A Lust For Reading: 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Book Review: Sweet Submission (The Submission #1) by Roxy Sloane

Cam is a high powered executive and second in command at Ashcroft Industries. More importantly, in my opinion, he's Scottish which means he has a yummy accent. His days are filled with business meetings and deals, but his nights are filled with bondage, dominance and submission. It's a part of him that he likes to keep private. Until Isabelle walks into his favorite sex club one night and fighting his attraction to her becomes even more difficult.

Her entire young adult life, Isabelle has pretended to be whatever the people in her life wanted her to be. But now, she is tired of faking it. When her asshole adoptive brother, Brent, takes things too far, Cam steps in to save her. Isabelle is determined to see more of Cam's dominant side but he is equally determined to keep her out. How can she get past that stone wall he has thrown up between them?

When I get an email from Roxy Sloane containing her latest ARC, everything else in my world ceases to exist. Nothing else matters besides reading it right then and there. This was especially true for Sweet Submission since it is Cam and Isabelle's story, something that I have have been waiting for since The Seduction serial concluded.

Cover Reveal: Tycoon by J.S. Cooper

Excerpt: Sweet Submission (Sweet Submission #1) by Roxy Sloane

Excerpt

Most women don’t know the pleasure of total surrender.

You’ve fantasized about it. Maybe you’ve even tried. Asked for his hands to grip you a little tighter. If he could tie you up. Hold you down. Fuck you the way you need, his cock driving hard and relentless, riding your wet pussy until you can’t take it anymore.

But he always stops too soon. Eases up before you’re done. He’s careful, cautious. You know, deep down, he’s not for real.

He doesn’t mean it when he makes you beg for him to fuck you, doesn’t push you to your limits and demand everything you have to give—and more.

He doesn’t realize that domination is an act of worship. The adoration of a woman beyond all limits; the reverence to give her the pleasure she truly deserves.

Cover Reveal: Tight by Alessandra Torre

Anastasia #OfficialFifty Movie Poster Giveaway

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Book Review: Denying Ecstasy (Guardians of the Realms #3) by Setta Jay

Guardian Dorian doesn't want a mate. Ever. A century ago betrayal has left him tainted towards women and feeling unworthy of happiness. But his brother Guardians are suddenly finding their own mates and it looks like he is next. As soon as he scents Rain, he knows she is his. But he wants nothing to do with her and her hot little body and he plans to fight the mating frenzy every step of the way. Unfortunately for him, that gets considerably more difficult once he touches her.

After all the years fantasizing of what it would be like to find her mate, Rain can't believe her's turned out to be such an asshole. Dorian's rejection equally hurts her and pisses her off and she plans on giving him a piece of her mind. That is, if she can actually get him to stay in a room with her for more than a few seconds. Or pull her mouth away from his long enough to talk.

When Dorian realizes just how much staying away is physically and emotionally hurting Rain, will he finally stop denying what is meant to be? Or will he continue to torture both of them?

I've said it before and I'll say it again (and again and again until you tell me to shut up): I. Love. This. Series. All of the men are dominant, dirty talking alphas and Dorian is no different. He was a pretty big jerk at the start and his avoidance of the inevitable was extremely frustrating, but eventually he makes up for it. With his mouth and in more ways than one.

Book Review: One Night: Denied (One Night #2) by Jodi Ellen Malpas

So book two picks up after the mega cliffhanger of book one. Olivia is floundering after her final encounter with Miller. The weeks are crawling by and she is barely living. When she sees him again, she's torn about what to do. She knows she should run as far away from Miller Hart as she can, but her heart, and her body, won't let her. Can they repair what was so viciously broken?

Of course, everyone else has plenty of opinions on their relationship, especially Gregory and William. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop there. Interferers are popping up everywhere, threatening to break them and pushing Miller to the edge time and time again. Can Miller escape this life he has lived for so long and have a real relationship with Olivia? Or will everyone meddling break them for good?

Holy intensity batman! I mean...wow. This book was beyond intense from start to finish. And no, I don't just mean the phenomenal sex, which there is a shit ton of. There is just a lot going on between the relationship angst, potential danger and all the pain in the ass people who are trying to keep Miller and Olivia apart.

Book Review: Third Position (Dirty Dancing #3) by Melody Grace

At the end of book 2, Annalise got a very unpleasant surprise: her mother. Now she is under her constant supervision, and criticism, with no time for anything that is not ballet. But there is only so much she can take and she finally finds a way to get to Raphael. The first two books have been building up to this moment between them and it was explosive.

Annalise realizes that she must choose between ballet and Raphael. Will she choose the path that makes her mother happy or the one that makes herself happy? The choice might be easier than she thought, but it appears Raphael may not want her the way she wants him.

