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Annihilation Road by Christine Feehan-Dual Review & Giveaway

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Annihilation Road (Torpedo Ink 6) by Christine Feehan-Dual Review & Giveaway

 

ANNIHILATION ROAD
Torpedo Road 6
by Christine Feehan
Release Date: December 28, 2021
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, romance

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 28, 2021.

Savin “Savage” Pajari is convinced he’s not worth a damn thing. He’s not like his brothers. He’s a sadistic monster, a killer—a man no woman could truly love. So it completely throws him when a stranger risks her life for his, pushing him out of the way and taking the hit that would have sent him six feet under. If he had any kind of sense, he’d leave her alone, but Savage can’t get the woman with a smart mouth and no sense of self-preservation out of his head. With one kiss, he’s lost.

Seychelle Dubois has spent her entire life not feeling much of anything, until Savage comes along and sets her whole body on fire. Kissing him was a mistake. Letting him get close would be a catastrophe. He’s the most beautiful—and damaged—man she’s ever met. He has a way of getting under her skin, and what he’s offering is too tempting to resist.

Seychelle knows so little about Savage or the dangerous world of Torpedo Ink, but his darkness draws her like a moth to a flame. Loving him could mean losing herself completely to his needs—needs she doesn’t understand but is eager to learn. But what Savage teaches her could destroy her.

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Sandy’s Review

ANNIHILATION ROAD is the sixth instalment in Christine Feehans’ contemporary, adult TORPEDO INK erotic, paranormal romance series, a spin off from the author’s Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart series which in turn is a spin off from the Drake Sisters series. This is Savin “Savage” Pajari, and singer Seychelle Dubois’s story line. ANNIHILATION ROAD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

WARNING: ANNIHILATION ROAD contains scenes, and makes reference to graphic violence, rape, murder, torture, child prostitution, and abuse against children, women and men, and may not be suitable for more sensitive readers. The violence is a part of the history and lives of the Torpedo Ink crews. The eighteen original Torpedo Ink members are the sole survivors of a Russian pedophile ring, and as such work towards rescuing children and women in similar situations.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Savage and Seychelle) ANNIHILATION ROAD follows the building romance and relationship between Savin “Savage” Pajari, and singer Seychelle Dubois. Savin ‘Savage’ Pajari and Seychelle Dubois met the day Savage saved the life of a young child as Seychelle saved the life of our story line hero. Taking the brunt of the hit, Seychelle landed in the hospital as Savage claimed our heroine as his own but all is not well with Seychelle Dubois, an empathic, psychic healer whose inability to control her powers is threatening her life. Not only is Seychelle’s life in danger but Seychelle has a couple of stalkers, stalkers who are using every means necessary to get to our story line heroine.

Savin ‘Savage Pajari is a sexual sadist; a product of the abuse, the torture, and the environment in which he and his Torpeo Ink family grew up. Unable to watch his family suffer, Savage used his own psychic powers to ease the pain and suffering of the people he loved, but more importantly, Savage was used and abused in ways we can only imagine. Unable to leave the demons behind, Savage needs to inflict pain and suffering, and our heroine is ripe for the challenge. Meanwhile, a rival MC is targeting the Torpedo Ink MC, especially member Alena Koval who was betrayed by a man she thought she could love.

The relationship between Seychelle and Savage is one of immediate attraction. Seychelle is an innocent who had spent her life looking after her parents, a life that is now affected by the people she once loved. With the voice of an ‘angel’ Seychelle is asked to audition with the Torpedo Ink group, a voice that can soothe and control the people who listen. Savage Pajari is a man who needs control, and his family is well aware of his sadistic nature, a side of our hero he is unable to restrain.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including most of the Torpedo Ink MC family. We are introduced to Seychelle’s neighbors Doris and Inez, Brandon Campbell, Joseph Arnold and guitar player Hank. The requisite evil has many faces.

