Ella Jade, Be My Everything

Title: Be My Everything

Author: Ella Jade

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Spanking, BDSM, D/s, BDSM Theme and Elements, Strong Language, Graphic Sex

Word Count: 43,000

ISBN E-Book: 978-1937325060

Price: $4.99

Publisher: Beachwalk Press, Inc.

Buy-Link: http://beachwalkpress.com/be-my-everything/

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Lucas and Katherine enter into the perfect arrangement to fulfill their sexual needs, but what happens when their hearts get in the way? Shy, awkward receptionist Katherine Sierra wants to explore her sexually submissive side. Although new to the BDSM world, she’s eager to learn. When she attends a play party and submits an application to one of the most experienced Doms in the room, she has no idea what she’s gotten herself into. Successful businessman and hardcore Dominant Lucas Cain knows his way around a playroom and doesn’t normally take on brand new subs. He’s apprehensive about training someone so innocent, but the more time he spends with Katherine the more intrigued he becomes. She may be everything he’s been searching for. But when Lucas requests that Colin, his friend and mentor, join them in the playroom for an evening of fun, it just might change everything. Has Lucas broken his own rule and fallen in love with his sub?

Content Warning: strong language, graphic sex, BDSM themes

Review:

Be My Everything by Ella Jade is a great erotic romance story. As the story starts out the reader gets a look into the stages and progression of a new submissive entering the BDSM world. Katherine is a submissive who is also strong willed and knows what she wants. She is willing to undergo much to achieve her goals.

Luke is a long-time Dominant that is established in the BDSM community. He could have any submissive that he wanted, but Katherine and her naivety called to him. Luke finds that he really likes going back to the basics and teaching.

Katherine and Luke have a kind of backwards relationship, instead of dating and then getting intimate the two of them got intimate right away and then got to know one another. As a reader, you will love the emotional journey that Katherine and Luke take together and how they progress in their relationship. This is a very sensual and erotic story, but love is most definitely prominent.

Ella Jade does a nice job of setting up conflicts for the characters to overcome while keeping the plot moving forward. With each new conflict we learn more about the characters and Katherine and Luke learn more about each other.

This is a well written story, unfortunately it does have some editing issues and a blank page in the middle of the story, but don’t let the distractions keep you from a great story. I will be looking for other creations by Ella Jade.

Koko Brown, Nerds are Freaks Too

Title: Nerds are Freaks Too

Author: Koko Brown

Rating: Siren's Best Book Stone

Genre: Multicultural/Interracial Romance

Keywords: Fusion, Spanking

Length: Short Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419935480

Price: $5.20

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9548-nerds-are-freaks-too.aspx

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

Roxanne is stunned when her best friend, Leo, admits his feelings for her—she’s so not going there. Lovers may come and go, but true friends are hard to find. Instead, she enlists his help to sign her up for an online fetish dating site. She immediately meets a man who can help her explore her kinky side, starting with a chat session that leads to the best orgasm of her life. While her body’s satisfied, her mind can’t forget Leo’s confession…

Leo, meanwhile, isn’t giving up so easily. He knows Roxanne like the back of his hand, knows what she needs, and he’s more than equipped to give it to her. Subtle touches, a sexy spanking, the most erotic dessert-eating session ever… Leo is successfully proving that computer nerds can be sexual freaks too—until Roxanne discovers his secret. One that could kill not only a potential relationship, but their longtime friendship as well.

Review:

Nerds are Freaks Too by KoKo Brown was such a comedic read. Don’t get me wrong, it was chock full of emotion and white hot passion too. I really got a kick out of Roxanne’s vibrant personality and her OCD like ways and Leo, man what a sexy hero and patient at that. The banter made me smile and gave insight into how comfortable Roxanne was with Leo. Roxanne had classic blinders on, which is a hazard to many a female with the perfect best friend standing by their side through thick and thin.

Leo charmed the panties right off of me even. I enjoyed his little set up and the lengths in which he was prepared to go to enlighten Roxanne to his ways. Underneath the mind of a genius lay a body of a God. Leo is the perfect warning to never knowing what lies beneath. He was waiting for the perfect time to dominate his woman and knowing just what it was she needed. I enjoyed seeing her knocked off balance with his declaration and the path she struggled with taking. With their long span of friendship they complimented each other well. I’m still fanning myself from the smoking passion that literally singed my eyelashes while reading! This read also gives new meaning to taking gorgeous and loving friends out of the friend zone or risk missing out on a lifetime of meaningful love. This book is a definite have to read.

