New release--BLOOD DANCE by A.R. Von

New Release!!

Title: Blood Dance

Series: The Blood Dance Series

Genre: Erotic/Thriller (18+ read due to, s/v/l/)

Author: A.R. Von

BLURB:Valentine's Day is just not what it seems. Two friends long ago discovered their deep dislike for the lovey dovey holiday, Now they realize it holds much more meaning then frilly hearts, love and chocolates when a party leads them to a bloody fun house and a demon that's been around since the dawn of time...

Sneak peek:

Humans—those delicate beings, which could die with the snap of a neck do not have this knowledge. The dark entities that do know these secrets have kept them within their circles for millennia.

What sort of dark beings are we talking about here? I’m afraid you’ll not be told about any of them here and now, other than one. The one and only entity which is still celebrated cherished and coveted on this planet…this plane.

You see humans as well as other beings have a variety of holidays they celebrate. There are birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Halloween and so many others within all cultures and walks of life on earth. The one you’re to concern yourself with for now, is known to all as the one and only holiday that is full of love, sex, gifts and a ton of history…Valentine’s Day.

There are many stories to how Valentine’s Day started and even who started it. The most popular one is the story of St. Valentine, a priest that married people in secret. Why is that such a big deal? Well, at the time of these occurrences, marriage was banned completely. Long story short, the priest was eventually found out and put to death for doing what he felt was right. All that the priest did was all being done to benefit the soldiers of that time period. It’s a sad story really.

Another story of Valentine’s Day roots that was spread far and wide is of a young man named Valentine. A young man who was in prison for helping persecute Christians. This man fell in love with his jailors blind daughter, and it’s said, he restored her sight. I’m not sure about the order of the two, what I do know is love did not prevail in this tale. He was executed. But before his execution, he sent out a letter to his beloved which he signed ‘Love, your Valentine’.

So many more stories are out there and each holds a very small bit of truth. That’s all except for thee one, the one and only true story of Valentine and its origin. Yes, you read right. Its origin.

You see, Valentine is not a human, a saint, a fae being or an angel. Nothing like any of those delightful, happy ending, good representing beings. No, Valentine was born from darkness, in darkness, lives, breathes, bleeds darkness and releases nothing but darkness, death and destruction.

The truth of it is, Valentine is a demon. A wicked and evil demon who has roamed the earth, right beneath all of our noses for hundreds of life times, a seductress of sexes and taker of lives. A bringer of death, hatred and fornication.

Valentine does not represent love. It—the being—represents death, destruction, horror and finality. There’s nothing positive about Valentine, not to humans and their lives. Not to anything or anyone good and pure.

It can take on any form it wishes, this demon known as Valentine. It can come to you as a male, female, animal, even the freaking Easter bunny if that is what it desired. But that’s beyond the point here.

For over a thousand years, Valentine has had a secret coven, a clan if you wish, in which followers help to make Valentine even stronger by bringing in people to celebrate this false holiday of love. A private party promising good times is usually the hook, line and sinker.

Once the humans get a small taste of the free feeling and sensuality Valentine can give. It then entices the humans by making small promises, laying out various temptations that make humans weak, causing them to cave in to temptation. To give up all that is them, their heart and soul to Valentine and only Valentine.

It’s so easy for the demon to gain followers with the small promises of wealth, a girl, a man desired, long existence, a fantasy come to life, even a dream home or a trip back in time. It all depends on the individual, the follower and their worth to Valentine. What none of them knows is; most of the people who have been brought into this celebration will never come back out, never receive what was promised to them. Those little sheep, those followers are what in truth strengthens Valentine and is what has kept it alive throughout time, death.

Death is what gives it power.

It requires the heart of its victims along with the very soul within the body. Valentine tortures, mutilates, plays with, and then ingests them like it’s nothing and continues to live on and on...

