Demons and Angels by Naomi Bellina

Story: 7
Presentation: 9
Total: 16
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Torrid
Paranormal Erotic Romance
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Blurb: Desperate for cash to pay off an out-of-control credit card, Macy takes a job serving drinks at a Halloween party hosted by a group of men who believe that a demon from another planet is residing on Earth. When Macy discovers that the revelers are into drugs and bondage sex she decides it’s time to leave. Tempted by the lure of extra money, her fellow server, Cyan, opts to stay and play kinky sex games so Macy has no choice but to depart without her friend. Relieved to discover Sheriff Jack Parker in the vicinity, the two take a ride to help calm her nerves and discuss how to convince Cyan to leave the party, but soon discover there is an attraction between them. As they act on their lustful desires, the night turns even more dangerous, and Macy must use all her feminine wiles to save herself.

Review: An excellent short story. The author gets a lot across to the reader in only 20 pages. Macy is a very believable character, just looking to make some extra money to pay off her credit card debt. The end is a surprise I didn't see coming. I don't want to spoil it for other readers, but the 'real' demon was totally not who I expected it to be. If you only ever read one Naomi Bellina book, I strongly recommend it be Demons and Angels. I just wish it was longer.

His Leading Lady by Paula Martin

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Contemporary
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Blurb: Jess Harper’s predictable life is turned upside down when she discovers that Lora, her twin sister, has disappeared. It’s just a week before rehearsals are due to start for a new West End musical in which Lora has the lead role. Jess decides to pose as her sister in order to save Lora's career. This brings her into close contact with arrogant theatre director Kyle Drummond. Attraction sparks between them but there’s also evidence that he had been dating Lora. So is Jess simply a substitute – in real life as well as in the show? And what will happen when Lora eventually returns?

Review: Reading the blurb for the first time I had no doubt that I would like this one. It just "fits" with the kind of romance that I love to read....and fit it did. While at first I was a bit thrown because I didn't realize where the story was taking place, once it clicked for me my mind was able to make the adjustments and I flew right along :)

Ms Martin did a really good job in crafting this tale and weaving a story that not only showed me interesting characters...but kept me interested. Wonderful job  :)

The Garnetsword by Caroline Aubrey

Story: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17

Publisher: Whiskey Creek Torrid

Historical

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Blurb: She was a widowed warrior, reluctant heir to a divided throne, thrust into a rescue mission that brought her deep into the heart of enemy territory. But Aurora Carreon, Lady Grayslake, seeks not to avenge her husband’s death at the hands of their enemies, but to spread a message of love and forgiveness in the foreign lands adjacent to her home.

Rebel, soldier, fighter, lover: Jedren tribal resistance fighter Ardan of the Wolf Clan serves his tribe well, fighting for survival in a hostile land between two hostile rulers. A cold, calculating strategist, he is also a man of intense emotions: passion, anger, love, and hate. When he captures Lady Grayslake, the beautiful, fierce warrior elicits a desire he thought long dead and gone.

Two sworn enemies. Desire born out of hatred and distrust. When Aurora is captured and taken deep into enemy territory by the man who murdered her husband, will she fulfill her mission of love and peace, or will she give in to the dark desires elicited by the touch of her greatest enemy, who took from her the one man she loved most of all?

Review: Intense! Without a  doubt.
 
Riveting, action packed from beginning to end, this one came to the get-together and brought the party :) I was pulled into the story from the start. The world building was FANTASTIC. It is clear the author had everything worked out for the world, characters and the story. Nothing was out of place.
 
Enemies? Maybe, but oh so hot!  Rock it Ms Aubrey!

The Cowboy Way by Tory Richards

Story: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press

Contemporary 202 Pages

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Blurb: Artist Lacey Owens comes home to her father’s ranch for a long overdue visit, and for a little rest and relaxation. She’s not prepared for becoming the means for revenge against him by an escaped convict he helped send to prison. Getting involved with her father’s sexy ranch foreman and partner Chase Saunders isn’t in her plans either. But as unexplained events occur and Lacey’s life becomes threatened, Chase makes it his mission to protect her. Her independent nature rebels against his arrogant, high-handed methods and tempers ignite. But it soon becomes apparent that their animosity is only a ruse for the gripping sexual longing stirring in their blood.

Review: YOWZA! If there is one thing that I have discovered as a reader, when I fall in love with a book by a certain author I tend to search out more of their stuff. When the other stuff turns out not to be as good it is a bit of a let down, BUT when you find an author who delivers a great, hot, captivating read, time after time........Well all I can say is....WE HAVE A WINNER! and let me just say that in my opinion, Ms Richards is a winner :)

A yummy read that will keep you pulled in from the very begining. Chase is hot, hot, hot! What could be better than a sexy cowboy who knows exactly what he wants? I can't wait to read it again. I just don't think I could ever get bored with a story like this one :)

It's All In The Jeans by Tory Richards

Story: 9

Presentation: 8.5
Total: 17.5

Publisher: Whiskey Creek Torrid

Contemporary Full Length

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Blurb: Find out how hot it gets when you mix a sexy firefighter with a spunky redhead hell bent on driving him crazy!
Logan Knight is staying with his grandfather while recuperating from an accident that claimed the lives of his two best friends. He needs time to heal his body and his heart from the tragedy of that fire. Libby Turner will do whatever it takes to keep her parents from placing her beloved grandmotherinto an assisted living facility—even masquerading as a 70-year-old woman. From the moment the two meet, sparks fly and they can't keep their hands off each other.
Can they stick to their plan of keeping their relationship strictly sexual, or do they give in to the overwhelming love that threatens to claim their hearts?

Review: So, let me start by saying I laughed my rear off, got lots of warm fussies, and could NOT put this book down until it was done! What a total cluster Libby finds herself in, but it is sooooo funny to read about it and thank the lord I am not the one in her shoes :) A totally funny, sexy story that will sizzle and smolder until you don't think you can take anymore.....but then surprise....you can :)

This was the first book I ever read by Ms Richards and am pleased to say it was not the last. I have since picked up a copy of The Cowboy Way. I won't spoil but rest assured I have a review for it waiting in the wings;)

This story is avaliable in E-book as well as trade paperback. Great story and good editing. The only reason Presentation score was an 8.5 was the picture on the cover of the trade paperback is a little fuzzy and the ISBN number on the back looked like it had been cut out and pasted on. Nothing to get your knickers in a knot over but since my scoring is 50% dependant on the presentation I had to knock a tiny bit for it.

Definitly will make a wonderful addition to your library. Go......What are you waiting for..........You're still here? .......Really?...............You don't want to miss this one :)