Review: Window by Michele Renae

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Window
Series: Paris Secrets #1
Author: Michele Renae
Release Date: 11/25/2013

SUMMARY
From Goodreads

An erotic romance behind glass

The first time she sees her new neighbor, his sexy smile arouses her curiosity — and her desires. His hard, chiseled muscles and playful invitations are irresistible.

Bared before their windows, framed and displayed above the streets of Paris, they embark upon a provocative affair.

Their daring game of exhibitionism lures her back for more and more, and she quickly realizes he is the man she has dreamed about.

Yet she’s never heard his voice. Never felt his touch. Never thought she’d experience something this exquisite.

Or this bold…

Paris Secrets
Do you dare?

MY THOUGHTS

Window is the first book in the Paris Secrets series by author Michele Renae.  It is an erotic tale of two strangers exposing themselves through their windows performing an art of exhibitionism for the public if caught.

I truly wanted to enjoy this book.  I tried and tried to read it.  I would pick it up, read some, then have to put it down.  I ended up taking a full week to finish a book that should have only taken me a day — two at most.  I think the main problem I had with this book was how long winded the writing was.  The author would start with one thing and go off on several other subjects in detail.   In other words, most of the story is “filling” and not necessarily needed to enhance the tale.

While some readers might enjoy this sort of story and erotic telling, I for one got bored too many times to count.  This book barely made it out of the DNF category for me.

MY RATING
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Review: Because You Are Mine by Beth Kery

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Because You Are Mine
Series: Because You Are Mine 1-8
Author: Beth Kery

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

When they met, the instant attraction was unmistakable…a purely, exquisitely physical charge. Succumbing to their desires is the easy part. But when passion opens the door to an intimacy neither has known, can a man known for being unbendable learn to love?

MY THOUGHTS

When this series was introduced as a serial novel and released a section at a time on Amazon, I anxiously awaited the final installment to be released.  I refuse to purchase a small section at a time and have to wait a week before we get the next one.  I want all of my story at once.  I am bad when it comes to serial novels.

I had heard that this series was hot, sexy and worth the Buy Now click on Amazon.  Sadly, I can honestly say that I wish I would have forgotten about this book.  I had to force myself to even finish reading this book.  That is a sad thing when you love to read and you have to force yourself to make it to that final page.  I could not bring myself to enjoy the dominant ways of Ian Noble.  He could be sweet at times, but overall he was a pushy prick.  Yes, I went there.  He was cold and nothing about him appealed to my romantic side.   When it came to Francesca Arno, she was the naive virgin that had so many conflicts in her character that I was getting whiplash trying to keep up with them.  One minute she is the sweet virgin unsure of herself, then the next page she is all of a sudden the sexy temptress teasing the men.  I think my eyes rolled more at the stupidity of her actions than it did in boredom.

While many people enjoyed this series, I will not be one to read it again or any future stories involving these characters.  If I had to force it the first time, I certainly won’t force it again.

MY RATING

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Review: The Submissive by Tara Sue Me

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The Submissive
Series: The Submissive Trilogy #1
Author: Tara Sue Me
Source: Personal Purchase

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Abby King has a secret fantasy.

New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he’s more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel, to fulfill her most hidden desires.

After only one weekend with the Master, Abby knows she needs more, and fully submits to Nathaniel’s terms. But despite the pleasure he takes in Abby’s willing spirit, the Nathaniel hidden behind the rules remains cold and distant.

As Abby falls deeper into his tantalizing world of power and passion, she fears that Nathaniel’s heart may be beyond her reach—and that her own might be beyond saving…

MY THOUGHTS

The Submissive is the first book in the Submissive Trilogy by Tara Sue Me.

Another Fan Fiction in the world of Twilight.  While, I don’t personally see the similarity, or have a problem with fan fiction, some people might want to be forewarned about this.  The Submissive was a little too over the top for me.  The hero Nathaniel was cold and mysterious.  While the reason for his dominant nature is revealed, I can honestly say that it was a pretty bad cop out.  The heroine Abby was suppose to be new to the submissive role, but at times I felt she was more into the lifestyle than Nathaniel was.  She seemed to know exactly what to do from the very beginning.

There are plot holes all throughout the book with some of the plot making little sense and no need to even be in the book.  While the sexy scenes did have some heat, they shouldn’t have to carry an entire novel.

