FBI Special Agent Danica Beckett walked away from the man she loved years ago to save his life. She comforts herself in her work but has been unable tFBI Special Agent Danica Beckett walked away from the man she loved years ago to save his life. She comforts herself in her work but has been unable to move on. When grisly murders land in her territory she must reach out for help from her old boss. Danica’s history with shifters tells her the killer is a shifter and more dangerous than her and her new partner can handle. She asked for help but she never expected to see the man who holds her heart to walk back into her life.
The absolute last thing shifter Clayne Buchanan wants is to work with the woman who broke his heart into a million pieces. However, orders are orders and if a shifter murderer needs to be put down he is the man for the job. Clayne just didn’t counted on the difficult time he would have being so close to the woman that got away.
A killer wants to play a game of cat and mouse with the feds. He stalks his prey lasciviously taunting Danica and Clayne. Once again, Danica and Clayne must work together or find themselves on the wrong end of a shifter’s claws. Will their passion reignite or will a killer get to them first?
Paige Tyler gets an A+ for Her Lone Wolf and the X-Ops series. Tyler infuses sexy romance with an outstanding plot and characters that leave you wanting more in Her Lone Wolf. I could not wait to find out about the woman that Clayne was meant to be with. Clayne definitely stood out in the first X-Ops series book, Her Perfect Mate. He is a very passionate and wild character and that side of him came out a lot in Her Lone Wolf.
The second Clayne and Danica are on the pages together the reader can feel the intensity between them. It is electric and I couldn’t help but smile with anticipation. There are some ghastly scenes in the novel but they bring the suspense and keep the reader guessing. Clayne and Danica really are the perfect team. They have such chemistry, it’s as if they would not be complete without each other.
Her Lone Wolf’s murder mystery is first rate but it’s the emotion that Tyler weaves into the story that makes it unforgettable. I found myself swept up not only in the relationship between Clayne and Danica but the other characters as well. With characters like these it’s impossible not to fall in love with them all and keep coming back for more.
Rya DeLuca is a true submissive who loves to top women; but, she yearns for the ultimate male domination. So after much inner debate, Rya partakes in Rya DeLuca is a true submissive who loves to top women; but, she yearns for the ultimate male domination. So after much inner debate, Rya partakes in the Submissive’s Wish Charity Auction. However, after a huge letdown during the auction, Rya decides to just spend the rest of her vacation having fun with various female subs. That is until she meets Dimitri Novikov – a Dom who fulfills all her BDSM desires and much more.
Dangerous. Deadly. Ruthless. Handsome. Dominant. Dimitri Novikov is a member of the powerful Russian Mafia. While, Dimitri has bedded countless women, he refuses to fall in love for fear that she would become his weakness and a target in the eyes of his enemies and heartless family members. That is until he meets and instantly falls head over heals in love with Rya DeLuca.
I so love bad boys! And, let me tell you that Dimitri fits the bill perfectly. He is a criminal and proud of it. While Dimitri’s professional world leaves a lot to be desired, his personal demeanor left me feeling all mushy inside. The unconditional love, devotion, nurturing and possessive nature that Dimitri has towards Rya is indescribable – so much so, that I could easily overlook his dark side.
Likewise, Rya is no shrinking violet. She is independent, smart, sexy, and sassy. However, when it comes to being in the bedroom with Dimitri, Rya is the perfect submissive to his massive, dominant ways. This couple compliment each other very well. By the end, I was all hot and bothered from the very naughty, sensual, BDSM foreplay.
Everything about Dimitri’s Forbidden Submissive is magnificent. From the smooth flowing dialogue, the unceasing dangerous threat level, to the scorching hot romance between Dimitri and Rya. There is never a dull moment to be found in this novel.
I Joyfully Recommend Ann Mayburn’s Dimitri’s Forbidden Submissive!
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Ex-Marine Gunnery Sergeant Wyatt Callahan was in trouble. Wyatt suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After landing in jail from his latest PTEx-Marine Gunnery Sergeant Wyatt Callahan was in trouble. Wyatt suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After landing in jail from his latest PTSD episode, a drunken Wyatt had the police officer call Michelle Sapphire to bail him out. But, when Michelle issues him an ultimatum, will he accept the challenge?
