Small Town Siren by Sophie Oak

November 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Small Town Siren by Sophie Oak
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length : Full Length (199 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, F/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 5 Cherries
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Jack Barnes and Sam Fleetwood have been best friends since they met in foster care. They share a business as cattle ranchers and a house. All they need now is a woman to share. The men are sure they’ve found that woman when Abigail Moore returns to Willow Fork, TX.

Abby left her hometown twenty years before under a cloud of scandal. She’s raised a daughter, forged a new life for herself, and is ready for the next phase when she meets the handsome cowboys. They’re a dream come true; Jack is the sexy Dom, and Sam the playful lover. It’s everything she’s ever fantasized about. There’s only one problem. She’s still not welcome in Willow Fork, and someone is willing to kill to keep her away.

“She was legendary” Abigail Moore has returned home but no one is surprised that her welcome is less than warm. Luckily for Abby, Sam and Jack aren’t from Willow Fork and are more than willing to welcome her into their lives and their bed since she’s already claimed their hearts.

So you say you like your alpha male tough and determined on the outside but vulnerable on the inside? Let me introduce you to Jack Barnes. What a terrifically complex character. Jack had a childhood from Hell. Having grown up in one foster group home after another he learned quickly he had to appear tough or get hurt. He also realized early on that he would have to take care of Sam. Sam is the antithesis of Jack. Where Jack is coarse and demanding, Sam is like a eager little puppy that wants to play and to please. “Closer than a brother” only begins to describe the multi-faceted relationship between Sam and Jack.

Ms. Oak didn’t scrimp on character development with her heroine either. Thanks to some small minded townsfolk, Abby has enough self doubt and insecurities to last a lifetime. She also has a wonderfully supportive mother and a best friend who doesn’t hesitate to interfere on her behalf. One of the aspects of this story that made it a winner for me was the easy and honest communication between Abby and the men. While Abby worries that her reputation is going to be damaging to Jack and Sam’s business she makes a concerted effort into letting them know what she wants and not denying herself the pleasure that they offer.

There is so much more about this book that I would love to comment on including how well Ms. Oak created the mentally unstable villain but it would be to easy to spoil a this very emotionally sweet, sexy and tension filled story. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Small Town Siren and if, like me, you just couldn’t let the story end with their HEA you’ll want to read the follow up Siren of the City as well.

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Man In The Middle by Sommer Marsden

November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Man In The Middle by Sommer Marsden
Publisher: eXcessica Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (44 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/M, F/M/M, Ménage, Voyerism
Rating: 4 cherries
Reviewed by Ambrosia

A two story collection of hot couples who decide to make things even hotter by putting a man in the middle.

In Some Things, a friend of Joe’s stirs the pot and puts Zoe in a corner. “There are some things you simply don’t ask for. I know that. And I had done a damn fine job of keeping this particular thought-wish-dream to myself. Until that jackass, Drake, undid it all.”

Zoe ends up confessing a long-held fantasy of seeing her husband with another man while he’s with her. What Zoe is not expecting after spilling the beans is that Joe will do whatever he can to make sure she gets what she wants.

In Hidey Hole, a drawer riddled piece of furniture shows Jill a glimpse of Peter’s past in a note. Now that we’re moving, I want you to know that you mean so much to me. And when I’m lonely or sad, I will always think of us together. How you smelled, how you touched me, what you tasted like…

Jill pieces together her husband’s adolescent experimentation and wonders (aloud) if he might just do it again. But this time for her. Lucky for Jill, Peter’s all about pleasing his wife.

Sometimes fantasies should be spoken aloud, and sometimes not. In the case of Some Things, true love makes fantasy reality when a wife tells her husband her ultimate dream come true and admits that it isn’t watching porn movies where the man has all the fun. Go figure!

Though Zoe tries to hide her true fantasy about her husband, Joe, having sex with her while another man has sex with him, he makes her tell him what she truly wants, stunned with the results. To prove how much he loves her, he brings a male friend home to do just that.

