Willing Victim - Cara McKenna

Title: Willing Victim
Author: Cara McKenna
Genre: Contemporary / Erotica

HP WARNING! HP WARNING! HP WARNING!This story is HOT. Hotter than hell.
Not only did I have to change panties after reading Willing Victim, I even had to change my P A N T S. True story.

For the past couple years Laurel's been coasting, hiding in the backseat while her life drifts off course. Then one summer afternoon a tall, built bruiser named Flynn strides in and steers her straight into an infatuation she never saw coming.
Flynn introduces Laurel to things she’s never imagined before—to the violent but exciting realm of the underground boxing circuit, to rough sex and even rougher role-playing, and to an attraction she craves even as it intimidates her. As Flynn invites her deeper into his world and his life, Laurel has to make a choice—let fear keep her holed up where it’s safe, or take a chance and fight for the man who makes her feel more alive than she’d dreamed possible.

Whoever is out there, unholy or otherwise…

Please hear my prayer.

I am ruined. Completely and utterly ruined.

I am accepting my place in this world as the forever single woman.

I am FOREVER RUINED for all mortal men out there!

*waves buh-bye to white picket fences, future kiddies etc etc*

For I have finally found my McDreamy. My Mr Right. The One.

And he’s a frickin’ fictional character in a book!

FEEL MY DESPAIR!

The brilliant Cara McKenna has penned with even more brilliant words the Ultimate Man. For me.

An arrogant, blunt, cocky caveman. Caring only for those closest to him. Sexy and stacked with blue eyes. A fighter. With a thing for mean and rough sex. That kind of caveman.

<Yes, I find the knuckle-dragging – pull my hair – Neanderthal very attractive>

But I fear that I will never know the bliss of finding my own caveman, so therefor I ask You…nah, I’m begging really...find a real life Flynn for me! Send him my way! I’ll do anything. <Desperate much? Heh>

If you, dear reader, feel that the really intimidating and bossy man is your cup of tea – read-devour-savor this book. McKenna has a simple yet captivating way with her words. A neck-grabbing, never letting go kind of way even though the story was simple, short and to the point. But OH SO GOOD.

A story made of dark, forbidden fantasies and desires.

This HP has never been more pleased.

I felt and wanted everything the story was giving me.

Flynn is not Prince Charming, that's for sure.

He's way too intense for that. Too alpha and in-your-face brutal.

Bad-boy paradise come true. And he has his sweet, oh so sweet, moments.

Like Laurel, our heroine, thinks: "You are some f****d-up kind of magical."

I found the characters believable, the dialog hot, smart and funny, and I couldn't ask for more in such a gritty, dark and sizzling hot romance like this one. I am a Willing Victim.

Wait.

There is one gigantic flaw though – IT’S TOO DAMN SHORT!

I screamed NO! out loud when I turned the last page.

I went to bed horny and pissed off.

My rating: Five. Burning. Hot. Stars.

Reader advisory: Although all of the sexual acts in this story are 100% consensual, it contains role-playing scenarios that may upset some readers who are sensitive about rape, even in a simulated capacity.

Man Candy :-)

Is it hot here or what? *wink*

Yes, we have found a new hottie!!! His name is Ruben Cortada and he is definitely HP approved! Happy Thursday!!

 

Lawe's Justice Cover!

Mating heat gives him the Heebie Jeebies. It makes his stomach clench. It makes his teeth grind. Not because he wants to avoid it.

Sure as hell not because he's searching for it and can't find it. No, it's the woman he's sensed is his mate, the woman that makes him insane every time they cross paths. The one woman he knows he can never, ever tame. The mercenary sister of Jonas’ mate, Diane Broen. And he doesn’t mean mercenary in the monetary sense. Oh hell no, he couldn’t be that damned lucky. Diane is the commander of a small group of rough and ready male soldiers. A woman living on the edge, and threatening to pull him over with her.

September 27th!

Immortal Rider Cover!!!

Larissa Ione has published the cover for Immortal Rider, the second book in her Lords of Deliverance series and.. IT.IS.GORGEOUS!!!!!

