Wicked Ride by Gina Gordon

Story: 8
Presentation: 8
Total: 16
Publisher: Breathless Press
Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: Kayla has been squirming in her seat for months. Every day the gentle hum of the engine pulses between her thighs as she sits in the back of the bus, waiting for the hard male body to board. Today must be her lucky day. He has squeezed in the backseat beside her. It is the perfect opportunity for her to make her move. After months of empty orgasms, Kayla is finally ready to put her money where her fantasies are.


Review: Wicked Ride was wickedly delightful. This short piece of erotic fiction had sexy fun and naughty heat. The story was well written, the sex was hot and the ending left a smile on my face. Ms. Gordon brought a fantasy to life and I felt every tingle and pulse right along with Kayla. This is a story you can’t put down.

Hired Hands by Sable Grey

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Cobblestone Press
Erotic Historical
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Blurb: Tessa Marks is a married woman. A married woman who has sinned by sleeping with the man she’s hired on to help her around her farm. Henry’s never home and when he is, he’s cruel to her. Mister Ashton is just what she needs to feel like a woman again.


Will Ashton has killed man. Not just any man. The husband of a blind woman that Will Ashton has now fallen in love with. How can he tell her about his horrible deed without losing her heart forever?

Review: WHEW!!!! What a ride :)  This one was perfect for me, combining my love of historical westerns and erotica. NICE!!!!!!!
Ms Grey did a superb job penning a tale that just grabbed me, shook me and made me weak. Oh I want more!! The internal trials these two go through was enough to make me tear up. And the twist.....Oh yeah there is one HELL of a twist that the blurb doesn't even hint at. One that I have not seen very many times and certainly when I have it hasn't been done as well. Hot sex, and misunderstandings....er...ok..omissions of the truth, but still it was fan-tab-u-louse!!!!!

Ms Grey....*SNAPS* I am thrilled I found this one :)

Something Worth Fighting For by Lena Matthews

Story: 7
Presentation: 8
Total: 15
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: No good deed goes unpunished… And no one knows that better than Tisha Nichols, who, out of the kindness of her heart, agrees to style the hair of her nine-year-old neighbor Cami, so the little girl can look good for picture day. Unfortunately, Cami’s adoptive Uncle is far from grateful. In fact he’s down right livid…and far too attractive for Tisha’s peace of mind.


Love thy neighbor… Is easier said than done, especially when the neighbor in question is a sexy little spitfire who gives even better than she gets. Although Jonah is not the type to say he’s sorry, even he can admit when he’s wrong. But the ongoing fight to win custody of Cami has made him cautious and mistrustful of people, even those as desirable as Tisha.

What starts as a misunderstanding turns out to be one of the best things to ever happen to them. Unfortunately, not everyone is as thrilled, and Jonah and Tisha must decide if their newly formed family is something worth fighting for.

Review: First I want to say that the plot of the story was great. The author did a fantastic job creating a real-to-life situation that is more common than most of us wish. Family issues can suck, even more so when a child is involved.

Second, though I usually do not like to see children play such a major part in an EROTIC story, the story would not have worked had she just been on the side line and I totally get that. I am glad Ms Matthews crafted this tale the way she did. I was connected with the characters from the word go.

Third...yeah...I have to say that there was some dialog that for me just didn't jive. A character using super slang then speaking proper English. I didn't really connect with her because I never really got a good feel on what she was like. That's ok though because she was a secondary character. But even with that, some of the dialog between main characters for me just didn't make sense and at times I felt a little lost.

All in all, not a bad story, one I would recommend, but surely not one you would want to just fly through or you will miss things. :)

Picture Perfect by Kate Watterson

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Siren
Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: Victoria Lambeth has an orderly life, that is until a friend asks a special favor. Posing as a model for a book on sexuality is risky enough, but when instead of taking pictures with her boyfriend, his younger brother Wade steps in, and it all gets really interesting. In a good way. Or a wickedly bad way.


She's bright, she's beautiful, and despite his best efforts, Wade Preston can't stop fantasizing about his brother's girlfriend. He wants her, but he knows Ross is in love with her, and there are some boundaries that can't be crossed. Well, unless he's invited to cross them. Then the game changes and suddenly and those fantasies are about to come true.

Two men and a woman who is willing to break a few rules prove that unconventional love might still be picture perfect.

Review: Oh My Goodness!!!!
 
Whew!  Starts with a bang and just gets hotter!  Ms Watterson has done a wonderful job creating characters that I really "felt" and came to like. A story about brothers and the woman they both love. My heart ached for Wade, that he had to carry around his love and not act on it becasue she was his brothers girl. But BOY HOWDY does Ross throw them both a curve ball :)  Victoria just tugged at me. I really liked her. Ross is a man who knows what he wants and is willing to do what ever it takes to make sure that everyone involved is happy with the situation :)
 
What a knock out. Really can't wait to see what else I can dig up by this author :)

Claiming Lady Marianne by Crystal Kauffman

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Historical
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Blurb: After Marianne is caught en compromise with another woman, her husband, the vicious Viscount Cobham, is enraged. He remands Marianne to the care of her beastly grandfather with orders that she take a lover—a male lover. She is to get herself with child by the time he returns from his travels in six months. He will have his heir, one way or another. Marianne’s grandfather charges his stable master with the task, and Marianne is bound to her bed every third night to await the burly man.


Michael Ainsworth is no stud horse, and Baron Thurlow’s task is too ghastly to consider. But Michael longs for a glimpse of the pretty girl who used to cling to the paddock fence to watch the horses. When he finds her terrified and unwilling, his honor demands he protect her—despite the heartbreaking knowledge the viscountess can never love a lowly servant.

Reader Advisory: Contains simulated acts of rape, but no highborn woman was harmed in the making of this story.

Review: I’m an avid reader of historical romance. I love the sights, the sounds, the flavor that transports me back in time to a place of elegance and stature. I love rakes and scoundrels, but in Claiming Lady Marianne, I fell in love with Michael. He’s nothing more than a servant, but his heart is pure and his devotion to Marianne is all a woman could imagine. Marianne hasn’t known love and tenderness from a man. Her husband is cruel. In just a few encounters, Michael begins to heal her heart and give her a reason to trust. The development of their relationship was spellbinding and wonderful. I had to know how Ms. Kauffman was going to resolve the issue of Marianne’s husband. And while I felt the resolution of the Viscount was a little easy, I loved how she resolved the issue of how a Viscountess can love and have a future with a servant. The “historical” flavor is a little lost because the story primarily takes place in one room. However, I loved being in that room with Michael and Marianne. Their encounters were hot and the writing was smooth. In the end, this was a excellent book that I didn’t want to put down.

