Review: What Chris Wants by Lori Foster

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What Chris Wants
Series: Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor #4.5
Author: Lori Foster
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

When the going gets tough, the tough turn to Chris Chapey. As the right-hand man to a group of take-no-prisoners mercenaries, Chris can organize a top secret rescue mission with his eyes closed. But when it comes to his personal life, Chris is the one who needs a little help.

His problem: Matt Houser. Chris can’t deny his attraction to Matt, but Matt has no idea what Chris’s job really entails and how much it means to him. Matt challenges Chris to change his life—and make a place for him in it. Can Chris risk telling him the truth?

MY THOUGHTS

Before I start this review, I want to take a moment to thank author Lori Foster for writing this story.  Chris was not suppose to originally have a story of his own in this series from what I understand.  With fans of this series begging her to give Chris a Happily-Ever-After, author Lori Foster listened and gave the fans what we asked.  Thank you for taking our pleas into consideration!

After following this series from the beginning, we have read about Chris Chapey and everything he does to keep those Alpha men going.  He is by no means an ‘errand boy’, but the heart and soul of the organization.  With What Chris Wants, we finally get to see him find his HEA in Matt Houser.  Matt has been in previous books and was the perfect fit for Chris.  I was a little apprehensive in wondering how the author was going to make a M/M story unfold since I don’t remember reading anything by her in this specific sub-like-genre. Well she pulled it off with easy grace!  I loved how she approached it and executed it.  It wasn’t over the top and it wasn’t too detailed. Every once in a while, I like my romance to fade to black and this fit the bill in the bedroom area.

While I wish that it would have been a full length novel, I can’t say I am disappointed.  The ending was a little rushed, but not enough to ruin the experience. Well done Ms. Foster. Now figure out another character in this series and bring us more!

MY RATING

Very Good! I would recommend this book!

Review: Restraint by Charlotte Stein

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Restraint
Author: Charlotte Stein
Genre: Adult Erotica
Source: Personal Purchase

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Mallory is certain that one of her friends – handsome but awkward Artie – hates her guts. The last thing she wants to do is go on a luscious weekend away with him and a few other buddies, to a cabin in the woods. But when she catches Artie doing something very dirty after a night spent listening to her relate some of her sexcapades to everyone, she can’t resist pushing his buttons a little harder. He might seem like a prude, but Mallory suspects he likes a little dirty talk. And Mallory has no problems inciting his long dormant desires.

MY THOUGHTS

After hearing about this book on Smexybooks,  I just knew I would be buying it.  I have read a previous book by this author and she writes amazing, sexy scenes.  Plus, I am addicted to those scenes that involve the love/hate dynamic in the plot.

The first chapter of this short novella had me wondering what the heck was Artie’s problem? Why is he so closed off and has a less than cheery attitude towards Mallory.  Well, if you keep reading the book, you realize that its not that he doesn’t like Mallory, its that he has a hard time controlling himself around her.  Mallory speaks with no filter and at times the stuff she will say embarrasses Artie.  I am assuming the way that Artie grew up has left him thinking that dirty talk is a taboo.  Artie is quite shy when it comes to talking about sex and all the words that could be crude but excitable in the bedroom.  Mallory pushes him to hear them and eventually say them.  We have moments of sexy times including kissing, touching, oral attention to both parties and then the deed itself.  The whole time they are doing these things, Mallory pushes down Artie’s restraints and breaks them apart.  Talking dirty is exactly what Artie needs to be pushed into a great sexual experience.

While I understand this is a short novella coming in at 54 pages, I did feel that it was a little rushed near the ending.  They are already blurting out I Love You to each other and they barely know each other.  With that being said, I was willing to look over it because I was warned that it was a short novella.  Sometimes it just has to rush along to fit in that novella format.

I really enjoyed the sexy scenes between the two characters and i am keeping my fingers crossed that the author Charlotte Stein will feature them in another book.  The side characters need a book for themselves as well.

A book that will feed your sexy time reading and drooling for another.

MY RATING

Very Good! I would recommend this book!

Review: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt

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The Raven Prince
Series: Princes Trilogy #1
Author: Elizabeth Hoyt
Genre: Historical Romance
ISBN: 9781455513581

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

There comes a time in a lady’s life…

Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant male on horseback nearly squashes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial straits.

When she must do the unthinkable…

The Earl of Swartingham is in a quandary. Having frightened off two secretaries, Edward de Raaf needs someone who can withstand his bad temper and boorish behavior.

And find employment.

When Anna becomes the earl’s secretary, it would seem that both their problems are solved. Then she discovers he plans to visit the most notorious brothel in London for his “manly” needs. Well! Anna sees red—and decides to assuage her “womanly” desires…with the earl as her unknowing lover.

