Title: You Are Always on My Mind

Author: Sable Hunter

Series: Hell Yeah / Cajun Style

Published by: Indie

Date published: June 15, 2015

Genres: Contemporary & paranormal

Book Length: 303 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy/Risque

Main Characters: Revel & Harper

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“You Are Always on My Mind was a heart clenching book that had me gasping and reaching for tissue as I ugly cried so hard I could barely see the words on my kindle.”~Becca

We all like to think we have a soulmate. Unfortunately for some of us, we miss them, passing unseen like two ships in the night. Revel and Harper were among the lucky ones, they knew without a shadow of a doubt that they were meant for one another. In a perfect world, they would’ve enjoyed a ‘happily ever after’. But this isn’t a perfect world.

Harper is haunted by her past, a past so tragic and so unthinkable that she can’t even imagine confessing it to Revel. And she knows from past experience, that when he learns the shameful truth about her – nothing will be the same. So to protect him, she walks away.

Harper underestimated Revel’s love for her. From the moment she disappeared, he set out to bring her home. Their journey to love is one fraught with ghosts from the past, both real and imagined, and a demon from their present who is intent on making sure she has no future. But those ghosts and demons have never met a hero like Revel Lee. He is determined to give Harper exactly what she needs…until Harper realizes that all she needs is him. 

***CONTENT WARNING: This book contains adult language and sexual situations. It is intended for audiences 18+ ONLY***

Like all of the Hell Yeah books by Sable Hunter, You Are Always on My Mind was a heart clenching book that had me gasping and reaching for tissue as I ugly cried so hard I could barely see the words on my kindle.

Sable Hunter has such a unique way of creating a story that gives us multiple perspectives from extremely well developed realistic and lovable characters. Needless to say it’s addicting and once I start reading I can never seem to put the books down.

This story was rough. I will warn that if you have triggers from abuse it may be a bit difficult to read. There aren’t a lot of in depth scenes of abuse but it’s talked about enough to matter.

Overall, this book was amazing! Everything flowed beautifully and the romance was one that I had been dying for since first meeting these characters earlier in this series. I am definitely ready to find out which love story we get next!

Want to hear my thoughts on the other books in this series? Check out the video below!

Sorry…I was so excited about finally talking about this series that I couldn’t sit still!

Sable’s hometown will always be New Orleans. She loves the culture of Louisiana and it permeates everything she does. Now, she lives in the big state of Texas and like most southern women, she loves to cook southern food – especially Cajun and Tex-Mex. She also loves to research the supernatural, but shhhh don’t tell anyone.

Sable writes Saucy Romance novels. She believes that her goal as a writer is to make her readers laugh with joy, cry in sympathy and fan themselves when they read the hot parts – ha!
The worlds she creates in her books are ones where right prevails, love conquers all and holding out for a hero is not an impossible dream.

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Do you like a little paranormal with your sexy love scenes? I sure do!

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When one enemy is taken out, another rises up. One who is hell bent on destroying The Stone Society.

Dante Di Pietro is the New Atlanta Medical Examiner. Over 500 years old, Dante has resigned to living his life alone until he finds his mate, the pretty doctor he is working closely with at the prison. She is well aware of the fact that Dante is a Gargoyle. She herself is a half-blood who comes from the Original line of shifters.

Isabelle Sarantos’ life has not been easy. When she was 12, her parents sent her to live with a foster family, hiding the truth of what she is. Now, 20 years later, Isabelle’s life has been thrown into another tailspin. Not only has she just found out she’s a half-blood shifter, but the fates have decided Isabelle is the perfect mate for the sexy Medical Examiner. Isabelle is not only guarding her heart, but a secret from her past that may take care of any feelings Dante has for her.

Book 3 is an adventure full of passion, secrets, action, and hot sex. 

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Describe your book/series in 15 words or less!

Hot Alpha Gargoyole Shapeshifters in a Post-Apocalyptic World finding their mates

When did you start writing? How did your first book evolve into what it is now?

I started writing in high school. the idea for my first book came about 6 years ago that started as a sci-fi bounty hunter story. over time, the bounty hunters turned into shapeshifters

What made you go indie?

The opportunity to call all the shots, choose the covers that are right for me, make the money.

What made you go with a traditional publisher?

I’m a hybrid, having both a publisher and publishing myself. the publisher asked for short stories to be included in a valentine’s anthology so I sent them something I wrote and they accepted.

What issues popped up for you through the indie channel? Formatting, covers, platforms, etc.

Marketing, definitely. It’s taken a while to figure out how to get my books in front of people. That’s something i’m still working on

Writing style…what is your writing process like? 

Most of the time i have the beginning and ending in my head. I sit down, write what comes to me and the characters dictate where the story goes from there. I tried outlining, but when the characters have minds of their own, I’m wasting my time with an outline.

How do you develop your characters?

They develop themselves. I have someone in mind, give them a name, an occupation, and the rest evolves from the story.

Tell us a little bit about your cover art. Who designed it? Why did you go with that particular image/artwork?

A friend of mine is an excellent graphic designer, so I asked her to do the first cover. She did such an amazing job, i beg her to do all my covers. this cover was a little different, in that it isn’t dark/night time. But the story is set in Greece and I had to show the beauty of the waters and architecture.

