Taming His Tutor by Natalie Anderson

Reviewed by Desere

Abbi Hayes is the ultimate geek! She 's a computer guru, plays with lego and she's so plain Jane her last boyfriend called her boring and passive in bed. Ouch, right? It would be very ouch for any woman so you can bet your last dollar she's going to do something about it.

First step, is to tell everyone it's all in the name of research for a new app she is designing for her boss. Second step dress the part, not slutty but definitely no more nerdy , just show enough to get attention.

Thirdly and most importantly acquire a suitable target to test out her new found inner vixen abilities. It all sounds like the perfect plan , but sadly for Abbi it all goes wrong when she bumps into the fantasy of her high-school dreams, Joe screw all the girls senseless Fuller. She forgets all the the tips and tricks she researched through hours and hours of articles, get's hot and bothered in less than five minutes and then runs away, not very vixen like!

But Joe is having none of it, Abbi was his ultimate fantasy back in high-school but after her teaching him six math lessons she never looked his way again. This time he's wiser, older and more determined to ensure his dream girl ends up in his bed. Putting two and two together Joe soon discovers the real reason behind Abbi and all the sexy research, and he wants nothing more than to be her tutor. But what will he do when the student becomes the teacher and turns the tables on him, run away like he always does or run after the one person who knows the truth?

If you like your hero's ultra hot, your heroines learning something new about themselves and showing the hero a little something new in life , super hot spicy sex and deep underlining emotion, then this read from the super talented Natalie Anderson is the ultimate in romance reads.

This book was fun and a little bit quirky in the start I mean it's not everyday I find a heroine that builds Lego for fun, then it turned sexy and flirty and just as fast hit a super hot level of sexy, sexy , SEXY!

I loved every single minute of the anticipation between Abbi and Joe, the buildup to the explosive moments of pure raw sex in the most basic and naughtiest of forms there is no way anyone can say this read is boring or that the heroine for that matter is boring.

Joe slowly bit by bit lesson by lesson brings out the real Abbi, the true woman she has always been. The entire read was a roller-coaster of emotions, from hot and sweaty to jealously and anger to sweet sensual romance and super hot off the charts sex.

But if you're thinking this book is all about the sex and just a little bit of romance you could not be more wrong. The author took a two characters and sent them on a journey of self discovery and realization dawning in such a beautiful manner it brought me to tears, not the reaction one would usually expect from a erotic read, yet it happened, but it was no surprise as this author has such an amazing way with words that she manages to have this effect on me with everything she writes, be it YA , a Harlequin Presents or a Harlequin Kiss. She takes me on a deep, satisfying emotional journey each and every single time.

Through the character of Joe, and the idea he has in his head of always taking off and running from hurt the author showed that running never solves anything, it 's better to deal with a situation head on, yes you will most likely get hurt but that 's what life's pain if for, to make us stronger. And when the next time comes around you will be stronger and wiser to deal with it all.

Through the character of Abbi and her very new found ' I can be a vixen' move in life the author showed that sometimes we need to risk a little and learn something new in order to let the real us shine through.

I am taking away a message of life does suck and sometimes it sucks like crazy and all there is left to do is run and start anew or be daring and and take action. The trick of the whole ' my life sucks because I have been dealt a hard blow' is to know which road to take. Will running solve the heartache, will the pain go away? No, of course it won't it will always be there in the back of your mind and living in your dreams at night. But daring to try something new will teach you something about yourself you never knew, it sounds like a dumb idea, and not like something most people will want to try , but it's how you try it that 's the key if you only try it halfway and then give up instead of seeing it all the way through then you'll never get the message.

I highly recommend this read for all fans of erotic romance reads with loads of spice and sexiness and a whole string of fantasies coming to life. An undoubtedly crazy , very sexy , passionate, explosive hot romance has never been this good read!

5/5 star review
" It's all about sex until the sex starts to run much deeper than just a good time" 

The Xandra King Erotic Romance Collection

Reviewed by Desere

I know this author as Susan Stephens one of the very best and certainly most extraordinary Harlequin Presents authors.

