Flame (Fierce #2) by Clarissa Wild

 

Description

When trust is challenged and desire takes control, is love enough to conquer fear?

 

When geeky book nerd Autumn Blakewood falls for the cocky, confident fighter Hunter Bane she knows she's in for life. Their undeniable connection, fueled by the desire to protect, grows stronger every passing second. However, the need to feel cherished threatens her college graduation, family bonds, and future, tearing her apart, but she won't give up on Hunter so easily...

 

After he was abandoned by  his family, Hunter Bane struggles to cope with daily life. Having a learning disability turns every task into a challenge. With his brother now free, Hunter feels the pressure to succeed and take care of the people he loves, forcing him to choose between college and a job. Hunter's devotion to Autumn keeps him on the right path. His infatuation with her turns lust into passion, drawing out his alpha tendencies. But with affection comes admission, putting a strain on their relationship as secrets are exposed and unforeseen circumstances spiral out of control.

 

Being complete opposites, their love is flaming hot, but it burns away all inhibitions, unveiling the fears that were locked deep inside. As past and present collide, difficult choices must be made. Can Autumn and Hunter's love survive this ultimate test?

 

Publication Date:

May 8, 2014

 

Review:

I have been a fan of this Fierce series for awhile now, and I was so excited when I was offered the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Flame in return for my honest opinion. Well here goes!!! The beginning made me smile a lot at the release of Jessie, everything that happened in the first book led us up to this very special day. Seeing how alike the brothers are is quite amusing but not unexpected I must say. I did get very upset with Autumn in the beginning though, I felt like on one hand she was so accepting of how the boys lived and yet when Hunter shows his true side she became very judgmental and overreacted to certain things that happen.   When her best friend ends up having something terrible happen it made me so mad on her behalf. Poor Hunter and his learning ability bring tears to my eyes on one particular scene and just makes me love him all the more.  Fair warning the sexual scenes in this book are very steamy so be prepared. Overall I would rate this book in at four stars and say that Clarissa Wild has done it again!!!

 

Searching for Perfect by Jennifer Probst

Description

The up-and-coming matchmaking agency Kinnections is the hottest thing to hit Verily, New York—just like Kennedy Ashe, social director for the service she owns with her two best girlfriends. A coach, consultant, and cheerleader rolled into one super-sizzling package, Kennedy creates dream dates, encourages singles to shine, and never refuses a challenge—not even Nate Ellison Raymond Dunkle, rocket scientist, nerd extraordinaire, and Kennedy’s newest client.

Kennedy vows to work her magic and transform this hot mess in a lab coat with a disastrous relationship track record into the most wanted man on the Verily dating scene. If only she could turn the wand on herself . . . 

Though she radiates confidence and sex appeal, Kennedy harbors deep-seated insecurities from a tormented past and lifelong struggle with weight issues. When she realizes she and Nate are cut from the same cloth and might be perfect together, can Kennedy learn to let her heart lead the way? Or will her fears sentence her to the sidelines as Nate finds love—with someone else?

Publication Date

April 29,2014

Review

This was a really cute book. I feel like I have read a book like this before though, but never the less, I still enjoyed it. There were times I wanted to smack Kennedy to wake her up to what is going on right in front of her face. I loved Nate, I laughed and laughed at the poor guy. When he finally gets to looking decent he really sounds hot. I love the interactions between him and Kennedy, they are amusing as well as filled with sexual tension most of the time. I'm not really sure if I like his brother though, there are times he seems ok then times where I just really get the wrong vibe from him. He comes around in the end though but I still don't care for him. I did enjoy the speed dating scene because it was so real. There really are people like that out there. Overall I would rate this in at three stars. 

Inn at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay

Description

Jenny Carpenter is the unrivaled pie-baking champion of Last Chance, South Carolina's annual Watermelon Festival and the town's unofficial spinster. With her dream of marriage and children on hold, she focuses on another dream, turning the local haunted house into a charming bed-and-breakfast. But her plans go off course when the home's former owner shows up on her doorstep on a dark and stormy night...

