Marked - Tattoos & Leather Series by Jaymie Holland

Marked

Tattoos & Leather series

by Jaymie Holland

Flight attendant Tracie Bell’s career has her always on the go. Too busy flying from one airport to the next, having already learned the hard lesson about not mixing business with pleasure, Tracie is content with her dark dream lover fantasies and memories of submission past. As for the men in her life, well, they might as well get frequent flier miles for as often as they take flight, never seeming to stick around when she really needs them. It’s not that she’s bitter about it, but she knows it’s inevitable that they always take off and leave her. 

But Tracie is not just a play-with-anyone kind of woman. She craves submitting to a Dom and being owned and used for pleasure. Approaching the gate for a pickup flight to Hawaii, Tracie finds herself begrudgingly attracted to not only one but two of her first class passengers, Lucas and Kane. 

Lucas Connor and Kane Allen hadn’t been sure they were ready to entertain seeing someone again after losing the woman they loved to a violent act more than a year ago. Seeing Tracie’s beautiful features blush with her mutual attraction was all it took for them to open to the idea. She’s intelligent, caring, sweet, and oh-so-submissive. Problem is she’s too skittish to involve herself in any kind of relationship, especially with two men. Even after a night of incredible passion, she runs. 

Now Lucas and Kane must show her she’s made her mark on their hearts. Forever and always.

Review:

Marked is so damn hot I thought my Kindle would melt from the heat! Another fantastic story in the Tattoos & Leather series from Jaymie Holland (AKA Cheyenne McCray). I love everything Jaymie/Cheyenne has written so when the opportunity arose to read/review Marked I jumped at it.

Because of her past, Tracie is very reluctant to take the chance that 2 of her 1st class passengers, Lucas & Kane present her. If 2 such hot alpha guys propositioned me I would have a hard time turning them down...but I digress! After finally giving in to her ultimate fantasy of 2 dominant men in bed, Tracie runs from her emotions and her guys. Kane & Lucas find a way to show Tracie that she is everything they have ever wanted in their lives and in their bed!

If you are looking for a smoking hot read, look no further than Marked!

Author:

Jaymie is the alter-ego of New York Times best selling author Cheyenne McCray.

Several of Cheyenne's novels are being re-published under the name Jaymie Holland, plus you'll find many never-before-published books and novellas!

Jaymie's books are erotica with a dose of romance. They should come with a warning label and a set of oven mitts! To get to know a little bit more about Jaymie/Cheyenne please visit:

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It's In His Kiss by Jill Shalvis - Release Day Review

Book Summary:

ONE KISS CAN LAST FOREVER

Becca Thorpe has uprooted her life and escaped to the beach. Now's her chance to get away from city living, throw caution to the ocean winds, and live in the moment. Especially if the moment includes the deliciously sexy surfer she meets shortly after arriving in Lucky Harbor. Something about the dark intensity of Sam's eyes and the thrill she gets at his touch convinces her to stay awhile.

Boatbuilder and investment genius Sam Brody is a self-made man who knows how dangerous it can be to mix business and pleasure. But he can't resist offering Becca a job just to hear her laugh and have her near. Yet when her brother comes to town asking for help, will he tempt her back to her glamorous life in the city? Or do Sam and little Lucky Harbor have a chance to win Becca's heart? 

Review:

How have I never read anything by Jill Shalvis before? It really is true...blogging about books I get to find the most awesome "new to me" authors and books! 

Sam & Becca's story just sucks you right into the book. I found myself so absorbed into this story that I just couldn't put it down, I had to know what was going to happen next. I love it when a book gets you emotionally involved and this one did just that for me.

It's In His Kiss has the perfect amount of heat, humor, & Hunk O Man ...and that is what makes it the most awesome contemporary romance book I have read this year!

(yes I am going back and reading the previous Lucky Harbor Books)

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New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill's bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.


