Category: This one’s a Keeper

Review: His Captive Mortal by Renee Rose

Posted July 19, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

His Captive MortalTitle:  His Captive Mortal
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Author:  Renee Rose
Genre:  Paranormal, Romance, Erotica
Published:  July 16, 2015
Publisher:  Baronet Press
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

When a young special education teacher unwittingly attracts the attention of a strange man on her late night walk home, she winds up with a supernatural guest she can’t evict. For some reason, Charlie, the dominant immortal believes she is of fairy descent and has magical powers. He demands her complete submission and cooperation, refusing to free her until she promises to help him.

Charlie sees the power in Sasha and believes she has the ability to undo the curse placed on him by a jealous lover one hundred years before. He also loves toying with the feisty mortal, doling out humiliating punishments while arousing a lust in her that leaves them both hungry for satisfaction.

His habit of emotional detachment crumbles as he falls for Sasha, yet when he discovers she carries a secret that relates to his past, the betrayal nearly destroys him. He must decide whether he can ever trust a woman, or give into instinct and walk away from what might be his only chance at love and redemption.

Publishers Note: This book contains elements of BDSM including spanking, bondage and erotic sex scenes.  18+ reader, adult content.

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Review: Writing the Bestseller II: Romance and Commercial Fiction

Posted July 19, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Writing the Bestseller IITitle:  Writing the Bestseller II: Romantic and Commercial Fiction
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Author:
Genre:  Non-Fiction
Published:  July 17, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Writing romance and commercial fiction means knowing the rules, and this book will help you learn them and get there. If you’re wondering where to start, what to do, what not to do, how to find your author brand… this book has it all and more. Just take it from the 12 bestselling authors who wrote it!

Experiencing all the ups and downs of the publishing industry isn’t easy, so Writing the Bestseller II will help you not only handle the work involved, but handle it well. Learning from authors who have been in your shoes, who understand the market and genre, willingly share their tips, wisdom, and encouragement so you can also succeed.

What are you waiting for? Get started on your writing career today!

Read on for my thoughts on Writing the Bestseller II: Romantic and Commercial Fiction (non-fiction)

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Review: Death Sentence by Sheryl Browne

Posted July 17, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

Death SentenceTitle:  Death Sentence
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Author:  Sheryl Browne
Genre:  Thriller, Crime
Published:  June 1, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

He’s killed your child and kidnapped your wife.  What would you do?

Detective Inspector Matthew Adams and Patrick Sullivan, drug dealer, pimp, murderer: two men on opposite sides of the law. A history that goes way back. A bully even in his youth, Sullivan had made it his mission in life to make the goody-two-shoes copper’s life a misery. Now Matthew has made it his mission in life to make sure the pimping scum responsible for prostituting young girls, abusing them, and beating them to death, is locked up for life.

When Matthew’s child becomes a casualty of the war between them, does Matthew want justice? Or does he want retribution? When Patrick’s brother is shot down like a dog in a drug bust gone wrong, Patrick wants payback. He wants Matthew. Or the copper loses his pretty, pregnant wife.  As far as Patrick is concerned, it’s quid pro quo.

Read on for my thoughts on Death Sentence.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Angelbound Origins Bundle by Christina Bauer

Posted July 14, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Angelbound OriginsTitle:  Angelbound Origins Bundle
Series:  Angelbound Origins
Author:  Christina Bauer
Genre:  Paranormal
Published:  July 14, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Follow the adventures of Myla Lewis in the ANGELBOUND ORIGINS SERIES, Books 1-3. This bundle may be read as a standalone or as a prequel to the ANGELBOUND OFFSPRING SERIES.

ANGELBOUND (Book 1)Myla Lewis is a girl who loves two things: kicking ass and kicking ass. She’s not your everyday quasi-demon, part-demon and part-human, girl. Myla lives for the days she gets to fight in Purgatory’s Arena. That is, until she meets Prince Lincoln, a super-sexy half-human and half-angel demon hunter. But what’s a quasi-demon girl to do when she falls for a royal demon killer? With a love with fighting for, Myla’s about to shake up the after-realms.

SCALA (Book 2)Myla Lewis has a whole lot of trouble. A magical object called Lucifer’s Orb is threatening millions of souls, and it’s Myla’s job to make it go away. Plus, an old enemy is plotting to separate Myla from her Angelbound love, Prince Lincoln. But Myla and Lincoln are fighting back. Can they stop the Orb, save Purgatory’s souls, and stay together… Or will both the after-realms and their relationship be destroyed?

ARMAGEDDON (Book 3)Myla Lewis once fought gladiator-style in Purgatory’s Arena. Now, she’s fighting again, only this time in Hell. And the stakes have never been higher. The King of Hell, Armageddon, has kidnapped Myla and Lincoln’s young son, Maxon. With so much at risk, Myla knows the time has come to kick Armageddon’s ass or die trying. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to the ANGELBOUND ORIGINS series!

