14
July
2008
6th in the Brotherhood Series. This story “sort of” focuses on the relationship between Phury and Cormia. At the end of the last book, Phury had volunteered to take the place as the Chosen’s Primale in Vichous’s stead. The Primales role is to serve as head male to a harem of 40 chosen. A glorified stud and sperm factory whose sole purpose is donate his half of a generation of new Brothers. I thought Ward would make this role more interesting given that he is abstinent and all, but nay it didn’t really play much into the story..
Posted: B Rated, Paranormal Reviews
28
June
2008
I believe I read this one out of order as it is the fourth in the series and I didn’t read the third yet. It is sitting in my TBR pile here somewhere. Oh well.
The unfortunate thing about being undead is that business success in the digital age is next to impossible to hold off. Jean-Luc is a successful clothing designer who has been in the spotlight for too long. We say that men age gracefully, however it is apparent to those around him Jean-Luc is a bit too graceful these days. He decides to imbark on the next phase of his life by hiding out in Texas for a few decades and re-emerge as his son. That works for the mortal world, but his enemies are not so easily dissuaded.
Posted: B Rated, Paranormal Reviews
12
June
2008
The third in one of my fav kick-ass series, Tempting evil is even better than Kissing Sin. Riley has advanced her training and is making her way up to a full guardian. She is not happy about this, but knows she has not moral choice in the matter.
Having found the compound of past nemesis Deshon Star through an inside connection, Riley prepares to go undercover as a female wrestler to gain access to the compound and eliminate Deshon and end his genetic experiments. Ok, so that sounds like a cheesy plot and perhaps it is, but Arthur has a way of building a complex world while weaving in erotic sex and interesting plots. I could not put this one down.
Posted: A Rated, Erotic, Keepers, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
3
June
2008
Riley Jenkins is half vampire and half wolf. She and her twin brother Rhoan live in Melbourne and are working with an organization of supernatural beings called the Directorate. Riley has been resisting becoming a full Guardian, but Jack, her vampire boss, has other plans for her.
Posted: A Rated, Erotic, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
23
May
2008
This is a new author for me. I wish I could say I liked the book, but it jumped along too fast with no build up.
Jane Drysdale is driving along in her car with tubs of erotic toys from her second job of “adult toy parties” when she runs over a rabbit and is suddenly transported to another land. She mets up with Charle who is a straight laced and sort of interesting character and is swept up in one adventure to another.
Posted: C Rated, Contemporary Reviews, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
15
January
2008
Wow, it has been a long time since I blogged. I have had a busy few months and just have not found the time. Working full time and going to college (at my advanced age to boot) have been rough, but I am still finding time to sneak in a romance novel here and there.
Fourth in a series of Aisling Grey - Guardian. Aisling is trying to get to the alter to marry her destined mate Drake, but her duties as a Guardian, Demon Lord, Prince of Hell (woops Abaddon) and her other various other responsibilities that keep conflicting with Drakes various dragon crisises (is that a word?).
Posted: A Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
3
September
2007
Riley Jenkins is half vampire and half wolf. She and her twin brother Rhoan live in Melbourne and are working with an organization of supernatural beings called the Directorate. Riley has been resisting becoming a full Guardian, but Jack, her vampire boss, has other plans for her.
Rhoan goes missing and a drop dead sexy vampire (Quinn) shows up naked at her doorstop. About to approach the monthly “moonfever” that turns the werewolf into a hunk of burning lust, Riley tries to avoid giving in her to tempation to Quinn. But even with several other lovers on her plate, she cannot resist him. Quinn could be the key to finding her brother so she reluctantly teams up with Quinn and asks Jack for help.
Posted: A Rated, Erotic, Paranormal Reviews
26
July
2007
Milagros de Los Santos has had a bad week, first she is persuaded to attend a book party of the man who wooed then suddenly dumped her in college (Sebastian). You know the guy; the one you thought was IT who turned out to be a total jerk….
Posted: A Rated, Contemporary Reviews, Paranormal Reviews
5
June
2007
Super funny and a great quick read.
Ethan Carrick is a vampire who owns a casino and happens to be the president of vampires. It is an election year and he has been advised to settle down and take a wife. He thinks he finds her in bubbly, sweet dentist Brittany Baldizzi. Brittany’s sister Alexis is the polar opposite to Brittnay, she is light to her dark, tough to Britt’s sweetness. She is also determined to save her sister from being kidnapped. What she doesn’t expect is to fall for Ethan, who of course is turned on by Alexis instead of Brittany.
Posted: A Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
4
June
2007
Magic Study is the second in Snyders Fantasy series. As with the first in the series, Poison Study, I listed to the audiobook from audible.com. I am on a new fitness kick and enjoy listening to audio books while sweating and huffing on the elipical trainer. (I know not a pretty picture).
Back to the story. Having found her true family in the first story, Yelena Zaltana is headed home to control and learn more about her Magic. Meeting up with her clan and immediate family produces mixed results as she uncovers what happened to her as a child.
