Master Class by Cassandra Carr
Master Class by Cassandra Carr is a wonderful blend of sizzling hot BDSM as well as romance. If you have read Ms. Carr’s book Caught, you definitely won’t want to miss this one! You could read this book as a stand-alone and still enjoy it, but both books are outstanding and definitely worth the time to read them both.
Ryan Tomasi is still recovering from his divorce. His best friend introduced him to BDSM and now Ryan is looking for a sub to play with. Lisette Rinaldo has been out of the BDSM scene for a while after the end of a bad relationship with her former dom. When the two meet at the club, they are immediately drawn to each other. They seem to click right away, but it quickly turns into more than just play.
I very highly recommend this book! I was completely hooked from the very start and could not put it down. The writing is superb with well developed characters that I fell in love with. I had already read and loved Caught, so I was really excited to see the return of the characters from that story! As much as I loved Caught, I think I may have even loved Ryan & Lisette’s story even more. I am a huge fan of Cassandra Carr’s books and I always look forward to reading anything she writes. If you haven’t read any of her books yet, then you definitely need to check them out.
Book Summary:
Ryan Tomasi feels like a failure. His marriage is officially over; the ink dried on the divorce decree. His friend Jack introduces him to BDSM and he agrees to attend a Halloween party at a club. A submissive approaches him, offering herself, and how can he refuse the kneeling beauty? They do a whirlwind scene and Ryan is addicted–both to dominance and to her.
Lisette Rinaldo is returning to the BDSM club for the first time since ending a bad relationship with her former master. She spots Ryan and is taken by the combination of self-assurance and nervousness the man displays as he takes in his surroundings. And after he gives her an incredible re-introduction to the lifestyle, she knows she needs to see the man again.
Ryan and Lisette explore each other and the lifestyle, but what started out as playtime quickly evolves into something more. The problem? Ryan isn’t ready to get serious again and Lisette doesn’t want to fall in love with a guy who can’t give all of himself to her. Both of them are going to have to break out of the bonds holding them back from happiness to pass this Master Class.
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About the author:
Her book Caught was named BDSM Book of the Year for 2011 from LoveRomancesCafe and her book Impact was named BDSM Book of the Month for May 2012 from BDSM Book Reviews.
Cassandra lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching a select few shows on television and hanging out on Twitter. For more information about Cassandra,
check out her website: http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com
her Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr
her Twitter profile at http://www.twitter.com/Cassandra_Carr
A complimentary copy was provided by Sizzling PR for an honest review.
Happy Reading!
Michelle
Close Contact by Cassandra Carr, Cindy Carr, & Cristal Ryder
Close Contact is a fun and sexy collection of three short stories by Cassandra Carr, Cindy Carr, and Cristal Ryder, all having a sports theme. If you enjoy a good short story collection or just don’t have time for a long novel, this is a romantic and passionate collection you will love.
I don’t like giving away many plot details with any book, but especially when they are short stories. So, I won’t tell you much about the stories themselves except to say that each one involves a different sport from tennis, to golf, and fencing. You can read the book summary below if you want to know more about the stories. I like for plots to be a surprise when I read so I tend to stay away from book blurbs.
I very highly recommend this book! The writing is excellent and the stories are delightful. Each time I was hooked right away. I read the whole thing in one sitting. It’s a quick read that would be great for an evening or bedtime read. I loved the characters and felt connected to them, which sometimes can be difficult with short stories but I thought the authors did a great job at developing their characters. There’s plenty of heat but also romance as well. I have been a big fan of Cassanra Carr’s books for a while but the other two authors were new to me. I will definitely be looking for more of their books as well.
Book Summary:
Hard-hitting contact sports don’t have the only sexy professional athletes. Does the strength and grace of golf, tennis and fencing instructors extend to their lustier activities? Find out as they turn these classic sports into full-contact steamy sessions.
Service Ace by Cassandra Carr
Callum Giovanni’s professional tennis career is over. He’s trying not to be bitter about it, even though it means teaching women more interested in not messing up their hair and nails than a good service.
