Review: Silenced by Leddy Harper

*****5 Stars*****

I’m in love with this book, from the beautiful cover (which is perfect by the way), to the lovely characters, Killian especially and the emotive writing. It’s been a while since a book had me turning pages quicker than I could read them but Silenced may have just cured my funk. I think I say this with each book as Leddy Harper just keeps rocking them out there but this is my absolute favourite book of hers to date. 

This is a beautifully written story that has some scenes in that are tough to read, some scenes that others may not agree with but are crucial to the story but overall it is a brilliantly written story of a young boy growing into a man fighting the horror of his demons, friends developing into more, scorned lovers fighting for a second chance. The book flows well as we follow the two youngsters through to adulthood where situations tear them apart and eventually back into each other’s lives. It takes twists and turns I wasn’t expecting and keeps you intrigued throughout.

Killian is a character I want to pull out of the pages and just hug him, from the prologue through to the ending that was all I wanted to do. He is just a young boy when he experiences the most tragic of events that leave him scarred in every way, events that lead him to live with his aunt where he catches the eye of his younger neighbour Rylee. Rylee is a sweet character that follows her curiosity every step of the way with Killian and what ensues is a beautiful friendship that develops into something more at a young age. Rylee becomes the central figure in Kilian’s life and she helps him step out of his comfort zones occasionally but he is still holding so much more inside, more that will have huge consequences for them both. 

Bravo to Leddy Harper on another fantastic story that will pull on every emotion you have and one that is sure to stay with me for a long time that definitely secured a spot on my favourites list and I highly recommend.

Reviewed by Vikki Ryan 

Haunted by a photographic memory, I couldn’t escape the worst night of my life.

The blood they shed.

The pain they endured.

The evil that still walked free.

It was all I saw. Those memories, my childhood—the images.

Silenced and scarred.

But nothing lasts forever.

Torment turned to blinding rage. Hate sought revenge, which pursued death. 

Then there was life.

The moon.

Rylee Anderson.

I had to choose...

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Review: Mastering Her Senses(Blasphemy 2) by Laura Kaye

*****4.5 Stars*****

In Mastering Her Senses, Laura Kaye takes us back to club Blasphemy and this time, we enter the world of sensory deprivation.

Cassia has spent the last two years away from Blasphemy thanks to an accident that left her terrorized of the dark. She's tired of being afraid and believes the right Dom can help her get over her fears. Soon, she finds herself in an all out panic attack and Quinton is called down to the floor to help.

Quinton is the perfect Dom to help Cassia work through her fears, but there's the unfortunate fact she stood him up previously. Not the best way for a sub to begin a relationship with a Dom. Despite some initial doubts, Quinton agrees to a no strings agreement. He can't help still being intrigued by her. As he begins to play sensory games with her and they edge closer and closer to her fear, his attraction grows and emotions form for both of them. Fear, though is a heady thing to overcome. Are either willing to risk all and give themselves a chance at a happy ever after?

I'm enjoying Kaye's Blasphemy series tremendously! I was very intrigued by Quinton in book one and boy did he not let me down here! Quinton and Cassia were so adorable and sweet together while their BDSM scenes were very hot! I loved that this had minimal drama and we had the opportunity to watch these two fascinating characters open up to each other. I hope we see more of them in future books!

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil 

He wants to dominate her senses—and her heart…

Quinton Ross has always been a thrill-seeker—so it’s no surprise that he’s drawn to extremes in the bedroom and at his BDSM club, Blasphemy, where he creates sense-depriving scenarios that blow submissives’ minds. Now if he could just find one who needs the rush as much as him…

Cassia Locke hasn’t played at Blasphemy since a caving accident left her with a paralyzing fear of the dark. Ready to fight, she knows just who to ask for help—the hard-bodied, funny-as-hell Dom she’d always crushed on—and once stood up.

Quinton is shocked and a little leery to see Cassia, but he can’t pass up the chance to dominate the alluring little sub this time. Introducing her to sensory deprivation becomes his new favorite obsession, and watching her fight fear is its own thrill. But when doubt threatens to send her running again, Quinton must find a way to master her senses—and her heart.

