Made the Grade: Holland Springs Series, Book 4

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 792 KB | Release Date: August 7, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ Marquita Valentine's Facebook Post

"Just Desserts" [Holland Springs Series, Book 4] by Marquita Valentine

Author's Book Description : What an earl wants isn’t always what he gets...

British billionaire and modern day Earl of Spenserfield, Sebastian Romanov only wants one thing in life: to reclaim his position as president of Romanov Industries. But in order to do that he must convince Holland Springs' favorite caterer, Daisy Barnes, to become his fake fiancée. As Sebastian and Daisy spend more time together, neither can tell where the fake romance ends and true love begins...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this romance is between a man who isn't used to falling in love--yet tries his hardest to brake out of his shell just for the woman he's fallen for--and a woman who's life is falling in shambles around her--yet isn't willing to have a broody knight come sweep her off her feet to take care of her...or is she?

I enjoyed this novel and thoroughly enjoyed reading about the main characters, along with their backgrounds. Sebastian & Daisy are a unique couple, in the sense that once all of their cards are on the table both still want to make the other happy or due whatever is best for them, even if that means making sacrifices for one another. Plus, they have an unusual relationship; in the sense of how they became a couple that was fun to read about!

The only thing that I didn't like was how slow this novel's beginning was, which could have been because it was mostly about previous main characters that I haven't read about. Yet, it took a while for their romance to become something more then just rude remarks and lust to/for each other making it drag a bit.

Overall, though, I do recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. Valentine and this series. In addition, this novel is for those who love broody English heroes and stubborn, smart-mouthed, sweet-hearted heroines.

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My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1

Author's Series Extras : Holland Springs Series - Overview | Holland Springs Series Reading Order | First Book in Holland Springs Series only 99 PENNIES!! | Pre-order NOW- All For You (Boys of the South #2.5) and Not Over You (Holland Springs #5) | Not Over You- Holland Springs #5, coming December 9th!

Book Teaser(s) :

“One cupcake again, Jules?” Daisy stared at the order for a moment, then rechecked the on-line form. One red velvet cupcake to be sent to a Mr. Jules Westmoreland in Surrey, England. One cupcake a week. Just like every order he’d made for the last three months. This was getting ridiculous, not to mention she felt guilty as heck that she’d let it go on as long as she had.
She tapped out a tune on her keyboard with the tips of her fingers.
So far, she’d shipped each one via FedEx per his request at the tune of over a hundred and fifty bucks just for shipping. It would be cheaper for him if he’d just order all four at once, and she really should let Jules know.
Brow scrunching, she began to type:

Dear Jules,
How is your dad doing? Has he stopped being a difficult patient yet? When my mother was convalescing at home, there were days I wanted to pull my hair out, because she was so darn stubborn and didn’t want my help. If you have to, leave the room for a minute, or hire someone to help him.
Be strong!
I also wanted to let you know that you could save a lot of money by ordering and having me ship all four cupcakes (baked however you want and whatever flavor icing you want) at once. Please don’t mistake my email as a complaint—I truly want to do what’s best for my customers (and my friends, no matter how recently made) and that includes pointing out where they could save some money.
Let me know if you’d like to change your order.
Smiles,
Daisy

Mr. Westmoreland’s response came faster than she expected. Heck, it was almost nine at night and there was a five-hour time difference.

Daisy,
He remains the same—arrogant, bad-tempered and non-cooperative—and that’s on his good days. Thanks for asking. How goes negotiations with the insurance company? Still insisting the procedures weren’t covered?
I rather like the arrangement we have, but if you feel it would be best to change, I suppose I could order four a week (and run the ten extra miles it would require to eat them).
Make it so.
Your servant,
Jules

She let her head fall against her palm. That’s not what she meant at all. And had he really just quote Captain Picard from Star Trek? She laughed.

J.
Let me know how everything works out. You know you can email me anytime if you need to!
Ugh. Not going there with the insurance. At this rate, I’ll have to sell the house and move in with my best friend, then Glen and I’ll never be able to afford to get married. :}
BTW, I didn’t mean you had to order four cupcakes every week, you goose! I meant you could order all four at the beginning of the month, and I would mail all of them to you at the same time, then all you would have to do is follow my instructions for keeping them fresh.
So sorry for the misunderstanding. I apologize.
Ten points deducted from Hufflepuff.
D. ~ within Chapter 4

It was nearly midnight when Sebastian arrived home. He trudged up the stairs, rubbing the back of his neck. For the time being, everything was going according to plan. Liang Technology wanted to do business with Romanov Industries. The details merely had to be worked out. But the devil usually cropped up in those, so he had to be wary and hire his own translators to make sure the agreement would be profitable for both companies.
He blinked, his jaw cracking on a yawn. He needed to sleep and check on Daisy. The report from Ivan said they’d visited the Palace today and the Tower. Though he hadn’t needed one from his bodyguard.
Oh no.
Daisy had texted him at every opportunity, usually with a picture attached. His favorite was of The Tower, her standing beside it and holding a sign that read, Vacancy. Earls Only.
God love her.
A grin kicked up the corners of his mouth as he made his way down the hall to his room. Perhaps he could find a way to have breakfast with her in the morning. ~ within Chapter 17

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Marquita, then please check out her website.