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Elemental Magic Series by Brynna Curry - Author Interview

 

•        Tell us a little about your latest book/release/WIP? 

I like to work on more than one project at once, so I have three series either in progress or planning. I’m focusing my attentions on Tempting Taylor which is book two of the Triple Star Ranch series. Claiming Ana left a lot of loose ends and barely tapped the surface of the homicide investigation of Sam Murphy’s death. I left things up in the air intentionally, as the story was more about Howl and Ana than the Murphy brothers. Tempting Taylor is fast paced, hot and settles a part of the overall story, but it will take the remaining two books, Craving Cassandra and Saving Sarah to bring the series to a satisfying conclusion.

My other focus is a paranormal romance series Shadows or Seven, or the Shadow books as I like to call them. Charm of Light is Allaina Corrigan’s story. I love this story world with its magic and vampires. The series is a continuance of Elemental Magic, picking up the thread with the Corrigan’s children.

•        What’s one thing that you enjoy most about writing? Least?

Creating worlds with just a keyboard and my mind. I can’t really think I anything I don’t like about writing.

•        One thing (object, not people) you can’t live without?

My laptop. My “paper people” live there.

•        One unusual item in/on/around your workspace?

I have a five star dragon ball, a Harry Potter wand and a deck of YuGiOh cards that stay on my desk.

Earth Enchanted Elemental Magic #1






Blurb:

 Writer Liv Corrigan has the worst luck with men -- her telepathy tends to make them run for the hills. When she meets widower and ex-cop Jack Roarke, she decides to keep her talent hidden. Things are looking up until their third date crashes and burns as the man who murdered Jack’s wife turns out to be after him too. Injured, Jack retreats with Liv to his house under armed guard. But with Liv’s mysteries rapidly coming unraveled, a diamond-thief killer to stop and passion in the air, the safe house is anything but safe for their hearts!






  To Take Up The Sword Elemental Magic #2

Blurb:

Missing diamonds and a killer on the loose…will a schoolteacher and FBI agent escape with their lives and hearts intact? After the acquittal of Gueraldi's right hand and favored killer for hire, Ashton Smythe, Special Agent Gabriel Spiller takes time away from his work with the FBI. Having failed in his mission to avenge his lost would be lover, Serena Roarke, Gabe returns to Alabama in search of the missing diamonds needed to reopen the investigation and to lay low from the death threats he's received since Smythe went free. Almost two years after her sister's death, Leannan O'Neal feels the loss of Serena more now than ever. A secret meeting between them before she died left Lea with an ugly figurine and nothing but questions. Hang-up calls at work and a trashed house reminds her of the card Serena gave her. "If you find yourself in trouble, go to him and only him" were the last words her sister spoke to her. With Smthye out for revenge and hot on her heels, Lea goes on the run in search of Serena's 'Angel', but how long can Gabe keep her alive, and is the cost worth more than her life?  




Wait for the Wind Elemental Magic #3

Blurb: 

Kate O'Connell grew up loved by the Corrigan family, all the while suffering from the inescapable reality of her own alcoholic father. At a young age she gave her heart and innocence to Ryan Corrigan. For once happiness seemed within her reach, until in one horror-filled night, the monster she called 'Daddy' changed everything. Too many misunderstandings forced Kate and Ryan apart, but now Kate's come home to open her clinic and raise her daughter, Allaina, closer to his family. Will she be able to open Ryan's heart to his magic? Ryan is glad to be back on Irish soil, but the reason he left still haunts him. As he tries to build a new life and redeem his past, can he forgive Kate and reclaim his healing gift in time to save his sister and her twins?



Sea’s Sorceress Elemental Magic #4

Blurb:

  Love can come along at the most inconvenient times... Skye Corrigan treasures family above all else. Standing by his best friend Rhia while she suffers the heartache of losing her father to cancer has strengthened their childhood bond. Lately Rhia affects him in ways she never has before. Rhiannon O'Malley shares Skye's past and hopes for a future with him, but love must come with a willing heart. Her father's terminal illness has left her in charge of the family pub. Skye has always been there for her, but when their relationship changes, will she find the courage to claim the future? Or will a thousand-year-old curse keep its grip on two hostage hearts?