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Review: Royally Matched by Emma Chase

*****5 Stars*****

From being a little girl, most of us fell in love with at least one fairytale or another, especially one that involves a Princess and a handsome Prince. Well this book is like a fairytale for adults.

I loved Prince Henry John Edgar Thomas Pembrook, Prince of Wessco from reading the first book in this series, but my word he is absolutely perfect in this book. He's not only hot, but he's incredibly funny, sweet (if not a little bit clueless at times, which in all honesty adds to his charm). He has such a carefree attitude initially, but you know deep down there is a guy just wanting to just be accepted. And there is a certain vulnerability about him without losing any of his masculinity whatsoever. I absolutely, well and truly fell in love with him.

That leads us on to Matched: Royal Edition. Which is basically a TV dating reality show and it is here Henry meets Sarah Mirabelle Zinnia Von Titebottum. Sarah is initially the absolute opposite to Henry in every way. She's sensible and definitely not an act first, think later kind of girl, but something about her clearly resonates with Henry and it's very clear as to what that is pretty early on in this book. She definitely was a character that I felt strongly about.

Despite this book being so funny in parts, thanks to Henry's antics, there were also some incredibly beautiful moments. It also didn't do any harm to have a few insanely hot sex scenes.

I love the fact that this series is set in a fictional country because that then gives it licence for the characters to be a little bit crazy and still remain believable. If this book was based around a fictional British Monarchy I don't think I would have loved it anywhere near as much.

I am so glad this book lived up to my expectations and I cannot wait to see what book 3 brings us as this is turning out to be one hell of series.

Reviewed by Louise Dale 

Some men are born responsible, some men have responsibility thrust upon them. Henry John Edgar Thomas Pembrook, Prince of Wessco, just got the motherlode of all responsibility dumped in his regal lap.

He’s not handling it well.

Hoping to help her grandson to rise to the occasion, Queen Lenora agrees to give him "space"—but while the Queen’s away, the Prince will play. After a chance meeting with an American television producer, Henry finally makes a decision all on his own:

Welcome to Matched: Royal Edition.

A reality TV dating game show featuring twenty of the world's most beautiful blue bloods gathered in the same castle. Only one will win the diamond tiara, only one will capture the handsome prince’s heart.

While Henry revels in the sexy, raunchy antics of the contestants as they fight, literally, for his affection, it’s the quiet, bespectacled girl in the corner—with the voice of an angel and a body that would tempt a saint—who catches his eye.

The more Henry gets to know Sarah Mirabelle Zinnia Von Titebottum, the more enamored he becomes of her simple beauty, her strength, her kind spirit... and her naughty sense of humor.

But Rome wasn’t built in a day—and irresponsible royals aren’t reformed overnight.

As he endeavors to right his wrongs, old words take on whole new meanings for the dashing Prince. Words like, Duty, Honor and most of all—Love.

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Review: Midtown Masters (Sins in the City #3) by Cara McKenna

*****5 Stars*****

I love Cara McKenna and have greatly enjoyed her Sins in the City series. Reading Midtown Masters was a bit bitter sweet because it is the last book in that series and I am sad to see it end. This series has been all about exploring menage relationships in their different incarnations. McKenna always manages to pile on the smut (she writes some of my most favorite erotic works), while having well fleshed out characters, relationships you become firmly vested in and situations that make you think and question your preconceived notions..

Suzy (Soo-jn) and Meyer CAM together. The money is good and they have fun entertaining their clients with their sizzling on video chemistry. Offline, their relationship feels more like one of close friends than lovers. One particular client, Lindsay (who's first name is John, but the fact he is first introduced by his last name leads to Suzy and Meyer making a mistaken assumption about his gender) begins to captivate Suzy. She is intrigued by his romantic requests and Meyer is concerned about her growing interest.

This was such a unique read. We only really experience these three characters through their interactions with each others. Adding John to the mix made everything so much more emotional and interesting. Plus, there is no denying how hot all of the sex scenes were. McKenna is one of my favorite erotic writers for a reason! I'm not quite sure which of the three books in this series I liked best, but Midtown Masters is definitely toward the top of the list. I also enjoyed the CAM plot line and the mistaken identity since it kept things fresh and interesting.

