Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Review: Lycan Gladiator by Eva Gordon



During a time of bloody gladiator games and treacherous schemes, a secret society of lycans live amongst the Romans.

When Ulric, a lycan gladiator, meets a mysterious human woman with green eyes, he’s drawn to her fiery beauty, enraptured by her alluring aroma. Unfortunately, Ulric and the beauty are slaves. To make matters worse, he can mate only with someone marked with the sign of the wolf.

Cassia’s hidden wolf mark burns in the presence of the handsome gladiator. While her heart yearns to be near Ulric, logic warns her against it—having a slave as a mate is against the lycan society’s plans for her.

In spite of the lycan society’s rules and the emperor’s brutal plots, their love grows … but their passion just may cost them their lives.

My Review:

This was a great kick-off to what I am sure will be an amazing series!! Ulric is an unusual alpha, that is not afraid to show his emotion.  There is one scene in particular that is completely heart-wrenching.  He has a tragic past which makes him a very interesting character.  I think the author did a great job of incorporating Roman society with the existence of lycans to make for an incredible story.  She also did a great job with the mythology surrounding the important characters in her books.   This is an author to look out for.  I expect many great things from her!!


1/2






Review: Immortal Hunter by Kait Ballenger




Hunters of the supernatural, the Execution Underground are an elite group tasked with protecting humanity...but at what price?

As an exorcist, David Aronowitz grew up the target of demonic
assassins. Now he’s a member of the Execution Underground
and hellspawn everywhere fear his name. But when a demon
slips into the seductive body of the only woman he’s ever loved,
David must confront the heartbreak of their past to save her.

The piece of her heart AllsĂșn O’Hare gave to David so long ago
left her trapped between two worlds: the Fae and the human.
And when David comes to her rescue, fate reunites her with her
greatest temptation—and her biggest mistake.

Now, as they’re swept together into a wicked game with the
demon who controls her, David must decide if saving AllsĂșn’s
life is worth sacrificing his own—and the future of humanity itself.


My Review:

The thing I loved about this book was that you could actual feel the pain that David was going through.  It was a tangible living presence throughout the book, which in my opinion speaks so highly of this author's ability to write.  When you can feel the emotions like they are actually happening to you, instead of the characters, the author has successfully immersed you in their world.  Its a dark world that Kait portrays in her books and her characters are points of light in the darkest of night.  Hats off to this young author for thoroughly addicting me to her series, and leaving me anxious for the next adventure!!!!

Review: Good Intentions by D.N. Simmons



SciTech Labs was handsomely commissioned by the United States Military to design a revolutionary serum that would create the ultimate soldier. If successful, the soldier would have an increase in endurance, strength, awareness and overall speed. They would become the true super soldier. That's if everything went according to plan. 

SciTech put its best scientists on the project and gave them a time limit to complete the job or else. With the pressure on and the stakes high, Vincent Masterson and his team put everything they had into the project. Everything was looking hopeful until an experiment went horribly wrong. The scientists mutated their specimen's DNA, turning it into something monstrous. Now, life as we know it will never be the same. 

As it stands, the only thing that can save the human race is one of the two things they should be running from.

Can the human race survive being caught in a bloody war between two vicious predators?


My Review:

I'm not a huge fan of zombie books, but I swear to you, this book may be a turning point in my reading career! Anyone who knows me understands that I am a detail craver and I love books that are full of unique ideas and descriptions. I really D.N. writes a very realistic portrayal of human behavior. This author continues to amaze and delight me with every book she comes out with. Some of her books are not for everyone, but reading them in order gives you a better grasp and understanding of the characters. This book was action packed and I can't wait to see where this series is going!! Hats off to D.N. for an incredible kickoff to a fantastic new series!!



Review: Defender's Blood by A.K. Michaels





Alex has no idea her life is about to change beyond her wildest imaginings. She is the last in a long line of very special females born for a dangerous task, and she isn't sure she is up to it. Zach, her vampire protector, is just as sure she is.