    Fire’s Ice Elemental Magic #5 (series end)

Blurb:

  Ultimate power, or endless love? Born the son of a Scottish laird a thousand years ago, but now trapped by his cousin's spell, Devin McLoch has seen countless battles and death. The erstwhile thief has turned away from darker pursuits to lead a life of peace, protecting those he loves and considers part of his clan. However, there is one woman he can never forget, who must be given a chance to change, to accept her heart and his. Arianne Farrell is just as dangerous and intoxicating as her power. Imprisoned in an ancient stone dance more than a thousand years ago, her only chance at freedom from the spell is through love—a love she denied. When Devin asks for her aid to save another from imminent death, she realizes there is more at stake than just her freedom or her heart.



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Brynna Curry was born south of the Mason-Dixon Line. After living all over the southern states, she finally landed in North Alabama where she lives with her husband and their three children. Growing up, books fueled her dreams and imagination, ultimately becoming her salvation during the hardest times in her life.Writing is her passion, but she enjoys the fun of sharing those stories with others by reviewing books and working in publicity. When she isn’t writing or promoting, she’s often found haunting the library for new books to read or just spending an quiet evening at home with Jackie watching old westerns on TV. Although her wizards, shifters and vampires are as real to her as anyone, she insists love is the truest magic and with it every day is another wonderful adventure.

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Norah - The McKades of Texas by Kimberly Lewis - Review & Giveaway

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He may not be a cowboy… But that won’t stop him from wrangling her heart.

Chase O’Donnell is the proud new owner of the Caldwell Ranch—or maybe he’s not so proud. Annoyed would be more like it. After receiving the news of his inheritance, Chase’s first thought is to sell the ranch and be done with it—until one night with a beautiful blonde at a local honky-tonk has him changing his tune…

Norah McKade is surprised by her instant attraction to the handsome new stranger, and even more surprised when she finds out he’s her new neighbor. But with Chase only being in town for a short amount of time, Norah determines getting tangled up with him a bad idea and promptly places Chase in the friend zone.

Although a bit reluctant, Chase agrees to Norah’s terms—but he’s not about to deny or ignore the fact that there’s more between them than just sexual attraction. He’ll have to pull out all the stops to get her to change her mind and prove to her that it wouldn’t be such a bad thing for her to fall in love with him.

Review:

I just loved this book! Norah is so sassy and her attitude just makes you smile! Even though there is some off the charts heat between Chase & Norah, she wants to back off and be "just Friends". Chase is such a gentleman, and handles himself so well when friends only is claimed. That is until it's taken back...then Chase is the ultimate naughty boy, and I like my boys-ah men, naughty!

Of course this is a series so you all know what that means....I liked this one so much that I now have to go back and read Zane book #1 and look forward to reading about Luke in the future!

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In November 2011 author Kimberly Lewis stepped into the writing world with her first contemporary Western romance, When the Heart Falls.

Born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, this country girl caught the creative bug at an early age, doing everything from drawing to writing short stories.

After rediscovering her love of romance novels, Kimberly found the inspiration to pick up a pen—or in this case a laptop—and began writing her first novel. Since then she has continued to write and credits her husband and her wonderfully crazy family and friends, who with their love and joking demeanor provide her with the ideas that inspire her novels.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, horseback riding, and spending time with her amazing family.

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Sinful Rewards 2 by Cynthia Sax - Review & Giveaway

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SINFUL REWARDS Book One by Cynthia Sax

 

Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.

As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?

Review:

In Sinful Rewards #2 we continue with Bee receiving messages and rewards for her good behavior, although we still don't know who is delivering these gifts. I do have my ideas, but I will not reveal them. Hawke or Nicolas?