From the moment they met while serving in war duty, Dr. Michelle Sapphire knew there was a strong attraction between her and Wyatt Callahan; but, Michelle was not interested in having a relationship with a man who did not welcome her Dominatrix lifestyle. But when she receives an alarming late night phone call concerning Wyatt, she is willing to do anything to help him work through his demons – even if it means persuasively introducing him to the Dom/sub world as a way to set him on a road to redemption.
Wow! Still was an emotional tale that took me on an emotionally wild roller coaster ride. I felt sorrow, joy, anger, unhappiness, and excitement all throughout Still. I could not get enough of Michelle and Wyatt. As a responsible Domme, Michelle always ensured that Wyatt was willing and comfortable in the sexual situations she knew he needed. Whereas, Wyatt struggled to come to terms with his desires to sexually please Michelle as a submissive, he never lost his Alpha male personality. And, let me tell you, their sex scenes were scorching H-O-T! I was burning with great desire at each and every sexual encounter. Lastly, I applaud author Ann Mayburn for tackling a difficult subject matter such as PTSD and the distressing effects it can have on soldiers and their family members. Still is a beautifully written, heartfelt story that I Joyfully Recommend!
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Niccolo Da Conti liked to be in control of many things, including his sister. However, she is pushing to have her unacceptable school girlfriend, AlanNiccolo Da Conti liked to be in control of many things, including his sister. However, she is pushing to have her unacceptable school girlfriend, Alannah Collins, act as her bridesmaid, and Niccolo can NOT have the ‘tacky topless model’ sullying his sister’s reputation. To make matters worse for Niccolo, he finds that he is still attracted to the little tramp. What else is the billionaire to do, but offer her something she can’t refuse in order to get her out of his system and move on with his life?
Alannah Collins has some secrets that her tougher than nails exterior desires to hide. Going toe-to-toe with the attractive Niccolo Da Conti is one that she is desperately trying to conceal. However, he pushes the limits on those boundaries, and Alannah can’t refuse his offer for her future, but at what cost?
Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed is a fast-paced, page turning hoot that kept me glued to my Fire until the last page was reached. It’s Sharon Kendrick at her finest with the old school HP that we’ve come to enjoy.
Alannah was tough, and she didn’t quite give in to the playboy right away. In fact, one of my favorite scenes was when he pretty much objectified her in Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed and he knew it, so he endeavored to make it better! Niccolo got everything wrong with his double standard bit, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him squirm slightly in Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed. He wanted someone whom he thought was less than perfect, and he didn’t really like that she didn’t exactly follow his commands either.
I enjoyed that Alannah was strong enough to try and carry on, but that Niccolo was man enough to step up and proved that he truly knew her in Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed.
Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed was reminiscent of the HPs I have come to thoroughly enjoy. So I Joyfully Recommend Christmas in Da Conti’s Bed, and I hope to keep it on my keeper shelf, as well.
Jocelyn Dupree has had a rough year; a year that included sexual harassment, stalking and a bad breakup. Jocelyn has finally gathered up the pieces ofJocelyn Dupree has had a rough year; a year that included sexual harassment, stalking and a bad breakup. Jocelyn has finally gathered up the pieces of her life and she's ready to move on. First stop, Hawaii to see her brother Chris and his wife. Hawaii seems like the perfect place to build something new for herself.
Kai Aiona has always been the guy to pick up the pieces of a woman's broken heart. However, since his last breakup he has no interest in dealing with another woman's problems and he's definitely not looking for a relationship. Sometimes when you're not looking things find you.
Jocelyn and Kai can't seem to avoid each other on this tiny island. Sparks fly between these two but both are hesitant to enter a new relationship especially one with baggage. Nevertheless, some things you start you just can't stop.
I have A Little Harmless Addiction and it's this marvelous story! I cannot believe that this is the fifth book in the series and it's taken me this long to discover it! It is not necessary to read the books in order to follow this series. I'm hooked on Melissa Schroeder's fabulous, sensual storytelling! Jocelyn and Kai are two wonderfully developed characters with deep cuts to their hearts. Neither is eager to begin something but it's inevitable once they meet. You can absolutely feel the fire between them when they meet. I love this relationship! Jocelyn and Kai have sensational chemistry and a sweet story that will make you fall for them. I love the setting; Hawaii makes a beautiful backdrop to this love story! The secondary characters are lovable and funny! You won't be sorry you acquired A Little Harmless Addiction! It's got heart, passion, family and much more! A Little Harmless Addiction is a lively sultry story that will leave you wanting more
FBI Special Agent Ty Duncan was brutally turned into a vampire. Now he is learning to deal with the day-to-day life as a vampire. It has not been easyFBI Special Agent Ty Duncan was brutally turned into a vampire. Now he is learning to deal with the day-to-day life as a vampire. It has not been easy but one thing keeps him going; bringing to justice the rogue vampires. Ty is working with the Belladonna Agency and his first assignment is to recruit the beautiful Ana Martin.
