Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Twilight's Kiss by Marly Mathews

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to share with you a fabulous new-to-me author: Marly Mathews. She writes fantastic paranormal and historical novels, and I was lucky enough to get to review Twilight's Kiss. It's not often you will find a book about a vampire and a faerie falling in love, and I know you'll love this one! Be sure to keep an eye out for her first futuristic romance, Doorway to the Stars, coming soon!

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Twilight's Kiss
Marly Mathews
The Wild Rose Press
1-60154-007-8
eBook and Print
289 Pages
Paranormal Fantasy Romance

Sean Sutherland has just about given up all hope of being released from his curse. Too long has he been doomed to remain a vampire, with no sign of the woman who is destined to save him. When a romance novelist is scheduled to make an appearance in his town, he is less than ecstatic. But what he doesn’t expect is that the romance novelist is the daytime persona of Bridget Sinclair, a Fey princess and trained Huntress of Hell.

Bridget knows there’s a reason she has been assigned to the small village, and while she doesn’t know much about Sean Sutherland, she knows he’s a vampire. And that’s all a Huntress of Hell needs to know! But as she starts to get to know Sean more and more, she finds herself attracted to him- both physically and emotionally. But a Huntress of Hell is supposed to kill vampires, not fall in love with them! It’s up to Sean, and a lot of his loyal friends, to convince Bridget that she is the key to unlocking his curse. But it’s up to HER to figure out exactly how to break the curse!

Twilight’s Kiss is a delightful novel that is the perfect blend of darkness and light. Marly Mathews creates an endearing supporting cast of characters that you will love just as much as the hero and heroine. But the hero and heroine definitely hold their own, and you find yourself becoming more and more attached to them with every turn of the page. You'll desperately want a happy ending for Sean and Bridget, so much you just want to jump in and wring their necks until they confess their love for each other! Marly Mathews has written a fantastic paranormal with animated characters, a suspenseful plot, and one emotional love story! In Twilight’s Kiss, see what happens when a vampire and a Faerie princess fall in love- it’s nothing short of magical!

-Mandy
Rogues and Romance

Heat Rating: *2- Cupid's Passion Arrow

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Violence Rating: *3- Steel Arrow

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Official Blurb:
Born of Fey Royalty, Princess Bridget Sinclair is a romance novelist by day. By night, she's known as A Huntress of Hell.
Sean Sutherland is a man doomed for eternity. His inner turmoil eats away at him every day. Living the life of a vampire certainly does not sit well for him. Yet, his salvation looms on the horizon, as long as his savior does not slay him instead of freeing him from his curse. His salvation comes in the form of Bridget Sinclair.
Bridget's faerie magic and light will bring the dawn back into Sean's world, banishing the dark and restoring his soul.


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Happy Reading!
Mandy


Hot Rio Nights by Stella and Audra Price

Hot Rio Nights is a delicious short story from Stella and Audra Price. Be on the lookout for it, coming from Tease on November 15th. This is definitely one you won't want to miss!

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Hot Rio Nights
Stella and Audra Price

Tease Publishing
987-1-934678-18-3
2007
EBook
22 pages
GENRE
Book one of the Devas series

Starla Gibson is taking in the sights of Carnivale in Rio de Janeiro, looking for a little action. She has been noticing the delicious man across from her for quite awhile, and he has definitely been noticing her as well. Oh yeah, he could definitely provide the excitement she was looking for tonight! After introductions are made, the handsome stranger, Derek, dares her to be his slave for the night. Gibson won’t allow herself to be anyone’s submissive, and there’s no way she is going to trust this stranger to be her master, even if it is just for the night. But when he tells her he has procured a potion that will not only make her completely willing to be his slave, but that will make her enjoy it, she decides to give it a try. After swallowing the contents of the teardrop-shaped bottle, she begins to feel everything Derek said she would- everything and more…

Hot Rio Nights is a short story that you will love! Stella and Audra have an insane talent for great characters, and the characters in this story are no exception. This hero and heroine are one hot match, and the sex scenes in the story practically leave scorch marks on the page! Hot Rio Nights is a perfect short story to unwind with- it’s sweet and spicy, and completely satisfying!

-Mandy
Rogues and Romance


HEAT RATING: *4- Cupid's Aphrodisiac

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VIOLENCE RATING: No Violence at All

Official Blurb:
When Starla Gibson learns of the bet that the sexy stranger across from her is putting forth, to be his darling little slave for the night, she thinks its a joke. Strong and dominant Gibson, has been hurt to much to play anyones subordinate and tells him that she cant possibly sink to sub level. When he presents her with the answer to both their problems, a small bottle of clear liquid that Derek claims is a potion to turn her into the most willing toy hes ever had, Starla cant back out of the challenge. Little does she know that what shes about to experience is going to change the way she looks at herself, and the man before her.

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Happy Reading!
Mandy
R&R

Swamp Baby by Adra Steia

Swamp Baby is great! It's spooky, has romance, Native American elements! Everything I love, all rolled up into one book! So, check out this review, and grab yourself a copy of Swamp Baby!!




