A FAMILIAR FACE - Marie
Harte
No
Holes Barred,
Book 5
ISBN: N/A
July 2007
Erotic
Paranormal Romance
Sensuality:
Carnal
RRTE Rating: Multiple O's
Present Day
A witch and
a poor one at that, Mallory West works at No Holes Barred for
Rattler to make extra cash to pay the bills. On this night she
is filling in for someone and a few hours later, Rattler tells
her to go upstairs and rest for a bit. Mallory is shocked and
intrigued. She's never been upstairs but the power from up there
is awesome. Mallory takes a quick nap and is awakened by strange
noises. She opens the door to find Rattler, or who she thinks is
Rattler, standing there looking all hot and sexy. However,
Mallory soon learns his name is Core and he thinks she's a spy.
Core wonders how a spy got into their midst without any of them
noticing. When the gorgeous woman isn't forth coming, Core
decides a bit of seduction might just get the truth out of her.
Instead Core discovers something miraculous and thanks
Ratlaharan, the father of Core's people, for sending Mallory to
him. See, she is his mate and Core couldn't be happier. He just
has to persuade her.
A trip to
an alien world via a black door, a sexy hero who is an alien, a
mediocre witch, an enemy, and lots of hot, steamy sex are what
readers will find when they open up Marie Harte's A FAMILIAR
FACE.
Sinclair
Reid - 10/16/07
AFTERGLOW – Alicia Sparks
ISBN: 978-1-60394-042-9
June 2007
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Rating: Sensuality: Carnal
RRTE Rating: Missionary
Harmony Hills, Louisiana – Present
Day
Stella has been having erotic
dreams about a strange man who makes love to her in the most
carnal of ways. While the sexual dreams disturb her, as she
wonders who the mystery man is, she’s too busy trying to make
new life for herself and her daughter in an old house that’s
barely held together and working nights in a bar to have time to
think too much about it. Then one night, Stella comes face to
face with her boss, Valen, for the first time, and discovers he
is the man of her dreams. It also becomes apparent that Valen is
a vampire.
AFTERGLOW opens hotter than Cajun
food and Valen is as sexy as any Cajun male, but he’s very much
a vampire. Thrice married Stella is forty-three years old and
thinks her days of attracting a man are behind her, but Valen
proves her wrong. As Stella deals with that realization, what
she doesn’t know is that her dreams are real and Valen wants her
for her own. In the end, Stella learns that not only are there
advantages to having sex with a vampire, but she learns a thing
or two about herself.
Alicia Sparks has sparked my
interest in her stories and I’ll be checking her out. In the
meantime, readers need to check out AFTERGLOW for a terrific
tale.
Holly Tibbs - 7/10/07
BLOOD BOND - Jacki Bently
ISBN: 1-58608-997-8
December 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy
RRTE Rating: Missionary
Thyre de Belvoir has lived for
centuries alone, and has often contemplated ending his
existence. An ancient alpha male vampire he isn’t sure what to
think when a beautiful female vampire shows up and begins
ordering him around. Julia Weregeles is used to giving orders,
and she expects the old dude she’s come to save to follow those
orders. But when the evil stalking the vampire race nearly
kills Julie, it’s Thyre who is her savior -- and could it
be that this ancient vampire and the modern day warrior share
the blood bond of mated vampires? Will the bond between them be
enough to give Thyre to courage to continue his existence?
A solid story packed into a few
pages filled with fabulous characters and passionate encounters,
BLOOD BOND is an entertaining story and I hope to read more from
the author in the future.
Isabelle Spencer
CAGED WITH THE TIGER
- Kate Hill
ISBN: N/A
December 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy
RRT Rating: Multiple O’s
Portugal and India - the distant
past
Two hundred years ago, Saloni fell
in love with a handsome, virile man, a weretiger in fact. She
became pregnant, but the couple broke up through their sheer
stubbornness and a lack of communication. Saloni lost her baby
and nearly lost her life as well. The midwife took pity on
Saloni and transformed her into a vampire, saving her in the
process. Many years later, Saloni became a part of the Wakened
Veils, a group of supernatural women that take revenge on
supernatural men who have committed great wrongs. When Saloni
discovers that Rahul, her former lover and the father of her
child is alive and engaged to another woman, her jealousy and
sadness over the past drive her to tell lies about him to the
Veils. Rahul endures a trial and is found guilty, but when he is
sentenced to death, Saloni admits the whole truth. With the new
knowledge of the situation, the Veils sentence Saloni and Rahul
to a month in a cell together. A month in a small room with a
large bed and the most irresistible man Saloni’s ever met. How
will they pass the time, and is it possible that underneath it
all, their love still burns?
A story of love and redemption,
CAGED WITH THE TIGER is a fine erotic read with a surprisingly
well developed storyline for its small size. Another great story
from Kate Hill.
