SULTRY SPRING SATURDAYS: A TASTE OF YOU (THE EPICUREAN #1) by SORCHA GRACE

"Spring is here, and pollen is in the air. While you're sneezing your way towards Summer, pop those Claritin and lose yourself in a Sultry Spring Read."

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Series: The Epicurean #1
Category/Genre: Adult Erotic Romance
Publisher: Premier Digital Publishing
Publication Date: 5/28/13
Format: eARC
Pages: 311
Source: Received from publisher for review

She didn’t know how hungry she was… Beautiful and talented Catherine Kelly is intent on starting over as a food photographer in Chicago. With her painful past buried over 2000 miles away, she’s focused on her career and is hungry for little else. Until she meets William Lambourne, a wealthy bachelor with arresting blue-grey eyes filled with enough tragedy to match her own. William urges Catherine to step out from behind her camera and fully taste all that life has to offer, stirring an appetite in her she never knew she possessed - and it’s one only he can satisfy.

He couldn’t wait to feed her… A gourmand who takes great pleasure in food and in women, William Lambourne is rich, powerful, and gorgeous -- and as talented in the kitchen as he is in the bedroom. Longing for a woman to truly savor, William finds his match in Catherine. From the moment he meets her, he is determined to discover the perfect recipe to unlock Cat’s resolve, awaken her senses, and make her his own.

Theirs is a meal worth savoring… William is as mysterious as he is passionate, but as Catherine begins to fall for the stormy-eyed billionaire, she knows she must reveal her own dark secrets. But first, William must win Cat’s heart to ensure their pasts don’t undo them.

Book 1 in The Epicurean series, A Taste of You will leave you ravenous for more of Cat and William’s story!

Okay. I'm just going to be up-front and say this is a tough review for me, mostly because I feel a bit ambivalent about A Taste of You. I was interested in the story, yet I didn't find anything new and exciting in it. I liked the characters, yet I wanted to shake them. I enjoyed the book, yet felt annoyed by some aspects of it, too.

A Taste of You is about a lonely, reserved woman and the cultured, in-control billionaire who steals her heart. It's a nice escape for those who love their romance to be lavish and to read like a fantasy. Catherine meets William, and there is an immediate attraction between them. She's sure he doesn't really want her. Why would he when he can have any woman in the world? But want her he does, and William is determined to have Catherine.

The story has a lot of back-and-forth. Catherine wants William, but decides she's not ready for a serious relationship. She agrees to see him, but spends the entire time doubting that decision and determined to end it. But then he shows up on her doorstep, or actually talks the neighbor into letting him into the apartment, and all is well again. Catherine decides that William could never want to be really be with her, but he tells her that she's the only woman he has ever felt this way about and to please, please stay.

I never formed a strong connection to the characters. They've both experienced tremendous loss, and for that I sympathize. I think for Catherine, it was the constant back-and-forth in her decision making. Now I'm not going to say that it's not realistic, because it probably is for some people, but it just simply grated on me because I could see her mind swinging like a pendulum. And William...yeah, he was sexy and smooth and all, but so frickin' moody. He wasn't the worst cranky, controlling billionaire I've read, not by a long shot, but man was he bossy.

A Taste of You had some really steamy, sexy scenes. YAY!  There's even a bit of #foodporn going on! I love a nice Alpha who knows what he's doing and knows how to please his lady. And once Catherine and William really get going, the sex is plentiful. But...am I the only woman thinks it's kind of hilarious in all of these books when a man can make a woman climax on demand? "Come. Now." Does that work on anyone? Am I alone here? Other than that, I really liked the smexy.

A Taste of You is a story with a very popular trope that many readers will love. Maybe I would have loved this if I had read it before other similar books. But at the end, there isn't a lot to make this story stand out for me. However, the story did end on a very surprising note. One that makes me think that I have to continue the series, simply to find out what happens next.

 

Favorite Quote:

  "Open your mouth."
  My gaze darted to his. His blue eyes were steel grey now. Even as I resisted his order mentally, I felt my lips part, and then sweet warmth exploded in my mouth. I groaned aloud at the taste of the pain au chocolat. I had never tasted anything so sensual, so rich, so addictive. I didn't know if it was the food or the kiss, but I was on the verge of ecstasy.  ~eARC, 26%

 

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About the author: 

Adventurous eater, beach lover, and author of scorching contemporary erotic romance, she's also the nom de plume of a nationally bestselling author who publishes in another romance genre.

 

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SULTRY SPRING SATURDAY: TANGLED (TANGLED #1) by EMMA CHASE

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Series: Tangled #1
Category/Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Omnific
Publication Date: 5/20/13
Format: Kindle
Pages: 254
Source: Purchase

Drew Evans is a winner. Handsome and arrogant, he makes multimillion dollar business deals and seduces New York’s most beautiful women with just a smile. He has loyal friends and an indulgent family. So why has he been shuttered in his apartment for seven days, miserable and depressed?

He’ll tell you he has the flu.

But we all know that’s not really true.

Katherine Brooks is brilliant, beautiful and ambitious. She refuses to let anything - or anyone - derail her path to success. When Kate is hired as the new associate at Drew’s father’s investment banking firm, every aspect of the dashing playboy’s life is thrown into a tailspin. The professional competition she brings is unnerving, his attraction to her is distracting, his failure to entice her into his bed is exasperating.

Then, just when Drew is on the cusp of having everything he wants, his overblown confidence threatens to ruin it all. Will he be able untangle his feelings of lust and tenderness, frustration and fulfillment? Will he rise to the most important challenge of his life?

Can Drew Evans win at love?

Tangled is not your mother’s romance novel. It is an outrageous, passionate, witty narrative about a man who knows a lot about women…just not as much as he thinks he knows. As he tells his story, Drew learns the one thing he never wanted in life, is the only thing he can’t live without.

