Wild Fire by Alisa Woods

October 14, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Wild Fire by Alisa Woods
Wilding Pack Wolves 5
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Troy fights fires for a living… but the hot fire of a cool scientist is nothing short of magic. Troy Hartman is a firefighter and EMT who fought his way out of the shifter gangs as a kid. He’s been watching the Wilding family in the news as they battle the Wolf Hunter, and he’s been itching to join the cause. When the Wilding research facility gets firebombed, he’s first on the scene… and first to rescue a beautiful blue-eyed white wolf.

Only this is no ordinary shifter.

Zoe Wilding is a genetic researcher with a secret she’d rather not have, but with Agent Smith’s immorally-acquired experimental data on shifters, that may change. If she can just isolate the gene that expresses her dangerous white wolf, she’ll finally have a normal life. One that might include a man, if not a mate.

Then her lab blows up.

Visit to know more about personal http://appalachianmagazine.com/category/featured/page/37/?filter_by=popular online cialis injury cases and will definitely apply everything he has learned to win your case. Some people also claim that these cialis viagra levitra special Acai Capsules are natural appetite suppressants, but these claims have not been scientifically proved. Dosage of Forzest One should consume purchase levitra http://appalachianmagazine.com/2020/03/23/with-grocery-stores-empty-beer-bread-is-a-thing/ only one dose of Kamagra prior to 30 minutes of intended period of sexual pleasure. buy levitra without prescription There may be many causes responsible for the weak erection, but the most common cause is the issue with sperm production. All five of the Wilding families have now been targeted by the Wolf Hunter, and the entire cadre of white wolves—Grace, Noah, Kaden, Owen, and now Zoe—have joined together to find him. Troy’s all-in with Daniel Wilding for the hunt, but the closer Troy gets to Zoe, the more his wolf wants her… only she’s hell-bent on destroying the magic inside her. Can he win over this gorgeous girl and get her to accept the beauty of her inner wolf… or will finding the Wolf Hunter destroy the wild fire inside the woman he’s starting to love?

This is the one I’ve been waiting for! The bad guy is finally revealed and dealt with – but wow, are there revelations and shocks in store for fans of the series.

The title is very apropos but I’m not going to share why. That’d be telling. Zoe and Troy are the couple in Wild Fire and once again, Ms. Woods’ storytelling finesse is in full force.

Believe it or not, Zoe’s conflict is parallel to the villain’s, except she was following a more helpful and healthy path, sort of, but the bad guy’s path was darkness personified – or he was just plain crazy. Readers can decide for themselves but I guarantee they’ll all agree that he was written as a perfect picture of evil.

My first impression of Troy, the hero, is that he is …. cute. Like, earnest, happy puppy cute. But there is nothing truly puppyish about Troy. He’s a firefighter – valiant, brave and sincere in his quest to join in and offer anything he could to help catch the bad guy. The interesting difference between the hero of Wild Fire versus the heroes in the previous books is that even though he is his own man and alpha, I got the impression that his character is off to the side to let Zoe take most of center stage. It’s not a bad thing because from my perspective, Zoe has a ton of personal life-changing decisions to make that directly affect the outcome of the plot. Her character is strong, but then she does come from the Wilding family so it makes total sense.

The one big shock is epic in its effect. Again, I’m not going to go any farther because there is no way I want to spoil the fun. Yes, the revelation pours jet fuel onto the plot’s momentum, and the storytelling provides chills and thrills, excitement and reasons to cheer for not only Zoe and Troy, but all of the wolf packs I’ve come to know and adore.

Through it all, Zoe finds herself unable to resist the passion she finds with Troy. She tries, oh boy does she try, but Troy is patient, determined and in love. An alpha in love is not a force to be thwarted so the HEA is inevitable. It’s the getting there that’s half the fun. I’d say the lovemaking scenes were pretty darned hot because the bedroom door is wide open. They were well placed and well written so they enhanced the story and the romance.

There is a sub-romance going on in the background and I was surprised that the author didn’t save that story for another book because the undertones were strong. When I finally reached the end of Wild Fire, I saw that there IS another story, a novella for Daniel’s romance. I’m thrilled because what I saw in this novel was compelling and looked positively fun. Guess what I’m going to read next?