Ana Martin is an ex-gang member that has finally gotten her life together. But it is rapidly taken away from her when Ty enters her life with news of the sister she hasn’t seen in years. Ana will do anything to find her sister including join the Belladonna Agency and train to become a spy.
Ty and Ana must work together to bring down the rogue vampires. Will their feelings for each other get in the way of their mission and possibly cost them their lives?
Virna DePaul marries explosive passion and a fiery plot line in Turned. Ty is struggling with his new vampire status. His feelings are strong and out-of-control. When he is tasked with bringing Ana into the Belladonna Agency all of his emotions focus on her. His desire heats the pages of Turned drawing him closer to Ana. Upon their first meeting it is impossible to miss the electricity between them. Ty and Ana are paranormal romances new IT couple. DePaul intertwines excellent world-building and seduction brilliantly. Ana and Ty have that special kind of chemistry where it doesn’t matter if they are fighting, in bed or in a room full of people you can always feel the sparks flying off of them. I love them!
The Belladonna Agency is the paranormal worlds answer to Charlie’s Angels with a twist. I cannot wait to see what is going to happen with the rest of the Belladonna Agency’s ladies. All of these strong, sensual women are forces to be reckoned with and I look forward to taking their journey to love with them!
Turned will give readers chills; the kind that leave you breathless and wanting more!
Special Forces Captain Landon Donovan isn’t exactly happy when he is pulled away from his team in the middle of a mission for a secret assignment. WheSpecial Forces Captain Landon Donovan isn’t exactly happy when he is pulled away from his team in the middle of a mission for a secret assignment. When he learns he is to be teamed up with a woman he finds sexy as sin, he feels a little better about this assignment. After seeing the beauty fight, Landon is downright excited.
Female shifter Ivy Halliwell isn’t happy to be teamed with another Special Ops guy. She’s had several partners and none of them have respected her natural talents. She learns quickly that Landon is different. He is happy to use her extra gifts to hunt down the bad guys. The only problem is that Ivy can’t stop wanting to jump his bones! Ivy and Landon will be tested as a major bad guy emerges, putting them in danger. Will they survive long enough to test their feelings for each other?
Paige Tyler has a purrrfect hit on her hands with Her Perfect Mate. I have been craving a shifter romance that burns the pages and Ms. Tyler’s Her Perfect Mate is brilliantly satisfying. I absolutely love Her Perfect Mate it has everything you need in a paranormal romance…action, suspense, desire, sizzling chemistry and a romance to die for!
Tyler creates an intriguing world for her phenomenally layered characters. Landon is your sexy military guy with a hardened exterior but his heart shines through and proves he is much more. Ivy is exasperated with her partner situation as all of the ones in the past have disregarded her and her skills. Landon is a delightful change for Ivy and I love how he throws her off balance with his willingness to work together. They share some intensely sexy scenes. These two are hot, hot hot! There is one scene that I love and it involves a pizza guy! I could not stop laughing it was totally adorable. Her Perfect Mate is a movie in the making! The end was action-packed and so thrilling! I was holding my breath in anticipation! You do not want to miss out on this blockbuster read!
Her Perfect Mate is definitely on my Best of list for 2014!
Emma Paulsen has been running for months. She is a geneticist. Unknowingly her lab was being used as a research facility for the evil Kurjans. The KurEmma Paulsen has been running for months. She is a geneticist. Unknowingly her lab was being used as a research facility for the evil Kurjans. The Kurjans plan to find a way to take their enemies’ mates. Emma will do anything to keep that from happening since her sister is now mated to a vampire. Emma has psychic premonitions and knows things are going to get rough before they get better for those she loves. She is determined to protect those she loves if it’s the last thing she does. However, she will have to escape the Kurjans first.
