Saving Mr. Fox by Meredith Russell

19096814Title: Saving Mr. Fox

Series: N/A

Author: Meredith Russell

Length: Short Novel (132 Pages)

Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (January 3rd, 2014)

Heat Level: Mild

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: How can you hope to find love if you cannot love yourself?

Eric Fox is an actor faced with his most difficult role yet—being himself. Seven years ago, on the way to his high school prom, an accident drove him from the arms of his young love, CJ. Eric ran away to LA, and CJ was left to pick up the pieces of his broken heart and broken life.

Guilt and regret has eaten away at Eric since that day, leading him to turn to the darker side of celebrity—to sex and alcohol. On a downward spiral and after a series of bad choices, Eric makes the difficult decision to return home. But, returning home and having to spend two weeks with the man he left behind could be an obstacle Eric is nowhere near ready to face.

Can Eric find the strength to ask for CJ’s forgiveness? And more importantly, can he find the courage to forgive himself?

 

Product Link: https://www.totallybound.com/saving-mr-fox

 Review: This was a pretty good story with a wonderful story line. It comes off as what would really happen in real life to celebrities, and actually does to many. It tells you what happened to a young man who had so much going for him until one horrible night.

 

Eric has led his life with guilt and regret ever since an accident his senior prom night. It had left him alone, after running from the one person he loved more than anything CJ. Seven years of drinking, partying and nameless sex has left him feeling empty and in pain. Deciding to go home, he didn’t really expect anything to truly change. Running into CJ made him rethink that though. Now all he had to do was get up the courage to ask CJ for forgiveness, and then forgive himself. Eric has all the fame, money and looks that one would dream of, but he has wasted so much time that you feel sorry for him. CJ is sex on a stick, loving, caring and forgiving. CJ had been injured badly in the accident where Eric had been the driver. He was scared on the outside but inside he was as gorgeous as ever. Forgiveness was easy when you are the one forgiving, but to be the one who need the forgiveness was never an easy thing. To forgive oneself is always the hardest thing to do. They are both amazing, and the sex is tender, caring and heart filled.

 

This story actually made me, not only cry, but also think about those who go through the pain. It showed the tenderest sides to each character and the abilities to overcome the pain, anger, and guilt. It was a wonderful story and I am glad that I got the chance to read it.

Bull's Whip by A.C. Katt

20669234Title: Bull’s Whip

Series: Indiscreet Series, #4

Author: A. C. Katt

Genre: BDSM/Contemporary

Length: Novella (175 Pages)

ISBN: MLR-1-02013-0194

Publisher: MLR Press (January 30th, 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Twinks are stronger than they appear and Bull is going to rue the day he thought differently.

Jamie O’Hara has been crushing on Bull Raleigh, the Dungeon Master at Indiscreet, for months. Bull hates twinks and Jamie is a gorgeous looking ebony haired twin personified. Jamie is far from a twink and sets out to prove it. But in proving it, Jamie ends up in danger from a white slavery ring. Can Bull put aside his prejudice to keep Jamie safe? When Jamie needs a safe place when he is threatened, Bull insists he stay with him. Jamie arrives with a White Persian Cat. The twinkiest cat in catdom, Bull struggles to stay above water as this set of twinks take over his life.

Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=AKCBWHIP

Review: A.C. Katt has written a pretty awesome book. I love the way the characters just mix it up.

 

The way Bull acts around twinks and his comments make you stop and want to just smack him upside the head. I have never really understood the BDSM scene but you slowly understand it when you read this story. I love the way Jamie is so open with his feelings but what I love more is the fact that he actually stands up to Bull.

 

Bull use to be in the marine’s and had a man he had been sleeping with, however when he had ended it the man decided to get revenge. It was the time when it was against all rules to be gay in the military. He had been pushed out of the military and was bitter for it. A bitterness that he took out on anyone that even resembled a twink. Jamie not only looked like a twink he resembled the same jerk that had hurt his career. He was downright nasty to Jamie, and Jamie was feeling worse by the minute because of it.

 

All their friends were helping get these two together, because even while Bull was acting as if he hated him you could tell there was something there to fight for. He was very slowly losing his heart to Jamie, but just couldn’t say it out right. However when the dangers came for Jamie Bull does everything he can to protect him, but he couldn’t protect his heart from fully falling in love with this hot and sexy man.

 

It takes losing Jamie forever at an auction, to make Bull see what he was going to lose. I loved this story even more, because I could see the way each man felt for the other. It was a bitter story with a happy ending. I will definitely be recommending this story to anyone who was into BDSM, two hot and sexy men with attitudes, danger, and excitement. It doesn’t hurt that there is some very hot sex that will set the sheets on fire.

The Beginning by Vicktor Alexander

1392603378Title: The Beginning

Series: Sons of Adam, #1

Author: Vicktor Alexander

Genre: Paranormal/ Shapeshifters/ Fantasy

Length: Novella (153 Pages)

ISBN: 978-0615964829

Publisher: The Rooster & The Pig Publishing (February 17th, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:Ronny Parker has always been aware that there was more to life outside of his Harlem apartment. When he goes to work one morning at Starbucks, he finds himself coming face to face with a reality that he was not prepared for. He finds himself the eyewitness to a fight between two shifters, a wolf, and a lion, one of which bites Ronny and calls him “mate.” When Ronny wakes up the next morning, he finds himself thrust into a world neither his family, nor his teachers ever taught him about and he does the only thing he can do. He starts to investigate.

Cole Tronk has been taught from an early age that he is never to mate a human, never reveal his true nature to a human and that he cannot be gay. But when he gets into a fight with his oldest friend outside of a Starbucks and finds himself smelling the most intoxicating scent ever, he throws all of those rules out of the window. Before long, Cole and his mate, Ronny are on the run from the governing body of the paranormals, humans who have now discovered that paranormals, magicks and supernaturals exist, and someone from Ronny’s past who is determined to kill them both.

Along the way, Cole and Ronny meet up with a group of paranormals, magicks, and supernaturals who are also gay, and who are researching the true history of the world and creation. What they find will not only change their lives, but the entire world and the future. Will Ronny and Cole’s mating survive all of these obstacles and when a millennias old lie comes back to bite them in the ass, will Ronny and Cole be able to deal with the consequences?

Purchase Link: http://www.roosterandpigpublishing.com/new-releases.html

Review: Well this one is definitely new and quite enjoyable.

 

I loved the way that Cole and Ronny had found each other. Ronny had gone to work only to hear a fight in the back. Wasn’t he surprise to see his coworker and another man fighting, but that was not the only thing that shocked him. His friend and coworker had wolf paws and the man he was fighting had lion paws. Cole was a lion shifter fighting with his best friend, till the best scent came to him. He had found his mate. Biting Ronny and bonding them together in his mind was the best thing ever, till Benjamin points out that he has also cursed them. For in their world it is death to those who show any human what they are, to be gay and to mate a human.

 

Ronny, Cole and Benjamin are in danger from all the packs, prides, and other paranormal alpha’s. They are being hunted for being mated and for letting the humans know. However, the humans had let everyone else know, so now they were being hunted by humans and the government. They managed to find a group of shifters, witches, elves, fae, and many others who were being hunted also.

