My Review of Dark Road To Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn is at Smexybooks

 

Favorite quote: “I thought how strange it was that I could breathe, that the birds still sang and my heart still beat, while he was not in this world. It seemed that something should have stopped...and marked the moment of his passing.”

Lady Julia Gray and detective Nicholas Brisbane are married and have spent an idyllic 8 month honeymoon abroad. But that is cut short when Julia’s eccentric sister and brother show up requesting their presences in India. Darjeeling to be exact. Portia’s former lover Lady Jane Cavendish has written to Portia expressing fear and dismay that her husband may have been murdered and she fears she and her unborn child are in next.  When the entourage arrives, Lady Julia finds secrets and deception flourish in the lush and exotic locale. As Lady Julia and Brisbane search deeper to find the snake in paradise they will have to be careful not to get bitten themselves.

This is my first foray into Deanna Raybourn’s Lady Julia series. I have not read her previous books but having heard wonderful things about it, I decided to give it a try when it was offered for review. I found it to be an enjoyable and humorous Victorian romantic suspense that revolves around two independent and VERY stubborn characters-the former widow Lady Julia Grey and her now husband Nicholas Brisbane, private inquiry agent.

 

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My Review of Iron and Hemlock by Autumn Dawn is at Smexy Books

Iron and Hemlock (Gargoyle Series) by Autumn Dawn



Favorite quote: He moved closer as he spoke, trailing the rose over Jordan’s calf, “I’ve been very naughty.”
Jordon was just minding her own business when in the blink of an eye a car attempts to run her down and lightening strikes to send her back in time. Trapped in the past being pursued by a sexy shape shifter who wants her heart and a dark Fae who just wants her dead; Jordon is about to discover that true love can happen -in the blink of an eye.
Iron and Hemlock is a charming romantic and sexy novella about a woman from the future who is swept back into the past to help correct a wrong. Ms Dawn’s writing is smooth and and her characters tantalizing.

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Todays review is  Healer’s Choice by Jory Strong (Ghostland #3)

Favorite Quote: “I’ll be your first. And your last.”

Rebekka is a healer who lives in the red zone; a district filled with shape shifter brothels.Having grown up in this violent and oppressive atmosphere, her life has never been easybut she cannot abandon the outcasts who ply their trade with often disastrous results. With just a touch and thought, Rebekka can heal even the most damaged shifter. But with her gift comes a heavy price and responsibility. When five cubs become fatally ill, it is foretold that a human healer will be their salvation. Aryck, the clan’s enforcer, is sent into the red zone to find the healer and bring her back to their camp. Weres do not associate with humans or outcasts (weres trapped between forms) but from the moment Aryck and Rebekka meet, their destinies intertwine. And choices are made that will not only determine the Weres future...but that of mankind.

In Ms Strong’s third installment of her Ghostland series, Healer’s Choice, we are taken back to war torn Oakland and into the cruel brothels owned by the vice lords. Ms Strong’s intriguing and intense urban fantasy world doesn’t shield you from the horrors of war or it’s aftermath. Rather it pushes you straight into a heartbreaking yet celebratory tale that takes a look at prejudice and the strength of those who seek to rise above it. The world is split into three factions-the supes, humans, and outcasts-the outcasts being the lowest caste. Forced to serve in brothels, as payment for protection where any vice is acceptable. Born to a prostitute and unknown father, Rebekka lives in the brothels using her unique healing abilities to heal the outcasts. She works on the side to try and buy the outcast’s freedom. Soon her healing gift strengthens and she is able to actually change the outcasts-giving them the choice of form.

When word comes that the Weres are falling prey to a horrible disease Rebekka travels into Were territory where humans and outcasts are forbidden. There she meets Aryck, enforcer to the Jaguar clan. At their first meeting, Aryck’s Jaguar claims Rebekka as his mate, but the human in Aryck is dismayed. He doesn’t want a human as a mate. Humans are inferior and have no place in his world. Rebekka knows this disease is cutting a wide sweep through the Were territory. As she follows it’s path she learns more about herself and begins to change the very fabric of the Were clans society.

