Friday, February 28, 2014

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of The Fawn


About Susan Griscom:

“I daydream often. If I didn’t write, I think my mind would explode from an overload of fantasy and weirdness. To the annoyance of my friends and family, my characters sometimes become a part of my world. During my childhood, I would frequently get in trouble in school for daydreaming. Eventually, my vivid imagination paid off and I had the privilege of writing and co-directing my sixth-grade class play—a dreadful disaster; though not from my writing, of course, I must blame it on the acting.

The craft of writing, although dormant for years, never really left me. Many years later, and with the help of technology, I let my imagination run wild again.

Born in a small town in Pennsylvania, I enjoy writing about characters living in small quaint towns. I tend to lean toward the unusual and spooky. I read all genres but I love reading paranormal romance and like writing in that genre.

My paranormal playing field delves into a different milieu, abandoning vampires and werewolves, but not discounting them. Someday I might like to write a novel about vamps and those furry creatures. But for now I like the bizarre mixed with romance. A strong hero or heroine confronted with extraordinary forces of nature, powers and capabilities gets my blood running.

I live in Northern California with my very romantic husband, my small yippy dog, Riley, and my humungous black cat, Saké. My family consists of his and her children; four wonderful sons and one beautiful daughter, six grandchildren and another on the way. My greatest love in life is my family and those large and ever growing holiday dinners.

I enjoy traveling. I hate running, but do it once in a while. Reading and writing are my favorite pastimes.”

Keep up with Susan online at her: Blog | Website | on Facebook | Twitter |Goodreads | and her Amazon Author Page.


The Fawn
BEAUMONT BROTHERS Book #1

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New Adult Contemporary Romance/Suspense

Sexual content and mature subject matter, including domestic violence and abuse.

This will be a two book series, but both books in The Beaumont Brothers can be read as a standalone.

After a not-so-wonderful young adulthood—shuffled from one foster home to another—Lena Benton had hoped marriage would be her ticket to happiness. Wedded a year after high school graduation, Lena was certain she’d found her knight. But when Troy Harington’s true colors surface shortly after their glorious day of elopement, things aren’t quite as rosy as Lena had envisioned. When an unforeseen event turns ugly, all she can do is ... run!

But does she run far enough?

Jackson Beaumont prides himself on being a nature-loving, guitar-strumming carefree sort of guy, known for his eagerness to help injured animals find their way back into the wild. When Lena Benton walks into his bar, he’s once again swept off his feet with concern and desire to help the wounded. Will he risk having his heart torn apart again when the memory of the fawn he rescued as a child resurfaces?

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle:
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The Fawn was a wonderfully gripping story about rising above oppression, finding salvation, discovering beauty and joy in the little things, and the transformative properties of true love...

A contemporary new adult romance, The Fawn follows Lena through her journey as she escapes from a terribly abusive husband and finally strikes out on her own, all the way to where she is able to find the love she truly deserves, both from herself and from another.

Touching on a subject that isn't much used in fiction because it's oftentimes hard to read, The Fawn starts with scenes of domestic abuse. While gut-wrenching in their intensity, the scenes are integral to setting up Lena's story and her motivation and mindset for the rest of the book. There are times within this first part of the book that you will become breathless and want to look away. You will hate and rail and wonder if the author is writing from experience. I asked, and the answer is no (thank goodness!), but what that all means is that the writing is superb and done with such finesse, it immediately sucks you in.

As Lena's journey leads her farther away from her abusive husband and out onto her own, she ultimately ends up finding Jackson, and let me just say that you will immediately add another book boyfriend to your list of favorites!

Lena and Jackson's story is sweet, emotional, and a truly enjoyable read. One thing I will note is that the pace of the story, given the subject matter that builds the heroine's character, is a bit rushed, but it's a work of fiction and there are only so many pages to work with, especially if the meat of the story is supposed to be the romance. Susan couldn't have changed this without adding a lot of no action time slips or uncomfortable parts of the book that wouldn't be light enough for an NA romance. It's called out in the beginning of the book before the acknowledgments that it's a work of fiction and in no way meant to be a realistic journey of a true battered wife. I hope that readers will keep this in mind while reading, because outside of the fact that yes, Lena and Jack do end up falling in love quickly, it's a romance book, and that's what we're all hoping for, isn't it!?

