Book Review:Date with a Dom by Rebecca Deslisle

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Date with a Dom

Written by Rebecca Deslisle

Published by Carnal Passions

BDSM

18 Pages

 “Her orgasms belonged to Master. So she

cleared her mind, thought of her favorite sitcom, news article, or

whatever came to mind. She’d even gone so far as to recite

Shakespeare to fill her time while she waited. There was nothing

orgasmic about Shakespeare….”

Date with a Dom—Book Synopsis from Website

When Carlene goes out for dinner with her Master, she has no idea how the evening will end. She doesn’t count on dropping dishes onto the floor of an upscale restaurant, and certainly doesn’t expect the delicious punishment to follow.

Book Review of Date with a Dom

In Date with a Dom, author Rebecca Deslisle takes her readers on a quick journey into the tantalizing world of Domination and submission. She sets a good pace throughout the short story and readers will find a titillating scene behind a closed and locked public facility.  

Normally, I wouldn’t pick up a short story because I tend to always want more and can’t fairly give a good assessment of a short story when that’s the case. However, in Date with a Dom, the author does a wonderful job of developing her plot and bringing about a satisfying conclusion in a short period of time. In fact, I will look for more short works from Rebecca Deslisle in the future.

If you’re looking for a quick BDSM read, I recommend Rebecca Deslisle's Date with a Dom. Available now at Carnal Passions, a Champagne Books Company.  

~Reviewed by Destiny Blaine~

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

Book Review: Scion's Freedom by J. Annas Walker

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Scion’s Freedom

Written by J. Annas Walker

Published by Siren-Bookstrand

 Erotic Paranormal Romance

142 Pages

Scion’s Freedom—Book Synopsis

As the Scion of the House of Dracul, vampire princess Cassy Daniels just wants a simple, royal-free life in New Atlanta. It’s been thirty years since The Fall, when the world’s economy collapsed. Although supernatural creatures are helping to rebuild society, Cassy remains in hiding to avoid an arranged marriage.

When her journalist bodyguard and best friend, Erica, is assassinated, she flees for her life with the help of Detective David Ashe. He’s reluctant at first. She used him a few weeks prior. However, she’s the sole survivor of a serial killing and his only lead. Something about David is magnetic and Cassy falls for him hard.

Can they find Erica’s killer before he finds them? Can David forgive her past enough to love her? Can the Council of Crones, a coven of elder witches, provide more insight as to who is hunting Cassy and why? Will she survive the assassination attempts and still hold on to the man she loves?

Book Review of Scion’s Freedom

J. Annas Walker has masterfully created a world that is set years in the future, after the world as we know it has collapsed and rebuilt itself. Magical creatures are no longer just in story books. They have integrated into society, and have become as every day to humans as a coffee pot or a television. As we read we are immersed in a new society of werewolves, fairies, sprites, and vampires coexisting with their human counterparts. I have to say that my favorite part of this book was this new fairytale world that Ms. Walker created. It allows the reader to escape from the everyday into the pages of the book.

As for the rest of the story, Scion's Freedom was rated Scorching for a reason! There was an instant attraction between Cassy and David that was both believable and intriguing. Their chemistry jumped off of the page, and wrapped around me drawing me deeper into the story. A vampire princess who resists her birthright, isn’t an uncommon storyline, however Ms.Walker turned it into something new and unusual with the depth of her storytelling skills. She has created the beginnings of a promising new world of stories that I hope she continues, as I would love to see more of these characters.

If you enjoy a book with romance, suspense, intrigue, and a bit of magic then I would highly recommend Scion’s Freedom. The twists in the plot surprised and delighted me, and occasionally I even found myself laughing out loud at the characters. Well done Ms.Walker.

Reviewed by Lori King

Bestselling author Lori King writes multiple genres of Erotic Romance exclusively for Siren-Bookstrand. You can find her on the web at www.lorikingbooks.wordpress.com or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Lori.King.Author

 

Book Review: Brother’s Keeper by Elizabeth Finn

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Brother’s Keeper

Written by Elizabeth Finn

Published by Liquid Silver Books

Contemporary

150 Pages

Brother’s Keeper- Book Synopsis 

When Rowan is awarded a ballet scholarship to Michigan State University during her senior year of high school, her life’s dream is finally realized. Having lost her mother at an early age and being subjected to the abuse of a destitute drunken father, she has known unimaginable loss and heartache and been left wanting for a better life—a life now within her grasp. But with one ill-fated phone call, her life is turned upside down.

Logan is Rowan's best friend’s older brother whose career is taking off as he prepares to graduate law school and move cross-country to the prestigious law firm that has offered him a very lucrative contract. When Rowan finds herself at Logan’s mercy after he inadvertently learns of the abuse she has suffered at the hands of her father, their lives become intertwined in a way neither ever imagined nor wanted.

In an effort to protect her, but with his own hands tied by her unwillingness to report the abuse, Logan strikes a deal requiring Rowan to stay with him whenever there is a chance her father might be on a drunken binge—which is often. For her agreement and cooperation, he will keep her secret. Soon, their time together weighs on them both, and they find themselves constantly tempted to step outside the bounds of their supposed platonic relationship. But there is no point. The devastating fact of the matter is their lives are moving in opposite directions—a relationship destined to die before it even has a chance to live.

