Summary:

The last McKay standing is knocked to his knees…

Rough Riders, Book 15

Three years ago, Dalton McKay looked across the altar and saw the woman he knew he’d love for the rest of his life…only it wasn’t his bride. That’s when he took the McKays’ love-’em-and-leave-’em reputation to new heights—fleeing the ceremony and Wyoming.

Now a family issue has brought Dalton back to Sundance, giving him a chance to prove to everyone—especially the woman he thought he lost—that he’s a changed man.

Aurora “Rory” Wetzler has fallen for cowboy hottie Dalton’s smooth-talkin’ ways too many times. So he’s determined to convince her he’s playing for keeps this go around? Fine. She’ll call that bluff—she can’t ignore their intense chemistry or resist smokin’ hot sex, but she’s not willing to gamble her heart again.

Dalton has plenty of fences to mend with the McKays, but his biggest fear is that Rory doesn’t believe they have a future. He’ll have to pull out all the stops to show her they belong together for the long haul.

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Product Warnings

Contains a sexy cowboy who tames his sassy lady love with his romantic and his kinky side. In explicit detail.

Blackraven’s Reviews:

FREAKIN-FAN-TASTIC! I couldn’t wait to see what type of man Dalton McKay would grow into and Ms. James did not disappoint. Redneck Rodeo is sexy, raw, sensual, emotional and full of drama and unbridled passion. The connection between Dalton and Aurora, aka Rory, is intense, passionate, and full of unrequited love. Their tumultuous past is what makes their story so endearing and full of life. I couldn’t get enough of this charismatic couple who struggled to overcome so many obstacles in order to find their Happily Ever After.

Dalton may be the last single McKay, but he is definitely one of the best. With a body made for sin and a voice that would make any woman’s body tingle in all the right places, I wanted to switch roles with Rory on many occasions. His unwavering love, as well as his strength to get passed all of the bullsh**t in his life was truly inspiring. He may have left Sundance not knowing who he truly was, but when he returned, it was obvious that the young man had matured and knew exactly who he needed in order to feel complete and that was Rory. Although they have a rough past, when this cowboy decides to seduce a woman in order to profess his love, there is no holding him back. The witty banter and at times sarcasm, as well as the familiar connection that they have with one another is simply mesmerizing. I’m a big fan of the friends to lovers trope, especially childhood friends who were there for one another when they truly needed someone.

Rory is intelligent, sexy, vulnerable, lonely, and a little gun shy, yet head over heels in love with Dalton McKay, even if she won’t admit it to herself in the beginning. I loved Rory’s quick wit, gumption, and drive to find her way in life, especially in the professional world. What she didn’t count on was a gorgeous, scrumptious cowboy returning to Sundance to claim the only woman who has ever owned his heart and soul. As Dalton turns Rory’s world upside down and pleases her in more ways than one with smoking hot sex both in and out of bed, you can’t help but swoon and want a piece of that. I loved how Ms. James provided in depth background information regarding Rory and Dalton’s relationship. Not only did it increase the complexity and development of each character, but the reader will quickly be enthralled with their love affair. Will Rory and Dalton be able to put the past where it belongs…in the past, fight their demons, and admit their unconditional love for one another before it’s too late? Guess you’ll have to read the book to find out.

The secondary characters always rock in a Rough Riders book, but Redneck Romeo will definitely hold a special place in my heart. First, I must get this off my chest. I have never wanted to propel myself into a book and strangle a character the way I wanted to strangle Casper McKay. He is evil incarnate and I can’t wait for him to get some of what he truly deserves. What an asshat! Second, I totally love Charlie, Sierra, Ky, Keely and Gavin who stood up for Dalton when his family had the nerve to go all “McKay” crazy on him. I’ve never wanted to smack a group of bullheaded, know-it-all men upside the head more in my life than during this installment of the Rough Riders series. And just when I think Redneck Romeo couldn’t get any better and the characterization couldn’t get any deeper, Ms. James pulls out all of the stops and shows Tell, Brandt and Dalton with so much raw emotion that my heart simply broke for them on more than one occasion. While I love Cord, Colt, Kane, and yes all of the rest of the McKays, Dalton is definitely at the top of the list. The man is sexy, fierce, and a force to be reckoned with when he’s going after what/who he wants. Woo-hoo!

