Irresistible Ink (Inked in the Steel City #6) by Ranae Rose

Blurb:

Unbelievable… After months of admiring Arianna during their tattoo sessions, James is half in love and completely in lust. When he finally asks her out, things move at lightning speed, until he gets her home… Where someone has abandoned a baby on his doorstep. Arianna should be running in the opposite direction, so why is she the one who comes to his rescue when he has nowhere else to turn?

Unlovable… Arianna’s past holds a secret sure to crush James’ attraction to her, which is too bad because he’s exactly the kind of guy she’d choose for herself, if things had been different. She knows she should abandon their failed attempt at a fling, but she can’t turn her back on him and his newborn niece – they need all the help they can get. Being a part of his life while fighting her feelings for him is hard, and resisting his feelings for her is even harder.

My review:

First I have to say that I loved the cover.  But after reading this I love it even more.  That is exactly how I picture James.  James is the last single guy standing at Hot Ink.  So when he asks out Arianna it is a good thing.  Finding a baby on his doorstep not such a good thing.  But they work together to help out the baby and it only fans the attraction between the two.  Now if they don’t let their pasts ruin a chance for happiness in the future the last man standing may fall hard and fast. 

This like the others in this series can be read stand-alone but you will get so much more out of it if you’ve read the others.  This is a well written fast paced sweet and sexy tale that will leave you with a smile on your face and in your heart.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMU58YW

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/irresistible-ink-ranae-rose/1119186528?ean=2940149517121

Sinfully Supernatural (Guardian Angel #1) by Melissa Schroeder, Sharon Hamilton, Brandy R Walker, Buffy Christopher, Crystal-Rain Love, Christle Gray, Heather Long, Saranna DeWylde

Sinfully Supernatural (Guardian Angel #1) by Melissa Schroeder, Sharon Hamilton, Brandy R Walker, Buffy Christopher, Crystal-Rain Love, Christle Gray, Heather Long, Saranna DeWylde  

Blurb:

Eight tales with supernatural lust, love, and happily ever after from some of today's bestselling authors.

Including stories from:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Sharon Hamilton:

Heavenly Lover - Claire, an unconventional Guardian angel, sent to save a sexy Brazilian-born painter from killing himself discovers a powerful dark angel has preyed upon Daniel. She is in danger of losing her own when attraction to her handsome charge blooms into a forbidden love.

USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Schroeder:

Callum: The Cursed Clan - His duty to the Clan was all that mattered until he fell for the one woman who could expose their secret.

Brandy Walker: Craving More: Tiger Nip - A late night tryst finds two tigers discovering their mates and two humans stunned. Add a brother, a best friend, a crazy ex-girlfriend, and you have a recipe for disaster.

Buffy Christopher: The Mating Moon - Ivy Landry fights a mystery attacker and tries to find a mate before the full moon. Can she find him and fight for her life at the same time?

Crystal-Rain Love: Moonlit Dream - Ming's true love is brought to her with a little magical help, but before they can reach their happily ever after, they must outrun the bloodthirsty wolf pack on their heels.

Christle Gray: Forever, My Love - With a visit from her dead husband, Eric, Darcy Abrams is sure she’s losing her mind. Or will Eric’s promise of forever turn her entire world inside out instead?

Heather Long: Marshal of Hel Dorado (Fevered Hearts) - Sam Kane is the oldest brother, the steadfast son and the confident marshal. He's never met a problem too hot to handle until he caught Scarlett robbing the town’s bank.

Saranna DeWylde: How to Lose A Familiar in 10 Days - Hemlock Butterbean's familiar from hell isn't really a cat at all, but a warlock under a curse. When her fantasies make him flesh, she finds out just how familiar he can be.

My review:

WOW!  This is a lot of talent gathered together in one box set.  I got this when it was on sale for .99 it may still be.  I enjoyed each and every story in this compilation.  I was familiar with all of these authors except for Christle Gray and I will be checking out her work in the future.  I was a little surprised by Heavenly Lover by Sharon Hamilton as I had only read her SEALS.  If you haven’t read anything by these ladies this is a great way to get to know them.   