How do you spend your time when you aren’t writing?

Reading, riding my Harley when the weather permits, playing trivia.

Are you the driver or a passenger in your book? (Are you in control of where the story goes or does it sort of just happen?)

I drive the first leg of the journey, the characters take over about a fourth of the way in, then I bring it home.

What’s next for you?

Book 4 (Frey) in the series

Now for the SILLIES

If your book/series was a dessert, what would it be and why?

Chocolate mousse, sweet, decadent, and oh so yummy!

 If you were a toy, what would you be and how would people play with you?

Is this a family show? I’d be a vibrating dildo and men would have their wicked way with me!

Now do you people see why I ADORE this woman?? Trust me when I say you won’t want to miss out on following her on Facebook and reading everything she puts out!

What is something about yourself that most of your readers don’t know?

I’m adopted.

We all need a hero! Tell us about your protagonist(s)? Was there a real-life inspiration behind him or her?

My heros are all different. Some are more alpha than the others, but they are all badasses in their own right. Dante is a little more passive in the bedroom than some of the others, but he is all male when it comes to his mate. My alphas are all figments of my imagination, the way I think men should be.

You’re having a party. What character from your book do you hope attends? Why? What character do you hope doesn’t attend? Why?

I hope all my Gargoyles attend because they are just HOT! If I had to choose one, though, it would be….Frey I hope Alistair doesn’t show up because he’s an absolute ass.

Characters often find themselves in situations they aren’t sure they can get themselves out of. When was the last time you found yourself in a situation that was hard to get out of and what did you do?

That’s an easy answer but it was a hard time in my life. I married the absolute wrong person. He was abusive, but I did what I had to do and left.

Who is your favorite “Book Boyfriend”? What series is it from and who wrote it?

Kane Dalton, from Always by Kindle Alexander

If you could have one super power what would it be? Why?

Premonitions, so I could stop the evil bastards from destroying our world.

What do you think about when you are alone in your car?

Singing, really loudly. driving is my time to let loose and have a concert

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What song best describes you? Why?

Amen by Halestorm. It’s about taking control and ownership of your life. Live the life you want to live with no regrets. That, I do.

Ask me one question…any question at all and I have to answer it no matter what!

Do you think I’m sexy? lolol

Oh good lord woman! Of course I do!! Have you looked at yourself?? Hehe that hair…(that apparently EVERYONE wants to touch)…your smile…everything about you is sexy!! Hehe Just thinking about all of the fun we had (no you pervs not of the sexual sort…I mean the type of fun you have by eating pizza and drinking beer in the lobby of a rather fancy hotel lol or better yet a group of awesome authors (and me) playing Cards Against Humanity…yeah that sort of fun) at Pay It Forward makes me super thrilled that I can count you as my friend! I may never be able to thank you for everything that you have done for me in the short time that I have known you! I hope that we are able to get together again soon…I mean seriously I’m going through sexy Faith withdrawals!

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Exsanguinate

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Author Killion Slade

Where Vampire Urban Fantasy Meets Paranormal Romance!

“They can’t touch you!” What could possibly go wrong at Orlando’s beloved Global Studios Halloween Scream Nights theme park?

Cheyenne O’Cuinn’s task is to study fear even though she is the biggest chicken on the planet. In order to carve out a slice of the billion dollar scare industry for her online role-play company, she researches what causes people to run screaming out of haunted attractions.

Determined to face her own fear of Oldhouseophobia, Cheyenne confronts her bloodcurdling obsession – the dreaded haunted house. Her worst nightmare manifested, Cheyenne is brutally attacked and left for dead by a rogue vampire. Splattered across the front page of the Orlando Sentinel, Cheyenne discovers her sisters are missing while she recovers in the hospital.

The ransom call from the kidnapper sets into motion the rabbit hole of a parallel supernatural reality she must play inside her game to rescue her family. In a race against the hourglass, Cheyenne confronts a double-agent vampire, a cyberchondriac werewolf, and a mafioso dragon. Can they be trusted to help her, or are they a part of the twisted scheme?

With her sister’s lives on the line, Cheyenne has no choice but to beat the kidnappers at their own game and ensnare them with her own brand of deception while fighting for her life and her heart.

Killion Slade

Killion Slade is a married writing team who met in the virtual realms of Second Life and virtually enjoy everything. Mrs. Slade writes and crafts the stories, while Mr. Slade formats and publishes. Members of the Horror Writers Association and the Paranormal Romance Guild, they storyboard their characters inside Second Life as their avatars reveal their stories. Tucked away in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Montana, they stay busy chasing kids, corralling horses and cats, and enjoying the harvest from their garden. Married on Halloween – they love to live life to the fullest and embrace one another each and every day.

Killion Slade can be reached at the following:
Email:  Killion@killionslade.com   Facebook   Website   Amazon Author Page   Google+   Twitter

We all need a hero! Tell us about your protagonist(s)? Was there a real-life inspiration behind him or her?

I love it when equally there is a hero and heroine in a story.  Jewel of the Nile or Mr. & Mrs. Smith come to mind.  That is what I wanted for the World of Blood series.  Since I knew this wasn’t going to be a stand-alone one book, it gave us the opportunity to delve deeper into the two heros.  I can’t say that they are built on any one person other than our own avatar imaginations inside of Second Life.

