Tag: Dark Hollows Press

Property of the Alpha by Shannon West and Victoria Sue

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Title: Property of the Alpha
Series: Supremacy of Wolves, # 1
Author: Shannon West & Victoria Sue
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (94 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (July 1st 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ¾ Hearts
Blurb: When Quinn, the Supreme Alpha of all the Nine Territories first sees a young man in the arena, he is struck by his beauty and by the fact that despite his chains, he’s barely contained. Quinn recognizes him almost at once as the human who led an assassination attempt on him just weeks before, yet when he tries to take him into custody, he’s shocked to find the human is his fated mate.

He has only one option to keep the council from executing the young man for his crimes—to make an example of Aaron, and to debase and degrade him as his love slave so that none of Aaron’s followers will celebrate him as a martyr or a hero.

Aaron is on a quest to find his brother, separated from him during the plague that devastated the population, killing seventy percent of all the humans on the planet. When he gets word that his brother is among the rebels, he joins them too, hoping to find him. Instead he gets caught up in a failed assassination attempt on the Supreme Alpha, a strong, powerful wolf shifter who now has Aaron right where he wants him–at his mercy.

Despite his growing attraction to Aaron, Quinn has to try to keep his heart from getting too involved, and when another assassination plot is uncovered, Quinn has to make a difficult decision. He must put Aaron aside despite his feelings for him and imprison him, even though the mating bond between them means Aaron will suffer and die without Quinn.

And when Aaron disappears and word gets back to Quinn that he’s dying, he has to take a leap of faith to bring him home and back to Quinn’s bed where he belongs.

ISBN: 978-1-94217-686-2

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!property-of-the-alpha/c85b

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This is the first book in the Supremacy of Wolves series. This story takes place after a vicious plague wipes out most of the human population leaving the wolves, who were immune to it, in charge. I did not like the wolves’ attitude toward humans and what I’d consider forced breeding of the humans. From what I got out the story the wolves thought they were better than the humans and treated them like pets to be used as they saw fit with no regard to what the humans wanted. If they did not do as told they were punished like they were children.

While I liked the overall story I had a few problems with it as well. Number one being the way the wolves treated the humans. It seemed as though it was reversed as to what the wolves had gone through so why would they treat the humans the same? Number two, Alpha Quinn really pissed me off.

I thought since he was an intelligent Alpha he would have actually done research into the bombing that killed several wolves instead of watching a surveillance camera seeing one man on it and assuming this man was the mastermind behind the event.

The way Quinn treated Aaron was so over the top I wanted to slap him. Their first sexual encounter was forced and Quinn used his wolves’ skills to make Aaron compliant in the matter. Which really made me mad because he was trying to make an innocent man pay for someone else’s crimes.

The third problem I had was that wolves have heightened senses. So why on earth did the Alpha automatically believe Bobbi, a human house-servant, when she told him her and Aaron had an affair?

Seriously?

Aaron was always watched and if they had slept together like she claimed then Quinn should have smelled it on Aaron. Not to mention in another scene the Alpha smelled Aaron while he was on his way to the bedroom but yet he didn’t smell if Aaron had sex with Bobbi? Highly unlikely. That part had me shaking my head in bewilderment.

Even though those things bothered me I still enjoyed reading about each character in the book and what roles they played in the story. Some scenes were nail biting while others were sweet.

Quinn was a little too arrogant and cocky to the humans as he thought of human like they didn’t know how to take of themselves at all and needed a master.

I really felt bad for Aaron for being put in a position as a scapegoat for the person who actually committed the crime. I totally understood his defiance and anger at the wolves for his predicament. Especially when he had a very good reason for being part of the rebellion in the first place.

Well written and intriguing. Overall it was a good read but could have been a lot better. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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

The Purest Intentions by Shawn Bailey

24420351Title: The Purest of Intentions
Series: N/A
Author: Shawn Bailey
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (109 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (January 9th, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Cartoonist Alexis Rhodes is well-known and very popular in his small community. Not only is he a gay activist, but he also teaches art at the local elementary school. A freelance artist, Alexis works from his home, and when he gets bored watching and drawing cartoons he cooks for his friends and visits the bars near the beach.

It’s on one of those occasions he meets the very attractive Madison Alleman, and has a one night stand. Things get complicated when Madison moves into the building Alexis lives in, but one-night-stand or not, the attraction is still strong.

Will the fact that Madison has a six-year-old son make a difference in Alexis’s pursuit?