Tension and emotions run high in the conclusion to this sexy serial. I love how strong Annalise has become and that she finally stands up for what she wants. Raphael might make a few stupid guy mistakes, but he is still amazing and swoon worthy. The only disappointing part was that Annalise's mom didn't get punched in the face. So I just added that part in my mind.

Release Day: Once Upon A Time (Fairy Tales Are for Morons #1) by S.K. Hartley

Book Review: 'Til Death by Bella Jewel

Katia fell in love with a jerk. They met. They hooked up for a few months. They married. But she was just a business deal to Marcus. A way for him to keep his family business. He doesn't lover. He has no intention of ever loving her. He just needs her as his wife for the next two years. What will happen if she ever finds out the truth?

So this is the first Bella Jewel book that I have read and i really enjoyed it. A lot. It is told from dual point of views while also going back and forth between the present and past. You would think that all of that jumping around would be a bit confusing but I thought it flowed very nicely. I found myself curious about the back story of how Katia and Marcus came to be and then waiting on the edge of my seat to see what happens when she finds out the truth. And it is inevitable that she will find out, so you spend the majority of the book anticipating the big blow out.

Release Day Blitz: Light Shadows (Dark Light #3) by S.L. Jennings

Book Review: Dark Light (Dark Light #1) by S.L. Jennings

Gabriela has just turned 20 and been completely shocked by her adoptive parents. Surprise! You're magical! She certainly didn't see that one coming. Already struggling with herself and what she wants to do with her life; this new knowledge confuses her even more. Armed with her birth mother's journal she starts to discover more about what happened to her parents, what exactly they were and what she is destined to be. While it starts to answer some questions, it also leaves her with even more. Then she meets sexy as hell Dorian and he is the only thing in her life that seems right. She needs him like she needs air to breathe. Sometimes it appears he feels the same way. But there's something more to Dorian and although she senses it, she chooses to ignore it. For now. He makes her feel safe and loved but is he just luring her into a false sense of security?

So I finally ventured out of my typical comfort zone for the second time and started another paranormal romance series, and I loved every damn minute of it! There are no vampires or werewolves here as those are not my cup of tea. In this world there are magical beings, some of the Light and others the Dark. What is unique about Gabriella is she doesn't have a "side" and she must choose one by her 21st birthday. This has Dark beings looking for her, wary of what she will choose and how powerful she is destined to be. Her inner turmoil while she navigates life with this new information is real and easy to relate to you. I mean if I just found out that I had supernatural powers, then yeah, I'd be a mess. At this early point, she is torn between the two sides. And her conflicting thoughts over the two men in her life, Jared and Dorian, mirrors that.

Book Review: Dirty Rowdy Thing (Wild Seasons #2) by Christina Lauren

Harlow and Finn were married for a mere hours after a crazy night in Vegas with their friends. And those hours were filled with the best sex of both their lives. But after that night, they quickly got an annulment and went their separate ways. Since everyone is still friends though, and two of the group still married to one another, it was only a matter of time before they see each other again. Will they be able to keep their hands off each other this time?

Both Harlow and Finn have a lot going on in their lives and could use the sexual distraction. But soon, what started out as just distraction turns into something more. Can a relationship between them even work when Finn will have to return home to Canada soon?

So I had mixed feelings about Finn, especially in the beginning of the book. I mean, he tended to be an ass, especially to Harlow, which was completely undeserved. But when it came to getting down and dirty? Dear God I loved him. What that man could do with some rope is downright sinful. And wonderful.

Here is a selection of new romance eBook releases for November 18, 2014.

My Favorite Scenes from the Fifty Shades of Grey Trailer #OfficialFifty

Hours after the new Fifty Shades of Grey Trailer had aired for the first time last night, I was still sitting with my iPad in hand watching it over and over. After just enjoying it countless times, I eventually started taking some screenshots of some scenes. And in the wee hours of the night I put together a few of my favorites, and believe me narrowing it down was hard. But here they are and every time I look at them I want to fast forward to February. Surely, I can survive 3 more months, right?

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Book Review: Second Position (Dirty Dancing #2) by Melody Grace

I. Love. This. Serial.

Why?

Raphael

Sweet baby Jesus he is amazing and the way Melody writes him as he is dancing... I can see him moving sensually to the music in my mind. I want to do bad things to him.

And I love how Annalise is going away from her normal behavior of being 200% focused on ballet to making lots of room for Raphael. I do not, however, like a certain Italian chic and her jealousy. Yup just added a second person to my "needs to be bitch slapped list" right below dear old mom.

