IMPACT REVIEW & CASSANDRA CARR INTERVIEW

"Connor hides a secret, the fact that while he participates in the wholesome family values bull riding tour he's a Dom - a secret than can never come out, unless he would want to be kicked off the tour. But then he meets Jessica and her naturally submissive manners get him revved up, until he can't help but seduce her, but when she wants to submit to him he balks..."

Author: Cassandra Carr
Published: Ellora's Cave Taboo, on February 2012
Pages: 122 Pages
Form: E-book (from a tour for an honest review)
Genre: Erotic Cowboy Romance (18+ Only)
Series: Buckin' Bull Riders #1
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Excerpt: Chapter 1

Jessica witnesses Connor Raub in a Dallas BDSM club Decadence, shocked to see him there he intrigues her and her new submissive desires - the thing is he's a bull rider and she works for the tour, and surely someone like him wouldn't be interested in someone like her.

Connor hides a secret, the fact that while he participates in the wholesome family values bull riding tour he's a Dom - a secret than can never come out, unless he would want to be kicked off the tour. But then he meets Jessica and her naturally submissive manners get him revved up, until he can't help but seduce her, but when she wants to submit to him he balks, he can't be doing this during the tour.

But Jessica is determined to get her way, and is more than surprised when the feelings they begun to develop for each other surpass lust...

Amazing novel! Perfect balance of riding bulls, attraction and naughty hotel room nights! This novel gives you a hot bull rider with a sexy controlling Dom side, Connor's a certified card carrying member of the male gender, hot as hell, bossy and protective and a true alpha male. He wants to take care of his woman, truly take care of her physically, emotionally and, yup, in the bedroom too - a winning combination! I'd read this book alone just to get to know Connor!

Jessica was no push over, and loved her for it, she was the kinda girl who decided to make things happen on her own and didn't take no crap for it - but then when it got to her bedroom manners she was the opposite, wanting to let go of control and give it Connor. I liked Jessica a lot, she was no ditz, but a cowgirl through and through, and watching her fall for Connor was so exciting.

The BDMS side of this story was mild, and I loved it - I think a little spanking and domination gives the story some of that extra sizzle for the bedroom scenes, but there are lines I don't like seen crossed and this novel didn't. If you've never read BDSM spiced story before then this book won't scare you. Best one I've read so far!

I really enjoyed the plot, I liked the love story woven into the story of domination and submission, bull riding and personal feelings going haywire. I think above all this was a love story first, just the couple in this romance was into bit of playing in the bedroom. I liked how there were obstacles and threat - and I loved how those spiked Connor's possessiveness, and made him realize what his feeling for Jessica were.

I loved the Cover, cocky, naughty and very much a promise of the story to come! Great choice! I love the cocky grin and the leather duster! This novel was great, so worth buying! You won't regret getting this, it's very hard to put down until you are finished!

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Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Cassandra, I’m glad you could make it!

Cassandra Carr : Thanks for having me. I'm excited to be here!

Niina : Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Cassandra : Oh wow. Let me think...

1 - From ages 8-13 I rode horses competitively. Then I got dumb and became a teenager and stopped. The people I was routinely beating went on to national competitions, the Olympics, etc.

2 - I have an MBA and have taught college courses in both human resources and marketing.

3 - I worked for a company that spent over a million dollars in one week alone to attend a trade show. I was hired 7 weeks before the show and not allowed to speak with the person formerly in the position because she was suing the company. It was later proven (partially through evidence I uncovered) that she was secretly married to the foreman of the trade show company that assembled and disassembled their booths and they were grossly overcharging the company and then skimming the profits. But even without this, yes, the company spent a million dollars and I had seven weeks to put the whole thing together.

4 - I'm a cancer survivor and was on a bike-a-thon committee for 11 years. During that time the bike-a-thon went from raising $110,000 to over $2 million (not just due to me, but pretty cool nonetheless)

Niina : That's impressive! Tell us little about your novel Impact, what’s it about?

Cassandra : Conner! And, of course, Jessica. Conner is a professional bull rider and a closet Dom. He doesn't want anyone on the bull riding tour to know he's a Dom because the tour tends to run pretty conservative. But then he meets Jessica, who works for the tour, and senses that she's a natural submissive. When she asks him to train her as a submissive, he can't say no. Of course, this all leads to them falling in love. :-)

Niina : Tell us something about your book that we wouldn’t know just by reading the blurb?