Dage Kayrs is the King of the Realm. He’s a vampire but he rules over most supernatural beings. He has waited three hundred years to find his mate. He has had visions of her and the anticipation has only intensified. Knowing his mate is in danger, Dage will stop at nothing to protect her but he has to find her first. Finding and rescuing Emma from the clutches of the kurjans may be the easy part. Making her believe he can love and protect her and her family will be a war in itself.
With the Kurjan virus finding victims, the hope of the realm lands on Emma’s shoulders. Will she find a cure to this devastating virus before it takes those she loves the most? Can Emma let down her shields enough to let in her King and mate?
All of my favorite characters are back in this second installment of the Dark Protector series, Claimed. I thought the first book Fated started off with a bang, well Ms. Zanetti must be determined to outdo herself because Claimed drops you into the heart pounding action on page one and doesn’t let you take a breath until it’s over. I am awestruck at the outstanding visuals that propel these scenes to a higher level.
Emma and Dage burn up the pages of Claimed with their passionate battle of wills. Emma’s history keeps her from trusting easily or giving her love. She is a very independent woman used to taking care of herself and she’s not ready to hand over that duty to someone else. Dage is a typical male alpha vampire he’s been waiting for his mate for centuries. It’s so difficult for him not to lock her in a room to protect her from herself and everyone else. He doesn’t want anything to happen to any of his people much less the woman he will spend the rest of his life with. Now, I think he is pretty patient with Emma at first. However, I do just love when he finally has enough of her denial and starts showing her exactly how he feels. Emma and Dage’s mating dance is as humorous as it is hot.
I love that Claimed gives the reader a bigger glimpse into the different races that make up the supernatural realm. Witches, prophets, werewolves, shifters and even demons get a little face time in Claimed. We learn more about the Kayrs brothers and their powers. I’m excited about some of the other matings to come. These couples take passion to new heights. Katie the powerful lioness is back and I love her storyline I cannot wait to read more about her! Mostly I’m thrilled to get to know little Janie better. Janie is a sweet child and it seems there will be no end to her power. We get hints as to what will happen in the future and I am so excited to learn more about this child and her impact on the future of the realm.
The latest supernatural showdown between the vampires and the kurjans blows away the competition. Rebecca Zanetti’s Claimed brings the paranormal genre to a new heightened level of sophistication. You don’t want to miss this Joyfully Reviewed Recommended Read.
NYPD sniper Matt Donovan is the strong silent type. When he is asked to pick up his best friend’s little sister from college he agrees. However, it isNYPD sniper Matt Donovan is the strong silent type. When he is asked to pick up his best friend’s little sister from college he agrees. However, it is the last thing he wants to do. He arrives to discover instead of his friend’s sister her roommate; a vixen that makes Matt hot and bothered in all the right places. How is he going to handle hours in the car with her?
Lucy Mason is sad her roommate ditched her and now she has to ride back to the city with her brother’s cop friend. Things change when she sees how deliciously hot her brother’s friend is. Knowing he wouldn’t give her a chance, she poses as her roommate and quickly devises a plan to seduce him!
Attraction sparks in all the right places! What will Matt do when he discovers the woman driving him wild is actually his best friend’s little sister? Will they be enemies for life or find everlasting love?
I love love love Tessa Bailey’s Line of Duty Novels and I am so sad that this is the last in the series. However, in Staking His Claim Ms. Bailey sends her wonderful characters out with a bang! Matt and Lucy make the words on the page dance a sexy tango. Ms. Bailey seduces her readers with passionate characters and real life scenarios. I could absolutely feel the frustration and attraction from Matt when he discovered the woman he had been with is not who he thought. This is one of the things I love about these novels. It is hard for a writer to make her readers feel what the characters do but Ms. Bailey does it magically. Staking His Claim weaves beautifully sensual scenes with strong characters and smart plotlines. In other words, it’s fanta-bulous!
By the year 2055 scientists wiped out neurological diseases by tampering with human DNA. The resultant additionalVariant Configurations series, Book 1
By the year 2055 scientists wiped out neurological diseases by tampering with human DNA. The resultant additional cell component was named Variance, considered a gift to the few who are born with special talents. Of course, those same scientists didn’t mention that many of the Variants were born so deformed they didn’t survive their first day of life. The Guild was set up to find careers for Variants that would benefit society. Children who exhibited gifts went to special Academy schools.
