Scorching love scenes and a female lead who is strong
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Scorching love scenes and a female lead who is strong, intelligent and an equal partner in their sexual romps. Another great series from Sarah!
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A juicy romance novel with a smart and fiery heroine!
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She has captured the power of a self assured, powerful man that literally inserts himself into the life of a powerful lady and pretends that his sensibilities should prevail despite her misgivings and unwillingness to yield.  Even her pregnancy becomes a major barrier between them.

Linzi sets the tone of the major and minor characters in this tug of war between these lovers in a series tones of their life and forced interaction with realistic features and manner.  Why they are the way they are and how their sexual passion for each other pulls them but aggravates their emotional relationship.

Part two should be as interesting and potentially as heated as this first book.  I look forward to reading it.
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What can I say from the first page to the last page my mouth was in an O. The intensity the author gives this book and her characters are unreal. It has been a long time since my heart has beat this fast when reading. This story could easily have been pulled from newspaper headlines.  The book is names well Karma has a way of coming back to bite you in the butt as Tinklee found out. The author gives you a powerful book with a power message, she puts so much passion and love in this read. You are built up from the first few pages with many twist and turns some good some not so good. This is a story of finding out the truth, learning to overcome the past, forgiving yourself and others along with learning to rebuild you life and loving again.

Jamies characters are strong upstanding people who care and give. Some are bullhead and stand up for what they believe in no matter the outcome. Tinklee is so strong she just doesnt know how strong she is. She must go through a lot to find her way back to living and finding happiness. Since her brothers death she is just putting in time. She cannot forgive herself or others. She sees things as she wants them to be not as they are. She has a long way to go on a rocky path that could lead many ways. She faces so many struggles not only to find the answers to her brothers death but to be the first women to fly the F-35, dealing with an over demanding father along with dealing with the issues with Locke.

Locke is one hot Brit who takes Tinklee by storm, he is so caring and loving. All he wants to do when he finds out who she is, is take care of her, help heal her wounds and love her. It is going to be a hard road to get through to this spitfire.  Locke is a wonderful character in so many ways, he plays it by the book he lives the rules all but one. he cant walk away from Tinklee. He gives so much of his self to each of fighter pilots but he isn't afraid to call them out. This is and could be a life or death he wants to get their best and bring them home alive.

I loved the chemistry between these two, I loved how they met. I totally loved when he found out who she was. The pull and tug was outstanding and all they went through to find where they needed to be. Heck there isn't one thing I didn't like about this book. It has everything a romance needs to make this a 5 star plus read.  I loved how the author brought this story together with wonderful outstanding humor, scene that will leave you with your mouth open, others will bring tears to your eyes, why a few will break your heart and bring a grow adult to their knees.  This is the most touching and intensive story I have read in a long time. The supporting characters bring so much to the read each giving so much each are strong and bullhead as you will see. When push comes to shove they will do what they feel is right no matter the cost.

Wait till you see how Tinklee gets her call sign that is just too funny.  Lets not even talk about the other woman and men. Oh my Lord there are some very humorous scenes in the book.  I think it is a draw on how many times I had my mouth drop open to how many times I laughed throughout this whole book.  There is no doubt with the debut novel Jamie has a hit on her hands. This is one author you will want to keep your eyes on. She will be a bestselling author and a household name for sure. She is one author who knows her stuff and can write like a dream. This is a story for everyone, each person will find something from Jamie that will pull you in. It sure is a story that will stick in your mind long after you read the last page. Readers will be asking everyone if they read it and people will be pulled to this book.  I for one cant wait for her next book I am sure it will be a hit just as Call Sign Karma has been. This is one hot author who is on fire for sure.
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When a near-death experience awakens a powerful empathic ability in Alex Trudeau, she loses her peaceful existence in Lake Avalon, Florida. Touching a person drags her into their most horrific memories so powerfully she suffers the trauma herself. Her new-found ability threatens her developing relationship with Detective John Logan. Logan moved to Lake Avalon to forget a tragedy. But the fallout from that tragedy finds him. When a vicious killer bent on revenge stalks Logan and Alex, Alex is thrown into the killer's sick mind. Defeating him puts the lovers' lives and their relationship on the line.
 TRUE COLORS is the second book in a steamy trilogy about the Trudeau sisters. It's a powerfully emotional and sexy love story intensified by the dire threat facing the lovers. John Logan is the perfect tortured hero, strong, protective and tender, yet with a dark secret. Alex Trudeau, with her rescued dogs, is compelling and complex as she confronts her empathic ability, a new love and a maniacal killer. The twists and turns throughout kept me in suspense and turning the pages. I could not put down this book. And I can't wait for Joyce Lamb's next book in the series, TRUE SHOT.
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This is the first book I have read by Kara Kelley, and I have already gone out and bought her other book. The hero is just incredible - strong, stern, protective, sexy. The plot is deeply developed with surprise twists and turns, and the characters are perfectly created, with quirks and flaws, strengths and weaknesses. Of course, one of Avery's flaws is that she tends to put herself in danger, but Daddy is working hard to break her of that bad habit. The discipline scenes are fantastically scripted - very well described, not too mild but not excessively severe. And the love scenes are sizzling. I can't wait to read her next novel. I received this book from Stormy Night Publications as an advanced reader copy.
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4.5 stars

