Christina Lauren – Beautiful Beloved (Beautiful Bastard #3.6)

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

GREAT READ! I laughed out loud and had to fan myself during the steamy scenes. Max and Sara have had a baby and are trying to find regain the passion of their sex life that they shared before becoming parents. The authors nailed a lot of the emotions that new parents experience, but made it into a hot and fun story. Sara accidentally sends a pic of Max going down on her to Max’s friend that was watching the baby. Will replies to the pic, “Okay . . . that was unexpected but message received. Take your time. We’ll figure out the milk thing.” The tenderness in the story rounds out the book. The openness between Max and Sara is inspiring and lovely to read. It was beautifully sincere when Max admits to his feelings about how much he loves the changes to Sara’s post-pregnancy body.

The authors of this book are fantastic. There are so many quotable lines. Here are a few to enjoy:

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Christina Lauren – Beautiful Secret (Beautiful Bastard #4)

Christina Lauren – “Dirty Rowdy Thing”

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C.D. Taylor – Left to Chance (#2 The Chances Are Series)

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

This story begins with some fabulously colorful writing that sucks in the reader. After ten shots of tequila, Eliza ends up very drunk and marries her nemesis, Gabe. A mistake in getting married isn’t new to romance books, but it is the back story on each of these characters where C.D. Taylor excels in her writing. The plot is full of unexpectedly fresh twists. I don’t want to spoil the story so I won’t give away any details. In the end, I can honestly say that I had to stay up way past my bedtime because there was no way I could fall asleep without finishing the story.

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Aubrey Bondurant – Tell Me Something

August 6, 2015August 7, 2015 lizellyn Books Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

This book breaks away from the cliche of secretary sleeping with the millionaire boss. The female assistant is both likable and respectable; and the male boss doesn’t abuse his position of power and has enough insecurities to make him more real.

Haylee is an intelligent woman, graduating from Stanford with a 4.0 gpa and earning a 172 on her LSAT. She uses her knowledge of Spanish, Manderine, and Cantonese to assist her boss. Despite her 130lb size 6 body, she ends up with a few modeling opportunities, which is where she meets Josh. She isn’t a wallflower. She makes the first move and refuses to sit by and be pathetic when Josh insists on attending public events with other women. Most importantly, she isn’t afraid to call Josh out when he behaves like a jackass.

The fact that Josh’s ex-wife cheated on him makes him a bit insecure and prevents him from not freely willing to open up to Haylee. Not withstanding, he can be genuinely caring and considerate. And let’s not forget, he’s generous and exceptional in the bedroom.

The intimacy and respect between Josh and Haylee feels authentic. Josh says, “Sometimes I think you hold me in higher regard than I probably deserve.” Haylee responds, “Sometimes we all need someone who does.”

The heat between the two of them is palpable despite the two of them trying to keep their relationship a secret. They can’t hide the way they feel from each other in front of their friends. I love how Josh’s best friend and brother behave in order to push Josh to reveal his true feelings for Haylee.

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Tara Sue Me – The Collar (The Submissive #5)

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

This story focuses on Dena and Jeff and is told in both the present and past. In the present, it is clear that the two love each other very much, but they have been avoiding each other for years.

Dena is fantastic, she’s an attorney and is dynamically in control in a courtroom. She has the strength and earnest to be a Domme, but knows herself well enough to understand and appreciate her need to be a submissive. For once, it is the female submissive that is the wealthy one in the relationship. Jeff was her Master in the past. Dominance doesn’t mean without weakness. Rather than claim the woman he is love with, Jeff sets off on a course to run away.

There’s a perfect amount of mystery and suspense. It is just enough to give the characters a reason to exist in each others’ lives but doesn’t distract from the true romance of the novel.