Skyhe Moncrief, Feral Fever

Title: Feral Fever

Author: Skhye Moncrief

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction

Keywords: Shape-Shifters, Alien Race, Multiple Partners

Page Count: 216

ISBN E-Book: 1463589107

Price: $6.99

ISBN for Print: 978-1463589103

Price: $14.99

Publisher: New Concepts Publishing

Buy-Link: http://newconceptspublishing.com/skhye-moncrief/feral-series-iii-feral-fever/

Reviewer: Rhonda J. Callum-King

Blurb/Summary:

Feral Series III: Feral Fever

Blessed are those who just give into the darkness of Luvk... Earthling archaeologist Aisling Bjorn never really considered juggling multiple husbands for were-assassin duty on planet Luvk—a world of tiger folk subjugated by winged aliens--for a career. Her sanity is out of the question when surrounded by enormous muscled Tiger Lords cloaked in sexy leather pants. Their glorious bodies alone could incite riots on Earth. And they all want her. One thing’s for certain, love or lust, everyone eventually succumbs to Luvks’ FERAL FEVER. (Multiple sex partners)

Review:

Feral Fever is book three in a series. I had not read books one and two. While this book can be read as a standalone, and enjoyed, I am positive that it suffers somewhat from that. Read as a third book, I believe that I may have given it a higher rating. Much of the back story as to why Aisling Bjorn is a Marshall or even what a Marshall is, is missing in this story. Unlike many other books, there really isn't much of a re-hash on the back story to catch up anyone who had just happened to start with this book.

The story itself is excellent. It involves a matriarchal cast society with female domination over the males of their race. They are a humanoid race that have slightly furred faces and tiger stripes imbedded into their skin (tattoo like). The royal females, those with the palest markings, are queens and take up to fifty or more husbands if they wish. They are capable of having children for many years and often have 40 or more children themselves. Somehow most of these children turn out to be males, against all statistics. This produces many unattached warring males looking for mates. There is a sadness to this book.

Aisling is sent to this planet to become a royal queen as an ambassador from the Marshalls. She is forced to take a minimum of 7 husbands, one from each region, against her personal beliefs. With time she comes to embrace the five husbands who survive the warring planet. This story is not a ménage per se as she is only with one husband at a time, however different men may visit her in the same day. Each husband has his own baggage and traits so there is something for everyone in this story. Once you read past the opening story, this book is mostly about Aisling creating workable bonds with all of her husbands, so the heat level on this book is pretty high. If you are looking for a hot book, with multiple partners, all in one to one situations, this is the book that you should read.

Heather McCollum, Masquerade

Title: Masquerade

Author: Heather McCollum

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Sub-Genre: Fantasy, Time Travel

Keywords: Faery Rose, Witches, Demons, The Dragonfly Chronicles

Page Count: 334

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-902-4

Price: $7.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549020

Price: $14.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=177_139&products_id=4494

Reviewer: Rhonda J. Callum-King

Blurb/Summary:

The Dragonfly Chronicles

Orphanage director by day, jewel thief by night. Using her magic to rob from the rich to keep the orphanage running seems like the perfect solution until Kat steals from the wrong man, a man who sees through her magic, a man who can see the scars she hides from the world.

Toren MacCallum is cursed. An old witch tore him from his sixteenth century world and threw him into the twenty-first century. But he’s found an ancient dragonfly necklace to bait the witch to return him to his time. For he must find a way home to save his sister and his clan from disappearing off the pages of history.

When a mysterious woman steals the necklace in front of a hundred witnesses, the witch, followed by a storm of demons, sends Kat and him to Elizabethan England. Toren agrees to return the necklace, but he won’t give up the greater prize, the thief who’s stolen his heart.

Review:

Being of Scottish descent and actually descended from clan MacCallum, I chose to review this book for purely selfish reasons. I felt it would be interesting to read a romance based upon my own clan instead of say, the time traveling Frasers, and yes, I've read those too. Having said that, I truly enjoyed this story!

A time traveling witch, who does not know she's from possibly a thousand or more years ago, who is also a cat burglar with a robin hood complex, meets a time traveling Laird of a beleaguered Elizabethan Scottish clan, while trying to abscond with his magic necklace. Through the efforts of the spirit of another deceased witch they are tossed back and forth through time to avoid an evil that is out to steal Kat's powers and destroy the world.