Here’s just one tale, one small story of an instance of Valentine and its following at work. Please do not continue if you dislike kinky sex, gore, violence and moonshine…

Book Links:

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23496762-blood-dance

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TIYMMOG

Author Bio:

A.R. was born and raised in Bronx, NY and is the oldest daughter of two girls. She holds an Associate's Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, which was only briefly used. She's a mother of two entertaining teen boys (as well as a lovely fawn Chihuahua, whom she considers her furry daughter.) She's also a wife to a delightfully handsome and amazingly funny man-beast. She loves anything dragon and fantasy related. In her free time she enjoys exercising, listening to music, hiking, cooking, dancing and writing. She also loves a great adventure in and out of a book!

She writes to free her mind of its constant wondering and clutter. She thrives on the fact she can share some of it with readers that have the same passion for a great story.

She also loves to hear from her reader's and chat away, so feel free to reach out to her

any time.

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Review Claimed (Club Sin #1) by Stacey Kennedy

"A Mating Dance"

Author: Stacey Kennedy

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Pages: 230

Source: Netgalley

Published: August 5, 2013

Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

Presley Flynn is ripe to experience her secret fantasies . . . and Dmitri Pratt wants nothing more than to fulfill them. Once inside the elite Club Sin in Las Vegas, Presley is nervous but excited—and determined to surrender to her every desire. Dmitri is her Master, and his touch is like fire. With each careful, calculated caress, he unleashes her wildest inhibitions, giving her unimagined pleasure.

Presley is different than the other submissives Dimitri has mastered. The BDSM lifestyle is new to her, and so are the games they play at Club Sin. From the start, Presley stirs emotions in him far beyond the raw purity between a dom and the perfect sub. For the ecstasy they share goes beyond the dungeon igniting a passion that claims the very depths of the heart.

My Review:

A touching, erotic, fun and satisfying light BDSM read. I think Stacey did an amazing job (as usual) with allowing us to REALLY get into the pages and…feel. A great read for all fans of the genre :)

Presley is a bit lost. Not in a very negative way, mainly in a sense of her preferences in the bedroom. She has no experience in the BDSM scene, but believes it just might be what she craves, desires and possibly needs. Now she’s exploring…

Dmitri is the founder/owner and one of three Doms running his intimate BDSM club. He’s successful, wealthy, good looking and just about to find something (well someone) he never thought he’d have. His ideal submissive.

I enjoyed the build, the entire story; characters back grounds and the relationship between the two main characters. I look forward to what the author will bring us in the next of the series. Claimed is an excellent start! I know I’m hooked!

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Review Omega Mine (Alpha and Omega Series #1) by Aline Hunter

"Omega Mine"

Author: Aline Hunter
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 246
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: September 23, 2011
Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

A bond forged in blood. Fealty given to the one he desires above all others. Graced with the ability to shift into any form, Diskant Black is the absolute authority when it comes to New York shifters, and as the Omega of the city, his word is law. Protecting the shifter races is more than a job, it's a predisposition ingrained since birth-nothing is more important. Until a chance encounter with a tiny female sets fire to his blood, brings him to his knees and turns his world upside down. Ava Brisbane is more than he bargained for in a mate-beautiful, fragile...human. If he wants to keep her by his side, he'll have to sacrifice a portion of his soul to establish a bond that can never be broken. Unfortunately, the timing couldn't be worse. Shepherds-hunters of all the shifter races-have arrived in New York. To protect the woman he can't live without, Diskant will have to stand against those who have come to start a war.

My Review:

I love shifters!! This slightly original start to a new series has many things a fan of the genre looks for. It’s sensual, exciting, mysterious and fun. A definite must read for paranormal romance readers!

Ava is an intelligent, beautiful and strong willed female that is on a bit of a mission to get a family heirloom back within the family where it belongs. After her brother decided to pawn it off to someone. She feels it’s a must. (No good brother of hers!) One thing she does not expect to find is an irresistible Omega along her path to get the heirloom. What an Omega he is!

