Anna Well's Satin Sheets Review of Best Served Cold by Tawdra Kandle

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Anna’s Satin Sheets Romance Review of Best Served Cold by Tawdra Kandle

 

 

Title: Best Served Cold
Author: Tawdra Kandle
Author's Website:  http://tawdrakandle.com/
Publisher:  Hayson Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 184 pages
Buy Link: Buy on Amazon

Julia worked for weeks planning the perfect surprise birthday party for her boyfriend, Liam, but that night, she was the one who got the biggest shock. He broke up with her in front of all their friends, humiliating her in the process.

Clearly revenge was in order.

The plan is simple. Make him jealous, win him back, and then crush his heart. Fair is fair. However, there is one little hiccup, and he has curly brown hair and dimples.

Jesse is everything she wants. With him, she could almost forget her bruised heart. Almost. Julia has one choice: let Liam walk away after everything he did, or lose a chance at love in pursuit of payback.

Anna’s Review

I loved this book and had a hard time putting it down. Julia's story is a familiar one; a romance that ended badly by a boyfriend who was cruel and insensitive.  Struggling to get over her relationship with Liam and how badly it ended she decides revenge will give her the closure she needs.

What’s great about this book is that we get to watch Julia grow and mature as she realizes revenge may not bring her what she needs.  As she struggles with leaving the hurt behind her she meets a new guy, Jesse.  Jessie and Julia’s romance begins to take over and for a while it’s as if she’s living two separate lives; one mired in a quest for revenge and the other going forward into a blossoming romance. Jessie is smart, funny and adorable  and the perfect match for Julia.

The author did an excellent job of not man-bashing and in many ways demonstrated that both men and women get hurt in relationships.  The characters are rich and realistic and unlike many YA books the author does drown you in angst. Julia is strong and smart and ultimately it’s these characteristics that allow her to choose the best path. 

Five Satin Pillows! I highly recommend this book!

Anna’s Satin Sheets Romance Review of It’s a Sweet Life by Tymber Dalton

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Anna’s Satin Sheets Romance Review of It’s a Sweet Life by Tymber Dalton

 

Title: It’s a Sweet Life

Series:  Coffe Shop Coven Prequal
Author: Tymber Dalton
Author's Website: http://www.tymberdalton.com
Publisher:  Siren Publishing
Genre: Erotica
Length: 266 pages
Buy Link:  Buy on Amazon

(Coffeeshop Coven prequel)

[Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, sex toys, HEA]

Libbie Addams has a mortgage on her struggling bakery, no love life, no health insurance...and fibromyalgia. She's worried about making ends meet when two hunks show up to rent her extra apartment. Not only do cousins Ken Dougherty and Charles Stackhouse make her money worries disappear, they offer to help out in their spare time. They also make her panties damp.

Too bad they're gay, but they're great eye candy.

The men have a secret-they're not gay cousins. They're twin brothers hiding from a vengeful mob boss. Charles is Allan Donohue, a prosecutor with the State Attorney's office in Miami. Benjamin Donohue is the undercover detective who helped break the case wide open. Now they're marked for death.

They hope their ruse can keep them, and Libbie, safe. Because now that they've fallen in love with the delicious baker, they'll never let her go. But when vengeance comes calling, will they ever get to enjoy their sweet life together?

Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among siblings.

** A Siren Erotic Romance

Series reading order:

1. Out of the Darkness (prequel)
2. It's a Sweet Life (prequel)
3. Many Blessings (Coffeeshop Coven - Book 1)

Anna’s Review

It’s a Sweet Life is an erotic and charming story.  Libby is struggling to make her bakery work while dealing with a debilitating disease.  To make some extra money she rents out an extra apartment above the bakery and gains two very hot new neighbors.

Allan and Benjamin Donahue and in hiding from the mob and are determined not to get involved with Libby even though they are very attracted to her.  The two sexy men can’t hold out for long and become involved in a very steamy three way relationship with Libby.  Libby gets two sexy men in her bed as well as helpers in her bakery.  What woman could want more than that?

Tymber Dalton gives you very hot sex scenes but she also takes the time to build rich characters including her secondary characters that are all loving and supportive.  The end result is a very hot and sweet story!  I highly recommend It’s a Sweet Life and I have already started reading the next book in the series, Many Blessings.  I suggest you do too!  

