In My Humble Opinion - Giveaway

I was lucky enough to have picked up piles of swag at the last couple of Author / Reader cons I've gone to and now it is my turn to share.

Warning: these prizes will contain adult material.  This contest is only open to those 18 and above and is only available to those who live in the US 

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Nashville Trio, A Music City Ménage by Joy Daniels

Blurb:

Music City, USA

After years of hard work country music duo Sweet Talk is on the verge of success. Singer Ashley Ford swore off the romantic entanglements that cost her mother her musical career, but her playing has fallen flat. She needs a spark.

Where inspirations strikes
Co-singer Rob usually finds his pleasure with men, but when Ashley runs back to the arms of her ex lover Ty, he realizes that he’s no longer content being only a friend. 

A tangled trio

Pride kept Ty from pursing Ashley to Nashville. When Ashley returns to his bed, Ty vows not to give her up again, even if it means sharing her with a man he finds aggravating – and surprisingly attractive. 

When secrets and ambition seem poised to destroy her chance to be a star, Ashley must decide if she’s willing to risk it all for a Nashville Trio.

My review:

Smoking hot ménage by new to me author Joy Daniels.  I will definitely be checking out her backlist.  If there is something I dislike about ménage it is those stories where the men never touch.  That’s so much crap parts are going to touch.  Ms. Daniels understands this and makes it super enjoyable. 

The story is a second chance/friends to lovers story with a twist.  I gobbled it up in one sitting and it left me in a puddle of goo.  If you want a sizzling hot story where the sex isn’t contrived but seems to fall naturally even though there are three participants you should enjoy Nashville Trio.

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Roaring Up the Wrong Tree (Grayslake #3) by Celia Kyle

Blurb:

What should Trista you do when faced with a hunky werebear who can’t decide if he wants to kill her or screw her?

Half-hyena, Trista has spent years rotating between Grayslake, Redby, and Boyne Falls. When the Grayslake Itan—the local clan’s werebear leader—orders a purge of all hyenas, she finds herself fighting to hold onto the hand-to-mouth life she’s created. Her carefully built existence is threatened further when a gorgeous werebear strides into her life and demands not just her heart, but her very soul. She’ll think about it, but not until her shift ends at seven.

Keen seems like a happy-go-lucky, sex-and-sin werebear, but that’s nowhere near the truth. In reality, his inner-animal wants to go on a bloody rampage and kill half of Grayslake—just because it can. After that, it wants to claim the seductive, curvaceous half-hyena female Keen can’t get out of his head. The animal doesn’t care that most bears wouldn’t mind a little hyena tartare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nope, it peers at her through Keen’s human eyes and has one thought: mate.

When push comes to shove, Keen has to decide if he would rather have the family he was born with, or Trista-the woman who makes him realize that true happiness comes in a lush, hyena-shaped package.

My review:

This book can be read standalone but I recommend you read the first two No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It and All Roar and No Bite first so you understand the undercurrent between the brothers, their wives and Keen.

Is it worse to have been raised in a single parent home in poverty surrounded by hate but rich in love or raised with wealth and both parents but be all but invisible?  This is the background these characters come from.  What matters is not where you came from but how you go forward.  The past has made these two characters Trista and Keen strong and perfect for each other. 

I really enjoy this series and have to say that this is my favorite of the three.  I was so involved in the story that I wanted to reach out and b**ch slap Van on more than one occasion. Keen and Trista will steal your heart.

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Sci Fi Nights: Alpha Bad Boys & Wild Girls of Futuristic Romance by Cathryn Cade, Jessa Slade, Calinda B, Bianca D'Arc , Mina Carter

Sci Fi Nights: Alpha Bad Boys & Wild Girls of Futuristic Romance by Cathryn Cade, Jessa Slade, Calinda B, Bianca D'Arc , Mina Carter

Blurb:

Five out-of-this-world authors share their science fiction romance heroes—hot as the sun, cool as depths of space, and all boxed up for you in one sexy, irresistible package! Open the pages and fall into the otherworldly arms of a sci-fi man who will make you see stars!

