Sexy, funny, sweet, paranormal romance
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*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This book was very different from the books I've read by Selena Kitt, and different in general. I really liked it. It's a great paranormal romance for the holidays or any time of year really. It's sexy, funny, sweet, and romantic.

Sam is a fairy, but she's different than most fey. She is obsessed with sex. She can't have it, so it intrigues her. While most fey ignore when humans have sex, she goes out of her way to see it. When she meets Zeph she is more attracted to him than she has ever been to anyone before, and the fact he can see her gets her all tingly inside. A fairy can make one wish on Christmas, and her wish is to be human for one day. She doesn't think her wish will come true, because the Maker doesn't usually grant that type of wish, but she decides to try anyway. Than she discovers all kinds of human desires and what she has been missing. And, she finds out that Zeph is hiding something that could change everything.

This a must read by Selena Kitt. I was surprised by this book. And, in a great way.
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*I gave this a B- for the Book Content and B+ for the narration at AudioGals*

How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) is a humorous, paranormal romance set in a fantasy world of mythical creatures, including vampires, shapeshifters, dragons, and even Amazon women. The fifteenth book in the popular Love At Stake series, it can easily be appreciated on a stand-alone basis. Further complementing this story is Amy Rubinates experienced narration making this a fun, enjoyable listen.

Zoltan Czakvar, a 700+ year-old vampire living in a castle in Transylvania (yes, this book definitely contains some stereotypical vampire lore), is on a mission to find his fathers murderer. Along his journey to discover the truth, Zoltan comes to what appears to be an untouched, arcane village of Amazon women. Upon his discovery, more than just his sense of revenge is piqued, as he stumbles upon Neona, a warrior woman, who he mistakenly believes is in need of protection from a leopard cat. He soon discovers it is her pet, leading to some funny repartees (especially between Zoltan and the leopard cat, who he can communicate with), and their unusual introduction brings to light a mutual attraction.

Neona, in turn, has her own mission. In order to ensure the survival of her people, she is required to find a mate  a task that is easier said than done when only women are allowed to inhabit her hometown which is full of feminist women who believe men serve no useful purpose other than procreation.

Finding Zoltan to be handsome, brave, and of seeming intelligence, she determines that he will be the one. Its a task which Zoltan is not adverse to, even if he does find Neona much more inexperienced and naive than he originally could have imagined given her quest. Further complicating matters is the fact that Neona is hiding one whopper of a secret from Zoltan. And so begins Zoltans and Neonas eventful journey that takes them on a crazy ride full of jests, danger, adventure, and romance.

The full review can be found at AudioGals at:  www dot audiogals dot net/2014/06/how-to-seduce-a-vampire-without-really-trying-by-kerrelyn-sparks/#more-23277.
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This book is a sweet paranormal romance, easy to read and fast-paced. Although the good girl falling for the bad boy was an inevitable outcome from the start, it was described very nicely from the alternating first person narratives of the two protagonists, Tessa and Hayden.
Both characters are well drawn, and the similarities in their lives - their problems with their parents, their need to escape and find someone who cares - make the romance believable.
The language is simple and clear, the dialogues natural, the secondary characters well depicted. In all, it was an enjoyable, fun read.

However, about halfway through the story I started having some problems with the plot and plausibility. I accepted readily enough that Tessa is a witch and that she herself accepts this news so easily. But there was a series of coincidences that were a bit too much for me to accept - perhaps because Tessa and Hayden were so easily convinced of their normalcy.

I don't want to give away the plot, because I do think the book is a fun read and because Hayden is very drool-worthy material (there, I've admitted it!), but the coincidences of Hayden's gift and Tessa's family's secret, of the dead coming back to life (or never dying, as it turns out) because of their witchiness were too easy. In a novel anything is possible, and that is the beauty of it all, but up to a point and after tribulations and worrying and fighting the odds.

Let me hurry to say that I don't mean by this that Tessa and Hayden aren't dynamic characters. They are, and that makes them very relatable and endearing - although I feel that both their pasts, and especially Hayden's, could have been exploited much more in the character-building.

These characters are the reason this novel works and that I can recommend it for a light, romantic read.

