Spirited by Cari Z

Title: Spirited
Author: Cari Z
Publisher: Pink Petal Books
Published date:August, 2009
ISBN: N/A
Genre/Theme: Sensual Paranormal
Length: 52 Pages
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Review: Andi can’t forgive Darren for letting her die. Ok, he brought her back after he captured the bad guy, but a thing like that is a deal breaker for her. Now, five years later, she’s in the detective in charge of a magical drug bust, and Darren is the only one with the skills to help her before more people die.

This is a good story about love the second time around. Everyone makes mistakes, and Darren has made a great big one but Cari Z has brought us a character who is not one to just forgive and forget and move on. Andi doesn’t give her heart easily and hasn’t been able to take it back at all. Having to work with someone who has hurt a girl that badly is just, ouch! (Been there, done that) And of course we all root for Darren to be much more than he seems.

I recommend this story, the scenes flowed from one to the next in a way that made it very hard to put down. I always love a story where the heroine can hold her own with the big boys, and hold onto her femininity. I’d gladly read any more stories that Cari wants to give us with these characters or any more she’d like to share.

Rating: 4 Smacks
Heat Level: Spicy
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Reviewer: Sky

Dog Nanny by Ann Whitaker

Dog Nanny
Ann Whitaker
The Wild Rose Press
Pub Date 2008
ISNB: 1-60154-448-0
Romantic/Comedy
Length: 335
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Review: Animals are Julie's calling so she's devoted her privileged life to
caring for sick animals as a vet tech and helping start animal shelters. When
her boss goes on vacation, she heads to west Texas to help train two out of
control poodles. A born again virgin she resists handsome, charismatic pilot,
Nick. Somehow. Between Nick's fear of dogs and her new aversion to flying,
commitment and good looking men, will the couple ever make it past the first
command?

Dog Nanny is cute. Ann Whitaker writes endearing and interesting characters
and through it all I was hoping that the next trial would finally break the
bubbles they kept around themselves. Carmen, the poodle owner, is my favorite
and she provides a lot of comic relief when the main characters insist on being
stubborn. I give the story three smacks. It is sweet and interesting and made
me smile.

Rating: 3 smacks
Heat: sweet
Other: m/f
Reviewer: Steph B

It Happened One Hurricane by Carla Rossi

Title: It Happened One Hurricane
Author: Carla Rossi
Publisher: Wild Rose Publishing
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Genre/Theme: Contemporary
Length: 53 Pages
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Amber Kensington moved to Texas to start over. Alex Clarke is the kind of guy who takes care of those around him. When a Hurricane causes an evacuation, he finds that Amber is stranded when her car does not start. Amber is very weary of men so her attitude toward Alex is pretty harsh. Will Amber and Alex be able to overcome their past hurts and form a friendship?

I really loved It Happened One Hurricane. I thought Alex's character was so incredibly funny. From the beginning when Alex prays to God and says "God, please don't let me scream like a girl!" to the very end when he finds himself fumbling like a teenager, this book made me laugh. I love to read a book that has a sweet message about love and God. It Happened One Hurricane is a book that you don't want to miss. It's a book that EVERYONE can read which really appeals to me because I have three teenage daughters who constantly ask me for books to read. Most of the time it's on an adult level so the answer has to be no. It Happened One Hurricane is one of those kinds of books that I feel great comfort in letting my daughters read. It has a message that I think just about everyone needs to read.

I love reading work by Carla Rossi. Her writing style flows smoothly and the subject matter is very relatable. Her characters always have problems that seem like "real life" problems which is what draws me into her stories. I recommend this story to anyone who would like a really fun, sweet and quick read. You will not be disappointed.

Rating: 4 smacks
Heat Level: sweet
Other:m/f
Reviewer: Elizabeth

Spanking the Psychic by Nicole L. Pierce

Spanking the Psychic
Nicole L Pierce
Red Rose Publishing
Pub Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60435-363-1
Genre: erotic
Length: 276
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Miracle has always seen the man of her dreams in her visions. He's the only one that will complete her as a person and satisfy her sexually. As a psychic, she helps others but can't help herself in this one area so she waits for him. Blake is a troubled man with a failed marriage and dead child on his conscience. When he enters Miracle the psychic's office he expects to be let down but he ends up with so much more.

Spanking The Psychic does indeed include loads of spanking, bondage and dominance scenes. There is a liberal use of toys and location for added effect. Nicole L Pierce knows how to write a sex scene and make the edgier aspects still romantic and loving. I give the story three smacks. I would recommend it to people who are looking for creative sex and enjoy a paranormal feel to a story. The rest of the story is interesting enough, some very heartfelt, deep moments that I enjoyed quite a lot, but not enough to give it more than the three smacks.

