Storm's Tempest by Lacey Savage

Storm’s Tempest by Lacey Savage
Final Cut Miami
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (67 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Cholla

Tempest Kincaide is certain she must be the last twenty-eight-year-old virgin left in the entire world. Her fervent belief in holding out for her soul mate has kept her from doing what most women her age would have done long ago. She might consider a one-night stand, if only she weren't so terrified of admitting that she has no experience, no real knowledge of sexual practices beyond the theoretical, and no skill in pleasing a man.

Storm is a retired sex demon. After centuries of catering to humans' sexual whims, he's taken himself out of the family business. His self-imposed dry spell has lasted more than most humans' lifespans, but he's just fine with that. He's got a business degree and a real job now, and he's in no rush to return to his seducing, womanizing ways.

Until he meets Tempest at Final Cut in Miami, that is. Her innocent nature calls out to the demon in him, making her impossible to resist. He wants to give her everything she craves -- and a few things she's never even imagined.

A memorable night at Final Cut leaves Tempest exhausted. But when she wakes up the next morning, naked and bound, she has no idea what she's gotten herself into. This might be her chance to lose that virginity she's been holding on to for far too long. But first she has to learn trust, passion, and the ecstasy of surrender... all at the hands of a sex demon who's determined to claim Tempest for his own.

Innocent and untouched, Tempest Kincaide is looking for one hot night with a sexy man. What she gets instead is something quite different. Stumbling across Storm, a retired sex demon, will change her entire life. But will one single night be enough for either of them?

Tempest Kincaide might be a lot of things, but a seductress is not one of them. Having held out for her one true love, she’s made it to the age of twenty-eight without having indulged in any kind of sexual activity. And while I do love the fact that a woman might do just that in this day and age, it does tend to make her a bit prone to overreacting to Storm and his attentions. However, when taking her inexperience into consideration, it makes perfect sense, since she really has no idea what to expect. Otherwise, she’s a very likable character that brings spunk and energy to the couple.

Storm, on the other hand, has experience to spare. Having been a sex demon for more centuries than he cares to count, he’s walked away from ‘the business’ to recuperate and rejuvenate his soul. His strong, calm strength is just what Tempest needs to give up what she’s been protecting for so long. He completely balances out her uncertainty with his patience and desire, giving her security and passion to grow in. They make a great couple in the end.

Drawn in by the title, I was held in thrall by the author’s way with the characters and their emotions. Storm’s Tempest is another wonderfully erotic and intense story from Lacey Savage. As steamy and sultry as a Miami night, the story of Storm and Tempest’s meeting will leave you wanting for nothing but an icy rain shower to help bring the temperature down. Indulge and enjoy this latest treat!

Overdrive by Ariel Tachna

Overdrive by Ariel Tachna
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary, Action/Adventure
Length: Full Length (188 pgs)
Other: M/M, anal sex
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Tiger Lily

All his life, French racer Daniel Leroux has dreamed of one thing: winning the World Rally Championship. To do that, he needs a co-driver he can trust. If only he could find one….

At the end of a disastrous season, Daniel’s manager replaces his incompetent co-driver with Frank Dufour, a young Canadian whose rally team let him go because he was gay. Daniel’s in heaven, thinking he might find more than just a teammate, but his manager puts the brakes on, declaring Frank firmly off limits. Frank isn’t any more ready to risk his second—and last—chance at making it in the WRC, no matter how attractive he finds Daniel. Sex and cars don’t mix.

Amidst a bitter rivalry with another driver, sabotage attempts, extreme weather conditions, and the stress of racing, Daniel and Frank forge a partnership that defies the odds, but just as things start to heat up between them, a family emergency calls Frank away. Will they find their way back together or will the separation and the spotlight be too much for their fledgling love to survive?

Gentlemen start your engines! It's time for racing! If you haven't read Overdrive by Ariel Tachna, you absolutely need to. I completely recommend this read.