Made the Grade: Foreign Affairs Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 246 KB | Release Date: June 20, 2012 | Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ N. J. Walters' Facebook Post

"Misplaced Princess" [Foreign Affairs Series, Book 1] by Mari Carr & Lexxie Couper

Authors' Book Description : Annie Prince has impetuously flown halfway ’round the world to visit a sexy cowboy she met online—only to find herself stranded in Sydney. Seems she and Dylan crossed wires, and he’s on his way to New York. His twin, Hunter, saves the day and whisks her back to the family cattle station. Hunter’s as easy on the eyes as Dylan, and even easier to talk to. Annie might have flown to Oz to meet one brother, but soon sparks are flying with the other.

Hunter considered Dylan a dumb arse for jetting off to America for some stranger—until he met Annie. Turns out the New Yorker is a smart, funny, hard-working jillaroo...and hotter than the Aussie desert. Hunter’s not normally one to poach his brother’s women, but he can’t keep his hands, lips, tongue and other body parts off this sexy city girl.

When raging lust leads to emotional attachment, where does that leave Annie and Hunter when her vacation comes to an end—or when Dylan finds out?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, this is a really cute and spicy novel! It’s about two people from opposite ends of the world meeting online who, after a while of talking/skyping each other, decide to meet in person. Nevertheless, while they talk about seeing each other they get their wires crossed and end up both finding out that they traveled to the others hometown ... and get their lives turned upside down. Annabel (Annie) finds herself quickly falling into lust with Dylan's twin brother Hunter while she spends two weeks on their station (ranch) in Australia .... maybe their feelings will turn into something more during their time together.

Hunter & Annie are a perfect match of opposites! Yet, they quickly find themselves fighting their growing passion for each other until they both become swept away in something neither wants to give up.

My only wish is that I was more captivated by this novel then I was. The plot was hot. The characters were sweet and funny. Yet, whenever I set the novel down to go about my day I didn't feel that rush to get back to reading it like I typically do. =0/

I recommend it to those who like contemporary erotic romances!

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My Previous Review(s) for Mari : Tequila Truth | Northern Exposure

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Book Teaser(s) :

“What’s the deal with the paparazzi? You an actress or something?”
“Dylan didn’t tell you about my family?”
Hunter shook his head. “Nope. Dylan didn’t share much about you at all. Showed me a photo of you a few weeks ago. Besides that and the fact you don’t read your emails carefully, I don’t know a thing about you.” Hunter didn’t mention the soul mate comment.
“I’m a journalist. I work for a magazine in New York.”
“Didn’t realize journalists were so popular in the States.”
She flashed him a dirty look. “It’s not my job that interests the press, it’s my name. I’m Annie Prince.”
He shook his head. “I’m still not following you.”
“Prince Incorporated?”
Hunter recognized that name even less. “Nope. Haven’t got a bloody clue what you’re talking about.”
“I guess Monet was right. She said there had to be somewhere on the planet where I could live incognito. Go Australia.” She raised one fist in a cheer for his country.
“I don’t know who this Monet is, but that’s not exactly true. You’re in Sydney and there are cameramen following you.”
She blew out a long, frustrated breath. “Yeah. My family owns and operates a huge conglomeration of newspapers, magazines, hotels and other properties. Our net worth is in the billions. For some insane reason, this makes us interesting to people. Not to mention the fact my dad is a bit of a glory hound, constantly doing stuff to draw attention to himself. My two sisters have followed in his footsteps and now star on the most inane, idiotic reality series ever to air on television. And I suppose everyone expects me to be the same, to want the same spotlight cast on my life.”
“But you don’t?”
“God no. Did you see me pose for photos? Your ranch in the middle of the desert actually sounds like paradise.”
Hunter scoffed. “I think you’re the first woman, besides my mother, to ever feel that way. And it’s not a ranch. It’s a station.”
Annie ignored his correction. Maybe she was used to it. He’d heard Dylan tell her a time or two when he’d accidentally eavesdropped on their chats. She let out a wobbly sigh. “What the hell am I going to do now?”
Hunter studied her desolate face and was sorry Dylan hadn’t invited her for a visit. The idea of Annie spending a week or two on their family’s cattle station was very appealing. ~ within Chapter 1

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Mari and/or Lexxie, then please check out their websites: Mari's website & Lexxie's website.

Feasted On: Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 2912 KB | Release Date: September 19, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Body to Barter" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4] by Miranda Stowe (aka Linda Kage)

My Book Summary : Picking up right where "Mates Since Birth" left off, we meet Brynn & Gannon.

