Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at balancing the dark and dangerous with all the ooey gooey feels of great romantic story. Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Seriously? Yes, seriously. I'll admit, Rip, the hero had me all messed up, but in the best way possible.
I'm going in for the fourth and final episode.
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Okay, so you dark romance readers out there, you MUST read this series. It's highly addicted, dark, raw and soooo good!!
Keri's done an amazing job at balancing the dark and dangerous with all the ooey gooey feels of great romantic story. Yeah, I know what you're thinking! Seriously? Yes, seriously. I'll admit, Rip, the hero had me all messed up, but in the best way possible.
I'm going in for the fourth and final episode.
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
Mr. Nathan Dumont is one alpha-hole that I could not get enough of. I love AT and with the exception of one other book (and there's no reason why other than the never ending TBR), I've read all of her books - each of them great in their own way. This book reminded me why I love this author so much.
I simply LOVED this one. I couldn't put it down and when I had to, I was jonesing 'till I could get back to it.
I'm a HUGE Brad fan, but dare I say, Nathan gave him a run for the money in the 'tossing my panties' department.
This hot novella is about Dylan, the ex in Complex Kisses. Okay, let me start by saying that I think I'm in the minority and don't care! 5 DYLAN STARS
This hot novella is about Dylan, the ex in Complex Kisses. Okay, let me start by saying that I think I'm in the minority and don't care! Dylan was a bit of a dick in CK (okay a total dick) with a cocky attitude and a sexy bastard mentality, and I gotta say, I loved him. I wanted him from then. I just knew this sexy, dirty, naughty man was going to be a panty-melter, and boy did Ms. Bailey deliver!!
This novella is a prelude to Dylan's novel (which I am anxiously waiting for) and it's about Dylan setting out to build a relationship with his son and get back the love of his life. I consumed this in one sitting and while it was hot, it was also sweet and moving to see Dylan set out with one goal and wind up with something completely different, but even more fulfilling than his original plan. It ends on a hopeful note with the promise that this is just the beginning of his story.
Like I said before, Ms. Bailey gives us sexual tension at its best with sexy banter, lust and some seriously hot sex scenes between M/M, M/F and M/F/M...what more could you ask for?
Three men, each of them giving you something different: what you crave, what you need and what you never knew you wanted.
Smith, Bric and Quin, these boys are naughty, dirty, in fact, downright filthy. And I couldn't get enough of them. Julie weaves her magic with a compelling, original story and this one was OFF-THE-CHARTS HOT!!!!
Truthfully, I was intrigued by both Chella and Rochelle's stories and I did want to know all the details, but if Julie had left me hanging on that part,
First off, I’m putting it out there, up front, there's a rape fantasy scene in this book. I must stress it is a fantasy but I know it’s a hard limit for some readers. There’s not much that bothers me so I can’t help you here but if this is your limit, don’t read it.
Okay, with that out of the way, if you’re still with me…holy hell. I’m always in awe at how Julie reels me in, fucks with me, and then leaves me in a mess.
I’m not going to tell you anything about this book, I won’t do it justice but I’ll tell you how it made me feel. If you’ve read Mr. Perfect, while a standalone, the mystery continues to unfolds about what happened to these guys 10 years ago. In this one, we meet the second mister, Mr. Romantic - Nolan Delaney.
Ivy Rockwell is a recent Business/Marketing graduate looking for a job. She’s asked to interview for Mr. Romantic as he’s looking for a Brand/Marketing manager for his new hotel resort.
Ivy is waayyyy out of her depth with Nolan, but she’s brave, attracted and tired of being the good girl who always plays it safe. Nolan takes her and the reader on a journey that is so, so many things. I don’t know where to start!
I was truly a mess, just like Ivy. I was attracted and alarmed, in equal parts, by Mr. Romantic. Confused, terrified, uncertain and massively turned on. I doubted myself, pushed way out of my comfort zone and at times, I thought I wanted it to stop or maybe not.
Julie truly had me feeling like Ivy. I was in her skin, living and breathing every moment with her. And it was spectacular, gripping and also insane!! There’s a whole lot of dramatic tension in this book and a lot of questioning, second guessing and wondering what the fuck is the truth. Riveting!
