Book Review: Ruthless King by Meghan March

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RUTHLESS KING
Mount Trilogy #1
Author: Meghan March
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Dark Romance
Released: October 17, 2017
Review Source: InkslingerPR

Get ready for the darker and dirtier side of New Orleans with a brand new alpha romance from USA Today bestselling author Meghan March.

New Orleans belongs to me.
You don’t know my name, but I control everything you see—and all the things you don’t.
My reach knows no bounds, and my demands are always met.
I didn’t need to loan money to a failing family distillery, but it amuses me to have them in my debt.
To have her in my debt.
She doesn’t know she caught my attention.
She should’ve been more careful.
I’m going to own her. Consume her. Maybe even keep her.
It’s time to collect what I’m owed.
Keira Kilgore, you’re now the property of Lachlan Mount.


*Ruthless King is book one of the Mount Trilogy*

HOLY SHIT.  Just finished reading this book last night and still can't quiet my mind from this story.  I have loved every single Meghan March book I have read but this book, holy hell.  I can't even properly put into words my thoughts.

Ruthless King is not you average alpha male dark romance.  I have steered clear of the alpha male books lately, looking for more bad as/alpha female books but I was shockingly, amazingly SHOOK reading this book.  Lachlan Mount is one of my all time favorite alpha males in any books I have read.  OMG!!!  The man exudes sex, power, and control.  The heroine, Keira Kilgore does not take shit.  She is the absolute perfect match for Mount.  She is tough, smart, and of course beautiful.  She ends up in debt to Mount and Mount makes the most indecent of proposals.

The two leads are so freaking insanely hot together.  The sex scenes are probably some of the most intense I have read in a while and definitely leave you breathless.  Meghan March knows how to effin right some steamy erotic scenes!!!

I am rating this book 5 stars because I could not book it down.  I read it entirely in one day and loved every single second of it.  I cannot wait to read the rest of this series.  GO ONE CLICK THIS ONE RIGHT NOW!!!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meghan March has been known to wear camo face paint and tromp around in woods wearing mud-covered boots, all while sporting a perfect manicure. She's also impulsive, easily entertained, and absolutely unapologetic about the fact that she loves to read and write smut. Her past lives include slinging auto parts, selling lingerie, making custom jewelry, and practicing corporate law. Writing books about dirty talking alpha males and the strong, sassy women who bring them to their knees is by far the most fabulous job she's ever had. She loves hearing from her readers at meghanmarchbooks@gmail.com.

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Book Review: Seven Brothers of Sin by Cassandra Dee

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Seven Brothers of Sin
A Reverse Harem Romance
Author: Cassandra Dee
Reading Level: Adult
Genres: Erotic Romance
Released: September 4, 2017
Review Source: Purchased

Why pick one guy when you can have seven?
I grew up next to the Morgan boys.
Playing doctor was really fun.
But now, ten years later I'm back from college.
And the Morgans ... well, they make me shiver, everything going hot.
Because the men are gorgeous.
Matt on Monday.
Tim on Tuesday.
Will on Wednesday.
Trent on Thursday.
Ford on Friday.
Sam on Saturday.
And Smith ... oh god, Smith's perfect for Sundays.
Because Sunday's meant for penance.
Doing right and thinking good thoughts.
Going to church and acting godly.
But I can't be good.
I can't possibly choose, they're too gorgeous.
So I don't pick.
Is that wrong?
Or is seven my lucky number?

This book has by far one of the best book dedications I've read. I knew after reading the dedication, that I was going to enjoy reading this book and discovering this new author's writing. And it did not disappoint, Seven Brothers of Sin, delivers just like you can imagine it will. If the synopsis and the dedication, don't lead you to believe that, then your not human, lol.

If your into reading smutty romances that are way, and I mean way out of the box (meaning normal), then Seven Brothers of Sin is your next read. Don't expect anything vanilla out of this book. Also if your quick to be offend or disgusted, also not your book. This was book was a fun, quick sexy read and should not be read at work. Unless you want to explain why your blushing.

The synopsis pretty much describes what is going to take place in this book, so I'm not gonna sit here and describe the same thing again. I will tell you that I connected with all the characters and the storyline kept a fun pace. Dee paints great pictures of each of the brothers. Who can not be turned on by dark hair and blue eyes, exactly? Grab your copy today, you'll thank me later.