Swamp Baby
Adra Steia

Tease Publishing
Available Now
987-1-934678-22-0
EBook
203 pages
Paranormal Horror

Laughing River has just been forced to sacrifice her infant child in the swamp by Spirit Mother, whose magic is strong, especially compared to that of her people’s. Shortly after the sacrifice, Laughing River does the only thing she can do: hangs herself. Her father finds her, and hopes that one day, his magic will restore his people and drive out Spirit Mother, but suddenly, he is killed, by some of Spirit Mother’s panthers…

The Swamp is now a place of fear, where people are lead to their death by Spirit Mother and never found. Suwannee is overcome with emotion the day she sees the ghost coming for her across her yard, for the ghost has taken her grandfather, father, and brother, and she is afraid she'll be next. But as suddenly as the ghost appeared, it vanishes. Later that night, Suwannee realizes she could be pregnant, from one HUGE mistake…sleeping with her Ex, Michael, three months ago.

Now, Suwannee just wants to leave the swamp and never return, but she has nowhere to go, and no one to go with besides Derry, Michael’s best friend, and the closest thing he has to a brother. Derry just can’t leave Michael, no matter what, even despite the strong feelings and emotions, as well as the fact that the Derry and Suwannee have finally given into their sexual desires for one another.

But when Derry leaves Suwannee after their first night truly together, Suwannee has a dream. She dreams of finding a medallion, and then being chased through the swamp by a big panther. And as the panther stops, Suwannee tries to take the medallion off from around her neck, only to find that the harder she pulls, the more it tightens….is it more than just a dream?

What neither Derry nor Suwannee know though, is that Michael knows that there is more going on between the two of the them than a simple friendship. He sees the kind words, the simple touches, and the playful laughter when Derry and Suwannee are in public. But Michael has yet to find out just how far these two have taken things, and to Michael, Suwannee has always, and will always be his, no matter what…forever. And he will stop at nothing to prove that fact to Suwannee…

But everyone, especially Michael, has bigger problems than Derry and Suwannee’s relationship. Michael has found Spirit Mother and awoken her ancient, evil, and wild magic. Michael doesn’t know that he is now under Spirit Mother’s spell, and now he must do her bidding…

This is only the beginning! There is more to come from Adra Steia in the way of Michael, Derry, and Suwannee! Adra Steia has crafted amazingly real characters, with a very fluid storyline. You will find yourself not wanting to put down Swamp Baby! You have romance and horror, all rolled up nicely together. This is perfect for Halloween, or any other time of the year! I know I can’t wait for what happens after Swamp Baby, and you won’t be able to either!

*Denise*
Rogues and Romance


Swamp Baby is a Rogues and Romance Must-Read! This book deserves special recognition for an outstanding story, characters, and writing.

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Violence Rating: *5- Poison Arrow
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Suwannee lives in mortal fear of the swamp that borders her home. Generations of her family have been lost in the depths. Every night it calls to her, beckons her. Although her best friend Derry promises he won’t let anything ever happen to her, she wonders if she’ll ever be free of the deadly swamp’s siren song.

Michael loves the swamp with a passion, one that rivals that for his ex-wife. While she cowers in the shadow of the wetlands, he embraces it. When a vicious entity offers him an unimaginable power, he
seizes it, despite the horrible sacrifice he must make.

Before Michael can help Spirit-Mother claim Suwannee, something else from the swamp does. Derry and Michael join forces to rescue Suwannee from the horrors of Hertley’s Swamp, but will Derry be strong enough to defy his brother and save the woman he’s come to love?

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Happy Hallow-Reading!
*Dee*

Catherine Chernow Guest Blog!

Wow! We are too excited to have our very first guest blogger here, Catherine Chernow. She is the author of the fabulous recent release Lady in White, which received some high compliments from Denise!! Find out all about this wonderful author and her spooky new Bride's Inn series- and just in time for Halloween! Without further ado- Catherine Chernow!!!

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A haunted inn nestled on the cliffs lining the rocky northern coastline of Long Island… characters with mysterious pasts…strong-willed heroines…alpha-male heroes that will leave your body tingling, and your senses aroused…a strange apparition…and enough sensual, erotic romance that will turn you on without turning you off to a fantastic story when you read LADY IN WHITE, TIGER’S EYE, MAGIC MAN and GHOST SEEKER. Four spooky, sizzling stories that are part of ‘Bride’s Inn’ – available from www.ResplendencePublishing.com

My name is Catherine Chernow, and I’m thrilled to be a featured Halloween author here at R&R this month. Check out the dynamite review that LADY IN WHITE received from R&R. LADY IN WHITE is the first story in my haunting ‘Bride’s Inn’ series of paranormal erotic romance available from Resplendence Publishing.

Check this out! LADY IN WHITE also received 3 stars from Romantic Times! Here’s what the reviewer at Romantic Times had to say about LADY IN WHITE…"Book one in the Bride's Inn series is a ghostly tale that provides a quick escape. It has a good plot, and the setting is vividly describedan unexpected twist at the end provides a satisfying conclusion." Resplendence Publishing has a super ad in the November issue of Romantic Times featuring LADY IN WHITE.