 

What really shocked them was that a book had appeared in Cole’s library before they left, telling them of their past. The original bible shows how paranormals and humans at one time had been expected until the great flood. They also find out that their mates, whether male or female can get pregnant so can you imagine Ronny’s expression when that happens to him.

 

This story is amazing. It shows what happens when people are full of hate. Hate for skin color, religion, sexual orientation, and now paranormals. They fear what they don’t know and there is a few that will help the fight that is about to come. I have never understood why people have to hate others for such stupid reasons and why they see the need to harm and kill them. I love the fact that Ronny is the one who will lead the war to rescue his new family. Or at least start the fight for freedom. Even though Cole is the alpha in their relationship, Ronny is the one that will do the fighting. It is pretty amazing twist to this story.

 

I would definitely be recommending this story to anyone who loves paranormal romance, shifters, sexy men, and hot sex. I also would recommend it because it has a war for freedom, one to help equality and love for one another. There is danger, excitement, adventure, and true love in this story.

Inches of Trust, Volume One by A.R. Moler

20630434Title: Inches of Trust, Volume One

Series: Inches of Trust

Author: A. R. Moler

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Anthology (152 Pages)

 

ISBN:978-1-61040-640-6

Publisher: Torquere Press

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:When architect Brian Townsend meets, a man dressed as Zorro at a Halloween party it seems like a chance hookup, but Brian is attracted and it takes more effort than he originally thought just to find out the man’s name. NYPD homicide detective Tristan Blake comes from old money, which he loathes and an idealistic streak burns within him to do a job that serves a purpose. A previous lover scorned him as a time when he was most vulnerable, after the death of friend, and Tristan is slow to trust what appears to a developing relationship between him and Brian.

Beer tasting, a broken window, a fall down a flight of stairs, a grenade and a violent attack on Brian, what do these all have in common? Each one brings Tristan an inch closer to trusting Brian with his heart.

Purchase Link: http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4112

Review: This is a collection of ten short stories all bundled into one nice package. I absolutely love Brian and Tristan. Two hot and sexy men overcoming all doubts and heartache and turning them into gifts of love and passion. I loved how Tristan has to overcome his trust issues to allow himself into falling in love with the sexy architect Brian. A.R. has a wonderful gift for storytelling. She gives you characters that you can believe in and stand beside. Ones you will fall in love with and cheer them when they need it. That is exactly what I did too when Tristan doesn’t trust Brian not to hurt him. I was cheering Brian on through the whole story.

Crimson Regret ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Brian sets out for a Halloween party dressed as the devil, but he’s not expecting to get up to anything wicked, not until he meets Zorro. Zorro is exactly what Brian needs, and everything Brian can handle. But masks and intrigue are the game on Halloween; if Brian doesn’t uncover Zorro’s true identity, how will he ever find him again?

Oh, this one is amazing. It has some bad puns, great costumes and two sexy men. Not to mention a little hot action in a closet. Which is a bit strange because you come out of the closet after telling everyone you are gay and here they go into the closet to get some hot action? Two very talented mouths.

I would definitely be recommending this story. If you love a detective and an architect, sexy men, bad puns and the closet then this story would be one you would love to read. I cannot wait to read book two, because it shows the whole story of these wonderful men. Brian goes to a Halloween party that his friend is throwing and meets sexy Tristan. Although he hadn’t known his name till his friends husband lets him know who he is. He is absolutely wanting to get to know more of this hot man.

A Taste of Darkness ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

When Brian met Tristan at a Halloween party in Crimson Regret, they were in disguise. Tristan might be a detective, but Brian’s the one who does the investigating and tracks Tristan down for a date. The chemistry is as good as ever, but Tristan brings with him a shadow that leaves Brian in the dark when it comes to making things right.

This story would make a grown man cry. It was so heart breaking what a detective has to deal with. I couldn’t believe Tristan had to deal with things like that and to see it would tear anyone up. Brian invites Tristan out for beer and they end up back at Brian’s. After some hot sex, Brian is left with questions on why Tristan is the way he is. After seeing the paper, he understands.

I absolutely loved this story and can see how hard it is for someone who is a police officer to get over certain things. I cannot wait to see where their future leads. I am so pleased with book one and two that I can imagine book three is going to be awesome.

I would recommend this story to anyone who wants to see two men showing a little emotion. It is a wonderful read.

A Glimpse Inside ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Brian isn’t sure if he and Tristan are dating, but they’re definitely seeing each other again. Tristan has always been quiet about his personal and professional life; Brian understands the latter; Tristan’s job as a homicide detective doesn’t make for light talk, but that doesn’t mean Brian doesn’t want to know more about Tristan. A little persistence goes a long way when Brian’s brief foray into Tristan’s home turns into a brief glimpse of Tristan’s life and how he became the man who Brian can’t let slip away.

Brian and Tristan are hot and heavy but Brian doesn’t really know if they are dating or just hooking up. You can tell by the way Tristan talks that in his heart he wants more, but he seems scared to try. Whereas Brian definitely wants Tristan for more than just a hookup or a couple of hours here and there.

It is told with such a tender tone. The sex is definitely heating up, but it still feels like one night stands. It does show you that there will be more, however it also tells you that you need patience to get to the really good juicy stuff. I love the way that Brian and Tristan are slowly trusting each other with some of the smaller stuff.

I would recommend reading this story because it will make you smile and sigh. It is a wonderful little story and it leads you to another story that should be just as great if not better. You get to see what is going to happen when you cross your fingers.

Windows and Walls ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Broken windows and damaged walls need mending in Tristan Blake’s turn of the century brownstone. Who better than Tristan’s new boyfriend architect Brian Townsend to aid in the repair? But there are more things broken in Tristan’s life than just a window. Running late, without time to change for a party the two are planning to attend, Tristan picks up Brian still wearing his police dress blues. Frisking might only be the beginning to hotter events.

Oh, now we are getting somewhere, Tristan and Brian still have a ways to go but now it seems that Brian might get his man. I loved this story just as much as the first three. Tristan has such a big heart and he is just learning to slowly feel something for Brian, although it is not said you can just feel it.

The sex just seems to get even better with these two. And Brian has this thing for men in uniform. Well he isn’t the only one. I would be a slave to a man in uniform, which makes these stories just hotter knowing that there is a sexy man wearing it. You can also tell that each man has deeper feelings, big hearts, and tender lives. I would definitely be recommending this book to anyone who is looking for a story that will keep you smiling and wishing these two men love forever.

Head Over Hills ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Tristan Blake’s job as a homicide detective is occasionally dangerous, but Brian tends to think of that danger in terms of guns and knives. When Tristan shows up on Brian’s doorstep late one night, injured by a tumble down a flight of subway steps while chasing a suspect, Brian is shocked by the damage. Will Brian’s gentle care allow Tristan to edge another emotional inch closer to his lover?

Injured in an arrest, Tristan seeks out Brian for help. What he gets is an open, caring, and wonderful man. Brian not only brings him in but also tells him that he will be there for him no matter what. Tristan slowly opens up to let Brian know who had hurt him emotionally and of course, Brian wants to tear the man apart.

It is heating up and I love that about this story. It is amazing and I cannot get enough of it. I look forward to reading the next story in this wonderful book. It tells you about two very hot and sexy men, tender kisses, heartbreaking stories and some water play.

