Hiya guys, we have J. Johanis stopping by to show of the awesome cover to her upcoming release Slash Op, the second book in her Toy Soldier series. Check out the stunning cover and then click that fantastic giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~
Slash Op
(Toy Soldier 02)
by
J. Johanis
The White House has ordered the execution of a highly sensitive covert operation in dragon-occupied territory. Though a Slash Op has a zero percent survival rate, the commanding general is forced to enlist his most prized officer for the task.
Major Gideon is embarking on his first mission in the dragon district. Yet Gideon has hardly recovered from all that Drago made him endure. For the past three months, Gideon has been plagued with dreams of Drago terrorizing him, but his dreams have gradually turned into sexual fantasies. Despite coming to terms with his longing to have Drago in bed, Gideon cannot suppress his desire to beat Drago’s face in. When Gideon is called for a mission in the most dangerous district on Earth, what freaks him out the most is the prospect of seeing Drago again.
Title: Heart Scarab Series: Taking Shield # 2 Author: Anna Butler Genre: Romantic, Sci-Fi/Time Travel, Series Length: Novel (368 pages) Publisher: Wilde City Press (July 22, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts Blurb: Shield Captain Bennet is on Telnos, an unpleasant little planet inhabited by religious fanatics and unregistered miners running illegal solactinium mines. It’s about to be about to be overrun by the Maess. Bennet’s job is to get out as many civilians as he can, but the enemy arrives before the evacuation is complete. Caught in a vicious fire fight, Bennet is left behind, presumed dead.
His family is grieving. Joss, his long-term partner, grieves with them; lost, unhappy, remorseful. First Lieutenant Flynn has no official ‘rights’ here. He isn’t family. He isn’t partner or lover.
Review: This is the second book in the Taking Shield series. I loved the entire book. It was heart stopping at times and yet heartbreaking at others.
Bennet is sent on a mission that goes horribly wrong. But before that Joss, his longtime partner wants him to quit the military. I really felt for Jose, understanding his need for his partner but at the same time I understood Bennet’s position.
This book provides plenty of action and adventure among a well written story that takes the reader on a deadly mission. I was on the edge of my seat reading this book and holding my breath at times. It’s truly a wonderful story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Tough some things were confusing I still figured out what the author was trying to say.
I really liked the detailed descriptions of Telnos, even though it did not sound like a good place to be I imagined what it actually looked like. One of the things I did not like was the possibility of a relationship with a woman in a future. I sincerely hope this is not the case as I only read m/m.
Overall it was really good tale of adventure and danger set in a sci-fi world, though there was not much sci-fi.
Great read.
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Hi peeps, we have Kate Pearce visiting today with her new release Retribution, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Portia’s review, so enjoy the post and leave a comment to enter the giveaway! <3 ~Pixie~
Retribution
(Tribute 02)
by
Kate Pearce
Cheated out of his exit from the Tribute program, Kai Mexr is forced to return as a trainer for one more year. His trainee, Aled Price, is an idealistic Mitan patriot who Kai struggles not to loathe on sight, and who seems up for any challenge Kai sets him. As Aled learns to give up control and endure the program’s worst, Kai is drawn into an intense sexual game that leaves him wanting more.
But then Aled must fulfill his duty as Tribute. He must endure the Ungrich—or die.
When Aled returns, it takes Kai’s ruthless presence to pull his trainee back from the brink of madness. Surviving the Ungrich makes Aled doubt his blind allegiance to his planet—and to everything else he’d never thought to question. But with Kai at his side, Aled finds a new cause to believe in. And with the help of master trainer Akran and his partner Anna Lee, Aled and Kai forge unbreakable allegiances of blood, sex, and love that could save the entire planet from the Ungrich for good.