As with all of Ms. James’ books, the sex is smoking hot, but in Redneck Romeo, it was explosive. Dalton could seduce me anyday, anytime, and anyplace. The man is sex personified and I definitely wouldn’t mind a piece or two of that. LOL! The more I learned about Dalton and Rory, the more it became clear that Rory was his soul mate. Ms. James allows the story to come full circle and play out even with all of it’s rough edges, which is what makes Redneck Romeo so compelling and believable. The dialogue is fresh and on the money throughout the book. The characters are well-developed and three-dimensional. Did I mention that the sex was beyond smoking hot because it was…just saying! While I’m sad to see this series come to a close and secretly hoping that Ms. James takes my advice and starts a spin-off titled Rough Riders Generations that includes Ky, Sierra and several other stories as the children grow up, I’ve definitely enjoyed the ride. Lorelei James is a mastermind at creating characters that readers quickly grow to love and make a part of their family, which is a testament to her writing ability. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in Book 16 because it’s guaranteed to be a winner hands down. My hat goes off to you Ms. James for creating such a unique and interesting series with characters who are full-of-life and not afraid to draw the reader into their world where they experience all of their raw emotions and sex appeal first hand. Once again, you’ve hit a home run with Redneck Rodeo and not only will Rough Riders be forever one of my favorite series, but I also can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve next.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Blackraven!

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Summary:

A knight who has known honor but never love and a mysterious huntress with a closely guarded secret share an arranged marriage with a surprisingly sensual consummation—and a fantastic adventure beyond imagination.

THE HUNTRESS
She appeared from nowhere in form-fitting leather, enchanting as the mysterious woods around her. Those dazzling emerald eyes were a challenge, daring the intruder to enter her magic realm.

THE ARRANGEMENT
Tormented boy becomes a battle-hardened warrior, Rhys DeRemy owed unswerving obedience to his king—and now he owed another man his life. If he took the heiress of Aubregate to wife, he could ease the debts of past and present. And Eliane drew him as a candle draws a moth. Her fiery nature ensorcelled him, her silken bed promised…A BREATH OF HEAVEN.

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I’ve always been a writer. Ever since I could remember my biggest desire was to put words to paper. Finally my dreams of publication came true in 2002 with the release of Chase The Wind, the first book in my historical family saga. But I’ve also looked to the stars since I was a small girl. Which led to my writing of Futuristic Action Romance under the pen name Colby Hodge. And since I’ve got a knack for relating to teens, I also enjoy writing for them under the name Kassy Tayler.

And just so you know a bit about me. I’ve been married for several years to the man of my dreams. We’ve also raised two exceptional sons and enjoy life in the shadow of Pilot Mountain in NC where we share our home with a long haired dauschund and a cat who thinks she’s the queen of the world.

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Summary:

Nine years ago, his parents deaths turned Tanner into a single parent bringing his social life to halt and leaving him pining for a man he couldn’t have. During that time, he became a lonely, yet successful man. One look at his sexy new neighbor and Tanner knew he’s ready to live and love again.

Barb Manning’s Review:

A Taste of Chocolate is E. A. Reynolds’ fun, new, romance novel about Tanner Clemens and his new African-American next door neighbor, Sinclair Thomas. This is a book about learning to trust yourself and respecting what you want in a relationship.

The story builds from the opening introduction on Tanner’s front porch to dates in public (Tanner’s not quite out of the closet) to an HEA ending that doesn’t short change. Tanner and Sinclair are both interesting young men with their own successful careers, but they are also lonely. In A Taste of Chocolate, Tanner and Sinclair are immediately attracted to each other. The sexual chemistry between these two virile young men is vibrant to say the least. There are mild elements of BDSM with some very spicy bedroom scenes.

