• Another Author to Watch!

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    My next author to watch is Caitlyn O’Leary.  Caitlyn is another Siren Author who I have had the pleasure of getting to know recently.  I was asked to review her book, and it was as wonderful as she is!  But I will get more into the story later.  Please let me introduce you to:

    Caitlyn O’Leary!

    Caitlyn O’Leary was born and raised in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. She’s been an avid reader all her life. Her earliest creative writing endeavors consisted of “ghost writing” exercises in which she pretended to be her younger brothers and sisters when she did their homework assignments, before they turned them in as their own. Years in corporate America honed her ability to manipulate words by day, while at night she continued to read everything she could get her hands on, including many, many steamy romances!

    Now, happily married to her long, tall Texan and living in Southern California, Caitlyn has finally found the time to write erotic Happily Ever Afters for Siren. She enjoys swimming, travelling, writing, babysitting her nieces and nephews, spending time with friends and family and doing lots of “research” for her upcoming novels with her husband.

    Trusting Chance


    Josie Decker and Chance Reynolds knew each other years ago when they were in the same foster home, before Josie’s birth mother reclaimed her. Now, Chance and his best friend, Sam Booth an Afghan war veteran are living in Fate Harbor Washington, when Josie re-establishes ties with her foster parents and opens a bakery in the quaint town. Chance realizes that growing up with her birth mother has left Josie with physical and emotional scars and a deep belief that she is unworthy of love.

    Fate Harbor is very accepting of triad alliances, and Chance believes that the relationship that will ultimately heal Josie is one that includes both he and Sam. Sam’s recent trauma, fighting for his country, has left him beyond hurt. Chance has despaired of saving the brother of his heart, but finding Josie again has given him hope, and a plan. Chance believes the three of them can make the perfect future together.



    After growing up way too soon and raising your sisters, what do you do with your life? Chance, who has never forgotten about Josie, knows exactly what she should do, and he will help her do it. Sam always knew that Chance would be there for him whenever he needed him. After being injured in the war, Chance proves that Sam was right. When Sam meets Josie, it just proved you just always trust Chance. Right from the beginning, Chase, Sam and Josie’s relationship was as seductive as Josie’s Cinnamon Rolls! I totally give this 4 Hearts!

    I cannot wait for the next installment of Fate Habor which will be published on May 15, 2014, Protecting Olivia! 
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  • New Authors to Watch

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting up with two new authors on Facebook.  Since I am always looking for new authors to read, I took it literally and decided to review these two new Sirenistas, Elle Boon and Kelsie Belle!  They are my new authors to watch!

    An interesting fact (well at least to me), not only are they new to Siren Publishing, but both these books are about female club owners.  That is a fact I did not realize until I sat down to actually review these books.  But….I digress.

    The first author I would like to introduce you to is Elle Boon!



    I’m a full-time wife and mother of two who has loved to read and write since childhood. I survived cancer and decided I could do anything, setting personal goals then and there. Four years later, after meeting many wonderful writers who allowed me to beta read for them, whom I can now call friends, I decided to write a book. Several years later I’ve attained my first goal, becoming a published author.

    I love to write and have all kinds of stories in my head waiting to be written. The best part about my new journey is that if I don’t like it, I can re-write it, unlike real life, so I always make sure there’s a happy ending.

    I’m creating new worlds, and I hope you all enjoy them with me. I can guarantee you’ll always have a hero or two you’ll love, and a heroine you’ll want to be.

    Max and Malcolm King had been part of an Elite group of twelve men created by Zeus, called the Ravens of War. When they were no longer needed they were sent to Earth in hopes they’d find happiness. After hundreds of years, they‘d given up hope of finding their Fated, until they met Selena Ramos.

    But the Gods aren’t done with them. Zeus needs them to find his lost daughter and time is running out for all of them. As the three lovers are consumed with passion, they find themselves thrust in a fight for their lives.

    Cronus the dethroned King of the Gods has found the missing Goddess and plans to use her as the ultimate weapon for revenge. He’ll use her to regain the throne on Mount Olympus, killing his son Zeus at the same time. Max and Malcolm are willing to do anything, even share Selena, but they will die before they give her up.

    Ms. Boon takes a greek myth and spins it into a wonderful love story.  Two hot has Hades Ravens sent to Earth to find a Goddess, literally find the woman of their dreams.  Selena is a successful bar owner who has been having awsome dreams without the payoff.  When she finally meets Max and Mal, it is like they are heaven sent.

