Guarding the Vampire’s Ghost by Amy Lane

Guarding the Vampire's GhostGuarding the Vampire’s Ghost by Amy Lane

Blurb:
For four millennia, Shepherd, Angel of Repentance, and Jefischa, Angel of the Fourth Hour of Dark, have worked as a team to provide heavenly assistance to those who call their names. Shepherd’s work has made him dark and dour, but he’s determined to protect Jefischa from all of the terrible pain the mortal world has to offer. Now an accident of divine politics has put Adrian, a twice-dead vampire, in heaven, and angels have been falling to Earth to engage in forbidden activities ever since. Shepherd doesn’t know how, and he doesn’t know why, but he’s heaven-bent on keeping the impressionable Jefischa out of Adrian’s clutches. But how is it that someone who was supposedly not human can teach two angels so much about the best of humanity? And how is it that—as long as he has Jefi by his side—no duty on earth or in heaven is as pleasurable as guarding the vampire’s ghost?

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

mixed bag of nuts…

Grounded by Jaime Samms

Grounded (The Ageless)Grounded by Jaime Samms

Blurb:
Ken and Mikko have overcome the hurdle of finding one another and coming to terms with the damage they both had done to their relationship. Happy to submit to Mikko’s rule, Ken has come a long way toward finding his own strength again and has decided he must officially end the relationship he’d left when he’d searched for Mikko. Awaiting Ken’s return is the hardest thing Mikko has ever had to do.

The solitude forces Mikko to come to terms with his own shortcomings, and confront his own past, the secrets he’s kept, and the effect they may have on his lover.

But when that same past knocks on their door, Mikko has to face the fact he might not be able to protect Ken any longer. Whether or not he finds the strength in himself to accept help may mean the difference between keeping their home and their lives safe or losing everything to the man Mikko thought they had escaped.

My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars

when sequels fail… why not just publish the series as oh.. one complete story? instead of 3 hanging novellas..

Maverick Men: The True Story Behind the Videos by Cole Maverick

Maverick Men: The True Story Behind the VideosMaverick Men: The True Story Behind the Videos by Cole Maverick

Blurb:
n the most anticipated erotica title this year, the story of Xtube.com’s most popular porn couple is told by the two guys who lived it. Sparing no detail, the Maverick Men recount the steamy circumstances of how they met, fell in love, and transformed themselves from two regular guys into Internet celebrities. Along with hot sex and funny vignettes, we learn who these guys really are, and what their secret to success has been. MaverickMen.com

"The hottest, most exciting piece of erotica I’ve read in years. In the case of the Maverick Men, truth is much better than fiction." – Jonathan Crutchley, owner of Manhunt.net.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

real porn stars in love with seriously horny dicks …

Illusion of Night by C.J. Black

Illusion of NightIllusion of Night by C.J. Black

Blurb:
A spectral war has torn the veils that separate life and death into pieces. Beings of the darkness slip through these rifts as armies of man wage a losing battle against the corporeal invaders.

Dane Tanderes was once a mortal man condemned to an unjust death, cursed to live as a fiend until such time as the gods decree him worthy of forgiveness. Now that he has escaped back to the world of the living he is determined to never again live in darkness. Dane is instrumental in the war against those he once called brethren, fighting to give his people a chance return to the light.

Vanlyn Sarn is the second son of a cruel lord. He lives a life of one of misery and degradation, despised by his brother and father for reasons known only to them. He is tasked by his father to journey deep into enemy territory and escort troops to aid in the fighting. However, Vanlyn knows the true nature of this mission. He is not expected to return.

When Dane takes Vanlyn prisoner, he plans to use the young prince as a pawn to seduce Vanlyn into betraying his kingdom and his people. But passion ignites red hot and Dane is torn between his burgeoning feelings for the young prince and doing what his honor demands. Which decision will lead him to what he desires most?

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I should know better than buying books for their covers… yet Im sucked in by the pretty

Blood Heat by Josh Lanyon

Blood Heat (Dangerous Ground #3)Blood Heat by Josh Lanyon

Blurb:
Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt have been partners forever and lovers for four months, but their new relationship is threatened when Will is offered a plum two-year assignment in Paris.

Will believes the posting only means postponing what they both want. Taylor fears that kind of separation will mean the end of their new and still-fragile relationship.

