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It’s A Crime (Blood and Tears) by C.E.Hansen-A Review and Interview with the Author

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It’s A Crime by C.E.Hansen-A Review and Interview with the Author

Its A Crime

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IT’S A CRIME by C.E. Hansen

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 12, 2013

Wealthy New York socialite Grace Preston uses men for amusement, holding her heart inside an ice fortress for protection. Spurned by a sociopathic male model, Grace picks up a new man with all the right moves; smooth as bourbon, Cole slides under her wall and touches her in places she thought were well-guarded. But after a weekend of fiery passion, he leaves, devastating her.

Cole Grayson has spent ten years building his commercial real estate firm and chasing the arsonist who killed his family when he was a boy. Women are a dalliance, and have no place in his personal quest. Then Grace rocks his world—not only sexually-but, in her arms his nightmares cease. To protect her, he pushes her away; he’s close to finding the culprit and Grace must not get tangled in the cross-fire.

When women matching Grace’s description start turning up dead in Central Park, Cole is forced to divide his influence between personal revenge and protection for the woman he has come to love. But throwing money at the problem only goes so far. Grace is in danger—can he get to her in time?

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REVIEW: IT’S A CRIME is an erotic, contemporary, suspense storyline with many similarities to Fifty Shades and the Crossfire Series. The premise follows several intersecting timelines going from past to present as the reader is pulled into a story of a psychopathic killer, murder, revenge, love, lust and sex. All timelines will eventually coalesce in the present day when a killer seeks revenge against the woman he believes wronged him many years before.

The storyline can best be described as an erotic tale of murder and sex. The main characters meet and their attraction is instant. There is no question that each is looking for a one-night stand but in the end, they will both lose their hearts to each other. The murder and suspense saga weaves throughout the story as a serial killer murders his way through New York hoping to find the one woman who drives him on his quest.

It’s A Crime is an interesting storyline and one I felt contained many similarities to Fifty Shades and the Crossfire series. The sex is explicit and verbal; and the storyline is rife with profanity-almost too much profanity. I am by no means a prude, but at times, I was overwhelmed with the continuous use of certain four letter words.

The storyline develops slowly as C.E. Hansen intertwines different background stories and timelines building up to the final scenes, but in doing so lost some of the momentum of the story. Then all too quickly, the final resolution is revealed and the storyline heads deeper into FSOG territory.

C.E. Hansen has written a storyline about sex and love; betrayal and revenge; murder and hate. It’s A Crime is a novel of erotic sex, billionaire moguls and a man who will not stop until the final plunge of the knife. There is mystery and suspense with a twist that begins to reveal the truth behind a murderous rampage and a man’s need to avenge the death of someone close.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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TRC: Hi Cindy and welcome to The Reading Café.  Congratulations on the release of It’s A Crime.

Cindy: Thank you so much. It’s a pleasure to be here, thanks for having me.

TRC: We would like to start with some background information.  Would you please tell us something about yourself?

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Cindy: First and foremost, I’m a wife and mom. I currently work full-time at a beautiful fine wine store in Central New Jersey. I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter who just turned 25.

TRC: What difficulties or challenges have you faced as an author?

Cindy: Keeping all the characters in my head busy and talking so I could write it all down is probably the most challenging, but once I get them talking the going gets smooth…It’s quieting them down so I could sleep that becomes the issue…It would also be helpful if one of them were a good secretary, that knew how to keep files properly.

TRC: Many authors bounce ideas and information with other authors or friends and family.  With whom do you bounce ideas?

Cindy: I’m lucky enough to have a few great friends that have been my biggest critics as well as my biggest fans, Donna, Michelle and Gee, and my daughter, Katie whom I’m constantly bombarding with questions.

Its A Crime

 

TRC: It’s A Crime is the May 2013 release in your erotic new adult series. Would you please tell us something about the premise?

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Cindy: It’s a contemporary Adult Romance/Suspense story which takes place in New York City, and is about a beautiful, wealthy socialite, Grace-the stories heroine, who meets and falls in lust with Cole Grayson, our hero, very wealthy as well, who is unable to feel love after suffering the loss of his family when he was a boy, he’s turned himself off emotionally.

The two meet, at a bar and one thing leads to another, and they end up having an affair…

Of course they have their share of obstacles; Cole is close to finding the man who started the fire that killed his family, and Grace is close to being the killer’s next victim…

TRC: How do you keep the plot unpredictable without sacrificing content and believability?

