Blue Ashcroft – Deeper

January 29, 2015January 29, 2015 lizellyn Books More Sweet than Sensual

There are all different reasons for choosing the books we read. Usually I choose books based on recommendations or reviews that I read. This time, I chose the book because I thought the author had a cool name. I have a “thing” about names. I always find them to be an important element to a character. I personally spend a huge amount of time when considering names for my characters. I love that Blue Ashcroft chose unique names in this book and explained the motivation of the characters’ parents.

Rain – “My parents are from Texas. My mom says I was as welcome as summer rain.”

Knight – “[My mom] was really into romance novels. She says I saved her life when I was born. She calls me her knight.”

It is a sweet, relatively innocent, romance involving characters that both have a traumatic past. The ending left me feeling satisfied and optimistic.

to Blue Ashcroft!

Lorraine Loveit – Full Time

January 26, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, BDSM, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

I usually thank authors at the end of my post, but I’m switching it up this time. Thank you to Lorraine Loveit, because unlike most other authors, she did a fantastic job of recapping the previous books in the series without over doing it. It was a great beginning.

In Full Time, Susie is in a precarious but enviable position. I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as a problem – having two dominant males vying for her. If I can see beyond my own personal jealousy of her fictional character, I feel her angst and struggle. I found myself reverting back and forth between Team Brendon to Team Jason. I love the struggle that Susie has between understanding what’s in her head and in her heart. It’s not always clear, even to oneself, how one feels towards a person. This dilemma makes the book really interesting. In addition, Susie is relatively new to having a BDSM relationship and is still trying to understand her own personal limits and what it all means. The books is filled with eye-opening and jaw-dropping steamy scenes that will not disappoint.

Included was a bonus chapter from the next in the series: “Time On” – OMG I can’t wait to read it. This is one of those series that gets better and better after each book.

See my other post about Playing the Game Series:

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

“Bounce Down” (1st in the series) is Free on Amazon – MUST READ

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to Lorraine Loveit!

K.L. Middleton, LR Potter, C.J. Pinard – Summer Sizzle

January 25, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

A Trio of Tales all involving men in uniform: Cop, Fireman, and Marine. Chasing Emma by K.L. Middleton

Shameless cop, gets caught with the nurse’s panties in his hand. A great way to start a story! Chase, the cop, has a great sense of humor and the way that he can make Emma blush is alluring. The story is both sweet and spicy. Everyone’s Fourth of July should be so spectacular.

Controlled Burn by LR Potter

The story starts with a hilarious break-up scene. Anyone caught is such a circumstance should be this articulate. Kenna drops the bags of food and says,

“Well at least now you can feed the poor woman, Max. From experience, I know she’ll still be hungry after feeding on what little you have to offer.”

In the rest of the story, the Fireman, Ty, brings the heat. The story is both hot and heartfelt. What a wonderful combination!

Rush of Innocence by LR Potter

Those marines down in San Diego are definitely difficult to resist. Is it enough to have a well-built, beautiful man that: is fabulous in bed, texts and calls frequently, and flies you to Florida?

K.L. Middleton, LR Potter, C.J. Pinard

Geneva West – Brian Gets Taken

January 22, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, M/M, Spicy Stories to Savor

HOLY HOT quick read. Love the cover, because all I keep thinking about is the two men wiping each other down with oil. Well, to be honest, I can’t stop thinking about the rest of the book, either. I like that the book can incorporate a bit of humor in a steamy scene. Brian notes the difficulty in coordinating and multi-tasking. No worries, he prevails in his endeavors.

This is actually the second in the series – Brian’s Package: Brian’s First Man, Brian Gets Taken, and Brian’s Domination. While I probably would have enjoyed it more had I read the first in the series, it wasn’t like I didn’t enjoy every minute of this 20 minute story.

to Geneva West!

Laura Wright – First Ink

January 21, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Bedtime Read, Spicy Stories to Savor

This is the first in the series – Wicked Ink Chronicles

Awesome quick read! It’s got all the ingredients for a great bedtime read – (1) Hot, muscled, talented tattoo artist that rides a motorcycle; (2) long-lost teenage love; (3) hot love scenes. I would definitely recommend this book. I’m looking forward to the next in the series: Shattered Ink, and Rebel Ink.

to Laura Wright!

Irish Coffee Cupcakes

January 20, 2015 lizellyn Sweets Chocolate, Cupcake

photo taken by my daughter –

Bailey’s Irish Creme is a fantastic compliment to desserts. This is a mocha flavored cupcake with a Bailey’s buttercream. To get the perfect buttercream you need have the right balance of liquid to powdered sugar and must whip the buttercream for a sufficient period of time. A good buttercream will be fluffy. If you add too much liquid, the buttercream will not hold its shape. If you do not add enough liquid, the buttercream will be stiff and difficult to pipe. Do not stress – just keep taste testing your batch until it is perfect. Taste testing – one of the perks of baking!

Erika Foxx – A Taste For Kylie

January 19, 2015 lizellyn Books Bedtime Read, Three or More Galore

Great bedtime read, particularly with a spouse/mate at your side. Why? It’s a great conversation starter. A married couple has a good loving marriage, but the husband has had a strong desire for many years for a particular sexual fantasy (which does include his wife). He has to find a way to approach his wife and get her on board with the idea. Perhaps, it can spark a conversation between you and your partner about your own fantasies.

to Erika Foxx!