Hot on Her Tail by Ruth D. Kerce

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 8.5
Total: 17
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Romantic Suspense
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Blurb: Captain Aaron “Ace” Trainer is assigned to protect a witness who will be testifying against a drug trafficking ring. The problem? It’s a woman he’s known since high school. A woman he’s never been able to forget. A woman he had a one-night stand with years earlier.


Rachel finds herself in big trouble. She’s gotten involved with an organization that wants her dead. She’s shocked to learn that Ace will be her bodyguard—the same man who treated her so badly after their night of hot sex many years ago. Now her life is in his hands. He’s still hot as hell and as sexy as ever, but he’s also just as arrogant and irritating.

Stuck in the forest, running for their lives, Ace and Rachel put aside the past and rekindle the fire that never went out. This time it’s more than hot sex—their passion turns emotional. Only their newfound love and trust in each other will be enough to save them. Rachel’s just not sure it will last this time, either.

Review: This was everything I want in a romantic suspense novella. Ms. Kerce drops you in the heat of the action, takes you on a wild ride, leaves you breathless and when the story comes to an end, you can finally breathe again. I loved that Ace and Rachel had history. It made the quickness of their connection believable. The background details of the story – the drug dealers, the trial, etc – happily stayed in the background and the focus remains on the characters. It was exciting, dangerous, and sexy. Ace is smoking hot and I loved his brusqueness. Rachel wasn’t a wilting flower in the face of adversity. This is a feisty story with a lot of action, hot sex, great characters and an ending that I hadn’t seen coming. A story definitely worth reading and recommending.

Casual Fridays by Bridget Midway

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 8.5
Total: 17
Publisher: Loose ID
Contemporary interracial BDSM
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Blurb: Blurb: Cherish Burke has it all: a large corner office and a very efficient, if not sexy, assistant. As a high-level executive at Stratum Corporation, and one of two African-American directors, she has her sights set on becoming president of the business someday. In the meantime, she harbors fantasies about someone else taking over all of her responsibilities…but not at work. From the BDSM novels she’s read, she's learned to lust for a Dom who can control her. Who knew that that Dom could be her assistant?


Perry Stone fought to be Cherish Burke’s executive assistant. Who wouldn’t want to work for the woman? She’s made huge strides in the business world. Plus she’s not bad on the eyes. When he catches her after work reading some daring books, he discovers a sexy side of her that he never suspected.

When they start a strictly BDSM relationship, Perry wonders if Cherish can see beyond his status and job to want him to be in her life always. Cherish doesn’t know if Perry is using her just like so many before have done. Can they have a relationship that can last, or should they just keep it to casual Fridays?

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Domination/submission theme and elements, bondage, wax play.

Review: Oh what a seductive slide into a D/s relationship. I’ll start out by saying this is a book for anyone from hardcore BDSM lovers to those who aren’t sure they’d enjoy a story with such a hardass hero and submissive heroine. Cherish is far from submissive. She’s strong, intelligent, driven, and hungry. Hungry for a Dom to demand her surrender because she struggles to willing let go of her control. And Perry, a Lifestyle Dom is searching for a sub who can trust enough to give herself. He won’t demand from Cherish but wants her to give herself to him completely, not just during sex.

I have to say, I wasn’t sure I was going to like the story for the first few pages. I found the dialog abrasive, the heroine unlikeable and Perry just comes off as a doormat. But the blurb promised a good premise so I read on in hopes the author delivered on what the teaser promised.

And does she….

From the moment the dynamics between Perry and Cherish were revealed, I was hooked. Oh he’s so hot and she’s perfect in her willingness to learn. I savored the anticipation. Like a building climax, I rode the wave with them and when the story crashed in a gut wrenching moment, my heart hurt for them both. There is so much between them left unspoken. The emotion was raw, the sex hot and erotic and when both realize they need the other, the connection is beautiful. I loved the way Perry sees and understands the parts of Cherish she thinks she keeps so hidden. Cherish also has to take a leap of faith and trust in Perry. She has a lot to lose by not being strong and domineering and with Perry she needs to submit. This is seriously excellent storytelling. A book you can’t put down.

First Knight by Delilah Devlin

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Paranormal
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Blurb: Book is a standalone.


While hiding her true identity, Maddie must seduce the mysterious Lord Garon to cement their marriage contract and assure she won’t be returned into her lecherous stepfather’s care.

Fresh from Crusade in Palestine, Lord Garon has a secret he must hide, a hunger that must be fed, and a dark and uncertain future. Having shed himself of a fiancée he’d never met, he’s home to lick his wounds. The only thing he wants is a warm-blooded meal—but the new housekeeper is strangely insistent on giving him much more.

Review: I loved this story. From the opening pages, you are swept into Maddie and Garon’s world. The flavor in the writing is perfect for the time period. The action, suspense and conflict is fast and fiery from the first words. I couldn’t scroll through the pages fast enough. The sex was emotional. The tension was palpable. I hung on every word because the story is just that good. This is a definite must read for vampire and historical lovers. You know it’s a great book when you finish the story and immediately want to read it again.

Rough Edges by Ashlynn Pearce

Story: 9.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: Jake Korte is emotionally broken. Angry. Hurt. Worthless. Fearing that he will become the abuser his father was, the last thing he needs is a woman in his life. He feels like a virtual time bomb just waiting for the internal explosion. So when tiny Rebecca Saylor “chats” her way into his life and then crawls under his skin, panic descends. He can’t seem to stay away, but is terrified to be with her.


After surviving an abusive marriage, Becca isn’t looking for love, only safety. But through her research for her column “Chat Addiction”, she meets Jake, who is anything but safe. He’s the one man who can make her feel alive again. But can she overcome her own fears to claw her way into the heart of a man so fractured?

Review: I don’t think I can write a review to do this amazing story justice. The characters had depth and flaws, insecurities, and wants. The plot was well crafted, thought out and executed with brilliant flow to the writing. The sex was hot but was so much more than hardons and wet aching centers that are typical with erotic writing. Oye, it was sexy, but breathlessly sexy. At times, the sex was rushed and raw and at other times, emotionally poignant. The story could have gone on for another hundred pages and I would have devoured every word. Jake is the quintessential hero. He’s strong, attractive, primal and sexy, but he doesn’t know it. He questions how a woman like Becca could want a damaged man and yet he wants to heal her emotional scars. It was just a gritty story wrought with realism. The characters are unforgettable and this goes down as the best book I’ve read in a long time.