ANNIHILATION ROAD is a story of family, friendships, relationships and love; a story of obsession, power, control and denial; a tale of desperation, domination, and sexual savagery. The premise is detailed, emotional and heart breaking but there is some repetitive text and situations; the romance is unconventional; the characters are charismatic, dynamic and broken. Seychelle and Savage’s story continues in SAVAGE ROAD January 2022.

Barb’s Review:
Annihilation Road by Christine Feehan is the 6th book in her Torpedo Ink series. Brief refresher: Czar, who is married to Blyth (Sisters of the Heart), is the president of Torpedo Ink, and together with the men and women he brought with him to Sea Haven they built their Torpedo Ink MC club in Casper, which is close to Sea Haven.  Each of these members have suffered terrible abuse in their childhoods in Russia, being forced to all become lethal assassins; each still very much trying to find the light inside their darkness.  They are all determined to protect each other, and in each book, one of our heroes meets their mate.

Savage is the hero in this story, and he is convinced he could never find a woman meant for him, as he is the most dangerous and damaged of the Torpedo Ink members.  On his motorcycle, he notices a young boy walking in the street, with an oncoming vehicle close to hitting the boy; he runs to save the child, knowing it could cost his life, and just when the truck is near, a woman pushes him out of the way. He needs to know who was his savior.

Seychelle Dubois, our heroine, is recovering in the hospital from injuries she suffered saving Savage and the young boy.  When he comes to visit her, Savage finds himself attracted to this brave woman, but he knows he cannot allow himself to become involved, knowing he is sadistic and filled with pain.  When he senses her abilities to help others, including him, he kisses her and walks away.  However, best laid plans do not always work.

Seeychelle, who is also attracted to Savage, is also a singer, with her music making people happy; her singing and love of music promotes her special gifts of being able to read and heal fractured minds.    When Savage discovers that his Torpedo Ink brothers want Seychelle to part of their band, he makes it his business to become part of her life, and making her his woman, despite Seychelle worry of his version of romance being filled with pain.

Seychelle was always visiting the older ladies from Casper/Sea Haven, and Savage notices some bad people watching her.  He makes it known that Seychelle is his, and the Torpedo Ink members take turns to follow the bad guys to help protect her. 

What follows is an exciting and violent adventure, as well as a highly sexual erotic romance between two people who ended up needing each other.  I did love Seychelle, and at times Savage, who I found too sadistic and his need for pain, even on her.  I love all the members of the Torpedo Ink family, including the equally lethal female members (Lana & Alena), and the ladies who become part of them (Blythe, Anya, Breezy, Soliel, Scarlet).  I did like the part where Libby (Drake sister) explains to Savage how to help Seychelle, when she absorbs the pain of others, which could cause her to shorten her life.

Annihilation Road was so well written by Christine Feehan, though I thought too much was devoted to sex and sadism. The entire Torpedo Ink members are an amazing and wonderful group of characters that we fully care for.  Again, I will note that Feehan does have a lot of sex scenes, and in this book the sex scenes were in the forefront, with rest of the story being more in the background. Annihilation Road was a good story line, with a second book on Savage and Seychelle coming next month (Savage Road), which promises to be even more sexual. 

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Judgement Road
Vengeance Road
Vendetta Road
Desolation Road
Reckless Road

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Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author multiple times over with her portfolio including over 70 published novels, including five series; Dark Series, Ghostwalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, the Sisters of the Heart Series and Torpedo Ink. All of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestselling list as well. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999. Since then she has been published by various publishing houses including Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7 more PEARL awards since Dark Prince.

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Just the Wrong Twin by Deborah Cooke-a review

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Just the Wrong Twin (Flatiron Five Fitness 8) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release date November 24, 2021.

Sonia is ready to take a chance…
It’s ten years since she reclaimed her life and it’s time to celebrate. When boy-next-door Nate Buchanan arrives looking hot and dangerous at Jacquie and Pierce’s wedding, Sonia hears invitation knocking. Bringing Nate home might turn out to be the smartest impulse she’s ever had—Mr. Right-Now might even be a contender for Mr. Right. But then Sonia’s secrets start to reveal themselves—with the help of her troublemaking twin sister—and her past threatens to ruin their chance of a future.