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Up by Five (Counting on Love #5) by Erin Nicholas

Blurb:

He's in the middle of the last thing he wanted… and the best thing to ever happen.

Ace paramedic Conner Dixon has sworn to never live with another woman after raising his four younger sisters. They have been giving him gray hair since they lost their father fifteen years ago. Now they're all in love and Conner's ready to retire-- from worrying, fixing problems and cleaning up messes.

Of course, when his fellow paramedic, Gabrielle Evans, needs a place to stay after her apartment burns down, Conner can't say no. But it's no problem-- Gabby's just one of the guys.

Gabby's penchant for poker and her ability to overhaul a transmission definitely make her different from Conner's usual women. She also has no interest in getting involved with him. Conner's crazy mix of family and friends is the last thing Gabby needs right now. She has her sights set on medical school in the fall and knows success depends on focus and commitment.

But within forty-eight hours of moving in, Gabby's in the middle of a family crisis that could disprove all her I-don't-need-anyone bluster and Conner's in the middle of the last thing he wanted-a girl and all her stuff, all over his stuff. Still, the more she makes herself at home, the more he thinks that's maybe exactly where her stuff should be. For good.

Warning: Contains a girl who thinks she wants to be just one of the guys, a guy who happily proves why that won't work, and a very good reason to buy cinnamon roll icing-you know, other than for use on cinnamon rolls.

My review:

Laugh out loud funny.  We have watched Conner Dixon lose his mind over watching his sisters each find and fall in love with their futures.  Now they are someone else’s responsibility and he can finally relax.  But when crew mate Gabby needs a place to stay after her apartment building gets burnt down he invites her to stay at his place.  All of a sudden he realizes his friend and co-worker is a woman and not bad looking at that.  But he doesn’t do relationships and she doesn’t do hook-ups.  They may just be what the other needs. 

I came to Erin Nicholas’s work via the first in this series.  And have found a new auto-buy author.  Each book can be read stand-alone but involves characters from the other stories.  They are sweet , sexy and funny.  I’ve adored each and every one.  I will miss these folks but have a backlist I can read while waiting for wherever Erin Nicholas is going to send me next.

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Samhain Publishing

THE DEVIL'S BREATH (A Sydney Rye Novel, #5) by Emily Kimelman

Blurb:

THE DEVIL'S BREATH is the 5th novel in Emily Kimelman's Bestselling Sydney Rye Series of mysteries. This series feature a strong female protagonist and her canine best friend, Blue. It is recommended for the 18+ who enjoy some violence, don't mind dirty language, and are up for a dash of sex. Not to mention an awesome, rollicking good mystery!

One of Sydney Rye’s dear friends, Hugh Defry, has been accused of a brutal murder, but even though he has no memory of the night, Sydney believes he is incapable of such violence.

Called to investigate by Robert Maxim, a man she has until now, considered her greatest enemy, Sydney flies to Miami searching for the real killer. Rye’s suspicions are raised when she learns that Maxim not only wants to work together but also wants to build a friendship. She doesn’t begin to understand his motives until her former lover follows her to Florida to tell her a devastating secret.

As more people from her past turn up, and not knowing whom to trust, Sydney sees that her personal fight for justice has become something more than she had ever imagined and she is pushed towards making a decision that will change not just her life but possibly the future of the crime fighting.

The Sydney Rye Series

UNLEASHED (A Sydney Rye Novel, #1)

DEATH IN THE DARK (A Sydney Rye Novella, #2)

INSATIABLE (A Sydney Rye Novel, #3)

STRINGS OF GLASS (A Sydney Rye Novel, #4)

THE DEVIL'S BREATH (A Sydney Rye Novel, #5)

My review:

Sydney, Blue and the gang are back.  Sydney is stronger than ever but still unsure about who to trust.  Mulberry is working for Bobby Maxim and she KNOWS she doesn’t trust him.  But when Bobby invites her to help in the investigation to prove that Hugh (her dead brother James’ boyfriend) was framed for murder she has to do it. 

THE DEVIL'S BREATH is the latest in this dark often quirky mystery series and is just as good as the previous installments.  The author keeps you guessing from one moment to the next.  This is a fast paced can’t put down till you finish book.