Posted: B Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
3
June
2007
I love this series and had no trouble pulling an all nighter to finish number 7 in the series. However I am unsure if an all nighter was very wise. My poor sleep deprived brain is left with the feeling that I really missed some things or that I am not very good at connecting point A to point B to resolution.
There is a whole LOT happenin between these pages and I am not going to go into a synoposis of the story because I still think I am lost in the middle. I know how it started, and I know how it ended, but how did we get there? If you have not read any Sookies books, don’t start here.
Posted: B Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
30
May
2007
Elly St. Clair is the daughter of a guild (mob) family and has been engaged to the Guild boss, Cooper Boone. As typically done in romance, Elly wants more than a business arrangement match and calls off the engagement when Cooper is clueless and in attentive to her.
I liked this story because Cooper is truly a clueless male. As I am married to one it is interesting to see that my hubby is not the only one to say something stupid and really not understand the significance of what he said. Sometimes men are just so dumb. So anyway, Elly moves away and starts her own business in another town. Cooper gives her six months to “calm down” and plans to show up and have her fall into his arms (stupid male).
Posted: B Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
4
May
2007
Many months ago I started reading this book while waiting for my DH to have some minor outpatient surgery. At the time I didn’t think I was very impressed with the book so I put it aside and forgot about it.. The other day I was cleaning up the piles of to be read books in my bedroom and I ran across it. What struck my immediately was that I remembered exactly what the story was about. I don’t know about you, but I often forget the details of a book after I read it. You know when you look at a book and wonder if it was the Pirate or the Outlaw and did I like this story? Realizing that is rare for me to remember so many details about a book, I also realized that I must give it another chance and finish it. I am glad I did and I guess I was just not in a reading frame of mind when I started it.
Posted: B Rated, Contemporary Reviews, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
26
March
2007
I want to start out by saying that I have every Kenyon on my keeper shelf and am always rushing out to get the next one. That said, I am going to place this copy of The Dream-Hunter on my shelf next to my Kenyon collection out of a collectors stubornness; but very sadly, I don’t think I can finish it. I have forced myself to read up to chapter 9 and I just cannot get into it. Normally receiving a new Kenyon was a sure sign that I was going to be pulling an all nighter, but when I first got this book a while ago, I had trouble reading it from the get go.
Posted: D-F Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
15
March
2007
I have been waiting for this for so long and highly enjoyed it, but it is probably my least favorite in the series. I wonder if the wait and expectation of greatness is a setup for disappointment.
I just love the brothers, all of them. They are truly masculine and just so yummy. In the previous books there was a buzz from those who felt the story was approaching into homosexuality. I did not get that vibe and even if I did I would be A ok with it. The reality built by Ward is still fresh and so great to follow. She has a great imagination.
Posted: A Rated, Keepers, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
4
February
2007
I had a personal shopping day available from Borders that was due to expire, so I stopped to see if I could find anything interesting. I am trying not to buy new books because my to be read pile is threating to take over my house, or should I say my husband is threating my to be read pile again.
So anyhow, I was walking through Borders and the cover of this book immediately grabbed my attention. In person, this cover is not so red and the hottie on the cover is almost holographic. The computer screen just does not do it justice. I had to take this bad boy home with me.
Posted: C Rated, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
21
January
2007
I am on a new fantasy kick to replace the lack of kick ass heroines from my favorite romance authors. Anita Blake the one trick pony is down the tubes and at this time I have not found any new releases from my other favs.
Posted: A Rated, Historical Reviews, Keepers, Other Reviews, Paranormal Reviews
8
January
2007
Initially, I have not favored fantasy novels, but after seeing reviews of this book describing the tortured heroes of Daemon and Lucivar I knew I would love it.
The Dark Realm has been waiting for the arrival of their fated Queen for many centuries. The women in this tale hold the power to rule the males and have been very ruthless and hungry. Many of the current queens will do everything within their power to hold their positions of terror and authority. When rumors of “the Queen” start flowing, many are scrambling to find her to be their savior or to eliminate her.
Posted: A Rated, Keepers, Other Reviews, Paranormal Reviews
6
January
2007
For the past months I have been listening to the audio version of this story. My daughter is in college about an hour and a half away and I was interested in having an audio book to pass the time on my trips to pick her up or watch her soccer games.
Listed as a bestseller on audible.com I am glad I selected this one.
It is more of an adventure/fantasy story than a romance, but that was fine with me.
Posted: A Rated, Keepers, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
13
December
2006
With a cover price of 7.99 this was a very quick read.
Frederica (Fred) is half mermaid and half human with absolutely no redeeming qualities. In a nutshell she is a total bitch and an annoying heroine.
The story starts out with Fred walking into her parents home and finding them having sex doggie style on the livingroom coffeetable. Instead of writing this as a funny moment it reads more like an ungrateful spoiled rotten kid who proceeds to disrespectfully bitch at her parents for having sex in the privacy of their own home. She then berates her parents and condescendingly rips on them for being pot smoking hippies. I almost quite reading the book at this point, but really really hate not finishing books.
Posted: C Rated, Contemporary Reviews, Paranormal Reviews, Romance Novel Reviews