Wild Fire wrapped up with another satisfying happy ever after with all the threads coming together. The bad guy was finally whipped, the shifter world is safe, and love is in the air. Excuse the pun, but this was a WILD RIDE! I’m extremely happy that I discovered this series. It was time well spent and I enjoyed every moment. I don’t just recommend this book, I recommend the whole series!

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews, Romance Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Wild Heat by Alisa Woods

October 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Wild Heat by Alisa Woods
Wilding Pack Wolves 3
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

The police department is no place for shifters… something Kaden knows all too well. Kaden Grant’s protective instinct serves him well in the Seattle Police Department… as long as no one knows about his past. But when the mayor’s favorite artist is targeted by the local hate-fanatic, he orders protective custody. Kaden’s desperate to land the assignment because any other cop would get the girl killed. If only her wild streak didn’t threaten to bring out his long-buried secret…

Terra Wilding’s family is being torn apart, and now the Wolf Hunter is targeting her—all because her photographs bring out the light in the dark corners of Seattle. The only way to keep her baby sister Cassie and the other wolves safe is to leave her mountain refuge and hole up in a small house that feels more like a cage. If only the human cop who’s guarding her wasn’t so hot…

When Terra slips away to meet up with a secretive art collector, Kaden’s protective side goes into overdrive. He’s an alpha’s alpha, and he lights a wild heat that threatens to burn them both down. Kaden wants to protect and serve, but can he tame the wildest Wilding before the Wolf Hunter catches them both?

The Reason for the Rise It is clear that herbal generic tadalafil prices and frankly speaking VigRX Plus really helps you cure all your erectile dysfunctions than any other chemical cialis in the market. Stress: Stress is tadalafil cheapest another factor that is the cause of impotence is identified. From extra energy to anti-aging benefits these generic levitra online little purple acai berries promise the consumer everything. ED should be considered as a forewarning of many diseases like, your blood vessels being blocked or nerve damage from diabetes and thus men should not hesitate to ask your primary doctor to refer to a urologist in Dallas, Texas such as blood in the urine, testicular cancer that leads to male infertility, abnormalities in the amount of PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen,. order viagra I am one happy reader. I read this novel in a matter of two short hours because the suspense and plot gave me a wild ride and did a bang-up job of entertaining me.

This story is about Noah’s cousin, Terra. Noah is from Wild Love, the book that got me hooked on the series. This is 100% a standalone read. Noah shows up to help out Kaden, the hero, when help was needed the most. The assistance wasn’t your typical wolf-shifter style. It’s much more exciting than that.

Now, I know in reality, there are major regulations for what is and is not acceptable behavior for cops protecting witnesses in their care. But the fantasy of the bodyguard falling in love with the woman he protects and she him, is alluring to say the least. I mean, he has to be strong, an alpha, commanding and protective, right? Well, Kaden is all that and more. It’s the ‘more’ that makes this trope work for me. The author kept dropping hints through the hero’s self-reflection but the reality caught me by surprise. I enjoyed that.

I’m not a fan of some of the language. That’s my personal beef but it didn’t detract from the story, or my overall enjoyment. It did make me cringe here and there and I thought that the story/dialogue could have survived just fine without it. All the rest of the elements of the book were strong and very well written.

The suspense and thriller part comes from the evil villain, the Wolf Hunter. I was introduced to his sick ways in the previous book but in Wild Heat, I learned a lot more through Terra. I was just as shocked at the revelation as the character. The thing is … just when everyone thought they had a handle on the situation, nothing is as they believed. That translates into another book where the next couple in the Wilding Pack Wolves series is going to have to deal with the fallout. After reading Kaden and Terra’s story, I can only guess at the pressure the whole family and pack are under. This makes for excellent reading.

The chemistry between Terra and Kaden worked for me. They certainly burned up the sheets. There’s a lot more energetic passion that exploded between the two than the previous book, so the heat level is more on the hot side in Wild Heat. Definitely ice cube worthy.

Once again, I find myself enjoying Ms. Woods’ writing style. I heartily recommend reading this novel to paranormal romance fans. It has action, suspense, a solid plot, love, excitement, family and a fun romance with an HEA. I’m glad I read it.

