Saturday, 4 April 2015

Book review - Reclaimed by Her Master by April Vine (BDSM erotica) 4/5stars

Reclaimed by Her Master by April Vine
BDSM erotica 
4/5 stars 



Synopsis 

He'll catch her in the act—and never let her go.

No one breaches the defenses of billionaire Dom Stephen Black—until Aria Swift does just that, stealing a priceless painting from his collection—along with his heart. But two can play that game, and soon a treasured necklace that belonged to Aria's late mother ends up in Stephen's skilled, waiting hands—along with a dare to retrieve it…

Eight years later, Aria is ready to put closure on her infamous past by meeting Stephen's challenge. And suddenly, she's caught in his trap…

There's only one way to master a woman like Aria—and only one place to do it. Stephen's luxuriously decadent Gold Room is where he'll mete out her punishment, stroke by excruciatingly ecstatic stroke. Where Aria will submit to his every desire—and find in his touch, in his control, a frenzied yearning, and the ultimate pleasure of surrender…

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Publication date - 28 April 2015

Review 

Reclaimed by Her Master is a BDSM novella that is a good short read.  The BDSM content is quite intense, so won't be to everyone's taste, but it is scorching hot and well written.  The timeframe is very short, the whole book takes place over one night, but the author packs a lot of content into this one night.

Aria lost her virginity to billionaire Dom Stephen.  On the same night she helped her brother steal a valuable painting from Stephen and ran from him, never having told him that she loved him.  Stephen feels betrayed, not just because Aria stole the painting, but because she fled from him just after he declared his love for her.  In revenge he stole a treasured necklace from Aria, hoping that it would lure her back to him so she could submit to her punishment.  Eight years later Aria returns.

There is an obvious connection between Aria and Stephen, but there is also a lot of history and ill feeling.  Each of them have tried to deny their love and feelings, but they can't resist the chemistry and bond between them.  The punishment Aria endures is harsh, but her body craves the pain, pleasure and dominance that only Stephen can give her.  I absolutely loved Stephen's dungeon, which he referred to as his Gold Room.  Luxuriously decorated, it was filled with unique and ingenious contraptions that he used to punish Aria.  The author has a great imagination, her BDSM scenes were hot and different from most books I read in this genre - no run of the mill spankings here!

I enjoyed this book and the authors writing style - I just wish it was longer so we could learn even more about this couple and what the future holds for them.  Reclaimed by Her Master gets four out of five stars.


I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Friday, 3 April 2015

Book review - High by Zara Cox (erotic romance) 5/5 stars

High by Zara Cox
Erotic romance 
5/5 stars 



Synopsis 

Welcome to The Indigo lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen...
Flirty, dirty and utterly delicious, HIGH is the perfect next read for lovers of the internationally renowned This Man series from Jodi Ellen Malpas & Sylvia Day's Crossfire series.
Zachary Savage is a man accustomed to getting whatever and whoever he wants. He's buried his demons and risen from the ashes to become the playboy owner of the internationally renowned Indigo Lounge, a fleet of ultra-exclusive sky-high pleasure palaces.
He has everything he wants, until he sets eyes on Bethany Green. One look is all it takes ~ she has to be his.

Bethany Green has endured the worst year of her life; bad luck and heartbreak at every turn. Karma swings wildly in her favour when a money-can't-buy golden ticket lands in her lap - an invitation to experience the scandalously sexy Indigo Lounge for herself.
Green by name and green by nature, is she brave enough to accept the hottest ticket in town?
One glimpse of Zachary Savage is enough to convince her that she isn't cosmopolitan enough to play in his glamorous, sinfully sexy world. But they're already in the air, and reality is a long way behind them. The only way is up.
The Indigo Lounge. Step aboard and check your inhibitions at the door. 

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High is a fun, amazingly hot little number that far exceeded my expectations. I was expecting lots of hot and dirty sex - and there was.  What I wasn't really expecting was a good, emotional story to back it up.  I absolutely loved the idea of luxurious jumbo jets that are set up to cater for your wild fantasies, it is such a fun idea for a book (or books in this case).  High is the first in the Indigo Lounge series, and I will warn you now that it ends on an absolute killer of a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate to read the next book in the series.  This is my first time reading a Zara Cox book and I was really impressed with how she combines fun, humorous moments with heart wrenching emotion and steamy, hot sex.  

