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Prince Daxton and the Geek by Lyssa Samuels

19000053Title: Prince Daxton and the Geek

Series:  Royal Mates: Love’s Diamonds, #3

Author: Lyssa Samuels

Genre: Erotic/Paranormal Romance

Length:  Novel (234 pages)

ISBN: 9781627410489

Publisher: Siren Publishing (December 17th, 2013)

Heat Level:   Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Bryce St. John is a shy man—a geek who lives in his world of computers. After surviving a date attack, he is afraid to trust and is afraid of intimacy. He refuses to risk his heart or his safety by choosing the wrong man again.

Prince Daxton Sorenson is a soldier assigned to protect and learn from the powerful, royal seer Mohar from the time he was a young man. Seeing Bryce on the baseball field, he realizes he has found his aheri. When Bryce panics and flees, Daxton is heartbroken.

Daxton is patient and loving, and Bryce soon finds himself completely smitten. When Mohar arrives to take Daxton back to Sanzel, Dax is injured. Bryce has had enough. He is one seriously pissed off mate who will do what he must to find and protect his man. He is not about to give up on the loving future and the houseful of babies that Dax has promised him.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/prince-daxton-and-the-geek

Lisa’s Review: This is book three of this series and they need to be read in order. It gives you an insight into the characters and the story itself. It is an amazing series to read. I love the fact that Lyssa gives you such wonderful characters to fall in love with. It seems like each character has a pain from the past that they are going through.

In this one, Bryce had been attacked a few months prior and was scared to even let someone touch him. He had the help of his friends to ease some of the fears. However, he was afraid of even the thought of dating. So on the night he saw Daxton he ran from him. However as he was leaving he did look back to see the man with a lot of pain in his expression. He had to think of what to do. With the help of his best friend, he let Daxton in to his life.

Daxton was a prince of Sanzel, warrior and protector Mohar. However, Mohar had been hurting Daxton every time Daxton went against him. When he found his mate, he was full of happiness, but it hurt him when his mate feared him. With a lot of patience, he would get his mate to understand he is loved and protected.

He also needed to tell Bryce about who he is and where he is from. Now that is a funny story to hear. It had to take a healing from Daxton to prove to Bryce that he was telling the truth. Then the change came on and Bryce learned that the men of Sanzel could get pregnant. Could you imagine someone’s expression when they hear that a man can have a baby? There are many things that they have to talk about but the one thing that they will never have to question is the love that they feel.

It is an amazing story and I cannot wait to read book four. I have found another series that I have fallen in love with and am glad to have them added in my library. It will catch your attention from the start and will keep it all the way to the end. I would recommend this story if you love the paranormal worlds, two very sexy men, hot sex and a bit of danger involved. It has the perfect amount of all that and more in this book. I can guarantee that you will fall in love with it and the others. Lyssa has a wonderful gift at telling a story.

 

Eric’s Review: I found this book very delicious. I had never a Lyssa Samuels novel, but I loved this one to death. Couldn’t get enough of both Bryce and Daxton. I found myself able to identify with Bryce with how shy he was. We all have our inner geeks for something and it made me love Bryce as a character that much more.

I loved the solid plot as well. I cannot wait to read another novel by her. Her novels are fantastic and highly recommended.

Prince Magnus and the Carpenter by Lyssa Samuels

ls-rmld-princemagnus3131107_0248Title: Prince Magnus and the Carpenter

Series:  Royal Mates: Love’s Diamonds

Author: Lyssa Samuels

Genre: Fantasy/Light Bondage

Length: Novel (228 pages)

ISNB: 9781627408011

Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 19th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Eric

Blurb: Prince Magnus Sorenson is a warrior who is used to the isolated life of a soldier. He is responsible for the safety of his royal family and their subjects and is haunted by his failure to protect his parents. Magnus never expected to find his aheri—his beloved mate. He didn’t deserve him.

Archer Stockton is a humble carpenter who plays baseball with his buddies on the weekends. Archie is a gentle giant with a pure heart who was beaten by his father for being gay, causing him to have to learn to talk, read, and walk again. He knew he wasn’t much of a catch. Mag deserved better.

Magnus knows Archer is perfect for him. Archer brings love and gentleness into his life. Miraculously, Archer can see through the glamour of Mag’s world. He also sees the beauty of their future and the babies they will have together. Magnus is a soldier who is afraid. Afraid to hope.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/prince-magnus-and-the-carpenter

Review: I found this novel to be like the others in this series. It is much more likable and less dark, but it is still a delight to have read. The characters were right on the money as to what I liked to read and the plot was as strong as the other two were. I would highly recommend Lyssa Samuels. She knows how to keep us interested.

King Merek and the Mechanic by Lyssa Samuels

18735187Title:  King Merek and the Mechanic

Series:  Royal Mates:  Love’s Diamond, #1

Author: Lyssa Samuels

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: Novel (218 pages)

ISNB: 9781627406581

Publisher: Siren Publishing (October 29th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Eric

Blurb: Merek Sorenson is a king with a problem. His world is in unrest, and the Legari warriors are hunting him and his brothers for extermination.

