Dazzled by Darkness: A Story of Art & Desire by Erica Miles

Description

 A young Jewish intellectual who hears voices and her Latino artist admirer who hallucinates conversations with the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso form a relationship that draws them both into the world and takes the reader on a fun ride to 1960's New York and beyond.

My review

I so loved this book....thanks so much for taking me along for the ride into the world of Art & Desire Erica...Happy Holidays...best of luck for 2016..will be watching for more books by you in the future... 

Star Rating

5 STAR 

Surrender by Adriana Hunter (Guilty Pleasures Series #1)

Excerpt

 For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes the first story in the erotic romance trilogy, "Guilty Pleasures".

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I wanted to let go of my insecurities and know the feeling of complete possession. One look from him promised a complete transformation and I was ready.

From the very first moment that I laid eyes on the sexy and mysterious Jake Meyers, I knew that he would change me forever. There was something dark and dangerous in those beautiful blue eyes, but I was powerless to resist. He became my obsession and I accepted every opportunity to satisfy my desperate, irresistible desire for him.

Everything about us was shameful and wrong, but I knew going in that he was a man who refused to be loved. I tried hard to remind my heart of why I was there…with him, allowing him to take from me all that he needed until I had surrendered completely.

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Enter into the shocking world of erotic domination where the rules of love are broken night after night. "Surrender" is the first in a 3-part erotic romance trilogy filled with intense passion, conflict and spellbinding emotion.

Surrender is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

My Review

I Had a blast with the Sexy and Mysterious Jake Meyers. I loved how she surrendered herself to him willingly....Great book.

Star Rating

5 STAR 

Through A Glass, Darkly by Layla Wolfe The Assassins of Youth MC Series

Excerpt

 MAHALIA: I didn't want to be born. Something went wrong along the way, and I’ve been unsure about my purpose on this earth ever since. If I was hit by a car, if I fell off a cliff, would anyone care? Living in Cornucopia with my sister wives under the watchful eye of our husband, Allred Lee Chiles, has turned me into a robot, unable to feel or think for myself. I’ve been looking through a cloudy glass, not trusting myself or others.

But a man came down from the mountains. I’m captivated by Gideon Fortunati, his name expressing all that he is—keeper of my fate, master of reality, teacher of my future. Gideon’s purifying power has enlightened me about my capabilities. I don’t have to let The Prophet take my daughter and marry her off to that old man. I was guilty of dirt and sin, but I can take my life back now.

GIDEON: I was exiled to this godforsaken wasteland in Utah by our MC Prez. My entire existence has been a struggle, a futile tirade against my maker. I ranted against my fate, and in answer I was sent Mahalia. A naive victim of that twisted false Mormon sect leader. He’s tried to mangle her like a spineless puppet, like he has all the other women—the other girls.

Before I met her, I was a child. Now I’ve given up childish ways, and I can see everything in a mirror, face to face. Faith, hope, and love were all handed to me, and the greatest of these is love. I’ve come too far. There’s no surrender now.
It didn't look that far on the map.

My Review

  I really enjoyed my time getting to know the main characters of the book Mahalia & Gideon what a wonderful adventure...thanks so much Layla for the opportunity to review your book! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays :)

Star Rating

4.5 Stars  

This House.... by Benjamin Kane Ethridge

Excerpt

"This house...lives on the edge of reality."

What makes a haunted house? The unsettled spirits of the dead? Or the unsettled spirits of the living? When Joey Lodge sustains a severe brain trauma, his delusions take the form of an alien spirit that guides him in the creation of a haunted house. He begins to populate the house with ghosts of his choosing, from family members to criminals, until the line between fantasy and reality blurs and even his delusions start fighting back. As terror in the house ratchets up to a maddening pitch, the alien spirit has one shocking revelation still in store.