Cassandra :  There's an evil force against Conner and Jessica that's not mentioned in the blurb at all. *cue creepy music*

Niina : I was excited to discover that, worked so well into the story! Now, what chapter did you most enjoyed writing and why?

Cassandra : I love all the BDSM stuff, so the first time Jessica submits to Conner was pretty fun to write! I can't remember which chapter that was...

Niina : I loved watching Connor freak out about her being such a natural. ;) What are three words that would describe your hero the best?

Cassandra : Tall, dark, and Dom.

Niina : That would do it. :D What’s the best compliment you’ve received on your writing? And who complimented you?

Cassandra : Oh gosh, I've received a lot of great reviews, but I'd have to say that when my BDSM holiday novella ( yes, you can marry BDSM with the holidays ) Caught won Best BDSM Book 2011 by LoveRomancesCafe it was a huge shock and a great honor.

Niina : Now to more personal questions!  What’s the sexiest article of clothing on a guy?

Cassandra : Boxer briefs

Niina : What’s the biggest turn on in a guy, fictional or real life?

Cassandra : Pertaining to his body, the abs. I'm a total sucker for a six-pack. Pertaining to his mind, personality...probably how focused he is on me. You don't like to think you're the number four priority item for your man, you know?

Niina : Oh so very true... What is your favorite guilty treat?

Cassandra : Pepsi. I'm an addict.

Niina : What does it take to write a really hot love scene?

Cassandra : I don't listen to music when I write. For me it's too distracting. I love my music and I want to bop around and sing along, neither of which helps my productivity. All I really need to get in the mood to write a steamy scene is a block of free time. I know many authors say love/sex scenes are really difficult for them to write. I don't find them particularly difficult, but to write the really hot ones like I do does take a certain level of comfort with sexuality. ;-)

Niina : Can you share with us the 3 closest book to you?

Cassandra : My bookshelves are right next to my desk and I can reach out and touch probably a hundred books. There's also a copy of the Romance Writer's Report, which is the magazine Romance Writers of America puts out monthly, sitting on an end table well within reach.

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:

Night or day?  Night
Pick-up or Mini-van?  Eesh. Pickup
Beer or Wine?  Wine, hands down. I don't drink beer.
Boots or Heels?  Boots
M&Ms: With or Without Peanuts? Without
Treats: Sweet or Salty? Depends on my mood
Pizza or Burger?  Pizza
Date: Going to Park or Going to Movies? Depends on who I'm with, but I'll say movies
Friends or Will & Grace?  Friends
Drama or Comedy?   Comedy
Winter or Summer?  Summer - not a fan of snow
Jewels or Chocolates?  Chocolates
Men:  Alpha-male or submissive?  Heh. Both.
Men:  Clean Shaven or Stubble? Stubble
Tattoos or Piercings on a guy?  Tattoos
Bad boys or good guys?  Bad boys
Brunettes or Blonds? Brunettes
Vampires or werewolves?  Meh, werewolves
Cops or Cowboys?  Cowboys
Time-Travel or Sci-fi?  Also meh. Time-travel I guess
Romance or Erotica/Erotic Romance?  Erotica/Erotic Romance
Male POV or Female POV (Point Of View)?  Male - LOVE writing male POV
Times New Roman or Courier?  Courier? Blech. Times New Roman, definitely
Pens or pencils? Pens

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Cassandra! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

Cassandra :  Sure! Let's see... book 2 of my Buffalo Intimidators hockey menage series, Cold As Ice, comes out on March 7th. Book 2 of this series (Buckin' Bull Riders), Collision, will release in the April/May time frame. Look for lots more releases this year too! To keep up to date with what's happening with me, check out my website at http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com, follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Cassandra_Carr or like me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr.

Niina : Can't wait to read "Collision"!  Also, girls, did I miss a perfect question, like, are all cowboy created equal? ;D Ask the author, she's dropping by all day today!

REVIEW - THE UNEXPECTED

"Jesse is skittish when it comes to Sean, he fiancée's best friend and sexual exploits partner of old, she's unsure what will come of the night she promised to share with them - she's scared that the feeling she has for Sean aren't appropriate for a woman about to get married - but she's willing to give the night a try."

