Breaker Zone by Nicola Cameron Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Hi guys, we have Nicola Cameron popping in with Breaker Zone, her newest story in the Olympic Cove series. We have a great excerpt, some fantastic teasers and a brilliant giveaway. So enjoy the post, check out my review and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

Breaker Zone

(Olympic Cove #2)
by

Nicola Cameron

When Dr. Nick Gardiner goes on the run from a psychotic ex and ends up at Olympic Cove, the last thing he expects to find is his friend Ian living with two redheaded demigods and learning how to be a storm god. Adding to the confusion is a wounded merman named Aidan who washes up in the cove, requiring Nick’s professional help. As it turns out, the handsome mer and his partner Liam have other plans for the ER doctor—to claim him as their destined mate and fulfill his need to submit.

A chance encounter at a local junk shop reveals that Nick has his own role to play in Ian’s battle against the insane Nereid Thetis. Under the reluctant mentorship of Chiron, Nick must master the use of the Rod of Asclepius if he wants to rescue his mates from a deadly fate and help Ian save the planet.

Genre: Adult, Paranormal Erotica
Release Date: December 21, 2014

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Two to Tango by Nicola Cameron

twototango__98456.1410412822.300.450Title: Two to Tango
Series: N/A
Author: Nicola Cameron
Genre: Science Fiction/Suspense
Length: Novel (184 pages)
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (June 10th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Blurb: Rory MacLellan, AKA the Highlander, is the most successful interstellar art thief in the Known Worlds. Unfortunately for him, he also has a conscience. So when he runs into a suicidal museum worker during his latest job, he has no choice but to stun the man and rescue him from certain death.

Dr. Dmitri Grigoryev was an up-and-coming exoarchaeologist until a disastrous dig left his career in tatters. Hungry, broke, and desperate, the last thing he expected was a dashing thief to come along and ruin his suicide by saving his life.

With interstellar police on their tail, Rory and Dmitri reluctantly join forces for a major heist. But will their simmering attraction get in the way, or pull them even closer?

ISBN: 978-1-77130-876-2

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/two-to-tango-by-nicola-cameron/

Reviewer: Prime
5 of hearts logo red on black smallReview: I am completely in love with this book. For one thing, it reminded me of some of my various sci-fi fandoms. Warning: obscure references ahead for those not into sci-fi. Another thing, the title doesn’t scream “sci-fi/futuristic” but it actually comes from a scene between the MCs while at a party.

I really loved the MCs, Rory MacLellan and Dr Dmitri Grigoryev. This is a world where humans have gone out to the stars to settle other planets due to Earth being completely screwed up, though people still live there. Interestingly, different cultural groups populate different planets or planetary systems. Rory is a Scot and his criminal name is The Highlander.

I’m just going to put this out there: Rory is to MM/sci-fi what Jamie Fraser is to historical fantasy. Rory even wears his clan kilt (*big smiles*). Dmitri is totally adorable, but he is also very smart and there is more to him than meets the eye. Although I did have some concerns on his mental stability, whether he was truly suicidal or just desperate. Dmitri has a kind heart and passionate about archaeology. He reminds me of the younger versions of Indiana Jones, as seen with Sean Patrick Flannery and River Phoenix. Although Dmitri is also very much sensible, something that Rory needs in a companion.

I really love the world that Nicola Cameron has created. The interstellar government is all controlling and really tough when it comes to order. The Russians are gritty groups, very resourceful and fairly much are what we see in movies that involve Russian, gangsters and otherwise. The Scots are more like the Scottish Clans of history complete with lairds (i.e. before Battle of Culloden in 1746, etc.). The society featured on Earth in Scotland is also reminiscent of 1700-1800s society. Then action between all these groups is tense and fun. Dmitri also really comes out of his shell and kicks butt at the end. I enjoyed this glimpse into the personal life/history of Rory and Dmitri.

This book, as sci-fi fan and as a scientist, fairly much made me giddy and not just because for the points I’ve already mentioned. There were a number of little Easter eggs for those that watch sci-fi, too. There was an amusing reference to Star Trek (Original Series), it’s direct but not a far stretch to make considering Rory is a Scot. Anyone who likes Guardians of the Galaxy (Groot) or Doctor Who (can’t remember the alien but all I can remember is “I give you breath from my lungs”) may encounter a familiar sounding description of an alien. Probably all coincidence, but Phaalan was a fun character for comedy relief and his brogue.