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Tara Sue Me – Enticement (The Submissive Series #4)

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Sylvia Day – Crossfire Series

July 16, 2015July 23, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

After recently gifting Bared to You to a relative, I couldn’t help myself and go back and read it again. Well, once I finished it, I continued with the next, Reflected in You. I was enjoying myself too much and I finished the rest of the series. While I don’t choose to actually rate the books I read, I would certainly give this high reviews. It fits the criteria: (1) page-turner/can’t put down (2) want to re-read (3) would gift to a friend.

This series is listed on many sites as something to read after Fifty Shades of Grey. I prefer not to compare books for a number of different reasons. I know a lot of people disliked Fifty and I wouldn’t want people to be hesitant to read this series because they disliked FSOG. I’ll refrain from comparing these two series even though there are a number of similarities. But simply, if you like a book with a lot of seriously steamy scenes – read this series.

Gideon and Eva can’t get enough of each other. If they’re happy, they shag. If they’re angry, they shag. STAMINA – that’s the first word I think of when I think about this book. They go at each other at least 3-4 times per day.

Their couples therapist isn’t certain that their indulgence in sex is actually healthy. They both refuse to try abstinence to address their issues. Gideon and Eva share a similar troubled past and a relatively similar taste for the rich and fancy. They face constant problems as a result of their pasts and can’t seem to catch a break.

In addition, the side characters are fantastic. Cary, Eva’s best and purely platonic friend is great. He’s flawed but lovable none-the-less. Hopefully he’ll get his happily-ever-after in the final installment. Gideon is generally very supportive of Eva’s relationship with Cary. But at one time he suggests that Eva might be better off without Cary in her life.

There is fifth book expected to be released, which I fully intend on reading – One With You. No release date has been set yet.

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J. Kenner – On My Knees (Stark International Trilogy #2)

July 7, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

Everyone knows that make-up sex is hot. Well, Sylvia and Jackson argue, disagree, and have miscommunications throughout this book. The passion that they share when reconnecting is scorching. It doesn’t matter if they’re in public or in private, nothing keeps them from stripping and claiming each other. “This isn’t about sex or love or even passion. It’s about need. It’s about release.” While the they repeat this pattern, each scene is uniquely descriptive, provocative, and mind-racinlgy naughty.

I love that the BDSM relationship that Sylvia and Jackson have established isn’t based soley on kink. Rather, it is based on a deep connection. “Now, though, they could fight their demons together. Yin and yang. Control and submission. Pleasure and pain. And on and on and on until they sent each other spiraling over that invisible line where it all became the same. Where pain gave way to pleasure, and control revealed itself to be nothing more than surrender.”

On my knees

Bottom line, J. Kenner’s talent is awesome.

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J. Kenner – Say My Name

J. Kenner – Tame Me

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Abbi Glines – When You’re Back (Rosemary Beach #12)

July 6, 2015 lizellyn Books Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

Rosemary Beach books are serious page turners. I pick one up and can’t put it down. If you haven’t read this series, you should give it a chance. They’re true romances with happily ever afters that are sure to lift the reader’s spirit.

This book is a continuation of the story in When I’m Gone. Reese and Mase’s relationship is going strong down in Texas on his ranch. Mase is clearly over-the-moon for Reese. When seeing Reese after she had been gone for a 22 days, he thinks to himself, “The guy in me wanted to strip her naked and fuck her against the door. But the man who knew what she needed was going to hold her and love her a little while first.” Mase’s desire for Reese is unwavering and palpable throughout the entire story. But all relationships are vulnerable to outside threats. Both Reese and Mase have to fight to ensure that those outside forces don’t come between the two of them. However, thoughtfulness from an outsider can sometimes be more alarming than outright flirtation. While some of the story line is predictable, when Reese meets a young boy I was completely overcome with emotion. That is precisely what I look for in a book. Thus, I fully recommend reading this series.

See Other Rosemary Beach Posts:

Abbi Glines – When I’m Gone

Abbi Glines – Kiro’s Emily

Abbi Glines – “You Were Mine”

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J. Kenner – Tame Me

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

Holy Cow this short book packs a powerful punch. In general, I’m not usually a fan of novellas. I prefer to get deeply lost in a character and that just can’t happen in a short story. This book is the exception.

