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  • Girls Night Out Vol.2 – An Anthology

    Posted on by Karen Comment

    One touch, one kiss, one night…can change everything. Join New York Times Bestseller C.J. Ellisson, Calinda B, Patricia A. Wolf and Lila Dubois for four stories of red-hot erotic romance and sexy paranormal magic. From encounters with a vampire, a birthday party gone wild, a super-hot male stripper who’s more than human, and a sexy new game at a BDSM club, this collection of stories has everything you need to spice up your spring.

    Kissed by a Vampire – By Patricia A. Wolf
    Lost in passions Sarah never dreamed possible, she wonders if a seductive encounter  could lead to something more. But when Michael stands her up, she realizes it was all a fantasy.  Can a second chance meeting bring back the passions they once felt? Or will his  vampire secret destroy everything?
    The Beckoning of Beguiling Things – By Calinda B. 
    Can  24 hours really change your life?  Marissa Engles is about to find out. When she heads to Las Vegas with her sisters and her best friend, she meets sexy, Thunder from Down Under dancer Chris King and hits the jackpot, in more ways than one. 

    A secret magical society, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful male watching her from the sidelines add to the intrigue. And King himself has a dark secret that may prove Marissa’s undoing. Everything hinges on whether Marissa’s willing to leap without looking and face the consequences.

    Loving Ms. Wrong – By C.J. Ellisson
    Katrina attends a birthday party for her friend Carla. Little does the health food store owner know that the fateful girls night out will change her life forever.

    Marcus, the polished metrosexual who hates to get his hands dirty, stumbles upon the  ladies at a local bar. Sparks fly when the two meet, courtesy of a 12-sided sex dice and a night neither one will ever forget.

    A is for… – By Lila Dubois
    When the overseers of LA’s most exclusive BDSM club declare the start of a sexy new game that all members must play, Anna has no choice but to participate. Master Jensen knows who, and what, he wants—Anna—but before he can have her he’ll have to prove to the lovely submissive that he can master every letter of the alphabet.

    As you may or may not know, I love anthologies.  They give me a chance to meet authors I may have not chosen otherwise.  I love them, but my wallet does not, because the one or two stories that really get to me, are book 1 of like 50 books.  LOL  But, to me they are worth it.

    I really enjoyed all four stories in this book.  Although they were all entertaining, one really caught my attention.  Lila Dubois called to my inner sub with her novella A is for…   Oh my did this story get my motor running!  

    The relationship between Anna and Master Jensen come off the pages.  After a while, I was no longer reading the book, I was watching it!  It played like a really hot movie in my mind.  I love when a book can make me feel like I am one of the characters, or wish I was one of them.  

    Anna and Master Jensen know each other mind, body and soul.  Although her master is pushing her limits, she shows him her love and trust by her submission.  The love between the two shows throughout the story.  We learn via flashbacks how they started their alternative relationship and come full circle to the present.  I had a smile on my face the entire time I read this story. 

    If this is how Ms. Dubois makes me feel with just a novella, I can’t wait to see how she can make me feel with a full novel.  Loved this story and deserves all 5 Hearts I have to give.  

    Girls Night Out – Vol. 2 gives a glimpse of many different styles and genres of story.  Which one will by your favorite?  Read them and find out!

    Ciao!

      


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  • Girls Night Out Vol.2 – An Anthology

    Posted on by Karen Comment

    One touch, one kiss, one night…can change everything. Join New York Times Bestseller C.J. Ellisson, Calinda B, Patricia A. Wolf and Lila Dubois for four stories of red-hot erotic romance and sexy paranormal magic. From encounters with a vampire, a birthday party gone wild, a super-hot male stripper who’s more than human, and a sexy new game at a BDSM club, this collection of stories has everything you need to spice up your spring.

    Kissed by a Vampire – By Patricia A. Wolf
    Lost in passions Sarah never dreamed possible, she wonders if a seductive encounter  could lead to something more. But when Michael stands her up, she realizes it was all a fantasy.  Can a second chance meeting bring back the passions they once felt? Or will his  vampire secret destroy everything?
    The Beckoning of Beguiling Things – By Calinda B. 
    Can  24 hours really change your life?  Marissa Engles is about to find out. When she heads to Las Vegas with her sisters and her best friend, she meets sexy, Thunder from Down Under dancer Chris King and hits the jackpot, in more ways than one. 