This is my first story by Ms. Tachna. I've read reviews of her other work and was intrigued. Then I saw she'd written a novel about racing. Got me right there. But this book isn't just a bunch of race lingo and confusing terminology. Nope. It's more than that. Ms. Tachna writes in a fluid manner that drew me in right away. I couldn't put the book down. It was like I was right there with Daniel and Frank, trying to figure out what to do with the emotions swirling between them. I cried, laughed, and wanted to know more.

The thing about the book, really, is that it's realistic. As I've said, it's not a overwhelming view of racing. No, Rally isn't Indy cars and it's not NASCAR, but if you like racing, it adds an extra kick. But I was talking about realism. I got to know Frank and Daniel as people. I saw them as something more than cardboard cutouts of race car drivers. In a lot of sport themed books, that extact thing happens. The character is defined by the sport. Not so in this book.

I loved the ache between them. No, not an injury, but the desire they have for each other. Ms. Tachna wrote their struggles and tribulations with a tenderness that I want to read more of. I've put Ms. Tachna on my auto-buy list. The book isn't terribly long, but enough to really get to know the characters. The love scenes steam and I needed a fan to cool me down.

If you want a story that's got a little racing, a lot of hot guy on guy loving, and a storyline to break your heart in a good way, then you need to read Overdrive.

Hellbourne by Amber Kell

Hellbourne by Amber Kell
Publisher: Total-E-Bound Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (121 pgs)
Other: M/M, M/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis



Even when your father is the devil, love can be a scary thing.

Luc Hellbourne is crushed when his werewolf lover dumps him for a female. Feeling unwanted he gives himself to the first guy who asks, Master Vampire Nikkolai Remondi. Except Nikkolai decides to keep Luc and when his ex-lover wants him back, all hell breaks loose. Which is easy when you’re the devil’s son.

This is a story filled with so many twists and turns you're constantly wondering what will happen next. Once you think you know what the main conflict is, you discover it is only one of many.

Luc Hellbourne is the youngest son of the devil but that’s only half of his problems. He has just been cast aside by his werewolf lover Bran... for a woman. Feeling heartbroken over the rejection he seeks solace in the arms of a powerful vampire. Nikko is instantly attracted to Luc and wants to keep the young man for himself and Luc is more than willing to stay with Nikko to help get over Bran.

This is a love triangle like no other. Luc may be the son of the devil but he is nothing like his father. He’s loving, caring and likes helping others. So when Bran comes crawling back to Luc, he struggles with what he should do; go back to the lover who broke his heart, or take a chance on the love that is growing between him and Nikko? When Bran needs him, Luc goes to his aid. The decision of where he should be is easily made.

Being the most favored son of the devil causes him to be extremely unpopular with his four older brothers. Every year on his birthday the devil brings Luc down to hell to try and persuade him to stay and help rule at his side. The devil's methods in trying to get Luc to stay are brutal and violent.

The devil changes the rules on Luc and all the strange occurrences happening in his life start to make sense when Luc discovers what the reward for getting him to stay in hell is. When Luc is drained of all his power he is forced to ask Bran, the man he loves, and Nikko, the man he is coming to love, to set aside their difference and help save his life.

Bravo to this author for writing such a captivating story. There are so many unexpected issues that come to light that will leave the reader shocked, but also relieved because it explains so much about these characters and why they did what they did. I loved how Ms. Kell wrapped this story up at the end but left it open to come back and write a follow up story later.

Hellbourne is an exciting read from beginning to end and I would recommend this story to all paranormal romance lovers.

Nice 'n Naughty by R.J. Fury

Nice 'n Naughty by R. J. Fury
Publisher: Noble Romance
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short Story (17 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 cherries
Reviewed by Mazus

It's Christmas Eve, and Grady Hobart is feeling anything but "nice." Not only is he working the graveyard shift at the Traffic Town Truck Stop, but he hasn't had a customer in over two hours! All that changes when a comely stripper from the Booty Barn strolls in, still in costume as Mrs. Nasty Claus, complete with a black lace thong, matching bra, sheer red cape and six-inch Lucite heels!