Book Review: Master Professor by Tara Sue Me

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Master Professor
Lessons From the Rack #1
Author: Tara Sue Me
Reading Level: Adult Fiction
Genre: Erotica
Released: April 4th 2017
Review Source: Berkley Books

Andie Lincoln is madly in love with Terrence Knight--her childhood friend-turned-Hollywood's newest golden boy. But he's a Dominant and wants her trained as a submissive before he'll consider a relationship with her. He enrolls her at the RACK Academy with strict instructions for her teachers: Do whatever you need to, but don't take her virginity.

Fulton Matthews, the director of incoming students, is enthralled by Andie. Though he questioned her enrollment at first, watching her discover her submissive nature is hotter than his most intense fantasy. Under his control, her sexual awakening brings him to his knees.

Yet they can go only so far. Andie belongs to another, and Fulton is bound by a contract that strictly forbids relationships between teachers and students. But when Terrence comes to collect his prize, Fulton discovers it's not easy to let Andie go. . .

** This is an Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+ due to sexual content and mature subject matter.**

If there’s one thing that’s true about Tara Sue Me it’s that she can bring that heat and make it HOTT. Girl, knows how to get y’all all sorts of flustered. In her new series, Lessons from the Rack, we are brought Master Professor. Virgin Andie Lincoln has fallen for her long time friend, now turned hollywood star, but he has a side she wasn’t aware of, he’s part of the BDSM world. She knows nothing about being a submissive and wants to learn. So Terrence hooks her up with a position at an exclusive BDSM academy, RACK Academy. She is to learn what it means to be a submissive and what a dom will expect of her as his submissive. They are to teach everything but they are to leave her virginity intact.

Then there’s her professor, Fulton Matthews, who thinks it’s an absolute terrible idea for Andie to be here when she doesn’t even “know if she’s a submissive or not.” Watching her come into her sexuality has become one of his favorite things to witness, but she’s spoken for and there’s a strict contract in his position, no student - teacher relationships.

Man oh man oh man. I love me some Tara Sue Me and could not wait to get my hands on this book and it did not disappoint. Andie was so sassy I loved it, her personality was so big and she was so curious and open to a new lifestyle all for her man. Until another man started invading her thoughts more often. And hello Fulton Matthews, man were there some scenes in there that had me fanning myself they were so hot. Now i’m curious that there might be something like this school in real life. My only complaint is the virgin part, for myself, I personally dislike it and sometimes I find it hard to believe a virgin would be so open to this kind of lifestyle or maybe so willing to do everything she did. But again that’s my personal opinion and I’m sure there are plenty of people that are like that, but I did enjoy watching her come into her sexual awakening at the hands of Master Matthews.

Any fan of erotica will enjoy this. The steam was there full on, the sassiness of Andie was perfect and the turmoil of figuring out where her heart belongs was honest. I’ll always enjoy getting my hands on a Tara Sue Me book and can’t wait to for this series to continue.

Book Review: Holding on Tighter by Shayla Black

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HOLDING ON TIGHTER
Wicked Lovers #12
Author: Shayla Black
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Erotica
Released: February 7, 2017
Review Source: Berkley Books

Jolie Quinn is a woman in charge. Her no-nonsense attitude has made her a rising star in the fashion world and her brand a household name among the Dallas elite. Nothing will stop her from achieving her goals—not even the gorgeous British security contractor who seems just as interested in seeing her personal assets as he is in protecting her professional ones.

After a tragedy left him broken, Heath Powell made a rule of staying unattached. But Jolie challenges him in a way he can’t ignore, and he isn’t used to backing down from a confrontation—especially when the reward for winning could feel so good. As passion blazes between them, the stubborn, confident beauty arouses more than his desire. She touches his heart.

When a mysterious enemy threatens Jolie and her company, Heath is the only person Jolie can trust to help. But working with him to save her business might put her dangerously at risk of falling in love…

Holding on Tighter was another great book by Shayla Black.  She is such a good story teller!  This book starts with the ambitious, intelligent business owner, Jolie Quinn, trying to take her business to the next level.  The way to do that is by securing a wealthy investor.  She can't afford any distractions and her extremely sexy security guard, Heath Powell, is seriously testing her resolve.