    A secret magical society, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful male watching her from the sidelines add to the intrigue. And King himself has a dark secret that may prove Marissa’s undoing. Everything hinges on whether Marissa’s willing to leap without looking and face the consequences.

    Loving Ms. Wrong – By C.J. Ellisson
    Katrina attends a birthday party for her friend Carla. Little does the health food store owner know that the fateful girls night out will change her life forever.

    Marcus, the polished metrosexual who hates to get his hands dirty, stumbles upon the  ladies at a local bar. Sparks fly when the two meet, courtesy of a 12-sided sex dice and a night neither one will ever forget.

    A is for… – By Lila Dubois
    When the overseers of LA’s most exclusive BDSM club declare the start of a sexy new game that all members must play, Anna has no choice but to participate. Master Jensen knows who, and what, he wants—Anna—but before he can have her he’ll have to prove to the lovely submissive that he can master every letter of the alphabet.

    As you may or may not know, I love anthologies.  They give me a chance to meet authors I may have not chosen otherwise.  I love them, but my wallet does not, because the one or two stories that really get to me, are book 1 of like 50 books.  LOL  But, to me they are worth it.

    I really enjoyed all four stories in this book.  Although they were all entertaining, one really caught my attention.  Lila Dubois called to my inner sub with her novella A is for…   Oh my did this story get my motor running!  

    The relationship between Anna and Master Jensen come off the pages.  After a while, I was no longer reading the book, I was watching it!  It played like a really hot movie in my mind.  I love when a book can make me feel like I am one of the characters, or wish I was one of them.  

    Anna and Master Jensen know each other mind, body and soul.  Although her master is pushing her limits, she shows him her love and trust by her submission.  The love between the two shows throughout the story.  We learn via flashbacks how they started their alternative relationship and come full circle to the present.  I had a smile on my face the entire time I read this story. 

    If this is how Ms. Dubois makes me feel with just a novella, I can’t wait to see how she can make me feel with a full novel.  Loved this story and deserves all 5 Hearts I have to give.  

    Girls Night Out – Vol. 2 gives a glimpse of many different styles and genres of story.  Which one will by your favorite?  Read them and find out!

    Ciao!

      


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  • Nothing Special by A.E. Via

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    Nothing Special By A.E. Via will be released on March 21, 2014.  This is the second book that I have decided to review from Ms. Via. This isn’t a sequel to You Can See Me, but Leo does make a cameo appearance there.


    “Detective Cashel ‘Cash’ Godfrey is big, tattooed and angry so people typically keep their distance. He’s fresh out of the police academy, however, no one is looking to partner with the six foot four beast with a huge chip on his shoulder and an inability to trust. When Cash scans the orientation room he wasn’t expecting to find sexy hazel eyes locked onto him. Eyes of the handsome Detective Leonidis ‘Leo’ Day.  Leo is charming, witty, hilariously sarcastic and the only one that can make Cash smile. He’s proud, out and one bad-ass detective?

    Together Cash and Leo become the most revered and successful narcotics detectives Atlanta’s ever seen. Able to communicate and understand each other, without even having to voice it, they quickly climb up the promotional ranks. 

    When Cash saves Leo’s life in a raid that turns deadly, Leo begins to see something in the big man that no one else does…something special. But Leo fears he’ll never break through the impenetrable wall that protects Cash’s heart.

    Unlike the title, I believe this book is definitely SOMETHING special.  Cash is that big guy everyone is afraid to cross, which is why the nickname “God” fits him.  When it comes to Leo, Cash is nothing but a teddy bear.  Leo and Cash fall in love at first sight, however, it takes them a few years before it turns into something more.  And, when it does happen, they burn up the pages as you read.

    When faced with life and death, Cash and Leo’s love and passion shine.  Like I said before, Nothing Special is indeed something special.  Another book that says, love is love. I give this book:  

      



    Day groaned at the reality cooking show that was on but left it on the station anyway. He was just dozing back off when God came through the door carrying a tray. He wore a sexy smile on his face and no shirt…just muscles and tattoos on full display. Day couldn’t believe his hole was actually clenching.  Glutton for punishment.  Day could see the newspaper hanging off one side and a tall glass of grapefruit juice.  

    “I thought you might be a little, umm…sore. So I made you breakfast,” God said proudly.

