Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Exploration Series: Kinky in the City: Book One Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The D/s in Exploration is all very superficial, like the characters were joking around or playing at being in a relationship with that dynamic. I wanted and expected to see more... Continue Reading →
Title: Hush Series: The Manse: Book Four Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Forbidden Fiction/Enspire Publishing Length: 398 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Hush ranks right up there as one of my favorites in this series. These guys just grabbed me, and I am really glad they did. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Rune... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Line Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Two Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 480 Pages/120k Words Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Bell writes with such a fluid proficiency and with an attention to detailing multifaceted characters and layered storylines. Each of her books is its own experience, and it's so great to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Writer Series: Club Whisper: Book One Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: In spite of a few issues, I liked this book very, very much. It's not often that a standalone features an already established couple, and I was very happy... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts Under Fire Series: New Amsterdam: Book One Author: Kelly Wyre Publisher: LT3 Press Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The characters are well-written, their emotions and scars deftly handled, and the ending was mostly satisfactory, but overall, there was just something that didn’t appeal to me. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boyfriend Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Two Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: Fake boyfriends, a little age play, and a whole lot of chemistry between Quinn and Eli come together to make this an unputdownable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Causing trouble... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Here for the Pain Series: The Underdogs: Book Two Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Trust KA Merikan to make you like an unconventional character! 5 star read - highly recommended! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Whips and chains not optional. Sid. Drummer for The... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play Series: Camassia Cove Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 276 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Although I'm rating with 4 instead of 5 stars, because of one scene in particular, I actually liked the rest of the story very much. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I was my own worst enemy.... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Series: Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book Three Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 148 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Adira August has said that as long as these guys are talking to her, she will continue to write this series. Oh, I hope these guys keep talking to her... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Men Series: Hunter Dane Investigation: Book Two Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 387 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, BDSM At a Glance: Hunter and Cam still have that incredible, delicious tension, now stretched across three books, and that’s all down to the great writing style of Adira August. Reviewed By: Carrie... Continue Reading →
Title: Matchstick Men (A Hunter Dane Investigation: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: RedDeer Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I love these books and this series. Great character driven novels that are well written and contain a depth of story are hard to come by, but these books fit that... Continue Reading →
Title: On His Knees (Hunt & Cam 4Ever: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The addition of the investigations that Hunter goes on, the who-dun-it mixed with the BDSM, keeps you on the edge with this one and makes it a page turner. There... Continue Reading →
Title: Surrendering for Two (Soul Match: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: An excellent addition to the Soul Match series that reverses some of the previously common elements. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Strength is found when surrendering to destiny. Graham has suffered way... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Carrie's Best Books of 2017 picks and giveaway! She's got some great titles and authors on her list, so check them out and then enter for the chance to win two eBooks from the list. And now, in no particular order, here they are: Sight Unseen by Susan MacNicol - Susan Mac Nicol... Continue Reading →
Title: Jared’s Fulfillment (Jared & Kieran: Book Two) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Though there were times during which I felt Jared and Kieran were trying too hard to justify themselves to me, Riley Hart tells a sweet story, firmly rooted in building a believable... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author Riley Hart and the tour for her newest release, Jared’s Fulfillment. Riley, let’s get started with an easy one: if you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who would you choose and why? Riley: I would absolutely choose Jared—hands down. I would really love... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author LM Somerton and the Warlocks Series blog tour the TNA today. Thanks so much for dropping by, LM! Let’s start with having you tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from and what do you write? LM: I was born in Bath, Somerset and if... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Mind (Secrets: Book Two Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend this installment in the new Secrets series, and can’t wait for the next one. I’m enjoying seeing old friends and experiencing how they intertwine with new ones!... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing the Limits (Daniel and Ryan: Book Nine) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: As a whole, I hate serials, but this one grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Mainly, Daniel and Ryan grabbed me and I am so glad they did. The writing is... Continue Reading →
Title: Caught In Between (Daniel and Ryan: Book Eight) Author: Tamryn Eradani Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica, BDSM, Menage At a Glance: What better way to show your Dom you are perfect than by letting him share you and still control the scene? Where do these two go from here? I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author CB Conwy joining us today on the How to Domesticate a Russian Bear virtual tour. CB has done a quicky Q&A for us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, CB! The Q&A How do you answer... Continue Reading →
Title: Accept My Surrender Authors: Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I liked this book. I didn’t love this book; there was a disconnect emotionally for me in the way it was written, but I definitely appreciated the premise and enjoyed the read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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