Tell us a little bit about your cover art. Who designed it? Why did you go with that particular image/artwork?

We fell in love with Ravven when I came across her artwork on Facebook.  She is an expat who lives in the UK and she’s a gamer to boot.  Her artwork is clean, sexy, and inventive. http://www.ravven.com/  We love her mostly because she is truly genuine person and such an amazing artist.  She has a way of embedding such detail when you look at the cover up close, but ti doesn’t look too garbled.  Her lighting and textures are simply magnificent.  We can’t say enough good things about her.

What are two of your favorite characters in your books/series?

That is a tough question!  It’s like asking which child is your favorite.  On certain days you can answer that question, but usually you love them all for their weird quirks and snark.  I would have to say I truly enjoy Dakota’s character because she can truly say what is on her mind and get away with it.  Whereas, Cheyenne and Sheridan have to be provoked a bit more before they lose their grasp of hold the tongue before thou speaketh.

What was your favorite chapter (or part) to write and why?

In Exsanguinate I enjoyed writing the scene ambiance as Cheyenne walked into the Halloween Horror Park.  So much of writing these days is show, not tell  – but be sure and don’t stop your action or the reader will get bored.  I had so much visual imagery to work from with Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and Busch Gardens HalloScream that there wasn’t enough room in the book to write down everything I wanted to include. This is why we decided on having the interactive features in the book so readers could enjoy extended scenes if they wanted.

It’s kinda funny – there have been a couple people who didn’t understand the QR codes or the ebooks links into the website.  They thought the code links were ads or dvds to a game.  But then there are others who totally grooved on finding the hidden easter egg gems we have stashed away for fun on the website.

Silly stuff

Are you the driver or a passenger in your book? (Are you in control of where the story goes or does it sort of just happen?)

This is a fantastic question, Becca!  I would have to say both.  Often times I have paved the road they are walking down, given them props and people to play with and then often times, they’ll surprise me with the words that come out of their mouths.  Sometimes it’s shocking what they do! 

You’re having a party. What character from your book do you hope attends? Why?

Oh, I totally want Dakota, Harris and Beano to show up! Those two are forever getting their snark on and who can resist a loveable Beano puppy?

What character do you hope doesn’t attend? Why?

I don’t think I would want Edric.  He is truly a bad dude and just the thought of him totally creeps me out!

Characters often find themselves in situations they aren’t sure they can get themselves out of. When was the last time you found yourself in a situation that was hard to get out of and what did you do?

That is a truly relevant question and quite timely.  My editor, Mary Ann Peden-Coviello, tore me a new one recently.  It would seem as if my personal life was taken out on a few characters and I did some irreparable damage to the cast.  If I had published the story with some of the unkindness which spewed from Cheyenne, she would have lost respect from the readers and you can’t do that with your protagonists.  I’m thinking we will publish the “off the wtf were you thinking” scene onto the website.  That way readers can see how I almost destroyed the entire cast!

My editor knows my characters so well that she called me out on it immediately and said, “WTF were you thinking?”  LOL – Literally!  SO after we discussed what I was trying to accomplish [can’t tell cause it’s a spoiler for 2^nd book], who was in the scene, and they needed to react realistically – I rewrote the scene in two parts.  One portion from Cheyenne’s point of view [POV], and the other from Khaldon’s POV.  So the scene carries out two simultaneous conversations from each here’d point of view.  It was an extremely difficult chapter, but one that is critical to the growth of both my protags.

Who is your favorite “Book Boyfriend”? What series is it from and who wrote it?

Awww, man!  I think you’ve got me there.  I think it would have to Bones from the Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress Series.  I fell in love with his voice narration on the audiobooks and it made me love the written character even more.  He is a tender- hearted bad ass and he makes my toes curl up!

What books are on your nightstand or by your chair?

I’m not so sure what this says about me, but do grammar and self-editing books count?  The emotion thesaurus is an absolute must as well.  I have a kindle fire on my nightstand, so I literally have hundreds available to me at any given moment.  My TBR list is longer than my to edit list…

What’s next for you?

We are deep into Book 2 for the World of Blood series – not sure yet of the launch date, but we are striving for a winter 2014 release.

Don’t have time to read a paperback or don’t have a kindle?  Never fret!  We are deep into production for Exsanguinate the audiobook version which is due to release in November 2014!  We are very excited about this project because it truly brings the characters ALIVE when you can experience them in the venue. CLICK HERE for a FREE sample containing the prologue and chapter one of Exsanguinate.

Is there anything else you would like to say?

We get asked this question quite a bit.  Is there a real Beano? And the answer is Yes!!!  In the book however, Beano is portrayed as a male puppy dog, but our beloved Beano is female.

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Title: Lost Highlander

Author: Cassidy Cayman

Series: Lost Highlander

Published by: Little Black Cat

Date published: December 24, 2013

Genres: Paranormal, Historical

Book Length: 218 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Evie & Sam, Piper & Lochlan 

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“I thought that Cassidy Cayman did a decent job of making her time travel book unique and making me want to purchase the next one in the series.” ~Becca 

Grad student and cocktail waitress Evelyn Merkholtz has plenty to deal with. Too much to deal with. So, when her runaway best friend calls with a mysterious and urgent request to join her in Scotland, she is secretly more than happy to drop everything and oblige.