Diskant is the local Omega. He has the skill to shift into various animal forms. A rarity and highly respected position among shifters. He’s on route on day and finds a woman being attacked by vampires. Deciding to save the damsel in distress. He steps up and chases them away. He also finds one person he never thought he’d lay his eyes upon. His mate!

I absolutely LOVED the build and chemistry between these two. I felt it all as if I was one of the characters, right there going through the experience(s) (awesome!) I look forward to much more from this author :)

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Review Hateful Burden Carrier Trilogy) by Natalie Gibson

"Hateful Burden"
Author: Natalie Gibson
Genre: Paranormal Thriller
Pages: 218
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: August 11, 2012
Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

Hateful Burden is a gaslight-era paranormal horror novel as well as a psychological thriller where friends and foes are not always what they seem. In this dark urban fantasy, paranormal powers are bred and collected.

Lady Ramillia Winmoore, daughter of the Earl of Brooksberry, has suffered from gaps in her memory her entire life. But this darkness is a blessing. Whenever she feels threatened, it takes over and protects her from feeling pain or even the slightest bit of discomfort. That is until the day she awakens strapped to an examining table at the West Freeman Asylum for Lunatics.

Imprisoned for the gruesome murder of her parents, Ramillia learns she has lost ten months to the darkness. Forced to endure years of tortuous treatments in a grimy, hidden cell, salvation arrives in the form of a benefactor named Sir Julian Lawerence. Betrothed to her through an arranged marriage, he helps her gain freedom.

But appearances are deceiving and soon Ramillia learns the cost she must pay. The horrors she encounters in his household are far worse than the asylum when he inducts her into a society of blood-thirsty, cruel immortals. Soon she is forced to join them and accept their way of life.

Now Ramillia must break free of a prison she cannot see, kill an enemy that cannot die, and find a daughter that she cannot remember—all with the help of an ally she does not know. Who is Sally and can she be trusted? Is this mysterious and frightening woman trying to save her or is she planning on saving Ramillia for herself?

My Review:

This is my first time reading any of Natalie Gibson’s work. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING!!?? I fully enjoyed Hateful Burden. Found it very hard to put down actually. It’s very well written, engaging, realistic, thrilling and intense. Anyone that enjoys a spooky, mysterious, exciting and slightly erotic read will definitely enjoy their time spent within this story’s pages!

Ramillia is a very young woman. A very unusual young woman with secrets even she is not privy to. Having spent much time being treated for mental illness after her family’s murder. Mistreated, abused, lost and confused a majority of the time she is in the facility. All turns around for her when she is found by her betrothed. A different light, a brighter one. Now it just needs to be seen if it’s too good to be true or truly meant to be…

I’m super psyched for the next of the series. I love the way it ended. Leaving you wanting and very curious. Bring on the next in the trilogy, please :)

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Review Blind Attraction (Reckless Beat #1) by Eden Summers

"Blind Attraction"
Author: Eden Summers
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance
Pages: 210
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: May 28, 2013
Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

.He can seduce with a single glance.

Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her. When a public altercation leaves her weak and defenseless, he takes the opportunity to be her savior.

She’s been sheltered from the world.

Alana Shelton wants to spread her wings and experience life away from her restrictive upbringing. But she isn’t prepared for a gorgeous stranger to sweep her off her feet while at her most vulnerable.

Attraction will bring them together, but their pasts will try to tear them apart.

He wants to teach her how to trust, but she’ll show him how to love. In a glamorous world of rock-and-roll, only time will tell if they’re up for the challenge.

My Review:

I love it when a book is so easy to read and review. So well put together with no bumps in the pages. Blind Attraction is one of them, hands down! This is my first time reading Eden’s work (yea, I’m kicking myself in the…) and it’s definitely not my last! I love her voice and feel any fans of the genre will love getting lost within this story’s pages.

