Review: Ecstasy Claimed (Guardians Of The Realms #2) by Setta Jay

Gregoire has spent centuries with his brother Guardians fighting for the safety and security of the Realms. Endless decades of battling mixed with bouts of mindless sex to sate his needs. Needs that haven’t truly been fulfilled since she was born. The one destined to be his bonded mate. For the last twenty five years Gregoire has kept his distance giving her time to grow into a female who is capable of handling his intense dominance.

Alyssa has done everything that was expected of her, until the day she finds out she has a mate who has left her unclaimed. Unheard of when mates are rare and coveted. Even worse is the fact that he is the most powerful of her race and a Guardian of the Realms. Furious at the rejection she decides she is now in charge of her life. No more will she allow others to rule her.

Against the backdrop of evil forces that are conspiring to topple the Realms, can Gregoire find his wayward mate before she is taken by corrupt Immortals? Can Alyssa forgive him and learn to exert her own female power while surrendering to his savage passion? And will the two of them be able to forge a mate bond that cannot be severed... or will they be forever cursed with an Ecstasy Unclaimed?

Warning – Dirty talking, possessive alpha male; scenes of sexual exhibition; an instance of f/f; spankings and more

Obviously, if you haven't read Ecstasy Unbound, go get it and read it.  This is Book 2 and you don't want to skip around and miss stuff!

This one started off a little slow for me, but it picked up pretty quickly once the girls got to Paradeisos.  Yeah, Paradeisos... Can I go there?  That is definitely a place I'd like to take a vacation.

Gregoire and Alyssa, they are hot together and its great the way they play off of each other.  He's so damn possessive and as much as she doesn't want to Alyssa kinda likes it.  They were made for each other (duh!).

I just love watching these Guardians fall so hard for these women.

Erik and Sam were breaking my heart and I'm so glad to see where they are now.

There is so much going on, not enough to throw you off, but enough to keep you enthralled.  You get your love story with your HEA, but you also get the great paranormal element and the ongoing story of good vs evil that flows throughout the series.

I am loving the way each of the girls is finding a way to make the Mating Ceremony their own.  And the power shift on the "evil" side is intriguing.

Setta Jay writes a sex scene like no one else.  I learned my lesson with Ecstasy Unbound, so I do NOT read these around other people.  This one was no exception.  The scene in Paradeisos was scorching.

I was so into this, when I finished I jumped right in to Denying Ecstasy.

I am a binge reader.  I admit it.  I am not ashamed.

This has quickly become one of my favorite series.  I will be waiting (impatiently) for Drake's book.

Do you hear me Setta Jay?  I need Dragon Sex!!!!

(If I could've found a really good gif, it would be here -- but I don't think most people appreciate the dragon sex pictures I find)

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Something Like Normal Review

Mia Lee has a secret… 

A secret she’s kept hidden since she was eight years old, however, Mia will no longer allow that secret to define her. 

An irrevocable decision has left Mia Lee a fugitive and on the run—a circumstance that should leave her weak and scared, yet Mia has never felt so alive.

Under the pseudonym of Paige Cassidy, Mia is ready to live the life she’s never had, and she’s determined not to allow her tainted past dictate her promising future. 

Paige is on a Greyhound bus heading from L.A. to South Boston, Virginia, to start a new life. A life that includes finding her mother, who abandoned her at age three. But what she finds, is four people, who will change her life forever.

Yet no one can outrun their past…

Especially one filled with bitter memories, which refuse to remain hidden.

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Mia Lee, changes her name to Paige Cassidy to hide from her past.  She gets on a Greyhound bus and heads from LA to South Boston, VA.  While saving up money by working two jobs in South Boston, she is on a hunt to find her mother, who abandoned her at the age of three.  But will South Boston only be a temporary stop when she finds four people who will change her life forever? 