Unfortunately, Cherry isn't there to tempt Grady with her feminine wiles; only to buy her nightly stash of lottery tickets, one more sucker hoping to strike it right with a little bit of luck—and a heaping dose of Santa's good will.

Shortly after Cherry leaves, Grady clocks out and wishes his replacement a "Merry Christmas," only to find Cherry still sitting in her van in the parking lot. Shrugging and zipping up his hoodie for the long walk home, he's surprised when Cherry pulls up to offer him a lift.

He's even more surprised when, instead of driving him home, Cherry whips around to the back of the Traffic Town and parks. Maybe Christmas won't end on such a downer, after all.

Grady Hobart is a good looking young man working diligently in a gas station just before Christmas. Every evening in the past few months Grady’s former High school crush walks into the store to buy her regular stash of Lotto tickets with the hope of striking it big and moving out of town. What happens next is worth reading about.

Grady is smart and sweet. Cherry is a sexy lady with a Southern accent. I adore the way the characters came alive and showed their personality through their actions and conversation. Though the story is short, the author did an excellent job of creating characters that are interesting and fun to read about. The story was a quick read and I wish it had been longer; I was left wanting to know what happened next. Also, I felt a bit frustrated that there was a few grammar errors here and there.

Overall though, I found this story to be scorching between the sheets and a delightful holiday read. It left me wanting to sing Christmas Carols and celebrate the season all year long.

For a quick and hot holiday read I recommend this story to get you in the mood for some Christmas time fun, no matter what month it is.

The Christmas Throwaway by R.J. Scott

The Christmas Throwaway by R.J. Scott
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (166 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Masturbation
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Edelweiss

Christmas is a time for giving - what do you do when no one gives a damn?

For Zachary Weston Christmas means sleeping on a churchyard bench in the freezing snow with nothing better in his future. Thrown out of his home for being gay, he is left without money or, it seems, anywhere to go.

Until a stranger shows him that some people do give a lot more than a damn.

Ben Hamilton is a rookie cop in his small home town. He finds a young throwaway, fresh from the city, sleeping on a bench in the churchyard on a snowy Christmas Eve. Can he be the one to give Zachary his own Christmas miracle?

Love can be found in the most unexpected places and at the most inopportune times, but it cannot be denied...not even for a Christmas Throwaway. The sweet, tender, budding romance between two unlikely men developed for over a year and grew to be a thing of true beauty.

Zachary Weston's story of neglect and rejection was amazingly poignant. The emotions evoked from hearing about his past were real and intense as the story progressed. Ben Hamilton, the hero of this tale, set a great example by almost literally giving the shirt off his back for the distressed youth. Both find that they share an interest in each other but realize that their relationship cannot begin until Zach's heart is healed and life is settled. It was nice to read about a couple who put their emotional needs ahead of their sexual needs in order to ensure the longevity of their future together.

The sexual tension mounted as the two men got to know each other better and learned how much they needed each other. There is an age barrier when the men first meet each other but as both mature the romance became inevitable. When the right time arrived, the lovemaking between these two men was perfectly written. There were sweet words, loving expressions, and seriously passionate encounters.

The editing was clean with very few spelling and grammatical errors. The words flowed almost effortlessly from page to page and the plot was well paced from beginning to end.

This book left me wishing I could be there to see Ben and Zach's happily ever after, and I was impressed by the unique way the author ended the story. The Christmas Throwaway was a charming tale about love's way of healing the soul. I happily recommend reading this book and this author.

Handy Men by Delilah Devlin

Handy Men by Delilah Devlin
Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (59 pages)
Other: M/F, M/M, M/M/F, Menage, BDSM, Anal Play
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewer: Canterbury Bell

Two very handy men mend a divorcée’s broken heart…

Rather than cry over spilt milk, a newly divorced woman throws caution to the wind and decides to seduce her neighbor’s handsome handyman.