And anyone who knows me will know that I am a major big fan of contemporary romance reads and that the Harlequin Presents books are more in line with what I prefer to read, and yes occasionally the odd erotica too. But this read is a historical erotica and am no major big fan of historical reads simply because I don't have the background knowledge of the time periods and the this outfit and that , not that I have never wanted to learn I certainly do, but I have more than one bad experience where the author is giving such an overload of descriptive info into the historical part of the read that I as reader feel lost and like a intruder into the lives of the characters. So instead of wanting to get lost in their world I want to get out as soon as possible!

In this book it was however not the case, the author as I mentioned has created some absolutely brilliant Harlequin Presents reads over the years and has time and time again blown me away with her level of deep emotion and sparkling writing brilliance, take that and add in  a magical setting , which would  to the non historical lover would sound boring , but in actual fact is totally romance perfection, mix in some hotter than the desert sun erotic nights and you get two reads that will blow your mind!

The year of this book is 1527, so of course as I mentioned before I get all uncomfy when I see the historical part but knowing that it is always good to keep any open mind when reading I kept going and I could not have been more delighted, I was so addicted to this read that it was as if I was Celestina and I wanted to remain in the world the author had created. Not once did I feel lost or like I was intruding into a world where I most certainly don't belong.

The first read tells of Celestina and the Sultan, mmmmmm sounds hot right? And it was! In the palace harm Celestina eagerly awaits instructions in the erotic arts in order to learn to please the delicious looking Sultan. She is taught by one of the palace's most gifted instructors and soon her appetite for pleasure becomes insatiable. As her hunger for her instructor grows to new levels so does the fear that soon she will be lose him when she is summoned to the bed of the Sultan. But just like with everything in life nothing and no one is always exactly what it seems at first glance.

In the second read we get to learn all about Celestina and her new life with the Sultan at her side and in her bed and everywhere else for that matter, I did say she has an insatiable sexual appetite, not the mention that the Sultan cannot get enough of her! But being Queen of the Sultan has it's disadvantages too, being married to the land's most fiercest warrior brings her directly into the line of fire. She is tested by her people and her enemies and yes of course by herself, because as we all know when life dishes out the challenges for you to pass a test you learn a lot about yourself and thus start testing yourself in order to see just how far you are able to go. But facing up to the challenge can either destroy her if she let's it or make her a true warrior queen.

A side from both reads being so super magical with settings and historical elements that just made me wish I could climb into this book change my name to Celestina and forget I ever lived in 2014 and instead live the amazingly hot and delicious new adventure Celestina finds herself in, the reads had that perfect emotional meets super hot balance that I have come to love from this author's Harlequin Presents books, of course this being an erotica read it was double the spice and twice as hot!

Both reads had a message that is an old one but a good one, all of us are warrior's of some kind. At first glance it might not look like it to anyone from the outside but on the inside there lives a special kind of person. We might not even know it yet because the challenge as not yet arose to bring the special out. But the fact will always remain that somewhere deep inside ourselves that person is alive and well and ready to come out and fight  in order to walk away from any challenge as a winner, the trick is to not go running when that person is ready to come out. Don' t tell yourself this is not me! I should leave now before I get into deep. Life is trying to unleash the real you, don't ever fight it!

I highly recommend this read for all fans of erotic delights! The book has the perfect balance of sexual hotness to make any reader's toes curl and the right amount of emotion to make you  feel so connected to the characters that just as me you will want to be the characters ! This author is remarkable in every way, whether she writes fun, flirty and emotional Harlequin Presents or hot and sexy erotica's she knows how to capture your attention, keep it all the way and in the end deliver the perfect read into a world of romance escapism!


5/5 star review
" The student becomes the master and emerges into a warrior queen fit for any battle" 

The Dani Collins Erotic Romance Collection by Dani Collins

Reviewed by Desere

I have been a fan of Dani Collins's Harlequin Presents books for a long time. The books are always so realistic, gut punching emotional and very addictive once you start.

But along with the very emotional there has always been this little part of me as reader that has always wished that the author would let her fun side shine through. But of course in a Harlequin Presents book this is not the norm and when you pick up the books you know you are in for a memorable, compelling tear jerker, which of course is just one of the many reasons am so very addicted to them.

