Release Day Review: The Cupcake Coven by Ashlyn Chase

Blurb:

Pretty Wiccan Rebecca Colby borrowed money from her father to start her bakery, and now he's calling the loan due. When she learns he fell off the gambling wagon and owes big money to some scary people, she has to start making a profit -quickly- and hope the loan shark takes payment plans before anyone has an "accident."

Hot Cowboy Dru Tanner is looking for his missing sister who left Texas to explore their New England Wiccan roots. She's the only family he has left and losing her is not an option. Dru has to hide the fact that he's not Wiccan long enough to infiltrate a Portsmouth, NH coven which is the only lead he has.

Dru needs a job and a place to stay. Rebecca needs cheap help, and he's willing to work for nothing. Perhaps he can pick her brain about Wicca and she can learn how to run a business from a ranch foreman- if lust doesn't drive them crazy first.

My Thoughts:

The perfect combination of mystery, paranormal and romance, not to mention the foodie aspect! Yes I love foodie books (books that have some sort of food somewhere at their center)! A bakery owned by a witch who's father has some big meanie's after him...what's not to like?

Dru sort of just falls into Rebecca's life and it is definitely a great match. They are able to help each other in so many ways and the chemistry between them is fantastic. I love the sound of the recipes and confections that Rebecca cooks up in the bakery, all of them made me hungry! Some of the parts where Dru was searching for his sister kept me on the edge of my seat while at other times I found myself laughing out loud.

This was the best combination of some of my favorite things in paranormal romance. Add to that, that Dru is a cowboy and I was all set! Ashlyn Chase has outdone herself with this one, and the cover is just perfect. I love the drawn covers like this one, it really fits the story!

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a story that will keep you interested, make you smile and at the same time have you wondering "what happened".

**I received this book for review but that has in no way effected my opinion.**

Rating: 5 Stars

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Born to be Wild 

Alexandra Carlton, Alex to her friends, the only girl born into a family of vampire hunters with strict rules. She lives and hunts by the Code. Despite insecurities and self-esteem issues about her appearance, she eagerly tracks a rogue vamp carrying a contagious virus, deadly to vampires and humans alike, to prove her worth, to her family and herself. 

Alex meets Stefan Marin, a brooding 500 year old vampire. He helps her not only on her quest but tames her wildest passions and discovers the true beauty within her, the beauty he can't help but fall in love with. 

Together, Alex and Stefan break all the rules uncovering more than a virus—hot sex, an uptight FBI Special Agent, spanking, hot sex, a nosy, meddling brother, more hot sex, bondage and submission, murder, and bad vampires.Will their love survive the wild side they were born to live? 

Lustful Cravings 

Seven sisters are entwined in a legacy bigger than anyone ever expected. One by one, they will find their mates from the immortal Valendite breeds and secure their place in history. Each sister embodies one of the seven deadly sins only to be cast aside once claimed. But claiming comes at the price of separation, causing a weakening of their combined powers, which none want to happen... until Layla, holding the sin of lust within her body, locks eyes with Madden. 

Madden is one of the strongest of the Valendite Breed, a group of near-immortal men originating from the Italian Wars in the 1500s. Today, the Valendite Breed serve as the Terrorist Elimination Unit (TEU), their only weakness being their body’s need for a mate to carry on the Breed. So now that Madden has found Layla, he will never let her go. With forces mounting up against the Breed, Madden and Layla will need to rely on their powers combined to get them to their Pronouncement. 

Twilight Destiny 

Catherine “Katie” Mills has only one focus in life – to complete her education so she can lift her family out of poverty. She leads a simple life, ruled by order and practicality, until a mysterious, Scottish stranger with extraordinary good looks and a gentle spirit disrupts her plans. When she learns the man she loves is a vampire, fear rises to challenge her heart. 

Mistakes made in his early past drive Joshua MacAaron to lead a solitary existence, avoiding mortal relationships, unable to trust without fear of reprisal. When his soul entangles with Catherine’s, he’s forced to accept the bond he cannot break. He guides her gently into his realm, teaching her, preparing for the inevitable discovery of his peers. 

When a hunter strikes the Community, Joshua is called away to aid in Haven’s defense. Alone and uncertain, Catherine faces the judgment of the Council of Elders. She struggles for bravery as Joshua instructed, but how can she possibly withhold her terror and defend her destiny in the presence of so many powerful vampires? 