Anarchy Missing is incredibly intense! Like wow  so much is happening in such a short time its like Im out of breath, and at the same time, I just want more!

Its not all that easy to pick an exact genre for Anarchy Missing, as there are some sci-fi or paranormal elements, and its definitely urban, and its very hot. What else do you need to know, right? The overall plot didn't advance too much in this instalment, but the pace was fast, and the character interactions were intense and filled with danger. I loved Lulu, shes the kind of heroine I can get behind. She is strong, she is able to take a step back and try to see things form a different perspective. She is rational and intelligent. Shes got street-smarts, too, and knows to trust her gut. Case, well, he was different from Anarchy Found, thats for sure. And if youve read that one (if not, you really, really should!) you kind of know why, too.

Thomas and Linc were very present in Anarchy Missing, as were Molly and Sheila. Sheila almost deserves her own book, virtual reality AI person that she is. I love her snarkiness, and how she can be in more than one place at the same time. And how loyal she is to her super alphas. And how suspicious she is to the women in their lives  at least until they prove themselves and get Sheilas loyalty as well.

The excitement in Anarchy Missing is so strong your heart will try to beat its way out of your chest. And youll have so many different theories before you get to the end, and you still won't get it right. But youll still have fun theorising, of course. And while there is a lot of tense feelings here, there is fun and romance, too. And I can just imagine a beautiful light show with hearts, spirals and artistic features that brings the heat ON!

Written in first person point of view, present tense, and from either Case or Lulus perspectives, the story unfolds quickly, and I loved that Lulu and Case had a past together, and their getting to meet each other again made me swoon. Huss has done it again!
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In a futuristic society at war, battling against those who have decimated their female population, comes a battle-weary warlord tasked with saving the capital of Verdantia alongside one of the few remaining women capable of seeing the job done.  Conte Ari DeTano has been called away from the battlefield to mate with Princess Fleur so their sexual energy can refuel the crystals keeping Verdantia safe and productive from the Haarb invaders.  An unexpected connection forms between them beyond a duty planned for them from infancy that puts their burgeoning relationship in jeopardy from the nefarious plans the Haarbs have planned.  Also entering this dangerous mix of love and war is Ari's loyal second-in-command Doral who harbors feelings for Ari himself and would do anything to keep him safe.  Long held myths point to an unbelievably powerful Tetriarch that these three individuals are manipulated into that will benefit all if they put aside egos and fears long enough to do what's right.  In doing so they might just find an unexpectedly satisfying HEA.

This story is highly erotic as this land runs on the sexual energy created by their royalty and their genetically chosen consorts.  This leads to numerous hot and heavy sexual interludes including mnage, m/m, and heterosexual play too.  These interludes are nicely spaced throughout the story though to allow meaningful character development.  We don't know much about the quiet and deadly Doral early on but his sad and scarred past soon comes to light and made me admire him all the more for the depravities he's endured in an attempt to save his family.  His perceived failure in saving them has led to a longing for love and acceptance which he finally finds in this unconventional marriage.

Mix in intriguing political shenanigans as the Haarbs manipulate behind the scenes to try to take control of the Verdantians to further their profitable drug and slave trade and you have action-packed scenes detailing treachery and the bloodthirsty fall-out of it.  Both Ari and Doral are masters at war and politics and are just the support Fleur needs upon her Coronation.  Both men are strong and loyal and will do whatever necessary to keep Verdantia free.  Ari was at one time a careless youth just looking for fun but now realizes the importance of home and family and strives to be the best leader he can be.  As Fleur is young and still learning though she'll need their support and guidance which she readily acknowledges.  Fleur is strong-willed but not arrogant in her thinking as she'll accept help wherever necessary to do what's best for her people.  The leader of the Haarb, Krakoll, is a truly vile creature willing to commit heinous acts to get ahead and manipulates many to achieve his plan.  This leads to many heart-pounding scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat hoping his plan will fail.