 

Sexy, powerful, and immortal, Limos is on a crash course with destiny. She’s been marked as Satan’s bride and her jealous fiancé wants her all to himself. The only way this Horseman can keep herself—and everyone else—safe is to keep her distance. But not even Limos can save herself from the secrets she’s kept . . . or resist the seductive allure of one very brave human.

Arik Wagner knows the saying “love hurts” better than most, yet he never thought stealing a kiss from Limos would land him in Hell. Literally. It takes all his military training to survive the demon torture, but once he’s topside, Arik realizes that the agony has just begun. With the Apocalypse looming and Satan demanding his bride, will Arik and Limos surrender to the desire smoldering between them? Or will giving in to their passion unleash hell on earth?

 
 

May Book Releases

Our TOP book for May? HAWKE!!! Yes, if you are waiting for the newest Psy Changelings book, Kiss of Snow finally comes out in May :-)

And what else? Let´s take a look..

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill (#4 in Chicagoland Vampires)

Bite Club by Rachel Caine (#10 in Morganville Vampires)

Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready (#2 in Shade)

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris (#12 in Sookie Stackhouse (Southern Vampire))

Jace by Sarah McCarty (#3 in Shadow Wranglers)

Warrior Betrayed by Addison Fox (#3 in Sons of the Zodiac)

Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul (#1 in Para-Ops)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Midnight Gate by Helen Stringer (#1 in Spellbinder)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Cryptic Cravings by Ellen Schreiber (#8 in Vampire Kisses)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Something Deadly This Way Comes by Kim Harrison (#3 in Madison Avery)

Mind Games by Taylor Keating (#2 in Guardian)

Sinful Magic by Jennifer Lyon (#4 in Wing Slayers Hunters)

Zombies Sold Separately by Cheyenne McCray (#4 in Night Tracker)

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (#14 in Psy-Changelings)

Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews (#7 in Kate Daniels)

My Dangerous Pleasure by Carolyn Jewel (#4 in My Immortal)

The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands (#16 in Argeneau Vampires)

Demon by Kristina Douglas (#2 in Fallen)

The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan (#8 in Paladins of Darkness)

Concrete Savior by Yvonne Navarro (#2 in Dark Redemption)

Invincible: Chronicles of Nick

Title: Invincible: Chronicles of Nick

Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Series: Chronicles of Nick

Genre: Parnormal Mystery

Reviewed by: Vhampy

This is the second book in the Chronicles of Nick series by Sherrilyn Kenyon...her spinoff of the Dark Hunters' series.

The Chronicles of Nick takes us back in time as we learn what makes Nick Nick when he was still learning to maneuver through the Dark Hunters world and before he became a naughty boy.

The second book picks up the very next day Infinity ends. So if you haven't read Infinity...you REALLY need to read that one first.

Nick is trying to understand this new world...the world of Dark Hunters, dark magic and death.

In Infinity I found Nick was such a whiny brat. In this one...he still whines but he has taken it down a notch. I found myself rooting for him to choose good over evil. I was impressed with how he was able to acknowledge the power within himself but not be a complete jackass about it. That takes talent!

All in all, I will keep reading because I want to learn more about the younger Nick and see the consequences of his actions in the other Dark Hunter books. A little smidge of info...some of the choices Nick is making is changing the future. BAM!

My rating: 3 1/2 ***

Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance)

Title: Eternal Rider
Author: Larissa Ione

Series: Lords of Deliverance

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Reviewed by: Vhampy

This is the first book in the Lords of Deliverance spinoff of the Demonica series by Larissa Ione.

As a lover of Larissa Ione's Demonica series, I was so sadden to hear when she decided that she needed to put those hot demons behind her and focus on these four horsemen. I never should have been sad because Larissa delivered with this book!

Sin Undone (last book in the Demonica series) first introduced us to the four horsemen and this book picks right where Sin Undone left off. In the first few pages there was a lot of information to dissect since we were dealing with a brand new world. I found myself having to read the pages over a few times just to make sure I was tracking properly. Once I did that...I was sucked into the vortex that is the Eternal Rider.

