Eve Of Samhain by Lisa Sanchez

Synopsis:

As a college senior and server at Hanaford Park's hottest nightclub, twenty-one year old Ryann Pierce's plan was simple: work hard, make lots of money, and avoid the ass-grabbers at all costs. What she never planned for was Quinn Donegan—the living, breathing advertisement for sinful behavior that waltzed into her life.

With an angelic face, a hard body and a butt-load of charm, Quinn had a way with the ladies—a lot of ladies. Cursed with a deadly, addictive touch, his trail of indiscretion blazed across five hundred years. Tired and jaded, Ryann is a shocking revelation Quinn didn't see coming.

Filled with desire, yet unable to touch one another, Ryann and Quinn embark on a daunting journey, battling frustrating physical limitations while exploring their new love. In a race against the clock, Ryann learns she must plead for Quinn's life before…the Eve of Samhain. Determined to end her lover's suffering, not even the danger dogging her every move can keep her from her mission.

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2 Stars - barely..

I don't even know what to say..

It was such a 'fairytale' and not in a good way. For very very naive people..

The start was very promising, but after few pages it all went downhill so fast.. and I lost my interest completely. So I was struggling very hard to finish it, just for the pleasure of my masochistic side.

Maybe some people would highly disagree with me... but that's my opinion.

I would NOT read this again... I'm not sure I'll read the rest of the series. Maybe some day... when I'll be desperate for ... something.

And yet I can not say it was bad. Though it wasn't great - that's for sure!
There was something missing. 
There were no boundaries in the 'world' author wrote about. One minute there's fearies, the next you can be expecting angels coming down singing hallelujah! And the things that witches can do!! WOW...
There was desperate need for some basic ground rules. There were no such thing 

So I'm really sad. For my wasted time and broken expectations.

On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

Synopsis:

Jocelyn Butler has been hiding from her past for years. But all her secrets are about to be laid bare…

Four years ago, Jocelyn left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Scotland, burying her grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without attachments. Her solitary life is working well—until she moves into a new apartment on Dublin Street where she meets a man who shakes her carefully guarded world to its core.

Braden Carmichael is used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to get Jocelyn into his bed. Knowing how skittish she is about entering a relationship, Braden proposes an arrangement that will satisfy their intense attraction without any strings attached.

But after an intrigued Jocelyn accepts, she realizes that Braden won’t be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her… down to the very soul.

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Real Huge 5 Stars!!!

"I would say it was nice to meet you, but I was naked so… it wasn't." 

To say that I liked this book would be an understatement of the year!
I think it's one of the few contemporary novels that I really FELT this year.

It's a story about a young woman, who's trying to live her life as she know it after her family died in a car accident 8 years ago. 
She's closed to everyone, don't lets anyone close enough to hurt her or that she could hurt them.
However, everything changes when she meets HIM.

The story goes about really broken soul, that struggles to live everyday live closed up inside. 

Very emotional but satisfying read. I'm shaken by it. 
It really touches you deep thinking about, what would you do if you'd loose your family??
Author said it.. Life is too short, so we need to live it to the fullest! 

To lighten the mood a bit, i have this quote that really made my day :

>>>>"Are you saying I'm disagreeable?"

He raised his eyebrow. "Woman, how stupid do you think I am? You really think I'm answering that? I want to get laid tonight.

I pushed him harder. "Watch it, or you might get laid to rest."<<<< 

Morningside by Ashley Madau

Synopsis:

It’s easy to get caught up with bad-ass vampires, a killer love triangle, broken engagements, assumed clones, and enough sexual tension to drive anyone crazy.

Does society really know what it means to be a vampire? What it feels like? Tastes like? The struggles of going through life in a state of unacceptance, and using every fiber of your being to change?

MORNINGSIDE shows vampires in a new light. Humanity believes them to be one thing, without any deviation-- the perfection of a human hunter. One woman is able to prove them wrong. Trapped between both the mortal and immortal realms, she becomes the line between humans and vampires, and both the differences and similarities they share. When her life is put at stake, the worlds begin to collide.

