Saturday, January 9, 2016

Harley (West Coast Rock Stars) by Michelle Jo Quinn

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Book Title: Harley (West Coast Rock Stars) 
Author: Michelle Jo Quinn Genre: 
Contemporary Romance 
Release Date: January 19, 2016 
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All of her life, Cadence Williams has been lied to…

With her ailing father on his deathbed, a whispered secret sends Cadence’s life into a tailspin. Determined to either confirm or debunk her father’s claim, she sets out on a mission to grow close to the only man with evidence to set things straight. To do that, Cadence earns a position in an elite security firm owned by her father’s old army buddy, Noah “Mac” Mackinley.

Mac is the only man who could hold the evidence to support her father’s claims…

But first, she must prove herself worthy of Mac’s trust and get close enough to find the truth. Her first mission is to watch over an eight-year old girl, Harley Clark.

Harley is not an ordinary girl. She’s the daughter of a rock star…

Despite her fragile appearance, Harley has tenacity and brilliance like nothing Cade has ever seen. To everyone’s surprise—including her own—Cade forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful wallflower.

Her first assignment just became more interesting…

When Harley’s rock star father, Jax Clark, enters the scene, Cade can’t deny the instant attraction for the self-proclaimed bad boy. Tattoos, piercing eyes, and a raspy voice that sends thousands of fans into a screaming frenzy, he’s more than just a heartthrob. Worse, Jax starts to pay her more attention than she expects.

She’s faced with a choice—get lured in by the celebrity world and lose any chance of finding out the truth, or stick to the plan and avoid Jax at all costs to earn Mac’s trust.

Tagline: Sacrifices have to be made, one of which threatens to break hearts…
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Michelle ‘s love for writing blossomed when her father gave her a diary. However, instead of recounting her daily life, she wrote stories of fictional people. Like most of her characters, she believes in Happily Ever After. Naturally, she finds harmony in writing romance.

An unabashed, self-proclaimed foodie, Michelle loves to try new food whenever she travels. She once had triple crème Brie and duck rillette for lunch on top of Grouse Mountain. She enjoys watching foreign films and reading a good book by the fireside.

Michelle is an active member of RWA and several of its chapters. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two kids.
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Review: The Lone Rancher

The Lone Rancher The Lone Rancher by Andrew Grey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2.5 Stars -- Cowboy Up!! I wanted to like it..I really did

This is book number four in Dreamspinner Press' Dreamspun Desires Series and we have a hot cowboy, Aubrey Klein, who is looking to find a way to save his parents ranch, live his life, come out of the closet, and find a happily ever after. He is offered a creative way to make money, as a erotic dancer in a gay club, and does this on a weekly basis with every plan to never let anyone find out about his weekend activities and to quit just as soon as the ranch is safe from foreclosure. Well you know what they say about the best laid plans..

Garrett Lamston, has known Aubrey for years and has hidden something about himself from everyone, he is gay and he has a huge crush on Aubrey. Not only are both men in the closet, but they live in Texas in the Bible Belt, being gay just isn't an option - and then there is Aubrey's weekend activities that he has to continue on the down low in order to protect his families livelihood.


I was really excited for this book because, hot cowboy story written by Andrew Grey..should be awesome, right? Well sadly I was wrong. There is just something that was missing in this book maybe it was the lack of angst or the super easy resolutions to problems without hardly any conflict that just didn't fly with me. Whatever it was, I am sad to say that I just couldn't connect with this book. I read it. However, when it was over I was like "okay, that's done.. whats next" no sense of longing for more that I usually feel regarding a book.




Overall, I just cannot rate this book higher than a 2.5 as it just lacked the "stuff" needed to make me crave more and fully enjoy a story. If you are looking for a story that is easy going, soft on conflict with super easy resolutions then this might be for you.


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Review: The Millionaire Upstairs

The Millionaire Upstairs The Millionaire Upstairs by M.J. O'Shea
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars to an Office Romance in the world of High Fashion

This is book 1 in Dreamspinner Press's new
Dreamspun Desires Collection. I read them out if order, so it's my second book of the new series.