Sop when I first was asked to review this author's erotic side of life, I jumped at the chance, as I said I have always wanted to know what the stories would be like that this brilliant author can dream up , like she always does, but with a little bit more of her fun side mixed in with loads of hot spice!

I could not have been more delighted! I am not a very big fan of erotica, as yes it always feels like am meant to be looking over my shoulder and having to see the reaction on people's faces when they start chanting " You're reading a dirty book". It is feeling I hate, yet cannot seem to get rid of, guess it's the 'good girl' in me having a bit of  a battle with the bad one!

Putting that whole matter aside, let's get back to the book ladies. The book contains two super hot and very addictive reads. The first Mastering her role tells of Arianne, she has had it bad for her sexy ass neighbor Jason. But she picks up on a rumor that Jason has a bit of a kinky side, and knowing she badly wants the man  and she is no where near anything but plain old vanilla she knows she will have to pull out the big guns to get his attention. So she asks Jason to introduce her to his Dominic a sexual dominant instructor. And very soon Arianne finds her inner tigress in the arms of Dominic, only something about the man behind the mask seems very familiar.

In the second read Playing the Master we meet timid Ann Parker, Soon she will belong to the very handsome but also very cold Porter Navarro , a marriage practically arranged in hell, because her stepfather insisting on the what is bound to be fiasco of a marriage is as good as a deal with the devil. But then she gets a secret makeover and is presented to her husband to be as Violet. As Violet she is able to get go of all her inhibitions and let the real sexual woman out and into the world of Porter 's dark and exquisite delights, which she simply cannot get enough of. He is the master and all she has to do is go along for the ride, but will her liberation cost her the man who has become her sexual teacher and the one she loves with all her heart?

Both reads do have that special emotional punch associated with the author's Harlequin Presents books, but as I said those don't always feel like the author is unleashing her full fun and spicy side, the spice does make an appearance here and there, but in these erotic reads obviously she let's go and gets down and dirty all the way.

I loved every minute of it, it not only showed the author's fun and kinky side come to life, but let me as reader know that when you take the brilliance of an amazing author, add a dash of her gut punching emotion and combine it with off the wall hotter than hot sex , you get a read like no other, perfect in every way, even for those readers never sure about erotic reads, start with this one you will never look back.

I am taking away a message from both reads, with is a simple yet memorable one, when you are too scared to risk a little something new you will never find out who the real you is that lurks inside!

5/5 star review
" Being submissive does not always mean being controlled, sometimes it comes down to letting go just a little"

Smoking Hot by Lynn Lafleur

Reviewed by Desere

The title says it all SMOKING HOT!! And this read was by far one of the hottest I have ever read. Anyone that knows me knows that I have an obsession with firemen and I have always admired their bravery for putting their lives on the line to safe others.

In this book the author gives us all the wonderful build up to romance before emotions explodes into amazing blazing red hot passion.

All three stories were simply to die for. If you are not into crass words and explicit sex scenes than this book is not for you. But if you like to live a little on the wild side as they say this read will entrance you from the very first words till the very last.

Not wanting to give too much away here and rather wanting to make sure you read all three stories yourself I will say this and nothing more. If you do not go and get a copy of this book you will be missing out on a world of hot and passionate romance meets sweet and sensual romance oh and smoking hot firemen!

Three stunning short reads, perfect for an afternoon escape into passion.

Excellent work Lynn keep them coming!

5/5 star review
" Where there's smoke there's fire or is that desire?" 

Hot Shots by Various Authors

Reviewed by Desere

We all know firemen are hotter than hot. I have always had a very special place in my heart for these men okay, I am lying I've had more than just a special place I have an obsession with them!

There is something so super sexy about how they go into action to save those that are unable to do so, I am not forgetting the female's that also place their own lives on the line, but of course being female myself my attention automatically goes to the boys who go all out to get the flames gone.

In this super, super hot read from three brilliant authors the flames of dangerous fire turns it's focus to flames of desire.

All three reads were blazing hot and yet at the same time had that certain sweetness about them that let me as reader know the focus is not all on the sex and that the characters emotional sides are being explored too.

