderfully written story.

Great read.

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

The Cassini Mission by Rob Colton

81sWySoLSFL._SL1500_Title: The Cassini Mission
Series: Galactic Conspiracies, # 2
Author: Rob Colton
Genre: Sci-Fi
Length: Novella (138 pages)
Publisher: Rob Colton (November 9th 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: The adventure continues in this action-packed sequel to The Degan Incident!

Dr. Aron Adler is ordered to take part in a rescue mission to a research colony located on an uninhabited planet in the outer rim. He is to immediately report to the U.S.C. Cassini, which will take Aron, two other scientists, and a unit of Union Marines to the colony. Once there, they are to assess the situation and retrieve any data or specimens.

Formerly a scientist in the Union Navy, Aron was dishonorably discharged following a court-martial for failing to obey orders. Stepping foot on the Cassini brings up old feelings he would rather forget. Shunned by the crew of the Cassini, Aron finds comfort in the arms—and bed—of Marine corporal Kane Robertson.
Upon reaching the colony, it becomes apparent that not everything is as it seems.

Once again, Aron is faced with a difficult decision: follow orders or follow his heart.

ASIN: B00GPO8RIW

Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Cassini-Mission-Galactic-Conspiracies-Book-ebook/dp/B00GPO8RIW

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Dr. Aron Adler, the one who was consulted and alerted the Degan’s about Devin’s kidnapping in the first book, is tasked with a dangerous mission along with Marine corporal Kane Robertson, a bio engineered soldier. From the start these two are attracted to one another.

Even though Kane has been pre-programmed he has his own feelings. Nothing is as it seems when they arrive at the research facility. They run into dangerous situations throughout and some of the men with them end up injured.

This book is action packed and intense from the start. I could not stop reading it until the very end. Edge of your seat situations and detailed battles along with the blossoming romance between Kane and Aron made for a fantastic and intriguing read.

I love this author’s books. He writes awesome stories that stick with you long after you’re done reading them.

This series is one of my favorites as it gives the reader a little of everything, romance, adventure, action, intense situations and places that intrigue the reader.

Highly recommended.

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

What's the Sign for Love? by Alex Whitehall

9865a3aca1d749e092deae7517d594885189bc9aTitle: What’s the Sign for Love?
Series: N/A
Author: Alex Whitehall
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (25 pages)
Publisher: Alex Whitehall (January 18th 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Mic prides himself on his independence. And now, with his trusty dog by his side, even his mother has stopped worrying so much about him living alone. But when an accident leaves him stranded at the bottom of a wooded hill with no way to call out, he must rely on his dog and the kindness of a passing stranger to get him back on two feet.

Henry can’t deny the instant spark of attraction between him and Mic, but with his own job worries and Mic’s muteness, he isn’t sure what the future holds for them.

ISBN: 978-1-31047-540-5

Product Link: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/511826

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This is a completely charming and sweet book that I just want more of. It is the story Mic, who is mute, and a man who happens to help Mic one day, Henry, who works as a legal secretary.

This quick and charming story feels like just the start of a romance and to me this story is more like a scene or chapter of what could be a wonderfully heart warming romance.

Nonetheless, if you want to read something uplifting, this is it.

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

Meant for Me by Ann Lister Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Ann Lister - Meant For Me Tour banner

Hiya guys, we have Ann Lister stopping by today with her newest release Meant for Me, we have a hot excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Tams review, so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Ann Lister - Meant For Me Cover

Meant for Me

(The Rock Gods 05)
by

Ann Lister

Tony Wilcox, the quiet keyboard player for Ivory Tower, has always believed he was straight. A sexual encounter with his best friend leaves Tony questioning his heart and the unwavering attraction he has for Jared. Living and working together is no longer enough for Tony… he wants more. He wants Jared as his.

Jared Baker, the bass player for the band, has a past that is getting in the way of him fully embracing what he wants… Tony. He’s tried everything to create distance between them, but none of it eliminated the feelings he has developed for Tony.

Trying to suppress the anger and confusion from Jared withdrawing from his life, Tony does his best to get beyond the feelings he has for his friend. When Jared becomes deathly ill, it’s Tony that he calls for help and Tony has to decide if he can heal Jared without giving away too much of his heart.

