Sexy Siren Delivers Again!
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Christina has given birth to perhaps the best album of the year which incidently brings back the sounds of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. What can I say to emphasize this point? Well first and foremost she has an amazing voice, after "Reflection" it was quite evident that inside that mousy ex-mousekteer was a very strong singer. She further proved this with "Stripped," which I have to say would be my favorite album up until she released this one. Second, not one of the young pop tarts crowding the billboard chart could pull of an album such as this, that reminisces on the music that built the music we love today. And thirdly, every track delivers beautiful lyrics and amazing sounds. So my suggestion, pick it up as soon as possible, in the two weeks since owning it I have listened, oh it must be millions of times now.
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Such a l great new series from Eve! I love how shes shifted genres but still kept the sassy MCs and LOL moments!
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I ALWAYS get a kick out of Eve Langlais books. You get sass and spunk and (quite often) a little growling from our hero. Frankly, Calvin does the growling thing well. Especially if Lily's in danger. Heck, Lily or Zoe. Both of them elicit more than a few protective growls from the big guy.

Now, in theory, an assassin might not be the typical hero one looks for. But Lily's issues demand someone who isn't afraid to step in and get his hands dirty if he needs to. In other words, Calvin is perfect for Lily. And the guys (and ladies) he works with aren't without their own code of honor.

Basically, Bad Boy Inc might take on contract killings, but they're also exploring a few new avenues that are broadening their reach as a company.

The bad guys won't know what hit 'em.

Fun, sexy, and a little bloody. Just the way I like my books.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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Another great dark, edgy novel by Bella Jewel, Where Darkness Lies is the second book in the Criminals of the Ocean series. Rife with mystery, Jess and Dimitri are both products of awful environments. Dimitri is the stepson of Hendrix who we first met in Enslaved by the Ocean. Believing that Hendrix left him behind to suffer unfathomable pain, Dimitris ultimate goal in life is to make him pay.

Now, Ive been waiting for this book FOREVAH!

Is it worth the wait?! YES! I love me some Dimitri!

This isn't an insta-love as Dimitri snatches Jess from Hendrix in order to finally get his revenge. Their relationship sort of just flips on. Jess is the bargaining chip and her only way out is Dimitri. I wanted more relationship development details. The chemistry between was slowly simmering below the surface and when it reached red-hot levels is when Jess throws herself into this relationship.
Bella did keep me on my toes. I was invested in these characters; Jess might be my favorite of Bellas books!  Jess is a great spunky heroine. She had an awful childhood and ran away as soon as she could. Instead of immersing herself in misery, shes actually HILARIOUS and pretty happy. Shes lived on the ocean for a very long time and now that Dimitri has dragged her on land, its an adjustment. Even though its an adjustment, Jess gives it back to Dimitri good for attempting to use her against Hendrix.

These two, Dimitri and Jess are two sides of a coin. While they seem to have such different personalities, they actually have a ton of commonalties. Swimming through all of their interactions is a lot of sexual tension. Jess has only known suffering when it comes to sex and Dimitri has Costco sized issues. The rare moment when Dimitri lets down his guard are my favorite parts of the story. Hes usually all alpha jerk but in these moments hes so caring and giving. Theyve both been so many hardships, I was really rooting for them. When they finally are able to deal with their issues, together, their passion explodes across the pages.

Where Darkness Lies is filled with adventure on land, sea and in their relationships. Theyll cross new boundaries and I cant wait to read the next in the series!
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I really enjoyed this fun, sexy, exciting romantic suspense story! The author is a favorite of mine, but this is a new genre for her. I loved her take on this ensemble cast of hackers.

Roarke Brennan is a great hacker. It's how he makes most of his money, unbeknownst to the government, of course. He's been doing it since he was a teenager, and he taught his younger brother, Flynn, how to do it as well. But, Flynn decided to "go straight", and got a job with a defense contractor. He found something he wasn't supposed to see, and it got him killed. Now, Roarke has become obsessed with getting revenge for Flynn's death. He's put together a team of hackers to help him take down the owner/CEO of the company Flynn worked for, who Roarke is sure is responsible. Roarke and Flynn's best friend, Erick, is a major part of the team, since he's been close to both brothers since they were kids. But, what Roarke wasn't expecting was for Erick's baby sister, Wren, to be back in D.C., and to insist on helping too. Roarke has never been able to think straight where she's concerned, and that hasn't changed, though he hasn't laid eyes on her in 10 years.

