THE COWBOY WAY by Tory Richards

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THE COWBOY WAY
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid (2009)
  • ISBN-10: 1603135316
  • ISBN-13: 978-1603135313
SYNOPSIS:
Artist Lacey Owens comes home to her father’s ranch for a long over due visit, and a little R and R. She’s not prepared for becoming the means for revenge against him by an old enemy he helped send to prison. Getting involved with her father’s ranch foreman and partner Chase Saunders isn’t in her plans either. But as unexplained incidences occur and Lacey’s life becomes threatened, fate throws her and Chase together when he makes it his mission to protect her. Her independent nature rebels against his arrogant high handed methods and tempers ignite, but it soon becomes apparent that their animosity is only a ruse for the intense sexual longing stirring in their blood.
MY THOUGHTS:
What do you get when you put together a strong, sexy cowboy and an independent, strong daughter of the boss?  A hot romance from author Tory Richards!
This was one of those books that will have your pulse racing and your fingers itching to turn the page for more hotness that this book has! The suspense is there, but I was too busy focusing on the hot rancher Chase.  This author never disappoints with the strong, hot hero in her books.  The author knows how to capture your interest with the hot sex, but also with the romance and suspense that is key to a good book!  The secondary characters also are strongly written and loveable as well.  I look forward to hearing more about Brain and Mary in the future as well.  Lacey was a stong and independent heroine who was not afraid to voice her opinions throughout the book.  Finally a heroine with a backbone!  
Overall this book kept my pulse running at a fast pace and my glasses fogging up with every chapter!  Another wonderful book by a highly talented author!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

BITTEN BY CUPID by Lynsay Sands, Pamela Palmer & Jaime Rush

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BITTEN BY CUPID
Authors: Lynsay Sands, Pamela Palmer & Jaime Rush
Source: Publisher
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon; Original edition (January 12, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061894451
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061894459

SYNOPSIS:

Vampire Valentine by Lynsay Sands
Mirabeau LaRouche knew she had a job to do, but she never expected her assignment to take her through New York City′s dark, dank underground-in her bridesmaid gown, no less! And when her partner turns out to be mortal private investigator Tiny McGraw, Mireabeau knows it′s no ordinary Cupid′s arrow that has struck her heart this Valentine′s Day.

Hearts Untamed by Pamela Palmer
Ten years ago Zeeland left D.C. to join the Therian Guard, needing to put some distance between himself and the still-too-young Julianne. Now he′s returned, in the midst of a Valentine′s celebration to find Julianne more beautiful than ever, still angry at him for leaving, and up to her lovely eyebrows in an intrigue that threatens both of their immortal lives.

Kiss and Kill Cupid by Jamie Rush
Kat Morgan has no use for Valentine′s Day, since hearing other people′s thoughts puts a real damper on any kind of intimate relationship. When she overhears the Killer Cupid serial killer targeting her for his Valentine′s Day murder, Kat is terrified. But is Adrian, the one man whose thoughts she can′t hear, her savior, or killer?

MY THOUGHTS:

I am a HUGE fan of Lynsay Sands and was so excited to finally get to read Tiny’s story.  I am so glad the author decided to pair him with Mirabeau.  The story was cute and a perfect little read for Valenitine’s Day. I only wish it would have been longer. I kind of felt cheated out of a large story for them, but I understand she had to make it short for the book.  Even though it was short and to the point, the author made sure to give us our fix of the Argeneau family and keep us on the edge of our seats for the next installment in the series! You can’t go wrong with her books!

In Hearts Untamed, I got a new paranormal experience.  The basis of it was still romantic, but it still had a paranormal plot that wasn’t the widely popular vampire or werewolf story.  It had a whole new take on a whole new race.  This one seemed to drag a bit for me, but I think it was because it was a new paranormal plot that was weird for me.  The plot and writing was well done, but this was probably my 3rd place story in the book.