Considered one of the most talented locators in the country, Damien Hazelwood is also one of the most damaged and broken of Variants. Living off the grid Damien manages to get from one day to the next, barely at times. He has asked the Guild to leave him in peace so Damien knows it must be bad news when they ask him for help.
Several dozen children are missing from an Academy, feared dead. Usually Damien works alone, but this time he’s forced to allow a sparker to tag along. Blaze Emerson is the complete opposite of the soft spoken locator. He’s abrasive and rude, yet somehow the two click. Investigating the children’s disappearances takes everything within Damien’s talent while at the same time Blaze has his arms full trying to keep them both alive. This world is a dangerous place, innocent children are missing, and falling in love is the last thing Damien has time for. Too bad, Blaze insists on finding the time.
Author Angel Martinez shapes an entirely new world to enjoy. Diseases are gone for the most part leaving a completely new problem to deal with. An intriguing twist. Damien is literally the walking wounded, whereas Blaze is a total smartass who brings his locator back to life. Rarely Pure and Never Simple treats the reader to a clever mix of futuristic tech surviving in savage lands. Their adventure is fraught with death threats, tension, passion, and a few good laughs. A story that you don’t want to see end, Rarely Pure and Never Simple invests readers in a complicated future. I Joyfully recommend Rarely Pure and Never Simple. With a tender happily ever after and soooo much more.
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Brent Mason is a cop who plays with explosives during the day and a handy mechanic at night. Brent works two jobs trying to heHe thinks she is a snob…
Brent Mason is a cop who plays with explosives during the day and a handy mechanic at night. Brent works two jobs trying to help his sister get through college. He is a smooth operator with the ladies but his rough edges always get caught on his buddy’s wife’s best friend Hayden Winstead.
She thinks he is a jerk…
Hayden Winstead spends much of her days giving back to society. She knows what it’s like to be on the receiving side of charity. Her “father” is actually her uncle. He took her and her mother in when she was a child. He raised her as his own and offered her a life most only dream of. Now she does what she can to make others’ lives better. Not much gets to Hayden but there is something about Brent Mason that causes her inner witch to come out.
Opposites attract…
Brent and Hayden finally decide to take their aggression out on each other and once they do there is no going back. One night turns into more as Brent and Hayden discover the passion that lies underneath but these two opposites have more to overcome than their attitudes. Can these two overcome the roadblocks standing between them? Find out in Asking For Trouble.
Tessa Bailey outdoes herself in the latest Line of Duty novel, Asking For Trouble. I didn’t think Officer Off Limits could be topped but Ms. Bailey brings on the heat and emotion with Brent and Hayden’s story in Asking For Trouble. I actually began reading this in the car on the way to a short weekend vacation. Which wasn’t the greatest idea since I then had to wait to finish for two whole days!! I couldn’t wait to get back to Brent and Hayden’s romance because it is simply fantastic. So when I got home I dared anyone to bother me while I read. :)
Asking For Trouble pulled me in with the sexy aggressive fireworks between Brent and Hayden but it held me because of the deep emotions the characters were going through. Brent is an aggressive alpha male who dominates in life but knows how to let a woman rule in the bedroom. Hayden grows into her own throughout the novel. She learns the power of control and love. I love these two! They have some of the hottest scenes I’ve read in a long time. Asking For Trouble excited me because is it a love story, there are no big action scenes or paranormal hubbub. Ms. Bailey’s saucy banter, delicious characters and sensual scenes make Asking For Trouble a five star novel. Please keep the Line of Duty novels coming because it’s the best series I’ve read this year and I cannot wait for more!!
Ex-Navy Seal Dare O’Rourke has heard about the legendary Section 8 his entire life. Section 8 is the reason he never had a childhood with his father, Ex-Navy Seal Dare O’Rourke has heard about the legendary Section 8 his entire life. Section 8 is the reason he never had a childhood with his father, Darius, and it’s the reason that he finds his life in danger now. When he learns that his half sister Avery is in danger Dare sets a plan in motion that will either save them all or get them killed.
Grace has known that Dare would come for her eventually. She is the perfect pawn to use against her horrible father, Section 8’s founder. She didn’t need her psychic ability to tell her that. What she didn’t count on was the feelings that being around Dare would inspire within her. Will she be able to convince Dare that she is on his side and wants her father dead more than he does?