There is a lot frustratingly fun drama. There’s even a touch of deep seriousness. Ryan states, “No matter how much we love them, we all grow up surrounded by our parents’ shit. You’ll either be buried in it and suffocate, or use it for fertilizer and thrive.” Most importantly, the heat factor in this book is off the charts. This is the kind of book I’ll leave on the nightstand because I’m certain to be re-reading it on a cold evening. A girl needs to stay warm.

Also, I enjoyed the story because it was satisfying to see Jamie Archer, best friend to Nikki – newly married to Damien Stark, finally get her happily ever after.

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J. Kenner – Say My Name

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E L James – Grey

June 30, 2015 lizellyn Uncategorized BDSM, Erotic, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

Yes, I am a fan of Fifty Shades Grey. If you’re not a fan of FSOG, don’t bother reading this review and please don’t write any comments.

Did I think FSOG was perfect? No, but I don’t really know of any book that I would say is perfect.

Now I take a deep breath. I fear writing about what seems to be such a controversial book/series. It’s not that I fear arguing my points – I did become an attorney. But rather, for me, reading is supposed to be fun. It’s not something that warrants arguing my position. If I enjoy a book, I like to share my thoughts. If I don’t like the book I simply don’t waste my time writing about it.

All that being said, if you liked Fifty Shades of Grey, I recommend reading Grey. Christian is certainly an interesting character and is worthy of his POV story. I loved the way in which he questions his own feelings and is certainly trying to better himself. Of course, his continued inability to sense how others are concerned about him was a bit sad. I was surprised by how little he opened up to Elena. Most importantly, I liked learning how his relationship with Anastasia eased his troubled psyche.

In the end, I think I preferred Grey to Fifty Shades of Grey. Except, I don’t like books that end cliff hangers. Frustrating, right? At least in this case, the reader knows the ultimate outcome. I wouldn’t mind a little more Christian in future POV books.

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R.K. Lilley – Mr. Beautiful (Up in the Air #4)

June 15, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Rich Racy & Romantic Romeos

This series is what I would call a hot-fudge sundae series. It’s sinfully delicious. The main portion, or ice cream if you will, is the romance and attraction between the main characters Bianca and James Cavendish. Bianca is virgin airline stewart with a troubled past where her father wants to kill her. James is a billionaire, Dominant, with extensive sexual experience. The hot fudge would definitely be the steamy scenes between Bianca and James. Although, in Mr. Beautiful, we get treated to a taste of Stephen and Javier, too. I’ll call that part the hot caramel sauce, because it would be unexpected in a hot fudge sundae but makes it better than ever. The relationship between Bianca and her very best friend, Stephan, is the whipped cream portion of this dessert-like series. They are more than friends, they are family. They have depended on each other for years. Their relationship is tender like whipped cream and this sundae book wouldn’t be the same with out their friendship. Even James immediately realizes that Bianca and Stephen are a package deal. If he wants to be with Bianca, Stephen is included, too.

Mr. Beautiful, book four in this series, is the cherry on top. It is not necessary, but once you fall in love with the characters you just always want to get little bit more. This book contains snippets of perspectives from different characters concerning various portions of of the entire series. However the portions seem to be in a rather random order. It is as if the sundae were thrown in a blender and turned into a fantastic shake. It is a different dessert but still great. I enjoyed getting a better feel for James. He is surprisingly loving when he explains, “The inside jokes, the shared humor may have just been the best part about sharing my life with my soul mate.” We also get to take a peak into the relationship between Stephan and Javier. Stephan is the best friend that Bianca could ever have and certainly is entitled to his happily ever after. There are some after the series mini epilogue sections, too.

If you liked 50 Shades of Grey or the Crossfire Series, I would highly recommend this series. Please note that you need to read books 1-3 before reading Mr. Beautiful.