Jeff isn’t stupid—Pamela tossed those screws into her sink to get his attention! The fact she’s beautiful and vulnerable convinces him she needs “special” attention. When he has her hot and horny, he surprises her with his partner Casey and a threesome.

What starts for Pamela as a wild, no-holds-barred fling quickly gets stickier as the guys push for something longer lasting.

They say that success is the best revenge. But how do you get even with a husband that decides to leave you for what he says is “a younger version of you.”? You do it with not one but two younger, sexier and radically different versions of him!

Pamela Dwyer is a thirty-eight year old newly divorced, sexy woman who is trying to pick up the pieces of her life and go on with...well...her life. Trying to recover from the shock of her husband's new wife, new baby and new life, she creates new goals that include the young and sexy handyman working on her neighbor's gutters. Inspiration and desperation make her step outside her norm and throw screws down her garbage disposal. A little request for a favor from her neighbor sends handyman Jeff to her rescue as well as an afternoon of skinny dipping. Jeff has some inspiration of his own; he invites his partner in business and the bedroom, Casey, to join them and make some new memories for the unforgettable woman that has come into their lives.

Casey and Jeff introduce Pamela to a whole new way of living and loving. She discovers that not only is she the desirable woman her husband convinced her she wasn't but she can find a new life, a better life, after him.

Delilah Devlin’s stories are always fun, entertaining and totally hot. Bringing together unsuspecting people is what she does best. No one even can come close. Grab the lounge chair, put on some SPF 40 and spend some time with her sexy, sweaty and provocative playmates. You won't regret it!!

My Angel Cheetah by Joyee Flynn

My Angel Cheetah by Joyee Flynn
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (115 pgs)
Other: M/M, M/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Coreopsis

Shem Cowell has been through a lot in the past year. He’s lost his parents, his home, and is still wanted by the Hunters who took everything from him. To make matters worse, as the runt of his litter of cheetah shifters, he is completely blind in his human form.

Curtis Booth is a vampire whose brother was involved with the Hunters that destroyed Shem’s life. But, from the moment Curtis sees Shem, he knows that the little shifter is his mate. He also knows that he will have to share his mate with another person, though he is willing.

Lt. Dieter “Diets” Sheron is a fireman— a sexy, hot fireman. He is also human. How will they convince him about vampires and shifters, much less that he is their destined mate? Will the three realize that together they can overcome anything or will they let their past force them apart?

With the combination of a vampire, a cheetah shifter, and a fireman you have the makings for a very sweet yet erotic love story. Being a fan of the Purrfect Mates series, I knew this was a story I had to read at once.

Shem Cowell’s life hasn’t been ideal and he is managing the best he can. He was born blind but only while in human form. His parents were murdered protecting him and his brothers and he lives with vampires. He’s still trying to come to grips with all the changes in his life when he meets one of his mates, Curtis.

Curtis is the brother to the vampire who helped murder Shem’s parents. To say he feels extreme guilt is an understatement. Stumbling upon his mate was a reprieve from the shame and loss his brother had caused. These two have constant misunderstandings when getting to know one another. Shem is young and has never been in a relationship before, so it’s only natural that he will take Curtis’s caring for him as pity.

Shem and Curtis are just starting to get to know one another when they come across their other mate, a human: Diets. Mating with a human throws a wrench in the mating game. Growing up believing vampires and shifters were a thing of myth it’s hard for Diets to understand the consequences of not mating his cheetah shifter. With time, these three men get to know one another and it’s not until Diets' life is put in jeopardy does the strength of love shine through.

All three of these men come from different backgrounds but are seeking the same thing, a family. A very sweet and touching love story and definitely not lacking in the sex department. Ms. Flynn writes very graphic loves scenes that jump off the pages, but in a way that adds to the relationship between the men in the story. My Angel Cheetah was a fast paced read that will keep you entranced until the very end. A must add to your Purrfect Mates collection.