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Tyler has a winner on her hands with Surrender! Prepare yourself for one wild and exciting ride as you flip the pages of Surrender! The characters are fascinating and the plot is killer. Ms. Tyler has outdone herself with the world-building in the first book of her latest series, Section 8. We are introduced to a lot of characters in this novel and each one is dynamic and interesting. They make you want to know everything about them. While Dare and Grace may be the star couple of Surrender there is a lot of juicy tension among the other characters as well.
The sexual tension between Dare and Grace is palpable from their first encounter and things just get hotter as the story unfolds. These two really deserve some happiness; they are both in a terrible situation and have had painful pasts. But first they must learn to trust each other and that’s not an easy task. Thankfully there are some feelings you just cannot deny. Every scene with these two is golden. One of the great things about Surrender is the many ways this series can continue to unfold in future novels. I cannot wait to see what happens with Dare’s sister Avery and the men that are circling her. Action, intrigue and passion make Surrender number one in my book and that is why I am Joyfully Recommending it!
Gwen Frazier rushes to her friend and mentor’s house only to arrive too late. Evelyn Ballinger is dead and the way she died is veA Dark Legacy, Book 2
Gwen Frazier rushes to her friend and mentor’s house only to arrive too late. Evelyn Ballinger is dead and the way she died is very familiar to Gwen. Years before, Gwen participated in a special psychic study that Evelyn ran and it ended when one of the participants started murdering others in the study until the night he came after Gwen. That night Gwen learned new things about her own gifts as she defeated the murderer. Gwen knows he died that night, but could he be back somehow? Gwen knows she needs help and she knows just the people to call.
Judson Coppersmith is psychic as are his brother and sister. Judson and his brother also run a small psychic PI business, with Judson being the primary investigator and his brother doing he majority of the research and development. Judson met Gwen once before and was extremely attracted to her; however, Judson knows exactly what Gwen’s main gift is and he isn’t about to be seen as a patient rather than a lover. Now he just has to figure out how to solve the mysterious murders that have started up again, keep Gwen safe and show her that the passion between them isn’t something to be denied.
Gwen knew when she met Judson that something in his past was still haunting him. When she offered to help it ended what should have been a very magical night between them. Now they are back together and the passion is not only still there but seems to be even stronger than before. The next few days are a bumpy road for Gwen and Judson. There is the danger that seems to be shadowing them, the hunt for the murderer and they have to get all this done before the wedding between Gwen’s sister of choice and Judson’s brother because missing the wedding is not even an option. With each answer Judson and Gwen find it seems that even more questions arise from it and now the hunt is seriously a family affair in more ways than one. The passion flames and can’t be denied any longer between Gwen and Judson, but can they find a way to move forward with their love and deal with thing that is haunting Judson and get is all done before the wedding?
Psychic gifts, suspense and passion all collide when Judson and Gwen come together in Dream Eyes. I have no idea how Gwen and Judson were able to deny the passion between them but I wasn’t surprised that it took no time at all before it was flaming between them. I was a bit worried that a future between them wouldn’t happen when I learned about Judson’s last job and Gwen’s psychic gift. The suspense and mystery was very gripping and had me wondering just what the next page would bring. I love trying to guess who is behind the suspense and this time I admit that I was wrong and love admitting it. Ms. Krentz’s red herrings and misdirections were very well done and that is just as important as the romance and development of the characters to me. I absolutely loved watching Judson and Gwen find the correct path that lead them to the best type of future. I also loved the twist at the end that showed me that some series connections are in the future. I’m now wondering just who the next couple will be because I have two people who I want it to be and they are not going to be a couple.
Dream Eyes kept me on my toes and constantly guessing at what would happen next – the perfect combination for a mystery. Throw in a touch of the paranormal and a great romance and you have me sold. By the time I turned the last page, I knew that I would be Joyfully Recommending Dream Eyes as a fantastic suspense filled mystery with just the right amount of passion mixed in. This might be book 2 in the Dark Legacy series, but you don’t have to read them in order. I didn’t but you can bet that I ordered the first book in the series because now I just have to see what happened. Plus, it will fill in the time I have to wait to get the next book in the series.