Mega-bestselling horror writer Gabriel Raintree is as mysterious and tortured as his heroes. His family's long-deserted mansion is just the inspiration he needs to finish his latest twisted tale, or so he thinks until he learns it's been sold. The new innkeeper proves to be as determined as she is kind, and soon Gabriel finds himself a paying guest in his own home. As Jenny and Gabe bring new passion to the old house, can she convince him to leave the ghost of his past behind-and make Last Chance their first choice for a future together?

Publication Date

April 29,2014

Review

What to say about this book???? I LOVED IT!!! It was such a cute and interesting book. I have never read any books by this author, but I am already ready for the next installment and ready to catch up since this is number 7 in the series. Jenny is a former teacher hell bent on opening a bed and breakfast in the house she just bought and refurbished. Suddenly she has an unexpected visitor which is the old owner of the house and he wants a place to stay. When she does finally allow him to stay odd things begin to happen. I really don't want to say much more about it because it might ruin it for others. Just read it you will enjoy it if you like, mystery and romance.

Hearts of Chaos by Kira Brady

Description:

She is betrothed to Seattle's most feared shifter clan leader. Still, the Lady Lucia can never be the dainty aristocratic wife Emory Corbette thinks he needs. And as a malevolent, all-consuming monster plots to take hold of their shattered world, Lucia will risk her untapped powers to defeat it—and challenge the Raven King's seductive rule. 

No one in Emory's many lifetimes has ever defied him. Lucia's courage and strength are shaking his iron control to its core...and making him hungry for all she can give. But their only hope is a wrenching sacrifice that could unite humans and shifters in victory—or destroy everything Lucia and Emory desire most.

Publication Date: March 4, 2014

Review:

I was so lost when I started this book since I had never read any of the others in the series. I did get an idea of what was going on somewhat quickly, and even though it seems to have a good story line, I just couldn't get into it as much as I would have liked. The characters are somewhat interesting on their own though. I probably wouldn't be bothered to read the first two in the series however. 

New Adult Romance

Date Published: February 13, 2014

Emma

Who I am and all I believe is marred with just one glance into angry, steel blue eyes. He seems to control my air, my ability to breathe. He makes me crave everything I know is a sin. Pure becomes tainted and lines are blurred. It's my fault; I'm the one who isn't strong enough. I've been damaged...broken. Breck's words haunt me...'There's a consequence for every choice you make.'

Breck

I've had so many women I can't even remember over half of their names, but none of them are mine; I make damn sure of that. I take what I desire and never look back. I don't need or want anyone, ever...not until I met Emma. Those eyes bore into what's left of my soul and her touch sears me, weakens me. I want to hate her for that. She is my ruin...my sweetest hell.

Disclaimer: Intended for readers 18+ due to strong language, mature scenes, and some violence.

EXCERPT

His confession knocks the air out of me, just as ruthlessly as if he punched me in the stomach.  I gasp, desperately try to fill my lungs with air, “I am yours. You’ve always had me; even when I hated you, you had me.” 

   All coherent thoughts disintegrate when Breck grabs my shoulders, pulling me against him.  The heat of his body radiates through my skin as his hand runs behind my head, sliding up my neck until his fingers are tangled in my hair, pulling it until my mouth is almost touching his.  The intensity of his gaze weakens me.  Steel blue phases into a stormy gray as his mouth collides with mine. 

   My head spins. My knees go weak as I collapse against him, my body not able to handle the intensity of the sensations exploding inside of me.  Breck’s lips claim mine with such power, for one second, I am afraid.  I know the danger of losing myself in him, but then the fear is gone; there is no one else I would rather lose myself to. 

   His hand fists my hair as his kiss deepens, his tongue pushing, probing, demanding access.  Opening my mouth, I kiss him back.  The feel of his lips conquering me, the taste of his tongue as it slides over mine, colliding, taming, plundering, sends the sweetest shivers down my spine.  His teeth graze my bottom lip, nipping and lavishing as his tongue tastes my lips, then plunges inside again, breaking me to his will.  I need him with such desperation, I cringe at my weakness but allow him to tame me.

Karen-Anne Stewart

Karen-Anne Stewart has always adored reading and has now fallen in love with writing. Her written works are The Rain Trilogy: Saving Rain, Healing Rain, and After the Rain, and the newly released stand alone novel, Ash to Steele. Her debut novel, Saving Rain: The First Novel in The Rain Trilogy, was a nominee for the Book Junkie’s Choice Awards and is a nominee for the RONE Awards to be held July 2014. 

