Review: A Firm Merger by Stephanie Ganon

A Firm Merger by Stephanie Ganon

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

For nearly a year, Emily Dawson has quietly dated two men, Nick Scott and William Drake--both smart, attractive and great in bed. Because they all work at the same law firm, her various needs are met at a moment’s notice. During an out-of-town business trip, the men put their heads together and discover their girlfriend has two boyfriends. But when Nick and William confront Emily about her refusal to commit to a relationship, an unusual compromise is reached--one that satisfies them all.

Contains: Partner sharing; gay sex



Lorien's Review

A Firm Merger is a great erotic romance story where a girl falls for two men and can't choose between them. Emily Dawson has been seeing both men for almost a year. Each of the men satisfies her needs in their own way. Nick Scott is the southern boy with a charm and William Drake is the confident, successful one. However, Emily fears of losing them both if they find out.

What started out as fun and game eventually turns into something bigger. During their business trip in San Francisco, Emily prepares to confess everything to them. But when they took the news well, the night heats up to an unexpected turn and steamy sex. The story unfolds further and explores the emotional issues between Nick and William.

Overall, I was actually surprised to learn more about the character development. All three characters compliment each other and made their relationship work. Their chemistry sizzles off the pages. I enjoyed the story and found myself wishing it was longer. Readers looking for a quick, hot ménage read will enjoy this book.

4 Tea Cups!

   

Review: The Summoning by Tatiana Caldwell

The Summoning by Tatiana Caldwell


Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Gailyn Bridges is a psychic who is ready to end her troublesome career as a private investigator. For the last time, she summons a powerful spirit to help her close a final case.

However, the mysterious entity who answers, Malak, is no ordinary spirit. He’s more than willing to help Gailyn save the would-be victim of a violent crime.

But who’s going to save Gailyn when Malak returns to collect payment for lending her his power?


Lorien's Review

As a private investigator with psychic ability, Gailyn Bridges makes contact with the lost. Every time she communicates with them, she summons Malak as well, a demonic spirit from the First World War. On her last case, she requests for Malak’s assistance and allows him any sexual favor in exchange.

The Summoning is quit different than most books that I have read. Each chapter features a subtitle about a particular scene between the characters. Characterization development definitely drives the whole story between the character’s world and the spiritual realm.

While Gailyn and Malak did find their happy ending with each other, I had a hard time with the twist ending. Gailyn’s personality and actions came across as annoying at times where she wants Malak one minute and refuses him the next. Yet, the book features an entertaining paranormal romance with a hint of romantic suspense.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

   

Review: Educating Aphrodite by Kimberly Killion

Educating Aphrodite by Kimberly Killion

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Erotic Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Two years is too bloody long to be abstinent, especially when one is married to the insatiable Earl of Warwick.

Countess Alexandra Falkner is desperate to rekindle the passion in her marriage. Unfortunately, she lacks the confidence and experience to accomplish her goal. She solicits the help of sexy hypnotist, Vincent Delacroix, to empower her and teach her the art of seduction. What she gets is an education in temptation that leads her heart astray. Will she lose sight of her goal in Delacroix’s arms? Or dare she risk everything to keep them both…?

Reader Advisory: Our sexy heroes aren’t the only two educating the Countess. Alexandra’s new maid has an instruction or two to teach her as well.


Lorien's Review

When her husband Sebastian no longer finds her desirable, Alexandra asks the sexy hypnotist Vincent Delacroix to “educate” her. With the help of Delacroix, she’s able to find the strength and passion that once burned inside of her. But when her husband finds out, what will she do?

Educating Aphrodite is a fun, engaging read with likable characters and quick pacing. The story features memorable secondary characters and deliciously hot sex scenes. There’s a nice twist at the end that was completely unexpected, which answer some of my questions.

Between the fantastic setting and sizzling romance, I was drawn into each scene. The chemistry between Alexandra and Delacroix ignites off the page. The story pulled me into their world and left me wanting more. Although the plot was exciting, I wished it had been longer. Other than that, the steamy dialogues and fantastic writing is worth the read.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Forever Rowan by Violet Summers

Forever Rowan by Violet Summers

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

After a failed rescue attempt, Aidan Ghallager has been captured, unable to shift into his Dragon form. Rowan Stone, daughter of megalomaniac William Stone, has become his unlikely nurse. As they work together to find a way to escape her father’s nefarious plans and insidious torture, they try to fight the attraction between them--and fail. For Aidan and Rowan are mated--meant to be together—but only if they can stay alive long enough to escape.


Lorien's Review

Forever Rowan is one of those stories that reaches out and grabs the reader’s attention at the start. It definitely brings out the heartfelt emotions and characters in the story. The pain and triumph that Rowan dealt with were both shocking and fascinating to read.

When her evil father captured and implanted a computer chip on Aidan that makes it impossible for him to shift to his dragon form, Rowan attends to his care. While Aidan despises the human race, he soon realizes his desire and bond to Rowan. As the two spends more time together, an attraction between them builds up and puts their lives in more danger.

The writing team of Violet Summers created an engaging plot full of emotional tension and hot romance. Characterization played an important role to the story and I enjoyed the interaction between Rowan and Aidan. Fans of sizzling paranormal romance and emotional storyline will enjoy this book.

4 Tea Cups!

   

Review: Made to Order by L.A. Day

Made to Order by L.A. Day

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Sci-Fi Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

This book is the sequel to Made for Me.