Mitch is a rock star. Rich famous, great looking and can have any chick he wants. He’s tired of all of the floozies, groupies and easy meaningless sex. When he lays his eyes on Alana, he knew from the very first glance he has to have her. Even just a little taste.

Alana has led a VERY sheltered life up to this point. Living very differently compared to her friends and many others. Home schooled and held up in a shelter her mother ran made for extreme lack of social activity. Finally getting out in the world, even just for a concert, is what leads her to meet a man that brings forth some exciting and intense feelings. Feelings she’s never felt before…

Love the way these two characters come together and I hope Eden plans to give us more of them in the very near future. I NEED it! An excellent start to a series and I’m sure any other reader will be left itching for more. I know I am! 

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Review Orion Rising (Dark Horizon #1) By Kris Norris

"Orion Rising"
Author: Kris Norris
Genre: Sci-fi Romance
Pages: 166
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: February 13, 2013
Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

Captain Kell Halloway thought his days of fighting the good fight were over. After years of following orders in what he thought was the name of peace, he’s broken all ties with the Coalition and is determined to make amends for his mistakes. Captain and sole member of the Orion, he’s living a life of existence, running supplies and cargo across the heavens, hoping to find some shred of redemption. That is until he discovers a stowaway…one that turns his world upside down.

Sage didn’t plan to sneak aboard a ship, but an untimely insurrection forces her into action and into Kell’s arms. A stolen kiss turns out to be more than she bargained for, and she’s left facing a new problem—one much more dangerous than the squadron of soldiers still hunting her.

But the clock is ticking. She has only one chance to free a colony under an unjust rule, and only one man to turn to for help.

My Review:

I've always LOVED sci-fi (shhh, don't tell anyone. I have a rep to uphold here!) Add on an erotic edge, excitement and some great humor. I'm hooked! A great read for any fans of the genre looking for a great escape into a great read :)

Sage is a rarity, smart, beautiful and strong. Not just your average strong either. She’s kick many asses at once without blinking type strong. She’s in an odd predicament and finds herself in another one just to avoid getting caught. But her second predicament leads her to many great things. One of them being saved by a faith she has not rightly earned.

Kell is an incredible man with an enormous heart and a yearning for redemption. He pilots his ship alone. Helping others by bringing them supplies. One day during a pick-up he sees a woman in duress. What’s a man to do but offer his assistance. Little did he know what his helping them female would bring about both within him and in his life.

An excellent start to a new series. One that has left craving much more. Cannot wait to get my greedy eyes on book 2!

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Review Wolf Fever (Alpha Project #1) by Milly Taiden

"Wolf Fever"
Author: Milly Taiden
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 230
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: June 19, 2013
Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

Changes she can't understand…
When Raine Bowe volunteers for a sleep study for the extra cash, she didn't expect to wake in a lab or to be victimized by a mad scientist. She escapes with one objective--to find someone strong enough to wage war with the evil growing inside her.

A job he won't accept…
Ryder Storm is a man with a reputation--the bad boy of his own universe. He doesn't take prisoners, won't give into a sweet smile, and doesn't cut his pack an inch of slack. He knows the desperate woman in his bar is his the moment he lays eyes on her. He'll give her anything she wants, except the one thing she's begging for. Death.

Passion neither can fight…

Raine enlists Ryder’s help to unravel the mystery surrounding the hours she lost in the lab and to help tame the beast inside her. In their search for answers, the road will lead them to a twisted experiment involving shifters, humans, and the creation of the ultimate Alpha. He's ready for the adventure and she's ready for her answers. Neither are ready for the lust that calls down from the mating moon. But a wolf knows its mate, and an alpha will not stop until he or she gets what they want..

My Review:

Wolf Fever is a fun, exciting and sexy read that any fans of the genre will enjoy an escape with.

Raine made a decision, not a horrible one, but she had to make a choice in order to help make ends meet. Before she knows it she awakens in a strange place and with even stranger things happening around her and to her!