Bethany has had a bad time of it recently, and it has left her with no confidence and has her doubting her femininity and sexual appeal.  When the once in a lifetime opportunity arrives to fly with Indigo Lounge she is super excited, but also super nervous.  Her best friend steps in and convinces her to go, which results in her meeting billionaire owner of Indigo Lounge, Zachary Savage.  Zach is unbelievably sexy, but he is also mysterious, reclusive and has dark secrets.  It's lust at first sight for them both - the chemistry between these two is off the charts.  But can the instant connection between them lead to more than a brief vacation fling?  

I really liked both lead characters, especially Zachary.  Well who doesn't love a sexy, charming but tormented billionaire who is magic in the bedroom and is the champion of talking dirty?!  He is an intriguing character and, like Bethany, I wanted to know all of his secrets and find out what had caused him so much pain in the past. Zachary also has his sweet side - he puts Bethany's happiness and pleasure first, and I loved how he tried to help her conquer her big fear of water. I really liked Bethany too, she is a normal girl who has suddenly been caught up in an extraordinary experience and can't believe her luck.  She was hurt badly by her ex boyfriend though, and this has left her understandably wary of relationships.

High is a great book that is ideal to read when you want to escape from the reality of everyday life.  It is skilfully written, has great characters and leaves you wanting to start the next book in this fabulous series straight away.  Five stars!


I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.


Book blitz - April Snow by A.L Goulden


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April Snow by A.L. Goulden
(August Fog #3)
Publication date: March 24th 2015
Genres: Contemporary, Erotica, Romance


Synopsis:
Quinn has a secret, Jack has a stalking problem, and Alex has a plan that doesn’t include signing divorce papers. In the last nine months Monica has embraced the spectacular devastation of an unpredictable lust and unexpected love. She’s made one terrible decision after another in the wake of meeting Quinn Matthews and spiraled into someone she doesn’t even recognize. But the fog is lifting, and she’s becoming the only one able to see things clearly. Monica finally knows what she wants, where she’s heading, and in who’s arms she’ll be in when she gets there.
Through a provocative affair and devastating separation Monica Waters has tried to grasp her desire and love for two men. This spring, her love will be tested once more in the finale of this emotionally charged and sexually explosive series.


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Author Bio

A. L. Goulden has a BFA in Film Production from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her love of a good story came way before college, but when numerous instructors and peers praised her dialogue she realized her creative writing hobby was a skill worth honing. Her 18 year career in interior design, production design and art direction for film and television have spun a unique perspective on visually emotional tales of relationships and the thread that ties all things together. 



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Thursday, 2 April 2015

Book review - Yield to Me by Sarah Castille (erotic romance) 5/5 stars

Yield to Me by Sarah Castille
Erotic romance with BDSM elements 
5/5 stars 


Synopsis

Below-the-belt, no-holds-barred attraction…
Amateur MMA fighter, Marcy Foster is determined to win the state championship. But dark secrets and a broken trust mean there’s one submission she just can’t master. Fortunately Club Excelsior has hired a coach who knows all the right moves.
Sexy, confident and commanding, fight consultant Jax demands control, both in and out of the ring. But once he has Marcy against the ropes, Jax knows he’s in too deep. He has the dominance to give her what she needs, but once he unleashes her hidden passions, there’s no going back.
Under Jax’s skilled hands, Marcy submits to her deepest desires. But when her personal and professional worlds collide, she is forced to face a brutal truth–yielding to her darkest needs may be the one thing that costs her the fight…and her heart.
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Review 


I am a big MMA fan, so I jumped at the chance to review this novella about a female amateur MMA fighter.  This is the first book I've read that has been based in the fighting world, and I was really impressed and will be reading more by this author.  Sarah Castille has created a world filled with hot fighters who are like a big family.  Steamy and intense with some humorous banter, Yield to Me is a fun short read that is sure to appeal to MMA fans - and fans of hunky, muscly men.

Marcy is submissive in the bedroom, but this causes problems in her fighting career - she freezes in submission holds.  This puts not only her career, but also her life at risk.  Her coach, Reid, calls in Jax to help.  Jax is a former MMA fighter who has gone on to become a psychologist.  He uses his new skills to coach fighters and help them overcome mental barriers.  As soon as Marcy and Jax meet the chemistry between them is explosive which makes fight training awkward.  Jax instantly recognises Marcy as a submissive, but due to a painful past experience she denies her true nature.