After making it clear that Joe won’t allow his friend to touch Zoe, he allows anal sex while he makes love to his wife and is pleased with the results. After the experience, the couple’s relationship becomes closer and they decide to do it again someday, but not every day.

Zoe’s character shows honest love for her husband while thrilled by the erotic act of trust, while Joe proves that he’ll do anything for his wife in an act of unconditional love. Their friend is warm, caring, and shows concern for Joe’s welfare during the session.

The story is sweet and moving, offering a chance to explore intimacy in a new light.

In Hidey Hole, we find that the deepest hidden secrets can bring amazing results when a wife discovers a love note written to her husband when he was in his teens, written by another male. She’s intrigued, not disgusted by the find and tries to hide her knowledge of his experience from him, yet he’s too in tune with her and knows she’s keeping something from him.

When Peter finally gets Jill to fess up, she tells him of her secret desire to watch him have sex with a man while she watches. To her surprise and delight, he agrees and contacts his ex-lover who joins them for dinner. Peter asks the man if he’d consider it and they are off to the bedroom.

While Jill watches the men, she pleasures herself which provides a voyeuristic touch to the experience that leaves all of them panting. In the end (pun intended), the trio plan on having more interludes as all secrets from the hidey holes are revealed.

The story was lighthearted and fun, while one could only imagine the free-thinking attitudes of the lovers. Out of the darkest places can come the brightest light.

These two tales deserve four cherries though there wasn’t a cherry to be had in either of them.

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Running in Fear: Escaped by Trinity Blacio

October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Running in Fear: Escaped by Trinity Blacio
Publisher: Ravenous Romance
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (173 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, F/M/M, Ménage, Multiple Partners, Anal Play, Forced Seduction, Toys, Fisting, Spanking, Voyeurism
Rating: 4 cherries
Reviewed by Mistletoe

Jaycee Manz has been on the run since her sixteenth birthday. After growing up fast and depending on no one, how is she supposed to handle three male werewolves who claim to be her mates? Can she learn to trust them or will she continue to run?

Dane Glassgo, alpha of his clan and a special ops commander, specializes in tracking. He’s waited for the past two years to claim his mate. Nothing or no one will stop him from claiming Jaycee, not even her fear… Pierre LeBlathe, brother to Remi and bonded mate to Dane Glassgo, knows his time is limited with Jaycee. But he is bound and determined to stop anyone from hurting her…

Mark Glassgo shares alpha duties with his elder brother, but when Dane finds his mate, Jaycee, he is shocked to learn she is also his mate. What he didn’t count on was that he was also mate to Remi LeBlathe… Alpha Remi LeBlathe, one of the most powerful weres in the country, has always protected what is his. When Jaycee comes into his life, mayhem erupts around them, but Remi is used to mayhem and uses it to his benefit. In seeking those who would harm his mate, Remi must learn how to listen to Jaycee’s needs and desires…

Together, all four try to find peace, and the most powerful alphas in the U.S., Remi, Dane and Mark , declare war on anyone who stands in their way of claiming their runaway mate. But can the independent Jaycee be claimed? In this sizzling werewolf menage story, love, lust and power take center stage in the struggle for ultimate survival.

Jaycee has finally found her mate. At least that is what she thinks. Dane the alpha of his clan has come to claim her as his mate but as things progress it seems that there may be more than one mate for Jaycee. Three men lay claim to Jaycee as their mate – but will she be able to trust any of them? Each one is different in his own way and Jaycee loves them each. Not only must Jaycee deal with her attraction to the three men but she is also hiding out from two abusive men intent on taking her as their own.

Dane and his brother Mark are both Alpha wolves – different in many ways, yet they both love their mate. Remi an Alpha from another wolf clan finds that he too is Jaycee’s mate. Each of the men may love her, but it is hard for them to show it making Jaycee feel more like a toy than a mate. Jaycee is a strong woman who has been through and endured so much in her life yet she keeps picking herself back up and trying again. I enjoyed reading about the tentative relationship that builds between the three as well as watching Jaycee come into her powers.