Ryder is an alpha male that craves his one and only. When a female comes into his bar asking for his help. Her eyes only on his… Let’s just say there are some awesome fireworks :)

A good start to a new series that I will be sure to follow (love smexy shifters). I think I have an idea which way the author is going to with the next of the series. But I’ll have to wait and see. Looking forward to it!

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Release/Giveaway Been Loving You Too Long by Seraphina Donovan!

BLURB

 

Ophelia Broulliard’s life has always been linked to the wealthy and powerful DuChamps family. The granddaughter of the family’s housekeeper, she’s worshipped Vincent DuChamps from afar--the ever unattainable prince in her fairy tale dreams. Little does she know that Vincent harbors his own secret feelings for her, but other darker secrets that he sees as an insurmountable obstacle to ever being the man she deserves, have prompted him to avoid her altogether. 

When Thomas, the family patriarch dies, his will bears some unpleasant surprises for them both. Thomas wants nothing more than for Vincent and his siblings to be happy, and in his final act as the only father figure they’ve ever had, engineers a series of contingencies in his will that require them each to face their demons.  Only too aware of what Vincent really feels for Ophelia, Thomas creates a situation that will force Vincent to confront his feelings.  Unless, Vincent and Ophelia marry, Vincent and his siblings will lose everything, including the family business.

Forced into such close proximity, denying their attraction for one another becomes impossible.  But even as they grow closer, other threats to the future of DuChamps Hotels and all that Vincent holds dear threaten to destroy their burgeoning relationship. Ophelia has played it safe her whole life. Taking a risk on Vincent is a frightening prospect. Will it be worth it, or will his secrets break both their hearts?

EXCERPT

The girlhood crush had never quite vanished, but this almost painful need was too much to bear.  She could smell his cologne, the scent light and subtle, but wholly masculine.  It made her want to rub against him like a cat, just so she could smell his scent on her. 

While he stared down at her hand, applying the small bandage, she stared at his face, noting the dark shadows beneath his eyes.  They told the truth of how difficult it was for him.  It wasn’t just that he and Thomas were family.  Thomas had been his mentor, his friend, and the only father he’d ever known.  Vincent respected and admired him, but more than that, he needed him. 

“You look tired, Vincent.”

He quirked an eyebrow, his expression sardonic.  “So I hear.”

It had slipped out, an admission that she shouldn’t have made.  Acknowledging to anyone how frequently Vincent crossed her mind or how often she studied his face was dangerous. 

When he looked up at her, their gazes locked and Ophelia’s breath simply froze.  Her lungs seized and she could do nothing but stare into his coal-black eyes and pray that everything she felt for him wasn’t written all over her face.

It was only when he drew her hand up and placed it against his chest, directly over his racing heart that she realized he’d even still been holding it.  The firmness of muscle and the springy mat of chest hair beneath the cotton of his shirt was too much temptation to resist.  She caressed that muscle lightly and watched as his eyes blazed with lust. 

His expression changed to something she could only describe as carnal, predatory even. He stepped closer to her, backing her against the island. 

She let out a sigh, savoring the sensation of his closeness, of the heat from his body scorching her.

His mouth was only inches from her and the anticipation of waiting for the kiss that seemed so inevitable was agonizing.  “Tell me to stop,” he demanded. 

“You shouldn’t,” she whispered, unable to find her voice. 

“I shouldn’t stop or I shouldn’t kiss you, Ophelia?  Which is it?”

She knew the right answer, the answer she ought to give.  Instead, she sank against him, savoring the heat, the hard planes of his body against hers.  Her eyes closed softly as she raised her lips to his. 

The heat between them sparked, flared, then raged out of control.  She might have initiated that first tentative touch of their lips, but he quickly seized the reins.