 

Let me just go ahead and warn you, this will be a completely ridiculous and fun (for me) review. I'm kind of a ridiculous person anyway, and this book just brought it out in me even more. I don't do "scholarly" reviews, but I'm guessing you've already figured this out, amirite? I write  FEELINGS reviews, and Tangled gave me a lot of FEELINGS.

 

My feelings for Tangled include, but are not limited to: happiness, pure joy, lust, shock, awe, lust,  outrage, pity, lust, enlightenment....

 

Speaking of enlightenment, Tangled taught me a lot. The story has a unique narrative. The fourth wall is down, and Drew is directly speaking to the reader, making asides as he tells the story of falling in and earning love. I mentioned to some friends that Tangled made me feel powerful, like I had been given a handbook to the male mind. I really like men. I like to know how the really think and feel. I have a guy sense of humor, so any book that gives me that is a treat. So back to enlightenment, Tangled offered some nice gems. Such as:
 

• Men really do think about sex as much as you thought  hoped they do. That's right, I said hoped. I've been with the same man since 1997, sixteen years, and after all this time, this is reassuring and hilarious to me. This knowledge makes me feel powerful.

 

"Men pretty much have sex on the brain twenty-four-seven. The exact figure is like every 5.2 seconds or some shit like that.

  The point is, when you ask, 'What do you want for dinner?' we're thinking about screwing you on the kitchen counter. When you're telling us about the sappy film you watched with your girlfriends last week, we're thinking about the porno we saw on cable last night. When you show us designer shoes you bought on sale, we're thinking how nice they would look on our shoulders.

  I just thought you'd want to know. Don't shoot the messenger.

  It's a curse, really." 

 

• Older sisters are the best. Drew's older sister Alexandra was hilarious and scary, maybe my favorite character in the book. Alexandra will rage on Drew and call him out for his stupid man ways. Her husband, Drew, and their friends don't dare cross Alex, but they love her fiercely. She will be the first to call Drew out for being an idiot, but also the first to have his back. Did I mention her title?

"On no.

  It's The Bitch. Otherwise know as my sister, Alexandra.

  When I say the word bitch I mean it in the most affectionate way possible, I swear. But it's what she is. Demanding, opinionated, relentless."
 

• Ladies, men are on to us. Yep, they know that we talk about them, in and out of the bedroom. When I read this, I immediately asked my husband if this is true. I mean, I talk about him with my BFF to his face, but I was curious if all men knew this. Apparently, they're not as oblivious about some things as we'd thought.

"--I've heard my sister and her little friends have their chats too. Some of the things that came out of their mouths could've made Larry fcking Flynt blush. So don't act like women don't talk just as much as us guys do..."

 

• Men love your body and they want you to love it too. They want to see you, and they want you to embrace being seen. When you are comfortable in your skin, there is nothing sexier to a  man. I already knew this, but it's nice to have it reaffirmed. It is an amazing and powerful thought.

  "Now, I know some women have some issues with their bodies. Maybe you've got a little extra junk in the trunk? Get over it. Doesn't matter. Naked kicks Modest's ass every single time. Men are visual. We wouldn't be fcking you if we didn't want to look at you."

• Smart men have a healthy and respectful fear of women.

"You ever watch Animal Planet? Women are kind of like a herd of elephants. They stick together for protection. And if one senses danger? They all stampede."

• Smart men also know who really holds the power.

  "Johnny Fitzgerald's an idiot. Vaginas beat penises every time. They're like kryptonite. Penises are defenseless against them."

• Any man, even the most revered of bachelors, is capable of falling in love. That's not to say that any woman will do-- only the right one. But when he does finally fall, he falls hard. Forever.

  "She's all I think about. She's everything I never thought I wanted. She's not just perfect--she's perfect for me.
  I'd do anything for her.
  Anything.
  I want her near me, with me. All the time.
  Forever."

• Men screw up sometimes. They do. It's inevitable, and besides the point. What's important is that when he does make a huge jackass of himself, the man that is worth your love will do anything to prove his love and make things right.

Drew's determination to earn Kate's trust and love was at the heart of Tangled. It's Drew's journey from a "guy" to a "man".
  "...sometimes a guy can't become a man until he's met the right woman."

So you see, reading can be fun and informative. Use this knowledge!

Tangled was such a great experience for me. I started chuckling on the first page, and the story only got better and better from there. Drew was a hot mess. Sexy. Intelligent. Arrogant. Ridiculous. Honest. It was an absolute joy to watch this man fall in love. Kate was amazing, too. She was also intelligent, but also sexy, strong, willful. She stood toe-to-toe with Drew each step of the way. He didn't seduce her against her will, she chose him. And that, to me, is the sexiest part of their relationship. The entire story had me hooked, and wow, was that climax (literal and figurative) EPIC.

Just like the characters themselves, Tangled was Sexy, Intelligent, Charming, and Witty. I cannot wait for more of Drew and Kate, and author Emma Chase.

 

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About the author:

By day, Emma Chase is a devoted wife and mother of two who resides in a small, rural town in New Jersey. By night she is a keyboard crusader, toiling away the hours to bring her colorful characters and their endless antics to life. She has a long standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.

Emma is an avid reader. Before her children were born she was known to consume whole books in a single day. Writing has also always been a passion and with the 2013 release of her debut romantic comedy, Tangled, the ability to now call herself an author is nothing less than a dream come true.

 

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SULTRY SPRING SATURDAYS: LOCKED and LOCKOUT (THE ALPHA GROUP #1-2) by MAYA CROSS

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Series: The Alpha Group #1

Genre: Erotic Romance

Publisher: Maya Cross

Publication Date: 3/25/13
Format: eARC
Pages: 120
Source: Received from author for review

Who is Sebastian Lock?

The bar Sophia Pearce is in doesn’t look like much. The wine is bad and the decor worse. But when a sudden attack of curiosity leads her to sneak past security and into the back room, she discovers something unimaginable. The most lavish party she’s ever laid eyes on, in the most unlikely of places.