Kiss and Kill Cupid was outstanding. I loved the hero and heroine.  They instantly had a connection and I could feel it in the writing.  I was sad that this story was so short as well.  The author does mention that it will continue in a series she is writing, so that made me excited.  This was a new to me author and I was thrilled to find her writing witty and suspenseful!  Clearly, this author has found her knack for writing paranormal!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

GENTLEMEN PREFER SUCCUBI by Jill Myles

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GENTLEMEN PREFER SUCCUBI
Author: Jill Myles  
Source: Publisher
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Star; Original edition (December 29, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416572821
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416572824
SYNOPSIS:
Jackie Brighton woke up in a dumpster this morning, and her day has only gotten weirder. Her breasts grew overnight, her sex drive is insatiable, and apparently she had her first one-night stand ever . . . with a fallen angel.
Of course, she only remembers gorgeous Noah’s enormous, er, package. And their steamy shower sex. Hmm . . . and the dark stranger whose bite transformed her into an immortal siren with a seductive Itch.
With help from Noah and fellow succubus Remy Summore, Jackie adapts to her new  lifestyle—until she accidentally strikes a deal that sends her lover into the deadly clutches of the vampire queen and lands Jackie, Remy, and the queen’s wickedly hot right-hand man into the middle of a fierce battle for an ancient halo.
But how’s a girl supposed to save the world when the enemy’s so hard to resist?
MY THOUGHTS:
First of all, look at that cover!  If you judge a book by its cover, then this cover explains the sweaty hotness you will get in this book! I think I just found a new paranormal love!  I didn’t know much about Succubi until this book.  The author did an amazing job of explaining things without going into too much detail to bore you.  The angel and vampire are sexy as hell, the succubi are hilarious and the vampire queen is evil to the bone!  This book had action, humor, and just the right amount of hot sex to keep your pulse racing.  A new author for me and I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!


MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!


EVERLASTING KISS by Amanda Ashley

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Source: ARC submitted from author
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Zebra; 1 edition (January 26, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1420104438
  • ISBN-13: 978-1420104431
SYNOPSIS:

Desire Never Dies

Daisy O’Donnell doesn’t get the attraction some women feel for vampires. She likes her men with a heartbeat. And she’s just met one who’s full of life: Erik Delacourt, the unreasonably sexy man she keeps meeting at a popular L.A. nightclub called the Crypt. She barely knows him, but there’s no resisting the connection she feels. . .
There’s one important detail Erik hasn’t gotten around to telling her yet. He’s a powerful vampire out to hunt the Blood Thief who is draining young vampires all over the city–and who has just raised the stakes by destroying one of Erik’s friends. To Erik, Daisy is a bright spot of innocence in a world of darkness and menace. He’ll do anything–even lie to her–to keep her safe and pure.
If only he knew that Daisy has something of her own to hide. . .
MY THOUGHTS:

Amanda Ashley writes vampire romance the way it should be written.  She sticks with what works and blows your mind away with wonderful characters, plot and romance.  She is one of my favorite authors and I have never been disappointed with any of her books.  From page one, I was sucked into the story and couldn’t put it down until the last page.  The characters were wonderful, plenty of suspense, and plenty of romance to get you through the cold nights.  I can’t wait to see what she has in store for the other characters in the next book.  Amanda Ashley is an author who has mastered the art of vampire/paranormal romance and will always be at the top of my to-buy list!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6) by Rachel Caine

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Carpe Corpus (Morganville Vampires, Book 6) 
Author: Rachel Caine
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (June 2, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451227190
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451227195
SYNOPSIS:
In the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace-until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He’s kept a death grip on the town ever since. Now an underground resistance is brewing, and in order to contain it, Bishop must go to even greater lengths. He vows to obliterate the town and all its inhabitants-the living and the undead. Claire Danvers and her friends are the only ones who stand in his way. But even if they defeat Bishop, will the vampires ever be content to go back to the old rules, after having such a taste of power?
MY THOUGHTS:
OMG! So much happened in this book that I don’t even know where to start. 
SPOILER ALERT!
I hate to give away spoilers for books, but with so much awesome story, I just have to. First of all, finally Shane and Claire step up their relationship! I didn’t think it would ever happen since it was a young adult book.  There isn’t alot of detail, since it is a young adult, but the author did an amazing job with it that even adults will love it.  The battle between Bishop and the town, including Amelie, goes down as well. We lose an important character in the battle and be prepared to have the tissues handy.  We get to see almost everyone that the author has involved in the previous books come into play with this one.  The ending is so sweet and leaves me to wonder what is in the jewelry box Shane gives Claire.  That is about the only cliffhanger that I am dying to know!  The way the author wrote this book, it made me think that this one was suppose to be the final book though.  We all know that it isn’t, but at least you won’t be in such a hurry to get to the next one.  Well, maybe. Well okay you will!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!