April 16th, 2013

Author Review: One Hard Ride by M.M. Bordeaux

One Hard Ride by M.M. Bordeaux
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Menage a Trois, M/F/M, Voyeurism
Length: 308 pages

Summary:

Amanda Sloane’s passion has been solely focused on becoming a well-respected, NYC art appraiser. With that appetite sated, she can no longer ignore her body’s carnal desires.

Tasked with authenticating an uncataloged Randell painting that could be worth millions, she meets a trio of Texas ranch hands who take her on an erotic ride imagined only in her deepest fantasy. Between ranch owners, Jake and Justin Morgan, and their ranch foreman, Luke, the cowboys ignite in Amanda a raging fire of uninhibited sexuality.

For years, the Morgan brothers have fought off their greedy cousin’s attempts to take their ranch, including poison and sabotage. Now, Jake is counting on the elegant and sophisticated art appraiser to authenticate his grandaddy’s painting to stave off foreclosure on the family ranch. Awakening the big city vixen’s sexual hunger has his body ablaze with need and his heart yearning for love.

Can Amanda give up the intoxicating pleasure of her sexual awakening? Or is Jake’s love unconditional enough to encourage her to continue her erotic odyssey?

This title contains: explicit language, anal sex, ménage a trios (m/f/m), and voyeurism.

Trixie’s Review:

Yeehawwwwwww! Those literally were the first words that came to mind as I read One Hard Ride by M.M. Bordeaux. Wild sex and passionate characters, mixed with an intriguing plot definitely lead to one hard ride! Amanda’s opportunity to go to Texas presents more than just a job. A total awakening of hidden passion is uncovered and like the saying goes, once it has been unleashed, there is no turning back!

From her first moment on the Morgan Ranch, Amanda is exposed to not only a stallion mating with his mare, but watching ranch hands get it on, turns her into a wild and wanton woman. Menage, anal, and downright lust await her as she uses her knowledge in the art and antiquities world to determine if the artifacts Justin and Jake have are worth the evil cousin that is trying to destroy everything they own.

Rated 4 Ravens by Trixie!

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April 4th, 2013

Author Review: Lost in Bliss by Sophie Oak

Lost in Bliss by Sophie Oak
Series: Nights in Bliss, Colorado, Book #4
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Genre: Erotic Contemporary, Menage, M/F/M
Length: 298 pages

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Summary:

Laura Niles left her past behind. She fled Washington, DC, with her career in ruins and her love life decimated. In her desperate flight, she found a home in Bliss, Colorado.

For five years, Rafe Kincaid and Cameron Briggs have searched for the only woman they’ve ever loved. The FBI agents couldn’t share her before, and it tore them apart. Now they have tracked her down, and they want answers. Why did she run? Why did she hide? Why are there so many naked people in Bliss?

Laura is shocked when her former loves show up in her new home. And when they bring the full force of the FBI with them, Laura knows Bliss is in for a rough ride, because a killer has been watching and waiting for a second chance. And so have Rafe and Cam.

Lace’s Review:

Lost in Bliss by Sophie Oak is another hit by this marvelous author. I find myself waiting to see what Ms. Oak comes up with next. Cam, Laura and Rafe have their own spin on the little town of Bliss.

Cam may be a huge hot cowboy, but he’s one big ole teddy bear inside. He had me melting in my seat. He knows that the only woman he’s ever loved is hidden in Bliss. Now, all he had to do is talk this fiery woman into submitting, which is where the story gets interesting. Although Rafe is nothing to sneeze at in the looks department, he is a whole different beast. I found myself having a hard time liking him at first. His true FBI colors show in the beginning, but I am happy to say he turns into a different man.

Laura is quite an amazing heroine with her sauciness and kind heart. It’s easy to enjoy her character. Moreover, I enjoyed her and Wolf’s antics. Together, they are a trip. Laura’s own quirkiness helps her fit in the Bliss community. Unfortunately, as her past begins catching up to her, things are about to get interesting.

I caught myself laughing at Rafe and Cam as they stumbled through their first encounter with Laura, as she and Wolf pretended to be engaged. :) Bad Wolf! Now there is a man with a story. I am emotionally attached to the town of Bliss, Colorado and its town’s people. Sophie Oak gives us a quirky series that I will always hold dear.

The secondary characters are old and new. The town’s people kept me laughing with the turn of every page. When you combine their humor with a suspenseful plot that entails danger and a few shocker moments, you get a book that’s hard to put down and Sophie Oak’s Lost in Bliss definitely fits the bill in this category for me.

Rated 4 Ravens by Lace!

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February 12th, 2013

Author Review: Belonging to the Steer Brothers by Sam Crescent

Belonging to the Steer Brothers by Sam Crescent
Series: Cape Falls, Book #2
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Menage a Trois, M/F/M, May/December Romance, Rubenesque
Length: 519 pages

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Summary:

Cape Falls, 2

Welcome to Cape Falls, a town with old-fashioned values.

When Anna Myer’s parents died in a car accident, David and Paul Steer took her in and cared for her. For years she nursed a crush for the two men, only to be rejected and pushed away.

Crushed with the rejection and believing the Steer Brothers could never love her the way she wanted, Anna left Cape Falls.

Three years passed since she left the men she loved. Anna returns with a new determination and she knows the secret that David and Paul tried to keep away from her.

There is a rumor that the Steer men share one woman. Anna wants to be that woman.

Can she prove to Paul and David she is the woman they need? Can her men overcome their fears? And after so long of being alone will she finally belong to the Steer brothers?

Be Warned: menage sex (MFM), bondage, anal sex.

Trixie’s Review:

You don’t need to have read book 1 of this series to be able to follow along with Belonging to the Steer Brothers by Sam Crescent. Anna’s parents died and Paul and David took her in as their ward. As she began to grow, she realized she had fallen for them and left to prevent her heart from truly being crushed. All of the interactions between these three took place after she had reached adulthood.

The characters themselves have great attributes that aren’t fully developed but are clear enough that make you realize they should be together. While the characters have great chemistry and their lust for each other is palpable, there are some major issues with the book. I am not sure if these were corrected before it was released to the public, but my copy has severe grammatical, spelling, and context issues that prevent this from being a higher rated book. While the story line itself is not the problem, being able to follow along and understand what was going on at times was difficult to follow.

Rated 3 Ravens by Trixie!

