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Tall, Dark and Paranormal: 10 Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys
CRESCENT MOON - From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Lori Handeland A cryptozoologist travels to New Orleans to investigate whispers of a wolf in the Honey Island Swamp.
SPELLBOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Opal Carew What is Lucinda, a tenth level wizard, to do when Destiny pairs her with a man who is utterly domineering, overwhelmingly masculine, incredibly irresistible and, according to her most trusted friend, extremely dangerous?
FOREVER FREED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Kaye A reclusive, empathic vampire falls in love with a woman he planned to kill, and must fight his ancient guilt, bloodlust, and an old vampire rival who threatens everything he holds dear.
SINS OF THE FLESH by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro Vampire Vampire Ryder Latimer must decide between becoming human again or protecting his new wife and baby.
SPELL BOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie Julian A born warrior. A young witch who needs his protection. A dangerous desire neither of them expected. If the heat consumes them, it could destroy the very things they've vowed to protect.
HAUNTING A COWBOY - A Brand New Story from USA Today Bestselling Author Randi Alexander When a ranch foreman hires a ghost whisperer to handle the spirit that’s haunting him, the attraction between them is…supernatural
HUNTRESS FOR HIRE by USA Today Bestselling Author Terry Spear He's bound to get her killed, so why does the huntress desire the vampire-turned hunter more than life itself?
DEAD SEXY by USA Today Bestselling Author Paige Tyler
DEMON OF LUST by Bestselling Author Sara Humphreys When Kai Kelly discovers an unusual ring in the attic it leads to much more than she bargained for. She may not realize what she has in her possession, but the boys in Hell sure got the message.
BEAUTY AND THE BEST by Bestselling Author, Judi Fennell Jolie Gardener's new boss, reclusive widowed artist Todd Best, hasn't produced anything since the death of his wife. When he shows up buck naked on her first day on the job then asks her to pose for him - in the nude! – then discovers she's an aspiring romance novelist, he throws her out of his life and his heart. What's a girl to do? Fall in love, of course!
SPELLBOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Opal Carew What is Lucinda, a tenth level wizard, to do when Destiny pairs her with a man who is utterly domineering, overwhelmingly masculine, incredibly irresistible and, according to her most trusted friend, extremely dangerous?
FOREVER FREED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Kaye A reclusive, empathic vampire falls in love with a woman he planned to kill, and must fight his ancient guilt, bloodlust, and an old vampire rival who threatens everything he holds dear.
SINS OF THE FLESH by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro Vampire Vampire Ryder Latimer must decide between becoming human again or protecting his new wife and baby.
SPELL BOUND by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Stephanie Julian A born warrior. A young witch who needs his protection. A dangerous desire neither of them expected. If the heat consumes them, it could destroy the very things they've vowed to protect.
HAUNTING A COWBOY - A Brand New Story from USA Today Bestselling Author Randi Alexander When a ranch foreman hires a ghost whisperer to handle the spirit that’s haunting him, the attraction between them is…supernatural
HUNTRESS FOR HIRE by USA Today Bestselling Author Terry Spear He's bound to get her killed, so why does the huntress desire the vampire-turned hunter more than life itself?
DEAD SEXY by USA Today Bestselling Author Paige Tyler
DEMON OF LUST by Bestselling Author Sara Humphreys When Kai Kelly discovers an unusual ring in the attic it leads to much more than she bargained for. She may not realize what she has in her possession, but the boys in Hell sure got the message.
BEAUTY AND THE BEST by Bestselling Author, Judi Fennell Jolie Gardener's new boss, reclusive widowed artist Todd Best, hasn't produced anything since the death of his wife. When he shows up buck naked on her first day on the job then asks her to pose for him - in the nude! – then discovers she's an aspiring romance novelist, he throws her out of his life and his heart. What's a girl to do? Fall in love, of course!
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First published September 1, 2014
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About the author
Lori Handeland
144 books1,345 followersLori Handeland is a five-time nominee and two-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America, as well as the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over sixty novels spanning the genres of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, contemporary romance, historical romance and historical fantasy.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
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July 26, 2015
This is the best paranormal romance anthology I have read. Almost all of the stories rated 4 stars, if not close to 5 with only 2 that I gave 3 stars. I would definitely continue reading many of these new to me authors' series.
September 27, 2014
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Review of Spell bound by Stephanie Julian
Spell Bound by Stephanie Julian takes readers on a whole magical journey where magical races, evil and curses exists. In this suspenseful paranormal, readers are kept on their toes as Shea tries to save and protect her younger brother, Leo from evil. As Shea goes out of her way to save Leo, she has to entrust her and Leo's life in the hands of Gabriel, a man whom she never met.
Spell Bound was a suspenseful magical story with intertwined layers of mystery and romance. Though this book started off a bit slow for my taste, Ms. Julian somehow casts a magical spell to keep you interested as the book progresses further along. Shea and Gabriel's journey in finding the key to end the curse will also leave them finding more than they ever expect...the key to each other's heart. So if you are looking for a paranormal romance that is a quick read with added layers mystery, suspense, magic, and romance then go read Spell Bound.
Review of Spell bound by Stephanie Julian
Spell Bound by Stephanie Julian takes readers on a whole magical journey where magical races, evil and curses exists. In this suspenseful paranormal, readers are kept on their toes as Shea tries to save and protect her younger brother, Leo from evil. As Shea goes out of her way to save Leo, she has to entrust her and Leo's life in the hands of Gabriel, a man whom she never met.