Read on for my thoughts on Angelbound Origins.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Savage Hunger by Terry Spear

Posted July 12, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Savage HungerTitle:  Savage Hunger
Series:  Heart of the Jaguar #1
Author:  Terry Spear
Genre:  Paranormal Romance, Shifter
Published:  October 2, 2012
Publisher:  Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  Kindle Unlimited, Borrowed
Cover Description:

As a jaguar he is graceful and gorgeous. Speedy and stealthy. Fierce, independent and wild. As a man he is passionate and powerful, wilful and wonderful.

And he’ll stop at nothing to protect what’s his…

In the heat of the jungle, jaguars are clawed, dangerous, and hungry for love. With hopes of overcoming night terrors and thanking the man who saved her life, Kathleen McKnight returns to the Amazon.

A jaguar at heart, Connor Anderson doesn’t just protect her, but wants to claim her for his own.

Read on for my thoughts on Savage Hunger.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Billionaire Tiger, The Tigress Hunts

Posted July 11, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Billionaire Tiger The Tigress Hunts
Genre:  Paranormal, Erotica
Published:  July 3, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating:  1 stars
Source:  Borrowed Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Shawna is a woman that is on a mission to save the world one step at a time. She has several ventures, but she’s not very good at enlisting help from those that have the money and deep pockets to do so.

She hears about David being in Africa and she goes to him with a proposal that would raise his image. He has had some bad luck with women running out of his hotel room in the middle of the night wearing practically nothing. He has also had some business practices that have come under question. David sees her as desperate, but decides in his infinite wisdom that he could play a game at her expense.

A series of dares along with the promise of a huge donation is what he places on the table. Will she be able to overcome some of her fears and fall in love? Does David really know what he’s doing?

Read on for my thoughts on Billionaire Tiger The Tigress Hunts.

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Review: Dance Until Dawn by Berni Stevens

Posted July 9, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 3 Comments

Dance Until DawnTitle:  Dance Until Dawn
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Author:  Berni Stevens
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Published:  April 15, 2014
Publisher:  Choc Lit
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Do you Believe in Love After Life?

At twenty-five, West-End dancer Ellie Wakefield should be having the time of her life. The only problem is, ever since waking up in a leaky cellar belonging to three-hundred-year-old vampire Will Austen, she’s been very much dead. And to make matters worse, she’s since found that an aversion to blood and a fear of the dark aren’t very helpful—especially when you’re a fledgling vamp.

William James Austen has fallen hard. He’s spent the last year loving Ellie from afar, and now he’s finally able to be truthful about who and what he is. As the most powerful and revered vampire in London, he’s used to getting what he wants.  But this time, Will might just have bitten off more than he can chew.

Read on for my thoughts on Dance Until Dawn.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Vampires of Manhattan by Melissa de la Cruz

Posted July 7, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Vampires of ManhattanTitle:  Vampires of Manhattan
Series:  The New Blue Bloods Coven #1
Author:  Melissa de la Cruz
Genre:  Paranormal
Published:  September 9, 2014 (Paperback) July 7, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

The Vampires of Manhattan is “hipster horror”–the memorable characters from her Blue Bloods series are older and cooler than before, trying to build “Millennial” lives in the bustle of Manhattan while battling forces of evil and, of course, each other.

Hero of this sexy, paranormal action tale is Oliver Hazard-Perry, former human conduit, and Manhattan’s only human-turned-vampire, now the head of the Blue Bloods Coven. When his all-too-human lover is found murdered on the eve of the coven’s annual Four Hundred Ball–a celebration meant to usher in a new era in vampire society, and to mark the re-unification of the Coven after decades of unrest and decay–Oliver is devastated.

Now, not only is he trying to create a new world order for the immortal elite, he’s the prime suspect and is stalked by the newly installed head of the vampire secret police. Because according to the new rules, vampires who take human life can now be executed. Burned.

How can an immortal sentenced to die fight back? He has to find the killer–and the answers lie deep in vampire lore.

Read on for my thoughts on Vampires of Manhattan.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Final Protocol by J. C. Daniels

Posted July 7, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Final ProtocolTitle:  Final Protocol
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Author:  J. C. Daniels
Genre:  Erotica, Sci-Fi (dark erotica)
Published:  July 7, 2015
Publisher:  Samhain Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Tip #1: Don’t get on her bad side. Tip #2: There’s no good side.

Her name is Silence. If she was ever known by any other name, she doesn’t remember.

She is a killer. If she was ever anything else, she doesn’t remember.

She has an owner. If she was ever free…well, that she does remember. She was free and then somebody gave her to a madman to pay a debt that wasn’t hers. She’s his toy, his pet…and his trained killer. She kills at his whim or she dies.

She has a target. Her so-called owner…the man who makes her life a living hell. If she could kill anybody in the universe, it would be him. But he holds her life in his hands.

And she has a wish—to find a man she barely remembers. A man she knows she once loved. The man who betrayed her and stole away her freedom.