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January 29th, 2013

Author Review: Scandalous Desire by Leah Brooke

Scandalous Desire by Leah Brooke
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic Historical Romance, Menage, M/F/M, Bondage, Spanking, Voyeurism
Length: 268 pages

Summary:

[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Western Ménage a Trois Romance M/F/M, public exhibition, bondage, spanking, HEA]

Left with her uncle by her mother, Savannah Perry didn’t have an easy life. Overworked and emotionally scarred, she dreams of escape.

Meeting Wyatt Matlock and Hayes Hawkins, she falls under their spell, and in a night of passion, gives herself to them, never realizing that she’d been starving for love.

Ashamed and desperate for a new life, Savannah slips away from town and heads toward freedom. Before she can start a life somewhere else, though, she needs to make sure her friend is all right.

She heads to Desire, Oklahoma, a town her friend’s husbands have built, a town where people can live as they choose.

Wyatt and Hayes, though, aren’t about to let her get away. They follow her, protecting her, knowing they have to do whatever they can in order to keep her here with them forever.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

When I first met Savannah, she wasn’t living in Desire, Oklahoma. She appeared at that time to be a good friend, obedient niece to an uncle who didn’t deserve her kindness, and a bit skittish of the prospect of two hot shot, sexy Rangers noticing her. In Scandalous Desire, Savannah is definitely all grown up and turned into a basket of nerves and desire by the very two men she was desperately trying to forget.

Dominant, determined, and demanding are just a few words that describe her two sexy men, Wyatt and Hayes. The city of Desire definitely invokes the true meaning of the word in this newly founded western town hell bent on providing a safe haven for men to love women the way they want. Err, should I say, a woman can love more than one man any way she wants. Due to the shortage of women in the West, Desire is catching on as a new place to settle. Only problem is, Savannah wasn’t planning on settling with Wyatt and Hayes. I loved how Leah Brooke had Savannah literally grow right before our eyes from a bratty girl into a woman who realizes her destiny.

Don’t expect modern attitudes, actions or allowances for a woman and her needs or wants. Scandalous Desire is set in the West and those sexy cowboys are all male in every aspect, right down to their thinking. Sizzling sexy cowboys light up these pages and will have you wishing you were living in Desire yourself.

Rated 4 Ravens by Trixie!

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August 23rd, 2012

Author Review: Cassandra’s Dilemma by Heather Long

Cassandra’s Dilemma by Heather Long
Series: Forbidden Legacy
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Multi-Partners
Length: 231 pages

Summary:

[PolyAmour: Erotic Fantasy Multiple Partner Romance, M/F/M, faeries, HEA]

A woman on the edge. Cassandra Belle is about to break the story of the century. But one well-placed bomb devastates her plans and leaves her on the run and in a fight for her life and her heart. Caught between wild allure and primal need, Cassie is torn by the desire to submit to both of them. Two enemies on a mission. The sexy Fae lord Helcyon wants to protect her, but his pleasure leaves her quaking at the loss of control. The dangerous Wizard Jacob wants to save her, but his war with the Fae frightens her even as he captivates her with passion. With her enemies closing in, Jacob and Helcyon must challenge everything they’ve ever known to work together or risk losing her.

Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among the men.

** A Siren Erotic Romance

Tamara’s Review:

I’m so glad that I read this book first before reading Jacob’s Trial! In fact, I actually read the first page and realized I had the second book and had to go back and get the first book. And let me tell you, I’m not sorry I did. Cassandra’s Dilemma is a great start to Ms. Long’s Forbidden Legacy series. This first book has it all, fae, wizards, a demon who is after the heroine and even an unlikely wizard’s sidekick who are battling an unknown villain who wants nothing more than to end Cassandra’s life. I won’t give away Ms. Long’s plot, but I have to say I think I fell a bit in love with Domoir, Jacob’s Glashtyn, along with Cassandra.

The plot and subplots of Cassandra’s Dilemma kept me totally entranced until I had to finish the book. I read it in less than two days, which is a feat considering the back to school madness at my house during the time. Considering that I love sci-fi, it takes a bit to impress me but the world which Ms. Long created for this triad was impressive. I felt like I was reading an Ann McCaffery book with a naughty twist, so I have to say kudos to Ms. Long as I’m off to start Jacob’s Trial.

Rated 4 1/2 Ravens by Tamara!

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July 11th, 2012

Author Review: Winter of the Wolf by Cherise Sinclair

Winter of the Wolf by Cherise Sinclair
Series: The Wild Hunt Legacy, Book 2
Publisher: VanScoy Publishing Group
Genre: Paranormal, Erotic Romance, BDSM, Menage, M/F/M
Length: 200 pages

Summary:

After years in foster care, Breanne Gallagher has the stable life she’s always wanted, living with her foster-sister, working as a chef, enjoying her comfortable routines. Then one devastating night, a hellish creature invades her apartment and shatters her fragile existence. Shifting between monster and man, it slaughters her foster sister and assaults Bree. Alone, wounded, her beloved home tainted by gruesome memories, Bree flees to a tiny wilderness town, following her only clue to her past.

Shapeshifting warriors, Zeb and Shay move from one pack to another, hunting the hellhounds which prey on their kind. Assigned to Cold Creek, they take over management of a decrepit fishing lodge for their “human” cover. Their first renter is a pretty human female who trembles at the sight of them—yet stands her ground. Furious at the hurt they see in her eyes, the protective nomads are drawn into helping her. Although no shapeshifter is ever attracted to a human, her scent is oddly compelling, and her ferocious determination to conquer her fears ignites longings neither loner ever expected to face.

Bree is healing, learning to shoot the biggest pistol she can find, and overcoming her fears, especially of the two deadly, disconcertingly attractive hunters. Her life is getting back on track…until she tries to save a little girl from a hellhound and discovers everything she knows about herself is false.

Naunet’s Review:

Monsters are in the closet and under the bed!! I still can’t go to sleep with the closet door ajar.

Cherise Sinclair shines the bright light under the bed for you and there are monsters abound. Winter of the Wolf is the second book in her new series The Wild Hunt Legacy. Ms. Sinclair has a very strong energy in which she directs all of her stories.

In Winter of the Wolf, Ms. Sinclair’s lead heroine is Breanne Gallagher who resides in Seattle Washington as a self-sufficient young woman with her foster sister Ashley. Her childhood to adulthood has left Bree with several wounds acquired through tangling in the dark with monsters of all kinds.