Then Adriana Macy appears, claiming to be a novice, but Callum knows there’s more to her than meets the eye. How far does she want to take their personal match? The ball’s in her court.
Playing Through by Cristal Ryder
A relationship is the last thing Lexie is looking for, especially one with a hot cowboy wanting golf lessons. It’s all she can do to keep her focus on the game and off Jay’s hard muscled body and devilishly sexy face. But the more lessons they have, the farther his sexy drawl gets under her skin.
Does he feel the attraction too? Mother Nature forces them to seek shelter as the power of a thunderstorm lets loose around them. Will they go primal and unleash their attraction for one another amidst the rawness of the Rocky Mountains?
Up to the Hilt by Cindy Carr
Olympic fencing wunderkind Sebastian Como is Rina Rogers’ last resort to find someone who can instruct her toward her own Olympic medals. All her other trainers have balked, saying she is too impulsive, too unmanageable, too everything.
Sebastian recognizes her talent and tells her he’ll take her all the way. But does that include his bed?
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Author Bios:
Cassandra Carr:
Cassandra Carr is a multi-published author with Ellora’s Cave, Siren Bookstrand, Sybarite Seductions and Loose Id. She thinks the best part of being a writer is how she writes about love and sex all day (and all night!) while most everyone else she knows is struggling with daily commutes, micro-managing bosses and cranky co-workers. The inspiration for her stories comes from everywhere, but she’d particularly like to thank the Buffalo Sabres, the hockey team near and dear to her heart. Yes, she knows way too much about the Sabres and hockey in general, but hey, everyone has to have a hobby, right?
Her book Caught was named BDSM Book of the Year for 2011 from LoveRomancesCafe and her book Impact was named BDSM Book of the Month for May 2012 from BDSM Book Reviews.
Cassandra lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching a select few shows on television and hanging out on Twitter. For more information about Cassandra,
check out her website at http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com
her Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr or
her Twitter profile at http://www.twitter.com/Cassandra_Carr
Cristal Ryder:
Cristal read her first romance at age twelve. Taylor Caldwell introduced her to passion and romance that fueled a craving to read anything she could get her hands on.
Cristal wrote her first story at fifteen, and spent many hours escaping into worlds she created on the walk to and from high school with her friends.
Cristal lives in a small Canadian town, is a single mom of two college aged sons. Along with her writing, Cristal works full time, loves horses, the outdoors and will jet off at any given opportunity to see the world.
Cristal is multi-published with Ellora’s Cave, Sybarite Seductions and Lyrical Press
Visit Cristal’s website: http://www.cristalryder.com/
Find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/cristal.ryderauthor
Cindy Carr:
Cindy Carr and her husband are newly retired and have moved to a suburb of Buffalo in order to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They really enjoy being near their granddaughters and love them to pieces. If Cindy’s fingers are not on her laptop keyboard, they are around her wee girls’ tiny fingers taking them to the zoo or a local festival.
She has been writing most of her life. Her daughter, Cassandra Carr, is also a writer–a multi-published erotic romance author. Since Cindy is a writer herself, it seems as if the whole family is involved in writing. She and Cassandra are very involved with RWA and both find the support, friendships, and sharing of experiences to be wonderful.
Cindy has a new book, which has been submitted to her publisher, entitled Inside Out. She is writing a romance novel with the working title of Head to Head. She’ll also have a couple of short stories coming out in anthologies this fall. Look for her women’s fiction pieces under the name Cynthia Racette.
Website: www.cynthiaracette.com
Blogsite: www.authorcynthiaracette.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cynthia.racette
Twitter: @cindy_racette
A complimentary copy was provided by Sizzling PR for an honest review.
Happy Reading!
Michelle
Curiosity Killed The Kat by Elizabeth Nelson + Giveaway!
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Curiosity Killed The Kat by Elizabeth Nelson is a fast-paced, exciting thrill-ride of a romantic suspense!
