Tempestuous by Nicole Austin

Once a woman’s deepest, darkest desires have been exposed—whetting her appetite for taboo pleasures of the flesh—her unquenchable hungers will not be denied.

Floggers and whips
Chains and leather restraints
Erotic rewards and punishments…oh my!

Seduced by erotic stories and the forbidden lure of Dominance and submission, Evie Sloan longs to explore the scintillating delights firsthand. While some fantasies are better left to the imagination, for the chance to visit a real BDSM club, she’s willing to take a risk.

Been there, done that, seen it all—or so jaded Dominant Niko Kovalenko thought. Evie’s arrival on the scene reawakens long-dormant passions and ramps them up to a whole new level. She’s an exciting challenge, a dangerous temptation, igniting the compulsion to posses. To collar.

Evie is no man’s submissive pet. Niko strips her bare, sheds light on all her secret desires and weaknesses, but it’s still not enough for him. To win her man, she’ll have to confront her fears and find a way to bridge the distance between them.

Review:

This book was absolutely amazing. Normally I am turned off by the whole BDSM thing, don't get me wrong I will read them. But sometimes the author makes the Doms to Dominate for my taste. Niko was absolutely my favorite Dom I have read so far. He actually cared enough about Evie to try new things. Most time an author makes it to where the Dom is either you do this or else and never tries anything new. Also normally I get thrown off by the lack of spin in the women. I love a woman to be able to voice her own opinion and have a little something to say. Evie is the best example of this that I have ever seen still submissive, but on her own terms.

This author did a very good job of introducing you into the world of BDSM. She took very great steps to make sure that not only the character knew what was going on. But also that the readers that have not read this before to get easily into the world and understand the certain aspects of what happens in this society.

My advice if you are new the the world of Bondage books read this on first. If I had then maybe the hardcore stuff that I have been reading wouldn't be so bad. And if you aren't new get it anyway because it is an excellent read. Well worth the 4.5 stars.

If you want information on this book and more by Nicole Austin check out her website:

http://www.nicoleaustin.net/

Warrior Heart by Bianca D'arc

Gifts of the Ancients, Book 1

Hal’s best-friend status with Casey’s brother always meant that the one woman he wants is strictly off limits. But now that he’s back from a harrowing mission in the ancient Iraqi city of Babylon, all bets are off. The strangely mystical experience left him and his Special Forces team with a new appreciation for life—and strange new abilities they are only beginning to understand.

Casey never thought she’d have a shot with the strong, silent Green Beret. Something about him has changed, though, and old feelings have risen up, demanding an answer. And her answer is an unequivocal yes. Now, to break the news to her brother and hope it doesn’t come to blows.

Her brother’s reaction becomes the least of her worries when Hal singlehandedly stops a car from running her down, then falls into her arms, weak from some kind of strange reaction. Whatever went down in Iraq has changed Hal and made him a target of foreign agents who’ve found his one vulnerability…Casey.

Review:

With one story I am hooked on a new author. I've never read anything by Biana before so I have no expierence in her writing style but I really enjoyed this book. She builts her characters in a very steady plot line that had me wanting to hear more.

I expectually loved the hero in this story he was both strong and lovable. I am a big fan of love reunited stories. Also paranormal so this was right up my alley. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

If you want more information on this book or any others by Bianca D'arc check out her website at

http://www.biancadarc.com/

Wild Irish Series by Mari Carr

Come Monday

Wild Irish, Book One

Monday’s child is fair of face…

After the death of her mother years prior, Keira Collins willingly put aside her dreams to become a surrogate parent to her six younger brothers and sisters. At twenty-seven, she’s finally pursuing a college degree. Between classes, working at the family pub and still tending to siblings, she’s no time for romance. So why is she spending all her rare free time fantasizing about hot Professor Wallace bending her over his desk?

Will Wallace recognizes Keira’s unfulfilled desires, her habit of hiding her beauty, her obsessive need for control in every aspect of her life. But Will has needs of his own—and they run far darker than Keira’s. As he initiates her into his lifestyle, offering sweet punishments and sweeter rewards, Will’s sexual authority slowly strips away some of her precious control. The one thing Keira’s not ready to relinquish…

Review:
Mari makes it easy for you to put yourself in her characters shoes. If you are into alpha males you will absolutly love Will Wallace. I haven't read alot of dom/sub books but this one was very easy to follow and easy to understand the lifestyle. I love the family dinamic of all the Collins children. I think she choose the right way to balance out Keiras life by making her loose control. It made for an excellent story!

