Love and Lust find a way
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Great read, really quick, but easy to fall in. I enjoy this series and can't wait to read more of them
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Lust is usually equated with sex, but this book adds the dimension of lust as retribution.

After a failed wedding, Savannah makes the sudden decision to join the military. During her rounds at the hospital one day, she meets a man who sparks her lust. The attraction is mutual and she and Styx begin to hook up during their time off.

What starts off as pure physical lust is gradually starting to grow into something else but is abruptly cut short when Savannah and her best friend are kidnapped by the enemy. Being stationed overseas was risky to begin with, but now it has turned downright dangerous.

Styx blames himself for their abduction because he couldn't reach Savannah in time. He is determined to do whatever it takes to get her back. As his unit plans a rescue operation, they discover one of their own is in on the kidnapping and has been working with the enemy. When the enemy sends pictures of the abuse Savannah has endured, Styx lusts for blood. Someone is going to pay.

It only took a couple of hours to get through this book and even though it was brief, it is well written and engaging. I liked the fact that the authors spent time on the post-trauma healing that Savannah goes through instead of having life go on like nothing happened. It makes the story a bit more real and speaks to what it is like for people who experience PTSD.
2105778
I really enjoyed watching the characters fight and then find love in the spite that they believe will end them. There's enough draw to keep reading ahead to see if they can break this family curse. It's the age old fairy tale story of love fighting to overcome evil.
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This is a steamy Gothic historical romance with a plot that reaches the heart. A husband looses his beloved wife during child birth. His child a beautiful daughter is born with sun sickness. The midwife says witches and vampires burn so he tells everyone his daughter died as well turning the Abby into a dark tomb where no-one but a few trusted sevents are and him tend to the Abby. Lillian his daughter who is all but feral, until a strange woman is found passed out on the grounds. Violet runs from a violent past. She finds herself at an Abby hoping for sanctuary or a crust of bread before having to run again. Instead she finds darkness, and secrets. She is offered a job as governess to a small child but the secrets of her past and the secrets of the Abby keep tearing all hope of happiness away. As Violet and Lily come to love one another Alister finds he has hope and love again after 9 years of despair.
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This author has written a great romance story.  Romance is found when you aren't looking for it but love conquers no matter where life takes you on your journey
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This is a story of losing love and having a second chance at finding it.

Kate was having one of those days when Marco found her in a bar and offered her his company. She was looking for some alone time and instead got an intense guy who is intent on being in her presence. Kate lost the love of her life one day and hasn't let anyone into her heart or life in 5 years. Marco is intent on being alone and when he sets his sights on Kate he makes it his mission to be with her. From the beginning their chemistry is off the charts and he does everything he can to make her see there can be more. I loved both characters but I just think Kate was holding on to her grief a little to long. Sometimes you have to let it go and she wasn't letting it go. The plot was good too there was a lot of depth in such a short story. Sometimes I like the short stories because some authors tend to drag out the story and then it starts to get repetitive. This was a good story and it flowed. You have to read it though to see if Kate can get rid of her past to have a future.
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When a gang of thieves kidnap Darci and Jack they are thrown together in a desperate attempt to escape. Working together brings them closer and ignites a respect and desire for each other. Their time together only deepens this desire and sparks soon fly. This book is an enjoyable read and will take you on a steamy journey to love.
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Well, they do say the path of true love is never easy. Two lovers struggle to get together in a society that seems to be designed to keep them apart. Well worth the read.
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A good read! The stories are full of intrigue, romance, seduction and love. All are searching for the perfect soulmate and forever love.
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Interesting and sexy evil leads two people away and towards each other
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A hot read in which two broken souls find and help each other learn to live and love again. It's a fast-paced read with plenty of heat.
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A lawyer fighting for a lost love in more ways than one. Struggling to get their past behind them, they find their way.
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A flat tire sends sparks flying and offers a chance encounter with the possibility of love. This steamy romance has conflict riddling the path to love and keeps you turning the pages.
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Love is powerful. We crave to experience it and to share it. If you've lost hope of being loved or having someone to love this book is for you. I didn't want the book to end.
I felt like I was walking with a lover compelled to tell stories about his beloved.
Nicholas Deere began the story by showing the need for a lover. Then he shared in the most delicate way how he sought to meet his need. This sequed to his true Lover finding him. The best part for me is how the love of Christ transformed him into a man who could love a woman the way Christ loves the church.
Top takeaway: Don't lose hope.
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This was an interesting book to read. I loved following the journey of Flynn and Aria. I wanted to know what was next for them; if they could overcome their issues.