Kidnapping the Groom by Allie Standifer and Desiree Holt

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 15.5
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Contemporary Erotic
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Blurb: Cameron Greeley had spent a lot of years trying to put the memory of Gabe Holder behind her. But now he’s getting married to the wrong person and, despite the way they’d parted, she can’t let that happen.


Kidnapping Gabe and taking him to an isolated cabin, she treats him to hours of the hottest sex either of them could imagine. In one all-too-short evening they indulge in every erotic act she can think of—and then she dumps him back at his house, the memory of those hours eating at her. Will he let her go, or will he come after her, taking her into his bed and into his heart?

Review: There are certain thing that I have come to expect in life...that my carpet will not stay clean no matter how many times I vacuum. That when my husband uses my car, he will not put gas in it. And that Desiree Holt can craft some WICKED sex :)
Here is a shorty about two folks who have a past, have never quite been able to move on, but are able to....yeah, you're going to have to read it to find out :)  But what I will tell you is that the story flows, the characters are well written and engaging and the sex....Oh yeah!!!!!!

This team did a good job with this hot little number. I hope to see them pair up again in the future :)

Binary 2: Foreign Relations and Perfect Strangers by Jack Greene

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Phaze
Contemporary M/M erotic
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Blurb: In Perfect Stranger, Robert comes to Jordan's rescue in a mall parking lot then ravishes him in a department store changing room. It's lust at first sight.


In Foreign Relations, Jesse gets some extra credit from a hot Swedish grad student. They have their own international incident right in the Laundromat.

Review: Foreign Relations and Perfect Strangers had a similar flavor. The writing is fun, flirty, and the sex is hot.

In Perfect Strangers, I loved the happenstance way Jordan and Robert meet. Like a bad movie, Jordan is at the receiving end of a bully, and like a hero, Robert steps in to protect the weaker man. It was chivalrous and wonderful. Then the lusty encounter becomes perfectly naughty. This story was adventurous and fun and a pleasure to read.

In Foreign Relations, the tone is less flirty and more emotional. I think because there is implied history between Jesse and Eric. No, they don’t know each other, but they’ve been ogling each other in class. So when the opportunity for a little (okay so a lot of) hot public sex arises, they take it. Or Rather I should say Eric takes Jesse and it’s hot!

I found Binary Stars Vol 2 just as enjoyable as the first installment. Jack Greene has written hot sex in interesting locations. I enjoyed the contrast in the men. While both stories are similar in feel and execution, it is what makes them a nice compliment to each other.

Stairway to Heaven by Heather Howard

Story: 7
Presentation: 8
Total: 15
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Paranormal Erotic
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Blurb: Il baroni Adamo di Buioluce is ready to die, for real this time. He’s been haunting the same tower for centuries, bound to follow each woman who climbs it in search of the one to whom he can be faithful. That one woman will lead him to the top, where he will be finally freed from the curse binding him to earth. But where could she be?


Jaina Temple is a scientist, and she doesn’t believe in supernatural crap. Not even a little bit. But her sure faith in the universe is tested while vacationing in Italy when she comes face-to-face with the sexiest man she’s ever seen—and can’t touch him. The sparks between them, however, are as real as anything she’s ever known. Can Jaina free a spirit she doesn’t even believe in from his purgatory, or will Adamo’s guilt tie him to the fate of a ghost forever?

Review: Do you like a bit of paranormal with your hot lovin'? Yeah, me, too!

Ms Howard has taken a pretty standard "sexy ghost" idea and put a spin on it that I haven't seen before. She did a very good job with the building of the story, the descriptions, emotions and plot. The story moves well and when the sex happens.....NICE!!!

The build up while climbing the stairs was good. I almost "felt" as if I were there, climbing right along with these two. All in all I would have to say that the story was well done all the way around. Not bad for an EC quickie :)

Inferno: Triple Thrill by Anna Leigh Keaton

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 16.5
Publisher: Cobblestone Press
Erotic contemporary ménage (m/m/f, m/f/m) (BDSM elements)
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Blurb: Brock has fantasized about men his whole life, but he loves women too—especially Yasmine, his wife. After a tell-all game of truth or dare, he admits the one deep, dark secret he’s never revealed to the love of his life. Months later they wind up at Inferno with Jeremy, the couple’s best friend.


The evening meant to fulfill Brock’s yearnings quickly becomes a night of adventure for all three, with a lot more love laid on the line than any of them could have imagined.

Review: For fans of Ms. Keaton, this is, of course, on your must read list where it belongs. The writing is tight, the sexual tension thick, and the sex scorching. I loved the premise and found all three characters likeable. I liked the story, but I have to say, it went a little off course as the story moved along. I adored the relationship between Brock and Yasmine. I loved how she wanted to see Brock’s fantasy fulfilled and she was going to watch. I loved that she gets involved—and between—Brock and Jeremy. But once the sex (which is hot!) gets going, I felt she took some of the fantasy away from Brock. She became the center of the ménage rather than Brock. He was concerned for her pleasure, enjoyed watching her be pleasured by Jeremy and Brock does see his fantasy fulfilled. But the point of the ménage, for this romance reader, was a little lost. In the end, the initial reason for the ménage becomes far more meaningful.

Captivated by Ava Delany

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17
Publisher: Breathless Press
Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: Tonya is hot, wet, and ready to get kinky. She convinces a shy friend to go to a fetish club for her birthday, and it seems like the perfect place to let her wild side run free.


Liam likes to watch, but when he sees the raven-haired beauty, he follows her through the club, ready to oblige her lustful needs. She is sure that a man like him is not the foreplay type. Boy, is she wrong.

Review: HOT HOT HOT!!

Yeah, this spicy little number was SMOKIN' Filled to the brim with all sorts of naughtiness that was written very well. The sex and the characters were well written and the plot, while small, was good. It was a pleasure to be along for this ride and see the end where...nope, I can't tell you that ;)

Good job Ms Delany.

The Gold Digger by Josie Hunter

Story: 9
Presentation: 8
Total: 17
Publisher: Siren
Historical, western ménage
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Blurb: When Cinda Parks discovers her stepfather has sold her sister and intends to sell her as well, she runs toward Deadwood to find Miranda. In the woods, she catches sight of a golden glitter in a stream and suddenly has a plan for the first time in her life. She will take over the abandoned claim, become a gold digger and have enough money to find Miranda and ensure their futures.