I was amazed with all three reads, each author has their own unique style of taking the story of a hero and heroine and showing me that these are real men and woman placing their lives on the line but below the armor of bravery are men and woman with emotions of rage, anger, hope, despair and heartache.

I highly recommend this read for all fans of to die for hotter than hot sexier than the sexiest of firemen you have ever seen romance reads!

5/5 star review
" The flames of desire simply don't compare to the fires of destruction"

Gabriel's Redemption by Sylvain Reynard

Reviewed by Desere

If you have not read book one and two then you will be a little lost in this read. It picks up from the ending of book two and once again takes us on the journey of Gabriel and his beloved Julianne.

This time around their relationship face the toughest challenges yet. Julianne's studies get in the way, an old nemesis is out for revenge and Gabriel's discovery about his parents give a whole new meaning to the the words " Look what I found".

As in the first two books the author once again blew me away with her extremely realistic descriptions it really was as if I could imagine myself being a fly on the wall and touch the characters emotions and crawl right into the middle of their relationship.

And for those of you that have been following this series you will be very happy and over the moon much as I was to hear that we finally get to see what was in the note Julia tore up! And oh my gosh it was such a wow moment it took me more than just a few minutes to come back down to earth and settle my emotions!

I adored how Gabriela and Julianne have also reached the point where when a argument pops up they handle it much more like a been together for a long time couple would instead of very new this will never work relationship. It showed just how much these two have grown since the first two books.

There was quite a few "Wow that did not just happen!" moments in this book, some were good oh so VERY good, but others were so frustrating and ticked me off yet at the same time I knew that this author has a way of bringing it all around and letting me fall in love with the story and the characters all over again.

Series wrap up: I highly recommend this for all fans of the blow me away kind of romance reads. Sexy, passionate, every page filled with the WOW factor and so good you will never be the same again. Trust me after read this series you will forever be seeking this author's books.

She has a way of taking the best of romance scenarios and taking them to a whole new so much better than you ever imagined level if will leave you breathless , and yes I'm serious I more than once stopped breathing in this series, the same as a soapie junkie would when their favorite characters suddenly hits a " No you didn't" moment.

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Forty 2 Days by Georgia Le Carre

Reviewed by Desere

Life could not be more perfect for Lana, she has everything she wants including sexy as sin Blake, but then she makes a crucial  mistake and the only answer she can up with is to run.

She slowly rebuilds her life but it all comes crashing down when Blake suddenly reenters, not only he is furious with her for running away from him,he is out for revenge.

He will prove she still wants him and he is correct and so he has her back in his bed, but soon Lana discovers that he is not the kind and gentle lover he use to be, the sex is rough and hard,  this shocks her to her very core, but even worse she cannot believe how much she enjoys participating.

Only as much as she enjoys it all, she longs for Blake's gentleness and with it no where in sight she is not sure this will ever last and she might just need to run again.

Absolutely stunning book! Loved every minute. It had lots and lots of sex scenes which of course could be expected but the difference was that unlike highly charged mostly focused on sex reads, this book actually had a good story hidden in the lines.

The family secrets made the read even more fascinating and I could not stop from wanting to know just exactly what the heck happened.

A very compelling read, and so well written with not even one single line getting close to boring! It had me on the edge of my seat at all time.

I recommend this read for all fans of reading, the only thing that could possibly turn you off is if you prefer your reads without sex, other than that this read is perfect for all fans!

5/5 star review

" Will she ever feel his real touch again?" 

Scandalous Liaisons by Sylvia Day

Reviewed by Desere

I have never been a major fan of historical reads. It always feels like I'm lost because I don't know anything about the time period being referred to, and I feel that some authors focus on the backdrop settings too much instead of the actual romance aspect happening.

Not the case in this Sylvia Day book. The book includes three simply delicious, scandalous reads, all with the focus on how three men meet their match and go above and beyond to change their lives in order to win the hearts of the woman who entrance them.

The backdrop settings were well described but as I mentioned not to the major overflowing excess that it took all the feeling of romance away. Not once did it feel as if I was lost and not really aware of what was being described as the author really kept the attention on the romance between the characters.

I really loved that the author used the love of a good woman in all three reads to show how strong and overpowering love can be to the extent where a man will alter his entire life simply to be with her.