She’s faced with an ancient curse, an adorably hunky villager, and a super hot (but possibly murderous), Highland warrior from the 18th century – and realizes that getting burned at the stake is a really bad way to get out of writing her thesis.

After reading a few of the reviews for Lost Highlander…I was a little nervous about reading it. Most people didn’t have many positive things to say about it…other than that it was free. However, it being free is why I decided I would give it a shot even with the bad reviews…and I’m honestly very glad that I did.

This was my first Cassidy Cayman novel and I was surprised by the witty writing style that flawlessly mixed with a serious romance and mystery. I was thrilled by the paranormal aspect of the book and loved the fact that the story line kept me on my toes and had me reading well into the night.

I will agree with a few of the reviewers in saying that the beginning of the book was a tad bit slow…however, I felt like it served it’s purpose. By the time the “action” hit, I had a good understanding of the characters and who they were. The characters are each well developed and realistic and the way that they interact with one another is wonderful. Once things picked up and the “action” began…well lets just say that Lost Highlander was a book that I didn’t want to put down! There were so many twists and turns and bumps along the way that I never knew for sure what was going to happen next.

The “time travel” aspect of the book was awesome! It wasn’t too far fetched but at the same time it had some twists that kept it from being predictable. I thought it was really neat that the book touches on a variety of time periods through things found in the estate. I have never read a ton of time travel books, however I will say that the Dr. Who moments were definitely a plus for me hehe, and I honestly wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about it. After reading, I am torn. I really liked the story line and I was totally into it…heck I was tearing up several times when people were being ripped away from those that they loved…but at the same time my mind starts to over think things sometimes.

The romance aspect of the book was interesting. We got the budding relationship between Evie and Sam as well as Lochlan and Piper. I loved that it didn’t just stick with one persons POV the whole way through…however, I would have enjoyed it even more had we gotten a taste of the men’s POVs from time to time. Lost Highlander has a touch of sex (two scenes to be exact…one for each couple)…it wasn’t risque or overly done…just a little bit steamy. I did wonder how things would end up…especially seeing as neither couple used protection…or maybe the author just didn’t write that realistic part in…who knows! Overall, the sex scenes were sweet and fit the story perfectly. I just couldn’t see some raunchy play by play scene fitting into this book.

I thought that Cassidy Cayman did a decent job of making her time travel book unique and making me want to purchase the next one in the series. I honestly want to go one-click it on Amazon right now just to find out what happens next! UGH…cliff hangers are evil! hehe Now to just get my hands on Reunited!

Do you drool over sexy Scottish guys….I sure do! What is your favorite thing about a highlander??

Title: DANTE’S FIRE

Author: Jennifer Probst

Published by: Cool Gus Publishing

Date published: August 26, 2014

Genres: Contemporary, paranormal

Book Length: 85 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Dante & Selina

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“To put it mildly, DANTE’S FIRE is an AMAZING novella that is filled to bursting with love, acceptance, suspense and action and provoked my emotions which kept me wanting more!” ~Becca

It’s Time To Meet A New Kind Of Hero… 

Dante Stark has a dark secret–a legacy left to him by his father which is both a blessing and a curse. A traumatic experience as a small boy gave him special powers of healing, but it comes with a price. Destined to wander the world alone to heal others, he’s accepted his fate. Until Selina Rogers forces him to confront his deepest fears, erotic desires, and question his capacity to love. 

Selina Rogers has made a name for herself at Inferno Enterprises. She’s tough, confident and prepared to succeed. She’s also built a world she believes is safe, until she’s attacked and then saved by a masked stranger. As he helps her heal physically and emotionally, she becomes fascinated by his overwhelming power and gentle touch. Determined to show Dante the love he’s been denying himself, Selina surrenders her heart, and dreams of a future with the mysterious man who completes her. 

But will his dark legacy destroy them…or save them both…

Wow! Just….wow! What a unique and unexpectedly heart-wrenching book! Jennifer Probst has truly found an amazing balance between action, suspense and romance in this one!

Dante’s Fire is a superhero romance like no other. The amount of raw emotion that Jennifer Probst managed to fit into these 85 pages is mind blowing. I found myself trembling, crying and even giggling on occasion. The witty banter between Daniel and Selina was just perfection. Dante’s Fire touches on some pretty intense issues and situations. The way Jennifer Probst writes creates a world that makes you feel like a part of what is going on…which means that my emotions were sky rocketing and then hurdling down only to spin like crazy…this book is a total roller coaster for your emotions.

So let’s talk story line for a minute.

Dante Stark is a superhero who doesn’t call himself a superhero. He has his public identity, Daniel, and his protector by night identity, Dante. His power is a little difficult to live with and honestly, while it was unique and really awesome, I felt like it’s believabilty (What? That could be a word!) was lacking. Basically what happens is this: A woman is being attacked/raped, Dante is magically transported to her location to save her, he then spends time with her at night when she needs him to help her readjust to the touch of a man. What isn’t believable about that right? Honestly…probably not what you are thinking. My mind over analyzes sometimes…I over think things…and come to conclusions such as this: Are women ONLY attacked/raped at night? What happens if he is delivering the mail and someone is being attacked? Couldn’t he find someone like Chase to help with the “after-effects” of being attacked? I’m pretty sure no woman is going to be “okay” with her husband running off (or well magically poofing out) to be with another woman..even if he is helping her…sorry kissing and touching without sex is still cheating!