Vance Morrow is a mechanic who spends his Saturdays with his buddies playing baseball. Meeting Merek has raised hope within his heart. He feels an incredible pull to the loving man who has brought kindness, happiness, and downright need back into his life.

Merek has waited for his aheri, his destined mate, his entire life. The love Merek has for Vance is soul deep. He knows he must reveal who he is and the danger that follows him. He prays Vance will want to bond with him and will be open to the fact that the men of Merek’s world can become pregnant. He aches to hold Vance in his arms forever, bring him home to rule beside him on Sanzel, and create children with him that they can nurture and love.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/king-merek-and-the-mechanic

Review: I found this book to be as delicious as the others were. The more I read about the characters, the more intrigued I was with them.

Merek was a highly understandable and likable character. He just wanted the safety of his kingdom. Vance was a smart and a well put together kind of guy. The characters were great and likable. The plot was once again solid. And I would definitely recommend this book to those that love fantasy and erotic romance.

Major sci-fi romance lovers will devour this book.

Christmas at the Lakelands' by Lynn Hagen

18723608Title: Christmas at the Lakelands’

Series: Brac Pack, #33

Author: Lynn Hagen

Length: Novel (160 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (December 23rd, 2013)

Heat Level: Mild to Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Running from his past, Ares Kattamon left his psychology practice behind to become an assistant producer at a small independent film company. When he arrives in Brac Village to shoot a movie, he discovers a man who makes Ares hunger in ways he never knew existed.

Daniel Constantinople was the last of his brothers to mate. Daniel didn’t think it was in the cards for him to find love—not when his father continued to appear, still abusing Daniel, threatening to force Daniel home. When Daniel realizes that a small independent film company is coming to town, he sees his opportunity to escape his father’s demands. If he secures a part in the movie, then Magnum has no reason to come after him.

Or so he thought.

Magnum is determined to destroy Daniel’s life and turn everyone against him. Daniel must find a way to escape Magnum’s clutches, save Ares from the Ultionem, and help Ares to discover why the cast is slowly disappearing before it’s too late.

Product Link:http://www.bookstrand.com/christmas-at-the-lakelands

Review: This is book thirty-three in this series and to get the full knowledge of characters and their situations you should start with book one. It has a pretty cool story line with humor and seriousness throughout. There is a lot of kick to this story but you can see the love between everyone. The way everyone protects the others that are not strong is very sweet.

Daniel is a vampire who had run from his father Magnum. He likes staying in Brac Village but he is bored out of his mind. Until he realizes there is a small independent film company and he wants to try out for a part. Ares is the assistant producer and he takes an interest in Daniel. More than normal interest, he just can’t figure out what. Daniel is a sweet, tender-hearted and very caring young vampire whose self-esteem is very low thanks to his father’s belittling and meanness. Ares is a tough and rough character who can fight his way out of anything. However when it comes to Daniel he is loving, charming and very tender to him. He is also very protective and will protect him no matter what. There is a lot of twist and turns to this book with danger and excitement among those twist. Ares and Daniel make one hell of a sexy couple and the sex is out of this world.

Lynn always makes the stories just jump out, grabs my attention from the start, and keeps it to the end. I enjoy reading them and will continue to read them. I can’t wait for the next book to come out, but can’t wait to start reading them over again. She has the gift of imagination and storytelling that I love. The right amount of anger, pain, love, and sex mixed with danger, excitement is amazing to me. I would recommend reading this series.

In Love with Monsters by Marcy Jacks

18481137Title: In Love with Monsters

Series: Luna Werewolves, #17

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (127 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 23rd, 2013)

Heat Rating: Low to Moderate

Heart Level: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Alpha wolf Rabbit McKormick has met the perfect man. Sweet, talented, attractive as hell, and more importantly, attracted to Rabbit as well. Better than all of this is when Rabbit takes Benjamine Stiles off for some alone time and discovers they’re mates. Then Benjie stabs him in the stomach with a silver knife.

Benjie can hardly believe he went to bed with a werewolf. He’s not a hunter, but his father is, and Benjie knows a trick or two for defending himself. Despite this, he can’t bring himself to make the killing blow, and another group of alpha’s from a rival pack come in and take them both.

The oddest thing is when Rabbit defends Benjie. So when Benjie escapes, he has to choose whether or not he wants to take the risk setting Rabbit free as well, because of a new and barely there feeling Benjie has for Rabbit, that has the potential to become so much more.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/in-love-with-monsters

Review: Marcy has such a gift to write a story that is so enjoyable and a pleasure to read. I have always loved loosing myself in a good paranormal romance. It just gives me a moment of peace. This story is no exception. It was a really great read.

Rabbit had originally been in Lawrence’s pack then was Brandon’s pack. That changed during a fight when Brandon had abandoned the others. Being given the chance to join Roarke’s pack, he had to prove that he could be trusted. Coming across his mate, he was overcome with joy, only to find out that Benjie was related to hunters. Hunters that wanted his kind dead. There is a bit of humor in this story especially when Benjie stabs Rabbit with a silver knife. Benjie is a kick and a half, someone who I would definitely want to hang with in real life. He comes across as an alpha at some points and an omega at others although he is totally human. Rabbit is strong, passionate, and falling in love with his mate.