Ruby Tuesday
Wild Irish, Book Two

Sky Mitchell is hiding out in Baltimore, seeking peace and solitude while he struggles with a career decision. Lead singer of popular rock group The Universe, he’s thinking of going it alone. Wandering into an Irish pub, he’s ecstatic to discover the breakout single for his solo album—but the songwriter doesn’t want to sell. He challenges the woman to a contest. Not only does he win the song, but also a songwriting partner to complete the rest of the album.

Teagan Collins is sure of her talent but she’s never aspired to fame and fortune. She’s content singing folk tunes in her family’s pub. Working on an album with Sky tests her patience…and her libido. The hot rocker plays her body like a fine instrument, their desire deepening with each song they write.

But someone doesn’t want Sky to go solo, and will stop at nothing to sabotage the couple’s efforts. Undaunted, Sky wants Teagan to join him onstage at his farewell concert to sing her original, “Maybe Tomorrow”…

If they make it through today.

Review:

I absolutly loved this book. Oh my god is there anything sexier then a rock star. And okay I have to love that she saved herself for the one she loved. Mari brought great humor in this book I could not quit laughing at the closet scene. With each book I am falling more and more in love with this family. Its again a great addition to the series.

Waiting for Wensday
Wild Irish, Book Three

Tristan Collins knows Lane Bryce is strictly hands off. She’s smart, funny, kind…and married. But he still looks forward to her once-a-week visits to the family pub where he tends bar. When she fails to arrive one Wednesday, Tris is concerned. When he learns she’s in the hospital, brutally beaten after attempting to leave her unhappy marriage, he’s enraged. Tris vows to protect her, but he doesn’t get the chance. Lane checks out of the hospital and disappears without a trace.

A year later, newly divorced Lane is back, and enjoying her independence too much to embark on a relationship. Tris intends to prove she can have freedom and love, and he’s not above using seduction to do it. The more she resists, the more he sets her body ablaze with pleasure the likes of which she’s never known.

After a lifetime of disappointment, trust doesn’t come easily for Lane. But when her ex-husband reenters her life, threatening her independence, her happiness, she could discover too late that Tristan is the one man worthy of not only her trust, but also her love.

Review:

I could not take my eyes from the screen in this book. Tris is my favorite so far. He has that lovable quality about him that is just to hard to resist. She addressed real time issues without making the book to hard to read. I am not a huge fan of violence in a book but she wrote it in a way to where its easy to handle, and a nessecary to the plot line.

Sweet Thursday
Wild Irish, Book Four

In high school, Lily was too shy to do anything about her feelings for her best friends, Justin and Killian. Now she’s ready to put to rest her regrets with a proposal that might shock even her oversexed friends—the three of them, together, one night, multiple positions.

K and J are more than a little surprised to see Lily at their ten-year reunion. The plain Jane they remember is now a stunning woman—who wants to have sex with both of them. Who are they to deny her? Even if Killian suspects they might be treading on dangerous emotional territory.

The night stretches into the weekend and, as K suspected, none of them want it to end. But he and Lily know people live in pairs, not trios, and they call a halt now, before it’s too late.

Justin, however, knows a good thing when he sees it. He’s ready to fight for what he wants…what they all need. He just has to convince Lily and Killian that unconventional can also be extraordinary.

Review:

Only The Mari Carr could pull off a book where the family is so cool with a menage. That being said I absolutly loved this book. One of my favorite story plots are those of love between long time friends. Even more so when you add sexy steamy sex scenes between two hot men into the mix.

Over all:

I devored this series in two days. I could not take my eyes from the screen. This family has a way of pulling at you heart strings. You can't help but fall in love with each member. Weither it be a sybling or the wonderful Pat. I think this has become one my favorite series. I can't wait for the last three to come out.

Friday I’m in Love (book five) – Status – ACCEPTED and EDITED. Tentative release in August.
Ewan Collins fell in love with Sky’s best friend, Natalie years ago, but she rebuffed him because of their age difference. She was far too old (and nervous) about going out with some hot, young stud at the time. Now Ewan’s had years to figure out his game plan and he puts it into action at his sister, Teagan’s wedding. It’s Operation Cougar Capture and Ewan won’t give up until he’s convinced Natalie that age is just a number and she belongs with him.


Saturday Night Special (book six) – Status - Submitted and waiting for editor’s decision.

Riley Collins is a handful on a good day. On bad days—look out! Officer Aaron Young has been her best friend since they were three. He’s the guy who’s always there to bail her out when she goes too far. When Aaron realizes Riley’s gone too far with an impromptu drunken trip to Vegas, he decides it’s time to bring her in—cuffs and all. Maybe a little trip to the Elvis Chapel wouldn’t hurt either!