It’s a bad time to find themselves in the middle of the New Mexico wilderness responsible for the health and welfare of a suspected terrorist. Especially when everyone else they run into seems determined to see their prisoner — and them — dead.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

no real point to the story but the dicks are pretty…

Boys Who Love Men by Martin Delacroix

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Title: Boys Who Love Men
Author: Martin Delacroix
Publisher: Noble Romance
Length: 3 short stories /22k
Buy the book: Publisher

Blurb:
Boys Who Love Men offers three erotic tales, each about a young man overcoming his fears while seeking what he needs most in his life: love from an older man. Meet Jeff, a country boy yearning to escape his small […]

Lost Treasure by Kate Sherwood

Lost TreasureLost Treasure by Kate Sherwood

Blurb:
When Kyle Champlain’s grandmother, Molly, passes away, he returns to Wetlake, Canada, to settle her estate. Kyle spent his summers in Wetlake as a child, and now he has the chance to renew his acquaintance with some old friends, including Ryan Summers, before going home to Chicago. But when Kyle tries to pressure Ryan into a business decision, their renewed friendship—and any possible attraction–is almost immediately on the rocks.

As Kyle begins to deliver the personalized bequests from Molly’s will, he meets an odd assortment of people from all walks of life and realizes he has a lot to learn about living and love. But he’ll have to fight his parents, suspicious beneficiaries, and Ryan’s fears if he plans to stay in Wetlake.

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Review:

I’m a fan of Sherwood’s previous Dark Horse stories so I chose this one based on the author and honestly I adored the cover. Lost Treasure is a contemporary story written in past tense so those that were bothered by the present tense of previous Sherwood novels can rest easy. The characters are natural, not too complicated, and the story just flows effortlessly. There is a mild tension and the only conflict is how Kyle and Ryan will eventually get together. The story is a light, smooth tale with good imagery and a breezy writing style that keeps you reading. [contd…]

Read the whole review over on Jessewave’s site HERE or on Goodreads HERE!

Public Lives, Private Pleasures by Adrianna Dane

Public Lives, Private PleasuresPublic Lives, Private Pleasures by Adrianna Dane

Blurb:
Descended from an old, very influential Virginia family with conservative views, Adrien has no desire to carry on the family’s political tradition. Still, he’s forced to hide his gay identity to protect the budding political career of his younger twin brother, Marsh, who wants to take up where their father, Senator Douglas Langtry, left off. There’s no room for mistakes, no matter how much Adrien hates living that lie.

It’s not until Adrien meets sexy Latin choreographer, Frankie Raphael, that his apathy evaporates, and he begins to questions his choices. Beautiful, passionate Frankie offers Adrien a glimpse into a world he’d only ever dared experience through the safety of the lens of his camera. Desire for Frankie makes his personal sacrifices seem suddenly unacceptable.

Dare Adrien jeopardize his brother’s political aspirations for a chance at his own happiness or will forces beyond his control slam the door shut on a life he’s only ever dreamed of? If he chooses to come out, their public lives be forever altered by the shocking revelation of their private pleasures.

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

just didn’t care about the dicks

White, Christian by Christopher Stoddard

White, ChristianWhite, Christian by Christopher Stoddard

Blurb:

The borderline lifestyle of twenty-year-old Christian White is a carnival of drugs and sex, accessorized by designer clothes and frequent stealing or scamming. Underneath the decadence are haunting memories of childhood abuse, the death of a brother and a father’s criminal past.

Expecting to make a fresh start, Christian relocates from San Francisco to New York, just as his friends are being rounded up by the police; but life only spirals farther out of control in the new setting. Instead of drugs, Christian’s existence is beginning to center around sex. He has let himself slip into prostitution, and he may have even played a part in the murder of a successful architect, although he can’t remember the evening entirely. It has become increasingly clear to Christian that the only way to save himself is to come to terms with the past, no matter how painful ~ or how dangerous ~ the trip.

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

shocking but fabulous

Rain by L.A. Witt

RainRain by L.A. Witt

Blurb:
Sequel to Rules of Engagement

Brandon Stewart and Dustin Walker started dating two years ago after meeting in the local bar over a game of pool. Dustin has struggled to come out to his homophobic family and come clean about his relationship with Brandon, and now they’re planning to get married. Now, in a bid to fix broken ties, Dustin’s brother Tristan is trying to reconnect with him, which makes Brandon wonder if he, too, can mend fences with his own estranged brother. But is sixteen years of silence long enough for old wounds to heal?

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

finally a happy ending!