I highly recommend this book for all Sylvia Day fans. Hot, sweet, sensual, sexy and simply SCANDALOUS!

**If you are not into erotic reads or crude words this read is not for you. But if you do prefer some creative spice and fantasy that will have you wishing you could get a hold of your very own pirate or earl this read will hit all the right notes.

5/5 star review

"Being scandalous has never been this naughty or fun" 

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In the flesh by Sylvia Day

Reviewed by Desere


Another super scorching hot read from the ultimate author in erotic fiction! For five long years Sapphire has been the King of Sari's most treasure concubine.

But once that wonderful feeling of freedom hits she is dead set on never ever again being controlled again.

But when she comes face to face with Wulfric and his sensual games she becomes a warrior trapped in a war and the only way out is to surrender.

I simply loved, loved, loved this books and it's characters! The author tied it all in together so stunningly that it truly felt as if I was inside the book living the dreams!

Captivating, heartstopping and so romantic it brought me to my ever loving reading knees with joy.

The author also did a truly wonderful ending , she gave me the happy ending but also left me hanging, which let me know that the next book will be coming and it will be a for sure winner.

I highly recommend this read for anyone and everyone who loves a good hot steamy romance with lots of twists and turns. I was captivated from the very first line.

This author has once again proven why 50 shades is as thing of the past for 100 shades of Sylvia Day is far better and delivers time and time again!

5/5 star review
" Freedom comes at a cost" 

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Garbiel's Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

Reviewed by Desere

For anyone that has not yet read book one in this series , please do yourself the favour of making sure you do before getting into book two!

In book one we where introduced to sexy as sin Professor by day and dark mysterious sex master Gabriel, who embarks on a love affair with his graduate student Julia.

In book two the author brings them back from their perfect lovers getaway and lets the real world intrude, threatening to destroy the love and support they have found in each other.

The author as in book one gave it all and I truly to mean it all! Not one single page could be left unturned as the author simply weaved such a fantastic captivating journey for these characters that once again I found myself so entranced I simply lost myself in this read.

Gabriel and Julia's journey was taken to a whole new level and became so intense at one stage I wished I could jump inside the book to help rescue their simply magical relationship.

The first book truly gave me a new look into the word of forgive and let go of the past but in this the second book the author truly spoke to my soul. Simply gorgeous and truly breathtaking!

I highly recommend this book/series for all fans of reading, even if you think this will not interest you trust me when you read that last word you will be begging the author for more!

Bring on book three I beg of you Sylvain!!

5/5 star review
" Desire cannot be denied but can it be survived?" 

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Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard

Reviewed by Desere

Sexy as sin Professor Garbiel Emerson is a well respected Dante specialist by day, but as we all know lot's of people are one thing by day for when night falls even this 'straight and narrow " Professor goes over to the to dark and wild side.

He uses his good looks and sophisticated charm to have his every will satisfied. Sounds super dark and mysterious right? And you would be right, for he hides a deep secret that slowly eats away at his soul with a believe that redemption is beyond all hope.

Enter the sweet and innocent Julia Mitchell, enrolling as his graduate student and obviously for this reason being off limits makes the burning attraction between them even more irresistible and sends them both on a journey of forbidden love, seduction, passionate nights and redemption.

This book was all surprises for me, the author surprised  me by letting me think this is going to be a slow and boring read, as the first chapters were really more of a laid back romance wanting to start out but not really getting there, however when it actually to to the first date the story really picked up and from there it was all ready, set, go action!

The read focused not only on the love Garbiel and Julia find but also the journey of learning to forgive and find the balance of not only forgiving but being able to put the past aside long enough in order to be able to live life simply by being there for each other.

I laughed, I cried and I simply fell so deeply in love with these  characters that when it ended I was truly sad and so not ready to let go ! The author's intensive manner of writing really blew my mind, she not only dug deed into the soul's of the characters but went one step further by taking us into their mindset and then letting it fade to the background just enough to make you sit up straight and read on, waiting for the moment the issue will be raised again and bring you right back into the action.

As mentioned I was so not ready to let go of G&J and was simply delighted when I found out there is a sequel. More G&J awesomeness.