Demon attacks, angels and even the ultimate, divine intervention, shake Alex to her very core. Can she do this? Can Zach keep her safe? The alternative is unthinkable: demons once more ruling the earth.

Zach has to ensure that Alex puts a stop to this - and quickly!

Read Defender's Blood, Alex's Destiny – Book 1 in the Defender's series.


PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE EXPLICIT SEX SCENES IN THIS BOOK - NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18's!

My Review:

Excellent starter book!!  I enjoyed this book for many reason, the first being the main character...she was saucy, absent-minded, and older.  It is a fast paced book with lots of action, in and out of the bedroom.  I quite enjoyed it and look forward to more from this author.  She can definitely write a sex scene!!! 


Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Giveaway and Guest post with Regina Morris and her book :Eternal Service

Let's put our hands together and welcome  Regina Morris!!   She has prepared to share not only her book, but also a top ten of her favorite movie quotes!!!

1. Movie: Clueless
Scene: Outside on tennis court. Girls are giving excuses not to play.
Amber (with nose bandaged from cosmetic surgery): My doctor doesn't want me doing anything where balls are flying towards my nose.
Dionne: Well, there goes your social life.

2 & 3. Movie: Galaxy Quest
Scene: Fred Kwan has teleported to the spaceship after his other crewmembers, who freaked out about the process.
Fred (smiling): That was a hell of a thing.

Scene: The crew are on the alien planet and have just witnessed the aliens tear apart another alien. Guy is with them and is the "red shirt" of the group.
Gwen Demarco (in a panic): Lets get out of here before they kill Guy.

4. Movie: Office Space
Scene: Peter, Samir, and Michael are in a restaurant. Michael puts 20 sugar packs into his coffee while they are talking
Peter (lamenting): Can you imagine doing our job when we're sixty?
Samir (smiling): It would be nice to have that kind of job security.

5 & 6: Movie: Airplane
The entire "I speak jive" scene.

Scene: Stewardess, holding reading material, asks little old lady if she'd like something to read.
Lady: Maybe something light.
Stewardess: [thumbs through stack of reading material] I have this pamphlet on famous Jewish professional athletes.
Lady: [accepts pamplhet] That sounds nice.

7 & 8. Movie: Mr. Mom
Scene: In a dream, Jack's wife confronts him in their house with a gun. She has just caught him kissing a neighbor. It is POURING down rain outside (with lightning)
Wife: [points gun at Jack]
Jack: But the kids are just outside.  (in the rain?)
Wife: I thought of that. [puts a silencer on the gun]

Scene: Jack in the house with the kids, needs to find the vacuum cleaner. Alex is stirring a pot of chili on the stove with a big wooden spoon.
Jack: Alex, where does Mom keep the vacuum cleaner?
Alex: You mean monster?
Jack: [smiles] Yes, where is it.
Alex: [uses spoon to point and ends up flinging chili all over the kitchen] Over there.

9: Movie: National Lampoon's Vacation
Scene: At the cousin's house for an outside lunch. Vickie, the young girl, is making lemonade. Her arm is in the clear glass pitcher up to her elbow as she is stirring the drink with her arm.
Clark: Vickie, can I help you with that. Please? [he is holding a mixing spoon]
Vickie: [Doesn't answer, but takes her arm out and shakes it]

10. Movie: The incredibles
The entire scene between Lucious and Honey, "Where's my super suit?"

Scene: Mr. Incredible goes to see Edna for a new suit. 
Edna: My god, you've gotten fat.




Vampires exist among us. They can be our neighbor, best friend, our child's teacher ...

They alter their aged appearance based upon the amount of blood they consume. They move to a new area, drink a lot of blood, and appear young. Slowly they limit their intake of blood and age, right in front of our unsuspecting eyes. After decades, they fake their death, move, and do it over and over again.

Most live quiet lives in an effort to blend in.

Some however want power and control.

The Colony is an elite group of vampires sworn to protect the President of the United States from these rogue vampires.

When Raymond Metcalf, vampire coven master of the Colony, teams up with a federal operative of the human female persuasion–who has no idea that vampires even exist–will his mission or his heart be compromised first?

Career military woman, Alex Brennan, is being offered the promotion of a lifetime and with it a romance that she has desperately been seeking. Does she dare accept the position as Director of the Colony, an elite group of deadly creatures of the night and risk a dangerous romance with a man who isn’t even human? 

Together, can they save the President?

Bio:

Regina Morris loves paranormal romances featuring vampires, but her personal taste is lighthearted and humorous – not horrific and gory. The White House, the President, and Washington D.C. are merely backdrops to support her romance stories. They offer wonderful suspense, but her books are romantic thrillers and not political thrillers. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children. She enjosy meeting with her monthly critique writing groups and meeting other writers in the Austin area through the WLT events. She has lived in many different parts of the world. She graduated high school in Germany and she attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received a degree in Computer Science with a minor in math.Besides writing, she is an amateur portrait and sports photographer. After enjoying a career in the software engineering business, she discovered that writing is in her blood, and had to put pen to paper! Please connect with her through various social media. 



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Eternal Service – One Page Teaser

Raymond smiled at her. It was a beautiful smile, not fake or forced. You can always tell when it’s real. His black colored eyes held the smile, not just his luscious, full lips. Alex noticed his hair was a bit damp, probably due to a last minute shower on his way over. His hair was parted tonight, and a curl of bangs hung lopsided onto his forehead. It gave him a Superman appearance. She always did like Superman.

Alex knew her pulse sped up as she took in the visual strip tease in her mind. She thought back to their earlier conversation. Humans and vampires could have sex together. Sex. She swallowed hard. She hadn’t thought of having sex with a man in a long time. Her heart sped up even faster. She wondered if he could hear it. If he did, he didn’t show it. He just sat sipping his wine, looking sexy as hell.

Her glass was in her hands, and she took a gulp of wine hoping to squelch the heat she was feeling. Instead it fueled the flame. Would sex with a vampire be different than with a human? If it were, she was betting it would be better. The sexual relationships she had in the past, if she could remember that far back, were moderately satisfying. Definitely not romance novel, page turning, steamy … but satisfying.

Blinking a few times, she realized she was staring at his crotch. Could she be more obvious? She knew in her heart that she was going to take this promotion. She couldn’t start a romance with a team member, it wasn’t professional. She wasn’t that type of woman. Plus, there was no guarantee that he was interested in her that way. He had treated her with nothing but respect.

“Alex?” Raymond asked.

Alex looked up, making eye contact. “What?”“Are you okay? You’ve been quiet for several minutes.”

Monday, April 21, 2014

Giveaway and Book Blast: His Final Bounty


BOOK TITLE: His Final Bounty
SERIES:  Bounty for Hire, #4
AUTHOR NAME:  AJ Wiliams
BOOK GENRE: Contemporary Suspense Romance
PUBLISHER: AJ Williams
PUBLICATION DATE: 3/24/14
AVAILABLE FORMATS: epub, pdf, mobi

Eva Rosenberg hacks a secret file of Jefferson's and discovers the man who shattered her heart and her world has one giant secret.

Jefferson Anders’ current bounty hunting status has allowed him to hide in the shadows, never forcing him to face the secrets of his past. Having spent five years hiding the truth, he never dreamed the secrets of his past would catch up to him. Secrets which cost him both the love of his life and connection to his family. Now, he must face the mistakes of his past.

With a confrontation looming with Eva and a possible death threat, they must work as a team to find forgiveness and defeat the enemy that waits in the shadows.






HIS FINAL BOUNTY Facebook Release Day Party
Monday, April 21st - 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST

Come join author A.J. Wiliams to celebrate the release of HIS FINAL BOUNTY.  There will be Guest Authors, Trivia Games, a Q&A with AJ and LOTS of prizes to giveaway!

Click the link below and "Join" the fun:



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

AJ grew up in a small southern town in Missouri. It was there that she discovered her love of writing. Having the ability to create a story from nothing into something held her spellbound. She holds a bachelors degree, and will on occasion find it useful. Currently, AJ lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, their two small children and two dogs.

AJ loves learning about new things, playing games with her family, and listening to music. She loves romantic movies as well as science fiction. If truth be told, she loves fantasy and science fiction movies just a little bit more.

At given time she can be found reading to her kids, instilling in them the importance of a good story. Yet do not worry—she is also found by her kids and husband at the computer at any given time typing away.

AUTHOR CONTACT LINKS:
Newsletter:  http://www.ajwiliams.com/contact.html

HIS FINAL BOUNTY - One Day Book Blast - April 21
Giveaway Details: Open Internationally
GRAND PRIZE: On winner will receive a 5.00 Amazon Gift Card, the Bounty for Hire Series eBook Collection (all 4 eBooks), and His Final Bounty hand lotion.

RUNNERS UP:  3 runner's up will receive an eBook of choice from the Bounty for Hire Series



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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Review: Dangerous Dozen


The Dangerous Dozen--heroes who make danger sexy... These alpha male heroes know how to protect their women--and how to love them. This romantic suspense boxed set stars TWELVE smoking hot heroes in TWELVE full-length novels by TWELVE bestselling authors. 

To Catch Her Man by Charity Pineiro, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author. Investigative reporter Sylvia Amenabar must decide between friendship, love and discovering the truth behind a cop's murder... Undercover detective Carlos Ramirez nearly lost his life protecting Sylvia, but he knows it'll be a fight to reach her heart. . . Can they learn to trust one another and find out the truth about a failed assignment that nearly killed Carlos? Or will the secrets of the past and family issues cost them the things they hold most dear. 

I'll Be Watching You by Tina Wainscott, New York Times Bestselling Author. Kim left her Everglades town under a cloud of scandal. Her grandmother's murder brings her back to reclaim her home and unearth the truth...while a killer watches her every move.

Bedeviled by Maureen Child, USA Today Bestselling Author. A *faerie* funny paranormal. 

Protective Custody by Paige Tyler, USA Today Bestselling Author. Someone is stalking reporter Paisley McCoy, and police detective Gray Beckham is the only man who can protect her. While the chemistry between them is undeniable, there's no way he's going near the captain's daughter, and she had a hard and fast rule that says she doesn't date cops. Can they both survive the stalker who's coming after them long enough to realize how good they are together? 

There's A New Witch in Town by Tawny Weber, USA Today Bestselling Author. Her magic, his town, their love... is it enough? Or will a witch just regaining her powers have to choose between saving a cursed town, or giving up everything she's come to care about? 

In His Control by Nina Bruhns, International Bestselling Author. A rogue detective will do anything to catch the sexy international thief he's fixated upon. When their titillating game of cat and mouse grows shockingly intimate, he must make the impossible choice between honor and duty...and the notorious woman he has unwittingly come to love. 

Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul, International Bestselling Author. A wounded alpha werebeast bent on revenge... A female vampire trying to save her adoptive dragon-shifter family... Can they stop a group of rebel shape-shifters from unleashing every demon in hell? Only if they relinquish their secrets, face their fears, and open themselves to love. 

Imposter: The Protectors Series -- Book One by Karen Fenech, International Bestselling author. Chemist Dr. Eve Collins, wrongly accused by the CIA of developing a chemical weapon, learns someone has set her up as a scapegoat. That "someone" wants her dead. To save her life, she must join forces with CIA Operative John Burke--the man who doesn't believe her claim of innocence and the man she's falling in love with. 

Dark Tide Rising by Kristin Miller, National Bestselling Author. Police Sergeant Mark Thurgood is all work and no play, but he's harboring secrets that tie him to the vengeful sea. Free-spirited Emily McAllister is haunted by premonitions, and the latest shows her death in a dark coastal cave. Can they put their desires aside to focus on the task at hand and find the killer before he finds her? 