I would definitely recommend this book for fans of sweet contemporary romance with some danger and intrigue thrown in for good measure.

The Fawn


[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Nameless



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hi. I’m Mercedes M. Yardley. I have two broken laptops, three kids, a husband and no time to write, although I try my very best. I like to write stories. I like to write poems. I like to write essays and sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they aren’t. I’m the author of the short story collection Beautiful Sorrows, the “serial killers in love” novella Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love, and my debut novel Nameless: The Darkness Comes. I specialize in the dark and beautiful.
You can keep up with Mercedes online at her Blog, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads.



Nameless
BONE ANGEL Book #1

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Luna Masterson sees demons. She has been dealing with the demonic all her life, so when her brother gets tangled up with a demon named Sparkles, ‘Luna the Lunatic’ rolls in on her motorcycle to save the day.

Armed with the ability to harm demons, her scathing sarcasm, and a hefty chip on her shoulder, Luna gathers the most unusual of allies, teaming up with a green-eyed heroin addict and a snarky demon ‘of some import.’

After all, outcasts of a feather should stick together...even until the end.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Vivacious Valkyrie - Marta:
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I adore paranormal, but recently have been reading other genres in the hopes of finding something different and fresh, so imagine my surprise when I started reading this book, it's completely unique! Now it's not often that I think that, so hats off to this Ms Yardley.

Luna is like no one else. She's different because she sees Demons! She doesn't remember a time when they weren't whispering in the darkness or hiding in the shadows, and now not a day goes by without feeling their presence . Life has been hard, and Luna's father died because he shared her gift/curse. So far, Luna's survived. Things start to fall apart when her own sister-in-law is possessed by a Demon, but when she takes away Luna's niece Lydia, it's time to come out fighting because no demon is hurting her family anymore! Her brother Seth can't cope, and it's up to Luna to release Hell on Earth!

This is a book that doesn't shy away from the dark and disturbing choices that we, as humans, make. Life is precious, and yet sometimes we seem to accept our own mortality far too easily. Suicide is not an easy subject to write about, but the author writes about it with sensitivity as it's a pivotal moment for so much that happens in this story.

Luna is a complicated character, she's an angry woman and yet full of joy and love for her family. She's brave and yet frightened to trust and allow anyone really close. Luna's life has truly been filled with horror but she dares anyone to try and knock her down. Even when she falls in love with Reed Taylor she manages to push him away, never letting him really close but keeping her barriers up. As I've mentioned characters, it wouldn't be fair not to say that although this isn't a romance there is a complicated triangle of sorts that will blow your mind!

If you enjoy urban fantasy then this fast paced book will be right up your alley. A snarky heroine whose flaws just add to the story. Bad guys who are truly evil in the fullest sense of the word, and emotion to tug on your heart strings. Happily, even though there is a resolution of sorts at the end, there's no real cliffhanger. But, and it's a big but, the author has opened up a whole new can of worms which will lead nicely to the next book.

Nameless

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of A Beta's Haven



Carrie Ann Ryan is a bestselling paranormal and contemporary romance author. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate – even if it’s just in her books. Happy endings are always near – even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.

Carrie Ann’s Redwood Pack series is a bestselling series that has made the shifter world even more real to her and has allowed the Dante’s Circle and Holiday, Montana series to be born. She’s also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She loves meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.

Feel free to stalk Carrie Ann at the following places online - Facebook, Twitter, Website, Blog, Goodreads, Amazon Author Page and Pinterest.


A Beta’s Haven 
Redwood Pack #6.5 


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Being the Beta of the Redwood Pack isn’t an easy task, but Jasper has never complained. He’s spent his entire adult life dropping everything so he can take care of others. Now he’s a father, a husband…and tired. His mate, Willow, knows Jasper won’t let others know that he might need a break, even for a weekend, so that’s where she comes in. 

Once Jasper lets go and allows his mate to call the shots, this Beta might just be in for the ride of a lifetime.

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 6 and 7 to give you a taste of Jasper and Willow. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.


Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Bewitching Bella – Charity: 
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One of the greatest things about the Redwood series is that Carrie Ann hates to say goodbye to her characters especially when they have more to say, hence…NOVELLAS!!!! I love that we get to revisit our favorite couples and see how they are doing. 