Brynn is Dane's sister--a half-breed jaguar shifter--who gets separated from her family during a raid by the Muhlikari pack--a pack of absolute pure-blooded wolves that have no tolerance for half-breeds and humans--and almost dies until her mate finds her. However, her mate turns out to be Gannon--the Muhlikari pack Alpha's son--who is enraptured by Brynn and is having a hard time, at first, to find out that everything his known has been wrong or a lie in some way. Quickly they both embrace the gift of finding their fated mate while dealing with the consequences that come along with it and other surprises along the way!

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, mates find each other in the middle of a battle then discover that there is more to learn about one-another then what they've been told and what meets their eyes. I loved reading about the instant chemistry and passion that Brynn & Gannon share. They were a unique pairing that was fun to read about! Plus, their sex scenes were hot Hot HOT!! =0)

I especially liked how this one ended, by bringing all of the past characters together and wrapping up Brynn & Gannon's story while including a little intrigue as to where this series is heading!

I recommend it to anyone who are fans Ms. Stowe and fans of this series! In addition, because of how this novella is written out--as a stand alone--anyone who likes paranormal erotic romances should like this too!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 3

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Winter Themed Books To Warm You Up During the 2011 Holiday Season

Author's Novel Extras : Body to Barter - Overview | BODY TO BARTER Update | Body to Barter - Now Available!

Author's Series Extras : Caught in Heat - Overview & Excerpt | Dreams of Wolf - Overview & Excerpt | Mates Since Birth - Overview & Excerpt | The Half-Breed Series - Promotional Campaign | December Updates | Release Day - Interview with a Killer!!! | Sold a Book! | New Book Covers and Release Dates! | MATES SINCE BIRTH Blog Tour | Mates Since Birth - Republished

Book Teaser(s) :

He’d never taken a female face to face before. He liked this. It was intimate, bonding. He liked being able to look up into her eyes and see her shock and pleasure. Meeting his gaze, she bit her bottom lip and offered him a shy smile. “You feel so good,” she panted.
The urge to do that mouth thing again—kissing—filled him. He smashed his lips to hers with no finesse whatsoever. But she didn’t seem to mind his lack of skill. She kissed him back hotly, opening up to let him in. When her tongue tangled with his, he decided kissing was the absolute bomb. ~ within Chapter 5

“But I want to like you,” she cried in exasperation. “Or whoever I mate with. And I want him to like me, like being with me.”
“Oh, I like being with you,” he said, his eyes lightening with sexual hunger as he drew his finger down over her breast to make her nipple bead. “There’s no doubt about that. I think we’re very compatible together.”
“In bed,” she muttered, and slapped his hand away.
“That’s a very important place to be compatible.”
“But...don’t you want more?”
“Yes,” he said, coming in for a kiss. “And that’s why I intend to take more.”
She jerked away, refusing him her lips so she could groan and bury her face in her hands. “Oh, my God. You’re impossible to reason with.”
He gave a sudden grin. “See, you’re already learning me well. Impossible and controlling. Those are my leading traits.”
Her mouth fell open. His smile fried a couple of her brain cells; she could do nothing but gape at him. But, damn, he was gorgeous when he smiled. And the fact that he could smile warmed her. Then there was the teasing. Thank God, he’d teased and made a joke about himself. She had worried he wouldn’t have a sense of humor at all.
No way in hell would she want to be tethered to some dull, domineering man wolf for the rest of her life who didn’t even know how to smile and laugh.
“Brynn,” he murmured, and cupped her face. She liked the tender way he touched her, as if her feelings actually mattered to him. Looking up, she prayed he’d say something to make her want to stay with him, because, strangely she wanted to want to stay with him. ~ within Chapter 7

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Miranda, then please check out her website.

Made the Grade: Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss by Evelyn Glass

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 1283 KB | Release Date: November 6, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss" by Evelyn Glass

Author's Book Description : When Charmaine Vella rescues her friend Scottie from bullies of the Kreuger pack at a party hosted by the rival pack, she had expected nothing else to come of it. She certainly didn't expect Parker, the son of the Kreuger Alpha to come looking for her. She certainly didn't expect him to be handsome. And she most certainly didn't expect her own desire to burn so fiercely when Parker came closer.

But there was a problem: the Vella and Kreuger packs hate each other and have hated each other for centuries.

An unexpected kiss will propel Charmaine and Parker down a grim-fated path. Can they keep their love a secret from their respective families and can they bear the consequences if it's discovered?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Two enemies find themselves in unusual territory when they learn they are each other's mates, now they'll have to fend off both their packs, friends, and family's until everything settles with hopes that everything will work out for the best...

I really liked the premise of this novella; it was kind of like Romeo and Juliet only with a paranormal twist and not as dramatic. It had a great build up to how this series, if it gets turned into one, will play out especially with it's slight plot cliffhangers to make you wonder as to where it'll go.