But that’s nothing compared to what comes next, to the man she meets back there. Sebastian Lock. Gorgeous, commanding, and radiating charm, he is exactly the sort of silver-tongued rake Sophia has sworn to avoid. Unfortunately, he doesn’t care much for her promises.

Every instinct tells her to run, but the chemistry between them is as inescapable as gravity. Soon, he’s opening her eyes to a whole new world of pleasures, pleasures she never thought she’d enjoy.

There’s just one problem. Sebastian is more than he seems. Between the famous company he keeps and the almost paranoid secrecy of his employers, he’s a puzzle Sophia can’t quite solve, and his insistence on keeping things casual forces her to confront the demons of her past.

Can she learn to trust again? Or will Sebastian’s privacy tear them apart?

Contains light BDSM, including spanking, restraint, and anal play

Note: This book is the first part of a trilogy that is designed to be read together, much like The Blackstone Affair. Sebastian and Sophia will get their happily ever after, but not until the last book.

Lockout: The Alpha Group Book Two - Due May 2013
Unlocked: The Alpha Group Book Three - Due June/July 2013

I am a lover of erotic romance (obviously) and a fan of novella series, so both those facts made Locked a great read for me, and one I have been anxious to get to since I received it.

I found Locked to be a very well-written and interesting story. It is told by Sophie, and she is a great narrator. She's a fun, witty, and passionate woman, and I loved getting this story through her perspective. Sophie just seemed to be level-headed and I loved that she is passionate without being melodramatic. I loved that she thought the situation through, without overthinking it, and simply went for what she wanted: Sebastian Lock.

Sebastian Lock hit all the prerequisites for the much beloved Alpha: gorgeous, compelling, seductive, mysterious dominant, but he never veered into the jerk territory. Thankfully. He was so charismatic that Sophie never really stood a chance in resisting him. I didn't either. I think there is definitely more to Sebastian than we yet know, and I can't wait for him to reveal himself.

Locked really takes off when Sophie becomes involved in Sebastian life and I loved the development of Sebastian and Sophie's relationship. Their acquaintance begins in a fun and sexy manner, progresses to hilariously awkward, and the steams up to a scorching hot level. Talk about SEXY! *shivers* I'm not ashamed to say that I wouldn't mind imbibing in what Sebastian Lock offers.

Locked is a very quick read and an intriguing opening to this series. It does end on a surprising and admittedly upsetting note, but I'm holding out hope that things are not what they seem. Luckily the next story, Lockout, comes out very soon.


Favorite Quote:


  The fire that had been lit inside me wouldn't just disappear. As frightening as the thought of presenting myself for him -- exposed, blind and helpless -- was, the alternative was even more so. For better or for worse, I had to know.  ~eARC, 86%
 

 

 

Series: The Alpha Group #2

Genre: Erotic Romance

Publisher: Maya Cross

Publication Date: (late)5/13
Format: eARC
Pages: 150
Source: Received from author for review

 

 

This is not a standalone story. It is the sequel to Locked, which should be read first. Locked is currently available for just .99.

 

 

Who is Sebastian Lock?

Sophia had never felt attraction like that before. Raw. Electric. Irresistible. Swept off her feet by the dashing, enigmatic billionaire Sebastian Lock, she was taken on a journey of self-discovery, taken to places she never dreamed she’d go.

But things are never as simple as they appear. Sophia’s trust is a fragile thing, and Sebastian seems insistent on testing it. He has his own demons to battle, and nobody has brought them to the fore like she has.

As their relationship deepens, and Sophia begins to break down his walls, all that greets her are more questions. Why is Sebastian fighting so hard to keep her at a distance? Who is the girl on the background of his phone? And why does the strange tattoo on his chest seem so familiar?

These puzzles plague her, but as Sebastian’s mysteries begin to unravel, she must face an entirely different truth. Staying in the dark may be painful, but finding the answers could be deadly.

 

Well, well, well.... I had the opportunity to read Lockout the very day the author sent it to me, and I am SO HAPPY that I did! I really enjoyed Locked, but I have to say that I loved Lockout.

Locked did a really good job of setting up the characters and the story, and in the end, we were left wondering what would become of Sebastian and Sophia's relationship. I loved to see the progression unfold, from casual lovers to more involved romantic counterparts. In Lockout, through Sophia's eyes, we begin to learn more about Sebastian, and what made him into the reserved and in control man that Sophie has begun to care for. And even thought we get to know Sebastian better, more questions begin to arise: Who does Sebastian work for? What do they do? Will he ever let Sophia fully into his life? Lockout turns the series from an erotic romance to an erotic romantic suspense, upping the drama dramatically.

Locked was steamy, but Lockout took that to a whole new level. Sebastian and Sophie's physical relationship was so freaking hot! I loved that these two could not resist one another, and that they were both willing and able to take care of business anytime, anywhere. There was also something really interesting I found about Sebastian's dominant stance in the relationship, in which expresses that yes he is a dominant lover, but that dominance doesn't always necessarily mean bondage and "punishment". I'd never really considered this position, and I'm glad the author brought that into Sebastian and Sophia's discussion. But honestly, the scenes between these two were so hot, with a nice dash of kinkiness thrown in.

Remember how I said that Lockout turns into a suspense? Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by the turn of events, and it truly amped up the drama and intensity of the story. I will say, the story ends on a cliffhanger, but it's a doozy. Luckily, the third and final installment will be out in July. If you're looking for a smart and thrilling erotic romance, the Alpha Group series should hit the spot!