Title: Retribution Series: Tribute, #2 Author: Kate Pearce Genre: Science Fiction Length: Novella (100 pages) Publisher: Riptide Publishing (October 5th, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts Blurb: Cheated out of his exit from the Tribute program, Kai Mexr is forced to return as a trainer for one more year. His trainee, Aled Price, is an idealistic Mitan patriot who Kai struggles not to loathe on sight, and who seems up for any challenge Kai sets him. As Aled learns to give up control and endure the program’s worst, Kai is drawn into an intense sexual game that leaves him wanting more.
But then Aled must fulfill his duty as Tribute. He must endure the Ungrich—or die.
When Aled returns, it takes Kai’s ruthless presence to pull his trainee back from the brink of madness. Surviving the Ungrich makes Aled doubt his blind allegiance to his planet—and to everything else he’d never thought to question. But with Kai at his side, Aled finds a new cause to believe in. And with the help of master trainer Akran and his partner Anna Lee, Aled and Kai forge unbreakable allegiances of blood, sex, and love that could save the entire planet from the Ungrich for good.
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Review:Retribution picks up where Sacrifice left off. Even though a reader could start here and enjoy the story, I recommend starting with Sacrifice.
The length of service for trainers in the program depends on the number of successful sacrifices they are able to prepare. Due to a technicality, Kai is forced to submit one more successful sacrifice, before he is a free man.
I really enjoyed the ménage between Akran, Anna Lee and Kai, but I ended Sacrifice itching to find out who Kate Pearce would pair with the sexy warrior. From the beginning, Aled captures Kai’s attention. Their interaction definitely falls under non-consent to start with. But, despite the secrets and pain, the relationship deepens. For me, it wasn’t the inferno that swept up Akran and Anna Lee, but more of a slow burn that was just as hot.
There is a lot going on, and many plot twist really amp up the excitement level of this series. We learn more about the aliens and learn a little more about the inner workings of the program.But, a few questions were dropped and not answered.
The sex is off the chart sexy, even when it’s meant as punishment, not pleasure. And the ending had me staring at my Kindle in disbelief.
This amazing trilogy wraps up with Triumph (scheduled release date 11/07/15) and I’ve already pre-ordered my copy. Mainly, because my bloodthirsty ass is hoping and praying that Kate found a particularly nasty way for a certain asshole to die…cuz some people just need killing.
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Title: Off World Series: N/A Author: Jonah Bergan Genre: Science Fiction/ Action-Adventure Length: Novel (241 pages) Publisher: Edge (August 17, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts Blurb: What really brought Taine to that backwater little world? Taine’s a hunter. He’s a red-skinned, black-eyed Lowman by nature, and a hunter by trade. Some hunters work in flesh, others in secrets, and some few work to set right what’s been set wrong. It’s a big galaxy and there’s always plenty of work for a hunter like Taine, so you got to wonder, what with all that at his feet, what really brought Taine to that backwater little world?
Off-World is an M/m science fiction action/adventure set in F/m dominated space. The story takes place in an arm of the galaxy where slavery (sexual and otherwise) is legal and commonplace. Strictly speaking, it is not a BDSM novel in that consent is not a matter of concern for the characters, but those with an interest in BDSM should enjoy the story. Due to explicit content, Off-World is not recommended to readers under eighteen years of age.
Review: The Sisterhood is dead set on making every male slaves. They are deadly and vicious when you act against them. I personally did not like them at all. Taine is a hunter, slaver and red skinned alien. He has need of a male but ends up with two. Although he is a slaver he is not cruel to his slaves. Tanner is a human not fond of gays but learns a thing or two when he given to Taine to learn the skills to be a hunter although he cannot actually be a hunter.
Taine’s home world description is bleak and he yearns for a greener world. I enjoyed this story though was confused at the beginning. There are twists and turns as the story progresses that draws the reader in.
Although I don’t care for stories with slavery or anything like it in them I found myself immersed in the story wanting to know the outcome. Very descriptive at times and adventurous this story will have the reader intrigued. If you like science fiction this story is for you.
The end makes you wonder whether or not there will be another book.
