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Wanderlust by Skye Warren

May 12, 2013

WARNING FROM THE AUTHOR: Wanderlust is a dark erotic novel which explores dubious consent, captivity, and power play. Not intended for those uncomfortable with the subject matter or under eighteen.

Wanderlust is one of my top books of 2013. I am a big fan of dark erotica so the author’s warning and the subject matter did not scare me away, and you shouldn’t shy away from this story either! The author has crafted a heart-wrenching tale of pain, survival and love that will leave you wanting much more of Evie and Hunter’s story.

Can love come from pain? This is the theme of Wanderlust. Our heroine Evie is running away from a painful past and searching for emotional and physical freedom while on a trek across the U.S. to see Niagra Falls. Hunter is a trucker and let’s just say they have a fateful encounter while on the open road. Is Hunter a monster? I don’t think so, and in fact, I LOVED his character. Will Evie find the freedom she is seeking? Read the story and you will find out.

Ms. Warren has created two richly-drawn characters that haunted me long after I finished their story. I was immediately drawn into Evie and Hunter’s lives and I felt a deep connection with them from the beginning of the story. That connection is essential to me as a reader and that is why I feel so strongly about this story and the author.

No spoilers here. Suffice it to say the storyline is absolutely surprising and incredibly fulfilling. The sex scenes in this book are disturbing, graphic and very, very satisfying. Wanderlust was the first book I have read by Skye Warren and I look forward to reading many more of her stories.

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Truth by Aleatha Romig

March 6, 2013

Synopsis

Claire Nichols endured the CONSEQUENCES of Anthony Rawlings’ vendetta.
When she first arrived to his home, her goal was survival. Through strength and compartmentalization Claire captivated her captor. Her resilience in the face of his rule threatened Anthony’s well developed plan. Domination became desire and power turned to love.
Their passion and adoration in a world of opulence appeared perfect. Yet, reality was a roller coaster of emotion. Claire’s world teetered on the edge of sanity as Antony monitored her every move. When given the opportunity to flee, Claire drove away. A fateful decision which set a well laid plan into motion.

Conspiracy and unfulfilled promises result in an early prison release for Claire. Will it be that easy? Faced with freedom from her past… can Claire seize it? Can she build a new life, mend her broken spirit, become the woman she once was, and seek her own revenge? Or is it all a game? And does the game master have different plans?

Our Review

Ms. Romig has done it again. This can’t really be categorized as a “romance” although sorry, again I think I might be the only reader who loved Tony. Ms. Romig again treats the reader to a satisfying story and memorable characters. She also establishes a very strong sense of place and each location will stay with you long after you finish this book. Kinda can’t wait for Book #3 in this series, CONVICTED. I don’t want Claire and Tony’s story to end!

Oh and if I neglected to mention it, Tony is HOT. Ms. Romig has been quoted as saying that she originally envisioned Jon Hamm and Natalie Portman as Tony and Claire. My vote goes to either Joe Manganiello or David Gandy (of course). Read. This. Book. Be warned: you will stay awake until 3 AM many nights in a row, you will ignore your chores and your family, and your work might suffer. You will not see these twists and turns coming.

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Sins & Needles (The Artists Trilogy #1) by Karina Halle

March 1, 2013

SYNOPSIS:
Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents’ latest scam. Now she’s much older, wiser and ready to give her con artist life a rest. But returning to the dry desert town of Palm Valley, California means one more temptation than she bargained for – Camden McQueen. Once known as the high school weirdo, Camden is bigger and badder than the boy he used to be and a talented tattoo artist with his own thriving business. Ellie’s counting on Camden still being in love with her but what she’s not counting on is how easily unrequited love can turn into obsession over time. When Camden discovers Ellie’s plan to con him, he makes her a deal she doesn’t dare refuse, but her freedom comes with a price and it’s one that takes both Ellie and Camden down a dangerous road.

I wish I could do justice to this book but I am not eloquent enough. This is a stunning story that will break your heart, thrill you and leave you wanting much, much more.

It is difficult to write a review of this book without giving away any of the major plot twists. Karina Halle is a very gifted storyteller with an incredibly sensitive voice. I stayed up very, very late to finish this book. I could not wait to see what path Ellie and Camden would take. And oh yeah, there is some very graphic and steamy sex.

It is very gratifying to find an author who can surprise and thrill with such a great story.

There is a very satisfying cliffhanger (you’ll see what I mean!) and thankfully more books planned in this series. A prequel novella, On Every Street, is coming on March 12th, featuring the “torrid love story” of Ellie and Javier. Shooting Scars (TAT #2) is coming May 13th, 2013

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Collide by Gail McHugh

February 22, 2013

This book has haunted me since I finished. Emily, Gavin and Dillon really got under my skin. I so wanted for Emily to leave her boyfriend Dillon and be with Gavin, with whom she felt an instant attraction the moment they met. But she felt bound to Dillon and he uses every narcissistic trick in the book to keep her. Emily’s confusion over her feelings for Dillon are at first understandable – he did help her through some very tough times – but then I found myself yelling at her to leave Dillon and be with Gavin!

The sex scenes I this book are really really hot but I wish there had been more! I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I did enjoy catching a glimpse into what a relationship with a true narcissist might be like . My heart broke a few times during this book, it was a much darker read than I originally expected. There is a doozy of a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see how this story concludes.

Oh and by the way, Gavin Blake is HOT and is a new favorite book boyfriend!

Wanderlust by Skye Warren

Truth by Aleatha Romig

Sins & Needles (The Artists Trilogy #1) by Karina Halle

Collide by Gail McHugh

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