A Stranger Within by Amanda Steiger

Title: A Stranger Within

Author: Amanda Steiger

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2011

ISBN: 978-1-59578-835-1

Genre: Paranormal

Length: 148 pages

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Heat Level: spicy

Other:  oral, some graphic violence

Reviewer: Sasha Evins

Date: 07/27/11

Everyone needs a little superhero in them and here’s a story that proves it. Amanda spins a tale that plays with the imagination as she stretches the bounds of possibility with characters that are at once human and superhero. It’s just plain fun reading and I loved how the author toyed with description in original ways throughout. There are a couple of pretty graphic spots as far as blood and ick go, just an FYI for those sensitive to that sort of thing. If you have to, just skip over those parts because they are few.

Now if you’re looking for a straight-up romance, this story doesn’t read as one. It’s more paranormal with romantic element, but it’s a good read regardless. If Amanda decides to continue Kate’s story I’ll be in line to buy it.

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Dianne Duvall

It s not the first time Immortal Guardian Richart d Alencon has saved a human life from eternal damnation. Usually, he moves on, a nameless savior like a ghost in the night. But this time he can t seem to forget the woman who rewarded him with a sensuous kiss after he rescued her from a trio of vampires. While Richart knows that loving a human can only bring trouble, the taste of forbidden lust is too great to resist

Jenna never imagined she d end up a single mom working overtime to put her son through school. But she might have daydreamed once that a devastatingly gorgeous Frenchman would sweep her off her feet. Now that a package of tall, dark, and handsome seems intent on doing just that, doctors are telling her she may not have long to live. But Richart is telling her just the opposite. All she has to do is abandon her humanity

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Dominique Eastwick

The last of his kind…

Rekkus is the last of the great Black Tiger weres, and he’s happy to stay that way. Working as security for the Wiccan Haus, a magical spa for inner healing, he has enough danger to keep him busy. Unfortunately, the Fates are not content with him being comfortable.

Alone and discouraged…
Dana has walked away from everything—her fiancé, family, job, and apartment. A stay at the Wiccan Haus may be the only way she can move on. But what she finds isn’t what she expects, nor is it what she thought she’d been seeking.

If they can open themselves up they might discover that being together can be better than being alone and learn that passion can burn in those who least expect it.

Meet the unusual residents of the Wiccan Haus.
The staff can get a little hairy, and not all of the guests eat what’s served in the dining hall. But the Rowan siblings do what they can to make the resort a place of healing and peace, using all of their years of practice. At the Haus, where humans and paranormals reside side by side, everyone in need of the services are welcome. If some happens to fall in love then all the better.

Welcome to the Wiccan Haus.

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Freak Week Opening by Sarah Angel

Hello kids! Sarah Angel, the original earth angel here.

Once again Freak Week is upon us, a glorious excuse to spend too much time on the computer, dish on paranormal happenings and give away the goodies in Stephanie Beck’s coiffures of fantasticness.

For schedules, scavenger hunt details, rules and all things relating to Freak Week, check out www.stephaniebeck.net and click on the Freak Sorority Tab—trust me, you’ll like it.

Anywhosers. What’s been happening with everyone since the last Freak Week? James, Ivy and I have been on a world adventure, checking out possible locations for a new Freak Sorority Headquarter. I’m leaning toward somewhere sunny, my vampire love has other thoughts. I’ll be on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StephanieBeckAuthor today for chit chat, so be sure to stop over there as well.

Now, for the real fun of Freak Week.

CONTEST:

*All correct answers will be ‘hatted’ and then chosen blindly. Duplicate answers by different commenters are okay, but try to be original when possible. (Answers will be accepted until 10:00 PM Central Standard on Monday Aug 1, 2011). Winners will be announced here and posted on www.stephaniebeck.net at the end of the contest day.

1. Name the first sorority recognized in the United States.

2. What women’s group was the first to be known as a ‘sorority’?

3. Name 3 movies with sorority themes.

***Three winners will be chosen from Monday’s answers, so get your answers in and tell your friends to stop by!*** (if you have troubles commenting, please email answers to stephaniebeckauthor@gmail.com )

Big hugs my Freak Week Friends!!

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