    This is Elle’s first book and I loved it.  It kept me interested.  I rooted for Max and Mal to save the damsel in distress and rooted for Salena for not needing them to save her. This book was as well written as any veteran author.  I can’t wait to see what happens with Tam.  I can’t wait to see what the real deal is with Jaklyn.  

    Selena’s Men gets 4 Hearts from me!  An excellent first book for Ms. Boon!

    I am highly anticipating the release of Elle’s second book in the series, Two for Tamara!

    **********

    The second author I wanted you to meet is Kelsie Belle!


    Kelsie Belle wears many hats – wife, mother and teacher are just a few. But the erotic romance writer hat is by far her favorite. She has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember, many characters live inside her overactive mind and a thousand stories come to life in her head every day. She’s been writing down her sweet romances ever since she was a teenager but in her early twenties, Ms. Belle became interested in erotic romance novels and her own stories took a turn for the sensual since then.

    Kelsie is wildly gregarious by nature. She considers herself ‘forever 21’ and enjoys reading contemporary romance, Science fiction and fantasy, listening to music and dancing like there’s no tomorrow. A caffeine addict that lives life from one coffee mug to the next, she’s always on the go, ready and waiting for the next adventure.

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    Left broken and bleeding, night club owner and accountant Cassidy Samson did her best to pick up the pieces of her broken self and move on with her life. She vowed never to let anyone get close to her heart again…until the potent force of a pair of green eyes threatens to bring her to her knees.

    Hired as the new guitarist in the band at the Escape Lounge, Cameron Chase is intrigued and aroused by Cassidy’s tough-as-nails attitude and sets out to barrel through the formidable wall she has constructed around her heart, to get to the real woman behind the façade. He agrees to play by her rules in a reckless game of lust in hopes of finding love.

    But will Cam be able to chase away the demons of Cassidy’s past that threaten to consume her? Will his love be strong enough to make her whole again?


    Cassidy is a very well liked co-club owner who is “broken” because of an event in her past.  Cameron is the new hot band member (and professor is his day job) who is compelled not only to try to “fix” Cassidy, but to capture her heart.

    Playing for Keeps is one of those books where you can see where it is going, but you really look forward toward the journey.  My heart broke for Cass.  Knowing her story, I couldn’t wait for Cameron to break through her boundries and into her heart.  The two together really rock!

    I really enjoyed this book.  I especially liked the fact that Cameron was from Long Island!  I give Playing for Keeps 4 Hearts!

    Kelsie’s second book, Sweet Serendipity, comes out May 13th on BookStrand!  I already pre-ordered it!

    *********

    I hope you give these ladies a read.  I am looking forward to their very long careers as writers!

    Ciao!







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  • New Authors to Watch

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting up with two new authors on Facebook.  Since I am always looking for new authors to read, I took it literally and decided to review these two new Sirenistas, Elle Boon and Kelsie Belle!  They are my new authors to watch!

    An interesting fact (well at least to me), not only are they new to Siren Publishing, but both these books are about female club owners.  That is a fact I did not realize until I sat down to actually review these books.  But….I digress.

    The first author I would like to introduce you to is Elle Boon!



    I’m a full-time wife and mother of two who has loved to read and write since childhood. I survived cancer and decided I could do anything, setting personal goals then and there. Four years later, after meeting many wonderful writers who allowed me to beta read for them, whom I can now call friends, I decided to write a book. Several years later I’ve attained my first goal, becoming a published author.

    I love to write and have all kinds of stories in my head waiting to be written. The best part about my new journey is that if I don’t like it, I can re-write it, unlike real life, so I always make sure there’s a happy ending.

    I’m creating new worlds, and I hope you all enjoy them with me. I can guarantee you’ll always have a hero or two you’ll love, and a heroine you’ll want to be.

    Max and Malcolm King had been part of an Elite group of twelve men created by Zeus, called the Ravens of War. When they were no longer needed they were sent to Earth in hopes they’d find happiness. After hundreds of years, they‘d given up hope of finding their Fated, until they met Selena Ramos.

    But the Gods aren’t done with them. Zeus needs them to find his lost daughter and time is running out for all of them. As the three lovers are consumed with passion, they find themselves thrust in a fight for their lives.

