Diamond Flush by Laura Harner

19f27bfc90438bb430944827ac4251614a8d59f1Title: Diamond Flush
Series: Ace of Diamonds, #4/ Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #16
Author: Laura Harner
Genre: Multiple Partners/ Paranormal/ Suspense
Length: Novella (67 pages)
Publisher: Hot Corner Press (September 30, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: For Alpha Jet Gorman, discovering the origins of his pack’s newest members has provided more questions than answers. Like why would someone deliberately expose the existence of supernatural beings to the human world through in vitro fertilization? And more importantly…cui bono? Who benefits most from the Revelation? With the threat of betrayal a constant presence running through the Vieux Carré, at least Jet can count on Nico to have his back.

Ancient vampire Nico Sanzio da Urbino has been given an order to kill a werewolf—not unusual given his job as an enforcer. The problem lies in the fact the targeted Alpha is often in Nico’s bed—or vice versa—and may just be that elusive soul mate he has never quite believed in. Not to mention Jet’s blood fairly sings through Nico’s veins.

Caught somewhere between the Paranormal Odd Squad, the all-powerful Vampire Council, and a promise to his oldest friend, Nico must make a choice before someone realizes he hasn’t carried out his orders—and takes the matter out of his hands.

With the New Orleans preternatural population continuing to increase at an unnatural rate, the local Alpha and the Odd Squad’s chief enforcer should have their attention focused on maintaining the human-to-super status quo, but with things between them at an incendiary high, their mutual distraction could prove deadly—for everyone.

ISBN: 978194184112

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: I love this series! It just gets deeper and deeper. The twists keep coming!

It’s hard to say who the stars of the show–oops– I mean book is. This series is actually Jet and Nico, but we got a lot of all of the other characters as well. The story picks up where Tempest was killed and Artie is struggling with her death. The weekly card game is held at Moonshadows bookstore. I love all of the characters and we meet a new vampire that orders Nico to kill Jet.

I love how the relationship between Jet and Nico has developed and can’t wait for this finale!

This is part of a series and is best read in order. It is also part of a collection and I highly recommend you read them all and in order to understand it better.

If you like vampires, werewolves, ghosts, demons, mystery and some hot mansex this is for you!

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High Stakes by Parker Williams

26531616Title:  High Stakes

Series: Four of Clubs, #4/Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #15

Author: Parker Williams

Genre: Paranormal/ Drama

Length: Novella (65 pages)

Publisher: Parker Williams (September 14th, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Ben Nelson marvels at the resiliency of his lover, Artie Middleton. He takes everything life throws at him and comes out the other end stronger than ever. It’s with this strength in mind that Ben tosses Artie a curveball that will change both of their lives forever.

A single question from Ben’s lips has Artie rushing headlong toward his happily ever after. One that he never thought he’d have and is now being served to him on a silver platter. He has it all—friends, family, and a future. But even a gifted psychic can’t see everything, and Artie is about to get a wakeup call.

Things he thought to be true about his past aren’t as clear-cut as he believed. His history with some of the people in his life runs deeper than he realized. And he’s about to learn a previously unknown threat from his childhood has returned to rip it all away.

Artie soon finds that in this game, the stakes couldn’t be higher: the lives of everyone he loves.

ISBN: 9781941841334

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: I just love this story. Out of all the characters in this series and collection I relate to Artie the most. I love his sweetness yet his power. There is a lot of mystery and intrigue as he finds out more of his past. As usual we get to see more of the others. I love Laurant’s charisma and how he is being more human than ever helping Artie plan for his wedding and being comic relief for the deep dark storyline.

I will say the ending blew me away and I cannot wait to see what comes next.

If you like physics, vampires, mystery and intrigue this is for you!

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Diamond Edge by Laura Harner

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Series: Ace of Diamonds, #3/Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #12
Author: Laura Harner
Genre: Paranormal/Horror/ Drama
Length: Novella (73 pages)
Publisher: Hot Corner Press (July 30, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Alpha Jet Gorman might once have been a reluctant leader, but when he discovers someone is willing to murder in order to hide the origins of the newest members of the pack, his protective instincts are out in full force. To prevent further injury to the younger wolves, he works to uncover the truth of his deceased lover’s past—but the real answers he seeks may remain elusive as ever.

As an ancient vampire and former executioner for the Vampire Council, Nico Sanzio da Urbino takes a longer view when it comes to telling the truth—all is fair if you get there eventually—but the conflict between duty and heart have never been so personal. The price may be more than he is willing to pay as he attempts to keep his own secrets intact while helping Jet uncover the previous Alpha’s mysterious past.

With the New Orleans preternatural population continuing to increase at an unnatural rate, the local Alpha and the Odd Squad’s chief enforcer should have their attention focused on maintaining the human-to-super status quo, but with things between them heating up.

Their mutual distraction could prove deadly.