Bee really thinks she is the good girl next door, but as we read on in the story we discover her naughty side coming out little by little. I just hope she lets it all out in the end!

I personally have a difficult time trying to review a part of a story, I want to tell everyone about the whole thing -begining to end! So I will leave it at this for now....I love what I have read so far and I am looking forward to reading the rest of Bee's story!

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Cynthia Sax lives in a world filled with magic and romance. Although her heroes may not always say, “I love you”, they will do anything for the women they adore. They live passionately. They play hard. They love the same women forever.

Cynthia has loved the same wonderful man forever. Her supportive hubby offers himself up to the joys and pains of research, while they travel the world together, meeting fascinating people and finding inspiration in exotic places such as Istanbul, Bali, and Chicago.  Please visit her on the web at www.CynthiaSax.com

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Take The Key And Lock Her Up-A Deadly Games Thriller by Lena Diaz - Author Interview & Review

Take the Key and Lock Her Up

A Deadly Games Thriller

By: Lena Diaz

Releasing August 5^th, 2014

Avon Romance

 

 

•          Please tell us a little about yourself….

 

Thanks so much for hosting me today. I write romantic suspense for Avon Books and Harlequin Intrigue and am thrilled to celebrate the release of my ninth novel, “Take the Key and Lock Her Up.” I was born in Kentucky but have lived most of my life in northeast Florida where I currently reside with my hubby, two kids, and a Shetland sheepdog named Sparky.  Although I write romantic suspense, most of the time I prefer to read historical and paranormal romance.

 

•          What is one thing about you that your readers would find surprising or never guess about you?

 

Even though my stories are full of danger and suspense, in real life, I’m a fraidy-cat. Scary movies? No thanks. Roller coasters? No way. And even though I live in Florida, twenty minutes from the ocean, I do NOT go in the water. Ever. JAWS. Enough said.

 

•          Tell us a little about your latest book/release/WIP?

 

“Take the Key and Lock Her Up” is the fourth book in my Deadly Games Thrillers series. The first book was set in Florida and introduced a Buchanan brother as a secondary character. The rest of the books, including this one, each feature one of the Buchanans and is set in Savannah, Georgia. The family is close-knit and several family members have law-enforcement occupations. The earlier books focus on catching serial killers. But this story is quite different and focuses on Devlin’s secret occupation as an assassin for a company called EXIT Incorporated. When a powerful enemy targets Devlin, and his family, the one person who can help him is the one person who can utterly destroy him…a policewoman.

 

•          What’s one thing that you enjoy most about writing? Least?

 

My favorite part of writing is doing revisions. I love this the most because by the time I’m ready to revise I’ve figured out the plot and also gotten to know my characters enough to go back and flesh them out. This is the point at which I can begin to see the final product and really have fun layering in all kinds of interesting details. The part I like the least is any day when I’m stuck and the words just won’t come. Those days are agony.

 

•          One thing (object, not people) you can’t live without?

 

My computer - a MacAir. I take it everywhere.

 

•          One unusual item in/on/around your workspace?

Only one? Okay, I guess I’ll choose the dead body that is on top of my bookshelf. Really. It’s made of rubber and is about five inches long. It has a hole in the chest that I use to hold up my feather pen.

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Blurb

Lena Diaz returns with another sexy, thrilling Deadly Games novel and the darkest question of all: What do you do when your freedom could cost you your life?



Detective Emily O'Malley just stumbled upon a killer's lair—and the remains of a woman he kept locked away for years. But this killer isn't done yet. More women are missing, and all clues point to Devlin Buchanan—the man who seems to know just a little too much. Emily's instincts are rarely wrong, and now they're telling her this sexy, mysterious man is hiding something big …

As a trained assassin for EXIT Inc—a top-secret mercenary group posing as an international tour company—Devlin "Devil" Buchanan isn't afraid to take justice into his own hands. But when the hot new detective on his trail gets too close to the organization and a contract is placed on her life, Devlin does the only thing he can: he turns rogue agent and kidnaps her to save her life.