Now all they got to do is to survive the outside, what with Brandon’s group of wolves and a new pack trying to kill them. However, the sex is amazingly hot and sensuous, which could change a lot of minds. I still laugh at a some parts of it. I cannot wait to read it again and the next story.

Beloved Fate by Stormy Glenn

18285973Title: Beloved Fate

Series:  Hands of Fate, #1

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy

Length: Novella (126 pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing Manlove Collection (September 4th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating:   ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Blurb: When lightning strikes the road ahead of his limousine, CEO Nikos Papadakos has no idea that the hands of fate are about to change his life forever. Finding a naked man in the middle of the road is odd enough, but the horns and wings take things to a whole new level of crazy. Before he can discover if he’s lost his mind or not, he’s claimed by a creature that insists they are long lost soul mates. Yannis is a guardian gargoyle. It is his duty and honor to guard the Temple of Zeus. It is his heartache that he can’t seem to find his Beloved. When he finds Nikos, Yannis gives in to his need to claim the man, not understanding until its too late that the man he claims doesn’t believe in the hands of fate–or soul mates. When the sisters of fate discover that sorcery has been used to keep two soul mates apart, they band together with other Gods of Olympus to bring the two men together, but those that fight to keep them apart won’t stop until one of them is dead.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/beloved-fate

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review: It’s lighter fare for sure, and I like the alternative shifter/paranormal person being a gargoyle. Though it was hard at first finding a gargoyle to be sexy. Adventurous, mysterious, sexy, and fun.

Sometimes the Greek names got a little difficult to ply, and I did not get a great feel for the location/environment/atmosphere of the story. There were slow moments and a few editing errors, but this is typical Stormy Glenn fare.

If you’re just looking for a fun and sexy escape for a few hours you’ll enjoy this book, but if you’re looking for deep, angst, or true mystery, this isn’t it.

Hungry Like a Wolf by Marcy Jacks

18481146Title: Hungry Like A Wolf

Series: Luna Werewolves, #18

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (122 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 30th, 2013)

Heat Rating: Low to Moderate

Heart Level: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Owen Castel has been searching for his kidnapped mate for the last four months. He’s been held hostage by a group of nearly wild alpha’s, so when Owen finds him pregnant, he wants revenge on the men he believed did it.

Peter Buchanan thought that he wasn’t in love with Owen. It was just about the sex to satisfy their mating urges. But after four months in the hands of cruel alpha’s, Peter can now look at the truth and forgive Owen for his time as an alpha of the enemy pack. Too bad, he’s dead.

So when Owen comes back from the grave and saves Peter, taking him away from the alpha’s, Peter is determined to make it work this time. The pup he carries is Owen’s, and he doesn’t want to lose his mate again because Owen’s wolf is hungry for revenge.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/hungry-like-a-wolf

Review: Owen had been searching for Peter for four months when a group of wild alphas captured him. Only when he found him, he was in for a very big shock, Peter was pregnant. At first thinking that he had been raped and the baby wasn’t his, he killed as many as he could. When he found out that the baby was his, he was happy as a clam. As with many couples, they have their hard times as well as their good times.

This story has the right amount of danger, pain, anger, as well as passion, happiness and love. Peter was a Luna omega werewolf, tender, caring, and very loving. He was also scared out of his mind. Who would have ever guessed that after being grouchy, hateful, insecure, and scared that he would find out that he did indeed love his mate. Owen was an alpha but could act like he wasn’t. He was insecure in his relationship, scared of the past, tender and caring to his mate. He wanted so badly to have his mate love him, just didn’t think he deserved it. Their sex though was fantastic, hot, and very sexy. It made you want to fan yourself from the heat.

Marcy has a gift for storytelling and I am glad to have read her stories. The imagination to create such an amazing world with wonderful characters is a true gift. I loved this story as I have the others. I will definitely be reading it again. I hope there is another book after this one, because I can’t wait. This does however lead you into a new series called Werewolves of Willow Lake. Where you will learn more about the wolves with different colored eyes and powers.

This Undeniable Craving by Marcy Jacks

18481127Title: This Undeniable Craving

Series: Luna Werewolves, #16

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (120 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 16th, 2013)

Heat Rating: Low to Moderate

Heart Level: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Derek Terrell is a Luna werewolf, and he never wanted to find a mate. Then he found one, in the worst possible place. The pack of the enemy, the wolves who want him, his family, and his pack, dead. Instinct demands he go to his mate to be claimed, and he can only fight it for so long, even if it means his mate might kill him to avoid mating with him.

Jake Aeron has heard the terrible stories of Luna werewolves. His first instinct is to keep it a secret and kill Derek quickly and painlessly so that he won’t be forced to watch the rest of his pack torture the man the death once they find out, but he can’t. One touch from Derek and Jake’s lost forever. Now he must find a way to keep his mate safe while he comes to terms with the fact that he just might’ve been in the wrong the entire time.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/this-undeniable-craving

Review: I am always amazed at the ability to tell a story, especially one that is well written and emotionally felt.