Nate won’t miss his chance…
Ex-Marine and former weightlifting coach Nate is ready to start fresh. He’s got a new job, a new car and a new chance to make his life what he wants it to be. No more looking back at what he’s left behind. One last visit to Flatiron Five Fitness and it’s goodbye, Manhattan—until gorgeous Sonia propositions him. Nate knows he can’t give Sonia the forever-after she wants, but he can make their night together one to remember. Once he discovers that Sonia has scars deeper than his own, Nate wants to defend her—even though experience has taught him to expect nothing more than the moment. Can Sonia’s trust help him heal from the wounds of the past and take a chance on the future again?

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REVIEW:JUST THE WRONG TWIN is the eighth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult FLATIRON FIVE FITNESS romance series. This is therapist/yoga instructor Sonia Olson, and ex-Marine/weight lifting coach turned security specialist Nate Buchanan’s story line. JUST THE WRONG TWIN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives including Nate and Sonia JUST THE WRONG TWIN follows in the months after Sonia was humiliated by her twin sister Katia, at a F5F party. Katia had pretended to be our story line heroine, and seduced the man that had caught Sonia’s eye. Fast forward several months wherein Sonia and Nate would reconnect at Pierce and Jacquie’s nuptials (Just One Silver Fox 7), and a friendship/friends with benefits relationship would bloom but Nate was about to start a new position in Boston, leaving his Flatiron Five Fitness family, and Sonia behind. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Sonia and Nate, and the potential fall-out as the past tries to reconnect with our leading couple.

Sonia Olson is not the person she used to be, and it is Sonia’s turn to take control of her life. With the help of the staff at F5F, Sonia will start a yoga podcast, a podcast that will get her notice but notice from the wrong people may send our heroine into a tailspin. Nate Buchanan has loved and lost, and in this our hero believes, there will never be anyone ever again. When Sonia professes her love for our hero, Nate struggles to address the demons from his past.

The relationship between Nate and Sonia is a frenemies to lovers in which Nate wants nothing to do with any type of forever or commitment. Moving out of state, starting a new job, Nate finds himself constantly thinking about the woman he left behind. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples. We are introduced to Sonia’s twin sister Katia, and her friends Tommy and Nate; their parents, as well as Nate’s sister Diane.

JUST THE WRONG TWIN is a story of betrayal, family, relationships, friendships and love. The character driven premise is energetic and encouraging; the characters are animated, sensitive and dynamic; the romance is edgy and provocative.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Just One Fake Date
Just One More Time
Just One Night Together
Just One Hometown Hero (Some Guys Have All the Luck)
Just One Second Chance (Bad Case of Loving You)
Just Home for the Holidays
Just One Silver Fox

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

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Claimed by the Cyborgs (The Colony 9) by Grace Goodwin-a review

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Claimed by the Cyborgs (The Colony 9) by Grace Goodwin-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 1, 2021.

Prillon warrior Thomar Arcas is the royal heir to his ancestor’s legacy of dishonor, betrayal and death. When he was captured by the Hive, some on his home world cheered. Some sighed with relief. None shed a tear.

Thomar, along with his second, Varin, break free and destroy an enemy base, barely escaping with their lives. They transport to The Colony, the last refuge for contaminated males. Upon arrival they suffer in agony, their cyborg implants fighting for control of the powerful warriors.

Defeat is not in their blood. Not in their history. Not in their souls. Unable to sever their ties to the Hive implants, and suffering unrelenting pain, the warriors are about to choose an honorable death over further disgrace; until they are matched to a human female from Earth who very much needs their broken pieces to make herself whole. A female whom they crave with an intensity that just might pull them back from the brink of death.

Danika Gray left Earth to start a new life. With every touch, every kiss, every moment in their arms she finds herself closer to the paradise she seeks. But how can she free her new mates from endless torment? Fight an enemy she cannot see?

Love and passion are her only weapons. Lust. Desire. She must surrender everything she is —give in to their insatiable hunger—in order to save them.