My Review

Well to be truthful....I loved this book...very very spooky...I hope there will be more books like this one...by Benjamin Kane Ethridge...will definitely be keeping a close eye out....thanks to netgallery and the publisher and the author for letting me read this it was just like a kid on christmas morning when i was told i was approved to read this again thanks to all who made this possible...keep up with the great books I'll be watching for you my friend :) Star Rating 5 STAR

Crystal by Cherrie Mack Off The Rack #1

Excerpt

Insta-passion and insta-love collide in Cherrie Mack's new sizzling pretty woman tale. When an independent, snarky girl from Queens crosses paths with an older uptight CEO, she tells him where to shove his attitude. Unbeknownst to Crystal, she just called her employer a dick. But Mr. Salinger needs to find a girlfriend fast. And Crystal, with her colorful vocabulary and brazen personality, fits the bill. Would she agree to his crazy scheme and play his girlfriend for two weeks?
As they delve into an arrangement based on give and take, Robert and Crystal find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Sexual attraction supersedes their age difference, and they agree on a two-week affair. The result is somewhat unexpected. She doesn’t believe in love; he doesn’t want love. But now that they’re in love, whatever will they do?

My Review

Had a blast with Crystal & Mr. Robert Salinger...I'm happy they found sexual attraction in each other...Great job Cherrie on the 1st book of the series...Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next OFF THE RACK!

Star Rating

5 STAR

Heartbreak by Adrianna Dane Vampyre Falls #3

Excerpt

There’s a new female destined for Vampyre Falls and she’s meant for Carson Black. There’s so resisting the ancestral call of the blistering, unquenchable hunger of the animal heat, and now its about to claim Carson, the least likely of the wolf pack to be conquered. Or so he thought. 

In order to discover once and for all what her mother and fiancé are doing, Petra Trayhern follows their trail to Silver Creek. What Petra doesn’t expect, however, is to be abducted off the town’s streets in broad daylight. Although Petra manages to escape her unknown abductors, she runs straight into the arms of even more trouble than she could have imagined. And little does she realize how her life will be changed by Carson and Donovan Black, the magnetic men in whose custody she now finds herself, or the dark secrets she will learn about her own past—which will define her future. 

Although the attractive Black brothers are on a mission for the Vampyre Falls Town Council, Carson has no more use for the female captive than her value as a bargaining chip in a dangerous game with the PIA. He’s a werewolf and his mate was murdered years ago by government assassins—he’s not looking for a new one, and Petra, the daughter of powerful research scientists who work with the hated PIA, would certainly not be a candidate even if he were seeking a mate. But destiny has other plans, and the moment Carson catches Petra’s seductive scent, everything changes. 

Carson and Petra embark on an unexpected and dangerous journey only to discover a love that was destined to be theirs. The wolf pack is everything Petra’s ever wanted, the family she’s never had. And once the animal heat claims her, there’s no stopping the undeniable lust that will claim them all.

In Vampyre Falls, beneath the full moon, passion burns hot and lasting...if they don’t die first. 

My Review

Had an awesome adventure with Petra Trayhern & Carson Black & Donovan Black...thanks Adrianna for writing this series i loved every minute of it...keep up with the great books..definitely more reviews to come :) Star Rating 5 STAR

Adrianna Dane Morganna's Sacrifice Vampyre Falls #2

Excerpt

Morganna’s lover, Keelan Moonhunter, a seductive dark elf, disappeared from their province in the Faerie Realm years ago without a word. She assumed he’d simply grown weary of her and sought his pleasures elsewhere. To help her deal with the heartbreak, Morganna pacted with the goblin alchemist, Syril Grimstarker, for a potion that would mask all the pain—at least for a time. Little did she know, however, exactly what evil secrets Syril held. 

Until the night her long-lost lover, Keelan, saves her from the sadistic hands of the vampire Romulus. Now, Keelan’s a vampire with tortured memories and living in a place called Vampyre Falls. He whisks her away to the human world to protect her, and there, she meets the mysterious vampire, Daffyd Angelus, who once saved Keelan’s life. Morganna senses deeper ties between Daffyd and the dark elf she still loved. And Keelan reveals why he disappeared so long ago. 

The only hope for any future together could hinge on sacrifices Morganna will be asked to make in order to remain in Vampyre Falls. Is her love strong enough to turn her back on everything she has known to stay with the one man she knows is her soulmate? Even if he is a vampire? 

My Review

Loved my adventure with Morganna, and her lover Keelan Moonhunter, the goblin alchemist that helped her with the potion...to get over the heartbreak...I loved it that Keelan brought her to the human world to hide her, there she met Daffyd Angelus who once saved Keelan's life. And i'm glad that Keelan explained to Morganna thats why he disappeared so long ago...