Spell Bound was a suspenseful magical story with intertwined layers of mystery and romance. Though this book started off a bit slow for my taste, Ms. Julian somehow casts a magical spell to keep you interested as the book progresses further along. Shea and Gabriel's journey in finding the key to end the curse will also leave them finding more than they ever expect...the key to each other's heart. So if you are looking for a paranormal romance that is a quick read with added layers mystery, suspense, magic, and romance then go read Spell Bound.
September 5, 2014
I've read Asmodeus, Demon of Lust, by Sara Humphreys and it was AWESOME!! The devils of the underworld are on full alert! The ring that can control demons has been missing for centuries. This is the story of Kai, a beautiful fae wearing the ring that controls all demons, and Asmodeus, who has found Kai in Bliss, Idaho while on his mission to retrieve the ring. One small caveat to his quest: the ring must be given willingly and cannot be forcibly taken. There's another snag... Asmodeus cares for Kai. Will Asmodeus choose Kai or his demonic cohorts? I'm in love with the demon... he's a luscious lustful treat! A showdown is in the works!
I'll post updates to this review as I read the other books in this collection.
I'll post updates to this review as I read the other books in this collection.
July 16, 2015
I started with Randi Alexander's contribution, A Haunted Cowboy.
We all know Randi can write HOT sex scenes and in this case she turns them into HOT Love scenes.
A down on his luck, dirt poor cowboy works hard to make the best of his life. Obstacles are always in his way.
He meets a wonderful woman, the love of his life, they quickly marry and have plans to start a family.
Fate does not treat them well.
His wife and unborn child die and Thad can't seem to forgive himself.
He never stops loving Melissa and doesn't move forward with his life UNTIL women in his life force him to.
Should I mention one owns the ranch on which he is the foreman and another is a ghost?
Enter Madame Ruby to make sense of things.
She ends up driving Thad senseless.
A very touching novella full of heart.
We all know Randi can write HOT sex scenes and in this case she turns them into HOT Love scenes.
A down on his luck, dirt poor cowboy works hard to make the best of his life. Obstacles are always in his way.
He meets a wonderful woman, the love of his life, they quickly marry and have plans to start a family.
Fate does not treat them well.
His wife and unborn child die and Thad can't seem to forgive himself.
He never stops loving Melissa and doesn't move forward with his life UNTIL women in his life force him to.
Should I mention one owns the ranch on which he is the foreman and another is a ghost?
Enter Madame Ruby to make sense of things.
She ends up driving Thad senseless.
A very touching novella full of heart.
January 17, 2017
I read Randi Alexander's haunting a Cowboy here is my review l update as i read the rest
Haunting a Cowboy is a beautiful, bittersweet story about a man that isn't ready to let go of the past. It's been 5 years since his wife died but Thad hasn't moved on and strange things have been happening in his cabin. His boss has a friend that helped her deal with the loss of her husband and she wants Thad to let Madam Ruby help him too. He is very skeptical until he meets her. I absolutely loved this sotry it is sort of sad, very sweet, lots of fun and really hot and sexy. If you like cowboys, mediums, ghosts and an all-over fun western romance this is definitely for you.
Haunting a Cowboy is a beautiful, bittersweet story about a man that isn't ready to let go of the past. It's been 5 years since his wife died but Thad hasn't moved on and strange things have been happening in his cabin. His boss has a friend that helped her deal with the loss of her husband and she wants Thad to let Madam Ruby help him too. He is very skeptical until he meets her. I absolutely loved this sotry it is sort of sad, very sweet, lots of fun and really hot and sexy. If you like cowboys, mediums, ghosts and an all-over fun western romance this is definitely for you.
February 10, 2017
After purchasing Part 1 of Asmodeus by Sara Humphry's (included in this set) on Amazon, I won a print copy of the book (parts 1-4) and couldn't wait to read it. I totally love Asmodeus and his heroine.
I enjoyed the story and read it quickly. If you have read Sara's other series you won't want to miss out on this one. I love Sara's world building and voice. The heat between the couple is amazing.
My only thought when reading is that a few parts maybe could have used a bit more... I wanted more of the relationship building between Asmodeus and Kai.
**I can't wait for this set to be released so I can read the other authors contributions.
I enjoyed the story and read it quickly. If you have read Sara's other series you won't want to miss out on this one. I love Sara's world building and voice. The heat between the couple is amazing.
My only thought when reading is that a few parts maybe could have used a bit more... I wanted more of the relationship building between Asmodeus and Kai.
**I can't wait for this set to be released so I can read the other authors contributions.
September 17, 2014
Awesome!
What a terrific Boxed set with some amazing Paranormal Romances! Some of these authors where new to me, and I found them intriguing. If you enjoy tall, dark, sexy Alpha males along with paranormal goings on, with both passion and romance than this is a set for you at an incredible price. I would be hard pressed to pick one favorite out of these ten, although, Caridad, Laura and Lori are some of my favorites. Well written and very entertaining! An awesome read! Thrilling,dark, sexy and paranormal all in one amazing set. Loved it!
*Personal Buy*
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: hot
What a terrific Boxed set with some amazing Paranormal Romances! Some of these authors where new to me, and I found them intriguing. If you enjoy tall, dark, sexy Alpha males along with paranormal goings on, with both passion and romance than this is a set for you at an incredible price. I would be hard pressed to pick one favorite out of these ten, although, Caridad, Laura and Lori are some of my favorites. Well written and very entertaining! An awesome read! Thrilling,dark, sexy and paranormal all in one amazing set. Loved it!