Seattle is the scene where they were brutally attacked one night by some true monsters. Creatures with an exterior of spiky armor-like. Although Bree survives with physical and mental injuries, her foster sister Ashley is now dead, which forces Bree to leave Seattle in a therapeutic attempt to reclaim her life. Ms. Sinclair takes great pains to place the reader up close with the scenery, emotional anguish, and fears in Bree’s life. Breanne is a broken soul who decides to transform her horrific past plagued with battle scars when she changes her residence to Cold Creek. Yet, she is often skittish as Zeb and Shay soon discover.

The beautiful mountainous setting where Ms.Sinclair directs the remaining of her story is magnificent. She paints the scenery as clear as a world class artist. Cherise Sinclair’s writing allows the reader to feel every nuance from the fine early morning mist, to a flake of snow, to a gentle breeze, to fresh air laced with the evergreens, and ultmately, the sounds made by animals as they move about in their natural habitat. This picturesque place is known as Cold Creek where Bree, Zeb and Shay meet as they too are relocating.

Cold Creek is a small quaint community with primarily shape-shifters as the residents. For the most part, residents of the Cold Creek community are quite accepting and protective. Unfortunately, Bree does not understanding the ways of the Donal pack community.

Zeb and Shay are notorious shape-shifter werewolves who are renown for their skills in killing hellhounds. Zeb is a strong, tall, warrior mammoth who frightens man, woman and child no to mention monsters. His personality is one that alienates rather than attracts. He is a cahir; one who hunts, kills and frees communities of hellhounds. In addition, he’s been disfigured as a result of battling hellhounds. Some of these scars are hideous and since it’s impolite to stare, most people do not make eye contact with him. Although he is a walking giant with visible disfigurements, I found him to be strangely sexy and lovable.

Shay, Zeb’s partner in the destruction of hellhounds, bares all of the sensual aspects. I viewed him as the rough looking knight in shining armor. Shay also possesses a host of scars with some impairments and it adds to his lustiness. Out of the two Cahir warriors, Shay is a more civil and accepting person, which makes him uber sexy, adorable and huggable.

Shay and Zeb are very protective of Bree and knows she is a human, but different to the point that she’s so undefined they can’t tell why. Bree is a innocent, seemly a weak woman that Zeb and Shay have become extremely attached and guarded with as the story progresses. They often refer to Bree as the “little female”, which became very annoying not only to Bree, but also me.

Hellhounds are powerful “monsters” in the real sense of the word. They are nightmarish, horrific, hulking, killing beasts. They too, change form and have been terrifying, killing and bringing grief into communities for centuries.

The secondary characters were Vicki, her mates Calum owner of the town’s tavern and Alec the sheriff who helped the story progress. On the flip side, there were also a few characters who carried such negative attitudes i.e. Thyra and Klaus, that I found myself wishing to cause them harm.

Winter of the Wolf moved somewhat shortly for me as the author develops characters’ personas, the setting, emotions, such as weaknesses, grief and pursuit of the lost, love, purpose and determination which takes up almost the first quarter of the novel. In the development of Winter in Wolf, Ms. Sinclair take great pains to implant every emotional element possible for the reader in an effort to build that all important character reader relationship. In my opinion this process slowed down the pace in which I wanted to devour this erotic paranormal, BDSM novel. The characters are realistic and often acting immature. The action, once it makes its appearance, is high impact in both the sensual and non-sensual vein. There are issues that may trouble many readers because of the brutal sexual acts.

Unfortunately, I did not read The Wild Hunt Legacy’s first book in this series: Hour of the Lion. With that being said…Winter of the Wolf is OK as a standalone; however, the book seemed to move too slowly for me unlike Cherise Sinclair’s previous books.

Winter of the Wolf has plenty of emotional elements, tenderness, rage, heart wrenching events and hot sex. Make no mistake Cherise Sinclair is a talented writer who brings multiple dimensions to all of her novels and it is also reflected in this narrative. If you are familiar with her Shadowland Series please empty your mind completely before entering into her new platform of integrating paranormal erotica into her BDSM repertoire. Purging your previous experiences with Ms. Sinclair’s work should help rid you of the off balance feeling. I am sure this strategy will help you enjoy her new series.

If this is your first contact with Ms. Sinclair’s writing, I hope you appreciate her unique writing style of bringing to life heightened menages, and detailed explanation of how pain can bring about pleasure and love. Winter of the Wolf has all the facets I look for in a good story: a sizzling menage, BDSM, a sexy, terrific storyline, conflict, action Alphas and strong characters.

Rated 3 Ravens by Naunet!

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July 9th, 2012

Author Review: Sex Drive by Natalie Acres

Sex Drive by Natalie Acres
Series: Country Roads, Book One
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Menage a Trois, Western/Cowboys, M/F/M, Bondage, Sex Toys, Figging
Length: 40,731 words

Summary:

Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, bondage, sex toys, figging]

Lucy Malone is going home to Tennessee. A world away from the stock car racing limelight, the Church Hill farm Lucy reclaims is full of bittersweet memories. As the distant and recent past collide, Lucy rediscovers a love she never lost and professional ties she’s unable to leave behind.

Rex and Luke McDavid have been awaiting Lucy’s return. When she finds her way home, they’re ready to pick up where they left off and claim the woman they’ve always adored.

Unfortunately, before the McDavids can move forward, a villain from Lucy’s professional past resurfaces. Can the McDavid brothers keep Lucy safe and protect her from those hell-bent on destroying her? And what extreme measures will these good ole boys take in order to protect the woman they love?

Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among siblings.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

A successful stock car company owner returns home to try and settle down with the two dominant horse farmer brothers next door. Lucy took off years ago because the brothers made a dumb mistake. Interesting read until the characters hooked up again and then the plot became a little unbelievable and lost its charm. However, lots of fun Southern references and expressions made Sex Drive enjoyable read.

Two dominant brothers with a housekeeper who encourages their dominance by pushing them towards their old flame was a little out of character, but ok, I accepted it. However, when a successful woman who owns a major stock car company decides after one night back with the old flames that she’s willing to turn her company over to the oldest in order to concentrate on starting a family, it seemed somewhat unrealistic that this tough woman would so easily give up everything that she had worked so hard to achieve in life.

While I struggled with the idea of Lucy giving up everything so quickly, Natalie Acres did incorporate lots of steamy, erotic sex scenes to fill the void of the thin plot. Ms. Acres always writes hot menages and she doesn’t miss the boat this time with her erotica scenes in Sex Drive.

