Heat by Lisa Carlisle


Heat by Lisa Carlisle
Underground Encounters Book 5
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (124 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

A gargoyle statue that’s more than stone…

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But, when her ex shows up one night, drunk and aggressive, the solid stone statue turns to living, breathing, sexy flesh…

Gargoyle shifter Danton transforms to human form to protect Tracy, the woman he has yearned for. Now, he only has twenty-four hours before a curse returns him to stone. How can convince a woman who didn’t know he existed to spend those precious hours with him?

Heat is about finding your special someone and healing.

Tracy works as a bartender at a club; during her breaks she talks to the gargoyle in the club. The first thing that came to mind was: how come no one saw her talking to a statue?

This is a short gargoyle romance novella and part of a series, which I didn’t realize until the end. It’s very well rounded but the story has a “love at first sight” quality that some may not like since the story starts and ends within a day or two. The author tried to show a reader Tracy’s guarded heart, that it really isn’t just love at first sight. Tracy has been hurt before and guards her heart with everything she has. That was something that endeared me at first but with a couple of more pages, I was on the brink of being annoyed with her.

I loved reading about both the characters. I do wish there was more to the story because there are bits and scenes that made this a worthwhile read for me. And I really liked the ending; it made me smile like crazy.

Cover Me by Kacey Hammell


Cover Me by Kacey Hammell
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (99 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Wanting her son’s best friend shouldn’t feel so right…

Jay Savage is one of the most sought after models in the business who seems to have it all. He’s the face of romance novel covers from coast to coast, and has expanded his brand to an executive role. Despite the endless possibilities in his life, Jay doesn’t have the one woman he wants most. She is everything he needs, and everything he can’t have. Their age difference isn’t the only obstacle standing in the way of convincing her they were made for one another. Leanne is also his best friend’s mom.
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This is not the usual love story but one that would make your heart ache to root for the couple.

I am a sucker for a happily ever after and this novella had one.

Cover Me is “May-December” romance.  Jay is in love with Leanne, his best friend’s mother, and Leanne has always ‘liked’ or noticed his absolute hotness for some time. After her son’s marriage, Leanne decides to stay and have a vacation of sorts and Jay accompanies her. Ta-da, their attraction and chemistry is off the charts. That being said, for Leanne this becomes an awakening, where she not just learns to actually live, but heal herself from a failed relationship and eventual divorce.

This is a short story but it showed the relationship progression between them. I wanted to see more of Jay and Leeanne.

The book was a rollercoaster ride for me; it was a great erotic read with a story that should touch anyone’s heart.

Playing With Fire by Sam Crescent and Stacey Espino


Playing With Fire by Sam Crescent and Stacey Espino
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (75 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Blue Collar. Filthy as Hell.

Are there any good men left in the world?

After her boyfriend dumps her for a younger, prettier, thinner woman, Eva decides to hit the road without looking back. She has no destination in mind, and she’s determined never to trust a man again.
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Eva quickly learns that small town boys like to play dirty. She can’t seem to say no to Dalton’s strong body and wicked imagination. Giving him her heart is another story. The more she falls for him, the more she wants to run.

They both have demons to face. Can Dalton convince Eva to settle down and give them a chance at forever?

Eva couldn’t tell if she’d gone crazy or made the best choice of her life. Selling her apartment and most of her worldly belonging she was determined to leave her boring life – and heartbreak – behind and just drive until she found a new adventure. When Eva hears an advertisement for seasonal rodeo work it sounds like exactly what she needed. Dalton was a fire-fighter and despite the fact he was ready to be in a serious, long-term relationship he’d not yet found the right woman and he refused to settle. When they meet by chance each is instantly smitten. Will this just be a fling or can they each find what they’re looking for?

I could both sympathise and empathise with Eva’s dilemma – because who hasn’t wanted to sell everything and hit the open road once in a while? I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing of this story – both giving me as a reader enough time to get to know Eva and Dalton’s characters, but not dragging along slowly. I felt the co-authors did a great job letting Eva and Dalton’s relationship flourish and show me how they connected and grew together, but still kept the heat and sensual level high. Although they both fell in lust quickly, and the chemistry between them was intense, I was pleased to see they also connected on an emotional level and that made the story both more enjoyable and believable to me.

