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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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

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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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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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Ambition by Julie Burchill

Reviewed by Desere 

I don't know about other readers out there but for me a read about ambition is simply amazing! It truly is a thrill to read how one person sets their mind towards a goal and then to see how and what they will do to reach it. 

Granted some of the things people do are not always glamorous or even legal but they have their own set of reasons and as for the outside world, well the person could care less what the world thinks of them. 

In this read it tells of the ambitions within a newspaper empire by a very outspoken journalist. The story focuses on the main character Susan Street's fight to get the top job and how she proves woman are not to be underestimated, any job a man can do we can do just as well!  

The read started out kind of slow but got going around chapter three, but then suddenly it all went flat. 

The plot was not brilliant and at most time a little confusing as it did not really stay in line, one minute this would be happening and the next the entire scene would be gone and the author has you in a whole new place, without it really feeling like she ended the previous slots. 

This was as I said a little confusing and did not make sense and as reader I felt a little lost but if hot sex is what you are into this read is the one for you! 

But yes basically that is all there is, with just the slightest of hint of what the author was really trying to make the read about,  just how crazy ambition can make us all and I do mean anyone even the most normal person in the world can go from am average to look out world I am after domination and am taking it!

All readers have different tastes and therefore I will leave it up to you to decide if you want to step into a world where a book is filled with good and classy sex, but you do not care to much about the plot.

3/5 star review 

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Surrender to Me by Shayla Black

Reviewed by Desere

Who doesn't love a hot sexy, take me now and do with me as you please Navy SEAL! They are not only super deliciously hot, they are guaranteed to let any woman feel safe and secure whilst letting her also feel completely out of control.

In this read the story tells of Hunter, injured and on some recovery time he agrees to help out a friend with letting the fantasy of the very hot Kata come to life. But once he has her in his arms he does not feel like sharing at all!

He soon sets himself the goal of ensuring he has Kata all to himself and forever his before he leaves in a week's time. The sex goes from zero to 120 mph in less than 5 seconds and they live in their own world of submission and domination, with Hunter the teacher and Kata the student. But whilst Kata is learning to adjust to her new found fantasies and the extreme emotions Hunter unleashes there is danger around the corner and it wants death!

The character of Hunter was as mentioned a Navy SEAL and thus not only all kinds of total hotness but also one of those men that only needs to give you a look and you will be able to tell, that this guy lives for a challenge. I adored him from the very first page, yes I was not in full agreement that he would so easy be able get into the threesome thing, it just seemed not really the kind of thing a big tough Navy Seal would do. But once the author let Kata and Hunter only focus on each other I become very much entranced with Hunter and just how much he is dead set on protecting the woman that has stolen his heart.

Kata was as heroines go bit of a flop for me, she was fun and feisty and could stand her own but I was not overly all nuts about her being so indecisive all the time, we all know that when we want something the idea is to go after it before it goes elsewhere, so yes there were quite a number of times I wanted to give her a good old shaking up and just tell her to make up her mind and get on with it already. But then again, I suppose when faced with a life changing sexual course it cannot be easy and in the end I got a little more use to her way of thinking.

Now as for the plot of this read it not only included the super sex between Kata and Hunter and the very emotional journey they take off on, but also a very intriguing mystery, that kept my attention and had me on the edge of my seat. That wonderful "He will do anything to protect her" feeling that let's face it is always awesome in any read!

If you are not into erotica's with all the kinky wild domination submission elements this read is not for you, but I will also say this, the read is not only about that but also has a wonderful meaning and message about two people finding each other and discovering a weakness of life, and if you can look past the wild crazy sex that might let you feel uncomfortable you are going to discover a magical story of romance!

I recommend this read for anyone looking to indulge in the fantasy world of two lovers united by a bond so strong no challenge can break it.

4.5 star review
" Will she let him be her master" 

Warning: This book contains graphic language and sex
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