Favorite Quote:

  "Fuck, you don't know how difficult it was for me to get through those discussions earlier."
  "Oh?" I asked, trying to sound innocent.
  "All I could think about was that I had your panties in my pocket." His hand slid down my stomach, coming to rest provocatively close to my crotch. "You're naked under here for me now."  ~eARC, 45%


  "What's so funny?" he asked.
  "Nothing, I just didn't take you for much of a cook."
  A look of mock offense crossed his face. "And why would you think that?"
  "I don't know. I just assumed you'd have somebody do it for you."
  "Because money means you never do anything for yourself?"
  "I didn't say that! It's just an amusing image. The millionaire dom who liked to cook. It's like a bad erotic book title."
  He grinned. "Even us sadists have to eat."  ~eARC, 61%

 

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About the author

Maya Cross is a writer who enjoys making people blush. Growing up with a mother who worked in a book store, she read a lot from a very young age, and soon enough picked up a pen of her own. Her previous work spans many genres including horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and she has now started this pen name as an outlet for her spicier thoughts (they were starting to overflow). She likes her heroes strong but mysterious, her encounters sizzling, and her characters true to life.

She believes in writing familiar narratives told with a twist, so most of her stories will feel comfortable, but hopefully a little unique. Whatever genre she's writing, finding a fascinating concept is the first, and most important step.

The Alpha Group is her first attempt at erotic romance.

When she's not writing, she's playing tennis, trawling her home town of Sydney for new inspiration, and drinking too much coffee.

She loves to hear from readers, so please feel free to follow her on any of her social media channels. And don't forget to check out her website. You can sign up to her mailing list there, to hear about new releases and any promotional sales she might be running.

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SULTRY SPRING SATURDAYS: UNTIL I BREAK by M. LEIGHTON

"Spring is here, and pollen is in the air. While you're sneezing your way towards Summer, pop those Claritin and lose yourself in a Sultry Spring Read."

Sexy Saturdays is a weekly post we started to challenge ourselves to read more steamy books and have a lot of fun. Feel free to join in. (let us know so we can add a link to your post).

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Category/Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense

Publisher: M. Leighton Books

Publication Date: 5/14/13
Format: ARC
Pages: 328
Source: Received from author for review
 

"I’m intrigued. Tempted beyond what I’ve ever been before. To know her, to open her up. To break her."

In love, sometimes what you fear most is exactly what you need.

Laura Drake is an author. She writes bestselling paranormal romances that continue to top the charts. She is sharp. She is confident. She is in control.

And she doesn’t exist.

Samantha Jansen is the woman behind the wig, the woman most of the world doesn’t know exists. She is shy. She is insecure. She is nothing like her main character or her alter ego. She is scarred—deeply scarred—by a past she can’t let go of and a present she can’t make peace with.

Samantha’s dreams are consumed by one man, the broken hero from her books. Mason Strait is both her wildest fantasy and her most terrifying nightmare.

When Samantha meets Alec Brand, a corporate consultant, it is as though Mason has come to life. Alec is handsome to a fault, as elegant as he is arrogant, and more intense than any man has a right to be.

Samantha is soon sucked into a world that mirrors the fiction she writes. Just like her main character, Daire Kirby, Samantha finds herself unable to resist the forbidden lure of Alec. And just like Daire, she also finds that she is faced with taking a chance on a man who could either set her free or destroy her.

The scale tilts toward destruction when Samantha finds out that Alec is as much a work of fiction as Mason. And he has scars of his own, scars that could ruin them both.


**This book may be read as a stand-alone, as the story of Alec and Samantha comes to a conclusion in this book**

 

 

 

ABSOLUTELY COMPELLING... If I had to choose only phrase to describe Until I Break, it would be that. Honestly though, as accurate as it is, the phrase doesn't really do this story justice. I would also say: Unique, Thrilling, Exhilarating, Surprising, Sexy, and Erotic. Yeah, maybe that covers it.

I honestly don't know what I can say about Until I Break without spoiling some very important details in the story. The synopsis is so intriguing, but doesn't spell out what the story essentially entails. I went into Until I Break almost blind, and I'm grateful for that. Leighton did a smart job of writing a story that slowly revealed itself and the characters, piece by fascinating piece.

Until I Break reads like a character study on two really messed up people, and Identity is a huge issue in the story.  Samantha has very deeply rooted issues when it comes to intimacy and physical relationships. She is very guarded about her true identity, and one obviously can't help but wonder "Why?". And Alec Brand...he is a large dose of WTF? hidden inside a gorgeous and compelling man. I, like Samantha, had no idea what was going on with this man, besides the sexy. This man is a completely maddening, yet intoxicating mystery.

Remember when I used the word Erotic to describe Until I Break? Let me just emphasize that point a little bit. The story is the psychological, but also sexual journey between two scarred people. Alec and Samantha both have issues, and sex plays a huge role in those issues. Leighton took those issues and handled them thoughtfully, honestly, and responsibly. And lemme tell ya, she knows how to build some completely insane sexual tension. The build-up of the physical relationship was so brilliantly done, and a true Slow Burn. I won't say that I got overly invested in the sexual tension, but  I will say that I had to remind myself to keep breathing, calm down, and I did kind of want to rip off some clothes and go nuts. (No pun intended. Truly) The level of tension was not frustrating in a bad way, just in a way that felt authentic and built up to a fabulous payoff.

Here's the thing: I feel that Until I Break can be best experienced if a reader can just relax and let the story come to you. I have the luxury of a best friend who'd already read the book, knows exactly what I love in a book,  and could just calmly reminded me that she had complete faith that I would love the story. So I guess that's my message to you, let the Alec and Samantha's story just come to you. Don't ask why, or when, or how, just let them reveal themselves, their motivations, fears, doubts, and wants. Believe me, Alec will not open up until he is ready, so don't even stress about it. Just revel in the mystery and romance and enjoy.