While I admit I found it somewhat unusual that Eva wanted to run *away* from the sexy, stacked and wanting-a-serious-commitment Dalton, the authors managed to convince me Eva was commitment-shy and not crazy. Once I got my head around that aspect of the plot, I found it actually quite intriguing that (for a change) it was the hero who wanted to settle down and start a family and the heroine who had itchy feet and wanted to travel and live a carefree life. Watching Dalton convince Eva that small-town living wasn’t a bad thing and that settling down wouldn’t be the end of the world was really quite interesting.

There’s a decent sub-plot of a fire-bug and a whole bunch of smoking hot sex between Eva and Dalton. Overall this story really ticked the boxes on all the stuff I love in my steamy romances. With interesting characters, a few plot twists and a lot of sexy fun this was a great short read.

My Ex-Partner’s Ex-Wife by LM Spangler


My Ex-Partner’s Ex-Wife by LM Spangler
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (40 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

She’s smoking hot … and his ex-partner’s ex-wife.

Ridley Asher found herself unemployed. Jack Sterling needed an administrative assistant. No brainer, right?

Ridley became Sterling Motor’s administrative assistant—and the object of Jack’s desire. He had no idea the attraction was mutual. After an indecent involving her ex-husband, they grow closer, both mentally and physically.
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Little do they know, her ex has no intentions of letting her go. Can they explore a life together even though she once belonged to someone else?

Nothing like being off limits.

This story is quick, but that’s what I liked about it. There’s build-up, sure, but the author got right into the tale. Ridley and Jack have chemistry. I liked how the author built it up. Not insta love or insta sex, but a slower burn, despite being a short story.

Ridley is a tough cookie. She knows what she wants and she’s got an adorable pup beside her. I liked how she wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself.

Jack is one part possessive and one part confused. How can he be in love with his ex-partner’s ex-wife? Easy. She haunts his dreams. I liked how he wanted her and never quite gave up the desire.

Her ex is the real clincher. He’s a turd. I don’t like reading about abuse, but I’m glad he got his.

If you want a quick read that’s perfect for a lunch break or right before bed, then this one is for you. Don’t miss it.

Scarred Monster by Winter Sloane


Scarred Monster by Winter Sloane
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (60 pages)
Other: M/F, Anal Play
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Liliana: The last time I saw Caleb, I was eighteen and he went off to join the army. We promised to see each other again but things change. Ten years later, I’m stuck in an arranged engagement with a cheating bastard.

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Caleb and Liliana had both been in love with each other, but their lives had taken them down different paths, Caleb into the army and Liliana away to college. Years later, Caleb is scarred both in body and soul, but he’s never forgotten Liliana nor given up on the possibility of meeting her again. Liliana had allowed her parents to forge an engagement with a man she didn’t love. When Caleb and Liliana finally meet each other again, can they overcome the issues that life has handed them in the intervening years and can they once again recapture that first love that neither of them has ever been able to let go of?

I found this to be a lovely, deeply sexy story. Both Liliana and Caleb have scars and have struggled, but throughout it all their letters to each other have brought them both a measure of peace and hope that the future might be different. I loved that they held on to this connection when they went their separate ways as love-struck teenagers. The length of time that they’d stayed in touch helped convince me that the speed with which they reconnected wasn’t illogical or hard to believe. Indeed, I found it quite endearing that even though they’d both gone down different paths their hearts hadn’t strayed from one another. I was only a little disappointed that there was no real plot except for Liliana extracting herself from her fake fiancé and her parents, but the depth of emotion between Liliana and Caleb as they got to know each other again mostly made up for this.