Wren Lee used to be the perfect Korean daughter to make her parents happy. But, after high school, she started to go her own way. Then, in college, she had a traumatic experience, and it sent her down the road she's taken for the last 10 years. She's traveled all around the world, and learned all she could from one of the best hackers in the world, and now she wants to put those skills to work to help Roarke avenge his brother's death. Of course, she's also on her own private revenge mission which intersects with the team's plans, but she's keeping that to herself for now. Wren has grown up a lot, but through it all, Roarke has been the one she's always wanted. She hopes that now they can have a chance to see what they could be together.

Roarke and Wren had blazing hot chemistry, but it was left at a slow burn for much of the story, as the suspense plot took center stage. It made for a great period of them getting to know each other again and finding out truths about each other they never knew. I loved this aspect of their pairing, and I enjoyed watching them feeling out their connection. There were a lot of circumstances that had to fall into place for them to be able to be together, and I enjoyed watching everything happen.

The ensemble cast here was FANTASTIC, and I loved watching their group dynamic. They each had very strong and interesting personalities, and I can't wait to find out more about each of them in future books. Jock will be the hero of book 2, and I'm so excited to see deeper under his surface! The group banter was funny and realistic, and I loved how they all gave each other grief, like a family. They all worked well together too, and it was interesting seeing what they each brought to the table. The suspense plot was dynamic and exciting, and it kept you guessing how things were going to turn out.

I loved Roarke and Wren's dynamic, and their coming to terms with how they are now as adults, rather than how they each used to be as kids. They really had to get to know each other again, though the strong feelings for each other were already there. It made for a different relationship arc than many I've read, which was refreshing. I really loved this story, and I am truly eager to find out more about the other team members. I highly recommend this to any romantic suspense lovers out there!
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Last summer I chose to review the first book in this series based off of the cover and the small description given and, if you don't remember, I was not in the least disappointed.  Ill Be Damned by Casey Keen (#1 in the Anna Wolfe Series) was fantastic and fun and sexy.  Saved By The Spell (#2 in the Anna Wolfe Series) was just the same!

The book picks up right where it left off  Anna has been kidnapped by Micah, a demon from Hell, who wants to use her powers as a Grand Witch to find a book of great import to help him take over both this world and the underworld. However, whereas the first book was told only from Annas point of view, this book switches between Annas view and then a mix of first person POVs from the group of friends looking for her, including her sister.  Its fun to see new characters come into play and try to guess which ones will hit it off and (hopefully) spin into a new romance.

This is the second book that Casey Keen has self-published and it is the second one that I couldn't put down.  Ill admit to having to go back to the last few chapters of the first book to re-orient myself to the world and what had been going on, but hey, its been six months since I read the last one.

The book is fast paced and makes you want more and more and AGAIN ENDS ON A DAMN CLIFF HANGER! (-ahem-) Without giving anything away, well just say this: Anna grows to know more about her powers, what shes capable of, who she can and cannot trust, and her love triangle (or if you include Micah, love square) gets more twisted around and you don't know which pair to wish for though a menage is not something Id be adverse to but I don't think with the way the men feel about each other that that will happen. -sigh-

Definitely check this book out if you havent, but don't read this one unless youve read the first. It is not a standalone book, but the series is well worth the money, and, again, its self-published so more power to Ms Keen on this one!

Kudos, Ms Keen, please give me more! 4.5 outta 5!
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The Night Stalker

DCI Erika Foster is back!!!  The Girl in the Ice was a rip roaring read and Bryndza has done it again with The Night Stalker!

'If the Night Stalker is watching, you're already dead...'

DCI Foster is back with another tough case. Someone is stalking single men whose pasts are shrouded in secrecy. Will she find this serial killer before the body count rises?

DCI Erika Foster is one of my favourite police detectives. She's gutsy, she's strong, she will always crack a case, even if it means a disregard for the rules and putting her job at risk. I also like that she is complex and has many layers; that she's not just a 'tough gal'.  I love her relationship with her team and especially like her interactions with Marsh!