ISBN: 9781941841105

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: Jet and Nico are investigating the murders of the rogue wolves and also tying in the in vitro to the same time the Vampires were outed three years ago. They still haven’t font the one behind it but have suspicions. In digging Jet finds out more about Russ that he didn’t want to know and Nico has a secret that could make Russ’s betrayal seem minor.

I really like this series. There is a lot going on and you really should read all of this collection and Altered States for full effect …but you can follow the series fairly well on its own there will just be some characters you wonder the significance of and where they fit.

There is a lot of plot here which is good. You can see the relationship develop each book. And who doesn’t like a sexy vampire and hot werewolf?

If you like paranormal suspense, vampires, werewolves, and lots of mystery you will like this!

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Dead Man's Hand by Lee Brazil

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Series: Jack of Spades #4/Pulp Friction Book IV
Author: Lee Brazil
Genre: Paranormal/Horror/ Drama
Length: Short (44 pages)
Publisher: Lime Time Press (August 14th, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Barton Montoire, the ghost of a nineteenth century riverboat gambler, is devastated and angry. His lover, physics professor Sabine, has exorcised him. Again. This time, there’s no denying the professor’s actions were intentional. Worse, Bart can’t seem to convince their friends to aid him in his quest get Sabine to listen to his side of things.

With his lover Bart safe from shadowy threats of eternal damnation in the “other realm,” ghost hunter Sabine Brusilov is free to pursue his own risky investigation into the mysterious circlet and its connection to the shadow figure that’s been tormenting the unlikely couple. With the help of his friends, he determines to take control of the situation and bring Bart home.

ISBN: 9781310739484

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: Sabine and Bart have had a shaky past. Though they have been lovers for 10 years the past few months. Both men have done things that have made their friends upset with them.

I never really felt one way or the other towards Sabine but I did love Bart. This book redeems Sabine quite a bit an in such a short book there is a lot of action and plot and the story begins really to take shape. Plus there is a bit of humor thrown in when Laurant gives him a demon name to practice with.

If you like fast paced action, ghosts, demons and a little chuckle you will love this.
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Blind Hearts by Havan Fellows

51QZBerCtOL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_Title: Blind Hearts
Series: King of Hearts 04/ PF15
Author: Havan Fellows
Genre: Paranormal/Horror/ Drama
Length: Novella (53 pages)
Publisher: Appleton Publishing Avenue (Sep 01, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: In a world where supernatural creatures openly exist, who can blame them for coalescing in one of the most fascinating and erotic places on earth? Welcome to New Orleans.

Emotions are a human flaw, certainly nothing he’s familiar with…
Yet when Laurant looks at his mysterious lover, something happens deep within him. He’s a sex demon who has eyes for only one man. Man? When did he stop referring to his lover as a meal? And when did he turn into a green-eyed demon? Perhaps when family came calling, requesting help. No one wants their lover surrounded by sex demons. If Laurant can’t get a grip on his newly found emotions, humans and supernaturals alike will be in danger.

He lost his one chance of finding out who he is, what he is…
Gun’s been hunting down the witch that pilfered his memories and issued him false ones to no avail. It’s like she disappeared off the face of the earth. Unfortunately, that scenario is quite plausible. It leaves Gun with a major dead-end and a mind that is no longer his friend.

Memories of a false love with a beautiful woman hinder his present unexplainable need for a certain incubus. But does he truly belong here…with a lover who can’t feel love, a city that isn’t his home, and a ragtag group of poker players that now call him friend? It’s time for Gun to forget the past and create a future for himself. At least the forgetting part is simple.

They both have personal issues to conquer, if they could just stop trying to conquer each other first.

ISBN: 9781941841310

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: This is part of a series and larger collection. You do need to read the series in order and it is best to read the collection.

At first I felt this wasn’t going to be as good as this series usually is since there was mostly a lot of dialogue and discussion between Gun and Laurant but it picked up quickly. I really love Laurant and am so curious to see who this mystery man Gunn is.

I will say the end was quite a shocker. Laurant is so charismatic even though he is a sex demon he also has a vulnerable side we begin to see and I simply adore his humor.

If you like vampires, Demons, sex demons, mystery and a preternatural story that is full of fun I highly recommend this series!

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The Devil's Playground by Parker Williams

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Series: Four of Clubs 03/
Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #11
Author: Parker Williams
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (61 pages)
Publisher: Parker Williams (July 13 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: They say the course of true love never runs smooth, and Detective Ben Nelson is learning the truth of that adage in a big way. Two months ago, his lover Artie Middleton was tortured by demons determined to claim the psychic’s special gifts for their own.

Now the same friends who helped Ben with the rescue are making a strong case that something about Artie isn’t right. When Artie verbally attacks his best friend, Ben is forced to acknowledge the unbreakable barriers surrounding Artie’s mind.