I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a little tenderness and two very sexy men. I can’t wait to read the next story telling about these wonderful men.

Police Navidad  ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Detective Tristan Blake spends Christmas day at work. This is a conscious choice on his part, because it provides him with a magnificently convenient excuse to avoid his unsupportive family. It’s an equally planned choice to spend Christmas night with his lover Brian Townsend. Dinner with friends of Brian’s is followed by a heartfelt gift exchange at Tristan’s brownstone, but when the morning brings a visit from Tristan’s furious mother, can Brian weather the storm?

Now Tristan’s family needs to be hung from the rafters. What a hateful person it is who treats their family like crap for loving someone they don’t approve of. I have never understood parents. When you are given a child you are supposed to love them unconditionally and just because they love men, you put conditions on your love. That is so totally wrong.

Brian finally tells Tristan how he feels about him and it seems to be heading that away with Tristan. I love the tender way Brian cares for Tristan. It shows that he loves him even more than the words do. It makes me cry with the way they feel. I love the way these two men act with each other.

You have got to read this book. You will fall in love with these two very sexy men in a heartbeat. They are caring, open and so very loving that you can’t help but feel deeply about them. I cannot wait to read the next story.

Auld Acquaintance  ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Brian and Tristan, architect and cop, are still feeling their way toward a serious relationship. Tristan, a bit of a renegade from his upper-class moneyed family, avoids the party circuit as much as possible. To please Brian, he agrees to go to an exclusive up-scale New Year’s Eve party. Unfortunately, Tristan’s narcissistic ex-boyfriend, Eric, attends the same party. Ex-lovers really can be trouble!

I hate cruel exes, especially when they are messing with the boyfriend. It just shows you how stupid people can be. It also makes me happy when that ex see’s that the man he left behind has not only found someone else but someone better.

It is cute that Tristan wants to beat the crap out of Eric for hurting his man. I can’t help but fall in love with these two very sexy men. You can just feel the love coming from them. It makes you smile just reading this book. I am so glad to have had the chance to read these wonderful stories.

Tabled Discussions  ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Brian Townsend is looking forward to the weekend. He and his lover, Tristan Blake, are finally going to use the weekend reservations at a popular B&B that Tristan had given Brian for Christmas. It’s not quite Valentine’s Day, but Brian has packed a few extras to make their weekend special. The timing is excellent because Tristan’s job as a homicide detective has made it difficult for the two men to spend time together lately. Sometimes though, old baggage can interpose itself despite the best intentions of everyone concerned. Some wounds just take longer than a day or two to heal–even with a large dose of love and patience. Brian isn’t going to let go, but how far will Tristan let him in this time?

Even with the titles of the books, you can tell that there are a lot of bad puns. I can’t help but laugh at them. Each story just gets better and better what with these two sexy men finding themselves more in love than ever. Although it is not said by, Tristan you can tell by his actions that he is falling in love with Brian.

I have noticed that even though you know that Tristan was treated wrongly by not only his family but by his ex, he seems to be in so much more of a need to love than Brian. Although Brian says it first and shows it in all of his actions. It just seems that Tristan needs it more. I love that about the strong detective. His feelings are on his sleeve, even when he is hurting or angry Brian can calm Tristan down and get him to smile.

Brian also seems to want to help decorate Tristan’s house. I love this book and cannot wait to read the next book.

Pulling the Pin  ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Brian is overseeing the remodel of a 40’s era home when he and his crew find someone’s souvenir from World War II: a grenade. When Tristan, Brian’s cop boyfriend, stops by with a friend from the bomb squad to check and see if their find is the real deal, Tristan gets a whole different perspective on Brian. A hardhat, work boots, denim, and flannel are not just a whole lot of sexy on the normally more professionally dressed Brian. They are kind of tough looking too. Maybe Brian can handle all the parts of Tristan’s life, even the tough bits. Sometimes, the small things can lead to some pretty big changes.

Well this had almost been an explosive day for Brian. Working on an old home they came across a grenade. I would have loved to see Tristan’s expression when Brian calls him for help. It would have been funny as hell.

I love the way they seem to be growing together. Seeing the compassion, tenderness and love each man has for the other just makes me smile. It is so breath-taking to know that two strong men can feel so much for the other and actually show it in their actions. I loved this story. In fact, as each story grows I love the next one even more.

Vulnerability  ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Sometimes it takes an unexpected disaster to transform a perspective. Brian Townsend forgets some architectural plans that he needs for a project. He makes the mistake of going back and getting them–in a risky part of town, at night. Tristan Blake’s heart stops when he gets an emergency cell call from his lover Brian. When his heart starts beating again, Tristan’s view of his world is changed. It’s time to be brave. Is Tristan finally ready to knock down that last wall?

Oh, I change my mind. This story is the one I love. It was amazing, tender, caring, and so full of love. Tristan finally tells Brian he loves him. Granted Brian had scared the living daylights out of him, but it made him realize how much he loves this man. And the fact that he wants to spend the rest of his life with Brian.

I wish that there were more to this couple because it is so full of heat, passion, and love. I think that Brian and Tristan are probably the best characters I have found. It was beautifully written with a humor and a touch of seriousness and pain. It has made it into my favorite list. I would love to read more by A. R… A gift of storytelling is what this wonderful author has.

I would recommend going out and getting this wonderful book. It will make you smile, cry, and give you a bit of heart ache. It was beautifully written. With the perfect ending.

Temptation Eyes by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly

81bibJplSgL._SL1500_Title: Temptation Eyes

Series: This is part of the Growl AmberPax Collection

Author: A. J. Llewellyn & D.J. Manly

Genre: Dark Fantasy/ Werewolf/ Shapeshifter

Length: Novella (118 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-61124-544-8

Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (January 19th, 2014)

 

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb: Owen was born into a Were family, and like those before him, he is expected to turn on the full moon of his twenty-first birthday. And there are especially high expectations concerning Owen’s shift from boy to wolf, given that his birthday falls on the night of the full moon itself.

But when the full moon rises on that fate night, nothing happens. While others around him change, he stays the same, forced to run for his life from the angry pack. Needless to say, Owen is a disappointment to his family.

But then a mysterious and sexy stranger with wickedly tempting eyes comes to stay at Owen’s mothers boardinghouse, a stranger regarded as suspicious by the clan, who apparently knows that there is far more to Owen than his failure to shift….

Purchase Link: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/TemptationEyes.html

Review: This is part of the Growl AmberPax Collection but can be bought and read separately.

It is a really strange book, but one I can see reading over and over. Although I do wish it was longer, because it left me hanging and with questions. I really want a story that has a beginning that introduces the characters, then the story of their lives, and then the end. This one had me trying to figure out who everyone was, what they were really up too and where will Owen end up.

Owen had turned twenty-one and was supposed to change into his wolf. However, that did not happen. It left him with a lot of hateful wolves including his own family. So when Sloane shows up at his mother’s boardinghouse, he was just trying to figure out who this man was. Sloane kidnaps him and takes him away from his family. The only problem is Sloane tells him that not only is he a special type of wolf, but that Sloane is a natural-born alpha wolf. It is foretold that an omega kills all the wolves. Owen flat-out refuses to follow the rules, and he knows that all he wants is this man.