Dark Runner, LodeStar Series, Book 3.5 by Cathryn Cade
Tal Darkrunner is not just a tattooed bad boy, he’s the leader of a dangerous gang. Serpentian warrior Scala Raj knows this—so why can’t she stay away from him? She’s supposed to be spying on him to gain back her freedom, not falling for him.

Assassin’s Hunger, Sheerspace Book 3 by Jessa Slade
Stripped of her identity by a cybernetic mercenary corporation, Shaxi was a mindless killer until the corporation was destroyed and set her free. Now lost and alone, she desperately needs to master her unlinked programming before she succumbs to the rogue madness. But the electromagnetic storm that might save her also blows in the Asphodel, a sheership with more mysteries and menaces than Shaxi has ever faced…including the enigmatic Eril Morav, a heartless assassin on a quest to save the sheerways, even at the cost of his own soul. Eril thinks he’ll use Shaxi to do his dirty work, but she might be the one being in the universe who can light his black-hole heart.

Headspace by Calinda B
Vienna has a gift of intuition and the ability to make people think they actually had the experience she pulls from their mind. She operates a high tech, virtual fantasy encounter service, accessing the desires of men and acting them out in her customized room called Headspace. Vienna's very successful in her virtual sex life but in her real life, she's never climaxed.
When Vienna confides her secret in Jonas, he wants to help, promising success by her birthday. Only thing is, he's in a committed relationship with a long-time girlfriend. When his shrewish girlfriend becomes jealous over his friendship with Vienna, will he cut off the friendship and break her heart?

End of the Line, Jit’Suku Chronicles by Bianca D’Arc
Enemy Captain Val downs a female fighter pilot out near the Galactic Rim. Her name is Lisbet and she’s about to rock his world.
Their attraction is mutual and explosive. She can’t resist him, but she hates being a prisoner. Lisbet doesn’t know a lot about his culture and it’s clear he doesn’t understand humans. It’ll be fun educating him about just how fierce... and loving, a human woman can be.

Liking It Ruff by Mina Carter
Some girls don’t play nice…
Licensed Bounty Hunter and mercenary, Naz, has always been a wild one. After all, chasing criminals across the known galaxy is bound to knock a few cogs loose. No crew, no partner, she works hard and plays hard. Tannick Ruff, Alpha weredog and all round SOB, can see the potential in Naz as a hunter. She might just be tough enough, and crazy enough, to join his crew. The fact that he’s been itching to get inside her for months has absolutely nothing to do with it…

My Review:

Five out of this world tales of romance and adventure by some of the hottest authors of the genre.

Dark Runner (LodeStar Series #3.5) by Cathryn Cade

This terrific tale takes place in the world of Cathryn Cade’s LodeStar series.  It can be read standalone but you would get more out of it if you’ve read the previous books as the characters in this story have played a part in Stark Pleasure; the Space Magnate's Mistress (LodeStar, #1) but takes place after Captive of Pleasure: The Space Pirates Woman (LodeStar #3).  These are part of a sexy fun Space Opera. 

In Dark Runner we get to know sexy bad boy Tal Darkrunner a bit better.  Tal is the head ganger in New Seattle, New Earth II.  You cross him at your peril.  Scala Raj has made some mistakes and is recruited to work and spy on Tal in exchange for a full pardon.  She is smart, sexy and bad to the bone but she isn’t ready for the chemistry between her and Tal.  Tal can count the number of people he trusts on 3 fingers but the new sexy Serpentian is starting to slither into what passes for his heart. 

Caution this story has a sexy as sin tatted bad boy, a sensual Serpentian, and a couple of sexually adventurous crew members.  Breakout the ice water and strap yourself in for one sizzling hot ride.

Assassin’s Hunger, Sheerspace Book 3 by Jessa Slade

Kick ass Shaxi meets a guy just as messed up and just strong enough to complete her. 

