Werewolves in the Kitchen by Shauna Aura Knight

March 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment

KITCHEN
Werewolves in the Kitchen by Shauna Aura Knight
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (58 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, anal play/intercourse, Menage
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

When Ellie moved to the SpiralStone retreat center to figure out her life, she expected peace, quiet, and spiritual practice. She had no idea that the two sexy men running the kitchen would seduce her…much less at the same time. Kyle and Jake turn out to be wilder than they seem and Ellie finds herself wrapped up in devastating magic. She must choose: stay with Jake and Kyle and risk who she has been, accepting the dangerous world of shapeshifters? Or leave them and risk madness, or worse?

Be careful what you fantasize about, it just might come true.

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First off, keep in mind that is a short story, a quickie. And it’s erotic. There isn’t a whole lot of room to world build. I didn’t expect, and certainly didn’t want, the author to load it down with background details. Ellie has a family that isn’t exactly close and a self-image problem. One of the guys did something that got them in trouble and sent to the retreat for their own safety. That’s the background basics. The plot of this novella is centered on Jake and Kyle finding a way to get closer to Ellie. They know she’s interested, they can both sense it and smell it but, it’s going to take some finessing and convincing to get Ellie to admit to it. When they do finally get her where they want her, it’s explosive. Seriously, the sex is hot in this one no matter if they take her together or separately.

There were a couple of things that were a little hard to buy in this story. She’s supposed to be a physics geek, a scientist, but other than over thinking why the guys would be into her and how she was going to handle being with two men, she could have been any other non-science type. The other thing that I didn’t feel like I quite understood was the whole reason why the guys had been sent to the retreat. I got that it was in a neutral zone and they were supposed to be safe from a rival pack there but then a little skirmish happens and then it’s over. I guess that whole scene felt a little rushed. It had the purpose of getting Ellie to admit to what she wanted but it was almost too convenient. Also, I was expecting at least a little M/M action. It’s hinted at, they tease her with the possibility, but then… nothing. Honestly, I was able to look over her supposed profession and the guys issue with the other pack but the lack of bromance when it was teased was probably the most disappointing part.

I did like the characters individually and as a grouping. Did I mention the sex is pretty hot? Ellie is sweet and I did buy that she couldn’t see how Jake and Kyle could want her individually much less together. It made their first time together that much more anticipated and frantically tense but in a good way. I also liked both Jake and Kyle. Hot inked werewolves who sense their mate… what’s not to like?

Read this book for what it is rather than with expectations of the next great novel. It’s hot. It’s quick and it’s satisfying. The characters are easy to cheer for and the setting was interesting. Readers who don’t have a lot of time but need an erotic paranormal ménage fix, this is one I’d suggest they go for.

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Wild Fire by Rose Wulf

November 4, 2013 By 1 Comment

FIRE
Wild Fire by Rose Wulf
Elemental Series Book 4
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (178 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Arianna Carosella was only looking for a fresh start. But in her quest to outrun her shameful past and forget about her non-family she seemed to have crashed into a family feud with impossible secrets. Now she was being targeted by a boy who liked to throw lightning, and she was constantly keeping company with a super-sexy man who gave ‘hot’ a whole new meaning. But she was going to have to survive the fight if she wanted to stay in his arms….

With his family in the middle of a war with another, the last thing Dean Hawke was looking for was romance. But the chemistry that flared between him and Arianna was too hot to ignore. The more time he spent with her the more he found himself focusing on her personal problems instead of his own – and he had plenty of his own. Between his irrationally angry sister and the family of weather controlling elementals bearing down on them, Dean really couldn’t afford to lose focus. And he could less afford to lose her.

Is Arianna’s carefully rebuilt life about to come crashing down around her?

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I have to say that Arianna handles the revelations about Dean and his family extremely well considering how quickly she is pulled into his world. I think she accepts things a bit too quickly, but given the brisk pace of the story and the escalating behavior of the enemy family, Arianna simply doesn’t have time to second guess anything Dean tells her. Fortunately, Arianna is much more than a pretty face. She is smart, tough, and more than holds her own against anyone who tries to hurt her.

Arianna is a great heroine. She is determined to make some big changes to her behavior so she doesn’t repeat mistakes from her past. What I like most about Arianna and her fresh outlook on life and her new found self-respect, is that she isn’t doing it to impress anyone. She is doing it simply for herself. I think she is a good role model for young woman who feel pressured to change for other people.