I’m always a sucker for a story revolving around a wounded soldier and this story proved no exception. I loved Caleb’s character and was pleased that I found Liliana to be a good fit for him. The sex between them was hot, graphic and just a very little bit dirty – certainly I would think most readers of erotic romance should find the level of heat and explicitness enticing.

Spicy and well written, I found this to be a solid read and really enjoyed it.

Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan


Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full length (400 pages)
Other: BDSM (Shibari), M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Billionaire playboy Ricco Ferraro knows no other life. Being a shadow rider is in his blood—but so is a haunting desperation stemming from the secrets of his dark past. His recklessness puts not only his life at risk, but also the future of his entire family. To save them all, he must find a woman who can meet his every desire with a heat all her own…

Just when Ricco has given up hope, he meets her—a mysterious woman whose shadow connects with his. She’s someone looking for a safe haven from the danger that has stalked her over the last several months. In Ricco’s embrace, she finds one. But the darkness in which they so often find sanctuary can also consume them…

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This time the hero is Stefano’s brother, Ricco. Once again, the first chapter sets up the hook, showing that Ricco has secrets, ones that he even has to keep from his family. Scenes also showed me that the hero is fast losing hope of finding the woman who’ll accept who he is, while being ‘what’ he is. Females like that are rare and almost impossible to find. The one that slips in at the last minute has her own secrets and when Ricco reveals what he believes to be true about her, I was a goner. Reading Shadow Reaper became a compulsion to read and I was powerless to resist.

The plot conflict is huge. I mean it’s mind bogglingly complex, exciting, nerve-wracking, suspenseful and action packed making this novel a true page turner. How are the attacks choreographed so perfectly? Who is doing it? Why? How can they be stopped? Will anyone survive? All these thoughts chased through my brain as I watched each family member, and secondary character that I came to know, come under fire. The Ferraro family is a force of nature but they’re tested to the max in this novel.

Like I said, Shibari is used to good effect with Mariko. The sensual buildup is intense. The sexual delivery is lava-hot and incendiary. Readers who seek highly detailed seduction will find it between the pages of this book.

One of the strongest elements in this novel is the circle of life. What began in the past ends up being finished in the present but not how I imagined nor with whom. Readers are in for a wild ride if they are as clueless as I was as to the truth of the plot’s instigators. Since the suspense is intense, and I had no nails left to bite from Shadow Rider, I consumed a LOT of pretzels instead. I think it’s called ‘stress eating’. Wow, did this book pack a punch.

Seriously, the second book in the series is just as amazing and gripping as the first one and has an equally satisfying HEA. If readers are like me, they’ll want to swoon when Ricco does that thing he does to the back of Mariko’s neck. It gave me delicious shivers and I loved it! Ms. Feehan has another success on her hands and I think readers are going to adore it. Pick up your own copy of Shadow Reaper and meet Ricco after you’ve read Stefano’s story first. I’m sure glad I did! This read was awesome!

Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan


Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full length (480 pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Whether it’s fast cars or fast women, Stefano Ferraro gets what he wants. When he’s not fodder for the paparazzi, he commands Ferraro family businesses—both legitimate and illegitimate.

While their criminal activity is simply a rumor yet to be proven, no one knows the real truth. The Ferraros are a family of shadow riders capable of manipulating light and dark, an ability Stefano thought ran in his family alone—until now…

With little left to her name, Francesca Cappello has come to Chicago in hopes of a new life. She wasn’t expecting to attract the attention of a man with primal hunger in his eyes, driven to claim her as his to protect and to please. And if he discovers her secret, it could ruin her…

Ms. Feehan is well known for her strong, alpha and commanding heroes but the bar is raised and boundaries pushed with her new Shadow Riders series. These guys are contemporary movers and shakers; they’re coarse, hard-hitting, hard playing and they have a few kinks that heroes in her other series don’t embrace. These men are as un-PC as you can get, and I loved every minute spent with them between the pages of Shadow Rider.
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Stefano made me cringe in the beginning because he is extremely coarse. My reference is his propensity for dropping F-bombs like hail on a flower – it’s hard hitting, and at times, obnoxious. Not all flowers get pummeled into the ground and that’s how I see Francesca. The heroine is beaten down but her determination, drive and compassion lends her a strength that is more than a match for Stefano. The meeting between the two happens in the first chapter and the hook is set.

