REVIEW – Inferno by Kathryn Kelly
Book Title - Inferno
Author - Kathryn Kelly
Stars - 5
Buy Link – AMAZON
I’m a rocker with the eyes of the world on me. Waiting for my triumph or my downfall…just waiting. Most of my life is in my hands. My destiny? That’s another story. My destiny isn’t as debt free.
My band, Phoenix Rising, arrives in Houston to cut a new album. Before we perform our first concert in the city and I choose my groupies of the night, I’m thrust into debauchery. Sleeping with a gorgeous woman twenty years older than me has its perks, especially when her husband orchestrated the encounter and eagerly watches. To me, performing is performing. If a man wants to share his wife, who am I to stop him?
Unfortunately for me, I don’t make a clean getaway as I leave the McCall mansion. Georgie, their sixteen-year-old daughter, is in the midst of her own intrigue, sneaking home in the middle of the night after an evening of drugs and sex with her older brother’s best friend. In her, I see me. She’s lost and drifting. Her hedonistic parents insist she’s old enough to make her own decisions. Instead of time and love, they give her money and things.
I’m a twenty-five-year old international superstar and I know better. I’m cocky and arrogant. I know it so I own it. Somehow, I’ve always bested the fates. I have all to lose—my reputation, my career, and my freedom. Her mother’s jealousy forces my hand and I take Georgie on the tour.
This is our story and our secret relationship and the destruction of my life. You know the adage about secrets? Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. Wise words from a wise man. If only I had listened. Secrets have a way of revealing themselves in the harshest way.
This is story about the unusual meeting of reformed recovering rocker bad boy Sloane Mason, lead singer of the group Phoenix Rising, and Georgie McCall, a 16 year old foul-mouthed, unloved druggie. They have 2 strange meetings in 2 consecutive days, a party where she is so wasted she can barely stand/walk and the next night while he is sneaking out of her parent's house and she is sneaking in late at night again wasted( he was hired by Georgie's father to have sex with the mother, while he watched). She is a super fan and feels she loves him,he feels overprotective of her, because she is wreckless and out of control, her parents are too self-absorbed/self- involved to care. He brokers a deal to take her on tour with him as her protector,parent,and rule maker and to insure she gets educated- schooling/tudor.They have more than chemistry but she is underage and he tries to keep hands off, she acts out to manipulate him to put hands on. CONTROL!!! He finds out the only way to control her is to have some form of sex with her, leading to her giving him her virginity and having sex multiple times unprotected,( condoms were never in reach?) He knew if she got pregnant his life, career would all be over and jail would be in his future!! Worse than jail, is not being with, seeing her and caring for her while she is with his child! There is more back story and details within the story so read the book to get the rest!!! I enjoyed this book it was well written and the characters were well developed!! The author takes you on an emotional roller coaster throughout this book. I was given an ARC for an honest review from DRC's Review Team, Thank You Drue. Amazon release date March 10th.
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REVIEW – Silk: Volume 1 by K.M. Scott
Book Title - Silk: Volume 1
Author - K.M. Scott
Stars - 5
Buy Link – AMAZON
I want her. I crave her. She's my addiction.
The world knows me as Ian Anwell, New York Times bestselling author, but Kristina makes me want more.
Much more.
I need him. I love him. He's my obsession.
Everyone thinks they know Kristina Richards, but I'm more than what they see on the screen.
So much more.
I'm his muse, and this is our story.
I was pulled right into this short story. The story has laughs and heartbreak.
Ian sees Kristina on TV and starts watching all her movies. Not for the movies just to be able to see her. When he wants to meet her he finds out she is a fan of his. They meet for dinner that turns into more. He is an author and in need of a muse. Has he found his muse in Kristina? Or will he scare her away with his obsession of her?
I loved these characters and can’t wait to learn more about them. I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.
I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story in this series.
Amy gives Silk: Volume 1
REVIEW – February (Calendar Girl #2) by Audrey Carlan
Book Title - February (Calendar Girl #2)
Author - Audrey Carlan
Stars - 5
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A muse. Me. The motorcycle riding, ass-kicking, concert t-shirt wearing chick from Las Vegas, is a world-renowned French artist’s muse. For a month.
I had no idea when I took the escort job with Exquisite Escorts I would be standing naked in front of a blank canvas in a Seattle warehouse.
“Love on Canvas” he calls his exhibit, a combination of photographic stills and paint entwined to create the most awe-inspiring pieces the world will ever see. Except every last one of them features me and a moment in time where I was vulnerable.
Alec Dubois played on those vulnerabilities, teaching me lessons about love and life that would stay with me through the rest of my days.
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Mia Saunders continues her mission to bail out her comatose father whose life is on the line to a dangerous loan-shark who happens to be Mia’s ex-boyfriend. For this journey, she serves as a high-priced escort to French artist named Alec Dubois in Seattle, Washington.