Sloane wants to kill Owen’s family because of the fact that Owen’s uncle had killed Sloane’s family. Revenge is all he is thinking about, however it would also mean his death. What he didn’t expect was to fall in love with a quirky fireball.

I always wondered what it meant by dark fantasy and I come to the conclusion that this story tells it perfectly. It has a darkness to it and I was surprise to find out that I really did like the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who loved shapeshifters, werewolves, two hot and sexy men, hot sex, and lots of twist and turns. It keeps you on the edge of the seat. However, I do not like books where it leaves me wondering. This one I actually loved.

 

 

Clearclay Park by Elliot Arthur Cross

91jsVc7c4cL._SL1500_Title: Clearclay Park

Series: N/A

Author: Elliot Arthur Cross

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance

Length: Novella (125 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-6115-2936-4

Publisher: Queerteen Press, JMS Books (October 23rd, 2013)

 

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb: Cody Langdon’s been through a lot. He kissed a boy in the locker room and got brutally harassed for months. Unable to cope, he tried to take his own life. His parents decided a change in scenery would help, so they moved the family to Florida in the middle of the summer. The abrupt move left Cody lonely, bored, and beyond depressed. Stuck in a new state, Cody learned that a demon named Tanglewood had killed his neighbors and was taunting Cody. To save his family, Cody burned his house down.

Cody was lauded as a local hero and inducted into a support group for people who had survived encounters with dangerous demons. The support group introduced Cody to a new world of the supernatural and shared their own horrific experiences with incubi, curses, and ghosts.

Adam Monroe was a teenager just like Cody, until the demon Tanglewood killed his neighbors and his parents. Blamed for the multiple deaths and thought insane, Adam was locked away in a mental facility until Cody stumbled across evidence that cleared his name. The two bonded immediately over their shared trauma and mutual attraction.

After all, of his hardships, Cody is in for the strangest task yet — starting over at a new high school where he knows no one, doesn’t like organized sports, and thinks he’s above the petty social games.

Just as he begins to relax in his new environment, Cody’s parents find a new house to live in. Upon touring one of the identical homes in the Clearclay Park community, Cody discovers that behind the perfect hedges, trimmed lawns, and pristine appearance, a sinister force may lurk.

Forced to juggle his time between school, his parents, and Adam, Cody is confronted with the realization that not all problems are supernatural, and not all solutions are final.

Purchase Link: http://www.queerteen-press.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=102

Review: This book was interesting to say the least. Very bizarre little story line, however I did like it. I found myself laughing at certain parts of it. Cody is a teen who has gone through a really hard time. First he got caught kissing a guy at school and was bullied for it. He had tried to commit suicide but his dad save him. Then he finds out that a demon is terrorizing his neighborhood so he burns the house down. Now here is dealing with a gorgeous boyfriend who had also survived a demon attack. Moving to Clearclay Park, he finds out that it is ran by an incubus and a half demon.

His friends that he hangs out with all survived demon attacks. Even his boyfriend Adam is a survivor. The problem was when the incubus seduces Cody into a kiss and he loses his boyfriend. Now hanging out with his friends from school and his friends of the survivor group, he realizes that they have indeed found some more paranormals. One, which ends him up in the past.

Adam is sorry and wants Cody back, but Cody is not really sure what he wants now. He does know that he wants Adam but for some reason isn’t ready to go back. He has to stop the demons, free the innocents, and turn his friend Hayden’s grandparents back to humans. All in a good days work I suppose. What else could show up I wonder.

I thought that this story was told with a humorous tone, which made it more enjoyable. Although it did catch my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end, it left me with more questions than answers. It was a bit hard to follow at the end of it. I love paranormals stories and this one is pretty good. I loved the mixture of paranormal types in this book. I would recommend it to anyone who loved cute and sexy young men, strange friendships, paranormal’s, danger and excitement.

 

The Fetish Cafe by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly

FetishCafeTitle: The Fetish Cafe

Series: Part of the Tasty Treats AmberPax Collection

Author: A. J Llewellyn and D. J. Manly

Genre: Gay, Contemporary, BDSM, Group Sex, Ménage, Voyeurism

Length: Short Story (91 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-61124-555-4

Publisher: Amber Allure, February 16, 2014

 

Heat Level:Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Imagine a cafe that caters to your every whim and secret fetish, run by hot young men eager to please. Would you go for it?

When, out of desperation, Bran Caspar takes a job in a women’s designer shoe store, little does he know he’s just entered a world of secret shoe fetishes and a string of cafes designed to cater to a man’s every whim and secret obsessions. It’s a world that turns out to be deadly but highly compelling, especially with a certain “maid” named Rick.

For Bran’s best friend, Finn, the prospect of a new business is a pleasant distraction from his horrible breakup with his lover, Waldo. And speaking of which, where is Waldo? Right inside the Fetish Cafe, looking for more than a cup of coffee.

Will these best friends find happiness at the end of their shift, or will they, too, become victims of The Fetish Cafe?

Purchase Link: http://amberquill.com/AmberAllure/FetishCafe.html

Review: Well, this one is different, to say the least. It is very funny but also a little bit nuts. It caught my attention from the start and kept to the end. However I am not sure if that is a good thing or not. I have heard of a lot of fetishes. However, I don’t think I have ever heard of it all in one spot. It starts with Bran needing a job, and with the help of his mother, he has one. At first, I thought it was just selling women shoes, and then it is of a guy wearing the shoes. Strange but you can get it. Then there is a murder and you think ok a bit strange but what can I say. However the first day of the job, your boss gets murdered, but before he dies he gives you his car, money and tells you to open up your own Fetish Cafe. Bran thinks the way I am thinking at first and then he is all for it.

Finn is his best friend and has been in love with Waldo, however Waldo takes off. They discuss the cafe and they are all in. After Bran had met Rick, he has wanted him. Rick is a little bit different. He was one of the men in a French maids outfit at a cafe his late boss had taken him to. After talking with Rick, they are all in.

Then they find themselves in danger and questions are asked. Lots of sex, strange ideas, and even stranger fantasies are in this book. It is amazing and very funny. Each one falls in love, however they realize that they can’t have their cake and eat it too. Neither wants the other being with other men, and in starting The Fetish Cafe, it is all about sex.

I laughed my ass off with this story however it left me with more questions than answers. I just can’t figure out how it moved so fast. One minute working, the next your boss is dead and you just open up a cafe and the dangers come after you. If you love a quirky comedy, hot sex, murder and quite a bit of death than you would love this story. I would recommend reading it because it will lift your spirits up. I just love the humorous way it was told.

Cowboys and Kilts by Erin O'Quinn

20452727Title: Cowboys and Kilts

Series: Brand Me Series

Author: Erin O’Quinn

Genre: Fantasy,

Length: Novella (51 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-61124-532-5

Publisher:  Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (December 22nd, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Lanky Hugh MacPherson wears his tattoo and is cowboy boots all the way from Nevada to his ancestral home in Scotland, only to find a clansman named Graeme Guthrie has a subtle way of claiming the boots, the tattoo, and the man who wears them.

On a tour to the sites of Pictish stones, Hugh meets the Laird of the Castle in the oversized, handsome body of Graeme, a man who traces his ancestry back as far as the tattooed Picts who carved those very stones.