I have to admit that I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Dean when I started reading Wild Fire. In the previous three books of the series, he seems flippant and impulsive. It is also heavily implied that Dean has a bit of a reputation when it comes to woman. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that there is much more to Dean. He cares deeply about his family and his flirtatious manner with woman only serves to mask a wounded heart. When Dean and Arianna open their hearts to each other, they are truly a great couple. They have excellent chemistry and Dean’s impulsive temperament is balanced by Arianna’s more level headed approach.

I found Dean’s ongoing conflict with his sister Angela frustrating. Angela keeps saying she wants to be treated like an adult, but then turns around and throws a tantrum. Dean is a bit slow to pick up on what exactly is bothering Angela, but he would have figured it out much faster if Angela would have taken the time to talk to him rather than fall back on the old, “if you don’t know I’m not telling you” argument. Angela behaves immaturely at times, but I definitely think she has potential. I look forward to watching her grow up a bit.

Wild Fire is an excellent addition to Ms. Wulf’s Elemental series. It is a fun, fast paced story about the power of love and family sure to delight fans of paranormal romance and happy endings.

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Rock Steady by Rose Wulf

October 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

ROCK
Rock Steady by Rose Wulf
Elemental Series Book 3
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (164 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Clarabelle Buchannon was the town sweetheart, the youngest daughter of the town’s wealthiest, oldest family, and the only woman who’d ever truly caught Logan’s eye. But he was convinced that getting close to her would only endanger her. And that was before she got dragged into the war waging between his family and another. Now he needed to figure out how to protect her from the men pulling lightning from the sky, as well as the curse of knowing his secret; preferably without breaking both of their hearts.

Logan Hawke had always been a little mysterious; always been the living definition of ‘strong, silent type,’ but Clare never expected his silence to get heavier after she learned about the Hawke family legacy. Maybe, if she could just get him to listen, she could make Logan see that they were stronger together; strong enough, even, to survive the storm….

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Logan is not a violent man. He is very conscious of his strength and the responsibility that comes with having the power to literally move mountains. I admire Logan’s modesty. It would be easy for him to flaunt his size and strength over others, but that is definitely not his style. He is truly a gentle giant and I’ve been looking forward to learning more about him ever since I started reading Ms. Wulf’s Elemental Series.

In the previous book, Blown Away, Logan was forced to strike out at an enemy who eventually died from injuries sustained in battle. That death weighs heavily on Logan’s conscience. The fact that he acted in self defense doesn’t make the death any easier to bear. Now his nights are plagued with memories of another loss from his past, a fatality he thinks he could have prevented. Seeking revenge, Logan’s enemies are targeting anyone he cares about, including Clare, the woman he’s always admired from a distance. Clare believes that she and Logan can have a future, but she’s have a hard time convincing Logan. Will Logan open his heart to Clare, or shut her out forever?

When I started reading Rock Steady, I knew Logan was the strong, silent type. I didn’t expect to discover that he is also extremely stubborn. I’m amazed at how much time he spent brooding and blaming himself for events that were very clearly beyond his control. Both Clare and Logan’s brothers tried many times to get him to see reason, but Logan seemed determined wallow in his supposed guilt. I understand that the things Logan has seen and done are very difficult, and I truly feel sorry for him. However, I must admit that after a while I became frustrated with his stubborn refusal to listen to logic.

Logan and Clare make a very cute couple, but I would have liked to see them interact more in this book. It is very clear from the start that they already have feelings for each other. However, they didn’t actually spend very much time together. Logan spends too much time brooding in isolation, and Clare isn’t much better. When she finds herself backed into a corner, she also seems to shut down. I am so relieved that they finally decided to be open with each other. Physically, Clare couldn’t be more different from Logan. Clare reminded me a bit of a delicate butterfly flitting around from place to place, and Logan can literally become rock. However, their hearts are perfectly paired. Their warm and caring personalities make it very easy to picture them together.

Ms. Wulf’s Elemental series continues to delight me. Logan and Clare are very sweet and it is easy to cheer for them in their struggle against their lightening powered enemy. Fans of paranormal romance and happy endings would do well to give Rock Steady, as well as the previous books in the series, a try.