Even that might not be enough.

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REVIEW:CLAIMED BY THE CYBORGS is the ninth instalment in Grace Goodwin’s adult INTERSTELLAR BRIDES: THE COLONY erotic, sci-fi, romance series. This is former Prince and Prillon warrior Thomar Arcas, his second Captain Varin Mordin, and twenty-three year old, human female Danika Gray’s story line. CLAIMED BY THE CYBORGS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storyline is revealed where necessary.

Told from three first person perspectives (Thomar, Varin and Danika) CLAIMED BY THE CYBORGS follows human female Danika Gray as she is matched to Prillon warrior as part of the interstellar brides program. Not only will Danika be mated to Thomar but also to Thomar’s second Varin Mordin but all is not well with Danika’s intended mates, as Thomar’s mind remains connected to the hive, and the connection is slowly destroying his mind. Being matched with two powerful warriors, Danika finds herself ‘feeling’ their pain but quickly discovers that she can hear the cries and pain of women left behind. What ensues is the highly erotic romance and relationship between Thomar, Varin and Danika, and the potential fall-out as the Hive implants are slowly killing our story line trio.

Thomar Arcas believes he is too volatile for a mate but his immediate reaction to Danika proves too strong to ignore. Making Varin promise to protect the woman with whom they will both fall in love Thomar accepts that his time may be limited but his desire to claim Danika is stronger than he could have ever imagined. Danika is a strong willed woman and she refuses to let Thomar lay down and die. When the cries of imprisoned women begin to affect her peace of mind, Danika, along with Thomar and Varin put a plan into action to rescue the women , and anyone who wishes to free from the Hive.

The relationship between Danika, Thomar and Arvin is fated ; one of immediate and undeniable attraction and need; highly erotic, sexual and uninhibited. Thomar struggles with his attraction to a woman tied to a man who is unable to control the voices and pain but Danika has already fallen for her two intended mates. The $ex scenes are erotic, edgy, passionate and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several of the previous story line couples.

CLAIMED BY THE CYBORGS is a story of fate and love. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive ; the characters are energetic and impassioned

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Reviewed by Sandy

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FIANCEE BY CHRISTMAS (Happy Acres 1) by Taryn Quinn-a reivew

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FIANCEE BY CHRISTMAS (Happy Acres 1) by Taryn Quinn-a review

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 14, 2021

Happily ever after starts at Happy Acres…or does it?

Holiday checklist:

• Spend time with my family while staying at Happy Acres Orchard and recovering from life implosion #1.
• Getting my mojo back by working in the gift shop and our brand new venture, the CocoaBus.
• Resisting kisses from the handsome, mysterious, pain in the butt owner of the nearby Christmas tree farm.

New holiday checklist (last one went off the rails):

• Having good old-fashioned fun with my family while serving our many customers at the busiest time of the year.
• Regaining my confidence in marketing and working with the public, what I do best.
• Lots and lots of steamy no-strings holiday hijinks with the deliciously annoying man I can’t keep my hands off…and it’s not just because he has the finest tree—ahem, trees—around.

Final holiday checklist (you know the drill):

• Survive Christmas after life implosion #2 courtesy of the enigmatic man I couldn’t keep myself from falling for — or maybe, just maybe, find the way to save the holiday for both of us.

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REVIEW: FIANCEE BY CHRISTMAS is the first in instalmen in Taryn Quinn’s contemporary, adult HAPPY ACRES erotic, romance series, a spin off /companion to the author’s Crescent Cove/Found In Oblivion/Lost in Oblivion series. This is billionaire tech whiz/Christmas tree farmer Clay Winslow, and former event planner Rachel Doyle’s story line. You do not have to have read the aforementioned series. Rachel is cousin Lila Crandall (Lost in Oblivion).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Rachel and Clay) FIANCEE BY CHRISTMAS follows the building romance and relationship between billionaire tech whiz/Christmas tree farmer Clay Winslow, and former event planner Rachel Doyle. Rachel Doyle’s life as an event planner imploded the day she had a panic attack, and the media were relentless and unforgiving. Working at her aunt’s ranch meant staying off the grid, taking time for herself but Rachel never expected to meet the new owner of the Christmas tree farm, a handsome man with secrets of his own. As Rachel sets a plan into motion to bring more people to the farm including a cocoa bus, Clay begins a slow seduction of the woman who is about to turn his world upside down. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Rachel and Clay, and the potential fall-out a Clay’s life back home to about to collide with his life at Happy Acres Orchard farms.