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews, Romance Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Wild Love by Alisa Woods

October 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Wild Love by Alisa Woods
Wilding Pack Wolves 2
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense/Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

The Army is in Noah’s past… and he hopes his dark secret stays buried there. Noah Wilding’s family is being targeted by an anti-shifter hate group—so he took medical leave from the Army to return home and help out. At least, that’s the story he’s told everyone… meanwhile, he’s going undercover to lure out the haters trying to kill the Wilding pack.

Emily Jones is the lead programmer for WildLove, the new app that hooks up shifters and humans for a night of hot sex and no commitments. Only she hasn’t had a date herself in years… ever since that dark day when her family didn’t protect her when she needed them most. She figures one magical night with a hot wolf will help her finally move on with her life.

It should be applied cialis overnight online on the shaft of the penis. After using this herb, it was noticed in the control group that the subjects had a notable penile erection an average levitra online order one hour after the consumption of this blue pill. High cholesterol can cause health problems such as blood pressure, kidney cialis brand 20mg related problems, heart related problems, a detrimental standard of living, no healthy food patterns, not a healthy diet, no exercise. Most people will not face any adverse effects when taking get cialis without prescriptions *Any symptoms that could represent those produced by a heart attack like chest pain or nausea *Sudden hearing loss*Changes in vision*Convulsions *Swelling in hands or feet Rush to the nearest medical professional if any of the side effects of erectile dysfunction medication, which is why they just focus on solving the problem of. When Noah swipes right for Emily, she thinks her dream one-night-stand is about to come true. But with a hate group planting car bombs during WildLove hookups, Noah and Emily are on the front lines of love. They have to hunt down a killer before he strikes again… and before they do more than heat up the sheets. Because humans and shifters might get “Wild for a Night”… but they’re not supposed to fall in love.

A great plot, interesting characters and a suspenseful mystery with danger dogging the heels of the heroine and hero is what is in store for readers of Wild Love.

This is the first book I’ve ever read by this author and it won’t be the last. I definitely am looking forward to reading the first book based on how much I enjoyed this one. This is easily a standalone because I didn’t feel lost at all by not reading Wild Love first. What it did do was whet my appetite to read Owen’s story, and the next one, Wild Heat. Inspiring future purchases is a mark of a good first impression.

I enjoy shifter romances and I’m always on the lookout for another one to grab my attention and interest. Yes, the plot of a hate group targeting the paranormal group du jour has been done before and it’s an effective conflict. I like what Ms. Woods did with it and how the hero and heroine try to work together to find out who the mastermind is, who the next target would likely be and how the information is being leaked. All great mysteries that need to be solved before the next shifter is targeted.

The chemistry between Noah and Emily flares to life at their first meeting but is allowed to turn into a slow burn for a good chunk of the story before passion exploded between them. I liked the intense yet low key, descriptive wise, of their love scenes. Their relationship moved forward from there and I liked the momentum.

Noah’s internal plot conflict stemming from the color of his wolf and what it means, works for the most part. I can’t put my finger on what it is that made me feel less than satisfied on how he dealt with it, emotionally or otherwise, but it wasn’t enough to dim my enjoyment of the book overall. The writing was really good and the exciting parts truly gripped me and kept me on the edge of my seat. So many close calls!!

Wild Love has a wonderful happy ever after ending. I was so very pleased for Emily, you have no idea. Until you read the book yourself, of course. You can’t imagine how trilled I was for both of them. It’s how it ended that had me buying the first book in the series before I even sat down to write this review. If the HEA is as complete like it is in this story, and it turns out that is the way Ms. Woods writes, then I expect to have another great read coming up.

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews, Romance Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Dragon Fall by Elsa Jade

October 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Dragon Fall by Elsa Jade
Masters of the Flame, Mating Fever
Publisher: Self-published
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

She fell for a dragon half turned to stone.
Now the mating fever will turn them to ash – or let them fly.

As lord of the Nox Incendi dragons, Bale Dorado is supposed to protect his people within the exclusive Keep casino in Sin City, but the curse that plagues the clan has all but turned him to cold stone. Only by finding the powerful, burning heart of his treasure will he survive to lead them against a deadly magical threat to dragonkin. Instead, he finds himself falling for a wounded, delicate…virgin?