Jasper is tired and overworked, not that he would ever complain or want any other "job" in his pack. He loves that he can be the Beta his pack needs, but it’s taking its toll on him. That's when his wife Willow steps in and takes over a little. By doing so, she gives her husband the break he needs. 


My favorite thing about this novella is that we get to see Edward - the alpha of all alphas - get wrapped around his granddaughter’s little finger. We get to see a softer side to the man that holds more power than anyone in the pack. 


I love Carrie Ann and I love the Redwood Pack and I am so happy that we got to have a glimpse into Jasper and Willow's world again as we near the end of this series.

A Beta's Haven

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Wakeworld


Kerry Schafer lives in Colville, Washington, with her family, which includes two cats, a rescue fish, and a preternaturally large black dog. A self-styled perpetual student, she earned an RN from Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta; a BA in English (Honours) from York University in Toronto, Ontario; and an M.Ed. in counseling psychology from Washington State University.

Kerry is the proud creator of THE BETWEEN series, which was launched on 1/29/13 with Between. Book #2, Wakeworld, was just released on 1/28/14.

You can connect with Kerry online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads!




Wakeworld
THE BETWEEN Book #2



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Vivian Maylor is trying to hold it together. But her attempts to build a life with the man she loves seem doomed by the dragon inside her yearning to break free. Vivian is a dreamshifter, the last line of defense between reality and the dreamworld, and the only one of her kind.

Weston Jennings also believes he is the only one of his kind. He fears his powers as a dreamshifter, and resists learning to control them. After suffering a tragic loss, Weston heads deep into the woods of the Pacific Northwest to embrace a safe life of solitude. But when a terrible mistake leads to an innocent’s death, his guilt drives him to his former home, where he encounters what he never thought he would find: another shifter.

Now Vivian and Weston must work together to defeat a new threat to the dreamworld.


Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

I said in my review of Between, book #1 of the series, that this was an Urban Fantasy unlike anything I had experienced before, and one that I wanted to get lost in again. When I got word that Wakeworld was available, I was excited to dive in.

Wakeworld picks up right where Between left off, but I think if you were coming into this book as a first time reader you could catch on easily enough...

Kerry broadened the scope of The Between series by introducing yet another dimension, some supe groups we hadn't encountered yet, and a really nasty new antagonist. She also brought in another hero, and his story allowed Vivian's story to evolve some more as well.

Between felt very much like your favorite childhood fairytales turned on their head. Wakeworld felt less like that, but did stick to embracing the higher fantasy elements that I loved from book #1, and even took those to another level with the introduction of the new creatures, the continuing evolution of Vivian's dragon side, and more.

Like the first of the series, the book doesn't start out like a bullet, it ramps up nicely and once it hits the plateau, all bets are off and it's an edge of your seat thrill ride until the end, whereupon you'll be wishing for the next immediately.

The characters and world building of THE BETWEEN are fabulous, and the second book of the series made each stronger. Readers that enjoy their Urban Fantasy with some dragons and high fantasy elements, as well as a slightly ethereal edge will likely find Between and Wakewold enjoyable, especially if you're not looking for instant HEA's for your protagonists. :)


Wakeworld


Saturday, February 22, 2014

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Wild Fever


Donna Grant is the award winning author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance – Scottish Medieval, historical, dark fantasy, time travel, erotic, and paranormal.


Donna was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Her childhood dream was to become a professional ballet dancer and study under the amazing Mikhail Baryshnikov. Though she never got to meet Baryshnikov, she did make it to New York City and performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Later, Donna’s love of the romance genre and the constant stories running through her head prompted her to sit down and write her first book. Once that book was completed, there was no turning back.

Despite the deadlines and her voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two young children, three cats, and one long haired Chihuahua. She’s blessed with a proud, supportive husband who’s learned to cook far more than frozen chicken nuggets.

You can find Donna online at her Website as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.

Wild Fever
CHIASSON Book #1

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Bound by darkness. Freed by love.

A WOMAN’S PASSION

Olivia Breaux left the small Cajun town the day of her high school graduation and never looked back. Until an unfortunate event sends her home ten years later. Returning to her hometown brings back memories and long held desires for the impossibly gorgeous – and aloof – Vincent.

