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Spankaliciously Good! My Review of: "Brighter Than The Sun" ... Written By: Darynda Jones

Brighter Than the Sun by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am absolutely amazed at how quickly I got got sucked into the World of Reyes, Charley, and company.. Darynda truly has a gift for writing captivating books.

This book was Spankaliciously perfect in every way...


Giving this one: 5 humongous stars..



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How KA Got Her Groove Back... My Review of "Ride Steady" ... Written By: Kristen Ashley

Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

***ARC generously supplied by Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***


Simply put, I loved this captivating tale of love lost and then found… It was full of delicious drama, well crafted dialogue, and multidimensional characters that draw you deeply into their world. After having had the opportunity to read this captivating novel, it is quite obvious to me that Kristen Ashley has gotten her Mojo back, and that once again, her books are “1-Click” worthy. I don’t really have much to say in regards to any disappointments about this book, other than the fact that Carissa was somewhat annoying at times. But after giving some consideration to her background story, I can see why she would be that way. Overall, I can definitely say that I am well pleased with this book, and that it turned out even better than I expected. It’s a rare thing for me to wish that I had vacation days, just so I could finish the entire book in one sitting. I am so looking forward to the chapter in the “Chaos MC” series.

Giving this one: 4.5 stars for a job well done!



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Fifty Shades of Him... My Review of "Grey".. Written By: E.L. James

Grey by E.L. James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Point blank: Everyone has got an opinion about "FSOG."

Yes. The writing wasn't top notch.

And Yes. The movie was seemingly pretentious. (Haven't seen it yet, and I probably won't).

But, it's not about the BDSM.



It's about a grown man who was wounded as a child, and had yet to "sort his shit out."

Now when he meets a woman, who piques his interest, and sends him on a merry chase, that's when the fun (& the analysis) begins.

If I was a Psych major, I could have loads of fun making sense of this book, but since I am a Sociology major, the only thing that I can say, is that this book speaks to issues in our society concerning dysfunctional childhoods, skin hunger, and our feeble attempts (as a dysfunctional society) at navigtivating romantic relationships with said baggage.

Like it or hate it, "Grey" is, what it is.

And that is,... a closer examination of the inner workings of a man who is seeking to exorcise his demons, all for the chance of normalcy, the love & affection of a good woman, and a good night's sleep.

Giving this one: 3.5 stars.





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My Review of "About Last Night..." Written By: Belle Aurora

About Last Night... by Belle Aurora
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just knowing this book was going to be released, made me feel incredibly happy..




And just having the chance to read it, up until the 85% made was exciting as well...



However, after the 85% mark, the book became weighed down with melodrama, a storyline that decided to go squirrelly, and not to mention, an epilogue that was half-baked.



This is not to say that this "1-click" worthy author has lost her mojo, but I do believe that she could have produced a 5 star book, with a better ending.



Giving this one: 3.5 stars

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75% Happy, 25% Not So... My Review of "Verde Bianco Rosso" By Billy London

Verde Bianco Rosso by Billy London
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At first, I was really captivated by this story. But then, I ran into some significant lag at the 70% mark. After that, this story lost its mojo, & just didn't have the same zing that Ms. London's novels used to have. As a matter of fact, the drama that occurred in the last 10-15% of the story, just felt rushed and half-done.

I expected better, and as a reader with an itchy "1-click" finger, I should have gotten better than what I was given.

Giving this one: 2.75 stars.

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Soul Deep, Dreaming of My Boaz to Come.. My Review of "Soup Deep" by Pamela Clare

Soul Deep by Pamela Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

***ARC generously given by Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***

Simply put, this is a delicious romance that is meant to be savored. It's a story about two people who rediscover their passion for life, love, and sexual intimacy. Although it wasn’t “pitch perfect,” I loved this book because it drew me in, and I became wrapped up in Janet and Jack’s multilayered world. What I liked about it, was that that it did not involve instant sex, but it actually involved the reader in the development of a relationship that blossomed into full blown passion, and ultimately something that makes seasoned Chica's like me, smile. When giving this some thought, I could relate to Janet, in the way that this is a seasoned woman who still has something within her to give. Amazingly enough, it’s a 63 year old man who still has what it takes, to make the earth move for Janet. Normally, this type of “May-December” romance doesn’t appeal to me, but somehow someway, the author made it so appealing that I’ve begun to wonder what that would look like in real life.

Giving this one: 4 stars.




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50% In... 50% Out... My Review of "Pan's Salvation" Written By: Shyla Colt

Pan's Salvation by Shyla Colt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ok, so this book was really good up until the 50% mark, but then, it started to go downhill.. So much until I just started skipping pages..

So all in all, this was a fairly decent book that I am so thankful that I only had to pay 99 cents for..