When you find that one person that is perfect for you and then to have them turn from you it would crush anyone. Derek never wanted a mate, yet during the fight to save an omega wolf he finds his. Only his mate is with the enemy. Jake finds his mate only to turn and leave with his pack determined not to deal with him. At first his intention, when Derek comes to him, is to kill him in secret and never let his pack get their hands on him, but that changes when he starts to feel things for him. Derek is an omega but actually comes off as a beta. He is strong-willed and fierce, but tender, kind and loving. He wants his mate and is willing to die to prove it. Jake is an alpha but to me he doesn’t seem to actually act like it. They are just the cutest couple ever and you actually cheer them on.

It doesn’t hurt that the sex is super hot too. When I come home from work, tired to the core and feeling a little down, I look for a book with a bit of humor and seriousness and lose myself into it. Marcy’s books always help me on days like that. I loved this story and cannot wait to read it again.

Precious Fate by Stormy Glenn

18741519Title: Precious Fate

Series:  Hands of Fate Book, #2

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal/Gargoyles

Length: Novella (115 pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing Manlove Collection (December 17th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts

Blurb: Stavros Siracusa travels the world collecting antiques and artifacts that are hard to find. He’s built a reputation as the go-to man when someone is looking for something specific. But he had no idea he would find a gargoyle statue at a garden party in his own hometown that would change his entire world. When sorcery interferes in finding his Beloved, Xander willingly allows the Gods of Olympus to place him in hibernation as a stone statue. A drop of his Beloved’s blood and the strong beat of his heart draws Xander from his deep slumber and tosses him into a world that is more dangerous than any battle he has ever fought.
Armed with the knowledge that they were meant to be together, Stavros and Xander accept the fate of the Gods. But the Brotherhood is up to their old tricks and betrayal will come from within, tearing the two lovers apart. When Stavros gets kidnapped, Xander isn’t even sure the Gods can save the most precious thing in his world—his Beloved. A Siren Erotic Romance.

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/precious-fate

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review:  Again, this is light, fun, sexy fare.

We get reunited with characters Stravos, Nikos, and Yannis from Hands of Fate, when Stravos’ newly acquired sculpture becomes a gargoyle. Thankfully, Stravos has his buddy Nikos to help him figure things out, because while he is trying to bond with his soulmate/beloved Xander, the Brotherhood is after them! A secret society to stop the existence of gargoyles like Xander. Stravos’ fabulously protective assistant also has a beloved sent his way too!

There is adventure, time travel, stone gargoyles turned hot passionate flesh, murder attempts, and so much more wild and crazy plotting. Not a deep read, but a fun read.

The Beauty of the Beast by Marcy Jacks

91TL5aT5bhL._SL1500_Title: The Beauty of the Beast

Series: Luna Werewolves Book 14

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (113 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing, November 2nd, 2013)

Heat Rating: Low to Moderate

Heart Level: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Alexander Aubrey spent the last ten years of his life alone after the betrayal of a lover and the deaths of most his pack. One night he scents Rupert Bellamy running for his life from the pack of alpha’s living nearby, and after ten years of nothingness, he’s found his mate.

The problem is that even after he saves Bellamy’s life and brings him back to the mansion where he lives, the alpha’s are waiting for them to come out. Then there’s the fact that his face is badly scarred, and Bellamy is incredibly handsome. But despite that, Bellamy wants to be with him, enough that he’s willing to give up his life in the city and risk the angry alpha’s outside who want his blood. However, Alex was betrayed once already, and it cost him so much.

When he gets wind that Bellamy might have already betrayed him, it puts their fragile new relationship to the ultimate test.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/the-beauty-of-the-beast

Review: I have said it once but it bears repeating that I love books with imagination, true feelings, and believable story lines.

 

Marcy has an amazing gift of telling stories. This is an amazing story. I love the mixture of danger, excitement, and humor. I also love the characters because they come off so believable. Not only are they extremely hot and sexy but they have the strengths and weaknesses that all couples need to be perfect together.

 

Alexander has been alone since his lover betrayed him and almost all of his pack died. He as you would expect is wary of others especially someone who is his mate. Fear of being hurt again and being betrayed makes it hard to trust his mate. I can understand the need to protect oneself from being betrayed by someone who claims to love you. This story just comes off so real to me, which made it even better than most. Alexander is insecure with himself, but he is tender, gentle, and loving to his mate. Bellamy is what I would call a twink, really cute, sweet, and caring with just a hint of attitude. They have their normal troubles, and not so normal troubles but they overcome them to make their relationship stronger.

 

It doesn’t hurt that the sex between them is amazingly hot and so damn sexy. I just fan myself when I read about all the different ways they have it. I even blush at some parts. It captured my attention from the get go what with the danger and excitement and kept my attention all the way to the end.

 

I will definitely be reading it more and more. I cannot wait to read the next book. I absolutely loved it.

In Lust with the Enemy by Marcy Jacks

18286132Title: In Lust with the Enemy

Series: Luna Werewolves, #13

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (119 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (October 26th, 2013)

Heat Rating: Low to Moderate

Heart Level: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Rory Greenberg travels back in time to be with his brothers before it is too late. Unfortunately, he’s sort of new to the whole time traveling thing, so he doesn’t expect to land right in the middle of winter, or inside of a werewolf camp who immediately scent that he is a luna werewolf and capture him.