While preparing for her meeting with the investor, her office is almost robbed and her sister has received a few anonymous slightly stalker-ish/threatening gifts.  It's up to Heath, that happens to be no stranger to tragedy, to keep everyone safe.

I really loved this story.  I had a hard time in the beginning getting into it because I felt the heroine's dialogue with the hero was a little unusual for a boss/employee relationship.  I felt myself asking, no one would really ever say something like that, right?  Also, it was rough to see the hero finish up with a one night stand and then confess how much he wants the heroine immediately after.  Other than those things in the beginning I loved the book.  At about 20 percent in, I could not put the book down!  The chemistry between Heath and Jolie was off the charts.  I love how take charge and controlling Jolie is.  I get tired of reading about weak female characters immediately submitting to the male characters.  NOT Jolie though, she tells Heath exactly what she wants and is not afraid to go for it.

I'm rating this book 4 stars because it was a great story and it had a little bit of everything.  It had a strong independent heroine, a SEXY alpha hero, scorching chemistry, page turning suspense, and an amazing intensity that left me breathless.  Even though this is book 12 in the series, it can be read as a stand alone.

Blog Tour: Kept by Maya Banks

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KEPT
The Enforcers #3
Author: Maya Banks
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Erotica
Released: October 25, 2016
Review Source: Berkley

From the author of Mastered and Dominated comes the third Enforcers novel—the searing story of a woman who finds sanctuary in surrender...

He can’t change who he is...

A horrific childhood has made Silas the man he is today: dangerous, distrustful, and demanding. He’s lived in self-imposed solitude, convinced that no woman could ever accept his need for absolute control—in business and pleasure. That is, until a young violinist walks into one of his buildings and into his life.

She can’t change what she wants...

Haley has been struggling to fulfill her father’s dying wish: to attend a prestigious music school in New York City. But even working two jobs, she can’t afford the tiniest of apartments. Seeing her hopeless and near tears, Silas vows to help and protect her, no matter the cost to himself. But when Haley meets his every demand with unwavering acceptance and love, he is overwhelmed by her goodness and gentle spirit. He knows that the dark stain on his soul can never be erased—and rather than risk destroying the most beautiful thing he's ever experienced, he knows he'll have to do the hardest thing he's ever had to face. Let her go. But he's totally unprepared for the lengths Haley will go to fight for his love and a future brighter than the sun...

Maya Banks delivers once again in the incredible Enforcer series.  She takes you on an amazing journey in Kept!!

The story starts out with the heroine, Haley, trying to pursue her dreams by going to a prestigious school and becoming a musician.  It was her father's last wish for her.  Haley deals with struggle after struggle trying to fulfil this wish.  Her father was scammed by an insurance company leaving Haley without any money.  In walks Silas that is drawn to Haley's innocence immediately.  He desires to protect her above all else.

I was so excited to read this book.  In this book we get to see Silas fight through some personal demons from his horrible childhood.  He is Drake's number 2 and we me him in book 1 and 2 of the Enforcer series.  He never felt worthy of love but Haley finds a way to break down his barriers.  Silas is such a rough, alpha, his rules only type of man and Haley is a sweet, innocent, naive girl.  Silas has an intense need to protect her.  Their chemistry is undeniable!!

I'm rating this book 4 stars because it was a great story.  I was able to read it quickly and it was a very emotional, intense read but I did feel it was very similar to books 1 and 2.  I definitely recommend this sexy book!

Excerpt

Hayley sank further into the heated seat of the luxurious car as they sailed through traffic, and she smiled,

unable to believe her good fortune. How fast things changed and how quickly she’d gone from

desperation and resignation to excitement and optimism about her future.

Tears glittered and clung to her eyelashes.

I’m going to make it, Dad. Just like I promised. I’ve found a place I can afford to rent. I can continue

school like you and Mom wanted. One day you’ll see me playing with a prestigious symphony. This is all

for you, Dad. For all you sacrificed for me. I only wish you were here to see me the first time I play with a

symphony.

A fierce ache besieged her chest and she rubbed, blinking furiously to rid herself of the tears that

burned her eyes. It was hard to accept that her biggest—only—supporter was gone. First her mom, whom

she’d lost when she was but a child, but Hayley still clung to the fleeting memories she had of her mother.

Every time she looked in the mirror she saw her mother’s face. As her father often fondly remarked, she

was the picture of her mother.