This book is a very intense ride. The characters, especially Jaycee, go on a roller coaster ride of emotions. If you are looking for a sweet story where the heroine meets her hero and they live happily ever after – then this may not be the book for you. Jaycee goes through a lot of pain in this story and she has yet to resolve it all. Since this is book one I can only hope that the following books will give the reader that happy-ever-after that Jaycee deserves. I enjoyed this book but I would caution readers that it is a very intense read including some deaths of prominent characters, references to the abuse and rape of a younger Jaycee and some harsh sex scenes as well.

Trinity Blacio does a great job of bringing the readers into the world of the wolves. Jaycee and her mates are great characters and I cannot wait to see how their story concludes.

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Echo of Redemption by Roxy Harte

October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Echo of Redemption (Chronicles of Surrender: Book 4) by Roxy Harte
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (178 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, M/M, F/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 3 cherries
Reviewed by Peppermint

Is there salvation in truth?
Kitten is pregnant and torn between the idea of being both mommy and sex slave. With the help of her master, Lord Fyre, she makes the hardest decision of all…infuriating Garret, her second master. This revisits the question: can one woman truly serve two masters?

Lord Fyre is torn between blood and ménage. When his twin brother arrives shot and strung out, Fyre’s world of bdsm suddenly collides with his past. Disappearing with his twin seems the only answer. But how can the ménage survive if he isn’t there to hold it together?

Garrett faces uncertainty, knowing he has lost control of Kitten. He knows he must embrace his inner-Dom, known as Lord Ice, if he is ever to come out of the shadow of Lord Fyre and gain full control of Kitten. But is another man the answer?

The bonds of love and commitment is further tested when Lord Fyre pulls his lovers into his dark and dangerous world of intrigue in this fourth installment of the Chronicles of Surrender series.

Love touches us all in various ways. You see many types of love whether romantic, familial or platonic within this story.

I think that it was clear from page one to the end how much Thomas/Lord Fyre and Celia/Kitten cared for one another. The way that Kitten’s needs depended on him so much for emotional support made their relationship believable, which is part of the reason that she fell apart when his brother, Nikos, showed up causing Thomas to step away for a while. Leaving Thomas to war between the love for his past life and his brother and his future with Kitten and Garrett/Master.

The relationship I did not understand was the relationship between Garret and Kitten. If Thomas was not around they could not seem to get along in the least bit. The story mentions how they had been together prior to Thomas entering the relationship, but to be honest I don’t see how they did it without him. Thomas really seemed like the glue that held the ménage together.

Individually I liked the characters, but together they lacked certain chemistry at times. Thomas/Lord Fyre seemed to have so much on his plate and so many commitments he couldn’t possibly handle everything. It was clear that he loved both Garrett and Kitten, but he just did not have the time to dedicate to the relationship. Garrett, although a Dom, could not seem to dominate Kitten – that was a major part of the problem in their relationship, yet he seemed to be a great dom when it came to his responsibilities at the club. Kitten, although a submissive 100-percent when it came to Thomas, seemed to have no respect when it came to Garrett. She and Garret definitely seemed more like equals and not a dom/sub relationship. Even though the BDSM relationship seemed a little off the actual relationship and underlying emotions themselves worked well. It was evident that they cared for each other and all three seemed to complement each other like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. While you could have a sandwich without the peanut butter or jelly you would still feel as if something was missing.

Because for a better part of this story Thomas was not around you really got to see the problems with Garrett and Kitten – which seemed to be plentiful. At some points it almost seemed as if they would be happier separated. This is the fourth installment in this series so I am assuming that the author previously established how much Garrett and Kitten loved one another and this story just displayed some of the conflicts that happen in any relationship. But since I did not previously read any of the other stories I just saw the problems and not so much the happiness between these two characters. So I suggest readers to read the first story in this series prior to this one since it is obvious when reading this story this series is meant to be read in succession and not as individual stories.

