Breath on Embers

Author:  Anne Calhoun

Publisher: Carina Press

Release Date: 12/3/12

Genre: Erotica

Source: Provided by The Novel Sidekick

Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Author’s Website: www.annecalhoun.com

Description

Christmas is the perfect time for Firefighter Ronan O’Rourke to take things to the next level with his sexually adventurous girlfriend. He knows she has feelings for him—and he’s sure of his feelings for her—but when Thea refuses his invitation to sample Christmas in New York City because what they share is nothing more than sheet-burning sex, Ronan sets out to change her mind.

Deep down Thea Moretti knows she cares for Ronan, but she can’t move past her grief over her late husband. Loud music and sex with Ronan are the only things she’s got that her feel alive, so she takes as much of both as she can get. She knows Ronan wants more, but during the darkest time of the year finding her way won’t be easy.

Ronan gambles everything and challenges Thea: one night of passion with him and another man. Can he prove to her that what they share isn’t just great sex but an emotional connection strong enough to last forever?

Review
Oh man, I need a cold shower after reading this sexy little novella! Anne really knows how to write the steamy stuff!!! I was really taken with both Ronan and Thea but Ronan was my favorite of the two. He's the typical big sexy alpha male and he's firefighter. What is better than that? And he was perfect for Thea, who was no longer really living because she lost her husband a couple of years before. They are such the match made in heaven. Thea needed to be rescued and him having his hero complex needed someone to rescue. And let me tell you, he did a really REALLY good job of rescuing her. ;)

I had one little issue with the book but it didn't affect how much I enjoyed it. The scene with Thea, Ronan and Tim was a bit awkward to me. Maybe it's just me but I don't really see how sharing your woman will show her that she really only needs you. But like I said, maybe it's just me. I enjoy a good menage story every now and then but this part of the story fell kind of flat for me.

All in all, this was a great holiday read! Fun, sexy and a little sad at times. Made for a great one sitting kind of book. I really enjoyed it and I plan to look into this authors other books now! If you enjoy erotica and you like those big sexy fire fighters that have a hero complex, well then this book is for you!!!

Title: Night Music

Series: The Edge Series

Author: Margie Church

Genre: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Ménage (3+ partners),

Publisher: Decadent

Ebook

Pages: 26

Purchase:

Decadent | Amazon | ARe |

Book Description:

A quiet, lakeside vacation is just what Brielle needs to decompress after her busy concert season. She expects the weeks to pass uneventfully. Until she meets the men next door.

Tyler and Zeke are as adventurous and sexy as the Harleys they ride. The passion they hear in Brielle's music draws them to her.

Convinced the hunks are gay, Brielle lets down her inhibitions. That turns out to be the best decision she's made in a long time.

Excerpt:

Brielle had stopped at the local market to get enough supplies for a few days. She had no intention of going to town unless there was a darn good reason. After her clothing and other belongings were unpacked, she opened a bottle of wine—one of several she’d bought—and contemplated the glorious evening sun.

The rumble of motorcycles disrupted her musings. She craned her neck to see who the offenders were.

Two men on leather-bedecked hogs cruised down the neighboring driveway. She watched from the seclusion of her covered porch as they got off and parked their bikes. Leather chaps covered their jeans. Boots and black leather vests made them look badass. She waited for them to remove their helmets and reveal more of their features.

She wasn’t disappointed.

One of the broad-shouldered men had flaxen hair. The second man ran his hands through his dark hair that reached his shoulders. Even from a distance, she could tell they were in good physical shape, and probably in their late twenties. A twinge of naughtiness plucked her libido. Her vacation was already looking up.

The bike-riding neighbors unpacked their saddlebags and carried their gear into their cabin. The door shut softly behind them and returned the peace and quiet they’d interrupted.

Brielle watched the sun dip lower, streaking the sky with brilliant red, orange, and yellow against the clear blue backdrop. The deep sounds of a motoryacht’s engines mixed with the haunting sounds from the loons.

