Review of The Darkest Passion

The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld #5)
by Gena Showalter

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4.5 of 5 Stars

Description:

For weeks, the immortal warrior Aeron has sensed an invisible female presence. An angel-demon-assassin has been sent to kill him. Or has she? Olivia claims she fell from the heavens, giving up immortality because she couldn't bear to harm him. But trusting - and falling for - Olivia will endanger them all. So how has this mortal with the huge blue eyes already unleashed Aeron's darkest passion?

With an enemy hot on his trail and his faithful demon companion determined to remove Olivia from his life, Aeron is trapped between duty and consuming desire. Worse still, a new executioner has been sent to do the job Olivia wouldn't...
(Goodreads)

Review:

The Darkest Passion is the fifth book within the Lords of the Underworld series and to sum it up with one word - compelling. This is far my favorite book within the series.
Aeron...Oh-my-GOD!!!!

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Kick Back Saturday

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Welcome to Kick Back Saturday! In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend a Saturday is to curl up with a book, a delicious cup of coffee or cocktail, and hang out with my writing partner, my sweet pup, Kelly!

Join me every Saturday for a book blurb and a new, tasty drink recipe - coffee or cocktail...?

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The Book

Highlander Untamed (MacLeods of Sky Trilogy #1) by Monica McCarty

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Description:
Rory MacLeod is a bold and powerful Highland Chief with only one allegiance—to his clan. He vows revenge against the rival MacDonald clan, though duty demands a handfast marriage to Isabel MacDonald—a bride he does not want and has no intention of keeping. But Rory couldn't have anticipated the captivating woman who challenges his steely control, and unleashes the untamed passion simmering beneath his fierce exterior.
Blessed with incomparable beauty, Isabel MacDonald is prepared to use every means possible—including seduction—to uncover her husband's most guarded secrets. Instead Rory awakens Isabel's deepest desires and her sweetest fantasies. Now Isabel has found the happiness she's always dreamed of with the very man she must betray, and discovers that passion can be far more dangerous than revenge.
(From Goodreads)

The Drink

Rob Roy

Ingredients

• 2 ounces blended Scotch whiskey
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Garnish: lemon or orange twist

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well for about 20 seconds, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon or orange peel over the drink and use as garnish.

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~“The Under Realm Syndicate actually has vampire assassins,” she whispered, her voice shaking.~

May 12th, 2015

Surrender to the Chase

(Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

~ Novella ~

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Review of A Touch of Darkness

A Touch of Darkness (Darkness Chosen #2)
by Christina Dodd

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3 of 5 Stars

Description:

Handsome, powerful Rurik Wilder holds the power to transform himself into a fierce bird of prey-a gift that's caused death and destruction.

At last he's offered the chance to redeem himself. Only one woman stands in his way-a beautiful writer determined to wreak revenge on the assassins who murdered her family. Assassins, it's been rumored, who have powers no human should ever possess...

(Goodreads)

Review:

The Darkness Chosen series by Christina Dodd is a new take on the traditional shape-shifter romance. The first book within the series, Scent of Darkness, was intriguing and here I am, reviewing the second book with the third on my shelf.

Sexy Snippets

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May 12th

~ Fraya bit his lower lip and he groaned. She felt his fingers clawing at her through her jeans. She wished he’d shred the denim along, shove her panties aside and take her. Would he bite her? Oh, God, she could only hope he would sink his fangs into her throat as he claimed her body.

She slipped her hands under his shirt. The hard muscles of his stomach tensed and quivered beneath her teasing fingers. She ran her nails his sides and smiled against his lips when he growled.

Fraya gasped for air when he released their kiss. Ethan trailed his lips over her jaw and down her neck. He pressed a hard kiss against her throat. Her pulse spiked when the points of his fangs teased her jugular. Oh, he made her burn. She yearned for the cool touch of his hands and the hard press of his body. Her hips rocked against him when he nibbled and sucked on the sensitive skin between her neck and shoulder. ~

Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

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~ The vampire was her male and she would have him.~

May 12th, 2015

Surrender to the Chase

(Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

~ Novella ~

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Be seduced by the first ruler of darkness, Dorian, in Caressed by Moonlight

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Sexy Snippet

Tuesdays just got sexier!