Eternal Rider focuses on Ares, the God of War as he tries to keep his seal intact and fight his brother...another four horseman that become Pestilence in Sin Undone. Ares meets my requirements as a hot sexy bastard. Ares is honey pot approved!

As you know with me...I don't like to give away too many details. I loved all aspects of this book. Hot monkey sex? Check. Lots of action? Check. A really good story? Check. A kick ass author that took me into her world easily and I didn't want to leave? Check.

Note of caution: if you have not read the Demonica series, you need to. There is too much information that is passed over to the Lords of Deliverance. PLUS...there is a lot of Demonica cross over. My only complaint...Lore wasn't there. He better be in the next one or this Vhampy is gonna cut someone.

All in all...a fantastic start to a brand new series. Now I have to wait six months of the second book!

Rating: FIVE FREAKING *****

REVIEW: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward

Title: Lover Unleashed

Author: JR Ward

Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood (book 9)

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her brother. Imprisoned for eons by their mother, the Scribe Virgin, she finally frees herself-only to face a devastating injury. Manuel Manello, M.D., is drafted by the Brotherhood to save her as only he can-but when the human surgeon and the vampire warrior meet, their two worlds collide in the face of their undeniable passion. With so much working against them, can love prove stronger than the birthright and the biology that separates them?

(Amazon)

OUR REVIEWS:

SONIA

I loved this book! This was the first one in the serie where I enjoyed ALL the storylines..

This was supposed to be the story of Manny and Payne but in fact their story was in the background. I think you all agree with me that this book was mostly about Vishous. Seeing the sister he didn´t know about getting injured this badly just cracked him and all the pain just had to come out somehow. No way would V have healed all the years of pain and physical and emotional abuse in just couple of weeks after he met Jane.. It´s so much believable this way!! So now V is caught in a self-destructive downward spiral that just threatens to destroy the man.
I cried for him. And I cried for Butch. And I cried for him and Jane.
And I loved every minute of it!

Manny was a hot bastard. Definitely in the same league with the Brothers. I loved how he stood up to V and claimed his female.

"It finally happened, he thought. All his life he’d wondered why he’d never fallen in love and now he knew the answer to that. He’d been waiting for this moment, this woman, this time.
This female is mine, he thought."

"Even if it killed him, he was going to save this woman.
And as Goatee’s eyes flashed with pure hatred, he thought, well, shit, it might just come down to that.."

His story with Payne would not fill the whole book but it was definitely sweet. Payne was not the kick-ass fighter from previous books but for this one book, I was ok with that (as long as she doesn´t stay like this, I want the kick-ass heroine back in the next book!).

I really liked Xcor and his band, especially Throe. Yes, they are savage and don´t consider moral as we are used to, they live according to their own rules but I love them. Given Xcor´s background with the Bloodletter, it couldn´t be different for him I guess.. But I think now, that Payne told him the truth, he will start living his own way.. Can´t wait!!

MY RATING: 5*

VHAMPY

HOLY FREAKING CRAP! This book was amazing!!! After reading Lover Mine last year, I wasn't sure if I was going to be up to the challenge of another downer BDB book. I'm glad I was wrong. This book made me laugh, cry, yell and feel.


My highlights:

Manny is now on my list of hot sexy bastards. Adding Manny to the mix of the Brotherhood was a wise move by the WARDen. Manny doesn't put up with shit--especially V's and I like that about him. I never understood why he was so attracted to Payne and Payne was so attracted to him but you know what? The two of them actually work together. Now let me say a little somethin' somethin' about Payne. In Lover Mine she was all bad ass and kicking Wrath's ass from left to right. I always thought of Payne as Xhex Jr. In this book she has so many moments of trying to be prim and proper. I guess she was trying to be like Layla? Why?? I think Payne may have a split personality or something.

V/Butch/Jane. HOLY FREAKING CRAP! I knew we would see more of V in more of the books because there was no way he would be suddenly "healed" after hooking up with Jane. It makes sense to me that V's painful past would be brought to the forefront when he learned he had a sister. W.O.W. Just W.O.W. V went from hell and back and survived because of his love for Jane and Butch. My man Butch...damn I love that man. He put V before himself because he knew it was needed but damn was chapter 37 so hard to read. My prediction is we will see the consequences of Butch's actions in future books.