I’m thrilled to be writing the ‘Bride’s Inn’ series of paranormal, erotic romance for Resplendence Publishing. TIGER’S EYE is the second book in the series (it’s available now for preorder at Resplendence Publishing and will be available for sale this December). MAGIC MAN is the third book in the series, followed by GHOST SEEKER – and these two titles will be available soon. Make sure you log on to the contest page at www.ResplendencePublishing.com because I’ve got a great contest going on now until December 31st. Details are posted there.

I love a good ghost story – and I’m fascinated with the paranormal. When I was a kid (okay, so that was many, many moons ago! LOL), I read Shirley Jackson’s THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. Talk about being scared! Yikes. The hair rose on the back of my neck and the more I read, the more frightened I became…

Think I love scary stuff? I do! And a great ghost story is what you’ll get when you read LADY IN WHITE. Would you like to meet Seth Masters, the rogue, alpha-male hero of my ‘Bride’s Inn’ series? Then log onto www.myspace.com/sethmastersli and check him out. Sigh…he makes my heart race. Feel free to blog with Seth on his myspace page. LADY IN WHITE is Seth & Serena’s story, but at www.myspace.com/sethmastersli, it’s all about Seth’s feelings. He’s got lots to say – about himself, and the heroine of LADY IN WHITE, the fiery-haired Serena – a lady with her own mysterious past.

This October is Frightful Fun at my Yahoo! Group, catherinechernowsheartofromance@yahoogroups.com

The fun goes on all month long as I post the Halloween question of the week – we have some crazy chats going. I’ve got a contest happening too, so if you participate in the Halloween Question of the Week, you’ll be entered into a drawing where you’ll be eligible to win some great prizes from www.Avon.com. Details are posted at catherinechernowsheartofromance@yahoogroups.com

I love to chat with readers & authors. I love meeting new people. I’m participating in a chat today (Tues. Oct. 23rd) with lots of other ResplendencePublishing authors at
Fallen Angel Review Chatters

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Catch me there beginning at 5 p.m., EST (Eastern Standard Time). You could win a free download of LADY IN WHITE or TIGER’S EYE!

My family’s precious to me, my hubby and two grown children are the light of my life, and writing romance, is the spark that makes it all work right. I’ve been writing since I was a kid – ever since I could grasp a pencil between my stubby little fingers. I entertained classmates, friends and family with my stories, and now, I get to share them with everyone – I get to share them with you!

A violin’s sweet song echoes a love profound…what happens when a world-renowned violinist shares a night of passion with a mysterious stranger – and leaves her prized possession, a rare, one-of-a-kind violin, in a bar? MASTRODDI’S MAGIC is a tale of erotic romance with a paranormal twist, as a tall Texan from the wrong side of the tracks, and a talented, classical violinist discover the secrets of the MASTRODDI’S MAGIC. When murder, deception and tragedy strike, will the MASTRODDI’S MAGIC be enough to mend their broken hearts and lives?

MASTRODDI’S MAGIC is a full-length, single-title, contemporary romance, paired with a paranormal plot. MASTRODDI’S MAGIC will be available soon from Resplendence Publishing

Read great excerpts and have some fun at catherinechernowsheartofromance@yahoogroups.com,

Check out the hot, hunky Seth at www.myspace.com/sethmastersli. Read the entire first chapter of LADY IN WHITE at www.myspace.com/catherinechernow and read my bio and have a spooky good time at www.CatherineChernow.com (check out my ‘Paranormal Party’ page!).

I’ve had a wonderful time blogging here at R&R…I enjoyed it so much. Now, I bid you goodbye, but not for long…for the paranormal fun has just begun.

Spook to you later!

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Catherine- Thank you so much for your wonderful blog! We really enjoyed finding out more about your new series, and all the great places we can find you on the web! We already know Lady in White is awesome, and we can't wait to read Tiger's Eye in December!

Readers- Thank you for joining us! Be sure and read Denise's review for Lady in White, and then go treat yourself to a copy! Be sure to come back and let us know what you think!

Happy Reading!
Dee and Mandy
Rogues and Romance




Happy Halloween!

Hi Readers! There's nothing like All Hallow's Eve, especially for paranormal fans! Hang with us for a few minutes and have a little Halloween fun!


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Marina is a sweet and sexy Russian philologist that makes videos to help people expand their vocabulary and understand the origins of the words they use every day. She truly proves that smart IS sexy! Learn where the word Jack-O-Lantern comes from!





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Rogues and Romance

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

The Price of Eternity by Devyn Quinn

The Price of Eternity was one of those books that really has a lot of punch. And I mean right in the gut. Devyn Quinn astounds me with every story of hers I read. She writes eloquently and intelligently, and has an incredibly powerful descriptive ability. Her Eternity series is a wonderful mix of fantasy and gothic romance, and is a complete and utter literary masterpiece.

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The Price of Eternity
Devyn Quinn
Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 1-59998-180-7
eBook and Print
372 Pages
Fantasy Romance

Julienne Blackthorne is in complete and utter agony after waking up in an underground room, a room where the terrible sorcerer Xavier has the bodies of the dead thrown away, forgotten. Xavier had thought her dead, and reveled in the pain he caused his enemy, Morgan, who witnessed her "death" as well. Julienne can feel Xavier’s conjured demon twisting painfully inside her ribcage, the place where the creature had clawed its way inside her body. She may not be dead, but she will be soon, as the demon will continue feeding on her body until she is nothing but a lifeless husk. She feels no hope for herself, but she wants nothing more than to see Morgan before she dies, so she pulls herself up and starts her painful search in a desolate land she knows nothing of.