Giving this one: 2.75 stars.





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"I Ain't 'Fraid O' No Ghost!" ... My Review of:"The Shadow People" .. Written By: Pepper Pace

The Shadow People: A paranormal short story by Pepper Pace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All I can say is this.... Do Not, and I repeat, Do Not read this story at night!

Other than that, there's some good stuff in here...

Giving this one: 4 stars



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Can We Please Just "Get It On?" ... My Review for: "The Sex Myth".. Written By Rachel Hills

The Sex Myth: The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality by Rachel Hills
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



**ARC received courtesy of Netgalley & the Publisher, in exchange for an honest review**

As a (currently single) Gen-X'er with a degree in Sociology, I am always up for reading something academic that explains why our society is either so dysfunctional when it comes to sex, or even why we aren't having as much good sex at all.

Although this researcher is from the Millennial cohort, she has managed to craft an intriguing piece of academically sound narrative research that can appeal to just about every cohort. This book does not disappoint, and it won't bore you to death.

Despite the fact that she focused more on Millennials, I am curious to know what tricks she'll manage to pull out of her bag, if she should conduct further research on other cohorts, such as the Generation X cohort (aka the coolest generation of them all..)..

Giving this one: 5 stars.



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"Perfectly Mixed"... But not Perfectly Written...

Perfectly Mixed by Ancelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a persnickety lover of high quality Interracial Romance novels, I love the progress that Ancelli has been making ever since she released her first literary effort: .

As previously stated, I did not like that book; but at some point, I do plan to read the revised version. So getting back to her latest release, "Perfectly Mixed," I can definitely say that I liked it, but it wasn't without some issues.



Before I jump into that, please allow me to say that when Ancelli is on point with developing delicious drama amongst her angsty characters, that it's an awesome thing to behold.



As a matter of fact, this Chica will make you want to read past your bedtime, so far in fact to the point where you will only get about 4 frickin' hours of sleep, before you absolutely must get your tired behind out of bed, to face the day.




Crafting inventive worlds that captivate readers, demonstrates that she's grown, a lot...




However in regards to this book, I believe that this book should have been edited a lot better, and that the beginning was a little too slow.


Also, there were some issues where the dialogue seemed a little off kilter in a few areas. Other than that, this book is great way to enjoy a lazy afternoon.



Giving this one: 3.5 stars.





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Killing Her Softly With His Song... My Review of: "Happiness in Jersey" ... Written by: Jacinta Howard

Happiness In Jersey by Jacinta Howard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After being wrapped up in Jersey’s captivating world, all I can say is that this book was awesome! Not only were the characters well developed & touchable, but the world-building was incredible as well.

Ms. Howard truly has a gift for taking her readers on an emotional roller coaster ride that will leave them happy and truly satisfied. Miniscule errors aside, this book was absolute sheer perfection and a joy to read. And being the persnickety Chica that I am, this book has left a lasting impression on me.

I'm hoping that Ms. Howard will allow her readers to revisit Jersey's World once more, and enable us to enjoy her incredible "gift" for spinning a tale that sure to please.(Hint, Hint, Hint...)

Giving this one: 5 humongous stars for excellence!



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Learning To Love Again .... My Review of: "Post-Romantic Stress Disorder" ... Written By: John Bradshaw

Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon Is Over by John Bradshaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars




To be succinct this book is necessity for those who are tired of going through the motions after another dysfunctional relationship/breakup. The moral of the story is to deal with your own baggage first and foremost, and after you’ve dealt with it, you can go out into the world and attract someone who has dealt with their stuff as well. And if you do manage to find someone who is an emotional train wreck waiting to happen, you’ll empowered not to “board that train.” By providing a clear cut, no nonsense manual with case histories and tips for better living, John Bradshaw has managed once again, to drag America’s dirty luggage out into the open, so that we can have a better of understanding of the Romantic notions that plague and sometimes threaten to destroy us. While reading this book, one can tell that Bradshaw is clearly an academic who is a therapist with real-life experience. With that being said, he’s not here to make you feel good, he’s here to offer you the choice of doing better, so that in the end, your love life will be stable and not one that appears to be ravaged by a barrel full of titanic monkeys on the loose.
If you’re expecting the down home humor of Dr. Phil, or even the Zen approach of Dr. Wayne Dyer, please keep in mind that you’re dealing with an Academic whose sole purpose is to get to the root of the matter, no matter how hurtful it may be to deal with. Overall it’s better to rip the emotional Band-Aid off now, and let the wound(s) heal, instead of being left to die as a lonely, bitter, pitiful person with nary an ounce of love for neither self nor others….