I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to travel on the journey of love and forgiveness depicted through the eyes of two truly remarkable characters!

5/5 star review
" Playing with fire does not always been you end up getting burned"

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Brie Surrenders Her Heart (After Graduation #8) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

In the final installment of the Brie story line, fans finally got the answers to many of the questions that have been driving us slowly insane. And let me tell you, as a fan of Red’s Brie series this reader was well satisfied with the outcome.

We finally learned just what had transpired between Ms. Clarke and Rytsar. Brie opened her birthday presents which included a special gift from Lea which lead to an amazing scene with Master, Brie, Lea and Tono. Master finally took care of the Beast in the most amazing way. Brie’s documentary is released. And Brie and Master - well it could not have ended better!

There were so many amazing highs to this final book in the series but I have to say that my favorite chapter was titled Pearls. You just have to read it to understand.

Again there are so many fantastic lines, some I would love to share but they would give too much away if I did. So here are a few:

“Just you wait. Brie. I’ve watched you from the beginning of training. I know what you like.   I think tonight will top everything. Everything!’

  It’s good to be me …

“I love you too, Brie Bennett, with all the fierceness of a condor.”

“Those talented lips are definitely not wasted on you.”

5/5 Stars

Passion for the game by Sylvia Day

Reviewed by Desere


Oh my gosh was this book all kinds of hot, hot, hot,hot, hot !! And no am not referring to the sex parts, okay those were really awesome too, but the actual plot was so unbelievably fascinating that half way through I already decided this one gets onto my auto to re-read list!

The read tells of Christopher he is infamous for satisfying his limitless wants and desires, don't you just love him already ?!

Now that he is once again a free man he devotes his time to engage, deceive and seduce the one woman that is just as ruthless as he is that is when it comes to the games of passion.

Maria is far from innocent in the ways of men but even with always ensuring she is one step ahead of Christopher and very much enjoying each delicious, sweet soul tempting unbridled kiss it does not mean she is going to walk away as the winner of this little game.

Her world comes crashing down when she discovers just how deep her feelings run and has to face reality but is she willing to risk losing the game when sacrificing her heart?

From the above alone you can tell this was one totally fabulous plot, what made it even more perfect was that each and every character was stunning created by the author to perfectly slot in with every aspect of this read.

The entire flow of this read was simply magic and never once was there a dull moment but, there certainly was more than one moment of me double checking over my shoulder to see what am reading, you know when you get that feeling that you are in some way suppose to feel guilty about drooling over some hot character and hanging onto every word they say!

The read was filled with excellent conflict, passion and awesome intrigue. Definitely worth the read! Sylvia bring us more!!

5/5 star review

"The game is up, time to surrender"

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Lucy’s Revenge (Divine Creek Ranch #15) by Heather Rainier

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

It is always a highlight when I am able to download the latest book by Heather and return to Divine, Texas. Her Diva fans know what I am referring to. She never lets us down and always has us begging for her next read. This current release is also a cross over book with fellow author Cara Covington’s  book titled: Love Under Two Private Dicks.

Lucy’s Revenge centers on the lives of Lucy Carter, Beck O’Malley and Patrick Owen. We also see some long time friends and family putting in brief appearances.

Lucy has had her heart broken before. Now she knows what she wants from life. She has set her sights on Beck and Patrick. And while Patrick is on board, Beck is still holding out hopes that Chloe will return to Divine. The Character of Lucy was such a delight. She is full of fire and does not hesitate to let Beck know when he suffers once again from foot-in-mouth disease. She not only is moving on in her love life, she has taken the giant step of opening her own massage therapy clinic, A Divine Retreat.

Patrick Owen was betrayed by his first wife. He is currently raising Patrick Junior on his own. He never thought he would be ready to fall in love so soon, but he is finding it hard to stay away from Lucy. And while he knows his business might suffer because of the lifestyle he is about to choose, he will do anything to be with the woman he loves.

Beck O’Malley is Divine’s local Bee Keeper. When Beck is not harvesting honey you can find him making beeswax candles and body products, or making bee hives to sell to customers. He has been waiting for a year for Chloe Rhodes to return from Lusty, Texas. She turned down Beck’s proposal and took off one week later. While he believed himself deeply in love with Chloe, he struggles with his attraction to Lucy.