Allan Edwards never had much regard for Luna werewolves, but he’s a prisoner in this pack as well, and one sniff of the other man lets him know that they are mated. Allan has no intention of leaving his mate behind.

Escaping is easy, but surviving the snowstorm is hard, and the only thing Allan can do is trust Rory when he leads him to another pack, this one full of Luna werewolves, and Allan has to convince them to not kill him before Rory can recover and explain their situation. Not an easy task considering he used to hunt their kind.

Product Link:  http://www.bookstrand.com/in-lust-with-the-enemy

Review: This was another amazing story. Just the right amount of anger, betrayal, pain, danger, and love.

Rory is from the future and missing his brothers decides to travel back in time to be with them. What he hadn’t realized was no idea how to travel back. He lands during the middle of a snowstorm and right inside of the werewolf pack that his brothers were trying to get rid of. As a prisoner, he meets his mate, who happens to be an alpha for the pack that he is trying to escape from. What he didn’t know was Allan didn’t want to be with the pack, that he was trying to escape it also. He was basically a prisoner also.

Rory is a Luna omega werewolf and has the characteristics that go along with it. He is gentle, sweet, tender, and very loving. You meet him and just want to protect him from the world outside plus it doesn’t hurt that he is amazingly hot. Allan is all Alpha. But, sometimes it seems like he is more omega, although he isn’t. He is falling for his mate and does everything in his power to prove to Rory that he can be trusted. Even risking his own life to protect him. He is strong-willed and courageous but can be tender and loving. Especially to his mate.

The sex is hot, sensuous, passionate, and full of fire. Marcy is such a wonderful writer and amazes me with her gift. I loved this story and the characters are so easy to love and cheer for. I can definitely be seeing myself reading this story again and cannot wait for the next book.

Spears and Stones by Holly Meadowes

18469419Title: Spears and Stones

Author: Holly Meadowes

Genre: Alternative, historical, time travel

Length: Novella (71 pages)

ISNB: 9781627404549

Publisher: Siren Publishing (September 7th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Eric

Blurb: Ansgar, the son of a powerful Germanic chief, is hunting with his brother one day, but far from finding a wild boar they find a young, fiery haired man dressed in strange clothing. Fearing that he may be in league with the Romans that their tribe are fighting against or an escaped slave from one of said Roman camps, they take him prisoner.

The young man claims that he is from a time in the distant future and is searching for the myth of the Flame Thrower. As Ansgar tries to decide whether or not this boy is truly mad, trouble brews over the threat of Roman invasion. The fiery haired boy, Cinead makes a deal with Ansgar. If he fights with them against the Romans, he will be rewarded by being escorted to a great stone monument, which he claims he was transported here by and allowed to go home. The German warrior decides to humour him, but as they plan and train and fight together and he sees the strength, tenacity, cleverness and general beauty of Cindead, he begins to realise that, mad or not he doesn’t want him to leave.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/spears-and-stones

Review: I loved this novella.

It was filled with the perfect amount of detail, the right amount of sexual tension and a hot sex scene or two. I found the characters were right to be with each other. Though the story was only told in Ansgar’s point of view, it is just as good as any other romance. I found it to be one of my favourites: from the plot, to the romance, to the characters themselves.

Extenuating Circumstances by Jane Wallace-Knight

19169797Title: Extenuating Circumstances

Series:  Siren Erotic Romance – The ManLove Collection.

Author: Jane Wallace-Knight

Genre: Contemporary/Crush on the Boss

Length: Novella (31K)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (December 4th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Blurb: Robert King has it all. He’s rich, powerful, and good looking. A name partner in his own successful law firm, Robert is completely focused and driven. He is also completely alone, though by his own design. As he sits alone in his office one night, after attending his father’s funeral, he starts to reevaluate his life. Daniel Sanders works as a paralegal for Robert King, the object of his hopeless crush. Knowing that the older man is out of his league, Daniel barely even lets himself entertain the fantasy. Following Robert’s father’s funeral, the snap decision to check on him before leaving for the night changes everything as they both seek comfort in each other and finally give in to the lust that has been building between them for months. There’s just one problem. Daniel is already halfway in love, and Robert is adamant he doesn’t want a relationship.
A Siren Erotic Romance

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/extenuating-circumstances

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review: Definitely a hot, erotic romance!

The first office scene had me sweating! Typical employee crush on boss, but does the boss want him back? Usually this sort of thing spells disaster, and Daniel has plenty of admirers, so why take the risk? Throughout the story I was fanning myself with the chemistry, I thought both parties were foolish, frenzied, and at times funny, and of course, I thought this plot was improbable, but that’s the fun of fiction!

So if you like cheeky, steamy reads you’ll love this hot romance!

An Impossible Mate by Joy Lynn Fielding

18665753Title: An Impossible Mate

Series: Strength of the Pack

Author: Joy Lynn Fielding

Genre: Shifter/Werewolves/Ds/Contemporary

Length: Novella (124 pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (October 10th, 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts

Blurb: Loner Matt Urban has somehow ended up as alpha to a pack of outcasts and misfits. When an injured shifter blunders onto their territory one night, swearing he didn’t know it was pack territory, Matt is suspicious. It doesn’t help that the stranger, Jesse Turner, is as stubborn as Matt. Wanting answers, Matt persuades Jesse to stay a while, and the intense attraction they feel for one another soon blazes into heat. That’s when Matt realizes—the stranger with the smart mouth and the attitude problem is his mate.