Another difference in this series from the others is the sexuality. There are a lot of detailed scenes and some of them without a doubt fall into the erotic category, especially since there is a distinctive dom/sub relationship between them – a little tying up, commands, a few spanks – but Francesca is definitely the submissive – in bed. Outside, well, she’s sassy, feisty and has a sense of humor – when she’s not in fear for her life. There are also very descriptive scenes of oral sex, which, on the whole usually don’t bother me but I’m not of fan of the…taking it all in stuff. That’s too much for me.

The drama, suspense, violence and justice delivered, came from dealing with some very evil, twisted and effective villains. The levels of intensity varied depending on the villain on stage but the writing was well done so I had no problem believing their badness.

The skillset of the shadow riders is unique to my reading experience. How the author even conceived of this paranormal aspect is fascinating and I’m pretty sure it’s never been done before. I like it when an author discovers a new angle.

There is a ton more details and scenes, descriptions and dialogue I could share because this novel is jam-packed with great dialogue, fascinating personalities, descriptions and plot. The main focus is on the romance and it’s a definite HEA that I’m happy with.

I enjoyed the journey and there were many times I was left biting my nails because of the suspense, but through it all, it kept my interest and totally had me sucked into their world. Shadow Rider is such a novel concept; it proves that Ms. Feehan has an indomitable imagination. We fans are so lucky to be the beneficiaries of such a talent. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Rock Hard by Sam Crescent


Rock Hard by Sam Crescent
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short story (57 pages)
Other: M/F, Exhibitionism, Anal Play
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

When Kirk Allan, AKA Rock Hard, is given the opportunity to work with a plus-size porn star, he is more than ready for the chance. The woman he is working with is brand-new in the industry, and he sees that she’s nervous. He’s instantly struck by the need to protect her.

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When the cameras stop rolling, Kirk cannot turn his back on her. Can Bella find it in her heart to love him and be willing to have a future, regardless of his past?

Kirk had been in the porn business (as his alter-ego “Rock Hard”) for quite some time, but never had any of the actresses affected him quite like Bella. While waiting on set to start a new film Kirk talks to Bella and discovers that her ex had uploaded a home-made tape and, after being fired from her prestigious law firm, her options to earn money had dwindled to nothing. But can Kirk and Bella explore their attraction once the cameras have stopped rolling?

While I didn’t find the premise of the story very realistic, I was really impressed how lifelike and realistic both Kirk and Bella’s characters were. Despite the porn-star setting, both Kirk and Bella came across to me as fairly normal, relatable and interesting characters. While I doubt I’d think to turn to making a porn movie to make rent and put food on the table, Bella’s need to earn a wage and pay her bills was completely understandable to me and made me empathize with the difficult situation she found herself in due to her crappy ex. The extra details of her ex being slapped on the wrists while Bella’s life was pretty much destroyed also hit just a little too close to home for comfort’s sake. Sad as it is – it helped make the entire situation far more believable.

I also really enjoyed the easy camaraderie between Kirk and Bella. I loved how Kirk went out of his way not only to put Bella at ease, but to really connect with her as a person and not just look at her as “another actress”. A few times I was pulled out of the story because the whole situation of being on a porn movie set just felt a bit unrealistic and bizarre, but each time the banter and attraction between Kirk and Bella drew me back into the story. I think if readers can ignore the slightly surreal aspect of the plot the characters and interactions between Bella and Kirk in particular will help carry the reader away. I know I certainly enjoyed the story and particularly enjoyed watching these two completely different people not only find common ground but come together to build a beautiful relationship as well.

With plenty of heart and emotion, I really enjoyed this quick read. Bella and Kirk had some great chemistry and I particularly loved seeing their interactions as they got to know each other. A great read I really enjoyed.