(3.5 stars for Good Book Alert reviews)
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I must admit, I'm not usually the biggest fan of paranormal romances. I have trouble with the usual formula--Girl meets Boy, Girl feels oh! so! attracted! to Boy for no discernible reason, Boy turns out to be a supernatural being, Girl and Boy fight to protect their burning, burning love, despite the fact that they have nothing in common and Boy's only qualities are his Otherness and his sexy, sexy muscles.

But this? This is not that kind of book.

THE ART OF WISHING reads like a hilarious, snarky, realistic novel with the added, sparkly bonus of magic. Sure, Oliver is a genie, but that doesn't make his relationship with Margo feel any less real--both of them are complex, well rounded characters in their own rights, and they have a complex relationship to match. (Not to mention the fact that they fall for each other for totally legitimate reasons--Margo even going so far as to make fun of the usual love-at-first-sight paranormal romance trope.) The plot twists and turns in all right places, the villain is legitimately scary, and the end was both suspenseful and surprising. Where you'd usually expect soulful, angsty brooding and hyperbolic declarations of love, Lindsay Ribar gives her readers sweet, understated scenes full of genuine tenderness. So happy this is a trilogy--Ribar's writing had me hooked (and laughing out loud) from page one, and I'm not nearly ready for Margo and Oliver's story to be over.
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Stone Kissed, by Keri Stevens, is a paranormal romance very much to my taste. There's a vampire, but that's the villain. The heroine has an unusual power -- stone statues talk to her, and how that works and how it complicates and enriches her life is all developed really well. The romance is sexy and challenging for both partners, there are some wonderful trust issues to resolve, and neither the relationship resolution nor the adventure plot gets short-changed.
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I should preface saying that I adore the Naked Werewolf series by Molly Harper; these are my go-to books when Im in the mood for a pick-me-up. When I found out there was a third book coming soon, it was basically a one woman party in front of my computer as I celebrated. Now that Ive gotten that disclaimer out of the way, onto the review.

How to Run with a Naked Werewolf was everything I expected. There were some spunky characters. There was that wit and humor that just draws you in. And best of all, the romance that is basically all adorableness even when it frustrates the hell out of the reader. To top it off, this book has a very real issue being put forth, which is domestic violence. And it deals with it in a great way.

Both characters are ones we briefly either met or heard about in the previous two books. Anna Moder had been the pack doctor. But we start off the book with her having left her job and witnessing something she probably shouldnt have. Then we have Cooper and Maggies bounty hunter cousin Caleb, whos pretty much as cool as can be expected. (FYI, thats pretty darn cool.) Throw them together and quite a few lies, and the romantic hijinks ensue.

Admittedly, this book isn't my favorite of this series. But it didn't stop me from zipping through the pages. It isn't necessary to read this books in order, but I highly recommend it. And its a great choice for anyone looking for something easy and fun to read with some romance and a bit of the paranormal thrown in.

Review originally posted on BookMunchies.com.
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Awesome 5 star paranormal romance book. This was a book that I got on a free promo, and read when I was taking a wee break from my read and review list. Wow, am I glad I did. It's a great book. All the characters rock, and the action is great. The ending is absolutely, hands down, awesome! You'll love it. Yes, there are sex scenes, but there is also a great story there as well. I heartily recommend this book and this author.
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I loved this book! Exotic locale? Check. Super hot sexy Greek hero? Check. Steamy sex? CHECK. If you like sexy and fun paranormal romance, you should totally check this one out. Erin Moore is an author to watch, for sure!
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My Highland Lover by Maeve Greyson, is the first book that I have read from this author.  I am not sure how I missed her before, but I will not be missing her books in the future.  I love the cover of the book!  It is bright, sexy, and inviting.

Gray MacKenna's mother and father were recently killed in a horrific fire, and he is bound and determined to find out who is responsible for the fire.  Now that his father is dead, Gray is the new chieftain of the Clan MacKenna.  He is a fair and just leader of his clan, and all that reside within its walls.  He doesn't have time for a woman or love.

Trulie is clever, self reliant, out spoken, and is set on seeing to the well being of her sister and her granny.  Trulie is also a time jumper. she was born in the 13th century in Scotland, but raised in Kentucky in the future by her granny.  Her and her sisters lost her parents when she was a small child, and it was up to granny to see to their safety.  Now she must leave them on their own to go back in time to Scotland to see her granny settled, and reunited with her true love.