Dreamspun Desires are contemporary category romance novels, complete with your favorite heartwarming heroes, captivating plots, and exotic settings. These titles are all about happily ever afters that leave you with a satisfied smile for days.


This was a feel good read with a huge slow burn. Sasha is new to the world of Fashion and lands an excellent job at a top fashion designers firm, Harrison Kingsley. Harrison Kinglsey is named after designer, Harrison Kinglsey and is run by the designer and his sister Joanne Kingsley. Harrison is known to be aloof, moody, egocentric, and sometimes just flat out rude..however, his behaviors are mostly overlooked and accepted due to his influence on fashion. Sasha is so excited to have landed a job with the firm, even if it's with Joanne Kingsley.


Two years pass.....


Joanne is leaving for maternity leave and she decided in her absence that Sasha can....yep you guessed it, work with Harrison. (view spoiler) So Sasha and Lancelot move from their little apartment in NYC to the spacious and regal Kingsley Court in The Hampton's and the fun begins!

As Harrison and Sasha start spending more time together there is more than one feeling floating between the men, including lust, attraction, bewilderment, and a little irritation. However, Sasha is now unable to hide from nor deny his attraction towards Harrison and to his surprise Sasha is finding out that Harrison might feel something for Sasha.


The slow burn continues..a kiss is shared...




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Sasha relegates himself to being just an employee and things cool down at Kingsley's Court. However, our author has promised a happily ever after .. But how is she going to get these two men there? Let me tell you there is a trip to Milan, the help of Lancelot, A party in white, and a couple more misunderstandings that these poor MC are put through.

Things I loved:
Overall, I think the author does a wonderful job of character development, of creating the slow burn, of setting the stage for the office romance, and of fully resolving the conflict. I enjoyed watching the softer side of Harrison Kingsley come to light and watch as he let his walls down, learning and accepting love from Sasha. I loved little Lancelot!

Things I didn't like:
I would have loved to have maybe another chapter at the end..I am greedy after all and I like to see my characters living their happily ever after. So far the books in this "Dreamspun Desires" by Dreamspinner are shorter books, there isn't a lot of bedroom scenes or heat between the MC, and we don't get to see much of the happily ever after.

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Spanish Nights by Valerie Twombly