Plus, it helped that the sex scenes to very steamy while Charmaine and Parker were truly a couple that complete each other really well, even though they still have issues to work out.

I recommend it to anyone who likes paranormal romances and those who don't mind slight cliffhangers.

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Book Teaser(s) :

She and Parker were connected. Bonded. They belonged with one another.
Only that was impossible, because he was a Kreuger and she was a Vella.
She raged at a universe that would make this kind of thing possible. She cursed the stupid treaty and the Council she'd never get to be a part of and every heavenly and earthly thing that stood between her and what she wanted. Tears scalded her face as she drove, her foot pressing furiously on the gas pedal, as if she could outrun all of it if she just drove fast enough.
And where did he get off telling her things would be okay? He had no idea that things would be okay. Things weren't even remotely okay; they were crashing down around her head even as she drove. She had no options that she could conceive of that would get her out of this.
Mom, Pop, I've got something to tell you. You know how you're always after me to find my Mate? Well, I found him. He's tall and good-looking and he cooks one mean steak. You should see his house, it's amazing. Oh, and did I tell you he's successful? Yep, he's the rising pack Alpha. You should see him hunt. And he's so protective, Pop, you'd love it. But there's just one little catch...
It was madness. ~ within Chapter 18

"I never thought I'd want this," she said softly. "I didn't even really believe it could happen. This, what you and I have. It's like you're right here with me, living the same life. You're in me, and I'm in you. I thought it was all some made-up thing."
"A conspiracy theory," he joked, smoothing back her hair and kissing her forehead.
"Kind of. I was convinced they all made it up to keep us breeding." Her eyes were rimmed with pink, but she smiled a genuine smile through her drying tears.
He laughed. "My dad would love that. He's all about tradition, the old order, keeping the lineage going." ~ within Chapter 24

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Evelyn, then please check out her on the Goodreads' website.

Made the Grade: Shifters, Inc. Series, Book 3

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 1435 KB | Release Date: November 7, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"His Purrfect Mate" [Shifters, Inc. Series, Book 3] by Georgette St. Clair

Author's Book Description : Chloe Novak may be the world’s clumsiest cat shifter; in fact, she’s the only panther she’s ever heard of that doesn’t land on its feet. She may hide her looks behind her glasses, lumpy cardigans, and stacks of books. However, she’s got her beautifully creaky old house and her university job, and she’s content...until billionaire panther shifter Kenneth Chamberlin strides through her office door with an offer she literally can’t refuse, if she ever wants to see her grandmother alive again. The problem is, the Chamberlin family are the ones who ruined her family’s life and reputation – and the sinfully handsome Kenneth makes her tingle in all the right places. How can she work with him in close quarters and keep her heart and her sanity intact?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, one clumsy cat shifter falls right into one fifty-year-old mystery that hits closer to home then she would have expected while loosing her heart to her biggest enemy in the process....

This was the first time I've read a novel from this author and series, however even though it was written as a stand-alone novel so I could understand everything that was going on, I just wished that I liked it better. The plot was good and there were some really cute/funny parts to it. Yet, I would have enjoyed this novel more if the main characters, Chloe and Kenneth, were the major focus instead of the secondary characters. I mean I understand it's a series and that means you read more about previous main characters in the series but there wasn't enough scenes between Chloe and Kenneth to make you really like them as characters, even though it was obvious that they made a good match up. If I read any more from this series I hope those novels will have the plot be more involved with it's main characters instead of the other way around. With that being said though, I did like the secondary characters a lot ... it'll be interesting to see where this series will go next.

I recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. St. Clair and this series!

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Author's Novel Extras : My latest Paranormal Romance, His Purrfect Mate – Cover Reveal! | His Purrfect Mate is now live!

Author's Series Extras : My BBW Shifter Romance, The Alpha Claims A Mate, is published on Amazon! | My BBW werewolf romance is selling like gangbusters! | Saving this for posterity! | The Alpha Meets His Match is done! | Quick update here | I’m polishing up the rough draft of the upcoming Shifters Inc.! | I’m polishing up the rough draft of the upcoming Shifters Inc.!