This appears to be the third instalment in a series, which I only became aware of when Ms. McCollum introduced the other two sisters and they had already found their mates. Being a third book made absolutely no difference to the story, although I believe I would have enjoyed it even more had I read the first two first. There will, I think be a forth book as Kat has a “missing” twin sister. It was also alluded to that there is an unknown fifth brother or sister out there that even the helpful dragonfly witch spirit seemed ignorant of.

This book was very well written and engaging. This is the kind of tale that won't allow you to put the book down. It will keep you up late into the wee hours with red eyes until you've turned the final page. You will love it!!

Karilyn Bentley, Magical Lover

Title: Magical Lover

Author: Karilyn Bentley

Rating: Three And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Fantasy

Sub-Genre: Paranormal Romance

Keywords: Faery Rose, Dragons, Shape-Shifters, Spicy

Page Count: 278

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-962-8

Price: $6.25

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549624

Price: $13.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=177_139&products_id=4593

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

In a world where men can become dragons, Thoren is one of the most powerful. As a shape-shifting Draconi, Thoren wants nothing more than to continue searching for Halfling children and returning them to Draconia. The last thing he wants or needs is a mate—until he meets Keara, an outcast unaware of the power that lies within her.

Keara doesn't know what to make of Thoren or of the magic he practices. She learned early to keep her magic hidden—her witchy red hair and green eyes are burden enough. When Thoren offers his hand in place of a forced marriage with Lord Simon, Keara jumps at the chance to leave her town behind. But she fears Thoren will shun her when he discovers the truth about her abilities.

Can Thoren convince Keara she is his lifemate, or will her secret talent be the wedge that drives them apart?

Review:

Magical Lover by Karilyn Bentley led me into the lives of the Draconi and the lost Halflings searched for by Thoren and his Watcher. The story is filled with magic and intrigue. I fully loved the world build and the beautiful descriptive settings, along with the varied dragons. I felt for Keara growing up believing she was nothing but the spawn of evil. I enjoyed that her spirit wasn’t crushed and that she followed her gift of healing instead of turning from it with all the negativity around her. When Thoren came into the picture I imagined them finding peace together and then the villains came into view. I disliked Lord Simon but more than that I disliked the rogue Draconi and hoped he’d be dealt with. Further in the story we learn more about Keara and her gifts, we learn of her heritage and how she’s welcomed into the family fold. The passion between Thoren and Keara burned the pages, when they gave into their desires and needs.

In the end the story was good. I waited for the rogue to be caught since he was the major danger in their lives who had made it past numeral wards. I found the lack of closure disappointing and his getting away scott free after his heinous crimes implausible. I checked to see if this was a series and came up empty handed. All of the greatness seemed to fade with this one part left undone. Reading a story of this length was disappointing in that regard. Though I was pleased to see the hero and heroine have their happy ending.

Maggie Jaimeson, Expendable

Title: Expendable

Author: Maggie Jaimeson

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Keywords: Crimson Rose, Spicy

Page Count: 274

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-961-X

Price: $6.50

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549617

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=137&products_id=4588

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

After a bitter fight, Jenna Mosier's pregnant sister ran away. Now, ten years later, Tanya is dead—murdered. A bloody note clutched in her hand pleads for someone to rescue her baby—a child Jenna must find to make up for not saving her sister.

Former Marine Reed Adler thought he left danger behind when he retired from Special Ops command. But faced with a dead body and a terrified ten-year-old boy in his backyard—and a mesmerizing woman who’s tied to both—Reed finds himself pulled into his most complex mission yet.

Ensnared in a dangerous mystery involving biogenetics research and children with no identities, Jenna and Reed must rely on each other for survival. Yet the closer they get to danger, the more intense their feelings for each other become. The cost of saving her nephew may be their hearts…and their lives.

Review:

Readers, you're in for a treat with this intense romantic suspense. Right from the start, the story has a bang, and it doesn't stop until the very last page. Woven with murder, mystery, and some very tender romantic moments, Expendable will delight fans of sexy romantic suspense. The pages sizzle with sexual tension, flying bullets, a child caught in the crossfire, and many other mysterious plots that bind together into one giant mystery. I was hooked immediately, and the intensity of the story kept the pages turning. Jenna and Reed are complex characters, with plenty of drama in their pasts and conflict to keep it very interesting.