Katherine has been a devoted wife whose life revolved around her husband. She catered to his every need and every whim. Then one day her eyes suddenly opened. She realized that things have been going on and that he has been purposely keeping her ignorant of everything around her. Getting angry makes her more determined to find out the truth about her husband’s business and what is going on. The problem is that waking up to his secrets has also put her life in danger.
I very highly recommend this book! It’s definitely a 5 star book in my opinion! The writing is superb with tense suspense that had me hooked from start to finish. I loved Katherine and was rooting so hard for her. She hasn’t always been strong and independent but now that she has woken up, she is determined to do whatever she has to do. At times I was literally on the edge of my seat and the intense suspense had me all tied up in knots. This is book one in the series and I can’t wait to read the next book! This is the first book I have read by Ms. Nelson and I am definitely an instant fan!
Publisher: Bristlecone Books, June 3, 2012
Category: Romantic Suspense
Tour Dates: November, 2012
Available in: Print and Kindle,120 pages
Katherine (“Kat”) thought she had the perfect marriage to International Lawyer Steven Flynn. Until he tried to kill her.
Katherine was the perfect obedient wife. She would do anything for her husband. That is, until she discovers he’s the ring leader of a human trafficking organization. The action is fast and furious, the dialogue smart and the sex scenes hot. Meet Katherine in Curiosity Killed The Kat as she goes farther and farther down the rabbit hole of political intrigue, sex, and revenge. Will she let herself be saved by love or will curiosity and a thirst for killer justice kill the Kat?
Praise for Curiosity Killed the Kat:
” A 5 star debut for sure!!! This book had ALL the elements I love; a kick-ass detailed story, a wealthy sexy man and strong female lead and my favorite; lots of hot, sweaty body tangling going on! Katherine and Steven’s relationship is electric. The plot intense. The dialogue superb. Not wanting to give too much away, this was a fantastic read. The author kept me guessing until the end of the book. Once you start reading this book, it is very hard to put down. Ms. Nelson thank you for the entertainment!!!”- Sophia Schippers, Amazon.com Reviewer
” You can’t put this one down ! This was my first Elizabeth Nelson book, and it was a lot of fun. It’s suspenseful, action-packed and keeps you guessing throughout the book. There’s never a dull moment. This book is one you will want to read in one sitting because you can’t wait to see what happens next. I’m really looking forward to finding out what happens with Katherine and I can’t wait to read the next in the series. “-Lori S., Amazon.com Reviewer
“I loved this book…. It had me chewing nails , I can’t wait to read the next book … Keep up the writing!”-Sissy, Amazon.com Reviewer
“I found myself speed reading I was so anxious for the outcome! Imagine your perfect life & marriage over in one stunning moment of realism. Human trafficing; a compelling story that does not read like fiction but keeps hold of your attention and eager for the next book in the series.”- Luvs2read, Amazon.com Reviewer
” I randomly picked this book on my wife’s Kindle for a couple of hours of relaxing reading and must say I am impressed with the story line of this book. The book grabbed me almost immediately from the start, always wanting me to find out more. This is really a great book that really riveted my imagination.”- Simon, Amazon.com Reviewer
“This book is fantastic, and it is a quality read. It really looks at the deception that can happen between a man and wife. This is an exciting book, and I think it empowers women. The wife, Kat, is someone many people will understand. I absolutely love the last line of the book: “To get the revenge I deserved all I had to do was live.” Kat is dignity, grace, and strength — personified.”- Florence Mims, Goodreads.com Reviewer
“This was a very explosive book. I couldn’t put it down. I found it refreshing and was immediately drawn in from the beginning. There was passion, action, suspense, and I couldn’t get through the pages fast enough. I can’ t wait to find out how it ends.”-Meggin, Goodreads.com Reviewer
Elizabeth wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills and relationship techniques have helped hundreds of others find their mojo. After earning a master’s degree in secondary education from UNC, she worked abroad teaching English, bar-tended at late night clubs in Chicago, and continues various philanthropy projects that focus on empowering women. But she always returned to writing.
Though she’ll forever be a free-spirit at heart, she now lives in Los Angeles with her two dogs. If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her reading, watching reality television, or indulging in her unhealthy addiction to rock concerts.