When Karen-Anne isn’t writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and visiting new places. She fuels her addiction of creating new stories by her only other addiction, caffeine, and listening to a myriad of musical genres. Tucked away near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Karen-Anne lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and their cat. She plans on writing new adult romance as long as her fingers maintain dexterity. 

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By Rainy Kaye

Paranormal Romance

Date Published: 3/28/2014

  

  

Twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told—literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond, he is forced to use his wits to fulfill unlimited deadly wishes made by multimillionaire Karl Walker.

Dimitri has no idea how his family line became trapped in the genie bond. He just knows resisting has never ended well. When he meets Syd—assertive, sexy, intelligent Syd—he becomes determined to make her his own. Except Karl has ensured Dimitri can't tell anyone about the bond, and Syd isn't the type to tolerate secrets.

Then Karl starts sending him away on back-to-back wishes. Unable to balance love and lies, Dimitri sets out to uncover Karl's ultimate plan and put it to an end. But doing so forces him to confront the one wish he never saw coming—the wish that will destroy him.

Summoned is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA.

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EXCERPT

I dislike having to murder someone. Kidnapping is worse. At least when I setup a kill, I know what's coming. No connections, no honesty, no surprises. Everything I say and do are just steps to luring in my victim. Once the victim falls right into the trap, the next move is swift: crushed windpipe, fatal concussion, or a good ol' fashioned headshot.

            Kidnapping, on the other hand, is a little trickier. First, the victim has an opportunity to respond. I don't like this. Sometimes they cry. Sometimes they manage to alert the authorities. And sometimes they escape, usually by inflicting bodily harm on me.

            Dead people don't retaliate. Kidnapped ones, well, they're a little more . . . lively.

            The second major difference between killing and kidnapping is my conscience. I get in and out with a kill. We have no chance to bond.

            Abductees require a little more one-on-one. As much as I try to keep the switch turned off, I can't help but listen to their pleas and demands. And I usually realize I'm a jerk.

            That's exactly where I find myself one late afternoon in June. I prefer doing this at night, but moreover, I would prefer not doing this at all.

            Instead, I have a belligerent nine year old girl sitting in the passenger seat of my Honda Accord, shackles on her wrists and ankles and a small stuffed bunny on her lap. She's eying me in a way that makes me self-conscious. Like I'm the bad guy.

            Probably because I am the bad guy.

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Blind Mercy by Violetta Rand

Description: 

The Sigurdsson family legacy continues...

A woman who prayed for a hero...

Orphaned at a young age, Rachelle Finnes prayed for a hero to rescue her from her tragic life in England. When her only kinsman goes missing after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Rachelle braves the aftermath of the battlefield to find him.

A man who lost everything...

Damned by the gods for surviving the bloodiest defeat in Norse history, Jarl Tyr Sigurdsson is still determined to get home. Hiding until nightfall so he can escape to his ship, his dangerous endeavor is disrupted when he's accidently discovered by a beautiful Saxon.

Brought together by war, Rachelle and Tyr face many obstacles. Can sworn enemies find peace through love, or will fate tear them apart?

Publication Date: February 12, 2014

Review:

This is the second book in Violetta Rand's Blind series and I personally have to say I love it! I have always had a thing for vikings and that era, so when I saw this series I knew I had to read them. There is just something about Tyr that makes you fall for him right away, he's proud, arrogant and courageous but at times seems vulnerable in a way that makes him more lovable. He feels guilt over the death of his brother and there is a scene in the woods that brought tears to my eyes. I have a bit of an obsession for him and I'm not ashamed to admit it lol. With the sexual tension between Tyr and Rachelle I must say I enjoyed it very much!  

There is so much in this book, the greed and jealousy as well as the betrayal will send your head spinning! I was able to connect with the characters during everything they went through, granted there were times I wanted to punch certain people and at other times I was fist pumping and almost jumping up and down. I grew a bit teary eyed during a certain reunion....I know I'm an emotional mess lol. 