Star Rating

5 STAR

Animal Heat by Adrianna Dane Vampyre Falls #1

Excerpt

Hot. Hard. Handsome. And dangerously ravenous—for Rainna Spaulding. 

Rainna knows there’s something different about Treynor Black and if she could just keep her hands off him for five seconds she might find out what it is. But five seconds in his company and she’s overwhelmed by the most intensely lustful, searing heat she could imagine, and common sense is not on the menu. So what if he likes his meat rare and his rendezvous at midnight during a full moon? She could handle it. He had secrets, well so did she. 

And then she meets his brothers, Carson and Donovan. Talk about turning up the heat to scorching! Who were these brothers?... 

Or maybe she should ask what were they?

My Review

I loved my adventure with Rainna Spaulding & Treynor Black!

STAR RATING

5 STAR

Crave by Kiara Delaney

Excerpt

Lilly Jacobs certainly hadn’t had an easy lot in life. Leaving behind everything she’d ever known was the hardest thing Lilly had ever had to endure. Until she’d met Jake Cavanaugh. He was an arrogant, chauvinistic jerk that barged into her life one day, and like a bad rash, just wouldn’t go away. 

Jake Cavanaugh was living the dream. As CEO of Cavanaugh Industries and a well-known eligible bachelor, Jake was living the high life…and enjoying every minute of it. When Jake ended up having a less than stellar encounter with Lillian Jacobs, she’d rubbed him the wrong way from the get go. 

When danger shows up on Lilly's doorstep, will Jake put his ego, and their differences, aside to be the hero Lilly needs? Would a shocking revelation be the tipping point that brings the couple together? 

Perhaps there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Jake and Lilly. Then again, being a self-proclaimed playboy, Lilly may just be Jake’s latest craving…

My Review

When Lilly Jacobs left behind everything she'd ever known was the hardest thing she ever did...Til she met Jake Cavanaugh...I had a blast getting to know these two characters...Thanks Kiara for giving me the opportunity to read this book...:) Star Rating 5 STAR

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From Late Night Sexy Book Reviewer

I would like to wish everyone who has stopped by my blog and read up and liked my reviews...and to all the wonderful and amazing authors out there thank you all very much from the kindness of my heart...for actually sending me ARC's so nice of all of you...also this Holiday season please be aware of your surroundings when driving please drive safe!

And to all those New Year's Partiers....Please Drink Responsibly please call a cab...

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

Love to all from Medusa!

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Dragon's Dare (Dragon Lore #4) by Ann Gimpel

Excerpt:

Tumble off reality’s edge into myth, magic, and Scottish dragon shifters
Book Description:

Bloated on chaos, the Morrigan leaves the Scottish Highlands to gather power. A trip through Hell yields quite the assortment of allies tagging along behind her. Fell creatures straight out of myth and nightmare that haven’t darkened Earth’s boundaries for centuries heed her call.

Heartily sick of the Morrigan’s maneuvering, the dragons are close to shutting their world off from everywhere, Earth included. If they do, every dragon shifter bond will be broken. Horrified, Lachlan and Britta launch a desperate campaign to hang onto their dragons.
Magic may bite back, but if the dragons take their magic ball and go home, Earth will fade, along with all other worlds. That suits the Morrigan fine. War and anarchy are her favorite companions, and she collects misery like children gather beloved toys.

Arianrhod’s fellow Celts found out about her fall from grace and her half-Druid son, Jonathan. With nothing further to hide, she goes back in time hunting Angus, Jonathan’s father. Forty years apart was a steep price to pay. The world needs Angus’s magic. And Jonathan needs all the help he can get. Late to accept the power thrumming through him, he holds a key role in keeping the world from spinning off its axis. Reluctant at first, Jonathan finally gets it.

Absolute focus.

Absolute commitment.

Anything less and everyone he loves will pay an unthinkable price.

My Review:

I'm glad that Lachlan & Britta launched a campaign to hang onto their dragons. I'm also glad that Arianrhod, went to find Angus, which is her half Druid sons dad. The world needs Angus's magic anyways and Jonathan needs all the help he can get..Great job Ann I so love this series...I love the passion and drive of words...and the history behind it all...keep up with the great books! 

Star Rating

5 STAR <3 <3 <3 <3 <3