Book Teaser(s) :

“Looking for someone?” Kenneth said from right behind her, making her jump and spill half her drink down the front of her dress. He was wearing a shiny black tuxedo with a perfectly knotted blue silk bowtie, and clinging to his arm was a slender platinum blonde with huge blue eyes. She had a tiny button nose and a mouth shaped like a glossy pink heart. She wore a dress that looked as if it were made of black liquid silk, fitting her as if it had been poured over her slim body, rippling and flowing like a river.
Looking at her clinging to Kenneth gave Chloe an odd, sickly feeling in her stomach which she had never experienced before.
Chloe glanced down at her dress. It was loose in the bust, and tight in the hips , and now there was a stain on the front that was shaped like a chicken, and she was regretting her decision to carry her sweater slung over her arm. She should have handed it in at the coat check.
High society and Chloe didn’t mix.
“I’m looking for my boyfriend,” she said desperately. “We’re practically engaged, actually.” Where the hell was Henry?
“Is that a sweater?” the blonde asked her incredulously, eyes widening.
“What does your boyfriend look like?” Kenneth asked politely, but she could sense the skepticism in his smile. “Let me help you find him.”
“He’s got bleached blond hair, he’s wearing a plaid jacket...”
“That man over there?” He inclined his head at Henry, who was standing in a corner making out with the waiter. The waiter was still holding the tray in his left hand, and people were walking by, grabbing canapés off of it.
Tarts. Riiight. He’d gone to seek out tarts. She mentally added a new item to her to-do list for tomorrow: stab Henry through the heart with a fountain pen.
“No, no...ah...another blond guy in a plaid jacket.” Right. Because the room was crawling with them. ~ within Chapter 3

“I swear, it is unbelievable how many outfits I go through,” Bobbi said, fishing through a bag of spare clothing she’d bought with her.
“It must get expensive,” Pixie observed, as Mayameen weaved around potholes and chunks of asphalt.
“If I were an entrepreneur, I’d design a line of clothing for shifters,” she said. “Clothing that wouldn’t shred to pieces every damned time I shift. I’m tired of flashing my boobs all over town.”
“That could work. Shifters are what, ten percent of the overall population in the U.S.? Forty percent in some areas? You’d have a big customer base. Me, I’m sticking with my amusement park idea. It’ll make millions.”
“No, it won’t, because half of the amusement park patrons will be dead. Live ammunition? Seriously.”
“Dreamkiller,” Pixie muttered. “The cars would all be bulletproof.”
They arrived at the El-Debar’s ten minutes later, still arguing over Pixie’s amusement park idea. ~ within Chapter 8

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Georgette, then please check out her website.

Idolizing In: Darkness Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 201; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2006 KB | Expected Release Date: November 3, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: NetGalley

"Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus (aka Savannah Stuart)

My Book Summary : Seventeen years ago, Finn and Lyra shared a passionate love affair that got cut short when Finn's uncle started to learn about their relationship so, to protect Lyra, Finn broke up with her and broke her heart. However, since they are "enemies," with Finn being a werewolf and Lyra being a blood-born vampire, there wasn't much hope of their relationship working out between them to begin with.

Now, Lyra is back in Finn's life needing his help to save her--actually their--daughter from being kidnapped. Even with secrets and old/new wounds between them, they find that their passion and love for each other hasn't changed but will being allies be enough to save their daughter before it's too late?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! This fast-paced, action-packed, paranormal romance is one that will hold your attention and wish you could keep on reading even past the ending!!

Finn and Lyra are an unstoppable duo! They also, complete each other in a way that even though they've been separated for about seventeen years their relationship quickly picks up where they left off. It was fun to read about how Finn's pack would accept Lyra and how Lyra was able to hold her own against, almost, everything that came her way. In addition, I also enjoyed reading about this unique world that Ms. Reus created, along with its secondary characters. =0)

I can't wait to see where this series will take us next, and I'm hoping more information about Drake's background will come soon!

I recommend this novel to anyone who are fans of this author, who like paranormal romances, and to those who like stories involving werewolves and vampires!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Claiming His Mate

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Book Teaser(s) :

As Lyra strode across the tiled floor, the swinging door opened and three she-wolves walked in. They all regarded her in surprise. Immediately the tallest of them, a blonde, lean, beautiful wolf narrowed her gaze. She crossed her arms over her chest and remained standing in front of the door. The other two; a redhead and a brunette who could compete for Miss Universe and win, both stepped to the side as if they didn't want to get in the middle of anything.
She didn't have time for bullshit. Keeping her eyes pinned to the she-wolf---because adverting her gaze would be a clear sign of submission to a female like this---she sidestepped the female.
The wolf moved lightening fast, remaining in front of her. "I don't care if you're fucking Finn, we'll never accept a vampire for an Alpha female."
Yeah, Lyra already knew that. She also knew that no amount of talking would get it through this female's head that she wasn't planning to make a move as head Alpha female. Once Finn knew the truth, the tiny dream of leading by his side that she'd buried impossibly deep, would completely disappear. It would never happen.
"Move," she ordered.
"No."
Moving with a vampiric speed borne of her blood line and the shot of power she'd just received from Finn, she punched right through the woman's chest and grabbed her heart. The room went deathly silent and the blonde stared at her with wide eyes, her mouth open and gasping from the raw pain that had finally caught up to her nerve endings.
This wouldn't kill her, but it would hurt like nothing else. "If you want to challenge me later, go for it. Right now I don't have time for this crap." ~ within Chapter 8

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Katie, then please check out her website.