 

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My New Review is at Smexybooks-Wildthorn by Jane Eagland

Todays review is Wildthorn by Jane Eagland

Favorite Quote: "The light goes out in the room. I’m in the dark again. The fear is waiting.”

Louisa never imagined that a simple trip to her new position as a governess would end with her institutionalized against her will. As she is stripped of her possessions and identity, Louisa attempts to maintain her sanity all while trying to solve the mystery of how and why she was there.

Louisa Cosgrove is a young woman born to privilege in the 19th century. Her unconventional attitude and desires often vexes and embarrasses her family. She blatantly disregards her expected role as a proper young women; disdaining marriage, conducting experiments, and voicing her opinions on being a Doctor. When her father, whom was her staunchest ally, suddenly passes away, Louisa is horrified to learn that her brother Tom has no intentions of allowing her to "shame the family" by attending medical school. Tom further hurts her by telling her that their mother feels she is not helping enough and a position has been secured for her as a governess to another family. Though she doesn't want to leave home, she does as he bides. When she arrives at Wildthorn, an insane asylum, she is bewildered to be addressed as Lucy Childs. Any attempts to explain her real name or obtain reasons for why she is there are fostered off as being a condition of her "illness." Louisa soon learns that she has arrived in Hell and there is no escape.

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My New Book Review Is At Smexy Books-Naked by Megan Hart

Today's review is Naked by Megan Hart.

No strings. No regrets. And no going back.

I didn't think he wanted me. And I wasn't about to get involved with him, not after what I'd heard. Sure, Alex Kennedy was tall, dark and unbearably hot, but I've been burned before. When I solicited him to model for my erotic photography book, I didn't expect such a heated, passionate photo session. And now that we've crossed that line, our bodies aren't the only things that have been exposed. But I can't give my heart to a man who's so… unconventional. His last sexual relationship was with a married couple. It's enough that my ex-fiancé preferred men, I can't take that chance again no matter how much my body thrives on Alex's touch. I can't risk it, but I can't resist it, either.
Alex can be very convincing when he wants something.
And he wants me.

Olivia Hart is at a party that her gay ex fiancee is throwing with his lover. When she spies Alex Kennedy across the room she never imagines that beautiful sensual man could be hers. When her ex, Patrick, warns her off Alex saying, “He doesn’t like girls,” she leaves it at that and goes about her business. But when Alex needs an apartment for a few months and she just happens to have one to rent she soon learns that Alex does indeed like girls...and he likes her.

This story is told from Olivia’s POV. A photographer who is trying to find her way in the world and make sense of her life. Having been cheated on and made the fall guy by her ex fiance, it’s amazing she even gives Alex the time of day. She is also dealing with some long buried issues concerning her adoption, race, and religion. Alex is a self admitted ass hole who’s beautiful looks and personality have allowed him to explore and in some cases exploit his bi sexuality. But the unlikely pairing of these two of them works in such a way that we are held spell bound as we watch them battle their insecurities and stereo types to enter into an emotionally and intense sexual affair.

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My New Book Review Is At Smexy Books-Chosen by Jeanne C. Stein

Today's review is Chosen (Anna Strong #6) by Jeanne C. Stein an Urban Fantasy.

It's been a year since bounty hunter Anna Strong became a vampire, but she is about to discover that her greatest powers have yet to be unleashed.

Though Anna has become use to the idea of being a vampire, she is finding her urges are becoming stronger and harder to handle. When she is attacked and narrowly escapes with her life, Anna can only think of one person who wants her dead-Warren Williams. But Anna is to valuable to be kill for soon she will hold the fate of the world in her hands and there is one who will do anything to possess her.

Chosen, number six in the Anna Strong series, continues Jeanne C. Stein's dynamic action packed life of Anna Strong-bounty hunter turned vampire. Anna has been a vampire for a year and coming to terms with it even though she retains much of her humanity. Life has settled down for Anna and she appreciates the downtime with her sweetie Lance. But something continues to stalk and push Anna towards her destiny as the Chosen. When Anna’s lover is hurt she makes a deal with her mortal enemy to save his life but soon plans change and a new player ups the stakes. A single act of betrayal causes Anna to finally merge her two sides and soon everyone finds out why she is the Chosen.