Rating: 3 Smacks
Heat: HOT
Other: m/f, BDSM
Reviewer: Steph B

The Duchess by Rhonda Lee

Title: The Duchess
Author: Rhonda Lee
Publisher: Eternal Press
Published date:September, 2008
ISBN:978-1-897559-32-1
Genre/Theme:Hist/BDSM
Length: 102 pages
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Review: While the Duke’s away, the Duchess must play, so play she does. Milord’s lovemaking leaves a lot to be desired, and Milady decides to use her position to get just about every one of her subjects into a variety of interesting positions. After all, what’s the point of having peasants if you can’t put them to good use? And the Duchess’s inner dominatrix springs forward to make sure that they are all well used.

Okay,so there wasn’t all that much plot, but I don’t think you’ll miss it. This is pure erotica, and very creative it is too. The author keeps the story moving and the reader wondering what the Duchess will think of next and who she will do it to. And what will happen when the Duke returns? Will he like the changes to the dungeon? So, maybe there was a little plot, but it wasn’t the point. All I can say is, sequel please? I’m dying to know what she’ll think of next.

Rating: 4 Smacks
Heat Level:Erotica
Other: f/f, voyeurism, BDSM
Reviewer:Sky

Roman Holiday by Phyllis A. Humphrey

Roman Holiday
Phyllis A. Humphrey
White Rose Publishing
Inspirational White Rose
Rating: Sweet
Page Count: 212
ISBN: 1-60154-644-0
Release Date: 7-10-2009
Digital Price: 6.00
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Impetuous and sometimes klutzy Darcy Gibson, a Los Angeles magazine writer, is given the assignment to research a tour of Italy for an article. Her boss calls this her last chance to save her job. But she meets Todd Matthews, an artist/computer consultant, and, despite her plans to stick strictly to business, romance follows. Todd feels the same about Darcy but has a skeleton in his closet. Just when the couple feel they're able to solve their problems, Todd is accused of molesting a young girl on the tour, and he leaves town. Can Darcy, who has forgiveness problems of her own, not only find Todd but pull a rabbit out of a hat to produce a happy-ever-after?
REVIEW
Ms. Humphrey has a skill with humor and timing that is exceptional. It draws you in and charms you handily without ever overwhelming the story nor its characters. Her sense of setting puts you right into the heart of Italy without seeming over-done. This after all, is the story of a woman chronicling her travels, so the descriptives are a story enhancement and indeed become an added and welcome character of Roman Holiday.
Her characters are appealing, and realistically drawn, both finding their way through human foibles and dreams. I found myself longing for a bit more chemistry, a slightly more sensual sizzle between the hero and heroine that would augment their growing feelings, but with subtle insights and well-peppered revelation, Ms. Humphrey manages to draw the reader into their relationship nonetheless.
The wrap up of several intense and detailed family issues felt rushed in the last few chapters of the book yet ultimately pave the way to a complete and satisfying ending for a hero and heroine you can't help but root for.

Rating: 4
Level: Sweet
Reviewer: Minnie

Heaven Sent 6: Revelations by Jet Mykles

Heaven Sent 6: Revelations
Jet Mykles
Loose-Id
Pub date: July 2009
ISBN: 978-1-59632-983-6
Erotic
Length: 216
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Review:

A stand alone story of Mykles' Heaven Sent series, Revelations is the band's loyal manager, Gretchen's story. As an urban professional who's devoted her life to the band, Gretchen finds herself with time on her hands when her boys take a year off. Determined to have fun, get her household in order and devote more time to herself, she starts with a bang with Archer Thanos. He wants Heaven Sent for a video game. He also wants Gretchen.
They have an affair but into the mix comes Gretchen's sweet, young assistant Owen. He's been in love with her since the minute they met but until Archer comes into their lives, nothing was even close to happening between them. Archer's bisexual bend makes Gretchen and Owen equally attractive to him and Gretchen finds herself in the same boat, Archer and Owen both making her squirm. Owen, happy to explore his sexuality and have Gretchen, is thrilled with the arrangement the three have. Too many secrets between the three make for drama and hurt feelings and in the end, can three in such a complex relationship work anyway?

I was ready not to like the story. The first fifty pages is very chick-lit in tone which is fine, but I was expecting romance. When Owen entered the story, that's when the emotion did and things started to get mighty interesting. With Archer and Gretchen's forceful personalities, the story needed the eager to please, tenderhearted, sweetness he offered and he made the other two characters better. The computer gaming and band story line aren't my usual world of preference but the plot focuses on the characters and their relationship rather than trying to impress with their career prowess which made it readable to someone who doesn't play video games. I give the story 4 smacks because it did start out slow, but it finished extremely well. I'd recommend it to people who enjoy some boy on boy action, as well as ménage-three ways. Heaven Sent 6: Revelations not only offers really great sex scenes, but also the love that makes the reader want it all to work out.

Rating: 4 Smacks
Heat Level: explicit and erotic
Other: m/m/f
Reviewer: Steph B