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Title: Caleb’s Avenger Series: Space Warriors, #8 Author: Sydney Lain Genre: Paranormal / Science Fiction/ Shape-shifter Length: Novella (95 pages) Publisher: Siren/Bookstrand Publishing (June 7, 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts Blurb: Laird watched those closest to him die. Determined to make the man responsible pay, he’s become obsessed with obtaining revenge.
Caleb is investigating the disappearance of people taken off the streets when Laird enters his life. During a confrontation with street thugs, his mate runs away, leaving Caleb to face the danger alone. Determined to read beneath the surface and learn the truth about the man he’s falling in love with, Caleb sets out to discover Laird’s secrets, but Caleb ends up in mess after mess after Laird continues to leave him in the middle of different disasters. How can love survive without trust?
With Laird’s need to make the man responsible for his pain pay, he slowly destroys the relationship he’s building with the warrior that’s making him feel whole again.
Will Caleb learn to see through Laird’s lies in time to save his life?
Review: Each book in the Space Warrior’s collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Caleb has one little problem, he can’t read people like he should. It was the one reason that he was not being promoted. However now was not the time to think about it, he was sent in to figure out why people missing. What he had not expected was to find a cute little thief whose butt was in trouble. The guy always seemed to be in trouble, but now the cutie came with two little trouble makers.
Laird had watched a man kill his father and found out that it was for drugs. Then all he did was run instead of help. The thing was he had only been twelve. He always ran from danger. That is until he found himself with Ren and Key. He would do everything to protect them. They were special and the markings on their skin showed cat shifter.
Now he had this gorgeous warrior saying that he was his mate and that it was his job to protect him. Didn’t the man know he could protect himself? Obviously not, cause the man figured out how to read him. Damn he couldn’t get away with anything now. He did come to the conclusion that he wanted Caleb just as much as Caleb wanted him.
The characters are beautifully written with big hearts, however if you cross them, they have no problem putting you down. They will protect their love ones with their entire lives. I love the paranormal tone and the little bit of twists that come with it.
I can’t wait to read the next story. When Sydney puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.
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Title: Tor’s Dragon Series: Havoc’s Crew, #5/ Romance on the Go Author: Angelique Voisen Genre: Paranormal / Fantasy / Shifters / Vampires / Length: Short (37 pages) Publisher: Evernight Publishing (May 25th 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ¾ Hearts Blurb: Consequences. Making the wrong move led to bad places. Tor should have learned the hard lesson by now, but he’s a slow learner. Questioning the dragon shifter who tried to kill his brother should have been easy. Torture is Tor’s specialty, but Tor finds himself eager to partake in some debauchery when he finds an eager submissive in Kelas.
Kelas Cervantes is a half-blood dragon. Among his clan, being gay is a crime worse than death, but Kelas does what he wants. He’d follow orders, but only from a man capable of bringing him to his knees.
And Kelas believes Tor’s the right man for the job.
Review: This is the fifth book in Havoc’s Crew series. Kelas is a half-blood dragon who gets caught by the brother of the man whose son he kidnapped. Tor is a wizard who works with Havoc’s Crew. This book is about the two of them and there is no action or fight scenes in it.
Though I did enjoy the story I was disappointed as well. I was expecting a problem to come up and Havoc’s Crew to take care of it. But that’s not what happens. Instead Kelas is taken prisoner by Tor only to learn they both have the same dark tastes and are mates.
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Title: Tripp’s Claiming Series: Quads of Alpha S, #2 Author: Kelex Genre: Sci-fi / Aliens / Vampires Length: Novella (100 pages) Publisher: Twisted Erotica Publishing (October 7th 2013) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: Tripp is the quintessential Federated Navy screw-up. He reveled in sharing his body as often as possible, only to keep himself numb to the expectations everyone had of him thanks to his famous father. Years of sexual excesses have made him jaded and love doesn’t even enter the equation, at least not for him.