Ella was tired of trying to save someone who didn’t seem to want to be saved. She finally sets out to realize her ownSicily’s Corretti Dynasty, Book 1
Ella was tired of trying to save someone who didn’t seem to want to be saved. She finally sets out to realize her own dreams. Getting her foot in the door of Corretti Media is the first step in seeking her ultimate goal – a director in motion pictures! However, Ella finds that she may not get that achievement with the charismatic Santo, but she could still find her lust fulfilled since she is looking to walk away anyway. Santo has just watched his family life go through the ringer and now his somewhat reliable PA is making noises about leaving. Santo doesn’t want to see her go, but he is willing to accept her in his bed as she wouldn’t mix business and pleasure before.
A Legacy of Secrets was a steamy, passionate romance that towed the line of slight erotica with a particular scene. I was actually wondering if I was really reading an HP at that point and perhaps I was interpreting the scene erroneously. I liked that Ella had Santo panting after her and that she was able to push him away at some points, but I did find that she seemed to want things both ways at times as Santo accused her of in A Legacy of Secrets.
I actually felt sorry for Santo a few times in A Legacy of Secrets because he did truly come to care for Ella and he had no idea that she felt that for him when she was forced to fob off his exes for him. I liked that Santo wanted Ella much more than she let on about her desires in A Legacy of Secrets. I have to admit that I wanted some blood evening up the score for Ella at one point too, but I settled for what I was presented with in the end.
The fact that she was a mystery that he desperately tried to resolve was intriguing and seemed to keep him involved in A Legacy of Secrets and that bodes well for the two of them. I just had such a good time finding a hero that fell for the heroine, while she teased him a bit, that I Joyfully Recommend A Legacy of Secrets.
Actress Taylor Carmichael has a bad reputation. She is trying her hardest to make a better one as she endeavors to maSicily’s Corretti Dynasty, Book 2
Actress Taylor Carmichael has a bad reputation. She is trying her hardest to make a better one as she endeavors to make her comeback in her newest film. However, she never counted on being caught with Luca Corretti or the ramifications that will soon follow!
Luca Corretti doesn’t care what people think of him, but the board members are pushing for him to act more responsibly. Luca is drawn to Taylor from his first glimpse of her at the Corretti wedding. It doesn’t hurt that she seems to make him look like a saint. Yet, Luca has his work cut out for him when he garners more than he bargained for because of some of the things he trifled with in the past! Taylor demands reparation and will work the angle to her benefit, but she has to get Luca to agree as well.
An Invitation to Sin was a balancing act that toed the line of garnering too much and sometimes not enough for Luca and Taylor. I didn’t like Luca at first because he captured the playboy essence so well, yet I soon became intrigued by him and rooted for his HEA in the end of An Invitation to Sin. Taylor, like everyone else in the world today, had made mistakes in her past, but she allowed them too much power over her and needed to learn to live again in An Invitation to Sin. Luca was the juxtaposition of Taylor and her careful restraint over her natural inclinations, but she was his as well.
I liked that both Luca and Taylor were on level playing fields in An Invitation to Sin. It was a change from the usual HP where the H has all the experience and the h is playing catch up. I liked the depths of both characters in An Invitation to Sin and the fact that you had to look beyond the surface gloss to see the real person hidden there. The banter that Luca and Taylor shared was amusing at times and helped to move the story along. It also showed how well these two could get along without offending each other in their playfulness.
In the end, I quite enjoyed reading An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan. While it didn’t begin well for me, I found myself getting caught up in Luca and Taylor’s love story. When An Invitation to Sin ended, I found it had made me smile, and so I Joyfully Recommend it!
Alice Appleton has a dark past she would like to keep there. Her current life is quiet and predictable just the way she wants iLove Undercover, Book 2
Alice Appleton has a dark past she would like to keep there. Her current life is quiet and predictable just the way she wants it. There is only one complication and that is her sexy-as-sin neighbor. He inspires desires she thought were gone forever.
Detective Reece Bareden came close to losing it all but his neighbor saved the day. Now he wants to learn more about the quiet Alice. The more time he spends around Alice the more he wants to uncover everything about the sweet nymph. But will he like what he discovers about her?
Alice finds trouble and Reece is willing to do anything to keep this woman safe but will she let him? If Reece and Alice hope to find a happily ever after they will both have to Bare It All.
