Kelly Jamieson, Breakaway

Title: Breakaway

Author: Kelly Jamieson

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: School Teacher, Hockey Player

Length: Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419933196

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9215-breakaway.aspx

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Jason and Remi want the same thing—no-strings-attached, screw-their-brains-out, burn-the-sheets-up fun. Pro hockey player Jason just broke up with his girlfriend because she got too serious. Schoolteacher Remi just saw the last of the younger siblings she raised leave the nest. Jace isn’t ready for responsibility. Remi’s had enough responsibility. They’re perfect playmates.

But fun and sexy games get complicated when emotions get involved. Then responsibility and commitment crash the party when Jason’s past comes back to haunt him. Like it or not, Jason and Remi both have to figure out what they really want.

Review:

Once again Kelly Jamieson pens another scorching but emotional romance. Breakaway is filled with great characters, hot sex, and of course, love. Jason and Remi start a fling just for fun, but who knew the feelings they would feel come rushing to the surface. But then, life gets in the way. The two must think about their future together despite the things they are most afraid of.

This is a wonderful book, and I enjoyed reading it. Remi is kind of a shy woman at first, she's just been able to live on her own after caring for her younger siblings, and that's when she meets Jason. She doesn't understand how he could be attracted to her, but she's lonely and he's a kind man.

If you enjoy contemporary romance filled with lots of real life situations, curl up with a copy of Breakaway and prepared to be drawn into this great novel.

Maryn Sinclair, The Escort

Title: The Escort

Author: Maryn Sinclair

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Erotic Contemporary

Keywords: Escort, Military, Graphic Language

Length: Novel

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-61118-472-3

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Loose Id

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

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

An unfortunate fluke of timing puts Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Harte in the wrong place at the wrong time, and it costs him his career. Caught in an Iraqi ambush while on a rescue operation, he's hit by shrapnel that damages the visual cortex of his brain. With family wealth, nothing is beyond his grasp, including the women he pays to share his nights. That suits him just fine, until he hires Annie Claire Townsend to accompany him on a mission to help the two damaged soldiers he saved in the same attack that took his sight.

Taking a job as an escort is nothing Annie ever considered until medical bills from her daughter's illness buried her in debt. How could she refuse the ten thousand dollar fee? She has no idea her client is blind until she meets him, and his focus is off. Way off. Nothing about Daniel Harte elicits pity. He's roguishly handsome, assertive, and the sexiest man she's ever met. She can no more resist him than she could stop breathing. But Annie has secrets she can't confide to anyone, especially the man she's falling in love with.

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

Review:

This story exceeded any and all expectations I had. From the blurb, I knew instantly I was hooked, but the actual story is even more amazing. It's both emotional and erotic. I never understood or knew before I actually read an erotic romance that it can have such an emotional impact on the reader. I learn more and more as I read them that they can indeed. The Escort is one of those books.

The characters are well developed and there are definitely layers of conflict for both Annie and Daniel. The secondary characters play such an important role in the story and this really is the kind of book that you can read over and over again and still fall in love with the characters each time.

This is my first time reading Maryn Sinclair, and I can't wait to find out other books this author may have, or will have in the future. Don't miss this tender, wonderful story if you enjoy contemporary erotic romances with lots of heart and heat.

A.D. Christopher, Necessary Decision

Title: Necessary Decision

Author: A.D. Christopher

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Gay Male

Sub-Genre: Paranormal Romance

Keywords: M/M, Ménage, M/M/M, Shape-Shifter, Were-Panthers

Length: Novella

ISBN E-Book: 978-1419927270

Price: $4.45

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9158-necessary-decision.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Varek and Gable have everything. Everything but their freedom. In the Orion Pride, only free were-panther men can claim a male warrior-mate and commit their lives to each other. At least, that’s the way it’s always been. But now the high council has condoned the pride’s very first three-way mating, and Varek and Gable see a possible chance to gain that precious freedom. They only need a free man to claim them both, and they have just the man in mind.

Kylar has never believed in love, not until he meets two slave men who show him that love—and sex—can be more intense than anything he’s ever imagined. But when Kylar discovers that Varek and Gable planned his seduction, will he believe that real love can grow from deception, or will he see himself as nothing but a necessary decision?

Review:

Wow! That being said, Necessary Decision is one hot, steamy story filled with passion, love, and erotic love scenes that will leave you breathless.

Gable is the kind, caring one that aims to please everyone. Varek is the strong, protective one and Kylar is the dominant, vulnerable man that can set them all free. Free to love and be loved.

The three of them want what has never taken place before in their pride, a three-way warrior mating. Take their journey with them to find out if their hopes and dreams come true or if lies and half-truths will destroy them all.

A.D. Christopher wrote a compelling story that I was unable to put down. Who needs sleep? I will be looking forward to other creations by A.D. Christopher.

Lani Aames, Lusty Charms: Invictus

Title: Lusty Charms: Invictus

Author: Lani Aames

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Fantasy

Keywords: Magick, D/s, Spanking

Length: Quickie

ISBN E-Book: 978-1843604402

Price: $.49

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-5614-lusty-charms-invictus.aspx

Reviewer: Stacey Krug

Blurb/Summary:

Serena Blackstone, a non-magickal mundane, is the new librarian at Strange Castle. Irresistibly drawn to the dark and dangerous Dungeon Master, Invictus Cross, Serena sets out to seduce him.

Invictus Cross takes her up on her invitation with the intent of discouraging the sexy mundane. She shouldn't be at Strange Castle and she shouldn't be with him. His dark past is sure to come back to haunt him and he doesn't want Serena caught in the crossfire.

Serena is shocked by Invictus' sexual demands, but rallies to the challenge. After all, her enchanted robe has revealed that Invictus Cross is her one true love. And for that, she'll put herself at his mercy…

Review:

Lusty Charms: Invictus is a short story about D/s with some magic weaved into the story. Invictus Cross is the hero of the story and the dominant one. Serena is the heroine and, unknown to her, submissive. The author, Lani Aames, gives us some background information on both characters and tells us how they came to be in the same place.

Serena does the pursuing of Invictus and we get to read about her results. Little did Serena know that it would turn out to be an amazing, erotic night. Invictus soon indoctrinates her into his world of D/s, but he also falls into Serena’s world of love.

This is a well written story, but I have to say I was a little disappointed that it ended so abruptly. There is quite a build up around the evil DeMonica, but nothing ever comes to fruition regarding this character. What happened to that part of the plot? I also really want to know, what’s going to happen in the dungeon the next night? What is in store for Serena when she enters Invictus’ world on his own turf? Maybe some of these questions will be answered in a following story.

In spite of my questions, this was a fun story to read and it held my attention from beginning to end. I would check out other works by Lani Aames.