Rated 3 Ravens by Trixie!

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July 2nd, 2012

Author Review: Defensive Zone by Bianca Sommerland

Defensive Zone by Bianca Sommerland
Series: The Dartmouth Cobras, Book Two
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM, Menage a Trois, Bondage, Menage a Trois
Length: 148,987 words

Summary:

Silver Delgado has gained control of The Dartmouth Cobras—and lost control of her life.

Hockey might be the family business, but it’s never interested Silver. Until her father’s health decline thrusts responsibility for the team he owns straight into her hands. Now she has to find a way to get the team more fans, and establish herself as the new owner. Which means standing up to Dean Richter, the general manager and the advisor her father has forced on her. The fact that their ‘business relationship’ started with her over his lap at his BDSM club shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Their hot one night stand meant nothing! But how can she earn his respect when he sees her as submissive? Can they separate work and the lifestyle she’s curious to explore?

Balancing her new life away from Hollywood, living among people who see her as the selfish Delgado princess, has her feeling lost and alone until Landon Bower, the Cobras new Goalie slips into her life and becomes her best—and only—friend. The time they spend together makes everything else bearable, but before long his eyes meet hers with more than friendship, reflecting what she feels. Which could ruin everything.

Two Dominant men who see past her pretty mask and the shallow image she portrayed to the flashing cameras. A gentle attack from both sides that she can’t hope to block unless she learns how to play.

But she’s getting the hang of the game.

Warning: This ebook contains material not suitable for readers under 18. In also contains scenes that some may find objectionable, including BDSM, ménage sex, bondage, anal sex, sex toys, double penetration, edge play, and two Doms that will use any means necessary to earn submission. Author assumes no responsibility for repercussions related to reenacting office scenes, but will take full credit for all pleasure involved.

Naunet’s Review:

Defensive Zone is written by; in my humble opinion; one of the extraordinary authors in the BDSM genre of the 21st century. Ms. Sommerland has several books in this genre and I believe her novels can be classified as dynamite on many levels. Her use of sensory elements that ignites clear visuals, intelligent, realistic dialogue, the use of characters with human imperfections which makes reading Ms. Sommerland’s work so entertaining. Ms. Sommerland implants conflict and personality flaws, as well as, creates distinctive personas for Landon, Silver, and Dean, which makes bonding with them easy for a reader.

Sliding into the Defensive Zone, Ms. Sommerland continues part one of the story entitled Game Misconduct by pulling you back in contact with many of your favorite key cast members: Oriana, Max, and Dominik. These two highly graphic novels involve a wealthy family, the Delagos, the owner of a Dartmouth Cobras hockey team as they struggle to increase games attendance and win the Stanley Cup. The players on the Cobras team are multi-faceted of various cultural backgrounds bringing spice to the ice.

I applaud Ms. Sommerland for her research about hockey and incorporating this knowledge in her story-line giving it an authentic vibe. I embraced the characters in both books because of their personal challenges along with the constant grind of the game, which was simply invigorating.

Defensive Zone’s leading lady, Silver Delago is now managing the team and making some poor decisions which is a thorn in Dean Richter’s side and his business sense. This generates major power struggles between owner and general manager relationship aka Dom and Sub. Silver is a spoiled glamour girl and virtually clueless about the operations involving ownership of a hockey team. Silver is sitting in the big chair due to her arrogant, mean-spirited, spiteful father’s declining health. Oops, I got all caught up into my feeling that time.

Silver and Dean’s relationship begins with a little “tough love” because he’s one classy Dom. Not completely submissive in or out of the Cobras’ office, Silver’s attitude can put anyone on the defensive side. Dean and Silver’s quest for dominance makes for slippery, chilly and wild office politics.

Silver, a former B grade star in the film industry, understands the importance of securing the attention of the media, which can be an asset for the team or its downfall. Silver is stunning and sexy with an appetite for all things risque and questionable. The void in Silver’s life draws her into a friendship with Landon Bower the new Dartmouth Cobras goalie. He provides Silver with something more precious than gold along with all new intense emotional experiences.

The club settings and sensuality are high-end with all the delectable flavors of sexy activities. The atmosphere is off the chain sizzling with pain and pleasure and bodies quivering, rocking, rolling, shakin’ and quakin’. Silver’s one fortunate woman being in the masterful hands and cuffs of experienced loving Doms who aided her personal journey of understanding herself on different levels. Dean and Landon knows how to carry themselves in order to bring sexy back with Silver in the shackles and spanks her when she misbehaves. I think she really enjoys misbehavin’ on the regular; who can blame her, especially when she has two sexy magnificent Doms as the disciplinarians.

Reading Defensive Zone not only will take you into a zone; but also will give your body shivers visualizing all the sweating, bumping, and whimpering. It will also keep you up late at night. My question is can old ladies play? I want to play with the big boys too: Dominik, Dean and Landon truly know how to glide, slide, stick and groove. Once again Ms. Sommerland does a fantastic job of “getting’ in” and satisfying a deep seated hunger. I can’t wait for her next book.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Naunet!

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June 26th, 2012

Author Review: Saving Micah by Dakota Trace

Saving Micah by Dakota Trace
Series: Doms of Chicago, Book Five
Publisher: eXcessica
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM, Menage, M/F/M
Length: 236 pages

Summary:

When Micah Beaumont left Chicago for New Orleans, no longer comfortable as a third wheel in his ménage relationship with Mistress Olivia and her sub, Jude, he used his promotion as the excuse to leave. He fled not wanting his Mistress nor Jude to know the real reason. Mistress Olivia had made it clear from the beginning he was nothing more than a play sub. At first he’d been fine with the idea but after watching his Mistress fall in love with Jude, he realized wants to be collared by Olivia too, but knows it will never happen she had Jude.

Three months later, he’s settled into his new life in New Orleans. At the height of Mardi Gras, in desperation, he goes home with the wrong Domme in an attempt to forget. The next morning finds him tossed out of car at the entrance to a local hospital barely breathing. When he awakens in the hospital, he’s horrified to find both his former Mistress and friend at his bedside. His horror turns into misplaced anger when Olivia calmly announces that its time to come home. How can he return when he’s not sure if he can ever submit to her again and if he does how does he go back to being nothing more than their third?

Blackraven’s Review:

Saving Micah is the Sequel to Conquering Jude and it’s intense from page one when our hero is abused by a wanna be Domme and her sub. Ms. Trace created a set of evil villains that was easy to hate.