Trulie literally drops out of the sky onto Gray's chest.  So beings their attraction to each other, and their relationship.  I enjoyed the back and forth banter between Gray and Trulie.  It was a breath of fresh air that Gray did not fight or hide his feelings for Trulie.  He did exactly the opposite.  There was heat between them, and the author made it known.

I loved the secondary characters in the story.  Granny was my favorite!  She was a little cunning, a match maker, and extremely funny.  She kind of reminded me of Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies TV show, except for she didn't run around threatening anyone with a shotgun.  Then there is Kismet, Trulie's dog, her protector and constant companion.  Coira, who is Trulie's maidservant, is a no nonsense kind of girl, and very outspoken.  All of these character's together flowed quit nicely, and made for a humorous at times read.

I enjoyed the paranormal elements in the story.  Time-travel is one of my favorite elements in a story.  You have Trulie that can sense what people are feeling, and sense their true nature.  There is also 'the fire portal', which allows Trulie communicate with her sisters in the future.  There was also the way that Trulie and granny time traveled that was different in this story.

This plot moved along quit nicely.  I was a tad confused in one or two places, involving Gray's parents death, but the author does a nice job of putting me back on the right track. There is a little danger, and suspense in this story.  Just when you think a problem has solved, you get nudged in a different direction.  Which makes a fun and wonderful read.

If you enjoy a little time-travel, humor, and paranormal elements in your historical romance, you will enjoy this book.

Sexual Scenes- Heat factor is a 3 out of a 5
Curse Words- A 3 out of 5

*I received a free eARC from NetGalley on behalf of the publisher in exchange for my honest review.  All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
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Want a little paranormal with your sexy romance?  Kiss and Tell is a very sexy book with a vampire to boot.  Hot does not even cover it when describing the book or the character of Seth.  If I were to see a Seth in a bar, I would jump into the game the women are playing at their table with no hesitation.

When Willow chooses Seth as her target in the bar for a round of Kiss and Tell,  she doesn't expect to be so attracted and turned on so quickly by him.  Within hours they are steaming up the sheets and falling into a paranormal romance.  Willow has no idea that Seth is a vampire, and Seth finds it difficult to break the news to her.  Instead he decides to hold off on telling her and just enjoy the moment.  Problem is, Seth becomes addicted to the small taste of her blood and starts to realize that her blood is the only thing that he can survive on.

I admit, the romance between the two characters was rushed and at times they were naive.  Even admitting that, I still found myself swept up in the writing and the story.  I was willing to look past the instant romance just so I could have the gratification of the slutty sexy scenes.  I am a hussy at heart and the sex was oh so good.

If you don't mind a quick fix of instant romance and like a little paranormal inserted into the plot, then Kiss and Tell will definitely quench your thirst.  A new series for me to be sucked into and keep me up late dreaming of sexy vampires.
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This was a hot, funny, sexy read. I wanted to hurt Julia. How does an educated professional accrue that amount a of serious debt and still think about shopping or buying more???  That aside, I loved all the antics and goings on at the destination wedding.  Tucker really was a sweetheart from the first date, to credit card fixes, and houses near friends. I loved this guy. The depantsing during the ball game on the beach was my fave. Lol. This is another sweet literary victory for this author. Whether she's writing contemporary romance or hot paranormal, the stories are unique and interesting and pure enjoyment start to finish.  This is a great reading adventure to fall in love with. One click now. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and am giving an honest review.
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How to Seduce an Angel in Ten Days by Saranna DeWylde
Paranormal Romance -March 5th, 2013
4 stars

How to Seduce an Angel in Ten Days reminds me of the outrageously funny books written by Kathy Love and Erin McCarthy.

Tally is a witch who is being punished for her misdeeds.  Her magic has been taken from her and now she has been given two guardians, a demon and an angel. Both who tempt her!  After her probation she will judged and will either go to hell or be redeemed.  The problem is that Tally is extremely attracted to the angel named Falcon and he to her!  Plus the demon named Etherlred is very persuasive  it would be so easy to succumb to her old, bad girl image.

This was a lighthearted, delicious romp that will entertain readers who enjoy sexy and cheery reads.  Tally has made mistakes in the past and she is really trying to make them right and change herself.  In this story the reader learns how she wanted so much to be loved that she trusted the wrong people.  Now she is owning her actions and although mighty tempted is determined to redeem herself.  The fun parts in the story are the dilemma between her and Falcon.  As her guardian, Falcon and Tally are not supposed to do any hanky panky but their attraction is so strong they cannot seem to help themselves.  Also, the demon, Ethelred is very good and throwing cogs to try to trip her and Falcon up.  But he gets his comeuppance when he discovers he may have soft feeling for a adorable shifter!

