Faewolves, like werewolves, can walk among men. What happens when Kiya Whitecloud, a young gay college student in Santa Cruz, wants one of these men enough to risk his heart--and his life? Faewolf – D.M. Atkins and Chris TaylorM/M Paranormal RomanceMay 26, 2009Paperback, 290 pagesCirclet Press Kiya Whitecloud is in love with Brian, his college biology teacher’s assistant. He shamelessly flirts with him and doesn’t stop until Brian firmly tells him he cannot cross that teacher/student line. Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
What if the legend of Santa Claus is in fact, true? What if Santa has five big strapping sons who help him run his empire? Five single, sexy sons looking for romance...Nicholas Klaus is a master pastry chef, a strict disciplinarian, and the eldest son of the legendary Santa Claus. One look at café owner Lucy Brewster sends him into an unexpected tailspin of lusty desires. When Lucy is injured, Nicholas makes a decision that catapults both of their lives into turmoil ....Lucy Brewster, the Continue Reading
Review: Sins of the Flesh – Caridad Piñeiro
Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run.Mick Carrera is a mercenary and an expert at capturing elusive, clever prey. Yet the woman he’s hunting down is far from the vicious killer he’s been told to expect: Caterina is wounded, Continue Reading
“Tempt Me Eternally” by Gena Showalter in the Deep Kiss of Winter Anthology
Aleaha Love can be anyone—literally. With only skin-to-skin contact, she can change her appearance, assume any identity. Her newest identity switch has made her an AIR (alien investigation and removal) agent and sends her on a mission to capture a group of otherworldly warriors. Only she becomes the captured. Breean, a golden-skinned commander, known for his iron-will, who is at once dangerous and soul-shatteringly seductive, threatens her new life. Because for the first time, Aleaha only wants Continue Reading
Three Seeds – Gabriel Madison Review
Three Seeds - Gabriel MadisonAugust 19, 2009Urban Fantasy290 pages, paperbackeTreasures PublishingBook provided by the authorI love to read books when I know absolutely nothing about the plot - well let me rephrase. I love to read books where I know nothing about the plot, and the book actually turns out to be good. Three Seeds definitely fit the bill. This book is different - I wouldn't necessarily call it a romance book. Urban Fantasy with a slight romance feel. But, the story was good and it Continue Reading
Covet – J.R. Ward Review
Covet - J.R. Ward (Fallen Angel's Series #1)September 29, 2009Paranormal Romance496 pages, paperbackSignetThose who read this blog regularly, or see me on Twitter know I am a JR Ward junkie. I love the brothers and was super excited to hear she was going to start a new series. Covet is the first in her fallen angels series. Still set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world and in Caldwell, NY, but no vamps this time- angels and demons. This book gets a big old "meh" from me. Before I go into what Continue Reading
Shadowlight – Lynn Viehl Review
(I like the blue - but we have seen tattooed torsos so many times before)Shadowlight - Lynn ViehlOctober 6, 2009Paranormal Romance336 pages, paperbackOnyxJessa runs her own firm doing background checks for large companies. She is successful because when she touches someone, she can see their darkest, deepest most evil secret. When this happens she goes into shadowlight. When she emerges back to reality, she is back in sunlight. Because of this she is alone in the world. Never dates because as Continue Reading
Evernight – Claudia Gray
(Love the cover)Evernight - Claudia GrayFebruary 10, 2009Young Adult Paranormal RomancePaperback, 336 pagesHarper CollinsThis book is hard to summarize because there is a twist 150 pages in and I read it and slammed the book down in bed next to my sleeping husband. Unfortunately he didn't wake up and I needed someone to discuss this turn of events. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't angry I was surprised - Claudia Gray is a very tricky woman. While I enjoyed the twist, the second half of the book kind Continue Reading
Blood Noir – Jesse Fox
(I think this is a nice change of pace for a m/m cover and fits the story well)Blood Noir - Jesse FoxGLBT Romantic Mystery276 pages e-bookDark Roast PressAlex and Harley have been in a long-term committed relationship for the past ten years. Alex is a very talented photographer and has been asked to fly to Seattle for a week, to work on Erica Kenyon's latest book, a famous crime reporter that has a new book about serial killers.Although this is not an unusual assignment for Alex in his line of Continue Reading
Consequences – Rebecca Savage
(Jeni looks very concerned on this cover - for good reason)Consequences - Rebecca SavageSeptember 2009Romantic Suspensee-bookChampagne BooksJeni Campanelli just wants to go home. She's tired of the drunk people hitting on her at the night club, Carpathia. She gives out her excuses to her friends and heads to her car, but going home is not on the agenda for Jeni this night. A man jumps out of the shadows and the next thing Jeni knows she is gagged, blindfolded and tied up somewhere very dark. Continue Reading