*Personal Buy*
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: hot
September 16, 2014
This is a fantastic read! All of the authors are amazing. A shout out to Lori Handeland. Crescent Moon was exhilarating! I want to head to the Louisiana swamp. " His gaze wandered over me; desire rolled across his face like thunder rolls across the sky." WOW!
September 17, 2014
Fabulous Authors, Awesome Box Set
My first review is for SINS OF THE FLESH by Caridad Pineiro
With its gripping storyline and compelling characters Sins of the Flesh will have you hooked from the very first page!
Caterina Shaw is a world renowned cellist but she is struck down in her prime with an incurable brain tumour and loses her vision. Caterina's doctors convince her they have a program they believe could save her life so trusting in them she agrees to go.
Mick Carrera is a problem solver, when people need something fixed permanently he is the person they call. When Dr Raymond Edwards reaches out to him and offers him a job to track down a missing patient who murdered his colleague and return her to him. Mick listens but becomes more sceptical as the conversation progresses but eventually agrees to find Caterina Shaw.
The more Mick digs the more things are not adding up and when he finds Caterina and discovers he is not the only person who has been contracted he knows something is wrong. Caterina is injured by the other man and Mick decides to contact his sister Lilliana who is a doctor to meet him at his place to help Caterina. As Caterina's condition is realised the truth will quickly starts to unravel and soon it will not only be Caterina in danger. When Mick discovers an old enemy has also been contracted he knows it can only end with one of them dead. Can Mick save Caterina and keep his family safe or will his old enemy strike and cost him everything.
I will add more reviews as they are completed
My first review is for SINS OF THE FLESH by Caridad Pineiro
With its gripping storyline and compelling characters Sins of the Flesh will have you hooked from the very first page!
Caterina Shaw is a world renowned cellist but she is struck down in her prime with an incurable brain tumour and loses her vision. Caterina's doctors convince her they have a program they believe could save her life so trusting in them she agrees to go.
Mick Carrera is a problem solver, when people need something fixed permanently he is the person they call. When Dr Raymond Edwards reaches out to him and offers him a job to track down a missing patient who murdered his colleague and return her to him. Mick listens but becomes more sceptical as the conversation progresses but eventually agrees to find Caterina Shaw.
The more Mick digs the more things are not adding up and when he finds Caterina and discovers he is not the only person who has been contracted he knows something is wrong. Caterina is injured by the other man and Mick decides to contact his sister Lilliana who is a doctor to meet him at his place to help Caterina. As Caterina's condition is realised the truth will quickly starts to unravel and soon it will not only be Caterina in danger. When Mick discovers an old enemy has also been contracted he knows it can only end with one of them dead. Can Mick save Caterina and keep his family safe or will his old enemy strike and cost him everything.
I will add more reviews as they are completed
September 1, 2014
I was an early reader for Randi Alexander's HAUNTING A COWBOY. This is a fun, romantic story of a widower and a ghost whisperer. Thad's wife died five years ago and he struggles to move past the guilt he feels over her death. To make matters worse, the ghost of his late wife, Melissa, is still hanging around their house. His boss, the owner of the ranch where he has worked his entire adult life, brings in her friend, Cheyenne, to help both Melissa and Thad move on. Thad and Cheyenne's love story is fun, sexy, sad, and sweet. The secondary characters, especially Sayde, add so much to this story. If you're a fan of sweet sexy cowboys, you don't want to miss this!
September 18, 2014
This is one of the best box set I have read this year. Yummy!!! If you love your men Tall, Dark and oh so not normal, then this is the read for you. Each story is a wonderful read. I did not want to put the book down but each story is a full novel so it takes more than one setting to read each one, unless you get lucky and can read all day. :) I recommend this box set to all Paranormal readers or any one who wants to start reading something different. HEA's and Happy Reading.
October 22, 2014
Tall, Dark and Paranormal is a great collection of stories from 10 wonderful authors. I absolutely loved Randi Alexander's story 'Haunting the Cowboy'. Looking forward to read the other 9 stories included in the collection. Highly recommend this collection!
September 30, 2014
For all of you out there that love sci fi romance these books are for you. There is a lot of great story's and great writers in this set . A must buy. enjoy.
October 14, 2014
Book: Tall, Dark and Paranormal - 10 Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys
Author: Lori Handeland , Amber Carew , Laura Kaye , Caridad Pineiro , Stephanie Julian , Randi Alexander ,Terry Spear , Paige Tyler , Sara Humphreys , Judi Fennel
Publication Date: 9/16/2014
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
My review is for 4 of the books.
Crescent Moon by Lori Handeland
This book was thrilling. We have Diana Malone who is a crypto zoologist who has lost the love of her life. She decides to accept a job which takes her to the swamps of New Orleans. She is to hunt down and capture a werewolf. Diana does not believe in such things but her now deceased husband did. She looks at this as a way to perhaps clear his name. She then meets Adam Ruelle and everything goes to hell in a hand basket. But Diana doesn't mind at all. Adam makes her feel things she hasn't felt in forever. The book was well written, the characters were strong and the story plot was really good. We get werewolves, curses, voodoo and many other things.
I would highly recommend. New to me author.
5 Stars*****
Forever Freed by Laura Kaye
Vampire Lucien Demarco
Langston Brown Director Of a Blood Bank and old friend of Lucien's the only problem was the man Langston worked for. Antoine Laumet was the oldest and meanest vampire in the city. Lucien also used to work for him. Lucien is not only a Vampire he is also an Empath so taking blood from humans is a painful chore. And of course with Langston now working at the blood bank perhaps this could be a good thing although who knows what the price is going to be. And the Romance in this book between Lucien and Samantha is off the hotness charts. And precious Olivia yes that is the savoir right there for this mix match couple.