Paige meets Tristan and Quinn.  In a small town where everyone knows everyone, you either know everybody, or are related to them.  Who will be Paige’s rock and the person she is drawn to?  The good guy Tristan who is honest and upfront with information he doesn’t share with just anyone.  “Sometimes it helps to share information with a complete stranger.”  Or the bad boy Quinn, who also has his own secrets? 

I really liked this book because first of all, I am from Virginia and have family that live in South Boston.  So this story really feels like home.  I can so relate to how everyone was so nice to Paige, something she was not used to.  This is the feeling of living in the south.  I just think it’s so awesome that out of all the areas for her to land in, I knew exactly where it was.  This book is definitely not x-rated, but did have some hot scenes.  I liked the feeling this book gave, that made me feel "at home."  I could picture a lot of these scenarios taking place.

Personally I always prefer the bad boy.  So I would choose Quinn.  This story definitely will have you on the edge of your seat with the suspense of Paige’s decisions and the journey she goes through.  The people that she does come in contact with, 4 of them are very special to her.  I wouldn’t say that this is a cliff hanger but it gets really good and then stops to lead you into the next book.  I am dying to read Something like Redemption to see where the story leaves off. 

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson.

When she is not writing, Monica is busy running her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. 

She enjoys writing honest, heartfelt and turbulent stories, hoping to leave an imprint on her readers, and her inspiration comes from every day life. She is an Amazon best selling author in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. 

Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia with her wonderful family, and menagerie of animals.
She is slightly obsessed with cats, chucks and lip gloss, and secretly wishes she was a ninja on the weekends.

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Review: Breakdown (Crash Into Me #1) by Amanda Lance

Charlotte Ferro is about to jump.

Yet nothing ruins a perfectly good suicide attempt worse than a handsome do-gooder. After William O’Reilly convinces her to take one last ride with him, Charlotte finds herself forgetting about her own problems and enjoying a world of which she never dreamed.

Now addicted to the rush of fast cars and cool criminals, Charlotte finds herself leaning less towards the ledge and more toward the arms of her savior. But with reasons of his own for keeping Charlotte safe from herself, William is reluctant to involve her in his criminal undertakings. Will his career choice keep them apart? Will Charlotte’s painful past?

I read the synopsis for this a long time before I actually read the book, so I had forgotten what the book was about. I usually don't mind this. I like surprises.

This was not a good surprise.

I almost quit reading halfway through the first chapter.  I just kept shaking my head and thinking, I know this author is NOT going to start her book off with a suicide.  Thank goodness I kept reading.  I mean, yes, there was a suicide attempt, but it didn't happen and for that I am grateful.  I don't think I could've handled that.

After I got over that initial hurdle, I was captivated by this book.  I had to know if Billy was going to be able to save Jumper.

Depression and mental illness is a hard thing for people to understand.  Not only for the people suffering with it, but for those around them.  I felt so much for Charlotte while I was reading this.  It probably didn't help that I was in a down mood at that time as well.

I was concerned about Charlotte adding adrenaline junkie to her list of characteristics.  I found myself psychoanalyzing the characters and wanting to mother them and fix them.  It took me awhile to remember that this is fiction and that I had to let it play out.  Once I drilled that into my own head, I relaxed a little and let the story take me.

It was beautiful to watch Charlotte evolve.  Every time she hit a bump in the road and stumbled backwards it tugged at my heart, but she did keep going.  She was getting herself back and, granted, she had to do it, but she wouldn't have without William.  He was her saving grace, but at the same time, he was dragging her into somethings that weren't so great.

The ending was perfect.  I don't think it could've ended any better.

Honestly, I don't know how good of a review this actually is or if it even makes sense.  My thoughts were all over the place while I was reading this book and now, writing the review, they are all over the place again.

This was a really good book and I'm probably not looking at it from the same angle that others will, but there is a love story and there is an HEA.  I am glad I stuck it out through that first chapter and took the time to watch Charlotte and William fall in love.

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Written on Her Heart Review

Andi Callaway has dreamed of becoming a published author her entire life.

Ford Delaney has always wanted nothing more than to escape his past.