Each installment in the Calendar Girl Serial will release every month throughout 2015. The stories will feature Mia, told from her perspective as she continues her journey as an escort to twelve clients in twelve different locations.
Warning: This book is designed for audiences 18+ due to language and graphic sexual content.
This is the 2nd book in Audrey's monthly series following Now. In this book Mia head to Seattle to spend the month with Alex Dubois, as his muse. Alex teaches her about the art of making love, not just f*cking and how she is deserving of love from others and how to LOVE herself. She teaches him how he needs to live and love more than his art. Each month is a learning lesson for Mia's emotional growth. It feels like each month , is a month long romance that end in a break-up with Mia and the man of the month remaining more than friends,!! Looking forward to March and Now's new man and a new city. I received an ARC from the author for an honest review. PROUD to be one of AUDREY'S ANGELS!! These story's are HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!!
Amy gives February (Calendar Girl #2)
REVIEW – The Bold and the Dominant (The Doms of Her Life #3) by Shayla Black, Jenna Jacobs & Isabella LaPearl
Book Title - The Bold and the Dominant (The Doms of Her Life #3)
Author - Shayla Black Jenna Jacobs Isabella LaPearl
Stars - 5
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After spending weeks trying to reach Raine Kendall, Dominants Liam O’Neill and Macen Hammerman have finally broken past the walls to their submissive’s wounded heart. Before they can enjoy their newfound closeness, Liam’s past comes back to haunt him when his ex-wife drops in—with a secret that could tear his world apart. Forced to leave Raine in Hammer’s care, Liam is stuck on the outside, stewing in frustration and insecurity…and wondering if Raine no longer needs him or if Hammer alone completes her.
Always the pillar of strength, Hammer tries to help Liam while sheltering their woman. But Raine soon discovers the truth that threatens the trio’s chance of a happily-ever-after. Determined to hold them together, the two men cook up a scheme to uncover the ex’s secret. When an old nemesis returns and targets Raine, can Liam and Hammer come together to slay the danger and save the woman they both love?
I love this continuation of Liam,Hammer and Raines's story. These characters are well developed and evolve and grow as the story unfolds. Not so happy with cliffhanger ending but will be buying and reading the next book!! Not a standalone read the series from the beginning! Highly recommend!!!
Amy gives The Bold and the Dominant (The Doms of Her Life #3)
REVIEW–Possession by K.M. Scott
Book Title - Possession
Author - K.M. Scott
Stars - 5
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Kane Jackson, the ruler of the fantasy section of Club X, has always been different from his brothers. The bastard son of Cassian March III, he grew up without the money and privilege Cassian and Stefan enjoyed from the March name, instead only knowing his father as the man who abandoned him and seeing himself as unloved and unwanted. He let love in once and like everything else in his life, all that came from it was pain. His heart hidden behind the walls he's built since then, Kane is now just the dark figure who rules over the fantasies of others but has none himself.
Abbi Linde can't seem to get a break. Too many bad men and bad choices have left her bruised and broken, but the opportunity to dance at Club X could change everything. For the first time, she might be able to make a life for herself and find the happiness she longs for. After what feels like a lifetime of heartbreak, Abbi still believes one day her dreams will come true and she'll find the love that's eluded her.
Even the darkest heart craves the light, but will the darkness be too much for love to overcome with these two souls?
K.M. Scott this book was MIND BLOWING!!!! I loved this book and this series!! I couldn't wait for Kane's story and this book! This book is written as Kane and Abbi's POV, it banters back and forth. I get the reference to Kane-bad and Abbi(Abel) good.I hope in book 4 Satisfaction, they both get therapy so they can have the HEA!! This book was full of emotion, Kane's demons and emotional abuse he suffered from his mother and never knowing his father and half brothers growing up. He father passes away while Kane is in jail, and the only way he inherits is to work with his brothers(thus ensuring they get to know each other). Abbi's attraction to men that abuse her physically and emotionally until she meets Kane. Kane has no problem hurting or killing to protect those he loves. Together they nurture each others strengths and weaknesses, making them better and stronger together, until outside influences interfere, Kane has no problem hurting or killing to protect those he loves.I didn't like the ending but I understand the author's reasoning for it, the story is not over so I will await the next book and hope for my HEA, also not fond of cliffhangers!!! I saw negative review about this book so don't agree with them!!!
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REVIEW–Craving Talon: 69 Bottles #2 by Zoey Derrick
Book Title - Craving Talon: 69 Bottles #2
Author - Zoey Derrick
Stars - 5
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Rock hard once again with Zoey Derrick’s sizzling hot rock & roll series!