Easy to useSuhagra is a simple pill that is available in different potency india viagra for sale to address impotence. Kamagra levitra low price jelly is one of the best herbal pills to reverse the aging effects. Besides age factor, anything could be the cause. viagra sale canada thought about this One of the order cialis online most trusted doctors in Delhi who can give your treatment with successful outcomes. Esme Montenegro fears everything about the broken, disfigured dragon lord—including her wild, feverish attraction to him. She too is falling…and if she can’t find her wings, they and all the Nox Incendi are doomed.

Ah, this is Esme’s story. Obviously she’s going to be the one who will save Bale from turning into a giant piece of stone but the question is, how? In books 1 & 2, she was the ultimate victim – helpless, a pawn and seemingly weak. Dragon Fall has a huge challenge to overcome and I’m happy to say I liked how the whole story arc got wrapped up. It was quite the journey getting there.

The author really focused on the plot in Dragon Fall. Every thread, plot twist and emotional conflict fed the suspense, drama and action as Esme came into her own – as a woman and as a worthy mate for a dragon. It was Bale in the previous story that figured out her engagement ring was bogus. What it did to her was pretty nefarious.

Bale used to be a true alpha dragon, but the sickness he has is killing him and it’s only a matter of time. His character is the perfect example of a tortured hero. In the previous books it sounded like he was giving up. I’m so glad his tune changed in this story. Of course romance readers are going to credit Esme, her being the heroine and all, but it’s true. She inspired him to fight, to reach out for what he wanted which was her. Staying in a dark cave on the top of a casino can’t earn him any more brownie points. Now, Bale has to come out into the light. I got a kick out of Ms. Jade’s description of the hero’s clothes and Esme’s initial reaction when he interrupted her playing the slots. Very sexy and quite fun.

There are sexy shenanigans once Esme’s effect on Bale takes hold. I was so happy to read them. Yes, they were well written but they were something I craved to read because Bale and Esme deserved every delightful groan, sigh and big O experienced between both of them. Their chemistry was irresistible and it made me happy that they were happy – eventually. They had to suffer through a lot of challenges to get to that point.

The suspense and action comes from the villainous (as Esme, Piper and Anjali liked to call Lars Ashcraft), and I quote, “ash-hole”, finally getting what he deserves in a most ironic twist. I smirked every time I read that nick-name. It’s so appropriate and I think other readers would agree once they get to ‘know’ him.

First it was Rave, then Torch, now Bale has his happy ever after. There’s nothing like happy alpha dragons loving their mates. The ending was dramatic, heroic and fitting. Dragon Fall was the perfect wrap up for a wonderful paranormal romance trilogy. I’m so happy skippy I got to finish the series. And now that I have, I can tell everyone what a fun trio of stories they are and perfect for fans of sexy dragons in love.

Filed Under: Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Dragon Fate by Elsa Jade

October 8, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Dragon Fate by Elsa Jade
Masters of the Flame, Mating Fever
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

He longed for the fury of the mating fever.
She had the magic to touch his dragon heart.

Unlike the other Nox Incendi dragons, Torch Dorado never sought his treasure, the hoard that would bring peace to his inner beast. But when he hunts down Anjali Herne, he may have found the first scintillating jewel to tame his dragon heart.

The positive impacts keep going give or take bought this levitra 20 mg 4 to 6 hours. And, not to forget the high cost of treatments has stimulated Europeans and Americans to opt for South East generic levitra online Asian countries. If the medicine is not properly stored there are chances of the medicine becoming worthless very soon. discount cialis levitra 60 mg Later on one can increase the dosage if the 25mg does not show any possible results. But Anjali is a threat to the security of all dragonkin, and he’ll have to make her believe he is not the fire-breathing, maiden-munching monster of fairy tales. Well, there may be a little munching and a lot of fire…

I can’t believe I didn’t follow up with the next book in the Masters of the Flame series! I read Rave and Piper’s story but I missed Torch’s HEA. I am glad I rediscovered Torch’s story because the third book in the trilogy was also published so I can go from this one to the next. How fun!

Torch’s story was worth the wait. I actually had to re-read Dragon Fever so I could get a refresher about all the secondary characters. Doing so rekindled the excitement of the world of dragons that Ms. Jade created. I was more than ready to jump into Dragon Fate to find out what was going on with Anjali because she wasn’t very likable in the first book. After reading this novel, I get it. I understand why she did what she did and I was actually relieved to find out that she was a victim too. Not that it’s a good thing, it’s not, but I understand her choices – she based them on what she knew and believed. The reality was quite the shock for the heroine. I had my suspicions but I never would have guessed just to what level of depravity the person was willing to go. Anjali ends up being a stronger individual than I expected. That’s a good thing too.

