Forbidden Fantasies

Title: Forbidden Fantasies

Publisher:Carina Press

Pub Date: March 05, 2012

ISBN: 9781426893339

Author:Griffin, Jodie

Never before I’ve read an erotica that made me think. Most are trashy and rather distasteful. ‘Forbidden Fantasies’ by Jodie Griffin is not just your ordinary erotic read. No, not when there’s many issues in a marriage that has been brought up in her book. Definitely not ‘wham-bang and bye bye’ kind of book.

While there’s so many erotic and kinky things were written in this book, I found that I was attracted to the message the author is trying to deliver more than the sensual scenes. She touched quite a lot of things in this book, mainly open communication between spouses and fidelity, and bringing one’s marriage into a much more exciting heights.

How many of us married couples found our sex lives are rather predictable after being married for years to each other? How many of us husband and wives has been really open with each other in regards to sex? And how many of us has been really honest with each other about what we want, what we need, and what we would like to try with each other in bed?

I could completely relate to the heroine. Sometimes sex is quite a touchy subject and we wives are not always open and honest with our husband when it comes to the things we wanted to do in between the sheet. Most of us find it embarrassing to discuss such things with our husbands(or wives) in fear of being rejected, etc, and we could see such thing clearly through the heroine of this story, Jessica.

Many of us are afraid to be open with our spouses when it comes to sex. Most of us wants to bring our marriage to another height where we could be fully open with our spouses but could not bring ourselves to do it, and I suppose, picking up this book gives me some clue on how to start making my own marriage far more exciting than it’s already is.

‘Forbidden Fantasies’ is a dream come true for people like me…who have been married for quite some time and finds my sex life is rather mundane and predictable. Not only this book encourages couples to be more honest with their feelings with each other, but it’s pretty descriptive too. A gem, I must say. This is the first erotica that I’ve read twice… okay, okay… I’ve read it more than twice. I’ve read it three times in one sitting. It is mesmerizing, beautiful, sensual and very inspiring.

Thumbs up to the author for such a wonderful work. And for the first time in my life, I’ll give an erotica a gleaming 5 stars for being such a tasteful and inspiring read. Bravo, Ms. Griffin.

I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book. For more information on this title, please refer to the sites below:

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Book description:

After fifteen years of marriage, Jessica Meyers’s sex life is, well, a little predictable. Her handsome husband turns her on, but missionary style once or twice a week? It just can’t compare to the hot new world she discovers in the pages of erotic romances. Her fantasies fuel the fire of her desire, adding a new spark to her and Alex’s lovemaking. But Jess is afraid to tell her husband what she really wants in bed-and her secrets start coming between them.

State trooper Alex Meyers is a master at uncovering the truth-except when it comes to his sweet, shy wife. She’s clearly keeping something from him. An affair? She wants out? When he finally confronts Jess, he’s shocked to learn she wants to turn her forbidden fantasies into nightly realities. But when he takes her to a unique B and B-Bondage and Breakfast-catering to couples and multiples, Alex is about to find out just how far he’ll go.

 

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Spellcaster

Title: Spellcaster

SubTitle:The Spellbound Series: Book 2

Publisher:Harlequin

Imprint: HarlequinTEEN

Pub Date: March 27, 2012

ISBN: 9780373210503

Author: Cara Lynn Shultz

I’ve been looking forward to this book. It’s the sequel of ‘Spellbound’. I believed I’ve reviewed it not long ago and found it very entertaining. The second book in this installment did not disappoint me and I’m glad that the author decided to write more about the characters. The story enchanted me and bewitched me that I wished that there’s more than just the first book.

I like how the author manipulate emotions and fears in this book. I daresay that in every relationship, couples face loads of issues like distrust and insecurities, and the couple in this story is no exception.

Spellbound is a really dark and yet captivating story that will bring you into the world of dark magic and love.

Wonderfully written, and if you enjoy a paranormal YA fic, this book is definitely for you. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received a digital ARC of this book from HarlequinTEEN via Netgalley. For more information on this book kindly refer to:

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Cara Lynn Shultz’s Website : click here

Book description:

Finding your eternal soul mate — easy.

