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The Crimson Rope Anthology

11/24/2013

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Unleash your kinky side with six titillating BDSM tales… 
 


Let The Crimson Rope bind you in an erotic adventure sure to
please, with skilled Dom’s and sexy submissives that are willing to explore their boundaries. From pleasured gasps to stinging desire, the authors of this anthology will not only seduce you, but leave you begging for more.

Be Warned: BDSM, rimming, spanking, anal sex, public exhibition



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Title: The Crimson Rope
Authors: London Saint James, Raven McAllan, Elyzabeth M. VaLey, R. Brennan, Nikki Prince
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: BDSM
Anthology (Approximately 151pages)
Reviewed by Maven



4 Flames - Sizzling Hot
5 Stars – Highly Recommended Read!



The Crimson Rope grabbed me from the very first story, The Exhibition by London Saint James. I
was introduced to the world of erotica through art and what the author describes as “bondage artwork.” This was a unique story setting with explosive sexual interaction between the hero and the heroine that was written so well, I think I flushed hot while reading it. 

The next story in this anthology was
Amazing Maisie by Raven McAllan that continued the BDSM theme with the heroine exploring the possibilities of her submissive side with the hero while he is
away via email.  Rob is one smoking hot and demanding Dom, the question Maisie must answer; is she ready to submit? Another scorcher of a story.

Liberating Lua by Elyzabeth M. VaLey took me on a journey back in time with Lord Jürgen
GreyStorm and his wife, Lady Lua Mirabella. Lady Mirabella was taught that sex was an obligation to endure, but she’s about to find out how good sex can be if she is willing to submit to her dominant, sexy husband. Again, another sizzling story.

Taboo by Doris O’Connor. The young heroine is rescued from a bad situation with an inexperienced Dom by her father’s handsome best friend. Both the older hero and younger heroine lust for each other, but will they give into the taboo of it all? The chemistry between Joshua and Lucy was
terrific.

Lock, Stock, and Spank Her
 by R. Brennan. Another unique story setting. I met Beth who was on her way to a fetish munch. When she arrives at the much, she meets, Alexander, a Dom who
makes interesting BDSM inventions. I loved the concept of the heroine helping the hero demonstrate his newest invention. And like the rest of the stories, this one was off the charts hot.

In T
he Cowboy and the Schoolmarm by Nikki Prince I was introduced to Melanie, a woman who probably married the wrong man, but after becoming a widow she has a second chance with the cowboy she left behind. Who doesn’t like second chance stories? I know I do. Then there was the added bonus of having a sexy cowboy Dom. 
 
Each story in this BDSM collection is different from the next, but it does have several elements in common that brings a cohesive feel to the book. I completly enjoyed reading this anthology.
   

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Deja Vu by Vallory Vance

11/19/2013

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Darcey St. Claire is never surprised when a man is attracted to her. In fact, her style revolves around that assumption. From her short skirts to her thigh-high boots to her flirty laugh, Darcey flits along the edge of provocation to sell the overpriced services of the Hayden Court Hotel and afford her the spot as top
Sales Manager. So the lustful looks Vincent Guidry cast in her direction didn't faze her. It was the feeling of déjà vu creeping up her spine that made her run at breakneck speed away from the handsome former quarterback. And she wouldn't  have ever sought him out again. Not for herself. But there was someone else to consider…


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Title: Déjà Vu
Author: Vallory Vance
Publisher: Self 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Length: (Approximately 114 pages)
Reviewed by Maven



3 Flames – Crackling Hot
3.5 Stars – Good


  
To be honest, the beginning of
Déjà Vu threw me off a bit, jumping from two short paragraphs about someone then moving to another character quickly. That beginning might have best been written
as a prologue instead of a chapter start with such a quick point of view change taking place.


As I read I was also jarred from the story, mainly due to the formatting issues. As someone who reads a lot, I am use to particular formats, so when one chapter ends and the next chapter begins on the same page it does distract somewhat. I expect to see chapter breaks end on one page and the next
chapter to start on its own page. Quick seems to be the standing theme of my review, but the story flow is done at a quick pace.


Overall I did like the story itself as well as the setting. It’s a contemporary romance with some spicy moments. The chemistry between the characters is present and accounted for, but I would have liked to know a little bit more about them regarding their past.


While there were a few issues with the book, I did see a lot of talent. I’m sure Ms. Vance will have a bright writing future ahead of her.