When he and his fellow crew members crash-land on an alien world, he’s abducted and nearly killed by a harsh enemy. Another race on the planet holds the key to his survival, but only if he succumbs. Sex is easy. Tripp submits without second thought.
Offering only his body isn’t enough for his Shadow masters. They want his mind, body, and soul — and eventually his love. Tripp isn’t willing to give them everything without a fight.
His masters are prepared to wage war to get what they want.
Review: This book two in the Quads of the Alpha S series. One of the things I love most about this series so far is you learn why each human was working where they ended up. Tripp seemed lost and alone. He’s captured by the Xinthpats while on a mission gone terribly wrong and turned.
Orinth, Gregan and Tevos were Quintos who were turned as well by the vicious Xinthpats and want Tripp as their own if he is able to survive the turning. Though I understood their reasoning it bothered me somewhat that they wanted to break Tripp in order for him not to succumb to the memories of his time with the Xinthpats like so many other aliens had done and not been able to cope and ended up killing themselves as a result.
This book grabs your attention from the start and keeps it until the very end. Intense scenes and emotions as well as some hot sex keep the reader entertained. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Loved it.
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Title: Swallowing Mayhem Series: Outlaw MC5, # 5 Author: James Cox Genre: Futuristic / Multiple Partners / Sci-Fi Length: Novella (83 pages) Publisher: Evernight Publishing (June 10, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts Blurb: What if bad guys ruled the world and the good guys were the outlaws?
This time the MCs are taking the war to the surface of Mars. No more shadows. No more hiding. The old laws—homosexuality is a death sentence, women are for breeding, and dark skinned-men are slaves—are going to be broken. But the Outlaw MC has a rat among them…
Torrin is a prospect. He didn’t have a big problem with the way Mars worked but that’s because he’s not just a prospective member. Torrin is also an undercover peacekeeper. His beliefs are thrown upside down because of one man, Mayhem. The Sergeant at Arms and explosive expert managed to break Torrin. Now, this formerly straight peacekeeper has to deal with the attraction sizzling between them and tell the club about his lies. The truth can hurt but for Torrin it may just get him killed.
And while Torrin sorts out his new feelings for loving another man, the club plans to take this war to the next step. Cup your junk, things are about to get explosive.
Be Warned: m/m sex, rimming, and multiple partners
Review: This is the fifth book in the Outlaw MC5 series. A wonderful addition. I loved Torrin’s character and how he changed. Mayhem showed him the light and made him realize just how messed up and horribly outdated the government was on mars. I was so cheering for the MC’s all throughout.
Intense book with suspenseful scenes that leave you on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome. Day Si, a peacekeeper has pissed me off from the start of this series. He seemed arrogant and mean to the point of abuse. I really hate his character but realize there is at least one in every story I don’t like.
Action, drama, suspense and some pretty intense battle scenes are in this well written story. I have loved this series from the start as it has everything I want in a story minus the paranormal aspect. You can’t go wrong with sexy bad ass bikers fighting for justice in a cruel world.
Absolutely amazing book and highly recommended.
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Title: Wynne’s Surrender Series: Quads of Alpha S, # 3 Author: Kelex Genre: Sci-fi / Aliens /Vampires / BDSM Length: Novella (106 pages) Publisher: Twisted Erotica Publishing (December 16th 2013) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: Wynne Cotton is sent to the outer reaches of space, running from his past. Soon he learns it’s still not far enough. On a rescue mission to Alpha S, he concocts a plan to lose himself on the planet’s surface, not knowing the ship will crash and all his crewmen will suffer the same fate.
Once there, Wynne is claimed by a trio of Shadows, inhabitants of the planet’s circumference. The males are intent on keeping the sexy science officer to themselves, no matter how much Wynne tries to push them away.
When a fifth member to their quad emerges, Wynne knows it could help bring them together or rip them apart. The bad part is, Wynne still isn’t sure which outcome he’d prefer.