Anna Well's Satin Sheets Review of That Dating Game

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of That Dating Thing by MacKenzie Crowne

Title: That Dating Thing

Author: Mackenzie Crowne
Author's Website: http://mackenziecrowne.com/wp/
Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 145 pages
Buy Link: Buy on Amazon

The daughter of Wall Street's most notorious stock swindler, dog trainer Rylee Pierce has perfected the art of flying beneath society's radar. Prosecutor Cooper Reed is a threat to her carefully hidden truths, but how is a woman supposed to resist a man capable of handling a psychotic Great Dane while charming her out of her panties before she has the chance to blink?

Anna’s Review

This book was a wonderful blend of humor and romance.  Mackenzie Crowne has developed great characters with strengths and vulnerabilities as well as providing us with fabulous supporting characters.

Rylee because of her father’s infamous career as a white collar criminal hides her true identity. She’s tired of being judged by her father’s sins so she tries to maintain a low profile until she meets Cooper Reed, state attorney. Cooper can’t resist Rylee either and so the dating begins.

It was an absolute pleasure to watch Rylee and Cooper fall in love despite their best intentions to remain casual lovers.  Not to mention Rylee’s amusing dog whispering conversations with her Great Dane.

Pick up your copy of That Dating Thing for a great read! 

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of Playing the Game (Neighborly Affection 1) by M. Q. Barber

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of Playing the Game (Neighborly Affection Book One) by M. Q. Barber

Title: Playing the Game (Neighborly Affection Book One)

Author: M.Q. Barber
Author's Website: http://www.mqbarber.com/
Publisher:  Lyrical Press
Genre: Erotica
Length: 225 pages
Buy Link: Buy on Amazon

BOOK  BLURB

She expects dinner with neighbors, but gets sex with a side of safewords.

Mechanical engineer Alice still drools over her sexy neighbors a year after she’s moved in. She can’t decide whether they’re roommates or partners, but either way, they spark a wanton desire in her that has her imagination–and vibrator–working overtime.

Henry, director of everything around him, studies human nature and applies philosophies to his paintings as well as his relationships. Quirky, polite to a fault, and formal, he follows his own code of honor even when it means denying himself.

Flirtatious and playful, Jay needs stability, guidance, and to please others. His antics counterbalance Henry’s stuffy ways while he brings a level of vulnerability and fun to everything the trio does.

BDSM play with the enigmatic artist and flirtatious joker across the hall allows Alice to put aside the linear thought processes which have kept her unsatisfied and distant with other lovers. She must dismiss her preconception of love, sacrificing her independence, if she’s to find a permanent place in their beds and hearts.

Anna’s Review

I’ll start by saying that I loved this book and I can hardly wait for book two of the series.  I’ve read a number of mfm romances with bdsm elements, but I’ve never read one like Playing the Game.  At this point I’m sure you’re wondering what makes this book so special.  Well let’s be honest, erotica often suffers from tedious or silly plots and as you read you’re just biding your time to get to the next steamy scene.

In Playing the Game, M.Q. Barber actually uses her sex scenes to provide character insight and develop the relationship between the trio.  While you’re caught up reading about the erotic interaction between Alice, Jay and Henry you’re also learning more about each one of them and witnessing their bond becoming stronger.   Henry is the dominant in the relationship and I became fascinated with what he was going to do next.  I will note that although the Jay and Henry have an occasional intimate moment the focus of the story is on Alice’s pleasure.

This is a sizzling read intertwined with a very intriguing romance.  Keep them coming M.Q Barber!

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of The Bottom Line by Shelly Munro

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of The Bottom Line by Shelley Munro

 Title: The Bottom Line

Author: Shelley Munro
Author's Website: http://www.shelleymunro.com/
Publisher:  Samhain Publishing 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 272 pages
Buy Links:  Buy on Amazon  Buy on Kobo Buy on B&N

Spicing up her sex life sounds exciting…until the fantasy hits the fan. When Maggie Drummond buys an erotic romance novel by mistake, she gets more than an unexpected eyeful. She gets an introduction to a world that arouses her to a fever pitch. Spanking. Her boyfriend isn’t interested in pushing his vanilla-flavored sexual boundaries. Then there’s Connor Grey, who haunts her fantasies like a magical genie. As a source of masculine advice for her and her female friends, he’s off limits. The only safe place to explore her fetish is her anonymous blog. The recent changes in Maggie don’t escape Connor’s notice. Now that her boyfriend has dropped her, he can finally—carefully—make his move. Given his family history, laying a hand on any woman, even in fun, is a line he’s reluctant to cross. But for Maggie? Anything the lady wants. As Maggie gives in to the temptation to let Connor add some sin to her life, she finds herself juggling lies, half-truths, friendship and sensual delights. Her job is in jeopardy—and she’s falling in love. Exploring her fantasy is one thing, but she’s beginning to question if indulging her own pleasure is worth the cost to everyone around her. Especially Connor… Warning: Contains explicit sex, spanking, and the good, the bad and the ugly about friendship.