Witch’s Brew 

Saylym Winslow but is determined to ignore her awakening magical powers. She can’t be a witch; magic brings nothing but trouble. But when Prince Talon, assassin of witches is assigned to terminate her by stealing her soul, she discovers being a real, spell-casting witch is only the beginning of her problems. 

Talon is enchanted by Saylym's beauty and charm and refuses to do his duty. He is given a choice by the powerful Waken Guild: Handfast with the trouble making witch to keep her in line or they will send Drayke, the most ruthless waken assassin, to hunt her down.

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Review: The Alpha's Mate by Michelle Fox

Blurb:

Little known fact about being a werewolf: There are always wolves at your door and some of them are up to no good.

Chloe Weiss’ dreams have finally come true: She's a null no more, her wolf has finally come. She's now a full member of her pack in the remote Appalachian ‘weretown’ of Hunstville. Even better, she's mated to the pack's next alpha, Jackson Swift. However, now that she's on the other side of her happy ending, things aren't quite as rosy as she'd expected.

The women of her pack resent her status as alpha's mate and suddenly there are rumors that Chloe is an Omega, a werewolf so weak they are banned from ever mating. Worse, an old friend of Jackson's blows into town full of disapproval....and competition. It seems no one likes Chloe except Jackson.

Then women start disappearing, violently kidnapped from their homes and never heard from again. There's a killer on the loose in the small town of Huntsville, and the one wolf he'd do anything to have is Chloe.

Now Chloe will have to fight...for Jackson, her place in the pack, and her life.

My Thoughts:

Let me start by saying I loved the first book and I had to jump as soon as I heard of the release of this one! Chloe and Jackson are an amazing couple and I love reading their stories.

Chloe has always had outside forces weighing her down. From belief that she was a null, to the bitter women refusing to accept her as the alpha's mate. Chloe has managed to dust herself off and finally showed her inner strength! We meet Kelsey in this book. Kelsey had me mad as hell from the get go. I really hoped to see Chloe tear her a new one, but it all worked out in the end.

Jackson is all alpha male and yet has a tenderness about him as well. Definitely a yummy man!

Michelle Fox is one of my favorite authors and does not disappoint her readers. I very highly recommend this book as well as book 1 To Bring Her Wolf (previously released as Make Her Howl).

Rating: 5*

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Release Day Tasty Book Blast: Collared For A Night by Susan Arden

Blurb:

All it takes is one mistake to be marked. One bite, she crosses a line...into forever. Diana Hambre's body is blazing. For days this leopardess shifter has spun through a body-searing heat cycle. Alone. Her senses reel when Shawn Barclay, her boss, walks into her reserved room at the Downtown Den, a stud club for shifters. He gives Diana a choice: spend the evening with him, give into his every desire, and she'll find out what it means to quench her heat-crazed thirst—or try her luck with a stranger, one of the club bangers.

Shawn hates when his back is against the wall. One sip of Diana’s pheromone-laced scent is enough to force his alpha hand. The tables have turned and it's Diana's back he wants up against a wall or any other surface for that matter.

As the moon rises toward midnight, Shawn and Diana come to understand the difference between sex and bonding. For a night, neither of them resist their primal instincts, blindly giving into carnal desire. Her wild nature fights being subdued and she risks spontaneously shifting without warning.

Now, bearing Shawn's bite marks, she can’t simply walk away from him; not when he has the means to teach her to harness her leopardess nature. Shawn accepts the challenge of training Diana to control her untamed cravings. Employing every method available in and out of the bedroom, he discovers he's on the verge of ensnaring himself in the process.

Warning: Erotic scenes hot enough to peel paint

My Thoughts:

Holy smokes! This story was so HOT! It has been awhile since I have read a good paranormal book and this one is certainly that! I couldn't put the book down. I loved the writing and the character connections. I am looking forward to reading more books by Susan Arden in the near future.

Overall Rating: 5*

Author Info:

"I love to laugh. More than anything in the world, humor is food for the spirit." Previously, a teacher in the field of special education and biology, now Susan pursues her dream of writing fiction with several releases this year. Crafting sweet and spicy tales, she writes hot love stories across romance genres including contemporary erotic, Western, and fantasy/paranormal. She also writes under the name of Susan D. Taylor. She currently lives in TN along with husband, two cattle dogs, two crazy cats, a gecko and a corn snake.