Another may be reading too much into things, but I made the connection easy enough at the end when there was a line to the effect of “let’s be bad guys”, I thought Firefly. A point that crosses both science and science fiction is the planetary hub called Sagan (i.e. Carl Sagan). Finally, the scientist in me was transported back to undergrad chemistry when I read the name van der Waal (i.e. van der Waal’s forces and equation).

An honourable mention for an incredibly important and supportive character – Molly or Molly Girl, the AI on Rory’s ship. She’s sassy and funny and sensible, some things that Rory is not. She is just as enjoyable to read as the living characters.

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

Trickster by Nicola Cameron

trickster2__10218.1392231823.300.450Title: Trickster

Author: Nicola Cameron

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (65 pages)

Publisher: Evernight Publishing (February 12th 2014)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Tams

Blurb: Delaney Smith, coyote shifter and Trickster Technologies executive, thinks humans are bland, boring, and undateable. So he gets the shock of his life when he comes back from vacation and scents his mate in the Trickster offices — a mate who is not only male, but quite human.

Mark Fellowes is taken aback when the CTO at his new contract job makes a pass at him, and even more surprised at his temptation to respond. Straight and dating a career-minded businesswoman, he’s never even thought about kissing another man — until now.

When Mark is attacked by thieves trying to steal company files, Delaney must put aside his preconceptions to protect his mate. But will a criminal bent on destroying Trickster Tech separate them before he can stake his claim?

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/trickster-by-nicola-cameron/

Review: When Delaney Smith returns to work from his vacation, he’s a little surprised to sense his mate in the building. Being a Coyote Shifter, he knows the importance of the mate bond, so when his mate turns out to be a male, he’s not really too surprised. But his straight mate who happens to have a girlfriend is shocked when Delaney makes a pass at him.

Mark Fellowes is loving his new contract job, until the boss comes across his desk and tries to kiss him. He is shocked and upset, at first, until he stops to think about his bodies reaction to the man. Trying to clear his mind, he goes for a run, only to return to some rather unsavoury characters in his apartment.

Delaney is there to protect Mark, and his plan to take things slow with Mark are thrown out the window. He is forced to share his secret with Mark as well as the fact they are mates, and hope that he doesn’t push the shy human over the edge of sanity.

I’ve never read a story about Coyote shifters and I quite liked the uniqueness it brought to this story. Shifter mates and insta-love are being stretched thin, but Delaney and Mark were just so smexy, that I was able to overlook the redundancy of the subject matter. Then there was a little twist at the end that I didn’t see coming, and I do like it when an author can surprise me.

This is a must read for fans of gay shifters and protective alpha male types, very sexy. I hope it’s the start to a series.

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **

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His: Manlove Edition

his_manlove__57803.1376536825.300.450Title: HIS: Manlove Edition

Author: Nicola Cameron, Lucy Felthouse, Giselle Renarde, Noelle Keaton, Pelaam

Genre: Contemporary / BDSM

Publisher: Evernight Publishing

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer: Thommie

Blurb: Strength. Power. Experience. There’s nothing like a man who knows how to get what he wants, both in and out of the bedroom. And these dominant alphas want nothing more than to please and possess the men they love. No kink is too risqué as these men ensure their lovers never want to be anywhere but under their command.

Come and find out how good it feels to be HIS.

Be Warned: m/m sex, BDSM

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/his-manlove-edition/

Review: These stories focus more on the Silver Fox/Daddy fetish. They are not all about kink and BDSM though, mostly about the age difference and emotions between two people with such a great chasm in their ages. If you’re expecting only D/s relationship with the ultimate submission as a goal, don’t, you won’t find them here. Here goes my review for each of them.

In His Name by Nicola Cameron ♥♥♥2.5 Hearts

This story was about a priest who was compromised, found himself suddenly in lust with his superior, and put on sabbatical for six months to re-evaluate his life.

Searching for work Sean crosses paths with Matt, the general manager of the shelter he’s applying for. Matt is older than him, silver fox type, a strong man managing this hell of a world where people suffer and suffer and then suffer some more, and he is HOT. For six months, Sean battles with his demons and his guilt. God and a life he thought he wanted since he was nine years old, or Matt and a life serving God’s best interests without the title of “Padre” and a chance to live like everybody else?