Sex therapy! No way will Holt ever agree to that. Not with Rebecca. They want him to go undercover at a sex-therapy club—play dominant male to her submissive female. Piece of cake for Holt. After all, he’s Cragon. But with Rebecca, the woman he has fought so hard to resist? When Mav threatens to send another man, Holt has no choice. He’ll just have to get a grip and get it done.

Once at the club, things become very hot, very fast, as they work on their “sexual problem”. Rebecca discovers that Cragon males are enhanced with some amazing physical attributes. While Holt is fighting his desire and trying to maintain control, Rebecca is determined to discover and use all his Cragon “goodies”. Secrets have kept them apart too long. Rebecca is going after her man.


Lorien's Review

Made to Order is a great sci-fi romance story with a twist. At first glance, the cover reminds me of an action movie poster. After reading the book, I enjoyed it even more and L.A. Day did not fail to deliver an interesting story.

Holt is a dominate Cragon with unique physical quality that reacts to a submissive mate. Holt and Rebecca are both attracted to each other. The thing is, Rebecca puts up a confident exterior and leads Holt to think that she’s not ready to submit to their assignment. But in fact, this was the perfect opportunity she’s has been waiting for to get her hands on Holt.

I really liked the chemistry and relationship development between Holt and Rebecca. The story had a good blend of erotic romance and futuristic plot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quick, sizzling read.

4 Tea Cups!

   

Review: Suite Seduction by J. Rose Allister

Suite Seduction by J. Rose Allister

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Fantasy Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Julietta LaSalle begrudgingly lets her almost-ex badger her into a weekend getaway at an exclusive Bahamas resort. Sexy personal trainer Collier Blair books a romantic package at the same resort, hoping to determine once and for all whether a future exists for him and his on-again, off-again date mate.

Thanks to a hotel room foul-up, Collier and Julietta wind up having the sex of their lives—in each other’s arms. Neither realizes the shocking sex-with-a-stranger “mix up” was no accident. Supernatural strings are pulled behind the scenes by the gods Love and Lust. In the immortals’ contest to prove whose powers are greater, how will Julietta and Collier come to terms with their budding feelings—and the relationship fallout from their “accidental” passion?



Lorien's Review

Hoping to give their marriage one last try, Julietta LaSalle agrees to a romantic getaway to the Bahamas with her soon to be ex-husband Craig. But when the hotel rooms got mixed-up, Julietta ends up having the best sex of her life with a sexy stranger.

Collier is a charming bad boy. The hard-to-resist hunk is a personal trainer built for pleasure. Both the awkwardness of the situation and sense of humor behind the plot was a lot of fun to read. J. Rose Allister did a fantastic job with the dialogue and the romance development between the characters.

Although the scenes with god of Love and Lust threw me off at first, the storyline adds an entertaining twists and turns. The characters were amusing and the world-building progress was well-written. I was rooting for Julietta and Collier all the way. This was a great read and I recommend it to anyone looking for erotic romance with a playful fantasy.

4 1/2 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Needing Harte by Marilu Mann

Needing Harte by Marilu Mann

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Erotic Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Part of the 1-800-DOM-help series.

Harte Donovan has a problem. A murder leads to him wanting a sexy stripper bound and naked in front of him. He can’t let his secret desires ruin his career as a detective. But when he’s given a mysterious business card, Harte discovers a side of himself he intends to fully embrace.

Ramey Nichols strips for a living and he’s not willing to pretend to be something he’s not. When this sexy submissive meets the closeted cop and unwitting Dom, something has got to give. That something might just be Ramey. Ramey knows what he wants, and more than that, finds himself Needing Harte.


Lorien's Review

Throw a sexy dominate cop with a submissive male stripper and you end up with a sizzling story. Harte Donovan is a closet detective who falls hard for Ramey Nichols. Not one to deal well with emotion, Harte discovers a new world of D/s role-playing from a business card that directs callers to a helpline.

I have to admit, this book is deliciously awesome. The characters were well crafted with their own conflicts and desires, which made the story so exciting to read. While it wasn’t easy for Harte to risk his job and confront his feelings for Ramey, I was happy to see that he got his HEA.

Marilu Mann did a wonderful job introducing two hot pair in dominate and submissive roles that was explicit and plentiful. The plot had a nice twist of suspense that will have you wondering what happens next. If you’re looking for a steamy read with a great plot and BDSM element, look no further than Needing Harte.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Wicked Dirty by Scarlett Scott

Wicked Dirty by Scarlett Scott

Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Ivy may be the odd woman out in the field of construction, but that doesn’t mean she can’t do a man’s job. And in heels, no less. When a subcontractor runs behind on the project she’s heading, Ivy’s prepared to give him a proper dressing down. But when she sees the man in question, undressing him becomes far more interesting a prospect.

Jake Shaw is proud of the business he’s built and isn’t about to be bossed around by a sassy vixen who clips into his life in cherry red pumps. Their clash is instant, their attraction undeniable, their use of his big desk…delicious.

Before Ivy can catch her breath she’s breaking all the rules with Jake. The more time she spends with him, the harder she finds it to convince herself he’s all wrong for her.


Lorien's Review

Wicked Dirty by Scarlett Scott is a great read that will have you wanting more. After quitting her marketing job, Ivy Denton decides to work for her family’s construction business. When a big project is running behind schedule, Ivy visits the jobsite and literally stumbles into the sexy subcontractor, Jake Shaw. The attraction quickly heats up between them and business turns into pleasure.

For a short e-book, the chemistry and catchy dialogues were enough to keep me scrolling through the pages. If you’re looking for a playful read about a woman in charge of hardhats construction men, you’re sure to have some fun with this book

4 Tea Cups!