Tabitha Rayne, A Clockwork Butterfly

 Title:  A Clockwork Butterfly

Author:  Tabitha Rayne

Rating:  Four Siren Stones

Genre:  Erotic Romance

Sub-Genre:  Futuristic

Keywords:  BDSM, Graphic Sexual Content, M/F, F/F, F/F/M    

Word Count:  62,000        

ISBN E-Book:  978-1937325282

Price:  $5.50

Publisher:  Beachwalk Press, Inc.

Buy-Link:  http://beachwalkpress.com/a-clockwork-butterfly/

Reviewer:  Kristin B.

Tagline:  Lovers torn apart by duty…will Angelo and Lena be reunited?

Blurb/Summary:

Mankind is close to extinction. Toxins have all but wiped out the male population. The remaining fertile men are housed in manors where their seed is collected. Lena Lee is a new collector with a rare pheromone believed to reignite human fertility. She's assigned a male who's predicted to be her perfect match. Angelo, a clockwork butterfly maker, is held captive, his essence harvested daily by Lena. Over time, the couple begins to fall in love, something which is strictly prohibited. When their forbidden love is discovered, Lena is banished from the manor. Torn apart by the duty that brought them together, Lena and Angelo must find a way back to each other. But even if Angelo manages to escape, he doesn't know where to find Lena. Will following the path of the clockwork butterfly lead him to his true love?

Content Warning: strong language, BDSM, and graphic sexual content, including m/f, f/f, and f/f/m sexual interaction

Review:

Lena begins as a naive girl, ignorant to the ways of the world around her.  Socially and sexually awkward, she enters her role as a collector with bitterness towards the enormous responsibility before her.  Mae is cunning and sensual, the perfect balance to Lena’s naiveté.  Taking Lena under her wing to teach her quickly becomes more than her job, as their relationship blossoms.  Lena is just another assignment, right?  Mae has others with whom she’s assigned to “teach” and Lena is a collector now and her duty is to Angelo.  Feelings are forbidden, but can they be restrained?

Angelo, one of the last men on the planet, a prisoner in a lush cell. Angelo is Lena’s perfect match, chemically.  Together their essences are the key to the repopulation of the male species.  Their encounters are brief and purposeful, but the attraction between them is undeniable and soon they discover they are perfect for each other more than chemically.  They put everything on the line, including the repopulation of the earth, to be together but when Lena is sent away will all hope for happiness be lost to all three of them?

Sexy.  Erotic.  Emotional.  A Clockwork Butterfly by Tabitha Rayne is a creative tale of a future where men are nearly extinct.  Crisp and descriptive, Tabitha has made it easy for the reader to become immersed in the world she has created while the explicit sexual interactions paired with the author’s ability to convey the passion shared by the characters keeps the reader engaged.  The gravity of the situation (the extinction of the human race as well as the eventual rescue of Lena) could have been more developed creating a more intense feeling of urgency.  The open ended conclusion definitely leaves the reader to wonder where this threesome is headed next and wanting more of the sexy trio. 

Coming Soon From Scarlett Black!

Scarlett Black's The Librarian is one of four tantalizing tales of Girls Gone Wild in college. Naughty bits from all of us to get you thinking about the naughty things you may have done or wished you had done in college. What better way to "go to the head of the class?"

The Librarian 

Genre: Erotica

Publisher: Naughty Nights Press 

Release Date: September 1st 2012

Blurb:

Miss Selena Barnes is the University campus librarian. If a student is falling behind or if a Professor needs research assistance, she will gladly lend her expertise.  She likes giving personalized attention to anyone that needs her. Wearing stiletto boots and short skirts, Miss Barnes will fulfill your every fantasy and more. Don’t be shy, step right up and ask her for help. She’s more than happy to hold a specially tailored study session with you.

Excerpt:

The leather couch is in my office for the nights I have had to work late and it provides a very comfortable relaxing, space when the need arises. Knowing it is positioned so Seth can see me, I stretch on my tiptoes for a book on the top shelf of the bookcase. The movement caused my skirt to inch up and my sweater to tighten even more. I knew he was appreciating the view.

Just as I had a hold on the book, I lost my grip and it fell to the floor. Bending over to give him an ample view of my backside and a glimpse of my soaked, black panties, I picked up the book. Turning around, I saw Seth adjusting himself in his very snug jeans.

“Oh Seth, it looks like we have found another problem. Would you like my help with that, also?”

With understanding in his eyes, “Yes, Miss Barnes,” he replied in a whisper.