What happens when two gorgeous men first lock eyes, then bodies, and at last, their very spirits as foretold in the mysterious tattoos they wear?

Purchase Link: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/CowboysKilts.html

Review: This has turned out to be a bit bizarre but quite an interesting story. I had never read one of Erin’s stories and I am pleased to say the least. It was a funny little story that touches you in places that are usually closed off. A fantasy brought to life. Hugh was all cowboy and sexy to boot. He decides to visit his ancestral home in Scotland, but was having a difficult time with it. Until one night, he sees Graeme and he notices someone he wants.

Graeme is the keeper of the stones and Hugh is the bearer. Not really sure what that means, however I do know that Graeme has to do a ceremony to set his people free. When they come together, it is hot and passionate, although you can tell Graeme is innocent in the way of lovemaking. They have their ups and downs right off the bat, because to me it would seem that Graeme doesn’t really know what to do with Hugh. And not just from the fact that he has never truly been with anyone in that way. He just seems so innocent. His father has taught him what it is to be the keeper and told him about the bearer but not how to tell who it is.

Now it lost me for a bit there, trying to understand certain parts of the story. It caught my attention from the start and managed to keep it all the way to the end, however it is a hard story to understand certain parts of it. What got me was when Hugh notices Graeme’s tattoo he tried to explain it to Graeme what it means to him. However, Graeme thinks that Hugh is calling him a monster and gets upset. Now to Hugh he is calling him a monster but he is not talking about what Graeme thinks he is talking about. Hugh wants Graeme for life, now all he has to do is convince Graeme of it.

Now most of the time I look for a story in which to lose myself into. A world so much more different from the one that I am living in. However every once in a while there is a story in which I have to dissect to understand certain parts of it. This would be one of those stories. Most stories have twist and turns in them to keep you on the edge of your seat, however this one’s just confused me. I think that they are talking about one thing and it turns out that they are talking about something totally different. It actually made the story that more enjoyable. I loved how it kept me entertained and questioning my senses.

It shows to men learning their way through their past, present and future. It shows them love. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves a good fantasy, two hot and sexy men, wonderful storyline, and a way to question their beliefs. Not to mention the hot and full of passion sex between them. I love Graeme’s innocent ways and Hugh’s attention he pays to Graeme. It is amazing and I cannot wait to see what else this series has to offer. The only thing I wish for was that it was longer.

The Bad Wolf by Meredith Russell

20943652Title: The Bad Wolf

Series: The Lone Wolves Trilogy, #2

Author: Meredith Russell

Genre: Paranormal/Shapeshifter

Length: Novel (168 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-77111-828-6

Publisher: Extasy Books (March 1st, 2014)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:The journey to become a better man isn’t easy, especially when there’s something worth fighting for.

Evan has been alone since Kaine’s death, moving from place to place, and for the most part, keeping to himself. He never expected to cross paths with Mason and Niall again. When he gets caught up in something bigger than himself, he is left injured, scared, and with nowhere else to turn.

Michael is like no wolf Evan has ever met before. Born a werewolf, Michael is stronger and faster, but has yet to truly tap into his abilities. Taken in by Mason and Niall, Michael struggles to come to terms with the horrific events in his past and the loss of his family. In Evan, Michael finds an unexpected focus. And despite warnings of Evan’s own dark past, Michael finds Evan to be someone worth fighting for, and someone who can help him understand exactly what he is capable of.

Purchase Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/the-bad-wolf/

Review: This is book two in the Lone Wolves Trilogy and they should be read in order. Evan has been alone ever since Kaine’s death at Mason’s hands. He had promised Mason never to come near him or his mate Niall. However when he gets hurt by hunters, he finds himself in the territory. Neither man wants him there, however Michael does. Michael was a trueborn werewolf who can’t seem to deal with his abilities.

Michael is a born werewolf with amazing gifts, that is if he could ever figure them out. However, when Evan is brought home injured, he finds himself drawn to him. He wants him more than he knows or understands. Even when Evan tells him that he should not be near him because of his dark past, Michael tells him of his own dark past. They have a few things that they have to figure out. One of them is how they are to stay safe when all their wolves are out.

Now they have to overcome all their difficulties and anger with each other to actually be able to get alone. The sex between them is limited, but you can see that when they get around to play time that it will be hot, full of passion and might even tear the sheets up.

I had difficulties getting into this book. It seemed to me to be jumbled and a bit hard to follow. I understand the dangers they had but there were parts of the story that just left me with questions. It would be a cute story if I could actually get into it. I did enjoy the characters though. They have great promise and could be love if given the chance. I just wasn’t so sure about Michael’s problems, nor Evan’s difficulties getting over his past. I would need further research into this story, which of course means I need to read it a couple more times. I would recommend this story to those who love hot and sexy men, dangers all around, twist and turns in the story and the love one could feel coming from them.

Mon Amour, Forever More by Michael Mandrake

18086259Title: Mon Amour, Forever More

Series: N’awlins Exotica Romance Series, #2

Author: Michael Mandrake

Genre: Gay Erotica Romance/Vampires/Paranormal/Twincest

Length: Short Story (47 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-3018-5609-1

Publisher: Smashwords (Triad Literary) June 18, 2013

Heat Level: Mild

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:Identical twins, Ryland and Ryder Durand have consummated their relationship but jealousy and concern about their personality clashes have brought problems to their seemingly perfect union.

Will the brothers stay together despite the challenges?

Purchase Link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/327388

Review: This is book two in this wonderful series and needs to be read in order.

 

Ryland and Ryder had always been together, and when Ryland was near death, Ryder made the choice to have them both change into vampires. A choice that had at the time made Ryland upset with Ryder and their maker, Gren Dumont. Gren had been murdered and both Ryland and Ryder made the choice of staying in their home and going after those responsible for Gren’s death.

Ryland had told Ryder that he would be the only one he would love and be with, however it looks like a human might just change his mind. Although Dale never really makes an appearance and Ryland only thinks about him. It still brings out the jealousy in Ryder. Ryder seems to be more in love with Ryland then Ryland is love with Ryder. Confusing I know but they just come off that away. They seem to be a bit lost, but you can feel the desires from each other.

 

I love this series, however I do wish it was longer in length. I have never really cared for short stories, because when I want to lose myself into another world I would prefer to be there for a while, however this series is an amazing one. It changes my mind most of the time. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves the paranormal world, vampires, two hot sexy twins who love one another and hot sex. I cannot wait to read more about these two hot men and to see where Ryland goes with Dale.

 

I hope for Ryder’s sake that Ryland makes the right choice, or maybe Ryder will bring Dale into their twosome. Makes for a hot read.

Boundless by Vivien Dean

20580850Title: Boundless

 

Series: Bay Wolf, Series

 

Author: Vivien Dean

 

Genre:  Dark Fantasy/Werewolf/ Shapeshifter/ Suspense/ Thriller

 

Length: Novella (76 Pages)

 

ISBN: 978-1-61124-541-7

 

Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (January 19th, 2014)

 

Heat Level: Moderate

 

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

 

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb: Helping people is what Denny Patton does. Most of the time, it’s through his duties as a cop in San Francisco, but every once in a while, he steps in and aids his brother in an underground battle for those without any rights under the law-werewolves. Their latest mission is to rescue a group of wolves held captive and forced to do the unspeakable. The task will put Denny’s career at risk, but in his heart, he believes it’s the right thing to do.