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Authors After Dark 2014 is coming to Charlotte,NC

Authors After Dark is coming QUICKLY and OMG this year is going to be INSANE!

As always AAD is about the readers, and the amount of awesome we have put together for you this year, you would be INSANE not to attend….

First, our amazing Master of Ceremonies is none other than Alexandra Ivy! She will be doing a cool little event to celebrate your favorite gargoyle, Levet on Friday! Wanna know more? Check out the FB group where Alex will be talking about the awesome that she has going on!

Torquere and authors BA Tortuga and Julia Talbot will be Sponsoring our Welcome event, the Midnight Rodeo… And it looks like We will have some VERY COOL goodies and… Riding… happening… *SNICKER*

How about Parties? This year we have a special event called the Leather and Lace Ball! Curious? We thought so! Take a ride on the wild side and let your inhibitions fly with five New York Times Bestselling Authors of erotic romance. Cuffs and corsets encouraged.

With:

J. Kenner, Liliana Hart, Carly Phillips, Janelle Denison, Jasinda Wilder and Lorelei James

The ladies will be talking more about this on the FB group starting soon!

New for 2014 is the Paranormal Party! Join over 20 Paranormal authors who will be giving away goodies, some books and hanging out with you to snack and chat! Wanna know what authors are involved? You will have to join the FB group to see!

And of course, we have the amazing Masquerade Ball! This year it’s the SINS AND VIRTUES BALL! Are you a sin or a virtue? Join us for a wild costumed event! Prizes for the best costumes, including a 200$ gift certificate to Lori Ann Costumes!

Your Sins and Virtues Sponsors:

Sin Lust
Boone Brux
Opal Carew

Sin Pride
BA Tortuga
Andrew Grey

Sin Envy
Stella Price
TJ Michaels

Sin Gluttony
Desiree Holt
Saranna DeWylde

Sin Greed
Ann Mayburn
Heather Long

Sin Sloth
Lizzie T. Leaf
Julie Morgan

Sin Wrath
Stacey Kennedy
Marianne Morea

Virtue Charity
Kerry Adrienne
Trista Ann

Virtue Chastity
Jenn LeBlanc
Annabel Jospeh

Virtue Humility
Milly Taiden
Donna McDonald

Virtue Kindness
CJ Ellisson
Alexandra Ivy

Virtue Temprance
J. Kenner
Sidney

Virtue Diligence
Denise Grover Swank
Jenna McCormick

Virtue Patience
Lousia Bacio
Kallypso masters

And if THAT isn’t enough awesome that will be going on… This year we have an amazing off site costumed event… the Ladies on the Green event sponsored by the AAD Anachronistic Society! This will be an hour and a Half on the famous GREEN in Charlotte (a half block from the hotel). It will be a Costumed event (though Costumes are not required they are encouraged!) to celebrate Gothic, Victorian, steampunk dark historical literature! Your hosts will be: Sahara Kelly, Amanda McIntyre, Leanna Renee Hieber, A.L. Davroe and S.A. Price. Prizes and readings will happen, as well as photo ops!

And NEVER forget the Amazing Open bar with Mel Schroeder and friends! They have SO MUCH awesome set up for you just before the Bookies… you do NOT wanna miss that!

Getting excited yet? How about some info on the AWESOME mini events we have going on? Ready?

On Wed. Night,  Join Sasha White and Joey W. Hill for a wild party and Q&A, Also, the Blind Date Book Party will be open to start your con right! (If you have never done a BDBP, you are MISSING out! You need to attend, Get your blind date book, find the author that wrote it, and hang out with them!)

Thursday?  Panels up the wazoo, and the Bookie Awards----- goodies and books to be given out! The hangout with The GNO girls lead by CJ Ellisson and Boone Brux for some crazy fun! And if that wasn’t enough?  Readings and a Blogger Sleepover party as well!

Friday? More panels, a games carnival with Nina Gooden and Pals, Name that Author with Cat Johnson, and some other fun surprises!

Saturday? A few panels, the Big ass booksigning with 100 authors,  the Cowboy Stampede party, the Readers Mad Tea Party with Hildie McQueen, An after the bookies event with a special publisher sponsor, And Jess Michaels’ Birthday extravaganza!