Flynn and Aria married and started a family in their late teens, despite the open objections from both their families. They both knew this would be hard and that they would face multiple obstacles. What happens when you love someone so much, but you cant see eye to eye? How can you cope, when your doubts consume you?

Flynn admits that he has made mistakes in their seven year marriage. He has taken advantage of his life with Aria and the things that she does for him and their family. He is keeping a secret, one that could destroy his family.

Aria married the love of her life; yet she hates him. Hes ruined her. She doesn't understand what Flynn sees in her. Shes nothing compared to him. Struggling with her self esteem issues and lack of female friends, Aria is on a dangerous course.

While seeking marriage counseling to try and repair the years of damage to their marriage, Aria and Flynn are asked to complete a survey of their deepest fantasies. Little do they know, some of them are about to come true. Secrets are revealed and choices are made. Be prepared for some hot (and I mean HOT) sex scenes.
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Poor Piers can't trust any woman since his heart was broken in the past. Jewel is pregnant after a one night stand with him. Her pride must be swallowed so she can have his help when her health is in danger. Their road to love is all about learning to trust again and follows a convoluted path. A sexy and lovely story. A good read.
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Claire is determined to move on with her life. Her first step is to be more outgoing and interact with other people, something she hasn't done for a while. During her time isolated, she spent her days reading with her dog as her only companion. With her mind made up to venture out into the world, she does it by attending the meeting of a book club. She loves books, so what better way to gain some footing on her new path in life.

Of course, she wasn't expecting to be so affected by the owner of the book store, Evan Lang. From the moment she laid eyes on him, feelings she long-thought dormant resurfaced, overwhelming her and making her first book club meeting a memorable one.

Evan has never been as affected by another woman since his wife passed away years ago. The new book club member brings to the surface all his feelings of protectiveness and lust that he has kept in check from the moment his last attempt at bedding a woman failed miserably. Unable to handle his sudden feelings, he lashes out at her and keeps his distance.

What ensues is a mix of whiplash-inducing moments when one moment Evan is losing his head with lust then feeling guilty for having feelings for Claire. However, he cannot ignore Claire's need to explore her new-found sensual side and curiosity of the BDSM lifestyle. So he strikes an arrangement with Claire where he would act as her Dom (in a non-sexual manner)and introduce and expand her knowledge of her needs, saving her from having an unpleasant first foray into the BDSM lifestyle.

Elene Sallinger did a wonderful job of bringing to the surface Claire and Evan's struggles to the page. Where Evan was struggling with guilt, lust and loss, Claire was dealing with feelings of inadequacy, unfulfilled desires and frustration over her attraction to Evan. Every emotion was expressed clearly in the page to bring the outmost impact, making me truly see how deeply these characters struggled with their feelings. Both Evan and Claire shared one feeling in particular - loneliness. However, they each carried along with them a lot of baggage that enhanced that loneliness tenfold.

I loved that Evan resisted and that Claire didn't let herself be used in any way. Although insecure through the beginning of the story, she grew to accept her needs and herself, becoming a stronger woman for it as the story progressed. Evan, on the other hand, withdrew into himself and kept a firm wall around him. His feelings for his late wife were genuine, but his self-imposed celibacy was eating at him, even if he refused to admit it to himself. I loved watching him deal with all the feelings Claire brought out in him. It sure made for some enjoyable reading. He had this way of reprimanding himself that had me laughing out loud. Yeah, I know. But I couldn't help myself. He was adorable in his confusion.

I can't even begin to explain how strong the chemistry between these two was. Any time they were in the same room the sexual tension could cut glass. It was that powerful! And when they did come together that first time? Holy Mama, that was HOT! Licks, nips and moans. Every little thing made for one hell of a scene!

My only complaint and it is not a huge one at that is that I wish the story would have been longer. I could easily see how the connection between Clair and Evan had grown, had experienced how powerful their chemistry was, but I wanted to see more of them exploring the emotional side of their relationship and see their interaction in scenes once they had come together as a couple. I think it would have made for an even more fantastic read.

All in all, Awakening was a sensual, romantic read with chemistry and emotions abound between two people starting anew in life.