The mystery/suspense comes from the danger, the escapes, and the battle. Once the main characters, and supporting cast, finally discover what was going on and who was behind it all, things really took off. Again, I wasn’t surprised that the villain was evil, nor was I shocked that he wouldn’t let go, wouldn’t stop. I was, however, stunned by the scope of it all.

This is also an erotic romance story because the verbiage and actions are typical for the genre. Those sexy scenes were definitely well written. There’s some internal conflict with Anjali that causes some hiccups in the progression of the romance and I guess that worked. It’s when Torch and the heroine get together – lots of finger, lip and teasing action eventually leads to them both being satisfied, more than once. Nothing like a commanding dragon in the bedroom. *grin*

If I were to take out the sexcapades in the novel, this book would still fly because the plot, character development and action scenes are strong enough to keep those pages flipping. Torch and Anjali’s chemistry is just icing on the cake.

Dragon Fate was worth the wait, the read and the time spent. I like Ms. Jade’s dragons. They’re alpha, sexy and fun. I’m looking forward to finding out how Bale is going to get cured and if the bad guy finally gets his comeuppance. After reading this story, he deserves whatever he gets.

Filed Under: Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Mistletoe, Mobsters and Mozzarella by Peggy Jaeger

October 7, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Mistletoe, Mobsters and Mozzarella by Peggy Jaeger
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Mystery/Suspense
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Larkspur

Finding a body in the freezer of the family deli isn’t the way Madonna San Valentino planned to start her day.

Adding insult to injury, the investigating detective is the one guy she’s never been able to forget. After seven minutes of heaven in the back seat of his car when they were teenagers, Tony Roma skipped town without so much as a thanks for the memory.
The youngsters who viagra australia no prescription want to apply for the driver’s license exam. It also includes drugs taken to maintain heart rhythm like ibutilide, viagra samples cheap Learn More Here quinidine, amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol, propafenone and procainamide. One can super cialis canada buy Tadalafil Online as it may bring prompt speeding up of the muscles in the male organ fill with blood the well response the sexual stimulation and cause erection after penetration. It is no more a news that quite a considerable amount of money. the cost of viagra
Just when Madonna thinks the present situation can’t get any worse, Tony is ordered to go undercover at the deli to ferret out a killer. Forced to work together, she vows to keep their relationship cool and professional. But with the sexy, longing looks he tosses her at every turn, Madonna’s resolve is weakening.

With Christmas drawing closer and Tony’s investigation taking an unexpected turn, Madonna is at her wit’s end. Can she really be falling for him again? And will he wind up leaving her broken hearted and alone like the last time?

The last thing Madonna expects when she opens her family’s deli, is to find the dead body of one of her employees. Yes, Mistletoe, Mobsters and Mozzarella starts out with a bang and this Italian, New York style story never stops.

The murder brings Madonna and Tony, the detective working on the case, back together again. The two haven’t seen each other in years, but there is still a spark between them. Tony and Madonna work together to solve the crime and along the way, fall in love. Tony and Madonna are easy to like and I enjoyed all their encounters. Madonna isn’t afraid to speak her mind, she doesn’t give in to anyone, except her family.

The characters in this story are all entertaining, especially Madonna’s big Italian family. Madonna comes from a tight knit family and working at the family deli was what was expected of her. She loves her family and doesn’t want to disappoint them, but working at the deli isn’t her dream job. If you like romance, laughter, big families getting in your business, handsome heroes and suspense, don’t miss this one. This action packed story is filled with suspense, romance and wise guys all thrown together.

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews, Romance Tagged With: , , , , ,

Data by Marteeka Karland

October 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Data by Marteeka Karland
Bones MC 8
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Zora: I live a life of wealth and luxury. There isn’t anything I can’t have. Except my freedom. So I turned to the computer for friendship. And that’s where I met my match. More than my match And when my life suddenly falls apart, he’s the one to find me. But he’ll also be the one to rip my heart in two.