    Cronus the dethroned King of the Gods has found the missing Goddess and plans to use her as the ultimate weapon for revenge. He’ll use her to regain the throne on Mount Olympus, killing his son Zeus at the same time. Max and Malcolm are willing to do anything, even share Selena, but they will die before they give her up.

    Ms. Boon takes a greek myth and spins it into a wonderful love story.  Two hot has Hades Ravens sent to Earth to find a Goddess, literally find the woman of their dreams.  Selena is a successful bar owner who has been having awsome dreams without the payoff.  When she finally meets Max and Mal, it is like they are heaven sent.

    This is Elle’s first book and I loved it.  It kept me interested.  I rooted for Max and Mal to save the damsel in distress and rooted for Salena for not needing them to save her. This book was as well written as any veteran author.  I can’t wait to see what happens with Tam.  I can’t wait to see what the real deal is with Jaklyn.  

    Selena’s Men gets 4 Hearts from me!  An excellent first book for Ms. Boon!

    I am highly anticipating the release of Elle’s second book in the series, Two for Tamara!

    **********

    The second author I wanted you to meet is Kelsie Belle!


    Kelsie Belle wears many hats – wife, mother and teacher are just a few. But the erotic romance writer hat is by far her favorite. She has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember, many characters live inside her overactive mind and a thousand stories come to life in her head every day. She’s been writing down her sweet romances ever since she was a teenager but in her early twenties, Ms. Belle became interested in erotic romance novels and her own stories took a turn for the sensual since then.

    Kelsie is wildly gregarious by nature. She considers herself ‘forever 21’ and enjoys reading contemporary romance, Science fiction and fantasy, listening to music and dancing like there’s no tomorrow. A caffeine addict that lives life from one coffee mug to the next, she’s always on the go, ready and waiting for the next adventure.

    Facebook    BookStrand    Website     Goodreads
    Left broken and bleeding, night club owner and accountant Cassidy Samson did her best to pick up the pieces of her broken self and move on with her life. She vowed never to let anyone get close to her heart again…until the potent force of a pair of green eyes threatens to bring her to her knees.

    Hired as the new guitarist in the band at the Escape Lounge, Cameron Chase is intrigued and aroused by Cassidy’s tough-as-nails attitude and sets out to barrel through the formidable wall she has constructed around her heart, to get to the real woman behind the façade. He agrees to play by her rules in a reckless game of lust in hopes of finding love.

    But will Cam be able to chase away the demons of Cassidy’s past that threaten to consume her? Will his love be strong enough to make her whole again?


    Cassidy is a very well liked co-club owner who is “broken” because of an event in her past.  Cameron is the new hot band member (and professor is his day job) who is compelled not only to try to “fix” Cassidy, but to capture her heart.

    Playing for Keeps is one of those books where you can see where it is going, but you really look forward toward the journey.  My heart broke for Cass.  Knowing her story, I couldn’t wait for Cameron to break through her boundries and into her heart.  The two together really rock!

    I really enjoyed this book.  I especially liked the fact that Cameron was from Long Island!  I give Playing for Keeps 4 Hearts!

    Kelsie’s second book, Sweet Serendipity, comes out May 13th on BookStrand!  I already pre-ordered it!

    *********

    I hope you give these ladies a read.  I am looking forward to their very long careers as writers!

    Ciao!







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  • Appearances Cover Reveal!

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    SiK Reviews proudly presents the new book cover for:


    Appearances
    Book 2 in the Opposites series by T.M. Smith


    Appearances, can be deceiving.


    Raven and Tanis are trying very hard to merge their vastly different lifestyles, but Tanis’ issues with his own past could prove to be more than their fragile relationship can handle. Is their love for each other strong enough to weather the oncoming storm? 
    Aiya and Sawyer have fought hard to be together in a world where Opposite relationships are generally forbidden. Yet, they are still forced to keep their relationship a secret while they are outside the walls of House Gaeland. 
    Everyone assumes that the only threat lies outside their walls, the group of rebels led by Cillian. But something is happening within House Gaeland, something that hasn’t happened since GWI. And with all the attention focused on that, their guard is down. An evil that was under their nose all along strikes, and someone will make the ultimate sacrifice to save another. 
    Appearances is the second book in the Opposites series, the series should be read in order.
    ** Warning, Opposites is an Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, straight and lesbian couples. **


    Appearances is tentatively scheduled for a summer 2014 release. A HUGE thank you to my cover artist and graphic designer, T.L. Shreffler of Runaway Book Designs. You are AhMazing girl!! She was kind enough to give Opposites a little makeover at the same time, so here is the new cover for Opposites that now features the ‘Soul Mates’ Aiyan and Kaden.