Anna’s Review

This is my first romance by Shelly Munro, but it won’t be my last.  I really enjoyed this book on so many levels.  This book does have a little bit of a spanking element to it, but really that’s not what the book is about.  Maggie and Connor’s story is a wonderful friends to lovers romance.   Both of these characters are incredibly likable and charming. Maggie’s character really changes and blooms as the story progresses.  She discovers what she really likes about herself and what she really wants out of life and apparently spanking during sex is one of them.  

I couldn't  help but be drawn to Conner since he thinks Maggie is perfect just the way she is and does everything her can to make their relationship work.  Maggie runs into some trouble because she breaks a pact with her friends where they had agreed that none of them would date Conner. I won’t go into details because I don’t’ want to spoil the story but the couple has to learn a great deal about themselves and honesty before they can find their HEA.

The story is engaging, funny and the sex scenes are hot. For your next great read pick up the Bottom Line!

Nadene's Satin Sheets Review of Trust Me by Anna Wells

TITLE:  TRUST ME
AUTHOR: ANNA WELLS
WEBSITE: http://annawellwrites.blogspot.ca/
PUBLISHER: ANNA WELLS PUBLISHING
GENRE: EROTIC, ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
BUY LINK : AMAZON



BLURB:  Lawyer Alaina Simmons never imagined that she would be defending her deceased father against accusations of terrorism when she agreed to protect his legacy, a group of documents he’d placed in an archival repository. FBI Lawyer Donovan Prentice insists that her father and the organization he worked for were terrorists and that crucial evidence is in the documents Alaina has sworn to protect. Now she is forced to combat the FBI and her compelling attraction to Donovan Prentice while unaware that she is also Donovan’s suspect. 
Special Agent Donovan Prentice is working undercover posing as a lawyer in an attempt to gain access to the evidence he needs to convict a group of terrorists as well as determine if Alaina Simmons is working with them. Things become complicated as Donovan becomes more intent on getting his suspect in bed than putting her in jail.
When the bullets start to fly and the lies begin to unravel Alaina and Donovan begin to explore their intensely sexual relationship, but the couple will have to learn to trust each other both in and out of bed before the terrorists’ game of intrigue can end.


NADENE'S REVIEW:  When I first read the blurb for Trust Me I was very eager to read this title as it sounded like something I would enjoy.  Well I am glad I got the chance to do so as it met my expectations and more.  It had just the right mix of romance, mystery and suspense.  The love scenes were definitely off the charts, so hot and sizzling.  I love the fact that it was not just mindless sex but that there was an actual plot that readers can follow.

This was an exciting read which had my attention from the very first line. It flowed from beginning to end and had just the right pace. Not too slow and not too fast.

I loved how the characters were portrayed. My favourite was Donovan who is an alpha male but who is not afraid to show his gentle side. He and Alaina were quite good together. The attraction between these two was evident from their first encounter. The sparks literally flew. They both flirted shamelessly with each other. For Donovan the attraction for him was difficult as it could mean jeopardizing his job and months of undercover work, however he could not stay away.  I loved the interaction between these two and the way their relationship blossomed in spite of the odds.  At first I had questioned Donovan's motives in light of the fact that he was tasked with finding out if Alaina was also involved in the terrorist activities. After awhile it became clear that his feelings were quite genuine.

I liked how the story as it relates to terrorist activities was dealt with. It had me guessing as to whom the real mastermind was. Ms. Wells did not make it easy to figure out who the villain was as she kept adding new twists. 

This is a great debut story and is definitely a must read for persons who are looking for a sizzling, steamy and suspenseful romance.  Looking forward to more from this author.  

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of Crashing the Congressman’s Wedding by Elley Arden

Anna’s Satin Sheets Review of  Crashing the Congressman’s Wedding by Elley Arden

Title: Crashing the Congressman’s Wedding

Author: Carrie Ann Ryan
Author's Website:  http://www.elleyarden.com/
Publisher:  Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 180 pages
Buy Link:  Buy on Amazon

Alice Cramer is tired of being pitied for her family’s transgressions, so she resolves to break out of the gutter and into the spotlight. As long as her local congressman can forget about their checkered past and help her secure a federal grant to open Harmony Falls Little Theatre, she’ll be the brightest star in town. But when Alice stands up in church and stops the congressman’s wedding, she dives headfirst into fresh scandal.