This is an exciting start to what promises to be a thrilling and erotic sci-fi series.  The world-building is vividly depicted though I wish the training and purpose of the magisters was a bit clearer.  Along with an appealing main trio of characters comes an enticing cast of secondary characters, and the return of characters believed dead, to lend themselves to many more promising stories courtesy of Ms. Knight's deft literary talent.  Sci-fi fans take note and be sure to add this author to your must-read list.
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In this installment of Vampire Erotic Theatre we follow Callum as he travels to Paris in order to scout new talent for an upcoming show at Vampirerotique, one which involves werewolves. This is something new and unexpected as vampires and werewolves never see eye-to-eye, and any relationships between the species is frowned upon, forbidden. It doesn't stop Callum from falling for one feisty she-wolf in particular.

Kristina is hiding out in Paris after running from her Pack, and her past. Callum spots her in one of the clubs while working and instantly craves the female, regardless of her being a wolf. The two of them come together in a hot moment of madness in said club, one which had my toes curling. Talk about steamy. From there things just get hotter and hotter as they try to slack their lust for each other, yet end up growing closer instead. Then to rope you in even more it ends with bang, enough action to get your heart going and have you on the end of your seat.

As with all of Felicity's books it's impossible not to get caught up in the emotional whirlwind that her character's experience. The woman has a way of making you fall hard for them, craving more. Book two into the series and I already know that it is going to be amazing. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Gabrielle has been given the task of seeking out Prince Durante D'Agostino and drawing him back into the family he has abandoned. The king, his father, is dying and he needs his son. But will the prince resent the messenger, or fall in love?

My, oh my, be still my pounding heart. Do not pick up this book without your Ove gloves, or your hands will be singed in the flame of Ms Gates writing. This is one hot story. This has to be one of her most, if not the most emotive, passionate hero she has created. He is bigger than life and intense. Like her other novels she creates larger than life characters that emote all over the pages. She creates spectacularly rich, lush backdrops for her characters and she captivates the reader with such finely drawn settings and characters it is like finding yourself caught in the drama.

I must mention the cover since I have complained enough about the hairless men on the covers of so many romances. I need to say, "Yes." (And, yes, that was a fist pump you witnessed with the `yes'.) The cover gods smiled on Gates and left her man with just the right amount of manly chest hair. We know he has plenty of testosterone to get the job done. Right? ;-)
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What makes this book so good is that the leads are not what I expected.  Heroine Genevieve de Renalt is vulnerable and brave.  She is unafraid of her emotions and even though she has had a scarred past, is doing everything she can to make her present and future better.

Hero Bevan MacEgan is also a wounded character.  He has lost his beloved wife and child and has put his heart away forever.  Furthermore, he has lost his lands to Normans due to his inattention because of his deep grief.

These two meet early in the novel.  Genevieve is running from her abusive fianc and Bevan initially has the opportunity to save her but cannot because he must protect his men who are arming an assault to capture his former castle, now occupied by Genevieve and her horrible fiance.  Genevieve's Norman family has dowered the castle to her.  Bevan despises the Normans.  They killed his wife.

Later Bevan is captured by Hugh, Genevieve's fianc when he attempts to rescue Genevieve.  Genevieve is a very strong character and does not fall apart after a beating by Hugh but manages to rescue Bevan and his brother.

They take her to their family's estate and there Genevieve begins the slow process of healing both physically and emotionally.  Bevan is softening toward her.  He is aware that Genevieve controls his lands and the sensible thing to do is to marry her so he can regain his holding but Bevan is stubborn.  He just won't let go of his first wife's memory.

Fortunately Genevieve is patient and determined.  She, more than he, is the logical one in the relationship and this was a refreshing change.  She sees the big picture while he focuses on his grief and resentment.

There are several good twists and turns in this novel.  Genevieve is really the star of this story and she holds her own in every way.
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Noah Golitson is a young, idealistic photo journalist celebrated for his bravery in Afghanistan. But something has happened to him there, a secret guilt so painful that even though he has returned to the UK, the nightmare of it still haunts him. He tries to cope by punishing himself, and by numbing himself. His interest in life begins to reawaken only when he sees the attractive Ash Elleston, the seemingly ordinary girl after whom Barbara Elsborg has titled her dramatic and passionate romance.