The relationship between Rachel and Clay is one of immediate attraction but Rachel is oblivious to Clay’s true identity. Clay bought the farm to escape his life in Manhattan never suspecting that Rachel was once the event planner to the elite of New York. As their relationship turns sexual, Clay must decided if Rachel is his happily ever after, or return home and marry a woman more suitable to his status. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar secondary and supporting characters including members of the band Oblivion; Clay’s security specialist and former Special Forces solider Ransom Douglas, as well as socialite Helena Danbury, and Rachel’s sister Willow, Aunt Laverne and Uncle Fred. Ransom and Willow’s story is next in Bodybuard by Night.

FIANCEE BY CHRISTMAS is a story of family and relationships, friendships and love. The premise is engaging and heart warming; the romance is seductive and captivating; the characters are charismatic and fun.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Dog (Gypsy Bastards MC 3) by Jade Marshall-a review

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The Dog (Gypsy Bastards MC 3) by Jade Marshall-a review

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 1, 2021.

The Gypsy Bastards MC is a family, and they continue to expand.

Bodhi “Mad Dog” Black fell for Kaiya Walsh the moment he saw her. Bruised, beaten, and broken, she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

Kaiya Walsh comes from a violent past and getting past it may not be possible. Moving forward is hard and no matter how much her mind, body, and soul has healed she simply doesn’t feel worthy.

When Kaiya starts to spread her wings, Mad Dog takes a chance and tries to get close to her, but he doesn’t think she is ready for everything he wants. And he wants it all.

There are more obstacles to overcome than just navigating Kaiya’s’ harrowing past. Will they survive? Will there be a happily ever after when the dust settles?

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REVIEW:THE DOG is the third instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult GYPSY B*STARDS MC erotic, MC, romance series focusing on the members of the Gypsy B*stards MC. This is forty year old, single father Bodhi ‘Mad Dog’ Black, and twenty year old, Kaiya Walsh’s story line. THE DOG can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order. Some of the events of THE DOG cross over with and run parallel to some of the events in book two THE WOLF.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bohdi and Kaiya) THE DOG follows the building relationship between forty year old, single father Bodhi ‘Mad Dog’ Black, and twenty year old, Kaiya Walsh. One year earlier Bodhi and the Gypsy B*stards rescued Storm (The Pope) and Kaiya Walsh from the Mongrels MC but in the ensuing months Bodhi kept his distance from the woman that called to his heart. Fast forward one year, Kaiya struggles with Mad Dog’s ongoing rejection, and in this, takes some time for herself, returning to the Gypsy B*stards a stronger version of the woman she left behind, a woman who knows what she wants. Bodhi ‘Mad Dog’ Black has bided his time with Kaiya Walsh, having witnessed the abuse, first hand, of our story line heroine. Believing Kaiya isn’t ready for a permanent relationship, Mad Dog continues to push Kaiya away but our heroine finds herself looking after Bodhi’s children, children she will one day come to call her own. When another woman is attacked, the MC goes on the hunt for the people responsible but Mad Dog never expected that Kaiya would become fodder in a game of revenge. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Kaiya and Mad Dog, and the potential fall-out as the past takes aim at our story line couple.