The Night Stalker has plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, I thought I had it sussed but was wrong!  This police procedural story is sharp and gritty, it's an instant page turner that will have you gripped until the end!  Although second in a series, it can be read as a standalone, but if you haven't read the first book, you're missing out!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for my copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Front & Center is A.m. Madden's follow-up to her debut novel, Back-Up. I must say I loved Back-Up but I LOVED Front & Center! Nothing makes me happier than to discover the sequel outdoes the debut. Jack and Leila are in love and on tour and when I say in love I mean panty melting in love. Their banter and their entire relationship is sexy and playful until an ex-girlfriend steps in along with another smarmy character and things suddenly turn very serious. There was just enough angst and mystery in Front & Center to satisfy me totally. The Devil's Lair band mates and Leila's former band members from Cliffhangers add just the right amount of humor with their sexy selves. I would love a spin-off series off of these characters.  The epilogue had me sighing, swooning, and yes clenching. If you haven't read Back-Up please do yourself a favor, get it, and then be ready for Front & Center.  I promise you will love both of them!
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Finally, a full-length standalone novel from Roxy Sloane and she did not disappoint.  What happens when you get an up and coming editor and a brooding famous suspense author together?  Fireworks!  Jackson Ford is a very arrogant, yet dirty talking author and needs to be reigned in, and Ellie Parker is just the person to do it.  But does she pushes his buttons too far?  Their chemistry is all consuming and electrifying to read, yet Jackson's moods were border line bipolar at times (you find out why he is a little on edge).  Roxy Sloane really knows how to write some steamy sexy times.  I loved Ellie's friends Mags and Bianca!  So if you're a fan of Roxy Sloane, I would recommend Explicit.
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**Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Wunderkind PR for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review!**

I read Siren's Fury a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. I honestly didn't think that it could get any better, but Siren's Fury showed me differently! I loved this book even more than book one. Let me tell you why!

I was actually kind of worried about reading this one after that ending from book one. I got so close to some characters and then boom, they were gone just like that! I was extremely worried that we'd lose even more characters that I came to love from book one in this book, though luckily, that didn't happen!

Right off the beginning of the book, we find that Draewulf has overtaken someone close to Nym, and Nym doesn't know how to go about this because she doesn't know how long the person could last with Draewulf in his/her body. Nym also has her powers taken away, so she has none to even try to get the person back. However, Lord Myles says that he knows a way for her to get some magic, though he doesn't exactly say that it may not be the best magic for her to have.

I loved Nym even more in this book. I loved how she would do absolutely anything for the people in her life she cared about, including the entire world that she lived in. She's a strong character who will stand up for what she believes is right, which is totally badass. I also learned to love Lord Myles in this book, even though I don't know if I was supposed to. I don't know why, but he started to grow on me since I know more about him now! I mean yes, he is a little bugger, but he's just one of those characters that you love to hate in my opinion.

This book ended with yet another cliffhanger, which makes me just want to know what's going to happen in the final book! This series is just filled with romance, adventure, and suspense which makes it so hard to put down. It's a series worth checking out! Siren's Fury definitely does not suffer from second-book syndrome.
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I came out of the Siren, the first book in this amazing series, with pretty high expectations. But let me tell you, Nexus Tear did not disappoint! If you liked the first book in this series then pick this one up right now, because believe it or not, this one is even better!

To show you how awesome it is, Ill just give you a run down of this book without spoiling anything major:

All of the sexist pigs that Lucienne has the misfortune of being related to, still hate her and try to kill her (because Sirens aren't suppose to be women blah blah blah). They are basically trying to disown her. Just instead of getting rid of Luciennes name, they want to get rid of. her life. When really, we all know that they are just embarrassed that a girl showed them up. You go Lucienne! Girl power!

In this book, Lucienne is still really awesome. There is this one time that her cousin, who is well trained in hand to hand combat, challenges her to a fight to see if she really deserves to be Siren. Bad move, buddy. She of course kicks his butt, thus gaining her the respect of most of her cousins. She doesnt ask for their respect, she demands it. Well done, Lucienne, well done.

The romance in this next book is even more intense. Both Ash and Vlad stepped up their game, and were both willing to come to blows while fighing over Lucienne. Ash, with his super awesome God-like powers, can access anyones memories (except Luciennes), which basically means that he can read minds. Could you imagine if someone knew what you were thinking all the time? Yikes. Vlad is still awesome and protective. I cant say much about him without spoiling anything, but I fell completely in love with him in this book.

Now for the sad parts Like the end of the last book, Lucienne lost a lot of her soldiers. And like the last book, it was heartbreaking. All of the characters had to make some pretty big sacrifices in order to keep Lucienne safe, and it was really sad to watch person after person die for Lucienne even though there was no real way to prevent it.