A HUNTER’S DESIRE

Handsome, resilient Vincent Chiasson takes his job as hunter to supernatural beings in the bayous seriously. When an unknown creature begins killing women the Chiasson family has contact with, Vincent knows this has something to do with his parents’ deaths years earlier. To make matters worse, the one woman he’s yearned to call his own has returned – and is targeted by the beast. He’ll have to face his past – and confront his future – to save Olivia…

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION'S Pack Alpha - Chelle
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Evil abounds in the small bayou town of Lyons Point…

Thankfully, they have the Chiassons, a generations old family of hunters well known and respected for fighting the malevolence that would otherwise destroy them.

When an unknown creature goes on a killing spree seemingly targeting women that the Chiasson family has had recent contact with, Vincent Chiasson, eldest of the family, makes it his mission to stop its murderous rampage and prevent any more senseless deaths.

Olivia Breaux left home the day she graduated high school and thought never to look back. After her life is turned upside down in Dallas, she has no choice but to return to her hometown, and the man she hasn’t been able to get out of her head for the last 10 years.

The reappearance of Olivia is a complication for Vincent. Not only is she another potential victim for the monster, she’s also a distraction for him personally. Can he ignore the passion he feels for her and concentrate on the job, or will she prove to be the death of him? Literally.

It was an absolute treat to be one of the first to be emerged in this wonderful new world of Donna Grant's! I was utterly captivated.

Think Supernatural in the bayou with 2 extra brothers, a relatable heroine that you can't help but root for, plenty of action, some heart pounding, knee weakening passion (as only Donna Grant can do) and a segue for at least 4 more books in the series and it was a definite win! :)

An easy 4 Skulls!

Wild Fever


[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of The Craving



Donna Grant is the award winning author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance – Scottish Medieval, historical, dark fantasy, time travel, erotic, and paranormal.


Donna was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Her childhood dream was to become a professional ballet dancer and study under the amazing Mikhail Baryshnikov. Though she never got to meet Baryshnikov, she did make it to New York City and performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Later, Donna’s love of the romance genre and the constant stories running through her head prompted her to sit down and write her first book. Once that book was completed, there was no turning back.

Despite the deadlines and her voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two young children, three cats, and one long haired Chihuahua. She’s blessed with a proud, supportive husband who’s learned to cook far more than frozen chicken nuggets.

You can find Donna online at her Website as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.



The Craving
ROGUES OF SCOTLAND Book #1

Release Date 3/10/14

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A QUEST FOR HAPPINESS

Resigned to a lonely life after a fierce betrayal of the man who broke her spirit, Meg Alpin retreats to her family’s castle. In her pursuit to move on with her life, she uncovers long buried secrets and discovers something magical amidst the furniture in the tower. In one instant, her dull world is given bright new meaning in the form of a Highlander too magnificent, too handsome to be real.

A DESIRE FOR FREEDOM

Cursed and caged in a mirror by a gypsy, Ronan Galt’s existence is complete darkness and unquenchable need. When he’s brought back into the light, his distrust of women is at odds with his instant attraction to the beautiful and strong Meg. In his quest to be free of his prison, he will learn the true meaning of love – but will it be too late to claim the woman that was destined to be his?

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle:
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The Craving was a sweet and sexy tale - Gypsy curses, hot men in kilts, medieval castles, and the kind of love that comes as a surprise, burrows deep within without being recognized, and then blossoms unexpectedly in breathtaking fashion.

I loved that both Meg and Ronan had some major issues with trust, and yet they grew with one another and learned to let someone else in while healing along the way.

I also loved that though this was a novella, it never once felt rushed to me. The story was gripping, and the flow perfectly paced to a wonderful story.

An easily earned 4 skulls!

The Craving

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Immortal Sacrifice


National Bestselling author Claire Ashgrove grew up writing. Hobby quickly turned into passion, and when she discovered the world of romance as a teen, poems and short stories gave way to full length novels with sexy heroes and heroines waiting to be swept off their feet. She wrote her first romance novel at seventeen.