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Review: Blood Bound (Vampire Erotica #2) by Michelle Fox

Goodreads Summary:
The sequel to the Top 100 Best Seller, Blood Rush...
Myra Danson has to die. The only question that remains is the kind of afterlife she’ll enjoy.
Selling her blood with a side of sex as a blood courtesan was supposed to have been about saving her mom, but now Myra has to go deeper into the vampire world in order to save herself. A hidden past she never knew existed is coming for her and now everyone wants her; dead or alive.
Being blood bound to the handsome vampire Kristos Anastos offers some protection, but her only real hope? To die faster than they can kill her.
An erotic vampire romance novella that completes the story started in Blood Rush. Approximately 30,000 words (also known as half a novel).

WARNING: Contains sexy vampires along with fast paced action and adventure.

My Thoughts:
This was an amazing finish to the story started in Blood Rush. Each book is half the story and both were fantastic! I loved the action and suspense that were mixed into the erotic romance.
Kristos is an extremely sexy vampire and Myra is his perfect match. They are an amazing couple. There were parts of the story that left me on the edge of my seat, rapidly flipping pages and others that had me panting it was so hot!
Michelle Fox has quickly become a favorite author of mine. She does not disappoint her readers and I highly recommend her work.

Overall Rating: 5*

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Review: Bound in Evil by Marie Rose Dufour

Goodreads Summary:

For hundreds of years, evil is trapped beneath the ground. It never sleeps. It only waits to return.

A man turns his back against his magical family a long ago and the prophecy predicting a powerful witch with green eyes will release the imprisoned evil into the world. Nathaniel Caswell is determined to avoid the prophecy and the sexy new woman in town who could be his salvation or his downfall.

Meg Costa didn’t realize when she left her urban guidance counselor job for one on the sleepy coast of Massachusetts that she would catch the attention of the sexy green eyed sheriff and be thrown in the middle of a battle between good and evil.

Destiny throws these two together and along with the rest of the magical community, they need to figure out a way to save themselves and the world from being plunged into darkness forever.

My Thoughts:

Wow! I was immediately pulled into this world and found myself completely spellbound. I couldn't pull myself away for more than a few minutes at a time.
The characters, Nate and Meg, are fated to be lovers. They both have the most amazing eyes. Nate's being a vibrant green and Meg's are an ice blue. That was one physical characteristic that really stuck out. Together they make a quite a pair.
There are four other characters that I am hoping will pair off in coming books. I am certainly looking forward to it!
In this book there was romance, mystery, a bit of action and all surrounded by magic. It was an all around excellent story. I am very excited to know what is going to happen next!

*I recieved this book for review but that has in no way effected my opinion.*

Overall Rating: 5*

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Review: Born Again In Dreams (Born Vampire #3) by Cynthia Arsuaga

Goodreads Summary:

The Master of His Domain

Sorin Bochinsky, Master and Commander of the Eastern European Blood Family, controls everyone and everything around him, except the woman of his dreams with the face of an angel prevents his needed rest. She’s the light to his dark, scarred and pained existence. The search begins to find her before he goes insane.

An Angel Awakens

Merliah Travers suffered more than serious injuries from a car accident over four years ago. She awakens in a place where the pain and scars have hidden her away from the world. A fantasy lover leads her out of the darkness and into the light, then discovers a special ability acquired during the coma has put her in danger with a fanatic killer.

Two lost, scarred souls battle a psychopath and their inner demons to unite as one, to never be alone, and be born again in dreams, forever.

My Thoughts:

This is the third book of the series and I loved it! Sorin is my favorite guy so far, I just loved him and how he kept fighting for what he wanted. I really liked Liah too, and it isn't often that I like the heroine as much as the hero.

Liah's ability involving her paintings was completely fascinating! It was definitely a very original twist. I am hoping we get to see this couple again. I want more Sorin!

Overall Rating: 5*

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Series Reviews: Born series by Cynthia Arsuaga

Born To Be Wild (book 1)-

Goodreads Summary:

Alexandra Carlton, Alex to her friends, the only girl born into a family of vampire hunters with strict rules. She lives and hunts by the Code. Despite insecurities and self-esteem issues about her appearance, she eagerly tracks a rogue vamp carrying a contagious virus, deadly to vampires and humans alike, to prove her worth, to her family and herself.

