DARK BITES
Coming January 21, 2014

For years, fans have been clamoring for an all-in-one collection of #1 bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon’s novellas. At their enthusiastic behest, we have delivered this brand-new short story collection, including stories previously exclusive to Sherrilyn’s website, as well as an all-new, never-before seen Dark-Hunter story!

Sherrilyn Kenyon takes readers from the Dark-Hunters to the demigods, from Dream-Hunters to demons, and everything in between.　 Dangerous and exciting,　 each story is one thrill ride after the next, proving time and again how Sherrilyn has captivated millions of readers worldwide.　 Now, readers are invited to go deep into Kenyon’s rich and imaginative world and experience the heart-racing moments that never stop coming!　


My review:
This is a nice collection of (most) previously published stories. The majority taking place, Ms. Kenyon's Dark Hunters book series. I've read most before but still loved reading them again. The two that I hadn't read before were just as good as the others. Ms. Kenyon is one of my all-times favorites. All the stories were well written and plotted. Some of them I would've loved for them to have been longer but overall a great set of stories.

STYLE ME SEXY
TARA CHEVRESTT

Bridget knows she isn’t beautiful; her ex made that point abundantly clear. So when her online-only romance suddenly leads to a real-life blind date, she beelines to the salon for a makeover. She’s dismayed and embarrassed when her usual stylist isn’t available and the sexy Javier steps in.

Javier has long been aware of the timid but kind woman, and vows to take this opportunity to make her see that she's beautiful on the outside, as well as in. Will he succeed in keeping his own feelings at bay and style her sexy?

A charming short story about beauty, the beholder, and believing in yourself.

This is the first book I’ve read by Ms. Chevrestt and it was great. It is a little on the short side but that doesn’t take away from the story. It was a story of a young woman who didn’t see herself as a beauty but with Javier, he made her see the true beauty of herself. I totally will be spreading the word on this fantastic novella.

A Vampire's Christmas Carol by Cynthia Eden

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden heats up the holidays with...A VAMPIRE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL.

This holiday season has bite.

Ben Prescott hates Christmas--he's a vampire, and to him, there's certainly nothing jolly about the holiday season. While the humans are running around being merry, he's hunting in the shadows. Ben plans to spend the holidays his way...by stalking deadly prey.

But fate has other plans for Ben.

Three visitors are coming Ben's way...A demon who will force Ben to face his past, a ghost who will show Ben the present he could have, and a shifter who will reveal the darkness that waits in Ben's future. Unless Ben can change his ways, he may just turn into a real monster, one who can't be saved by anyone or anything.

'Tis the season...to be undead.

Ben's redemption rests in the hands of the one woman he loved and lost--Simone Laurent. If Ben is going to have a chance at being more than just the beast in the darkness, he has to prove himself to the lovely Simone. A very hard task, considering that, once upon a Christmas Eve, Simone died in Ben's arms...

Warning: This story features one very tortured vampire, a sexy ghost from his past, and hot scenes designed to melt the winter snow. Plenty of action, adult situations, and steamy times are ahead. Happy holidays!

(A VAMPIRE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL contains approximately 23,000 words.)

My review:

I so didn’t want this book to end. It was full of paranormal elements which I love.  This is not your typical Christmas Carol story. It was heartwarming and tragic at the same time. This is truly a story you should read for the holiday season even if it has a vampire as the lead. It was simply awesome.

Mistress of Ragnery
by
Raine English

 

A Gothic romance set in the Victorian era.

On a storm-shrouded island, ghosts of the past threaten to kill again.

Sheeva Desmond always believed she’d marry for love. But when she’s left penniless after her parents’ deaths and her fiancé cancels their wedding, she’s convinced love is a fairy tale. Desperate to find a way to support herself, she takes a position as governess to a troubled mute boy. She never expects to lose her heart to the boy’s handsome father. Or to become entangled in a deadly mystery.

 

Ronan Quinn, Master of Rathlin Island, spent years in an unhappy marriage. When his faithless wife threatens to leave him and is later found dead, he blames himself for not keeping her safe. He’s left with a hardened heart and a devastated young son. The beautiful governess he hires may have the courage to help his son and to heal Ronan’s soul. But a murderer from his past haunts the shadows and threatens them all.

 

Warning: Mistress of Raghery contains restless ghosts, misty cliffs, mysterious smugglers and a woman who will challenge them all to win the heart of the man she loves.

 

My take:

This is the first book I’ve read my Raine English and I am hooked. This put me in mind of gothic romance.  The plot and the characters were wonderful. I stayed up late at night to finish this gem of a book.  I loved the setting of the story.  I highly recommend this book.

He's Irresistible Collection

Susan Hatler, Virna DePaul, Veronic Blade

 

 

 

He's Irresistible is an international Romance Anthology bestseller!
THREE contemporary romance novellas with THREE irresistible men for one low price.

Three stories. Three authors. Three kinds of romance.

Sweet. Sassy. Sexy.

Sweet: Love at First Date by Susan Hatler

Ellen may not believe in storybook love, but it’s about to rewrite her life. . . .

Ellen’s figured out that finding the right guy is all about compatibility. That’s why she signs up for Detailed Dating—the local online dating scene in Sacramento. They ask men the hard questions, compare their answers with hers, then she filters through the profiles of each provided “match.” After numerous email exchanges, she narrows it down to two promising candidates she’s excited to meet in person.

When Ellen’s best friend asks her for a favor, dog-sitting leads to disaster and Ellen ends up at the local vet where she meets a man she can’t get out of her mind. Henry isn’t a logical choice, but she finds herself paying for dog obedience class to spend more time with him.

Ellen knows that in order to have a lasting relationship, she should take the safe route and go for one of the pre-screened guys. But, how can she think with her head when her heart keeps begging her to give Henry a chance?

Sassy: From Fame to Shame by Veronica Blade

When good-girl Maddie switches places with her famous bad-girl twin Jackie, she has some pretty high stilettos to fill.

Despite the danger of tabloid drama if their identity swap is discovered, Maddie has to save her sister's butt. When Jackie’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a rekindled spark for “Jackie,” his deep gray eyes and sweet kisses make Maddie's heart thumpety thump. But dating the guy who dumped her sister is a no-no. Too bad Dallas isn’t used to girls saying no. What will happen when he discovers Maddie’s deception?

Sexy: Wild For Mr. Wrong by Virna DePaul

Can an uptight prosecutor and a laid-back defense attorney find love despite their opposing agendas?

Bryn Donovon became a prosecutor for a reason and defense attorney Daniel Mays seems to take his job about as seriously as he does his love life. While straight-laced Bryn can’t deny she’s attracted to the southern charmer, she’s determined to keep her distance. Instead, she ends up finding something she’d lost long ago—a willingness to risk all for love.

 

My review:

 

This is a good set of three different stories. Each author did a good job of telling their stories. I liked all three. The stories were well plotted and the characters well defined. I would’ve liked to have read more about each one but overall they were great. I will be watching for more by these three talented authors.

Midnight's Surrender

A Dark Warrior Holiday Novella

Donna Grant

 

Dale has been on the run--on the run from himself and the demons that haunt him.  However, when he comes across a stunningly beautiful woman he cannot resist, he knows that he must do whatever it takes to possess her. She is a Druid with secrets of her own, but he is drawn to her like no other.  Even when danger closes in around them, Dale knows that the true threat is to his very soul, which he will sacrifice in order to save her.

My take:

A good story by Donna Grant but it’s a quick read. Don’t expect a book of epic proportions. I liked the overall feel of the book. It had paranormal elements, romance and some hot scenes between the hero and heroine. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Grant.