Velvet Steel by Suzanne Rock

Story: 7
Presentation: 8
Total: 15
Publisher: Loose ID
Contemporary Erotic Romance
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Blurb:  Shane and Noah set out to seduce Kitty Velvet into selling them her family's struggling steel company at a deep discount. They plan a weekend of deception and sexual adventure to convince her to give up the business she spent her life keeping afloat. As they begin their passionate getaway, things don't go as planned. Instead of putting their rival out of business, they gain deeper feelings for the feisty blonde - and for each other. With their world upside down, Shane and Noah must now decide if business ambitions are worth losing a chance at something bigger than money, and more precious than owning a steel empire.

 Kitty has worked hard to keep Velvet Steel afloat, but changing technologies and the growth of their rivals have made the company's continued viability almost impossible. As she embarks on a erotic weekend to de-stress and regroup, she develops feelings for two strangers who turn out to be the very men who have made her life a living hell for the past year. But is saving her family business worth losing her only chance at love?

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, capture fantasy, male/male sexual practices, menage (m/m/f).

Review: A hot little erotic number, that does have a little bit of a plot. Before reading this, I suggest getting a big glass of Iced tea and a fan, because the sex is scorchting hot!

Despite their intentions in the begining, Shane and Noah soon realize that they need Kitty just as much as she needs them. All in all a happy-ever-after ending for everyone. I can't wait to read more of Suzanne's work!

Whispers by Suzanne Rock

Story: 7
Presentation: 9
Total: 16
Publisher: Loose ID
Historical Erotic Paranormal Romance
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Blurb:

Rose is skeptical when Lady Denville hires her to take care of some ghosts in her townhouse. She expects to find a nest of rats or leaky water pipes. Instead she finds two sexy spirits intent on fulfilling her every sexual desire. They introduce her to a whole new world of pleasure -- and a curse that may destroy them all. Lionel and Jonathan have been trapped in the townhouse for decades, waiting. When Rose walks in, they know that she is the one with the power to save them. The key to their freedom lies within reach, and both men must put aside their differences if they ever hope to break the curse that binds them to the townhouse. As the men set out to seduce Rose and gain their freedom, their sexual desire turns into something more. Now they must be honest with the woman they love, or stay imprisoned in the spirit world forever.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices, menage.

Review: Whispers, by Suzanne Rock, is a quick, fun read. If you like your paranormal romance hot and full of ghosts, curses, and M/M, M/F, and M/M/F action then this is the book for you. Although, I did find some of the heroine’s thoughts to be redundant, especially when she was lamenting her relationship with her deceased husband I found the overall story engaging. I’d love to see the three main characters again, preferably in a novel length book where the author had room to flesh them out even more.

Up On The Housetop by Suzanne Rock

Story 6.5
Presentation 9
Total 15.5
Loose-id
Erotic Paranormal

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Desperate to escape her controlling family, Chloe Bradford scrambles up to the housetop of her Texas home on Christmas Eve. There she discovers a sexy stranger cloaked in shadow. He convinces her to shed her good-girl image and give into her most secret desires. The man's low, raspy voice tugs at her memory as much as it awakens her passion. Is he a Christmas miracle, or some figment of her imagination? When he tries to leave, she follows him, eager to learn his identity.

Zach can't stop thinking about Chloe, or their reunion on the roof. His wolf-half urges him to reveal his identity and claim her, but he doesn't dare. For both their sakes, he must remain in the shadows until he can control his inner beast's bursts of rage. After a decade of struggle he thought he could handle his curse, but Chloe's presence causes his control to slip. As the moon-rages become more frequent, he knows he's slipping toward the insanity that claims many of his kind. Only Chloe can save him, but he broke her heart over a decade ago. Her forgiveness would be the real Christmas miracle.

Review:

Top quality writer with a mediocre delivery on an intriguing idea. The premise if phenomenal, the writing descriptive, the characters and plot are ripe for exploration. The story is ready to be told. The problem is that it really isn’t told in this book. I get a small glimpse of Chloe and that she’s unhappy in the life wanted for her by her family. Zach had the life he wanted until it was ripped away on a night that changed everyone’s futures. Most of the threads in this plot line are unanswered. All we really know at the end is that Chloe and Zach want to be together and I was left with the impression they were ready to fight for each other…and whatever is out there…waiting in the next book to be told to the reader.

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.

Sugar Rush by Lissa Matthews

Story: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17

Publisher: Loose Id

BBW Erotic Contemporary

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Blurb: Graham Hall is twenty-six and has a dream job as a travel writer. He's come to Colorado for work and a little personal down time. With his article done and the six-month lease up on the small cabin in the valley, he's stayed around until his next assignment. In a downtown Denver bar, Graham meets Edward and after a short conversation agrees to a blind date with Edward's business partner, Jane. After all, what could it hurt?

Jane is completely oblivious to the machinations of Edward and Graham and shows up at Graham's cabin to deliver a box of handmade chocolate truffles. From the minute Graham opens the door, Jane falls head over heels in lust. A plus size, mid-thirties woman, Jane isn't sure what Cowboy Surfer, as she's dubbed him, sees in her or why he's so tenacious in his pursuit and tries throwing him off at every turn.

The inability to say continue saying 'No' leads to hot, scorching sex and a lot of follow-up phone calls opening Jane's eyes to the realization that maybe life doesn’t have to revolve around chocolate truffles, but rather around a delicious, well traveled younger man.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Dubious consent, voyeurism of male/male sexual interaction.

Review: You know, there are times when you start reading a book and for some reason things just feel right. The hero is sexy, and irresistible. The heroine is likable but has reservations about the development of a relationship. The super stud is going to do his damnedest to change her mind...And somewhere along the way you find yourself smiling for no apparent reason. Maybe it's because the story is just one of those that you like.

That is how I felt about this one. I just couldn't help but fall for the characters in the first few scenes. Ms Matthews, you have done a great job crafting a sexy, sensual tale that kept me warn. :)