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Wild West Succubus by Lila Shaw

11/11/2013

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1869 Kansas

A woman damned… 

Priscilla Goodnight, a widow in the harsh Kansas frontier, has a
cattle ranch to run. She can’t afford to reveal any cracks in her tough exterior or indulge in sexual liaisons with her ranch hands. But a hungry succubus can only exercise so much self-restraint, making discretion, disguise and memory-wiping her top managerial skills.

The mysterious stranger who knows her darkest secret… 

Priscilla doesn’t remember hiring the man with the wily smile
and the flannel voice. At all. Men as physically appealing as Hugo Desmond rarely escape her bed, let alone her memory. And how is he able to move so fast,
yet nobody notices but her?

Is she his target, his mission or his bait? 

Hugo is a gargoyle—a specially-trained executioner—sent to purge the west of evil. With succubi falling squarely in demon territory, Priscilla has every reason to fear him …yet she can’t stay away. Hugo says he needs her help and wants to save her soul. But is redemption possible for a woman as
wicked as Priscilla, or will love thaw her heart just enough for Hugo to crush it?


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Title: Wild West Succubus
Author: Lila Shaw
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal romance 
Short Story (Approximately 59 pages)
Reviewed by Brandi



4 Flames – Sizzling Hot
5 Stars – Highly Recommended Read!



Wild West Succubus is uniquely different, set in a historical western setting with a gargoyle that isn’t an ugly little crinkled up creature but tall, dark, and handsome! I really enjoyed this story and the originality of it. Just when I thought I’d read it all when it comes to paranormal romance, the
author proved me wrong with her version of a succubus tale.


With a great flow, memorable characters, and all the right amount of mystery, humor, and lust, I’m totally confident people will enjoy Wild West Succubus as much as I did. I totally recommend reading this paranormal gem.
   
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Against the Odds - A Love Story by J. Adams

11/9/2013

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Tired if dealing with an unfaithful husband after seven
years  of marriage, Raine Edmunds finally gets a divorce. Wanting to start over, she  leaves her successful modeling career behind and goes to a ranch near Roswell,  New Mexico to stay with her best friend. The ranch is the perfect place for her  to take stock of her life and all she's accomplished. 

Then Raine meets  Hayden, her friend's brother-in-law, and the opposite of all the other men she  has ever known. As their friendship blossoms, so does her love of ranch life.  She discovers that what she wants most-what her heart
truly desires-is right in  front of her.

Everything about Raine and Hayden's love is against the odds. Now they must prove to each other and to themselves that no matter what  trials assail them, their love will be strong
enough to overcome any  obstacle.

 
 

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Title: Against the Odds
Author: Jewel Adams
Publisher: Jewel of the West
Genre: Interracial Romance
Novel
Reviewed by: Maven


 
2 Flames – Hissing Warm
3.5 Stars – Good



Against the Odds is a sweet interracial romance about a former model and a cowboy. 

I liked the character of Raine, the premises of the book, and the way it was written, like reading a letter or personal memoir. However taking the story as a whole there were some slow moments and a lack of intensity. Due to that and some editing and formatting errors, as a reader I never felt completely gripped by the story. Something was missing. I’m not saying it was a horrible book, or a bad one, it just needed a bit more oomph and polish.

While the story starts out with the heroine tossing divorce papers on her husband’s desk,
Against
the Odds
does take a turn and lean toward the sweeter side of romance with a nice ending.

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Taboo Kisses by Helena Harker

11/1/2013

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When Jacinda runs into her daughter’s former boyfriend in a
lingerie shop, she’s more than a little flustered. After all, Jacinda used to have a crush on him and they once shared a taboo kiss. When Ryder asks her out, she’s conflicted. What if her daughter finds out? And what about her husband, who died in a motorcycle accident almost a year earlier, an accident she
survived? Will his memory allow her to move forward? Tormented by guilt, the former sky-diver and hang-gliding enthusiast has given up her passions. Should
Ryder remain off limits, or is this sexy motocross champ a means for Jacinda to reawaken the fearless, free-spirited woman she used to be?



 

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Title: Taboo Kisses
Author: Helena Harker
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Erotic romance (cougar) 
Short Story
Reviewed by Brandi


4 Flames – Sizzling Hot
4 Stars – Recommended Read



Taboo Kisses is an awesome story about a middle aged woman and mother who has lost her shine
since her husband passed, but after running into her daughter’s ex-boyfriend, Jacinda finds out she still has a life to live.

 
I really enjoyed this short story, connecting with the loss and then finding a reason to go on. The characters are memorable and it’s not your everyday “cougar” story. The heart shows in this older woman, younger man romance.

 
Thanks to the author for such a great read.


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