Miners Stuart and Mitchell Dare return from Deadwood to find a beautiful woman claim jumping on their property. Their only thought is to protect their fortune from the gold digger ensconced in their cabin. But Cinda is intriguing, and when she dares them to take a chance on her, it’s another challenge in a long line the Dare twins can’t possibly resist.

Cinda soon finds that security doesn’t always come in gold nuggets. It can be found in the arms of handsome brothers. Now she needs to convince them that being a gold digger isn’t a bad thing.

Review: I adore western romances. Rugged men, the flavor of the old west and women who were as strong as they were stubborn. This story has it all and then some. Gold fever, burning up the sheets sex and a sinister villain. But it also had two hot gold mining brothers that know exactly where to hunt for their buried treasure. The pace was swift and passionate. The writing was smooth and the descriptions so vivid, I was there with Stuart, Mitch and Cinda. Emotional flaws were healed with trust and love. The Gold Digger was simply wonderful. This was a story to be read and reread whenever you want to take a trip back to Deadwood and the gold rush of 1877.

Intensity by Berengaria Brown

Story: 4
Presentation: 8
Total: 12
Publisher: Siren
Contemporary, Ménage, Paranormal (M/M/F)
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Blurb: Amos, Wesley and Keziah have been bed partners for a while. Amos and Wesley want Keziah to move in with them and become a permanent partner but she has refused, wanting to be independent. Then she stands up for her friend and loses her job.


Amos and Wesley convince her to move in with them and plan to screw her insensible to make her want to stay. But chaos erupts at the company board meeting as Amos’s incompetent father tries to use the ménage as a weapon to take control of the company from Amos, so Keziah decides the only solution is for her to leave. And the ghost has his own agenda…

Review: I’m really not sure what this story wanted to be—erotic contemporary? Romantic suspense? Paranormal? It has a little of everything, but in doing so lost some of the cohesion. For the erotic part of the story: There is abundant amount of sex- I love that. But the sex was mechanical, sometimes abrupt, and not varied in execution. Sadly I didn’t feel any tummy tugs in this story and those are the best part of erotic romance. Well-written sex is a turn on and I wasn’t turned on.

Also the setting was difficult to imagine. The author attempted to give us varied locations for the sex and the non-sex portions of the story, but I never truly saw what was only given rudimentary description. This includes the characters. The men have nice bodies and Keziah thinks she’s too much on the plump side, and there were some details to clothing, but physical descriptions, facial expressions, and those little nuances that paint vivid imagery were not present.

The paranormal: There is a ghost in the story that if anything weighs the story down. I didn’t understand why the author didn’t just stick with the family angst (the romantic suspense, corporate takeover plot line) as the reasons for Keziah to fear public knowledge of their threesome. So we have this ghost that has a paragraph here or there. A scene or two and no real merit for the story. I’m sorry, I just didn’t get it.

This book was disappointing because there was a lot of potential between Amos, Keziah and Wesley. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if the focus would have remained on these three. Wesley and Amos have an established connection. Figuring out how Keziah will fit in their committed threesome was the most entertaining part of the story. I will say that I popped over to the authors website and see she has more stories coming soon. Just because this story didn’t work for me, there were simply too many elements that the story was lost in the mix, I’ll check out future works.

Seamless by Tara Nichols

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Breathless Press
Contemporary sweet-ish
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Blurb: Armed with a bouquet of flowers and a cheesy one liner, courage brings Geoff to Bridgette’s door, but his plans to ask her out on a date were ruined by a blood-curling scream…in Bridgette’s apartment. Instead of an attacker, he finds Bridgette—naked and cowering on a toilet seat—battling a spider. To salvage the situation, Geoff knew he needed a hell of a lot more than a cheesy one-liner to get a date.

Review: ROFL. OMG! this was great :)

Ok so this is not what I would consider erotic, but not sweet either since the use of the word cock can be found twice in the story...but there is no sex or sexual content...and I LOVED it :) I laughed so hard I thought I was going to wet myself. Oh yeah. I could use a story like this one a few times a day for the rest of my life and be a VERY happy woman :)

*SNAPS* Ms Nichols, I hope I can see many more stories like this over the years from you :)

Demons and Stilettos are a Girl's Best Friend by Sandra Sookoo

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Spicy Paranormal
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Blurb: Anne Jenkins never believed there was a heaven or hell, so when she’s rescued from a runaway horse by a guy who claims he’s a demon, her freak detector goes off. She demands proof, and the leather-clad biker sets some local wildlife on fire. She starts to trust in a hurry.


Gregg Carter, bound to the Devil for all eternity because of an audit gone wrong, seizes the opportunity to take possession of Anne’s soul as a way to please his boss. What he didn’t count on was the fact that his libido would take the one-way bus to crazy town as he gets to know her better.

Trouble is, Anne and Gregg spend so much time trying to hide their true selves from each other, they can’t escape the attraction that builds between them. But everyone knows demons and humans don’t mix, and neither can two people who have no futures.

Review: ROFL!!  *wipes a tear from eye* Yeah, it was gooooood :)
 
Auditor gone Demon? What a cute catch. I ripped through this one in no-time-flat and was ready for more. A wonderful job with a twist at the end and a sassy grandmother I fell in love with. It was a wild ride that kept me glued to my computer until the very last page. This is one that will be reread several times and I will be recommending it to all my friends.
 
*SNAPS* Ms Sookoo, if this is what I have to look forward to from you books in the future...you have a fan :)

Advertising for Love by Sandy Sullivan

Story: 6.75
Presentation: 9
Total: 15.75
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Sweet Contemporary
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Blurb: The Flower Basket Series


Cassie doesn’t have time for a man, not on a permanent basis anyway. Establishing her advertising business holds her heart until she notices an intriguing gentleman visiting The Flower Basket every other day. His brilliant blue eyes, broad shoulders and muscled chest haunt her waking hours and invade her midnight dreams until she comes face to face with her mystery man.

Cassandra Meyer. Just her name holds Jeremy Spencer spellbound, but actually meeting her sends his heart and desire into overdrive. He wants her but when she refuses to give into the attraction crackling between them, his frustration at her stubbornness forces his hand. His advertising campaign comes with one additional prize -- him. Take it or leave it.

Can Jeremy convince Cassie there’s room in her life for more than statistics and trends and to give love a try?

Review: I love this series. I was hooked from the beginning. Perhaps that is why this review is so difficult for me to write.
 