Any Given Sunday (book seven) – I have the basic plot in my head–LOL!

Sean Collins is the youngest son in a family of alpha males. He tries hard to follow that tradition and even falls in love with a young psychology student, Lauren. Problem is he’s fighting some serious attraction issues in regards his best friend, Chad. When Lauren offers a solution to his problem, will Sean be brave enough to take it?

You Defently need to go out and get these ebooks you will not be dissipointed. For more information on this book and others by Mari Carr check out her website.

http://www.maricarr.com/

Okay now Mari stop biting your nails and have a glass of wine. Like you could worry about me not loving them. Hello they are from THE MARI CARR

Coyote Wild by Rhian Cahill

Coyote Wild by Rhian Cahill

Book two in the Coyote Hunger series.



Brogan Wilder knows all about animal urges. As a coyote shifter, he’s lived with them all his life but he’s never experienced the bone-deep hunger Eloise Crawford elicits. Claiming a mate is one thing. Claiming one who’s human and has no idea shifters exist is another matter altogether. In El, he’s found his destiny. Now he just has to convince her they are meant to be together.



A visit to help her best friend with wedding plans seems like just the kind of relaxation El is after. But once she arrives, there’s nothing relaxing about the reaction she has to her friend’s brother. Suddenly her senses are on high alert and she’s drawn to him in a way she finds nothing short of terrifying. But there’s more to this man than his golden eyes and magical touch. There’s something else. Something not exactly human.



Accepting her fate should have been the difficult part, but when El finds herself the target of an outraged pack member, the true struggle begins.



Excerpt:-


El allowed Rowan’s plans to fill her mind. With images of tropical beaches dancing in her head she almost forgot the hormones doing a two-step through her body. She even fooled herself into thinking she imagined the level of arousal she’d been caught in.

They’d finished their first cup of coffee when her temperature suddenly spiked and the air around her crackled. Her skin pulled tight, her nipples drew up into rock-hard nubs and moisture filled her panties. The pounding of her heart echoed in her ears and she swayed on her stool, lightheaded with the rush of blood through her body.

Rowan grabbed her arm and stopped her from toppling to the floor. Gripping the counter edge, El tried to take deep breaths. Her head cleared but blood roared in her ears, making her dizzy all over again. She knew before the door opened that he was coming. The hunk of testosterone from the front room. She knew with every quiver of her flesh he was the reason she turned into a boiling pot of lust.

“Are you all right?” Rowan asked.

She concentrated on the mug in front of her, tried to block out everything else and focus on the cup. El felt him enter the room, felt him back off but not leave. What the hell was with that? Rowan still had her by the arm, talking to her but she couldn’t make out the words over the pounding in her ears.

With great effort El managed to speak. “I’ll be all right. Just give me a second. Jet lag, I think.”

“You need to go lie down, have a rest before lunch.” Rowan slipped from her stool, pulling El up with her.

“I think you’re right. A nap will do me good.” El didn’t think a nap would help anything but she needed out of the room and away from the man who crowded her without coming near.

She stood on wobbly legs, got her balance but wondered how the hell she was going to get upstairs without falling flat on her face. A cautious step had her knees shaking and her hand flying out to catch the edge of the counter again.
She caught something all right, something solid and warm but it wasn’t the counter.
Fire streaked up her arm from her hand. She’d connected with his hip. Her fingers curled into the denim and held on. If she thought he generated heat at a distance it was nothing compared to the furnace he was up close. Every muscle grew soft. The air in her lungs evaporated and her mind went blank seconds before the world went black.

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Sirens Call by Devyn Quinn

Sirens Call

Between desire and love there are some things that can't stay buried, even in the deep of the ocean.

As a women with a secreat, lighthouse keeper Tessa Lonike savors her solitude on the island of Little Mer, off the coast of Maine. During a violent storm, Tessa spots a man thrashing in the ice cold waters and dives in to save him, using her abilities as a mermaid to eaisly pull him to shore.

Whe Kenneth Randall awakens on the beach he is alone, left with the haunting memory of his beautiful, flame-haired savior. But a year later, when Kenneth meets her again, he's determined not to let Tessa slip away. Just as the desire between the begins to burn, Tessa's archeolgist ex-lover comes back into town with a tantilizing clue to her murky heritage.

The trio travel to the Mediterreanean in search of answers, and when Tessa inadvertently opens an underwater portal they find mermaid city. But in the deep, not everything is what it seems, and Tessa must decide if she wants to take her place as the royal heir, or follow the call of her heart.....

For more information on this book please check out Devyn Quinns website.

http://www.devynquinn.com/

Kates Crew by Jayne Rylon

Nothing sexier than a man,or five, with powertools.

Sultry summer heat has nothing ont the five-man crew renovating the housenext door. No one could blame Kate for leaning out the windowfor a better view of the manscape. The nasty fall that follow's isn't partof her fantasy--but the manwho saves herfrom splattering the sidewalk is definitely the star.

When Mike personally attends to her injuries, she realizes her white knight in a hard hathas a tender side, giving her no choice but to surrender to lust that's been arcing between them since day one. In the aftermath of the best sexof her life, she whispers her most secreat desire: to be ravaged by his crew.

She never epected Mike would dare her to take what she wants-or that the freedom to make her most decadent desire come true could be the foundation for something lasting....

Warning:

This book maycause you to spontaneously combustas five hot guys bring a woman's wildest fantasies to lifeduring one summers blazing affair.

Review:

Okay to say this book is steamy is an understatement. Ok I am going to say it Holy Sex Batman. I some scenes I couldn't tell where one man started and the other ended lol. And in this case its not a bad thing. This is defently a late night read okay no around the kids lol. I blushed which seems to be a theme with Jaynes writing. She either makes me cry or blush. I love her books. And recommend you go get them. No seriously go under the tab that says Authors that rock and check out her site for her books. And the site itself is hot too.

Retribution by Jambrea Jo Jones

Retribution: Is love worth the cost?

Rave Anders lost everything-his job, his lover, and part of his soul. Accused of a crime he did not commit, its taken years to build up a respectable intergalactic transport business. Pulled into a web of intrigue and espionage, Rave is forced face ex-lover Kain Sims, the one man he no longer trusts.

On a mission for the Alliance, Kain must convince Rave the fate of the world rests in both of their hands. Kain needs Rave to help destroy a deadly weapon before it can be used to eradicate a planet. But that part is easy; the hard part is making Rave believe he never wanted to leave him in the first place.

Can they save the world and reclaim the love they once shared, in a galaxy of deception?

Review:

If your into sy-fy men lovin you will love this book. Its very hard for me to get into sy-fy books its just not one of my things but this book made it hard to look away from the screen. She had me in love with each character and the struggles they have to overcome. I haven't read many m/m books but this one has me wanting to read more.

It was easy to sympathize with Rave in his attempt to over come his prison experience. And I love how he found solstice in Kain. They really do mesh well together. That being said I love Rock. I know he's only a secondary character but hell he grabbed my attention right away. So Jambi is there gonna be more stories?

If you want more information on this book and all of Jambreas books look under the Authors that rock tab on this page. You won't be disappointed I know I haven't been so far!

Three's Company by Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon, Lorelei James

A Question Of Trust By Jess Dee

Gabriel fulfills every one of Madeline's sexual fantasies. Until he introduces her to his best friend, Conner. Suddenly Maddie's horizons are expanding in a whole new direction that breaks all the rules.

Review:

OMG I Loved this story. It was easy to follow and left me wanting more. I have to admit this is the first of Jess that I have read but defently not my last. And can we say steamy sex scenes wooo were there some. I am so happy that Conner and Maddie ended the way they did. I hope Gabe got his girl.

Nice and Naughty by Jayne Rylon

Alexa limits her adrenaling ruses to boardroom negotiations--until she indulges in a high-octane encounter on the hood of her sports car. Justin is suppose to be just a refreshing summer affair, but he's called for the kind of backup that shifts the odds in love's favor.

Review:

Okay can I just say I stuck my foot in my mouth when I said I can't get into threesomes with twins, obviously I hadn't read the right story before. Well now I have Justin & Jason are super steamy. Having a hubby as a twin puts this in a whole new appritiation. Not saying I would have the guts that Alexa has but man could I put myself in her shoes lol. And this is the second dang story she has made me cry during. You know its good if it makes you cry. And it turns out Jayne you really did corrupt me lol.

Wicked Garden by Lorelei James

Billy ran out on Eden the night of prom. Now he's back and shes's hoping a fling will finally untangle him from her past. She hadn't counted on his wicked side--or the return of old lover Jon--to appeal so strongly to her dark, hidden desires.

Review:

This story was fantastic. It had so many layers that the depth to it was great for a anothology. You could really put yourself in her characters state of minds. And she touched on some really touchy subjects that made it all the much better to read. But I have to say Jon is my fav in the story man he sounds lickable.

Biting Me Softly by Mary Hughes

He's a candy box filled with sex appeal wrapped with a golden bow. And shes on a diet!

blood, sex, violence. Blood, okay, but computer geek Liese Schmetterling had enough S&V when her cheating ex' fired her.Now security expert-and lip-smacking gorgeous- Logan steel saunters into herBlood Canter, settingfire to her limbido. Threating her job.

Visions of pink slips dancing in her head, Liese tries pushing Logan without touching is jutting pecs...or ridged abs. Or petting the Vesuvius in his jeans. He's hiding something, but it doesn't seem to matterwhen his smile stns her, his kisses crank her to broiling and his bites rocket her to heaven. Fangy bites which, if she weren't grounded in science, would make her think ampire-Vay.

Centries old and tradgedy-scarred, Logans mission is to fortifythe Blood Centers electroninc defenses against his nemisis, the rogue vampire gang. He's ready for battle but not for Leise, who slips under his skin, laughs at his awful puns, charges behind him into dark, scary-places and tastes like his true love.

No matter how often Logan declare his love, Leisecan't bring herself to trust him. But when his arcenemy comes after her, not trusting him may cost her life....

Warning:

contains explicit vampire sex involving absurdly large male equipment (hey, they're monsters), unbelievable stamina (just how long can you stay under water in a hot tub?), hide-your-eyes vilolence, and horribly bad puns. And just when you thought it couldn't getany worse, a computer geekette trying to play Mata Hari.

I loved this book! Even though its the first one in the series that I hadn't gotten lost with all the backround. Which is good I hate nothing more then to get lost in the moment lol.

I love Liese shes a strong female and in the prodomatially alpha male world she fits quite well. Even set the other evil males in their place. And the puns oh my god made me laugh my ass off seriously I think I lost about 2lbs

If you want information on this book and the rest of Marys books check her out at.

http://www.maryhughesbooks.com/

Appealing Proposal by Jambrea Jo Jones

Attorney Becca Scott doesn't have time for a relationship. She's worked hard to prove herself to the old boys' club and now its her turn to shine. She certainly doesn't have time for the tempting Sampson Roust. He's totally lickable, but sex with the boss is never a good idea--unless you draw up a contract to protect yourself. At least, it seems like a great idea to Becca.

Sampson, however, knows his passion can't be contained by a silly document. He lures Becca to his house for a meeting and the case of Scott vs. Roust gets some much needed deep-probing of the sexual kind.

Now Becca must decide if she should close the case on love...or engage Sampson in more intense negotiations.

Buy this book here:

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Jambrea is a great author and you are without a doubt going to love her work. I know I love it so go check this book out. And if you would like to see the other books by Jambera Jo Jones got to her website at:

http://www.jambrea.com/

Congradulations Jambi heres to many sales!!!!

Review:

It was great. I normally am a little leary of first person stories because some people can't pull it off but Jambrea did with flying colors. It kept me on my toes and wondering what would happen when he read the contract. Which being alpha that the chartacter is handled it smoothly. All in all it was a great Quickie. And it has givin me a new favorite phrase for sex. That I will be using on the hubby as soon as he gets home.

Lori Fosters Reader & Writer Retreat Experience

This is the first year that I attended the Lori Foster Reader & Writer Retreat and it was awsome. I will defently be going next year and the year after that and so on lol. I was so happy with the event after going to RT as my first book thing I was kinda bombarded by so much that it was borderline scary. But this event was so slow pace and exciding that it was well worth what I paid.

I got all kinds of goodies and tons of new books to read which I now have my computer back so I can order some of the ones in the series that I am missing. That is when sticker shock of the computer goes down lol.

I also got to meet some really great authors some familiar faces but others not!




~All the authors in attendence great group if I do say so myself.~




~Me and Jayne Rylon~



~Me and Jambrea Jo Jones~











~Me & Larissa Ione~



~Me & Lori Foster~



~Me & Dianne Castell~



~Me & Kay Stockham~



~Me & Jules Bennett~




~Me & LuAnn McLane~










~Me & Anne Rainey~










~Me & Beth Kery~










~Me & Erin McCarthy~

I also had the wonderful opportuntity to see everyone that I have grown to love online! I mean this is the computer age and why not use it right lol.



I even won a basket in the raffel full of pirate booty!



Which went really well with my pirate costume!




This event is going to be a yearly event for me from now on.

Now off to read all those books I got ;-)