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3,5 Stars!

12/11/2012 -- Finished reading

I've got this book for a review.

So my thoughts about it..

The start was a bit bumpy. There was a lot going on, and it was a bit hard to handle.
But as the book progressed It was easier to grasp everything. This book is nothing like I've ever read before.
I don't think I enjoyed the style it was written in. But it was Ok.

The story goes about a girl-turned vampire, who's struggling to accept what she is and what she's not.
Time-line changes through the book, but most the action is in present.

And there's a love triangle of course. But mostly this book is about the girl and what she's going through emotionally after change. Her thoughts and feelings are the foundation for this book.

Honestly I didn't liked in the beginning, but till I reached the end I guess I connected with the characters enough not to hate it :)) It was strange for me, cause it's seems author has way different view about everything then what we're used to. And that's a good thing!

And no matter what other comments say, I think Ashley Madau have a huge potential, and she should keep writing cause I'd really like to read more from her!

Captive In The Dark by C.J. Roberts

Synopsis

Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

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5 Stars!


It's a difficult, psychologically challenging book.YOU SHOULD READ IT!

“This isn't a romance. You're not a damsel in distress and I'm not the handsome prince come to save you.”

You may find some spoilers below. BEWARE! 

I liked this book for several reasons.

Although there's sometimes TMI for my taste, this peace of art kept it's own style through all the book. NO BS. Naked truth!

Main Characters Livvie (aka Kitten) and Caleb (aka Master{*roll-my-eyes*})

Livvie is a girl (with a turn for Stockholm's) with demons of her own.
She's 18 and from very young age she'd been told that when she'll grow-up, she'll become a whore! WTF? What sane parents would say that? None.I know it and you know it! But seems like she's not so sure about that {*roll-my-eyes*}
And yeah, the irony of it all, she will become a whore after all. 
{Hope not, but it's not my place to decide that.}
But in her heart she's a fighter! You can almost smell the spirit coming through! So I'm very positive she'll never become a whore or a slave. Not in her heart, anyway..

Caleb ... Now he's one fucked-up Mo'Fo! I mean really??!! Capture a girl, then make her into a sex-slave and sold her to a man you despise so much.. (???) 
WOW!
Very clever!
What the hell is wrong with you? Gheeezuz!! I mean you're not the only one in the world who had more then terrible things to go through! No need to go all Rembo on a poor girl!

Don't worry, I still have hope for you.


Recommendations: 
If you like reading about nasty things - this book is probably for You!
Not that it's to creepy. It's not. Just reading about beat-up crying woman, takes a lot of nerves and courage. 

My feeling registration: 

My feelings about this book are very conflicting.
I like the whole story..
I hate how he treat's her..
But I like how he's changing. Opening to her, to himself. And that's one of the best things in this book. Things get better in some freaky way.
But there's still so much demon's inside Caleb, that the HELL feels deserted.


So, despite what I wrote so far, this book is written very well. 
I liked that readers can see both Livvie's and Caleb's POV's. That helps to understand more of what the hell is in their heads.


That's all from me :)

Confessions Collection Vol.1 (London Brown)

Synopsis:

Descend into a world of deception, depravity, decadence, desire and desperation…
In the opulent setting of London's aristocracy, lives a young woman fractured into two distinct individuals, one face with multiple facets.
One façade, a whore, London Brown, who will confess unfathomable truths, the other, a loving daughter, Desniah Williams will pull back the curtain to reveal what lurks in the shadows. 
Caden Jacob Carrington V, a politician will do anything to reclaim the woman he lost, including dredging up pains of the past. 
Rhys Christos Edward Stowell, a philanthropist will fight to win the woman he loves while baring the darkness of his soul.
Includes episodes 1 through 9

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*Big Thank You to Author, for providing me with copy of this book for a review!