    When God lowered the tray to the bed Day immediately had to halt his first reaction—which was to burst out with laughter. Accompanying the newspaper and glass of juice, was a small mug of coffee that was too dark for Day’s liking, two pieces of burned toast with too much butter on them that hadn’t melted so the toast must be cold and a big bowl of Cap’n Crunch cereal with a spoon large enough to stir spaghetti sauce.  God handed Day the coffee first. 

    “Here. I know this is what you want first.” God chuckled.

    Day winked at him and took the mug. Day took a decent sip and cringed on the inside at the bitter, cold coffee. When Day looked closer into the mug, he could see quite a few coffee grounds floating around.

    He looked up, gave his lover a genuine smile, and said, “Thank you, baby. It’s perfect.”

    God looked so pleased with himself that Day vowed he was going to eat and drink every single thing on the tray. He picked up the toast, took a bite and quickly chased it with some grapefruit juice. God climbed in the bed from the other side and spooned him from the back, kissing him across his neck and shoulders.

    “Are you feeling okay? Did I hurt you?” God asked in a low voice.

    Day swallowed the mouth full of half-soggy cereal, almost gagging at the texture before answering God in a relaxed tone.

    “No. You didn’t hurt me at all. I’m a little tender, but it will go away soon.”

    “You’re lying.” God kissed his cheek. “I’m going to run you a bath in that swimming pool you’ve got in your bathroom.”

    “Only if you join me.”

    God kissed him again and got off the bed to go into the bathroom.  Day ate his food faster than humanly possible and scarfed down the horrific coffee in an effort not to taste it too much. He said a silent prayer that he didn’t get indigestion and placed the tray down on the floor.

    He got out of bed and winced with each step he took into the spacious bathroom. God had the lights off and a couple candles lit on the outer rim of the Jacuzzi tub. He was already waiting inside for Day. Day licked his lips at the beads of water running down God’s chest.

    God lifted one corner of his mouth at him and that was invitation enough.  Day was already naked so he climbed inside the tub and settled between God’s firm thighs.





    A.E. Via is the new best-selling author in the beautiful gay erotic genre. Her writing embodies everything from spicy to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.

    When she’s not clicking away at her laptop, A.E. runs a very successful paralegal-for-hire business, and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children, her two pets, a Maltese dog and her white Siamese cat, ELynn, named after the late, great gay romance author E. Lynn Harris.

    While this is only her third novel, she has plenty more to come. So sit back and grab a cool drink, because the male on male action is just heating up!

    Go to A.E. Via’s official website for more detailed information on how to contact her, follow her, or a sneak peak on upcoming work, free reads, and where she’ll appear next.
    Ciao!



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  • Nothing Special by A.E. Via

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    Nothing Special By A.E. Via will be released on March 21, 2014.  This is the second book that I have decided to review from Ms. Via. This isn’t a sequel to You Can See Me, but Leo does make a cameo appearance there.


    “Detective Cashel ‘Cash’ Godfrey is big, tattooed and angry so people typically keep their distance. He’s fresh out of the police academy, however, no one is looking to partner with the six foot four beast with a huge chip on his shoulder and an inability to trust. When Cash scans the orientation room he wasn’t expecting to find sexy hazel eyes locked onto him. Eyes of the handsome Detective Leonidis ‘Leo’ Day.  Leo is charming, witty, hilariously sarcastic and the only one that can make Cash smile. He’s proud, out and one bad-ass detective?

    Together Cash and Leo become the most revered and successful narcotics detectives Atlanta’s ever seen. Able to communicate and understand each other, without even having to voice it, they quickly climb up the promotional ranks. 

    When Cash saves Leo’s life in a raid that turns deadly, Leo begins to see something in the big man that no one else does…something special. But Leo fears he’ll never break through the impenetrable wall that protects Cash’s heart.

    Unlike the title, I believe this book is definitely SOMETHING special.  Cash is that big guy everyone is afraid to cross, which is why the nickname “God” fits him.  When it comes to Leo, Cash is nothing but a teddy bear.  Leo and Cash fall in love at first sight, however, it takes them a few years before it turns into something more.  And, when it does happen, they burn up the pages as you read.