Cindy: That has been a challenge for me as a first time author, in fact everything has been a challenge, but I love writing about crazy killers, the sex scenes just comes easy.

TRC: What difficulties did you encounter (logistical, research, etc) outlining and writing this particular novel?

Cindy: My biggest challenge was trying to combine the various story lines together to make it flow without giving anything away. Lets hope I was able to accomplish that.

TRC: If you could virtually cast the leading characters, which actors or models would best represent your ideal image?

Cindy: Chris Hemsworth as Cole, Elisha Cuthbert as Grace, and in a perfect world, Ryan Gosling would be Jonathan…lol

TRC: How many books do you plan for the series and will the characters and storylines overlap?

Cindy: Two books in this series and yes they do overlap. I loved them when I first wrote them, so I had no choice but to continue their story in book 2. But there will only be two books…I don’t want to stretch their story too thin. I also have a young adult book currently being edited and it’s sequel currently in my head.

TRC: It’s A Shame is the December 2013 release in the same series.  Would you please tell us something about the premise?

Cindy: Well, in It’s A Crime, I had started one or two story lines that fell to the background of the first book…I am now delving into those plot lines a little more in It’s A Shame…suffice it to say, it is just as twisted and crazy as the first book, but I was able to bring some of the smaller characters back and give them a much bigger pressence.

TRC: How thoroughly do you plan out your characters and story before you begin the first draft?

Cindy: I write out my outline by hand, which is constantly evolving as I bounce the ideas and storyline off my daughter…I enjoy picking her brain, she gives me a totally different perspective and she’s full of ‘what if’s’. She keeps me on my toes.

TRC: Do your characters direct the storyline or do you have a semblance of control?

Cindy: For the most part, I tell them what to do…once in while they take me on a joy ride at their expense.

TRC: If you could become a contestant on a television reality program, which show would you prefer and why?

Cindy: The Voice…because I always wanted to sing!

TRC: How do you handle the pressures and anxiety of deadlines?

Cindy:   Poorly, which is why I typically don’t give myself any.

TRC: On what are you currently working?

Cindy: I’m currently working on the last few chapters of It’s A Shame, and I have the sequel to the Young Adult ‘hero’ series rattling around in my head. I also have an idea for another erotic adult book and plan to create new people to talk to me. I will miss Cole and Grace though.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Cindy: I wanted to thank you personally for being so kind to have me on and review It’s A Crime. I follow your blog and love your taste in books, they are so similar to my own. Again, thank you so much.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food
big juicy hamburger

Favorite Dessert
ice cream

Favorite TV Show
Game of Thrones

Last Movie You Saw
Pitch Perfect with Anna Kendrick

Dark or Milk Chocolate
Milk

Favorite Flower
Iris

Early riser or Late sleeper
Early riser against my body’s better judgment

Favorite Pastime
Writing and reading

TRC: Thank you C.E for taking the time to answer our questions. Congratulations on the release of It’s A Crime.  All the best with your upcoming novels.

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Avoiding Mr. Right Book Tour: Guest Post with C.J.Ellisson

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Avoiding Mr.Right Book Tour: Guest Post with C.J.Ellisson

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Thanks for having me on the blog today, Sandy! You always do a great job and I’m thrilled to be here.

 
I read all the time and I’m not sure I can list my top ten favorite books, so how about I list my top ten favorite series? These are authors I have followed for years and in most cases have probably bought everything they’ve ever written.
 
1) Zoe Sharp’s Charlie Fox series. The first book is the bloody and fast-paced Killer Instinct, where we first meet Charlie. I can attest each subsequent book gets better and better. Her writing is smooth, the action and fight scenes are stellar, and I have to force myself to put the books down and go to bed at night.
 
2) Charlaine Harris. Yes, we all know her True Blood series, but I’ve read everything she’s written, including her single titles. She’s a fantastic storyteller.
 
3) Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series. Shapeshifters at their best! I love that she married the hero and heroine and still wrote adventures for them. The trend to screw up the heroine’s love life gets really old after awhile, trust me.
 
4) Jim Butcher. His Harry Dresden books appeal to me more than his high fantasy stuff, but I love his humor and his characters.
 