ISBN: 978-1-942176-52-7

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!thepurestofintentions/c22n8

Reviewer: Prime

Review: There are two things that made me instantly love this book. Firstly, I am a big fan of Shawn Bailey’s writing – it is uncomplicated, not at all fussy and the characters are full of soul. Secondly, the book is set in San Diego and after a recent visit to the city, I absolutely love it. (The book is set within “the gay neighbourhood”, Hillcrest, and it is a beautiful area of San Diego).hillcrest

Yes, this is Hillcrest, San Diego.

My adoration for San Diego aside, the story is about Madison and Alexis. Madison is a young widow who moves from Boston to San Diego. His boss, Bill, finds Madison an apartment in Hillcrest by simply asking his brother if the apartment building he owns has any vacancies. Madison has a number of issues and is unsure of himself.

He’s only ever been with one woman and his experience with men, he at least knows he’s gay, is just as limited. However, he also has a very cute and very smart little 6-year-old boy, Scotty. It’s not quite love at first sight but Alexis knows right away that Madison could be the one for him. Madison may be lonely but throw in Alexis’s crazy and big family, it makes the story an absolute joy to read.

Alexis and Madison are quite contrasting characters. As I just said, Madison is lonely and Alexis has an over abundance of family with loving parents and six brothers. Both men are quite high achievers, but Alexis is not so obvious in terms of his success. He tries to come across as somewhere between the starving artist and the surfer dude, when he is all that as well as a teacher and land lord.

Madison is the struggling single dad that is successful in his career and yet would do anything for his son. However, all in all, both have a heart of gold.

This is a sweet story – if anyone likes the whole coming together as a family type book, this is excellent. The story itself is a slow burn and in the end does not disappoint. In the end that is what this is about, two guys trying to figure out their place in life and their place in each other’s lives.

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

Broken Circles by Victoria Sue Blog Tour, Short Interview, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, we have Victoria Sue popping in today with her newest release Broken Circles, I asked Sue a couple of questions, there’s a great excerpt, we have a brilliant giveaway and we have Leigh’s review. So check out the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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Broken Circles

(Sirius’ Wolves 02)
by

Victoria Sue

Blaze, the most powerful werewolf on the planet has found his omega, Aden. Together with Conner and Darric they finally become true mates, fulfilling an ancient prophecy by the goddess Sirius and forming Orion’s Circle. The battle against the terrorist group, the Winter Circle, has begun.

Blaze, however, is fighting his own battle. Aden is due to birth a child, and despite Blaze’s six hundred years of being an Alpha, nothing has prepared him for his hardest challenge yet — how to become a father. His struggles are hurting the people he loves the most and threatening their bond.

The madman who kidnapped and tortured Aden still hasn’t been caught, and when the worst happens and their circle is broken, Blaze has to fight his biggest threat yet – his own inner weakness – an enemy against which his Alpha strength will be useless. Blaze has to learn that true strength is only found in forgiveness, and sometimes the most powerful weapon is love.

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Love Come True by Shaye Evans

Hawaiian Vacation Sunset Concept, Two Beach Chairs at Sunset
Hawaiian Vacation Sunset Concept, Two Beach Chairs at Sunset

Title: Love Come True
Series: A Touch of Love
Author: Shaye Evans
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (35 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (February 13th, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: Australian country boy Dean West grew up on a farm and as a result, he’s never had a Valentine. He hates secluded land and craves the freedom he has dreamed of – surfing and living on the coast – ever since his first visit at age eleven on one of his parent’s rare getaway holidays.

When his parents decide to holiday on the North Coast again, Dean decides to make the most of it by making some of his dreams, albeit temporarily, come true. First, he takes a dawn run along the beach and that’s where he meets Riley, a pro surfer who he feels instantly drawn to.

Sharing their mutual love of surfing, Dean and Riley begin to explore the attraction between them, but what will happen when the trip is cut short and Dean has to go home early? Will he spend another Valentine’s Day alone and unhappy, or will another one of his dreams come true?

ISBN: 978-1-942176-63-3

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!love-come-true/c3fs

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This is a short and sweet story of an Aussie country boy who longs for the surf and just about everything else the coast has to offer.

Dean is an eighteen year old from country Victoria and absolutely adores the fact he is on holiday at the beach with his parents. Doesn’t quite so adore the fact it’s only for a couple of days. Add in the fact that he has yet to come out to his parents… he’s got a complicated life. One day on the beach he meets Riley, he’s a young up and coming surfer and the two just click.

For the length that this story is, it is quite a good and enjoyable story. Part of me wishes there could be more words devoted to these guys because I couldn’t say that their attraction was smouldering or sizzling, it was definitely cute and has a lot of room for potential.