JA Huss did it again! Blew my mind and left me jonesing for more! Finally, I’ve fallen in love with…Mr. Mysterious, he’s MY man (Michelle, sorry not sorry). He’s drops into this story, actually most of the misters do, and let me tell you, he stole the show (IMO). Of course, he’s book 4…fuck, the waiting’ll kill me!
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
As a Canuck with a hottie PM, I was really looking forward to this. Going in, I was looking for a light, smutty read with some sweet, and t4 Sir STARS
As a Canuck with a hottie PM, I was really looking forward to this. Going in, I was looking for a light, smutty read with some sweet, and this is what I got.
A sexy, handsome, dominant Canadian Prime Minister, Gavin Strong, who likes his kink and his new intern has caught his eye. Ellie Montague's a young, beautiful, smart and sassy woman, an intern to the PMO, who aims to please ;) Alright not quite, but we get there eventually and then, the good times begin.
This was fun, sexy and while suspending reality was required at times, it was still entertaining. I did find some of it went on a bit too long but overall, Gavin and Ellie kept me engaged.
If you're looking for a summer read to turn up the heat and get lost in for a while, give this a try!
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Jane Chapman's an orphan who grew up in the foster care system. Taking care of herself is second nature and alone is the only thing she know4.25 STARS
Jane Chapman's an orphan who grew up in the foster care system. Taking care of herself is second nature and alone is the only thing she knows. Then there's two sexy alpha males, Maxwell Emerson and Wesley Uhler. Max and Wes are together but not openly out as a couple. Max comes from a wealthy and prominent family with highly political aspirations. Max's best known as a TV anchorman and being gay or bisexual is the last thing his family wants. Wes, on the other hand, is a world-renowned chef who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to take it. He owns who he is and who he loves.
When Jane comes face-to-face with Max and Wes in the throes of passion, she's hooked.
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"It was like I was mesmerized by it… two grown men in love… two men fucking.”
Their story is sexy, hot and complicated. I loved each of these characters. Jane for her strength but also her free spirit. Max for his commanding presence and his internal struggle with how he feels and what he wants. And finally, Wes for just being the sexiest, demanding and yet sweet man. What I really enjoyed about this triad was how they fit together. All three of them, balanced and complimented each others' strengths and shortfalls.
The only thing that prevented me from rating this 5 stars, and it could've easily been that for me, was the ending. I'm usually lenient on this trope but in this instance, I was disappointed. It felt a bit cliche and also potentially sets up misunderstandings and heartache down the road. I'll admit, I might be jumping the gun but I'll just have to wait and see!
I definitely recommend this for fans of MM, MWM, anything taboo or that doesn't quite fight society's conventional norms. You should read this! This was a first for Amelia LeFay (JJ McAvoy's pen name) and I'll definitely be reading more. I look forward to book 2.
**ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
I love Rachel Robinson's writing, she does the feels and angst so well and the blurb for this one had me intrigued! Alas, it wasn't all that 3.5 STARS
I love Rachel Robinson's writing, she does the feels and angst so well and the blurb for this one had me intrigued! Alas, it wasn't all that I'd hoped. And I really wanted to like this more but I had a hard time connecting with the MCs.
Kayla Parchet was strong, smart and independent. Her innate nature just didn't work well for a submissive. It's not that submissives are weak but rather they want to surrender. Kayla's just not that type of girl. She's all about control. So why enter the Dom Games? For the money for her Harvard education. Can't hold that against the woman and I don't.
She's one of 10 submissives vying for the top spot as the Dom's submissive for life. The Dom for this season's games is none other than the creator and producer of the show, Dominic Reed.
Of course, Kayla begins to have feelings for Dominic, and he for her. This is where I couldn't make that leap. They certainly had chemistry but I just didn't feel the love connection. And Dominic just didn't work as an Alpha or a Dom for me. He was a contradiction of sorts...I won't give it away but this was not a pill that I could easily swallow.
Overall, the plot was an original twist on the ever popular relationship reality TV shows and it's well written with some serious sex scenes, drama, jealousy and angst.