5) Janet Evanovich. I lived in Jersey for twenty years, do I need to say anything else? Yes, I wish Stephanie would pick a man and settle down (I still think she could have adventures), but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every book Evanovich has done in this series. 
 
6) Katherine Kerr, Land of Devvry series. High/epic fantasy at its best. Check them out if you enjoyed Tolkien’s LotR or Boone Brux’s Bringer and the Bane series.
 
7) Kim Harrison’s Hollow series. She killed off people I would have rater still lived, but her plots are always fresh and fast paced. I’ve enjoyed watching the characters evolve and think she’s done a fantastic job on the books.
 
8) Emma Holly. I’m pretty sure I’ve read over twenty titles of hers. She is the author that inspired me to write graphic sex scenes. I don’t think I’ve ever read a story from her that I didn’t like. From contemporary to fantasy, she delivers a hot read that leaves you gasping for more.
 
9) Laurell K Hamilton — despite my dislike of half a dozen or so of the later Anita Blake books, there is no denying this woman can weave a captivating tale. I’ve read her Merry Gentry and Nightseer books as well. She may not be an auto-buy for me anymore, but I still enjoy her writing.
 
10) P.N. Elrod. I haven’t seen anything new from her in a while, but her Vampire Files stories were unique and well done. An excellent paranormal mystery with great characters and terrific setting.
What are some of your favorite series? And don’t be afraid to dig deep and name some old ones, I sure did!

 

C.J. Ellisson USA Today bestselling author &
author of the New York Times bestselling book Vanilla on Top
Book Two in the Wild Side series, Avoiding Mr. Right, is now out!
Speaker at RWA Nationals in Atlanta, GA, July 17-21, 2013
Vampire Vacation ~ The Hunt ~ Big Game ~ Death’s Servant

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C.J.Ellisson
C.J. Ellisson is the USA Today Bestselling author of the NYT Bestselling book, Vanilla on Top, the bestselling V V Inn series, and several erotica shorts. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband, two children, two dogs, and a fluffy black cat who makes her sneeze. Unlike most full-time authors, she’s also battling a severe chronic illness.

C.J. works daily to put her Lupus into remission and continues to fight numerous bacterial infections while her immune system slowly attacks her body. She turned to writing when she could no longer work outside the home and claims the escape of penning contemporary fantasy, erotica, and erotic romance has helped save her sanity.

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Her Russian Protector Series Book Tour and Giveaway with Roxie Rivera

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Her Russian Protector Series Book Tour and Giveaway with Roxie Rivera

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Her Russian Protector Series by Roxie Rivera

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IvanIVAN

Click HERE for our review of IVAN by Roxie Rivera

Release Date: February 24, 2013

Her Russian Protector, #1

Desperate to find her sister, Erin goes to the only man in Houston who can help her:  Ivan Markovic. The intimidating, tattooed Russian operates one of the most elite mixed-martial arts training centers in the world but it’s his shadowy past and reputed connections with Houston’s underworld that interest her most.

 

To find her sister, she’ll need the help of her big, scary Russian protector—but asking for help from a man like Ivan carries a steep price, one that might just include her heart.

Available at: Amazon.com | Amazon.ca | Barnes and Noble | KOBO | All Romance Ebooks | Apple | Smashwords |  

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DimitriDIMITRI

Release Date:  April 2, 2013

Her Russian Protector, #2

Refusing to lose her brother to the violent Hermanos street gang, Benny turns to Dimitri, the dead sexy Russian who lives in the apartment above her family’s bakery. He’s the only man tough enough to get through to Johnny and save him from a life in prison—or worse.There’s nothing Dimitri won’t do for Benny, even if it means dealing with her troublemaking brother. He quickly realizes that it’s not just Johnny and his thug friends that pose a threat to Benny. A shady real estate developer needs to buy her bakery to secure a multi-million dollar deal and he’ll stop at nothing to make her sell.

Threatened from all sides, Benny finds safety in Dimitri’s strong arms — and in his bed. Her big, sexy Russian has no intention of ever letting her go—and he’ll brave the fires of hell before he lets anyone harm her.

Reader’s Note: Dimitri is an incredibly passionate man with a dominant streak—and Benny is only too happy to indulge his need for a little…restraint.