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

Hard at Work by Tavish Lee

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Handsome bearded young man sitting wearing leather jacket on naked torso outdoors in urban environment

Title: Hard at Work
Series: N/A
Author: Tavish Lee
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (31 Pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (November 4th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥ 2 Hearts
Blurb: Four red-hot tales of men who love to mix business and pleasure. Arcades, convenience stores, and run-down gas stations in the middle of nowhere might seem like dead-end jobs, but the guys who work there know how to give service with a smile and satisfy their customers every time!

ISBN: 978-1-63259-020-6

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!hardatwork/cxbg

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Well if you like porn then this is the book for you. It is a very hot little story but there is no real story here just guys that screw up at work and get screwed by their bosses. Well in the last story it is just a guy going for gas, however they are very hot.

I was a bit disappointed in it, but must say that it will get you hot and bothered that is for sure.

I can’t really go into details about the stories without giving them away, but if you are into porn books then this is the one for you.

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Double Cross by Shannon West

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Series: N/A
Author: Shannon West
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novella (103 Pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (July 23, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 to 4Black Hearts
Blurb: When F.B.I. agent Ryan Tucker gets the job of escorting a federal witness to court in D.C., he thinks it’s just another boring case on his downhill slide from the top. And then the fireworks start.

In Miami, the alcoholic and mediocre F.B.I. agent is assigned to bring the witness Jackson O’Malley from Miami to Atlanta for what promises to be a minor federal trial. Tucker travels there to find that Jackson is an intelligent, belligerent and gorgeous young man who tells him the odds are against his ever showing up in court alive.

Tucker learns Jackson will actually be testifying against a Colombian drug cartel, but there’s one serious problem. It’s his twin brother Dylan who saw the murder and Jackson never saw anything. After a serious and almost successful attempt on their lives at the airport in Miami, Tucker learns that someone in the F.B.I. doesn’t care who Jackson is. They simply want him dead, and think that Tucker is expendable as well. Not knowing who they can trust, Tucker and Jackson find a car and start driving toward Georgia and the federal judge familiar with the case.

Somewhere during that long, dangerous drive, they both learn face the truth about themselves and those they trust, as well as their own inner strengths. With everyone out to get them, they’re forced to rely on instinct and ingenuity if they are going to make it to out of this thing alive.

ISBN: 978-1-942176-93-0

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!double-cross/cznm

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is not the first book that I have read written by Shannon but it is the first romantic suspense. It comes off very dark and a bit too wild for me. I didn’t much care for it, even though the characters were a blast.

Jackson would do everything and anything for his twin Dylan. That included getting him out of trouble that would definitely get him killed. He just hadn’t expected to spend three days in jail, or the unexpected surprise of the FBI.

Ryan had lost his wife a little over two years ago, but he continues to feel guilty. So when he was asked by his boss to bring back a witness, he was surprised but willing. He just hadn’t expected to actually like the guy he was sent to get, nor the danger that was waiting. It would seem that Jackson was not the only one with surprises.

After reading this I will definitely look at twins a bit different. There are a lot of surprises and twist to this story. Now it wasn’t my kind of story but I got to say it is a blast to read. There is no hint on who is behind it all and when the truth came out my jaw just dropped. It is a story that will definitely have you guessing, looking at all of the angles and a bit turned on. I would recommend reading this story.

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

Broken Circles by Victoria Sue

25923407Title: Broken Circle
Series: Sirius Wolves, Part 2
Author: Victoria Sue
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (123 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (July 31st, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Blaze, the most powerful werewolf on the planet has found his omega, Aden. Together with Conner and Darric they finally become true mates, fulfilling an ancient prophecy by the goddess Sirius and forming Orion’s Circle. The battle against the terrorist group, the Winter Circle, has begun.

Blaze, however, is fighting his own battle. Aden is due to birth a child, and despite Blaze’s six hundred years of being an Alpha, nothing has prepared him for his hardest challenge yet — how to become a father. His struggles are hurting the people he loves the most and threatening their bond.

The madman who kidnapped and tortured Aden still hasn’t been caught, and when the worst happens and their circle is broken, Blaze has to fight his biggest threat yet – his own inner weakness – an enemy against which his Alpha strength will be useless.

Blaze has to learn that true strength is only found in forgiveness, and sometimes the most powerful weapon is love.

ISBN: 978-1-942176-92-3

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!victoriasue/c1rny

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book left me with a bittersweet feeling. I did not like everything that happened and how it all played out. That made it hard for me to write this review and most likely flavored it a bit
Blaze seemed to be the focus of this book. He had several things he needed to work through.

The first is being a father.