Review: This is book three in Quads of Alpha S series. I felt so bad for Wynne as he felt he needed to run from an abusive Dom rather than just break things off. After crashing when a mission goes wrong he finds himself attracted to one of the aliens.
However after the way he’s been treated he sticks to his guns and remains true to himself as he gets to know the other being. I loved Wynne’s character as he overcomes what he has been through. Hot sex spiced up things in this wonderfully written story.
Loved it.
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Blurb: Adrian is secure in his heterosexuality when he’s stranded on a planet without females. Cursed with three years of Federated Navy induced celibacy already has him stretched to his limits. When a band of four alien males decide that Adrian is theirs, his boundaries are trampled over and he’s left reeling from the encounter.
E’an, Kee’gn, Dray, and Ganon come in hopes of getting help for their struggling village not far from the one aiding the crash survivors. Many weeks of vicious attacks have left their warriors drained and reinforcements are necessary. The last thing they expect is to find upon arrival is their mate, a human male who responds to their touches all while claiming he could never want them.
The aliens force Adrian to face the need within him, and to stop labeling satisfaction in terms of gay and straight.
ISBN: 978-1-31092-950-2
Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDZ7692
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: This is book four in the Quads of Alpha S series. As with the other books the beginning is a look into Adrian background and retelling of the crash that involves him. I found it somewhat funny that a heterosexual man is stranded on a planet where there are no women.
E’an, Kee’gn, Dray, and Ganon come to the village for help and instantly attracted to Adrianne. Though he fights how he feels eventually he gives in to the four aliens. I liked that as the story progressed Adrianne learned to quit placing labels on anyone and just go with what he feels is right.
Intriguing read that keeps your interest from start to finish. I hope there will be more in this series.
Loved it.
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Title: Crash Landing Series: Quads of Alpha S, #1 Author: Kelex Genre: Sci-fi / BDSM / Aliens Length: Novella (85 pages) Publisher: Twisted Erotica Publishing (August 5th 2013) Heat Level: Erotic Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: Captain Kaden “Crash” Saunders is charged with leading a dangerous rescue mission to Alpha S, a dangerous planet on the other side of an intergalactic wormhole. Once they arrive, the electromagnetic field surrounding the planet causes his ship to crash.
Alpha S has been off-limits to the Federated Navy and its ships for years—all because of an eerie evil nemesis, the Xinthpats, who are overly fond of human blood. The Xinthpats have killed every human to step foot on Alpha S, but Crash is determined his men won’t be among that number.
Crash’s best friend is snatched by the enemy and Crash will stop at nothing to find him. A trio of sexy, purple vampiric aliens steps up to help, if Kaden will submit to them and allow them to claim his body completely.
Crash is shocked by his reaction to their touches—and their bloodlust—which makes him lusty and yearn for more. But he has to see through his desire long enough to save his best friend and the rest of his crew.
Review: Book one in the Quads of Alpha S. In this series so far from what I can gather there will be a foursome with 3 aliens and a human. The aliens will be the masters and the human their slave.
Crash was a strong leader and he made an even stronger slave to the leader of the shadows and his two men. This book has intense scenes and some edge of seat action as well as Crash struggling with himself as he tries to fight between his feelings of leaving the aliens and staying.
I was heartbroken when Tripp and two other crew members of Crash were taken by the Xinthpats, who seem to only care about satiating their need for human blood no matter the cost. I was also sad for the Quinto and Shadows, as some were taken by these cruel creatures and turned into half breeds who were exiled from their homes once they were found out. I couldn’t understand why a family would do that to one of its own, especially if that person was taken against their will and made into something else.
It was intense yet hot between Drago, Arrapo and Ragon, Shadows, who all live in the shadowlands with Drago as the leader. The details of the aliens were stunning. Hot sex all throughout.
Loved it.
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Title: Murphy Series: F.I.S.T.S – Book 2 Author: Bey Deckard Genre: BDSM/ Science Fiction Length: Novella (59 pages) Publisher: Bey Deckard (June 1st, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts Blurb: Sometimes when it seems like it’s too late, the right person comes along and opens your eyes…
Murphy is the continuing story of a D/s relationship between two Space Marines who found each other in the midst of hopelessness and misfortune.