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Wow, I'm in awe of Pam Godwin. This was my first read from this gifted author and it was truly outstanding. The writing, GAH!5 Utterly Exquisite STARS
Wow, I'm in awe of Pam Godwin. This was my first read from this gifted author and it was truly outstanding. The writing, GAH! So lyrical, beautiful and mesmerizing. This was not only one seriously sexy read but also captivating and titillating!
I truly got so swept up in this story, lost in the lyrically magical words, imagery and the depth of soul in these characters. I connected with this book on many levels. I love dark reads, dominant alphas, forbidden love, a strong heroine and a passionate love…this story had it all.
On top of all of this, Pam crafted this tale like a musical masterpiece with the notes perfectly arranged and beautifully delivered. I love music, all genres, from classical to rock to alternative to jazz, and all of this shone through in this dark story between teacher and student.
“All you need is a moment...This brutal man is my home. His hell is my heaven. I’m his Ivory, and he’s my darkest note.” [image] “In the right hands, the piano can steal the soul.”
Ivory Westbrook is a musical prodigy attending a prestigious private school, one of the best in the country. She's living in a dark and dangerous world where to survive she must do despicable things and endure some horrific acts. Ivory is not fragile. She's strong, resilient and one formidable heroine.
Emeric Marceaux, a gifted professional pianist and new music teacher at Ivory's school, is one sexy, dark, dominant man. He arrives amidst whispers of his misconduct at his previous school and was hired by the headmistress solely for what he can do for her son. One look at Ivory and Emeric knows he's in trouble. These two have an intense and undeniable chemistry that plays a haunting, forbidden and sensual song.
Despite the risk, both are unable to stay away from each other and together, they embark on an adventurous, raw and sexy journey that had me spellbound.
“She’s the strongest emotion I’ve ever felt.”
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This was dark, gritty and also beautiful. And the characters were so complex. The way Emeric plays Ivory's body and soul was deliciously naughty and oh so good. And despite the age difference and that Emeric is the teacher, Ivory truly has all the power. The balance between fragility and strength, dominance and submission, light and dark was evident throughout this flawlessly composed story.
“We need each other, not because our bodies fit so well together. But because our hearts beat the same tune, for the same reason.”
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I don't feel like I've done this book justice. I can say that this is one of my favourite reads for 2016 and I'll definitely be reading more Pam Godwin. Must Read!!
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
Wow! Dark reads are my indulgence. I just love the dark and dangerous and Marni just killed it!!! This was truly an emotional, psyc5 'The Heart' STARS
Wow! Dark reads are my indulgence. I just love the dark and dangerous and Marni just killed it!!! This was truly an emotional, psychological read and at times, deeply disturbing.
Kyle Lang has a nasty secret. Buried so deep and for fear of revealing it, she fled. Left her home, her future, as soon as she graduated high school. Leaving behind her best friends, Garin Woods and Billy. Three kids growing up in 'the heart', aka the projects of Atlantic City.
Kyle loved both of them. Differently but both as deeply. One as a brother, the other as her soul mate. Leaving killed Kyle. Keeping the secret was slowly eating away at her. With one phone call, she's called back to the Heart and to her heart, Garin Woods.
Their first encounter is tense, to say the least. So much is unspoken. Kyle left the boy she loved without a word or any explanation. Kyle and Garin's reunion isn't easy and while it's starts out promising, things take a turn for the worst. In fact, down right dark, dangerous and vile. What ensues is not only a physical torture, but also pure emotional torture. I can't say anymore. I seriously want to but you must experience it for yourself.
Marni does a fantastic job of taking us down the rabbit hole. Talk about a mind fuck!
"I'm out of self-control. I've been trying real hard, but I want you so bad, it hurts. If I don't stop now, I'm going to take things much further, and you don't want that yet."
Kyle and Garin are intense. Both have deep feelings for each other. No matter time, the past or whatever else, they are like two magnets compelled to each other. And the sex!! My Kindle was on fire!
Eighteen is just one of the countless reasons why Julie Huss is one of my all time fave authors!! From the first word, this book had it’s 5 Trig STARS
Eighteen is just one of the countless reasons why Julie Huss is one of my all time fave authors!! From the first word, this book had it’s hooks in me and I. Could. Not. Put. It . Down.