He has no idea how to do it and makes mistakes along the way when the child is born that alienates Aden. To lead this even farther events occur that leads him to hurt one of his mates. He goes off by himself and while distracted by his own emotional issues, gets captured himself in trouble with no way out.

Let me just say Madden is totally bat shit crazy. The things he plans to do to reach his goals are really sickening. Hell the things he does manage to do are sickening. Anyway, enough to say he left me feeling icky.

I do love the way Victoria Sue writes. There is so much descriptive wording that really allows me to visualize things as they happen. I really feel like I get pulled into the story as I read them. Even if I hate what is happening, I can still feel the characters emotions.

The sexual elements were very well done. And it was actually beautiful at times the love the mates show to each other. There was tenderness and caring in their touches. I really love how they all are together.

Throughout the book I never got the feeling of how everything was going to end. And I was totally shock. It left me reeling. I so did not see it coming. It left me feeling heartbroken. Even after it was all said and done and good things come of it, I still felt like something was missing.

I do appreciate the fact that I was left with the feeling that there is more to come. And that this is perhaps not the final ending. I really hope so.

I will be looking forward to the next book in the series.

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

Pure: Innocence by Victoria Sue Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt, Reviews & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Victoria Sue stopping by on the blog tour for her newest release Pure: Innocence, we have a quick interview with Victoria, a fantastic excerpt, a awesome giveaway and Leigh’s review, so enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ 

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Pure: Innocence

(Pure 03)
by

Victoria Sue

They’d finally caught the madman who had been kidnapping, torturing and murdering submissives. Damon had knelt in that warehouse, clutching Oliver, the boy barely alive, and somehow in the weeks that followed Damon never seemed to be able to let him go.

Oliver is broken, in body, mind, and spirit. And for the first time since he brought him home from the hospital, Damon starts to question himself. Is he going to be enough for Oliver? If he can somehow find all the pieces of Oliver’s broken soul, will he be able to mend them? Or have the horrors that ripped through Oliver left too many holes for Damon to repair? And finally, if he tries and fails to put Oliver back together, will Damon be able to stop his own heart from shattering in the process?

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Morgan and the Star Guard by Jade Astor

81v-KUk2krL._SL1500_Title: Morgan and the Star Guard
Series: Star Cadets, #1
Author: Jade Astor
Genre: Sci-Fi/ Futuristic
Length: Short Story (18 Pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (March 6th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥1.5Hearts
Blurb: Growing up on one of the quadrant’s most popular star stations, Morgan Drex has spent half his life fantasizing about one day wearing the sleek blue-and-gold outfits and tall, gleaming black boots of Earth’s elite Star Guard. Those dreams have almost faded when he meets Evander Redshift at the Lunar Bar one night.

A tough officer who has traveled the galaxy, Evander offers Morgan a chance not just to become a Star Guard, but to become a man as well. That won’t be easy for a guy who has never left the space station where he was born and whose family has already mapped out a career path for him in the local casino.

Somehow, Morgan has to muster the courage to accept Evander’s offer and take off for the stars.

ISBN: 978-1-940756-28-8

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!morgan/cx2f

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This was an interesting book, maybe more so if it was actually longer. It took a total of five minutes to read the whole book. For me to really get into it, there has to actually be a story. This was not what I expected.

Morgan always wanted to be a star guard and looked forward to reaching his goal. While at work, he hooks up with a star guard. Evander is what he would like to be. After a few rounds of hot sex, he takes Evander up on his lesson and heads to the stars.

It was meet, be fascinated by a star guard, have sex a couple of times and then that was it. There was nothing really in the story. I hope that the second book gives me more to read with a story line, maybe a bit of danger and excitement. This was a disappointment and I am just not too sure about the series any longer.

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

Double Stuffed Éclairs by Faith Gibson

81764hBTPJL._SL1500_Title: Double Stuffed Éclairs
Series: Sweet Things
Author: Faith Gibson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novel (144 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (September 11th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Annie Mae Dalton’s professional life is pretty sweet. Her bakery, Sweet Things, is doing really well. Her personal life has been almost non-existent. Until now. What happens when not one but three men from her past come storming in at the same time?

FBI Agent Marcus Anders and Atlanta PD Detective Scott O’Malley are on the hunt for a kidnapper that takes them both back to their hometown of Clarksville, Georgia and to the girl of their high school dreams: Annie Dalton.

Biker Mitch Rodriquez has been Annie’s on again off again lover for the past 15 years. He is also the half-brother of Marcus Anders. In trying to protect Annie, he inadvertently brings danger into her life.

Passions are ignited, secrets unravel, trusts are broken, and lives are changed forever.

Note: Work contains scenes of erotic romance, including male/male situations.