Author: Rory Michaels
Published: Raven Books Publishing on January 2011
Pages: 38 Pages
Form: E-book (self-bought)
Genre: Western Contemporary Erotic Romance (18+ Only)
Series: Macon Valley Ménage #1
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Excerpt: Beginning of Chapter 1

Perry and Sean are known for sharing their women, but now Perry's gotten engaged and the town gossip is ablaze on how this will go. Perry wants to have both he wants Jesse and he wants Sean, he wants them all to belong together, to share and love for the rest of their lives.

Jesse is skittish when it comes to Sean, he fiancée's best friend and sexual exploits partner of old, she's unsure what will come of the night she promised to share with them - she's scared that the feeling she has for Sean aren't appropriate for a woman about to get married - but she's willing to give the night a try.

This novella starts at the good part, no dallying around, they are in the hotel room and three of them and thing are about to get hot! No kidding, this whole novella was scorching hot, two cowboys taming a skittish female, there was so many soothing words and gestures against the canvas of what was going down ( this is a ménage romance series after all! ) that you could not help but be impressed!

You could tell from the get go that both these cowboys loved Jesse, but it wasn't until little late in the story that Jesse confessed she had feelings for both men. Of course I imagine this would be an impossible situation in real life, two cowboys actually sharing a girl for life - but luckily we have romances like this because they are so hot! Seriously, being loved by two cowboys and instead of just one, priceless!

If you are looking for a scorching hot cowboy read and aren't afraid of some ménage in your story then this little story is for you, and it's a series so when you are done, you can go pick up the next books, The Untold, The Unspoken, The Unforgettable, The Unwrapped and The Unabashed! Welcome to seriously hot Macon Valley!

Thanks to Vanessa at Jeep Diva for bringing this novella to my attention!

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REVIEW - HIS FOR THE WEEKEND

"Marcus has wanted Cassandra for nearly a year now, he wants more than her body and weekend of amazing sex, and he’s cooked up a plan to get her to fall for him as well. Not that he’s giving away the mind blowing sex, no that’s part the plan to get prim and proper Cassandra to unleash her sensuality."

Author: Marie Tuhart
Published: The Wild Rose Press on March 2nd 2012
Pages: 131 Pages
Form: E-book (from the publisher for an honest review)
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance (18+ Only)
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Excerpt: Negotiating the Weekend

Cassandra has gone through a rough childhood which is why she sees it fit to stay away from Marcus DeLuca, her fellow employee who’s been straight forward about wanting her for months now. His gifts, notes and flowers finally bush her over the edge and she storms to his office only to leave it having made pack to give in to their mutual attraction for sixty hours – a weekend.

Marcus has wanted Cassandra for nearly a year now, he wants more than her body and weekend of amazing sex, and he’s cooked up a plan to get her to fall for him as well. Not that he’s giving away the mind blowing sex, no that’s part the plan to get prim and proper Cassandra to unleash her sensuality.

“His For The Weekend” is one hot erotic romance! Talk about letting ones hair down! This story is full of emotions, tension and toys, oh yes toys, and lot of them ( but what do you expect from the R&D man of Fantasy Inc? ). The story is interesting, we meet Cassandra who’s had a really rough childhood where her parents were in to bdsm, the wrong kind, and she was punished as well, so she’s dead scared of falling her mother’s submissive footsteps. The story is mainly about her battle with herself to discover what she likes, and getting rid of some demons lurking in her past.

From Marcus’ point of view this is a love story, he’s fully in love with Cassandra and finally has a way to get her to rid her ice queen cover and reveal to her that she’s a sensual being and that there is nothing wrong with it. He’s motives are seduction, getting to know her and getting her to feel for him as well. But I loved seeing him gentle and inquiring about Cassandra and her past and what frightens her, it was truly sweet.

This is not a bdsm book per say, the bdsm that is in the book are the demons of Cassandra’s past and Marcus’ sexually exploring nature, but there’s none of the could be offensive, spanking, whipping or degrading.

Instead there is a whole lot of pleasure, make that with a capital P! Pleasure! Marcus is a fantastic lover, kind, patient, passionate and alpha male through and through, and with his use of toys like vibrators and feathers he’s quite inventive, and Cassandra the willing test subject. This book is definitely one sizzling hot read – even with the darker undertones, but like all good romances this has a happily-ever-after that makes reading Cassandra’s journey so worth wile. I mean I’m a sucker for happy endings!