Sarge and his newly minted squad travel across the galaxy on a top-secret mission that could help win the war. However, to Murphy something about the mission stinks, and it’s not just the planet they’ve landed on.
Review: Murphy and Sarge are fighting a war that should have ended years ago. They all know it is money and greed that keep them there, but for now they continue to fight the fight. Murphy was injured on his last mission but he seems to be on his way to recovering very well.
By now, the crew knows, or they think they know, what goes on behind their closed door. Murphy is a little embarrassed, but he holds his head up just the same.
Sarge wears his tough and abrasive personality in front of his crew, at all times, but he’s realizing how much Murphy has softened him up, and he just shakes his head in disbelief. When it’s just the two of them, they are like poetry in motion. Murphy loves, LOVES, submitting to Sarge and being at his beck and call. He will do whatever he needs, or what Sarge needs, to serve him.
Sarge puts Murph through his paces, knowing the whole time what it’s doing to him, or to certain body parts. When they engage in sex their spark is like a force field ready to ignite. It is powerful and explosive. Murphy has the ability to see colors, an aurora that lets him know Sarge is more than happy when they are together.
As the Marines prepare for their next mission, something is not right. Both, Sarge and Murph, feel it they just don’t know what it is. Murphy is having trouble with his leg working properly but chooses to keep it to himself, right now.
The team splits up and that puts Sarge on alert. Their mission is simple, or so they were led to believe, but they soon find out it is more than they were told. As trouble ensues and they are left to their own devices will the other team members find them before it’s too late?
And, something is happening to Murphy causing his vision to blur, colors are going haywire, and he is struggling to stand. Sarge is going ballistic and he aims to kill. He needs answers even though he knows he won’t like the ones he hears. Is it possible they were set up?
Bey Deckard has an incredible ability to write beautiful prose that will suck you in and make you thankful for the experience. Murphy is a short story, much like Sarge, with enough action and drama that you would swear it was a full length novel. You know it’s not because you keep looking at the page count hoping the end is not in sight.
As I have come to expect with anything that has Bey attached to it, the execution is smooth and flawless and the descriptive narrative will catapult you into the story. The sex scenes are just as beautiful, which sounds a little weird with it being two marines, but hey…that’s the way it is.
Sarge reminiscing with himself about Murphy…
Gorgeous and gifted with as much brains as brawn…and unwaveringly and completely mine. I grit my teeth and blink hard.
There must be dust in my eye.
He rescued me, my boy. From myself, mostly. And, you can bet your ass that from now until forever, I’m going to make every single goddamn second count.
Even if you think to yourself, I don’t like sci-fi, don’t let it deter you with this series. I don’t like it either, however, I love everything Bey Deckard. Maybe we should make a new genre called, WhateverBeywrites.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Series: N/A Author: Astrid Amara Genre: Sci Fi/Fantasy Length: Novel (224 pages) Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (May 26th, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts Blurb: Worst Possible Birthday: Being sold into slavery by none other than your lover.
Tover Duke’s rare ability to move anything instantly across light-years of space makes him a powerful, valuable asset to the Harmony Corporation, and a rock star among the people of the colonies. His life is luxurious. Safe. Routine.
He has his pick of casual hookups passing through Dadelus-Kaku Station. His one brush with danger of any kind—the only bright spot in his otherwise boring life—is Cruz Arcadio, a dark-haired, hard-bodied engineer whose physical prowess hints he’s something much more.
When a terrorist abducts Tover, hurling him into a world of torture, exploitation and betrayal, it’s with shattering disbelief that he realizes his kidnapper is none other than Cruz. As Tover struggles to find the courage to escape his bondage, he begins to understand the only way to free his body, his mind—and his heart—is to trust the one man who showed him that everything about his once-perfect life was a lie.