    In the year 2081 our planet survived global warming of an apocalyptic scale. When the dust settled and the water receded Dr. Anthony Smith, one of only a few hundred survivors of GWI, started society anew. Having come to the conclusion that injudicious breeding played a huge role in the destruction of Earth as we knew it in the twenty first century, he worked closely with other survivors to isolate the Dionysus gene. This gene has the ability to manipulate human DNA to ensure that all male children be born gay, and all female children be born lesbians. A new society is born. 


    In the year 2300 Dr. Smith’s descendants are ushering in the twenty fourth century having maintained control of the government that still rules society. Twins Aiya and Aiyan are preparing to meet their matches and take control of House Gaeland, the current ruling House. But not everything is as it seems. 
    Love is Love.. it knows no gender and doesn’t conform to restrictions and boundaries. Aiyan has found his soul mate in Kaden, the prince of House Devi that he is matched with and eventually marries. But when the person Aiya falls in love with tests the boundaries put in place after GWI, all hell breaks loose. And in the midst of one secret unraveling, another will emerge. There is a growing anomaly that threatens to destroy over two hundred years of progression. This anomaly is known as Opposites.



    A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

    At 42 years young, she’s decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of “author” to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

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  • Appearances Cover Reveal!

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    SiK Reviews proudly presents the new book cover for:


    Appearances
    Book 2 in the Opposites series by T.M. Smith


    Appearances, can be deceiving.


    Raven and Tanis are trying very hard to merge their vastly different lifestyles, but Tanis’ issues with his own past could prove to be more than their fragile relationship can handle. Is their love for each other strong enough to weather the oncoming storm? 
    Aiya and Sawyer have fought hard to be together in a world where Opposite relationships are generally forbidden. Yet, they are still forced to keep their relationship a secret while they are outside the walls of House Gaeland. 
    Everyone assumes that the only threat lies outside their walls, the group of rebels led by Cillian. But something is happening within House Gaeland, something that hasn’t happened since GWI. And with all the attention focused on that, their guard is down. An evil that was under their nose all along strikes, and someone will make the ultimate sacrifice to save another. 
    Appearances is the second book in the Opposites series, the series should be read in order.
    ** Warning, Opposites is an Adult Dystopian majorly M/M series that contains explicit sexual content and relationships between gay, straight and lesbian couples. **


    Appearances is tentatively scheduled for a summer 2014 release. A HUGE thank you to my cover artist and graphic designer, T.L. Shreffler of Runaway Book Designs. You are AhMazing girl!! She was kind enough to give Opposites a little makeover at the same time, so here is the new cover for Opposites that now features the ‘Soul Mates’ Aiyan and Kaden.



    In the year 2081 our planet survived global warming of an apocalyptic scale. When the dust settled and the water receded Dr. Anthony Smith, one of only a few hundred survivors of GWI, started society anew. Having come to the conclusion that injudicious breeding played a huge role in the destruction of Earth as we knew it in the twenty first century, he worked closely with other survivors to isolate the Dionysus gene. This gene has the ability to manipulate human DNA to ensure that all male children be born gay, and all female children be born lesbians. A new society is born. 


    In the year 2300 Dr. Smith’s descendants are ushering in the twenty fourth century having maintained control of the government that still rules society. Twins Aiya and Aiyan are preparing to meet their matches and take control of House Gaeland, the current ruling House. But not everything is as it seems. 
    Love is Love.. it knows no gender and doesn’t conform to restrictions and boundaries. Aiyan has found his soul mate in Kaden, the prince of House Devi that he is matched with and eventually marries. But when the person Aiya falls in love with tests the boundaries put in place after GWI, all hell breaks loose. And in the midst of one secret unraveling, another will emerge. There is a growing anomaly that threatens to destroy over two hundred years of progression. This anomaly is known as Opposites.



    A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. She now calls Texas home from her small town on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex. Most days you can find her curled up with her kindle and a good book alongside a glass of something aged and red or a steaming cup of coffee!

    At 42 years young, she’s decided to enter the next phase of her life by adding the title of “author” to her list of accomplishments that includes single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Smith is and outspoken advocate for Autism and equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

    Please visit my pages:




    MUST BE 18+ TO ENTER GIVEAWAY



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