If you are looking to read a sizzling hot erotic romance with lots of play, toys and an emotional hook then here you go, look no further!

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GUEST BLOG & JOURNEY IN TIME

Where Does Inspiration Come From

by Chris Karlsen

           As a writer, the most frequently asked question I get is: “Where does your inspiration come from?” My answer is always: “It depends on the story.” Inspiration can hit me like a lightning bolt or it can creep up on me like a ladybug on my arm or it can be an idea that was buried deep within me and has clawed its way to the front of my thoughts.
           With my first book, “Heroes Live Forever,” the inspiration was an idea buried in my psyche for years. I love a good ghost story and always thought what fun it would be to be a ghost. But then, as I really examined the possibility, I realized how sad it might be too. In the case of my two medieval knights, Basil and Guy, they fought and died for king and country during the 14th century, only to see their homes and family destroyed three-hundred years later because of loyalty to a king. They’ve seen wonderful advances in the world over the centuries but they’ve also seen everyone they cared about die. I was inspired to explore both the good and bad of their ghostly world because they do still have fun with mortals.
           While writing “Heroes Live Forever,” I found myself liking Guy and enjoyed writing him so much, I was inspired to give him his own book. What to do to him and for him came from my fascination with time-travel and medieval English history. What to do to my characters came to me like the lightning bolt I mentioned.
           In “Journey in Time,” Guy has been given another chance at life. Guy, as Alex Lancaster leads a happy, modern world life as a music producer. He finds himself deeply attracted to Shakira Constantine, a successful London attorney. Because he’s her client, it takes a lot of charm for him to get her to agree to spending a weekend in the country with him.
           The marriage of time-travel and medieval history gave me the opportunity to torture Alex and Shakira with a world of problems, life threatening problems. Sending them back to the year prior to Guy’s death in battle, I was able to put Alex in the position of facing his death again, if he can’t return to the modern world. His death put Shakira in the position of potentially having to face a very frightening time alone.
           “Heroes Live Forever,” and “Journey in Time,” are from my “Knights in Time,” series.
           With a book I’ve just finished from a different series, “Golden Chariot,” inspiration crept up on me and over several months.
           While walking the ruins of Troy, in Turkey, I thought about the Trojan War. I found myself wondering how it must’ve felt to a citizen of Troy to look out over the Dardanelle Strait and see the masts of hundreds of enemy ships, invaders by the thousands coming to sack and burn your home. From that thought, I wondered what if Homer got it wrong in the Iliad. What if the Trojans didn’t lose the war?
           Over the next few months thoughts of the Iliad’s heroes and villains crept into my head. Another visit to the Troy ruins brought more questions regarding the mythical characters. When it came time to write a story about my curiosity, I gave the heroine my same questions.
           I have writer friends who’ve been inspired to write stories around nightmares they’ve had or human interest articles they read in the paper. Some are inspired to write about events they’ve experienced and people they know.
           I’d say imagination is a writer’s greatest inspiration. If you can imagine it, you can write about it.

"London attorney, Shakira Constantine, finally agrees to spend the day with her handsome client, Alex Lancaster. While riding in the countryside, the couple finds themselves caught in a time warp and transported back to the 14th Century, and an England preparing for war.

Everyone believes Alex is the Baron Guy Guiscard... a baron who died in the upcoming battle.

If they can’t find a way to return to the 21st Century, Alex will have to sail with the army to certain death. Shakira will be left alone to survive in the alien and terrifying medieval world."



Excerpt :

“Alex, what is going on?” she asked in a frenzied whisper.

“Shh.” After they mounted, Alex sidled over, so close their boots touched. “We’re riding into a very perilous situation. I’ll explain everything when we’re alone. Your life, my life,” he stressed, “depends on you being quiet until then.”

Confused it took Shakira a few seconds before she nodded yes.

“Remember what I told you,” he warned and trotted ahead to chat with the knight he called Simon.

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Chris Karlsen is a retired police detective who spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. Her father was a history professor and her mother an avid reader. She grew up with a love of history and books.

She has always loved traveling and has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Near East (especially Turkey and the Greek Islands), the Caribbean, and North Africa.

Born and raised in Chicago, Chris has also lived in Paris, Los Angeles, and currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and four rescue dogs.