It was bad enough to lose one parent. Why did she have to lose both? The only two people she had in

the world?

She leaned forward in the seat when she saw that they were approaching the street where her current

residence was located.

“You can let me off at the corner,” she said to the driver, who hadn’t uttered a single word during the

ride. “I’ll walk from there. It’s not far and the rain has stopped.”

The man glanced in the rearview mirror, obviously staring intently at her, though she couldn’t see his

eyes behind the shades he wore despite the overcast day.

“I would feel better if I dropped you in front of your building,” the man said, surprising her with the

firmness of his statement.

Hayley smiled. “No, it’s okay, truly. I’d like to walk so I can clear my head. It’s been an eventful

morning.”

His lips tightened but he didn’t argue further as he pulled to the corner and glided to a halt. When she

would have opened her door to duck out, he sent her a look of reprimand that froze her in her tracks. He

got out and unhurriedly stepped around the car to open the passenger door not facing the street.

She smiled at him again, ruefully this time, and offered her thanks, squeezing the hand he’d offered

to help her out. To her shock, the staid, somber man’s lips turned into a semblance of a smile, only the

corners slightly tipping up.

“It was my pleasure,” he offered formally before once more returning to the driver’s seat.

Seconds later the car melted away into traffic and Hayley turned to walk the half block to her

apartment, shaking her head at the most unexpected turn of events the day had offered.

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Random House Company. Copyright © Maya Banks, 2016.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.

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Book Review: Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

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Rock Hard
Sinners on Tour #2
Author:Olivia Cunning
Reading Level: New Adult
Genre: Erotica
Released: October 4, 2016
Review Source: Netgalley

Erotic romance is one of the bestselling subgenres in the romance category. Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor.

This second in the Sinners on Tour series features lead singer Sedric Lionheart who became a playboy after his fiancee, Jessica, broke his heart. Forced on a summer tour together for two entire months, but stubbornly desperate to stay apart, they find a million steamy reasons why they had that lovin' feeling in the first place.

Praise for Backstage Pass:

"A super smokin', hot and kinky story that pushes the bounds and left me weak in the knees."

-Seriously Reviewed

"One of the best erotic romances I have read this year."

-Just Erotic Romance Reviews

This book was SCORCHING!  I wouldn't expect any less from an Olivia Cunning book.  This is the second book in the Sinners on Tour series.

The story starts out with Jessica mentioning her plans for going to school to follow her dreams, finish her education and become a lawyer.  Sed is completely against this idea, so much so that he tells her flat out SHE'S NOT GOING.  Jessica takes that controlling statement as her cue to leave and high tails it out of there.  Two years later and Jessica finds herself even more financially struggling to continue with school, so she goes to a strip club to try and earn money.  Sed has been trying for two years to move past Jessica.  No matter what he does, she is always in the back of his mind.  So, he's beyond shocked when he finds her at a strip club for Brian's bachelor party.

Sed and Jessica have an INSANE amount of chemistry.  What seems like hate, quickly turns into over the charts passion.  These two characters are hard not to love.  I love that Jessica is so determined to follow her dreams even when her love doesn't support her in the beginning.  I love her strong will.  Although Sed made me want to smack him with his controlling, overbearing attitude at times, I love him.  He comes off as such a prick at times but he genuinely cares about the important people in his life and his actions are based on that.

I also love the fact that Olivia let's us hang out with the other band mates even more in this story.  We really get to know more about their personalities and their relationships with each other.

I'm rating this book 4.5 stars because it was an EXTREMELY SEXY book and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I was able to read it in one day because I couldn't put it down.

Book Review: Hottest Mess by J. Kenner

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Hottest Mess
S.I.N. #2
Author: J. Kenner
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Erotic Romance
Released: July 12th 2016
Review Source: Bantam

No one can know about our love—and hiding only makes it hotter.

Dallas Sykes has a reputation. He is known for his parties, his money, and the countless women on his arm. Yet the Dallas I know is a different man—darker, smarter, and unbearably sexy. Just one look from him can leave me breathless; the anticipation of his touch can make me lose control.

Inextricably bound by our past, we keep each other’s secrets. And while there are people who have the power to hurt us, it’s the truth that threatens us most of all.