If you're a fan of romantic suspense, be sure to add Expendable to your list of books to buy. It surely won't disappoint.

Mimi Barbour, Together Again

Title: Together Again

Author: Mimi Barbour

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Historical Romance

Sub-Genre: Time Travel

Keywords: England, Comedy, Spicy, Vintage Rose, 1968, 1978

Page Count: 268

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-901-6

Price: $6.25

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549013

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_145&products_id=4493

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Traveling forward in time, Dani Howard’s spirit becomes magically united with that of reporter Troy Brennan. He’s everything a girl could want in a man, and she falls deeply in love. Though she must return to her own body and her own time, she gains his promise to come to her birthday party in seven days so they can meet as separate entities. Only too late does she realize she should have told him about the number of years those days will equal in her life.

Troy can’t believe he has fallen for a sixteen-year-old spirit invader. Yet he’s so infatuated that when beautiful and renowned author Ellie Ward comes on to him, as attractive—as familiar—as he finds her, he’s honor bound to stay true to his young love. Or is he?

Review:

What a magical, funny and touching story! Very unique and enjoyable. Together Again delivers a delightful tale of intrigue. The plot is original and keeps the reader totally in tune. I didn't want to turn away from this story for anything! With a hint of magic and time travel, I devoured the novel from start to finish. I had to know how Dani could travel and become a part of someone else's body and mind. There are scenes that made me laugh because of the situations, and there are some very touching moments throughout as well.

If you're looking for something very different, I don't hesitate to recommend this book. Together Again, to put it simply, should not be missed! It's got a bit of everything for romantics to fall in love with. Mimi Barbour, I give you much kudos for having such an imagination to write a story of this type. It's beautiful. I need more!

Laurann Dohner, Slade

Title: Slade

Author: Laurann Dohner

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Keywords: New Species Series

Length: Plus-Size Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419935831

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9521-slade.aspx

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

Book 2 in the New Species series. The books can be read as stand-alone stories, but it is advisable to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series.

Dr. Trisha Norbit is flat on her back in a hospital bed, pinned under a really big New Species male. Though drugged out of his mind, he promises her ecstasy and is determined to deliver—but hospital staff intervenes. 215 is a man Trisha will never forget. But, when she meets him again at Homeland…he doesn’t even remember her!

The nosy new doctor wants to know all about the breeding habits between humans and Species. Slade proposes a hands-on education but she’s not interested in a one-night stand. He can’t offer more because he’s haunted by the memory of a woman he once tried to claim. He’s shocked when he realizes they are one and the same. He’s blown it—she’ll never give him a chance now.

But, when her life is in danger, he’s the only one who can save her. As they flee through the wilderness, their desire ignites and cannot be denied. Hot sex, on the run, has consequences that are even more dangerous and will change their lives forever.

Reader Advisory: There is a scene of an attempted rape.

Review:

Slade Book Two of New Species by Laurann Dohner led me back into the world New Species. Slade is one drop dead sexy man who only has eyes for the good Doctor. Once they realized they knew each other, I waited to see what rekindling would happen. Slade and Trisha have an explosive attraction that will singe the eyes. Yet I couldn’t stop reading or seeing the bestial side of Slade when in protection mode.

I found his other way of protecting adorable. Only men think distancing themselves is a way to offer better protection. Dr. Tricia is stronger than anyone gives her credit. Circumstances lead her into danger and she must wait to be saved. Courage and quick wits give her leverage. Her fears made me fear for her and I felt our hero’s pain at not being close at hand. I was thrilled when the situation changed for the better. I enjoyed reading of the entire species and not just the NSO, Laurann Dohner gives us a detailed view of the species she’s created. The rest of this story is heartfelt and I’m not one for spoilers. This is a must read story.

Brindle Chase, Depth Charge

Title: Depth Charge

Author: Brindle Chase

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sub-Genre: Multicultural

Keywords: Graphic Language

Length: Novella

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-61118-444-0

Price: $4.99

Publisher: Loose Id

Buy-Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Depth-Charge-Maria-Maria.aspx

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

Steve Chambers's supremacy as top diver has never been challenged until now. Not only has he been beat out for the week by a rookie diver, it turns out Rodriguez is a she. Adding injury to insult, he’s paired with her to fix the submerged diving station they use for treasure recovery.

