I feel like I've been away from the romance community for way too long! Two weeks ago we went to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of my absolute favorite places to go. Several families join us and we do NOTHING for seven days, but sit on the beach. It's glorious. You would think I would have hours upon hours to read while sitting on the beach, but I never seemed to be able to pick up my Kindle for long. (I played a lot of Kan Jam and drank a lot of margaritas). I did read a bit of the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Devoted to Pleasure (Devoted Lovers, Book 1) by Shayla Black BLURB Bodyguard and former military man Cutter Bryant has always done his duty–no matter what the personal cost. Now he's taking one last high-octane, high-dollar assignment before settling down in a new role that means sacrificing his chance at love. But he never expects to share an irresistible chemistry with his beautiful new client. Fame claimed Shealyn West suddenly and with a vengeance after starring in a steamy Continue Reading
Review: Hot in Handcuffs Anthology
Hot In Handcuffs by Shayla Black, Sylvia Day, Shiloh Walker Erotic Anthology July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Arresting Desire by Shayla Black Two years ago, Jon Bocelli was working a case that ended with his brother framed for the death of Lucia’s DiStefano’s father. Jon’s brother was no angel, he knew that, but he also knew that he hadn’t killed Lucia’s father. Jon had more than noticed Lucia DiStefano back then, but she was very young and innocent and he just couldn’t Continue Reading
Review: Mine to Hold by Shayla Black
Mine To Hold by Shayla Black (Wicked Lovers #6) Erotic Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce When Tyler Murphy’s partner and good friend Eric Catalano was shot in the line of duty, his life changed in ways he could never imagine. Tyler was there for Eric and his wife Delaney, providing any and all support while Eric went through the healing process. One night after more than a few drinks and not enough food, the trio crosses a line that Eric Continue Reading
Review: Belong to Me by Shayla Black
Belong To Me by Shayla Black (Wicked Lovers #5) Erotic Romance/BDSM October 4, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce When Tara Jacobs’ best friend, maid of honor and fellow agent goes missing while on assignment, Tara leaves her FBI analyst desk job to go undercover as a sexual submissive in order to infiltrate a sex ring, locate the missing agent and rescue her. In order to prepare, Tara and Agent York, will train at Dominion, a BDSM club, in order to convincingly Continue Reading
Review: Surrender To Me by Shayla Black
Surrender to Me by Shayla Black (Wicked Lovers #4) Erotic Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Note: This review contains spoilers. For Kata’s twenty-fifth birthday she flies to Vegas with her “friend with benefits” lover Ben and friends to celebrate. Months ago she had told Ben one of her fantasies was to have a ménage – and Ben has decided this trip is the perfect opportunity to give her this gift. He calls up his friend Hunter Continue Reading
Upcoming Paranormal Romance from Simon and Schuster
Demon from the Dark By Kresley Cole Available Now!!! ISBN: 9781439123126 Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Description From New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes this scorching tale of a demon outcast poisoned with vampire blood and the vulnerable young witch he vows to protect—even from himself. A DANGEROUS DEMON SHE CAN'T RESIST . . . Malkom Slaine: tormented by his sordid past and racked by vampiric hungers, he's pushed to the brink by the green-eyed beauty under his Continue Reading