While the premise for this story was WONDERFUL, a character fell short for me. I enjoy a good alpha male that has some overbearing tendencies at times. But when manipulation and IMHO deceit are used to make a woman jealous so he can get what he wants from the very beginning, he loses some of his hero-like qualities.
 
Ms Sullivan did a wonderful job crafting a tale that had everything it needed to be a riviting story, driven plot, a twist that made me gasp, a heroine I liked from the start and of course...the sweet romance. My only wish is that the hero had been a bit more likeable through the entire story. The tale ended on a happy note, but we would expect nothing less from a sweet romance :)
 
I will be keeping my eyes peeled for this author in the future. I have high hopes for the next story of hers that I pick up :)

Sex and Trouble by Marilu Mann

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Paranormal Erotic
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Blurb: Marielle has just learned she’s a hereditary witch whose inheritance comes with a creepy house and a hot butler who is really a trapped sex demon. Mari doesn’t believe in magick or demons. But once she sees her butler’s—ahem—horns, she has to face the facts. And, he can only be released through mutual sexual pleasure.


Although Mari’s sexier than anyone he’s ever known, Rosier wants to go home. If that means making Mari scream in ecstasy, he’ll just have to deal. It’s simple. They have to unlock her powers, defeat her father’s enemy and have mind-blowing sex…in the next two weeks or he’s trapped forever. What’s a girl to do when her inheritance leads to Sex and Trouble? Enjoy it!

Review: WOO HOO! A super Hot sex demon? Sign me up!

With rock the walls sex, a villain, a captivating plot that kept me riveted and characters that seemed to just jump of the page, this one had everything I love to read in a good erotic book.  Oh there were parts when I couldn't help but chuckle at the situation these two were in. But like the blurb says...what's a girl to do? ENJOY IT!!!! and believe me I did. Every last word. :)

The Highwayman by Fiona Vance

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: Breathless Press

Historical

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Blurb: After finding her husband tupping one of the maids in the pantry, Ariadne, the Marchioness of Danvers, sets off to visit her sister to avoid scandal. Wondering if her marriage is over, she finds her carriage held up by a highwayman, whose silver tongue and suave manner soon have her eager to demand her due. Having learned to get what she desires, will Ariadne choose to pass his way again? Or will she use her newfound knowledge to bring her husband to heel?

Review: NICE!! Hell hath no fury, right? What a great, quick read that grabbed me, pulled me, tugged me, and made say YEAH BABY!!!

Oh Ms Vance, what a deliciously wicked little tale you have created. A totally rocking plot that had follow through and a punch that delivered a really sexy WOW factor. Have to say that the ending surprised me a bit but not in a bad way. It was one of those Woman Power moments that make me smile.

I will be looking for more from this author, rest assured :)

Martini Seduction by Christa Tomlinson

Story: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17
Publisher: Siren

BDSM Contemporary

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Blurb: Heather Marceau is ready to show the world that she is not a wallflower. To prove it, she takes a job in an upscale martini lounge. Then one night in walks a gorgeous guest who doesn’t want anyone but Heather to serve him. Heather is instantly attracted to the tall blonde stranger who seeks her out at the end of her shift. With his lips hot against hers and his fingers doing wicked things under her skirt, Heather helplessly gives in to his command to go home with him. To her surprise, he introduces her to the seductive world of submission and Domination.

Ethan takes one look at the dark haired hostess with her innocent eyes and lush curves and is determined to claim her. He will put his mark on her as her Dom, because whether she realizes it or not she’s about to submit to his Martini Seduction.

Siren Allure: Erotic Contemporary Romance, BDSM, F/F play, Multiple Partners, Public Exhibition, Sex Toys

Review: Martini Seduction is a smooth slide into the alluring side of BDSM.

However, in the opening pages of the book, I didn’t like the forceful way Ethan demands and threatens punishment. For me, a believable BDSM relationship should be built on trust. Ethan demands the trust and obedience from Heather when they don’t even know each other. More than that, Heather has zero experience in the lifestyle. So I didn’t like her easy acceptance of his aggressive ways. However, within a few pages, I no longer cared that the beginning was rough. I loved Ethan’s aggressive ways, totally Dom hot! Heather’s acceptance of her sub role was perfect. She is unsure, but trusting in what she feels when she’s with Ethan. The sex is scorching. Super hot, spank me, tie me up, hold me down, yummy!

But the pivotal moment, when I knew I was hooked, was when Ethan asks for her total submission and Heather panics. She utters the word that brings their burgeoning relationship to an abrupt end. My heart ached. I could feel the emotion draining from Ethan and the terror motivating Heather. Oh, you’ll just need to read the book to find out if she can trust in Ethan—if she can trust in herself.

Seriously Unforgettable 2010

Happy Aniversary to Seriously Reviewed. Over the past year, and hundreds of stories, these were Seriously Unforgettable! Congratulations to the authors who pen the stories that make reading Seriously enjoyable!

In the Arms of Danger by Jaydyn Chelcee

It's All In The Jeans by Tory Richards

Chasing Her Tail by Katie Allen

Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson

Pure Sin by Rynne Raines

Rigger by Kelly Jamieson

Yes, No, Maybe by Emma Hillman

The Brothers Dim by Kris Klein

Borrowed Stilletos by Rebecca J. Clark

Beck and Call by Abby Gordon

Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Seriously Unforgettable awards.

Ain’t Nothin' Like Succubus Lovin' by Sapphire Phelan

Story: 7.5

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 15

Publisher: Phaze

Paranormal Fantasy

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Blurb: Finding a date was never more hellish. When Jordan Hudson borrowed his friend's "A Dummy's Guide to Demon Summoning" and called up a succubus, he found that making love to a minion of Hell proved to be more than a one night stand.

Review: This short story is a treat to read. The first half of the story is irresistible. Annie is feisty, funny and every inch the succubus. Jordan is charming, and is more than ready for Annie’s seduction.

I didn’t enjoy the second half as much. The conclusion of the story was rushed and felt disconnected from the first half. Almost like a summary of his life— post succubus and then bam she’s back and it’s a bit of a replay from the first part of the story only this time the devil himself comes to take her back to hell.

Even with a sluggish ending, the story is still hot with funny moments.

The Master's Lover by Brenna Lyons

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 17

Publisher: Phaze

M/M Sci-Fi

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Blurb: Mages' Law states that a Star Mage must reproduce, if he is able. King's Law allows a mage any sexual partners he wishes. The life of a male mage who prefers the company of other men on the sheets is far from easy, but what starts as a hard lesson in survival, ends up as a hard lesson of another sort.