This book is truly hot, the sparks between Marcy and Jax leap from the page.  There is some BDSM content, but it is light and well written.  There is also a strong emotional connection between them, which scares Jax.  After losing loved ones in the past he is determined to never have a serious relationship so he can't be hurt again.  I enjoyed the push and pull between these two.  They were determined to keep things professional, but the chemistry and bond between them was too strong to resist.

As well as the romantic storyline, we follow Marcy's struggle to beat the problems she's having with her fighting career.  As a MMA fan I found this absolutely fascinating, and I was impressed by the detail and realism that the author brought to this story.  I also loved the camaraderie between all of the fighters at Club Excelsior.  The supporting cast in this novella was fantastic - my favourite was Two-Step.  The big gentle giant was adorable, he was so protective of Marcy and I just melted when he called her 'baby girl'.

Yield to Me may be short, put it sure packs a punch and it gets five stars.


I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Book review - Breaking Free (Invitation to Eden series) by Cathryn Fox(erotic romance) 3/5 stars

Breaking Free (Invitation to Eden series) by Cathryn Fox
Erotic romance 
3/5 stars



Synopsis 

Spring Break at college is supposed to be a time of fun and parties, but Alaska Rossi, AKA Janey Smith, is on lockdown thanks to her father’s mafia dealings. She wants only to party down with the rest of her classmates. At least her hot, darkly mysterious bodyguard— deep undercover as her dorm’s resident assistant—gives her something to fantasize about during her boring nights in confinement. When she wins a campus radio contest, and is gifted with a special invitation to an exclusive island, she knows it’s her chance to break free. After all, Eden is a place where no one knows her name, so what danger could possible come to her? But when danger appears in the form of a masked man who takes control of all her pleasures, tapping into her darkest fantasies, she begins to wonder if her undercover lover, and the mysterious bodyguard who’s deep undercover, are one in the same…

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Review 


I read Breaking Free in the Bad Boys of Eden anthology, and I'll admit it's not a book I'd normally choose to read as it falls into the 'new adult' genre and I tend to prefer more mature characters.  This probably explains why I didn't enjoy it as much as other people have.  There is nothing really wrong with the story or the characters as it is well written, I just couldn't get into it or connect with the characters.  The sex in it is amazingly hot though, with lots of steamy scenes that I enjoyed reading.

College student Alaska (AKA Janey) is the daughter of a prominent mob boss and she wishes she could enjoy the parties and fun that most students take for granted.  However she is under the watchful gaze of her handsome bodyguard Jesse who tries to keep her out of trouble.  He is supposed to be undercover as a dorm assistant, but accidentally lets slip that he knows her real name.  They are attracted to each other, but Jessie feels he isn't good enough for her.  However when he sees how bored and down she is during a college break, he arranges for her to 'win' a trip to Eden.  Eden is a magical island in the Bermuda Triangle where all of your wildest fantasies come true.

This is a fun, lighthearted story that I'm sure many people will enjoy, unfortunately it just wasn't for me. The author does a good job of bringing the island to life though, and Alaska's fantasy scenes are seriously sexy and imaginative.  Breaking Free gets three out of five stars from me.


I read this book in the Bad Boys of Eden anthology which I received free of charge in exchange for posting a book blitz post.


Blog tour - Being Emerald by Sylvia Ryan


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#BlogTour #Dystopian #EroticRomance #BDSM #BEP
Genre: Dystopian, Erotic Romance, BDSM
Release Date: March 31st, 2015
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Being Amber (New Atlanta #1)
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Brave, beautiful, and not easily controlled—even within a dictatorship—Laila Lewis has finally attained the prestige of an Emerald designation. Now only one thing is keeping her from her life’s goal of retrieving the Declaration of Independence and other priceless artifacts from the wild unknown of the Onyx Zone: the six weeks of training necessary to ensure her survival outside the city walls. But she won’t be going it alone.

After a year as a designated Emerald, rugged, sensual ex-cop Rock Rodgers is finally prepared to leave New Atlanta for good. Six weeks of training is the only thing standing between him and his next mission: to disappear into the freedom of the Onyx Zone where the long-armed rule of the Gov can’t reach him. But when the chemistry between him and Laila reaches a boiling point, with captivity just one false move away, will he have to escape on his own—or risk everything for a woman more tempting than freedom.