Favorite Quote:

  If I were half the man I should be, I'd stay away from her. I wouldn't show up tonight. I wouldn't call. I wouldn't seek her out. I'd just disappear.
  But I'm not the man I should be. Yet. My weaknesses still get the better of me now and then. And this one will. I know there's no point in even trying to resist. I've already got her scent. She's in my blood and I know there's only one way to get her out.  ~ARC, pg. 37

  "I think about doing things to you. Some of them might scare you. But others...might not."  ~ARC, pg.128

 

About the author:

I was born and raised in the United States, and I’ve lived in several of the fabulous fifty. Though I currently live in the deep South, I spent much of my childhood up North and hope to return there one day. A few other things about me: I believe that sometimes you have to look really, REALLY hard to find the good in people, but it's there. I believe that I'm shrinking (I swear five years ago I was two inches taller). I believe my husband is quite possibly one of the most amazing men in the entire world (I can't be sure because I haven't met all of them). I believe coffee and chocolate, when combined, could be the basis for world peace. I believe that Jesus rocks and communism doesn’t. I believe that white makes me look fat and black collects lint. I believe summer's too hot, winter's too cold and fall was made for football. I like dogs better than cats and the first movie in a trilogy is invariably the best. But most of all, I believe that love conquers all.

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{SULTRY SPRING SATURDAYS} HEAVY ISSUES (BOWEN #2) by ELLE AYCART

"Spring is here, and pollen is in the air. While you're sneezing your way towards Summer, pop those Claritin and lose yourself in a Sultry Spring Read."

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Series: Bowen #2

Category/Genre: Adult Erotic Romance

Publisher: Loose Id

Publication Date: 5/29/12

Format: Kindle

Pages: 251

Source: Bought

Steering clear of relationships has never been difficult for demolitions expert Cole Bowen, but now, with his brother's engagement sending the female population into full-blown hysterics and the town of Alden's month-long festivities helping along, he finds himself in hell. When he discovers Alden's new resident and the object of all his wet dreams, Christine Sheridan, has sworn off relationships and is going to hire a gigolo to get professionally laid, he decides to kill two birds with one stone.

Christy is so not drinking again. Thanks to José Cuervo she has her friends signing her up for stud conventions and Cole frigging Bowen offering sex in exchange of fake dates, which is so out of the question it isn't even funny. She knows the domineering man will push her boundaries, and after battling all her life with self-esteem issues, she isn't ready for that. Too bad he won't take no for an answer.

Cole is determined to strip away all of her defenses but refuses to lower his ever-present walls, so when Christy realizes she wants more, she's left with only two options; walk away or crack his shield and risk her heart in the process.

I recently read and reviewed book one in the Bowen series, More Than Meets the Ink. As I read, I was consistently told that I would love book two even more, to which I replied, "Seriously?" And so now i have my answer, Seriously. Heavy Issues was ZOMG HOT, so my brain got a little short-circuited. And like my review for MTMtI, I'm going to make a list of the reasons why I loved Heavy Issues.

 

• Christy. She is a regular chick, and i could relate to her a lot. She was my age, has had an unhealthy relationship with food, which we've both overcome (thank god), she has self-esteem issues with her body. But, she is also fun, loving, and passionate. And I loved that she didn't try to continually push Cole away. Christy is a woman who embraces her life, wants to live fully. I love that she pushed herself to take a chance, on herself and on Cole. And I loved that she always maintained her self-respect. She wanted Cole, wanted to completely be with him. But she could live without him if she had to.

• Speaking of Cole....This man is one BAMF. Seriously, Elle Aycart writes the hottest men. I loved Cole's brother James in MTMtI, and couldn't believe my friends when they told me that I would love Cole even more. I was wrong. Cole is the man all the chicks in town (some of them include really vindictive, aggressive b!tches) , but Cole wants a real, natural woman. Cole hit all my triggers: gorgeous, dark blond hair, very alpha with a dirty mouth. Cole has issues, a doesn't let others in, which makes him a tough nut to crack. Good thing Christy is strong enough to take him on. Her self-esteem, food issues, and quirks are all enough to test Cole, a lot. But Cole accepts Christy for everything she is. Even better, Cole embraces it. All the sexual parts of Cole made me love him. But I have spent sixteen years with the sweetest, most loving man I know, and when Cole took the time to make Christy realize that she is beautiful and special, just the way my guy always has, that is when Cole won my heart.

• Heavy Issues is funny! The funny is one of the reasons I really enjoyed MTMTI (senior citizens can be real c*ckblockers), so I was happy to see that it continues in Heavy Issues. It was hilarious that Cole continuously pissed off and freaked out by the women who chase him. And I loved him for it. 

• Holy crap, this book was SEXY. Once again, i was told that this book was even hotter than MTMtI. Once again, I doubted. Oh boy, was I ever wrong to doubt. Aycart can write some of the hottest scenes I've ever read. That Cole surely knew how to Work. It. Out. In fact, I just looked over all the naughty bits that I highlighted while reading Heavy Issues, and I gotta say, I'm currently having major hot flashes and I can hear my heart beating in my ears. This is one of the hottest books I've ever read.

With the first two books in the Bowen Series, I've become a huge fan of Elle Aycart's. She is now an auto-buy author and I can't wait to see what she delivers next. 

Favorite Quote:
All my favorites were preeeetty explicit. So I found some tamer, yet still great, quotes.

  "Pretty sure of your...abilities, aren't you?"
  "Yes." No need to beat around the bush. In bed he knew what he was doing. He was good at fucking, always had been. The rest? Gibberish to him. "You can give me a test run if you want."  ~13%


  She opened her mouth, ready to tell him all the things that were wrong with her body, but he interrupted her. "Listen to me, babe. You're lush and curvy, true, but there's nothing wrong with that in my book. Your stretch marks are barely visible. Your belly is beautiful. Soft and silky as a woman's should be. Your thighs too. I love how they feel around my waist. Your breasts are full and plump, perfect for me to lick and nibble, as firm as they ought to be."  ~32%
 

  "My body is covered in marks, Cole."
  Big deal. "Mine too, sweetheart."
  She snorted. "Yours are war scars."
  "Yours too, Christy. I waged a war with other while you waged a war with yourself. It's the same. It's just life; there's nothing to be ashamed of. We both survived. This body tells it's own story, and it's an amazing story. You are amazing."  ~83%
 

The Bowen Series

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SULTRY SPRING SATURDAYS: STRINGS by KENDALL GREY and TOUCH ME by OLIVIA CUNNING

 

"Spring is here, and pollen is in the air. While you're sneezing your way towards Summer, pop those Claritin and lose yourself in a Sultry Spring Read."