While that manuscript gathered dust-bunnies beneath the bed, she went on to establish herself as a contemporary, historical, and paranormal author. Her writing, however, skirted a fine line between hot and steamy, and motivated by authors she admired, she pushed her boundaries and made the leap into erotica, using the darker side of human nature and on-the-edge suspense to drive grittier, sexier, stories.

Keep up with Claire online at her website, Facebook, as Twitter, and on GoodReads as Tori, Claire and Sophia.

Immortal Sacrifice
THE CURSE OF THE TEMPLARS Book #4

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In the wake of an Italian mobster’s death, the archangels charge Immortal Templar Knight Caradoc of Asterleigh with protecting a necklace that contains Christ’s tears. He vows to bring the relic home, never imagining he’ll have to battle Isabelle Speranza, the only woman he’s ever loved and whom he left in a futile attempt to protect her heart. Discovering she’s his fated seraph changes everything. For the dark lord Azazel is hunting the Templar mates.

Isabelle lost her heart to Caradoc in a whirlwind affair abroad, only to be abandoned in the middle of the night. When she encounters Caradoc in Sicily three years later, her buried anger fuels desire that won’t be denied. Yet a dark shadow threatens their reunion. Azazel has discovered her greatest weakness, and her dreams promise unspeakable horrors if she fails to procure the sacred necklace.

As danger stalks her, Isabelle reveals an unbelievable secret. To save them both, Caradoc must accept her truths, even if it means turning from everything he’s sworn to uphold.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle:

Claire Ashgrove's THE CURSE OF THE TEMPLARS series quickly became one of my favorites after I discovered it some time back. What's not to love... real history molded to fit a paranormal shell (yet with fabulous attention to detail where the history IS accurate), all melded with romance and set off by some mystery and intrigue. Fabulous!

When this book (which is actually the 5th story of the series) came out, I was upset that I couldn't start it immediately. I made time for it though, and boy am I glad that I did!

You don't get as much backstory with Immortal Sacrifice, so I highly suggest reading the books in order before jumping into this one to get its full awesome effect. For the sake of my review, I will give you some nonspoilery history to set things up...

Back when Caradoc was still mortal, he was a lord in Asterleigh. After taking his vows to become a knight - chastity, poverty, etc - he found that he was missing it too much, and that it wasn't helping his battle against the darkness that was destined to overtake him. In an effort to get closure on that part of his life and concentrate on his mission, he traveled to Europe to say goodbye to what was left of his beloved homeland and met Isabelle, a mob boss's daughter and antiquities dealer. They had a whirlwind affair in a quaint English cottage and both fell in love. Unfortunately, Caradoc knew that he could only be with the woman who was destined to be his, his Seraph, so to avoid any further heartache, he left. Without so much as a goodbye.

Fast forward 3 1/2 years into the future where Immortal Sacrifice begins... As the Templars continue their quest to obtain all of the holy relics that the dark lord Azazel could use to overthrow the Almighty, Caradoc and Isabelle run into each other once again at an antiquities auction in Sicily where The Tears of Christ, which are hidden in an exquisite flawless diamond necklace, are up for grabs, along with an urn and some other things that are made from the Cross. Both Caradoc and Isabelle are there to bid on the necklace and fireworks ensue. There's unresolved history, unfulfilled love and desire, need, determination, stubborness and more, and to make matters more interesting...secrets galore (I would love to tell you more, but I don't do spoilers. Sorry!).

Suffice it to say that the book was very well-written with a fast moving plot, side stories that will eventually segue into other Templars' tales (yes!!), and enough romance and action to keep all the different sides of us book addicts and paranormal junkies happy!

If you're looking for a fun, fresh and unique paranormal romance, this is an amazing book for it! However, again, I do suggest reading the series in order: Immortal Hope, Immortal Surrender, Immortal Protector ( a novella), Immortal Trust and Immortal Sacrifice.

Immortal Sacrifice

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of The House on Pancake Hill


Jodi Sykes is a Writer, Blogger, Light Worker, Medium, Reiki Practitioner, Motivator, Educator, Quote Keeper, Animal lover, and Friend, but her main objective is to live life to the fullest!

Jodi is the author of The House on Pancake Hill, I am Special – The Power is in ME, and Living La Vida (Lymphoma).

Follow Jodi online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads.