Mostly this was a read on struggling with your inner thoughts, guilt, and wishes. A book on forcing oneself to see reality, make life-changing choices, and having a strong man by your side help you do just that. The romance part was not so much my thing as the instant love theme doesn’t really inspire me. It didn’t help that declarations of love were out in the open before the pair had even come together, with one of them being literally a virgin. Somehow, that juts puts me off. The rest of the read though was quite good.


Garden of Eden by Lucy Felthouse ♥1Heart

No! No! A huge screaming no! This is exactly the type of insta/sappy/cheesy love I totally dislike. I had my fears when Dale was introduced as being a virgin, submissive, and gay at twenty-one years old, waiting to make up his mind of what he wanted, visiting a BDSM club for the first time, meeting a posh Dom and wanting more than just sex/domination, wanting real love. But when after one date at a posh restaurant where Dale and Lee mostly had disagreements between them, (while the rest of the date and their “bonding” were thrown to the wind by skipping them and going directly to the end of the nigh) Lee confesses that he has “feelings” for Dale… Well, right there I draw the line. A no-go for me, because it’s so utterly unrealistic I can’t even begin to comment. Of course, it went totally out of hand when by the end of the story, the undying, unconditional love was declared by both of them.

As for the Dom/sub dynamics, everything there was amiss. The Dom lost me the moment he opened his mouth (the dialogue was horrible), so not the confident, strong and silent guy he was supposed to be, and the sub, well let’s just say that he did not feel the twenty-one year old inexperienced kid at all. Actually, Leander felt more the inexperienced guy than Dale there. During the entire read Leander was in a way begging Dale and he only took on a transformation when Dale chose to submit to him. There we had Lee taking a deep breath and going in Dom mode, yet what followed was so cliché I couldn’t stomach it. It didn’t help that there was no sense of chemistry, no sensuality at all and the sexual act itself was yet again skipped.

A very disappointing read!


This Stage of Life by Giselle Renarde ♥♥♥3 Hearts

The story starts nicely with Andrew returning to his high school after thirteen years to watch a dress rehearsal for a show the kids were going to play. He had forgotten however, the crush with his former dancing teacher, but all came back in a rush as soon as he laid eyes on Mr. Czarneki again. After the rehearsal was over his high school friend (who was the reason he was there in the first place) and the rest of the teachers gathered up at Mr. Czarneki’s house, and a fake excuse has Andrew staying back when everyone else leaves. Up until that moment Andrew thought he had things figured out, that Mr. Czarneki wanted him to stay, but he began to have his doubts as his former teacher disappeared in his bedroom, leaving Andrew to finish his dinner all alone.

That is until the door opened and his former teacher greeted him again in a completely different outfit and attitude. In front of Andrew stood a Dom.

Unbelievable! One moment they are talking about his teacher’s deceased wife, the next the story jumps into hardcore BDSM. What on Earth? And just how did Czarneki know that Andrew was a kinkster, when not even we knew anything about it? I mean we are reading this story from Andrew’s point of view; it would be only fair to know such a thing, right? And that damned huge leap, from zero to hundred in a fragment of a second. We’re talking about giving consent to unknown element unthinkingly and without even a small talk for boundaries. Nothing, zero, zip! A master/dog scene blasts right in front of our eyes, taking us unaware into a smacking, slashing, whipping, humiliating session; Just. Like. That!

But that doesn’t mean it was not good. I might have found some of it hilarious and even ludicrous, but I also found it damned HOT! This read certainly managed to get the personal feel into it, the chemistry between the characters, and the hotness that accompanies good scenes. Master & pup kink might not be my favorite, but I surely enjoyed this one.


Campaigning for the Billionaire by Noelle Keaton ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Politics and politicians is the theme of this story, with the leading character, Dylan, being a campaign staffer, and the second lead being Charles, a self-made billionaire running for Senator.

I liked this story, it was quick and to the point, with a good narration, and a chemistry between the two men that made it to the surface and reached me as a reader. Add in that the little bit of suspense and tension, a third provoking element with a nicely placed blackmail leading the story to an unseen turn of events, and you have a very nice and enjoyable politician’s hotbed story.

The intimate part was also well thought and written. The lust Charles and Dylan shared was most delicious, and their lovemaking quite sensuous and sexy.

This was definitely a read that I enjoyed, without having the final declaration of “never let you go” spoiling it for me. I found it mostly appropriate thinking this happily ever after should definitely end Just. Like. That.