5 Stars ***** I loved reading this story
Sins of The Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
This book kept me intrigued all the way to the end I enjoyed it. We have a woman who is battling brain cancer or maybe not?
Caterina is a lab experiment basically and now its up to Mick to bring her in but after finding her and getting to know her Can he?
New to me Author.
Totally a 5 star book *****
Spell Bound by Stephanie Julian
This book was exciting and I enjoyed reading it although I truly wish the Editor or the Proofreader had done it more justice there was many mistakes / errors. I am going to rate it 4 stars because I did enjoy the characters and the storyline. Gabriel and Shea were true HOTNESS..
Tall, Dark and Paranormal - 10 Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys
Author: Lori Handeland , Amber Carew , Laura Kaye , Caridad Pineiro , Stephanie Julian , Randi Alexander ,Terry Spear , Paige Tyler , Sara Humphreys , Judi Fennel
Publication Date: 9/16/2014
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
My review is for 4 of the books.
Crescent Moon by Lori Handeland
This book was thrilling. We have Diana Malone who is a crypto zoologist who has lost the love of her life. She decides to accept a job which takes her to the swamps of New Orleans. She is to hunt down and capture a werewolf. Diana does not believe in such things but her now deceased husband did. She looks at this as a way to perhaps clear his name. She then meets Adam Ruelle and everything goes to hell in a hand basket. But Diana doesn't mind at all. Adam makes her feel things she hasn't felt in forever. The book was well written, the characters were strong and the story plot was really good. We get werewolves, curses, voodoo and many other things.
I would highly recommend. New to me author.
5 Stars*****
Forever Freed by Laura Kaye
Vampire Lucien Demarco
Langston Brown Director Of a Blood Bank and old friend of Lucien's the only problem was the man Langston worked for. Antoine Laumet was the oldest and meanest vampire in the city. Lucien also used to work for him. Lucien is not only a Vampire he is also an Empath so taking blood from humans is a painful chore. And of course with Langston now working at the blood bank perhaps this could be a good thing although who knows what the price is going to be. And the Romance in this book between Lucien and Samantha is off the hotness charts. And precious Olivia yes that is the savoir right there for this mix match couple.
5 Stars ***** I loved reading this story
Sins of The Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
This book kept me intrigued all the way to the end I enjoyed it. We have a woman who is battling brain cancer or maybe not?
Caterina is a lab experiment basically and now its up to Mick to bring her in but after finding her and getting to know her Can he?
New to me Author.
Totally a 5 star book *****
Spell Bound by Stephanie Julian
This book was exciting and I enjoyed reading it although I truly wish the Editor or the Proofreader had done it more justice there was many mistakes / errors. I am going to rate it 4 stars because I did enjoy the characters and the storyline. Gabriel and Shea were true HOTNESS..
Tall, Dark and Paranormal - 10 Thrilling Tales of Sexy Alpha Bad Boys
September 18, 2014
My review of FOREVER FREED by Laura Kaye:
A heart can break, even one that no longer beats.
I stalk my new neighbors, a single mother and her child, drawn by the irresistible scent of their joy and love. I crave their blood, starved for some healing respite from my ancient guilt and grief. Now to lure them into my grasp.
But they surprise me. Little Olivia accepts me without fear--talking, smiling, offering innocent affection that tugs at my long-lost humanity. Her mother, Samantha, seeks me out when she should stay away, offering sweet friendship, and tempting the forgotten man within me. They lure me instead.
Ah, Dio, Lucien, run and spare them while you can..
FOREVER FREED is a stand alone paranormal storyline by Laura Kaye. The premise focuses on vampire Lucien Demarco, a human woman Samantha Sutton and Sam’s daughter Olivia.
Lucien is a vampire who has fallen in love. Samantha is a human female, with a young daughter, and it is through Sam’s daughter that Lucien will first begin to lose his heart.
Living for decades, feared and ignored by humans, Lucien is overcome with emotions when one small young child opens her heart and her mind to a man who believes he is incapable of ever finding or being in love. With his immediate connection to Olivia, Lucien is overcome with need when he begins to believe that Samantha is the woman for him.
The storyline is told from Lucien’s POV. We learn about the loss of his first family; his entry into the world of the vampire; and the current vampires out for revenge for a crime against one of their own.
Lucien is a likeable character and a reluctant vampire. He is the ‘almost’ perfect boyfriend/mate/lover. His concern is for the safety of Sam and her daughter, but his presence in their life has made them a target for revenge.
The writing and storyline premise are simple. This is not a psychological drama or a study in the paranormal. Forever Freed is a sweet storyline of one vampire’s need to love and be loved and the woman who has opened his mind to a possible future. But it is also a story of forbidden love and the extremes and pressures of what one vampire will do to keep the people he loves safe from harm
A heart can break, even one that no longer beats.
I stalk my new neighbors, a single mother and her child, drawn by the irresistible scent of their joy and love. I crave their blood, starved for some healing respite from my ancient guilt and grief. Now to lure them into my grasp.
But they surprise me. Little Olivia accepts me without fear--talking, smiling, offering innocent affection that tugs at my long-lost humanity. Her mother, Samantha, seeks me out when she should stay away, offering sweet friendship, and tempting the forgotten man within me. They lure me instead.