Especially when one of the wolves turns out to be Elijah Garber, the man who disappeared from Denny’s life seven years ago.

Elijah and Denny were high school sweethearts, until Elijah disappeared from the Bay Area the summer after they graduated. The note he left behind told Denny and his family to move on without him, but Denny has never forgotten his first love. Now, he wants answers as to why Elijah left all those years earlier. But more importantly, he wants the future they were always meant to have…

 

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Purchase Link: http://www.amberquill.com/AmberAllure/Boundless.html

Review: I have found another favorite story. Vivien has a gift for telling stories. It is amazing how the characters come together and the world just seems different when they are in it. I love how she made Elijah and Denny sound. They had fallen in love with each other while they were children. Then separated when Elijah had been bitten and turned into a werewolf. Elijah had been scared that Denny would reject him if he found out so he had run. Ran from the one person who loved him with all his heart.

 

Denny had searched for Elijah but never able to find him. He had at one time moved on or so he thought, but realized when him and his brother were saving a pack of wolves from evil men and found Elijah that he had in fact just pushed the love down. He was a police officer and always thought it meant to save people. Not just humans but wolves also, however the government thought different. So he and his brother did everything they could do to save them.

Now that they are back together, they will do everything in their power to stay together and never part again. Denny will do everything to keep Elijah safe as will Elijah. Once you start reading this, you will fall in love with them and cheer them on. Praying that they stay safe and be able to make their future one that is full of happiness.

 

This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves two hot men, amazing sex, werewolves, and danger. Hero’s come in all shapes and sizes, and that is what this story is about also. They place their selves in danger saving those who are being hurt. I loved this story and cannot wait to read it again and again.

Mon Frere, My True Love by Michael Mandrake

17673209Title: Mon Frere, My True Love

Series: N’awlins Exotica Paranormal Series Book 1

Author: Michael Mandrake

Genre: Erotica Romance/Twincest/ Vampires/ Paranormal

Length: Short Story (44 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-3011-0854-1

Publisher: Triad Literary (March 23rd, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:Twin vamps Ryland and Ryder Durand are only different in personality while the rest is exactly the same. Ryland, the author is calm and conservative while Ryder the club owner is wild and lewd.

However, the brothers share the same dark desire and haven’t informed one another. Will that bring them closer together or sever their relationship for all eternity?

Purchase Link: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-monfreremytruelove-1148067-139.html

Review: This is the first book in this amazing series. To think of two very hot and sexy twins wanting each other, makes me wonder why I didn’t read this before. I also love the fact that they are vampires, with different attitudes, but similar feelings and thoughts. Ryland and Ryder had lost their family in 1723, but stayed together when Ryder made the choice of them turning into vampires.

 

They had always wanted to be with each other but never letting the other know because they feared what the other would say. However when they did it was amazing and hot. I love the way they speak, their language of love. They have been staying in New Orleans ever since their maker was murdered. They come off just a bit lost, and it draws you in with the way the feel.

This story caught my attention from the first paragraph and kept it to the very end. It was told with a tone that will draw you into their world and make you want to stay there. I wish that it were longer in length because hearing about them moving on is an amazing hit.

 

I would recommend this story to anyone who loves the world of paranormals, vampires, two hot and sexy twins, and sex that would set the sheets on fire.

Dragon's Heart by Stephani Hecht

2360-210x336Title: Dragon’s Heart

Series: Dragon’s Soul, #2

Author: Stephani Hecht

Length: Novella (67 Pages)

Publisher: Total Bound Publishing (October 25th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Sometimes you have to face your horrible past or else you will never have a bright, happy future.

Lester has always been only half-good enough—half a sorcerer, half a dragon, but all a bastard, he was shunned and unwanted as a child. So the first thing he does when he can is move away to the human world and never look back. But the supernatural world is coming to him. The war between the dragons and the sorcerers is at its climax and both sides want Lester on their side.

Dragon shifter Mick grew up watching his best friend Lester being abused and shunned. Now that he’s back, Mick is more determined than ever to protect him. As the two find themselves falling in love, will they be able to overcome all their obstacles, or will war win over love?

Product Link:https://www.totallybound.com/dragons-heart

Review: Wow this book was amazing. Stephani has written another series that I cannot wait to get my hands on. I am truly amazed by her gift to tell stories. The characters have the perfect amount of strength and weakness that make the story come together. It had the best twist to it. I love the humor in this story with just a mixture of seriousness.

 

Lester had always considered himself a bastard, unwanted as a child. He was a half-breed, half sorcerer half dragon. All his life his dragon never made an appearance and he couldn’t do magic so he felt more human than anything. Leaving his home, he had made his way to the human world living and working as an ER nurse. Having loved Mick all his life but thinking Mick never wanted him had made him feel so alone all the time. That changed when Mick came to the ER and basically kidnapped him, before the sorcerer’s killed him. Lester is gentle, kind, compassionate and very loveable. Mick was in love with Lester, and wanted him to be his mate.

 

But even though Lester felt that Mick didn’t want him, Mick had felt the same way. Not because of genetics but because Lester was royalty and he was a soldier. When they come to their senses, the sex was hot and amazing. You just want to cheer them on and fan yourself from the heat. This story made me laugh and cry at the same time. To feel the pain of abandonment is a something many people feel and you just want to wrap them up and heal their pain.

 

I loved this story and cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

Trust Me by L.A. Witt

fbe9646c300988b96542c1bea35dbd0b06a188b5Title: Trust Me

Series: Cover Me 02

Author: L.A Witt

Genre: Mystery, Suspense

Length: Novel (171 pages)

ISBN: 9780989874687

Publisher: Lori Witt (22nd January 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: On the scene of a multiple murder that’s grisly even for a veteran homicide detective, Brian Clifton is stunned when one of the victims bears an uncanny resemblance to his boyfriend, James. As the similarities keep piling up, so do the bodies… and the evidence pointing to James as the killer.

 

Since long before the shooting, James has been dishonest. He’s been evasive. Oh, and there’s that minor detail he withheld from Brian about being a gambling-addicted drug dealer.

 

James may not be the best boyfriend in the world, but he begs Brian to believe he’s no killer. In fact, whoever did pull the trigger undoubtedly wants to finish what they started, and Brian is the only one James trusts to keep him safe.

 

But how much is Brian willing to risk protecting a man he may not even know?

1st Edition published with Carnal Passions 6th July 2011

Purchase Link: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-trustme-1401409-148.html

Pixie’s Review:♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Brian Clifton has been seeing James for several months and over the last two or three months James has been erratic and unavailable and Brian is thinking of dumping him as he believes James is cheating on him, when James is waiting for him when he gets home and needs his help more than ever. James Merrill needs to hide and needs Brian’s help to prove he isn’t a murderer and to catch the ones who are, James always has an excuse for everything and Brian doesn’t know if he can trust James anymore. When the full truth comes out Brian struggles to forgive James for his countless lies.

 

The storyline is great, the characters are compelling and the grief is heartfelt, this story is fast paced and honest to God just when you think you have it all figured out it throws you a curve ball. We see Brian acknowledge that he has a problem, James not being able to control his addiction and nearly getting everyone in trouble, we have a brilliant plot, some twists, hot sex, and betrayal.