The passion level is just what fans have come to want and expect from Heather. The story of Patrick, Beck and Lucy brought a few tears, cheers and head shaking moments. I wondered at times if Beck was ever going to get it right. Just as things look like they are going to work out between these three, Lucy faces a life-threatening moment.

With one of Heather’s Divine reads we still get to experience some dancing, a great music play list and long term friends that are always there for each other. I could not help but notice a few news names in the mix, I am sure we will see them down the road in future books, especially the duo of Ransome Cross and Val Teller. These two sound Divine!

I have already marked my calendar for Heather’s next release titled Maizy The Bear Charmer due November 8^th and then the long awaited Awakening Veronica due out December 20^th Sheriff Hank Stinson will finally get his story.

There are always many favorite lines in Heather’s books here is just one of the many:

“You and I are having us a come-to-Jesus meeting one of these days, Beck O’Malley. Call me that again and next time I may rip a few hairs out instead of just latch onto them.”

5/5 stars

The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

O.M.G. What an amazing story.  First I have to admit that I have not read the previous books by Tiffany Reisz. But after reading The Mistress I will be going back and reading the entire series. What an amazing story. It has just about everything a story should have and more, a kidnapping, passion, forbidden love. I found myself hypnotized to my kindle not even wanting to take a break until I reached the very end.

Nora Sutherlin has been kidnapped and is being held captive by two men and one serious nutcase of a woman. To stay alive she tells the woman stories, but these really appear to be flashbacks of her past with her lovers Soren, Wesley and Kingsley.

There are a couple of scenes I am not kidding … had me almost hyperventilating. I had crocodile tears flowing down my cheeks. Tiffany writes a brilliant story of how difficult love sometimes can be when forbidden. The passion and true love between Soren and Nora. What each one does for the other. I also loved the ending, without giving anything away. I love the gift that Nora receives and the phone call that comes in.

A Couple of my favorite lines:

“ Funny how hard it was to distinguish “Dominant” behavior from “asshole” behavior most of the time.”

“You call her Little One?”
“I always have. She was a teenager when we met. A very ill-mannered teenager. She demanded to know why I was so tall. She insinuated I had grown this tall simply for attention.” 

“Only Nora could be rude and flirtatious at the same time”
“I explained to her that I was tall so I could hear God’s voice better. And since I was taller and could hear Him better, she should always listen to me. That didn’t sit very well with her. She retorted the next day with a verse from Psalm 114. ‘The Lord keeps the little ones.’ Her biblical proof that God prefers short people. I started calling her Little One after that. It helped us both remember she belonged to God first.”

5/5 stars … wish I could give it more.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Brie Visits Master's Italy (After Graduation, #7) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

There are a number of author’s that I just cannot wait to read and Red Phoenix is one of them. Especially, her Brie Series. I hate that we are almost finished with Brie After Graduation. There is just one more novella to go, but Red Phoenix is promising that it will be longer than the others. If it is anything like #7 then WOW !!! Fans are in for a treat. So many things happened and in this reader’s opinion, all were fantastic.

We learn a little more about Ms. Clarke and her past but still I want to know what exactly she did to Rytsar. Also loved how Master made Ms. Clarke apologize to Brie. He is so in tune to her emotions.

There is an intense Bullwhip scene with Master and Brie … wowza.

Master and Brie travel to see Brie’s Parents … hehehe … saw that one coming. “Secretly I am hoping to find out her parents are in a BDSM relationship, now that would be hysterical.”

Master and Brie travel to Italy … O.M.G. I cannot even describe what happens there. A woman from Master’s pass has waited for him for 18 years … SAY WHAT !!! Parts were uncomfortable for poor Brie. But I think in the long run it was the best thing that could have happened for Brie and Master; I think it brought them closer together and showed Master where Brie’s heart is. This reader will tell you she was crying like a baby when Master and Brie had their talk.

We also celebrate Brie’s Birthday. There are some humorous moments, and again another shocker with Ms. Clarke and Rytsar.