Then the ending was a complete shock. They were so close! It was a happy ending and then that happened, and Im just left with all of these conflicting emotions of happiness and sadness and awe and frustration and omg-wtf-no, and finally, amazement!
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I'm just going to keep this review short and sweet!

Edge of Control was a lot of fun and a great addition to this series! This book is sexy as ever and I'm really enjoying this authors take on dystopian novels! Edge of Control is an exciting read and does not disappoint. If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, then you are going to love this one!
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I loved this 2nd installment in the Dive Bar series. Multi-dimensional Alex (short for Alexandra) and Joe are perfect together! Alex is strong and flawed, kind and witty, while loyal, humble gorgeous Joe is her clear complement. There were some Twists in the story that I did not anticipate at all, cameos by some of our favorites from Stage Dive, and a compelling story that I couldn't put down. This is a standalone, but don't deprive yourself of the pleasure of Dirty.
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Engine rookie Luke Slater is one of the strong, silent types, and you know what they say about the quiet ones, right? ;-)

After his world was completely rocked when he was just 14, Luke was forced to become the man of the house and he started to build a wall around his heart to keep from being hurt so badly ever again. Years later, that armor has him keeping everyone at arms length with a quiet and reserved demeanor but Quinn Copeland has him thinking things he should never be contemplating if he wants to stay aloof, never mind that she is his co-worker.

When an injury to Quinn's partner has Luke reassigned to work the ambulance with her, Quinn knows she is in trouble. She has been admiring the sexy rookie from a distance every since he came to Seventeen, and their new proximity isn't going to work out well for her concentration or her panties even though he has showed absolutely no sign of interest in her aside from being a coworker. When their first shift together goes to hell in a handbasket at the hands of one of the city's most notorious gangs, they are thrown into some intense circumstances with the potential to alter their lives forever.

This unfamiliar new world of fear and danger has Quinn in full freak out mode, but Luke's steady calm demeanor has a way of calming her when nothing else can. He is freaking out on the inside but he is determined not to let her see it since she is already scared enough. They have to keep what happened a secret to ensure the safety of their friends and family, and the shared experience draws them closer until that slow burning attraction finally boils over into some smoking hot moments! Nothing stays a secret forever though, and the tensions will eventually come to a head in a big way.

I highly enjoyed Luke and Quinn's story from the slow burn aspect to the suspense and danger that stalked them throughout this book. I found myself furiously flipping the pages to find out what was coming next! In Too Deep can absolutely be read as a standalone, so if you love a hot and sexy firefighter/ paramedic with a healthy dose of suspense, you definitely want to add this one to your 1-click list now!
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Blackjack: Wicked Game (Thomas Hunt Series #2) picks up with Samantha Drake and Thomas Hunt going into hiding from the danger that lurks after the death of Cal Perkins. This second story in the Thomas Hunt Series launches the reading on a journey of a sinister game between two men, and through the first layer of a much larger nefarious criminal-organization.

Readers who don't have the patience to wait halfway into the story for the erotic tale to begin, need not worry, this tale dives right into a sexy Dom/sub scenario.

I love these characters. Samantha is confident and tenacious; Thomas is sexy, fun, humorous, smart and witty. The things Thomas does and says made me laugh. I love that this time around we get to see more of his inner-Dom.

The story flow was perfect; just when things started to slow down, Sam JD Hunt picks up the pace again and throws these characters into another plot twist.

If you're tired of the same-old Dom/sub story check out, The Thomas Hunt Series; especially, if you enjoy a Dominant female character.
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Regina does not disappoint! With an appropriate blend of playful banter to smokin' hot romance between Cade and Ivy, you won't be able to put Triple Dare down. Her prior books were also fun, hot reads but who can resist the sexy firefighter?? Grab extinguisher and enjoy as Kyle heats up the pages with her third installment.
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Another fantastic installment in this series!

I was a HUGE fan of the original trilogy (which should absolutely be read prior to reading this and the subsequent book in the series) and this book was a nice continuation of Alayna and Damon's story.

I like how both characters continue to change and grow, and Scarlet does an excellent job of writing the LOVE between them, and just how intensely they feel it for each other.

They still can't keep their hands off of each other, and much like the characters personally, this aspect continues to change and grow as well.

The conflict by way of another crazy stalker was an interesting twist.  I thought it was interesting to have that nightmare from the trilogy revisited, but also the identity of the stalker was very surprising.

One more book to go, and I can't wait to see if these two finally get their Happily Ever After!

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