The ever present clock plagues them both as it ticks off the days until they are parted. But one all important question remains—after he leaves, how will he protect her from a father intent on hating her until the day he dies … or the day he kills her?

Book Review of Brother’s Keeper

Ever have a secret that hurts too much to share?  One that makes you feel weak and humble, scared and insecure?  Ever know a person that makes that all go away?

Brother’s Keeper by author, Elizabeth Finn was one of the most moving, poignant, and exceptionally well written stories I’ve read in a long time.  Rowan’s childhood has shaped her and the person she feels she’s become is not the woman Logan discovers, yearns for, and desires to protect with his every breath.  With an inner strength he finds captivating, an innocence that overrides his better judgments and derails the well-laid plans he thinks his life should take Logan finds Rowan’s quiet beauty and passion are more than capable of destroying his control for propriety.  But love was never supposed to be part of the equation.  And in a story rife with unlikely heroes, secrets, heartaches, new and passionate discoveries, author, Elizabeth Finn shows us the journey is just as meaningful, amazingly hopeful, difficult and inspiring as the voyage to this incredible story’s end.

 ~Reviewed by K.A. M’Lady~

K.A. M’Lady is the author of the ARe bestselling Anthology, Just Another Paranormal Christmas and the ARe bestselling Poetry book, Ramshackle Castle ~ Bent Poetry & Other Altered Verse.  To walk on the darker side check out her Faith Savage Demon Huntress series or wander in her Realm.  Look her up on the web at www.kamlady.net, www.facebook.com/kamlady

Book Review: Vampire Nuptials by Gabriella Bradley

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Part 2 in our Two-Part Presentation of Gabriella Bradley’s Royal Vampires

Book Four

Vampire Nuptials

Written by Gabriella Bradley 

Published by eXtasy Books

Paranormal Romance w/Shapeshifters and Vampires

92 Pages

This book is part of a serialized series. The series begins with Book One, A Royal Vampire

 

Vampire Nuptials - Book Synopsis

Will Joshua and Katarina finally tie the knot? Will they live happily ever after? Or, will the harbingers of evil wreak the havoc they so sorely want?

 Joshua is about to wed the love of his life, the wizardess Katarina Goddard. Of course their special day doesn’t go strictly as planned, and the honeymoon, no matter how well guarded a secret it is, couldn’t go easily for the newlyweds. They have enemies, vampires, werewolves, and a wizard that won’t rest until they’ve destroyed the king and his new bride. Will they succeed?

    

Book Review of Vampire Nuptials

  

Can’t a couple have some peace after their wedding? It doesn’t look that way, not even close.

Vampire Nuptials follows the adventure between Joshua and Katarina after they get married. Many tactics are used by the old king and his Sorcerer Pollum. These activities test both Joshua and now Katarina as well. She is often weakened from her sorcery but works well with Joshua in preventing evil on their honeymoon, on their island and during the Christmas season. Joshua hears Paul’s thoughts and fights alongside Katarina to squash the evil-doings in their community.

Joshua looks forward to celebrating Christmas with Katarina’s family, something he’s never had before. He learns holiday protocol and how to balance family with being a wealthy king. The love shared between he and Katarina is made stronger in sharing their upcoming actions together. She educates him along the way about her family’s way of celebration and her family opens their house to him. After the battle is complete, Joshua still feels insecure about their future.

This book, Vampire Nuptials continues to thrill the reader. It is a great continuation of the series. Gabriella Bradley weaves action and compassion within the story. Her characters are fully developed and the continuation of Katarina’s character creates a whole new aspect to the story. Joshua’s innocence is shown more in this book which continues to develop the character. The protagonists keep the story fresh and moving along. Each time, just when you think you have everything figured out within the story, Ms. Bradley creates a twist and turn to keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed it so much that I couldn’t help but keep turning the pages and finish the book. This has been the best book of the series.  I can’t wait to read the next book, Retaliation!

   ~Reviewed by Jodie Pierce~

Author Jodie Pierce is known for her work in paranormal romance. Writing vampire romances, Jodie is well known for her acclaimed books The Vampire Queen and The Vampire Chronicles.

Visit Jodie on the web at: http://thevampirequeen1.weebly.com/ or http://www.thevampirequeen1.blogspot.com

Book Review: Revelations by Gabriella Bradley

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Book Three

Revelations

Written by Gabriella Bradley

Published by eXtasy Books

Paranormal Romance

124 Pages

This book is part of a serialized series. The series begins with Book One, A Royal Vampire

 

Revelations - Book Synopsis

It is time to reveal the truth. Will Katarina be able to deal with Johsua's deceit? Will she walk away, or will she forgive him?    

Book Review of Revelations

Revelations is a great battle between love, good and evil and with the twists and turns, who will win?