But underneath her pleasant and amiable exterior, Ash is no ordinary girl. She too has a secret horror in her past, with which she tries to cope not by numbing herself, as Noah is doing, but by dedicating her life to helping others. She has been the cause of much happiness in the people of her town, and she has surrounded herself with good-natured friends. But secretly, at her heart's core, she is still a very lonely person and she fears she will always remain so.

All this begins to change the first time she sees Noah, who is photographing a wedding. To celebrate the nuptials, the wedding's host sets off fireworks. Not only do these fireworks begin the dramatic action, they are emblematic of the white-hot relationship that ensues between Noah and Ash, who have to see whether the searing heat they generate is enough to burn away the monsters  haunting them.

Elsborg surrounds this couple with a gallery of vivid and colorful characters who help to articulate a plot carefully calibrated to uncover layer within layer of intrigue and shock, until the ultimate revulsion lies before our horrified eyes. To exorcise these ghosts, this couple will need more than searing heat. They will need honesty, compassion, and love.

**SPOILER ALERT**

Through it all, Elsborg admirably conveys what it feels like to be alive. In one scene, Ash, hoping to hear a proposal of marriage, instead hears

"I've something to tell you."

Elsborg describes Ash's disappointment:

Black, snaky tendrils wove through Ash's body, clogging her throat. The word was tell not ask. She'd wanted to see ask in his message and made this into something it wasn't, let her housemates think it was something it wasn't. Oh ... I'm an idiot. After twenty-seven years, she'd not learned a thing.

I found myself rooting for Ash, rooting for Noah. And I found myself turning page after page - I couldn't put the book down. The book is a fine read, and well deserves the 4  stars I give it.
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The female lead is a rebel, kick-ass chic that will not sway to the needs/demands/etc of her love interest. So hard to find that in books lately (by the third chapter the female leads all suddenly start to doubt themselves and exchange their strength for dependence on their love interest). Zoey is strong, sexy, smart, independent and stands-up for herself and her believes- no matter what.

Definitely a VERY sexy/sexual element in the book. Creative portrayal of the whole incubus vs succubus (girls vs boys thing). Looking forward to the sequel.
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Once again HelenKay Dimon brings readers a plot line that offers substance along with some pretty hot love scenes. It's Hotter in Hawaii offers it all--a great plot line, beautiful lead characters with substance and a supporting cast that helps to build a better story line. I liked that Cassie was so loyal to her brother, even after the evidence was piling up against him. Cal was a strong hero, which was needed in a story like this where the heroine could easily have walked all over the hero. Cassie was strong and feisty sometimes to the point of almost being annoying. Sometimes I even wanted to slap her.

All and all this is a great read for someone looking for short suspense with some great, hot sex scenes.
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Although she has a fragile heart condition, the female lead Marnie is adorably feisty, adventurous, and modern. Not only does she have to  convince the distrusting Jake to trust her, she has to seduce him into bed. He fights the attraction but she's determined and disarming in her approach. The man (a veteran warrior and killer) never stands a chance. The resulting sexual tension is hot and titillating. The deadly situations with lots of bad boys on the prowl, super sleek technology, relentless rain and storms, a hidden lair with a king size bed--everything a reader needs to cozy up and close out the world. Romantic, exciting escapism at its best.
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Samna Ghani knows how to ratchet up the romantic tension, and the more unlikely the lovers, the better she does it. Watch the sparks fly! The HEA in this story is bound to include some lively fights.
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All Jesa wants is peace from her father and aunt meddling in her life.
When she decides to use 1 Night Stand to find a date, she never imagines
she'd be matched with the very type of man she's trying to avoid.

David is a werewolf. As the oldest male in his family he must battle the inner violence that his wolf begs him to unleash. His sister's meddling leads him and Jesa to a meeting that will rock their worlds, bringing them an emotional connection and ecstasy neither expected.

Back in the Saddle is a fabulous story with so much going on in such a quick timeframe. Jesa is a complex heroine who thinks she knows exactly what she wants until she is steamrolled by the well-meaning sister of her blind date. Before we even meet David his sibling's description had already placed him firmly in my heart as a good guy and then when the heroine lays eyes on him, wow! The heat and emotion are combustible and I loved it. I got caught up in the whirlwind romance and enjoyed every moment of it. I cannot wait to see what this author has in store next.