Stopping a true-love-hungry evil — not so much…

After breaking a centuries-old romantic curse, Emma Connor is (almost) glad to get back to normal problems. Although…it’s not easy dealing with the jealous cliques and gossip that rule her exclusive Upper East Side prep, even for a sixteen-year-old newbie witch. Having the most-wanted boy in school as her eternal soul mate sure helps ease the pain—especially since wealthy, rocker-hot Brendan Salinger is very good at staying irresistibly close….

But something dark and hungry is using Emma’s and Brendan’s deepest fears to reveal damaging secrets and destroy their trust in each other. And Emma’s crash course in überspells may not be enough to keep them safe…or to stop an inhuman force bent on making their unsuspected power its own.

She’s found true love…but can she keep it?

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Blue Moon Promise

Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble is a very inspiring read. I couldn’t help but admire the heroine’s determination and strength in trying to keep her family together. At some point, I would have thought that she will break down and give up, but she did not, and that, is very admirable.

I did not like the hero in the beginning, but I warmed up to him when he finally accepts his responsibiliy instead of finding his way out of it. You see, I like men who are responsible and is protective of his wife and his family instead of an undependable one.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, and I would recommend this book to those who enjoys a good, inspiring read. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Thomas Nelson Publisher in exchange of an honest review. I was not required to write a positive erview for this book.

Book description:

Lucy Marsh’s worldly resources are running out, but she’s fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father’s recent death was no accident, Lucy is eager to leave town. She accepts a proxy marriage she believes will provide safe refuge. But trouble follows her to Wichita Falls, Texas, where the man she came to marry seems surprised to suddenly have a wife and children to provide for.

Nate Stanton always hoped he’d marry someday, but running the family ranch meant he had no time for romance. When his father deposits Lucy Marsh—a city girl—on his doorstep, with two siblings in the bargain, he expects ranch life will send her running on the first train out of town. But Lucy is made of tougher stuff than Nate imagined. When danger moves in, Nate realizes he’d give anything to protect Lucy and the children he’s grown to love. Even if it means giving up his ranch.

Blue Moon Promise is a story of hope, romance and suspense…immersing the reader in a rich historical tale set under Texas stars.

 

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Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss

Title:Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss

Publisher:Harlequin

Imprint:Harlequin Desire

Pub Date:March 06, 2012

ISBN:9780373731565

Author:Maya Banks

This book oozed with resentments and unforgiveness, something I find pretty refreshing, and while reading this book is quite a torture, I must say that I admire the heroine’s dynamic and enimagtic nature.

She starts off as a dreamer, who is passionate about everything, but build a wall around herself so that nobody could hurt her ever again when she discovered that she was betrayed in the worst way possible by the person whom she loves dearly.

I love how she makes it hard for the hero to redeem himself, and I love how persistent the hero is in regards of breaking the wall around her heart. A wonderful book to read. Be forewarned, though. This book is not really an easy read, and it will bring you on a emotional roller-coaster ride. I rate this book 4 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from Harlequin via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

No Man’s Bargaining Chip

Devon Carter was her first; now newly wed Ashley wants their passion to last. But her dreams of true love are crushed by the discovery that their marriage is another of Daddy’s business deals. Her strategy: act the part of perfect wife and make Devon love her.

But Devon misses the bubbly, no-holdsbarred woman his wife used to be. Who is this Ashley with the steely demeanor of a society wife? And will he find a way to rekindle the fire in her eyes…especially now that she’s pregnant?

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Stuck With You

Title: Stuck With You

Publisher: Bell Bridge Books

Pub Date: January 01, 2012

ISBN: 9781611940862

Author: Trish Jensen

This is one witty and hillarious read. I love the playful banter, teasing and the sexual tension between the characters in this story. This story may not be so believable if you’re in medical line, but this book is irresistibly funny. I enjoyed reading it very much and by the time I hit last few pages, i wish that the story did not just end there and there’s more of it.