Ah, Dio, Lucien, run and spare them while you can..
FOREVER FREED is a stand alone paranormal storyline by Laura Kaye. The premise focuses on vampire Lucien Demarco, a human woman Samantha Sutton and Sam’s daughter Olivia.
Lucien is a vampire who has fallen in love. Samantha is a human female, with a young daughter, and it is through Sam’s daughter that Lucien will first begin to lose his heart.
Living for decades, feared and ignored by humans, Lucien is overcome with emotions when one small young child opens her heart and her mind to a man who believes he is incapable of ever finding or being in love. With his immediate connection to Olivia, Lucien is overcome with need when he begins to believe that Samantha is the woman for him.
The storyline is told from Lucien’s POV. We learn about the loss of his first family; his entry into the world of the vampire; and the current vampires out for revenge for a crime against one of their own.
Lucien is a likeable character and a reluctant vampire. He is the ‘almost’ perfect boyfriend/mate/lover. His concern is for the safety of Sam and her daughter, but his presence in their life has made them a target for revenge.
The writing and storyline premise are simple. This is not a psychological drama or a study in the paranormal. Forever Freed is a sweet storyline of one vampire’s need to love and be loved and the woman who has opened his mind to a possible future. But it is also a story of forbidden love and the extremes and pressures of what one vampire will do to keep the people he loves safe from harm
September 26, 2014
Fabulous Authors, Awesome Box Set
My first review is for SINS OF THE FLESH by Caridad Pineiro
With its gripping storyline and compelling characters Sins of the Flesh will have you hooked from the very first page!
Caterina Shaw is a world renowned cellist but she is struck down in her prime with an incurable brain tumour and loses her vision. Caterina's doctors convince her they have a program they believe could save her life so trusting in them she agrees to go.
Mick Carrera is a problem solver, when people need something fixed permanently he is the person they call. When Dr Raymond Edwards reaches out to him and offers him a job to track down a missing patient who murdered his colleague and return her to him. Mick listens but becomes more sceptical as the conversation progresses but eventually agrees to find Caterina Shaw.
The more Mick digs the more things are not adding up and when he finds Caterina and discovers he is not the only person who has been contracted he knows something is wrong. Caterina is injured by the other man and Mick decides to contact his sister Lilliana who is a doctor to meet him at his place to help Caterina. As Caterina's condition is realised the truth will quickly starts to unravel and soon it will not only be Caterina in danger. When Mick discovers an old enemy has also been contracted he knows it can only end with one of them dead. Can Mick save Caterina and keep his family safe or will his old enemy strike and cost him everything.
I will add more reviews as they are completed
My first review is for SINS OF THE FLESH by Caridad Pineiro
With its gripping storyline and compelling characters Sins of the Flesh will have you hooked from the very first page!
Caterina Shaw is a world renowned cellist but she is struck down in her prime with an incurable brain tumour and loses her vision. Caterina's doctors convince her they have a program they believe could save her life so trusting in them she agrees to go.
Mick Carrera is a problem solver, when people need something fixed permanently he is the person they call. When Dr Raymond Edwards reaches out to him and offers him a job to track down a missing patient who murdered his colleague and return her to him. Mick listens but becomes more sceptical as the conversation progresses but eventually agrees to find Caterina Shaw.
The more Mick digs the more things are not adding up and when he finds Caterina and discovers he is not the only person who has been contracted he knows something is wrong. Caterina is injured by the other man and Mick decides to contact his sister Lilliana who is a doctor to meet him at his place to help Caterina. As Caterina's condition is realised the truth will quickly starts to unravel and soon it will not only be Caterina in danger. When Mick discovers an old enemy has also been contracted he knows it can only end with one of them dead. Can Mick save Caterina and keep his family safe or will his old enemy strike and cost him everything.
I will add more reviews as they are completed
February 9, 2015
Crescent Moon by Lori Handeland
This was a crazy story and I loved it. The story had twists, myths, magic and more. I loved Cassandra the Voodoo Priestess! The characters were great. Diana was witty, Adam was HOT hot! Yes, it was a wonderful read!
Forever Freed by Laura Kaye
This was a super sweet story. Someone who never thought they would love again? Oh man, I fell in love with these characters. I loved the drama/suspense. And whew was Lucien one hot man!
Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
I loved the Chameleon aspect of the story. It was an interesting twist to a paranormal story. The story really dragged on to start. But as it moved forward, the action really sped the book up. It's not my favorite so far, but it was a decent read.
Spellbound by Stephanie Julian
I loved this book. The twisted tale of revenge, curses and magic. The characters were great. I love Shea and how protective she is. Leo is adorable and Gabe is hot! The story moved at a great pace with lots of action, secrets and lies. The end was a fantasticly written cliff hanger that I'm dying to move on to the next story!
Haunting A Cowboy by Randi Alexander
This was a very heart warming story. I couldn't imagine losing a spouse, or having to still live in the place we lived together. From the beginning, you could tell who the ghost was. It was slightly transparent, but the story was still sweet, endearing and great story. I liked it a lot.
This was a crazy story and I loved it. The story had twists, myths, magic and more. I loved Cassandra the Voodoo Priestess! The characters were great. Diana was witty, Adam was HOT hot! Yes, it was a wonderful read!
Forever Freed by Laura Kaye
This was a super sweet story. Someone who never thought they would love again? Oh man, I fell in love with these characters. I loved the drama/suspense. And whew was Lucien one hot man!
Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
I loved the Chameleon aspect of the story. It was an interesting twist to a paranormal story. The story really dragged on to start. But as it moved forward, the action really sped the book up. It's not my favorite so far, but it was a decent read.
Spellbound by Stephanie Julian
I loved this book. The twisted tale of revenge, curses and magic. The characters were great. I love Shea and how protective she is. Leo is adorable and Gabe is hot! The story moved at a great pace with lots of action, secrets and lies. The end was a fantasticly written cliff hanger that I'm dying to move on to the next story!
Haunting A Cowboy by Randi Alexander
This was a very heart warming story. I couldn't imagine losing a spouse, or having to still live in the place we lived together. From the beginning, you could tell who the ghost was. It was slightly transparent, but the story was still sweet, endearing and great story. I liked it a lot.
October 29, 2014
All I can say is wow! Some of the best paranormal authors have come together to offer everyone this collection of books! And when I say books I mean full length novels that cover all the spectrum of the paranormal romance genre! Awesome awesome read; I definitely recommend it!
All the stories are well written and they are full length novels (as you can tell I'm totally excited about this fact!)
All the stories are well written and they are full length novels (as you can tell I'm totally excited about this fact!)
September 20, 2014
I'm still reading the stories but so far loving it! Some of my favorite authors wrote these paranormal stories which sound great!!! When I finish these stories I will come back and review them. So far I've read Randi Alexanders' story about a man who's lost his wife and the woman who helps him through his grief. If you love hot paranormal stories, you will love this collection of stories!!!
September 22, 2014
Read for Crescent Moon by Lori Handeland
For review, please see the link here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Please note, was given a copy of all these books by Lori Handeland for free in exchange for posting a review.
The other books will eventually get read and reviewed.
For review, please see the link here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Please note, was given a copy of all these books by Lori Handeland for free in exchange for posting a review.
The other books will eventually get read and reviewed.
January 2, 2015
only got to read Haunting a Cowboy so far but off the other stories are as good as Randi Alexander's this is definitely going to be the best bunch of books put together yet.
January 3, 2015
turned me on to some new authors
October 13, 2014
>Subject - Review - Tall, Dark and Paranormal anthology
>I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock. This anthology consists of 10 paranormal romances. All 10 stories capture a reader's imagination rather quickly and really deliver in the romance department. There is a little bit of everything, paranormal-wise, creating 10 unique stories to enjoy.
>Review One - Crescent Moon
>Diana is a widow who travels the world trying to prove the existence of unique and unbelievable animals. She is hired to look for a werewolf in the swamps of New Orleans. Once in the Big Easy, she is surrounded by Voodoo and magic. She meets Adam in the swamp. Is he all he seems to be? She is falling for him, but he has secrets she needs to discover. There is a sense of urgency in this story along with a healthy dose of suspense. The perceived betrayal and danger to Diana is heartbreaking. The friendship between Diana and the Priestess, Cassandra, is like a breath of fresh air. Their dialogue is so fun and open! A great story with a twist that will keep you guessing.
>Review Two - Forever Freed -
> Lucien is a vampire empath struggling to fight his killer urges and almost giving in to becoming the dark monster he never asked to be. Samantha is a single mom. She and her daughter, Olivia, meet Lucien and their inner purity and goodness begins to pull Lucien to the light. Bad things are all around and threaten the happy life Lucien is beginning to enjoy. Lucien's "family" is a wonderful addition to this story. They have so many quirks and interact as real families do, with wise cracks, silly dares and loving acceptance. The love between Sam and Lucien is beautiful and very sensual. There is a lot of lead up to the actual act, but the feelings were intense. Seeing a deadly vampire in a daddy role is a new one for me. Those scenes were my favorite. Even Lucien was confused by his paternal feelings, but a fiercely protective alpha vampire dad? Nothing can top it!
>Review Three - Sins of the Flesh -
>Caterina is a cellist with end stage brain cancer. She joins an experimental program as a last ditch effort to save her life. Mick is an investigator. He is hired to find Caterina, who escaped from the facility after killing one of her doctors. When they find each other, Mick has a hard time believing she is dangerous and decides to see what is really going on at the facility. Add in a hit man, tons of money and ruthless doctors and you get a recipe for a wild ride. With the frailty of Cat's health, can there be an HEA? This story ends in a cliff hangar.
>Review Four - Spell Bound -
>This novel introduces the reader to a magical world with a lot of different terms. These terms are explained in a brief dictionary at the start of the story, but there are so many new terms that the story is a bit confusing. Shea and her 6 year old brother, Leo, are on the run. Shea is following the last wishes of her parents before they were recently murdered. She is trying to find a man to help her protect Leo from the killers. Turns out, maybe Shea needs to be protected. The story is not really resolved, but doesn't end in a cliffhanger per se.
>Review Five - Spellbound -
>Lucinda is a wizard who feels the call to mentor to another wizard. She finds a totally hot male wizard with amnesia, Nyte. Lucinda's mentor is convinced that Nyte is dangerous, but Lucinda will not leave him in his helpless state. Nyte feels a love Bond with Lucinda. Now, he must convince her of it as well. This book was a bit irritating with Lucinda always fighting everything. It seems to take her forever to understand things. The scenes between Nyte and Lucinda are plentiful and very erotic. This story ends in an HEA.
>Review Six - Haunting a Cowboy -
>Thad, a widower, is being haunted by his dead wife. The ranch owner, and his boss, Sayde, calls in a ghost whisperer to try and find out what the ghost wants. Trouble is, Thad wants a lot more from Cheyenne than her ghost services. What an erotic, romantic story. Nothing like a hot, sexy man with manners. Even the ghost is all for this HEA.