Band of Bastards. OH YEAH! Fresh Brother meat with a side of naughty. I would like several serving please!!! And her is the Vhampy prediction: I believe Rhage and Throe are blood brothers. Will I be right?

All in all this book MOVED me! I read it in one day and at the end I was begging for MORE!

Long live the WARDen!


My rating: 4.75*



                                 Melissa


Usually, I don't put much thought into how they name books, but Lover Unleashed was pretty accurate. I would have to say that what was unleashed was revelations and lots of them! This was the story of Payne and Manny, but like the other girls said, their story was not the forefront of the action. A lot of growth into Vishous's past is what is embellished on instead. If you felt that his book needed more resolution in the end, well this one helped clear that up quite a bit. The relationships of V and Jane and Butch are stretched to the limits and the lengths that each go through to keep their respective friendships/relationships intact is truly amazing.


*Possible spoilers*





Ok, on to Quinn and Blay. Now this is where I have some mixed feelings. Yes, I love Quinn and Blay together and Quinn definitely had his own revelations in this book, but there was a conversation that Saxton had with Quinn about lovers and love of his life. Appparantly, Saxton is living with Blay and Saxton knows how Quinn and Blay feel about each other, even if Q/B don't admit it to each other. So why is Saxton still there? I would totally feel like a third wheel if I was him, but whatever. I'm glad Blay is getting his in the meantime, while Quinn gets his act together.

I guess I should remark about Payne and Manny since it is technically their story. I was quite impressed by Manny and how he was acting so brother-like. He definitely had some hot scenes (i.e shower) and maybe it was just me but I loved how passionate he was about his horse and shared her with Payne. Speaking of Payne, though. Where was the butt-kicking heroine that sparred with Wrath? She had been healing for so long in the book that we didn't get to see much of that. I have a feeling that we will not be hearing the end of her, though.

Ok, now on to Xcor and his band of not so merry men. LOL. I am so excited and intrigued how the Warden will take this new storyline in the future. I was entralled by Throe and I hope that is not the end of him because I really liked him. And let me tell you, they know how to show a girl a good time, too!


One last thing....I wish there were more brother moments, but there was so much going on that it was inevitable that something had to give in the book. Oh and where was Muhrder?


RATING: 4.5 STARS

The Next Black Dagger Brotherhood Book Will Be About...

TOHR!!!!!!!!!!

The WARDen made the announcement at a book signing!

Circe's Recruits; ROANE by Marie Harte

Title: Roane
Author: Marie Harte
Series: Circe's Recruits
Genre: Paranormal / Fantasy


Reviewed by: Anna


Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, domination, male/male sexual practices, menage (m/f/m), multiple partners, sex while in shifted form, violence.


Don't you just love warnings? Explicit ones that is. I sure do. And it's just what you need to get you out of a really bad reading slump.


Roane is a Circ. A genetically changed man, neither human nor animal.
He's something in between. He's also the leader of the squad, his trusted team of four men who are just like him.
Their mission is to destroy the man that changed them, Pearson Labs and the insane Rogues that comes out of that hellhole.
With one exception...Caitlyn.




How to describe this story? Hmm.
Hot. Hot. Hot. Hot. HOT!!!
These "creatures", the Circ's, are definitely something new and different. Described as Hulk-like when changed, they grow in size and appearence. Tougher skin, fangs and claws turns them into wild beasts.
And they really are that. Wild. Beasts.
Being the first book of four in this series the storyline is somewhat weak but there is one, one that grows stronger and better with each book.
The characters are rough but very likable. Sexy.
You can feel the connection between them all and that connection intensifies when Caitlyn enters their compound.
Let the mating heat begin. OMV.
Kudos to Harte for some of the hottest scenes I have ever read!


So if you like your PNR/Fantasy Romance rough and gritty with a touch of insane hotness; READ THIS SERIES.
You won't regret it.


My rating: *** and a half.