Micah has moved to New Orleans and is struggling to find a new Domme because he’s in love with Mistress Olivia and misses her desperately, which causes him to deny his needs. Although he tries substituting submission with blues music, Mistress B.B. won’t allow him to suffer in peace. As a result of her summoning him to the club and being pushed a little too far, Micah makes a grave error in judgment and leaves with a sadistic Domme and sub who brutalizes him and then dumps him off at the hospital.

My heart went out to Micah because it seemed that he could never truly get a break even when he was trying to be the bigger person, especially as the attacks kept coming. Although it was obvious that he still loved Mistress Olivia, miscommunication or lack of communication in their relationship from the past combined with his current abuse made it difficult for Micah to trust himself, Mistress Olivia, his feelings, and the BDSM lifestyle, which was truly heartbreaking because it was obvious that the current abuse had essentially sucked the life out of him.

I must admit that I had a few issues with Saving Micah that I’m still struggling to get past. First, I was frustrated and angry on Micah’s behalf when Jude and Mistress Olivia came to the hospital and basically disregarded his fears and feelings. For example, throughout the story they kept complaining about how stubborn Micah was as he struggled to emotionally deal with his abuse, yet neither of them truly tried to understand or even comprehend what he had been through. Don’t get me wrong, Micah made a poor decision by leaving with the “evil twins” and it cost him, but it didn’t mean that he was undeserving of compassion and respect for what had happened to him. Second, it just killed me that no one bothered to ask Micah about his attackers and what he knew about them. For instance, their names. Instead there was this elaborate plan to keep him safe as they tried to catch the culprits. That is…once they discovered who it the culprits were. Third, I felt as though Mistress Olivia was more concerned with what she wanted and focused on that the majority of the story instead of assessing what her sub needed in order to move forward in his life. There were times that I just didn’t like her; and moreover, wanted to shake some sense into her. Finally, there were still a few too many editing problems in the story. Once again, not enough to deter me from finishing the story, but enough to be noticeable, which is unusual for this author.

Despite the few niggles that I had with the plot and Mistress Olivia, Ms. Trace has penned a compelling story that will keep you engrossed until the very end. I fell in love with Micah even more as he learned how to deal with all of his emotional turmoil. Moreover, Ethan, the head of security at the hospital and Jude’s friend, was at times the voice of reason that Micah needed to help him move forward. In addition, the banter between he and Micah was hilarious. Once again, Jude’s daughter made an appearance and stole the show. Deborah is an absolute doll and you’ll fall in love with her instantly. Rena and Jackson had me laughing until I cried with their antics. In addition, the heated passion between these two simply singed my e-reader. I can’t wait for their story.

Saving Micah is a wonderful addition to Ms. Trace’s Doms of Chicago series. The characters are engaging, at times frustrating, witty, humorous, intelligent, caring, and of course lovable. The plot is packed with action and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end and the emotions are raw and uninhibited. Moreover, the sex is scorching hot, the BDSM scenes are sensual, and Ms. Trace does an excellent job of providing you with several different perspectives of the BDSM lifestyle, which were both enlightening and realistic. Therefore, if you haven’t tried Ms. Trace’s Doms of Chicago series, then be sure to check it out. You won’t be sorry!

Rated 4 Ravens by Blackraven!

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June 26th, 2012

Author Review: Conquering Jude by Dakota Trace

Conquering Jude by Dakota Trace
Series: Doms of Chicago, Book Three
Publisher: eXcessica Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM, M/F/M, Menage
Length: 204 pages

Summary:

Bozka Metjka, better known as Mistress Olivia, has everything she’s ever wanted: a successful BDSM club, wonderful friends, and as many horny subs as she wants begging at her feet for the privilege of pleasing her. But now approaching her fortieth birthday, she realizes that something is missing: her Joie de Vivre – and she knows just the man to bring it back – a security consultant, twelve years her junior, who claims there’s not a submissive bone in his body.

While Jude Larson won’t deny the effect the little brunette has on him, he’s in serious denial of his submissive nature. So what if he deliberately wagers against the lovely Domme in hopes of losing so he can spend a little bit of quality time with her? That doesn’t make him submissive does it? All too soon he’s going to find out when danger stalks Olivia’s club and he’s called on to protect the sexy Domme of his dreams from danger.

Blackraven’s Review:

I must admit that I’ve been waiting for Jude and Olivia’s story. Once again Ms. Trace delves into the BDSM lifestyle with finesse and sensual BDSM scenes that sizzle.

Mistress Olivia is a strong, stubborn, caring Domme who’s past continues to prevent her from going after what she truly wants in life. That is until she meets Jude Larson. The sexual chemistry between these two is explosive and the witty banter is at times humorous. It was interesting to watch the dynamics between Mistress Olivia, Micah, who is her play sub, and Jude as the story progressed and their feelings for one another deepened.

Jude has led a complex life in which the people who should have cared about him the most has judged him somewhat harshly regarding his sexual needs. Ms. Trace does a wonderful job of showing how one submissive can help another embrace not only their sexuality, but also their need to submit and be proud of participating in the lifestyle. I loved Jude’s daughter who at five years old was intelligent, precocious, and simply a delight anytime that she was mentioned in the book. This not only allowed more insight into Jude, but also Jude and Olivia’s relationship as it blossomed.

While I enjoyed Conquering Jude, there were a few things in the story that bothered me and I thought could have been fleshed out better. My first niggle involves the danger that Olivia found herself in during the story. As quickly as this part of the plot was introduced, it was resolved without providing the reader with enough detail as to why the threat existed to begin with. Second, there were some editing problems that needed to be addressed throughout the book. While it wasn’t enough to deter me from finishing the story, there were more errors than I’m used to seeing in Ms. Trace’s work. Finally, the relationship between Olivia and Micah left me somewhat disappointed in Olivia. It was obvious how Micah felt about Olivia and that she was aware of it, but there were times that I felt like once she and Jude finally became a couple, Micah became more of an after thought or third wheel. Even when she gave a hint that her feelings had changed and grown for Micah, she did nothing to let her sub know that which made me question her ability as a Domme, but that’s just my opinion.

The secondary characters from the previous stories not only helped the story progressed, but also provided that extra layer of depth that keeps you begging for more from this series. They were all truly a delight and I can’t wait for Rena and Jackson’s story because it is going to be hot. Those two are simply dynamite waiting to explode and will destroy everything in it’s path until they find their Happily Ever After together whether Rena likes it or not.

