Cria by Suzanne Rock

Title: Cria

Author: Suzanne Rock

Publisher: Loose Id

Publication Date: May 2010

ISBN: 978-1607375784

Genre: Multicultural Shapeshifter Paranormal

Length: 90 pages

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Author Email: suzannerock@ymail.com

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: oral

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 10/3/10

The ancient mating ritual, known as the Cria, is a race every man in the Jaguarundi tribe wants to win and no woman wants to complete—except for Aleta Cortez. She is in the race of her life in what is supposed to be her final Cria. Her father, the Jaguarundi tribal leader, is overbearing and still believes in the tradition of the outdated race. Aleta has other ideas and intends to “win” the race, just as she always has for the past nine years. But fate has other plans and her former lover, Luiz, shows up to stake his claim. That claim is her.

This is a wonderful tale about shapeshifters set in the Brazilian rainforests, with vivid descriptions that made me truly feel as if I was right there in the action. Ms Rock has a flair for balancing the explicit sex scenes with the conflict the characters must face, and I was rooting for the couple all the way. Especially since Aleta is a wonderfully strong female character, something not always found in erotic stories.

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Cria by Suzanne Rock

Title: Cria

Author: Suzanne Rock

Publisher: Loose Id

Publication Date: May 2010

ISBN: 978-1607375784

Genre: Multicultural Shapeshifter Paranormal

Length: 90 pages

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Author Email: suzannerock@ymail.com

Rating: 4 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: oral

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 10/3/10

The ancient mating ritual, known as the Cria, is a race every man in the Jaguarundi tribe wants to win and no woman wants to complete—except for Aleta Cortez. She is in the race of her life in what is supposed to be her final Cria. Her father, the Jaguarundi tribal leader, is overbearing and still believes in the tradition of the outdated race. Aleta has other ideas and intends to “win” the race, just as she always has for the past nine years. But fate has other plans and her former lover, Luiz, shows up to stake his claim. That claim is her.

This is a wonderful tale about shapeshifters set in the Brazilian rainforests, with vivid descriptions that made me truly feel as if I was right there in the action. Ms Rock has a flair for balancing the explicit sex scenes with the conflict the characters must face, and I was rooting for the couple all the way. Especially since Aleta is a wonderfully strong female character, something not always found in erotic stories.

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Devlin and Garrick by Cameron Dane

Title: Devlin and Garrick (A Seeking Redemption Novel)

Author: Cameron Dane

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: June 7, 2010

ISBN: 978-1595787088

Genre: Contemporary, m/m

Length: 169 pages

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Rating: 3.25 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Oral, anal, rimming, light bondage, spanking

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 9/4/10

Devlin Morgan and Gradyn Connell have one thing on their minds when they meet in a bar one Friday night in San Francisco. One good, hard fuck. After the hell he’s been through, Gradyn knows the young man sitting at the end of the bar--with his sweet nervousness and beautiful face--is just what he needs. And Gradyn has absolutely no problem getting up to say hello. Devlin knows inviting muscle-bound, tattooed Gradyn to his motel room is the riskiest thing he’s ever done, but there’s something in the man’s warm green eyes that tells Devlin everything will be all right.

One explosive encounter in Devlin’s motel room is the plan. Only, it turns out one hot fuck isn’t enough for either man. Dinner afterward leads to another round in bed, and what follows is a weekend together that stirs more emotions than either Devlin or Gradyn ever expected to feel.

Things are not always what they seem….

Cameron Dane has always had a wonderful flow with words and this book is no exception. You genuinely feel for the characters and take the journey with them as you watch the story unfold. Especially in this book, the encounter talked about in the part of the blub above between the two men is actually told through a series of flashbacks and boy, is there a lot of “encounter”. If you’re looking for hot male loving, this is the story for you. It’s hot and enjoyable, that’s for certain, but there was a few places where it seemed like the story had become all about that—the sex. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it detracted from the plot a bit. I’d get pulled into what happened before and forget about what was happening currently. Still, a very well told story that draws you in and takes you for a delightful ride with the men.

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Between Love and Obsession by Cassidy Ryan

Title: Between Love and Obsession

Author: Cassidy Ryan

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

Publication Date: May 27, 2010

ISBN: 978-1604357097

Genre: Contemporary, M/M

Length: 48 pages (10K words)

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Rating: 3.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Anal

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 9/4/10

Ben can't walk away from Aiden, even though Aiden seems to have no problem walking away from him, time and time again. In spite of his friend's warnings, Ben refuses to believe that Aiden is just using him, until a devastating secret is revealed. However, Aiden isn't the only one with something to hide.