Overall this was another dominant billionaire who just needed another submissive to add to his whipping post.

MY RATING
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Review: Need by Todd Gregory

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Need
Author: Todd Gregory

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

On the sultry streets of New Orleans, you can indulge every desire. Even when what you crave is blood.

As far as the mortal world knows, Cord Logan died two years ago. In reality, he stalks the French Quarter, searching for victims. Cord knew that coming back to New Orleans would be risky now that he’s broken with the fraternity of vampires who first claimed him. But a chance encounter with an old friend triggers unexpected desire, and reveals a lethal curse that endangers not just his kind, but all of humanity.

Cord’s quest to break the curse leads him on a journey of carnal self-discovery and deep into the bayous. Here, where magic reigns unchecked, Cord must tap into his dark, unpredictable abilities and all his seductive powers. And if he fails, he’ll have all eternity to regret it…

MY THOUGHTS

I admit that the cover is what caught my interest. (Look into my eyes!) I can’t resist the dark and broody brow.  Then the blurb captured my curiosity into thinking this might be something different for me to enjoy in the vampire world.

This was a book that I had to force myself to finish.  There were many points where rolled my eyes and hoped I was getting closer to the finish line. This book was also bogged down by history and setup for the character with tons of narration. Back story can be a good thing, but too much is overkill.  I also need my characters to have interaction and less flashback.  While the story had promise with a good foundation, it was one that was overly done without the bang it needed.

Another thing I want to mention is that this book does fall into the M/M category of paranormal romance.  If this isn’t your cup of tea, then please step back and go back to your usual reading.  The sex scenes weren’t as sexy as I thought they would be, and at times they seemed to be there for page filler.

This was another case of great cover art luring me in, but the story failed to keep me interested or entertained.  This is not to say it was horrible or not worth a try for some, just not one I would want to read again.

MY RATING

       
I did not like this book at all!

Review: All In by Raine Miller

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All In
Series: The Blackstone Affair #2
Author: Raine Miller

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

The second part in The Blackstone Affair series! Looming danger. A love worth fighting for. A man who’ll go all in.

Ethan Blackstone has a problem on his hands. He’s broken Brynne’s trust and she’s left him. He’s unwilling to live without her and isn’t giving up—he’s dead-set on getting his beautiful American girl back. The passion between them was explosive, but the secrets they hid from each other are dark and chilling and are powerful enough to destroy their shot at a life together. With political threats now directed at Brynne, Ethan is running out of time and he’ll need to gather all his strength and agility to protect her from the dangers that could take her away from him forever. Will Ethan be able to save Brynne from a past that keeps her locked in fear? Will he ever feel the warmth of her touch, the solidity of her trust again? This is a love-struck man who is willing to do whatever it takes to possess the heart of the woman he loves. He’ll go to any lengths to protect her. He’ll go all in.

Here is the fiery story of what happens when two people surrender to a love so great it can heal the scars of the past and give way to a life of pure, rapturous ecstasy.

MY THOUGHTS

All In by Raine Miller is the second book in The Blackstone Affair series.  It is told from Ethan’s POV this time around instead of Brynne’s.

After the last book in the series left me with mixed feelings, I was a little scared to read from Ethan’s POV.  While we are reading from his head this time around, it starts where we left off with Naked.  I will admit that Ethan was the main reason I continued — besides the story needing some answers from the previous book — and was worried that the author was going to let us down. Well, I was right unfortunately.

For a man who was suppose to be so Dominant, protective and sexy, Ethan came across as a pansy who needed a dose of man-the-hell-up and grow-some-balls medicine.  What happened to the man I enjoyed from the previous book? Why did the author turn him into a drama-king with no backbone?

When it came to Brynne, I wasn’t as shocked to discover he dark past but I was shocked that the author went there with some of it.  I will warn readers that it does involve serious issues that may be uncomfortable for some people.  It is just mentioned briefly, but it is one thing that some people may be shocked or offended to read.

Overall, I became bored with the repetitive sex between the two that seemed to happen every chapter that it was hard to focus on the relationship itself.  By the time I got to the 75% mark, I was skimming those scenes and trying to get to the serious parts. After finishing up this read,  I don’t think I will be continuing on in the journey of The Blackstone Affair.

MY RATING

       
I did not like this book at all!