Date with a Stranger by Pelaam ♥♥♥♥♥4.5Hearts

There was no way I would have thought the turn this little story took, but I’m so glad I kept on reading it.

So there I am reading about Cassidy who at first sight seemed like a pretentious, rich jerk. Sorry, but he did. I goes into this high-class club were the patrons are all rich and show it. He takes his place at the bar and starts searching for someone to take home when a twink makes his appearance. Admittedly, the twink is hot, and has all heads turning. While some other pretentious rich jerk send him a pink cocktail and gets rebuffed unceremoniously, Cassidy orders champagne, and what do you think, the twink falls head over heels with the older rich man.

At this point, I’m wondering how someone can be so shallow and slutty. I mean gold-differ doesn’t even come close, Jeff was so not appealing, not to mention that as hard to get as he played it, he went down way easily. And just as I’m about to let this one go, boom, the plot takes a huge U-turn and I’m left with my jaw hanging in the air. Damn, what a great change and what a surprise in such a little story. In hindsight, you understand that this story is one hell of a role-playing fantasy, so hot, sexy, and so I-want-to-do-that-too kind of idea.

Loved it!

Storm Season by Nicola Cameron

17853088Title: Storm Season

Series: Olympic Cove 01

Author: Nicola Cameron

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Ménage à trois

Length: Novel (245pgs)

Publisher: Evernight Publishing (26th April 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Ian West has his summer all planned out—go down to Florida, stay in his family’s beach cottage on Olympic Cove, and work on his first novel. But his plan gets thrown for a loop when he meets mischievous twin sea gods Bythos and Aphros and discovers he’s their fated consort.

As if that wasn’t enough, something in the Gulf of Mexico is turning mermaids into legendary monsters and gods into demons. Now, Ian not only has to finish his book and navigate the complicated waters of a ménage relationship with twin sea gods, he also has to stop an insane deity from turning the planet into a wasteland.

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/storm-season-by-nicola-cameron/

Review: Although there are brothers in the relationship, there is no ‘twincest’. Ian is looking forward to an entire summer at the family beach cottage, he hasn’t been in many years, and it is just the place where he can relax and concentrate on his writing. Seeing two young men playing in the waves at the cove he decides to join them, but he could never have imagined who they really were or what they wanted from him. Bythos and Aphros are demigods and have waited many years for Ian and now he is within their grasp, convincing Ian that he is their consort isn’t hard but Ian’s heart is still held by his dead wife Diana.

So this is a paranormal/fantasy that also has a little bit of mystery and save the world from the mistakes of humans’ storyline, brilliant. Ian finds himself in the middle of an ecology nightmare when the Gulf oil spill does more damage than anyone could have ever imagined. Bythos and Aphros have the task of trying to clean up after the humans, Bythos is creating a new coral that will devour the oil and clean the water fast, but something has awoken and has been poisoned and driven insane. Aphros is given the task of destroying the twisted creatures that are being created before more humans and paranormal beings are killed. And, Ian, Ian is thrown into a world that he has no idea about and it changes him far more than any of them, but Gaia, could have known.

The relationship between Bythos, Ian and Aphros isn’t easy as they try to mesh three personalities into one relationship, they have many ups and downs as the demigods are forbidden to tell anyone some secrets and Ian wants to know everything, where protection given in secret is discovered and where lingering old love causes problems and truths are thrown out into the open. While I really liked Bythos and Aphros and the way they both were, Ian was harder to like just because of his attitude, talk about ‘I have to know everything’. Hold on Ian they are demigods who have important jobs to do whereas you are a writer, a human, so wind your neck in, *sheesh* talk about creating angst.

The actually storyline I loved, the Gulf oil spill being woven into a paranormal story where a resting deity is poisoned and driven insane, now that deity wants revenge on the ones who caused the poisoning. Demigods creating a new way for the planet to heal itself, trying to fix what the humans created and destroy what the deity has poisoned. A human, the consort to twin demigods who is drawn into the paranormal world and investigates for himself when he doesn’t get the answers he wants. The parts that the others gods play is great and the absolutely fantastic showdown near the end, spectacular. There are plenty of incredible sex scenes and the relationship between the three is good.

I will recommend this to those who love paranormal, fantasy, save the world, three sexy men, dangers, shattered beliefs, incredible sex and a happy for now ending. 

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