Matt, still mourning the lover he lost years ago, doesn’t want a mate, and Jesse doesn’t believe in mates. Yet neither of them can deny the pull they feel toward one another.

They’re still struggling with the situation when a hostile alpha claims Jesse. Matt has to fight to protect Jesse. First, though, he has to fight Jesse’s stubborn independence if he’s to win his heart.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/an-impossible-mate

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review: Misfit shifter Jesse Turner doesn’t want or need a mate, or so he thinks. He’s wandered off and gotten himself into some serious trouble, when Matt’s pack comes across him as an injured wolf on their property. Defensive Jesse makes a bad first impression by taking a bite out of one of Jesse’s pack members, but they still take him in, help him heal, feed him and he’s not so grateful. Once Matt recognizes him as his mate, a fairly predictable story ensues of reluctant attraction, denial, battle of wills, then battle from outside forces.

There is a lot of competition in shifter stories out there and not a ton of original ideas in the sub-genre. This did not stand out, but it was an entertaining read. Even though Jesse has to submit to Matt, he still keeps his spitfire personality and a bit of independence.

I’ll definitely have to check out the earlier part of this series.

A Gilded Cage by Joy Lynn Fielding

18369575Title: A Gilded Cage

Series: Masquerade 2

Author: Joy Lynn Fielding

Genre: Historical/public exhibition, bondage

Length: Novella (97 pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (August 20th, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Blurb: Perry Sinclair is blissfully happy living in Italy with his lover, Jack Fitzwarren. He finds as much happiness in the peace of Jack’s vineyard as he does in the decadent delights of Venice in full Carnevale, where everyone is masked, and nothing is forbidden. Jack is a fugitive from English justice, wanted for a crime he did not commit. When Perry’s ex-lover, Gilbert, arrives in Venice, Perry realizes that the safety they thought Jack had found in Venice is nothing more than an illusion.
Perry attempts to assuage Gilbert’s desire to experience Venice and Carnevale, as well as his seemingly endless curiosity about just why Perry has remained in Venice. He must do all of this without giving rise to any suspicion of Jack’s presence, because if Jack is discovered, he will face the noose. Meanwhile, Gilbert has an agenda of his own, and Perry is faced with an agonizing choice.

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-gilded-cage

Reviewer:   GiGi

Review: This second book in the Masquerade series starts with Perry and Jack happy as clams, after bringing in their harvest of grapes for the season. But, the happiness is short-lived. Soon Perry receives word that his past on again/off again lover, the one who abandoned him on his grand tour, is back in town. Gilbert is curious as to why his friend-with-benefits has remained in Venice, and on top of that, he expects Perry to once again fall at his feet and fulfill his sexual needs. Perry can’t seem to keep Gilbert entertained enough to stop snooping into Perry’s reasons for staying in Venice, but he needs to protect Jack’s identity. Protect him from being arrested under false accusations of murder.

No matter how many cathedral tours, art and architecture lectures, or local Carnivale sexual encounters he plies Gilbert with, he can’t get him off the scent of the real reason Perry is here. Will he fall to Gilbert’s demands for a renewal of their sexual past just to keep Jack safe? Will Jack make a mistake in his jealousy and either unveil himself or take to another’s bed to soothe his insecurities? Unfortunately, Gilbert discovers Perry’s real passion in his sketchbook. Perry couldn’t hide the identity of the male figure he drew so lovingly in his sketches and soon Perry and Jack are on the run. And Jack just couldn’t stay away from his lover even to keep them both safe.

Many close encounters add to the excitement and tension of the story, and we’re left with a cliffhanger only because we know that Perry and Jack can’t go on happily forever on the run. I’m curious to see how this adventure, and running from the law is solved in the next issue.

The Pen and the Sword by Jana Downs

ecm-jd-bg-penandthesword3131106_0248Title: The Pen and the Sword

Series: Beast Games 02

Author: Jana Downs

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (144pgs)

ISNB: 978-1-62740-918-6

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand (16th November 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3 ½ – 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Trying to convince the gladiator master, Flavius, that bear shifter Corbin is what he needs is no easy task when the world says otherwise. The upcoming gladiatorial match takes the two of them to New Orleans, and Corbin hopes the change in scenery may be just what they need to get their relationship officially off the ground.

Flavius’s connection to Corbin could earn him jail time if he’s ever caught, but he can’t stop touching him or deny the ever-present connection between them. Resolving to stay away from Corbin has been terrifically ineffective, but the match provides him the opportunity to create greater distance if he has the self-control to follow through.

However, the event throws Flavius a curve ball that neither of them expects and it will take both of them to deal with the fallout. Will they buckle under the newfound pressure or will they find something unexpectedly sweet in a world designed to keep them apart?