Conquering Jude is a sensual, captivating story packed with engaging characters who are flawed, yet lovable, sensual BDSM scenes that will make you swoon, secondary characters who will make you laugh because of their witty banter, and enough intense passion to make you embrace your fears in order to find a Happily Ever After. With that said…if you haven’t picked up Dakota Trace’s Doms of Chicago series, then you’re definitely missing out.

Rated 4 Ravens by Blackraven!

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June 10th, 2012

Author Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Naughty by Jessica Frost

The Good, The Bad, and The Naughty by Jessica Frost
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Genre: Historical, Erotic Romance, Menage a Trois, M/F/M
Lenght: 152 pages

Summary:

[Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Western Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M]

Texas Rangers James Sandford and Trevor Kent are on a secret mission. A range of robberies have been happening in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They believe it”s the notorious, sultry outlaw Isabelle LaRue who”s to blame. When they meet the gorgeous saloon singer Belle Samson, they think she”s the famous and ruthless outlaw in disguise. Belle Samson never expected things to get so complicated. Her plan was simple, hang out at Eden”s Paradise and pretend to be a saloon singer. But when she meets two handsome, mysterious men at the saloon who don”t seem at all the simple cowboys they”re pretending to be, she figures she should keep a close eye on them. What she doesn”t realize is they planned the same thing. Soon the spies become the spied and when sexual tension rises to a climactic peak between these three, secrets are revealed that will put them all in danger.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

I love westerns and hot cowboys any day of the week. The title of this book is a catchy one, but didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Two hot undercover law men are trying to find a notorious female outlaw and her band of bad guys.

The Good, The Bad, and The Naughty by Jessica Frost has great moments of believable story line with on target dialogue and humor. However, the action took a little bit to actually get going and at times the Texas Rangers didn’t live up to their sexy studliness. The female outlaw was portrayed as expected and the ending had a nice rise in the action and was surprisingly better written than the beginning which seemed to drag out a tad too long.

I enjoyed the interaction between the Rangers and the saloon singer and t times, Belle seemed like she was definitely running the show. Overall, The Good, The Bad, and The Naughty by Jessica Frost is an entertaining read.

Rated 3.5 Raven by Trixie!

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June 1st, 2012

Author Review: Alana’s Surrender by KT Grant

Alana’s Surrender by KT Grant
Series: The Edge Series: Good Vibrations, Book Two
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Interracial Romance, Menage a Trois, M/F/M
Length: 20 pages

Summary:

Alana, the lead singer of the all girls’ group The Lady Pearls is about to hit it big. Every Saturday night she sings at Sisco’s, a popular bar in town. She’ll always be grateful to Casey, the owner, who gave her a start and who she has a secret crush on.

Casey doesn’t just want to be Alana’s employer but her lover. Then there’s the bartender Marc who also lusts for Alana and refuses to wait on the sidelines as Casey puts the move on her. He’ll finally claim Alana as his own and perhaps allow Casey to join them for a night all three will never forget.

Rebecca’s Review:

Alana’s Surrender by KT Grant is a hot and erotic quickie that will intrigue and satisfy.

Alana is the lead singer in The Lady Pearls. After months of frustration with her venues owner Casey, she finally confronts him on the issues. What she doesn’t know is after this meeting her relationship with Casey will never be the same. However, this enticing story does not end there. What happens when the jealous and lust full Marc makes his move?

Alana’s Surrender starts out in a heated moment capturing the readers attention immediately and shaking every conservatives’ belief until they lie submissive in the back of the readers mind. KT Grant has a beautiful way of creating such an erotic tale with a story line and enough description so the reader can almost feel the blushing heat coming from the lovers. I absolutely enjoyed this novella!

Rated 3.5 Ravens by Rebecca!

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May 10th, 2012

Author Review: Panthers’ Prey by Leah Brooke

Panthers’ Prey by Leah Brooke
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic, Contemporary, Paranormal Romance, M/F/M, Menage a Trois
Length: 312 pages

Summary:

Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Paranormal Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, shape-shifters, HEA]

Bailey Knox knew the good price she paid for her new bar came with consequences, but she didn’t count on nearly getting killed before she could even move into the place, which was also her new home.

Waking up to the two complete strangers who have saved her, she’s alarmed at her overwhelming response to both of them. Marcus Brand and James Archer are different from any men she’s ever met, but she didn’t realize how different. Shape-shifters don’t exist. Then they tell her something even more remarkable. She is their mate.

She fights the emotional pull, even while reveling in the passion that only seems to grow stronger, passion that just can’t be ignored. Neither can the attacks. When black panthers save her life once again, the trio must hide the truth from the rest of the world while struggling to come to grips with their own destiny—and overcoming the danger surrounding them.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review :

Ms. Brooke grabs the reader immediately with her hot blooded panthers, Marcus and James, rescuing new in town Bailey. Marcus and James are two hot blooded, sexy men who shape shift into powerful beasts hell bent on protecting their True Mate.

While this book doesn’t have the character and story development that some of Ms. Brooke’s other erotic novels do, the storyline keeps the reader focused and entertained. At times, Bailey, the heroine, is unbelievable and the reader needs to bare with her long enough to see the relationship between her and her two possessive men bloom into something special.

The basic problem with this story is that Bailey repeats herself and her thoughts over and over while there is nothing that is happening that pushes the story to a climax. Marcus basically does the same thing, except it is from his point of view. James is kind of the third wheel in terms of development, but he is the one that Bailey is drawn to for loving, caressing, and protection.

I adore Leah Brooke and believe that this was an anomaly, which is the reason this novel was not up to snuff, so I will definitely be reading more of her in the future. Her Desire, Oklahoma series has never disappointed me.

Rated 3.5 Ravens by Trixie!

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May 10th, 2012

Author Review: Pure Bliss by Sophie Oak

Pure Bliss by Sophie Oak
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance, M/F/M, Menage a Trois
Length: 275 pages

Summary:

Bliss, Colorado, gave Hope McLean a second chance at life, but she’s hiding a dark secret.

Raised as brothers, James Glen and Noah Bennett always dreamed of finding a woman to share their lives on the Circle G ranch. James would run the ranch, while Noah served the town of Bliss as the resident vet. But when a woman came between the brothers, Noah fled for New York City and James was left to struggle for the ranch’s survival alone.