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YuriYURI

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Release Date:  May 17, 2013

Her Russian Protector, Book 3

While clawing her way out of Houston’s worst neighborhood, Lena vowed to never let any man have power over her. After a lifetime of broken promises from her criminal father and a mother who abandoned her, Lena believes that love makes you vulnerable. She’s never been tempted to test that belief…until Yuri.

Sexy as sin and with a dark reputation, Russian billionaire Yuri Novakovsky survived a miserable childhood of poverty and neglect to ascend the pinnacle of success. He enjoys the perks of his massive wealth without much thought to the consequences…until Lena.

When Lena’s father and cousin blunder into an international art theft operation, Yuri seizes his chance to be her protector. But when past misdeeds catch up with him and threaten Lena’s safety, Yuri puts her love and trust in him to the test.

He’ll prove he’s the man she needs—a man she can trust and depend upon—one sensual, wicked kiss at a time.

***YURI is a full-length novel, clocking in at 90,000 words and 300+ pages.***

Available at:  Amazon.com |  Amazon.ca |  Barnes and Noble | All Romance eBooks | Smashwords.

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NikolaiNIKOLAI

Her Russian Protector, Book 4

Release Date:  June 24, 2013

After a brush with death as a juvenile delinquent, Vivian swore she’d never stray across that line again—but there’s just one problem with her plan to stay on the right side of the law. She’s completely, irrevocably and unabashedly in love with Nikolai, the Russian mob boss who saved her life.

From the moment Vivian appeared in his life on that tragic April night, Nikolai felt himself inextricably bonded to her. She’s the bright light in his dark world and the only thing that keeps him from sliding deeper into a life of crime and violence—a mobbed-up life he can’t escape no matter how hard he tries.

After Vivian is ripped from his arms in a brazen blitz attack, Nikolai will stop at nothing to get her back—but rescuing her and keeping her safe in his arms isn’t enough. Suddenly, Nikolai’s only chance to keep her safe is to do the one thing he vowed never to do—he’ll drag her deeper into his shadowy world and bind her to him forever.

Because their tangled pasts are about to collide and the shockwave threatens to bring Houston’s criminal underbelly to its knees…

Reader Advisory:  This story contains scenes of violence against women and frank descriptions of trafficking.

Coming June 24:  Amazon | B&N | Kobo | All Romance eBooks | Smashwords.

*This is not available for pre-order*

About the Author

ALL ABOUT ROXIE:

When I’m not chasing after my wild preschooler, I like to write super sexy romances and scorching hot erotica. I live in Texas with a husband who could easily snag a job as an extra on History Channel’s new Viking series, a sweet but rowdy three-year-old with Tetralogy of Fallot, and Bosley, our Great Dane with major mommy issues.

I also have another dirty-book writing alter ego, Lolita Lopez, who writes deliciously steamy tales for Ellora’s Cave, Forever Yours/Grand Central, Mischief/Harper Collins UK, Siren Publishing and Cleis Press.

Connect with Roxie:  Website | Facebook | Goodreads

blog tour schedule

YURI & NIKOLAI Tour Schedule
June 17 – June 30

6/17- Books, Books & More Books (series spotlight & review)
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6/17- Reading Between The Wines (guest post)
http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/
6/18- Nina’s Literary Escape (series spotlight)
http://ninasliteraryescape.blogspot.com/
6/18 Flirting with Romance (interview)
http://flirtingwithromance.blogspot.com/
6/20- The Reading Café (series spotlight & review)
http://thereadingcafe.com/
6/20- United by Books (interview)
http://unitedbybooks.blogspot.com/
6/21- Book Monster Reviews (guest post)
http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/
6/22- Night Owl Reviews (series spotlight & review)
http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Blog/Articles/Roxie-Riveras-Her-Russian-Protectors-Series-Continues/
6/23- Romance Junkies (series spotlight & review)
http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/
6/24- My Reading Obsession (series spotlight & review)
http://4myreadingobsession.blogspot.com/
6/25- Offbeat Vagabond (series spotlight & review)
http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/
6/26- Cocktails and Books (series spotlight)
http://www.cocktailsandbooks.com/
6/27- Salacious Reads (series spotlight)
http://www.salaciousreads.com/
6/27- Riverina Romantics (guest post)
http://riverinaromantics.blogspot.com/
6/29- Book Lovin Mamas (guest post)
http://booklovinmamas.blogspot.com//

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Signed set of all four HER RUSSIAN PROTECTOR print books in a tote with swag

RUNNERS UP: US/CANADA ONLY

TWO (2) runners-up will receive a signed copy of IVAN and swag..