Elizabeth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.nelson.180625
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/bristleconebook/
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A complimentary copy was provided by Virtual Author Book Tours for an honest review.
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Michelle
Book Spotlight: Traveler Through Darkness by Fierce Dolan
Book Summary:
A lifetime of want collides with fate the night of Tarik’s bachelor party, fulfilling his deepest secret desire—only it’s not with the strippers his Arab friends hired to cater to his every whim. Uncomfortable with the debauched festivities, Tarik ducks out of the soirée, stumbling into Wo, a kind Navajo artist, who forces him to say what he really wants, then gives it to him, all night.
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Author Bio:
Mezzofiction author, Fierce is imagination shapeshifted as a scribe taunting blank pages and carpal tunnel, neither of which are much use for deadlines. Close allies are impeccable timing and a trusty masseuse. Being a switch I/ENFP doesn’t hurt. For kicks Fierce has other personas across several genres, tends to fill in “Other” on surveys without explaining, and chooses the finality of the Japanese Tamagotchi.
In summary: Fierce writes all kind of dirty things that you probably shouldn’t ever read…
Excerpt:
“I am so sorry–” Tarik began.
“It’s okay. It was an accident.” The words were rushed as he pulled the soaked sweatshirt from his skin and fanned the dripping tablet. Black smudges coated the fingertips and heel of his left hand.
“I’ve ruined your work,” Tarik lamented, motioning toward the pad.
“Oh, no. It’s just a sketch. I was fascinated with the moonlight on the harbor.” He flashed a charcoal rendering of the midnight water. A long, shimmering black strand fell forward of the band securing his hair, lighting just at the edge of his upturned mouth. “No masterpiece here.”
Piercing umber eyes met Tarik’s, and the gentle smile relaxed his shoulders. “You were in the ballroom earlier.”
“Mmm. The bachelor party.”
Tarik pursed his lips, nodding once. “I’m staying in the hotel. Allow me to get for you a clean shirt.”
“It’s fine. I don’t have far to go.”
“In this cold, with no jacket, you will freeze. Please. I insist—”
“What’s your name?” the younger man asked.
“I am Tarik.” He bowed.
“I’m Wo.” He nodded. “Thank you for your kind offer, Tarik.”
The Art of my Life by Ann Lee Miller + Giveaway!
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The Art of my Life by Ann Lee Miller is a beautiful and captivating story about love, loss, faith and hope.
Cal has been released after spending three months in jail and finds out his grandmother has given him her sailboat. His parents have agreed to help him get a loan to start up his charter tour business. The repairs to the boat cost way more than anticipated and he has to start off his business with no capital and the business is not booming. All he wants is to get his life on track so he has something to offer Aly. They have been best friends almost their entire lives but he loves her and hopes for a future with her. When things get bad and it looks like he’s going to lose the business he begins to think it’s not worth staying clean and sober. If he’s high at least he won’t feel the pain when he loses everything he has dreamed of.
I very highly recommend this book! The writing is superb and the characters absolutely stole my heart! I was hooked from the very first page, I hated to put it down for even a moment, and when it was over I was sad to say good-bye to these people who had begun to feel like my own family and friends.
This is the first book I have read by Ms Miller but I am most definitely a huge fan after reading this book! It’s full of family drama, mystery, suspense, and romance. The author weaves in a wonderful message of faith that is uplifting and filled with hope. There are so many characters in this book that I fell in love with, but I could relate to Aly on so many levels. I felt her emotions and was rooting hard for a happy ending for her! I will definitely be looking for more books from this wonderful author!
Book Summary:
Cal walked out of jail and into a second chance at winning Aly with his grandma’s beater sailboat and a reclaimed dream of sailing charters.
Aly has the business smarts, strings to a startup loan, and heart he never should have broken. He’s got squat. Unless you count enough original art to stock a monster rummage sale and an affection for weed.
But he’d only ever loved Aly. That had to count for something. Aly needed a guy who owned yard tools, tires worth rotating, and a voter’s registration card. He’d be that guy or die trying.