Highly entertaining and very sexy this series will have you laughing and enjoying every minute!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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Really, really good. This was a smart and sexy paranormal tale that great magic workings, swoon-worth romance, and some nice steam. Angel is a badass sorcerer with a smart mouth. Angel is famous and feared for being the last man standing against a horde of at least a hundred vampires that killed his whole magical family. That comes with a lot of issues and feelings that he works hard to just shove deep. Something else he tries to ignore (and has for a while) are the hots he has for a certain masculine, commanding vamp. I usually don't like stories with vampires (especially as the love interest) but I was intrigued enough by the blurb that I gave this a shot. Simeon is likened to an auburn James Bond type, cool and manly. While it seems strange that their relationship is just now moving into more intimate waters, Simeon has an answer for that which makes perfect sense: for someone 400 years old, what is two years to wait to soften someone's guard and heart? Of course not since the werewolf mating trope have I seen such raving declarations of undying (haha) love and slavish devotion. It the whole The One thing that can seem really hot and romantic if it's done right. Now on to the magic kickass-ery. I was also a little wary of the whole necromancer business, thinking of zombies and morbid things. No so this practitioner. Angel's a sorcerer level mage whose affinity happens to be death (some other's are elemental things like fire or water). He can use many kinds of magic from behind "the veil", but where he excels is manipulating various aspects of death and death energy. Since the human body is always in the process of dying, that give him some interesting applications. In addition to the cool spellcasting and hot romance, there is a mystery, who is trying to kill Angel? Lots of danger and menace and action figure into the story and keep the pace brisk. I really liked the resolution to the mystery and the wrap up of the story, including the obvious lead in for the next book in the series. This is the first thing of the author's that I've read but definitely won't be the last!
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Number one rule  Dont mess with leprechauns.  Even if you didn't do it  youll still take the fall for it.  Rory and his two sisters, all dragon shifters, find themselves ousted from their Irish home over the accusation of stealing a leprechauns pot of gold.  The family find themselves in Boston, Massachusetts without a lair or a clue.  As luck would have it, and remember Rorys luck isn't so great lately, an apartment is available in a uniquely paranormal friendly building or it would have been if by some glitch it hadnt been rented to two people at once.

Amber figures shes handled this whole discovering you're a muse, Mother Nature really doesnt like to be messed with thing pretty well  considering.  But there is no way, no how this sexy dragon shifter with Irish charm and good looks is taking her apartment.  Not gonna happen mister fire breathing dragon.  The first one to leave the apartment forfeits it to the other  and that just is not gong to happen with these two.  So, the war of occupancy begins.

I dream of Dragons is full of charm, witty banter, two extremely stubborn occupants  and a boatload of other paranormal creatures.  I gave up trying to keep the smile off of my face or my giggles quiet.

The only drawback for me as a Shifter Romance Junkie, was there was very little shifting going on  certainly not a deal breaker, but I missed it.

Amber and Rory certainly give off sizzlin hot vibes, and neither one will easily give in.  Their battle of wills becomes something else along the way  its difficult to be fighting your mate over possession of a lair when you could both be sharing it with more enjoyable results than this stand off.

If you're looking for a fast paced, chuckle-filled, swoon-worthy Paranormal Romance  then have I got a story for you.  Check out I Dream of Dragons, the first in the Boston Dragons series.  With a delightful secondary cast full of the Paranormal, its hard not to find yourself swept up in this magical tale.  Indulge yourself and enjoy.

*I received an e-ARC of I Dream of Dragons from the publisher, Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
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Baby, Im Howling For You by Christine Warren

Clever and smart writing takes the paranormal romance to an utterly delightful level of humor, love, suspense and satisfaction.

1st of a spin-off series, this paranormal romance takes place in Alpha. A town established for loner, hurt or other paranormals that need a place of safety. I haven't read The Others series. I easily understood the town, premise and didn't feel like Id started in the middle of something. Perfect way to start a spin-off.