Definitely a keeper, and I highly recommends this book to everyone who had just had a bad day. It will surely brighten up your day.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Bell Bridge Books via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

As lawyers on opposing sides of a messy divorce case, Paige Hart and Ross Bennett ought to have kept matters purely professional, yet Paige and Ross came to loathe each other with an intensity that was strictly personal. The bad blood between them takes on an unexpected new dimension when the infuriated pair is forced to share a hospital room, when they’re quarantined after being exposed to the rare and highly contagious Tibetan Concupiscence Virus that’s reputed to shift sensual desire into high gear.

When symptoms (which a nonmedical person might mistake for pure and simple lust) start showing up way ahead of schedule, the lawyers’ objections to each other are overruled — and they enjoy every minute of it. But, after the doctors declare that the disease has run its course, Paige and Ross are still feverish with a longing for one another that they hope will never be cured. When the verdict comes in, will they be sentenced to life — in love?

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Liar’s Guide to True Love

Title: Liar’s Guide to True Love

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date: November 28, 2011

ISBN: 9781426892721

Author: Chen, Wendy

What I come to learn from this book is that we all should always be true to ourselves instead of going around lying to everyone and try to be what we’re not as at the end of the day, whatever lies you told will be out of the bag. It’s hard to be true to yourself and be yourself in this superficial world as there are many judgmental hypocrites out there who more often than not, judge you for your appearance and financial status.

Being a people pleaser is hard. You can’t please everyone and you might as well do something that will make yourself happy. And that’s something each and every one of us should take note of and keep reminding ourselves every day.

This book is insightful, and a wondeful read. Pure delight if you enjoy good humour and a good love story.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

Wedding planner Cassandra Hanley is in the business of making other people’s dreams come true. But for some reason, whenever she meets a potential mate of her own, she finds herself telling little (and not so little) white lies. She’s not trying to sabotage her relationships on purpose: as a people pleaser, she just naturally tells men what she thinks they want to hear.

When Cassandra meets Nick, she’s determined to be herself this time-until she learns he abhors weddings. So she recasts herself as an advertising exec, and now she’s scrambling to cover up the lie…with more lies.

Into the tangled web wanders Cassandra’s college sweetheart, Kevin. Kevin, the one man who knows the real Cassandra, and loves her anyway. Could he have been The One all along?

Torn between the past and the present, Cassandra is about to learn that you can’t plan the perfect life the way you can plan the perfect wedding.

 

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Cast in Ruin

Title: Cast In Ruin

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: LUNA

Pub Date: September 27, 2011

ISBN: 9780373803309

Author: Michelle Sagara

Highly imaginative,darkly amusing and entertaining. I was breathless by the time I finished this book. Anyone who appreciate a good fantasy would be able to love this book, and it’s a gem to have in your personal library collection.

I love the mystery and I love the plot development. The characters are highly dynamic and I definitely wouldn’t mind reading this book again some time soon. Highly recommended for fantasy/paranormal junkies.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Harlequin Publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

The dark is coming…

Seven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon’s fief. All identical, down to their clothing.

Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them—and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?

At least the investigation delays her meeting with the Dragon Emperor. And as the shadows grow longer
over the fiefs, Kaylin must use every skill she’s ever learned to save the people she’s sworn to protect.
Sword in hand, dragons in the sky, this time there’s no retreat and no surrender.…

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An Angel For Christmas

Title: An Angel for Christmas

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: MIRAbooks

Pub Date: September 27, 2011

ISBN: 9780778312796

Author: Heather Graham

I have nothing against a holiday romance, but I have to say that while I love the plot structure, I feel that the story’s progress is rather slow. I wish the author speed up things a little bit between the characters. It would have keep me glued to the pages.

Not the kind of book that you want to go on reading one page after another, but I suppose it’s an acceptable read for a lazy holiday season where you can linger on and on to read a book in front of the fireplace.