The relationship between Mad Dog and Kaiya is one of immediate attraction but Mad Dog refuses to cross an invisible knowing Kaiya needs time to heal. Kaija has all but thrown herself at our storyline hero but believes Mad Dog’s rejections are a sign that she is broken beyond repair. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate, and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters including elementary school vice prinicpal James Parsons; Bodhi’s ex-wife Darla; his children Tatum, Gunner and Kash; MC members MC president Pope O’Brien and his ole lady Storm Lin , club enforcer Wolf and his old lady Hadley; Sparrow, Luna and their son Gage, Beast, Justice,Viking; tattoo artist Laine, and his sister, woman’s counselor Irene.

THE DOG is a story of betrayal and revenge, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is edgy; the romance is provocative; the characters are dynamic and inspiring.

Reading Order and Previous reviews

The Wolf
The Pope

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Enforcer’s Holiday Package (RBMC) by Crimson Syn-review tour

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The Enforcer’s Holiday Package (RBMC) by Crimson Syn -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 17, 2021

Stay tuned as the Founding Members of the RBMC get an unforgettable holiday package!

Siege has the world in the palm of his hands.

He’s working on getting promoted to the RBMC’s Road Captain,

His new business is booming,

And he is flying high.

Being an Enforcer to the RBMC has its challenges but it also has its perks.

Bikes, women, and liquor all served on a silver platter,

And he’s not looking to change his life for anybody.

That is until a knock at the door turns his world upside down.

The past comes hurling back at him,

and with it a beautiful stranger,

holding an unexpected holiday package.

This biker is about to get a wake up call his heart never expected.

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REVIEW:THE ENFORCER’S HOLIDAY PACKAGE is a Christmas novella 3.5 in Crimson Syn’s contemporary, adult RBMC (Royal B*stards MC:NewOrleans) erotic, MC, romance series. This is RBMC enforcer Adam ‘Siege’ Young, and twenty year old, nursing student Harmony King’s story line. THE ENFORCER’S HOLIDAY PACKAGE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Harmony and Siege) THE ENFORCER’S HOLIDAY PACKAGE follows a case of mistaken identity, and a secret baby. Harmony King’s twin sister Amber is wanted by the Russian Bratva but Amber is dead, and Harmony is about to pay the price for sins of the past. With her sister’s infant son Gabriel left to her care, Harmony goes to find Adam Young, the child’s father, and hopefully, the man who can rescue our heroine from the Russian mob. What ensues is the quick building sexual relationship between Harmony and Siege as Siege believes our heroine is Amber King, and the fall-out as the Russian Bratva continue to target our story line heroine. As Harmony finds refuge at a local B&B, the proprietor Soul, suffers at the hands of the men looking fore revenge.

The relationship between Siege and Harmony is quick to develop. Within hours of meeting Siege and Harmony are physical with one another, while the Russian Bratva are only minutes behind. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense; Siege wants to be called Daddy, and our couple both like it rough in the bedroom.

We are reintroduced to former Fire Chief Brimstone, the woman he loves Soul, as well as several members of the RBMC and their Prez Bulldog. Brim and Soul’s story line is next.

THE ENFORCER’S HOLIDAY PACKAGE is a fast paced, short read that sees another RBMC member find his own happily ever after. The MC is gearing up for a potential war with the Russian Bratva, as no conflict resolution came to fruition, and the Bratva plot line was overall, somewhat confusing and never truly explained. The premise is engaging but felt rushed; the romance is intimate and seductive but I struggle with the hero wanting to be called ‘daddy’, and calling the heroine his ‘sl*t’; the characters are energetic and dynamic but the development is limited. THE ENFORCER’S HOLIDAY PACKAGE was a bit of a struggle, somewhat confusing, needing a little more fleshing out.

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Reviewed by Sandy

My name is Crimson Syn, not really, but what fun is it to use my real name. Instead I’ll use my inner goddess’ name, it’s much more fun that way. I grew up in New York City where I had a wonderful education, loving parents and awesome friends. What more could a girl ask for?

I started writing at the age of sixteen. The first romance I read was Stephanie Laurens’ Devil’s Bride. Since then I have been influenced by dozens of flourishing romance authors and even more dashing and daring rogues. I must say it, but Fifty Shades was not my first erotic romance, nor did it influence me to start writing them. If you’ve never read Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Bertrice Small or A.N. Roquelaure’s Sleeping Beauty trilogy, then you’re missing out. Those were my sweet introductions to erotic romance, and boy were they hot.

