Cowboy Love on Hold by Luxie Ryder

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5
Erotic Contemporary Menage
Publisher: Siren Publishing
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Blurb: When retired Special Op Brandon Reed comes back to Chelwood, he doesn't expect to find his high school buddy Wade Gardener still living in town with the woman Brandon used to date, Kimber Williams. It hurts him to see that they have taken back their love for him and given it to each other.

Kimber doesn't know why Brandon deserted her as a teenager, and although madly in love with Wade, she has never gotten over Brandon. But Wade has his own issues to deal with. He knows the real reason why Brandon left town so suddenly, but he's never confessed his true feelings for Brandon to the woman he adores, or even to himself.

Just as Brandon begins to fear there is no room in their hearts for him, the past comes back to haunt him, and he is thrown into a desperate struggle to save their lives.

Review: Okay, let’s get the suspense aspects of the story out of the way first. Oh my gosh, it was fun, exciting, entertaining. Twists and turns, suspenseful situations…that didn’t take over the story. Yay! If you want suspense action as a backdrop to an engaging love story, this book is for you. I can say, it is just the kind of story I love. The characters are memorable, and the development of their love wasn’t rushed with rapid sex scenes that don’t contribute to the plot. Ms. Ryder, you’re good. You’re very good at marrying hot sex with wicked good storytelling. As much as I loved the angsty love between Brandon and Wade, I loved how you made Kimber vital to the relationship. She wasn’t left out, even when she wasn’t with them. The story doesn’t drag, great characters, emotional-tummy-tugging sex scenes. This is a great story and a great start to a series I intend to follow.

Dance Like Nobody's Watching by Luxie Ryder

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17
Publisher: Evernight
Contemporary Erotic
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Blurb: On a hit TV dancing competition, the dance floor isn’t the only place where things are heating up…


As the costume designer, Sherrie Alveston is in trouble when the trousers she made for Ty Webster, the superstar of the ballroom scene, split in a very unfortunate place. How is a woman supposed to concentrate when his delicious body and hungry eyes make her fumble with the needle? While she tackles with the delicate repair, Ty’s casual flirting leads to something far more intense.

But a sudden love connection always has its barriers, and Ty's dance partner, Diana, is determined to stand in their way. Coping with a damaged leg after a devastating motorbike crash, Sherrie doesn’t think she can compete with the beautiful ice queen…until Ty is forced to take drastic measures and proves to her just how needed she really is.

Review: I really dig a story where the main characters aren't perfect :) Makes it more believable :) Well, as believable as fiction can be anyway, but you know what I mean.

I found the characters to be refreshing and inspiring. The story, well written and motivating. The conflict believable without a doubt. Everything about this one just clicked together and really worked making it a very enjoyable read :)