Alex meets Stefan Marin, a brooding 500 year old vampire. He helps her not only on her quest but tames her wildest passions and discovers the true beauty within her, the beauty he can't help but fall in love with.

Together, Alex and Stefan break all the rules uncovering more than a virus—hot sex, an uptight FBI Special Agent, spanking, hot sex, a nosy, meddling brother, more hot sex, bondage and submission, murder, and bad vampires.

Will their love survive the wild side they were born to live?

My Thoughts:

I really enjoyed this story, but it took me quite awhile to really get into it. That happens a lot with first books so I kept going. I really liked Stefan and Alex together. Stefans Dominance was extremely sexy too!
One thing that turned me off was the decision Stefan made while in captivity, regarding his actions with Cat. I wasn't expecting that and I couldn't stand her! It was hot don't get me wrong, its just that it was her.
I was very eager to dive into book two by the time I finished this one. I would recommend this book as it was an interesting read.

Overall Rating: 3*

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Born To Play (book2)-

Goodreads Summary:

Candi Hartz, is a romance author in a loveless marriage. One fateful night, she follows the cheating husband to the local vampire sex club and meets the vamp owner. Her life takes a drastic turn when with one kiss she enters the world she only read about.

Gregori Van Zant is a dangerous vampire. As the head of the Mid-Atlantic Blood Family of vampires, he can have any vamp or human woman at his disposal. One night, a captivating woman walks into his club and he devises a plan.

The two lovers come together and sign a contract—an exchange of sex for research. Candi is born to play and Gregori is anxious to show her. An old enemy of Gregori’s arrives unexpectedly and disrupts their plans. With a final battle looming on the horizon, will the two fated lovers find love eternal or will death play a part?

ONE VAMPIRE, ONE WOMAN, ONE CONTRACT, ONE WEEK TO PLAY.

My Thoughts:

This is the second book in the series and it was excellent! I loved Candi and Gregori, they were a fantastic and well written couple!
I loved the way that Gregori was with Candi, the care and compassion he showed while still being a dominant was breathtaking.
I highly recommend this title and I am looking forward to reading book three very soon!

Overall Rating: 5*

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Review: Blood Rush (Vampire Erotica #1) by Michelle Fox

Synopsis:

In a world where vampires are real, blood is a financial asset and sex mixed with blood commands the highest price.

Myra Danson is in desperate need of cash for her ailing mother and when she has the opportunity to join the shadow world of blood courtesans, she jumps before she looks. Soon she's sharing a bed with the handsome Kristos Anastos, but then bullets start to fly and she finds herself running for her life.

Kristos assumes the attack stems from his enemies hoping to destroy him, but it quickly becomes clear that Myra is the real target. Worse, she's falling in love with Kristos, but is the sexy vampire friend or foe?

Blood is money and Myra's may be worth the most of all. A past she never knew existed has come to claim her and she'll be lucky if she only ends up dead.

An erotic romance novella of 21,000 words--much longer than a short story, but shorter than a novel. Please note this is part one of a two part story. Part two will be released in April.

My Thoughts:

I am so torn! I loved this story, but I want book two Now! Ugh I hate cliffhangers especially when the story is phenominal. However I will be reading the sequel immediately upon its release! I just have to know what will happen next...

I loved the characters and the unique and unexpected storyline. I really enjoyed the plot twist as well. I was completely enthralled from the first page to the last and totally shocked that it was over. I want more! I know it will be worth the wait though.

I very highly recommend this title as well as Michelle Fox's work. She certainly knows how to captivate her readers.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5*

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Review: Vanished Pride (Seven Sin Sisters #4) by Paloma Beck

Goodreads Summary:

Seven sisters are entwined in a legacy larger than ever expected. One by one, they’ll find their mates from the Valendite Breed, a group of near-immortal men, and secure their place in history. The trouble now is Paige. She has too much pride to go down easily so when confronted by her mate, she convinces him to give her more time.

Donovan agrees to Paige’s plan until things around him start to go wrong. He’s losing his concentration, making mistakes on critical missions for the Terrorist Elimination Unit (TEU), and now he’s assigned as Paige’s bodyguard.

Donovan’s only weakness is his need for a mate to carry on the Breed. Now that he’s found Paige, the time has come for him to claim his mate. Taking Paige in hand might be the only choice he has as forces continue to mount against the Breed. Their Pronouncement will need to be sooner rather than later.