Aside from the sexual encounters, Tanner and Sinclair have some serious work establishing a strong relationship. This is not a tale of insta-love; both men are cautious with each other. Tanner comes to the relationship with, perhaps, more baggage than Sinclair, but Sinclair’s history is not so apparent. Their interactions with secondary characters are interesting and on occasion entertaining.

Tanner invested much of the last nine years in taking care of his younger siblings, twin sisters and a brother, Nelson. He doesn’t have a personal life, but he’s looking to change that. Sinclair, on the other hand, has had a string of lovers, some good, others not so good, now he’s looking for something long-term.

I liked E. A. Reynolds writing style. All of the primary characters are well-drawn with distinct personalities. I felt like I got to know most of the characters with the exception of Tanner’s sisters. They seemed to disappear from the story altogether. Other than that one shortcoming, A Taste of Chocolate is a great read; it’s easily worth 4 Ravens.

Rated 4 Ravens by Barb Manning!

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Her sisters have found wedded bliss with their wealthy, wonderful dream men, but not Julietta Conte. She’s stayed on terra firma as top executive of the family’s corporation, La Dolce Famiglia bakery. Work is her passion, and her trendy Milan apartment her sanctuary . . . until Sawyer Wells, a masculine masterpiece in a suit, lures her out of hiding with an irresistible offer: an exclusive partnership with his international chain of boutique hotels.

Julietta’s been burned before—and trusting her brother-in-law’s friend, whose powerful gaze alone has her rethinking the best use of a conference room, is the riskiest proposition. But with a once-in-a- career chance to take the bakery global, will she mix stone-cold business with red-hot seduction?

Release date August 27
Beauty Bites (Biting Love Book 6)
Beauty is skin deep…but the beast goes all the way.

When top Minneapolis ad man Ric Holiday is asked to design a campaign for a quaint little town, his first reaction is absolutely not. Meiers Corners is too near Chicago, home of the vampire who turned him as an orphaned boy.

Then the city sends an angel-faced med student with a body made for sin to plead their case. Synnove Byornsson is the ray of sunshine Ric hasn’t felt since he was human.

Armed with determination and a micro miniskirt, Synnove is prepared to crash Holiday’s penthouse cocktail party—and to dislike him on sight. But Mr. All-Style-No-Substance turns out to have a deadly smile, a barely restrained, feral strength, and piercing blue eyes that look at her—not at her cleavage.

Unfortunately Synnove has competition in the form of a sly temptress with a counterproposal. For the first time in her life, Synnove must cash in her genetic lottery ticket and fire back with some sizzle of her own—or her beloved Meiers Corners could become the new Sin City.

Warning: Contains a doctor with a bod for sin, an ad exec with a chip on his shoulder, sarcasm, sex, and a cabin full of annoying friends. Secrets are revealed. One heart-stopping, horrific moment leads to the ultimate of happily-ever-afters.

It was all fun and games until the gun hit my skull.

Thud. A bright pain cracked in my brain, telling me the mountainous hostage-taker had brought his own weapon to bear.

Almost immediately something heavy plowed into us, spinning me away from the gun. I staggered to a stop.

My sight cleared to Ric, wrestling the mountain.

The big goon seized Ric with one arm, hugging him close like he was going to give him noogies. But the gun in his noogie hand made reality more chilling.

Ric shimmered, and suddenly the mountain was holding a cloud of mist.

Vampire fighting technique? I cheered before it occurred to me to wonder why Ric hadn’t used it before and why the shadowman helping us hadn’t used it at all.

The edge of Ric’s mist caught a stray beam of sunlight. It instantly combusted—poof. My elation turned to horror.