Giving this one: 4 solid stars…




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Oh Papi!!! .... My Review of " Not Always" Written by: Ancelli

Not Always by Ancelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a persnickety lover of all things Interracial Romance (IRR), I can definitely testify to the fact that Ancelli has definitely grown as a innovative/creative writer. She has a wonderful gift for crafting characters that you will root for, and villains that you will want to slap silly.

My only issues with this book was the small amount of lag, and the issues that Ancelli had writing dialogue for the juvenile characters in her book.

Other than that, I Loved it!

Giving this one: 3.5 stars




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How 2 Love Your Vamp in 50 Shades... My Review of "Betrayed" Written By: D.B. Reynolds

Betrayed by D.B. Reynolds
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading this tasty novella, reminded me of all the reasons why I love the “Vampires in America” series, written by D.B Reynolds.

Not only was this novella full of delicious drama, steamy sex scenes, and colorful dialogue, but the characters were so well-crafted, it felt as if they had come to life on the page(s).

While reading this book, and not to mention the series, it becomes apparent that D.B clearly enjoys her craft, and has a passion for creating stories that are well written and not to mention, memorable on top of that. I am so thankful to be able to read awesome works of Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy, such as this.

Giving this one: 4 awesome stars.



***ARC supplied courtesy of the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review***

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This Definitely Ain't Vanilla... My Review of: " First Annual BDSM Writers Con Anthology"

First Annual BDSM Writers Con Anthology by Lori Perkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the real deal, and it has something for just about everyone, from BDSM light newbies to hardcore kink connoisseurs. In my opinion, the stories were well written and actually makes you hunger for more. Basically, this is a captivating compilation that will satisfy and titillate the newbie and connoisseur.

My only complaint is that this compilation did not come with a heat ratings system. But oh well, I knew the job was dangerous when I took it.

Giving this one: 3.5 stars.

*** ARC supplied by the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review****




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Skinwalkers with Attitude... My Review of "Black Water" Written by: Faith Hunter

Black Water by Faith Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sheer Perfection!

This is one of the absolute best Urban Fantasy series on the market period!

Delicious Drama, Snappy Dialogue, and Well Crafted Characters... Ms. Hunter (with her editor/beta readers) definitely has the goods...


Giving this one: 5 stars

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Vamps Just Wanna Have Fun... My Review of "Bitten" Written by Morgan Black

Bitten by Morgan Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

As a persnickety lover of PNR & Urban Fantasy books, I am seriously picky when it comes to books that involve my favorite “Supe” of all time, that being, the sensual but deadly vampire. In my opinion, Ms. Black does a fairly good job with crafting an introduction to a series, that has a lot of potential.

Although I found the beginning to be a little choppy (i.e. editing issues, lag, flat dialogue), I later became captivated by this story, and after it ended, I scoured Amazon.com to see if I could obtain any info/pre-order links for Book 2.

Personally, I want to see what happens to the Chica who was TSTL, because any normal person with common sense would have picked up on certain "vibes," and ran away like their panties were on fire. Also, the metaphysical aspect of this story makes me hungry for more as well.

Normally, cliffhangers don’t bother me, but only if I become wrapped up in the story. In a way, I suppose that’s a good thing. Hopefully, Ms. Black will take some time to perfect her love of writing, because I believe she has a potential winner in her possession.

Giving this one: 3 solid stars




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Healing The Healer.... My Review of "Hybrid" Written by BN Toler

Hybrid by B.N. Toler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was simply fantastic! Not only was it captivating with multidimensional characters, delicious drama, a plot with more twists and turns than a Texas Tornado, but all of this wonderful delicious stuff was wrapped up in an ever expanding world that became more interesting by the minute.

My only issues with the book was a small amount of lag and a character (Aldo) who at times acted like she was TSTL. Since she's in the process of growing up, I can understand the immaturity, but still one wants to jump through the pages and ask her, "what the heck is your friggin problem?"

Oh well, when a book is captivating and inspires you to talk back to the characters, one just knows that they're onto something good...

Ms. Toler has done an excellent job with crafting a highly inventive story, and I look forward to seeing what she'll surprise us with next....


Giving this one: 4 solid stars...





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"One Fine-Ass Man"... My Review of "Outlander" ... Written by Diana Gabaldon

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To be succinct, this book was "practically perfect in every way." Not only was it captivating, but it also compelled me to feel deeply about these characters (especially Jamie). Personally, if I could have done so, I would have reached through the pages and slapped the crap out of Captain John Randall (aka "that sadistic little narcissistic bastard).

Its not often that a writer does such an awesome job with world building and character development, that I literally experience a wide range of feelings along with the characters. Now that is a sure sign of brilliant writing.

Giving this one: 5 humongous stars for a job well done.



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