Blog Tour - Idolizing In: Beloved by Robin Lee Hatcher | Review & Giveaway

For the next few days I'm turning my blog over to Robin Lee Hatcher, with a review of "Beloved!!"

ALSO -- Be sure to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs (listed below)!! [Blog Tour will run from October 28 - November 16, 2013 | Giveaway ends on November 15, 2013]

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 284; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1328 KB; Library Binding, Large Print - Pages: 500 | Expected Release Date: September 24, 2013 | Publisher: Zondervan | Obtained: Litfuse Publicity Group

"Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher

My Book Summary : When Diana was a naive teenager, at 18-years-old, she met and became instantly infatuated with Tyson--the 25-year-old son of a wealthy mine owner--who swept her off her feet, got her into a quick marriage, and then after a few months he abandoned her because of his father. Now after seven years apart and thinking that Tyson has been dead during the last two, Diana is about to announce her engagement to another man (someone she likes but doesn't love) when Tyson sweeps back into her life, alive and well, and wanting to make amends between them...

...along with wanting her to help out with his political campaign.

After coming to an agreement between them, Diana and Tyson living together for six months for his campaign then parting amicably unless Tyson can win her back for good, they find that they both have changed in ways that neither expected and both admire. However, will the changes between them be enough to keep them together and ignite their hearts or will they find they both aren't able to get over their pasts?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! This fast paced, heart wrenching, historical romance is one that I had a hard time putting down I liked it so much! All of the characters have so much dimension and emotional growth to them throughout this novel that it was hard not to like each of them in some way, well except for Brook of course. With the way this novel is laid out, I believe Diana and Tyson needed their time apart to grow and become the wonderful people they turned out to be, since when they both first got together they weren't a good match up because of how they both were hoping for different things. Tyson and Diana balance each other out in ways that are so sweet and entertaining as they find ways to bring their lives together. In addition, I really liked how everything is wrapped up in the end!

I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: BELOVED (Sept 2013) | Beloved - Overview | Beloved - Excerpt | One Step Closer | Meet Diana from Beloved | Countdown to the Release of BELOVED | Story Settings | Meet Tyson from BELOVED | christian fiction wednesday 08-07-13 | win an ipad mini in the beloved contest | falling in love all over again

Author's Series Extras : Pinterest: BETRAYAL (Nov 2012) | Where the Heart Lives Series - Overview | Belonging - Overview | Betrayal - Overview | Belonging - Overview

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Book Teaser(s) :

"He should be put out of his misery, ma'am."
"No!" Ned cried. "You're not gonna shoot him. Miss Diana ain't gonna let you do that."
"Ned," she answered quickly, "we'll have to do what's best for the animal."
The boy's eyes narrowed. "You didn't shoot me when I was hurt."
"Of course not. It's not the same thing."
"Who says?"
"Ned---"
"I ain't gonna let you do it." The defiant look disappeared replaced by tears in his eyes. "He's a good dog. Not his fault he's sick."
Diana drew a deep breath before looking at the groom again. "Send for the veterinary surgeon, Mr. Romano. And let's make the dog as comfortable as we can until he gets here."
"Yes, ma'am."
The stable boy was dispatched for the animal doctor, and Claude Romano moved the ailing canine into an empty stall, placing him on a bed of straw covered with a horse blanket. Ned didn't let anything or anyone keep him too far from the dog.
Lord, please don't let Dog die. Please let him live. I know there are greater problems in the world, but this matters so much to Ned.
"Diana?"
She turned around at the sound of Tyson's voice, unreasonably glad he'd returned.
"Upchurch said there was some sort of problem down at the stables."
"Not a problem, really." She stepped out of the stall and drew her husband a short distance from the opening. "Ned's dog is sick. We've sent for the veterinary surgeon."
"Ned's dog?"
"Yes."
"I didn't know he had a dog."
A full explanation seemed too complicated now, so she shrugged as she looked toward the stall again.
"I suppose it's going to end up living in the house too," Tyson said under his breath.
She heard him . . . and couldn't keep from smiling. ~ within Chapter 15

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Robin Lee, then please check out her website.

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About the Author :

Best-selling novelist Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. She discovered her vocation after many years of reading everything she could put her hands on, including the backs of cereal boxes and ketchup bottles. Winner of the Christy, the RITA, the Carol, the Inspirational Reader’s Choice, and many other awards, Robin is also a recipient of the prestigious RWA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the author of 70 novels and novellas with over five million copies in print.

Robin enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, reading books that make her cry, and watching romantic movies. Her main hobby (when time allows) is knitting, and she has a special love for making prayer shawls. A mother and grandmother, Robin and her husband make their home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with Poppet, the high-maintenance Papillon, and Princess Pinky, the DC (demon cat).