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!dse/c10pf
Reviewer: Prime
Review: Okay, so this is going to sound odd. So I explain my rating first. Basically, if there is going to be another book featuring the same characters, then this is a five hearts for me. However, if there isn’t a sequel/follow-up, I’m more inclined to give it a three. In my quest for knowledge, I have not found if there are to be more books. As I said, sounds odd, but I do this for good reason.

If you read the blurb, you see that there are three guys in this love square going on here with Annie. I’m not going to name any names here, so I don’t spoil things! Two of these guys have their stories concluded in very definite ways. The third guy, I feel, just dropped out in the midst of lots of angst, anger and regret. His end was not satisfying, particularly when he was referred to more than once afterwards.

Next thing to get out the way. I normally don’t comment on cover but… come on, that is one hot looking guy on the cover! If only he was more to my mental image of Annie’s brother in law rather than her potential lovers.
There! That’s said and to be quite honest, that was my only real complaint about the book. The previous novella for this series, centres around Annie’s brother, Jesse, and his now partner, the sexy vet Dean. It was great that they were so prominent in this book, but mostly because they were so sweet and supportive when it came to Annie.

The plot of these contains so much melodrama in only 131 pages. The pace of this book just goes along smoothly and doesn’t stop for anyone – even some of the characters. And then it had me in tears, for varying reasons, throughout the book. So well written, I am definitely a convert to Faith Gibson if I hadn’t been after reading Jesse and Dean’s story!

As I said, Annie is the main character and much of this story happens from her perspective. She runs the family bakery with her brother and packs a hell of a lot of secrets! Some are shocking some will be the reason you cry, if do indeed you cry. Then there is Mitch, one of her men that did suffer from the fast pace because he wasn’t featured enough to me.

Although, to be fair he came across as how he was meant to, mysterious and dangerous, I just wanted more of this wonderful teddy bear! This leads us to Marcus and Scott – there’s a lot I could say but I would give away the plot.

These two guys are best friends and both fell in love with Annie in high school. Scott seems to be the hothead of the bunch, but he has some demons in his past, one in particular, is directly related to Marcus and Annie. He’s a sweetie and I really did feel bad for him when he brings up some of the past, and Marcus is really just about in the same book as Scott.

But I won’t say anymore because if I bring up something, it will require explanation which will then give away a very complex read! The complexity used here was great because other than my gripe about one man, metaphorically, being left behind, everything comes together beautifully. I just wish there is going to be a follow-up to properly conclude things! See my frustration? I can’t stop pushing that point. 😉

Anyway, it’s all mystery, romance, sweetness and some hot sex. Hard not to enjoy in my opinion.

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Candy Hearts by Faith Gibson

81gMEtb9pvL._SL1500_Title: Candy Hearts
Series: Sweet Things
Author: Faith Gibson
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (21 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (September 4th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts
Blurb: Dean Thomas grew up in a homophobic family. He has spent his adult life hiding who he is. Now he’s ready for a new start in a new town.

Jesse James Dalton gave his heart away and had it broken. But when he walks into his twin sister’s bakery, Sweet Things, and sees the town’s new veterinarian, his heart gets a jolt.

Is it enough to let go of the past and try again?

ISBN: 978-1-942176-07-7
Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!candyhearts/c157h
Reviewer: Prime
Review: This is a novella (?), which follows into Faith Gibson’s book Double Stuffed Eclair. The main characters are Jesse James Dalton and Dean Thomas. Jessie meets Dean, who is the new vet in town now that his uncle is retiring, at his twin sister’s bakery. There is an instant attraction but there are a number of little issues that are contending against them for the time being.

I hate to overuse the words sweet and cute, but that is exactly what this is, probably partly why it was originally written/published as a Valentine’s Day collection. The biggest problem I have is after these guys meet, with some fantastic sexual tension and a massive spark, the story abruptly ends after they have sex.

Some are going to be disappointed by the lack of character development as well as the abrupt end. For example, does Dean come out to his uncle, if not his family? Or does his family not factor as important to this story at all? But don’t be! It might not completely satisfy everyone, but the sequel novel, Double Stuffed Eclair, does feature both Jesse and Dean, even if this novel is about Jesse’s twin, Annie Mae.

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

Pure by Victoria Sue

81+GUgJmugL._SL1500_Title: Pure
Series: N/A
Author: Victoria Sue
Genre: BDSM
Length: Novella (110 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (December 4th 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Callum hasn’t time to take on a new sub for training. He has his BDSM club – Pure to remodel and open on Friday. He certainly doesn’t have the time to train Lee in all the nuances of submission, even if Lee seems to be a natural.