One thing I did really enjoy about this story was Thomas and Nikos’ relationship. As identical twins they really had that twin connection. Even if they hadn’t seen each other for a while they were willing to do anything for the other. This was evident in the way that Thomas dropped everything to take care of his brother. Nikos was definitely a character someone would want to see more of.

The external conflicts in this story really added excitement. Thomas was trying to hide his brother Nikos from the people who attempted to kill him and Nikos has attracted some less than desired individuals. Garrett also struggled with the changes within his and Kitten’s relationship and did not cope with them in the best manner. These conflicts allowed me to see just how difficult the relationship between the characters really was and how much they had to fight for what they have and want. Especially Thomas – he tried to protect so many people, without them even realizing how much he did.

This is one of the few true BDSM stories I have read. The “play” really took precedence in this story even over the sex which I found fascinating. It definitely gave me a better insight on what a BSDM relationship can be. So if you are a true BDSM lover this would be a good series to look into.

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My Three Lords by Juniper Bell

October 14, 2010 By 1 Comment

My Three Lords by Juniper Bell
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Historical
Length: Short Story (129 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/F/M/M, F/M/M, Anal Play
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Jonquil

How is one innocent country girl to choose between a Duke, a Marquis and an Earl? Must she?

When Miss Alicia Silverwood marries the Earl of Dorchester, he whisks her off to Notre Plaisir, a country manor where erotic surprises await in the company of three powerful lords.

The young Earl needs a wife and heir. The cynical Marquis de Beaumont needs a playmate. And the commanding Duke of Warrington needs a reason to live. As for the new Lady Dorchester, she’s about to discover the true nature of her own sensual needs. On top of that, she’s falling in love.

It might take a miracle for Lady Alicia and her three lords to come to an arrangement that makes them all happy. Or perhaps all that’s required is a little scandalous rule-breaking.

What’s a Lady to do when her naughtiest fantasies are revealed to her, and they are far beyond what she ever expected?

Lady Alicia is in a quandary, and what a glorious one to be in. Her husband, the Earl, has been convinced that he wouldn’t be good enough for her first bedding, so he instructs his friend (the instigator in this whole plot), the Marquis, to seduce and tease her, then the Earl takes over the deflowering. Eventually their friend, the Duke comes into the picture. He offers Alicia all that she could ever want, but you’ll have to read this yourself to find out what!

I really enjoyed this book. I was a little shocked actually. I have been leery of reading any historicals lately, but Ms. Bell was able to make me forget and just enjoy the story. She made the characters believable – Alicia’s haughtiness, the Earl’s obsession with his horses, the Marquis’ playboy-esque mentality, and the Duke’s despair.

Ms. Bell had me gobbling up this story from the first page. It was incredibly hot and steamy. Despite the fact that one of my hot buttons was pushed, I was easily able to overcome any concerns I had, and desperately enjoyed the story.

This is a highly recommended read, for all those who enjoy when everyone wins, when the foreplay is enough to make you squirm and shake, and when the love shines through and makes you grin.

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Scandalous by Karen Erickson

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Scandalous by Karen Erickson
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (109 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, M/M, F/M/M, Ménage, Voyeurism
Rating: 3.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Fern

She always got anything she wanted…

Playing with Fire 3

A teenage crush on her big brother’s boyfriend. It was one of the few times in her spoiled-little-sister life that Alexa had to swallow the word “no”. She got over it, or she thought she had—until her brother’s wedding brings Eric back into her life, as flirty and fun as ever. It never mattered to her that he’s gay. Attraction is attraction.

One illicit kiss, and their reconnection blows her mind and rekindles girlish hopes. Then he sets her away from him and runs like hell.

Eric can’t believe that a woman’s touch arouses him. Not just any woman, but sweet Alexa, and he can’t help but want more. Desperate to come clean, he confesses all to his steady boyfriend, Brandon, expecting anger. But Brandon’s intrigued. He wants to meet the woman who’s tied Eric up in knots. With luck, maybe she’ll relight the spark between them.