Tia’s War by Kama Spice

Tia’s War by Kama Spice
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (111 pages)
Other: Light BDSM, F/F, M/F, Anal Sex
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Clematis

Tia is of mixed blood, a human and shapeshifter. She is stronger and faster than other women and has joined a band of rebels to put her extra-human abilities to use. Now she has been sent into enemy territory to seek and destroy a toxic substance, but something goes terribly wrong.

During the mission, Tia is captured by Inuku, the general of the enemy’s warriors. Tia knows she should hate him, but she has seen this massive shifter in her dreams. She recalls with exquisite detail the feel of his hands and mouth on her body. Try as she might, Tia cannot stop herself from responding to Inuku. Just being near him makes her skin burn for his touch. Would he command her body the way he commands his warriors?

The longer she’s around him, the more desperate she is to find out. When things become heated, in more ways than one, Tia has to decide between her desire to escape the enemy and her increasingly powerful desire for Inuku.

I hadn’t read anything by Kama Spice before Tia’s War, so my delight with the beauty and richness of the exotic world and characters within was genuine and appreciative!

In Tia’s world, a war is raging. She is a ‘conditioned’ soldier; a Stealth Blade band leader of the human resistance rebels, fighting to rid the human territories of the blood-lusting, shape-shifting Lith’hah beasts.

At least that’s the propaganda she’s grown up with, believes in and is committed to defending the human race from…

Although pronounced a perfectly normal human being as a child, Tia feels an abnormality growing within. She tries to hide those differences as she ages, but strange dreams that have haunted her since she was abandoned by her Mother plague her, and just may hold the key to her future and the truth that will at last be revealed.

The characters are wonderful; richly vivid and completely captivating!
I adored Inuku, Tia’s proud catman shape-shifter, descended from Siberian cats and General of the Lith’han army. He’s every inch the alpha warrior; his absolute presence, command and grace virtually leaps at you from right off the page! He and Tia have a smoldering passion that is as powerful and all encompassing, as it is ethereal. It's beautifully detailed, bold and dramatic.

I loved the feel of this story. It’s different. It has a unique style, a haunting quality that is erotic and exotic, and gives a new spin on the often repetitive shape-shifter romances. There’s a depth to the story, despite its relatively short length. It’s well developed, absorbing and satisfying to the very end.

I couldn't help but wonder if there might be more? It would make a wonderful series, as there are so many characters in here that deserve to have their stories told too! Imagine my surprise and delight, when I found two more at Ellora’s Cave! I highly recommend you get your own copies of all three today... I did!

A Kiss for Luck by Kele Moon

A Kiss for Luck by Kele Moon
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short Story (45 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Dogwood

Dr. Clara Evans’ life has taken a turn for the worse. With a failed marriage behind her, Clara has only a bottle of wine and a romance novel for company on New Year’s Eve while waiting for the dreadful year to end.

Her lonely celebration is disrupted when her best friend Jackson Philips shows up and she couldn’t be more delighted. Tall, muscular and handsome, what’s not to love about the bighearted firefighter?

It’s not until she steals a desperately needed kiss for luck at midnight that secret desires and hidden heartaches rise to the surface, igniting an inferno of passion that burns between them hot enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned firefighter.

Jackson Philips is a delicious fireman/paramedic whose hot sex-appeal sizzles can cause out-of-control blazes, especially among the nurses who are drawn to his heat. However who is the resident ER Doctor? None other than Jackson's best friend since high school, Dr. Clara Evans.

Clara has been through a rough year. She cannot wait for it to be over. Coming off a recent divorce, she temporarily bunks in with her BFF Jackson who offers his home and his support for her. What Clara does not seem to realize is the fact that Jackson has been in love with her for years but feels Clara is out of his league since Clara is smart and talented. What Jackson does not understand is that Clara has fantasized about Jackson many times over the years, but she thinks herself too plain to be with such a hottie. Mix this scenario together on New Year's Eve with two lonely characters and what do you get? A great romance blossoming and an even greater holiday short story.