Now that Noah has returned, he will do anything to repay his debt to James. When he sees Hope, he knows she is the woman they both have been waiting for. But just as their love begins to bloom, a nightmare from Hope’s past returns to claim her.

To save Hope, and themselves, they will have to reclaim the brotherhood that was shattered and fight for their future.
Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among the men.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

I have yet to be disappointed by a Sophie Oak book and Pure Bliss was definitely what reading this newest edition of life in Bliss was like. Hope has always been the character quietly in the background, working at the diner, helping her friends, having a few lines of dialogue in each story to keep her name in our heads, but she hasn’t had center stage until now. James and Noah are long time citizens of Bliss, having grown up in a two male, one female household.

Their story lines gripped hold of my heart strings and refused to let go. What a powerful tale of love, heartache, and hope that Ms. Oak has once again crafted. James and Noah will make you cry, laugh, and groan as they attempt to put their past behind them and reunite as brothers in order to keep the girl they both have fallen for.

Hope’s story of mishap and renewed faith is a tear jerker all by itself, but add the dynamics of two studs who practically fall at her feet to seduce her and the reader is in for a treat that you can only find in Bliss.

Once again, the added depth of suspenseful drama keeps the reader on her toes. Believable storyline and realistic characters that make you want to reach in and hug keep this reader faithfully coming back for more Pure Bliss.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Trixie!

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May 7th, 2012

Author Review & Giveaway: Yours To Take by Joely Sue Burkhart

Yours To Take by Joely Sue Burkhart
Series: The Connaghers, Book 3
Publisher: Samhian Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, BDSM/Kink, M/F/M, Menage
Length: 194 pages

Summary:

All fire and gunpowder need is a stray spark…

The Connaghers, Book 3

The day one of her old clients gunned down a cop, former defense attorney Vicki Connagher lost everything—her passion for justice, and her lover, Detective Elias Reyes. The dead cop’s partner.

Even though she’s following her dream to start her own fashion line, it’s tough with heartache as her only companion. Until she brings Jesse, a wandering street artist, in from a freak Texas snowstorm. His submissive flirting brings out dominant tendencies she never knew she possessed, yet she hesitates to let him take her as far and as hard as she wants to go.

Some homeless junkie in Vicki’s house? Not on Elias’s watch. Pride kept him away, but as long as Jesse is staying in Vicki’s downstairs shop, he’s staying with Vicki. On the couch, but it’s a start.

As the days go by, the three work out an uneasy alliance. But Vicki’s joy at having Elias back in her life is tempered with a growing desire to have it all. Elias in her bed, and Jesse under her command. The only question remaining is if her tough alpha cop is willing to embrace all that she is…


Product Warnings

Explicit sex, BDSM, a tough alpha cop, a reluctant Domme, and a smoldering submissive street artist willing to do anything to belong to her.

Blackraven’s Review:

Yours To Take is the perfect title for Joely Sue Burkhart’s upcoming release. This captivating story has everything: fear, insecurities, pain, anguish, lust, a desire to love, a desire to be loved, trust issues, self-discovery, and unconditional love in it’s purest form.

Ms. Burkhart quickly drew me into this compelling story with enigmatic characters, raw lust, and sensuous desires from page one. You can’t help but be intrigued by the quandary that Viki, Elias, and Jesse find themselves in. As the story unfolded, Ms. Burkhart truly allowed the reader the opportunity to learn more about each character as they grew into their true heart’s desire. I found myself intrigued mostly by Vicki as she came to terms with her past, embraced fears and desires she never truly realized that existed and became the woman she was always meant to be. Her journey is hard and at times confusing, which only makes her more endearing. But as a reader, I never doubted that she cared about both men and their happiness, which made her a wonderful, strong, feisty, yet at times vulnerable heroine; all of the qualities that gave her character depth.

Elias is strong-willed and at times, his alpha persona was frustrating to the point that I wanted to scream at him. Yet, there were other times that his vulnerabilities, fears and desires shined through which made me want to give him a hung and tell him that everything would be okay. His predicament was unusual, yet familiar in some ways because there were times that he was so close to the situation that he couldn’t see beyond his jealousy. However, there were other times that the shades had been lifted not only for Elias, but also for the reader and he knew exactly what had to be done if he was ever going to find his Happily Ever After, which made him humble.

Jesse absolutely stole my heart from the very beginning. His willingness to trust and love Viki unconditionally was absolutely amazing. However, what was more endearing was his fears, trials, tribulations, and need to be loved. There were times that it was obvious that he had been starved for someone not only to love him, but also to accept him for who he was. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a rocky road that he embarks on, but he handles it with maturity and finesse that will make you swoon. I found myself wanting to wrap him up in a protective blanket and never let anyone close enough to harm him.

The secondary characters, Victor, who is Vicki’s brother, her Mama, Shiloh, and Mal only increased the depth of the story and provided more insight into the reason behind Viki’s fears. I loved Victor because he never judged Viki and always knew what was best for her even when she didn’t. In addition, I loved how Victor, Shiloh, and Mal saw Viki’s true nature even when she didn’t see it herself, but more importantly, the fact that they encouraged her to embrace her new found sexuality and desires instead of running from them. It was obviously that these individuals cared about one another. While the scenes between Viki and her Mama were intense, as the past collided with the present, it was obvious that they were both hurting and had been for a long time. Ms. Burkhart provided a perfect example of how important communication and a willingness to truly listen to one another is important in relationships. In fact, these two traits were pivotal in helping the story progress.  Although there were a few minor editing errors, it wasn’t enough to draw me out of the story.

Yours To Take is a well-written, tantalizing story with engaging characters who have depth, explosive passion, raw emotions and desires, and scorching hot sex that will send shivers down your spine. The BDSM scenes are intense and sensual, while the love scenes are endearing and everlasting. There were times that I simply wanted to weep for these enigmatic characters who were struggling to find their Happily Ever After. Ms. Burkhart has penned an enticing story with sensual, explicit BDSM scenes and heartfelt love that you don’t want to miss. I definitely know that Hurt Me So Good in my TBR pile, which is Victor and Shiloh’s story, and it has definitely gone to the top of the list. In addition, I’ll be picking up a copy of Dear Sir, I’m Yours to better understand Conn’s story. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Burkhart comes up with for Mal. Hint! Hint! :)   If you haven’t picked up The Connagher series, then you’re definitely missing out, so go grab it NOW!

Rated 4.5 Ravens by Blackraven!