Warning: This story contains descriptions of extreme violence and assault. It also contains graphic sexual depictions. It also has a lot of birds. And pirate movies from the future. And romance.
Review: Kidnapped on your birthday? By your lover? Well, this started off with quite the bang! Sci-Fi is not a ‘go-to’ for me, so I was thrilled to find that the world building though complex wasn’t confusing. Astrid Amara has shown such attention to detail, building a future-fantasy world so layered, so rich that the words painted vivid pictures in my mind.
The characters were fleshed out just as deeply. Tover, the ‘rock star’ navigator, living the life of luxury, naïve and/or in denial of the injustices of the world around him. We are with Tover from his initial abduction throughout his torturous captivity, witnessing his rescue, escape and freedom.
Who are the allies? The enemies? Are they one and the same? Cruz, Tover’s some-time lover, the engineer, aide to the terrorists that kidnapped him? Terrorist himself? Is he this horrible traitor, or is he really just misunderstood? Not everything is what it seems.
There is a definite darkness to this story as indicated in the blurb. There is indeed violence and torture (no rape/noncom) which though not easy to read, was completely in line with the book and subject matter, including PTSD suffered by Tover. Shining through those tough times were moments of romance and heroism, of happiness and self-discovery.
Being a romantic sap, it was not lost on me that the place Tover truly found himself, the home of Cruz and his family, was called Carida, which sounds quite like ‘querida’, an endearment of love and caring in Spanish/Portuguese. The descriptive beauty, the events and dialogue that took place in Carida are some of my favorite in this book.
Ms. Amara has penned an epic journey of loss and love, where the hero does save the day (more than once) and love does win out. Though not the usual sweet and humorous read I have come to expect from this author, this latest release has only reaffirmed why Astrid Amara is an auto-buy for me, and why I can easily recommend this to one and all.
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Title: Behavior Problem Series: Outlaw MC # 3 Author: James Cox Genre: Futuristic/ Erotic/ Multiple Partners/ Sci-Fi/ MC Romance Length: Novella (75 pages) Publisher: Evernight Publishing (April 17, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: What if bad guys ruled the world and the good guys were the outlaws?
Deviant doesn’t do friendly. He’s had a hard life and it shows in his behavior. The Outlaw MC of Mars is starting to expand thanks to some tough women who want to change the law. In the government’s eyes, women are only needed for breeding. Deviant volunteers to train them. What he doesn’t expect is to meet Tage. The handsome man blushes more than a hard spanked butt—and what a fine pair of cheeks he has. But Deviant made a promise to himself. Never fall in love.
With a covert war against the government going on, the last thing Deviant needs is a weakness. Will the shy Tage bring the big badass biker to his knees?
Review: Another outstanding book in the outlaw MC series by James Cox. He never ceases to amaze me with his well-written and intriguing stories that draw the reader in as the story progresses. The details are amazing as the outlaws fight to take down a corrupt government.
I loved everything about this book. Deviant battles his own demons as well as tries to fight his feelings for Tage, a man who asks the MC’s for help… The way these are so different from one another yet similar at the same time was great. I was cheering them own throughout. I was a little upset about Lover but sometimes that’s the way the story goes.
Can’t wait to read the next book in this fabulous series.
Fantastic read and highly recommended.
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Title: Lunar Affair Series: Aurigan Space Saga, #4 Author: L.V. Lloyd Genre: Sci-fi Length: Novel (224 pages) Publisher: Smashwords (December 25, 2013) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts Blurb: Lieutenant Jack Alexander sat morosely over his drink in the corner of the bar and watched the man he loved being expertly seduced. He had waited years for Marc to return his affections, perhaps now was the time to move on – stop fixating on the one man who was out of reach, his best friend, Marc Duran.
But when Major Ethan Pattisson is sent to the planet Mayia to investigate the theft of hundreds of illegal weapons, Duran comes under the spotlight, and Jack can’t help stepping in to save him.