Why is Harmony Fall’s golden boy, Justin Mitchell, speeding down the interstate sans a new wife but with the local drama queen he’s been trying his whole life to avoid? Alice Cramer may have saved him the hassle of an arranged marriage to a woman he didn't love, but she’s also put a business transaction big enough to save an entire town in jeopardy - not to mention his reputation.

Soon Alice and Justin are dredging up and indulging in an attraction that threatens all their dreams and aspirations. But what if life together is the dream that matters most?

Anna’s Review

It took me a while to like the Alice and Justin characters and maybe it was the fault of the plot itself.  I had trouble accepting the idea of an arranged marriage in the 21^st century and I found the idea of Alice being from a “bad” family a little tired.  It just wasn't working for me.  So I really struggled with the first part of this book.

However, Justin’s transformation pulled me in and saved the story.  He comes to realize after Alice crashes his Wedding that his life has been going in the wrong direction and quickly starts making changes.   I was still frustrated with Alice’s character, I felt she really never believed she was “good enough” and was too bogged down in what the town thought of her.  Despite these flaws, Justin and Alice romance was charming and I was glad to see to them both realize that life is so much simpler when you let yourself be happy.

If you’re looking for a sweet romance about the one who got away, check out Crashing the Congressman’s Wedding.

Anna Well's Satin Sheet Review of the Unraveling of Lady Fury

Title: The Unraveling of Lady Fury

Author: Shehanne Moore
Author's Website: 
Publisher:  Etopia Press
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 262 pages

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Rule One: There will be no kissing. Rule two: There will be no touching…

Widowed Lady Fury Shelton hasn’t lost everything—yet. As long as she produces the heir to the Beaumont dukedom, she just might be able to keep her position, and her secrets. When the callously irresistible Captain James “Flint” Blackmoore sails back into her life, Lady Fury panics. She must find a way to protect herself—and her future—from the man she’d rather see rotting in hell than sleeping in her bed. If she must bed him to keep her secrets, so be it. But she doesn't have to like it. A set of firm rules for the bedroom will ensure that nothing goes awry. Because above all else, she must stop herself from wanting the one thing that Flint can never give her. His heart.

Ex-privateer Flint Blackmoore has never been good at following the rules. Now, once again embroiled in a situation with the aptly named Lady Fury, he has no idea why he doesn't simply do the wise thing and walk away. He knows he’s playing with fire, and that getting involved with her again is more dangerous than anything on the high seas. But he can’t understand why she’s so determined to hate him. He isn't sure if the secret she keeps will make things harder—or easier—for him, but as the battle in the bedroom heats up, he knows at least one thing. Those silly rules of hers will have to go…

Anna’s Review

Lady Fury has a dilemma; her husband has died before he produced an heir.  She has to get pregnant immediately so she can convince everyone she is carrying her dead husband’s child.  If she doesn't she’ll be penniless, but Fury takes this in stride quickly and finds a number of suitable if not likable candidates to father her child.

However her plans are disrupted when her former lover, Flint Blackmoore, walks back into her life and quickly signs up for the position of stud.  Fury understandably can’t forgive him for previously abandoning her so she is determined to remain aloof, and really who can blame her?

Historical romances are my first love and Lady Fury is a delightful heroine.   She’s not easily seduced the second time around really makes Flint work hard to win her back.  Fury and Flint are great characters who will make you laugh as they attempt to keep their distance while they are trying to conceive a child.  As the story unfolds you’ll learn why Fury is so determined to secure her future, but shhh….no spoilers.

Anna Well's Satin Sheets Review of Dust of My Wings by Carrie Ann Ryan

Title: Dust of my Wings

Series: Dante’s Circle #1
Author: Carrie Ann Ryan
Author's Website:  www.carrierannryan.com
Publisher:  Fated Desires Publishing, LLC
Genre: Romance, Paranormal
Length: 222 pages
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dust-Wings-Dantes-Circle-ebook/dp/B008O9AJG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369707473&sr=8-1&keywords=dust+of+my+wings

Humans aren’t as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic. But what happens when something changes?

Neat freak lab tech, Lily Banner lives her life as any ordinary human. She’s dedicated to her work and loves to hang out with her friends at Dante’s Circle, their local bar. When she discovers a strange blue dust at work she meets a handsome stranger holding secrets – and maybe her heart. But after a close call with a thunderstorm, she may not be as ordinary as she thinks.