Alexa may have lost her chance with Eric, but the consolation prize—a fling with him and Brandon, is too tempting to resist. She never expected to love both men, or to secretly yearn to belong to the one who commands her body like no other…

After reading the first two books in Karen Erickson’s Playing with Fire series, I couldn’t wait to read the third installment, Scandalous. I already knew the story would be hot, and I couldn’t wait to see what surprises were in store. Unfortunately, while the sex sizzled (as I knew it would), I found myself rather disappointed in this offering.

When you meet Alexa and Eric (familiar names if you’ve read the previous books), you can sense their attraction. The only problem is Eric is gay and in a relationship. After they share a steamy kiss, Eric returns home to his boyfriend Brandon and reveals he was not only turned on, but for the first time he would consider having sex with a woman. Brandon, a bi-sexual man, is intrigued by the idea of witnessing his lover with a woman. The men decide to invite Alexa into their bed to spice things up. What they don’t expect is the way she turns their lives upside down as a consequence.

At first, the story worked. I got the chemistry, the tension, and the heat between the three. Then the book took a turn that was unexpected and, in my opinion, unbelievable. It’s so difficult in reviews to refrain from telling too much and giving the story away. Without going into details I’m only able to provide this: the end of the story just didn’t work for me. Had things played out differently or more time had been devoted to developing the characters, maybe it would have. As it was I left the story feeling as if the sex was great but the plot, motivations of the characters, and overall outcome was a way to provide a HEA and wrap the story up.

On the plus side, the writing, as with any Karen Erickson work, sizzles. There is nothing negative to say about the steamy dialogue or racy ménage scenes. She’s excellent at working the room, putting her players together, and making it work. If you’re in the mood for a blistering ménage involving multiple combinations, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re searching for with Scandalous. Although perhaps disappointed with the direction of this story in particular, I did enjoy many of the scenes, and I’m eagerly waiting for what I hope will be another installment in the series.

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Perfect Storm by Jacqueline Barbary

September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Perfect Storm by Jacqueline Barbary
Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (78 pgs)
Other: F/M/M, Anal Play, m/m, menage
Rating: 3.5 cherries
Reviewed by Sweet Pea

Surrounded and imprisoned by the wild Atlantic sea…

Miranda Stephanos has a magical library, the sultry ghost of a shipwrecked pirate, and a dark and dangerous jailer to keep her company, but none of her “companions” can hide the fact that she’s not free. It isn’t until a storm sweeps across her island prison that her desire for freedom is fiercely augmented by her passion for her warden, Caleb Marsh, and the sexy tutelage of a swashbuckling spirit who hasn’t quite abandoned his plundering ways.

Caleb Marsh won’t give up his island home or the woman he aches to possess without a fight.

The most powerful sorcerer on the east coast needed a safe place to hide his daughter from his enemies. He left her with Caleb Marsh, who didn’t exactly qualify as a friend but had reasons to keep Miranda safe. Unfortunately for Caleb, three years of magical servitude has only made him desire the woman he should hate.

A sorceress, her keeper, and an irresistible ghostly pirate discover a tempest of taste and touch and torment, a Perfect Storm of repressed desire set free.

Who knew pirate ghosts could be so sexy? Miranda is forced to stay on an island by her father, but little did she know it was the best thing he would ever do for her. Not only does she have a ghostly pirate who loves to do very naughty things to her… Miranda secretly lusts after the islands owner, Caleb, who was cursed by her father.

Caleb is supposed to hate the daughter of the one who has plagued his existence. But the beautiful creature is more then he bargained for and he can’t resist. Now the man he once was is in a battle with the man he wants and needs to be. With the help of both Miranda and their lover Anders, he discovers all the things he has been missing and wants to keep forever.

This book has some really sexy, steamy scenes, but enough plot to make it oh so enjoyable. I love Anders, I would gladly be haunted if he was my friendly ghost. Miranda is one very lucky lady to have both him and Caleb. Caleb is such a wonderful character, I loved watching his journey to change and become himself.

Once I started reading this book I eagerly awaited what would come next. The characters pulled me in and held me in a limbo for the entire story. The plot was excellent and well worth the read. Oh, and did I mention the sex, it was absolutely steamy. This book is well worth the read.