But someone else wants him. Another Master who has no limits and doesn’t believe in safe words.

If Callum doesn’t wake up and accept the gift of Lee’s submission, someone else will take it – forcefully.

ISBN: 978-1-94217-642-8

Purchase Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!pure/chxv

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Callum rescues from Lee from a man claiming to be a Dom, but is really just a sadist ass with no limits. Lee is innocent in the way of BDSM and was lured into a scene at the club with the wrong person. Lee may be innocent but he knows what he wants and Callum makes him feel safe. Callum also knows what he wants, but he has his own doubts and issues to deal with.

This story is told completely from Callum’s point of view, so there is not much of an inner knowledge of Lee. But I actually liked how Lee was seen through Callum’s eyes. To Callum, Lee is simply adorable, and I agreed. I loved Lee. He was a mix of young and innocent, with a backbone of steel when needed. When Callum tries to back away from a relationship with Lee, Lee pushes for what he wants in order to keep Callum.

I think this is a story that someone will either hate or love. It has BDSM elements, but not perhaps what one expects. I personally enjoyed the step back from the standard. I liked the relationship that Callum and Lee build throughout the story. The sex was hot, the writing was well done, and I was happy with the ending. It had all the elements needed to make a satisfied reader.

I would look forward to reading more from this author in the M/M genre. There seemed to be an opening for another book with a few of the secondary cast. I would definitely read them.

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Blackwater Falls: Plan B by Shannon West and Susan E. Scott

91YNcc2e79L._SL1500_Title: Blackwater Falls: Plan B
Series: Blackwater Falls, #2
Author: Shannon West & Susan E. Scott
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (127 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (December 15th, 2013)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Life was going fine for Camron MacKay. His plan to marry a nice girl, settle down, and have a couple of kids seems to be right on track—until the mating urge hits the cougar shifter on one dark of the moon night. He soon realizes that the only mate for him is the gorgeous, young, hard-drinking, wild-as-hell

Travis Sutherland. Camron tries his best to roll with the punches. He tries to explain to Travis how things will be. He’ll be the boss, Travis will straighten up and quit his irresponsible ways and together they’ll try to find a way to work things out, even though legend says, no two clan males could ever live together without killing each other. But while Travis is perfectly willing to have a little fun with the handsome Camron, he has absolutely no desire to settle down and refuses to even consider Camron’s plans for the future.

That’s when Camron decides he has no choice but to fall back on Plan B.

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!plan-b/c2ti

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Camron MacKay is a serious type of man who has his own business. He is stunned when he finds out his mate is a male and not a female like he thought it would be. He knows he’ll have his hands full convincing the sexy, wild Travis Sutherland that he’s his mate.

Sexy wild party boy Travis Sutherland has had a crush on Handsome Camron MacKay since high school. He is shocked when Camron tells him they’re mates. When Camron takes Travis to his families cabin in the mountains to talk and work things out it isn’t easy convincing the party boy they belong together.

A lot drama and back and forth bickering between Camron and Travis until Camron finally crosses the line and Travis leaves only to be shot and taken hostage. Loved the mountain scenes descriptions. The intimate scenes between the were hot.

Great read.

Drafted by D.J. Liamson

81g5ZNHHPgL._SL1500_Title: Drafted
Series: N/A
Author: DJ Liamson
Genre: Contemporary/Sports/Ménage
Length: Short (31 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (April 26th, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts
Blurb: Darius Mackenzie is the first gay, African-American player drafted to the NFL. After starting with the team, he experiences discrimination in the locker room, which crushes his spirit. It’s not until he meets fellow gay, closeted player Carlos Cortez that he finds the strength to persevere.

But Darius’s newfound friendship with Carlos causes trouble at home with his long-time boyfriend, Tanner Smith. Tanner’s always worried that Darius is going to leave him for someone better—or another player. To show Tanner that Carlos is just a friend, Darius invites Carlos over to dinner.

But when Carlos misinterprets Darius’s friendly dinner invitation as an invitation for something more, will Darius and Tanner’s relationship survive?

ISBN: 978-1-942176-01-5

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!drafted/c1j42

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This is a very erotic short and for its length, it’s pretty good and very hot! The story centers on the first openly gay football recruit, Darius and his long-term boyfriend, Tanner. Immediately I thought that they were a wonderful couple and very cute together. But then Darius is picked up for a professional football team, there is instantly threats in the form of the closeted players.

In all I liked the plot – there was some insecurity and a lot of sexual tension. I found it a rather satisfying read until the ending. It just felt too abrupt for me, jumping from the last chapter to the epilogue, the previous events weren’t forgotten but I don’t feel like they were dealt with properly. A sexy and sweet read, I suppose you could call it and definitely good when you got a spare half hour or so.