For anyone who’s ever struggled to measure up. And failed.
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Author Bio:
Ann Lee Miller earned a BA in creative writing from Ashland (OH) University and writes full-time in Phoenix, but left her heart in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she grew up. She loves speaking to young adults and guest lectures on writing at several Arizona colleges. When she isn’t writing or muddling through some crisis—real or imagined—you’ll find her hiking in the Superstition Mountains with her pastor husband or meddling in her kids’ lives.
*Giveaway: Anyone who leaves a comment with their e-mail address will receive a free e-copy of prequel: Kicking Eternity. Or you may request your free copy at AnnLeeMiller.com.
A complimentary copy was provided by the author for an honest review.
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Michelle
Book Spotlight: Stone Temptation by Morgan Fox
Book Summary:
Ex-marine Stone McGraw stalks into Temptation to resolve unfinished business, but nothing could prepare him for what happens next. Meeting Gracie Myles, the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen, changes everything.
Deputy James Ryan spent most of his life angry about past mistakes he can do nothing about. Coming face-to-face with Gracie triggers emotions he never expected, but can’t get enough of.
For years, Gracie endured a past filled with regret and emotional darkness. Wanting a fresh start, she seeks a job with the sheriff’s office, but a new life may not be possible as her past quickly catches up to her.
A well-known drug dealer followed Gracie and is threatening everything she has come to love.
Now Gracie’s life rests in the hands of Stone and James. Can they save her from harm, put an end to their differences, and keep her from running from her past?
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Author Bio:
Morgan Fox currently resides in Texas, and she has been writing paranormal romance for as long as she can remember. As a teenager she wrote dozens of short stories about love, loss, danger, and of course the seductive, paranormal bad boy.
A graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas, she was raised in Florida, but navigated to Texas as quickly as she could. Most days, you can find Morgan on her computer, diving headlong into her fierce imagination where anything can happen.
When not writing or thinking about writing, she enjoys cycling with her husband and reading all kinds of romance novels. Finding time for all things she loves can be challenging, but with a supportive husband, all things are possible.
The Fights of Summer by Abby Hayes
The Fights of Summer by Abby Hayes is a scorching hot erotic story about three guys trying to make a challenging relationship work.
James, Carl and Dane are roommates and they prefer the rest of the world believe that’s all they are. Carl and Dane are MMA fighters and they want to keep their private life private. James dutifully attends all of their fights, but watching the men he loves get beaten and bloody isn’t any fun for him. When Dane gets injured everything boils over between the three of them. Can Carl and Dane help James understand why they fight and why they can’t give it up?
I highly recommend this book! It’s very well written with great characters. At 92 pages it is a short story, but there is still plenty of story along with the erotica. We learn about Carl and Dane and their difficult childhoods and how they got straightened out through martial arts. We see James’ emotional ups and downs as he tries to deal with this relationship and his issues with the fighting. I really liked James and my heart went out to him.
This story, even though it’s short, has action, drama, suspense, heated passion, and even tender romance. This is the first story that I have read by Abby Hayes but I am definitely a fan now. I will be looking for more of her books after reading this one.
Book Summary:
James, Carl and Dane live together under the guise of being just roommates and nothing more. But, even as roommates, James doesn’t feel he belongs with them sometimes. Carl and Dane are MMA fighters, two boys pulled off the streets, while James, on the other hand, was raised with what Carl and Dane would refer to as middle class normal – their joke.
James supports the two fighters he loves by attending all of their fights. The brutality of the cage fights is just something he has adjusted to. He doesn’t mind it rough at all though when one of his lovers wins and comes home all hyped up for sex, which is more naked wrestling in their apartment.
Their tense situation changes dramatically when Dane is hurt in the cage. James just can’t understand why Dane is fighting so hard to get back into the cage where he almost died.
Will James’ confusion make him the permanent odd man out, or will he eventually learn enough in play to make him understand his lovers’ drive to fight?
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A complimentary copy was provided by Naughty Nights Press for an honest review.
Happy Reading!
Michelle