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The Master Undone (Inside Out Novella #5) by Lisa Renee Jones-a review

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The Master Undone (Inside Out Novella #5) by Lisa Renee Jones-a review

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THE MASTER UNDONE (Inside Out Novellas #5) by Lisa Renee Jones

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release August 2013

I told him goodbye, and I will not call him. I know if I do, it will be my undoing, and I’ll once again be caught up in his spell. I will once again be . . . lost.

In her private journals, Rebecca laid bare her soul, revealing her obsession for the one man whose erotic demands captivated her imagination–and enslaved her forever. Now, with Rebecca no longer in his life “he” is lost, questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and about control he holds in such high regard. One women will reach out to heal him and then turn away, leaving him haunted. She is nothing he thought he wanted and somehow everything he needs. He tells himself to forget her but he cannot escape his desire for her. He has to have more..

WARNING: This review  may contain spoilers. If you have NOT read BEING ME, do not read this novella until you have read BEING ME (Inside Out #2).

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REVIEW: THE MASTER UNDONE is the fifth novella in Lisa Renee Jones Inside Out Novellas and told from the ‘Masters’ POV. This storyline is not a retelling of any particular part of the series thus far, but is a story about what happens next after ‘The Master’ discovers what has happened to his sub Rebecca.

It has been 24 hours since ‘The Master’ discovered that his current sub was responsible for the disappearance of Rebecca-a woman who wanted more from ‘The Master’ than he was willing or ready to give. But his anguish over Rebecca will have to be tempered when a more urgent matter-one that involves his mother-may bring the strong, alpha male to his knees. With his personal life in turmoil, ‘The Master’ will discover a feisty, independent female, a woman whom his mother respects and trusts, in the guise of one Crystal Smith.

Crystal is a woman who is definitely not a submissive. She is an alpha female, with a take charge attitude and knows when to move on. She recognizes that ‘The Master’ is in a vulnerable position and she is more than willing to be his playmate for one night. But when ‘The Master’ awakens to an empty bed, he knows only one thing-he must find Crystal-now.

THE MASTER UNDONE is a short story where Lisa reveals a different side to ‘The Master’-a powerful man we have seen dominate and control-but a man who is just as susceptible to the foibles of the reality of life as any other human. He is man who realizes that he cannot save everyone, no matter what the cost to his heart or his wallet. Lisa pulls the reader into a different point of view but one that lays naked a man’s emotions, his deepest pain and the love of family. The Master Undone is a fascinating and eye opening welcome addition and change from the normal-a man’s POV in an erotic storyline

READING ORDER:
1. If I Were You (Inside Out #1)
2. Rebecca’s Lost Journals (Novellas)
-The Seduction
-The Contract
-His Submissive
-My Master
3. Being Me
4. Behind Closed Doors (online serial novellas)
5. The Master Undone (novella) (August 2013)
6. Revealing Us (September 2013)

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Entwined With You (Crossfire #3) by Sylvia Day-a review

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Entwined With You (Crossfire #3) by Sylvia Day-a review

Entwined with You

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ENTWINED WITH YOU (Crossfire #3) by Sylvia Day

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 4, 2013

From the moment I first met Gideon Cross, I recognized something in him that I needed. Something I couldn’t resist. I saw the dangerous and damaged soul inside–so much like my own. I was drawn to it. I needed him as surely as I needed my heart to beat.

No one knows how much he risked for me. How much I’d been threatened, or just how dark and desperate the shadow of our pasts would become.

Entwined by our secrets, we tried to defy the odds. We made our own rules and surrendered completely to the exquisite power of possession…

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REVIEW: ENTWINED WITH YOU is the third storyline in Sylvia Day’s erotic, contemporary Crossfire series focusing on Gideon Cross and the woman he would kill for-Eva Trammel.

At the end of REFLECTED IN YOU Gideon and Eva’s life had been cemented together with the knowledge about who killed Eva’s step-brother and the secrets from each other’s past-pasts filled with betrayal, abuse and questionable parenting from all concerned. Entwined With You furthers the storyline yet does very little in the way of developing a different direction for the leading couple or continuing the story.