Okay..so you see where my ramblings go…trust me they didn’t stop there! My mind is still reeling about Dante’s situation and how in the world he could live that way! It can’t go on forever! Besides…I just don’t see how any woman could be okay with some of his “services”.

See dang it! I’m still ranting and rambling! But…that’s a sign of a good book! I care so much about Dante and Selina that I can’t NOT fight for them and what they deserve. Jennifer Probst has written lovable, well developed, deep and relatable characters that draw you in and hook you deep.

Chemistry…is it there?

Sometimes these action/superhero novels don’t do the romance side of things very well. Dante’s Fire does it pretty dang well! Selina is torn between her day time friend and her midnight protector. She has grown to love them both for different reasons and can’t seem to figure out which one she should be with. I thought that the way Jennifer Probst works in both sides of Dante’s personality was genius! We learn so much about him that I don’t think we could have had the book been written differently. The dual POV, split between Selina and Dante/Daniel really adds a new level of depth to the story and captivates the readers attention.

The only issue I had with this book was the ending. After so much building up and tension and so many unknowns…I just felt let down. I felt like it was a little rushed. Part of me really wanted a set way of solving this “healing” issue that is running through my head which would have left me with more of a HEA, Happily Ever After, feeling. Also, while it’s one hell of a cliff hanger…I didn’t care for this new important character to be thrown in at literally the last second! But hey…it definitely has me on my toes and stalking for the next book!

To put it mildly, Dante’s Fire is an AMAZING novella that is filled to bursting with love, acceptance, suspense and action and provoked my emotions which kept me wanting more! This is one book that I definitely recommend!

Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She took a short hiatus to get married, get pregnant, buy a house, get pregnant again, pursue a master’s in English Literature, and rescue two shelter dogs. Now she is writing again.

She is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of The Marriage Bargain. She is published both erotic and sexy contemporary romance with Entangled, Decadent, Red Sage and TWRP. She has also written a children’s book, Buffy and the Carrot, co-written with her twelve year old niece, along with a short story, “A Life Worth Living.” Visit her website for more info!

How do you feel about super hero romance novels?

Title: Divine and Dateless

Author: Tara West

Series: Eternally Yours

Published by: Shifting Sands

Date published: July 5, 2014

Genres: Fantasy, Satire/Humor, Paranormal

Book Length: 258 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Ash & Grim

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“The way that Tara writes draws me in and makes me feel like I could easily be living in the apartment next door and just watching things unfold through the peep-hole like a peeping tom. (hehe you know you love my descriptions!)” ~Becca

Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls go all the way…

What can be worse than electrocuting yourself while getting ready for your internet date? Realizing the hot stud you’ve been fondling is the Grim Reaper? Being chased by a sex-crazed, bloated, naked corpse?

How about an eternity of more bad hair days and horrific dates? Or lusting after the one guy in all the afterlife whose hydrophobia rivals his fear of commitment?

Yeah, that’s a whole lot worse.

Wow! What a book! This one has been on my TBR list for weeks…and by the time I finally got around to reading it I sort of forgot the details about it…let’s just say that it was priceless! I have never read any of Tara West’s books before, but I will definitely be digging through and finding time for them soon! Divine and Dateless is a little hard to review without spoilers…so this won’t be an uber long post! But I’m going to do my best…

Let’s start with the story!

I was flabbergasted by how utterly fantastic and mind blowing this story is! It is thought provoking while still managing to be 100% insanely hilarious! I can honestly say that I laughed so hard that I peed a little during this book! (Hey don’t judge me! I’ve had two kids…sometimes moms have that problem!!) So what made it so dang funny? 

Well…check out this little snippet…

Yeah…uh huh…read that without at least giggling! That’s what I thought!

Okay…so back to the story line! Ashley MacLeod is dead…but she doesn’t quite figure that out right away. The Grim Reaper, Aedan O’Conner, that shows up to get her is drop dead gorgeous (hahahahaha pun intended) and Ash thinks that he is her blind date. The rest of the story leads us through the most intriguing and well thought out idea of an afterlife that I have ever read!

Here are the basics:

• The afterlife has an interesting set up: Heaven (The Penthouse) and Hell (The Basement) with levels of purgatory in between.
• You have to earn credits in order to move up levels…this means that even once you are dead…you have to have a job!
• Your credits are also used for food and living expenses.

See, it’s simple and yet amazingly creative and unique! That’s about as far as I can go into the story line without give anything away…but…I can share another teaser image with you that definitely had my sides hurting!

Now let’s talk about the characters a bit…

Ash is a woman on a mission…or well she was! She is mouthy, sassy and opinionated and soooo not into community service or volunteer work!

Grim…mmmmm….Grim is sexy as sin and a gentleman to boot! At least he is when he isn’t being an jerk. 