Review: Ms Lyon’s has penned a story of sacrifice, fear, trust and redemption. I enjoyed every magical word. Galon is a tortured soul. More than desperate need for physical love, he needs someone who understands his secret yearnings and desires. Anzel, charmed by the young Mage, offers him sanctuary and with each touch, love. But Galon’s physical scars reveal the severity of his emotional damage. Can he believe in Anzel, trust in him to share a life not filled with pain? Read His Master’s Lover to discover how love can heal the most broken of men.

Another Chance, Another Time by Catherine Snodgrass

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 8

Total: 16.5

Publisher: Audio Lark

Paranormal

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Blurb: He has spent an eternity trying to protect and provide for the love of his life. Each time he has failed…miserably. Now fate has given them another chance. Will Alec Edwards and Dani Morgan learn from the mistakes of their past or repeat them all over again?

Review: I have to say that this tale really grabbed me. The characters were written well and I found them easy to relate to. The situations they found themselves in were easy to believe and the ride along the way was one that I found emotional.

This is a story that I would definitely read... okay listen to :), again and probably enjoy more the second time around. My only complaint about the formatting was the length and the fact that this 7 hour audio book was in one large file instead of several smaller ones. Aside from that everything was superb.

Drilled by Regina Carlysle

Story: 8

Presentation: 8

Total: 16

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Cougar Contemporary

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Blurb: A standalone story in the Cougar Challenge series.

Lori Donovan accepts the Cougar Challenge and pledges to snag a hot young stud, knowing it’ll be tough once she moves back to her Texas hometown. She expects barren plains and rattlesnakes but finds hunky Jackson Blue drilling for oil on her property instead. A driller. Hmm. Lori has a few ideas about that and just about all of them involve her poor, needy, sex-starved body.

Jackson takes one look at the curvy, sexy, older woman and puts his expertise into action. After all, drilling is what he does best. Against the wall, on the floor or in the middle of her bed, he’s the man right man for the job. It’s a hot time in Texas when a tough, sexy drillin’ man meets a sassy cougar, and playing it safe just isn’t an option.

Review: Let the kittens sharpen their claws. These Cougars are feisty, mature and sexy as hell. I loved this story. I related to Lori’s insecurities and cheered her ability to push through and go after what she wants. And if there was a Jackson drilling in my backyard, I’d have a dry mouth and wet panties too. He’s so hot, so sexy and under the rough and rugged cowboy exterior is a real man who knows how to treat a woman.

Just by the cover, you know there is going to be a lot of sex. Yee haw. It doesn’t disappoint. But the sex was more than bodies working up a sweat. Ms. Carlysle delivered an emotionally satisfying story as well. Reading Drilled left me in that happy place, great characters, great story, great happy ever. This is one to put on the top of your reading list.

Saving Grace by Diana Stefano

Story: 7

Presentation: 8

Total: 15

Publisher: Champagne Books

Romantic Suspense

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Blurb: Susanna Charles knows what she wants and his name was Ethan Stone. She dreamt of their life together--the perfect wedding, a happy marriage and a brood of children running at their feet. But when the love of her life, a decorated policeman, turns against her and leaves her holding more secrets than she can bear, she ends up in a cold courtroom reciting vows to another man she does not love. As their paths continue to cross, she finds more answers than questions about Ethan's odd behavior. Is he more interested in the corrupt underworld he works in, or is there something else keeping them apart? Susanna is desperate to find out, but there is one thing standing in her way; a husband who will do anything to stop her.

Review: Do you like to be kept guessing? Do you like a romance that seems to have everything going against it? Yeah, me too.

I have to say that for a romantic suspense this is a good one. I read it in one sitting. I connected with Susanna from the get-go and even though there were times when I wanted to shake her, I totally got why she was doing what she was doing. I am just so glad that....HA! You thought I was going to spoil right? Nope.

This is one that if you want to know what happens, follow the twists, read about a stud hero, and get a shock in the end, you have to go read it for yourself :) I'm so mean :)

Extreme Meet by AJ Hardcourt

Story: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Publisher: Demanding Romance

Erotic M/M

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Blurb: Heavy snow is falling and Chris is stuck in Salt Lake City. The airport hotels are booked with stranded travelers. Extreme skier, Kevin Angel, is a local boy who has just won gold. He can get anything he wants—and he wants Chris. Scoring with Chris could be more thrilling than when he scored the gold. *Previously Published

Review: Do you like m/m? Do you like it hot and racy? WOO HOO do I have one that you need to check out.

It has been awhile since I read a m/m that could curl my toes like this one did. Hot and just a bit raunchy, there is plenty of testosterone and hot rippling man-meat. Almost makes me wish I was a man :)

Not Quite a Lady by Erica Anderson

Story: 9

Presentation: 8

Total: 17

Publisher: Ellora's cave

Regency Historical

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Blurb: Independent and unconventional, Indira disregards the rules of Regency society at every turn. She’s sensual, wanton and completely alone in the world. But when she seduces Sebastian Dare, she gets more than just a night of passion.

Dare has never known anyone like Indira—a woman who understands his deepest desires. A woman who knows how to satisfy them. One night of sensual abandon arouses Dare’s predatory instincts, and he’s a man used to getting what he wants. But the brazen temptress of his dreams vanishes without a trace.

When circumstances force Indira to seek help from Dare, sparks fly. For Indira Stuart is no lady, and beneath his polished facade, Sebastian Dare is no gentleman. In stately London ballrooms, Indira and Dare fight their growing passion, and when a man from Indira’s past reappears, a firestorm of power and possession ignites. Indira knows that Dare desires her, but is passion enough to make her surrender her heart?

Review: For those who love Regency Historical Romance, this is a must read. Not Quite a Lady has all of the richness of vividly described settings and the brooding dark and dangerous hero. But rather than a typical Englishwoman, Ms. Andersen has given us Indira. She’s dark, exotic, and her character is impossible to resist. She’s feisty and sexual and gives of her body without expectation. She has a zest for life even though her unfortunate circumstances threaten her future. Dare is brought to his knees by love and it was beyond arousing. Oh, it was so good. I loved the story. From the opening pages, the chemistry sizzled between Dare and Indira. I would have loved this story to go on forever. The book was simply a pleasure to read.