 

We also see Nick and Andrew from Cover Me and we learn more about how they are coping as a couple. Don’t get me wrong they are written into the story line without taking away from the main characters and its fantastically done, they don’t try to take over the story but blend in and I have to say L.A. Witt has done what some authors can’t and that’s blending characters from previous book’s into current books.

 

This is a brilliantly written story and it has something for everyone, I will recommend this one to everyone.  

 

Lisa’s Review:  ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

 

This story is part two of a series and I recommend reading them in order although this one can be read as stand-alone. Veteran homicide detective Brian and James are together when Brian comes across a murder where the victim looks just like James. Brian finds out that James has been hiding a lot from him. He has been evasive and turns out a gambling addicted drug dealer. Bodies keep piling up and it looks like the man he loves is the killer. All he has to do is keep James safe and prove that he isn’t the killer, but how does he protect his heart.

 

Dirty cops, drug dealers, con artist and killers what more can a girl ask for. Brian is as honest as any cop can be, but he is surrounded by dirty cops and a lying boyfriend. A boyfriend who holds so many secrets but loves him with all of his heart. Every time they go into hiding, someone finds them. Brian just doesn’t nowhere to turn or who to trust, he just knows he loves James enough to place himself in danger. Hot sex between them heats everything up, but sex doesn’t solve all their problems. It kept my attention from the start though and kept it all the way to the end. There are a lot of surprising twists to this story. Ones that you won’t expect.

 

This however is a really good story of two different types of men coming together. One honest cop and one gambling addicted drug dealer. Lots of danger and excitement can be found in this story. Murdered cops, dead strippers, and men who will turn on each other are just a teaser always leaving you wanting more. As I said before lots of surprising twist to this story. Once you pick it up you won’t be able to put it down. Both men are hot and sexy, each with a story inside themselves that is just waiting to be told. When lives are in danger, they will both do everything they can to keep each other safe. When all the truths are told, they will find themselves at a crossroad. A crossroad that will make them choose each other or a life separate.

 

I did enjoy this story although I wanted it to continue right then and there. The dangers that each one of them was in was enticing and you wanted to just jump in and save them. Brian kept trying to stop the dangers that were coming after Nick from getting to him placing himself in to those dangers. Brian did everything in his powers to keep his lover safe. The relationship between them started out as any other relationship had, one that was at first suppose to be a one-night stand, but seemed to get hotter each time they were together showing that they both wanted so much more.

 

The sex between them was just as hot, fast, and full of passion. It shows the way they take turns loving each other, what each character loves to do and what they want done. I like how both characters act and care for each other, however I wish James could open up to Brian and let him know the truth. The fact that he can’t seem to tell him all that worries him, makes Brian not only a little closed off but also ready to end it. But for them it seems to be a work thing, because when the time comes for Brian to need James, James is there to save the day.

 

I will recommend this to those who love law enforcement and even the criminal unit, the dangers from dirty cops, undercover law enforcement, drug dealers, shoot outs, great sex and what seems to be happy ever afters.

 

OH MY GOD! I've Poisoned My Valentine by Jackie Nacht

20786189Title: OH MY GOD! I’ve Poisoned My Valentine

Series: Stray Cat Straggle

Author: Jackie Nacht

Genre: Humor, Shifter and Paranormal

Length: Novella (41 Pages)

 

ISBN:MLR-1-02014-0199

Publisher: MLR Press LLC. (February 14th, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb:Romantic dinner for two, check. Valentine chocolates check. Emergency visit to the hospital…oh crap!

Kevin lucked out when he found a place to live off campus with sexy grad student, Brady. Kevin’s learned to live with all of Brady’s quirks including living with Brady’s mean-ass longhaired fluffy feline, Cat. However, with all the quirks it doesn’t stop Kevin from falling for his roommate. While grocery shopping for dinner, he picks up a box of Valentine’s chocolates for Brady to make it the icebreaker he needs to show he cares. But what happens next is anything but romantic. How the heck do you ask someone to forgive them when you poison them with their Valentine?

 

Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=JN_OIPMV

Review: This is my new favorite Valentine’s Day story. It is amazing the way what is normally serious turns into a fit of laughter. Chocolate is not a good idea for cats or in this case shape-shifting cats.

 

I love the way Kevin wants his roommate to find out that, he wants him. He gives him romance or at least chocolates. What he didn’t know was Brady was allergic to them. What he didn’t know was Brady was a shape-shifter. The cat that hated him at first was indeed Brady. He wanted him from the moment he moved in, but just didn’t know how to tell him. He thought Brady wanted him by the little touches and caresses. He just wasn’t sure. He would do anything to keep his man and when told they were mates he was stunned but very happy. The sex is amazing, sensuous, and very hot. You will fall in love with Kevin and Brady from the moment you meet them. They are gentle, kind, and very sweet.

Poisoned by chocolate is quite a way to go even for love. I loved this little story and look forward to reading more of Jackie’s stories. I do wish this one had been a bit longer though. I would love to hear more about them and their lives.

 

It is my favorite holiday story yet.

The Mark of the Dragon by Derek Adams

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Series: Fever Dreams

Author: Derek Adams

Length: Novella (24 Pages)

Publisher: Extasy Books (September 15th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥2.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Honor Student Grant Foster’s life spins quickly out of control after a steamy encounter with a mysterious stranger. Honor student Grant Foster is resigned to following the in footsteps of his father and his older brother until his life is upended by a mysterious stranger with a dragon tattoo. Grant fights the growing attraction he feels for the man he and his friends have dubbed The Punk, but finds himself caught up in his spell. When Grant moves to end the situation, he is swept away by a tide of lustful passion he is powerless to deny.

Product Link:http://www.extasybooks.com/the-mark-of-the-dragon/

Review: This story was a bit hard to actually understand, but I did enjoy it.

 

Grant is a charming, tender-hearted, gentle young man, who isn’t really sure what is going to happen in his life. Then one late night in the locker room he comes across a man dubbed The Punk. The Punk also known as, Dragon is a bit strange to me, but he wants Grant. The sex is hot and tender. It was a cute little story, just not really sure, what it was all about. I wish it were a longer story, so that I could get more information and detail.

 

I was intrigued and will read this story a bit more.

Fourth of July Fireworks by M. Durango

81yS5zHPntL._SL1500_Title: Fourth of July Fireworks

Series: Cherry Bomb’s And Firecrackers

Author: M. Durango

Length: Short (12 Pages)

Publisher: Torquere Press (July 30th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Matt and Christian from Where You Least Expect It are back! It’s Fourth of July and Christian wants to go to the fireworks show; Matt’s hot and bothered and wants to stay home. Christian promises to make it up to him later and they head off to the park to watch things explode. Christian might be focused on the fireworks, but Matt’s still focused on Christian. Lucky for them, the night is chilly and no one looks twice when they cuddle under a blanket. Even luckier, no one can see what Matt’s hands are doing to Christian.

Product Link:  http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3952

Review: I usually don’t go for short stories, but this one was hot.