So here I am, after reading so many wonderful stories, I have too many sinful tales of my own not to share. I like my alphas rough and possessive, and I have no shame in saying it or writing it. I had delightfully wicked teachers growing up, their books took me to new worlds and brought me new loves. So, I want to do the same for you. I want to indulge my readers in those steamy reads that will send them into the arms of dangerous alphas and deliciously sexy rogues, without leaving the confines of their nice warm bed. If I am able to entice your inner goddesses, then I have done my job and I am satisfied.

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Copycat (The Hunters #1) by Sandy James-a review

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Copycat (The Hunters #1) by Sandy James-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 21, 2021.

Retired FBI agent Dr. Beau Peterson’s strange psychic ability enables him to connect with murder victims after their deaths, a talent that aided him in capturing the infamous Ryland Ripper. Now teaching criminal psychology at a local college, he is asked to work with his former partner, Cody Taylor, on a baffling new case—someone, whom the media dubs “Ripper Junior,” is mimicking the Ryland Ripper.

With each of Junior’s kills, Jordan Stafford falls into a trance, forcing her to see every hideous detail through his eyes. Beau reluctantly accepts her assistance in pursuing the dangerous serial killer, but in a macabre twist of fate, she becomes Junior’s new target. Beau, Jordan, and Cody must utilize all of their skills to prevent her from becoming Junior’s next victim.

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REVIEW:COPYCAT is the first instalment in Sandy James’ contemporary adult THE HUNTERS slightly paranormal, romantic suspense series. This is retired FBI agent turned professor Dr. Beau Peterson, and social worker/student Jordan Stafford’s story line.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise including murder and violence, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from third person perspective COPYCAT focuses on the hunt for a serial killer. For close to one year Jordan Stafford has suffered with violent and detailed ‘storms’, as she ‘sees’ in her mind, real time murders of a serial killer. Working on her Masters’ Degree, Jordan will suffer such a ‘storm’ and find herself in the company of her professor Dr. Beau Peterson, a man who has a secret ability of his own. As the killer continues to up his body count, Jordan suffers with each murder until Beau, and his former FBI partner Cody Taylor begin to uncover a possible connection between Jordan and the killer they named Ripper Junior, a killer whose murders copycat two other infamous cases. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Jordan and Beau, and the fall-out when the truth is revealed, and a killer uses his famous DNA to continue his life of crime.

Dr. Beau Peterson and Cody Taylor aren’t surprised by Jordan’s explanation of the ‘storms’ that have been ravaging the woman with whom Beau will fall in love. Beau is able to ‘talk’ to the recently deceased, and in this working together with Cody, our couple begin to see a pattern that may be linked to our story line heroine. Having no recollection about her early years, Jordan undergoes hypnosis, revealing buried secrets from long ago.

The relationship between Beau and Jordan begins as student and professor but quickly turns into something more when Beau finds himself guardian and protector of a woman who has caught the attention of a serial killer.In seclusion together, Beau and Jordan’s relationship becomes more personal, placing Beau and Cody in the direct line of fire. the $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Beau’s former FBI and current investigative partner Cody Taylor, as well as three serial killers that target our heroine for demons of the past.

COPYCAT is a story of betrayal and vengeance, obsession and madness, secrets, lies, friendships, relationships and love. The premise is intriguing and captivating; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are energetic and charismatic. COPYCAT ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis and is a high school psychology teacher. She is published through Grand Central Forever Yours and Carina Press as well as indie-published. An Amazon #1 Bestseller many times, she has won numerous awards, including two HOLT Medallions.

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Printed People (Elektra 1) by Dean C Moore-Review & Excerpt

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Printed People (Elektra 1) by Dean C Moore-Review & Excerpt

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 17, 2021

Come face to face with the breakaway science that spreads humanity throughout the solar system in record time, from its humble beginnings as a means to rescue one man from locked-in syndrome, so he could pursue his lady love.