    When faced with life and death, Cash and Leo’s love and passion shine.  Like I said before, Nothing Special is indeed something special.  Another book that says, love is love. I give this book:  

      



    Day groaned at the reality cooking show that was on but left it on the station anyway. He was just dozing back off when God came through the door carrying a tray. He wore a sexy smile on his face and no shirt…just muscles and tattoos on full display. Day couldn’t believe his hole was actually clenching.  Glutton for punishment.  Day could see the newspaper hanging off one side and a tall glass of grapefruit juice.  

    “I thought you might be a little, umm…sore. So I made you breakfast,” God said proudly.

    When God lowered the tray to the bed Day immediately had to halt his first reaction—which was to burst out with laughter. Accompanying the newspaper and glass of juice, was a small mug of coffee that was too dark for Day’s liking, two pieces of burned toast with too much butter on them that hadn’t melted so the toast must be cold and a big bowl of Cap’n Crunch cereal with a spoon large enough to stir spaghetti sauce.  God handed Day the coffee first. 

    “Here. I know this is what you want first.” God chuckled.

    Day winked at him and took the mug. Day took a decent sip and cringed on the inside at the bitter, cold coffee. When Day looked closer into the mug, he could see quite a few coffee grounds floating around.

    He looked up, gave his lover a genuine smile, and said, “Thank you, baby. It’s perfect.”

    God looked so pleased with himself that Day vowed he was going to eat and drink every single thing on the tray. He picked up the toast, took a bite and quickly chased it with some grapefruit juice. God climbed in the bed from the other side and spooned him from the back, kissing him across his neck and shoulders.

    “Are you feeling okay? Did I hurt you?” God asked in a low voice.

    Day swallowed the mouth full of half-soggy cereal, almost gagging at the texture before answering God in a relaxed tone.

    “No. You didn’t hurt me at all. I’m a little tender, but it will go away soon.”

    “You’re lying.” God kissed his cheek. “I’m going to run you a bath in that swimming pool you’ve got in your bathroom.”

    “Only if you join me.”

    God kissed him again and got off the bed to go into the bathroom.  Day ate his food faster than humanly possible and scarfed down the horrific coffee in an effort not to taste it too much. He said a silent prayer that he didn’t get indigestion and placed the tray down on the floor.

    He got out of bed and winced with each step he took into the spacious bathroom. God had the lights off and a couple candles lit on the outer rim of the Jacuzzi tub. He was already waiting inside for Day. Day licked his lips at the beads of water running down God’s chest.

    God lifted one corner of his mouth at him and that was invitation enough.  Day was already naked so he climbed inside the tub and settled between God’s firm thighs.





    A.E. Via is the new best-selling author in the beautiful gay erotic genre. Her writing embodies everything from spicy to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.

    When she’s not clicking away at her laptop, A.E. runs a very successful paralegal-for-hire business, and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family—a husband and four children, her two pets, a Maltese dog and her white Siamese cat, ELynn, named after the late, great gay romance author E. Lynn Harris.

    While this is only her third novel, she has plenty more to come. So sit back and grab a cool drink, because the male on male action is just heating up!

    Go to A.E. Via’s official website for more detailed information on how to contact her, follow her, or a sneak peak on upcoming work, free reads, and where she’ll appear next.
    Ciao!



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  • Facebook and Other Stuff

    Posted on by Karen Comment
    I started this blog as a way to keep track of books, especially those that I really liked.  I figured why not start a blog as like a reading diary, but then I decided to review them.  

    I didn’t really care if anyone ever read it, but thought, if just one person reads a post and reads that book or series…..that would be cool.  

    I started a review page on Facebook so because I figured it would be another sounding board for me.  Today my Facebook Page reached 150+ likes and I am gobsmacked.  It is unreal that so many people may read what I post.  I thank you all very much for it.

    In other news…..I am in the assessment stage of my Weight Watchers ActiveLink monitor.  I really need to lose this weight.  Anyone want to join in with me and lose some weight together?

    I am currently reading The Silver Strand Series by Steph Campbel and Liz Reinhardt.  I am on the second book in the series and I am liking it so far.  

    I am looking at my Kindle and I have only three books left on it.  I feel like I am staring at my check register and realizing I only have $100 dollars there.  I am jonesing for more books.  Like having withdrawal.  I need more Books!

    Next week I will be participating in Kindle Alexander’s Blog Tour for her book Always.  If you haven’t read it yet…..do it…..just bring a box of tissues with you.

    Ciao!


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