With one final target between her and the tantalizing promise of freedom, she moves in for the kill. There’s one problem. There’s something strangely familiar about her mark. Something that echoes in the void where love used to live.

Warning: One woman with a mission, one evil bastard who lies as often as he breathes, and a man who will stop at nothing to find what he lost. Be warned…some questionable consent lies within. Not recommended for anyone under 18.

Read on for my thoughts on Final Protocol.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: A Duke But No Gentleman by Alexandra Hawkins

Posted July 1, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

A Duke but no GentlemanTitle:  A Duke But No Gentleman
Series:  Masters of Seduction #1
Author:  Alexandra Hawkins
Genre:  Historical Romance
Published:  June 30, 2015
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Press
My Rating:  3 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

The Duke of Blackbern and the Marquess Norgrave have always had the wildest of friendships. Best friends growing up, they bask in the pleasures the rich, opulent world that London has to offer, consuming drink and women at their leisure.

But Norgrave has always been a step behind. Blackbern can best him at anything—playing cards, riding horses, and bedding women. So when the stunningly beautiful but innocent Lady Imogen Sunter strays across their path, both men agree a friendly competition for the lady’s affections cannot hurt.

But when Blackbern’s feelings turn into something deeper and Lady Imogen’s desire become clear, Norgrave will do anything to win the wager. Only one man can lay claim to Lady Imogen’s heart… and one shocking act will change them all irrevocably.

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Review: The Vampire Jonah by Ann B. Morris

Posted July 1, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

The Vampire JonahTitle:  The Vampire Jonah
Series:  The Whitcombe Legacy #3
Author:  Ann B. Morris
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Published:  June 30, 2015
Publisher:  ImaJinn Books
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

The Whitcombe Legacy: Triplet brothers were initiated into the vampiric life one hundred and twenty-five years go. Now they will either fulfill their family legacy and save the world from evil . . . or forfeit their chance to ever become human again.

Jonah Whitcombe enjoys a satisfying life in a remote Washington state community. An accomplished musician, Jonah’s lifelong dream is to play the piano at Carnegie Hall. But fate has another thing in store for him . . .

When the earthquake in San Francisco interrupts Jonah’s blood-substitute delivery, his supply is delivered by Angela Martin, the woman destined to be his lifelong mate. But before the two can plan a future together, all hell breaks loose.

Mt. St. Helens is about to erupt, Angela is abducted, the vampire leader Zurik has been spotted in the area, and the ritual—that will grant the brothers power to rid the world of the evil vampires forever—must soon be held in New Orleans. On top of it all, Jonah learns his audition at Carnegie Hall is just days away.

Will Jonah be able to fulfill his family legacy, save the woman he loves and fulfill his lifelong dream?

Read on for my thoughts on The Vampire Jonah.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Review: Heat of the Moment by Lori Handeland

Posted June 30, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Heat of the MomentTitle:  Heat of the Moment
Series:  Sisters of the Craft #2
Author:  Lori Handeland
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Published:  June 30, 2015
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Press
My Rating:  5 star
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

A spell that tore three sisters apart is broken four hundred years later, when the magic in their blood reunites them. Now, one of them will discover her gift—and reignite a love long thought lost…

Flame-haired Becca Carstairs was born to be a veterinarian. Since childhood, her affinity for animals has been special, and her healing touch nothing short of magic. But only Becca knows the truth—that she alone can hear the creatures’ voices. She’s always trusted her sixth sense… until a string of missing pets, an attempted murder, and a face from her past converge into one explosive mystery, with her at its center.

Is haunted Owen McAllister, the boy who broke her heart ten years ago, related to the sinister crimes that have peaceful Three Harbors, Wisconsin, on its guard? Or is his reappearance part of the answer to questions that have troubled her all her life? As Becca delves into her strange heritage, she’ll have to fight for her life… and the man she will always love.

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Review: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston

Posted June 29, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Wolf with BenefitsTitle:  Wolf With Benefits
Series:  The Pride #8
Author:  Shelly Laurenston
Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Published: Original March 26, 2013, Mass Market June 30, 2015
Publisher:  Kensington Books
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

There’s nothing like a good-ol’-boy wolf. And ace security expert Ricky Lee Reed serves, protects and seduces with all the right moves…

Sure, Toni Jean-Louis Parker has to be the responsible oldest sister to a crazy-brilliant clan of jackal siblings. But now she’s cutting loose for some hot, sweaty, no-commitments fun—and the sexy, slow-talking, swift-moving predator assigned to keep her family safe is just the right thing to shapeshift her love life into overdrive. Trouble is, he’s starting to get all obsessive wolf on her every time he looks in her direction…

Getting serious about anyone isn’t in Ricky Lee Reed’s plans. Hell, even now he doesn’t really have a plan—outside of catching whoever is threatening this dangerously brilliant family. But the more he sees of Toni, the more he’s howling for her. And whatever it takes to convince her that what they have is everything, well, this wily wolf is down for the sizzling chase.

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