So first of all:

Warning: Depending on the episode London Brown falls under the following: Erotica, BDSM/Kinky, and Dark Erotica/Taboo (dubious/non-consent). Also contains the theme of coping with survival of childhood sexual abuse/assault

Confessions Collection Vol.1

Episodes 1-9 

>> I held out my arm, and she locked hers with mine.
"Ready"
She squared her shoulders.
"Lets go raise a few eyebrows" << 

And believe me when I say that my eyebrows was raised! They still are!
This story is so messed-up I don't even know what to tell You.
Well, first of all this is for adults only.
So if you're a youngster still, go read Harry Potter or something.
This is some heavy stuff!

Nalini Singh new Novel coming!

Cover revealed for Heart of Obsidian (Psy-Changeling #12)

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From publisher

Get ready for a major event in the smash-hit New York Times bestselling series—a secret finally revealed, and fans are guaranteed an epic surprise.

In 2006, Nalini Singh introduced the beguiling and sensual Psy/Changeling world in Slave to Sensation, which spaw sitened a series that has had readers and critics cheering. Througout the incredible 11-book run there has been one question that has tantalized Nalini’s legion of fans. Now, in the eagerly-awaited twelfth book in the series, Nalini Singh finally reveals the answer to the biggest Psy/Changeling mystery—an answer so surprising we wouldn’t dare spoil it. Even if we knew.

Features a secret so shocking, the title can’t be revealed until publication.

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Expected publication : June 4th 2013

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For those who can't wait for this novel, Author has another short story on her website.

You can find it here ---> Stalking Hawke Short Story

Enjoy.. And me, I'll pray for time to go faster.

Author J.R. Ward

J.R. Ward is a New York Times and USA Today Best Selling author of erotic paranormal romance. She lives in the south with her incredibly supportive husband and her beloved golden retriever. After graduating from law school, she began working in healthcare in Boston and spent many years as Chief of Staff of one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. Writing has always been her passion and her idea of heaven is a whole day of nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot.


Under her maiden name, Jessica Bird, she writes contemporary romance novels.

Bibliography

*As J. R. Ward*

Black Dagger Brotherhood series

Dark Lover - 09/06/05

Lover Eternal - 03/07/06

Lover Awakened - 09/05/06

Lover Revealed - 03/06/07

Lover Unbound - 09/25/07

Lover Enshrined - 06/03/08

Lover Avenged - 4/28/09

Lover Mine - 05/01/10

Lover Unleashed - 03/29/11

Lover Reborn - 03/27/12

Lover at Last expected publication -  03/26/13

Sins & Needles by Karina Halle

 The Artists Trilogy #1

About the book:

Published: January 25th 2013 by Metal Blonde Books (first published January 24th 2013)

ISBN: 9781479359080

Edition Language: English

Original Title: Sins & Needles

Series: The Artists Trilogy #1

Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents' latest scam. Now she’s much older, wiser and ready to give her con artist life a rest. But returning to the dry desert town of Palm Valley, California means one more temptation than she bargained for – Camden McQueen. Once known as the high school weirdo, Camden is bigger and badder than the boy he used to be and a talented tattoo artist with his own thriving business. Ellie’s counting on Camden still being in love with her but what she’s not counting on is how easily unrequited love can turn into obsession over time. When Camden discovers Ellie’s plan to con him, he makes her a deal she doesn’t dare refuse, but her freedom comes with a price and it’s one that takes both Ellie and Camden down a dangerous road.

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Read from January 31 to February 01, 2013 

First of all..

5 f'king GREAT Stars!! and ++++!!!

Meet Ellie.. 

She's a con artist.. and she's good at it! She's really got at it.

And she doesn't care about it. After one job gone bad she's on a run - again, but it's ok for her, cause she keep's a spare life in the trunk.

Spare Clothes..

Spare driver's licenses and Social Security Numbers.

When it's to `hot` to stay - she goes.