Lori Foster’s Bare It All is contemporary romance at its best! Sexy-as hell-hero? Check. Sweet but haunted heroine? Check. A thrilling plot? Check. Mix them all together and you get a guaranteed afternoon of edge of your seat enjoyment.
I absolutely love the fact that Ms. Foster gave Alice a bigger story. I first met Alice in the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series. It was great to find Alice happy and to watch her fall in love with Reece. I really love Reece! The way he treats Alice is so special and will make the readers fall in love with this couple.
Alice’s story arc is so great in this novel. She really surprised me by how strong she has become. The moments between Alice and Reece are so wonderful. I really became immersed in this novel from page one. I simply couldn’t put it down. Bare It All is a first-class romance and you don’t want to miss out!
The last year has been hell for Genevieve McInnes. She was taken by a madman and abused at his every whim. She thinkMontgomery’s & Armstrong’s, Book 2
The last year has been hell for Genevieve McInnes. She was taken by a madman and abused at his every whim. She thinks things may be looking up when her captor is killed by a rival clan. She may finally be free from the daily torture. Perhaps she can live out her days as an abbess. She knows her plans are about to change as she takes one look at the man claiming the castle.
Bowen Montgomery is set on avenging his sister-in-law’s torment at the hands of the McHugh’s. However, it seems that Patrick McHugh has fled and left his people to fend for themselves. As he claims the McHugh castle as a Montgomery holding, he attempts to turn it into a safe place but there are still nefarious dealings going on and he knows not who he can trust. Yet, he cannot deny the extreme pull he feels towards the woman they all call whore. Bowen is determined to get to the truth behind the McHugh’s behavior even if it kills him. Will he find love in the process?
Maya Bank’s Highlander Most Wanted sizzles with chemistry and pops with an exciting plot line! Genevieve is an amazing heroine. I have to give it to Ms. Banks she knows how to write smart and savvy women. I always know going into one of Banks books that the women will be tough and the men will be heroic. Highlander Most Wanted is no different. Genevieve has been through a terrible amount of pain but it has made her stronger and once she makes up her mind nothing will stop her—or in the past nothing would. Now she is confused by the desire that Bowen makes her feel.
Bowen Montgomery is a strong hero teeming with spicy pheromones. He wants to do right by his kin and the woman that frustrates and attracts him like no other. Everyone is telling him how bad Genevieve is but he can’t fight the need to protect her. There are so many great moments between these two. They made me laugh and curse many times throughout the story.
Banks is making a name for herself in the historical genre. Highlander Most Wanted is just another example of how Ms. Banks’ pen turns out diamonds.
Katherine Cole thought she had the perfect man. He was everything she thought she wanted, always there for her—until she dThe Valentine Killer, Book 1
Katherine Cole thought she had the perfect man. He was everything she thought she wanted, always there for her—until she discovered him in the basement murdering a woman. Since that night her life has been turned upside down. She is known as the fiancée of The Valentine Killer. She has been hiding in witness protection since that awful night. She knows her fiancée the killer is still on the loose. When it looks like he has started killing again she is desperate to help stop him. But will she get caught in the killer’s crosshairs instead?
Detective Dane Black is making it his mission to find the evil person killing young ladies in New Orleans. When Katherine Cole comes to him with information about the murders it looks like she is a suspect. However, the longer he is around her the more he believes that she may need his protection more than anyone else.
Dane and Katherine team up to find the Valentine Killer. Will they find love only to lose it all to a vicious killer?
Cynthia Eden has penned an absolute hit with Die For Me. Ms. Eden delves into the dark mind of a serial killer and leads her readers on one passionate thrill-ride. I could not get enough of this story. There is something exhilarating about experiencing high passion and edge-of-your-seat suspense at the same time. You know you have a winner in your hands when you cannot put the book down. I literally sped through Die For Me in one afternoon. I just had to find out what happened to Katherine, Dane and the Valentine Killer. Katherine and Dane have this hot fiery attraction that you cannot ignore. The scenes between them are sexy as hell.
I have to say the end of Die For Me was bone-chilling. Ms. Eden really wrote a kick-ass ending that had me freaking out. I love my suspense but after that I needed a breather because I could feel my heart going a hundred miles an hour! It is difficult to find a suspense novel that gives you the perfect amount of romance and suspense. Ms. Eden gives the romance reader exactly what they need in Die For Me. Die For Me is extremely satisfying and that is why I am Joyfully Recommending it!
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