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More About Scarlett Black

Scarlett Black is a full time wife and mom.  She developed a love affair with books at a very young age when she worked in a library with her aunt.  From there, books became her best friends.Her favorite place on Earth is in the Great Smoky Mountains where she hopes to one day reside. Until then, you will find her in her office  reading or writing and rewriting her own works, hoping readers will enjoy the ride.

Where To Find Her:

Naughty Nights Press Blog

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Jayne Kingston, Ink Lust

Title:  Ink Lust

Author:  Jayne Kingston

Rating:  Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Tattoo, Librarian

Length:  Novella        

ISBN E-Book:  978-1419940798

Price:  $4.45

Publisher:  Ellora’s Cave

Buy-Link:  http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10125-ink-lust.aspx

Reviewer:  Kristin Boyd

Blurb/Summary:

Leni Brewster should have been disappointed when her twin sister had to bail on holding her hand during her first tattoo, but going to her appointment solo means time alone with the sexy-as-hell tattoo artist who falls into the Do Not Touch category.

Only Jamie Rodriguez isn’t as off-limits as Leni thinks. Privately single for months, Jamie finds himself more than looking forward to having the hot little librarian in his chair. And when she accidentally reveals a naughty secret about herself, he can’t get his hands on her fast enough—he has to know what else she’s hiding under that buttoned-up exterior.

What he discovers sets his blood to boiling, igniting a burning determination to test every single one of the boundaries, both personal and physical, that she’s set for herself.

Review:

Always falling for the “bad boy” types, Leni has had her share of disappointment in men.  When she falls for the friend of her ex-boyfriend she just knows she’s setting herself up for heartbreak.  Can she take her sister’s advice and enjoy it...while it lasts?

Jamie, a sexy tattoo artist with a hard exterior, proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover.  He’s determined to win the heart of the meek Librarian that he’s been fantasizing about for far too long.  Now it’s time to discover a side of her neither of them knew she had.

Ink Lust is a sweet romance with a hint of edge.  The blossoming romance and steamy love scenes keep the reader engaged and flipping through the pages.  With clean editing and a story line that has the perfect amount of conflict, this book is an excellent addition to any romance lover’s library. 

Rebecca Cline, R.A.V.E.N. (Vampire Eradication Network)

Title:  R.A.V.E.N. (Vampire Eradication Network)

Author:  Rebecca Cline

Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Keywords:  Vampires, Shape-Shifters, Black Rose, Spicy 

Page Count:  400       

ISBN E-Book:  978-1-61217-229-3

Price:  $5.99

ISBN for Print:  978-1-61217-228-6 

Price:  $16.99

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=195&products_id=4920

Reviewer:  Rhonda J Callum-King

Blurb/Summary:

Kachina Raven is a Reconnaissance Agent for the Vampire Eradication Network.  One night while escaping a murderous cult of vampire wannabes, she meets Kael.  There is an immediate attraction but she knows there is something odd about him. 

He has some very unusual skills and abilities.  She’s sure he isn’t a vampire but knows he’s no ordinary human either.

She knows she’ll always be stalked by vampires and doesn’t want to put anyone else at risk by having a relationship with them. Her life is further complicated by the relentless pursuit of a homeland security agent.

Kael is an alpha male used being the protector but Raven makes it clear she can fight her own battles. He’s frustrated by her refusal to acknowledge the strength of the attraction between them and is determined to have her as his mate.

Review:

Kachina Raven is a tall Native American beauty who works for the Vampire Eradication Network, otherwise known as VEN.  She is an enhanced human with nearly vampiric abilities herself.  Her job is reconnaissance for the VEN.  While on a recon mission without her backup, she is injured severely and ducks into a biker bar to blend with the crowd.  While there, she meets Kael.

Kael also appears to be doing some recon of his own in the bar.  He's waiting for a pretty long haired girl.  Is Kachina the girl?  It seems not, but he can't be sure.  From the moment they meet, sparks fly.  But Kachina is not truly full human and can't share her secrets with Kael.  She also doesn't fully trust him.  He moves too fast, seems too strong and knows things he shouldn't.  No one can hear that well.  Is he one of the hated vampires, a lurker, or something else?  Kachina doesn't know.

This book is well written and keeps you reading late into the night.  A long novel, it moves right along and keeps you turning pages.  Clearly this book is meant as the beginning of a series.  It introduces many characters and develops most of them fully.  I did think it ended a bit abruptly after 400 pages of detailed descriptions, but it leaves you waiting for the next book to continue the tale of life in the VEN.

How will Kachina and Kael blend their lives?  Will Killer hookup with a pack member or the Homeland Security agent who has a thing for her?  Where has Taven been sneaking off to?  Is Kachina's brother Palin actually a “good vampire”?  These are all questions I await the answers of in later instalments.  Any lover of the paranormal, urban fantasy genre will love this book.