Headspace by Calinda B

Sexy futuristic  friends to lovers tale with terrific characters and supporting cast.

End of the Line, Jit’Suku Chronicles by Bianca D’Arc

I really liked this story.  It was way too short.  I wanted more time with these characters.

Liking It Ruff by Mina Carter

Really quick and sexy were tale.

I received an advanced copy of Dark Runner (LodeStar Series #3.5) by Cathryn Cade – Part of the Sci Fi Nights anthology in exchange for an honest review

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Unexpectedly Mated (Sassy Mates #3) by Milly Taiden

Blurb:

After years of lusting over Jake Wolfe, Nicole finally got a taste of the dirty-talking bad boy. During the scenting ceremony, he showed her how explosive things can be between them. But Nicole doesn’t do love. She doesn’t even know what love is. So how can she know if a relationship with Jake would be the right path to take?

Jake Wolfe wants Nic more than his next breath. She’s curvy, mouthy and so hot his blood boils just thinking of her. But Nic’s been keeping him at a distance. And Jake is tired of her games. One fateful trip to Sin City and all bets are off. 

After a fun night of drinking, Nic wakes up married to Jake and with a second shifter wanting her for himself. She'll have to finally face the feelings she has or shut them out forever. Their newly formed bond will either allow her to open her heart to love or leave Jake without a mate to call his own.

My review:

Though this is the third in the series it can be read standalone.  Milly Taiden writes erotic romance.  There is a lot of sexing going on in this book and if that isn’t your thing that’s okay there are other books out there for you.  But if it is your thing pick up this book now!  Nic is a BBW who has crushed on Jake since she first met him coming out of the shower starkers.  He is a lot of hot shifter to look at.  And now he wants her and only her but can she trust a guy who runs a male strip joint when she doesn’t even know what love is? 

I have to say my favorite character in this book is Jakes sister Ellie and I can’t wait for her to get her own book.  The brother sister interplay was too much fun.  I really liked Jake and Nic grew on me.  This is a smokin’ hot read.

Dark Fates Anthology by Carrie Ann Ryan , Marie Harte , Lia Davis, Rebecca Royce, Ann Mayburn , Heather Long

Blurb:

Dark Fates: An All New Paranormal Romance Boxed Set

Six brand new, hot paranormal romance stories from USA Today and bestselling authors. Alpha heroes and heroines with dark pasts and the need to find their own happy ever after will draw you in and make you turn to the next page.

THE HUNTED HEART by USA Today Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan
Emeline might have been alive hundreds of years, but she’s never really lived. Noah has known Emeline was his mate since he first saw her, only he doesn’t know if she feels the same. When he finally takes that final step, he’ll have to pray she finds the connection and overcomes the past she thought she’d lost years ago.

JACKAL’S MEASURE by USA Today Bestselling Author Marie Harte
Tortured by the god of chaos for centuries, Tariq knows only duty to numb the pain. When he’s sent to collect Eden, a sexy human accused of interfering in the Games of the Gods, his missing heart beats again. But love may not be enough to save them.

ALPHA’S SACRIFICE by Rebecca Royce
Hayden Chaucer is determined to make the best life possible for his pack and is ill-prepared to discover his true mate waiting for him in his home. Worse, his mate, Chelsea, has fled the True Believers, and her ability to see the future may cost them their present.

TOUCH OF DESIRE by Lia Davis
A submissive wolf who lost it all finds herself in a mating dance with the very dominant senior enforcer who will stop at nothing to claim her.

SANGUE FEVER by Ann Mayburn
Drifting without a purpose, vampire Lisabetta finds herself yearning for something more. She finds it while hunting for her next donor. Things are not quite as they seem when she seduces an older mortal man and finds herself in danger of falling in love for the first time in centuries.