You can contact her via: Books to Go Now, P.O. Box 1283, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or on Facebook

REVIEW - ACCIDENTAL ABDUCTION

"Tren disliked women except in one occasion, in his bed, screaming his name - but other than that he finds them too chatty, loud, crying, screaming annoyance. He can't believe his luck when he fishes out more catch from Earth than was planned, the woman is annoying to no end with her consistent chatter, posturing, filterless mouth and continued criticism."

Author: Eve Langlais
Published: Self Published on May 2011
Pages: 141 Pages
Form: E-book (self-bought)
Genre: Science Fiction Erotic Romance (18+ Only)
Series: Alien Abduction #1
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Excerpt: Meeting an alien ex-mercenary

Megan is having a bad night, first her toxic (now ex) boyfriend dropped her off his boat to die so he could get all her money, second she's pulled up by a beam of light into a giant spaceship, three the fall breaks her leg.

Oh, we are not done yet! Fourth she wakes up to find a hunky, space pirate set on selling her to the highest bidder as soon as they hit a slave market port... oh and he's purple, and annoyingly attractive, and well just plain annoying.

Tren disliked women except in one occasion, in his bed, screaming his name - but other than that he finds them too chatty, loud, crying, screaming annoyance. He can't believe his luck when he fishes out more catch from Earth than was planned, the woman is annoying to no end with her consistent chatter, posturing, filterless mouth and continued criticism. He should have just killed her and not set on selling her. But then there's the attraction to super pale humanoid, she rattles him, annoys him, but also excites his boring ex-mercenary life.

Awesome story! I laughed so hard reading this! Eve Langlais has some comic genius in her! From the synopsis above you can tell this is going to be an interesting story and it was, it was entertaining, sexy, bantering, sci-fi romance! I'm still jittery even after 11 hours from reading it, I wanted it to go on forever, I loved the firecracker chemistry between Megan and Tren, the bantering, the fights, the posturing, superb!

I loved the hunky purple Tren, he was cocky and dangerous beyond measure and Megan just blabbered at him like there was no tomorrow, teasing him, arguing with him until he saw red and snapped. Though his snapping was fun to read it had a very distinct sexual undertone which made it so delicious! Eventually all the bickering led to some spaceship sheets scorching sex - whoa boy did it ever! These two were match made in heaven, ;) bun intended.

And what I loved the most was the instant attraction and growing addiction they had for each other - sexy as hell. Watching Megan adjust to a violent universe full of the oddest things was so entertaining, especially when Tren took her out in port for the first time and had to knuckle kiss some frisky aliens for eye her - priceless!

I can not wait to read more!

Want my reviews on these bad boys? Here they are - all 5 STAR mind you. ;) Accidental Abduction, Intentional Abduction and Dual Abduction!

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CARESSED BY NIGHT! RELEASE DAY!

"Dimitri Arsov, the last remaining pure vampire, was thought to be dead for the past four hundred years. Now, he is back and has a score to settle with the traitor that had tried to kill him centuries ago. But as he waits for his prey to blindly step into his carefully laid trap, his overwhelming hunger for blood is triggered when he saves a beautiful art historian.

Kerstyn Ingmar’s life was normal and straight up boring until the night she is rescued by the dangerously sexy, powerfully mesmerizing, Dimitri.

Unable to resist his diamond blue eyes and intense kisses, she is drawn into his world of darkness and closer to her impending doom.

While their desire consumes them, Dimitri is haunted by images of a bloody and deadly future. As his enemies draw near, he must find a way to save his mate from her destiny before fate destroys them both."

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( And don't miss the Excerpt here at the end of the entry! )

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If you recall I have a soft spot for the firt book in the series, Caressed by Moonlight, which was a 4.5 stars worth delicious mix of Victorian London and Vampire Kings!

I was so excited when Caressed by Night ARC arrived last week, I read through it in 24 hours! A wonderful continuation of the Rulers of Darkness series, sexy, threatning, filled with tension and lust... I won't say more, I have the review coming up Friday so you'll just have to wait! Or maybe you'll snag this baby up and make up your own mind, you won't be sorry, this girl can write!

If you are interested in starting from the beginning... Caressed by Moonlight is still free today, 29th, on All Romance Ebooks - this is your chance to read it before Caressed by Night. Though reading Night first won't spoil too much, after all Moonlight takes place in 1814 and Night in current day. ;)

I highly recommend this series - I love it!

"Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life.

Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Dorian Vlakhos.

After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire would bind them for all eternity.

But treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive."

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Caressed by Night

by Amanda J. Greene

“Are you all right?” a man asked from behind her.

She relaxed when she realized the voice sounded nothing like her attackers; it was warm, deep, and comforting.

“Miss?”

“Y-Yes.”

Slowly turning toward the voice, relief flooded her body, her breathing began to slow, and her limbs went limp. She stumbled and prepared to meet the pavement again, but her rescuer caught her. He tenderly held her to him, supporting her. Kerstyn knew she ought to protest and shove him away, he was a stranger after all, but his touch was soothing and reassuring. She had never felt so safe and calm in her life.

Calm was the furthest thing from her savior’s mind.

Dimitri had heard the vampires’ thoughts as they followed the woman from Dark. He knew he had to protect her from the depraved creatures who intended to make a meal out of her. When he materialized in the alley, the weaker vampires caught his scent and fled, leaving him alone with the woman. Instead of feeling anger as he expected, an entirely different emotion settled over him.

Lust. It was no ordinary lust, but a heart racing, blood raging, sexual yearning and it turned his body into a blazing inferno of need. Then hunger like he had never known slammed into him. It gnawed at him relentlessly as it mixed with his unmerciful lust. The torturous combination attacked both his body and his mind. He had never wanted any woman with this kind of intensity.

His body had been dead for so long, no longer responding to sexual stimulus or blood-thirst. Thousands of years had passed since the last time he had fed. The desire and necessity for blood had abandoned him. None of that seemed to matter now. His fangs sprang free as his pants grew tighter about his throbbing shaft. This woman’s blood sang to him, beckoned him to have a taste.

Dimitri ruthlessly fought the temptation to seize her mind and take what he wanted. The dread of not being able to pull away terrified him. Realizing what precious little control he had, he shut down his senses, driving away her intoxicating scent and the warmth of her soft body against his. He forced the color from his sight, only seeing in black and white with shades of gray. Though he knew he would never forget the light fragrance of her strawberry blonde hair, the feel of her in his arms, and the sapphire color of her eyes.

He took in deep breaths and focused on the cool bite of the air. It washed over his body, rinsing away his desire leaving him as always, cold and unfeeling, like death. He was death: a true, pureblood vampire.

“What were you running from?” he asked, his tone controlled.

“I was being followed.”

He peered over her head, his eyes scanning the alley. “I see no one.”

Nausea twisted her insides as she thought of what almost happened. Thank God, this man was here. If it weren’t for him–

“Do not think about it,” he said, his arms tightening about her. “You are safe now.”

She nodded, rubbing her cheek against his chest. He smelled absolutely wonderful, like dark spices. His voice felt like velvet brushing along her skin. She shivered and sighed in contentment.

“Do you need help with anything?”

His last question snapped her back into action. She stepped back, breaking the circle of his arms.

“I need a taxi.”

“A simple enough task,” he said with a shrug.

She scoffed. If it were simple, she would have been half way home by now. She turned her head up intending to face him and a broad chest greeted her eyes. She was forced to take another step back in order to get a proper look at him.

He was huge. Thick. Stacked.

He must be close to seven feet, she thought as her eyes traveled up his torso, over his wide chest, to his face.

Her heart stopped when their eyes met. They were a near colorless shade of blue. Like diamonds. His gaze was sharp, hard, filled with wisdom and strength. Intense. Warrior eyes. Yet, he could not be much older than her, around twenty-six. His golden hair glittered from the light of the neon signs and floated about his shoulders. His face was chiseled and impossibly perfect. His lips were full and Kerstyn wanted nothing more than to feel them against hers. Her eyes traveled back down his hard, honed body.

She stood, rooted to the cement, captivated by the Norse god before her.

Damn, he’s incredibly yummy.

Dimitri forced himself to remain still while she studied him. Again, he struggled against his urges, his heart thundering from the force of the shock of desire that still echoed in his mind.

He knew one day he would meet his mate, but he had underestimated the force of her seductiveness. He never expected she would spark such yearning deep within his soul. He wondered how Dorian had dealt with such overwhelming need when he had found his intended. Dorian had been the first and, until now, only vampire king to find his other half.