An opportunity of a lifetime. This is what Andi finds when she returns home to Callaway Cove on summer break. A chance to work for her literary idol Ford Delaney is up for grabs, and she’s willing to risk everything—her boyfriend, her best friends, and her education—to get it.

She’s positive this will be the key to reaching her dreams. But the moment she begins working for the reclusive author, Andi realizes there’s more to him than just a name. As attraction builds between Andi and Ford, she begins to discover consequences must come hand-in-hand with something great—which could loosen control over her tightly wound life. And once romantic sparks fly, Andi’s other relationships start to crumble, Ford’s fame comes back to haunt him, and the heat they generate will either forge a powerful, enduring love or threaten everything she holds dear.

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Andi Callaway has always wanted to become a published author since she was young.  Ford Delaney, one of her author idols has a job opening.  She’s willing to put her life on hold to have a chance of a lifetime.  This could be the chance to pursue her life’s goals.  Will Ford be the one to help her get there?

Andi is sure that this job will be the key opportunity to reach her goals.  She doesn’t think she has feelings for Ford.  Is it the admiration or pure attraction?  Is she willing to give up Ford for the fame?  Or will they get their happily ever after?  Just when you think you have it figured out, you don’t.  This is a sweet and clean romance.  I appreciate the opportunity to have read this for review.  

I liked this book because it was a sweet romance, and was a HEA.  While I enjoyed it, I just felt like something was missing.  I just couldn't connect enough with the characters.  I don't know if it was because it was book 1 of the series and there is more information to come.  I think from reading some suspenseful novels lately that I was left empty handed and my emotions weren't wowed away.  I would be interested to see what the rest of the series has in store, so I can see if my expectations were set too high for the first novel.    

Paige Rion : 

• I like pumpkin spice lattes in the fall, Halloween, and snowflakes.
• Early morning is my favorite time of day, and I prefer a good sunrise over a sunset.
• My mother’s my best friend (and I’m not afraid to admit it)!
• I’m a chocolate fanatic, coffee fanatic, and wine fanatic — overall fanatic.
• For me, writing is a process that cannot be rushed.
• I dream of having a point in my life, where I take three months and do nothing but travel to exotic places.
• My family is the most important thing to me.
• I love gardening and tend to have a green thumb outdoors , but will kill any indoor plant almost instantaneously.
• I used to dream of opening a little bakery/coffee shop, where I’d sell books.
• I used to be anti-Kindle until I got my first one, then I ate my own words because I could never go without one again.
• My favorite holiday is Easter. Oh, and I’m a big sucker for Valentines Day. I always have been.
• My favorite color is that particular light green color used for baby clothes. What is it? Sea-foam?
• I have an obsessive personality, ( I got it honest. Thanks Mom.) but, thank heavens, it seems to be limited only to my work.

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Dark Angel Series Review

“He is the most beautiful man you will ever see. His soul will capture you, but don’t be fooled, Mi Corazon. He will use all his powers to draw you in when there is nothing left to do but take the one thing you’ve been holding on to.”

What began as an affair seven years earlier has since become a tragic love story, a tale of two souls fighting to be together with only their love to guide them. But as people make mistakes, they find themselves once again reliving the past, asking the questions that have remained unanswered. Until now.

Charlie Mason fought hard to rebuild her life and find love again. When the ever-so-perfect Julian Baker proposes marriage, she leaves the past behind her to plan a future with him. Then, in a cruel twist of fate, her past and future collide. Broken and scarred, Charlie is forced to face him once again, the dark angel who took the one thing she had been holding on to—her fragile heart.

Lex Edwards has other ideas. He wants her back and will stop at nothing, even when he realizes the Charlie he knew in high school has changed. She is a game player, and forgiveness is not on her agenda. A dark past threatens their future and the only way to overcome it is to relive the memories. Lex must take her back into the darkness.