Ric snapped back into being like a rubber band. His cheek was seared open, exposing red muscle surrounded by blackened, bubbling skin. But he lost no time raising his bound hands, swinging, and whacked the bad guy’s head with fists like a mallet.

The mountain swayed but didn’t go down. Ric spun, once, twice, winding up his whole body behind it, and whacked him again.

Still the guy didn’t go down. My heart tripped double time. The mountain swept his gun toward Ric.

I leaped at them. Went oof when I hit the shadow’s arm, stuck out like a bar. I folded over it like a cheap towel and staggered back.

Ric slid into the rifle.

The mountainous goon opened fire as Ric knocked the gun to the side—the side where the ogre-like head hostage-taker stood.

Ogre Face ducked and covered. A spray of bullets rat-a-tat-tatted a line where his head had been.

Ric chopped his forearms across the mountain’s right wrist. The mountain howled, both arms flying up in defense, right hand dangling with a protruding lump at the wrist presenting as broken. The gun fell to hang from its clip. The mountain groped for it with his left hand.

Ric grabbed the big man’s balls.

The guy shrieked. Ric wrenched. The mountain dropped, curling on the floor like a shrimp. Apparently Ric also had a grip like a nut crusher.

“Stop!”

I whipped around. Ogre Face pointed his gun at my head. He rasped, “You’re dead.”

Terror burned that instant into my head like a snapshot. I stood facing the ogre. About ten feet separated us. Behind me was the hostage-lined bank of windows, the shadowman already running toward them. A few feet to my right, the mountain goon curled on the floor, Ric breathing deeply over him.

Both Ric and I were too far away to stop the ogre from shooting.

“Down!” The shadowman pushed hostages to the floor, starting with the ones in Ogre Face’s direct line of fire. Well, if you didn’t count me.

Ric leaped.

My knees started to bend.

Ogre Face pulled the trigger.

Ric wouldn’t hit him in time, even though he’d leaped before the ogre pulled the trigger.

The gun went off.

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I turned.

Ric Holiday in his full sizzling glory was right on top of me.

I stepped back, spine hitting the edge of the elevator shaft. My nipples reached out as if trying to stay in touch. *The erection of the mammary papilla is due to muscle contraction, like the pilomotor reflex which causes goose bumps*—Stupid nipples. “What do you want?” I spoke a bit sharply, but his heat and heady scent had goosed my frustration into borderline rudeness. I flushed but held my place. Well, fused against the corner of the shaft, I had to.

He stared down into my eyes, his own frustrated too. “I want to explain.”

“You made it clear enough. Me and Camille at the O.K. Corral, one week from today.” I looked away. The elevator was leaving.

“Synnove.” He slid two strong fingers under my chin and urged my face back to him. The blue had softened. “I’m sorry.”

“Why? There’s worse?” I scowled, but I had to work at it. Why did he have to be so gorgeous? Why did his fingers have to be so gentle, so warm? “You’re going to make us bikini mud wrestle?”

“Ouch.” He smiled slightly. “I deserve that.”

“No,” I grumped. “You don’t. But you’re getting it anyway.”

The grin slowly widened, making his whole face edible. “The vaunted Byornsson honesty. I’m beginning to see the advantages.”

And I was beginning to see the advantages of hot sexy sizzle. But no way I was admitting that to him. Not lying, just omission, which is not a lie. Mostly.
When my lips parted to say something that was not a lie and definitely wasn’t about how sexy he was, his eyes darkened. “Shh.”

He replaced the two fingers on my chin with two cupping hands, holding my face gently, like it was something precious. Like I was precious.

My lips stayed parted but no words came out.

In that moment of silence, he lowered his head. Slowly, so I could have stopped him.

Should have stopped him.

Did not want to.

He’s nothing but image.

Image and intense pleasure.

The lips have one of the highest density of nerve endings in the body…

Argh. Shut up and kiss him.