(intended for readers 18+)

This Tuesday's snippet is from Caressed by Shadows (Rulers of Darkness #4).

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~ Falcon drew the sheet back revealing her beautiful body. He devoured her with his gaze, taking in every line, every curve, memorizing every detail. Sonya’s limbs were long and slender, her breasts full with tempting pink nipples. Her waist was trim and tapered to gently rounded hips. Lush blond curls concealed the apex of her shapely thighs. Her tall, lean warrior physique was perfection.

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~ The wolf was alluring and, to his surprise, he was disappointed she was his mark.~

May 12th, 2015

Surrender to the Chase

(Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?

~ Novella ~

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Review of Caressed by Shadows

Riverina Romantics: Review of Caressed by Shadows (Rulers of Darkness #4)

 

Description:

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Black Knight, Falcon Kenwrec is powerful, relentless, and fiercely loyal, his only allegiance – to his king. But he is torn between duty and desire when the war between the vampire clans and the Red Order hunters escalates and the enemy captures the one woman he longs to claim as his own, Sonya Rebane, Queen of the Voidukas Clan. Falcon will risk everything to save her, even if it means forsaking his king.

After weeks of imprisonment, Sonya is stunned when the chivalrous knight that she has secretly loved from afar appears outside her cell. As they fight and struggle to elude their enemies, they must battle their overwhelming attraction for each other and their love that is forbidden.
As every perilous moment draws them closer together, every smoldering kiss drives them to the brink of a passionate destruction. Will they be able to resist temptation? Or will their love be their ruin?

Review:
I have been waiting anxiously for Falcon and Sonya’s story for what seems like forever. They were so about each other and I’m so glad their story didn’t disappoint. The Journey they go on really proves how perfect they are for each other.

Sexy Snippet

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Spring Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Spring Giveaway. I'd like to extend a specila thank you to those who made a comment and sharing the titles they are looking forward to reading. It's nice to learn of new authors.

The winner of the Spring Giveaway is Shannon Romein!

Note: If the winner does not contact me within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

Review of The Viscount Falls

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The Viscount Falls (The Duke's Men #4)
by Sabrina Jeffries

4 of 5 stars 

Description:
The heir presumptive to the Viscount Rathmoor, Dominick Manton once had his heart’s desire within reach—a bright future as a barrister and engagement to Jane Vernon, a wealthy baron’s daughter. Then a shattering betrayal by his vindictive brother George snatched away Dom’s inheritance and his hopes of offering Jane a secure future. Brokenhearted, and attempting to end their engagement without destroying Jane’s reputation, Dom staged a betrayal of his own to convince her that he’s not the husband-to-be that she thought.

Now George is gone and the viscountcy restored to Dom, since his brother’s widow, Nancy—Jane’s cousin and closest confidant—never bore an heir. But when Nancy goes missing, a panicked Jane calls on her former fiancé to track down her cousin. Dom knows the mistakes of the past may be unforgivable—but now, entangled together in mystery and danger, will they rekindle a passionate longing that was never lost to begin with?

Review:

When I learned The Viscount Falls was Dominick's story I was thrilled. I have been waiting for his book! The Viscount Falls is the last installment within the Duke’s Men series, which makes me a little sad, but it ended on a very good note. This book was my favorite of the series.

Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier.

Sexy Snippets is a weekly feature hosted by Reading Between the Wines,

for the 18+ crowd.    

Today's snippet is from my upcoming release, Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2).

~ Fraya’s fingers slipped into his silken black hair. She told herself to twist away, but her need for him was overwhelming. Desire burned within her, firing her blood.

His tongue teased along the lacy seam of her bra. Waves of pleasure crashed over her and pooled between her thighs.

She felt his free hand slip along her spine, his strong fingers brushing over the clasp of her bra.

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Spring Giveaway

Welcome to Spring!

With it heating up, it is time for sandals, shorts, and cute dresses. Beach and pool weather are just around the corner and, if you are like me, it's time to dive into spring break reads or to start making a list of "to read" for the summer. To help you get your read on, I'm offering a $15 Amazon gift card. A winner will be randomly selected and announced on Saturday, April 4th.
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