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Into the Darkness is Book 1 of the Dark Angel Series.  This book was a necessary length to explain the past and the present.  It explained the events of what led up to the present and how things got to where they are currently.  I love how the story is being told from both Lex Edwards & Charlotte “Charlie” Mason. 

The Dark Angel: “He is the most beautiful man you will ever see. His soul will capture you, but don’t be fooled, Mi Corazon. He will use all his powers to draw you in when there is nothing left to do but take the one thing you’ve been holding on to.”

An affair that started with young love became a horrific love story between two people who tried to let love guide their way.  Mistakes were made in the past and will rearise. 

Charlie Mason has gotten stronger and finally let someone love her again.  Julian Baker proposes and she decides to start a life with him.  Is this the change she needs to overcome her past?  A twist of fate, allows that chance encounter to bring her past falling head first into her future.  The Dark Angel has returned who stole her broken heart. 

Lex Edwards will not stop until he gets what he wants.  The one thing he hasn’t had all along these past 7 years.  Will history repeat itself and Charlie fall for Lex again or will she stay with Julian? 

This book was really great.  I definitely recommend having Book #2 Into the Light, readily available.  Once you survive book one, there is no going back.  You have to know what’s to come.  Every time I thought I figured out what was to come or what I expected to happen, I was left guessing.  Will I get that HEA after all?  Once finishing Into the Dark, I wanted to throw my kindle across the room.  It was a cliffy!  Stay tuned for Book #2 to see what is to come…

Into the Light (The Dark Angel Series)

by Kat T. Masen

Publication: August 23, 2014

“I need to tell you why I was so afraid to fall in love with you again. Why from the moment I saw you in the restaurant I tried to deny any feelings I still had for you. Why I pushed you away, why I lied to you that day in the hospital… It all started during the summer break of 2005, exactly sixty days since the last time I had seen you…”

He was the Dark Angel. He came and stole what she had desperately tried to hold onto: her heart. Charlie Mason thought she knew better until her insecurities overruled and she again believed he broke her.

In a bid to finally find their happily ever after, Lex and Charlie find themselves on a journey of learning how to love again. They began a new future to move forward from a broken past, but life is never so easy. When you finally have the one thing you’ve always wanted, what do you do when that place of darkness finds its way back, shattering everything you fought so hard to have? 

This is the final story of Lex and Charlie, two souls that were brought back together in a twist of fate. An eternal love that has been through every storm, dragged into the dark abyss without a chance of climbing out, but through all the battles they find themselves in a place they call home, away from the darkness and away from the fear. With a glimmer of hope, they look directly into the light.

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Finally he pulled me in, our lips only inches apart. His warm breath lingered in the air between us. I closed my eyes, waiting in anticipation to feel his lips against mine, but it was his finger I felt, tracing my bottom lip. My chest rising and falling at a fast pace, I shivered from his touch. His mouth lingered on my bottom lip, and what only was seconds but felt like hours, he gently sucked on my lip, savoring this moment. Everything that weighed heavily on my shoulders slowly lifted as his kiss spread throughout me, shining a light on every part of me that had been encased in darkness. He was mine, and I was his. And I knew that I wanted his kiss for the rest of my life and nobody else’s. He was the one... He was always the one.

You must read Into the Darkness before attempting to read Into the Light.  I say attempt because this book was awesome.  I have never been so happy, sad, and from one extreme to the other.  I had 3 emotional meltdowns in this book.  It took me longer to read than probably necessary because I had to put it down when it got to me too much that I literally had to walk away and come back.  The second time I put it down; I didn’t think I could handle anymore.  I messaged Author Kat T. Masen on Facebook and said “but now i'm about half way through into the light and i'm balling. im scared its going to get worse again. but i keep telling myself i want to get through it, any words of encouragement?”  She said “Oh hunny it does get better! They will have a happy ending I promise you that !! But you know how stubborn they can be so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride!”  So thank you very much for your words of encouragement.  I finished it and I loved it.  Like I said, I had 3 crying spells before completion. 