With EXIT Inc closing in and passions running hot between them, Emily and Devlin must work together to find the missing women and clear both their names before time runs out … and the key to freedom is thrown away.

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 Review:

Take The Key And Lock Her Up was a fast-paced, edge of your seat thriller that I just couldn't put down! This book kept me guessing through-out. I love it when I can't quite figure out "who dunnit"

I really liked Emily's attitude, without it she wouldn't have made a good detective. Devlin was just plain hot! Together they were perfect.
 
I really must go back and check out the rest of the Buchanan men!

 

Author Info

Originally from Kentucky, romantic suspense author Lena Diaz also lived in California and Louisiana before settling in Northeast Florida with her husband, two children, and a Shetland Sheepdog named Sparky. A Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist, she's won the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense and has been a finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. She loves to watch action movies, garden, and hike in the beautiful Tennessee Smoky Mountains.

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Keeping Sarah by Julie Shelton - Review

Keeping Sarah

by Julie Shelton

 

 

Honeymooning in England, Jesse Colter, Adam Sinclair and their beloved wife, Sarah, are heading for their friend Thorne Cahill’s BDSM club for dinner when another car deliberately tries to run them off the road. Thanks to their own driver’s skills, the other car is destroyed, the two unknown occupants killed.

 

Through Thorne, they discover that they’re the targets of a“blood feud”, instigated by Konstandin Sokolov, son of Viktor Sokolov, the Albanian mobster who had unwisely kidnapped Sarah a few months back, and paid for it with his life. They also discover that Thorne’s guests, ruthless human traffickers, have gathered for a slave auction being held the following night. Konstandin Sokolov happens to be one of the buyers.

 

Fraught with treachery, betrayal, and deadly danger, Keeping Sarah keeps the reader on a knife’s edge of tension, while simultaneously exploring the deepening emotional commitment between Jesse and Adam. They already trust each other with their lives. Now they must learn how to trust each other with their love.

 

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Review:
 

 

Keeping Sarah is the 3rd book in a series. I believe there is enough background info written in the begining of this book for it to be considered a stand alone book. There is not a cliffhanger in the previous 2 books.

 

This story is an extremely hot MMF/BDSM/Menage/suspense with an HEA. There is lots of hot consensual lovin between Jesse, Adam, & Sarah. And there is some semi non-consensual interaction between other characters. The storyline does have some very harsh/dark moments.

 

I am usually one to have to go back and read the previous books in a series to get the idea of a story but, again that wasn't necessary for this book. I did enjoy Keeping Sarah so much that I have added Owning Sarah and Loving Sarah to my TBR list (you can find both of these books on Bookstrand here )

 

If you are looking for a scorching hot sexy BDSM/Menage book....Keeping Sarah is just what your looking for!

 

 

Author:

 

Julie Shelton has always loved stories, both reading and writing them, ever since she was old enough to hold a book in her hands. One of her favorite childhood activities was smuggling books under the covers to read by flashlight after she was supposed to be asleep. 

Another was writing little plays that she and her sister performed for their very indulgent parents. Her first novel was about an amateur teenage girl detective and her two sidekicks--hmm. Perhaps it was more than just a coincidence that she happened to be devouring all the Nancy Drew books at the time?

A career as a children's librarian eventually led to her dream career as a freelance story-teller and puppeteer, a business she operated successfully for twenty-five years. During that time she wrote a monthly newsletter and a book of language arts resource material for early childhood educators. The newsletter won the prestigious EDPRESS Award for the best educational newsletter.

Now retired, she has plenty of time to devote to reading and writing her new love, erotic romance, thus following the traditional career path blazed by so many before her...from kiddie lit to erotica :-) 

 

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