My biggest complaint with these kind of short stories is just that...they are too short. Other than wishing for more from these lovebirds, this was a wonderful story that leaves one with a warm, romantic feeling. I love romances where the characters are childhood friends. It gives the characters more depth as they seem to know more about one another, so therefore the romance has a fighting chance of lasting forever when based on a strong friendship.

The love scenes in this story are HOT, HOT, HOT, the characters have exciting chemistry and are totally loveable. This reader smiled through the story and will keep this one to read again in the future.

Kele Moon did a fantastic job with A Kiss for Luck. After reading this story I found myself hoping to discover my own “Kiss of Luck” especially if the result was even close to this Happily Ever-after. If you want a short but hot holiday romance, than this is the story for you! After-all everyone needs a little Kiss for Luck!

Owning Wednesday by Annabel Joseph

Owning Wednesday by Annabel Joseph
Publisher: Loose ID
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (184 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, Ménage, Anal Sex, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Violet

ednesday is released by Vincent, her long-time Master, only to find herself in a new, much more emotionally intense BDSM relationship with Daniel. But is Vincent really out of her life forever? Can Wednesday bear the intimacy of her new lover's demands? The three soon find themselves in an uneasy and sometimes downright contentious love triangle.

Wednesday wants to submit to Daniel, but self-protective impulses and bad memories make their budding relationship a constant struggle. In a world of passion, promises, and power exchange, Wednesday and her lovers must come to understand the difference between being “owned” and loved.

“Daniel,” she whispered into his palm, “I want to put on some stockings.”

This is the line I’ll always remember when thinking about this book. It’s sexual, submissive, manipulative, and darkly dangerous all wrapped into one. Owning Wednesday explores a dark, sensual power exchange between the dominant Daniel and submissive Wednesday. It studies the difference between owning and loving a person.

Daniel meets Wednesday when her previous dominant Vincent invites him to a threesome. Eventually Vincent ends his relationship with Wednesday, in effect giving her to Daniel. Whereas Vincent was just a master, Daniel wants a relationship and future with Wednesday. Daniel is a fascinating character. He’s a strong dominant, but he also wants a true open and loving relationship with Wednesday. He moves carefully with Wednesday to ensure she’s moving with him.

Wednesday is just as intriguing as Daniel. Wednesday is emotionally damaged by her childhood. She doesn’t believe she deserves to be loved. She’s scared that the more she loves someone, the more likely they are to leave her. As much as she longs to commit to Daniel, her self-protection instincts are strong. Trusting in a happy future with Daniel is the greatest risk Wednesday will take. Watching Wednesday grow into a happy person is wonderful to watch.

Daniel and Wednesday’s sexual relationship is just sizzling. Owning Wednesday is a true romantic BDSM relationship. It has a dark, gothic feel. This is not a light, fun exploration of BDSM. Nor is it a book, where one of the characters is learning to be a submissive or Dominant. This is a book for people who want a darker edge. It delves into the psychology of power exchange between Daniel and Wednesday, and how that plays into a long and lasting relationship.

If you read the previous version of the book, this version maintains its strong intensity. Initially, I couldn’t understand why the book was being re-released. Then I went back and started rereading and noticed the lengthy beginning exposition in the previous edition. This is gone now. The book is tighter. The best parts of the book are still there. There’s still a live tree in the foyer. Daniel’s job has changed, but he’s still in the movie business. A big change is the purpose behind Wednesday’s white room in Daniel’s home. After reading the first book her white room haunted me. The new version of the book explains the white, but I felt I lost a part of Wednesday’s identity at the same time.

Ms. Joseph’s Owning Wednesday has everything I look for in a book: a strong story, intriguing characters who grow, a voice that draws you in, and hot, absorbing sex. It’s a darkly sensual BDSM romance. Yet as much as I say it’s dark, there’s something truly beautiful in watching Daniel and Wednesday build a life together. It’s a breathtaking read!