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Feasted On: Starved For Love by Annie Nicholas

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 326 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: September 17, 2012 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Starved For Love" by Annie Nicholas

My Book Summary : Pia is an unusual succubus, instead of being like her older sisters who enjoy the hunt of finding a man to feed on; she likes to have suitors (an old fashioned practice) so she could have one-on-one relationships with them without loosing her heart. Since all Pia has ever wanted is to have a loving relationship like her Dad and Moms' share, but that dream has been a hard one to accomplish and will soon be tested to see if it's even possible...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This is a fun and compelling novel about a succubus finding her one true match, yet only if he will allow himself to give his heart to her...

Val & Pia are an intense couple whose world-win relationship was one that everyone wishes they could have, in some way. They are drawn to each other in more ways then one and it takes a lot for things to come between them, even though Pia's old anxieties and Val's wives try too.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! I was especially intrigued with how the dynamics worked in Pia's love-triangle-ish society and in doing so I fell in love with her two lead suitors Sin and Cooper!! In addition, Pia's family and her intense relationship with Valerio (Val) made this novel one to remember! Therefore, I hope that if Ms. Nicholas doesn't continue on with the story between Pia & Val then I hope that she'll write about one of the secondary characters in this novel since some things were left open-ended enough that I just want to read more!! However, because some storylines, especially the ones between Val & Pia, were too open-ended I gave this novel a lower rating then I would have originally planned, as this novel doesn't feel finished.

Overall, I recommend it to those who are a fan of Ms. Nicholas and/or those who like paranormal erotica romance!

- On a side note -
Okay, I'm not trying to sound mean because I love the show and respect the relationship the Brown Family has made for themselves, but every time Pia would mention her mothers' or talked about sister wives I could not help but think of their show, TLC's Sister Wives. =0)

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Alpha | Omegas In Love

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

Author's Novel Extras : Starved For Love - Overview & Excerpt | New Book Coming Soon | Lucky 7 | Starved for Love | A Midsummers Night's Dream-Man Blog Hop | Pia and Sin | Starved for Love

Book Teaser(s) :

Shaking the excess water from my hair, I tried to poof some life back into my signature curls. They sagged on my forehead. Sighing at my reflection, I hung my head. Nothing was sadder than a disheveled, horny succubus.
The doors slid open and a large pair of bare feet stepped into my view. A finger slipped under my chin and raised my gaze. Zur-Sin, ancient vampire warrior, stared at me with his stern dark eyes. Dressed in only a pair of black silk pajama bottoms, he looked good enough to eat. He brushed my curls from my face and frowned. "You have much to learn about the art of seduction." ~ within Chapter 1

He folded his cell phone. "Well, that went better than I expected."
I stopped. "What did?"
"Your lunch." He grinned and slipped his arms around me. "You're still wearing your skin, divorces have not been filed, and everyone is still attending the banquet."
"I think we had different expectations." I leaned into his embrace, crushing my face into his chest and inhaled his masculine scent, a mix of soap, sandalwood and musk. "They don't want me to marry you."
He rubbed my shoulders, digging into the knots I hadn't noticed. "They're just speed bumps, Pia. You were expecting them to welcome you with open arms and ask you to go shopping after lunch, weren't you?"
Maybe a little. A girl could have hopes. I slumped against him.
"You were." He pressed a kiss on my head and I could sense him struggling not to grin. "Didn't your mothers teach you anything?"
"Yes." I gave him a light slap on his hip. "They told me not to get eaten alive, then tossed me to the sharks, and cried swim."
He laughed out loud. ~ within Chapter 20

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Teaser Tuesdays: Twice as Hot

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"Twice as Hot" [Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Series, Book 2] by Gena Showalter

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“The plan,” Rome growled.
“Not to die,” Tanner piped up helpfully.
“Leave our personal bullshit in the car and do our jobs,” Elaine added.
“Obey your every command,” Jean-Luc said, “even though you might be wrong and such arrogance could get us killed.”
Hearing his voice, I flashed back to when I’d walked into his recovery room, his dark eyes peering over at me.
“I still love you” had been the first words out of his mouth.
“I’m not going back on my word,” I’d told him, exactly as I’d told Rome. “Soon as we rid the world of Desert Roach, we’ll go on those dates.”
“I hope you’re ready to be romanced.”
I had offered him a smile, but I’m sure it hadn’t reached my eyes.
“You’re begging to die,” Rome told him now.
“Which is counter to the plan,” Tanner said.
I rubbed my temples to ward off the oncoming ache. I sat beside Rome, who was driving the car. Our relationship might be a jumbled mess right now, but I reached over and squeezed his hand. If I needed the contact, and I did, he must, too. His fingers twined with mine, holding me captive.
“Listen up, kiddies,” I said. “You all know what to do. So do it whether you like each other or not. Let’s bring our girls home. Alive, as the plan states.” ~ within Chapter 24

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Pleasure Slave | Catch A Mate | Playing With Fire | The Nymph King | Heart of Darkness : The Darkest Angel | The Stone Prince | Twice as Hot | Unraveled | Lord of the Vampires