But she's in a bit of a mess, needs a new start - again, and decides it's time to go, back to the Palm Valley, place she once already called home. Back to her true self - whoever it is.

And she's hoping her dear Uncle Jim will help her start over. He's her mother's brother, no matter what happened, he used to take care of her, was like her father for a time. So he'll def will help her

``I raised my hand to knock again when the door was opened a crack and I spied a familiar looking eye peering through it.
"Uncle Jim," I said through a broad smile.
He frowned and the door opened fully.
He looked at me up and down and said, "Oh,shit."`` 

so yeah.. maybe he wont help.

But she stays, at least for a couple of days wishing to find a job.

She decides enough is enough, time to go legit!

She goes to a local coffee shop in hope to get a job there.. no such luck, but while she wait's for her order she founds herself eye-to-eye with the most gorgeous guy she have ever seen! And... looks like he knows her!

Wait a minute?? what?? Nooo!... nobody should know or even remember her..

Meet Camden McQueen!

Oh hell yeah she knows him...

But he's soo different now! They start talking.. and what do you know? He's doing really great for himself. He invites her to his work/home and the wheel's in Ellie's head begging to turn... maybe it's not yet the time to be legit?

Sadly not everything goes the way it needs to.. and uh-oh.. are there butterfly's in her stomach?? Nah.. it couldn't be!

But oh my....

"You're a bad person, Ellie," he said without a trace of irony.
"I'm not bad. The world is bad and I'm just trying to survive in it." 

I think it's enough to peek your curiosity! :)))

I had a blast with this book. Karina Halle, you know you rock right?

I was shocked, I was scared, I cried, I laughed, I felt HOT!!!

Oh My God!! What should I do until the book #2?? And the ending!

So everybody, who haven't already - It's a MUST READ!!! 

"It wasn't a goodbye kiss, it was the opposite. It was the start of something that would last forever." 

`To everyone with the scars that have made them who they are -- this one's for you.` - Karina Halle

And I really thank YOU for that!

Also please check my friend Jenny's review of

 Sins & Needles on Fiction Frenzy

Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde

 

Reapers MC book #1

About the book:

Published: January 9th 2013 by Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc

ISBN: 1419944673 (ISBN13: 9781419944673)

Edition Language: English

Original Title: Reaper's Property

Url: http://www.ellorascave.com/reaper-s-property.html

Series: Reapers MC #1

Marie doesn't need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn't agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.

But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn't know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn't website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.

Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.

Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.

Maybe.

Ok..

Lets start this review...

Hmmm....

I guess, first of all I need to rate this, 4 stars is a bit too much in my opinion, so I'm thinking.. 2? noooo.. I'm just kidding :))

3,5 Stars! 

Sooooo... His name is Horse! :))))) [Everyone starts his/her's review with that LOL :)]

But he's not the main character here.

Meet our heroine Marie... She's a sweet girl, who just left her ex, since she decided she don't wanna be a punching bag anymore, plus that douche was cheating on her, NOT COOL! And luckily after 5 years she finally found her spine and left him. Of course just after he started beating her again.. figures..

And now she's staying with her brother, who's kind enough to try to help her to get on her feet till she gets a job and blah blah blah...

Those things really was very boring for me... Until, one day she was cleaning 'weeds' outside when the bikers came. And there he was, tall, handsome and oh so sexy!

All would be well, except for a fact that he's an ass, actually a first class SOB, his name is Horse and he started courting a woman by calling her 'sweet butt'???? For the love of Harley!!!! What the hell is wrong with you man??



Marie: "So why are you called Horse?"
Horse: "Cause I'm hung like one." 

That's right! That's Horse, he's mean, he's dangerous, and her panties get wet even when she's angry out of her mind with him.