Many questions from the second book have been answered-questions regarding some of Gideon’s behavior and Eva’s mistaken beliefs. But a good portion of this particular novel involves sex and issues of trust-and there is plenty of sex between our leading couple-in the bedroom; in the kitchen; on the couch; on the floor; in the shower; on the plane; in the office and….well, you get the idea ! Sex in this series has always been prevalent and a major part of the storyline but I felt overwhelmed very quickly.

Issues of trust, once again, come to the forefront as past lovers continue to force themselves into Gideon and Eva’s lives. Whether in the guise of love or obsession, these ex-lovers will wreak havoc for our couple. From Corinne to Brett and another from Gideon’s past, as well as some revealing video, Eva and Gideon must weather the firestorm that continues to burn hot and bright.

But I am not sure where Sylvia is going with this particular series. She was originally contracted for a trilogy -3 books- but now there are plans for a total of 5. Most (but not all) of the major issues between Gideon and Eva have been solved as well as some important aspects of their future, therefore, Sylvia has ventured into secondary character storylines. The secondary characters including Eva’s parents, Megumi and especially Cary’s love triangle with Trey and Tatiana, will all play a much more prominent role in future storylines. Sylvia Day has used Entwined With You as the building block to several potential story arcs in the series that may or may not directly involve Eva and Gideon (although all secondary characters are connected to the couple) and, therefore their stories will reflect directly back.

The relationship between Gideon and Eva continues to be very physical and co-dependent. There is rarely a moment where they were not touching or kissing or enticing the other into another round of steamy sex or forbidden touch. They risk public disclosure and decency laws on more than one occasion. The bond between Gideon and Eva is one of need and want; love and obsession. They are each other’s addiction. Regardless of Gideon’s need to protect and defend, there is also his need FOR Eva as well. He is a man who is unable to function without the woman that he loves. At some point Gideon will want to take their relationship to the next level.

Overall, Entwined With You is an interesting storyline but one that I found not to be on the same level as the previous two books. Perhaps there is the issue of expanding the trilogy into a series of five and therefore a different approach and direction was required to shape and construct the new storyline arc but there is a definite lack of closure and satisfaction in book three. It was like running on a treadmill when you needed to go somewhere else.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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If I Were You (Inside Out Trilogy #1) by Lisa Renee Jones-Special Deal for only $3.99

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IF I WERE YOU (Inside Out Trilogy #1) by Lisa Renee Jones-Special Deal for only $3.99

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June 11, 2013 marks the release day of BEING ME (Inside Out Trilogy #2) by Lisa Renee Jones. To celebrate, Lisa is offering the first book in the trilogy IF I WERE YOU (ebook format) for only $3.99 for a limited time.

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IF I WERE YOU (Inside Out #1) by Lisa Renee Jones

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When Sara McMillan finds a stack of journals in a storage unit, she’s shocked and enthralled by the erotic life the writer led. Unable to stop reading, she vicariously lives out dark fantasies through Rebecca, the writer—until the terrifying final entry.

Certain something sinister has happened, Sara sets out to discover the facts, immersing herself in Rebecca’s life. Soon she’s working at the art gallery Rebecca worked at and meeting Rebecca’s friends. Finding herself drawn to two dangerously sexy men, the manager of the gallery and a famed artist, Sara realizes she’s going down the same path Rebecca took. But with the promise of her dark needs being met by a man with confident good looks and a desire for control, she’s not sure anything else matters. Just the burn for more.

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BEING ME (Inside Out Trilogy #2) by Lisa Renee Jones

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The sexy second installment in the Inside Out erotic romance trilogy, following If I Were You—in the seductive tradition of Fifty Shades of Grey.

Fascinated by the dark fantasies in the journals she’s discovered, and the two men who have now found a place in her life, Sara McMillan finds herself torn between her new life and her past. Now, more than ever, Sara identifies with the lost journal writer, Rebecca, and is certain that something sinister has happened.

In the arms of the sexy, tormented artist Chris Merit, Sara seeks answers about Rebecca and ends up discovering things about herself she never knew existed. Chris forces Sara to reconsider who she is and what she truly wants from life, but not before his dark desires threaten to tear them apart. Her boss, Mark Compton, offers her the shelter to understand just what those needs mean to her, and what they might have meant to Rebecca, but can she trust him to lead her to a final conclusion to Rebecca’s story?