Morgan is devastated by the death of Julienne, the one woman who ever truly held his heart. He has never held any care for his own life, but now he genuinely has nothing to live for. His only hope is that his death comes after he has exacted his revenge upon Xavier, consequentially preventing Xavier's plans to ravage Earth. For the veils between worlds have aligned, and there is nothing the mortals of Earth can do against the hell that is about to be unleashed upon their world.

While Morgan and Julienne are in their own personal hells, Xavier is already beginning to recover from the injuries he was dealt by Morgan. While his injuries were severe, they have strengthened him in resolve and in the solidity of his plans. He seeks the Scrolls of Cachean, ancient writings hidden for thousands of years. They were wisely hidden by wizards, for the scrolls contain the key to unlocking unimaginable power. With one ghastly spell, Xavier is about to discover the location of the scrolls he has spent years searching for…

The Price of Eternity is the brilliantly dark sequel to Keeper of Eternity, and thankfully Devyn Quinn does not plan on it being the last book in the series! Enter the sinister realm of Sclyd, where power and survival are key in a land being ravaged and left barren by an uncontrollable force. We see both Morgan and Julienne’s characters reach new depths, and as we find out revealing details of Morgan's past, we better understand his motivations. The Price of Eternity is not the usual sugary sweet fantasy romance, and every aspect of the book is beautiful in its darkness. Devyn Quinn writes compelling characters, a chilling and gripping story, and a setting that is easily seen within your mind’s eye. Let The Price of Eternity pull you through the veils between the worlds, and invoke your imagination like never before.

-Mandy Briggs
Rogues and Romance

The Price of Eternity is a Rogues and Romance Must-Read! This book deserves special recognition for an outstanding story, characters, and writing.

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Heat Rating: *4- Cupid's Aphrodisiac Arrow

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Violence Rating: *5- Poison Arrow

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Official Blurb:

The Price of Eternity

The Scrolls of Cachaen.

Remembered only as legend, these writings gathered by an obscure sect of wizards were hidden because of the diabolical forces they could unleash from the netherworld. Lost for eight millennia, the resting place of the scrolls is accidentally discovered by Xavier D'Shagre. Wounded and dying, the sorcerer seeks to possess the writings to restore his waning magic. Revenge fires his hatred, lit by Morgan Saint-Evanston, the assassin who murdered Xavier's beloved wife, Nisidia.

Xavier vows he will not rest until his enemy is dead.

The sorcerer's search for the scrolls is discovered by an unlikely source: Julienne Blackthorne. Believed dead, her body was tossed into a charnel room. Alive amongst the reek of the battle dead, she seeks to escape her hellish incarceration. Time is against her, for she carries the embryo of a vampiric daemon that will consume her if it is not fed human blood. Julienne must escape Xavier's dungeons and find Morgan, her last hope for survival in the realm of Sclyd.


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Happy Reading!
Mandy

Friday, October 26, 2007

Wishbound by Stella and Audra Price

Well, here's another fantastic read for you from Stella and Audra Price! I've already reviewed Gifts, which is the third book in this series. Wishbound contains the first two books, so you get a real treat if you buy Wishbound! Which I highly recommend you do!

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Wishbound
Stella and Audra Price
Phaze Publishing
ISBN 978-1-59426-766-6
October 2007
eBook
150 Pages
Paranormal Erotic Romance

WISHES
Janey Duvall is a tough-as-nails woman whose life is running her contract company. No, not contract as in record deals or home loans. Contract as in murder-for-hire. One of her small pleasures in life is irritating one of her boorish regular clients, otherwise known as the prince of hell. But when she refuses to budge on sending all of her assassins overseas to help him “take care” of a problem, he decides to call on Nick Marsh.

Nick Marsh is a devious but very sexy Djinn who takes on the assignment of convincing Janey to change her mind. He has license to convince her however he sees fit, and he plans on having a lot of fun being persuasive. The plan? Seduce her into doing anything he asks, and trick her into taking a deal: three wishes for 100 years as his consort. What does her becoming his consort have to do with his assignment? Nothing. It has to do with the fact he’s a Djinn, and a very tricky one at that!

GLAMOUR
When one of Janey’s top assasins fails to check in on an important assignment, Janey starts to wonder if her employee has gone rogue. The contract deadline is fast approaching, and Janey knows if she wants it done right, she has no choice but to go to Beijing herself. After entertaining some very motivating ideas involving himself and Janey in the foreign place, he decides to go along.

But once they get there, they learn the problem goes a little bit deeper than a rogue assassin, and it’s going to take a little investigating to get to the bottom of it. Nick calls in for a little help from the demon prince, who sends a vampire named Mal to help. Even with the extra help, it’s still going to be up to Nick to to place a glamour on Janey, allowing her to go undercover. Without knowing what they’re truly dealing with here, he could be putting her at risk. It’s going to take his magic and her skills as a trained assassin to get to the bottom of what’s been going on in China. Without getting Janey killed.