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Blown Away by Rose Wulf

October 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BLOWN
Blown Away by Rose Wulf
Elemental Series Book 2
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (175 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Madison Price is new to town, trying to build a life for herself as the Head Chef at Earl’s Diner. Needing to move into a second new home before she was ever fully settled was just a small setback – a positive one, if her gorgeous new landlord was any indication. But she and Nate came from entirely different worlds, so she resolved to keep her distance.

Nate Hawke was immediately smitten with his new renter. There was really only one problem: his family was still being targeted by an unknown, lightning powered enemy. Getting close to her would only endanger her; or so he thought before his enemy went ahead and burned Earl’s Diner to the ground anyway.

Now the chemistry between them is pulling them together, and Madison finds her biggest hang up has nothing to do with the fact that her new boyfriend can fly. She’s afraid they’re incompatible, and she’s more afraid that he won’t live long enough to prove her wrong.

Nate wants to keep his distance for Madison’s safety, but is she already a target?

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Madison’s warm and caring personality make it very easy to like her. She’s the kind of woman who reaches out to others when they are hurting. Madison has definitely had some hard times in her past, making it easy to empathize with others going through their own rough patches. Madison also has quite a bit of spunk about her. When she discovers the truth about Nate and the enemy family, she proves she’s no damsel in distress. She takes a few unnecessary risks that had me shaking my head, but Madison does prove to be quite capable of defending herself in a pinch. I found her use of a fire extinguisher particularly entertaining.

Nate is generally an easy going guy, but the thought of Madison being in danger has him all riled up. She works her way into his heart before he even realizes what is happening. At first, Madison and Nate think dating is a bad idea, especially with an enemy lurking in the shadows waiting to exploit any weakness in the Hawke family. However, Madison and Nate can’t fight their mutual attraction for long. I applaud their decision to move forward with their relationship. Not letting their enemy steal all the joy from their lives is a big victory in my opinion.

In the first book of the series, Deep Waters, very little is known about the enemy family, but I strongly suspected one of the secondary characters of being up to no good. My suspicions were proven true. Unfortunately, another character was not who they seemed and the betrayal rocks one of members of the Hawke family to their core.

Now that all the enemies have been revealed, I have questions about why this family is going after the Hawke family now. The lightning powered family could have attacked at any time, so why now? Are these families the only ones of their kind in existence now? Does the lightening family view this as some sort of final battle? I hope to find answers to my questions in other installments of the series.

Ms. Wulf crafted a very intense fight scene between the two opposing families near the end of the book that gave me goose bumps. Nate and his brothers have no experience with fighting, so I had no idea how it would turn out. Fortunately, the Hawke brothers are very smart and they come up with an excellent strategy before they engage their enemy. I enjoyed watching each brother wield their individual powers. They even manage to turn their enemy’s powers against them, but will it be enough? Will Nate and his family come out of the fight unscathed?

Blown Away is a great addition to Ms. Wulf’s Elemental series. Madison and Nate’s story is fun and fast paced with just a dash of suspense. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Deep Waters by Rose Wulf

September 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DEEP
Deep Waters by Rose Wulf
Elemental Series Book 1
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (201 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Part-time waitress and student Brooke Munroe lived what she considered a fairly normal life. The kind of life that was predictable and safe. Until she met Blake Hawke.

Native to the small, Northern California coastal town of Darien, Blake was the kind of guy who seemed to have everything going for him: wealthy background, charming smile, calm confidence, and the good looks to match. The strangest thing Brooke noticed about him upon first inspection was that he genuinely seemed to enjoy the dreary rainy weather. But, as the semester pushes on, Brooke comes to discover that Blake has a secret. A big, ancient secret.

Everything changes when Blake’s little sister is attacked by an enemy no one even knew they had. And Brooke quickly finds herself thrown into the thick of an ages-old family feud that could change her life forever; if it doesn’t kill her first.

How can Brooke and Blake fight an enemy they know absolutely nothing about?

Brooke is a very easy character to like. She’s hard working, polite, independent, and strong. Between her college schedule and her shifts at the diner, she has very little time for friends or romance. Brooke is friendly with everyone, yet I get the impression that she doesn’t make truly close friends easily. She is very guarded. She seems happy enough with her life, and yet I get the impression that she is a little lonely.