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

Target Acquired by D.J. Liamson

819KcZYRq1L._SL1500_Title: Target Acquired
Series: N/A
Author: DJ Liamson
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Short (41 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollow Press (October 31st, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: Declan Bordeaux is the President of the United States’ gay, closeted son. Forced to stay in the closet due to his father’s political career, Declan is unhappy with his life. When his Secret Service detail,

Agent Grant Dwyer who also harbors secret feelings for Declan, pushes him too hard with his mandated schedule, Declan flees for an extended vacation in New York. Debauchery on his mind, Declan is all too eager to start meeting guys, and is ecstatic when Jefferson, an older, mysterious stranger shows interest in him. After hitting it off, Declan goes back with the older man to Jefferson’s place, where he discovers that Jefferson is not what he seems. Jefferson is actually a terrorist and an anti-President Bordeaux opponent. He plans on outing Declan to humiliate the President’s legacy.

Declan’s only hope is for Agent Dwyer to rescue him—but how can he expect a rescue when Agent Dwyer doesn’t even know he’s been kidnapped?

ISBN: 978-1-942176-28-2

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!target-acquired/c1k89

Reviewer: Prime

Review: This story is essentially just an erotic romp between characters, with a little twist thrown in. Due to the length and the fact a probably about half of the book is actual sex scenes, there isn’t a hell of a lot of plot, so basically what you read in the blurb is what you get in the book. I like both Declan and Grant as characters, but Grant seemed slightly robotic to me and I also would have liked to more about Grant too because he is likable.

Another point is that I read this book without reading all of the blurb (I know, I’m odd), so I missed the part about Jefferson and because of that I feel I received the book a lot better than I would have if I had read the book and got one good plot twist given away to me.

If you want a good, hot read and don’t want to read too much into plot and motives, this is a good option.

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Lucifer's Lunatic by Destiny Blaine and Marc Alice

81T0PWHJpbL._SL1500_Title: Lucifer’s Lunatic
Series: N/A
Author: Destiny Blaine & Marc Alice
Genre: Dubious Consent
Length: Novella (102 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (February 12th 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5Hearts
Blurb: With a name like Manson, it was no great surprise when Manson Angola ended up in the pen. Some believed he’d been doomed for such a fate since birth. Others thought he was guilty as charged and still others believed he just downright deserved what he had coming to him.

What he had coming was shackles and chains, solitary confinement, and numerous attempts to make his life a living hell. Until one day, in walked a man who could’ve been the devil’s child, but in fact, had a more befitting name—Lucifer.

Dolled up in deception and as pretty as any man had a right to be, Lucifer—or Luke for short—stood about six-foot-two and weighed around two hundred and twenty-two pounds to be exact and he was as real to Manson as the guards who made a habit out of throwing him to the real wolves—the fellows who seemed to have a thing for a young fellow serving back-to-back life sentences for murders he didn’t commit.

Most men should’ve been afraid of someone like Manson. Then again, most men in the maximum-security prison knew why he’d been sentenced.

He belonged to Lucifer. And the other prisoners were just doing their jobs by breaking him in.

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!luc-lunatic/cd58

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This book confused me a great deal. I didn’t understand why Luke had Tiger and Sam break Manson in only to get mad the second time because they didn’t do what he asked. Then Luke visits Tiger in the infirmary and Tiger has a valid point that if Luke cared for Manson the way he claimed he wouldn’t have sent Tiger and Sam to break him in, he would’ve done it himself. Luke gets mad and asks if they raped Manson. To which Tiger replies, “it was forced seduction” Then, Luke claims he never told them to rape him and then kills Tiger.

Manson was innocent of the murders he was put in prison for. Luke wanted him there and let others continue to abuse Manson, which confused me. There was a lot of forced sex that thankfully didn’t go into details.

Although the book was well written I personally didn’t like it.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through
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Dark of the Moon by Shannon West and Susan E. Scott

81q+lqFewkL._SL1500_Title: Dark of the Moon
Series: Blackwater Falls, #1
Author: Shannon West & Susan E. Scott
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (134 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (September 30th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Blurb: Census taker Jace Miller is sent to the remote town of Blackwater Falls to complete forms not returned by the local inhabitants. From the moment he sets foot in the small community, he realizes that something isn’t right, from the hostile reception he receives to the strange uneasiness of the residents.