A lot happens in book two despite it being a quick read. There is dancing and some hot and heavy make-out sessions, finally ending on quite the surprise. Annalise has to decide if Raphael is worth the risk. I know what my answer is but what will hers be?

I really am enjoying this serial immensely and I am dying for the third and final installment!

Watch the Second Official Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Trailer

It's here! It's here! Squeeeeeee! I've been anxiously awaiting this for what seems like forever now and it did not disappoint. Three months until Valentine's Day 2015 people! Are you getting excited? What did you think of the new trailer?

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Book Review: Nights with Him (Seductive Nights #4) by Lauren Blakely

Michelle Milo is the poster woman for unrequited love. After loving a man for ten years who only saw her as a friend, she won't be making that same mistake a second time, never again will she give her heart to a man who won't give her his.

Jack Sullivan, sex toy mogul, might be New York City's most eligible bachelor, but he couldn't care less. Ever since things ended with is fiancee year ago, he has not been with a woman. He has been to weighed down by guilt a regret and truthfully, he is starting to think he doesn't even have a heart to give. That he is even capable of love. But not for the reasons everyone thinks.

Neither Michelle nor Jack is willing to put their hearts on the line again, but 30 nights of pleasure sounds like a good plan to help them both move on. No love. No romance. Just scorching hot sex. Can they pull it off without getting emotions involved?

Here is a selection of new romance eBook releases for November 11, 2014.

►Nights with Him by Lauren Blakely: http://amzn.to/1qT1LyA

►One Night: Denied by Jodi Ellen Malpas: http://amzn.to/1yu8RJG

►Love, In Spanish by Karina Halle: http://amzn.to/1ExcDWt

►After the Rain by Renee Carlino: http://amzn.to/1xeUfAX

►Illusion by JS Cooper: http://amzn.to/1yu7DOE

►The Prelude of Ella & Micha by Jessica Sorensen (99¢): http://amzn.to/1zJpW6k

►Hot Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan, Cari Quinn, Sidney Bristol: http://amzn.to/10QytFu

►Rock My Body by Michelle A. Valentine: http://amzn.to/1GLsS4s

►Conquer Me by Geneva Lee: http://amzn.to/1ExerPf

►SEAL's Promise by Sharon Hamilton: http://amzn.to/148uu9n

Monday, November 10, 2014

Surrender by K.M. Scott

Book Review: First Position (Dirty Dancing #1) by Melody Grace

Annalise has been working hard to be the perfect ballerina all her life. She had no choice really, being pushed relentlessly buy her former prima ballerina mother. Despite her mother, she loves to dance, although at times she feels that passion slipping away. Now she has what might be her final chance at getting that coveted spot while in Italy with her ballet group. Nothing will get in her way. Except maybe for him.

The minute she spots the sensual beautiful man dancing in the streets of Rome something shifts in her. Raphael makes her feel things she's never felt before and want things she's never cared about before. She knows she can't afford the distraction the sexy Italian would cause, but she also can't afford to not see him. To not kiss him. Can she have both a fling with the hot Italian while and the top spot in the upcoming performance? Or will she have to choose just one.

Oh. My. Wow.

New Romance Releases: 11-04-14

Another Tuesday and another ginormous release day! Here is a sampling of some of the new romance eBooks available today from authors that I love. Click on the book covers for more information.

Dirty Rowdy Thing Christina Lauren $7.59	The Muse Raine Miller $5.99
Tamed K.A. Robinson $3.99	Rumor (Renegades #4) Skye Jordan $2.99

Book Review: Hansel Part 1 by Ella James

I never though I would get into erotic fairytales until I read Ella James' Red & Wolfe serial. Keep in mind that these are not simple retellings of the original stories with some sex added in. They are modern day adaptations and they are fabulous. And yes, very very naughty.

When Leah was a teenager she was kidnapped and held against her will in a house with many children in the same situation. The only thing that got her through each day was the boy in the next room: Hansel. Ten years after her capture and subsequent freedom, she is still struggling to survive in the after of such a traumatic event. The moment she sees him again it all comes crashing down. She needs to get close to him. Talk to him. Touch him again.

Since getting out of that house, Edgar (Hansel) has made a name, and a lot of money, for himself by opening sex clubs around the country. He's back at his original club in Vegas and while here he needs to find a new sub. The requirements? His subs must look as much like her as possible.

Book Review: Last Light (Night Owl #2) by M. Pierce

When I read Night Owl way back in January, like most readers I was completely captivated by the story and Matt. It was original and different and dirty and I couldn't pull myself away. So I have been anxiously awaiting Last Light and nearly jumped up and down when I got a chance to review it. Warning: This series MUST be read in order. If you have not read Night Owl yet then do not read this review.