Holy Sh*t! This was one HOT read! Mateo Alesci, can you be MY teacher?
“Welcome to eighteen, Shannon. The age when life gets to kick your ass over and over and all you get to do is stand there and take it.”
This story starts on the day of Shannon Drake's 18th birthday. This girl has had a rough life and now finds herself in an unbearable situation with no way out. On top of that, despite being 7 credits over the required number to graduate high school, she's told she needs to take AP Math AGAIN among other credits in order to graduate. I won't go into why as that's not important. What is is her night school Trigonometry teacher, Mr. Mateo Alesci.
For all the things wrong with what their doing, so many things were also right! And, of course, there is so much more going on that I simply can't say more without giving it away.
All I'll say is, you know when you find yourself in a really bad situation and while you know it’s bad, and all the pieces are right in front of you but you miss the fucking picture because you’re punching your instincts in the face trying to shut them up? Well, this is Shannon’s life. And just like that, I also love how Julie gives us the pieces without us even knowing (view spoiler)[our first encounter with Mateo, Shannon’s thoughts totally say he’s a narc! (hide spoiler)].
If you're a JA Huss fan, this is a MUST READ! And if you're up for an adventure, an unforgettable pull between two characters and steamy, undeniable chemistry, this is a MUST READ!!
This was the first of a three part series about the lives of Amelia London, America's sweetheart and Noah Sloan, Hollywood's bad boy. Both Amelia and Noah were huge in Hollywood during their childhoods and now, ten years later, both their careers are circling the drain. They both need a comeback - FAST - to salvage their stardom.
Amelia and Noah also have a not so pretty past together. Once co-stars in a hit sitcom and also lovers until Noah publicly cheated on Amelia. Since then, they are like oil and water and avoid each other at all costs.
“My first kiss? Noah My first time? Noah My first heartbreak? Noah.”
As luck would have it, they are cast together in the next big movie based on a novel with epic popularity like Fifty Shades of Grey.
I really enjoyed this quick and entertaining read. Both Amelia and Noah have their issues, let's face it, who wouldn't having grown up in the limelight? And of course, each have issues with their parents in addition to being their parents' personal ATMs.
Also, it seems as though Noah thrives on keeping his bad boy persona alive. He sleeps with random, one time hook ups and pops pills like candy. And Amelia is stuck with the good-girl label and while that's who she is, she's tried of being under the constant scrutiny.
This is a story of second chances: for another opportunity at stardom and with each other. Amelia and Noah have a lot of real, strong and mixed up emotions for each other. Together, they bring a lot of chemistry, angst, heartbreak, anger, lust and also friendship to this story.
Of course, this is also a story about lies, secrets and betrayal. It is Hollywood after all! Things are not as they seem and absolutely loved the twist that JJ threw out at the end. I want the second novella NOW!
**An ARC generously provided by J.J. McAvoy in exchange for an honest review.**
“I am safe. Dornan is dead. Jase is with me. The second and third are true, but the first is a lie.”
If you haven’t read the Gypsy Brothers: The Complete Series, you need to before reading this. This series is a dark romance but even at that, I wouldn't say it's a love story. This is a raw, gritty tale about vengeance, hatred and evil with love mixed in. It's not for the faint of heart and it's certainly not pretty but it's one wild ride that will keep you on edge, fists clenched and stomach churning!
“I’ve created a war that spans countries and families for generations, a war paid for in lives and blood.”
This is Juliette and Jase’s story in the aftermath of killing Dornan Ross, Jase’s father and head of the Gypsy Brother’s MC and his father, Emilio Ross, head of a drug cartel. Of course, no surprise, they're on the run. They no sooner settle in a new place and then their cover is blown. With both the MC and Cartel on their heels, Julz and Jase are constantly staring death in the face. Elliot, his daughter and ex-girlfriend are also on the run with them, as is Luis.
Jase and Julz are reeling. No surprise, vengeance doesn’t necessarily bring peace. They're drifting apart, fighting their own demons...
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and the ghost of Doran that just refuses to fuck off, but they still love each other so much.