The House on Pancake Hill
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In 1965, the author moved into a house on Pancake Hill. Jodi Sykes discovered her ability to communicate with the dearly departed at the age of three. Throughout her childhood, she was visited on an almost a nightly basis from the world of Spirit.
The House on Pancake Hill chronicles her journey of shielding her abilities from her friends and family, to suppressing them completely over the course of twenty years. She finally came to terms with her gifts and has embraced them.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha – Chelle:

Reading The House on Pancake Hill was like sitting down with a friend to swap paranormal stories… I loved it, and it brought me back to so many of my own experiences. I absolutely cannot wait to talk with Jodi and have her on the site!

If you like real life paranormal activity stories, then this is definitely a fun one to check out. Written kind of snippety, like small peeks into her life, Jodi finds a way to engage the readers and make you feel like you were there with her. My only complaint… I wanted MORE of each of the stories. LOL

I give The House on Pancake Hill 4 Skulls and would definitely recommend it for people looking for something different to occupy their reading moments, especially if you like real-life paranormal activity type stories.

The House on Pancake Hill


[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Window

Michele Renae

An author of over 50 stories in the fantasy, action/adventure, historical and paranormal romance genres, this prolific author now writes erotica as Michele Renae. [For those of you that don’t know, Michele Renae is Michele Hauf in her other persona. :)].

Michele is good at daydreaming, kitty wrangling, navigating Paris from memory, and locating parking spots close to the front door. She is not so good at making bath bombs, being patient in line at the Post Office, and reading only one book at a time.

You can connect with Michele online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitterand on GoodReads.

WindowPARIS SECRETS Book #1 

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An erotic romance behind glass

The first time she sees her new neighbor, his sexy smile arouses her curiosity — and her desires. His hard, chiseled muscles and playful invitations are irresistible.

Bared before their windows, framed and displayed above the streets of Paris, they embark upon a provocative affair.
Their daring game of exhibitionism lures her back for more and more, and she quickly realizes he is the man she has dreamed about.

Yet she’s never heard his voice. Never felt his touch. Never thought she’d experience something this exquisite.
Or this bold…

Paris Secrets - Do you dare?

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha - Chelle:
*eARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Window is a super sexy debut novel in a new erotica trilogy unlike anything I’ve read before!

There is just something so incredibly naughty and titillating about forming a ‘relationship’ with nothing but sight - ‘you can look, but you can’t touch’… Or talk… Yet what they SHARE is more private, personal and intimate than anything else.

It’s self pleasure and voyeurism at its best. It’s one of those highly sexual books that isn’t filled with ‘in your face’ eroticism, but requires you to feel, and think, and fantasize, right along with your leading couple, thereby getting your pulse racing and your flush rising.

It’s got a quirky female lead that you can’t help but love, a sexy, chivalrous male lead that will melt your heart, and even the cliff-hanger didn’t upset me too much, because I knew there would be more, and I absolutely CANNOT wait to get lost in this tantalizing and artful seduction again!

Window is highly recommended, and I am chomping at the bit for Screen in February!

Window

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Screen

Michele Renae

An author of over 50 stories in the fantasy, action/adventure, historical and paranormal romance genres, this prolific author now writes erotica as Michele Renae. [For those of you that don’t know, Michele Renae is Michele Hauf in her other persona. :)].

Michele is good at daydreaming, kitty wrangling, navigating Paris from memory, and locating parking spots close to the front door. She is not so good at making bath bombs, being patient in line at the Post Office, and reading only one book at a time.

You can connect with Michele online at her Website, on Facebook, on Twitterand on GoodReads.

ScreenPARIS SECRETS Book #2 

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She fell willingly, seduced by the erotic foreignness of all that he was.
Words can be more powerful than touch. Stimulate and engage the senses, then watch what happens…

They began a daring affair a few weeks ago, baring skin, sensual secrets—their very souls—before their bedroom windows, situated across the street from one another. Now they’ve taken it to the next level. The laptop screen has added sound to their intimate liaisons, and his voice, that delicious French accent, is oh, so sexy. His laughter teases good shivers across her skin, and his sensual commands seduce her deeper into a world of erotic play. Fantasies lure them into a new intimacy and a surprising trust that the two strangers who have never touched welcome.