Maria Rodriguez has had to beat every man she’s worked with, just to gain a semblance of equality. Her impoverished family relies on her to make enough money to support them as well as her, and to do that, second best is not acceptable. Beating Chambers was the hardest challenge she’s ever done.

Confined in a diving station at 150 feet below the surface, in arctic waters, the rivals work hard to repair the oxygen lines to the damaged station before it bleeds out. And even harder to one-up the other. The fire of their passionate rivalry blends with their undeniable sexual attraction until it explodes in fiery lust. But can they set aside their egos long enough to realize that together, they make a perfect team?

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse.

Review:

Depth Charge by Brindle Chase was a smoking hot read. Maria the heroine comes from a country where the only wealth accumulated is with hardened drug dealers who take from the community and don’t give back to the people. In an effort to save her family she uses her body, brains and talent to gain positions in various tourist attractions. She is a feisty woman and sensual as all get out.

Seth is used to being numero uno. When a slip of a woman gains the edge and knocks him off his longstanding pedestal he is surprised. More than that he is attracted to the young lady in ways he shouldn’t be. Trouble at their station provides them the perfect opportunity to get to know one another while working on fixing the system. Only mother nature, a ticking clock and monsters beneath the deep blue sea stand in their way. I enjoyed this story and the outcome. The setting for treasure hunting was a pleasure. The only question that stemmed for me throughout the read was the lack of nourishment or water while down under. I will be reading it again on a cold day. The fire they burn will definitely warm me up while reading.

Marie Harte, Whispered Words: A Power Up! Story

Title: Whispered Words: A Power Up! Story

Author: Marie Harte

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Sub-Genre: Multicultural

Keywords: Ménage, Voyeurism, M/F/M, Graphic Language

Length: Short Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-61118-471-6

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Loose Id

Buy-Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Whispered-Words-A-Power-Up!-Story.aspx

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

A casualty of funding wars and an overzealous Defense Department trying to clean up its reputation after several failed experimental programs, the Psychic Warfare Program (PWP) is scrapped in its infancy. Its participants are transferred to other defense agencies, but a few decide to leave the government behind, knowing full well their freedom hinges on keeping a low profile and living under the radar.

Chloe King has worked for the government ever since she left college. First as a cop, then as an agent, she's been putting away the bad guys for more than ten years. A clairaudient who’s always been able to escape trouble at the last minute, she’s now part of a group of people who understand what it means to be different, but now she's with a private organization, without the government's protection. She should be working less dangerous cases, trying to retrieve paranormal objects gone missing. Yet her luck has taken a turn for the worse.

She’s just getting over being nearly murdered by a serial killer when a stalker nearly brings her down. The voices she’s heard more than half her life have disappeared, and she’s afraid her life is coming to an end. If she can’t hear those voices again, she’ll die. She can feel it. But she never counted on the voices being real. Or belonging to two strong, sexy men resolved to keep her for themselves.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: anal sex, ménage (m/f/m with no m/m sexual contact), voyeurism.

Review:

Whispered Words: A Power Up! Story by Marie Harte led me once again into the PWP world. Chloe finds she must leave on hiatus to find her voices, the ones that have quieted while formulating a plan to stay one step ahead of a stalker trying his best to assassinate her.

During her travel she runs into two men who’ve helped her before, Xavier and Josh. Attraction is at an all-time high and Chloe finds she craves both powerful men. Keeping passion locked away proves impossible. Xavier and Josh consume her thoughts, and she theirs as well and not in just a ‘psychic’ way.

Josh needs more than a bedroom affair. Though he and his brother have shared passion before, he wants the illusive, a woman who will take the both of them for life, a pipe dream. Xavier wants Chloe as well; he isn’t as guarded as his brother. While their emotions and sexual tension continue to build, a psychopath is still on the loose. They must embrace their powers and give into the need to bring him down for good. This was one fantastically written story and I can’t wait to read Nathan’s story.

Roslyn Hardy Holcomb, Buttercream

Title: Buttercream

Author: Roslyn Hardy Holcomb

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sub-Genre: Multicultural

Keywords: Graphic Language

Length: Novella

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-61118-440-2

Price: $4.99

Publisher: Loose Id

Buy-Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Buttercream.aspx

Reviewer: Cia

Blurb/Summary:

Like the sinfully decadent treats she whips up in her bakery, Poppy Blakemore is irresistible, even to a battle scarred warrior like Matthew McAlister. Unfortunately, except for a love for delicious pastry and a passion so hot it leaves them scorched in its wake, the two of them have nothing in common. He is a straight-as-an arrow helicopter pilot who has been traumatized by combat, while she struggles to reconcile her capitalist tendencies with her counter-culture background.