>Review Seven - Huntress for Hire -
>Rachael is a huntress. She is trained to hunt human vampires, but ultimately her future includes marriage to a hunter and raising children to train for the next generation. Problem is, no hunter catches her eye, until one night she is attracted to Adonis, a hunter, turned vampire. How could she love what she is trained to kill? The over protectiveness of her family is so over the top, it is almost abusive. She finally finds out the name of the vampire who killed her parents and plans vengeance with the help of Adonis and his sister. This is a wonderfully erotic romance. There is a lot of humor, suspense and romance. It kind of ends in an HEA, but I think there is more to come.
>Review Eight - Dead Sexy -
>This book, while over the top sexy, is also a bit on the gory side. Zombies are not pleasant and Drake, an egotistical man whore, is turned into a zombie. Drake broke the heart of a voodoo priestess' grand daughter (bad luck that) and suffered for the past 8 years, never knowing when he would "zombie out" and when he'd be normal. He is a recluse with one friend. The dialogue between Beck and Drake is hysterical. Who brings cheesy zombie movies over to watch with a zombie?! Drake meets Simone, through work, online and decides to take a chance and meet her. Sparks really fly. When the priestess decides to ruin his like once again by hurting Simone, Drake takes a stand and fights for his life and his love. A very unique romance. I've never read a zombie romance before, very clever.
>Review Nine - Asmodeus, Demon of Lust -
>Asmodeus, Demon of Lust, is sent to Earth to find a magic ring. Kia recently inherited an old farmhouse from her deceased grandfather and while going through his possessions, found a beautiful old ring and put it on. All Hell breaks loose, literally. No one counted on Asmodeus falling in love with Kia or the Fae and witches joining the demons of Hell in hunting them down for the ring. This book is an erotic tale of the power of true love.
>Review Ten - Beauty and the Best
>Jolie is the new personal chef for distraught widower, Todd. Her sunny outlook, despite a wretched upbringing, slowly releases Todd from his prison of pain. With the help of some heavenly guardians, Todd begins to paint again and both Todd and Jolie begin to love again. There are a few bumps in the road to an HEA, but their guardian angel smooths the path. This book is sweet, sunny and very romantic. A grown up fairy tale at its best!
> This book is for an adult (18+) audience due to explicit sex.
September 24, 2023
I don't know what book you all read, but I purchased this book (from KOBO not Amazon, sorry!) and it only contains the first 3 chapters of every book! What the heck?????
I bought it almost 10 years ago and only recently needed to read Lori Handeland's "Crescent Moon" because it was next in her series that I was reading. What a disappointment!
I am sure that I only paid 99 cents, but Really!
I bought it almost 10 years ago and only recently needed to read Lori Handeland's "Crescent Moon" because it was next in her series that I was reading. What a disappointment!
I am sure that I only paid 99 cents, but Really!
March 18, 2023
8/10
These are ten complete books. Long long books.
Great for that one book on the Ereader.
These are ten complete books. Long long books.
Great for that one book on the Ereader.
September 18, 2014
this is my review of FOREVER FREED by Laura Kaye-a storyline in TALL, DARK AND PARANORMAL
A heart can break, even one that no longer beats.
I stalk my new neighbors, a single mother and her child, drawn by the irresistible scent of their joy and love. I crave their blood, starved for some healing respite from my ancient guilt and grief. Now to lure them into my grasp.
But they surprise me. Little Olivia accepts me without fear--talking, smiling, offering innocent affection that tugs at my long-lost humanity. Her mother, Samantha, seeks me out when she should stay away, offering sweet friendship, and tempting the forgotten man within me. They lure me instead.
Ah, Dio, Lucien, run and spare them while you can..
FOREVER FREED is a stand alone paranormal storyline by Laura Kaye. The premise focuses on vampire Lucien Demarco, a human woman Samantha Sutton and Sam’s daughter Olivia.
Lucien is a vampire who has fallen in love. Samantha is a human female, with a young daughter, and it is through Sam’s daughter that Lucien will first begin to lose his heart.
Living for decades, feared and ignored by humans, Lucien is overcome with emotions when one small young child opens her heart and her mind to a man who believes he is incapable of ever finding or being in love. With his immediate connection to Olivia, Lucien is overcome with need when he begins to believe that Samantha is the woman for him.
The storyline is told from Lucien’s POV. We learn about the loss of his first family; his entry into the world of the vampire; and the current vampires out for revenge for a crime against one of their own.
Lucien is a likeable character and a reluctant vampire. He is the ‘almost’ perfect boyfriend/mate/lover. His concern is for the safety of Sam and her daughter, but his presence in their life has made them a target for revenge.
The writing and storyline premise are simple. This is not a psychological drama or a study in the paranormal. Forever Freed is a sweet storyline of one vampire’s need to love and be loved and the woman who has opened his mind to a possible future. But it is also a story of forbidden love and the extremes and pressures of what one vampire will do to keep the people he loves safe from harm
A heart can break, even one that no longer beats.
I stalk my new neighbors, a single mother and her child, drawn by the irresistible scent of their joy and love. I crave their blood, starved for some healing respite from my ancient guilt and grief. Now to lure them into my grasp.
But they surprise me. Little Olivia accepts me without fear--talking, smiling, offering innocent affection that tugs at my long-lost humanity. Her mother, Samantha, seeks me out when she should stay away, offering sweet friendship, and tempting the forgotten man within me. They lure me instead.