Yet frustrations grow as she pines for his touch. They must meet. Soon. But a secret is revealed that will challenge their desires and the trust both have earned.

Return to the heroine’s Parisian apartment as she continues her relationship with Monsieur Sexy, and they explore the delicious intricacies of cyber-sex.
Book #2 in the Paris Secrets trilogy begins with a bang..

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha - Chelle:
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Yet another surprising and sinfully sexy read by Michele Renae. I breezed through it in one long setting, and wanted nothing more than the third book of the trilogy immediately afterward.

Picking up where Window (book #1) left off, our leading couple takes their relationship to the next level. After discovering one another with nothing more than sight across a Paris alley, they add sound to the mix, and jump into a cyber relationship from Berlin to Paris, still keeping to their rules of engagement.

Given the sheer genius of the way these books are written, it’s hard to write a review without spoilers. Suffice it to say that Michele ramped up the fantasy, added a sense, threw in a wrench, and had my heart rate elevated almost the entire time with Screen, and I cannot wait for the finale to the trilogy, Skin, later this year.

PARIS SECRETS is one of the most engaging, unique, and titillating series I have encountered. The romance is sweet, the erotic elements are off the chart steamy (and all without touch if you can believe it), the characters super lovable, and the tone light and fun…until the twist that Michele introduces towards the end of Screen, which serves as a reminder that the best happily ever afters don’t come easily.

I highly recommend this series!

Screen

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Infinite Desire


Gayle Donnelly and Robyn Mackenzie
Gayle and Robyn both hail from the Midwest. Writing partners as well as friends (perhaps even sisters in another life), both are married and each has two wonderful children. The similarities don’t stop there. Both earned degrees in English education, both have a profound weakness for Starbucks coffee, and both are completely captivated by the ethereal beauty found in the Pacific Northwest.

Their individual passions for writing and storytelling, led them to create the BLOOD FEUD series, which just closed out in November with Infinite Desire.

You can stalk Gayle and Robyn online at their Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on GoodReads.


Infinite Desire
BLOOD FEUD Book #3

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Book three in the Blood Feud series.Coteri warrior Tremayne has hidden his darker side for centuries. Yet after months of working in the oppressive heat of New Orleans, Tre is struggling to keep his inner beast in check. Then one chance meeting with a mysterious newcomer threatens his control.

Alexandria’s family has sheltered her for her entire life, grooming her since birth to hate and fear their enemies. She has worked tirelessly in her genetic research, her sole focus on helping her people to survive. Now she wants one night to experience all New Orleans has to offer.Even as their bodies burn for one another and their beasts call like to like, Tre and Alex struggle to accept that many of the rock-solid truths they have always believed are just an illusion. With each new truth exposed, more doubt surfaces, but learning to trust in this new reality ends up no match for the power of their passion.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha - Chelle:

I have been with this series and these amazing authors since day #1, and I think they ended the series with a bang! This book starts out immediately steamy, but sucks you into the story as it wears on, gives closure where needed, allows additional side characters’ stories to be resolved, and reminds fans why we loved this series from the get-go.

In a bit of Romeo and Julietesque forbidden desire, shifters Tremayne and Alexandria hook up for a night of passion. The rub? Tre doesn’t know that Alex is the ‘enemy’, and Alex doesn’t know Tre’s whole story either. Add in the fact that both of them have been led astray nearly their entire life by the half truths and duplicity of their clans, and Infinite Desire becomes about so much more than their love story.

Infinite Desire can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly suggest treating yourself to the trilogy. The BLOOD FEUD series is action, romance, adventure, and intrigue all rolled into some wonderful world building and characters that you will love to love and love to hate.

I would highly recommend the entire series to PNR lovers and shifter fans far and wide.

Infinite Desire



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Stacey Kennedy is an urban fantasy lover at heart, but she also enjoys losing herself in dark and sensual worlds. She lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, who gave her a happily-ever-after. Together, they have two small children who can always make her smile, and who will never be allowed to read Mommy’s books. If she’s not plugging away at a new story, you’ll find her camping, curling up with the latest flick, or obsessing over Sons of Anarchy and Game of Thrones.


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Bared
CLUB SIN Book #2

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In a novel that’s perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey, Stacey Kennedy returns to Club Sin with another wicked and wild tale of submission, seduction, and love.