Lori Ann - 2/5/07
CURSED - Amanda Steiger
ISBN: N/A
May 2007
Sensuality: Sensual/Spicy
Erotic Contemporary Paranormal
RRTE Rating: Multiple O's
Present Day
Jessica, a shapeshifter wolf, has
come into Richard Strykes' territory seeking his help to lift a
curse that has been placed on her. To make matters worse, she
cannot remember who put the curse on her.
Richard, also a shapeshifter, owns
a club, Cat's Cradle, where shifters of all breeds perform.
Jessica works at the Cat’s Cradle, but even so, because of his
reputation, Richard is surprised when Jessica asks for his
help. He would also like to do more than help her find a cure
for a curse.
The one responsible for the curse
on Jessica blamed her for his brother’s death and won’t stop
seeking revenge until Jessica is dead.
Lust and desire flare like
fireworks between Jessica and Richard. Richard has a hopeless
curse of his own and refuses to draw Jessica into his darkness.
But they are unable to resist the sensual web tightening around
them with long, silky strands.
CURSED is an excursion into a
shadow world. With an independent heroine, and a haunted,
protective hero. Emotions are intense, the atmosphere is moody,
and there is the possibility that all will not end happily. It
is a good read and I recommend it.
Maggie Anderson - 8/15/07
HOT! HOT!
HOT! – Stephanie Bedwell-Grime
Kinetic
ISBN: (none included)
March 2007
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy
RRTE Rating: Multiple O's
Crystal Addison has always known
she was "different" from her adoptive parents. Using her
talents to help the police catch the perpetrators of unusual
crimes, Crystal is called to help investigate a murder scene
that looks like a case of pyrokinesis. But just as she's
leaving the crime scene, Crystal happens to notice a being who
appears invisible to everyone but her. He is Razael Quaylen, a
fire elemental in charge of policing other paranormal beings.
Joining forces to track the murderer, Crystal and Razael spark a
flame of attraction that quickly burns out of control.
Unfortunately, the murderer has set his sights on them next. In
less than thirty pages, Stephanie Bedwell-Grime has created a
short story that truly lives up to its name and will leave you
wanting more. Hot, hot, hot, indeed!
Isabelle Spencer 5/5/07
MURDER, MAYHEM & MISTLETOE - Samantha Storm
ISBN: Unavailable
January 2007
Erotic Romantic Suspense
Sensuality: Carnal
RRTE Rating: Multiple
O’s
Theodora Madison is bored out of her skull and it's pretty sad
because her colleagues seem to be having a great time at the
office Christmas party. But Teddy drew the Gold Crown, earning
the title designated driver this year. So, instead of getting
drunk and getting down with the cute guy from the mailroom like
she did last year, Teddy is playing wallflower. Then her boss
turns up dead, Teddy is identified as the main suspect and the
night takes on a whole new level of excitement. Forget the
designated driver bit, when you're on the hook for a murder you
didn't commit, champagne is called for -- a lot of it. And if
Teddy manages to get down in a dark office with a sexy stranger,
well, who can blame her?
A funny, sexy, and thoroughly enjoyable romp that will leave you
laughing and wishing for more, check out Samantha Storm's
MURDER, MAYHEM & MISTLETOE.
Phillipa Ann - 3/5/07
SILENT DEATH – Denyse
Bridger
ISBN: N/A
March 2007
Romantic Suspense
Sensuality: Spicy
RRTE Rating: Foreplay
Tangier, Morocco and other various
locales – Present Day
Special Agent Adam Walker is
reeling from the violent death of his lady friend, Kiku, and is
bent on revenge. He was framed for Kiku’s murder and must stay
under the radar of the authorities while he enacts his plan.
Shainna Barton, another agent, is going to help Adam with a
cover as they “vacation” in Tangier. Shainna has been secretly
in love with Adam all these years, and once in close quarters
the sparks fly between them. Will Adam get his revenge and will
Shainna get Adam for more than a night?
More suspense than romance, SILENT
DEATH is about an eye for an eye when the bad guys kill Kiku.
Adam might miss Kiku, but it doesn’t take him long to seek
solace in Shainna’s arms. At only fifteen pages, readers will
wish the story had been longer, as it’s short on getting to know
the characters and long on action.
Holly Tibbs - 4/15/07
SIREN'S CALL - Cassandra
Kane
Kinetic series
ISBN: N/A
March 2007
Sensuality: Carnal
Erotic Futuristic Romance
RRTE La Petite Mort
Zalaban, United Alliance Starship
Lucero
Alarija has no future and is alone
for the first time in her life. All others from her world have
been evacuated and she is left to fulfill her destiny as a
virgin sacrifice to the Sacred Eye. In reality the Sacred Eyes
is a meteor that will destroy Zalaban in three days. Water
beings called Masters are convinced that sacrificing Alarija
will save their world. Her friend and companion, the eunuch
named Marsalir, is most reluctant to leave her.