SEE? SO MUCH AWESOME! All the authors that are involved with parties will be talking about their involvement on the FB group, so join up and get ready to rock.

Oh? You say you’re not registered for AAD yet? You need to be! All registrants get put in the hat for the welcome party prizes, and these prizes are AMAZING! Breakfast with authors, Booze and Books, side trips to Carrowwinds…. We have a minimum of 90 special prizes…. So…

You need to rock this con! And as if this wasn’t enough…. AAD will be giving away something really awesome to registrants…. Wanna know what?

How about 5 VIP registrations for THE NOVEL EXPERIENCE 2015 in LAS VEGAS? YES… 5!

And…

How about this… If we hit 100 more registrations from TODAY April 10^th to June 10^th, we will give away 2 AAD registrations for 2015…  2!!!!! So get registered, get your room and get ready for one HELL of an amazing year with us!

 JOIN US! WE CANT WAIT TO HANGOUT WITH YOU!

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Dragons Don't Cry (Fire Chronicles #1) by D'Elen McClain

Blurb:

One pint sized human female who’s had too much to drink, not enough sleep, and absolutely no patience meets one stubborn dragon shifter with an attitude.

Bastian claims Acasia, his unwilling bride, after she spends the night carousing with friends. She’s not happy, he’s pissed off, and with a curse from a goddess thrown in, you’ll see Bastian breathe fire.

Add secrets, treasure, and unimaginable heartbreak for an emotionally humorous read and discover why Dragons Don’t Cry.

My review:

A new take on an old tale.  Just what do dragons do with the virgins they claim?  And just why do they need virgins?  Read this book and find out.  Acasia has been raised as a virgin sacrifice for the dragon.  Not something she aspires to be but she is just one of many so probably won’t be chosen.  Hah! Just her luck she is.  Pity the poor dragon.  They live forever and humans have a pathetically short lifespan.  And it seems like this chosen is going to give him a hard time for the entire time she is alive.  This is a fun sweet sexy tale with more to come.

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Absolute Surrender by Jenn LeBlanc

Blurb:

Happiness was always too much for Lady Amelia to hope for.

Now all she expects is to secure her future and marry Charles, Duke of Castleberry, as arranged. But Amelia has a dangerous secret that could not only destroy her in Charles's eyes and the eyes of society, but could also very well condemn her to Bedlam.

Baron Endsleigh, Amelia’s oldest friend, has other ideas. Ender has loved Amelia all his life. He knows her secrets, and they don’t frighten him. He plans to come between Amelia and Charles in any way he can to prevent the marriage and finally claim Amelia for his own. Though her father forbade the match years ago, Ender is determined to have her as his wife and nothing can stop him. Not even a duke as powerful as Castleberry.

That duke has hated Baron Endsleigh and wanted Amelia for, what seems to him, forever. Charles will stop at nothing to make her his, and his alone, even if that means destroying the one thing he knows she loves most in this world—Endsleigh.

Will Amelia be able to choose when one man speaks to her head and the other her heart?

None of them will find happiness until they all three learn to embrace absolute surrender.

My review:

Historical romance with several twists.  First this is an “Illustrated Romance” meaning there are pictures.  I can’t remember the last time I read anything with pictures.  These pictures were tastefully done and spot on the characters.  I liked it in this instance probably because the author took the photos and knew what her characters would look like and do.  Second this historical is light ménage.  Accidental touching between the men but that is all.  Mostly it is about the love of a woman.  Amelia has issues.  In today’s culture we would probably say she has panic attacks or something but in her period she was one step out of the looney bin.  Between the two men vying for her love she is whole but take one out of the equation and she is shaky.  Normal isn’t always the answer. This was an intriguing tale that I heartily recommend.

Buy links:

Limited Edition Trade Copy: http://jennleblanc.com/buy/buy-absolute-surrender/

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/absolute-surrender-11

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/absolute-surrender-jenn-leblanc/1119126010?ean=2940149545452

Amazon:

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/absolute-surrender/id848818523?mt=11

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21488733-absolute-surrender

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