The story picks up as 69 Bottles continues their tour, riding a surge of success thanks to an impromptu duet between Talon and Addison.
It’s a crazy turn of life for Addison Beltrand, who’s always lived to work and worked to live. Now, everything is shifted upside down—and that’s not a bad thing. Stepping on the 69 Bottles tour bus has banished the heartache of her past, and feels like a rocking new beginning.
Talon Carver and Kyle Black couldn’t agree more. The band’s lead singer and manager are falling hard for the beautiful rock chick, and will do anything to keep her in their bed—and between their bodies—forever.
The trio’s blissful bubble is popped by a danger nobody has anticipated. The band’s security team, always watchful for fan attacks on the members, isn’t prepared for what happens to Addison during this leg of the tour. Will Kyle and Talon be able to help save Addison? Or will her fear force her to pack her bags and return to LA?
Everything hinges on her decision…
Two men. One woman. A rock band. A tour bus. One Wild Ride…
This is the continuation of Addison, Talon and Kyle's story with more HOT SEX ( M/M/F,M/F/M, M/M, M/F), rock &roll with love and romance.The more time they spend together the more they have to and need to figure out about how a triad relationship works, with lots of emotions- love, fear, jealousy and some anger, not always directed at each other, but the outside issues that interfere(fans,her budding singing career-started by singing a duet with Talon, and a crazy stalker....) !Will they figure out how a triad relationship works outside the bedroom and in the public, can it? Can they overcome the issues and obstacles? Can they help Addison overcome her fears, or will she run and hide or worse yet, shut down?!? These characters are well developed and are very believable. The story is well written and an enjoyable quick read!! Lots of HOT MENAGE SEX!!! There was suspense,drama, adventure, and romance. This book is for mature readers due to content. Book # 1 Claiming Addison : 69 Bottles Did I forget HOT, HOT SEX needing many changes of panties!!! An honest review for an ARC from author. Thank you Zoey!!! Need book #3 Kyle's story.
Amy gives Craving Talon: 69 Bottles #2
REVIEW–Claiming Addison: 69 Bottles #1 by Zoey Derrick
Book Title - Claiming Addison: 69 Bottles #1
Author - Zoey Derrick
Stars - 5
Buy Link – AMAZON
For Addison Beltrand, PR rep for Bold International, Inc. climbing the corporate ladder is all that matters in life. Her hard work is finally rewarded with the promotion she’s worked her ass off to earn—but the gig comes at a price. She leaves in two days for a twelve-week tour with America’s hottest alternative rock band, 69 Bottles.
Talon Carver, lead singer of 69 Bottles, has no problem with women--as long as they’re gone by morning. When Addison shakes up his world, it’s a huge problem—compounded by the fact that Addison’s not the only one he wants.
Kyle Black, manager of 69 Bottles, has a secret. He and Addison are closer than she thinks, but telling her could keep her away. When Talon sets his sights on Addison, Kyle uses his secret to push her into Talon’s arms, only to discover she isn’t the only one he needs.
Two men. One dilemma.
Talon is wild, reckless and loves control.
Kyle is calm, collected and loves passion.
The perfect balance…or Addison’s ultimate undoing?
Talon and Kyle push their boundaries and Addison’s, but can they throw their reservations to the wind and claim her together?
Two men. One woman. A rock band. A tour bus. One Wild Ride…
This is my 1st time reading a book from Zoey Derrick, I received a copy of this book for an honest review. SO WISH I COULD GIVE MORE THAN 5 STARS!!!!!
Addison thought she had lost the love of her life, Dan her fiance when he was killed by a drunk driver right before their wedding until.... She is sent to replace the PR rep for the band 69 Bottles 12 week tour. After losing Dan she turned her life off and devoted herself to her job/career working herself up the ladder at Bold International, a PR firm for the rich and famous movie and rock stars. Going on this tour with this band will be life changing, living on a bus with an all male band and manager, she knows if she does this job well it will help to advance her PR career. Addison is a fan girl to this band, and is a "cool chick" she has lots of tats & is smart, sassy and and all around fun person to hang with- when she allows herself to hang out. When she meets the band members, Talon the lead singer/songwriter awakens her otherwise sleeping sex-drive(panty changing). The manager Kyle seems familiar to her(doesn't learn why right away)also sparks her sex-drive! This confuses her 2 hot, but so different guys who happen to be best friends.Will she pick one or both? How can that work without jealousy? Is it selfish to want both after not having a relationship or meaningful sex in almost 7 years? How can she do her job professionally while being obsessed with sex we these to men? This story is told as Addison's POV but the boys do get their POV in occasionally. There is HOT, HOT sex M/M, M/M/F and M/F with the use of sex toys too!! there are other characters that are well defined and well written but they are the 3 main characters and their chemistry is off the charts, 10 stars!! DO NOT READ IN PUBLIC IF YOU BLUSH EASILY!!!! This story is GREAT and I loved it to the point I pm'ed the author begging for 2nd book early, Hopelessly or Helplessly ADDICTED!!! This id the 1st book of this series, book 2 is Craving Talon: 69 Bottles #2. This book is for mature readers due to content!!
