Learning to Drown by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 16.5
Publisher: eXcessica
Contemporary Erotic BDSM
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Blurb: Ember is into the whole abduction scenario. She tries and tries to coach her boyfriend Damien in the fine art of being her abductor and sexual tyrant. It's not working. One night, while locked in his truck's tool box, she's towed from Damien's property. Lucas Crow, freelance repo man and all around growly dominant, rescues her from her self-imposed prison. He even takes her home, feeds her and gets her cuffs off when it becomes evident that Damien is not coming to her rescue.


Taken with Ember and her story, Lucas gives her a choice. Stay in her unhappy relationship and play 'games' (basically dominating Damien by dictating his behavior) or stay with him as his 'captive' and learn what true surrender is. It's like learning to drown, giving up to get where you want to be. Ember is eerily taken with this man and his quiet and sure ways. The more she discovers the more she wants to discover. Like his history, his back story, where that sexy scar in his eyebrow came from.
Review: Oh Sommer, what a naughty girl you are. Let me start by saying that I am a HUGE Sommer fan. Have been since I read Bittersweet and it has not really slacked any since.

With that in mind you should know that when I started reading this one I was a bit worried that it might be just a bit too much for me, but in true Sommer style, she was able to pull me back and suck me in. Brutal, bitter, borderline. Sweet, sympathetic and brazen. This story will NOT be for everyone. Even fans of erotic romance, erotica and heavy BDSM lovers might think this one a bit too edgy. While I may not have the same sexual desires as the heroine, the emotion in this story was….emotional. I felt the pain and the confusion. I wanted it to end for both of them…all of them.

Sommer is one of those writers that can create a symphony on the pages and even if you aren’t a lover of classical music you may still find yourself closing your eyes and letting the beauty of the melody wash over you.

This story, along with all her others, has definitely sealed the deal. I will read ANYTHING that Sommer Marsden EVER writes!!!! She is just that damn good.

I’m On Fire by Sommer Marsden

Story: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 18.5
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Cotemporary Erotic
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Blurb: What better way to exorcise an ex than by burning all his stuff in the kitchen sink using his favorite whisky as fuel? Um…yeah, until your kitchen drapes catch fire.

Turns out they send a handsome fireman with a huge chip on his shoulder to deal with that. The last thing Melissa Valley needs is another complication in her world, but there he is—Jackson Goodman—larger than life, hotter than hell. Coming off a bad six-year marriage and resentful of the fact that he’s attracted to her. Logical much?

Fate has plans, it seems. Like it or not, what Jackson and Mel feel for each other might burn hotter than any fire either of them has ever seen. If they let it.

Review: “I know you are but what am I?” Yeah, the heroine pegged it in one part of the story when she said that was all that was missing.

I laughed so hard. This was a great mix of funny as hell, smoking story, super stud…turd-ish-ness :) that I have read in a long time…and I freaking loved every second of it :)

HOT DAMN, Sommer!!!! THIS is why I am so freaking stalker-ish when it comes to your stories :) It’s not just that I want to read every one of them…I HAVE to!! I never know what to expect when I grab one. I know it will kick ass but they all have such a different flavor. That Sommer flare that just drives me wild :)

**SNAP-A-LICIOUS** ;)

Christmas Break by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 7
Total: 15.5
Publisher: eXcessica
Contemporary Erotic
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Blurb: Christmas break is supposed to mean relaxation. A respite. Time off from stress and insanity. Instead of the break she should get, Phoebe Briggs ends up with a storm that took a left when it should have taken a right. A definite snafu in her plans to be home for the holidays. Her plans of food, family, and friends turns into a nightmare of deserted snow clogged streets and a very unfortunate form of shelter. That, it turns out, she must share with a headless stranger. Okay, so Boone Edwards isn’t headless. It only seems that way at first.


A night of snow and sleet and “life saving sex” brings a morning of rescue. And a Christmas day full of surprises- some naughty, some nice. It’s a holiday that neither Phoebe nor Boone will ever forget. Whether their meeting ends up being the best Christmas present ever or a huge lump of coal.

Warnings: This title contains graphic language and sex.

Review: Spicy, sweet, funny...all the wonderful things that I have come to expect for one of Ms Marsden's works was here in spades...and all worth it :)

I really enjoyed botht e characters and the story that Sommer penned. Dumpster sex in a blizzard may not be my idea of a fun Friday night out on the town but these two had their reasons and it totally worked in this story.

**SNAPS** again for Sommer and her fantastico way that she can pull me into a story, make me sweat and leave me breathless :)

Pretty in Pink by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17
Publisher: eXcessica
Contemporary Erotic Holiday
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Blurb: Kimber Daniels knows what they say about assuming and how a person should never do it. But she can't help but assume her new neighbor Charlie Brewster is gay. What with is matching curtains, brand new filigree bird bath and that pink flamingo on his front lawn dressed in its cute little holiday Santa outfit. It's wrong to assume, but she does anyway, especially when he answers the door in a bright pink tulip covered robe.


It seems only logical that Charlie's a safe guy to be around when all other men are on her naughty list. While her best friend Sarah is trying to convince Kimber to make the moves on Charlie because he's a good guy, Kimber's trying to convince Sarah that Charlie is totally off limits and is simply the kind of man that sugar plum dreams are made of.

Christmas has never been so confusing.

Warnings: This title contains explicit language and sex.

Review: As a lover of Ms Marsden’s work, I have to say that this one was just as good as I figured it would be. Cute, laugh-out-loud funny and totally hot :)

Sommer never fails to write a story that pulls me in and rocks my world :) Pretty in Pink is another great read in what I hope will be a LOOOONG line from one of my favorite authors. Filled with great characters, funny situations, a great misunderstanding that begins with an assumption. And you know what they say about assuming, right? Oh yeah :) Smokin’ hot!!

Ferryman by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Xcite books
m/m contemporary
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Blurb: Charon's only job is to make another man happy. No matter what. Even if the demands of his rock star boss twists his heart until he admits to himself exactly what he want – Graham for his own. Against all odds.

Review: It’s good. It’s really good and I can totally recommend this story. The scenes build, the risk increases and the sexual tension between Charon and Graham increases even while there is plenty of sex happening. This story was brilliantly layered. I felt like I was inside their heads, knowing why and feeling how each was suffering in their own way. The story had me by the heart even while I was being turned on. Damn, but so many times I wanted to reach into the story and shake the hell out of Graham. I want to scream at Charon to let down his guard. I was just that invested. I’d been turned on, pissed off, emotionally drained and battered. And in the end, the angst, passion and journey of these two men just left me satisfied.

Coupling: Filthy Erotica for Couples by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: eXcessica
Erotica
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Blurb: A sizzling anthology that explores all the benefits that knowing someone inside and out (quite literally) can bring to sex and fantasy, role play and power play.


An offering of some of the filthiest couples out there. A baker's dozen of stories about love and lust and exploration, from the down and dirty to the romantic and sweet.

These stories are steeped in succulent pain and tender couplings, because in the world of long-time commitment - the hotter the fire, the longer it burns.Includes works from Alison Tyler, Jeremy Edwards, Craig Sorensen, P.S Haven, Alison Seay and others!

Warnings: This title contains graphic language and sex, f/f, BDSM, corporal punishment, anal sex.
Review: SEXY!!!

Yet again Ms Marsden has put together a super sexy, hot, kinky collection that just titillated the hell out of me ;) With out a doubt one of the best erotica collections that I have read in a long time. I am thrilled to give this one my stamp and approval to say that if you are looking for some dirty, sexy, kinky smut….100% designed to turn you on? This is it :)

Smoking Hot by Sommer Marsden

Story: 7
Presentation: 8
Total: 15
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic Paranormal
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Blurb: Van really wants to dislike her blind date, on principle of course. So naturally she really likes Sean Tierney on sight. Her thoughts automatically go from zero to naughty when they meet. He’s a tall, green-eyed blond who drives a smoking-hot classic car.


Speaking of smoking hot, the Halloween party he takes her to turns into a nightmare. Not because it’s a blind date, but because the whole thing goes to hell when a ghost in the shape of evil black smoke starts taking out the guests. Van decides she’d like to live to see another date with sinfully handsome Sean and she learns there’s something to be said for life-affirming sex. Lots and lots of life-affirming, we-may-die-here-so-lets-do-it-while-we-can sex.

Review: Cute but I could have had more :)

As to be expected from Ms Marsden, it was.....SMOKIN' HOT! but I thought the story was a bit rushed. Of course how else is a story supposed to be that takes place in the span of a single f*cked up first date. :) Jacked. A totally nail biting first date that would have had me screwing the pants off my sexy blind date no doubt and boy do they ever. In a closet, a dumb-waiter and with a medium peeking through a key hole. YEAH, dirty little voyeur :)

All in all it was a good, hot fast read that while I would have liked more, was fine the way it was. Nothing really left out. Just enough :)

Dirtyville Collection edited by Sommer Marsden

Story: 8

Presentation: 6

Total: 16

Erotica

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Blurb: The Dirtyville Collection brings you Dirtyville and Kinkyville in one volume. Only available here at 1RE, it's both books for the lower price of 7.99. Get all your favorite erotica writers waxing poetic about small town naughty...

Review: LOL Oh what am interesting collection :)

Props to Ms Marsden and this collection of authors for bringing all their dirtiness out for our enjoyment ;) There were tales that were wicked, kinky, naughty, dirty and a few that pushed the limits. All the things we dirty girls love :)

Makes me want to know when they are going to get together and put out another collection, and if the next will be ever more dirty? Yes please :)

Base Nature by Sommer Marsden

Story: 7.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 16.5

Publisher: Ellora's Cave

Erotic Paranormal

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Blurb: When Garrett Gustafson breaks from his pack, it’s all about distance. He doesn’t expect to meet a long-tortured woman or someone he wants so bad his teeth damn near ache. He most definitely doesn’t expect to meet a woman he’d even consider changing. Changing is frowned upon and dangerous. But Liv McCoy not only captures his heart, she tempts him. Tempts him to take her, to change her and even to love her.

Liv McCoy has been the weak one all her life. All she wants is a little power. When Garrett shows up she feels an unspeakable pull. Not just to give herself over to him in bed, but to offer all of herself—heart, body and soul. Garrett can give her power. She just needs to convince him that she can handle the change. And his love.

Review: When I saw this title come across my inbox, I was thrilled. I love paranormal and am a HUGE Sommer Marsden fan. As soon as I started reading it I knew it was different.

Ms Marsden has the ability to craft a tale that can take you away to places you have only dreamed about. She can show you fantasies you only think about when no one else is around. This fantastic author is one of my favorites.

Though this story isn't really what I expected from this author it was still good. There were a few spots when I felt the characters did some things that were out of character for them at that time in the book, but over-all the story was well laid and the characters enjoyable.

The last half of the book was a wild ride that got pretty hairy....in a good way :) and I have to say that Ms Marsden needs to be on the look-out....this reviewer will be snapping up any new work she puts out as fast as it hits the web :)

Bittersweet by Sommer Marsden

Story: 9.5
Presentation: 9.5
Total: 19
Publisher: eXcessica
Erotic BDSM Novella
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Blurb: Rayka’s just looking for a peace offering for an offended client when she goes into The Good, The Sweet, and the Yummy. What she finds instead is a very intoxicating man. Deacon James is more sinful than the candy he sells, and Rayka soon finds out that he can push her farther than she every thought she could go. Mentally, creatively, emotionally and yes–sexually. Rayka must remember it’s okay to let him have her body, let him test her limits, but she can’t let him have her heart. Besides, he’s made it perfectly clear he doesn’t want it anyway…

Review: OMG!! Excuse me while I try and catch my breath. *pant* Okay. *gulp* I think I can type now :) SO, a total page turner that will keep you riveted and captivated from beginning to bittersweet end leaving you sad that it's over. I felt the emotion all the way through this novella. Every tummy swoop, every pain filled smack, every big "O" WOW!!!!

Sommer Masden has really out done herself with this tasty, titillating tease. With out a doubt, I would read everything this author puts out from now on and will be seeking out everything on her back list!! Any one with the ability to bring emotion to life like this talented lady has my vote all the way!! *SNAPS* Ms Marsden, I am in awe!

Warnings: This title contains explicit sex, graphic language, spanking, bondage and humiliation.

Corporeal by Sommer Marsden

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Erotic
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Blurb: Nix Matthews inherits an old farmhouse from her long-lost cousin twice removed. Or something like that. What she doesn’t know is that it comes with a resident ghost.

Thanks to a sudden summer storm, a well-placed bolt of lightning and a stubborn streak a mile wide, Nix gets to meet her ghost up close and personal. Turns out Grant died looking for true love and is now determined to make up for lost time in the romance and hot sex departments. Nix is more than willing to help him. They can worry about the whole should be dead thing later.

Review: Like a snuggling up in front of the fire with brandy-laced coffee, Corporeal was just smooth and seductive. The words slipped into my mind, weaving vivid imagery. Grant is pulled from the river and is every woman’s fantasy of an attentive lover. He’s charming, sexy and the truth of his existence is simply romantic. This is what I’ve come to expect from Ellora’s Cave Quickies. I feel like I’ve spent an hour in bed, being totally ravished by the words on the page.