When these two are around one another sparks fly and attitudes soar! The sexual tension is crazy and just made me want to pull my hair out because they kept pushing one another away. I was amazed by how strong my reactions were to this book! Again there isn’t a ton I can say here that wouldn’t spoil something for you…and you guys know how much I hate doing that!

Gosh, if I went into the amazing “extra” characters in the book I could be here forever! The way that Tara writes draws me in and makes me feel like I could easily be living in the apartment next door and just watching things unfold through the peep-hole like a peeping tom. (hehe you know you love my descriptions!)

Let me just go ahead and say what needs to be said…

Divine and Dateless by Tara West is laugh out loud funny and still manages to have so many AWE moments that I fell in love! The characters are sweet, deep and believable. (I do believe Ines is just perfect and Boner…wow…yeah you go Boner!) The story is unique, intriguing and captivating. Overall, this book is one that I definitely think you should pick up…just don’t do it unless you have the time to sit down from start to finish, I promise you won’t want to put this one down!

Want to know the best part?? Book 2 is coming soon!!

Tara West writes books about dragons, witches, and handsome heroes while eating chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate. She’s willing to share her dragons, witches and heroes. Keep your hands off her chocolate.

Tara West’s young adult and new adult romances have been Kindle bestsellers. A former high school English teacher, Tara is now a full-time writer and graphic artist. She enjoys spending time with her family, interacting with her fans, and fishing the Texas coast.

“Do you want to pick up where we left off earlier this evening?”

The rusty wheels churning in my brain came to a screeching halt. “Huh?”

He scooted over and pulled up his knee. A soft sigh escaped my lips as he grazed that sensitive juncture between my thighs. That’s when I realized my legs had somehow fallen open. Holy fuck! When did that happen? It was as if my inner-whore had taken over, robbing me of all sense of reason.

“We shared a kiss,” he said as he shifted his knee again, rubbing more moisture into my already soaking panties. “Do you want another?”

“Yes,” I rasped before jerking my head up. “No!” I shook my head. “I don’t know.”

What the hell was the matter with me? This hot stud so obviously wanted to fuck. I so obviously needed to fuck. I was a total idiot for turning him away.
Luckily for my starved libido, he wasn’t so easily deterred. “We’ll take it slow if you like,” he said as one corner of his mouth hitched up in an impossibly sexy grin.

“I’ll do anything you want, Ash.” His eyebrows dipped beneath the shadow of his thick hair as he clasped my hand in his. “Anything.”

When he brought my palm to his lips, trailing delicate kisses across my skin, I was done for. Sweet Hell on fire, I’d never been so turned on by a man before. Never.

The heat from his virile body encompassed me as he leaned closer. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I let his musky scent permeate my last thread of resistance and sink into my skin.

“Taste me,” he breathed against my lips.

And so I did, just one little nibble on his lower lip. Then another. When his tongue darted into my mouth, I opened to him, and he poured his warmth into me.

He tasted different than the first time we’d kissed, not bitter, not rough, but sweet, like chocolate cheesecake. Somewhere in the recesses of my hazy mind, I was reminded this man was not the same man I’d kissed earlier. This man was not even real, but hot damn, he sure was a fine kisser.
My legs spread like melted butter as his hand grazed inside of my thigh. I moaned into his mouth when he hitched up the flimsy fabric of my skirt and slipped a finger beneath the hem of my panties. He slid them off with ease, and I was vaguely aware of them falling to the floor. That’s when I wiggled my toes and felt nothing but air beneath me.

“We’re floating,” I gasped, reluctant though I was to break the kiss.

“It’s easier to undress you this way.” He slipped my little dress over my head before deftly unclasping my bra and tossing it to the floor. I was totally naked now, exposed and vulnerable, pinned beneath his big, virile body, floating somewhere under the rafters on a cloud of lust, and not caring one bit about my safety.

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What would you do if the one good dating prospect you had knew that you shit your pants??

Title: Fashionably Dead Down Under

Author: Robyn Peterman

Series: Hot Damned

Date published: March 27, 2014

Genres: Humor and Paranormal

Book Length: 334 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Astrid & Ethan

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 “The love between Astrid and Ethan is epic and classic, while hilarious and risque all at the same time! I’m honestly not sure how Robyn Peterman pulled it off!!” ~Becca

Welcome to Hell.

Literally.

The Hell where the Prince of Darkness is hotter than Hades, Hell Hounds smell like brownies and the Seven Deadly Sins are addicted to Facebook… Not to mention the soundtrack in the Underworld is Journey. For real.

I should have known no good could come from offing my parents in the space of twenty minutes no matter how psychotic and evil they were…

Now I find out my family tree includes almost every deity and mythological being alive while Ethan, the one and only love of my undead life has a limited time down under before he turns to dust. In the land of Sin, you’d think I’d get some nookie time with my man, but no. Baby Demons, cousins and grandparents put the kibosh on that. Blue balls are the new normal. What the hell does a half-Vampyre Half-Demon have to do to catch a break?

Apparently find a freakin’ sword, calm Mother Nature’s unmedicated mood swings and make sure Mister Rogers keeps his sticky fingers to himself during weekly poker with the Devil.

And I have three days to do it.