Wishbound is a delightful anthology that contains first two stories in the Duvall, Inc. series. Stella and Audra Price take characters that romance readers might normally think of as villains and turn them into the hero and heroine! The characters’ first interaction may be a little shocking, but you quickly become completely fascinated with seeing how the “bad guys” interact within a romantic relationship. The authors do a fantastic job getting you to see the story from the characters perspective. You will love the characters not only in spite of, but BECAUSE of their lack of conscience! Now don’t get me wrong, Janey and Nick aren’t evil, and they do love each other, but to be fair, she kills people for a living and his favorite pastime is pissing her off. But the fact that Stella and Audra turn these into your favorite qualities of the characters just shows how much talent they have for writing! If you’re looking for a fresh and fun read with plenty of hot sex and dry humor, look no further than Wishbound! Stella and Audra Price will rock your socks off!

-Mandy
Rogues and Romance


Heat Rating: *4- Cupid's Aphrodisiac Arrow
(also, Glamour contains one f/f scene)

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Violence Rating: *3- Steel Arrow

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Read my review for Gifts (the next book in the series)


Happy Reading!
Mandy

Wicked Pleasures by Tambra Kendall

Wicked Pleasures is wicked indeed! I have read historical erotica before, but nothing quite like this! I hope you enjoy the review, and grab a copy of Wicked Pleasures!



Tambra Kendall
Wicked Pleasures

Red Rose Publishing
September 20, 2007
978-1-60435-035-7
30 pages
Erotic historical romance

Texas, 1880:
Honey is just like her Grandmother: wild and wicked. Those two traits make it a perfectly good reason for her to get married sooner, rather than later. Not to mention, when her father gets back into town, he’s kicking her out. So, it stands to reason, that the man, Brock, who is just as wild as Honey, and loves her dearly, is just the man for her. He’s also building a house, which is icing on the cake for Honey. Since they have had the hots for each other for awhile now, they are more than happy to marry one another. Brock has been dreaming of Honey, and what she would be like as a lover, and Honey’s grandmother has told her everything she could ever know about sex and all of its pleasures.

But Brock has a bit more on his mind than just Honey. His cousin Andrew is a slime ball, and has forged a will, which will take away ALL of Brock’s (and soon to be Honey’s) possessions. It’s up to Brock to find the original will, which is hidden somewhere, before the deadline of one week is up, or Brock and Honey will be at a complete and total loss…

However, despite the love and deception, the most intriguing part will be the meaning behind: Wicked Pleasures. For, Honey’s Grandmother was more wicked and wild than anyone could have ever imagined, and what she has left to Honey, to open on her wedding night is very wicked indeed. But, what is inside her Grandmother’s box could send Honey straight to jail …

Wicked Pleasure by Tambra Kendall has a fantastic mix of erotica and historical elements, which tie in nicely with each other. Brock and Honey have a great relationship, and although Wicked Pleasures takes place in 1880, you’ll find them both to be realistic and funny! Even though Wicked Pleasures is a novella, you will find that the storyline is not rushed in the least bit, but rather fluid and very well wrapped-up in the end. This is a fantastic and quick read for anyone, and especially perfect for readers who love the erotic historical genre! Tambra Kendall really has a way with both elements!

*Denise*
Rogues and Romance*


Heat Rating: *5- Cupid's Whole Quiver!
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Violence Rating: *1- Suction Cup Arrow
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Official Blurb:

Honey Jordan is in trouble. Her Pa is giving her one week to find another place to live. Her fiancé has not finished their house. She discovered in telling her best friend about Granny Cordella’s sexual legacy, a box of wicked pleasure, she now might be a criminal.

Can she escape the clutches of the law and marry Brock?

Can she find the topaz treasure,’ The Jewel of the Nile?’

Brock Ryan is in trouble. He’s about to lose his house and land because the will his Pawpaw left him is missing. His fiancée, Honey Jordan is in possession of certain sexual illegal items. His brother-in-law congratulates him and the Sheriff is threatening to haul Honey in for breaking the law.

Can Brock keep his fiancée out of jail and save his land?

Buy Wicked Pleasures from Red Rose Publishing!

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Happy Reading!
*Dee*
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Adrienne by D. Renee Bagby

Mandy: It's not often that Denise and I both get the pleasure of reviewing the same book, but it worked out that way for Adrienne- with Denise reviewing it for PNR, and myself for Rogues and Romance. We have had a lot of fun discussing the characters and storyline, and the consensus is: we both LOVE it!

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Adrienne
D. Renee Bagby

Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
1-59998-523-3
E-book
362 pages
Fantasy Interracial Romance
A Bron Universe Novel

Malik’s 25th birthday is nearing, and if he doesn’t find his perfect mate soon, he must surrender his kingdom. On top of that, the man who would take over his kingdom is his arch rival and the person Malik suspects behind the assassination of his parents many years ago. Thankfully, his mage has finally found his intended bride with a locator spell, and not a moment to soon it seems!