 

Matt and Christian are from Where You Least Expect It. They are so cute and funny. Matt is the alpha of the two, but when it comes to Christian he is tender and very loving. Christian is very sweet, loving, caring, and hot. When they come together it sets off all the fire alarms, they are so hot together. The story line is cute and funny, and will make you smile through the book. It kept my attention from beginning to the end.

 

I wish it were a longer book because it left me wanting to hear more, but I loved this little story. These two are the best characters I have read about in a while. I read it and just enjoyed it so much that I will be reading it again.

Crouching Vegan, Hidden Werewolf by Sean Michael

71Dxd1GJ7qL._SL1500_Title: Crouching Vegan, Hidden Werewolf

 

Series: N/A

 

Author: Sean Michael

 

Genre: Dark Fantasy/ Werewolf/ Shapeshifter

 

Length: Novella (56 Pages)

 

ISBN: 978-1-61124-542-4

 

Publisher: Amber Allure, Amber Quill Press (January 19th, 2014)

 

Heat Level: Explicit

 

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

 

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb: New to town, werewolf Dark can’t believe there’s a restaurant called The Vegan Werewolf. Even harder to swallow is the fact that the place smells amazing. The food, however, is easy going down, it’s some of the best he’s ever had. And that’s saying a lot as it’s, unbelievably, vegan. What’s also not hard to swallow is Erik, the restaurant’s sweet chef, and Dark picks him up after the place closes.

Erik’s got a secret, though, one he keeps hidden deep down inside, and Dark threatens to bring all the things Erik has buried to the surface.

Can Dark convince Erik that there’s more to life than being a vegan? And that, just maybe, wolves mate for life?

 

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Review: This book was definitely a surprise and I fell in love with it. Sean has such a way with words.

 

Dark is walking in town and comes across something that made him laugh his ass off. A restaurant named The Vegan Werewolf. Seeing as how he is a werewolf and everyone knows that wolves eat meat, he just couldn’t wrap his head around it. What was even more shocking was the owner was a werewolf.

Erik had not turned into a wolf in over ten years and never ate meat after realizing he had killed a bunny. He is a very funny character, one you will fall in love with and maybe smack him upside the head at the same time. He is just so quirky and just can’t figure out what to do with Dark. They are mates, but Erik doesn’t want to be a werewolf, however he is falling for his mate surprisingly fast.

 

I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who loves sexy men, hot sex, and the paranormal. I have found another amazing author who has made it to my favorite list. The only thing I really didn’t care for was the fact that it was too short of a story. I want to know where Dark came from, to learn more about Erik, and to see how they became werewolves. I want to know more about their future also.

 

I hope that there are going to be more books like this one.

I Love It Rough by Michael Mandrake

18166063Title: I Love It Rough

Series: N’awlins Exotica Series, Book 2

Author: Michael Mandrake

Genre: Interracial/Erotica Romance

Length: Novel (156 Pages)

 

ISBN:978-1-3107-5172-1

Publisher: Triad Literary (February 17th,, 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

 

Blurb: Livin’ in N’awlins ain’t all that easy…

Kajika Fortier loves his job, the attention he gets from onlookers, and Frankie Choteau. However, his new partner’s jealousy, mood swings, and over protectiveness drives Kajika to the brink but at the same time, excites him to no end.

To complicate things further, a murderer is on the loose looking for blood. All three of the killer’s victims are strippers, which not only makes Frankie nervous about Kajika’s safety but also leaves him questioning his love for being a homicide detective. Coupled with the stresses of cold cases as well as some fellow officers shunning him for coming out, Frankie is having second thoughts about staying in New Orleans. Despite the encouragement from Vance, Kenina, and Orrin as well as new chief Quinn Murray, Frankie is wondering if his life’s passion really is to catch the killers.

Will the new couple survive these new issues that impede their nearly perfect union? Or will the relationship fail, thus leaving Kajika alone and a target for New Orleans latest serial killer? Detective Choteau and Kajika’s commitment to one another is being tested in more ways than one and they only have one another to lean on.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Rough-Nawlins-Exotica-Book-ebook/dp/B00IHY4TX0

Review: This is part of a series and needs to be read in order. I love the characters Kajika and Frankie. They are wonderful and sexy men. However, I was not into this book like I was at first. I have a thing with cheating, and basically, that is what Frankie did. When someone is in your life and you tell them that you love them and only them, you don’t go rub off on another man.

I do love the way the story is told however, it has such a mystical part to it. I also love anything paranormal and this book brought that into play. Vampires are really hot, and when they look identical to Kaj then it gets even better. They have been together for six months, and life was not getting any easier for them. Frankie wants to leave the police force and he wants Kaj to give up dancing. You don’t get everything you want just because you want it.

Kaj was willing to compromise, but getting Frankie to understand why he does it seems to take a toll on him. Telling Frankie why he needs to stay a detective and telling him why he doesn’t want to give up dancing doesn’t go the way he wanted it so he decides to take a little vacation away from the man he loves. Frankie does miss his boyfriend. However the more he looks at one of his coworkers the more, he wants him. One night and he doesn’t regret his choices however is he really willing to lose the one man he loves.

There is a lot of danger in this story, murder, infidelity, sexy men, hot sex, and vampires. I would recommend this story to anyone who loves those little details and a bit more. I couldn’t get into this story like I did the other. I am just not sure what to think about the way these characters act with each other and those around them. It just came off as harsh to me. I am not really sure why this story affects me like this. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to see if it changes. Once you start this series, you can’t stop till the end.

Celtic Calling by Caitlin Ricci

4304celticcalling510w-430x645Title: Celtic Calling

Series: Pine Hollow Wolves, Book 4

Author: Caitlin Ricci

Genre:  Paranormal

Length: Novella (89 Pages)

Publisher: Extasy Books (January 1st, 2014)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Christmas is a time of fascination and joy, and that’s no different when you belong to a pack of wolves.

Liam knows that a trip to Ireland over Christmas break will be the perfect chance to show his husband and daughter one of his favorite places in the world. But when she sees someone she wasn’t supposed to, his world is rocked. Back home things aren’t much better as Hannah reveals a secret she’s been keeping bundled up inside and it means taking a chance on something new for both Liam and Travis.

Product Link:http://www.extasybooks.com/celtic-calling/

Review: This book was amazing. It has the right amount of excitement, danger, sex, and sweet-talking.

 

It is Christmas time again and it is the time for joy and fascination. Which among a pack of wolves means it is just going to be more enticing. Hannah is Liam and Travis daughter, but she has this gift of being able to see their animal sides while they are a human. At one time, they were afraid for her safety. Now a trip to Ireland gives Liam the chance to show them his favorite place, but Hannah see’s something that will rock him to the core.

 

Going home didn’t help matters. When they find out Hannah has been hiding a secret from them. Liam is a mixture of alpha, beta, and enforcer. He has the strength to defend his world, but the compassion for his people. He is so much in love with Travis that it would make your teeth ache at the sugary way about it. Travis is tender, caring, charismatic, very loving, and majorly hot. He also loves his family and would give everything up to keep them safe. The sex between them is loving, tender, and full of passion. It has a bit of seriousness and humor to it.

 

I am amazed at Caitlin’s ability to make a wonderful world and great character come together. She has a gift for words and I love her stories. To get more information on these characters you really need to start with book one in this series. I can see myself reading this more than once and can’t wait to read the next book in this series.