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Blake is definitely a popular young man in his home town. He is smart, good looking, and extremely loyal to his family. Blake radiates a calm and confident vibe most of the time, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that he’s a little shy too. He finds Brooke attractive, but is hesitant to go beyond friendship. He wants to be sure that Brooke is the right woman for him, and I admire his patience. When Brooke finds herself in trouble, Blake opens his heart and home to her in a way that she’s never experienced before. Blake’s gentle spirit is very touching.

I must admit that I found Brooke and Blake’s relationship to be a bit awkward at first. When they were assigned as partners for class, I definitely got more of a friend vibe from them rather than a romantic one, especially over the course of their first few meetings. Ms. Wulf kept saying that Brooke and Blake were attracted to each other, but I didn’t have any sense of real chemistry between them, at least not at first. As Brooke and Blake spent more time together, I gradually began to sense a shift in the dynamic of their connection. Considering the slow start of their relationship, I was surprised at how quickly things became serious between Brooke and Blake once they made the move from friendship to dating. However, I do feel that they are on the path to a well deserved happy ending

I would have liked the secondary characters to be a bit more rounded. Everyone in Deep Waters seems to be either really good or really bad with nothing in between. Consequently the other characters and their interactions didn’t strike me as very realistic. Despite this issue, I enjoyed getting to know Brooke and Blake and am looking forward to having a deeper understanding of the other members of Blake’s family in future installments of the series.

Blake’s secret is pretty easy to figure out and he reveals it to Brooke very early in their relationship. I found his openness surprising because his secret isn’t just his own. His entire family is involved. I am definitely intrigued by Blake’s powers as well as those of the other members in his family. Even more interesting, there is another family lurking in the shadows with powers just as strong. Blake’s family knows nothing about the ancient feud between the two families, but if they want to survive, they are going to have to learn fast.

Deep Waters has a very satisfying ending, but it is also very open ended. I have a lot of unanswered questions about Blake’s family, the enemy they face, and some of the people in their hometown. I plan on picking up the next book in the series very soon in order to learn more. I have a feeling that Ms. Wulf has only just begun to expose the conflict between these supernatural families.

I enjoyed reading Deep Waters. Ms. Wulf has crafted a tale of romance and danger that left me hungry for more. Readers looking for a unique paranormal should give Deep Waters a try.

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The Millionaire’s Fake Fiancée by Rita Sawyer

June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Millionaire’s Fake Fiancée by Rita Sawyer
Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (124 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Myrtle

Harley Taizer wasn’t used to dealing with her greedy parents. They’d never wanted her and had made it perfectly clear by giving her to her grandfather the day she’d been born. It’s funny how things change when money is involved. Discovering her trust fund, her parents show up demanding she give them the money. Afraid of just how far his son and daughter in-law will go, her grandfather brings in a security specialist to help.

Kasper Drake hasn’t met a trust fund baby he liked, though he is one himself. Upon meeting his uncle’s newest client he’s willing to throw all his preconceived notions out the window. He’s trying to get Harley to admit to their fierce attraction when her father shows up demanding to know Kasper’s identity. She tells him that he’s her fiancée. Kasper latches onto her lie hoping to make her see how good it could be.

“None For You and All For Me,” or “Watch Your Back or I’ll Walk All Over It” was how Harley Taizer saw her mother and father.

It’s funny how relatives come out of the woodwork when they get wind of someone inheriting a large amount of money. The heroine lived with her grandfather and had very little contact with her parents, until they found out she had a trust fund. Harley’s grandfather knew how her parents were and he wanted to protect her.

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Kasper Drake is asked by his uncle to set up security for Harley’s trust fund and falls in lust (or is it love?) at first sight. He is determined to protect both her and her grandfather from her parents’ greed by staging a fake engagement. I found myself sighing as I watched Kasper work to shield both Harley and her grandfather. I wished for a man just like him. All the characters come across as real life people and wormed their way into my heart.

It took me a few days to gather my thoughts and run through my feelings on this book once I was finished with it. Not because it was a bad story but because there was so much passion and emotion throughout that I did not know where to begin. There are some books that just hit so close to home and the feeling of the characters are so real that I had to take a step back and saver all the details and events in the plot that made the tale an outstanding story.

The Millionaire’s Fake Fiancée is one book I will be adding to my bookshelf to read again in the future. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author and cannot wait to tell my mother about this one.

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