Under Wraps by Emily Cale

Under Wraps by Emily Cale
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (31 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 cherries
Reviewed by Mazus

For once, Dr. Aaron Prentiss' life is coming together. The arrival of a perfectly preserved mummy in his lab guarantees him tenure and a gorgeous woman is showing interest in him. Still, something seems out of place, mainly his mummy. Aaron doesn't believe in curses, but even he has his suspicions.

For Adriel, the time to convince Aaron that curses exist is short. Once every hundred years she gets a three day window to try and break free of her mummified body. She knows that Dr. Prentiss can solve the mystery, but can she convince him before time runs out?

Adriel is cursed and needs the help of Dr. Aaron Prentiss to break it before she becomes "Sleeping Beauty" once again.

Fast paced and sensual, this story is sure to keep you reading to find out what will happen next. The sex scenes are explosive and spicy. You get the sense that Aaron is a quiet and reserved man and believes that he is below a beautiful woman’s interest. Adriel is a sensual women who is cursed, but seems to be looking for her Mr. Forever. I liked how each scene in this book flowed into the next with barely a blip; it was truly like watching a movie.

If you enjoy a stimulating and delightful read then I highly recommend you read this romance. This story is short but makes up for it with an interesting plot and creative carnality.

Las Vegas by Demi Alex

Las Vegas by Demi Alex
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing, LLC
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (54 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, M/M, Ménage, Anal Play, Fetish, Toys, Voyeurism
Rating: 4 cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Determined to spread her grandmother’s ashes from the top of the Eiffel Tower, Angel embarks on a cross-country trip to Las Vegas. It’s not France, but it’s all her budget will allow. Too bad the screened observation deck hinders her plans, and when she attempts to slip her hands past the wire, the local authorities cuff her wrists.

With the last of her money used to pay fines and court fees, a complimentary food voucher leads her to a casino pub for a bite to eat. There, a late night proposition arises. Baring her breasts for a bit of cash seems simple enough, but three intriguing strangers change the odds and raise the stakes.

Angel discovers she doesn’t need Lady Luck when she’s got the Luck of the Irish. Laying all her cards on the table, she bets on a passionate night with Liam, Brody and Ryan. But come morning, the guys up the ante. The jackpot is tempting, but staying with the three men is the greatest gamble of her life and requires that she go all in.

Will Angel fold and leave Las Vegas as she arrived? Or will she add her heart to the pot and meet their ante?

If a reader is looking for a bit of fun, with a light plot but plenty of erotic heat then reading Las Vegas is like hitting the jackpot.

Angel is the heroine of the story and her sole purpose of being in Las Vegas is to reach the only Eiffel Tower she can afford to get to in order to fulfill her grandmother’s last wish. Things don’t go according to plan and she makes a decision that puts her in the path of a life changing event. Even the most poorly made choices don’t always have permanent dire consequences and Angel found out in a hurry, much to her and mine’s delight.

Because this is a short story, things move at a fast clip so Ms. Alex sets up the premise in quick fashion. It’s told in first person point of view so a reader can follow Angel’s rationalization for every move she makes. It’s her interpretation of things, her responses to the three heroes and how she felt about the things she experienced in their arms that made the book so fun.

The guys are hot to trot and full of dominant ideas on how to fulfill Angel’s fantasies. They assert themselves into her life early on and never stop. They’re like steamrollers and they want her in the worst way so anything goes. Of course, that’s half the fun of Las Vegas and the author was quite inventive.

As much as I enjoyed reading this tale and finished it in record time because I wanted to see what her hunky men would do next, there was a small weakness. There were only two edit blips so that’s no big deal. What left me puzzled was the impression I got that quite a few times when Angel had an internal monologue, either Liam or Brody heard her. At no time did I get the sense they were gifted with paranormal talents nor did Angel notice or remark about their amazing mind reading abilities yet that is how it presented. Otherwise, it’s an entertaining book with many well written scenes to satisfy the fans of light bondage and lovers of chocolate fun.