The passion between them is undeniable, but Poppy knows that anything more than a sexual relationship is out of the question. Matthew wants so much more. Are sex and buttercream going to be enough to hold them together, or is their love doomed like an overcooked madeleine?

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content and graphic language.

Review:

Buttercream by Roslyn Hardy Holcomb gave me insight into the lives of a military pilot and a woman who was raised anti-war. Their passion moved mountains but their core values separated them on opposite sides. I loved the bakery and the ideals that Poppy stood for. At the same time, I also felt for Matthew and the honor he portrayed by protecting the freedom of every united states citizen…even poppy though she was lax to agree. Their sex burned white hot, the intimacy though was missing. Poppy couldn’t find it in herself to walk a mile in her lover’s shoes. In that regard she missed out on the blessings of the love he offered, simply because she didn’t have the same beliefs. I enjoyed the story but felt that there was an element missing. I didn’t get that they were in love with each other by end of the book. I saw the words spoken but with the pregnancy it felt calculated for purpose instead of heartfelt. I’d loved to have seen them have more emotional growth together and deeper intimacy. All in all it was a good story.

Sandra Cypress, Descending Into Darkness

Title: Descending Into Darkness

Author: Sandra Cypress

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Fantasy

Sub-Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance

Keywords: Vampires, Shape-Shifters, Fire Breather

Word Count: 33,000

ISBN E-Book: B004PGNIUE

Price: .99

Publisher: CreateSpace Kindle

Buy-Link: http://www.amazon.com/Descending-Into-Darkness-1-ebook/dp/B004PGNIUE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315965425&sr=8-2

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Katherine was living in a nightmare. She was studied daily as a freak of nature because of something she couldn't control; something she was born with. A unique gift of controlling fire. But her luck soon changed. In the dead of the night, a man saved her from hell. He carried her to freedom, or so she thought. In the two years she had been locked away, the world had changed. Nightmares had come out of hiding and proved they were real. Now she is surrounded by them; vampires, shifters and every other creature that couldn't possibly exist. And she is one of them. Katherine is the last surviving dragon shifter, a being so powerful that even vampires fear her. Then one night, in one simple act of bliss, she finds herself becoming something different, something unheard of. Something other people wish to control. A hybrid of shifter and vampire. Something that has never existed before. Now she must fight for what she has, unwilling to give up her perfect life. But this may very well prove to be beyond her control, something that will force her to fall further. Descending her further into darkness with every turn. But she must let herself fall to save the ones she loves before her time runs out. Descending Into Darkness takes you on an adventure as Katherine must come to peace with what she has become and deal with her new life, pulling you into the Katherine Sinclair series. The book makes very strong twists and turns, pulling every emotion from you as you read and leaves you wanting more in the end.

Review:

Descending Into Darkness is a dark, erotic tale filled with vampires, shape-shifters, power, and a little horror. Katherine Sinclair is rescued from a facility doing experimentation on her and others. Damien and Lucian, vampires, bring her to their carnival to live and be a part of the show.

There is no clear time line for how long Kat is at the carnival before her world changes drastically, but it seems to be only days. The plot moves quickly with a lot of action. As the story progresses the reader is filled in on background details pertinent to the progression of the story line. However, we never really get details on where or why Kat was being kept or by whom. If she was so important, why didn’t they come after her? Instead the story grows more enemies as Kat’s powers increase.

As Kat is thrown deeper into the vampire’s world, she comes into contact with extremely powerful and dangerous vampires that want to control her. Kat will not give up her taste of freedom so easily. She does what she has to in order to escape, but now that Kat is known she and her friends will never be safe. With questions and characters left hanging, the author leaves the reader waiting for the next story.

Descending Into Darkness if an enjoyable read. It definitely has some hot, erotic love scenes. The love scenes also have a splash of humor related to Kat’s powers. The only drawback that I found is the story is so fast-paced that, as a reader, you don’t really get to know any of the characters in great detail. However, this is the first story in The Katherine Sinclair Novels so I’m hoping that more detail will be forthcoming in the next story to help us connect even better with these great characters that Sandra Cypress started.