Searching for someone with the right gifts to help, Ben encounters a woman who insists there’s only one way—and one person—who stands a chance at saving Artie. What Ben finds when he goes on his solo rescue mission may very well mean both of their deaths, as they confront the evil that has made Artie’s mind the Devil’s playground.

ISBN: 978194841235

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Reviewer: Cat

Review  You definitely need to read the series in order and I suggest the entire collection or you may feel a bit lost about some of these characters.

This story picks up where the last left off with Ben looking for Artie. Artie is a physic with special powers and though he is home he seems lost and withdrawn. Ben is determined to do whatever it takes to brig Artie back and keep him safe.

This story is so good that you can’t put it down and want more when you are done. There is so much action it keeps you flipping the page and sitting on pins and needles! I have no nails left!

Ben and Arties characters just get more and more complex as we go and their love is to die for!

If you like action packed series, collaborations, complex characters, vampires, demons, shifters, ghost dogs, you name it if its supernatural or paranormal it’s probably here! Plus it’s an awesome romance!

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Dead Button by Lee Brazil

1838313Title: Dead Button
Series: Jack of Spades #3/ Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States #9
Author: Lee Brazil
Genre: Paranormal/ Supernatural/ Mystery
Length: Short (46 pages)
Publisher: Lime Time Press (June 15th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Haunted. Seduced. Betrayed.

When ghost enthusiast Dr. Sabine Brusilov plucks a weathered skull from the mud and debris at the bottom of the Mississippi River, he gets more than he bargained for. The skull comes with a moody, petulant, sexy ghost who is not shy about his attraction to Sabine. Along with proof that ghosts really do exist, Sabine finds a treasure beyond compare.

Love.

Love is everything to long dead Barton Montoire. He’s lived for it, faced dishonor for it…killed for it. Now that he’s found it again, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep Sabine at his side for eternity. Even if that means more blood on his hands.

With the darkness that circles Sabine growing stronger, and his lover’s actions becoming more erratic and unpredictable, Bart is challenged to protect his love from some unknown danger.
Ghosts and humans exist on two separate planes, and there’s only one way for them to be together.

But betrayal lurks in the shadows…

ISBN: B00ZS51B8M

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: This is the third book in this series and the 9th in the collection. You do need to read the series in order and it would help if you are reading the entire collection.

Sabine has been trying to prove the existence of ghosts. He found the remains of a body several years before and he and Bart have been lovers since. Recently though there is a darkness settling around Sabine and after four attempts on his life he knows what he must do.

Bart loves Sabine but senses there is a problem. He garners the help from all of his friends, Laurant a sex demon, Nico a hot older vampire, Jett a werewolf and Artie a physic to help him figure out what is wrong with Sabine.

This is a short story so I can’t say too much without giving it away. I love all the characters and I love the relationship between Sabine and Bart. I really like Bart even if he is a ghost I like that he was from so far ago and a riverboat gambler. There is so much emotion in this story and lots of action, suspense and it is hotter than hell (yes pun is attended).

If you like supernatural and paranormal characters, mystery, suspense, spells, and some hot man-sex you will love this!

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Diamond Draw by Laura Harner

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Series: Ace of Diamonds, #2/Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, #8
Author: Laura Harner
Genre: Paranormal / Werewolf / Shifter
Length: Novella (61 pages)
Publisher: Hot Corner Press (May 31st 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Nico Sanzio da Urbino stays busy with his Odd Squad job investigating paranormal crimes, but he’s still haunted by the idea that the usurper he killed at Jet’s pack meeting was familiar. As an ancient enforcer, it’s always possible the werewolf was a relative of someone from Nico’s past, but if he wants to make sure the local Alpha keeps his head, Nico needs to find the connection before revenge comes calling.

Running background checks as part of the upgraded security measures for his pack, Alpha Jet Gorman discovers not everyone can be accounted for in the usual manner. In fact, several of the young rogue wolves he’s ordered to his pack are from human families…with no history of a bite to account for their wolfy tendencies.

No wonder they were runaways. Before he can verify they pose no danger to the other werewolves, he must first discover the secret of their existence. A secret worth killing for.

Despite their differences, there is an undeniable connection between the ancient vampire and the young Alpha that seems to go beyond the blood they’ve exchanged—and keeps them circling around their very obvious mutual attraction. But while one man is looking for a way to move their relationship into the bedroom, the other is searching for a reason to stay true to his past

ISBN: 9781941841099

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: This is book two in this series and book 8 in the Pulp Fiction collection. You do need to read the series in order and it would really help you understand the characters if you read the entire collection in order.

Jet is having trouble accounting for all the members in his pack. Some of the young rogues he has ordered into his pack are from human families and have no Idea how they became werewolves.
When Nico witnesses the near murder of one of the teens he helps Jett investigate. There is definitely an attraction between the two but will Jett let go of his mourning of Russ and give in to the sexy Vampire.

