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Into the Dream by Laurie Roma

12/30/2013

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Allison Summers is having the mother of all bad days. As a
surgeon, Allie is a strong woman who has led a difficult life. She is fighting
to make the best of her situation, but everything changes when she is struck by
lightning and finds herself transported to another world.


Arcadian Princes Tynan, Cael, and Ryder Dracor have been looking
for the woman who will complete their souls. Born in a world with a shortage of
females, they fear that day will never come. When a goddess suddenly appears,
they are shocked, but know they want her as their mate. Allie wants to go home, but now that they’ve found her, they don’t want to let her
go…


When wills clash and legacies are unveiled, it seems as though
Allie was destined to become part of this world. But as she struggles with her
new life, can she find a way to truly be happy and embrace being an
Arcadian?


Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among siblings.


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Title: Into the Dream (1st book of the Arcadian series)
Author: Laurie Roma
Publisher: SirenBookstrand Publishing
Genre: Erotic Romance/Sci-Fi/Menage/Shifters/Paranormal
Novel
Reviewed by Brandi



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





I love it when authors come up with an original and creative story, and Into the Dream is just
that. Original and creative. The story had things I wasn’t expecting, and it wasn’t your typical paranormal romance. For me, someone who reads a lot, that’s a good thing.


Ms. Roma has created a book with a great plot, memorable characters that have many facets to them, a terrific heroine that I really liked, and it was written in a way that kept me engrossed. Oh, and I don’t want to fail to mention there is some very hot sex, but that isn’t the whole of the
book.


Into the Dream is the first book of the Arcadian series, a series that I have no doubt will be
a hit for the author, and a paranormal romance lover’s dream. I am looking forward to the second book in the series and have added Ms. Roma to my list of talented authors to continue to read.


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Adventures of Star Lite Into The Magic by Naomi Bellina

12/15/2013

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Good and evil, love and lust. Add magic to the mix and watch the sparks fly.

Star Lite exercises her emerging magical talents to search for Adam, the seductive stranger who captivated her heart during an extraordinary
adventure. Her every sense tells her they are meant to be together, yet he has
disappeared. Certain he's in danger, she tracks him down and they meet in Las
Vegas, where emotions flare and flames ignite.

But Adam must complete a mysterious mission and sends her away.
She uses the time waiting for Adam to study with Tristan, a passionate magician
with secrets of his own. As Star's powers are unlocked, she questions the
rulings of the authoritarians who control magic.

Against Tristan and Adam's warnings, a premonition moves her to
go back to Vegas. There, a new facet of her power puts her life in peril. For
protection, Tristan, Adam and Star engage in a sizzling ménage ritual. Join Star
as she opens her heart and soul to love, and continues her journey into the
magic.


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Title: The Adventures of Star Lite Into the Magic
Author: Naomi Bellina
Publisher: Total E-Bound Publishing
Genre: Paranormal/Action Adventure/Ménage/Romance
Novella Length
Reviewed by Maven



Heat Level - 4 Flames – Sizzling Hot
4.5 Stars – Recommended Read


 
 
Into the Magic is book 2 in The Adventures of Star Lite series.  This book was more intense than the first book in the series with more in the way of drama, mystery/suspense, and even passion. As the title implies the book has magic and spells, but don’t expect witches and warlocks. This story is about people with extraordinary abilities, and that’s part of what I like about this book. It is refreshing to read not so predictable characters.


There are twists and turns along the way that kept me engaged while I read, and some sizzling scenes that didn’t disappoint. It was good reading about Star and Adam again. I knew after reading the first book in the series the author had something with this story, and book 2 confirmed it for me. 


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ARC of Winter's Sweet Kiss by Roane Publishing

12/12/2013

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What better time than winter to find someone to cuddle up with? These sweet tales of winter romance are sure to warm your heart.

Expected Publication Date: December 15, 2013

Pre Order
ARC Review – Winter’s Sweet Kiss
Authors: Annabelle Blume, Lily Carlyle, Shaya Roy, Michelle Ziegler, Terri Rochenski
Publisher: Roane Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Anthology
Reviewed by Maven
 
Heat Level - 2 Flames – Warm
4.5 Stars – Recommended Read



An Unexpected Wreath, written by Annabelle Blume, was a tale about a woman, who for the first time, in a long time, was on her own and single at Christmas. After purchasing a
Christmas tree, and struggling to get it to her car, the Christmas tree lot owner offers to deliver it to her house. There is an instant attraction to him, yet the heroine is a bit unsure if she should pursue that attraction.

The characters of Stella, her twin sister, and her little niece made me smile, and I loved the shopping trip they all took to buy Stella some new Christmas decorations. There isn’t a whole lot of interaction between the heroine, Stella, and the hero, Grayson since this story is basically outlining the beginnings of a possible relationship, but it was cute, sweet, written with vivid imagery, and overall a fun short story that ends with a kiss.


 

The next story in the anthology is
Santa Bebe by Lily Carlyle. This is a short story about a somewhat brassy gal, Bebe, who witnessed her mother in and out of a string of bad relationships. She doesn’t want to be like her mother, but she fears she’s more like her mother than she wishes to be. From her bleach blonde hair to her sexy clothes, she’s
used her looks to her advantage, but dislikes the negative male attention it affords her. Placing money as the first priority for a relationship, she’s going about things all wrong, and part of her knows it. 
 
Bebe is a rather jaded character, but her one and only close male friend keeps her somewhat grounded, or at least tries to. He always listens to her complain about hating her job, and hating men, and seems to be the one constant male companion in her life, yet she hasn’t really “seen” James as more than a decent, nerdy guy who happens to be her
neighbor.

This story takes on an interesting twist between Bebe and James, that I won’t give away, but Bebe, the man hater, just might have the type of man she really needs in James. I only wish there was a little more to the story to show more redeeming qualities of the heroine.