Strength in Numbers by Mandy M. Roth

Story: 8

Presentation: 8

Total: 16

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Sci-fi Ménage (m/f/m, m/m/f)

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Blurb: Born into a life of sexual servitude and trained to please men, Sempia believes her fate is sealed—her virginity auctioned off to the highest bidder then life as a sex slave. She never dreamed her childhood sweetheart would resurface in her hour of need…or that he would be the winning bidder.

Now a seasoned warrior, Eterin is nothing like the boy she remembers—he’s all man and wants to possess her at all costs. But much has changed in the years they’ve been apart. Eterin has a new man in his life—one who wants to share them both. Sempia finds herself at the mercy of two incredibly hot and horny intergalactic outlaws who are dangerously close to stealing her heart.

Review: This Quickie has an opening that sets the tone perfectly. The sci-fi elements were intriguing and arousing. I adore otherworld creatures with interesting anatomy. The primary characters are well developed in a few pages and the sex between the three is scorching. I quivered and melted along with them and the underlying attraction simmering between Eterin and Pataryio added heat to the story. Their love for Sempia is equal for the love they have for each other. Ms. Roth satisfies her readers. While I adored the two men, it was their loyalty and dedication to Sempia that made them heroes in this romance story.

Too Good to Be True by Penelope Friday

Story: 6

Presentation: 8

Total: 14

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Erotic Contemporary

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Blurb: Mandy thinks her love life, not to mention her sex life, is over for good when her husband leaves her—for an older woman. A chance encounter with a gorgeous man begins to change her mind. Scarcely daring to believe her luck when Jon asks her to meet him again, she agrees. One dizzyingly fantastic night of lust later, Mandy is in heaven.

But Jon has a secret. Has Mandy moved from a cheating husband to a man with an even more sinister past? Will she get the chance to explore the range of sexual possibilities Jon is introducing her to, or is her new life too good to be true?

Anglophiles ahoy! Too Good to Be True has enough British witticism to fill a Guinness factory. But this is no stiff-upper-lip affair!

Review: I confess, I’m torn on this story. How do you rate it when your feelings are mixed? First, I was disappointed in the Quickie sexual content. I have grown to expect a level of sexual contact, curl your toes, feel it along with the characters sex with an EC Quickie (that’s why I love Quickies), and sadly this story doesn’t deliver on that. However, the sex that is there is perfect for the growth of the characters. I enjoyed the first person point of view, but there was numerous flash forwards that then spoiled the unfurling of the story. I felt like I was reading the story twice. First telling me what he did and then writing the scene and many times skimming over the sex. Had I not been expecting an erotic EC Quickie, then I think I would have scored the book slightly higher, because the plot of the story is fabulous. Great conflict, tension, and great character growth. Jon is freakin’ hot and the author has a wicked sense of humor. So yes, this is a good story, no it isn’t full of yummy sex like typical Ellora’s Cave Quickies. Yes, the author is talented in describing scenes, but repeating segments and then passing over or barely elaborating other areas weighed the story down and left me wanting.

Faith by Merry Stahel

Story: 9.5

Presentation: 9.5

Total: 19

Publisher: White Rose Publishing

Inspirational Romance

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Blurb: Afraid of losing the only person left who loves her, Faith follows her widowed mother-in-law to a new home. But God has plans for Faith...plans that include a new love, hope, and a future. Can Faith open her bruised and hurting heart to allow a loving God and a loving man back in?

Review: Every so often I get the pleasure of reviewing a story that is so powerful, so well written and so wonderful that I am in awe when it is over. This is one of those.

With emotion so powerful and raw that it left me gasping. I was able to connect, to feel, to experience this passionate tale of love, moving on and taking another chance on happiness and love. Ahhh. Yes Ms Stahel has done a wonderful job and I have full intents on see her name on may more stories on my computer screen for a long time to come.

Tropical Exposure by Wynter Daniels

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Erotica

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Blurb: Megastar Marin Shay disappears from the radar a few weeks a year for a vacation from the pressures of Hollywood. This time, though, instead of the usual bodyguards she gets stuck with—beefy middle-aged men with bad breath and even worse comb-overs—she lucks into some scorching-hot eye candy.

Tony and Josh share the same objective—taking care of Marin in every way possible. And when she proposes they indulge her fantasy of a ménage a trois, both men are definitely eager to please.

There’s only one problem—one of them is really a tabloid reporter who could ruin everything.

Review: One of the things that I have come to expect from an Exotika title is the amount of hot sex. YEAH!!!!

Ok so I like sex, and when it is a smokin as what Ms Daniels has penned in this one...well, this girl just can't get any happier.

Hot men, rocking sex and a resolution that all three are happy with. What could be better?

Lacy - A Bad Girl's Revenge by Cherie De Sues

Story: 7

Presentation: 7

Total: 14

Publisher: Noble Romance

Contemporary

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Blurb: Lacy Hennessey is hunting the last man linked to an ambush that led to her father's death. As an heir to her father's role as the enforcer for the Irish mob in Boston, Lacy is armed and dangerous when she arrives in a small Colorado resort.

Dr. Josh Davenport missed his flight for a little R & R after an avalanche blocks the road, when he meets Lacy at the Hotel bar. Lacy easily manipulates Josh into offering her a place to sleep for the night. But Josh is aware Lacy isn't just another gorgeous blonde in a red dress with legs that go all the way up.

Lacy enjoys Josh's company and his bed, but business is business when she leaves his arms to face the man who killed her father. And if Josh makes any more connections about her real identity, Lacy may have to add him to her list.

Review: Hot, sexy and action packed. This little nibble is just enough to whet your pallet for the full story to come.

While it captured my attention I think it would have made a bigger impact with the full story all at once, but that's just me. There is a tease, the first chapter of the full in the back after this little nibble that just had me craving more. I can't wait :)

Riding Double by Sayde Grace

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Erotic Cowboy

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Blurb: Stressed to the max by her rodeo production company, Billie turns to young bareback rider Chet Haskins for a night of fun. She expects to get her mind off her business and her bull rider ex-fiancé, Bo Bennett. What she gets is several nights of sinful pleasure with both Chet and Bo. Finding herself quite literally between two hot cowboys, will Billie decide to move forward with Chet or start over with Bo?