Did I mentioned that he belongs to a Reaper's MC? They're like clan or something, I'd say a gang but "obviously" there's a BIG difference :)))

Anyway, I don't wanna spoil you the fun, cause no matter how frustrating this read was, it was fun. Marie & Horsey make a pretty good match. And no matter how many times I wanted to punch both of them through this read, by the end I loved them just as much :)

"I’ve never ridden a bike before."
Horse leaned over and gave me a quick kiss on the mouth.
"Lookin’ forward to being your first, babe." 

Because You Are Mine series by Beth Kery

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(Read January 17;18th., 2013)

Link to these series on GoodReads



I'll give 4 Stars! for this whole book :))

All 8 short stories from this series are actually one book cut in 8 pieces, so it to be released in different dates to drive fans crazy. At least that is what I think.

Hopefully authors wont do that again in the future. Cause it's frustrating, really. 

Do you know the feeling when you can't read the book you're into because you have go to work or other matters to attend too? Basically don't have time for it? And through that time, while you can't read, you constantly living with the characters of that book in your head? Wondering what will happen next.. driving yourself crazy? 

Yeah, I'm thinking this reading experience must have been just like this with this book for those who started reading it when it first came up. But it's not because they needed to work or attend to other matters that they couldn't finish at their own choosing time. It was thanks to the author! 
Yup, she gives you few chapters, intrigues you and then BAM! No more read for you today! Go and be mad all day, make everyone around you miserable because you need another dose of dat book!

Luckily, I wasn't one of those people who started from when the first peace of the book was released. So my sanity is intact and everyone around me safe, all is well. Have no fear!

I was just wondering, what on earth! ( probably not from earth I think) advised with this frustrating-publishing of one book? I think it was a Devil himself. Cause may I just say BRAVO for the tactics!


I was captured by this series from the chapter one! Although the story looked somewhat similar to 50 Shades of Gray. And I guess it was in some way. All stories like this one will always have something in common with E.L.James books. 
Story 'bout wealthy man and a young girl with some dark secrets and kinky fuckery seems very appealing for readers these days. But who am I to judge right? I think I might be one of them LOL :))))

So if You haven't read this series yet, you should definitely start it right away. Cause it's nice story with lots of fun in the erotic sense of the word :))

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Screaming in the Silence by Lydia Kelly

(Read November 27th, 2012)

Synopsis:
Running away from a complicated life, Raleigh finds herself plunged into a nightmare. While hitchhiking across the country, she and her companion are struck by a car. Her friend is killed but Raleigh survives and her life is thrown into the hands of the three men involved in the accident. Bruised and in shock, Raleigh is locked in the basement of their remote country house, unsure of her fate. Kaden, one of her captors, is handsome and at times protective, and he convinces his friends to spare Raleigh’s life to ransom her. But the safety he provides is only from his friends, and Raleigh must face his sinister intentions. Agreeing to become his lover in return for continued protection, she begins to see a tender and caring side of Kaden despite their short but violent history. As the ransom payment begins to unravel and Raleigh's life hangs in the balance, she wonders how much she can trust Kaden. Are the feelings she has developed for him genuine or a result of her situation? Does he truly care for her, as he claims, or does he just see her as a ransom payment? 


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4 strong Stars!


Ok, so I've just finished reading this .. and first thing I did was to take a deep breath.

My anxiety was through the roof nearing the end of this book, so I peeked to see how will it end, not much, just took a glanced at few words.. 
And what I saw disappointed me.
I was expecting the ending would be totally different. Cause at one point, reading this book I thought, shit.. another fairy-tale with the happy ending. Where no matter what goes down, in the end everyone will be happy. 
But not so much in this book. 

So back to my expectations and how it was all ruined when I peeked at the ending.
So I got back to reading it from were I left, and you know what? Now I think It's the perfect ending!
It gave totally different meaning for this book. And now I don't see it as another cheap love-fairy-tale ( just with no faeries, don't get confused on that). 
It's actually a sad, conflicted love story. Which I didn't expect. 
But it was beautiful (in some twisted kind of way). So I strongly recommend on reading it.