Renny Landry has a stalker. While she does not want anyone else hurt, she needs a place to stay where the residents can protect themselves.
I really liked this woman. Shes on the run, but doesnt sweat the details. She stands up and deals with whatever comes her way. And when her new mate tries to put her In a protective bubble, she smashes the barriers and joins in the fight. Ok, she is brave, but probably more to her detriment than is smart. But I loved that. She will be there for whatever is needed.

I look forward to reading more of this series and have stocked The Other series in my TBR.

Lots of funny one liners.
Their Mate was kissing them.

Excerpt:
He nuzzled her ear, dragging in one more lungful of delicious female, before rolling off her and dragging her against his side. Now that hed claimed his mate, he didn't want to smother her on their first night together. That just seem rude.
  Plus, it would pretty much rule out his hopes for round two a little bit later.
Excerpt from Baby, Im Howling For You by Christine Warren.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy.
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I was gifted a copy of this book for an open and honest review. :)

Its a little different for a paranormal book, for me. I loved it though and look forward to the next book as well in this series.

This story is about Keira Johnson. She is an editor for a Vampire author - Claudia Woods and her company Legacy that promotes paranormal authors. Even though this story is about Keira, I loved Claudias cheeky no nonsense personality for a vampire. :)

Keira is sent to her reunion, against her wishes. Giving into her boss and brother. Once there she bumps into an old flame, that brings back painful memories for her, with her more recent upsetting breakup. Claudia insists as she is also to give a donation as part of the celebrations.

Daniel Richards is an old flame, of sorts. Keira remembers their past and wishes to avoid him upon spotting him. Daniel has other ideas and seeks her out. Both remembering their pasts, not all of it good. Daniel has his own demons to excise in his soon to be X wife, who was once part of their little threesome - study mates only. Jessica soon sunk her hooks into Daniel in many ways giving Keira a reason to disappear at that time through her mothers illness.

Now though, Daniel wants her, desires her and loves her. Keira has been burned and does not let go easily despite her loving boss telling her to. :) There is plenty happening around the two main characters, some fun, some not, but it all leads to their eventually getting together, after Claudia gives their relationship a little nudge. :)

Claudia sends her to an Island to recruit another pair of Vampire authors to her company Legacy. Also telling Keira she can finish her own work in progress for publishing. Needless to say shes not too happy when Daniel shows up, soon discovering that Claudia helped in him finding her.

Its a great fun story with well written characters that draw you in, with plenty of background into each. The story has you wanting them together the more you read. :) I also loved Claudia and so hope the author will have her in her own story to find her own life mate, in time? :)
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~Reviewed by FRANCESCA & posted at Under the Covers Book Blog

"If you are looking for an entertaining, sweet and sexy paranormal romance, you should check Jessica Sims out!" ~Under the Covers

This was such a quick and enjoyable read!  I actually enjoyed it more than the first book and I can't really pinpoint the why.  Maybe it's because I like to see a heroine that has gone through abuse take charge of her life and not let things "happen" to her again.  Maybe it's the fact that I LOVE a big brooding hero, tough on the exterior, who is also a sweet teddy bear on the inside and ... a virgin!

We met Sarah in book one when her human sister, Bathsheba, was dedicating her whole life to protecting Sarah and covering up the fact that she was now a turned werewolf.  What we didn't really know was that she was abused by her boyfriend who then sort of accidentally turned her into a werewolf until Bathsheba got rid of him.

Now that she was outed as a werewolf, the local pack wants her to join so they can all mate with her.  Sort of barbaric.  But werewolves are not the civilized bunch in this story.  Sarah has the brilliant idea to fake a mating to another shifter so they'll leave her alone, and she ends up with the toughest and scariest of Beau's enforcers, Ramsey.  Ramsey is a bear shifter who really doesn't say much other than grunting and bashing skulls.

Sarah and Ramsey were so cute together.  Ramsey, for as big and strong as he is, handled Sarah and her hang ups about being touched after her abuse very well.  He was sweet and slow with her.  Sometimes even too much.

As they pretend to be in love, they fall in love.  But they also have to deal with the nasty werewolves who are trying to trick Sarah into making a mistake so they can use her in their pack.  Although there are some that are still redeemable and I can't wait to read about Connor.

If you are looking for an entertaining, sweet and sexy paranormal romance, you should check Jessica Sims out!  These are fast reads that will lighten up your mood and leave you with a smile on your face!