Adrienne is a college student, and is finishing up helping a professor when she is accosted outside her school by two men intent on raping her. Suddenly, the man just about to assault her is pulled off of her, and she sees a huge stranger quickly dispatching the two attackers.

The next thing she knows, she is waking up in a strange bed, in a strange place, with the strange man, who introduces himself as King Malik. She is shocked when he tells her not only is she on an alternate Earth called Bron, but that she is to be his queen and live in their kingdom, Ulan- whether she likes it or not. If the fact that Malik is keeping her captive in another world isn’t enough to be disconcerting, the news of her impending marriage- and the assassination attempts that come with being queen are enough to drive her to despair! Besides being demanding and basically her kidnapper, Malik didn’t exactly make the best first impression by lopping off a man’s head right in front of her- attacker and rapist or not!

But whether Adrienne accepts it or not, the fact is: she is King Malik’s equal and the perfect queen for Ulan, or the spell wouldn’t have located her. Will she allow herself to be the perfect queen for Malik as well?

Let D. Renee Bagby transport you into a fascinating new world in Adrienne. There you will find intrigue, swordplay, and magic enough to delight any paranormal lover! Not only was this one fantastic, magical futuristic, but it was one that had a fabulous message as well! Adrienne has lived a sheltered life, and it was wonderful to get to see her develop from a scared, slightly immature girl, into a strong, take-charge woman. After losing his family at a young age, Malik was thrusted into a leadership position that has left him to be hard, demanding, and unyielding. That soon changes when he finds his perfect mate in Adrienne, and he finds out how important the happiness of the one you love is. Adrienne is the first book in the Bron Universe novels, and let me make a plea to D. Renee Bagby: Please, keep them coming!

-Mandy
Rogues and Romance


*Heat Rating: *3- Cupid’s Ardor Arrow
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Violence Rating: *3- Steel Arrow
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Denise: Well, my fall break was last week. So, I got to crank out a bunch of reviews. Though, not as many as I would have liked, as my computer was on the fritz...AGAIN! lol. But, I did get to review Adrienne, and it was absolutely wonderful. I've never read a time-travel quite like this one, and it was great! I definately recommend this one, AND it's part of a series! :-)

Adrienne
D. Renee Bagby

Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
E-book Release: July 10, 2007
Print Release: May 2008
1-59998-523-3
E-book
362 pages
Paranormal erotica (time-travel)
A Bron Universe Novel

Malik is the future King of Ulan, and Adrienne is just a college student, but Adrienne appears to be much more than she knows. She’s also Malik’s bride. Hundreds of years ago, a spell was cast over Malik’s family so that they would be able to find their brides, and thus, continue their blood-line. So Malik has traveled through dimensions, literally, to claim his bride, and lucky for Adrienne, he claims her just in time…

One night as Adrienne is leaving school, getting ready to head home for a much needed Spring Break, she’s ambushed by two men. One of whom is infuriated with Adrienne for, in a sense, having him expelled his senior year of college. He and his friend have decided to show Adrienne just how “big and bad” they can truly be by attempting to have their way with her on campus. Just as Adrienne is thinking they’re going to win, Malik steps out of his portal and saves her… by killing them!

After that night, Malik whisks Adrienne off, and the next morning she awakens to find herself in Ulan. From there Malik tries to explain their destiny, but Adrienne is having none of it. Then, she starts to realize that some of the feelings she has are not her own, but rather Malik’s, yet another confusing aspect of this whole new lifestyle for Adrienne. As it turns out, as a destined pair they are able to feel each other’s feelings, but none of what Malik has to say, or how Adrienne is feeling makes her want to stay in Ulan…

Malik then informs Adrienne that she is no longer on Earth, but rather, on Bron. Bron is still in the same solar system, and is still the third planet, and in Bron lays Ulan. They have different days, months, and years, as well as magick! He then explains to Adrienne the history of Bron, and just how she is to be his bride. It is 3 months until Malik’s 25th birthday, at which time he MUST be married or forfeit the throne. After hearing all of this, it is up to Adrienne as to whether or not she will marry him willingly or unwillingly, because either way Malik will have her.

D. Renee Bagby has written a highly intensified novel. You can truly relate to the characters, and more importantly to their emotions. All of the emotions in the novel, in my opinion, truly help to make Adrienne as great as it is. When Adrienne is feeling sad, you really want to reach out for her, and when Malik is laughing or feeling amused, you know exactly why and want to laugh along with him. With Adrienne being a college student from our world, it is much easier to relate the country of Ulan, and what she is thinking and feeling, as she is there. Unlike other time travels, we, the reader, can actually and more realistically place ourselves into Adrienne’s shoes. She is living the fact that she is no longer here on our Earth and can do nothing about it. The novel also flowed absolutely wonderful, and you just have to continue reading to see just where these two will go, as well as what is on the next page.
Warning: sex scenes, nothing too erotic

--Denise Kivett
PNR Reviews
October 15, 2007

Official Blurb:
He crossed dimensions to claim her as his queen—but her reign may destroy his world.

A Bron Universe novel

Adrienne Backett wants two simple little things this spring break: rest and relaxation. After nearly four years of slaving away for her college education, she deserves a holiday. What she gets is pulled into another dimension by a man who claims she’s his rightful queen.

Malik, King of Ulan, has until his birthday to find his bride or he must forfeit his throne. When a spell reveals her location, he will do anything, even cross dimensions, to claim her as his own.

As if fending off a lusty king isn’t enough of a headache, Adrienne finds herself a pawn in a rival monarch’s plot to bring Malik’s world to its knees. But is the real danger being stuck in the middle of a power struggle between rival kingdoms? Or the damage Malik could do to her heart?

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Happy Reading!
*Mandy and Dee*
Rogues and Romance

The Summoner by Alisha Steele

The Summoner is a really wonderful novel, and the first recipient (and inspiration) for the Rogues and Romance Erotic Must-Read Award. If you're a romance reader, especially erotic romance, then there's probably a couple of books that have an intimate scene or scenes that really stick out to you. For me, this was one of those books. So what are the criteria for receiving the Erotic Must-Read Award? A captivating, flowing plot, characters you'll love, and unforgettable sex scenes. Which is why The Summoner is a recipient!

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The Summoner
Alisha Steele
Aphrodite's Apples
eBook
364 Pages
Paranormal Erotic Romance

Alex first had the dream when she was a child: she’s in a dark, terrifying place where mysterious voices call to her. Then life starts imitating dreams, and she hears the same voices in the dark of night, calling her name, and calling her- Summoner? One night when her dream returns, she’s had enough, and calls out to the voices that are plaguing her. But the answer she gets is not quite what she expected…

Kasdeya is a fallen angel living out a thousand year sentence in the wastelands. If he could just get the Summoner to set him free, he could live out the rest of his sentence on Earth, and with a little luck, his punisher will never know the difference. But the Summoner knows nothing of her abilities, which is actually a blessing, because now all he has to do is seduce her and convince her she needs him there on Earth.

But convincing Alex is going to be a lot harder than he thought. She’s only just learned of her powers, and she’s not exactly warming up to the idea of summoning a fallen angel to her world. But if there’s one thing Kasdeya doesn’t mind, it’s a challenge, and the one thing Alex does seem to be warming up to is him. Unfortunately for him, the feeling is not one-sided!

The Summoner is one of those books that sounds fantastic, but still seems to come out of nowhere and become one of your favorites. This is a phenomenal paranormal erotic that has as much sex as story, and both are equally captivating. Kasdeya is one of the hottest characters ever, one of those that you’ll be dreaming about long after you’ve finished the book. Alex is a heroine you will love for her kind heart, and empathize with for her “dilemma”- while still being jealous of her, of course! Besides stand-out main characters, you will meet some surprising supporting characters that you will not be able to forget either! Alisha Steele writes a story that will excite you with every page- in more ways than one! The story is fresh and exciting, and those phenomenal sex scenes will get your blood pumping! While some sex scenes are extra-kinky, erotic romance lovers will find them extra-sexy and completely appropriate to the characters. I can’t say enough about Alisha Steele’s The Summoner- it’s one wickedly wild ride!

-Mandy
Rogues and Romance

The Summoner is awarded our Rogues and Romance Erotic Must-Read for outstanding story, characters, and sex scenes!

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Heat Rating:
*5- Cupid's Whole Quiver!
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Violence rating: *3- Steel-Tipped Arrow
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Official Blurb:

Warning, this book contains: M/F/M and F/F/M threesomes, spanking/light BDSM and hot steamy sex in graphic language.

A High Prince of Hell...

Mortals – God’s perfect playthings – this fallen angel hates them all.

But when Kasdeya finds himself facing a thousand-year prison sentence, he has no choice but to call on the one woman who can set him free. The Summoner.

The plan is simple: Seduce the little wench and convince her to summon him to Earth. No problem. If only she wasn’t so argumentative, so intelligent… if only she wasn’t so damned sexy.

The Summoner...

Ever since she was a child, Alex has heard voices calling to her in the dark. Alexandra, they whisper. Summoner...

One day, she answers.

When Alex realizes she has the unique ability to summon demons, she’s horrified. There’s no way she’s going to set one of them free on Earth to wreak God knows what kind of havoc. No way! If only he wasn’t so beautiful, so persuasive…if only he wasn’t so damned sexy.


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Happy Reading!
Mandy

WyndRiver Sinner by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Charlotte Boyett-Compo has given us the great honor of reviewing a TON of her novels, and we couldn't be more excited! After reading my first Reaper novel, WyndRiver Sinner, I could seriously stay in bed for days, reading book after book of hers. I loved this book, and I know you will too! Check out my review, watch the trailer on the Western Wind series, and pick up a copy of WyndRiver Sinner for yourself!!

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WyndRiver Sinner
Charlotte Boyett-Compo
Ellora's Cave
ISBN #1-4199-0340-3
eBook
152 Pages
Paranormal/Shapeshifter/Futuristic/Erotic

People run and hide when Cynyr Cree comes to town. Is he a murderer? Yes. Is he a villain? No. He is a Reaper, and it’s his job to hunt and kill rogues, who murder and pillage without conscience. It’s a lonely existence, but one he’s used to.