I love this series. I have a thing for Vampires and werewolves and this is such a good series. There is lots of drama, angst mystery and in this one there was a touch of hot man-sex.

I was biting my nails all the way through!

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Up the Ante by Parker Williams

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Series: Four of Clubs 02/Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States 07
Author: Parker Williams
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (61 pages)
Publisher: Parker Williams (May 13th, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5 Hearts
Blurb: Two months ago, Ben Nelson stepped between a vengeful demon and psychic Artie Middleton—and has been paying for that decision ever since. Now that the last rites have been administered, doctors are ready to pull the plug on the young police detective. The trouble is, Artie has seen his future and knows that Ben belongs there.

When a friend suggests a solution that seems…out of this world, Artie must face Ben’s parents and convince them that there’s a chance their son can be saved. Unfortunately, even if he succeeds, every good deed comes with a price.

And someone is always waiting to up the ante.

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: This is book two of the Four of Clubs Series and book 7 of the pulp friction altered states collection. You do need to read each series in order. Though you don’t have to read the entire collection in order you would understand things much better if you do.

Artie doesn’t know what to do when the doctors convince Ben’s parents to pull the plug. He is sure after the one touch that Ben isn’t supposed to die since he saw them together in Ben’s mind.
When he talks to his friends Sabine he relents to letting Tempest visit. Tempest thinks she can help but it won’t be easy.

Of course if it had been easy we wouldn’t have had such an interesting nail-biting story. I sat on the edge of my chair wondering what was going to happen next. There was a cute surprise when Sabine visited Artie. I love this new addition. (I am not going to spoil it for ya.)

The poker game was lighthearted and helped to break up the drama until, of course, the darn cliffhanger ending!

What city where ghost stories and magic are prevalent would make a better setting for this story than New Orleans? I can’t think of any. With the perfect backdrop, a sexy array of supernatural, paranormal and superhuman, mystery drama and hot mansex, this collection of stories make a perfect summer read.

If you like ghosts, werewolves, physics, sex-demons, vampires witches and no telling what else may pop up, suspense drama, mystery and some romance this is for you!

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Stud Player by Havan Fellows

3978abe6428a1b3726067bf2bcf09a83be41a87bTitle: Stud Player
Series: King of Hearts, 02/ Pulp Friction 2015: Altered States, 06
Author: Havan Fellows
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (50 pages)
Publisher: Appleton Publishing Avenue (Apr 30, 2015)
Heat Level: Low
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: In a world where supernatural creatures openly exist, who can blame them for coalescing in one of the most fascinating and erotic places on earth? Welcome to New Orleans.
A conflicted incubus…

Laurant knows sex. As an incubus, he needs it to live. What he doesn’t need or understand are all those sticky and obnoxious ooey gooey emotions that humans intertwine with the physical act of enjoyment. So he’s less than pleased with his firsthand introduction to those feelings in reference to his last meal…they’re actually driving him insane. Crazy enough that he’ll face off against the baddest of his kind to keep his delectable morsel safe and sound and hopefully on his menu.

Not just your average blue-plate special…

Sure, in a moment of duress, Gun fed Laurant. The demon lay on the floor, bleeding from a wound meant for him—what else could he do but enjoy the ride the sex demon needed to heal. Unfortunately, the dangerous conclusion and surprising aftermath of their coupling only cements Gun’s need to know who he is and where he comes from…and to keep his distance from the enticing and deadly incubus.

So it really sucks when the incubus may be the only one that can keep him alive.

Spend a year with the creatures that go bump in the tmp_f4ba4eac1e0734640aed0d8164b83084_U3bVel_html_m1823448enight…fighting for their rights to exist and protecting the innocents of The Big Easy. A diverse group of friends trying to find their place in a world they never had to “fit” into before.

Author’s note: Although each series can stand alone, we believe reading the books in the order they are released will increase your enjoyment.

ISBN: 9781941841174

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Reviewer: Cat

Review: This is book two of Havan’s series and they must be read in order. It also helps to read the others in this collection as well and I have listed them below my review.

Laurant’s father pays him a visit that he is being hunted by The Others and urges him to leave and go to his sisters. He is reluctant wanting to know more about Gun.

Gun wants to know more about himself as well. All he seems to know as he thought he was an investigator and all of a sudden supernatural beings he didn’t know existed are hunting humor helping him.

I like this story a lot. There is so much intrigue and mystery. Maybe too much. I found myself a bit confused at times as to who The Others were and I have read the first book.

I love Gun and how he is trying to find himself. I love Laurant with his humor and being an incubus how he uses a lot of sexual innuendos. Be prepared for a bit of a chuckle as well as nail-biting suspense.

If you like unusual supernatural beings, mystery, suspense, vampires and connected stories you will love this!

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