My Thoughts:

Is the rest of this series available yet?! Seriously though, this series is just that amazing. If they were all available I would read them back to back.
I loved Donovan and his DD (domestic dominance). He was exactly what Paige needed even if she took awhile to admit it.

I very highly recommend this entire series! They have the perfect blend of paranormal, an air of mystery and are just smoking hot! They are all fast reads that are easily consumed, but will leave you lusting for the next book. Overall Rating: 5 out of 5*

Review: Holiday Gem (Seven Sin Sisters #3) by Paloma Beck

Goodreads Summary:

Seven sisters are entwined in a legacy, one originating back from the time of the Italian Wars in the 1500s. One by one, they will find their mates from the immortal Valendite Breeds and secure their place in history. Gemma has spent her adult life consumed with researching the Valendite Breed history, constantly greedy for knowledge about their race. Until she meets Seamus and she's no longer able to hide in her world of books and theory. Now is her time to live. Seamus has found his gem and he wants nothing more than to treasure her. But his best friend is missing and he needs to locate him. Torn between his mate and his brother-in-arms, Seamus may be forced to choose one over the other. Will he sacrifice a lifelong friendship for the love of his life?

My Thoughts:

This addition to the series was Fantastic! Not only did we have the romance of the paranormal mates, but we had the added suspense of the missing "brother"! I loved Gemma and Seamus together. They were another perfect match. Gemma's Soul sin was Greed, I was very curious how that was going to come about and I loved the direction Paloma took it.

This series so far is an absolute must read. They are short, hot and very well written. I am sure this is going to be a series I will enjoy again and again.

And I just have to say that this is my favorite cover so far, I love it!

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5*!

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Review: Eternal Envy (Seven Sin Sisters #2) by Paloma Beck

Summary:

Seven sisters are entwined in a legacy, one originating back from the time of the Italian Wars in the 1500s. One by one, they will find their mates from the immortal Valendite Breeds and secure their place in history.

Eloise has lived with bitter envy her entire life until the moment she fell into the arms of Caedon. Once claimed by her mate, she will covet nothing more for eternity, especially now that she has it all.

Caedon plans to fulfill her every need if he can just keep her safe. With their secret so close to being exposed and a mate who finds herself in the midst of the drama, Caedon has enough to keep his hands full.

Then Caedon’s parents, believed dead for a century, come across the Terrorist Elimination Unit’s (TEU) radar. Can he save his parents while protecting his newfound mate?

My Thoughts:
I loved it! I think this pair, Caedon and Eloise, was very evenly matched. They seem to balance each other out. Eloise's sin is envy and as soon as her and Caedon meet it fades, she doesn't want what everyone else has anymore, because the gorgeous man is hers and hers alone.

I am truely loving the series concept and I am diving into book 3 right away. I highly recommend reading this series. Paloma does not disappoint her readers.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5!

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Review: Lustful Cravings (Seven Sin Sisters #1) by Paloma Beck

Goodreads Summary:
Seven sisters are entwined in a legacy bigger than anyone ever expected. One by one, they will find their mates from the immortal vampyric Valendite breeds and secure their place in history.
Each sister embodies one of the seven deadly sins only to be cast aside once claimed. But claiming comes at the price of separation,causing a weakening of their combined powers, which none want to happen... until Layla, holding the sin of lust within her body, locks eyes with Madden.

Madden is one of the strongest of the Valendite Breed, a group of near-immortal men originating from the Italian Wars in the 1500s. Today, the Valendite Breed serve as the Terrorist Elimination Unit, an invisible arm of the CIA. Their only weakness is their need for a mate to carry on the Breed. So now that Madden has found Layla, he will never let her go.

With forces mounting up against the Breed, Madden and Layla will need to rely on both of their powers to get them to their Pronouncement.

My Thoughts: Wow! Let me just say that this is the first book I have read by Paloma Beck and she has completely enthralled me. I loved the story concept and the characters have such amazing chemistry that I could not put the book down. I literally read this in one sitting. I thought Madden was a  super sexy alpha male and Layla was the perfect mate for him. Add in a second man and the story was utter perfection. I will be reading books 2 and 3 very very soon. I can't wait to see which sister is next.
This is a novella so its easy to read in one sitting. I very highly recommend this title!

Overall Rating: 5*

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