Big Bad Wolf by Gennita Low. On the run from shadowy enemies, a secret agent finds sunlight and love while working undercover for a female roofer. 

Found Wanting by Joyce Lamb. She's been on the run for 14 years. He's been sent to bring her home, dead or alive. A boy's life depends on what happens next. Can they overcome betrayal, lies and violence to find what they've always wanted? 

High Tide by Maureen A. Miller. A couple locked in a struggle to protect the coast...and their lives.


Romantic Suspense is a new genre for me, and this was just the book set to sink into for one thrilling ride after another.  I loved it!!  It was a mix up of all different levels of suspense and types of stories and ALL the plot lines were amazing!!  I'll give a little teaser about what I liked from each story!!

To Catch Her Man by Charity Pineiro:
This one was a great read.  I love those females who don't believe in finding the one because well...to me they are relatable.  It makes the story so much better if they are proven wrong.  This story's moral struggle is amazing.  It just goes to show you sometimes finding out the truth puts you in a worse position!

I'll Be Watching You by Tina Wainscott
This one was completely heart-wrenching.   You just feel for Kim throughout this whole story.  This is one of those you should always do whats right even if the consequences are harsh.  It was a good story with an even better mystery twist.

Bedeviled by Maureen Child, USA Today Bestselling Author
LOL...this one was a lot on the funny end, which made the story more believable.  I could actually see this happening to me and re-acting similar!!!

Protective Custody by Paige Tyler, USA Today Bestselling Author
This one was definitely the hotter side of suspense!!  Wooooooohoo!   Lots of action, in and out of the sheets.  This is a hot little quickie and on the cop fantasy side...and totally yummy!


There's A New Witch in Town by Tawny Weber, USA Today Bestselling Author
This one was incredibly cute and laugh out loud funny.  Divorced and looking to start over, I swear she picked the grumpiest town in the world to re-locate to!  But with the help of her family, a HOT contractor, and a little buried magic this witch totally rocks her way through this towns secrets....and finds closure and true love!!

In His Control by Nina Bruhns
This one is for the girls that love a completely dominate man!!  I'm not sure I could forgive him for his role (even if he is a cop and she is a thief) but our main character finds him irresistible!!  This is very hot and very intriguing!!

Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul
This one was had an intricate paranormal plot, with a vast array of interesting characters.  I enjoyed this book and would love to read the entire series (if there is one?)  The mythology was great as were the dynamics.

Imposter: The Protectors Series -- Book One by Karen Fenech
This one was a suspenseful action-packed book!  You have the wrongly accused, the cop hell-bent on taking her in, and an inappropriate attraction!! It was a good fast-paced and hot read!!

Dark Tide Rising by Kristin Miller, National Bestselling Author.
This one was big on the creepy factor. lol.   We have a serial killer stalking a small town in the mind of its soon to be victim...but it is only in her mind?  This one was good and definitely keeps you second guessing as to what is really going on.

Big Bad Wolf by Gennita Low
This one is not a paranormal....but it does have some hot military action in it!!!  The mystery is all around who is after the Big Bad Wolf...but while he is on the run, he manages to patch up a family that needed some shaking up and fall in love.

Found Wanting by Joyce Lamb.
On the run from her sisters husband, she has given all to protect her son.  She dodges him and tries to stay ahead, but a PI catches her in the end.  Big surprise that she was painted out to be the bad guy.  The PI is hard set against her and incredibly attracted to her.  Can she prove her innocence and save her son before its to late?

High Tide by Maureen A. Miller.
We end this book of edge-of-seaters in beautiful Hawaii.   There is always something lurking in the shadows when it comes to treasure, and our main characters have A LOT of trust issues to get over.  It ends sweetly and a great wrap-up to a great set of stories!!


I hope you give these lovely ladies a look, because this set of books turned me on to romantic suspense!!  Excellent job and excellent stories!!!





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