MY THOUGHTS

Even though Historical Romance is not a favorite of mine to read,  author Elizabeth Hoyt never fails to amaze me.  This author is one of my favorites in this genre and I have no idea why I have put off reading this series.

Edward is suppose to be some mean Earl that hardly anyone can tolerate.  I on the other hand, enjoyed his characters.  I don’t think he was unruly and temperamental as he was suppose to be.  I actually found him shy and at times a sweet man.  This is not to say he didn’t have his moments, but I liked him from the first time he entered the scene.

Anna I felt was the perfect counterpart for Edward.  She didn’t take his crap and she could dish out just as much as she was given.  I like how she didn’t care what others really thought about her and just went with what she felt was right for herself.

I think the only problem I had with this story was the over abundance of characters.  I felt like the reader was introduced to too many even though this is the first in series.  At times it felt like I would need a flow sheet to remember who everyone was.

A great romance to sweep you away and one that I enjoyed enough to recommend to fans of Historical Romance.

MY RATING

Very Good! I would recommend this book!

Review: Savage Hunger by Terry Spear

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Savage Hunger
Author: Terry Spear
Series: Heart of the Jaguar #1
Genre: Paranormal Romance

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Kathleen McKnight is on a dangerous mission to help her army team take down a drug lord. She’s a tough as nails recruit, but when she’s caught in the crossfire, she has to rely on a mysterious man to save her. She has no idea that he has big plans for her…

Connor Anderson is a jaguar shifter who is looking for his mate. When he rescues Kathleen in the jungle-twice–he can’t help but be intrigued. Will a bite or a scratch turn Kathleen into the perfect jaguar mate?

MY THOUGHTS

Author Terry Spears usually writes about wolves in the paranormal romance genre. This time in Savage Hunger, the author decided to write about jaguars and I am one reader who is glad she decided to branch out.  There is just something about this authors writing that sucks me into the story no matter what is being told on the pages.

The plot and suspense of this story was written pretty well.  I liked each of the characters in the book as well.  Kathleen held her own as the main heroine and Conner was sexy and swoon worthy many times throughout the story.  I think the only problem I have is the way the author took the story of Kathleen and her transformation.  It was kind of a let down, but one that didn’t completely stall me from reading the remainder of the book.

Suspenseful, romantic, danger, and even some quirky bring a beautiful new series from a great author I follow.

MY RATING

Very Good! I would recommend this book!

Review: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton

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The Perfect Play
Author: Jaci Burton
Series: Play by Play #1
Genre: Steamy Romance

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Football pro Mick Riley is an all-star, both on the field and in the bedroom. But a sexy, determinedly single mom just might be the one to throw him off his game…

For years Mick has been taking full advantage of the life available to a pro athlete: fame, fortune, and a different girl in every city. But when he meets and beds confident, beautiful event planner Tara Lincoln, he wants much more than the typical one-night stand. Too bad Tara’s not interested in getting to know football’s most notorious playboy any better.

As the single mother of a teenage son, the last thing Tara needs is the jet-set lifestyle of Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand was unforgettable. Tara’s life is complicated enough without being thrust into the spotlight as Mick’s latest girl du jour. Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn’t intend to put herself out there again, especially with a heartbreaker like Mick.

But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind.

MY THOUGHTS

Why have I waited so long to read this series? Maybe the hot cover side tracked me all this time because let’s face it, that cover is smoking hot!  I kept closing the book just so I could get another peek at that hot body.  I studied it long enough that I even noticed the sweat running down his chest!

I am not a big fan of sports in my romance, but author Jaci Burton really pulled it off in this one.  I didn’t feel too overwhelmed with statistics and sport plays in this one.  There was no shoving of the play book down my throat and the players actually seemed like real people.  I loved the character of Mick!  Hot, sexy and athletic all in one glorious package.  I could certainly see that cover model being Mick.  He seemed down to Earth without letting fame go to his head.  Tara was a little annoying at times with her constant reminders of being a single mother and having to give up so much to give her son a better life, but I shelved my feelings on that because the chemistry and attraction between the two made up for it.  Nathan, Tara’s teenage son, was actually portrayed as believable.  The side characters were also something I enjoyed reading about.  While I wasn’t a fan of Elizabeth, I can’t wait to see how her story will unfold with Mick’s brother Gavin.

While I felt the beginning of Mick and Tara’s romance was rushed and not that convincing, I did like how the relationship developed after their initial meetings.  Their relationship grew with real problems, emotions and turmoil.  I am really looking forward to reading about them again in future books.  A new series for me and one I will keep reading!

MY RATING

Very Good! I would recommend this book!