Dimitri’s breath caught as her small, pink tongue wet her lips and her sensual thoughts invaded his mind.

She had to go.

Amanda J. Greene is an erotic paranormal romance author. When she is not writing, she can be found playing the role of a full time university student, who works part time.

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REVIEW - THE ALIEN KING AND I

"Lindsey is expecting a big surprise for her thirtieth birthday. Something along the lines of a male stripper, courtesy of her best friend. But she didn’t expect her hot stripper fun to include a kidnapping…or the fact that the stripper is an alien intent on stripping them both!"

Author: Lizzie Lynn Lee
Published: Summer House Publishing on July 2011
Pages and Form: 22 Pages / E-book
Genre: Science Fictiction Erotica (18+ Only)
ARe: Buy / $0.00 (e-books , including Kindle)
Smashwords: Buy / $0.00 (E-book)
Excerpt: Chapter 1

"Lindsey is expecting a big surprise for her thirtieth birthday.

Something along the lines of a male stripper, courtesy of her best friend. But she didn’t expect her hot stripper fun to include a kidnapping…

...or the fact that the stripper is an alien intent on stripping them both!"

I wish this would have been longer! The plot was funny, with Lindsey's denial and intoxicated behavior, absolutely refusing to believe anything except the stripper scenario. Got giggles out of me! Lizzie Lynn Lee has a nag of writing funny, sexy stories that cover whole range of genres, but all have erotica and romance in common!

Despite the absurdity of the situation the novella was definitely erotica, from well hung alien kings to cold showers! The story was sexy! It could have been longer, and I hoped it would have been with both slightly goofy Lindsey and arrogant warrior king Fairoh being such a great match chemistry wise. I would have loved to have know what happens after the short story ended, but I suppose I just have to imagine it. ;)

A great free read to anyone who loves science fiction romance, erotic romance and humanoid aliens getting bossy. ;)

This is short FREE read on both Smashwords and All Romance Ebooks so do go pick up your copy, it a funny, sexy read that will cheer up any day! Check out her other novellas, the free and the priced, here!

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AN ALPHA'S PATH & CARRIE ANN RYAN INTERVIEW

"Kade agreed  to a blind date only to escape his Pack for a night, expecting to meet a cute girl and have a nice evening he's thoroughly shocked when he smell his mate in the restaurant, deciding to do the right thing regardless he walks to his date - only to discover that it's her, his mate."

Author: Carrie Ann Ryan
Published: Self Published on December 2011
Pages and Form: 59 Pages / E-book
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Redwood Pack #1
Amazon: Buy / $3.44 (Kindle) ( EU price, click to see US price )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $0.99 (Nook)
Excerpt: Chapter 1

Melanie hasn't let her hair down, pretty much ever, and now after her friends ruthless pressure she'd said yes and is heading out to a blind date. Anxious and nervous she contemplates rationality of her decision.

Kade agreed  to a blind date only to escape his Pack for a night, expecting to meet a cute girl and have a nice evening he's thoroughly shocked when he smell his mate in the restaurant, deciding to do the right thing regardless he walks to his date - only to discover that it's her, his mate.

Doing the stupidest thing possible to über-logical Melanie he confesses he's a werewolf and shape shift in front of her after a night of hot sex - only to find out she won't take nicely to it and walks out. And now someone else is sniffing around her as well, and the Pack Law promises blood will be shed.

I truly enjoyed this novella! I loved the whole aspect of a blind date bringing werewolf to his mate, and I loved when he freaks the crap out of her. Melanie was so conservative and prober that when something so out of the normal happened she flat out froze and refused to deal with it - of course that is where I started to get angry with her, a good story always brings out strong emotions in a reader. I wanted nothing more than to see her with Kade, letting go of some of that hard-headed logic.

Kade, oh he was good! I loved how he blurted out he was a werewolf and got laughed at, and I echo his brother's Jasper's statement of "Are you kidding me?" no one should drop that bombshell of a first date! I liked how Kade was already wounded, having to have fought over a girl he had though might have been his mate, and now he had to face the fact that he might have to fight for Melanie as well. He was kind though, considerate and sexy but very much set on waiting for Melanie to come to him - giving her the choice to choose him, instead of forcing her to be his mate. I liked it, but it was frustrating! Strong emotions again.

