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Review: Surrender by Lora Leigh

Surrender by Lora Leigh

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a short novella, and with that format comes some challenges. An author must try to introduce the characters and conflicts and build up to a satisfying ending while answering all the reader's "why?" questions. In this case, I felt the author could have done slightly better in answering some of the most pressing questions the book raises.

Why does Cole feel he must dominate Tess? What need does it fulfill? Why is anal sex play such a large role in their relationship? And most importantly, why does a man who frequently says "Mine" to Tess feel the need to share her with his best friend at the end?

Regardless of those unanswered questions, I still enjoyed the story and I already have the second book in the series slated to read. I'm expecting, after reading discussions about this series, that the "why's" I listed above are answered in later books.

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BIG week!

Yes, I have been woefully neglectful of this blog. But there is a good reason for it.

This is how it always goes. I have a book due October 1st (Blood of Eden). So, of course my publisher has also sent copy edits for my next release, Darkest Fire, also due October 1st. ACK! Plus, I'm trying to finish up my costume for RomantiCon. And get some promo stuff together. And get ready for the big launch of my writing contest! *dabbing sweaty forehead*

Good news: The copy edits on Darkest Fire are DONE. I reread the book, and I am thinking it is one hell of a good story. It's super-hot but also tender. I hope it strikes a chord with readers!

More good news: I've received some feedback on Blood of Eden and am finishing up the revisions. The book will be turned in on time. YAY!

That leaves me with…a dress that's not finished, promo stuff that needs to be organized, including one hundred little excerpt cards that need to be folded and a gift basket to wrap. Oh, and there's the contest I need to prepare for too.

I can do it!

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A Question…

After reading a blog rant about a certain author's book cover, I thought I'd take a little informal poll.

Are you bothered by historical anachronisms/errors on romance novel covers?

Can you cite a book cover that has a historical anachronism/error?

Thanks in advance.

For those who are curious, THIS is the post that inspired my poll, which addresses some issues the reader (who is a historical seamstress) had with the gown on the cover of Kate Pearce's Blood of the Rose.

I won't share my opinion at ...

What a Wonderful Surprise!

I have a new paperback book in print! Squeeeeeee!!!!

Everlasting Twilight

(Two books in one)

By: Tawny Taylor



(Read Excerpt)

E-mail this product to a friend

Everlasting Hunger

Raine Avery needs a job. Badly. When she hears about a primo position, she's willing to overlook a few rumors about the company's owner, Tryphon Zade. When she meets him, it's clear at least two of those rumors are true. He's a wet dream. And he's a controlling, possessive, dominating jerk.

Tryphon ...

Today's update

Today, on my alter ego's blog: www.authortamidane.com, I shared some information about a free writing contest. Check it out, and good luck!

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Review #2: Lust's Temptation

And another review of Lust's Temptation! This one is by Amazon Nymph at Literary Nymphs. S/he gave it 4.5 nymphs.

The second book in the Masters of Sin series, Lust's Temptation, was a pleasant surprise. Though Lust's Temptation follows the concept of Lust divided into two men, the relationship between Troi, Oriel, and Amun was a pleasant surprise in the way it ended up because Amum is the submissive in the relationship between the three of them. Keep ice on hand as your read the various...

Review: Lust's Temptation

I located this insightful review for Lust's Temptation on the Seriously Reviewed blog.

Taylor has found a fascinating angle and I'm excited to read more in this series because of the potential.

Troi, Amun and Oriel are all great characters. Troi and Amun inner battle was intense, erotic and titillating but came with guilt and remorse. I loved the dichotomy of their struggle both to find the one that completes them sexually and screwing all the time. It was hot.

So far, so good. However, the ...

Announcing…The Some Like it Hot Writing Contest (2)!

~Some Like It Hot~

Writing Contest (2)

Starting October 25th, 2010, I will be hosting a writing contest!

The final judge is an editor from Ellora's Cave.

The Prizes? Read on!

All SubGenres of erotic romance accepted, including:

~Contemporary~Fantasy~Futuristic~ Shapeshifter/Vampire~BDSM~

*You may submit one chapter–not to exceed 5000 words. Stories must be complete and unpublished.

*Each Monday, two stories will be selected by an Ellora's Cave editor who is actively acquiring. At the end, six...