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Series: Hard Rock Harlots #1

Genre: Erotica

Publisher: Howling Mad Press

Publication Date: 4/20/13

Format: ebook

Pages:

Source: Received from author for review
 

 

 WARNING: STRINGS is not suitable for slut shamers, uptight stone throwers, Holier-Than-Thou prudes, humorless virgins, persons with chronic neck or back pain, pearl-clutching bitties, those who disparage crude humor or vulgarity in their many forms, closed-minded people with sticks up their asses, or anyone under the age of 18. The vile, base language and shocking, unholy sexual acts contained herein are not condoned by anyone with a lick of sense and should certainly not be reproduced without proper training and protection. The potty-mouthed and perpetually horny "heroine" (the term is used loosely) of this book does not resemble a normal, well-adjusted, or remotely believable person in any way, shape, or form. The author acknowledges that the characters in this book are shallow and two-dimensional; the plot is both ridiculous and insipid. She makes no apologies for any of it.

* Readers are strongly advised to wear latex gloves whilst reading to minimize contamination risks.

Free-spirited musician Letty Dillinger adheres to a strict, “no strings attached” policy when it comes to men. After a wild night of unabashed sex in a fancy hotel room, she never expects to see the adventurous stud she dubs “Shades” again. When her all-girl rock trio books a tour at the last minute as the opening act for their archenemies, Letty’s shocked to discover she knows the competition’s new lead singer. Intimately. Shades is no longer a one-night stand. Now he’s the guy she has to one-up on stage every night for the sake of her career.

Sharing close quarters on a bus with her sexy nemesis and his bad-boy buddies puts Letty’s Golden Rule to the test. On this tour, guitar strings aren’t the only things being played. And when heartstrings are pulled too hard, they’re bound to snap sooner or later.

 

 

With it's kickass heroine and her raunchy romps with the sexy opposition, Strings is a book that will surely rock your face -- and your panties-- off.

 

Holy. Crap. I don't even know where to begin with this book. Well for starters, take a good look at the disclaimer at the top of the synopsis. Take those statements seriously. If you can't handle balls-to-the-wall, scandalous, reeeeaaallly descriptive and raunchy dialogue/thoughts/sex scenes, then I can almost guarantee that Strings is not the book for you. That's okay.

 

Buuuuut... if you can handle all the aforementioned crude, graphic, hardcore filth, shot through with an insane amount of humor, then CONGRATULATIONS!, because Strings just may be the book you you.

 

Y'all know I love a good rockstar story, but how often do we get an unapologetic, unfiltered, purely badass rockstar chick? Letty was incredible. I love how she just goes after what she wants, and that she lives her life freely. She is passionate about her band and her music. She is wild and uninhibited.  And by wild I mean, she picks up and has really hot sex with a really hot guy. And by uninhibited I mean this sex was jaw-dropping, intense, and will likely set your undies on fire. Yeah.

 

And who can blame her with Shades. This sexy mofo is every rockstar-loving woman's wet dream. Hot. Intense. Fun. Willing to do WHATEVER Letty wants. Now, I'm not saying that I would bow down in worship at the alter of Shades (totally lying, I would), but let's just say that I would make some really hot, really sweaty music with him any day of the week.

 

I had such an awesome time reading Strings. I laughed hard. I got extremely ahem... excited, by the naughtiness that transpired, and I truly enjoyed the story. This series promises a lot of good times ahead, and I cannot wait to hang with these rockers again in Beats and Nocturnes.

 

 

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Series: One Night with Sole Regret #4

Genre: Erotic Romance

Publisher: Vulpine Press

Publication Date: 4/19/13

Format: Kindle

Pages: 156

Source: Bought

 

 

 

Book 4 in the One Night with Sole Regret serial series

He went there looking for a sure bet…
Sole Regret’s bassist, Owen Mitchell, is convinced that romance is for chumps. He’s only looking for a good time, and when he spots an attractive, older woman emitting men-suck vibes at a brand new sex club, he’s sure he’s found it.

She went there hoping to get over her ex-husband…
Successful business woman, Caitlyn Hanson, is still infuriated and hurt over her ex-husband’s affair with a much younger woman. She’s only looking to scrub his claim from her body by offering it to the first attractive man who shows her interest, and the young, hot stud, who just sat down at her table, will do quite nicely.

They never meant to get personal…
Caitlyn knows she’s not supposed to get attached to Owen just because he gives her body pleasure unlike any she’s ever known, but it’s her first one-night-stand and she can’t seem to keep her heart out of the equation. For once, Owen finds himself in the same conundrum. He likes Caitlyn too much to keep his heart at a safe distance, but will a mistake from Owen’s past drive her away forever?

 

 

Autumn and I always read Olivia Cunning's books together. Once again, we decided to go with a review chat.

Enjoy!

 

 

Andrea: You ready?
Autumn: let's do it!
....I have absolutely no plan in place

Andrea: Me neither. Let's see....

After reading Share Me, how excited were you to get Owen's story?
Autumn: Well, I was pretty excited about knowing more about Owen and his piercing.
Andrea: lmao YES! Piercings always make for an interesting man. I think Owen was a really sweet, really fun character. And after the... ahem, interesting turn of events in Share Me, I needed to find out exactly what is going on with him.
Autumn: Well, this one certainly started off with a "bang".
After Share Me, I think I was most surprised to learn how self conscious Owen is.
Andrea: Oh yeah! That was a big surprise and I have to say, was a turning point between my really liking him, and loving him. What a sweetheart.
Autumn: Owen is really sweet.


What did you think of Caitlyn?