If you like vampires, shape-shifters, romance and horror all rolled into one story then you won’t want to miss Descending Into Darkness by Sandra Cypress. I will be waiting for the next instalment in this series.

Sue Fineman, The Mitchell Money

Title: The Mitchell Money

Author: Sue Fineman

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Last Rose Of Summer Rose, Sensual, Martinson Ranch Series

Page Count: 272

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-895-8

Price: $6.50

ISBN for Print: Price: $13.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_140&products_id=4477

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Martinson Ranch Series

Where had her husband hidden their money? If he wasn’t dead, Rachel would leave him this time for sure. Without the money, she’ll lose her only asset, the half-built house on the hill outside Maystown, Arizona. The only man who can help her is the surly ex-cop who owns the ranch next door.

Gary is reluctant to get involved with the woman who backed into his truck, but she desperately needs his help. He strikes a deal – his investigative skills in exchange for Rachel’s cooking. He intends to find the money quickly and get the rude woman out of his life, but things get complicated. Gary discovers Rachel’s husband hid more than his money. His entire life was a lie.

Rachel’s vulnerability tugs at Gary’s heart. He’s been lonesome since his wife died, and he wants to keep Rachel at the ranch, but the truth about the past could tear them apart. After her husband’s treachery, she’ll never trust another man. Even him.

Review:

Some people have many secrets. Some of those secrets happen to come out when the person is dead, leaving behind a mind of chaos and wonder to those who knew the deceased, but didn't know their secrets.

Rachel was married to Mitch for over 20 years. He wasn't the best husband, but they made it work. Though after his death, Rachel struggled both financially and emotionally. Her late husband drained the savings accounts and left Rachel stranded.

She's hired to work as a cook for some neighbors. In return, Gary, a retired police officer, will help her find the missing money. Though their first impression of the other started off rocky, the two warmed up to each other after many circumstances kept them close.

This is a story featuring an older hero and heroine, and though they are very far off from my age, I was very drawn into this story. The situations were so real, and the characters were so full of life and emotion, readers won't be able to help but be immersed with this book.

If you enjoy contemporary romances, a bit of mystery, and an older hero and heroine, then pick up a copy of The Mitchell Money.

Mari Carr, Black Jack

Title: Black Jack

Author: Mari Carr

Rating: Siren's Best Book Stone

Genre: BDSM Contemporary

Keywords: BDSM Theme and Contents

Length: Short Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419934810

Price: $5.20

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9360-black-jack.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

When pirate Black Jack captures a ship at sea, he considers the territorial governor’s haughty daughter part of the spoils of war. Tying the fiery beauty to his bed, Jack claims Emma as his…over and over again.

Jack has a secret. One he’s kept hidden from his best friend Emma…

When she calls in a favor, asking Jack to perform in a pirate fetish fantasy at the nightclub she manages, Emma inadvertently opens Pandora’s box—for both of them. As portraying a dominant pirate forces more of Jack’s secret desires to light, Emma finds herself enmeshed in sensual explorations of BDSM, wax play, bondage and sex in public that leave her questioning her vanilla existence.

When a second heated interlude on the stage finds her submitting to Jack, Emma suspects she’ll never find her way back to her simple missionary lifestyle. But with Jack in control…she’s not sure she wants to.

Review:

I loved the background story and build up of the sexual tension between Jack and Emma. It made my heart race. The verbal sparring back and forth was perfect; it gave the characters real depth and showed the history between them.

Emma is not sure about getting involved with her best friend, Jack. He’s a dominant and she’s sure that a submissive role won’t suit her. After one practice scene with Emma, Jack can’t believe he’s missed what’s been in front of him forever. Emma’s a closet sub and he knows just how to draw her out and push her limits.

Black Jack is a story within a story. The fantasies that Jack and Emma play out on stage find their way into their real life; becoming day dreams that won’t be ignored. This is a really fun story that will pull you in from the first line and keep the pages turning.

The secondary character and third friend, Travis, has a twisted tale I can’t wait to read. At least I hope Mari Carr will share his story with us! Travis is a great complimentary character to this story and will leave the reader wondering.

Black Jack by Mari Carr has heart, hot sex, erotic fantasies, and a little mystery. It’s well written and not to be missed.