His lips were firm as they settled over hers, demanding.  When his teeth scraped her bottom lip, nipping roughly and then soothing with his tongue, she couldn’t hold back the low moan.  Each gentle tug and pull as he sucked at her lips, the sensual glide of his tongue against hers as he swept it into her mouth was overwhelmingly intense.

It was as if he’d peered inside her and knew what she wanted even before he she did.  Heat suffused her, spreading throughout her body.  He tasted of bourbon and the spice that was simply him.  Sliding her hands up and over the breadth of his shoulders, she clasped her hands behind his neck, bringing them even closer. 

His hands moved over her back, down to her hips, pressing against her.

Release Date 6-11-13, only at Amazon.  Priced at 2.99.  Next book in the series will be out in August!

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Review Dragon Heat (Dragon Heat #1) by Ella J. Phoenix

"Dragon Heat"

Author: Ella J. Phoenix
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 159
Source: Author in exchange for a honest review.
Published: April 6, 2012

Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb: 

Zoricah, the draconian demigoddess, has limited time to uncover a series of killings before one of her own meets the same fate. Determined not to let that happen, Zoricah has no other choice but to ask for the help of her race’s archenemy.

Tardieh, the Vampire King, has long learnt not to trust the Dragons but when the flames of passion ignite between him and Zoricah, he finds himself torn between overwhelming sexual heat and his centuries-old distrust.

Together they have to overcome their own prejudices before it is too late for their races and their love.

My Review:

WOW! While it was a bit of a slow start, once it got going. It went! Full of action, excitement, a touch of mystery, romance and original paranormal aspects. A fun and entertaining read that many fans of the genre will love!

Tardieh is a vampire that is next in line to be king. He has a much clearer view of the world than the current king, and is constantly told as much. Fighting a war against other paranormal beings, most innocents, is a difficult thing to live with and he would like to change that one day. That day actually comes much sooner that he thought it would and he finds himself not only the new king. But enamored by a beautiful female that is known as his enemy.

Zoricah is a beautiful, powerful dragon shifter that holds many secrets. After saving a very important person’s life, which she hopes can bring much desired peace amongst all paranormals. She finds herself falling head over heels for a sworn enemy.

I really enjoyed this story and look forward to much more from this author!

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Review Last Teardrop (Chronicles of Amber Harris #1) By Elle A. Rose

"Last Teardrop"

Author: Elle A. Rose

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Pages: 213

Source: Author in exchange for an honest review.

Published: May 29, 2012

Author's Website

Buy Links: Amazon

Goodreads Blurb:

Living for over two hundred years as an immortal, one usually doesn’t run into others from their past human life, let alone, find out it’s their brother’s new mate. After witnessing a vampire kill her close friend and becoming one, Amber Harris is thrown into a world of secrets, darkness and cravings. Closing her heart off from both love and her new vampire family, she sets off into the world alone. After spending fifty years apart, she reconnects with her family, including the newest member, who happens to be her hot headed vampire brother ‘s new mate. Recognizing the girl from her human past, Amber is convinced her family is in danger. With the news that her brother and mate are thinking about separating from the family, Amber must work quickly to uncover the truth before she and her family lose him forever.

Welcome to the chronicles of Amber Harris. 

My Review:

 A different take on the start and existence of vampires. Instead of the normally seen/heard of tales we would normally read of the vampire being created by certain gods/goddesses, Nanos or virus’. These vampires were started by trying to find a cure and it wound up turning into a plague. A good read for any fans of the genre looking for something a bit different.

Amber is living the life of a vampire due to circumstances that could not prevent its occurrence. It was to become one of ‘them’ of be killed as well as risk the life of her true family. She was very smart with her decisions and is now living among a new family. Very close and kind. A true family that has been a whole for two hundred years. Just as with any family they go through some difficulties. Love, hate, secrets and a bit of mystery might just lead to a romance that has always been meant to be.

I enjoyed the different take and new world Ella created for us all to appreciate and escape with and I look forward to what is to come next in the series.

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