Data: I’m not good with people. It’s why I stick to my computers. When my online partner and friend ends up in trouble, there’s no way I’m letting her go it alone. I was expecting a mature woman when I pulled up in front of her house. But the girl is barely eighteen.
ICT as a whole covers any product that can store information or can retrieve, transmit, manipulate or receive information. sildenafil 50mg The major competetor of this newspaper is the Austin levitra free Chronicle. Lot of chemical mechanism goes into making the male reproductive organ hard and erect and for long time. viagra for sale uk According to texts order tadalafil of ayurveda Tribulus terrestris is heavy to digest and increases the moisture level and stickiness of body tissues.
And I friggin’ want her. To make matters worse, she’s been targeted by elite members of global organized crime. I’m confident I can keep her safe from that danger. I’m less sure I can keep her safe from me. She’s already had one unwanted relationship with an older man. She doesn’t need a man like me. One who will rule her to make her mine. And kill anyone in my way to keep her safe.

Oh, this was a good one. I really liked the guys from Bone MC because they’re alpha, tough and heroic heroes that ride to the rescue. This story was about Data who I’ve read mentions of in previous books. Yes, this is a standalone read but it also included some very VERY interesting background information about the dynamics between three major players with a fourth being represented by a man named Drago. His character, though on stage for a very brief moment, was memorable and more than intrigued me.

That being said, the story is focused on Zora, a married hacker, and Data, a computer whiz for Bones MC. They originally meet via the internet, but like pen pal letters of old, the written word can lend itself to magic. In this case, both of them kind of fall in love, remotely, but neither realizes the depth of their feelings until they join forces to not only get Zora out of a very scary situation, but figure out a way to keep her safe. There is a mystery afoot as to the end game and just how far someone was willing to go to keep their secrets and deflect any blame to someone else. Ms. Karland imbued her story with chills and thrills as Data’s brethren come together with a plan to save the day.

One thing I noticed in this novella versus the couple I’ve recently reviewed, this one had a chapter that had quite a few missing definite articles, namely the word “the”. It’s not a huge deal but it shocked me because up until this book, the editing was spot on and flawless. It was contained in one section so it’s possible someone got interrupted while editing and didn’t realize they skipped a spot. It happens. I didn’t take any points off my rating though. The book as a whole is awesome and in fact, I’m giving it a half of an extra star because of the scene with Chase. I thought the author handled that situation incredibly well and it made me like Data and the men with him all the more.

Once again, even though this is a novella length, the author managed to pack it with some hefty plot threads, strong romantic motivations and some internal angst. This time around, it is Data experiencing the angst of “should he, or shouldn’t he?” Or, is he too old for her or is he getting in his own way? Should he apologize for coming on too strong, or jump in with both feet and hang the consequences? Since this has a happy ever after ending, I guess the answers are a given. Don’t worry about Zora being married – that’s part of the plot thread. It’s how things iron out that make this such a fun and entertaining read.

I wish I’d had a chance to read some of the other books in the series. I’ve read their reviews and I’m pretty sure I’d like them just as much as the ones I’ve been privileged to read and review. It seems Ms. Karland has a good thing going with these story arcs with the Bones MC. I like her heroes and the heroines she matches them with. I hope there’s a 9th one in the series coming because I think I have a new addiction. I’m going to have to look into the ones I’ve missed because I’m having too much fun. Data is a great read and I’m happy to say so in this review.

Filed Under: Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , ,

A Casual Glance by Celeste Prater

September 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment


A Casual Glance by Celeste Prater
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Alstroemeria

Teasingly warned she was languishing inside a dull existence, Harlow Phillips deviated just once from her calm environment. Had she known what madness would greet her just an hour into ignoring instincts screaming to “get gone and go home,” would she have taken a different path? Stayed on the couch? Ignored the cab honking at the curb? Had placing herself inside a horrifying situation turn out to be the only road to happiness? How is that even possible? Why would the universe be that simultaneously cruel and beautiful?

Not one for accepting silly bets, Jagger Cayce ignored the internal warning and stepped out of his comfort zone to prove a point. Mired inside the four walls of a world that wasn’t his cup of tea, he held strong and finished the thirty-minute mess of being stared at with opened-mouthed wonder. But the night wasn’t fully done with him quite yet. The real action waited for him under the stars and would beckon him toward a goal he was willing to sacrifice everything to achieve.

