Dark Blood by JJ Massa

Title: Dark Blood

Author: JJ Massa

Publisher: Midnight Showcase Fiction

Publication Date: 2009

ISBN: 1555-5496

Genre: paranormal romance

Length: 119

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Rating: 3  diamonds

Heat Level: spicy

Other: n/a

Reviewer: Brecken Stevens

Date: October 28, 2010

In Love Like Blood, Julianna Gold’s health isn’t the only thing holding her down, her oppressive relationship is also taking its toll. Raiden Vagner is a vampire who heard Julianna’s call years before and has been searching ever since. When they finally meet, Raiden hopes he’s in time to reverse the damages done by her MS and when threats on her life become stronger, they’ll have to trust each other to keep Julianna alive. 

Rubies, Sapphires, And Ivory is a shorter story about Niccolo and Ivory. Niccolo is a vampire out in the world for good times and interesting company. Ivory is just trying to make enough money to pay her debts and really start her life. They meet in Italy while Ivory is working as an interpreter and after a lovely meal, they spend a long night together, only to have Ivory have to leave in the morning. Unable to get her out of his mind, Niccolo tracks Ivory down and they rekindle their passions, but when Ivory realized Niccolo is something more than he seems, any chances of a relationship will go on hold.

In the second story, JJ Massa kept things simple and short, making it a quick, sexy read without the usual gloss of perfection vampire stories sometimes embrace. Ivory is human and when she was frightened, she acted like one. The first story was a little tedious because too many voices got added to the mix. The storyline itself was a great idea. I wanted Julianna and Raiden to get together and the danger line of Julianna’s husband being so angry and unhappy pushed the suspense along. Unfortunately, with so many different points of views having their say, the urgency deflated right when it could have exploded. Vampire lovers will still enjoy the story because Raiden is yummy and Julianna really is a very likable character. It was a great idea that just didn’t quite pan out which is why it only made three diamonds.

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Sea Dance by Leanne Strange

Title: Sea Dance

Author: Leanne Strange

Publisher: Midnight Showcase Fiction

Publication Date: 2010

ISSN: 1555-5496 Vol. 57-10-RS2

Genre: Fantasy

Length: 46 pages

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Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Devoni Rayne

Date: 04-17-2010

On her last day of a research assignment, Kass finds herself attracted to a handsome alien merman who won't take no for an answer.

Leanne Strange created a beautiful underwater world of Seamyst in Sea Dance. I was swept away into the beauty and customs of Seamyst. Kass is a down to earth character, figuratively and literally. I enjoyed her reactions to Deverel, a brass, hunky merman. I was rooting for them to get together from the start. The only problem I had with this book is it made me want to go out and find this wonderful world. I love it when a book makes me want to truly believe a fictional place exists. If you want a quick, beautifully written fantasy this book is perfect.

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Slow Burn by JJ Massa

Title: Slow Burn

Author: JJ Massa

Publisher: Midnight Showcase Fiction

Publication Date: 2009

ISBN: 1555-5496

Genre: Anthology short stories contemporary to paranormal

Length: 132 pages

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Rating: 3 1/2 diamonds

Heat: explicit

Other: oral, some anal, bloodletting~vampire style

Reviewer: Brecken Stevens

Date: Jan 21, 2010

From best friends in Hollywood, to southern belles in danger, to a little fun at dinner, and a final twist to some vampire fun, Slow Burn is a culmination of four short, sexy stories. Hollywood-land is harsh, the southern belle is repressed, the waiter is hot, and the vampires are delectable and tough, making the book a study in contrasts.

In the way groupings have, a few of the stories of Slow Burn outshined the others. The first story, Old Friends was a treat when old friends reunite and sparks fly for a happy-for-now ending. The middle drags with two nice, predictable shorts one filled with sex, the other with good old fashioned southern-style drama. The ending story, a longer paranormal short, Anything, was a great ending. It drew me in and I’ll be looking for the sexy cousins’ stories in the future. I give the total stories three and a half diamonds. The first and last would get more on their own, but the two middle stories brought it out of the four diamond running. It definitely warrants a read from those looking for quick, steamy stories.

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Thrilled (Anthology) by Hussy/Valentine/Dixon/Kemp/Powers

Title: Thrilled Anthology

Author: Megan Hussy, Lex Valentine, Christine Dixon, C. Margery Kemp, Mae Powers

Publisher: Midnight Showcase Fiction

Publication Date: 2009

ISBN: ISSN 1555-5496

Genre: Erotic Contemporary

Length: 107 pgs

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Rating: 5

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Oral sex, voyeurism, explicit language, graphic sex, toys, videotaping of sex, cougar action, light BDSM

Reviewer: Olivia Starke

Date: 11/30/09

Of Power and Passion, Megan Hussey

Jacquie is a tough PI with an eye for hot gentlemen. When a lover lands in hot water, she sweeps in for the rescue.

Turning Cards, C. Margery Kempe

A tarot reader turns up a card that spells good news in her own love life.

Silver Lining, Lex Valentine

Despaired with love, Maris posts goodbye letters to her chatroom pals. A special member emails, begging her not to leave. His words capture Maris' attention.

The Awakening, Christine Dixon

Patience needing something to spice up her love life, found just the thing to awaken her interest. But would her husband like it too?

Includes two bonus stories by Mae Powers.

This is a collection of incredibly sexy, intense, and juicy tales to make feel flushed and flustered! A combination of humor and eroticism, with a more touching story thrown in by Lex Valentine, each author does a wonderful job of pulling you into their stories. Thrilled provides you with some cougar play, hunky guys to make your mouth water, relatable spunky heroines who will make you smile (and envy,) and a space alien or two thrown in just to keep you on your toes. This is definitely a don't miss in my book! If I could rate it a 6 I would!

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