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GUEST POST BY JOELY SUE BURKHART

I find inspiration in countless little things.  Story ideas have come to me from watching movies, reading other books, even overhearing parts of a stranger’s conversation.  I’ve been playing a game like Spider Solitaire and had a story club me over the head.

But the real inspiration behind why I write is also tightly woven with WHAT I write.

Stepping back a little, I once took one of those internet quizzes that was supposed to tell me what my animal totem was.  All in fun, yes, but the answer, a horse, is absolutely spot on.  Sometimes I’m torn between settling into the stall or accepting the harness quietly like a good little pony…and kicking the barn door down and galloping for the hills as fast as I can go.

This struggle is evident in how many genres I write in.  Staying within the lines — specifically, genre lines — has been extremely difficult for me.  I can’t say “I write contemporary romance” because I also write science fiction and fantasy and even horror.  It’s taken me several years to figure out what ties all my stories together.  What am I trying to explore, what am I trying to say, even if all the stories can’t fit in one tidy little shelf in the bookstore?

Nearly everything I’ve written from that very first book (which went on to become The Rose of Shanhasson) involves BDSM, even before I knew what that really was.  I love that exploration of personal boundaries.  A good dom respects the sub’s limits — while also helping them explore those limits.  It’s boundary pushing in a safe environment, a way to explore fears and new things with total trust.

That’s what writing has come to mean to me.  It’s a way for me to explore my personal boundaries and learn new things about myself, the craft of writing, and the world around me.  At the heart of every hero’s journey is the fear that deep down, we’re really unlovable because of X.  Until we enter that cave and face whatever X really is, we’re never going to take that leap of faith and become the fully-realized hero we’re intended to be.  If I don’t write, I’m not entering that cave.  I’m not facing whatever fears the story is taking me through this time.  I’m not learning how people overcome those fears through love or trust.

Deep down, I really do believe that love conquers all.

In YOURS TO TAKE, Vicki has the delightful problem of having two men in her life that she comes to love very much.  What she’s not sure about is whether her proud alpha cop, Elias, loves her enough to stay, even if she keeps her submissive, Jesse, in her life too.  She’s been suppressing her dominant tendencies for a long time, afraid to even crack open that door.  Until Jesse walks into her life.  All three of them have personal boundaries that are challenged.  They each have to grow and face something about themselves that they’ve always feared.  Will love really be enough for all three to work out a permanent, happy relationship?

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Joely always has her nose buried in abook, especially one with mythology, fairy tales, and romance. Find her on her website, Twitter, and Facebook.. Be sure to check out her free reads!

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April 14th, 2012

Author Review: Found In Bliss by Sophie Oak

Found In Bliss by Sophie Oak
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance, BDSM, M/F/M, Menage a Trois
Length: 304 pages

Summary:

[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, light BDSM, spanking, sex toys]

Eight years after being tossed aside by the husband who took her son away, Holly Lang finds herself caught between two lovers—the exotic and dangerous Alexei Markov and the gentle but haunted Dr. Caleb Burke.

A former hit man for the Russian mafia, Alexei has been in witness protection while he testified against the mob. Now that he is done, he will do anything to earn Holly’s love.

Dr. Caleb Burke is a walking contradiction. His love for Holly is obvious, but he keeps her at a distance. Underneath his gruff demeanor is a tortured soul that only Holly can heal.

As their passions burn out of control, Alexei and Caleb discover someone is trying to kill her. The only way to discover the identity of the killer is for all three to face up to the secrets of their past and work together to fight for everything they have found in Bliss.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

Readers have waited forever it seems for Holly to get Dr. Caleb Burke into bed. All it took apparently was for Alexei to return from prison and her mission was accomplished. Ms. Oak truly took the reader on a ride in Found In Bliss as once again she weaves a tale of love amidst a mysterious evil lurking in the magical town of Bliss.

Holly is a complicated woman who has always been in the background helping her friends find love. We have caught glimpses of her often, just enough to wet our tastebuds, but this time the story is all hers. The sexy, shy doctor that has been itching to get his hands on her finally turns into the lover we all knew he had in him. Not to mention the seductive foreigner who makes us all laugh with his English mistakes and swept Holly off her feet with his charm and sex appeal.

Ms. Oak’s character development is by far the most thorough I have read. The reader really feels as if she knows each character and their habits. The dialogue left me laughing out loud and knowing that she really had the characters performing! As with all Bliss books, the reader gets to reacquaint themselves with all of the citizens/characters keeping the story alive and has you rereading some of your favorites.

If you are looking for a well thought out story with in depth characters and dialogue that not only flows, but also makes sense, then look no further. Grab Found in Bliss by Sophie Oake and be prepared to be swept away.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Trixie!

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April 13th, 2012

Author Review: One for the Team by Natalie Acres

One for the Team by Natalie Acres
Series: Cowboys at Play 1
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M/F/M, Menage a Trois, Spanking, Western/Cowboys
Length: 36,740 words

Summary:

[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, spanking]

Lauren Haverfield makes a forward pass and gains possession of a football team full of prospects. Kevin Deller and Darren Banks are the first eligible receivers of Lauren’s affections, but will they face their share of penalties if they score a touchdown and win their team owner’s heart?

The line of scrimmage won’t prevent this dynamic duo from rushing for the ultimate score after Lauren secures team ownership of the Knoxville Soldiers. With big plans and illicit long-term goals, Lauren offers perks and benefits as she renegotiates contracts for the men she wants playing on her field, and in her bed.

A Siren Erotic Romance

Trixie’s Review:

I love sports and thought this would be a perfect combination… erotica and athletic heroes. While One for the Team, had the makings of a great story, it fell short in a couple of areas. The book is an enjoyable read, but didn’t leave a lasting impression for a couple of reasons. When introduced to the characters, I really thought I would enjoy Kevin. He is the sexy leader of his team, but unfortunately his character wasn’t developed deep enough for me to feel for him or hate him. His menage partner Darren felt more like an add on to make this story into a menage because there was no story lead up for him at all. The heroine, Lauren, had the most depth but didn’t make me feel for her except to roll my eyes.

Ms. Acres is one of my regular reads but One for the Team was truly not her best work. One for the Team has great potential with an intriguing storyline and a great spin off to tell the story of the team’s Coach. Unbelievable story action along with even far-fetched characters makes this truly a let down. I know that this author is really talented and I won’t let this one story prevent me from continuing to read her usually amazing erotic tales.

Rated 2.5 Ravens by Trixie!

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