Tadalista is the best medium to enjoy your lovemaking without any hindrance. online levitra canada In Huxley’s Brave New World, the tablets viagra term means something a little different. The relationship may need lowest priced tadalafil extra attention in order to make “successful sex” become “satisfying sex” for both partners. Back again discomfort and muscle aches can occur 12 to 24 several hours just after having getting viagra in australia the medication, and the symptom commonly disappears just after 48 a long time. Was a simple, casual glance proof of the cosmos aligning the stars or just a happy accident? Who knows? Hop into Jagger and Harlow’s fast-paced adventure and learn why it might be extremely important to pay attention when finding yourself drawn to a stranger amongst many.

To say that Celeste Prater’s A Casual Glance is a fast-paced mystery is a VAST understatement. Keeping up with the action of Harlow Phillips and Jagger Cayce was like running a marathon with no training, but the story itself was easy enough to follow.

From the moment they meet, their paths intertwine in a seamlessly fated way that while thrilling in concept, lacked a bit of reality in execution. Jagger Cayce is the perfect man who says all the right things, a fantasy that Harlow and I can’t wrap our heads around. But when he proves himself time and time again, will she start to believe she is worth the effort?

The story itself did have all of the elements I typically look for in an erotic romance novel. Incredibly tantalizing erotic scenes, a full circle plotline, and excellent use of descriptive imagery. It was just hard for me to wrap my head around the absolute perfection that the world of the novel offered me. Despite this, the mystery behind the plot kept the book moving, each turn of a page offering a new danger or surprise. Even though Harlow and Jagger held a lot of reservations when it came to dating in the past, upon their meeting they throw all caution to the wind making their story the genuine article of “love at first sight”.

The steamy sensual scenes were plentiful in quantity as quality, charting in at the top of the Scoville scale with each new sexual encounter! The chemistry shared between Harlow and Jagger is absolutely undeniable in the bedroom.

If you love the thrill of the chase, and the idea of a man just immediately tossing off the idea of any other woman in the name of true love, then A Casual Glance by Celeste Prater just may be the book for you.

Filed Under: Erotic Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Reviews Tagged With: , , , , ,

Frozen by Ann Cleeves

September 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Frozen: A Vera Stanhope Short Story by Ann Cleeves
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lavender

For once, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is managing to have a good day off. Strolling around town, she ducks into a new bookshop in a renovated chapel. But just as she does, a skeleton is discovered in the old baptismal font. Soon, a decade old mystery is revived, and Vera must uncover secrets long buried before this case once again goes cold.

Frozen is a short and exciting introduction to a detective inspector (DI) series. Even as an intro, it is a self-contained story, complete, and entertaining.
Ayurveda holds that consuming urad dal increases Kapha and Pitta. levitra prescription that web-site Apart from being called erectile dysfunction most of cheap generic tadalafil which contain zinc, caffeine, or nitric oxide. There professional viagra cheap are lots of reasons for the disease. Men with nerves or arteries dented by prostate surgery, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease will cheap india cialis not react as powerfully to ED pills.
Vera Stanhope is a DI having a normal day when she chances upon chapel being redone into a bookstore. Then, to her surprise, there is a skeleton there! One thing leads to another, and a mystery unfolds. This is a cold case. The victim had died many years before. The clothes alert Vera to an unsolved case about a missing girl.

Vera searches for answers and comes across as clever and intuitive.

She approaches relatives and acquaintances of the poor victim and digs deeper for answers. Who could have killed the girl? The details are just right, bringing readers along for the ride.

Even though this is a short story, it is told in such a manner and with a few twists to lead readers to a satisfying conclusion. Why not give this little mystery a try?

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews Tagged With: , , , ,

Dark Song by Christine Feehan

September 22, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Dark Song by Christine Feehan
A Carpathian novel
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how to survive without it. She wants to answer the siren call of her lifemate—but the very thought terrifies her.

Before he found Elisabeta, Ferro Arany was an ancient warrior without emotion. Now that his senses have come alive, he knows it will take more than kind words and soft touches to convince the fractured woman that they are partners, not master and prisoner. For now, he will give her his strength until she finds hers, allowing the steady rhythm of his heart to soothe Elisabeta’s fragile soul.

But even as she learns to stand on her own, the vampire who kept her captive is desperate to claim her again, threatening the song Elisabeta and Ferro are writing together.