CONTENT WARNING: Contains explicit sexual language and content, and elements of BDSM that may be objectionable to some readers.

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Sylvia lives the life of an ordinary wife, mother and professional existing in Midwest Suburbia, USA. She reads voraciously and loves to lose herself and fall head over heels for the alpha males in the novels she reads.

When she gets the chance to shed the prim and proper persona of average wife and mother, her secret identity, Sylvia Ryan, emerges. This alter ego strives to write original ideas in extraordinary settings for her readers to remember long after the book has been read. Her dream is to transform her racy thoughts and naughty nature into tangible works of erotic fantasy for others’ secret identities to enjoy.

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Being Emerald by Sylvia Ryan excerpt #1

Laila closed her eyes and enjoyed Rock’s warm breath ruffling her hair. The slow expansion and release of his chest pressed at her back. His heavy arm slung over her waist cinched her close to him. She felt exceptionally small and perfectly safe.
“So, you can have babies now?” The rumble of his words vibrated against her back.
“Yes,” she whispered, feeling if she said it too loud, it wouldn’t be real.
“Are you going to run right out and fuck the first man you see?”
Something fluttered inside. You’re the first man I see. “If that’s your way of asking if I’m seeing someone, the answer is God no.”
“Not just no, but God no? Why so adamant?”
“Getting me pregnant is all sex with any of these boys outside Amber is good for. And, yes, I mean boys, because men should know how to give a woman an orgasm.”
He chuckled. “I’ve heard their skills are lacking.”
“You’re being kind. Not one man I’ve been with since I left Amber could get me off. Plus, every damn one of them treated me like a novelty. Brave men who took a walk on the wild side putting their dicks into an Amber. It didn’t take long to realize what was going on. Overall, it was too much effort to put in just to be disappointed once we got our clothes off.”
Rock laughed, shaking her body along with his. Laila loved the sound of it.
“How long has it been?”
She avoided the question by turning over so they lay face to face. His hard bicep was her pillow. Embarrassed, she shook her head.
One side of his mouth quirked up. “Come on. Out with it.”
“Years.”
The silence filling the inches between their faces was deafening.
“Jesus, Laila.”
She smiled. “We could be benefriends.” Immediately tensing, she prayed for the response she wanted. Putting herself out there wasn’t her style, especially when she was unsure if the interest was mutual. She’d felt his desire once, when he’d allowed his mind to wander. It had made him upset. She didn’t understand why, yet. “Don’t be scared, I won’t bite.” She snapped her teeth and laughed.
He hooked the nape of her neck and pulled her head closer to his. They were nose to nose. His eyes glittered “You’re the one who should be scared, because I do.”
He seemed surprised she didn’t try to get out of his grip. Her empathic gift flared as he channeled his pent-up sexual desire.
“Trust me, baby, you don’t want anything to do with my twisted version of sex.”
She wasn’t intimidated by his warning. She was intrigued.
He shook his head slightly. “No. No benefriends.” Between his grip on her neck, that dark sexy voice, and the fire burning so hot inside him her panties were damp, she’d almost missed his rejection. She waited for more of an explanation, but that was all she got.
  He closed his eyes, shutting her out. He was done talking.
She stuck out her bottom lip and poked the hard spot at his sternum. “You’re not very nice. In fact, I’m starting to think you’re kind of mean.”
When he focused on her again, he’d donned a mask of cool indifference. “Baby, I never claimed to be nice.”
“Good, because sometimes I don’t want nice,” she whispered. His clean scent filled her nostrils. His touch nourished her, rebuilt a part that had been broken. The air was charged with her anticipation and his lust. His cock was hard and wedged between them, pressing against her belly.
On impulse, she clutched both sides of his face and kissed him.
Laila’s rough, playful kiss took Rock by surprise, and before he had the chance to react, it was over. She carelessly poked a stick at the beast he’d chained, with no idea what lurked inside. Even Amber women found his proclivity for extreme sex more kinky than they desired. He relished the challenge presented by this impulsive and unpredictable woman who zigged when he expected her to zag.
The lone fixture burning in the kitchen provided enough shadowy light to see the lovely sight before him. He focused his attention, seeking to read what wasn’t said with words. In a flash, he flipped them until Laila was on the couch beneath him.
She gasped. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes danced. She was playing with him.
“Yeah, I’m mean.” The gravel in his voice was as menacing as he could make it. “And depraved.”
Her breaths came faster.
“Demanding.”
Her pupils dilated.
“Controlling.”
The pulse at the side of her neck quickened underneath his index finger. She hung on every syllable, unblinking.
He leaned in closer. “Domineering.”
Her lush lips parted, and displayed the barest peek of her sweet tongue.
“And strict.”
Her pupils swallowed up the deep brown of her irises, and her peaked nipples hardened against his chest. He shifted slightly, positioning his lips next to her ear, and whispered, “I’m the kind of man your mama told you to stay away from.”
He finished the sentence, and she’d stopped breathing. Their faces were mere inches apart again. “Breathe,” he whispered.
Wide-eyed, she inhaled lustily.
Breathing heavily himself, Rock was a hair trigger away from unleashing his lust. “Now, I’m tired. Didn’t sleep well last night. Let’s go to bed.” He sat, bringing her with him.
She squealed.
“To sleep.”