This story was quickly read, An Alpha's Path was satisfying, romantic, entertaining, had action and threat! A great shifter story! I'd definitely read more on the series!

The cover is great, I loved the darkness and the moodiness which went perfect with the feel of the story, plus look at those abs, yum! The cover pulls you in, the blurb hooks you and the story keeps you reading!

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Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Carrie Ann, I’m glad you could make it!

Carrie Ann Ryan : Thanks so much for having me!

Niina : Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Carrie Ann : Hmmm… 1) I wasn’t born in America, though I’m only American. 2) I started college at 13. 3)I have two cats named Miley Cyrus and Maxie Jonas 4) I’m only 5’2” and can’t reach my cabinets in my kitchen

Niina : Tell us little about your novella An Alpha’s Path , what’s it about?

Carrie Ann : An Alpha’s Path is the first book in the seven book Redwood Pack series. The rest of the books will be full length novels. But with An Alpha’s Path it’s about what happens when a socially awkward chemist finds out her blind date is a werewolf – and claims she’s his mate?

Niina : Tell us something about your book that we wouldn’t know just by reading the blurb? 

Carrie Ann : It’s an overnight blind date. It might be a little steamy. Okay. It’s REALLY steamy.

Niina : What chapter or scene did you most enjoyed writing and why?

Carrie Ann : Their initial meeting over dinner. The way they reacted in each other’s presence was a delight to write.

Niina : How did cover come to be, and if you didn't take part in making it, what is your opinion of it?

Carrie Ann :  My cover artist is my friend and I told her I wanted a man, a wolf and a path. Then her and her hubby made it. I love it.

Niina : What makes a shifter hero sexy?

Carrie Ann : Other than his body, his eyes, his hair or his growl? Yummy to all of those. But what I think makes them even sexier is that they are so protective of their mates and very animalistic sometimes. Very hot.

Niina : Can you tell us three fun/quirky things about Kade and Melanie that we didn't learn from the book?

Carrie Ann : You’ll see in the rest of the series that: 1) These two will be Alpha mates of the Pack and are still learning LOL 2) Melanie actually runs the house – not Kade LOL 3) In the second book, A Taste for a Mate, you’ll see how Kade really can’t handle stress if it involves Melanie. *evil laugh* (I’m not telling you any more LOL)

Niina : That’s bite evil…. ;) Now to more personal questions! Your current Top 3 dangerous fictional bad boys, and why them?

Carrie Ann : Oh my. Roarke from the In Death series, Spade from the Night Huntress Series, Z from the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series.
Yum.

Niina : What is your signature dish?

Carrie Ann : New Orleans Red Beans & Rice (my great great aunt’s recipe)

Niina : What’s the number 1 thing you like to do when you are not writing?

Carrie Ann :  Read? LOL. Or Cook.

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions: 

Night or day?  Late Day or Early Night.
Pick-up or Mini-van? Pick Up
Beer or Wine? Beer
Boots or Heels?  Boots (I suddenly sound like a truck driver according to the last three questions LOL)
M&Ms: With or Without Peanuts?  Without
Treats: Sweet or Salty? Sweet
Pizza or Burger? Burger (I hate cooked tomatoes)
Date: Going to Park or Going to Movies?  Movies
Friends or Will & Grace? Friends (I can say almost every line in most shows LOL)
Drama or Comedy? Drama
Winter or Summer? Summer
Jewels or Chocolates? Chocolate (I can’t were Jewels on most days)
Men: Alpha-male or submissive? Alpha-Male
Men: Clean Shaven or Stubble? Stubble
Women: Talkative or wallflowers? Wallflower
Women: Curvy or Slim? Curvy
Tattoos or Piercings? Tattoos
Bad boys or good guys?  Bad boys that can be good
Brunettes or Blonds?  Blond girls, brunette boys
Vampires or werewolves? Werewolves.
Cops or Cowboys? Cowboys
Time-Travel or Sci-fi? Sci-fi
Romance or Erotica/Erotic Romance? Romance w/ Erotic scenes. So lots of story and the sex is hot
Male POV or Female POV (Point Of View)? Both. Why decide?
Times New Roman or Courier? Times new Roman. Courier has too much space.
Pens or pencils? Pen mostly, pencil doing math at work

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Carrie Ann, come back any day!

Carrie Ann : Thanks so much for having me!!!

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