Someone else is keeping a secret that threatens not only Ben and Aiden's relationship, but Ben's very life. Will they be able to keep Ben alive?

I was utterly surprised and taken aback by how much I enjoyed this very short story. There was actually some character development as well as a genuine plot that flowed, along with some conflict. Emotions ran high and I felt for the situation the characters found themselves in and wanted it to genuinely work out for them. While the story starts off right out of the gate with sex, once it ended, the book became about the secret and the resolution to it. But that works and works well. Overall, a highly enjoyable short.

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Between Love and Lust by Nikko Lee

Title: Between Love and Lust

Author: Nikko Lee

Publisher: Carnal Desires Publishing

Publication Date: January 2009

ISBN: 978-1554046331

Genre: Paranormal

Length: 219 pages

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Rating: 3.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Forced Seduction, BDSM, M/F, F/F, Spanking, Voyeurism

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 7/13/2010

All vampires hunger for blood, but for Mika the pleasures of the flesh are as nourishing as blood. Since the start of her unlife, she has indulged her need for carnal satiation. After the death of her mater-sire, she began to comprehend the complexities of the political struggles embroiling the clans of Haven, and now that knowledge fascinates her. While deep with the slums controlled by Clan Corbius, Mika meets a handsome and dangerous exile who is as renowned for his fighting skills as his ability to seduce. Hail McMahon is as sexy as he is unpredictable, and with his aid, Mika is able to escape from the territory of Clan Corbius after a mysterious attack by a mob of crazed vampires.

The world building in this book was absolutely fantastic but also its downfall. The first half of the book repeatedly gets bogged down with intricate details and explanations. So much so, a less determined reader may give up. However, I implore you, stick it out and the payoff is wonderful. I really got a good sense of the characters in the latter half of the novel more than I did the first half. Well worth the read if you're a determined reader such as myself. The conclusion felt a little rushed, however, I understand this is the proposed first book in a series. I eagerly await the next book.

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The Enchanted Flute by Nichelle Gregory

Title: The Enchanted Flute

Author: Nichelle Gregory

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

Publication Date: November 2009

ISBN: 9781605920658

Genre: Fantasy

Length: 21 pages

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Rating: 3.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 5/31/2010

When Lanai falls for a man who has never loved anything - or anyone - but his flute, she is angered when he refuses her gift of love after one scorching night of sex. An enchantress gifted with extraordinary powers, Lanai bespells Arye's flute to reflect the emotions he is experiencing at the time. Now, Arye is on a hunt to find the woman who stole his ability to share his gift with the world and maybe even his heart.

The Enchanted Flute was an enjoyable short where there was actually some conflict – not something you usually find in this short of a story. However, in contrast, there was very little character development. Still, it was enjoyable for its length.

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Fierce Heat by Celia Kyle and Lizzie Lynn Lee

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Hot Highland Fling by Eliza March

Title: Hot Highland Fling

Author: Eliza March

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: August 21, 2009

Genre: Contemporary

Length: 62 pages

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Rating: 3.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Other: anal sex

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 5/31/2010

Journalist Ailsa Jackson has been assigned to do a story which includes interviewing a man who recently inherited land and a title in Scotland. Done with dating American executives who seem to care only for themselves, she is determined to discover just what is under those Scotsman’s kilts after glimpsing a few of their hard bodies. Tossing aside her inhibitions, she falls for the first man in a kilt she comes across, and unbeknownst to her, it’s the very American she was sent to interview.

Hot Highland Fling was all-around fun from start to finish. Ailsa certainly knows what she wants and has no problem going after exactly that. While I thought the conflict of the story was resolved rather quickly, it fit the shortness of the story and worked with the two characters.

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An Author's Nightmare by Jennifer Robins

Title: An Author’s Nightmare

Author: Jennifer Robins

Publisher: Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: August 21, 2009

ISBN: 1601546874

Genre: Thriller

Length: 332 pages

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Heat Level: Sweet

Reviewer: Finn

Date: 5/31/2010

While writing her next crime thriller about a serial killer, Kate Landen - best selling author - finds herself scripting out a criminals life of crime. Add in her brand new husband's absences and Kate finds herself suspicious of everyone in her life - with good reason.

The suspense was wonderfully built throughout the entire book and we were only given small pieces from which to try to assemble the puzzle ourselves. A well written who-done-it that will keep you guessing.

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