It’s been awhile since I’ve given a full 5 stars to a Carpathian romance but Dark Song finally reached the goal. Why? Because the plot and story had meat, and it had what I like – action, suspense and mystery.
Key ingredients in cost viagra this herbal supplement are Musli Sya, Musli Safed and Musli Semal. The best mechanism to deliver erection: Sildenafil contained kamagra medicine is absorbed in the blood streams and cute-n-tiny.com viagra tadalafil sets the man on fire within 15 o 20 minutes. Make sure that the lowest viagra price http://cute-n-tiny.com/page/23/ pharmacy you are buying your drug from. Doing business this way also earns the loyalty and dedication of the sales force. viagra without side effects
What makes me like this book over the past couple is the balance of story over sex. When there are too many sex scenes, or pages upon pages dedicated to every conceivable step in the process, it bores me. It can drag down my enjoyment because there is no purpose. Dark Song gives me a story worth spending time with – the challenge to solve the mystery of a truly baffling illness that is creeping through the compound which is compromising everyone’s safety. An unseen, seemingly unstoppable evil that no one can figure out? That got my attention. The fact that it affects those that should remain unaffected? Fascinating.

Another reason I looked forward to reading Dark Song was the heroine, Elisabeta. She was rescued in one of the previous books and it’s taken a while to heal enough for her to even attempt to rejoin the living. Not that she knows what living really is because she’s been in a cage for centuries, tortured and deprived of all life experiences other than fear. What kind of life is that? How can a person even know where to begin to live again when every decision was made for her? All good questions and all are answered in good time. The catalyst is the hero, Ferro. He’s her life mate and he intends that the rest of her healing can only be done with him, out in the open so she can see him, smell him, hear him, taste him and know the man he is. The hero has a huge task in front of him – to get Elisabeta to trust him and in him.

One more element that made me like this book more than others is the fact that the author wasn’t as repetitive as she’s been in past stories – repeating a fact or excuse over and over so I end up yelling at the book “okay! I get it!” — I didn’t do that in this novel. Yes, readers are more than made aware that the heroine is fearful and ignorant of even the basic things, like walking. That the heroine can’t make decisions for herself because she’s been prevented doing so. The difference is – for every time this is stated, soon after the hero does something that helps her make a change, a choice, to encourage baby steps forward. It’s because of that continual forward momentum that I respected the characters, the plot, the writing and the overall relationship between Ferro and Elisabeta. He believed in the heroine, he respected her and never wanted to do or say anything that reminded her of the cruel vampire who kidnapped and kept her for so long. Ferro truly earned my respect. Ferro didn’t focus only on the lust aspect of his returned feelings and emotions. No, his goal was to earn what all solid, successful, good relationships should be based on – trust.

The discovery of what is attacking the people on the compound had a couple of levels that truly intrigued me. One was a modern issue and the other was ancient. It was a mesmerizing combination that I could never have guessed at or anticipated. I like being impressed.

The physical aspect of their romance, when it finally happens, stems from a slow, steady, sensual buildup of gentle touches, teasing kisses and languid gentle strokes. That build up is why I enjoyed the scenes so much. The sex scenes were powerful because they were a sign of healing, joy and a hint at a promising future. What’s not to like about that?

There were a lot of secondary characters, the two most prominent were Gary and Tariq. Both men present a new fact of Carpathian society I hadn’t known about. They know what they’re talking about but a reader isn’t quite sure of all the subtext and inferences of just how important this revelation really is. Ferro gets it, and Elisabeta is on the cusp. Even though I didn’t quite understand the whole of it, I think it’s a hook for a new plot twist. If so, it’s effective and it makes me want to know more and more and more. Call me impatient but I think Ms. Feehan needs to write faster.

Taking out all the glossary, chants and stuff, this story was about 386 pages and it took me 2 days to read. It would have taken me one day but I started too late the first day for me to finish in one go-round. I sure gave it a good try though. Staying up until 1 AM isn’t the best idea on a work night. The only author I seem to do that for on a regular basis is Ms. Feehan. There’s just something about those Carpathian men I can’t resist. I hope when you pick up your own copy of Dark Song, you’ll like it as much as I did.

Filed Under: Mystery/Suspense, Reviews, Romance Tagged With: , , , , , ,
« Previous Page
Next Page »