Blackened by Christina Jade Loren

Story: 7
Presentation: 9
Total: 16
Publisher: Breathless Press
Erotic Paranormal m/m
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Blurb: Damien loves every aspect of his life as a vampire, except feeding time. That's when his conscience decides to turn on, and he must face his dark cravings—alone. He had it all under control until Nathan disappeared one night. Damien's control is slipping on the beast inside, and he needs Nathan now more than ever. If only he didn't suspect his lover of betrayal.


Two battles must be fought. One of the heart, and one of the soul. Will Damien's fear become a reality, and the urge to kill blacken his heart before Nathan can bring him home?

Review: I loved the premise of this story. It’s short and as expected with short stories, there isn’t much time to pack much in. I think that’s why this story didn’t come together all the way for me. We do get to know Damien because there is a lot of introspection. But that created drawn out sections when I really wanted more of Damien and Nathan. They spent a good portion of the book apart. Because Ms. Loren is a talented writer, even through the story dragged and wasn’t exciting for me, it’s still easy to read. A well written story but one that just didn’t have punch. The sex at the end is hot and erotically graphic but a bit anticlimactic as the heart of the story has been resolved and the sex was just a manifestation that they were indeed together. Blackened is a good story and worth reading.

Eternity by Christina Jade Loren

Blurb: 7.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 16.5

Publisher: Breathless Press

Paranormal M/M

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Blurb: Human errand boy Jason was sent for one purpose: seduce Damien Meade.

Damien Meade is a fledgling vampire who's learning the ropes and falling in love with his maker, but there remains one problem: he can't resist the sexual games his sire plays.

With toy in tow, Damien leads the man back to the apartment where Nathan is waiting to join in the fun.

Review: I enjoyed Eternity. It isn’t heavy with plot but the story is an engaging tale of lust and sex. There were a few times that it seemed the roles of Damien and Nathan blurred, but Jason was a fabulous character—submissive with an agenda of his own. A story with bite, hot encounters and an ending letting the reader know the romping adventure of these three will continue. Eternity is a good story, worth reading and recommending. A book you don’t want to put down.

Turned by Christina Jade Loren

Story: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17

Publisher: Breathless Press

Erotic Paranormal, M/M

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Blurb: Nathan thinks that Damien is easy prey. He stalks him right up until the point Damien turns the tables.

Damien wants to be like Nathan, he’s aching to be turned. But when Damien’s plan works and he finally has Nathan right where he wants him, Damien awakens a craving far deeper than just a thirst for blood. And Nathan is there to satisfy every urge.

Review: A short, but deliciously sweet treat. While I thought the set-up ran a little long (I know that is a strange thing to say for such a short story lol ) Time was passed in the first few pages and it wasn’t needed. It was active and not backstory, but didn’t contribute much. However, once Ms. Loren brought these two heroes together, the story had serious bite. And for a vampire lover, the bite is what it’s all about. I did chuckle at some of the tongue in cheek comments. The sex was scorching and the ending was perfect.

Break and Enter by Christina Jade Loren

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: Breathless Press

Erotic Contemporary, M/M

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Blurb: James didn’t think the nights could get any hotter in Phoenix, but he was wrong. When a lone burglar breaks into his home demanding everything, temperatures soar.

Mark’s a thief who believes he knows exactly what he’s after, until one smoking hot homeowner makes him an offer he can’t refuse: perfect submission. This is one break and enter neither man will ever forget.

Review: Oh what a tempting little bedtime story. Great opening, a lot of hot, tie me up rough sex and then an ending that was a little…well I can’t tell you or I’ll spoil the fun. Let’s just say that the ending didn’t bother me, in fact it made the story all the more enjoyable.