Amy gives Claiming Addison: 69 Bottles #1
REVIEW–His Absolute Proposal: An Illicit Billionaire Love Story by Cerys du Lys
Book Title - His Absolute Proposal: An Illicit Billionaire Love Story (Elise, #3)
Author - Cerys du Lys
Stars - 5
Buy Link – AMAZON
I hope I made the right choice...
I love Lucent so much. I don't care that he's bad. I don't care that we're on the run from the police because of his dark, sordid and secretive past. I know that it's wrong, but I can't stop. You might think he's a monster for what he's done, but to me, he's simply... mine...
From USA Today Bestselling Author Cerys du Lys ~
If Lucent is a monster, what does that make me? His pawn? His prey? A victim in his games, a gambit meant to maintain his hidden life, to create some semblance of regularity that he can hide behind?
No.
You're wrong.
I'll become a monster, too. I may already be one.
I'll become his. I already am.
If you think Lucent is bad, I can be worse. Yes, I submit to him, I let him claim me, I allow him to control my body, and I absolutely love it, but...
We each control each other's hearts. Our love and lust, our longing and sweet flirtations; all of it, together, shared between us. Do you know what that means? I would do anything for him, and he would do anything for me.
I love Lucent so much. I never want to stop. I can't. Loving someone should be enough, right? That's how life is. You fall in love with someone and you love them.
I don't want that. I want more. I crave everything.
I need to be his one and only absolute compulsion...
This is the continuation of Lucent and Elise's journey, her POV. They're on the run from the police, due to his secretive past, he's done things he's not proud of that weren't quite legal. They are so in love they complete each other and would do anything for the other!! He needs to dominate and control and she she willingly submits and allows him to dominate her, by controlling and claiming her body. She craves and loves his control!! This well written story has adventure, suspense and hot kinky BDSM sex scenes (romance). This book is for mature readers due to content. I Beta read this book (ARC) for an honest review. I've loved these characters since they were trapped in the library during a blizzard!! I Recommend this book!!
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REVIEW–Stone Walls by A.M. Madden
Book Title - Stone Walls
Author - A.M. Madden
Stars - 5
Buy Link – AMAZON
Benjamin Stone has an unrealistic determination to rid the streets of New York from any and all drug dealing scum. That determination quickly moves him and his partner, Rob Withers, up the ranks to Senior Narcotics Agents within their precinct. A new case assisting the FBI has Ben facing the ghosts of his past. Those same ghosts are the very reason he moved to New York to become a cop.
Ella Parker is bright, beautiful, kind, and severely damaged as a result of one tragic night in her past. Having lived an idealistic life, that horrific night sent her pretty castle of cards crumbling down. Forced to start over, she leans on her best friend, Andrea Hensen, to help her move on. With Andrea’s help, Ella quickly settles into her new life in New York City. It’s a safe and comfortable existence, albeit very boring.
Their paths may have never crossed, if it hadn’t been for their meddling best friends. Rob and Andrea believe that Ben and Ella are soul mates that were meant to be together, a perfect match. There’s one slight problem. Ben and Ella want no part of this matchmaking scheme. Funny thing about fate, it’s inevitable.
Or is it?
Can a truth cause the possibility of a happily ever after to crash and burn? Ben and Ella learn that sometimes truth isn’t the best answer. Sometimes ignorance is most definitely bliss.
This is a standalone book,but I hope there is a book 2 with follow up stories to all the characters. I loved the story and characters that much!!This is the story of Ben and Ella, Ben a NYC cop with a mission, to rid the city of drugs and the mob that sells them.(He has a back story- read to find out) His partner and best friend(since the police academy)Rob ,Rob and his girlfriend Andrea would love to see Ben in a loving relationship, not just a hook-up or casual sex.Ben refers to them as Barbie and Ken. Rob's girlfriend Andrea introduce Ben to Ella, both feel and fight the attraction/sparks (chemistry) until the walls they have both built start to crack(She also ha a back story-read to find out). They have a connection their back stories, and their story is full of twists and turns, that we the reader never see coming. A romance/love story with suspense, drama and lots of emotional moments. They have lost due to violence, and are both afraid to love, together can they find love with each other? This book is well written and like all A.M.'s books, you too will lose sleep, saying just one more page, one more chapter til the book is all read!!!I was given this ARC to BETA read and write an honest review. Release on Amazon March 3rd .HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!
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REVIEW–Untwisted by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott
