Short Story Review: Beyond Forever by M.W. Davis

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Beyond Forever

Written by M.W. Davis

Published by Champagne Books

Romance

21 Pages

“Everyone needs resolution”

 

Beyond Forever—Book Synopsis Provided by the Publisher

Hanna’s organized life has been fractured by one mistake, one incredible night with a stranger, and now her world has descended into unbearable solitude. Days burning sunlight in a mind numbing haze, nights staring into the black void enveloping her empty bed, until a peculiar man lost within his own shadows, offers a path to resolution. To purge the memories that hound her thoughts and block her return to a normal existence, she must circle back to where it all began.

 Book Review of Beyond Forever

Beyond Forever by M.W. Davis was a surprising treat. Entranced by the vivid imagery throughout, this reader couldn’t wait to read the next line. Beautifully written, Beyond Forever is passionate and romantic yet the intense love scenes aren’t there which made for a refreshing read.

Davis penned an exceptional short story that could stand on its own or lead to an incredible series.

I found the story within the story captivating as I was teleported to The Lodge at Peaks Valley. Readers will pull up a chair as Mrs. Johnson explains the particulars surrounding the heartwarming legend of Peaks Valley while encouraging two young lovers to explore the possibilities discovered by embracing and understanding the past.

Beyond Forever by M.W. Davis is award-winning material.

  

~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine ~

International bestselling author Destiny Blaine writes in all genres under several pseudonyms. Her pen names have earned bestselling stats at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, and All Romance Ebooks. You can find her on the web at www.destinyblaine.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DestinyBlaine

Short Story Review: One Too Many by Arlene Knowell

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One Too Many

An Aphrodite’s Island Short Story

Written by Arlene Knowell

Published by Carnal Passions, A Champagne Books Company

Contemporary Erotic Romance

38 Pages

 “Once a fantasy has started, it cannot be stopped.” 

 

One Too Many—Book Synopsis Provided by Publisher

Molly sets out on a weeklong adventure on Aphrodite’s Island, a tropical paradise where fantasies come true. She only wants one thing; a chance with Seth Dailey.

Warned that the fantasy she has might not always be her own, she soon realizes that Seth has a few fantasies of his own. He is a man with a healthy sexual appetite and is willing to push the fantasy adventure to the limit. What will Seth do when he realizes too late that Molly was hoping for a lifetime with him?

As sexual fantasies fulfill, then collide, Molly flees in hopes of salvaging her pride and her heart. Will Seth set aside the rest of his fantasy for an opportunity to love Molly? Will he continue to enjoy the fantasy of every man? Or will he enjoy the best of both worlds and hope to pick up the pieces?

 Book Review of One Too Many

Author Arlene Knowell pulls readers into her setting right from the start and introduces them to Molly, a young woman who has paid for a fantasy vacation at the exclusive Aphrodite’s Island. Molly is less than impressed when she discovers her fantasies may overlap with another guest's desires, but she keeps an open mind and begins her journey.

  

Seth Daily is the man of Molly's dreams but he isn’t exactly the perfect man, like she may have originally thought. When the sexy romp she imagines turns into a disappointment, Molly is forced to reevaluate her feelings for Seth as much as her Aphrodite’s Island experience.

Author Arlene Knowell writes vivid erotic scenes destined to make most booklovers blush. The author does a good job of holding her reader’s attention, particularly when she mentions a ‘favorite position’ enjoyed by her hero.

Knowell has a knack for describing her setting. By the time readers finish One Too Many, they’ll feel as if they’ve been on an exciting adventure. While fantasies vary somewhat for our heroine and hero, Molly and Seth will come together for a satisfying conclusion. Best of all, Knowell leaves her readers with a gratifying experience and many of us will long for our very own Aphrodite’s Island.

 ~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine ~

International bestselling author Destiny Blaine writes in all genres under several pseudonyms. Her pen names have earned bestselling stats at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, and All Romance Ebooks. You can find her on the web at www.destinyblaine.blogspot.com or follow her on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DestinyBlaine

Book Review: Taken In by Jane Toombs

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Taken In
Dagon House Ghosts, Book One

Written by Jane Toombs

Published by Champagne Books
Paranormal-Suspense

60 Pages   

Taken In- Book Synopsis 

Dagon House Ghosts, Book One

Gail Sarandon runs for her life after witnessing a murder. Found by Special Agent Jason Tregarth, the two are spotted by the murderer and pursued. After a car crash, Gail and Jason are taken in by the inhabitants of Dagon House who all have secrets of their own. 

Dagon House itself hides its own terrible secrets. When the murderer finds Gail and Jason, it wakes the vengeful ghosts who are bent on revenge.    

Book Review of Taken In

Synopsis

When an impromptu meeting with Gail’s drug dealer ex ends in his murder at the hands of a ruthless hit man, she’s picked up by Jason, a U.S. Marshal, for her own safety. Before he can get her into protective custody, their car swerves off the road and they narrowly escape conflagration. Injured and on foot, they flee to the mysterious Dagon House, where they recuperate and wait for Jason’s agency to come pick them up.

Unbeknownst to them, Dagon House has secrets and so do their hosts. During the course of their impromptu investigation, Gail and Jason are forced to confront their preconceptions about the afterlife, and about each other.

Meanwhile, the hit man who shot Gail’s ex in cold blood tracks them to Dagon House and bides his time, waiting for the opportunity to finish tying off loose ends.

Review

Toombs plunges the reader into the action right away, and keeps it coming all the way to the last page. Gail is a likeable protagonist and her burgeoning romance with Jason is believable and entertaining to watch unfold.

I’ll admit, I had no idea where the story was going. At first, I thought it’d be a cat-and-mouse game between Gail and the hit man. Then, I thought it was going to be a romance kind of deal. By the end, I was intrigued by the paranormal mystery aspect of the story and couldn’t wait to see what happened.

Taken In is a fun read through and through, infused with rich detail and unexpected twists and turns. It’s proof that sometimes help can come from the most unexpected places.

 ~Reviewed by Erika Mitchell~

Erika Mitchell is the author of Blood Money, published by Champagne Books. She lives in Seattle with her husband and their two tiny humans and enjoys indulging in an eclectic array of interests. For more information, excerpts, and free short stories, check out Erika's website at www.Erika-Mitchell.com.