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/the-pen-and-the-sword

Review: This story is part of a series and must be read in order. Flavius is the gladiator master who doesn’t see his slaves as just beasts, he is trying to improve the lot of his slaves so they have more freedom but his own secret feelings for Corbin could lose them everything. Corbin, Flavius’ Lanista, wants nothing more than to be able to claim his mate but a relationship between a master and slave is forbidden, punishable by jail time for the master. Flavius fights his feelings for Corbin but Corbin won’t allow him to back off, then a deep dark secret about Flavius is discovered and Flavius’ household must pull together or lose everything.

Ah, we finally get the story about Flavius and Corbin, we all saw the tension between them in Cat and Mouse but now we see the full struggle that they both faced and we discover just how hard it has been for both of them. Flavius is doing the best he can with his gladiator house, but keeping away from Corbin proves to be impossible. Corbin wishes he could claim the one meant for him and refuses to be pushed away, hoping to find a solution he pursues his master but things become more complicated. Both Flavius and Corbin are shocked when the truth comes out and they have to rely on each other for support and can only hope for the future.

This is a brilliant story in a setting where shifters are slaves and humans the masters, using the shifters natures as a guide to their placing in the human world and having clear guidelines on shifter laws. Both Corbin and Flavius are in a difficult position with their forbidden relationship, Flavius tries to deny what is between them because of the laws and Corbin is beginning to no longer care about the laws. At the gladiator games, it comes to a head between them and they have to turn to their household gladiators for help. Flavius makes some surprising connections and Flavius’ slaves are about to get a freedom they have never had before.

This story feels very much like it continues on from Cat and Mouse. And in a way, it does, because we got to see from the outside Corbin’s & Flavius’s relationship in Cat and Mouse, so we knew there was something between them. It also carries on with the changing household situation for all the slaves. With Flavius wanting fairer treatment for the slaves, even before he learned the truth. The relationship between Corbin and Flavius is really well written with the conflicting emotions between following their hearts or following the law, dealing with the new discoveries and making surprising allies. They are a perfect couple in a very difficult situation.

I recommend this to those who love shifters in tight situations, a master trying to do the right thing, fighting the heart and losing, accepting fate, hot sex, a great storyline and a new beginning with hope for the future.

 

Fate is a Series of Choices We Make by Jane Wallace Knight

18642243Title: Fate is a Series of Choices We Make

Series: The Wolves of Greenwich 02

Author: Jane Wallace Knight

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (133pgs)

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand (17th October 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥ 3 – 3½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: After learning that his brother is a vampire/angel hybrid, Kieran O’Callaghan has some trouble adjusting to the new and strange world he’s being dragged in to. If it weren’t for Joey, the werewolf who has seemingly taken it upon himself to be Kieran’s friend and guide, Kieran wouldn’t know how to handle it all.

Joey Taylor was born and raised in Australia by a deeply religious, and prejudiced, pack of werewolves. Some people might think him a little unusual, but Joey is nothing if not loyal. When he meets Kieran, he instantly knows that the man is his fated mate. It should be the best day of his life, only Kieran is completely straight and just out of a long-term relationship. With Joey resigned to the fact that he can only ever be Kieran’s friend, and Kieran determined to fight fate every step of the way, can they find their way to each other before it’s too late.

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/fate-is-a-series-of-choices-we-make 

Review: This book is part of a series and must be read in order. In the aftermath of the kidnapping in The Holy Trinity Joey is left keeping Sam’s mum company and trying to explain things to her, he is surprised when his mate walks through the door and he is human, and straight. Kieran is finding it hard to believe everything that has been revealed to him but with Joey guiding the way he begins to get a handle on it, that is until he begins to have feelings for Joey. Struggling with his torn feelings for two people, his ex-girlfriend and Joey, Kieran doesn’t know which way to turn and he resents that the choice might be taken out of his hands. Joey can only stand by and hope that Kieran will stop fighting fate, but Joey is encouraged to open his heart to Kieran.

This story continues from The Holy Trinity Sam’s brother Kieran in the starring role. This is a great continuation of The Wolves of Greenwich as Kieran gets pulled into his brothers new-found world, there is lots of soul-searching for Kieran as he falls for Joey, a fact that has him confused and then angry as he thinks his choice has been taken from him. Joey is perfect as the patient wolf, biding his time until his mate learns to accept him. Things get passionate between them but Kieran has more than just a mating to think about when Joey gets carried away, and angst follows, as Kieran has to decide what he wants.

I enjoyed this story and liked getting a glimpse of Sam, Jackson, and Alek. Kieran is really torn over what he thought he would always have and what fate says he should have, finding himself attracted to a man really does shake him up especially as he isn’t sure that he still doesn’t want the ex. Joey is really patient and has a hard time coping while Kieran decides what he wants, and I liked it when he took matters into his own hands. While Kieran and Joey work out their relationship, we see Sam still trying to find the man who took him to Rita’s when he was a boy, and we see poor Luka who isn’t coping. 

I recommend this to those who love shifters, friends to lovers and mates, struggling with choices of the heart, hot sex and a great ending. 