Review: This story is one that will stay with me for some time. Billie is a wrecked woman. Sex is the only constant in her life, but it’s doing little to soothe the ache in her caused by him. Then she meets Chet. He’s sexy, rugged and ready to ride. Yee haw. She might have discovered whether he could make her forget him, but their erotic encounter is complicated when he shows up. The him in this story is Bo. He and Chet are rodeo roomies. Damn, they are both so hot and doable. I wanted them as much as Billie does. But Billie and Bo have a scarred history and deep wounds that continue to fester and won’t heal. But she needs Bo—more than she’ll admit. Ms. Grace delivers a story with emotional punch that will steal your breath. The sex is some of the best I’ve read. Riding Double is a story not to be missed. The characters are flawed and their coming to terms with their connection to each other was beautiful to read. The sex is scorching and the poignant moments will bring you to tears.

Johnny Loves Krissy by KyAnn Waters

Story: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Erotic Contemporary

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Blurb: Kristina Taylor's biological clock just went off. She has endometriosis. Now “who's your baby's daddy” just took on a completely new meaning. A brilliant plan for conception includes her hot best friend Johnny Huston. Taking him to bed won’t be a hardship—if she can only get him to play by her rules. After all, she wants to maintain their friendship. Not easy if he ends up being the best sex of her life.

Knock her up? Krissy has to be crazy. Or is she? Johnny has loved her since high school. Her plan might not include life after baby. His does. But how is he going to show her how good they can be together with all her rules—no kissing, no touching, no caressing. He can make love to her, but she’s determined not to enjoy it. To hell with that and to hell with her rules. He’s determined to show her friendship is the best foundation for a relationship.

But there are always complications…

With Johnny, Krissy is afraid to look to the future. Right now, she can’t get enough of the present, and she dreads the thought of losing what she’s had with him in the past.

Review: YEAH BABY!! Sexy, touching and in true KyAnn Waters fashion, HOT HOT HOT!!

Yet another fantastic example of Ms Waters work. Johnny Loves Krissy is one you don't want to miss. A woman facing possible childlessness turns to her best friend...the man who has loved her for years.

Never has been finding a baby daddy been so much fun to read about. I loved every heart touching, bone melting word.

Spaceport Security by Shelby Morgen

Story: 7

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 15.5

Publisher: Audio Lark

Erotic Futuristic

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Blurb: A dark corner of a seedy bar on the edge of nowhere. A woman who’s seen too much. A man who moves through the shadows with the grace of a cat.

She’s on his tail, and he’s determined to find out why. Once he might have been flattered to have her checking out his ass. Now he knows women are dangerous. And far, far too expensive.

But Commander Kala Decoltéir always gets her man, and she wants the space pirate they call Dancer — no matter who — or what — he is. This time, Dancer has no escape.

Review: I love a good hot erotic. Always have. Reviewing an audio book is a bit different than reading one.

First let me start with the story. I enjoyed both characters. Shifters are hot! Both characters were well developed and the sex was hot...at least until one scene when he is in full cat form, paws and all. Other than that one scene I enjoyed most of the story. It was full of action and lots of cool futuristic stuff that makes Sci-fi cool to read.

Now for presentation. The narrator had a very strong accent. I really had to focus on the reading to make sure my brain was catching all the story. other than that, her ability to capture what I felt was the correct emotion the author wanted portrayed was wonderful.

All in all I dug it!

Dreaming of You by Addison Albright

Story: 7.5

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 15

Publisher: eXcessica

Gay Contemporary

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Blurb: Trevor's upset when the man he's been chasing for years chooses another. He'd come to terms with losing Marty, but his hopes had been recently renewed and freshly dashed. While he's trying to drown his sorrows, the man he considers to be the cause of his distress approaches him.

When Quinn startles him with an insightful revelation, will Trevor be able to put aside their differences and give love another chance?

Warnings: This title contains graphic language and m/m sex.

Review: Good story, good characters, good sex, all’s good baby. I loved Trevor and Quinn. There wasn’t just a hookup for these two, but a longing for something more. The problem is that Trevor doesn’t know how to express what he wants. He just comes off as an ass to people until he meets Quinn. Quinn isn’t interested in what others say or think. He’s his own man and clearly comfortable in his own skin. (okay, I’d be comfortable with his skin too. Yum.) My only real issue with the Dreaming of You was the number of characters I was introduced to in the short story. I found it difficult to follow who was who because there just isn’t enough pages to make them all distinct and memorable. However, the two most important in the story, Trevor and Quinn, are unforgettable.

Icing on the Cake by Shayla Kersten

Story: 9

Presentation: 9.5

Total: 18.5

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Gay Contemporary

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Blurb: Jeff Morgan’s life is all about career. Relationships aren’t on his radar. His friendships are limited to a very few and his sex life consists of wham-bam-thank-you-man sexual encounters. He doesn’t do long term. He doesn’t even do breakfast.

Then the fate of a cake brings Ollie Cranford into his life. Shaved head, tats and piercings, the baker is far from Jeff’s type, but Ollie is as luscious as the treats he whips up in his bakery.

Now if only Jeff can relax long enough to enjoy the icing on the beefcake.

Review: Wow. This story was perfect. The sex, the men, the setting. I couldn’t read fast enough yet I wanted the pages to go on forever. From the first innocent brush of their legs under the table to the sweet sexual surrenders in the bedroom, I was invested. Both Ollie and Jeff have flaws, expectations and fears. And watching them risk their emotions for a chance at something real will strike a chord with every reader. These are the stories that bring emotional punch to the pure thrill I get when reading m/m romances. I have a sweet tooth for men and Icing on the Cake satisfied me on every level.

Roped and Branded by KyAnn Waters

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Cowboy Erotic

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Blurb: Southern Texas is in the grips of a heat wave and DaniLee Hunter needs a distraction. The man she wants refuses to acknowlege she’s all grown up, but the sexy ranch hand Waco is more than willing for an erotic roll in the hay.

Everything in South Texas stings, bites,or prickles…including Cord Stiles. As foreman of the Iron H, he has enough to deal with—including his growing attraction for DaniLee. She’s wild and reckless—and impossible to ignore. It’s time she’s roped and branded…and he’s just the man to do it.

The stakes are high in a late-night poke-her game. Cord, Dani and Waco lay their cards on the table. Winner takes all.

Review: Oh Ms Waters, you dirty, dirty girl :)

Yet again Ms Waters has delivered another tale filled with sexy men, smokin' sex and a story that keeps the reader pulled in. Her ability to pen a tale with characters who are strong and independent but in need of something more, is wonderful. This is just one more example of why this author has landed on my MUST READ list and will surely stay there.

Sites, sounds and tactile sensations that will leave you feeling like you were right there in the story. Ms Waters delivers with a presence.

SNAPS on another job well done