Sheriff, Hawke Sutherland has told him in no uncertain terms to get out of town by nightfall and to come back at a more “convenient” time. Angrily, he complies, but on the way down the mountain, his old truck quits running. Walking back up the dark mountain road for help, he hears strange sounds in the woods around him. When he’s viciously attacked by a huge mountain lion, he thinks he’s facing certain death, but awakes the next morning to find that handsome sheriff Hawke has rescued him. The attraction grows between them over the next few days, but Hawke makes one excuse after another not to let Jace leave.

When Jace runs, the sheriff has him picked up and hauled back up the mountain. Why? Has Jace seen too much, and just what is going on in Blackwater Falls?
Product Link:  http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!dark-of-the-moon/cfae
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: Handsome Hawke Sutherland, Sheriff and leader of the cougar clan in Blackwater Falls is preparing everyone for the dark moon or when everyone shifts into their cougar forms especially the ones who will shift for the first time. After the meeting, he meets Jace Miller who is his mate. But because of the dark moon, he rudely orders Jace out of town and to come back the next day.

Census taker Jace Miller has been asked to go to Blackwater Falls to get a census on several citizens. Upon meeting the handsome sheriff he’s instantly attracted to him until the sheriff pissed him off by being rude and ordering him out of town until another day. Unfortunately, Jace’s truck breaks down and he ends up trying to walk back to town only to be attacked by a cougar and knocked unconscious.

Very interesting take on the shifters in this story as it’s hard for them to hold on to their human minds while in their shifted form. I liked the story however, I didn’t understand why Hawke felt the need to continually lie to his mate, drug his mate, and then call Jace’s boss, landlady, and the motel telling them he was mentally ill if he was going to end up telling him everything that was going on.

That seemed strange to me. I did enjoy Jace getting furious with Hawke and telling him off though. The fight scenes were great. The passion between Jace and Hawke was intense and hot.

Great read.

Dark Cavities by L.J. Halkett and R.T. Lucas

810RGZkBUeL._SL1500_Title: Dark Cavities
Series: W.R.A.I.T.H #4
Author: L.J. Halkett & R.T. Lucas
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (52 pages)
Publisher: Dark Hollows Press (October 1st, 2014)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: Puck, the drop dead gorgeous, sexy and notorious Tooth Fairy, and has been evading the guards of WRAITH to gain access to the human realm to steal their valuable teeth and take them back home to the Vargr Realm with him.

Zander Ucinth is head of data collection at WRAITH headquarters and, with his newest employee Sebastian, uncovers a pattern, which points to the perpetrator of a crime wave within the human world and leading back home to Vargr.

Will Zander and Sebastian be able to stop the Tooth Fairy’s reign of terror on the toothless humans as they find love in the most hopeless of places?

And can Puck keep evading the authorities or will his luck start to rot like the human teeth he covets?

Product Link: http://www.darkhollowspress.com/#!dark-cavities/c15mf

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Puck, the Tooth fairy, has been going to the human realm illegally and stealing teeth. It comes to the attention of the W.R.A.I.T.H organization. Zander, a vampire, and Sebastian a new hire, start to track Puck down until they are caught in a trance in Puck’s club as steals the one thing the vampire needs.
Enjoyed reading this book and seeing how Zander and Sebastian come together as a couple.

The m/m sex was hot. However, there is a foursome in this book between Puck, a male incubus, and two females. I didn’t care for the f/f or the m/f scenes and so skipped them. But other than that, it was a good read.

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.

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Moonstruck by Shannon West Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Shannon West stopping by with her newest release Moonstruck, we have a tasty teaser, a fantastic giveaway and Lisa’s review for you to enjoy, so check out the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
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Moonstruck

(Moonstruck 01)
by

Shannon West

Special Agent in Charge Jaden Malik’s meeting with the old gray alpha was the first step in an attempt to convince him a fight by his pack against their removal by the Bureau of Lupine Affairs or the BLA would not only be futile but would lead to their utter destruction. When he’s attacked by the son of the old alpha, he takes the handsome man hostage to ensure the pack’s cooperation and then finds to his horror that the man is his mate.

Tyler Jenkins is furious at his capture and Malik’s plans to take his pack to one of the government preserves for wolf shifters. Malik is a shifter himself, and Tyler can’t understand how he can betray his own kind. Tyler’s pack has evaded capture for over thirty years, since the camps were first created, and he has no intention of being put behind bars. Despite his growing attraction to Jaden, Tyler manages a dangerous, daring escape with his pack, turning the tables on Malik by putting him in his own silver handcuffs and taking him with them.

Tyler has only one chance to save what’s growing between them. He has to make it good or risk losing his lover and his mate forever.

Categories: Erotica, Fantasy, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal

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