Dallas can be mine only behind closed doors, our passion as searing as it is forbidden. Yet nothing in this world has ever felt so desperately, deliciously right.

** This is an Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+ due to sexual content and mature subject matter.** 

"This whole thing is a hot mess, you know," Says Jane.

The first book had me hungry for more, book two didn't pick up for me till a little after halfway. Although the sheer sexiness can make up for some of the issues in moving the story along so slowly, it was just a quick band-aid.

I found a a few plot holes that were plugged up with, ahem plenty of super hot sex. It makes a girl ache but mentally I was looking for a more movable plot. When I started the book I couldn't keep a blush from my face as I was reading while out and about, the chapter titles (as was with the first book) were forward and funny but also quite rated R.

The writing style in it's self is still great, I love the way J. Kenner writes, its fresh and straight forward and fun! One has to read book one for everything to be fully understood in book two but then again, book two took a lot of time to re explain many of the key points and nuances, I'm not a fan of redundancy. Having said that, it was a good read despite the few short comings I'm nit picking at. it is a raunchy forbidden love story and it's so much fun to indulge in this genre. I enjoy reading the inner turmoil of Jane over her relationship with her brother, Dallas. Taboo is the appropriate word, but they aren't siblings by blood only marriage. Calm down!

Outside of such a sexy tale of forbidden love there is some serious plot moving it forward, albeit slowly in book two (for me). Dallas maneuvers Deliverance, an underground ops searching and prosecuting kidnappers outside of the law. His main mission, find the sons of bitches who kidnapped him and Jane when they were fifteen years old, and only one name is coming to his mind right now, Collins. Is it just a rumor or was he really a apart of it all back then? He cannot tell Jane, not yet anyway. In the hopes I stop myself before spoilers I'd say give it a go, it might not be too slow of a read for others but the story of their relationship is hotter than hot and oh man, don't stray too far from the house, you might need to get some between chapters.

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Book Review: Filthy Beautiful Lies by Kendall Ryan

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Filthy Beautiful Lies
Filthy Beautiful Lies #1
Author: Kendall Ryan
Reading Level: Adult Fiction
Genres: Erotic Romance
Released: August 18th 2014
Review Source: Free on Amazon (time of posting)

I have no idea why she auctioned off her virginity for a cool mill. Regardless, I'm now the proud new owner of a perfectly intact hymen. A lot of good that will do me. I have certain tastes, certain sexual proclivities. My cock is a bit more discriminatory than most. And training a virgin takes finesse and patience - both of which I lack.

Sophie Evans has been backed into a corner. With her sister's life hanging in the balance, the only choice is to claw her way out, even if that means selling her virginity to the highest bidder at an exclusive erotic club. When Colton Drake takes her home, she quickly learns nothing is as it seems with this beautifully troubled man. Being with him poses challenges she never expected, and pushes her to want things she never anticipated.

I am a fan of Kendall Ryan's books. I've read a few and when I saw that this one was free on Amazon, I immediately downloaded it. This is the first book in the Filthy Beautiful Lies series, the series contains four books in total. And trust me, you'll be reading all of them. Especially how Ryan ends this first book, OMG!!!! 

Alright so when I read the synopsis of Filthy Beautiful Lies, I felt like this subject had been written before by others but being that it was Ryan, I would take a chance at it (plus it was free). Well I'm glad I did because as I turn the pages, I kept getting deeper and deeper into the story. So even if this "storyline" has been told before, Ryan really does a fantastic job in capturing the readers interest. Now the ending, I wanted to punch someone. How could she leaves us hanging like that. Ughhhhhh, I need more right then and there. Still, job well done. 

If you love a sexy romance thats a bit out of the box, then you'll want to read this book. The story follows Sophie, who is so desperate to save her twin sister's life that she actually sells herself on the black market and gets a pretty penny too. So who is the a-hole that buys her, that would be Colton Drake, yes let's all hate him for a moment. Why for a moment, because after you begin to know him and how Sophie describes him, you actually become jealous of Sophie. LOL! Yes what he did was wrong on so many levels, but at the same time he had his reasons to and better him then the other sleazy creeps that could have bought her. So give Colton a chance before we judge him and learn all about these two and what their backstories are and if they bring with them any baggage. 

Highly recommend for those old enough to read this type of fiction and that like a good steamy story that has more to it than just two sexy people. 

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