Andrea: I really liked Caitlyn. I loved that she was in her 30s, successful, and a true sweetheart. She was vulnerable, but so brave to go to that sex club. I mean, I know people probably think I'm weird for admiring her for that. But really, I admire people who know what they want and just go for it.
Autumn: I admired her willingness to try something new. The, to go for a younger guy took balls.

You know I appreciate a ballsy chick.

Andrea: You are a ballsy chick! So I'm sure you appreciated one of your own.

So the sex in this book. It was...surprising, yes? What did you think?
Autumn: Ok, so yes I really enjoyed the sex, but that's not surprising. I think OC always pushes the boundaries further in each book.

The strap-on...surprisingly a big turn-on.

Andrea: I know, right? Seriously, who knew?

And it's funny because I am surprised by Olivia every single time. And I know that she's going to push it each and every time.
I will say, that first really big scene, that baby had a looong build-up. And it paid off. The other scenes were good, but no comparison.

After this book, the men whose wives read OC are going to be giving their ladies the side-eye.

Autumn: I agree. The other scenes were still hot, but the first one was the "biggie".

The side-eye indeed!

What was your favorite "thing" about this book?
Andrea: By "thing", do you mean sexual act or moment? Cos I think we know my favorite sex moment, but my favorite other moment was Owen dancing in the diner. Toooo stinking cute!
Autumn: Oh that was cute. Other than the sexy parts, I really loved that he wanted her to stay with him.

Another thing I liked was his relationship with his brother. I don't know if it will be a big part of the overall story or not, but I liked his phone conversation.

Andrea: Yes! I love the emotional vulnerability of OC's men. Owen reminded me a lot of Master Sinclair in that way.

I loved the moment with his brother.

Autumn: OMG, you're right!

You know the Master is my fav.

Andrea: Master Sinclair can be the Master of My Domain anytime he wants.

Autumn: WORD. Don't get me all hot and bothered thinking about the Master.

I need to be focusing on Owen. LOL

Andrea: OH! Another favorite moment, and I know for you too, was Gabe!! I love him.

Autumn: Of course!!! I love Gabe so so much. He's my fav in the Sole Regret Series. I love that he and Caitlyn bonded over "nerd" stuff.

That Force is one hot MF.

 

What are your thoughts on what's to come? That ending was pretty shocking.
Andrea:  That ending was so shocking. It made me sick, emotionally. Pissed me off. Then, that text happened, and that made me feel tons better. I was out of sorts when I went to bed after finishing. I woke up thinking about it. Then Eric offered his opinion on what's next (which we've discussed) and that made me feel pretty okay with things. I just wished that big twist stayed in the past.
I will give OC credit, even though I didn't love that turn of events, because it definitely caught my attention, and I'm dying to see how that whole shit storm is resolved.

So yeah, I have feelings about that. lol
Autumn: I agree. I was pretty upset about it. I woke up upset as well. But, I do believe the direction we discussed is the path she's going to take with it. We'll have to see. I'm more curious about Kellen after reading this book.

He's never been a significant interest to me, but I think I'll probably like him in the end.

I'd just need him to cut his hair.

Andrea: Kellan? Well, the broodiness doesn't turn me on, that's for sure. But have you seen the "Kellan" pics on OC's blog? Rawr. He's hot.

Yeah, I'm interested in Kellan for sure. Any man who can tie somebody up like that is a man I want to know.
Autumn: I think Kellen has skillZ.

You know I'm bossy, but I wouldn't mind being tied up by him. I'm a bit surprised that I'm as intrigued as I am.

Andrea: Yeah he does. And apparently he's a big fan of pie.

What's your favorite kind of pie, Autumn? Mine's pecan.
Autumn: PIE! Fuck hot

I love pecan too!!! And pumpkin. Not big on the fruit pies.

Andrea: Same here! I'm telling you, peas and carrots.

You know in Louisiana, we used to eat meat pies.
Autumn: Meat pies. That might be something I could do.
Andrea: Yep. Delish.

What was your favorite quote, term, or new word you want to steal from this book?
Andrea: I can't think of a word right now. What's yours.
Autumn: I have several quotes. But I'd have to say my new favorite saying is Fuck Hot.
Andrea: Oh yeah. Probably the same here.
Autumn: Favorite Quote: "This is Force," Owen said. "May the Force be with me," Caitlyn mumbled, lost in Force's amazing green-eyed gaze.
Andrea: Favorite Quote: "Shit no," Adam said. "I swear, Owen Mitchell is a synonym for gullible." "Adam Taylor is a synonym for asshole," Owen countered.
"Gabriel Banner is a synonym for let's get the fuck on the stage," Gabe said.


Let's rate the members of Sole Regret.
Andrea: For me: Shade, Owen, Gabe, Kellan, and poor Adam.
Autumn: Poor Adam--LMAO

Ok, my order: GABE, Shade, Owen, Kellen, and Poor Adam.

 

Five words to describe Touch Me.
Autumn: Sexy, surprising, tender, funny, and jaw-dropping
Andrea: Sexy, Fun, Surprising, Sweet, and Shocking

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{SULTRY SPRING SATURDAY} RESISTING HER by KENDALL RYAN ~ REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW & GIVEAWAY

 

 

"Spring is here, and pollen is in the air. While you're sneezing your way towards Summer, pop those Claritin and lose yourself in a Sultry Spring Read."

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Category/Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Kendall Ryan

Publication Date: 4/19/13

Format: eARC

Source: Received from author for review.

 

From the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kendall Ryan comes the sexy and seductive Resisting Her.

Agent Cole Fletcher lives for his job at the FBI, and he’s more than ready for his next assignment—raiding a cult compound and putting their leader behind bars. But he isn’t prepared for Savannah and her knock you on your ass good looks. At nineteen, she’s too old for foster care and too damaged to live on her own. With nowhere else to go, and against his better judgment Cole takes her in.

But helping her out won’t be easy. He comforts her through screaming nightmares and escaping the lingering fears of her past, but that’s the easy part. Her preference to sleep cuddled up next to his warm body, and her desire to please him in every way makes her harder and harder to resist.

