Samantha Cole – Topping the Alpha (Trident Security #4)

November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Military, Strong Sexy Supermale

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This book goes from seriously hot to hilariously funny to suspenseful to heart-felt.

Samantha Cole writes BDSM well! It’s hot without being over the top. Jake’s punishments are creative and inspire a burning need (Oops! don’t want to give a way too much). Unlike most other BDSM books, it’s not all about hard and soft limits. Jake is equally concerned about respecting his sub. He isn’t into public humiliation, but expects complete submissiveness behind private doors. He’s a master of whips, but has the sense to ensure his sub finds subspace and not just sinks into a bad mental state due to his military training.

I love how the author breaks up the intensity with a little humor. Whether it is Nick talking aloud to his dick or Ian grumbling about not getting any, the comedic timing is impeccable. Carter delivers a line that is so funny that I accidentally spit coffee on my iPad. (I’m impatiently waiting for Carter’s story)

Whether it’s the anticipation or reactions, coming out of the closet involves drama. It is easier for some than others. Cole does a thoughtful job of addressing this issue in the story.

Finally, the suspense is fresh and new and ties in to the story nicely.

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Aubry Bondurant – Ask Me Something (The Something Series #2)

November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 lizellyn Books Humor, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

Romance, humor, and drama – all wrapped into one book.

First, let’s talk romance. Again, Bondurant breaks away from the normal workplace romance. This isn’t a lust at first sight book where the weak woman falls at the feet of her boss. Their relationship is based on years of friendship. Sasha is a remarkably strong and successful woman and has a fabulously quick-wit tongue. Brian is more easy going and enjoys Sasha’s challenging smart mouth. While he may have a laid-back personality, he surprisingly demands control in the bedroom. However, he’s not into pain play. He’s all about pleasurable torture, making the steamy scenes very HOT. Also, he notes that he’s not opposed to Sasha’s occasional desire of control when she states, “Maybe I want to be spontaneous and take you in my mouth without permission some morning.”

There’s tons of humor woven throughout the story – too many to quote, but here’s one:

Sasha gives Brian’s 22 year-old sister advice on what to do if the man she is attracted to does’t feel the same, “Okay, You get a big glass of wine, buy yourself a good vibrator, and you say to hell with him. If he can’t realize that you’re a catch, McKensie, then it’s his loss.”

There’s well-written drama from all directions: family, work, and of course the relationship.

The happily-ever-after included a few delightful twists that left me smiling for days.

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Kristen Ashley – Walk Through Fire

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 lizellyn Books Bikers, Strong Sexy Supermale

Another hot biker book by KA. Her books are absolutely addictive. The bikers are very upfront with their emotions. They say exactly what they mean. It may be hard, it may be crass, but it is always real.

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While there usually isn’t any game playing between and a biker and his babe, Logan is upfront about the game he is playing with Millie. The secret between them is a wall that is keeping them apart, but the sex in the interim is phenomenal.

I love how KA writes and creates her MC world. She never fails to give her characters individual voices. Logan defies some of the usual biker traits. He’s attracted to Millie, despite the fact that she doesn’t dress like a traditional biker babe. His non-confrontational relationship with his ex-wife is pretty amazing, too. But don’t get me wrong, Logan defines a silver-foxed hot biker. His basal attraction for Millie and constant “sex on the brain” makes the reader sweat with need.

Millie is strong, successful, and loving. She’s willing to sacrifice everything in herself for someone she loves.

This is the first romance book that I have read that realistically represents a modern-day, combined family trying to work things out. The creativity and effort that it takes to make such a family work well was remarkably portrayed in this book.

Finally, I adore the relationship or lack there of between Logan and Alan, Millie’s brother-in-law. The mutual lack of respect is humorous. Logan’s final triumph put a huge smile on my face. 🙂

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Teaser Tuesday – Remy by Katy Evans

November 17, 2015 lizellyn Bookish Book Teaser

This Week’s Feature Book Teaser: Remy by Katy Evans

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Dani René – Ace of Harts

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos, Suspense

Fantastic story arc! Emily Reid is torn between two hot brothers: Triston and Bash. They have a sorted past that makes them untrusting of one another. It is this history that makes the story much more interesting and unpredictable. The brothers’ mutual attraction for Emily Reid makes all those negative feelings toward each other resurface. It doesn’t bring out the best in either of them, but it definitely heightens the sexual passion.

Emily is caught between them and not knowing what is true or possible between herself and either of the men. It’s not just their eye color that differentiates them in Emily’s head. Their actions push her from one man to the other.

Finally, a book that doesn’t jump into the world of BDSM like jumping off a cliff into unknown waters. There’s a more gradual approach like slowly wading into a lavishly ensconced swimming pool.

In the end, Emily chooses the one that can fill her completely: mind and soul.

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JC Valentine – S.O.B.

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

The Chicago Fire is a hot soccer team, but the real heat in this book is between Levi and Vista.

If a parent tries take away a child’s candy, the child is more than likely going want to have it even more. That was certainly the case for Levi. His father insisted that he not date Vista. He can fight the thoughts of her during the day, but is plagued with dreams of being with her at night.