It's books like this that make reading a joy as well as an adventure! The author is able to not only entertain me with her wit but also able to draw me into another time. That in itself is unique and I for one am anxiously awaiting the next installment!!! I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars!!!!! Cannot wait to read more by this author!!!!

About the Author

Violetta Rand

Violetta Rand holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy and a master's degree in Environmental Management. Serving as an environmental scientist in the state of Alaska for over seven years, she enjoys the privilege of traveling to remote places few people have the opportunity to see. Violetta has been " in love" with writing since childhood. Struck with an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, at five, she wrote short stories illustrated by her best friend and sold them in her neighborhood. The only thing she loves more than writing is her wonderful relationship with her husband, Jeff. She enjoys outdoor activities, reading whatever she can get her hands on, music, and losing herself in the fictional worlds she enjoys bringing to life. 

Ms. Rand's debut historical romance series, The Blind Series, is set in the fascinating world of 11th century Vikings. Her New Adult romance series, The Devil's Den, is edgy and evocative, and explores the sexy world of exotic dancers.

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Shannon Mayer

Urban Fantasy Romance

Date Published: November 2012

"My name is Rylee, and I am a Tracker."

When children go missing, and the Humans have no leads, I'm the one they call. I am their last hope in bringing home the lost ones. I salvage what they cannot.

I'm on the FBI's wanted list. I have a werewolf for a pet, a Witch of a best friend, and I have no need for anyone else in my life.

But when a salvage starts to spin out of control, help comes from a most unexpected direction. One that is dangerously dark, brooding, and doesn't know a thing about the supernatural.

One whose kisses set me on fire.

Shannon Mayer

Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, dog, cats, horse, and cows. When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her.

She is the author of the The Rylee Adamson Novels, The Nevermore Trilogy, A Celtic Legacy series and several contemporary romances.  Please visit her website at http://www.shannonmayer.com  for more information on her novels.

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Immune (The Rylee Adamson Novels, Book 2)

Raising Innocence (The Rylee Adamson Novels, Book 3)  

Shadowed Threads ( The Raylee Adamson Novels, Book 4)

Blind Salvage (The Rylee Adamson Novels, Book 5)

Tracker (The Rylee Adamson Novels, Book 6)

Alex (A Rylee Adamsoin Short Story)

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Perfectly Broken by Prescott Lane

Description:

Contemporary Romance

Date Published: March 2014

Even after years of trauma therapy, Peyton still believes she’s broken.  She has little desire to date or show off her natural beauty, content simply to hang out with her best friends and run her pie shop in New Orleans.  But her world turns upside-down when a handsome architect and self-confessed player shows up in her shop and thinks she’s perfect, much more than the usual hook-up.  While Peyton does her best to resist his charms, believing she could never be enough for him, she can’t deny the obvious heat between them.  With Reed determined to have her, Peyton must decide whether to continue to hide behind her apron and baggy clothes or take a chance and share her scars with Reed, a man with a playboy reputation and scars of his own -- a dark past he can’t possibly share with Peyton, not after learning the horrors she’s endured.  But if they can find a way to trust each other, and themselves, they just might be able to heal, to save each other, to live perfectly broken together.

Review: 

 I have never been much for books that have you flipping from different points of view through them, but this book was an exception. I really enjoyed this book and the characters. The banter between the characters will have you laughing or at least smiling like a crazy person ( I know this because my husband asked what I was smiling at while I was reading lol). It broke my heart knowing that Peyton blamed her "old-self" for the attack, which is why she now wears the baggy clothes and is shy. I just want to throw in here that Peyton's therapist is the bomb, I have never personally had a therapist, however if I did ever need one I would wish for one like that. 

Reed, oh Reed, what to say about that sexy man???? One word that comes to mind is RELENTLESS! That man just doesn't give up lol. He is just so yummy and even though he is your typical player, he begins to change. Peyton knows she deserves more than he is offering, but also, and  I feel Peyton's pain in this, she feels dirty, used up and that once he finds out he won't want her anymore. Despite what she thinks she cannot help but be drawn and attracted to him. I think the chemistry between the two is amazing and lovely to read. There is a lot of drama and excitement stuck in this book and I have loved every minute of it as well as loved all the characters. I have never read a book by this author before, but I will most certainly check out more of her works from here on out. 

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