“I love you because you are you.”
This was the perfect ending to this series and so very realistic. It's not pretty at times and it's not easy but it's fitting for the journey and fight that both Jules and Jase had to face to be where they are at the end.
**ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review.**
This was my first Kate Meader read and I'm looking forward to more from her. I had so much fun with this!! While this is the second 4.5 SIZZLING STARS
This was my first Kate Meader read and I'm looking forward to more from her. I had so much fun with this!! While this is the second book in a series, it can be read as a standalone.
I'm a big fan of the love-hate thing and this one had all that craziness and more in spades. Alexandra Dempsey is firefighter and Eli Cooper is the mayor, the typical politician and also, technically, Alex's boss.
At the outset, like Alex, I wasn't a fan of Eli. He seemed full of ulterior motives and double-talk but I must admit, I grew to love him.
I just adored Alex! She was strong, courageous but also fragile and soft.
“The woman rocked the curves of Marilyn Monroe, the no-filter mouth of Chelsea Handler, and the spirit of Amelia Earheart.”
And Eli was sexy and once you got to know him, sweet and vulnerable too. And the banter and quips between these two were laugh out loud hilarious and at times, sexy as all that!
"Weirdo, stalker, jagoff-" "You planning to kiss my cock later with that mouth?"
“But the kiss was like him – just too damn good. Warm and brutal, providing answers to questions she never knew she had.”
I highly recommend this book. This is a great contemporary romance with complex and likable main characters and secondary characters that steal your heart (Alex's family -- her brothers are awesome!). This was a funny, sexy, at time emotional, hot and romantic read. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!
**An ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
This is one of those books that are best to be experienced first-hand. I don’t include spoilers in my reviews but even if I did, my r4.5 "Layla" STARS
This is one of those books that are best to be experienced first-hand. I don’t include spoilers in my reviews but even if I did, my review just won’t accurately capture the undercurrent of emotions: longing, loneliness, shame, dread, anger, hope or lust that runs so beautifully through the words on the page.
This story was a total and utter surprise. I didn't know what to expect and Ms. O'Keefe delivered a really awesome, original story. This is a story about Annie McKay and Dylan Daniels.
Two people who are worlds apart yet so close together. Two people who have secrets and lies between them but also an undeniable connection.
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“I wanted to feel my body from the inside out, in a way I never had before.” [image] "He could hold me or tear me apart - with one hand."
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To say this was HOT would be an understatement. While this may be really hard to believe, even though Annie and Dylan don’t lay eyes on each other until about three quarters of the way into the book, every moment or encounter between these two is rife with sexual tension, longing and raw need.
"Truthfully, he would break every rule he had, every promise he'd ever made, and go to all the trouble in the world for this girl and she has no idea. None."
I don’t know why I haven’t read Molly O’Keefe before now. She’s a great writer and this is a great story. I have to see what else she’s written. This story does end with one hell of a cliffhanger but thank goodness that I have the next book, I need to know what happens. I highly recommend this book to those of you who love romance, want to be surprised and enjoy sizzling attraction and taunts and teases that make you squirm with pleasure!
Like I said before, the writing is beautiful and the imagery created with the words...in addition to the quotes above, here are more of my fave quotes:
"Their secrets were making a mess of them; all their sharp, jagged edges were out, waiting to hurt each other."
"And he was going to smear her with all the filth on his hands. He was going to get it all over her."
“The rules he was breaking were piling up around his feet like metal shavings, razor sharp and about to cut the both of them.”
***An advance reading copy was provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
This was not what I expected. I don't think I'll think of football players in the same way again!
"Birmingham Rebels offensive linem3.5 KINKY HOT STARS
This was not what I expected. I don't think I'll think of football players in the same way again!
"Birmingham Rebels offensive linemen Beau Perez and Cass Zielinski are inseparable, on and off the field. Cass, the captain with the cowboy swagger, is a loose cannon. Beau, the veteran tight end, is cool under pressure. And ever since they were caught on tape in a steamy threesome, their exploits have fueled more than a few tabloid headlines—and naughty fantasies.