Last Light picks up right after the final events of Night Owl. You remember that ending, don't you? The cliff hanger to end all cliff hangers. Well thankfully we immediately get the answer to one of the biggest book ending questions of the year - is Matt Sky still alive? Well obviously since here we are in book 2, but it was a relief to finally know what the heck happened. I have to say that I was a bit conflicted here. I mean I am glad that Matt is alive and all, but I was also pissed at what he did.

The story that unfolds is both enthralling and frustrating. Matt and Hanna are almost toxic . When they are good, they are so damn good. Delicious in fact. But the bad is torture. During their separation they both make mistake after mistake. Matt is absolutely neurotic and his web of lies is bound to get him in trouble. The fact that there are all of these lies and secrets between the two of them made me want to scream. It took me 3 days to read this book, which is long for me, because I had to walk away every now and then to save my own sanity. No use really, it totally made me neurotic too.

Book Review & Blitz: The Invitation 3: Release by Roxy Sloane

Roxy Sloane has done it again. She's wrapped up her second filthy serial perfectly.

The Invitation 3 picks up where book 2 left off, with the revelation of Justine's mystery lover. And Justine is flipping the fuck out. Understandably. She might have been secretly wishing about who this man would be, but that didn't prepare her for the reality of it. Is he playing with her? Why all the mystery? Is she just some game to him?

Ash makes it clear that this is no joke and that he is completely serious about his feeling for Justine. After three years away from her, he doesn't want to wait any longer. But Ash still has some secrets that he is holding on tight too. Eventually his past and those secrets catch up to him and threaten to shatter when he has just started to build with Justine. How can she trust him now when he hasn't been completely honest with her?

Book Review: One Night with Her (Seductive Nights #3.5) by Lauren Blakely

The Seductive Nights Series is my favorite series by Lauren Blakely and I have been anxious for it to continue. Michelle and Jack's journey kicks off with this intro novella, One Night with Her. I have come to absolutely love Lauren's brief introduction stories. They set up the full novel perfectly with just enough about each character to get you interested and a small taste of steam to have you panting for more.

Michelle Milo is a psychiatrist in New York City who specializes in relationships and intimacy. Ironically, she spent the last 10 years of her life in love with a man who only ever saw her as a friend. Now that he is happily married, she is struggling to move on and forget about him. Jack Sullivan runs a successful sex toy company and is one of New York's most eligible bachelors. Though he sells sex for a living, his own sex life is non-existent. Fed up with his "intimacy issues," his sister is pushing him to move one. He just hasn't cared much about it until he spots the sexy woman in the hotel bar.

Michelle and Jack share some flirty, sexy banter and a few cocktails at the bar as the pull between them continues to grow stronger. They are both on the same page for one hot night with a stranger. As their night comes to an end, they start to make plans for another, until a revelation derails that train. It looks like one night might be all they get.

Cover Reveal: Sylvie by K. Langston

New Releases: 10-21-14

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Book Review: Alex (Cold Fury Hockey #1) by Sawyer Bennett

Hockey star Alex Crossman might be one of the best in the game, but he despises playing hockey. He has a well earned reputation for being a prick to his teammates, fans...hell, everyone! Management is sick of his attitude and demands he gets his act in gear. So they force him to work with a local drug outreach program.

On the flip side, Sutton Price absolutely loves what she does working with at rick youth. She can relate to these kids and being able to help them is important to her. When she finds out she will be working with a sports superstar to bring more awareness, she is excited for the chance to make a bigger impact. However, she wasn't expecting the sex god that walked into her office. Or his asshole personality. Their attraction to each other is fierce, but should they cross that line?

Honestly, Alex is not an easy character to like. He doesn't just have a chip on his shoulder, he is carrying a giant boulder up there! Spending time with Sutton softens him and we get to see the vulnerability that is under the surface. I may not have loved him, but I liked him well enough and I truly felt for him and the crap childhood he had.

Book Review & Blitz: Ruin (Songs of Corruption #2) by C.D. Reiss

This lady. I promise you she draws me in like no other writer. It doesn't matter how long it has been since I've read Spin,I was immediately sucked back into Theresa and Antonio's world and they had a choke hold on me until I read the very last word.

Ruin picks up shortly after Spin left off. Antonio had made his "family" aware that Theresa is his and under his protection and now they are both dealing with the repercussions of that declaration. He wants to protect her, to keep her locked up and safe but she is going stir crazy. But the threats to them are very much real, from his former right hand man to her ex, and they need to be careful.

There was so much going on in this story that made it such a thrilling ride. When Antonio and Theresa come together, there is no better way to describe it other than raw. Words like gritty, primal and animalistic also come to mind. Nothing about them is typical, which only made me love them more.