The Wiccan Kitten by Susanne Saville

Title: The Wiccan Kitten

Author: Susanne Saville

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 2008

Genre: Faery Rose

Length: Novella

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Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 9/21/10

Freyja Amador, resident of Salem and friend to a ghost kitty has a huge problem. Her leering, creepy landlord has decided not only to have an exorcist over to evict her spectral cat, but he has sold the building to a developer who will tear it down.

The kitty is completely tied to the building, and the only way to save it is to engage in some sex magick. But with whom? Maybe with Shane, knight of old only recently emerged from the Otherworld. But he is under a curse that could result in disaster, and Shane turning to dust.

Ms. Saville has written an engaging tale with witty scenarios and characters who the reader (at least this reader) will fall in love with on sight. Their troubles seem impossible to overcome, but we hope, as this is a romance, that somehow all will be well in the end. But will it?

You’ll just have to read it and find out. No trouble there, since Salem is absolutely the best place to be on Halloween. And with Cliodna, the troublesome faerie around, it looks as though it will be impossible to avoid Shane turning to dust.

If you only read one wonderful Halloween story this year, make it Wiccan Kitten…I can’t even say it without giggling.

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The Zagzagel Diaries by Bryl R. Tyne

Title: The Zagzagel Diaries

Author: Bryl R. Tyne

Publisher: Untreed Reads

Publication Date:2010

Genre: GLBT Romance

Length: Short stories

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Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Other: GLBT

Reviewer: Sky & Valerie Mann

Date: 10/10/10

Forsaken: A high rooftop, a concrete courtyard, a young man in utter despair and Zagzagel, a guardian angel. How to stop disaster from happening, how to show that even in the lowest points there is hope? ~Reviewed by Sky

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Denial: A woman has put herself in the world’s oldest profession, unable to accept herself, alone, sad, craving touch and love. Can her guardian angel show her life doesn’t have to be sad and solitary—and degrading?

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Desperate: Zagzagel’s got his hands full again. This time around, his charge is having to deal with an overly-religious father, fears of going to Hell and his growing attraction to his roommate. ~Reviewed by Valerie

In the light of recent homophobic events, Desperate particularly resonated with me. Though there is a lot of humor injected into this story (who knew angels could have allergies or erogenous zones?), the gravity of the subject matter isn’t lost. Nick is in love with his roommate Cody, but refuses to acknowledge his feelings due to strict upbringing and indoctrination at the hands of a loony-tunes father. His desperation is palpable as he decides how he’s going to deal with his attraction for Cody. Fortunately, he's got a guardian angel who knows exactly what to say and do to allow Nick to deal with his issues and find comfort and happiness in his decision. ~Reviewed by Valerie

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In all of three of these tales, Bryl Tyne shows us his typical, extraordinary insight into the hearts of people who long for acceptance and love in their lives. And injects a note of hope and caring in the form of the guardian angel, Zagzagel, who is willing to break a few of Big Papa’s rules to get the job done. These tales will touch the heart of any reader.

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The Demon's Princess by Jessie Colter

Title: The Demon’s Princess

Author: Jessie Colter         

Publisher: Wild Horse Press

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ISBN: 978-1-4528-8914-6

Genre: Y/A Paranormal Romance

Length: Novel

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Heat Level: Sweet

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 9/28/10

Imagine waking up in 1896 to find that you’re still Lucinda, just with a different last name and an entirely different life. You’re now a debutante, a Southern belle, with a couple of very interesting suitors and your expectations have changed.

That’s the premise for this very entertaining young adult romance by Jessie Coulter. Her character must grow up very fast, since she’s now a marriageable young lady and has to adapt to the completely different rules of society at that time and in that place.

I really enjoyed The Demon’s Princess. The characters have a depth not always found in y/a paranormals. Lucinda is a mature young lady who has a practical and a passionate side in romance. And having to make a choice between the two – or three – very interesting and extremely sexy guys in front of her will take her the rest of the way to adulthood. 