Marian Treadwell knows all about the video. And now that she’s the Rebels’ new assistant offensive coach, she can’t look at Beau and Cass without picturing their hard, naked bodies—with her pressed in between."
I've a pretty open mind and am totally turned on by a menage a trois, especially if it's M/F/M so I was intrigued as to how this story would unfold. While there's a story here, I'm not going to sugar coat it, there's A LOT of SEX in this book.
It was well written and Ms. Kane sure knows how to write an off the charts sex scene but, I must say, it felt like the sex was the story and the details and emotions of Beau, Cass and Marian was just filler.
I'd have liked more about Beau's fall into drugs and his recovery, and more about Cass's dominant yet loving ways. Cass and Beau together were hot and also sweet. Ms. Kane really captured the emotion and tension between these two. I also would have liked a bit more about how Marian was the key to the three of them working in a relationship.
If you're looking for a fast, hot and dirty read and threesomes and kinky sex excites you, this book is for you!
**An ARC generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**...more
Nick Sebring's story starts off with a bang and Nick walks down a path of vengeance to right a wrong that truly can never been undo4.5 "Believe" STARS
Nick Sebring's story starts off with a bang and Nick walks down a path of vengeance to right a wrong that truly can never been undone. Olivia Shade, youngest daughter to Vincent Shade (one time kingpin of the Denver underworld and now crazy washed up mad man), is very much a pawn in Nick's plan.
What Nick didn't count on was falling for the "cool customer" that is Olivia Shade. She's not what she appears. While she may live in the dark world of drugs, guns and violence, she's a prisoner with no way of getting out. She tried that once when she was young and foolish and paid an unforgettable price to always remind her that she's owned by her father (and her sister): by the House of Shade.
“I live in dark. Dawn never comes for me. There will be no new day where I wake up complete. Happy. Loved. There is no other side to make my way to. There is no believe. It just isn’t for me.”
This was a lot edgier than some of other KA books, still not as dark as other anti-hero stories, but it worked and it worked well. I also think part of this edge was because Olivia wasn't as accessible as her other heroines. Olivia's a hard nut to crack but I adored her. Despite her horribly bleak situation, she's strong, good and is coping as best she can with the horrible hand she's been dealt. Watching Nick tear down her walls and take up residence in her heart and soul was a beautiful, sexy and moving thing.
And Nick Sebring *sigh*, never thought I'd come around to this man but KA worked her magic. While fully reformed (I hated this man in Knight), he does pay the ultimate price for his dastardly ways and I couldn't help but fall for him.
This moved at a fast paced and while I knew where most of the plot was going, I didn't care, I was that invested and engrossed in the story of Nick and Olivia. With this being the final book in this series, it was a like a true reunion of the these unfinished heroes with cameos from all. And a sweet treat from KA towards the end! This was a great way to end a really goood series! --------------------- Before reading:
This story has a lot going on with many characters, a murder, an underground BDSM club – the Raven Room – and focuses on three characters bu3.75 STARS
This story has a lot going on with many characters, a murder, an underground BDSM club – the Raven Room – and focuses on three characters but it’s not a love triangle, or at least, I don’t think so.
Dr. Julian Reeve’s life is complicated and compartmentalized. He’s a prestigious and well-respected child psychologist by day with sexual desires and needs of the unconventional and kinky kind. He also has a secretive past. If Julian’s career and sexual tastes should ever intertwine, his career would be over; he’d be ruined. He’s not alone with keeping his personal and public lives apart. Those who frequent the Raven Room - the wealthy and powerful - go there to fulfill their dark and kinky sexual fantasies without retribution or shame.
Julian’s in an open sexual relationship with Meredith, a journalism major who is 20 years his junior. While she’s very comfortable with their no strings attached relationship, and I admired her drive and confidence, I had to question her sense of integrity or honesty as she plans to use Julian and his access to the Raven Room in writing an exposé about what goes on behind its closed doors. I truly don’t think this was her motive for being with Julian, I think she simply saw the opportunity and decided to take it.
Julian also encounters another woman, Alana, while at the Raven Room and is enraptured with her. Later their paths cross outside of the room and they start some sort of relationship.
There are a few side stories and several characters that intersect with the main storyline, which made for a curious web of sex, secrets and suspense.