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Spreading the Word: The Bodyguard | Contest Craze: Mini Challenge - Zombie Survival | Blog Tour - Tall, Dark, and Divine by Jenna Bennett | Interview & Giveaway

Made the Grade: Alpha Marked Series, Book 3

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 591 KB | Release Date: October 26, 2013 | Publisher: Summerhouse Publishing | Obtained: Amazon.com

"Whitney" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 3] by Celia Kyle

My Book Summary : It's the last day of the Gathering, in which "alpha marked" human woman are summoned to attended to find out if they are "eligible" to mate with any of the single alpha male pairs as their destined mate, and by now Whitney is PISSED. She might be a triplet but while her other sisters are marked, and were recently mated in two separate couplings to the Ruling Alpha pair & The Captain of the Guard with his Lieutenant, Whitney has no marks and has no idea why she would have been chosen to attend this event. Yet, when she finally gets a chance to talk with Emmett and Levy, the Ruling Wardens, about why she is there they all find that their lives are going to change instantly in one little meeting. All because Whitney is their mate! However, since Wardens aren't supposed to have mates they are thrown into an evil plot that they never saw coming...

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this match up between Whitney, Emmett, & Levy was combustible! I loved how Whitney was able to find romance, even under the most unique of circumstances! Even though this was the first novel I read in this series, I liked how it quickly caught you up without dragging the plot at all. I really liked reading the banter between the sisters and the ways Whitney, Emmett & Levy get to know each other!

My only wish is that the ending was better. I know this author usually writes shortish novels but I'm just not sure where this series will be taken next as all of the sisters have found their mates already, and yet in this novel the story lines didn't seem all that resolved in the end. Therefore, I'm just curious as to who and where this series will be taken next, or if it will go anywhere else...?

I recommend this novella to anyone who is a fan of Ms. Kyle's as well as this series. Also, I recommend it to those who enjoy paranormal erotica romances!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Deuces Wild

Author's Novel Extras : Whitney - Overview & Excerpt | Whitney Release Date & What I’m Working On

Author's Series Extras : Alpha Marked Series - Overview | Scarlet - Overview & Excerpt | Gabriella - Overview & Excerpt | Deuces Wild & Alpha Marked-Scarlet & Knight Protectors Update | Alpha Marked:Scarlet, Hard Knocks & Vampage! | Writing Plans! | Snippet Saturday – Scarlet #1 | Six Sentence Sunday: Gabriella

Book Teaser(s) :

They meandered, Whitney shuffling in Scarlet’s wake. At least until they were stopped by a huffing and puffing Callum.
“Misses Wickham! Misses—” She and Scarlet turned toward the approaching wolf. “Miss Wickham, Whitney, the Ruling Wardens—” He heaved in a great breath.
“You know, Callum, you really need to add some cardio to your routine. Build up that endurance. I recommend Tae Bo.”
Whitney looked to her sister with her eyebrow raised. “Really? You’re giving him workout advice? When was the last time you actually did anything other than walk to the elevator?”
Scarlet scoffed. “Duh, you’ve heard me ‘workout’ like, all the time since I mated Madden and Keller.”
“I don’t think letting them worship you sexually counts.”
Her sister rolled her eyes. “Of course it does. I get all sweaty.”
“With their sweat.”
“You know what—”
“Misses Wickham, please.”
That got Whitney’s attention. “Look at that, he said please and everything.” She smiled. “I don’t think I wanna stab you in the eye anymore. Unless you’re about to bust out with another ‘legitimate.’ Then it’s on. I will so tap dance all over your furry butt.”
Scarlet snorted. “Tap dance?”
“What?” She glared at both of them and settled on her sister. “You have Tae Bo, Gabby has P90X. I tap. There’s metal on the bottom of my shoes. They’re dangerous.” She nodded to emphasize her statement and then pointed at Callum. “You just better be thankful I never took up clogging.”
Callum did not look impressed. ~ within Chapter 1

Her glowing hand.
Her glowing, with weird lines all over it, hand.
Wait, back it up. Glowing. And the lines weren’t stripes or squiggles, but had a definite shape and pattern. They pulsed with an iridescent light, the rainbow of colors flowing along each curve. And they looked like, exactly like, her sister’s Marks.
But all over.
“What. The. Fuck?” The words were raspy, but she got them out.
“We, uh, don’t know.” Emmett’s words were timid and that snared her attention. He was a Ruling Warden, one half of the most powerful Warden Pair in North America. The werewolf didn’t have a timid bone in his body.
“We have a guess.” Hell, even Levy wasn’t sure of himself.
“And what, pray tell, is our guess,” she licked her lips and swallowed, her panic quickly overcoming any pain that lingered. “As to why I suddenly resemble a graffiti covered glow stick?” ~ within Chapter 3

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