Profiling by Kissa Starling

Title: Profiling

Author:  Kissa Starling

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

Publication Date:  5/2011

Genre: Contemporary erotic

Length: 17 pages

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Heat : holy smokes hot

Other: oral sex, outdoor sex

Reviewer: Jillian

Date: 5/20/11

Sunny mixes business with pleasure when it comes time to buy a new vehicle. Ron is the policeman who puts an end to one pleasure- only to begin yet another...

Wow, for a quick read, this story is scorching and full of depth. Not many authors can pull that off, but Kissa Starling did. Profiling is told from two points of view, first in the heroine's, and she comes off as a shallow wench with nothing on her mind but getting laid. Whereas, the second part of the story, told from our hero's POV, was a real shocker to me. Not sure why, but I expected the guy to simply be a cop taking advantage of a slut's come-on during a traffic stop. Instead, the author got totally into his head and revealed some cool things about his background, lifestyle and behavior. I wasn't expecting the layers of his story and they were really fun.

Take some time during your lunch break and read this story for dessert. However, it may leave you a little hot and bothered, so be forewarned. 

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Strawberries and Cream at the Plaza by Ryan Field

Title:  Strawberries and Cream at the Plaza

Author: Ryan Field

Publisher:  loveyoudivine Alterotica

Publication Date:  2010

Genre:  M/M

Length:  25 pages

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Heat :  Sensual

Reviewer:  Jillian

Date:   04/21/2011

Handsome, young Kellan works too hard and doesn’t spend enough time meeting new men. Deep down, he’s an old-fashioned guy who believes in romance and true love. He’s tired of sex for the sake of sex and wonders about whether or not he’ll ever meet the man of his dreams and fall in love. Though he’s willing to put his heart on the line to start a new relationship, the men he’s been seeing aren’t interested. Until he finally comes in contact with a nice young guy he never expected to meet. They exchange a few e-mails, set up a date to meet in Central Park, and wind up spending a wonderful Sunday morning together that ends at The Plaza Hotel where they dine on strawberries and cream. After that, they discover a connection neither one of them could have predicted. And though they are extremely attracted to each other, Kellan is adamant about getting to know the man he’s falling in love with first before they jump into bed together. 


I loved this story. Flat out adored it. The emotions were so pure and the writing was some of the best I've seen, which is refreshing and gave me the opportunity to enjoy the story without my internal editor flashing. Telling a story in first person POV can be tricky, since the reader may not get a sound idea of what the character telling the story is like, except through his eyes. However, the author did a superb job of giving the reader a very good visual of who Kellan is. And the descriptions of the other hero, Jason, were so detailed, with layers that proved how great a writer Ryan Field is. 


The story itself was a wonderful, if very short, journey of discovery. Kellan wants more than sex...he wants a deeper and more meaningful connection. The fact that he finds it right under (or above, as the case may be) his nose, is so perfect. Truth is stranger than fiction and even though this story is fiction, I was able to suspend disbelief without any problem whatsoever because I truly wanted these two men to find and fall for each other.  Kudos to the author and I'll definitely be looking for more from him. This earned every diamond!

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eValentine by Jo Barrett

Title: eValentine
Author: Jo Barrett
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: 2007
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 21 pages
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Heat Level: Sweet
Reviewer: Jillian Carroll
Date: 01/24/2010

Can a painfully shy computer programmer find love in a jury pool? Karina's cat, Emma, believes so.

Kari leads a quiet life until the equally shy Matt, one of the maintenance men for her company, befriends her. While she can't believe he's interested in her, he's busy trying to figure out a way to get beyond friendship and convince her it's okay to fall in love. Watching it happen is well worth the time to read eValentine!

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Love's Blessings by M.G. Braden

Title: Love’s Blessings
Author: M.G. Braden
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60435-461-4
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 43 pages
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Author Email: michelle@mgbraden.com
Heat Level: Sweet
Reviewer: Jillian Carroll
Date: 01/23/2010

Janelle Trent has been desperately trying to have a baby. Can she surrender to God when the treatments don't work? Kevin Trent loves his wife, baby or not. Can he show her that they already are a family? Can two people in love move past heartache to find each other, and possibly a miracle, again?

Love's Blessings is a sweet story and one that many couples can relate to. I especially enjoyed the realistic perspective and actions of Kevin as he and Janelle worked through their infertility issue and its impact on their marriage. Janelle's intense desire and fight to have a baby and her ultimate acceptance of her inability to conceive was well written. I recommend Love's Blessings for anyone who wants a quick, very satisfying story about love and miracles.

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Bon Bons and Truffles by Teri Wilson

Title: Bon Bons and Truffles
Author: Teri Wilson
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Publication Date: 2007
Genre: Valentine contemporary
Length: 10 pages
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Author Email: puppylove@satx.rr.com
Heat Level: Sweet
Reviewer: Jillian Carroll
Date: 01/23/2010

Lonely, single girl Melody Sweet has a way with chocolate, making delectable concoctions so others may show their affection. But she has no special man in her life, no one to share her love of sweet treats. Her world turns upside-down on Valentine’s Day when she simultaneously acquires a precious English Cocker Spaniel puppy and a secret admirer. Will Melody and her puppy, Bonbon, solve the mystery of who is leaving flowers and dog biscuits on her doorstep?

Bon Bons and Truffles was a charming story. The reader knows right away who Melody's secret admirer is but it's fun to watch her thrill as she discovers for herself. Add in some puppy love and this is a sweet treat to indulge in for Valentine's Day!

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A Lesson in Pleasure by Crystal Jordan

Title: A Lesson in Pleasure

Author: Crystal Jordan

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 2007

Genre: Historical

Length: 16 pages

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Author Email: crystal@crystaljordan.com

Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: anal play, light bondage

Reviewer: Jillian Carroll

Date: 01/23/2010

From the moment their king called her husband to the Crusades, Lady Eleanor prayed for his safe return. While in the Holy Lands, Sir Gavin sent home extraordinary riches: tapestries, spices, oils. Tucked between the lush fabrics was a wicked book depicting lovers entwined and exotic ecstasies a lady could never even imagine. Eleanor has spent many a lonely night dreaming of Gavin pleasuring her in such ways, but when Gavin returns, he seems cold and distant, and Eleanor fears she's lost the only man she's ever loved. Using the book as her guide, can she teach her lord a lesson in pleasure and regain his love?



For such a little story, A Lesson in Pleasure definitely satisfies a romance readers needs! A lady who loves her lord, a big, strong, handsome man who adores his wife. Throw in some hot sex and it's fait accompli...a fantastic read! I have always liked Crystal Jordan's writing and this story didn't disappoint. Highly recommended!

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Lady in Red by Susan Lyons

Title: Lady in Red

Author: Susan Lyons

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 2007

Genre: Contemporary

Length: 7 pages

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Author Email: susan@susanlyons.ca

Heat Level: Sweet

Reviewer: Jillian

Date: 01/22/2010

It's hard to be alone on Valentine's Day. Everyone around Anne is getting flowers and candy and planning a special evening. She's stunned when a lovely bouquet arrives on her desk ? but of course it's not for her. On the other hand, maybe the florist's mistake is really Cupid's Valentine magic.

A fun read to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day! The little twist at the end was the perfect way to end the story. I'd love to see how the romance continues to blossom for Anne and her Valentine friend!

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