**An advance reading copy was generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
This debut paranormal novella was a fast, entertaining and steamy read. It’s the tale of Garon, a Guardian Angel, who learns his charge, 3 ANGEL STARS
This debut paranormal novella was a fast, entertaining and steamy read. It’s the tale of Garon, a Guardian Angel, who learns his charge, Jessica (Jessie) is destined to die, which forces him to face his forbidden emotions for this mortal.
He’s been with Jessie since her birth and deeply loves her, in a way that immortal angels should not. He also feels things for her that he knows as a celestial being he shouldn’t. When he learns of Jessie’s fate, he's tormented and does the unthinkable. He gives up his wings for the love of this woman.
The naivety and innocence of Garon was done really well. Now a mortal, he's a beautiful grown man but the way he acts and the simplicity of his words show the truth. He's like a fish out of water and his guiding light is Jessie. To save her and to love and protect her.
Jessica has always had the ability to see Garon who she named George and thought he was her imaginary friend. She depended on him and leaned on him when she needed someone the most.
"He was her one true love. The literal man of her dreams. Her soul mate."
The interesting switch in this relationship was that Jessica was the dominant one. She's strong in spirit and while I liked this about her, she was sometimes too brash and a little hard to take. I understood that she had a hard and lonely childhood and it explained why she was tough and spunky but, I found her struggle to believe Garon, at times, only on the surface and cruel. I may have warmed more to her had there been a balance, a little more vulnerability, if only in her mind as she grappled with who Garon really was.
One thing I'll say, Ms. Leighton has erotic, off-the-chart steamy sex scenes nailed. This woman can write erotic, sensual, sizzling chemistry that had my Kindle burning up! Garon and Jessie are HOT together!
Ms. Leighton ended this with a sweet epilogue to this short tale. This was a good read and I think this author shows great promise. I look forward to more from Ms. Leighton.
An ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
This was truly a fantastic read! I love Angelia Chase. To me, she's a definite go-to author for a great read with intrigue, hot sex, deeply flawed characters and originality. I read this in one sitting and almost threw my Kindle when it was done. Not because it was bad but because it was THAT GOOD. I wanted MORE NOW!! I think this is her best book to date.
I'd been intrigued by Taylor in the Excess series (in fact more so than Nina) and had patiently awaited her story. This surpassed my expectations!
Taylor Ellison is one badass. From birth, the deck was stacked against her but she over came all odds. Learning the hard way, with men disappointing her from a young age, she did what she had to to survive and make something of herself. I'm adding her to my Book Girlfriend shelf...there's not many woman that make me swoon and wish that I could walk a day, a month, a year in her shoes...Taylor is one of them! She owns who she is, embraces it all...
Taylor is lonely. She's looking for a sexual partner. Not a relationship. She doesn't do relationships or love. One man has caught her attention, Daniello. He's dark, exotic, sexy and mysterious.
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“Tell me, Taylor Ellison, do you think I am the devil?” “No.” Staring into his etched features, I had no choice but to draw my conclusion. “I think you are his greatest creation.”
Taylor sets her sights on Daniello, making him her prey. Although, he isn't easily captured and these two play a game of cat and mouse.
Finally, each is captured by the other and Taylor enters into a relationship of sorts although Daniello clearly states that he calls the shots and he decides when it ends. Taylor is not one to take orders or ever succumb to a man, although she wants to be dominated in the bedroom.
It's clear real quick that Daniello has a dangerous and shady background. And in a way, represents everything Taylor fought to escape from to gain her freedom.
“Complete opposites, nothing in common, nothing to bond with but our shared bodies, I gave in to the one thing we both wanted.”
“Everything I tell you is for you! Everything I do and do not do is for you! Goddamn it, woman, you have moved me and I cannot fucking stay away from you! Stop fighting me! I am giving you everything I can give you!”
Not only does Daniello stir an insatiable lust in Taylor, his presence and his absence stirs up her past. She finds herself dreaming and thinking about her past and the demons she left behind.
“…all the ghosts of my past were making an appearance these days.”
There were some individuals from her past that were obviously going to be a problem...
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