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Release Day Party All In: Playing the Fool by Lane Hart

The Release Day Party All In: Playing the Fool



About The Book

Title: All In: Playing the Fool

Author: Lane Hart

Genre: Romance / Erotica
WARNING: THIS BOOK IS FOR 18+ ONLY DUE TO THE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT SCENES (M/F, M/F/M, M/M) AND ADULT LANGUAGE.



Will Reavis is the last man standing. All of his lifelong friends are settling down, and seem nauseatingly happy with their significant others. Even his little sister Jules recently married, taking off with Will’s best friend.

While Dylan and Jules are away on their honeymoon, they leave their penthouse apartment and expensive vehicles in Will’s care. After a night on the town with his new wingman, criminal defense attorney Joe Montgomery, Will meets the woman of his dreams.

Knowing a beautiful woman like Lacy would never go for a normal, nothing-special guy like him for more than a one-night stand, Will let’s her believe that all of Dylan’s riches are his own.

Lacy Pierce is newly single and not looking to settle down anytime soon. Why would she do something so foolish, when she knows how things always end? Her own father had affairs on her mother, and her famous football playing ex-boyfriend Zack Bradford cheated on her repeatedly during the year they were together.

Will seems like Zack’s opposite, and even better, he looks … safe. When she finds out the cute, unassuming, intelligent guy is actually the first man that can show her the wild passion she’s been missing out on, she reconsiders her no commitment rule. That is until she finds out Will has lied to her, and only sees her as a one-night fling.

Fate eventually steps in to bring the two back together.

When Lacy agrees to help out in her father’s law firm during the summer, she has no idea that the young attorney she’ll be working for is none other than Joe Montgomery, Will’s good friend. She’s also surprised to find out that Will is actually the IT guy for her father’s firm, when their paths cross once again.

After Lacy and Will get hot and heavy in public one night, they not only end up with criminal charges, Lacy’s father puts an end to idea of them continuing a relationship. He threatens to have Will, Joe, and Will’s friend and Joe’s assistant, Jess, all fired.

Unwilling to risk the consequences, Lacy tries to stop thinking about Will. Her hot new boss makes for a pretty nice distraction, and the two pass the time teasing and flirting with each other. Things begin to get complicated with Lacy and Joe, especially when it becomes clear that her and Will aren’t over.

Will does a little soul-searching and decides that he’ll do whatever it takes to have the woman of his dreams … even if that means indulging in some of her naughtier fantasies! But all relationships are fragile, and when Lacy finds out that the only two men she’s ever trusted have both conspired to betray her, it’ll take a tragedy to help her see that the ones we love occasionally deserve our forgiveness. Lacy will also find out the hard way that her wild and foolish decisions will eventually catch up with her, impacting all the men in her life.



Author Bio


Lane Hart lives in the south with her husband, children and pets named after Star Wars characters. After thirty years she's finally figured out what she wants to be when she grows up. When Lane's not writing she spends her free time reading everything she can get her hands on, watching football, and conducting research for scenes in her next steamy book. 

Lane loves to hear from her readers on Facebook, Twitter, on her website, or by email! 

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