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil 

From the author of Downtown Devil and Crosstown Crush comes the final novel in the trilogy that gets you up close and personal with the thrill of ménage à trois.

Online, Suzy Park and Meyer Cohen are a hot, young couple willing to try anything their paying viewers desire. Their chemistry offline, though, is fizzling out. They’d call it quits if not for the high they get from captivating their audience with mind-blowing sex.

Lately, however, one of their clients has begun captivating Suzy. With requests for vanilla lovemaking that annoy Meyer to no end, Lindsay seems to be a lonely innocent needing an imitation of romance. Suzy and Lindsay discover a bond that only deepens once the camera stops rolling, but Lindsay has a secret—that “she” is really a he pretending to be a woman for research—and the cost of confessing could turn a simple arrangement into a hands-on education...

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Review: Unexpectedly Hers (Sterling Canyon #3) by Jamie Beck

****3.5 Stars****

This is the third book in the Sterling Canyon series and while I enjoyed it, I didn't exactly love it like I loved the other books in the series. I found this one to be quite slow going and didn't hold my attention how I want a book to. To be honest, I skimmed through some of it because I found it to be very repetitive. The characters seemed to have the same arguments over and over again which I found to be quite annoying.

Shy and quiet Emma Duffy helps run her family's bed-and-breakfast but at night she secretly writes erotic romance hot enough to melt the snow in the Colorado town she lives in. Emma's double life is put to the test when her mother books the whole inn to a professional snowboarder, Wyatt Lawson. The same man that Emma has a lurid one night stand with that became the inspiration for her novel and the sexy as sin hero. He doesn't seem to remember her and she hopes he never will.

When Wyatt arrives in Sterling Canyon, his main focus is to start training to get back on the snowboarding circuit after he had to take a hiatus when his brother suffered a life altering brain injury in competition. The last thing he expects is to fall for a girl, especially one that is not his usual type. But unlike his usual types, Emma isn't using him...until Emma's pen name and novel come to light. Wyatt can withstand a tumble or two from his athletic training, but how will his heart survive the crash and burn of his relationship with Emma?

I absolutely Wyatt and his brother Ryder. I felt for Ryder and all the struggles he went through on a daily basis with his traumatic brain injury (TBI). The author really did her research on TBIs because the mood swings, light sensitivities and attitude changes from before the accident to after fit his diagnosis to a T. The thing that really bothered me about this book was the fact that Emma based her life around her mother and was afraid to really do anything and really be herself for fear that her mother would disown her or something. I found Emma's character to be really weak throughout the course of this book and she gave off a very different vibe than what I got from being introduced to her in books 1 & 2 in the series. Other than that, the book was filled with angst and passion and emotion and I actually quite enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author.

By day, bashful wallflower Emma Duffy works at her family’s bed-and-breakfast. By night, she secretly pens erotic romance hot enough to melt the snow in their cozy Rockies town.

But Emma’s real life is about to heat up when her mother books the entire inn to a professional snowboarder, hoping the publicity will put them on the map. In a karmic twist of fate, that guest is Wyatt Lawson, the man with whom Emma had shared the secret one-night stand that became the inspiration for her novel and its dreamy hero. Worse, a film crew is documenting his comeback just as her debut is about to hit the shelves. Emma’s only saving grace is that Wyatt doesn’t remember her—and hopefully he never will.

When Wyatt arrives in Sterling Canyon for several weeks of intense training, the last tumble he expects to take is falling for a girl, especially one as shy as Emma. Unlike groupies with their hidden agendas, she isn’t using him—or so he believes…until the film crew uncovers Emma’s pen name and steamy novel.

Wyatt’s comeback run can withstand a fall or two, but can his heart recover from this crash and burn?

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Review: Damage Control (Dirty Money #2) by Lisa Renee Jones

****4 Stars****

This is quite a tricky review to write. I thoroughly enjoyed book #1, Hard Rules. It's a gripping story filled with murky secrets and great characters.

Although I did enjoy this book, somehow it felt like a filler to me. I think that there was so much left unsaid in the first book that as a result the second is crammed with information. Lots is revealed - although not everything - and it kind of lost me a little. It became so plot driven, that I lost that feeling of connection to the characters.