When Jack finds himself caught in the middle between Pattisson and Duran, he discovers that unrequited love might soon be the least of his problems.
Review: Really enjoyed this addition to the Aurigan Space Series. There were a lot of different things going on throughout this story from a battle, sabotage to personal attacks from other crewman. Loved the pace of the book and how smooth a read it was.
Jack finds love as well as Pattisson but not with each other. The couples that formed seemed well matched and of course, they didn’t form right away. It was a slow build with drama.
The fight scenes and interrogations were intense. The sex was hot.
Great read.
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Title: Handsome, Hung, and at Your Service Series: Handsome Heroes # 8 Author: James Cox Genre: Paranormal/ Erotic/ May~December/Sci-fi Length: Novella (67 pages) Publisher: Evernight Publishing (January 8th, 2015) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: Slave to the sexy demon…
Prince Ocen of Falla Bray was just looking for some fun. What he got was betrayal. He’s sold at a slave auction to a despicable family that wants him for pleasure.
Hunter is the oldest male offspring in the family and the only one who believes slavery is wrong. In a fit of bravery, or craziness, he helps free their newest blue-skinned slave and they run for it.
Ocen is attracted to the much older Hunter—even though he can send out bolts of electricity through his fingertips, and his penis makes a strange humming sound when they kiss. However, this adventure is about to get even more dangerous as Ocen and Hunter must survive the violent Dark Planets.
Review: Amazing addition to the Handsome Heroes series. Absolutely loved the entire story. Very well written. An unbelievable adventure that Prince Ocen takes after being sold into slavery. His owner is a cruel man who gives him to his son. His other son Hunter doesn’t believe in slavery and helps him escape from their clutches.
Simply and amazing story of two men who are mates on an incredible journey through dangers as they try to survive. Breathtaking details and heart stopping moments along with some hot sex between Hunter and Ocen make this a fantastic read. Highly recommended read.
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Title: Handsome Men Bite Back Series: Handsome Heroes, #7 Author: James Cox Genre: Paranormal/ Erotic/ Sci-fi/ Shifters/Vampires Length: Novella (71 pages) Publisher: Evernight Publishing (December 14th, 2014) Heat Level: Explicit Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts Blurb: Handcuffed to the horny dragon…
Pretty boy Alyx is sentenced to five years on a prison planet for a crime he didn’t commit. On route, he’s chained to a sexy, pierced man who sure as hell deserves to be incarcerated. When the ship they’re on has a riot, Alyx is stuck fleeing with his forced partner.
Tor has hidden his species from everyone as a dragon from the Dark Planets. That is until he’s cuffed to a timid human. Together they must avoid the law and find the killer among the criminals that are picking them off one by one. He is falling for the smart and shy Alyx. When things get tough, Tor must shift into his larger dragon form to save them but what will the pretty boy think of his beast within?
The world seems to always be nipping at Alyx’s ass. Now it’s time for him to bite back.
Review: Alyx Dorphlin is sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. While on the prison ship, he is handcuffed to Tor. During a riot, they escape along with other prisoners. The group begins a dangerous journey to freedom with a killer among them intent on killing them off one by one.
Fantastic story with action, drama, danger, mystery and some hot sex between Alyx and Tor. This book grabs your attention from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end. Great details of the ship going down. The perilous journey of trying to figure out who the killer is among them was harrowing. Tor and Alyx seemed perfect for each other.
Well written amazing read. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.
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Title: Heart Scarab
Title: Retribution
Title: Off World
Title: Caleb’s Avenger
Title: Tor’s Dragon
Author: Kelex
Title: Swallowing Mayhem
Title: Wynne’s Surrender
Title: Adrian’s Submission
Title: Crash Landing
Title: Murphy
Title: The Degan Incident, 2nd Edition
Title: The Cassini Mission
Title: Song of the Navigator
Title: Behavior Problem
Title: Lunar Affair
Title: Handsome, Hung, and at Your Service