Can best friends find their way to true love and discover if they were meant for each other, or will the challenges of life force them to choose separate paths?

Amazon: Meant For Me

Continue reading “Meant for Me by Ann Lister Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!” →

The Live Oak Tales by Stephen del Mar Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Stephen Del Mar - The Live Oak Tales 960x350

Hi peeps, we have Stephen del Mar stopping by today with the blog tour for his series The Live Oak Tales, we ask Stephen a couple of question, there’s a brilliant excerpt, a great giveaway and Lisa reviews of Dark Love and The Bear, the Witch and the Web. So enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Stephen Del Mar - 0.5 - Slay Me Said the Dragon

“Slay me,” said the dragon.

(The Live Oak Tales Prequel)
by

Stephen del Mar

Drake’s a pretty, blond twink of a college kid and he has a problem. It’s his twenty-first birthday and the one person he wants at his birthday bash isn’t there. Flint, his roommate, is missing. Drake decides to ditch his own party and find him. This is the night he’s going to tell Flint how he really feels but where is he?

Flint’s hiding out in a leather bar that’s secretly a dragon den. Things get interesting when Drake finds him, because Drake has a secret of his own, he’s really a dragon slayer. “Slay me,” said the dragon, is a wacky short story about star-crossed lovers and unintended consequences.

Short Story, about 14K words

“Slay me,” said the dragon, is the prequel to “The Live Oak Tales,” a contemporary fantasy/paranormal series set in the wider Stories from Bennett Bay collection. “Slay me,” said the dragon introduces us to the dragons and a bit of their lore.

Stephen Del Mar - 01 - Dark Love

Dark Love

(The Live Oak Tales 01)

Love and family, the two things Dieter wants most are slipping away. His uncle, the man who raised him as a father, is dead. Now his brother can’t wait to bulldoze and sell the family farm. Yet Dieter clutches at the memories of the past, fighting to hold them close. What Dieter doesn’t know is the past can be present and what is dead doesn’t always stay dead. He discovers that Dark Loves wants to live in the light.

“Dark Love” is a paranormal romance set in Stephen del Mar’s Bennett Bay region of Florida. There are witches, faeries, bears, twinks, a dragon drive by, and one very determined fag hag. Once again del Mar gives us the rich texture of his Florida setting that goes from the bayside tourist town of Bennett Bay to the backwater country hamlet of Live Oak. Remember, things are not always what they seem and be careful what you do under the light of the full moon!

Stephen Del Mar - 02 - The Bear, The Witch & the Web

The Bear, the Witch and the Web

(The Live Oak Tales 02)

A month has passed since the events in “Dark Love” and Max is preparing to deal with the passing of Flora May. What he isn’t prepared for is entering the world of faeries and dragons. The Jumble, the ancient wood just beyond the family farm, is in crisis. The fae are missing and the Witch of the Wood is dead. Can the Circle move past their grief and defeat the menace in the depths of the Pit? Will the secret of the Water Stone be revealed? And most importantly, will there be tea?

“The Bear, the Witch & the Web” is the second book in “The Live Oak Tales,” a contemporary fantasy/paranormal series set in the wider Stories from Bennett Bay collection.

Stephen Del Mar - 03 - Hunter Moon & the Red Wolf

Hunter Moon and the Red Wolf

(The Live Oak Tales 03)

Wolves! Wolves have returned to Florida, or at least in eastern Big Cypress County, and no one knows why or how. Janos Pac, the new Witch of the Wood, is desperately trying to hold Flora May’s old Circle together, but things are falling apart despite his best efforts. Stone, the youngest member of the group, is the only one to show up for Samhain. After his first cup of tea, the blue kind, things take an unexpected turn. A plot by the dragons is unearthed and everyone’s on the watch for owls. Beware the owls!

“Hunter Moon & the Red Wolf” is the third book in “The Live Oak Tales,” a contemporary fantasy/paranormal series set in the wider Stories from Bennett Bay collection.

Continue reading “The Live Oak Tales by Stephen del Mar Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!” →