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Spanish Nights
A Jinn's Seduction, Book 1
by Author Valerie Twombly
Print Length: 150 pages
Publication Date: September 24, 2014
Winner of Best Short Fantasy, Preditors & Editors
After a bitter divorce from her cheating husband, Makayla searches for her muse in the remote hills of Spain. When she flings open the door of her villa, she finds it in the form of intense blue eyes and a killer body attached to a thick Spanish accent.
Armand has lost everything. His magic and his freedom are taken when an evil curse is placed on the Jinn, bounding him to earth. With only his immortality and ability for seduction, he sets his sights on the dark haired newcomer in town.
What begins as desire in the steamy nights of Spain, quickly leads to something more meaningful. However, when evil emerges from the shadows, Makayla learns she must choose between her mortality and Armand's freedom.
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Makayla had been positive Armand was going to kiss her. Instead he'd set her aside and almost seemed angry that she had trusted him. Their ride back to the mainland had been quiet and almost tense. What had caused the sudden change? The kiss on the cheek? Everything had certainly gone to hell after that, but she could have sworn he wanted her.
She brushed the hair from her face. What did she know about men anyway? It had been two years since her last relationship and it had failed. She had failed. The entire idea was a mistake and she should just chalk it up to a lesson learned and move on. Tears stung her eyes. She thought she saw something good and decent in Armand. Even if only for a one-night stand, she thought he would have catered to her every need, giving her something her past relationships always lacked. Maybe she should just hire the deed done. Women did it all the time now and why not? Their sexual urges were the same as a man's, only the rules were different.
Half an hour later, they were back at the dock and Armand helped her off the boat.
“I'll escort you home.”
Really? She pursed her lips. “I'm sure you have lots to do. I can see myself home. Thank you again for a nice day.” She spun and started to walk away, but he was on her heels.
“I wasn't asking.” He moved in beside her.
Kayla kept her gaze ahead. She could feel the heat rising up her neck. “Suit yourself.” If he wanted to walk with her then fine, but she refused to converse with him. The mixed signals he kept sending were making her dizzy. He went from seductive to demanding to angry with god-knows-what. The confusion running through her brain gave her a headache.
Ten silent minutes later, she finally reached her front door. She slipped the key into the lock and turned the handle. The door opened to reveal a darkened room and she could hardly wait to escape back into it. She wondered if the entire trip was a waste. Good manners had her turning around to face the sexy man who'd towered beside her all day.
“Thank you again. It was lovely.”
His hands gripped her upper arms and his body pinned her against the doorjamb. His lips crashed down on hers. Bruising. Demanding. His tongue pushed passed and swept into her mouth. He tasted of danger and sin and she wanted to swallow him whole. Every lean hard muscle of his chest pushed into her breasts causing them to ache. Her nipples pebbled against her bathing suit and begged to have his hot tongue glide across them. His erection, thick and hard, pressed into her belly. She wanted to touch him, but with her arms pinned at her side she could do nothing except remind herself to breathe.
He consumed her.
Armand nipped her bottom lip then pulled away causing her to moan. Even in the dusk of the evening, she could see the desire in his eyes. It burned her soul.
“Querida, never trust a strange man again. I will be your one exception,” he whispered. “Do you understand?”
She swallowed. Her throat parched from the inferno brewing inside her like a wicked storm. “Y-Yes.”
“Good.” He released her then backed away. “Go inside now. I'll pick you up tomorrow evening for dinner.”
“O-Okay.”
Kayla stepped past the entry and closed the door behind her. She leaned against the cool wood both to quench the fire that raged within and for support. She brought her fingers to her swollen lips and could almost feel him still pressing against her.
“What the hell just happened?”
Her legs were like Jell-O and her heart raced. She hadn't expected him to kiss her. Not after the way things had ended. Even in her surprise, her body couldn't help but respond. She had never been kissed like that before. It had been raw. His heat had seeped through her skin igniting something deep inside her.
“So that's what it's like? Holy hell.” She pushed herself off the door and walked across the living room on wobbly legs. She needed a cold shower. Ice cold to be exact.

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When Crone is asked to protect Tessa from an evil warlock, the jinn is eager to accept, hoping to right a wrong from his past. But having the beautiful witch on his secluded island creates a supernatural brew perfect for sultry nights.
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Award winning and bestselling author, Valerie Twombly grew up watching Dark Shadows over her mother's shoulder, and from there her love of the fanged creatures blossomed. Today, Valerie has decided to take her darker, sensual side and put it to paper. When she is not busy creating a world full of steamy, hot men and strong, seductive women, she juggles her time between a full-time job, hubby, and her two German Shepherd dogs, in Northern IL. Valerie is a member of Romance Writers of America and Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Romance Writers. She is also the founder of Sexy Scribblers, a group of romance writers who bring readers new and fresh stories every month.

Bend to My Will Box Set (Bend to My Will, #1-4) by Emily Jane Trent




Title: Bend To My Will Box Set
Series: Bend To My Will #1-4
Author: Emily Jane Trent
Genre: Erotic Romance
 Release Date: January 8, 2016



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Bend To My Will (Books 1-4)

Sexy billionaire Jacob Rinaldi needs a new submissive.

But he does not have romance in mind.

He has his choice of women, but is obsessed with having Vivienne Lake. In this hot love story, he faces the darkness that threatens to engulf him. Vivienne discovers the joy of submission, which teaching Jacob that love isn’t out of reach.

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Forbidden Passion (Bend To My Will #1)


Vivienne Lake captivates him from the first moment, but she thinks he is rude and arrogant. Yet also, sexy as sin. Despite being wrong for each other, one passionate encounter leads to another. Jacob discovers that dominating Vivienne is more of a challenge that he anticipated. Will she enter his forbidden world? Will he let her?

Seductive Affair (Bend To My Will #2)

Jacob can't forget Vivienne.

And must persuade Vivienne to be his submissive.