By all that’s unholy, I thought Ethan’s Vampyre family was crazy…Trust me, they have nothing on the Demons.

You may remember that I didn’t care for Fashionably Dead in the beginning…actually it was like nails on a chalk board! But I kept reading…got past the first few chapters and fell in love! Yes, it was still flawed and had some issues, but the story line was unique and hilarious!

Now, on to this book! Astrid and Ethan are still our main characters, but we get to meet quite a few newbies and don’t hear from our old favorites AT ALL! (Seriously…not even a thought about all of your friends and family back on Earth?) Anyways, Astrid is in Hell, literally, and is meeting some family that she kind of wishes she didn’t have to meet. Let me try and break this down a bit (I promise no major spoilers): Satan and God are her uncles, the seven sins and Jesus (can’t forget that one!) are her cousins (+1 extra awesome cousin), and you will never guess her her grandparents are!

Hell is not what she expected, while she is surrounded by demons and Hell hounds…and people from heaven that just like to play poker! (Umm..wait what?) There are soooo many things about this book that just left me giggling, shaking my head and thinking WTF?

So what about our love scenes, our chemistry…our steamy moments? Well, they are few and far between for our poor, poor Ethan and Astrid. (Did I mention that Ethan’s walk into Hell probably didn’t go as planned?) Thanks to her busy body family in Hell, Astrid and Ethan both end up with quite a case of blue balls! The chemistry is still there at least! These two are explosive and so well developed that you can relate to them easily. I often found myself cursing and yelling when they would get interrupted yet again.

The love between Astrid and Ethan is epic and classic, while hilarious and risque all at the same time! I’m honestly not sure how Robyn Peterman pulled it off! This is definitely a steamy romance! Let’s just say when they finally get the chance to be together it is just as amazing and explicit as the first book! The fact that this love is now growing to encompass that of their unborn child just makes it even sweeter! There are a few moments where Ethan is kissing on Astrid’s belly and speaking with the baby that just make the reader go “aaawwweee”!

The story line…hmm..well the story line is definitely what I would call unique! At times it is even what I would call crazy, insane and just plain weird! It kept me laughing and wondering what was going to happen next, that is for sure! The ending…just wow! I so didn’t see that one coming! I was almost in tears…almost!

There was one part of the book that I’m a little confused by and pretty sure contradicts itself…I don’t want to give anything away but let’s just say that General George is apparently in two places at once when he goes to the basement to “save” Astrid, or at least this is how it came across to me when I got to the big reveal near the end.

Even with the issues that I know are in the book, I still loved it! The characters are well developed, easy to love and have a depth that keep them real. The story line, while pretty out there, is unique, hilarious, and somehow really romantic all at the same time! I can’t fully explain why I recommend this book…but I do! It was totally worth the time and the money! 

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Robyn writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. Her addictions include shoes (the expensive kind), Coke with extra ice in a styrofoam cup, and bejeweled reading glasses. 

A former professional actress, she now lives in the south with her family and too many animals to count. Writing gives her a chance to have a job where working in her P.J.’s is acceptable. You can follow Robyn on her website and Facebook.

Don’t forget to check out our Monthly Giveaway page to see what else is included in this awesome giveaway!

Robyn Peterman is giving away an e-copy of Fashionably Dead Down Under, book 2 in the Hot Damned series!

What is your favorite thing about a paranormal romance?

Title: Fashionably Dead

Author: Robyn Peterman

Series: (if it’s not a series delete this, if it is link to the series page)

Date published: September 2, 2013

Genres: Humor and Paranormal

Book Length: 322 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Astrid & Ethan

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 “This author is a genius! The way the book is written is witty, fun to read, and captivating! There are so many twists and turns that the reader honestly has no clue what is coming next, at least I know I didn’t!” ~Becca

Vampyres don’t exist. They absolutely do not exist.

At least I didn’t think they did ‘til I tried to quit smoking and ended up Undead. Who in the hell did I screw over in a former life that my getting healthy equates with dead?

Now I’m a Vampyre. Yes, we exist whether we want to or not. However, I have to admit, the perks aren’t bad. My girls no longer jiggle, my ass is higher than a kite and the latest Prada keeps finding its way to my wardrobe. On the downside, I’m stuck with an obscenely profane Guardian Angel who looks like Oprah and a Fairy Fighting Coach who’s teaching me to annihilate like the Terminator.

To complicate matters, my libido has increased to Vampyric proportions and my attraction to a hotter than Satan’s underpants killer rogue Vampyre is not only dangerous . . . it’s possibly deadly. For real dead. Permanent death isn’t on my agenda. Avoiding him is my only option. Of course, since he thinks I’m his, it’s easier said than done. Like THAT’S not enough to deal with, all the other Vampyres think I’m some sort of Chosen One.

Holy Hell, if I’m in charge of saving an entire race of blood suckers, the Undead are in for one hell of a ride

If I’m being perfectly honest, this book started out as a 1 or 2 star book for me. I just couldn’t get over how similar a lot of things were to other popular books and tv series. When I first saw the book I was really excited by it, it just seemed so hilarious and awesome. I’m glad that I kept reading because after the first few chapters the book truly took off on a plot line I never saw coming and made all of the wish-wash in the beginning totally worth it!