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Heart of the Bloodstone by Melinda Barron

September 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Heart of the Bloodstone by Melinda Barron
Publisher: Loose Id, LLC
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (144 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, F/F, F/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Toys, Fisting, Spanking, Voyeurism
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Peppermint

Regina would love nothing more than to shift into her tiger form and play all day long, then spend the evening having hot, sweaty sex with her dark faerie, Jessup. But there’s only five days until Samhain and the triad has not arrived to claim the bloodstone, and it’s her job to help them when they arrive.

Her foes have other ideas for Regina. They’ve summoned another dark faerie, Notus, to try and break her and Jessup apart. But when Notus arrives, Regina discovers that finding the triad is no harder than looking at herself and the two faeries who want nothing more than to tie her up, then send her flying.

But they’re going to have to balance bedtime play with hard work to get to the heart of the bloodstone and save the world.

Regina is a sex kitten with way to many people fighting for a place in her bed. Luckily Jessup has figured out a way to corner that market. Well at least he had until Notus, another dark faerie, shows up. With a reputation for being insatiable Regina may not be able to keep up with these boys.

While all of the characters are intriguing I would have to say that Notus is my favorite. His quick wit and smart mouth had me laughing out loud. He seems to know what button to push, on not only Jessup but also Regina and any other character that cares to make his acquaintance. And let’s not forget that he is a sexy dark faerie. Though, I am not sure what the difference between a dark and light faerie is. Not that it matters because I would take that dark faerie over a light one any day.

I think the relationship development as a whole in this story was well written. The fact that Jessup and Regina were so perfect together and reluctant to accept Notus into their relationship, even if forced to, made for great reading. I also liked that Jessup and Notus had a deep harbored secret that even Regina wasn’t privy too. Watching these characters interact and their relationship develop definitely keep me interested in this story the whole way through.

From the very beginning the author draws you into not only the relationship between the three main characters, but also the conflict with Matlyn. I think that the conflict with Matlyn added an edge to the story, so that even if the romantic relations didn’t keep you reading (which it did) the antagonistic conflict will. Especially since it is not clear to the reader how the story will end. In today’s literary world there really aren’t many stories that keep you guessing on who is going to succeed in the end as this story does.

This story is a sequel to a previously released story, Amethyst Eyes. It is not mentioned except for on Loose Id’s website. When reading this story it seemed as if it was a sequel, but I did not get the feeling that I was really missing any important parts of the story. So I can unquestionably say this can be read as a stand alone novel if you have not read the previous story.

The relationship between Jessup, Notus and Regina is definitely spicy. Whether it is Jessup and Notus worshipping Regina’s body or Jessup dishing out a tantalizing spanking. There may not be full on guy-on-guy action other than a spanking but it is clear these men are attracted to each other. These characters have so much wild kinky sex you can also tell how much they really care about one another even if they do not realize it themselves.

With an array of enticing characters a great plot and sub-plot this story was definitely worth reading.

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Coming Clean by Inez Kelley

September 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Coming Clean by Inez Kelley
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (92 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, M/M, F/M/M, Ménage
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Fern

Coming clean never felt so good…

Grant and Vivi Michaelson share everything in their marriage: love, commitment—and their wildest sexual desires. But their relationship is tested when Vivi admits she wants a threesome with Grant’s old friend Cade, proposing their annual trip to the lake as the perfect opportunity to fulfill her fantasy.

All three of them are aroused by the idea. Vivi and Cade have long felt a smoldering attraction to each other…and Grant and Cade have hidden an illicit desire for decades. Going through with the ménage will test their boundaries, reveal old secrets…and maybe tear them apart. After all, there might be room for Cade in bed, but is there room for a third in their marriage?

When a wife reveals her greatest sexual fantasy, only to learn that her husband has one of his own, what are they do to? The answer awaits you in Coming Clean, an erotic romance that offers a lot of heat, heart, and tension.