Vivienne knows that Jacob Rinaldi is the only man for her, even if she is mad at him. On a trip to Paris, an unexpected event fuels her passion, once again. And she must make a decision. Separation is torture, and Jacob hopes a romantic interlude at his luxury villa will convince her to agree to his terms.

Will Vivienne turn away from Jacob? Or will she give in to powerful desire?

Intimate Kiss (Bend To My Will #3)

Jacob must keep romance out of the playroom, but Vivienne has a way of making him break the rules.

Will one intimate kiss steal Vivienne's heart?

With a brash move, Vivienne defies Jacob. She craves their sexual intimacy, but wants more.

Deep Longing (Bend To My Will #4)

Jacob allows deeper intimacy, despite the emotional risk.

Denying the power of Vivienne’s submission and passion is impossible.

Vivienne stirs emotions that Jacob is unable to repress, and the relationship careens into uncharted waters. He can’t blame Vivienne for envisioning a different sort of relationship than they have. After all, Jacob takes her on dates then shares the playroom with her, which sends conflicting messages.



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Inviting a woman to be his submissive had not been an issue before. Jacob struggled to recall why it had been so easy. It seemed the women had come to him, or if not, they waited in line for him to ask. But it had not been difficult.

Now he felt like a teenager on a first date. Jacob was nervous, and that just couldn’t be. He commanded women and they did his bidding, saw to his pleasure. So what was it about this one? He feared he’d lose her. And he didn’t even have her yet.






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Emily Jane Trent writes steamy romances about characters you’ll get to know and love. The sex scenes are hot, and the romance even hotter! If you are a fan of stories with a heroine that’s got spunk and a hunk of a hero that you’d like to take home with you, these stories are what you’re looking for. The stories will let you escape into a fantasy – and you won’t want it to end - ever.



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Bend to My Will books 1-4 by Emily Jane Trent are a hot 5+ star BDSM read.
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I am really enjoying this series. Jacob and Vivie are really taking me for a rollercoaster ride.

Forbidden Passion - 1
This is Jacob and Vivienne’s hot and steamy story.  Jacob has a challenge in Vivie, he is used to women coming to him not having to chase them. When Vivie finally gives into him, he gives her something that she has always craved sexually.

“You won’t find the romance you seek with me,” he said, sharply. “I’m not capable of it.”

Seductive Affair - 2
Vivie can’t get her one night with Jacob out of her mind, he gave her pleasure in a way she hadn’t experienced before.  There is something dark that Jacob is hiding, what is it?
Vivie goes to Paris looking for new scents with Alfred a possible partner in the perfume business.
She runs into Jacob while in Paris and ends up going with him to his villa and spending time with him. She gets a first hand experience of Jacob’s lifestyle and agrees to be his submissive.

She realized that now.  And whether good or bad...Vivienne was now a part of Jacob’s forbidden world.

Intimate Kiss - 3
Vivie and Jacob return to the states and embark on their new agreement.
To teach Vivie that he is in charge, Jacob plans to restrict when and where sex play will take place. Vivie is finding she wants more, so she takes a chance and shows up at his office.
Jacob surprises Vivie by finally kissing her. Does this mean he is finally opening up to her?

Vivienne couldn’t help but wonder if things would be different now, or what this might mean for their future.

Deep Longing - 4
Things are starting to change, Jacob is breaking rules that he normally wouldn't have with other submissives (Kissing, sleeping in his bed, riding on the yacht). When Vivie gets sick he gets her and takes care of her at his home, (swoon). Jacob is starting to doubt what they have and is worried that Vivie is getting the wrong impression.He has to maintain distance to keep her from his past. When Vivie tells Jacob she needs to go to Paris for work he gets upset and tells her he forbids it. Will Vivie let him control her life outside of the playroom?

Vivienne struggled to see how to make Jacob change...maybe the darkness would win after all.

Of course book 4 ends in a cliffhanger leading into book 5: Illicit Craving.  Which I have to agree that I am craving more from these two. I need to know what Jacobs secret is and why do I feel like something is going to happen with Vivie? Emily does a great job of pulling you into the story. I highly suggest 1-clicking this series, if you like BDSM you will definitely enjoy it.