Vista can work as much as she wants but there’s no way to get Levi out of her head when, “He looks rough. Dirty. Mountable.”

The sexual tension between Levi and Vista is palpable. I almost hesitate to use that word only because it is often over used in romance reviews. However, the mounting connection between them is practically tangible.

After getting caught succumbing to their attraction, they are ripped apart again. But even after being reunited again, they end up being separated yet another time. Their relationship is a bit of a roller coaster. Considering their young age, it seems more believable than overly dramatic.

My absolutely favorite part was Levi’s proclamation of love on the Jimmy Kimmel show.

“You were right, princess. It’s you and me. So don’t lock that door just yet. Make sure you leave a light on.”

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J.C. Valentine is the USA Today and International bestselling author of the Night Calls and Wayward Fighters Series and the Forbidden Trilogy. Her vivid imagination and love of words and romance had her penning her own romance stories from an early age, which, despite being poorly edited and written longhand, she forced friends and family members to read. No, she isn’t sorry.

J.C. earned her own happily ever after when she married her high school sweetheart. Living in the Northwest, they have three amazing children and far too many pets and spend much of their free time together enjoying movies or the outdoors. Among the many hats she wears, J.C. is an entrepreneur. Having graduated with honors, she holds a Bachelor’s in English and when she isn’t writing, you can find her editing for fellow authors.

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Tiffany Reisz – The Queen

November 13, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Erotic, Spicy Stories to Savor

Sadly, this is the final book in this amazing series. When I first got my hands on this book, I struggled with tearing into the book immediately and waiting to start and putting off the inevitable end. Well, I couldn’t hold off long because I’m impatient and love my HEAs.

Tiffany Reisz is brilliant! The characters are uniquely fabulous and extraordinarily well-developed. She explains and justifies the rational behind each character in such a way that even though they may be completely unrelatable, the reader can understand them and appreciate their personalities.

This particular book in the series was fantastic. It was great to see how Eleanor became Mistress Nora, the queen Dominatrix. As the story in this series is told in time-jumping manner, it was like the author was saving the best for last. The complimentary story line with Soren was sensational, too. The connection between Nora and Soren in both good times and bad is the crux of this alluring love story. I also loved how Nora considered how her life could have been different had she travelled a different path.

There are a number of overlapping threesomes in this series. The concept of jealousy is embedded, ignored, and discarded in a thoughtful way. The path all the characters take to address the jealousy issue is great. Ultimately, as Juliette says, “Jealousy is a sign of insecurity.” The fact that characters come to a level of acceptance is a testament to how emotionally and well-adjusted the characters are.

As always, Kingsley’s quick tongue is ever amusing. After Soren notes that the bishop will permit Eleanor to return to church, Kingsley states, “How magnanimous . . . A priest and a bishop got together, had tea and decided you were worthy enough to attend their worthless relic of a church on Sundays. You must be so honored they’re going to let you back into the Dirty Old Men Who like to Fuck Little Boys and Tell Grown Women What to Do with Their Bodies Club.”

With lines like, “You call it choking. He’d call it foreplay,” the sinful sex cannot be unrecognized. Just when I thought I couldn’t be shocked by Soren – I was stunned. That’s saying a lot, after having read this entire series from beginning to end.

There’s no doubt I’ll be re-reading this series.

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Meredith Wild – Hard Love (The Hacker Series #5)

November 11, 2015November 10, 2015 lizellyn Books Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

This wild interwoven story finally comes to a conclusion. While I’m usually very sad when a series comes to an end, I felt like all the story lines wrapped up appropriately. Not everybody gets a happy ending but everyone gets their just desserts.

Erica attempts a little role reversal with Blake, which is hot and comical all at the same time. All’s well that ends simultaneously. (perhaps I took a little leeway with that quote) 😉

Blake finally has to face up to his bending of laws, which is great realization for him.

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Teaser Tuesday – Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 lizellyn Books Book Teaser

This Week’s Feature Book Teaser: Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley

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S.O.B. by JC Valentine Release Day Blitz

November 10, 2015 lizellyn Books Bookish

Synopsis:

Levi Black is an s.o.b.

Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he’s a pretentious, obnoxious, womanizing jacka** who thinks the world revolves around him.

He wouldn’t be wrong.

A famous soccer player, his skills on and off the field have won him medals, trophies, women, and the cover of every heartthrob magazine in the country. He’s broken nearly every bone in his body and a few hearts along the way, including mine—his stepsister—and lived to tell about it.

One night changed everything, and I’ve avoided him like the plague ever since. Just long enough to finish college, to bury the hurt, and to outrun the memories. But now that’s all changed. I’m back, and there’s no more running.

My hands are supposed to be my livelihood, but now they’re my curse. Levi’s reckless ways have landed him in a sticky situation, and his father has given me an offer I can’t refuse. One month, and all I have to do is put my hands on his body. Easier said than done. The problem is, even though I know it’s bound to bite me in the a**, I can’t bring myself to say no to the s.o.b.