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Rebecca’s Lost Journals (Vol 1-4) by Lisa Renee Jones (the companion series to the INSIDE OUT TRILOGY)

Rebecca's Lost Journals

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Seduced by the Park Avenue Billionaire by Nelle L’Amour

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Seduced by the Park Avenue Billionaire

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ABOUT THE BOOKS: Release February 2013

Sarah Greene’s life is a mess. She’s the low-paid assistant to a tyrannical toy company executive; she can barely pay her rent; her social life sucks, and she’s worried sick about her cancer-stricken mother.

Her life changes when a drop-dead handsome stranger seduces her on a train. Completely out of character, Sarah surrenders herself to him. He turns out to be one of Manhattan’s hottest billionaires, Ari Golden. Impossibly attracted to her, Ari makes Sarah his own personal toy with one caveat: he will not play with her in his bedroom or hers. Spending the night with him is off limits. There are secrets looming–dark ones that stand in the way of a real relationship. As Sarah falls deeper in love with her sexy Trainman, she wonders–can she free him from the demons that have damaged him? But when she encounters the ruthless woman from his past who scarred him, her life may become a train wreck. Is her love for Ari worth dying for?

This erotic romance series is intended for mature readers only.

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REVIEW: SEDUCED BY THE PARK AVENUE BILLIONAIRE box set is a compilation of three novellas: Strangers on a Train: Derailed: and Final Destination written in the contemporary erotica genre.

The premise follows Sarah Greene who, while on a train heading for home, loses her virginity (and her heart) to a stranger- billionaire Ari Golden-in one of the tiny bathroom stalls on a train. Okay, following me?

Now here is where we begin to question-everything.

1. Why is a billionaire riding on a train when he has limos and cars at his disposal?
2. Why did 25 year old Sarah (without so much as questioning her own sanity) allow a stranger to seduce her and take her virginity inside the washroom stall of a moving train?
3. NO condoms-ever. A complete stranger screws her in a bathroom stall, without condoms, and with every encounter thereafter, still no condoms?

The reader is pulled into the story as Sarah slowly loses her heart and her soul to the stranger who proclaims that there will never be anything more between them than sex . Yet, at every opportunity, Ari Golden continues to seduce, entice and invite Sarah to important functions, gatherings and family celebrations. Is she his plus-one or is she something more?

There is a secondary storyline running parallel to the seduction and sex between Ari and Sarah. Sarah is a toy designer whose boss is the epitome of evil and the ultimate b*tch. When Sarah’s star begins to shine, her boss will ensure that the success is diverted and Sarah will become the target of jealousy and revenge.

The relationship between Ari and Sarah is highly sexual, graphic and at times heartbreaking. Ari refuses to acknowledge anything more than sex and companionship while Sarah begins to lose her heart to the stranger whose life begins to intertwine with her own. Ari will become the ultimate hero and warrior when Sarah falls victim to a jealous and psychotic ex.

Seduced by the Park Avenue Billionaire is a fast paced story where the world building is limited due to the length of each novella. Although we do not learn too much information about Ari Golden’s rise to billionaire status, there is plenty of background information about his personal and private life, as well as Sarah’s issues with her mother and boss from hell. For a three part novella series, there is a definite spark and an interesting story. If you are a fan of FSOG, Crossfire and the Stark trilogy, Seduced by the Park Avenue Billionaire should be another one to add to your TBR pile.

Reviewed by Sandy

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The Submissive by Tara Sue Me-Guest Post and Giveaway

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Learning to Listen

I told myself it was just touch of writer’s block.

I even believed it for a few days. After all, I can be very convincing when I want to be. I was working on a new manuscript, writing a scene I’d been looking forward to diving into and one I’d spent a lot of time researching.

At first it worked, the words were coming, everyone was happy, and I was well on my way to meeting my daily word count goal.  But little-by-little, it got harder and harder.  Slowly it became forced and after awhile, it felt like I was putting words in my character’s mouth.

Something’s wrong, that little voice whispered.

Nah, I replied, I’m just tired, it’ll be better after lunch.

Except it wasn’t, so I did some laundry and helped the kids with homework and told myself I’d sleep on it.

Something’s wrong, the voice repeated the next day as I typed word after painful word.

That’s okay, I said. I’ll fix it in rewrites.