The United Alliance Starship
Lucero, captained by Gerano Lasalle, is one of the
thirty two starships carrying the entire population of Zalaban,
or so Gerry thinks. When Marsalir tries to steal a shuttle to
return to the surface, Gerry discovers that not all humans have
been rescued. That just isn't going to happen. Not on his watch!
SIREN'S CALL is a blend of
superstitions and advanced technology. Descriptions are very
visual and Cassandra Kane has written a sensual nibble peopled
with strong characters. Alarija and Gerry are perfect for each
other and emotions run high. Secondary characters, Marsalir, and
Gerry's second-in-command, Commander Sorovski, play important
parts. There is a lot of story in the twenty-some pages of
SIREN'S CALL. It is a perfect nightcap to a long workday.
Maggie Anderson - 6/9/07
TAKING EVE - Cynthia Rayne
ISBN: 158608-999-4
December 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy
RRTE Rating: Missionary
A bookseller by day, Eve Flynn
patrols the streets and graveyards and night battling vampires
and other supernatural creatures. After her parents were
killed by vampires she's determined to destroy as many as she
can. There's only one problem, her lover is the master vampire
Lazarus. And if that's not enough to make a girl nuts -- an
evil faery, Bayne is stalking her determined to make her his.
An unusual plot-line and some very
intriguing characters as well as fairly hot sex make TAKING EVE
an interesting read and an enjoyable way to while away your
lunch break.
Isabelle Spencer - 2//25/07
THE DAIRY OF
ANNALISE- Annmarie Ortega
ISBN: N/A
May 2007
Historical Pirate Romance
Sensuality: Carnal
RRTE Rating: Sleeper
High Seas- 1870
Annalise is the owner of The Wicked
Wench Tavern, which was handed down to her after the death of
her father. She has a mountain of debt and will possibly loose
her livelihood. She writes of her woes in her diary but this
latest entry is now aboard a pirate’s ship because she was taken
in the middle of the night by the crew of the dastardly Pirate
King, Drake Conrad whom she assumes will have his wicked way
with her. All Annalise can think about is a nameless man who
came to her tavern days ago and gave her a night of such intense
pleasure she could have never imagine D . But what will happen
to her now, seeing as she is locked away, scared for her very
life, awaiting a man who is considered the scourge of the high
seas?
THE DIARY OF ANNALISE should have
been an enjoyable little erotic story written in the first
person of our heroine. Instead, the story leaves the reader
wanting, as do the sex scenes. I'll have to take pass.
Kate Garrabrant - 7/31/07
THE TIGER’S EYE - Liz
Craven
ISBN: N/A
February 2007
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy/Carnal
RRTE Rating: Multiple O’s
United States - Present Day
Working as a stripper at The Tiger’s Eye isn’t a permanent
career choice for Caitlyn. It’s just a great way to pay for
college, and heck, the dancing just calls to her wild side.
Caitlyn’s mother was Pride (a weretiger), and as a half-breed,
Caitlyn knows she’d be in danger if a male Tigre would
come across her. Little does she know she’s been spotted by the
local alpha, Damien, who is waiting outside to pounce on her.
Damien is astonished to find a female Tigre taking off
her clothes for the enjoyment of leering human males. When he
realizes that Caitlyn’s his destined mate, all bets are off.
Damien will have her in his bed before the night is over and the
hunt has just begun.
Damien is a positively yummy alpha male and Caitlyn is both
smart and sexy. Together this pair burn up the sheets.
Lori Ann - 3//5/07
TRANSFORMATION -
Amanda Steiger
ISBN: 1-58608-994-3
December 2006
Erotic Paranormal Romance
Sensuality: Spicy/Carnal
RRTE Rating: Missionary
Wisconsin - Present Day
On a hike in the dense woods of
Wisconsin, Maggie becomes separated from her companions and is
attacked by a cougar. Then a second cougar appears from the
darkness and attacks the first. Shortly afterwards, Maggie sinks
into unconsciousness. The next morning she awakens to find
herself in an isolated cabin with a man named Justin. With his
green gold eyes and imposing size, he should be intimidating,
but something about him draws Maggie. When he tells her that the
cougar that attacked her wasn’t just an ordinary cougar but was
a were-cougar, Maggie is astonished. There’s no way she’s
falling for such a story. But when Justin transforms into a
cougar before her very eyes, the truth can’t be denied. Now
comes the hardest part, accepting that she is now a were-cougar
herself. Will Maggie and Justin come together in time to defeat
the evil that’s after their kind?
With danger, romance, and sizzling
chemistry between the characters, TRANSFORMATION will please
paranormal fans in search of a quick read.
Lori Ann