Shade Griffin is a warrior angel sent to Earth to protect the supernaturals’ secrets. One problem, he can’t stop leaving dust in odd places around town. Now he has to find every ounce of his dust and keep the presence of the supernatural a secret. But after a close encounter with a sexy lab tech and a lightning quick connection, his millennia old loyalties may shift and he could lose more than just his wings in the chaos.

Warning: Contains a sexy angel with a choice to make and a green-eyed lab tech who dreams of a dark-winged stranger. Oh yeah, and a shocking spark that’s sure to leave them begging for more.

Anna’s Review

I have to admit that paranormal romance is not usually my first choice, but there was something about this book that hooked me.   Was it the sexy angels?  Might have been....

The series is centered on a group of close friends who meet at a bar named Dante Circle and are soon introduced to the other universe around them.  The bar has a very sexy owner named Dante, and I definitely want to learn more about him, but I guess I have to wait a bit a longer for his story.

Ms. Ryan has developed an interesting world of mythical species that, unbeknownst to humans, inhabit the earth.  Lily is a lab tech put in charge of analyzing an interesting substance which happens to be the dust from Shade's Wings.  He can’t let the evidence of his existence remain in human hands so he seeks out Lily to retrieve his dust.  Shade of course doesn't expect to be overwhelming attracted to Lily.  Of course we expect it, because it is a romance after all!

Shade and Lily’s story is charming.  I really liked how Lily’s character changes inside and out and becomes a more confident woman.  I loved her girlfriends and how they provided her support whenever she needed it. 

The sex scenes were slightly spicy although I think the heat level could have been kicked up a notch, but that’s  just me.  This is a fun easy read that had me looking forward to the installment of Dante’s Circle

Anna's Review of "Crisis of Identity" by Denise Moncrief

Anna’s Satin Sheets Romance Review of Crisis of Identity by Denise Moncrief

  

Title: Crisis of Identity
Author: Denise Moncrief
Author's Website: http://www.denisemoncrief.blogspot.com
Publisher:  5 Prince Publishing 
Genre: Romance, Romantic Suspense
Length: 189 pages
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Crisis-of-Identity-ebook/dp/B00B5L0I7S

Tess Copeland is an operator. Her motto? Necessity is the mother of a good a con. When Hurricane Irving slams into the Texas Gulf coast, Tess seizes the opportunity to escape her past by hijacking a dead woman’s life, but Shelby Coleman’s was the wrong identity to steal. And the cop that trails her? He’s a U.S. Marshall with the Fugitive Task Force for the northern district of Illinois. Tess left Chicago because the criminal justice system gave her no choice. Now she’s on the run from ghosts of misdeeds past—both hers and Shelby’s.

Enter Trevor Smith, a pseudo-cowboy from Houston, Texas, with good looks, a quick tongue, and testosterone poisoning. Will Tess succumb to his questionable charms and become his damsel in distress? She doesn’t have to faint at his feet—she’s capable of handling just about anything. But will she choose to let Trevor be the man? When Tess kidnaps her niece, her life changes. She must make some hard decisions. Does she trust the lawman that promises her redemption, or does she trust the cowboy that promises her nothing but himself?


Anna’s Review

I loved the concept for this romantic suspense story.  The idea of somebody stealing someone’s identity to escape your problems only to find yourself caught up in that person’s problems was incredibly intriguing to me.   Crisis of Identity started off with a bang and kept me turning pages.  Unfortunately, that didn't last.

The author failed to take the time to develop the main characters.  Tess, Trevor and Jake are very one dimensional people.  I found it very frustrating that I virtually knew nothing about any of them.  The author was very slow to reveal information about Tess and her background.  It wasn't until halfway through the book that we start to get an inkling of Tess’ background, and then it seemed like a cardboard cut-out of a hard life.

The plot that had so much promise became nothing but a series of attempts on Tess’ life and the books resolution left far too many questions unanswered.  A second sub-plot was carelessly swept aside with little explanation.

The romance in this book was practically non-existent.  The author never built a credible relationship between the Tess and Trevor.  After their first kiss he declares he loves her.  Really? Why? Just when the couple  finally begin to communicate Trevor disappears and doesn't reappear to the end of the book.

The book was filled with grammatical errors and unrealistic dialogue.  The strongest curse Tess uses in the book is “jeesh.”  This from a woman whose boyfriend was a drug dealer, her mother was an alcoholic and her father was abusive?

Crisis of Identity was a good concept that failed.