 

 

The Wolf who Fought for his Soul Mate by Scarlet Hyacinth

14744364Title: The Wolf Who Fought For His Soul Mate

Series: Mate or Meal, Book 12

Author: Scarlet Hyacinth

Length: Novella (128 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (June 23rd, 2012)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Claim or cower? Tainted by his mother’s machinations, Paris Marrow blames himself for her actions and seeks redemption. The only one who believes in him is his mate, Jace Wade. However, Jace is all too aware of Paris’s emotional vulnerability and is reluctant to force Paris into a connection he might not be ready for. At the same time, Paris feels unworthy of the other wolf’s affection, the mistreatment, and loneliness of his childhood overcoming his sense of self-respect.

Even as the two wolves bond, their future remains threatened by their past. Paris and Jace embark on a quest to find Paris’s mother and her warlock ally. But the warlock’s plan is far more sinister than any of them expected. Paris will have to face his own fears, and fight for his soul mate. Can he find the necessary strength? Can Jace’s love wipe away the doubts and pain in Paris’s soul?


Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/the-wolf-who-fought-for-his-soul-mate

Review: I found myself enjoying this book a little more than the others. It had a way about it that intrigued me. Paris conceived through a one-night stand. Feeling guilt, he wants to help his newfound family. Jace just wants to help his mate realize his potential and to help him understand he has no guilt to feel. To help Paris heal from the betrayal of what one would call a mother.

The feelings came out more honest and sincere. There is so much hatred for other species, that they know there will always be unease with their mating and the others they have come to call family.

The story line for this one is pretty good. To stop the dangers that are on fronts including the future of a child not yet born. The plot for this book is pretty good, actually had me on edge to see what was going to happen next.

Jace and Paris actually come off more real to me. They are going through what all young lovers do. The uncertainty of all that is around them, but one thing that they know is real is their feelings for each other. Jace has to remind Paris to live in the now and not in the past. His love for his mate shows in wanting to prove to Paris that he is worth more than he thinks.

Their attraction for each other just bounces out to you from the beginning. You just know that they are going to steam the mirrors up when they get together.

　

　

Locked In a Room with a Werewolf by Marcy Jacks

18286043Title: Locked In a Room with a Werewolf

Series: Luna Werewolves, Book 10

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (118 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (October 5th, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Zack Bluestone thought he was being mugged when he was ambushed by several huge men. He didn’t expect to wake up in chains in a creepy basement, or to be naked, or for there to be a naked man with him, who is also in chains, and looks pretty vicious.

Brian Lauren is so angry with himself that it’s hard to keep his inner alpha from taking over and tearing everything apart. He can’t believe he was kidnapped and put in a pit, but it happened, and he has to find a way out of here before he goes wild and attacks the only other person locked up with him.

The problem is that person happens to be his mate, and if Brian wants to get them out of this alive, he has to convince the man that they need to mate with each other so he can have the strength to escape before their captors return and kill Zack.

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/locked-in-a-room-with-a-werewolf

Review: Zack was accidentally thought to be his brother Daren when Lawrence’s pack kidnapped him and threw him a hole with a werewolf. A werewolf that also happened to be his mate. Although at first Zack didn’t know that, Brian however did. Brian was an alpha in Roarke’s pack. Six days stuck in a hole was making his wolf lose it, till they threw in a human who happened to be his mate and the brother of another mate to one of his pack mate alpha’s. What Lawrence didn’t know was the two were mates and could give each other strength through touch. This is a pretty good book, with lots of twist and turns, especially when you add in Leon and Eli, who were actually from the future, Leon was actually Leo the son of Roarke’s and Eli was the son of David’s. The future left a lot to be desired and feared, with the treats from the two rogue packs and hunters bent on their extinction, they had to watch each other’s backs. The love they have is what makes them stronger. I cannot wait to read the next book.

Alpha Wolf with Benefits by Marcy Jacks

18278183Title: Alpha Wolf with Benefits

Series: Luna Werewolves, Book 5

Author: Marcy Jacks

Length: Novel (126 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 31st, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Lucas White rescued his mate from the hands of Bud’s pack of rogue wolves, but then was forced to watch him run away since Charlie Terrell didn’t trust any packs after his time in captivity. His only choice was to wait and hope for the day when Charlie would come back to him to complete their bonding.

That time has come, but Lucas wants Charlie to understand that he doesn’t have to exchange sex for a safe place to sleep at night, though that is one of the fantastic perks.

Slowly but surely, Charlie learns to trust the alpha, and maybe even love him, but when one of Charlie’s former kidnappers becomes jealous and desperate to have him back, Lucas will show his mate that he’s willing to do anything to keep him safe, including accepting a challenge that could see him killed.

Product Link:http://www.bookstrand.com/alpha-wolf-with-benefits

Review: Lucas had saved his mate from the one of the men of Bud’s pack or rogues, only to lose him when Charlie panicked. Mates cannot stand to be apart for very long before they start to hurt. Ten long days go by and Lucas is going out of his mind, so while taking a walk in the woods behind the house, he is rewarded when Charlie returned. Lucas lets Charlie know that he doesn’t have to have sex with Lucas unless he wants to. That they could take the friendship stance, but Charlie says friends with benefits sound better, only to have Lucas change it to Alpha with benefits. When one of Charlie’s former kidnappers becomes desperate to get him back, Lucas realizes he will fight even to the death for the one he loves. I loved this book and cannot wait to read the next book.