In Revelations, Joshua becomes very protective of his beloved Katarina, his future wife. She has been moved into the castle with guards constantly to chaperon her. He learns of Paul’s followers under his employment and terminates their services. He takes all precautions to keep her safe.  Upon learning she is a Sorceress, she starts classes with the local Sorcerer as an Apprentice. She has no inclinations of the limit to her powers so she and Joshua can learn these things together. Their love continues to grow and they look forward to their wedding.

Upon an evening outing, Joshua learns of Paul’s new home which is almost completed, the allegiance of the werewolves and a coven of witches that perform human sacrifices. He continues to strive to protect human life from these predators as his alter ego.

During this third installment of Gabriella Bradley’s series, the author continues to develop different aspects of Joshua. She forms his personality as a person, a lover and a king. Ms. Bradley pursues the beautiful Katarina who is developing in her own way. Gabriella Bradley follows the love between Joshua and Katarina and makes the reader root for them and long to see them married. She draws the reader into the story by incorporating many different things that are paranormal giving something for everyone within the genre. I am really excited to see where this series progresses. I can’t wait to read her fourth installment, Vampire Nuptials where the saga continues.

   ~Reviewed by Jodie Pierce~

Author Jodie Pierce is known for her work in paranormal romance. Writing vampire romances, Jodie is well known for her acclaimed books The Vampire Queen and The Vampire Chronicles.

Visit Jodie on the web at: http://thevampirequeen1.weebly.com/ or http://www.thevampirequeen1.blogspot.com

Book Review: Timothy by Gabriella Bradley

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A Two-Part Presentation of Gabriella Bradley’s Royal Vampires

Book Two

Timothy

Written by Gabriella Bradley

Published by eXtasy Books

Paranormal Ménage

117 Pages

This book is part of a serialized series. Reading Book One, A Royal Vampire, is advised prior to reading Timothy, Book Two.

Timothy- Book Synopsis

Joshua continues his masquerade as Timothy in order to have the freedom he's so longed for. On his first date with Katarina, he knows he's met his soul mate and the woman who will reign by his side as his queen.

    Now in turmoil, he struggles with the knowledge he'll have to tell Katarina that Timothy is a disguise, that he's really Joshua the king and a vampire. Fear of losing her makes him hesitate to tell her the truth so he continues the deception...

    But Joshua has no choice. Eventually he has to tell Katarina who he really is. Will she forgive him for his deceit? Can she accept that he's a vampire?  

Book Review of Timothy

*THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS*

In the sequel to A Royal Vampire, Timothy starts to explore the relationship between Joshua/Tim and Katarina. Joshua and Katarina both know they are in love with each other, even though they only just met. Joshua continues to disguise himself but hates weaving the lies he’s told. Eventually, he meets her as the King and she immediately feels the same connection she felt for Tim. She is torn between the two men but also feels like she should do her commoner duty in obeying the King’s orders of spending time with him. She is conflicted but doesn’t know if she likes him because he’s a King and every girl dreams of being a princess or if she’s truly attracted to him.

Joshua meets with Han, Katarina’s father, also the new scientist that replaced Derek. Joshua secretly comes clean with Hans and asks his permission to continue dating his daughter. He is hesitant but offers his support and agrees to find the old Derek’s research. Joshua asks Hans to continue Derek’s research to find a cure for vampires and werewolves that plague the woods at night and are human by day. He agrees and sets out to find a copy of Derek’s research.

Tim continues to dodge Katarina during the day and sometimes during the evening, stating he has to work late. She comes clean to him that the King has taken interest in her. He encourages her to explore her options with him, making her question his feelings for her. Though she continues to see the King, she becomes more and more conflicted.

The King finds out the castle has a stable and goes on a riding expedition with the stable keeper. He comes across a small area where all the workers of the castle live and sees the horrible conditions in which they are living. He makes plans to have things updated when he sees them using a well for water and plans new housing for them. He comes across an old church that he feels a connection to. He is informed that it used to be the Royal Chapel but since King Paul took the throne, he never came around so the church fell to shambles. He made immediate plans to renovate the old church. This is the place he decides to tell Katarina the truth.

Joshua/Tim takes her there on a horse ride picnic as the King. After having a lovely lunch, they explore the church and find a large, old book and agree to take it to the old sorcerer that Joshua met briefly. When Joshua tells Katarina most of the truth, leaving out he’s a vampire, she hates him for his deception, rides back to the castle in silence and jumps in the limo to return home in sobs. Joshua listens to her silent voices and finds how much she really hates him. He calls Hans to speak with her who later tries to reason with her. Will Katarina forgive him? Will Joshua lose the love of his life? Where has Paul and his evil plans been? 

I really enjoyed the depth of the characters created by Gabriella Bradley. The intimate emotions portrayed between Timothy and Katarina were heartbreaking in the end. Keep reading Gabriella Bradley’s Royal Vampires for more excellent story telling!

   ~Reviewed by Jodie Pierce~

Author Jodie Pierce is known for her work in paranormal romance. Writing vampire romances, Jodie is well known for her acclaimed books The Vampire Queen and The Vampire Chronicles.

Visit Jodie on the web at: http://thevampirequeen1.weebly.com/ or http://www.thevampirequeen1.blogspot.com