At Las Vegas’s exclusive Club Sin, Aidan Knight is the Master, unleashing the erotic yearnings of his submissive lovers. But his dominant façade conceals a devastating loss—something he instantly recognizes in his personally trained submissive Cora Adams. Sworn to unearth her secrets, Aidan uses his seductive skills to ignite her wildest desires until Cora yields to the pleasure she can find only with him.

Cora came to the BDSM club to act out her sub-and-dom fantasies without ever revealing the heartbreak that haunts her. But Aidan’s masterful touch is bringing her closer to the edge … and deeper into a world of control and surrender. He refuses to allow her to submit to any other man—nor does she want to. It’s a dangerous game they’re playing. For as they give in to passion, they must lay bare their souls for a love that could heal—and free—them both.

Bared is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha - Chelle:

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Bared is not just an erotic BDSM novel. It is a book with extreme heart and gripping emotion. It sucks you in and doesn’t let go. Coming from a reader who doesn’t generally read BDSM, Stacey’s CLUB SIN series is an absolute winner!

Our hero lost his partner some years ago. She was the love of his life and his committed Sub. Our heroine came to the scene over 2 years prior (before the start of Book #1 in the series). and the two play together exclusively now, even though there’s no agreement to do so. After 2 years of pleasure and emotion Cora falls in love, but she knows that he’s not over the loss of his last partner, and she doesn’t want to risk losing what they DO have should she tell him how she really feels.

With all of that said, amongst the super hot Club scenes in the book, it was a tale of self-realization, healing, emotion, and an earned love.

I enjoyed Bared a lot! I was surprised how much I had liked the first book of the series (even though I shouldn’t have been, I’m an uber Stacey Kennedy fangirl!), but Bared really moved me and I would recommend it to anyone!!

Bared

[Archive] LITERAL ADDICTION's Review of Hidden Destiny


Carrie Ann Ryan is a bestselling paranormal and contemporary romance author. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate – even if it’s just in her books. Happy endings are always near – even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.

Carrie Ann’s Redwood Pack series is a bestselling series that has made the shifter world even more real to her and has allowed the Dante’s Circle and Holiday, Montana series to be born. She’s also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She loves meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.

Feel free to stalk Carrie Ann at the following places online - Facebook, Twitter,Website, Blog, Goodreads, Amazon Author Page and Pinterest.

Hidden Destiny
Redwood Pack #6

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North Jamenson has always held his wolf closer to the surface then others. He’s the quiet one, the one no one really knows about yet he holds the darkest secret. He’s watched his brothers find their mates and start families, and now it was his turn. He knows Lexi could be his and her son could be part of his family, but he doesn’t know if he’s ready to share the darkness that’s entwined with his soul.
Lexi Anderson is a mother, a sister, a latent wolf, and a new member of the Redwood Pack. She’s also holding secrets so close to her heart she’s not even sure she knows the truth anymore. When North takes another step closer to wanting to cement their bond, Lexi must come to grips with her past and what it means for her future. The Centrals’ war isn’t over yet and Lexi’s life is on the line as the paths they’ve chosen takes a drastic turn.

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION’s Bewitching Bella – Charity:
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As a long time fan of Carrie Ann Ryan and the Redwood Pack, I have been patiently waiting for North to get his story. 

I knew to expect the secrets that both North and Lexi had and I knew to expect them to be very important to the Jamenson Family and their war against the Centrals. What I didn’t expect was to be thrown around emotionally a time or two while reading this story.
They have so many trials to overcome, it was like as they climbed one mountain another was waiting for them. Which as a long time fan of the Redwoods made this story an emotional one. That and knowing that this is the second to last book in the series I am not going to lie, a few chapters to the end I was crying.
I am also VERY VERY happy to see a few characters gets whats been coming to them for far too long!
I have to say that I am so happy with Carrie Ann’s ever growing talent and how deep she has taken each book in the Redwood series. I can definitely tell that with each new book in this series that she knows she is getting closer to the end and that she is putting more and more of herself into each one to make sure that her fans know that this might be the end of this series but she won’t let us ever forget it.

I give Hidden Destiny 5 out of 5 skulls!

Hidden Destiny