While I was arguing with myself his warm mouth settled on mine, tongue sliding deftly between my lips. It rasped my sensitive skin, rubbing my lips awake like a thorough toweling. A steamed towel, hot and wet.

Confused feelings fled. I gave a little moan and opened wider.

He swept inside, all spice and heat. He groaned, a sound of masculine hunger. His questing mouth, his hot kiss, said lust plain and clear. Yet his hands were tender on my face, his sweet caress speaking of something beyond sex, a closeness that transcended the physical.

Happiness blossomed in my heart. Our groans were intertwined, mutual. For this one moment, the battle was suspended and we were on the same side.
His fingers tunneled into my hair, holding me firmly while his tongue drove deeper. He pressed closer yet, pinning me to the edge of the elevator shaft with his body, imprinting me with every muscle, every bulge, every place he was hard and primitive under his worsted.

I rippled against him and moaned softly in response. If he could generate this kind of pressure standing, how would the weight of his body feel, pressing me into a mattress?

At the thought I nearly exploded.

He shifted me, his powerful hands urging me away from where the corner of the elevator was digging into my spine and guiding me onto the wall. There he pressed me into vinyl wallpaper and kissed me like he was starving for me. The honest hunger in his kiss undid me. I grabbed his head and kissed him back with everything I had.

A big hand slid up my ribs, sparking a trail of heat, stopping under my breast. The mound throbbed, waiting, wanting, yearning for that hot hand to slide up the curve, to touch my delicate and private flesh. To brand it as his own. My soft moans shortened to whimpers, and I arched to thrust my breast more fully into his hand.

A deep rumbling started, a lion’s purr. His hand moved, fingers barely brushing the bottom curve. I stopped breathing. His fingers skimmed higher, circling nearer, nearer to the hardening tip. I twitched in anticipation, greedy for his touch on sensitive flesh barely covered by a thin blouse and the wispiest scallop of lace. Bless Twyla’s endless supply of sexy bras.

Finally, finally his thumb scraped my nipple. I shrieked into his mouth, jerking against him. My nipple furled instantly, wordlessly urging him again, more, now.

He opened his hand and covered my breast, his heat searing. Slotting the nipple between two fingers, he began to pump and tug gently, rhythmically squeezing, pulling. I thought I’d go insane from the sweet soft tugging.

Until he replaced the hand with his mouth.

His lips closed on my erect nipple through thin blouse and bra, breath wetting the material until he could have been sucking directly on flesh. It was the dream become real; it was better. More aroused than I’d been in my life, I grabbed his ears and beat my hips into him, not thinking at all, just moving. A pressure built between my legs, a hot, heavy throbbing that made me want him on his back and me naked and clamping him between my thighs.

A ding startled me; my eyes flew open. The elevator, which had gone and come back again, disgorged half a dozen professional-looking people.

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Summary:

IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE HEAT . . .
Callie Hayes is the hardworking manager of the Blue Flame, Arizona’s most remote, relaxing guest ranch. She’s given everything to the ranch, body, heart, and soul-three things that go haywire when her sexy employer suddenly shows up. Their intense, stormy past has taught Callie to never mix business with pleasure. But something about Jake is different now . . .

San Diego firefighter Jake Rawlings knows the ranch he inherited from his father is safe in Callie’s capable hands. After being injured in a high-profile rescue, Jake decides to recover in solitude at the Blue Flame. He may have left the fires behind, but he hasn’t escaped the heat; Callie is just as hot and irresistible as he remembers. Now coming home doesn’t seem like the best idea-as the sparks between Jake and Callie threaten to burn out of control . . .

Summary:

A charming British Playboy. A girl determined to finally live. And a secret liaison revealed in all too vivid color. Book two in the NYT Bestselling series.

Escaping a cheating ex, finance whiz Sara Dillon’s moved to New York City and is looking for excitement without a lot of strings attached. So meeting the irresistible, sexy Brit at a dance club should have meant nothing more than a night’s fun. But the manner–and speed–with which he melts her inhibitions turns him from a one-time hookup and into her Beautiful Stranger.