The Printed People technology rapidly finds many other applications, all alarming.

But none so much as the birth of a solar system empire and war machine—as much the greatest purveyor of peace and enlightenment ever, as of wanton death and destruction.

Meet Elektra, a product of CRISPR engineering with a four-digit IQ, the general in command of the space fleet that goes toe-to-toe with far more evolved alien empires—even as the solar system infrastructure is still being set up.

Meet the Printed People and androids who will hold both the Athenian, peace-loving, and the Spartan, war-loving factions together.

And meet the detectives who unravel the mysteries whose hidden truths neither side wants found out.

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REVIEW:PRINTED PEOPLE is an adult, sci-fi, space opera by Dean C Moore that focuses on the fall-out of one brilliant but mad man’s desire to reunite with the woman he once loved but in doing so set into motion a series of events that would result in a catastrophic, universal tsunami of death and destruction.

Told in eleven acts, following several time lines, using intersecting and connected paths PRINTED PEOPLE focuses on immortality in the form of ‘ printed people’. In the early twenty-first century, genius Gunter Friq designed bioprinters that could be configured to ‘print’ hybrid lifeforms both silicon and carbon, in which one’s mind could be uploaded for a longer if not immortal life but Gunter’s earlier trials were a disastrous failure, claiming the lives of a billion people in a matter of days. In an effort to stop Gunter Friq, and the future fall-out of an inter-stellar war, womb-crawler, CRISPR modified warrior, engineered and omnipotent Elektra returns to the past to warn Bella, her younger self, that all is not well in the distant future, and the future of the universe is in the literal hands of two humans who must uncover the truth, and stop a madman before he destroys the world.

PRINTED PEOPLE is a complex, detailed and lengthy ‘space opera’ with a very large cast of characters including the 1000 IQ or four-dij wizards of brilliance and genius: a tale of technology, physiology, biology and of philosophical conundrums but moreso a look at the sociological theory of ever evolving interactions and patterns at both the macro and micro levels. PRINTED PEOPLE prompts the reader to ask questions of how, why or should we, resulting in a conflict between worlds in a war for power and control. Sentience, or consciousness not only of the biological but of the silicon based lifeforms, AI, avatars, spaceships, otherwordly aliens, the ether and more. By referencing historical philosophers, mathematicians, geniuses (including Elon Musk), PRINTED PEOPLE asks the question …what if?

Prepare to have your mind blown…

My only complaint is the overall length of book one. I think perhaps a three-part trilogy may have been easier to digest than all at once.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

            He gulped. This time there was plenty of spit to spare. He’d spouted a regular Niagara, as his screwy nervous system, on overload for some time now, continued to overreact to his every thought.

            “War with whom!” he blurted.

            “There’s no one in Sol worthy of a four-dij general of her caliber, certainly not the other secret space programs, individually, or combined. That means she’ll be seeking something a bit more stimulating.”

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While action-packed sci-fi/techno-thrillers set in the near future are my forte, I also stray into other genres from time to time, such as space operas, paranormal fantasy, and detective stories. All my novels can be described as action-thrillers, no matter the sub-genre.

You can sample my writing with a free sci-fi e-book set in the near future by visiting my website https://deancmoore.com and signing up for my email list.

I live in the country where I breed bluebirds, which are endangered in these parts, as my small contribution to restoring nature’s balance. When I’m not writing, or researching my next book, I may also be found socializing with friends, or working in the garden.

If you’d like to know what compels me to write, it’s simple. I write as a force for peace. Fiction has a way of engaging our whole minds, not just our intellects, but various layers of our conscious, superconscious, and unconscious. Novels also encourage our left and right cerebral hemispheres to get in sync and, with just enough magic and wizardry, can help to transform people into more enlightened souls (the writer included) better than a hundred years of therapy or rational arguments to the same ends.

I’ve remained a lifelong student of philosophy, spirituality, psychology, science, and the arts.

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