Inspired, she refilled her wineglass, and then brought her cello to the three-season porch. She moved her bow across the taut strings, warming up, wondering what she should play. She sipped her wine while searching through her extensive music collection. Her hand rested on Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Did she dare? Could she play with even half the passion Mei Ju had the other day?

Closing her eyes, Brielle focused on the sounds and sight of Mr. Ju on stage.

Will that ever be me?

She drew her bow back and forth on the strings to play the fiery interludes and soulful chords. Brielle imagined herself in front of the orchestra, the way Ju had been, and did her best to do justice to the piece he’d played so brilliantly.

As she played the last, low note, she noticed the two men standing on their porch, watching her. Heat flared in her cheeks, whether from the exertion of playing or the embarrassment of their witness, she didn’t know.

One man began clapping.

Not expecting that reaction, she chuckled.

“Play something else,” said the man with the long hair.

Thinking they were making fun of her, she closed her music and stood. “Funny guy.”

“No, really, play some more.”

She contemplated the request for a moment. “You’re not going to call the cops?”

The blond one laughed. “Oh, hell no. Come on. Play something hot and sexy.”

Bolstered by their enthusiasm, she wondered what she could play that might fit the bill. “Just a minute.” A number of titles ran through her mind and she dismissed them all. Ah, the perfect one.

Margie Church writes erotic romance novels with a strong suspense element, in keeping with her moniker: Romance with SASS (Suspense Angst Seductive Sizzle). She has a degree in writing and editing and has been a professional writer, editor, and journalist for over 25 years. If you enjoy books you can't put down, read one of hers.

Margie lives in Minnesota, is married, and has two children. Some of her passions are music, flower gardening, biking, walking on moonlit nights, nature, and making people laugh. She also writes children's books under the pen name, Margaret Rose.

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(I-Team After Hours #1)

Author:  Pamela Clare

Publisher: Pamela Clare

Release Date: May 15, 2012

Genre:  Romantic Suspense

Source: Amazon (Bought)

Buy: Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Author’s Website:  www.pamelaclare.com

Description

Megan doesn’t trust men and aside from her brother and his friend, she never let’s them touch her. Her past has taken care of that. When she’s attacked by someone from that past and a handsome, but scarred , man saves her and her little girl, she has her first moment of real attraction…to him! She’s frightened but for some reason with him around, she isn’t thinking about much other than his incredible body and how comfortable and safe she feels with him. Maybe it is possible for her to trust a man, if only she could get past all of the bad things she didn’t in her past…

Wounded war veteran Nathaniel West has gotten used to being a freak, having strangers stare and point at him because half of his body and face are covered in burn scars. It doesn’t mean he likes it though, so he spends most of his time at home on his family’s ranch. When he meets beautiful Megan and she looks at him, really looks at him, and isn’t disgusted, he finds he needs to help her. Keep her safe.

Can Nate leep Megan and her daughter safe and still manage to open his heart to her? Can Megan get over her past mistakes and finally love a man?

Review

This was an incredible story! I love Pamela’s I-Team series so I was SO excited when this came out, it’s a story I’ve been dying to finally read! We first met Megan in Unlawful Contact, which was her brother Marc and Sophie’s story. She was a very wounded girl back then so it’s nice to see her standing on her own and actually doing well. I feel kind of proud of her for taking care of herself and her daughter all by herself with everything she’s been through. But she’s a very strong woman and with her brother and his friends behind her, it’s no wonder she’s doing well.

Now for Nate…what a man…he is one of my favorite heroes! Honorable to a fault, completely loyal and so freaking sweet! I want one just like him! *sigh* I love that he’s wounded, not that he got wounded, but it’s kind of fitting for a woman like Megan, who’s got so many invisible scars to fall for a man who is covered in visible scars and the fact that he got those scars doing something so courageous like fighting for our country! (Have I mentioned I want one just like him?) Once he fell, he fell hard and I was so happy for them both to have finally found someone that can fit so well into each other’s lives.

I give this book 5 Moons because well, I loved it! Pamela’s writing is amazing as always and the story totally pulls you in, just like always. So I recommend everyone who enjoys a good quick romantic suspense story to read this book! Soon! It really is that good! I can’t wait for the next one!!!