The whole city knows Max Stella loves women, not that he’s ever found one he particularly wants to keep around. Despite pulling in plenty with his Wall Street bad boy charm, it’s not until Sara–and the wild photos she lets him take of her–that he starts wondering if there’s someone for him outside of the bedroom.

Hooking up in places where anybody could catch them, the only thing scarier for Sara than getting caught in public is having Max get too close in private.

AJ’s Review:

Samantha from Sex and the City has nothing on Sara from Beautiful Stranger once she embraces her sexuality, throws caution to the wind, and lets her inner wild cat roar. Add to that a gorgeous, bad boy Brit with a sexy accent and a body made for sin and licking; and you have one deliciously wicked, sensual story that will take your breath away. I couldn’t get enough of this charismatic couple and their sexcapades.

Sara is sexy, intelligent, and more adventurous than she gives herself credit for after being in a six year relationship with a lying, cheating scoundrel. I wanted to pummel Andy for her. But as they say, as one door closes, another opens and that’s exactly what happens in Sara’s case when she meets a gorgeous, sexy, beautiful stranger at a night club who unlocks the door to all of her pent up passion. The sexual tension flowing between these two is off the charts.

Max is sex and sin personified. If his British accent doesn’t get your motor running, then his body and sexacapades will. Adventurous is an understatement when it comes to this domineering man who knows how to please a woman at a night club, in a restaurant, at a benefit galla, and eventually in the bedroom. You name and it’s possible because there are no limits to where Max is willing to pleasure Sara. What a lucky woman!!!

The secondary characters help the story progress, but don’t overshadow our hero and heroine. I enjoyed catching up with Chloe and Bennett who rocked my world in Beautiful Bastard. The easy camaraderie between Sara, Chloe and Julia is a testament to their friendship and sentiment that when the chips are down, these women have each others’ backs. I loved George, Sara’s assistant, and hope that he gets a story of his own. He fits in well with this group of dynamic characters who are well-developed and three dimensional. I also can’t wait to see what Ms. Lauren has in store for Will, who I know will be as hot as Max because he’s definitely a bad boy. The dialogue is fresh and hot as Max’s sexy voice draws the reader deeper into the story with his sinful, decadent, sexual exploits. If you’re not all hot and bothered by the time you finish this story and ready to jump your significant other then something is definitely wrong.

Christina Lauren has hit another home run with her latest releases Beautiful Stranger. The plot is well-thought out and complex, the characters are genuine, the dialogue is crisp and believable, and the sex is hot enough to singe your e-reader and eyebrows. The more I read, the more I wanted to switch places with Sara because Max is all that and a bag of chips. With that said…pick up a copy of Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren and embrace your inner exhibitionist in the Big Apple with Sara and Max.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by AJ!

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Summary:

Passion this hot should be illegal.

Legal Heat, Book 1

Katy Sinclair made it to the brink of partnership at her high-powered law firm with hard work, dogged determination, and the ruthless self-discipline to cultivate a conservative public image. But when she follows an evasive witness into a sex club, she can’t deny herself a red-hot sexual encounter with the seductive bartender who sets her body on fire. She’s sure no one will ever know about her indiscretion—until she walks into the courtroom to find her dirty little secret is the opposing counsel in the most important case of her career.

As the managing partner in a struggling law firm, hot-shot attorney Mark Richards can’t afford any mistakes that might cost him his biggest client. Like getting involved with his beautiful, determined opponent—the mystery woman he hasn’t been able to forget. But when Katy’s quest for justice leads to death threats, Mark will sacrifice everything to protect her.

Now they’re risking their hearts…and their lives…in a race to catch a killer. Little do they know, the greatest danger lies closer to home.

Warning: The book contains explicit sex, light bondage, violence, murder, steamy shenanigans in the courtroom, naughty sexytimes in the boardroom, and an exceptionally hot hero with a versatile tie. Any objections will be overruled.