Grant and Cade have been best friends since childhood. Although they experimented with each other sexually while watching a racy film in their teens, Grant went the way of the heterosexual while Cade embraced his bisexuality. Now, years later, things couldn’t be better. Their friendship has endured and Cade gets along great with Grant’s wife, Vivi. Until Vivi reveals that her ultimate sexual fantasy is to have Grant and Cade at the same time, which forces Grant to confess to a compulsion he’s kept hidden for years. He, too, wants Cade in his bed. As the husband and wife plan to approach the man they view as a best friend who they hope will become more, they know there is a lot more than sex on the line.

Coming Clean is a story that is extremely multifaceted, making it so much more than a mere ménage. As you are introduced to all the characters, you are also given insight into all of their wants and desires. Versus being a story about a man and woman who invite another into their bed, this is a journey of three people embracing what they’ve always longed for in hopes of discovering a future together. I felt that the time devoted to their back story was necessary and added to the emotional depth of the work, and enjoyed the time shared between Grant and Cade especially.

My only complaint is the way the aftermath is handled as it felt rushed and forced, but given the length of the work and the source material, I could understood why it ended as it did. The writing itself is very good, and dialogue is the perfect combination of naughty and sweet.

Ménage fans are sure to enjoy Coming Clean.

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Edge of Heaven by Rhiannon Leith

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Edge of Heaven by Rhiannon Leith
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (174 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, M/M interaction, F/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Forced Seduction, Toys, Voyeurism, Violence
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Peppermint

Her only hope is to reach for heaven—and hang on to hell.

Lily’s psychic “gift” for hearing the dead and helping them pass over into the afterlife has left her friendless and broken, teetering on the edge of sanity. Not much of a challenge for Sammael, a demon who’s been sent to seduce her soul for hell.

But something stands between Sam and his prize. Micah, the guardian angel whose constant support keeps Lily sane. Yet Sam senses that Micah’s feelings for his charge are less than angelic.

Excellent. It’ll be his pleasure to tempt them both into pure sin.

As Lily succumbs to unearthly pleasure, she finds herself caught between the demon who sets her on fire and the angel who lifts her to unimagined heights of ecstasy. It’s a choice she can’t bring herself to make.

Then a serial killer with preternatural abilities makes Lily his next target. Danger mounts as he repeatedly outfoxes even heaven and hell. To protect her, an angel must fall, a demon must be redeemed—and Lily must travel to hell and back for the men she loves.

No, you cannot have my soul but I will give you my body for a few hours! The only problem is that when dealing with a demon and angel you cannot give one without the other.

Sammael is everything you want to see in a demon. He is cunning, attractive and can talk a nun out of her panties – which he has actually done before. If a demon was to ever knock on my door I would hope it would be one just like Sammael. If I am going to fall from grace I would want to go out with a squeal, which is Sammael’s specialty.

If a sexy lust demon isn’t enough to get your blood boiling what about a gorgeous blue eyed angel? Micah is the perfect light to Sammael’s darkness. He was sent to be Lily’s guardian to help her keep her sanity when her psychic abilities threatened to take it away, but after spending so many years with the sweet Lily he could not help but eventually fall in love with her. When Sammael shows up to seduce her, Micah doesn’t know what to do. He cannot allow a demon to seduce his charge away from him even if the idea of watching them together is a powerful aphrodisiac. The problem is: Which will Lily choose good or evil with these two hunks on each of her shoulders?

In the end the author really tied things up into a neat little package with a pretty bow on top. It was evident that the author really thought this story out from beginning to end. The plot is woven in a way that it draws you in and holds you in your seat. If having a demon and angel aren’t enough you also have a crazy serial killer on the loose determined to create a modern day witch hunt. Even a few of the minor characters get a happy ending out of this story, which is very rare and one aspect I was happy about. Did I forget to mention that pretty little package happens to have couple of good looking horny men? I’ll tell you one thing – I won’t complain.

So if you want to take a walk on the sinful side and find out what happens when a demon seduces not only a human, but also an angel, this story will definitely do the trick.

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