Aingeal is little more than property. At least that’s how she’s been treated. After her husband annuls their marriage and sells her to a Jakotai brave for little more than a few horses, she is at the pitiless brave’s mercy. But no longer- she has once again run away from his cruel treatment, even though she knows he won’t stop until he gets her back. But being a woman alone on Terra and its unforgiving terrain is no easy feat. After being found by an unsavory man in an alley, he proceeds to assault her and is intent on raping her.

Enter Cynyr: he has little patience for a man who would hurt a woman. He quickly takes out his silver-handled laser whip, eradicates the assailant, and continues on his way out of town, leaving the woman to her business. But the woman, Aingeal, follows him to his camp and makes herself known after spying the meat roasting on the spit. After becoming acquainted with her, he is horrified at the story she has to tell, and offers his protection from her pursuers.

Cynyr is astonished as he quickly begins to feel a connection to this scrap of a woman who shows no fear for a Reaper. Aingeal finds herself drawn to the man who is the first male to treat her as a person, and not property to be claimed and bartered. When Cynyr does claim her, it’s as his mate, and he refuses to let anything separate her from him. While Cynyr protects her life, it’s Aingeal that saves his soul…

Charlotte Boyett-Compo has written a thrilling futuristic paranormal in a western setting, and yee-haw, it is a perfect union! The unforgiving, harsh landscape in WyndRiver Sinner makes the perfect background for a fabulous, original story. You don’t have to have read the author’s previous Reaper stories to enjoy this one, because new readers will be introduced to everything Reaper: what they are, how they are made, and what it entails. But that doesn’t mean fans of the stories will be bored! Boyett-Compo writes in such a way that the explainations are a natural part of the story, and don’t seem like explanations in the least. You will love this story of haunting pasts, and the healing that unconditional love brings. WyndRiver Sinner opens up the Western Wind Series with a bang. Or should I say crack, of the Reaper’s whip…

Heat Rating: *4- Cupid's Aphrodisiac Arrow
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Violence rating: *4- Fire Arrow
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-Mandy
Rogues and Romance


Official Blurb:
In the year 3478, Reaper Cynyr Cree has been sent to the western territories by the High Council as their executioner in taking out rogues. He's hot, tired, dusty and not in the best of moods when he happens upon a young woman being attacked. Dispatching the assailant with a careless flick of his laser whip, Cynyr doesn't give the woman a second thought until she follows him to his camp in search of food and protection.

Sold by her ex-husband for a brace of horses, Aingeal has known the hardships of being the property of a Jakotai brave intent on keeping her at all costs and she has run away. Being rescued by an infamous Reaper seems the only way she can escape her captivity and she's willing to do what it takes to stay with Cree.

Taking lives comes easy to Cynyr. Living one is another matter. Always keeping his distance from others, he is stunned to realize he doesn't want to let Aingeal leave him.

When a man named Cynyr decides to make a woman named Aingeal his own, no man will ever take her from him.


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Happy Reading!
Mandy

Monday, October 22, 2007

The Pirate and the Pussycat by Paisley Scott

Rogues and Romance's second Featured Halloween author: Paisley Scott! The Pirate and the Pussycat was super short, but incredibly fantastic. I'll admit, I wasn't sure how it would turn out, how developed it would be, and such, being only 21 pages. I was pleasantly surprised. It was great! So, grab a copy for Halloween! It's a fast and fun read!

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The Pirate and the Pussycat
Paisley Scott

The Wild Rose Press
Available Now
Ebook
21 pages
Erotic

Meet Cecilia: a high school science teacher on her way to a Halloween party. And what does she decide to go as? One sexy cat-woman with an amazing body! Cecilia can hardly believe it herself! Nobody would guess who’s under that costume, and Cecilia kind of likes the fact that she can say and do anything she wants…
Upon arrival to the Halloween party, Cecilia is assigned a number, as it is a charity ball. She then finds out that among the different rooms to choose from, one is called “The Jolly Roger,” where she meets Captain Rolfe of the high seas…
And from there, between the hidden identities and all of the role playing, things only heat up and get spicier between these two!

The Pirate and the Pussycat is another amazingly well-written Halloween tale! Paisley Scott has written exceptionally real characters, with an easily relatable story line. The Pirate and the Pussycat is only 21 pages, but the way the story has been developed from the beginning, all throughout the story, until the end, will leave you feeling thoroughly satisfied. This is an amazing read, especially for the Halloween season, and you will absolutely fall in love with Cecilia and “Captain Rolfe,” whose identity will astonish you in the end.


*Denise*
Rogues and Romance


Heat Rating: *4- Cupid's Aphrodisiac
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Violence Rating: *1- Suction Cup Arrow
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Official Blurb:

Not in a million years would anyone have guessed it was Cecilia Thomas, high school science teacher, beneath the tight-fitting cat woman costume. But when a sexy swashbuckler captures her at the Halloween Ball, Celia soon discovers the treasure waiting for her in a pirate's bed…

Buy The Pirate and the Pussycat from The Wild Rose Press

Visit Paisley Scott's Website

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Enter Paisley Scott's Pirate Contest! ARR!
(Deadline: October 20, 2007; Drawing: October 21, 2007)

Happy Hallow-Reading!!
*Dee*