Fashionably Dead is absolutely hilarious, romantic, erotic and over all awesome to read. By the end I was begging for book two and dying to know what happens!

Basically, the book is focused on Astrid, a 29 year old woman just trying to live her life as she see’s fit and not let her mother get her down. I have to say as a main character she just didn’t hook me to start off with. Heck if it hadn’t told me how old she was…I totally would have assumed she was some snarky, foul mouthed Prada loving teenager! She just didn’t come across as a woman my age! Over time things improved a bit and I did find myself quite attached to Astrid and actually caring what happened to her…hey, she even started to sound a little bit more like an adult!

When Astrid goes to a hypnotist to stop smoking all hell breaks loose and her life will never be the same!

Not too long after we have Pam, the Oprah doppelganger angel that curses worse than most sailors, The Kev, the horribly dressed (sometimes naked) Arnold doppelganger fairy and Gemma, Astrid’s long time best friend that apparently isn’t human either! Did I mention things are a bit complicated and just plain out WEIRD in a huge chunk of this book? Once Astrid has had a few days to adjust to being a Vampyre (yep spelled with a y…I’ve never fully understood the difference there…but whatever lol) all these random vampyres start showing up with gift baskets asking her to join their house…like it’s some sorority thing! SERIOUSLY?!? So far this book is just so strange and out there that I have to keep reading, if for no other reason than to see where in the hell it’s going!

In comes Ethan…I will admit that I had a feeling of his true identity before it was revealed, but it didn’t ruin anything for me. Ethan is a sexy as sin vampyre with a massive asshole complex (well sometimes…other times he is just super sweet). Ethan has his secrets in the beginning and in order for me not to do spoilers I kind of can’t say much more about what happens in the book!

At this point the book has become a 3 star book for me…still about half of the book to go though…so let’s see what happens!

So anyways…this book is a major roller coaster of emotions and revelations! By the end of the book I was laughing, crying and begging for more! Seriously…I didn’t see this one coming! I picked up the book because the cover made me giggle and some how a book that I started out not caring for all that much has me wanting to go buy book two right away?!? How awesome!

The story line is definitely unique, trust me on this one…I know the beginning is a bit similar to others but just give it time! This author is a genius! The way the book is written is witty, fun to read, and captivating! There are so many twists and turns that the reader honestly has no clue what is coming next, at least I know I didn’t!

The book ends with one massive cliff-hanger that has me jumping to Amazon as quick as I can…I have to know dang it! So, even though it’s only rated a 3 star (which still totally means it’s WORTH READING) the story is great and makes me want the next one!

Now…if I can just get my hands on book two!! 

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Robyn writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. Her addictions include shoes (the expensive kind), Coke with extra ice in a styrofoam cup, and bejeweled reading glasses. 

A former professional actress, she now lives in the south with her family and too many animals to count. Writing gives her a chance to have a job where working in her P.J.’s is acceptable. You can follow Robyn on her website and Facebook.

Robyn Peterman is giving away an e-copy of Fashionably Dead Down Under, book 2 in the Hot Damned series!

What is your favorite thing about a paranormal romance?

Today is the release day for DANTE’S FIRE, the newest title from NYTs bestselling author Jennifer Probst and I got the chance to read and review it before it came out! Trust me you won’t want to miss out on this one! (My review post will be up on Sept. 7th!)

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It’s Time To Meet A New Kind Of Hero…

Dante Stark has a dark secret–a legacy left to him by his father which is both a blessing and a curse. A traumatic experience as a small boy gave him special powers of healing, but it comes with a price. Destined to wander the world alone to heal others, he’s accepted his fate. Until Selina Rogers forces him to confront his deepest fears, erotic desires, and question his capacity to love. Selina Rogers has made a name for herself at Inferno Enterprises. She’s tough, confident and prepared to succeed. She’s also built a world she believes is safe, until she’s attacked and then saved by a masked stranger. As he helps her heal physically and emotionally, she becomes fascinated by his overwhelming power and gentle touch. Determined to show Dante the love he’s been denying himself, Selina surrenders her heart, and dreams of a future with the mysterious man who completes her. But will his dark legacy destroy them…or save them both…

Title: Beyond Fate

Author: Amalia Dillin

Series: Fate of the Gods

Published by: World Weaver Press

Date published: Sept. 16, 2014

Genres: Contemporary Fantasy

Steam Rating: Sweet

Main Characters: Adam & Eve

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When Adam left Eve and their newborn daughter Elah, he thought he was saving the world…but how could he have known the blame for the world turning barren would fall on Eve?

Beyond Fate will be available in trade paperback and ebook via Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Kobo.com, WorldWeaverPress.com, and other online retailers, and for wholesale through Ingram. You can also find Beyond Fate on Goodreads.

Amalia Dillin

Amalia Dillin  began as a Biology major before taking Latin and falling in love with old heroes and older gods. After that, she couldn’t stop writing about them, with the occasional break for more contemporary subjects. Her short stories have been published by Daily Science Fiction and Birdville magazine, and she’s also the author of the “Fate of the Gods” series and Honor Among Orcs, the first book in the Orc Saga. Amalia lives in upstate New York with her husband, and dreams of the day when she will own goats — to pull her chariot through the sky, of course.

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