FORBIDDEN RESCUE by Heather Long
All Jubilee Spector wants is to save her brother. The last thing she expects is to stumble into a dark world and another’s war. But Fox Arada is so much more than a man, and her secret threatens to change the Watchers’ world forever.

My review:

Six fantastic stories from some of the hardest working authors I know of.  These ladies consistently turn out a terrific read and to have them all in this one box set makes my little heart go pitty pat. 

THE HUNTED HEART (Redwood Pack #7.7) by Carrie Ann Ryan

 Emeline has been one of my favorite secondary characters.  She is strong without being in your face and her sense of serenity was a pleasure to be around.  But she really isn’t that serene.  She has learned not to let her heartache show and being cloistered with the Elders has kept her from really living.  Enter young Noah who intends to drag her ( kicking and screaming if necessary) into the now so she can be who she needs to be and so he has a chance to prove she is his mate.  If you have been following the Redwood Pack stories this takes place post war.  We get to see how our favorite couples are doing.  And we see if Emeline and Noah can find a way to save North’s sight. Redwood Pack fans are going to LOVE this one.

JACKAL’S MEASURE by Marie Harte

When the GODS get bored people bleed.  One way they have avoided the kind of war that would destroy the universe is by having their acolytes play in the Games of the Gods.  Set, father of Anubis and a chaos God, feels like he doesn’t have to follow the rules and hasn’t for a very long time.  And as fun and sexy as this story is I kept picturing Set as Brain from Pinky and the Brain.  But aside from that this was a cool and different story.

ALPHA’S SACRIFICE by Rebecca Royce

This story takes place in the Fallen Alpha world but can be read standalone.  When you are the leader of the pack you have to do what is best for the pack even if it means giving up a personal life.  But when the crazy psychic shows up and tells him that they are True Mates and that his life is in danger being a workaholic is going to be the least of Hayden’s problems. 

TOUCH OF DESIRE by Lia Davis

This story takes place in the world of Ashwood Falls and is a terrific introduction that has me wanting to go find out more about the other folks in this story.  Cora is stronger than she knows having survived the destruction of her family.  But she has withdrawn and this drives senior enforcer Torin nuts because his wolf has wanted Cora for so long.  He has kept busy trying to make it safe for Cora and the rest of the pack but now it is time for them to get a few things straight. 

SANGUE FEVER by Ann Mayburn

This is the only vampire story in this anthology and it is hot! 

FORBIDDEN RESCUE by Heather Long

This was maybe my favorite story.  This is the first in a new series that looks like it is going to be a lot of fun.  The Watchers are a group led by a Nephilim, a Demon, and a Witch, dedicated to keep a war between Heaven & Hell from destroying humanity. One of the Watchers warriors is a Kitsune who goes by the name of Fox.  When Fox saves street kid Jubilee from the thugs trying to murder her it is no big deal until he can’t wipe her memories.  The more Fox gets to know her the more he likes her and doesn’t want to issue the ultimatum that all has been issued she must join or die.  But Jubilee is a game changer they just don’t know it yet.  I can’t wait to see where Heather Long takes this series.

Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.

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Authors After Dark Charlotte 2014

Authors After Dark is a non-profit reader-author get together.  This was my second year attending.  I had a terrific time.  I love this con because there is plenty of time to hang out with your favorite authors and to discover new ones.  I'm going to name drop for a second here... among the big name attending authors this year were Desiree Holt, Lorelei James, Carly Phillips, Jennifer Estep, Joey W. Hill, Kate Douglas and Alexandra Ivy. Plus dozens of fantastic authors you may or may not have heard of but need to meet because they are terrific.  Some of them write in genres I may never read but I still had a blast hanging out with them.  I'll let you in on a little secret... authors are readers too and they probably love some of the same books that you do.  I attended some terrific panels, parties and games. And then there was the book signing.  Sweet fan girl heaven.

I had hoped to post pictures but to be honest I am just too pooped.  Check back there will be photos and a contest.  You may even win one of my custom bookmarks in the color of your choice.