I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Harlequin via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

A snowy mountainside…

A starry night…

The makings of a miracle…

Christmas has never brought out the best in the MacDougal family. Still, year after year, they gather together in the Blue Ridge Mountains to try to make the season merry and bright. But this year is an especially strained one, with Shayne’s impending divorce, Morwenna’s slavish devotion to work and Bobby’s reluctance to face what life has to offer. They’ve never felt less like a family.

Then, in the midst of a snowy sibling shouting match, a mysterious stranger appears. He could be a criminal, a
madman—or something far more unexpected. Despite their fears and the growing danger in the dark woods around them, the MacDougals take a leap of faith. But when another stranger arrives on the mountainside, they don’t know which of them to believe. One of these men can’t be trusted. And one is about to bring Christmas into their hearts.

’Tis the season of miracles…

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Lord of The Wolfyn

Title: Lord of the Wolfyn

SubTitle: Royal House of Shadows: Book 3

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: Harlequin Nocturne

Pub Date: October 18, 2011

ISBN: 9780373618705

Author:Jessica Andersen

If you’re thirsty for something sizzling hot and different, then this book is definitely for you. A bit of a fairy tale, but not quite something for children. Definitely not something for children, though the plot reminds me a little bit of Red Riding Hood and the scheming Big Bad Wolf. I’m not the least put off by the beastiality written in this book.

Reading this book makes me feel that fairy tales and magic lives on after all, even though we’re all grown up and doesn’t not believe in the Tooth Fairy or Santa Clause anymore.

A wonderful, entertaining read, and I highly recommends this book to all paranormal romance lovers. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from Harlequin Publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen  scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four
royal heirs…and time is running out…

For practical Reda Weston, nothing could explain how reading a sexy version of “Little Red Riding Hood”  catapulted her into another realm—face-to-fang with the legendary wolf-creature who seduced women. A wolf who transformed into a dark, virile man…

Dayn cursed the Sorcerer that turned him wolfyn and damned him to a lonely fate. As a beast, he mated with women to gain strength. Strength he needed to rescue his royal parents. But as a man, he craved Reda’s heated, sizzling touch. With little time left, Dayn had to either embrace his wolf to save his kingdom…or fight it to save his woman.

 

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen  scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four
royal heirs…and time is running out…
For practical Reda Weston, nothing could explain how reading a sexy version of “Little Red Riding Hood”  catapulted her into another realm—face-to-fang with the legendary wolf-creature who seduced women. A wolf who transformed into a dark, virile man…

Dayn cursed the Sorcerer that turned him wolfyn and damned him to a lonely fate. As a beast, he mated with women to gain strength. Strength he needed to rescue his royal parents. But as a man, he craved Reda’s heated, sizzling touch. With little time left, Dayn had to either embrace his wolf to save his kingdom…or fight it to save his woman.

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Lord of Rage

Title: Lord of Rage

SubTitle: Royal House of Shadows: Book 2

Publisher: Harlequin

Imprint: Harlequin Nocturne

Pub Date: September 20, 2011

ISBN: 9780373618682

The heroine of this book reminds me of Goldilocks. Lost, hungry and desperate, but in a good way, I suppose. I love how the story flow and the sexual tension between the characters. The story was written in a highly imaginative way that I find all of these highly amusing.

I enjoyed reading this book though I wish there’s more character development going on in the story.

This book is a good read if you’re into paranormal, fantasy and romance. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from Harlequin Publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book.

Book description:

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen  scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four
royal heirs…and time is running out…

Princess Breena had been dreaming of her warrior lover when she was ripped from her Elden castle and thrown into a strange, dangerous realm. Lost and alone, she prayed for survival and vengeance for her stolen kingdom. She found both in a woodland cottage…in a dark bear of a man.

The golden-haired beauty had eaten his food and slept in his bed when Osborn found her. Though he wanted to awaken his virgin princess to carnal pleasures, Breena wanted more—including his warrior skills. Skills the once-legendary mercenary had long buried. Now Osborn had a choice—risk his life or deny his princess her fairy-tale ending.

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