“What about you?” He folded his arms and cocked an eyebrow. “Did you come here with a secret agenda?”

“No secret agenda. When Valerie told me she worked at the club, I was curious so I agreed to meet her here instead of at my office.”

“Brave girl,” he murmured.

Katy cocked an eyebrow and put her hands on her hips. She hadn’t been called a girl since she turned eighteen. “That was slightly condescending.”

His eyes crinkled and a smile played at the corners of his broad, sensuous mouth. “The correct response to a compliment is thank you.”

She walked over to another part of the collection and pulled out a dusty bottle. “I hardly think that was—”

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Foreign Affairs, Book One

Annie Prince has impetuously flown halfway ’round the world to visit a sexy cowboy she met online–only to find herself stranded in Sydney. Seems she and Dylan crossed wires, and he’s on his way to New York. His twin, Hunter, saves the day and whisks her back to the family cattle station. Hunter’s as easy on the eyes as Dylan, and even easier to talk to. Annie might have flown to Oz to meet one brother, but soon sparks are flying with the other.

Hunter considered Dylan a dumb arse for jetting off to America for some stranger–until he met Annie. Turns out the New Yorker is a smart, funny, hard-working jillaroo…and hotter than the Aussie desert. Hunter’s not normally one to poach his brother’s women, but he can’t keep his hands, lips, tongue and other body parts off this sexy city girl.

When raging lust leads to emotional attachment, where does that leave Annie and Hunter when her vacation comes to an end–or when Dylan finds out?

AJ’s Review:

Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr and Lexxie Couper is an intense, sexy, entertaining read that will keep the reader engrossed with it’s compelling, well-written plot, deliciously sinful characters, believable dialogue, and explosive unbridled passion. One of the things that I enjoyed the most about reading Misplaced Princess is the seamless transition from one author to the other in regards to each character’s dialogue and cultural background, which is a testament to these two magnificent authors’ writing skills.

Annie is absolutely adorable and I love her spunk and sauciness. She’s desperate for a change in her world and has no problem seizing the opportunity to add a little adventure to her life by traveling halfway around the world to meet a stranger that she’s met online. While this city girl is smart and normally prepared for anything given her very public life, she finds herself in an interesting predicament when she arrives in Australia. But never fear, Annie takes the bull by the horns and goes with the flow as she quickly discovers an intense, sexual attraction to an unexpected savior and her online mate’s brother, Hunter. When Hunter and Annie share a smoldering kiss that would make any woman’s toes curl, sparks begin to fly as the two struggle to keep their hands, mouths, and other interesting body parts off one another. Will Annie and Hunter be able to fight their attraction to one another until Dylan returns to claim his woman? Or will Hunter unleash the animal inside craving Annie and let the chips fall where they may?

Hunter is sexy, intelligent, and loves women. Moreover, he thought his brother was crazy for traveling halfway around the world to meet a woman he doesn’t know. That is, until the woman in question ends up in the Outback after crossing her wires with his brother, Dylan. If Annie’s sexy body and personality didn’t rev up Hunter’s engine, the smoking hot kiss they shared in the airport sure did. Waves of unbridled lust emanates off this dynamic couple and the reader can’t help but be swept into their world-wind romance. I instantly feel in love with Hunter’s practical side and his ability to make Annie feel safe and welcomed in his home. It was obvious that he was intersted in Annie on a deeper level than a one-night stand, so I enjoyed watching the two get to know one another as their romance blossomed and quickly spun out of control.

In regards to the secondary characters, I loved Hunter and Dylan’s mum. She was an absolute hoot and knew exactly what her son needed. Her quick wit, caring heart, and grasp of the situation will make you laugh until you cry as she watches Annie and Hunter circling one another like two animals in heat. In addition, I enjoyed the easy camaradiere between Hunter and his brother. It was obvious the two deeply cared for one another and had a bond that only twins could have. Ms. Carr and Ms. Couper does an excellent job of not only providing in depth background information on each of the characters, but also sets up the stage perfectly for the next couple of books in the series by quickly yet effectively introducing the reader to several of the upcoming characters.