Something’s wrong, it said again the following day.

I know, I finally admitted, staring at the screen and reading over the paltry handful of words I’d managed to get out after three days. I’m the worst writer, ever. I don’t know what I was thinking, I can’t write.

But as it turns out, I’m not only convincing, I’m stubborn. I ended up finishing that scene and breathing a huge sigh of relief. I fiddled with the chapter as I read over it. Something was off, but I couldn’t decide what. Plus, it was a playroom scene, so it should have been at least a little hot, but it wasn’t. I told myself I just didn’t feel any heat because I’d read it so many times.

I have the world’s best pre-readers and crit partners. They’re quick to tell me when something’s not right, doesn’t work, or makes no sense. So, I wasn’t too surprised with the feedback I received on that chapter. “The characters are missing,” one said. I read the chapter again and realized she’d confirmed what I knew. I had words on a page, but nothing else. There was no emotion, no voice, nothing.

How do I fix it? I asked that little voice.

I’m learning that when you tune into that inner voice and really sit down and listen, the most amazing things happen. Within minutes I realized I’d written the chapter from the wrong character’s POV. It wasn’t the hero’s scene to tell, it was the heroine’s. No wonder I’d had such a hard time getting him to tell me anything.

When I sat down to rewrite the chapter everything was so much easier. The character’s showed up, there was emotion, there was voice.

And oh, yes, there was heat.

 

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American Author Tara Sue Me About the Author:

Tara Sue Me wrote her first novel at the age of twelve. It would be twenty years before she picked up her pen to write the second.

After completing several traditional romances, she decided to try her hand at something spicier and started The Submissive. What began as a writing exercise quickly took on a life of its own. An avid reader of all types of fiction, she soon discovered she enjoyed writing a variety as well.

Tara lives in the Southeastern United States with her family, two dogs, and a cat.

Visit her online:

Website: http://tarasueme.com
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The Submissive Trilogy

The Submissive (The Submissive Trilogy #1)
by Tara Sue Me
Release Date: February 7, 2013

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The SubmissiveAbby King has a secret fantasy.

New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he’s more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel, to fulfill her most hidden desires.

After only one weekend with the Master, Abby knows she needs more, and fully submits to Nathaniel’s terms. But despite the pleasure he takes in Abby’s willing spirit, the Nathaniel hidden behind the rules remains cold and distant.

As Abby falls deeper into his tantalizing world of power and passion, she fears that Nathaniel’s heart may be beyond her reach—and that her own might be beyond saving…

The Dominant (The Submissive Trilogy #2)
by Tara Sue Me
Release Date: August 6, 2013

The Dominant

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Nathaniel West doesn’t lose control.

As the playboy CEO of West Industries, he governs the boardroom during the day; as a strict dominant with exacting rules, he commands the bedroom at night. He never takes on inexperienced submissives, but when Abigail King’s application comes across his desk, he breaks his own restrictions and decides to test her limits.

Abby’s combination of innocence and willingness is intoxicating, and Nathaniel is soon determined to collar her as his own. As long as she follows his orders and surrenders herself fully to him, no one will get hurt.

But when Nathaniel begins falling for Abby on a deeper level, he realizes that the trust must go both ways—and he has secrets which could bring the foundations of their entire relationship crashing down…

The Training (The Submissive Trilogy #3)
by Tara Sue Me
Release Date: October 2013

The Training

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It started with a hidden desire.

Millionaire CEO Nathaniel West has always played by his own strict set of rules, ones he expects everyone to follow—especially the women he’s dominated in his bedroom. But his newest lover is breaking down all his boundaries and rewriting his rule book.

Abby King never imagined that she would capture the heart of Nathaniel West, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors—and its most desirable dominant. What began as a weekend arrangement of pleasure has become a passionate romance with a man who knows every inch of her body and her soul – yet remains an enigmatic lover. Though he is tender and caring, his painful past remains a wall between them.

Abby knows the only way to truly earn his trust is to submit to him fully and let go of all of her lingering inhibitions. Because to lead Nathaniel on a path to greater intimacy, she must first let him deeper into her world than anyone has ever gone before…

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Tara and the publisher are offering a giveaway copy of THE SUBMISSIVE to one lucky reader at The Reading Cafe.

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3.  Giveaway run from June 4 to June 8, 2013

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