Fated Hearts by Andi Bremner


Fated Hearts by Andi Bremner
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (52 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Lia Henley is escaping everything she has never known. Leaving behind a broken engagement and a disappointed family, she’s moved across country in search of the passion, desire, and romance she’s been missing. And she finds it all in one night, in the arms of Jacob McGaren.

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But sometimes even those that seem ill-fated have a way of finding love where they least expect it.

Lia had always been the good girl, following the rules and playing it safe. But when her fiancé cheats on her Lia finds the strength to not only walk away from him – but from her carefully set up, boring life. In a new town and new state, she meets Jacob, an ex-tattoo artist and everything she’d avoided in her carefully cultivated life. But unlike her ex-fiancé Jacob sets her heart on fire and makes Lia weak in the knees. Can she take a risk on Jacob?

This is a steamy hot, sexy story full of explosive chemistry. Jacob and Lia hit it off almost immediately and even though both of them expected to only have a one night stand, neither could deny the attraction that burned between them.

I was really impressed that Jacob didn’t come across to me as just another “tattoo artist bad boy”. I was thrilled to find he was a complex character with a number of different layers. I was also impressed that while Lia might at first appear to be just another good girl testing out her wild side, there was plenty of plot and characterization to make me feel like it wasn’t just a token effort. I thought the author did a great job weaving the story together with a number of different parts together, particularly given the shorter length of the story. I finished this book with a real feeling of having got a lot of bang for my buck (so to speak). The author put a good amount of plot, characterization and sex into the short length and I was really impressed with the good pacing and balance of all these aspects.

A fun and sexy quick read, this was a great story I thoroughly enjoyed and I’ll eagerly be looking for more by this author.

Strong Hold by Sarah Castille


Strong Hold by Sarah Castille
Redemption #5
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (384 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Chamomile

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Fight promoter Zack Grayson is on the prowl for a rising star. As the top recruiter of a prestigious MMA promotion company, he wants to take someone where he was never able to go: the top of the professional league. He didn’t expect that someone to be the woman he loved…and left.

Top-ranked MMA amateur fighter Shayla “Shilla the Killa” Tyler built walls around her heart when Zack left her seven years ago—and again when her husband turned violent. Now, seeing Zack is nearly enough to send those walls crumbling. But she can’t risk the exposure of the limelight, and she definitely can’t risk another heartbreak.

As Shayla and Zack grow closer, though, business turns personal. And once their passion unleashes, there’s no going back…

A love story that really packs a punch! This is my first time reading Sarah Castille’s work, but I loved her Redemption characters, and can’t wait to read more of her stories! While this book has plenty of steamy sex, it also has a powerful story about overcoming challenges, forgiveness, and love.

Shayla has had a hard life, from her childhood sweetheart leaving her, to a messy marriage, but she has a fighter’s spirit, and refuses to give up. Deciding to start training in MMA, the last thing she expects is to be reunited with the man who broke her heart. I love the chemistry between Shayla and Zack, and adored their relationship in the beginning. I also enjoyed Shayla’s friendship with the people at Redemption and her co-workers Carly and Joe.

While I love how Zack and Shayla relationship is by the end of the story, I did have a problem with Zack’s possessiveness. One moment he would be sweet, the next he would be making Shayla’s choices for her, the very thing that tore them apart to begin with. The chemistry was there, but I felt like there relationship was mostly physical, which is something both characters say they don’t want at different points in the story. They both want love and yet I feel like they spend most of the time either ripping each other’s clothes off, or fighting. Before someone says it, yes I know this is erotic, it’s about the sex. But true relationships also need friendship and trust, and it seemed like Zach struggled with this part. Shayla even got upset at one point about his ‘cave-man behavior”, much of which seemed to come from this abusive childhood and his doubts and control issues after his fight with Okami.

That said, I loved how things turned out, it just seemed to take one step forward, two steps back through most of the book, that said, there was plenty of make-up sex to keep the story moving. If sexy alpha males are you thing, with mild BDSM suggestions, and steamy sex, then give this book a try!