Please Red, I am asking as a fan … before ending After Graduation answer a few of this readers questions, in the last book. Please … please … PLEASE !

1)                 What the heck did Ms. Clarke really do to Rytsar?

2)                 Are Brie’s Parents accepting after all, and are they into BDSM now?

3)                 Does Master propose to Brie? And make little Brie’s?

I do not want to give too much away but I must put a number of my favorite lines in this review. They are just too meaningful not to mention.

***** Spoiler Alert *****

 “ He was the master of incidental touches-simple contact that could drive a girl wild.”

“ God, I can’t believe he’s making me do this!”

“ I am honored by the depth of your love, babygirl.”

 “ But I will never let you go.”

 “I love you, Thane.”

5/5 stars 

Brie Discerns Master's Heart (After Graduation #6) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

Master has returned and this could not have come soon enough. After Graduation #6, picks up where Brie Learns Restraint ended. And we see Master protecting Brie from a new threat. The Beast as she is referred too, has come to weasel her way back into Master’s life. And she will use anyone to get to him including Brie.

The wolf is finally brought face to face with Brie in a meeting where Marquis Gray and Master were there to keep the peace. He is told by Brie that she loves her Master. Brie also tells Faelan, she would never have chose him to be her Master. I think maybe he has finally gotten the message, as later they run into each other and he never acknowledges her.

Brie also completes her Documentary and has a meeting with Mr. Holloway to learn of the outcome.

There were a number of passionate moments with Master and Brie and I have to admit there was something missing with him being gone.

Favorite passage: “ I love my Master,” she purred. “Your Master loves you,” he replied.

5/5 Stars

Brie Learns Restraint (After Graduation #5) by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

When Master leaves the Country he enlists another to watch over Brie. This Novella picks up where Brie Faces Her Master's Fears ended. As a reader I at first struggled with this decision. I soon saw the wisdom behind this, with a wolf on the prowl. After reading this novella, I now believe Master made a very wise choice. 

For this reader I also felt Brie and Tono's personal relationship grew, but in a way that doesn't interfere with her and Master. Everything about Brie and Tono was special, from having pizza, to demonstrating kinbaku at the training center to telling each other of their love for one another. I felt they were the perfect pairing while Master was away. He was there to help and protect Brie. She helped enlighten him that he needed a more permanent submissive in his life.

Brie continues to grow and learn under another's command with limitations. She also continues to work on her documentary with filming at the training center and interviews with trainers. One demonstration was just breathtaking.One interview raised more questions than answers. What really is behind Ms. Clark and her attitude? What makes her tick? I am sure readers are wondering the same thing. 

I just melted when Master called Brie ... His Poem and signing it Love Thane. I also loved that he set up a certain time each day for her to go exercise. Knowing this would help her feel closer with him, especially with a certain new gift. I must say even though I felt many of the things that happened in this novella were needed, Master was sadly missed. Yes we heard from him but for me he was truly MISSED!

5/5 stars

Brie Faces Her Master's Fears by Red Phoenix

Reviewed by Nancy Crocker

Red has worked her magic in the fourth installment of Brie after Graduation. The novel picks up with Brie & Master leaving Russia in a hurry, and leaving Rytsar out in the cold " my own private joke here". We find that Brie will have just 48 hours to get her documentary together to show to Mr. Holloway, once they land back in the states. 

Brie learns she must come face to face with her old nemesis Mary. But when Mary, Lea & Brie meet at The Kinky Goat ... let me just tell you this fan was holding my breathe. I wanted to scream ... No RED ... Don't go there! Thank goodness she heard me ... LMAO

I did feel Master struggling in this novel and pray he stays the course. It was great to visit with the instructors again. And I did enjoy Master setting up a long overdue meeting for Brie with a former lover. But once again Red drops a shocker of all shockers at the end. Part of me understands because of what had happened at The Kinky Goat, but then I felt Brie's shock and heartache at being commanded to do something she didn't want to do. I know I could never do what was suggested in my real life. I can't wait to see if this isn't more of a test in their growing relationship. This was a major cliff hanger and I was glad to see that Red showed us who was on the other side of the door. 

5/5 stars