 
 
In Melt by Shaya Roy I was introduced to a couple who met due to a family arrangement and was quickly married. Six months into their marriage, they are strangers to each other, and that unknown newness of bringing two individuals together as a couple plays a
major part in the story.

The heroine, Naina, is over the moon attracted to her brooding, quiet husband, and believes he doesn’t really like her, or finds her desirable. And the fact she can’t get a “rise” out of him drives her crazy.

Dev is stand offish, and buries himself in his work, but what his new wife doesn’t know, is that he feels as if she’s too good for him. She’s the one living in Technicolor, and he’s boring black and white who will drag her down. He hides his true feelings from her, mainly out of fear of actually loosing the person he fell in love with.

This story had an interesting flow, and the author did a great job of conveying the longing and misunderstandings between Naina and Dev, so much so, I wanted to take each of them aside and shake them for what they were both doing to each other. With all the wrong assumptions running amuck, I was glad to finally see some much needed communication between the two, which gave the story a happy ending, or perhaps I should say a happy beginning.



  
Angela has been on one horrible date after another
. In fact, her dates are so epically bad she has her best friend, Rebecca, on alert, because more than likely she will need to come pick Angela up.  

One in a Million Snowflakes by Michelle Ziegler is a story about one woman’s quest to find the right guy, or in Angela’s case, at least an acceptable guy who isn’t a creep. But no man can really measure up to her best friend’s brother. 
 
I really liked how Angela and Nick were re-connected after many years apart. Their meeting made me chuckle, and it was an original way to bring the heroine and hero together.


  

I was touched while reading,
Beginning of Forever by Terri Rochenski. It is a story of a woman who wakes to the worst phone call a person can get. “There’s been an accident.” 
Ms. Rochenski paints a heart wrenching picture of loss and the power of love found, done in an unconventional way within the setting of a bygone era. While reading it, it was like stepping back in time. The sights and sounds bounced off the page, giving me the full picture of period details that made this story one of my favorites.


 
Winter’s Sweet Kiss is what the book proclaims to be. A sweet romance anthology. There are no quivering or undulating body parts, or detailed sexual scenes, so don’t expect that kind of action. What you can expect is five winter themed short stories, with budding romance, a few tearful moments, and moments that will make you smile.


Special mention to Annabelle Blume for making me laugh out loud, and who’s story kept me smiling, and Terri Rochenski for writing something that touched my heart and took me back in time.
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Rock Star Ex by Jewel Quinlan

12/9/2013

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Social media consultant, Eve Everett, is less than thrilled when her business partner hooks them up with a job covering celebrity rock band Arsenal. Their new lead singer, Devon Quinn, is the man who broke her heart five years ago. But there’s no way Eve can turn down the assignment. It’s the big break their
fledgling company needs.


To boost Arsenal’s social media presence the band’s manager
wants intimate coverage, especially of Devon, which means traveling with the band in their tour bus while they promote their new album. It’s not long before Devon tries to rehash the past but Eve would rather leave it buried where it is. 
 

When Eve is asked to be part of a music video, she decides it’s
a great opportunity to reap some revenge by showing Devon what he’s missing. But soon she’s the one losing control. Will Devon once again claim her heart as well as her body?



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Title: Rock Star Ex
Author: Jewel Quinlan
Publisher: Evernight Publishing

Genre: Contemporary Romance M/F
Novella Length (Approximately 82 pages)
Reviewed by Brandi

 
3 Flames – Crackling Hot
4.5 Stars – Recommended Read



One of my all-time favorite lines from a book. “His voice was a combination of sex and sandpaper.” What a great opening line. That alone hooked me. While the story is written around a rock band, it wasn’t predictable. I liked that the author kept it fresh, with a good flow, and she also did a great
job with her characters. For a book of only eighty some pages, the characters were interesting and well developed, with a great chemistry and history between Eve and Devon that I did enjoy.



If you don’t feel like you have the time to pick up a lengthy novel, but are looking for something with some sizzle and substance that you can read in a couple of hours, I would recommend reading
Rock
Star Ex
.

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Silent Screams by Yvonne Nicolas

12/2/2013

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R&B sensation, Sharayna “Rayne” Piers, lives her life dedicated to her music. On stage and in the studio, she pours her heart and soul into the lyrics of her songs, hoping to deliver a piece of herself to the listeners. But ever since her twentieth birthday, her seemingly normal life has taken a turn to the dark side.

Piercing screams and horrendous acts of murder seizes her mind, haunting her night and day. Women similar to her in age are vanishing all over the world without a trace. It leaves Rayne wondering if the rash of disappearances is connected to her visions.

Soon, she will discover the world she was raised in is just a cover for what really hides in the shadows, and that her life as a human is a deception to mankind, a guise to conceal her
true nature. Will she shun the darkness that has befallen her or step up to the throne and become what she was created to be?

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Title: Silent Screams ~ Book 1 of the Dragon Queen Series
Author: Yvonne Nicolas
Publisher: Yvonne Nicolas
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Gothic Horror, IR Romance 
Novel
Reviewed by Brandi



5 Flames – Burning Hot
5 Stars – Highly Recommended Read!


 
With an interesting story line, compelling characters, demons, vampires, witches, portals, and visions…Silent Screams was a paranormal reader’s dream. This story is well written and kept me wanting to read more. It’s a roller coaster ride of stories that intertwine into the search for the Dragon Queen.

I don't have anything bad to say about this book, but I do think it is only fair to mention there are some graphic scenes, however they work into the horror elements of the story and without them the book just wouldn’t be the same.

I really liked, Sharayna “Rayne” Piers and Demetri Bithanos, and I’m sure the author has a hit on her hands with the first book in the Dragon Queen series.


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