Hero: High risk rescuer, Devon LeBlanc. He enjoys dangerous mountain climbs, water rescues, and doing naughty things in pools. Heroine: Alisha. Also a rescuer. She enjoys showing the boys just how tough she is. “I promise I don’t consider you a toy, but I do want to play with you.” Her eyes widened, and that pink tongue of hers snuck over her bottom lip. He stood on the bench of the hot tub, not hiding his hard-on as he paced the perimeter toward her. “I want kisses, and tastes Continue Reading
Review: Diamond Dust by Vivian Arend
Diamond Dust by Vivian Arend Takhini Wolves #3 Paranormal Romance August 20, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Caroline Bradley is a human knowingly living among wolf shifters. Over the years, she’s earned her place with them and is a trusted and respected part of the community. But things are about to change. For one, her lover, Evan, pack alpha, has sniffed out his mate leaving her on her own. If that wasn’t enough, the bear shifters from neighboring territories have moved in on Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend – releasing November 19th. Three hurting hearts. Too many secrets. One chance to conquer their fears. Six Pack Ranch, Book 6 Over the past year, Travis Coleman lost the two people he allowed closest to his heart. Both gave him ultimatums—then left. Hell if he needs that kind of pain again. Time to move forward without the friends he thought might save him from his dangerous cravings. When Ashley Sims returns to Rocky Mountain House, her rambling Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #5) May 21, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Vicki Hansol has lived her whole life under the town’s scrutiny. Her mother and sister have terrible reputations and the assumption is that Vicki must be the same way. But it’s not true at all. She wants nothing more than to get out of town and have a life away from the rumors. When a job opportunity arises that will give her that chance, she wants nothing more to Continue Reading
Review: High Risk by Vivian Arend
High Risk by Vivian Arend (Adrenaline #1) March 5, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi When I first heard about this book, there were a few things that drew me to it. First, it’s about a team of people who climb mountains and rescue people. I love this premise. Also, the hero only has one arm. You can’t expect me to pass up a hero like that. And finally, it’s set in Banff which is in Alberta Canada. Awhile ago, the talk show Regis and Kelly did their show from Continue Reading
Vivian Arend’s High Risk Blog Tour
Next week High Risk, book one in Vivian Arend’s new Adreleine series hits stores. Set in Banff, Alberta Canada, the series features an elite search and rescue squad who get called out on dangerous mountain rescues. In High Risk we meet Becki and Marcus, who years ago had a passionate affair but much has changed since they last saw each other. Marcus has lost his arm and suffers from blackouts. Becki has lost her climbing partner in a horrible accident, yet can’t remember the events from that Continue Reading
Review: Wolf Nip by Vivian Arend
Wolf Nip by Vivian Arend (Granite Lake Wolves #6) February 12, 2013 Paranormal Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Tessa doesn’t do anything half way. From the moment she saw the old paddle wheeler her mind started planning the successful Bed & Breakfast she knew it could become. She had so many ideas her own brain couldn’t keep up. Starting the process and offering to buy it was simple and well received by the owner so she heads up to Haines, Alaska immediately after receiving Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Angel by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Angel by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #4) November 20, 2012 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce When Allison Parker inadvertently learns from a trusted friend that her mother is sick, she decides to move back to Rocky Mountain House to be there for her Mom. Only she needs a really good excuse. Something so out there that her Mom won’t suspect why she’s dropped everything to move home. Allison decides that the only thing that would make sense is that Allison Continue Reading
Hot & Cold Blog Tour
I’m happy to have both Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy at Smexy today to celebrate their upcoming November 20th releases. Vivian Arend has Rocky Mountain Angel coming out which I really enjoyed and I don’t have my hands on Getting Hotter by Elle Kennedy yet, but her previous book in this series is a favorite erotic this year. I’ll turn it over to the ladies now… Cool Canadians, Hot Contemporaries November 20, Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy share a release day at Samhain Publishing: ROCKY Continue Reading
Review: Silver Mine by Vivian Arend
Silver Mine by Vivian Arend (Takhini Wolves #2) Released: September 11, 2012 Paranormal Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Chase “Silver” Johnson is a shifter with two forms. Able to shift into a wolf and a cougar, he never knows which form he’ll take when he calls on his body to shift. Being unable to control this made him an outcast of sorts and he’s taken to living way out in the bush, far away from civilization, with other shifter outcasts. Chase is the unofficial alpha Continue Reading