Ah, Dio, Lucien, run and spare them while you can..
FOREVER FREED is a stand alone paranormal storyline by Laura Kaye. The premise focuses on vampire Lucien Demarco, a human woman Samantha Sutton and Sam’s daughter Olivia.
Lucien is a vampire who has fallen in love. Samantha is a human female, with a young daughter, and it is through Sam’s daughter that Lucien will first begin to lose his heart.
Living for decades, feared and ignored by humans, Lucien is overcome with emotions when one small young child opens her heart and her mind to a man who believes he is incapable of ever finding or being in love. With his immediate connection to Olivia, Lucien is overcome with need when he begins to believe that Samantha is the woman for him.
The storyline is told from Lucien’s POV. We learn about the loss of his first family; his entry into the world of the vampire; and the current vampires out for revenge for a crime against one of their own.
Lucien is a likeable character and a reluctant vampire. He is the ‘almost’ perfect boyfriend/mate/lover. His concern is for the safety of Sam and her daughter, but his presence in their life has made them a target for revenge.
The writing and storyline premise are simple. This is not a psychological drama or a study in the paranormal. Forever Freed is a sweet storyline of one vampire’s need to love and be loved and the woman who has opened his mind to a possible future. But it is also a story of forbidden love and the extremes and pressures of what one vampire will do to keep the people he loves safe from harm
Want to read
October 6, 2014Dead Sexy by Paige Tyler, 5 stars...see my review below!
Wow, what a ride! This book is so amazing, I just finished it and already want to read it again...while waiting for the sequel 'fingers crossed' to this book of awesomeness!
Hmm, where to start with my review... Well let me start by saying, Paige Tyler you've hit the mark with this one and then some! Your characters were spot on...their personality, their responses to each and every situation was absolutely brilliant. The storyline was brilliant, the flow from beginning to end magnificent!
This book kept me on the precipice of the most wonderful book adrenaline rush I've felt in quite some time, and I really didn't want it to end! I will not go into telling you about parts of the book, cause it deserves so much more. This book deserves to be read from the first to the very last page! I, as a reader will tell you this... I can't stand Zombies, I've never read about Zombies (until now)... I went to the movies with some friends and didn't know which movie it was until it started playing...I almost got up and walked out cause it was 'Warm Bodies', I'm that opposed to Zombies! With that being said, this book is not what you may think and it will surprise & amaze you with the twists this book will take you through. Don't cheat yourself out of an awesome read just by what you think this book may be like, cause you will be wrong! I know, I almost did it to myself but I read a lot of Paige's books and have not been disappointed thus far. After reading this book, I'm now more than ever convinced that Paige Tyler is one of the best authors in the genre areas she writes and will continue to support her by buying every book she writes!
Congrats to you Paige, you've won me over again!!! :)
Wow, what a ride! This book is so amazing, I just finished it and already want to read it again...while waiting for the sequel 'fingers crossed' to this book of awesomeness!
Hmm, where to start with my review... Well let me start by saying, Paige Tyler you've hit the mark with this one and then some! Your characters were spot on...their personality, their responses to each and every situation was absolutely brilliant. The storyline was brilliant, the flow from beginning to end magnificent!
This book kept me on the precipice of the most wonderful book adrenaline rush I've felt in quite some time, and I really didn't want it to end! I will not go into telling you about parts of the book, cause it deserves so much more. This book deserves to be read from the first to the very last page! I, as a reader will tell you this... I can't stand Zombies, I've never read about Zombies (until now)... I went to the movies with some friends and didn't know which movie it was until it started playing...I almost got up and walked out cause it was 'Warm Bodies', I'm that opposed to Zombies! With that being said, this book is not what you may think and it will surprise & amaze you with the twists this book will take you through. Don't cheat yourself out of an awesome read just by what you think this book may be like, cause you will be wrong! I know, I almost did it to myself but I read a lot of Paige's books and have not been disappointed thus far. After reading this book, I'm now more than ever convinced that Paige Tyler is one of the best authors in the genre areas she writes and will continue to support her by buying every book she writes!
Congrats to you Paige, you've won me over again!!! :)
March 5, 2015
I downloaded this set to read on my iPad and wish that the programmers would have enabled a hyperlinked Table of Contents. I very much enjoyed reading #1 Crescent Moon (4 stars), #2 Forever Freed (5 stars) and #3 Sins of the Flesh (4 stars). Then I grew annoyed at #4 Spellbound – maybe I just wasn’t in the mood, but the story was immature and flighty. I gave up on it but in order to get to story #5 Haunting a Cowboy, I had to manually advance to it one page at a time. I read maybe a third or half of #5 and gave up on it – the characters lacked depth and the plot wasn’t enhanced enough before the gratuitous sex scenes began and I was skimming. So, page by page I advanced until I got to #6 Huntress for Hire and ended up giving up on it just a few pages in because the writing was too amateurish. It seems this collection is front loaded with the better quality stories but I'm not interested in reading any more of the collection.
January 11, 2015
There's something for everyone in this great collection of 10 full length Paranormal novels for $0.99. This collection of full length Paranormal Romance books includes stories of magic and wizards (Spellbound), shifters (Moon Called), and about every other paranormal twist (vampires, demons, witches, ghosts, etc) that you could ask for. This collection is a great opportunity to try out some new authors and/or new series and while you might like some stories more than others, for $0.99 you can't go wrong.
Review cross posted at Amazon
Review cross posted at Amazon
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