That being said, the characters are great and seem to evolve as the story moves forward. Shane is as protective as ever and there's so much hanging in the balance that it still kept me hooked.

I'm really looking forward to book #3 and highly recommend both Hard Rules and Damage Control.

Reviewed by Vivienne Kauffer 

Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy in Damage Control, the smoldering, scorching next novel in the explosively sexy Dirty Money series.

The only thing more dangerous than a dark secret is a damaged heart…

Shane Brandon has been pushed to the brink, torn between his corrupt family and his explosive, all-consuming desire for Emily Stevens, who he now knows is not who, and what, she seems. Has he trusted the wrong person? Will she, not his brother Derek, be the ultimate destruction of his family Empire?

Emily tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to reveal all — one hot touch and kiss at a time, under every intimate detail of who this woman is, and what she wants, is exposed. But as he tears away the dangers of the unknowns with the woman in his bed, and in his heart, The Martina Cartel has set their sights on his company, his family, and the one piece of leverage they believe he won’t gamble with: Emily.

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REVIEW: Lost In Between by K.L. Kreig

*****5 Stars*****

5 TWISTED STARS

Willow works 2 jobs to keep payments and expenses up for someone to care for her mother. Narrating audio books is one job but the other is one where most woman won't dare to go - High class escorting services with the elusive company Dolce Vita. It's high paid and paying the bills which is what Willow needs. Willow doesn't offer any personal services with clients its on an appearance contract only. That is until Shaw comes along and asks Willows Boss for her services for 3 months, so a meeting is set up and that's when it's realised that Shaw was the cocky and extremely good looking male that rear ended Willow's car at a stop light a few days earlier. Willow isn't sure she should take the job as it means putting her real name out there and with Shaw being the Mayors son she realises that people may dig up her past which she isn't ready to share. However when he says just name your price, because lets face it everyone has a price, Willow manages to come away with a contracted agreement worth a cool $250k which will keep a carer looking after her mum for years to come. Shaw is attracted to Willow instantly but he is initially doing this as his father is up for re election and he needs to keep the spotlight off his siblings who can't seem to stop messing up. Willow and Shaw don't take long to become so attracted to one another that the inevitable happens but can it really work beyond the contract, especially when someone from Willows past unexpectedly turns up and throws a spanner in the works?

I don't think anything I have to say is going to give this book enough justice but I Love Willow and Shaw end of !!! Willow is a confident, gorgeous and charming woman who will fight to the end for the people she loves. Shaw is a dirty talking and super alpha hot man who will fiercely protect his family and those he cares about.

I didn't ever think K.L. Kreig could top her last book Black Swan Affair but OMG I need book 2 in this duo as much as I need air to breathe like as in right now! It's brilliantly written with more than enough enticement to stop you getting bored. The first chapter is a tiny bit slow with the build up but then it just takes off and you will want to turn those pages faster than a jet plane. Warning this book has a huge twist in it that you will never in a million years see it coming. Just when you think things are working out it grabs you quickly out of nowhere sucker punching you right in the gut. So yes a bit of a cliffhanger and a yearning for more will be the result after reading but I can tell you now it was so worth it and more.

We all have one.

A price.

That magic number that will get us to agree to do anything, be anything.

Don’t sit on your gold-plated high horse and say you don’t because you do. Everyone does. Each of us has something we covet enough that we’d sell ourselves to have it.

What’s my tipping point, you ask? Apparently a cool quarter mil will do the trick.

What does one do for 250 large, you wonder? Anything the infamous, gorgeous playboy of Seattle wants. For the next four months I’ll be Shaw Mercer’s arm candy, his beck and call girl, his faux girlfriend. I’ll be his to command, mold, push and pull in any direction he sees fit.

I’ll fight falling into bed with him. I’ll fight falling in love with him even harder. I’ll fail at both. And when my past and present collide in the most unexpected of ways, I’ll learn that while one man’s love for me has never died, the only man’s love I really want will never be mine.

*If dirty-talking, dominant alphas are not your thing, move along. Mature, 18+ only. Book 1 in a 2-part duet.

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