Misplaced Princess is a compelling story written by two amazing authors who work well together and have the ability to write as one. Their characters are vibrant and full of life, the dialogue is realistic, the emotions are genuine and at times raw, and the sex is uninhibited. I loved that Hunter was willing to allow Annie to embrace her sexuality, as he confessed some of his own secret desires. This is a couple who was truly meant to be together and are in a word or two…soul mates. So, if you want a quick read that will warm your heart, put a smile on your face, and heat your body to the core from all of the sexual tension emanating off of Annie and Hunter, then Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr and Lexxie Couper is definitely the book to read. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series to see how Dylan fairs with the woman who has quickly stolen his heart and soul. I’d definitely recommend Misplaced Princess to my friends, so be sure to check it out. You won’t be sorry.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by AJ!

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Summary:

Jed Weston is a tall, hard country boy with dangerous cowboy charm and piercings in all the right places. As Abigail’s employee in her tattoo and piercing shop, he’s kept things between them on a strictly professional level. Until Abigail’s violent past catches up with her and she seeks his comfort—comfort that leads to an intense emotional and sexual connection neither can ignore.

Jed’s jealous ex-girlfriend, a nosy reporter, and a potential father-in-law in prison won’t keep him from the woman who makes him hard at the very sight of her. Nothing will keep Jed Weston from catching—and keeping—the woman he loves.

AJ’s Review:

S.J. Drum is a new author to me, but she piqued my curiosity with her novella Sinful Southern Ink. Ms. Drum has penned a quick read that packs a punch with it’s genuine, heartfelt characters, intense sexual chemistry, explosive sex, and small town gossip.

My heart went out to Abigail who had suffered a lot at the hands of her parents, if you want to call them that. No one should ever have to endure what she did. Yet, I’m also proud of the strong, caring woman that she turned out to be despite her parents. You can’t help but like her character who not only has gumption, but also a vulnerable side, especially when her past is brought to the forefront.

Jed is one sexy, smoking hot cowboy who’s body is build like a Greek God, especially when you take into consideration the ink and piercings. He’s lusted after Abigail for sometime, so when the opportunity presents itself, this cowboy goes after the woman who has stolen his heart and soul. Unfortunately, Jed has a crazy ex-girlfriend who doesn’t know when to let go. Will Abigail and Jed be able to survive the past and a crazy ex to find their Happily Ever After?

While the townspeople act as secondary characters, the only true secondary character that kept our hero and heroine in a state of flux was Jed’s crazy ex-girlfriend who is as shallow as a dried up creek. She’s a superficial, big boobed blond who doesn’t know how to take no for an answer even when Jed becomes less of a gentleman when telling her to back the fu** off. I mean really, get a clue. Ms. Drum does an excellent job of crafting a well-developed plot that provides in depth background information about Abigail and her parents, which gives the reader a true picture of the trials and tribulations she went through as a child. It’s obvious that S.J. Drum has either lived in a small town, or knows someone who does because she hit the nail on the head when it came to the gossip tree and everyone knowing everyone else’s business. The sexual chemistry between Jed and Abigail is hot enough to scorch your e-reader when they finally give in to their lustful desires.

Sinful Southern Ink is the perfect title for this captivating story of second chances, unconditional love, and letting go of the past in order to forge a future with the one person who truly gets you. I loved the characters who were well-developed and three dimensional. Moreover, if the drama doesn’t keep you enthralled until the very end, then the smoking hot sex will. So, if you haven’t picked up a copy of Sinful Southern Ink, but you love a cowboy who has the body of a Greek God and several tats and piercings to enhance the view, then do so today. You won’t be sorry.

Rated 4.5 Ravens by AJ!

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