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My New Book Review Is At Smexy Books-Heart Journey by Robin D. Owens

Todays review is Heart Journey by Robin D. Owens (Celta’s Heartmates #9) 

In Robin D. Owen's Heart Journey, we are shown the delicate courtship between a women who craves solitude and a man who needs the spotlight. Men are not allowed to "claim" their heartmate-it is the decision of the woman. In this case, a women who is well set in her ways and wants to claim her mate then head back to the frontier. Unfortunately, her heart mate is a well known rising actor who makes his living off being seen. He neither wants nor needs a heartmate in his life at this time.

Helena D'Elecampane (Del) has spent her life mapping the the unknown for the Great families of Druida. She prefers the solitude of the frontier, but when she discovers her heartmate she knows it's time to come home. As she is returning she is informed by an old lover that her family has tragically died in a fire and only her young cousin survived. That news just seems to tighten the noose around her neck, further delaying her return to the country.

Carasus (Raz) Cherry is the direct opposite of Del.  Charismatic and sociable, he needs the applause and the limelight. When he and Del meet, the attraction is instantaneous. Their bodies already know what their minds will learn-they are heartmates. But both are stubborn. Neither wants to make the ultimate sacrifice-give their heart. When their families are plagued by a series of thefts that escalate into violence, Helena and Raz must look into the past to see their future.

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My New Book Review Is At Smexy Books-Labyrinth by Kat Richardson

Todays's review is Labyrinth (A Greywalker Novel #5) By Kat Richardson 

Harper Blaine is a Greywalker. Having spent time in London, Harper has gained new powers. Before she can figure them out though, she arrives home to find her employer is missing and the man who killed her has himself been murdered. Harper needs to find her murderer's ghost for she believes he holds the clues to finding her father. But she soon finds herself entangled in a madman's plans to control the grey. Through her. The only way to save herself is to go into the grey, but with her increasing powers she fears she may not be able to come back.

Kat Richardson's Greywalker series is a dynamic investigative urban fantasy saga pitting ghosts, vampires, and other paranormal entities against Harper Blaine-P.I. extraordinaire. Dark and fluid, the storyline flows through you; rather like slipping through the grey yourself. Full of suspense, Ms Richardson manipulates the storyline like a maze-leaving you to follow a twisting path to discover the truth in the center. But even if you find the center...you still have to get out. This series isn't an "in your face" action story but a more subtle complex mystery with a dark paranormal twist. Labyrinth, the fifth in the series, is the catalyst for all that has transpired in the last four books.

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My New Book Review Is At Smexy Books-Reilly's Return by Tami Hoag

Today's review is Reilly's Return by Tami Hoag.

Jayne Jordon lost her husband one year ago and is still recovering from the grief. Concentrating on her work, she has moved back to her hometown to rebuild her spirit and soul. But Pat Reilly has other plans. Gorgeous movie star, Pat Reilly, has loved Jayne from the first time he saw her. But she had been married to his best friend. Reilly knows that he and Jayne were meant to be together...he just needs to fate a small nudge. But Jayne isn't sure she can get past the or the fear to allow herself to love again.

Tami Hoag's latest book-Reilly's Return-is a sweet sexy contemporary romance. Jayne Jordon had her whole life ahead of her when her husband boarded his last overseas flight and never came home. A well read movie critic, she decides that Hollywood is not for her and heads back to her hometown to find herself. But fate has other plans for Jayne. And his name is Pat Reilly.

Reilly told her after her husband's funeral that he would come see her
in one year. And that year is up. Pat Reilly, international movie star and sex symbol, is everything Jayne is scared of. Incredibly sexy and smart-she was powerfully attracted to him when they first met. Reilly is convinced they fell in love the first day they met and now that one year has passed since they buried her husband, he needs to see if that "something" is still there. But he and her husband were best friends and Jayne has felt guilty for her attraction to Reilly ever since. As she and Reilly dance around each other, it is soon evident that the passion and attraction that first held them spellbound has not
diminished. But can that be enough? Both of them hold secrets that threaten to destroy what has yet to be discovered.

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