Las Vegas is simply an enjoyable read without any baggage or angst to drag it down. It’s a perfect little story for readers who are looking for a short shot of woo-hoo with optimistic overtones and a cute happily ever after that is just as saucy and hot as the rest of the book. I had a good time reading Las Vegas.

Codename Courtesan: Spring by Aubrey Ross

Codename Courtesan: Spring by Aubrey Ross
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (84 pgs)
Other: Bondage, M/F, Spanking
Rating: 5 cherries
Reviewed by Morning Glory

When Evard Keenan sends for a pleasure ambassador, Spring knows it's the only opportunity she'll have to recruit the mysterious Chemist. She anticipates the danger of her mission, yet she's unprepared for the passion that ignites with their first kiss. Never before has she longed for another with such aching intensity. She believes in the Resistance, and she'll complete her assignment regardless of the cost. But now that she's tasted the pleasures only found in his embrace, how will she find the strength to walk away?

Evard is every bit as much a captive of the ruthless Gathosians as the people of Earth. He knows the Resistance is his only hope of escaping his tormentors, and he's just as sure Spring is part of the Resistance. He will seduce her, captivate and pleasure her, until she will no longer consider leaving him behind.

A hot tale of sex, spies, and aliens.

Spring is sent in to recruit a chemist over to the Resistance. Evard is a prisoner, even if he's a privileged one. He's managed to create a formula that will free the people of Earth from the Gathosians, aliens that have invaded and enslaved Earth. The thing is he has to free himself first. Inwatta is his captor, a Gathosian who is pure energy, and has a weird obsession with things in the physical plane. Especially sex. This allows Evard to use this against her.

This story was well planned out. It keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting to know if Spring and Evard will pull it off or be found out. The sex is hot! Evard and Spring were a little standoffish with each other at first, but that is understandable given the situation. Once they get past this, they seem to hit it off. As the book progressed I found myself reading faster, just so I could find out if they were going to be able to pull everything off. The ending was awesome and had quite a twist that was really surprising. Definitely a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Game Night by Darah Lace

Game Night by Darah Lace
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (39 pages)
Other: M/F, mild bondage, anal play
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Carnation

You don’t have to like the game to love the player...

Salena Martin isn’t into sports and she can’t tell one ball from another, but whatever the season, Friday nights mean gathering at her best friend’s to watch “the game.” Unfortunately, the players on the wide screen don't hold her attention like steamy fireman, Trevor Branson. If he’d only let her in the game, they’d both score.

Shy, pretty Salena Martin can't stop fantasizing about her best friend Macy's brother in law. He's at all the parties they have and that includes the one tonight: game night. It's another basketball night at Derek and Macy's and Salena's mind is on her hot fantasies of Trevor. She decides to leave early and try out her new sex toys that she bought at the women's party Macy gave earlier in the day. That is a new kind of adventure for Salena. It's been eight months since she's had a man in her life and the only one she can think about is Trevor Branson, but she is sure he doesn't feel the same about her.

When the game ends, Macy sends Trevor across the alley where Salena lives to put some food in her refrigerator, since hers is full. Salena, expecting Macy, rather than Trevor, is shocked when she hears his masculine voice behind her... but she's not as surprised as Trevor is to find Salena standing naked in her kitchen with her hand stuck down the garbage disposal, her bracelet hooked on a blade. He happily comes to her rescue, and finds that the object that Salena was trying to remove from the sink drain was a sex toy. A small metal ball. Before Trevor frees Salena's hand, he takes extreme advantage of the situation, causing a raging storm of sexual arousal in both of them. When he learns of the personal plans for her evening he decides to be of yet greater service!

This story just keeps getting hotter as it evolves, the desire between the lovers intoxicating in their passion. I enjoyed the natural way the story unfolded, with the tension building throughout and ending in a very complete and eloquent way. There is a happy ending here, but it isn't completely free of challenge. I was pleased with the abilities of the author in her storytelling, as well as the detailed execution of her craft. I recommend this story as a modern and realistic fantasy that I'm sure romance readers will enjoy, as I did.