 

Resisting Her is the story of a vulnerable young woman, the man cares for her, and the love that saves them both.

 

In a couple of ways, Resisting Her reminded me of Kendall Ryan's first book, Unravel Me. And I loved that. We once again have a psychological angle (albeit, not as severe as in Unravel Me), with Savannah having grown up in a cult, naïve to the ways of the world. Also, the "forbidden" relationship angle is again at play. Cole is an FBI agent, assisted in taking down the cult Savannah lived in, personally carrying her out of the building. Once the rescue is finished, Savannah is placed in a safe house, since she is of age. But Cole can't forget the beautiful, quiet girl, and once again rescues her. He knows he shouldn't take her home with him, shouldn't let her become part of his life, but the two become closer, with an undeniable attraction, and he can't resist her.

 

In Resisting Her, Ryan was able to portray the characters; their motivations, their wants and needs so clearly, that it is easy to see why they want one another. A relationship that may seem all sorts of wrong from the outside, becomes the story of two people who a good for each other and simply meant to be.

 

As always, Kendall Ryan brought the steam. Now, I'm going not to delve to deeply into the scenes, but I will say this...look out for Chapter Sixteen and Chapter Twenty-four. Those were two personal favorites of mine.

 

Resisting Her was a heartfelt, emotional, and steamy story. I always love Ryan's books and am always excited and ready for more.

 

 

Favorite Quote:

  He glanced down at his naked chest and abs. His pants had slipped ever so slightly down on his hips, exposing his lower abdominals and the lines along his sides that formed a deep V at his hips. He tightened the drawstring, doubling the knot. Down boy. Now was not the time to get a hard on.  ~eARC, 17%

  "I'm done, Savannah. I'm done resisting you. I'm done pretending I don't want this." ~eARC, 69%

 
 Interview with Cole Fletcher
Ohhh, you guys. I had the chance to do an intimate interview with the gorgeous and charming Cole Fletcher! I've gotta say, the man was a pleasure to chat with.
Check it out!


I watch Cole enter the coffee shop and literally have to brace myself, placing my palms flat on the table in front of me. He’s tall, dark featured and ruggedly handsome. This man just oozes sex appeal. His eyes scan the café and he spots me alone at a table by the window, wearing red as I told him I would be.

He strolls across the room, his eyes on mine as he approaches. He stops in front of me, his fine, lean body invading my personal space in the most enticing way. I press my hands into the table to keep from reaching out and unbuckling his belt. That’s right, baby, just lower those pants for mama. Shit. Keep it together, Andrea!


“Andrea?”

I nod and offer him my hand. “Nice to meet you.”

His big hand is warm and calloused, and wraps around mine like a glove.


“Have you ordered? What would you like?”


“An espresso please.”

Cole nods. “Good choice. Sit tight.”


Oh, I will sit tight. I will sit tight and ogle his behind as he walks away. God, Andrea, get a grip. He’s with Savannah, I remind myself. But it’s just harmless looking, right? And he is built so incredible. Broad shoulders, tapering down to a trim waist, a black t-shirt just snug enough to hint at the incredibly body beneath. I have to look away. I’m getting all squirmy.


Cole returns moments later carrying two white porcelain espresso cups and saucers. How cute of him. He ordered the same as me. Sigh…


It’s a Sunday and suddenly I wonder if Savannah still worries about him leaving the house on Sundays. No, I push the thoughts aside and open my notebook of questions. I see Cole’s mouth turn up at the glittery pink notebook emblazoned with the Bookish Babes logo across the front.


“You look well. How you are? How’s Savannah?” God, I’m rambling.


Cole’s eyes drop from mine to the drink in front of him as he smiles. Sweet baby Jesus, he has a dimple. How did I not know this information? This hardened, tough FBI-agent has the most adorable fucking dimple in his cheek. The boyish charm only adds to his appeal.


“Things are great actually. Better than I would have imagined. And Savannah is…” His eyes dance on mine once again, and I can see that he’s really, truly happy and in love without him even needing to say the words. “Savannah is incredible."


“That’s great.” God to have this man’s lips on mine. I shudder. Focus, Andrea! Or maybe just those big warm hands… “So first question my readers at the Bookish Babe want to know is what was your first impression of Savannah?


Cole scrubs his hands across his face, and his smile fades. “God, I hate to even remember her like that. She was fucking terrified. A bunch of men with guns were raiding the compound. I could see the fear and confusion in her eyes. I wanted to lift up her up, hold her tight and carry her out of the that mess. And I did. Of course the moment her soft curves were pressing against me I realized that was a bad idea. Her hair smelled like vanilla and it had been a long time since I’d been with a woman. I didn’t expect her to affect me like she did.”


“How did you resist her for all those many months?” Please say jacking off…please say jacking off.


“I hit the gym extra hard. Lots of jogs. Cold showers. And…” He laughs, a rich deep chuckle tumbling from his beautiful lips. “That’s pretty much it,” he adds, regaining his composure.


Why do I feel both cheated and the sudden need to take a cold shower? I take a sip of my espresso, the strong flavor bursting across my tongue and fortifying me. “What would people be most surprised to learn about you?”


Cole leans closer, like he’s about to let me in on a secret. “Probably that under all this, I’m really just a softie.”


I have to bite my lip to keep from laughing. “Noo…you?” He was in a complete panic when Savannah got her period, he sheltered her from everything, gave her a puppy, a birthday party at a skating rink… does this man really not know he’s a complete softie? Aw. Cute.


He nods.


“Any final thoughts for my readers?”


Cole looks up, his dark gaze locking on mine. “Yes. Girls that read are sexy.” He flashes those sexy dimples at me again.


And with that, I’m done. I am totally and officially team Cole. And I need a panty change. Damn.



 

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Romance author. Shamelessly addicted to bad boys, kissing and steamy romance novels brimming with dark, angsty tension.

 

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