What was it about seeing Lex Edwards again 7 years later?  Why could Charlie not trust her heart with Lex again?  What hidden truths were there that were the truth to her physical and emotional scars? 

Charlie & Alex are on the path of rekindling their love.  Can you get two steps forward without going 3 steps back?  Will having your dreams come true have the hurt of the past come crashing back down to destroy what they have recreated? 

Into the Light is the final story of Lex & Charlie.  They have been through hell and back.  They have both been into the darkness.  But who and what will help them find their light?  The people of their story have not only been special to them, but the people who helped influenced their decisions influenced me as well.  I will share this story with all my fellow reader buddies.  I know they will hate me for putting them through the emotional rollercoaster, but they will love me for sharing this incredible story with them. 

Born and bred in Sydney Australia, Kat T. Masen is a mother to three crazy boys and wife to one sane husband. Growing up in a generation where social media and fancy gadgets didn’t exist, she enjoyed reading from an early age and found herself immersed in these stories. After meeting friends on twitter who loved to read as much as she did, her passion to write began and the friendships continued on despite the distance. 

“I’m known to be crazy and humorous. Show me the most random picture of a dog in a wig and I’ll be laughing for days. “

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Review: Dark Flames (Midnight Warriors #1) by Melissa Rose

Caylee Anderson has never felt like she belonged. She also never felt entirely human. Finding a dying man in her backyard leads her on a journey to discovering her true heritage, and a path that opens her heart to a man who can never give her his.

Nik, a warrior from an ancient race, believes he’s a failure. He can never seem to get it right. When his fight with The Mynystry, an organization set on destroying his kind, lands in Caylee’s backyard, he no longer has the option to play it safe. Nik must rise above his past in order to save her future.

I just want to start by saying, I adored Mali. I heart huskies. That.Is.All.

Just Kidding, that's not all. I have loads more to say.

I really, really enjoyed this. It was humorous, sexy and well thought out. You have a little bit of everything in here. There are elementals, there are shifters, there are demons, there are angels and who knows what else. Perfect read for the paranormal lover.

Caylee and Nik play off each other so well. Even when they are trying to deny things, you just can't when its what was meant to be. I soooo need to live in a paranormal world.

There is so much going on and yes, by the end your mind will still be swirling and churning trying to piece things together. I gave up. I figure, I'm gonna find out in the next book. Oh, but I have lots and lots of questions and I'll be waiting very impatiently for my answers. I'll be keeping an eye out for the next one.

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Review: In Her Shadows by Steffie Dawn

Anya, the owner of the chilling cry from Room 16, is haunted by hallucinations caused by sleep paralysis. After 3 months at Westhill Hospital she isn’t progressing or healing any, that is until she meets Chester…

Chester arrived just three days ago, unable to control his intrigue he makes his way down to Room 16 to see what he can find out about the mysterious voice he’s heard. He doesn’t find what he expected. Instead a frail, sleeping girl captivates him and he knows he must know her more.

In her shadows is a dark and twisted tale of two people finding strength in each other when they need it most. Join Anya and Chester at Westhill Hospital and discover how love and friendship can be found in the strangest of places between the most unlikely people.

I was immediately drawn into this by the synopsis. I was intrigued and thought this would be something different, something fresh. And it was.

Unfortunately, I had trouble connecting emotionally to the characters. I felt more emotion coming from the Doctors and hospital staff than I did from Anya and Chester. I would've absolutely loved to be more in their heads and to be able to feel the paranoia and fear that they felt, not to mention the relief, comfort and love they found with each other.

The only other thing that bothered me was the trigger for Anya's sleep paralysis. I know the diagnosis was eventually made, but for some reason I keep thinking that maybe there was something more to it. It frustrates me that I got the diagnosis and essentially the answer but I still don't feel closure about it.

I did enjoy their journey and this book does bring light to the stigma that people with mental disorders have to deal with. It really is a shame that people aren't as understanding about mental illness as they are about other things.

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