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The Princess's Bride by K.T. Grant

Title: The Princess’s Bride
Author: K.T. Grant
Publisher: Ravenous Romance
ISBN: ISBN-13:978-1-60777-356-6
Genre: Historical
Length: Novel
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Rating: 4.5 Diamonds
Heat Level: Erotic
Other: oral play, GLBT
Reviewer: Sky
Date: 9/5/10

Anyone who says a princess the housekeeper’s daughter can’t be together haven’t met Chelsey and Daisy. Although they come from different worlds, these two share a heart. But when Daisy’s daddy, the exiled king, finds out, he drives Chelsey away, and the two are separated by years and oceans. Which changes the equation to: can a princess and a pirate be together?

I enjoyed this story. K.T. Grant’s characters are likeable people, who I would love to know. Their devotion to each other under circumstances which are difficult at the very least, is charming, and the reader will feel their pain when they are separated. The villain, who I shall allow the reader to meet for herself, is a very bad person, and the backdrop of kingdoms and pirate ships will makes for a fun read. The reader will root for these women to find a way to be together, against all odds.

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Love Bites by Margie Church

Title: Love Bites

Author: Margie Church

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

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Heat Rating: Spicy

Rating: 5 Diamonds

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 7/26/10



Jui Fabrice, successful executive, is traveling on the European continent when she encounters Wade Kairos. The handsome stranger attracts her attention immediately, although she is already contemplating a relationship with a coworker who her father, and employer, highly approves of. Although Wade sends mixed messages, neither can forget the other. But Wade can’t have a relationship with a human—for this vampire the penalty would be death.



Ms. Church writes an exciting tale of romance on two continents. Her characters move and dance around each other in an appealing dance that will have the reader wondering how the story can possibly end. Her vampires are definitely not the kinder, gentler blood drinkers that are in many books these days. Wade is a creature of passion and excitement and, yes, some violence. Jui is a woman of the world, not a naïve shrinking violet, and when they get together the sparks fly.



Fans of Ms. Church’s Allaire books will want to snap this book up right away and plan to curl up and enjoy it. I made the mistake of starting it when I had work to do…anyway, good book and the work got done…eventually. I only hope there will be a sequel because I miss Wade and Jui already.

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Magnolia Heat by Keta Diablo

Title: Magnolia Heat

Author: Keta Diablo

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-60592-120-4

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Length: Novella

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Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: anal/oral play, sex games, BDSM, GLBT

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 7/8/10

An older man, a younger man, a country estate, and a secret society of jaded men seeking ever more depraved acts to sate their desires. Craven and Anthony, college students and very curious young men have been watching the comings and goings from Beresford Hall in hopes of catching a glimpse of Dominic Beresford, the mysterious and reportedly godlike master of the premises. When they are discovered, they receive a very insistent invitation to enter and learn what their penalty will be for spying on their betters.

Once again Keta Diablo grabbed me with her first sentence and took me right into her characters’ world. Her backgrounds are lush, her characters complete people who I am immediately interested in, and her sexual scenes are wild and captivating. I recommend this book, as I do all of Ms. Diablo’s books.

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Order of Terminus: Blood Ties by Olivia Starke

Title: Order of Terminus: Blood Ties

Author: Olivia Starke

Publisher: Cobblestone Press

Publication Date:2010

ISBN: 978-1-60088-525-9

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: Novella

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Author Email: oliviastarke@ymail.com

Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 7/1/10

Hannah, half-human vampire hunter has received a lead on one of the vampires who wiped out her family nearly a century ago. In order to follow up on the lead, she goes to Nicholas, the vampire who saved her way back then. Together they must face a group of Dissenters, vicious killer vamps, as well as an awakening of their own passions toward each other. But Nicholas has a secret that may destroy their newfound love.

Ms. Starke has penned a fast-moving, passionate story of paranormal characters with very human feelings. I was drawn in right from the first page, wanting to see how Hannah and Nicholas would be able to resolve all the problems that faced them. Could they be together? And would they survive to be together? I highly recommend this exciting and entertaining story.

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Hidden Magic by Ashlynn Monroe

Title: Hidden Magic

Author: Ashlynn Monroe

Publisher: Wild Horse Press

Publication Date: 2010

Genre: Fantasy

Length: Novella

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Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sweet

Reviewer: Sky

Date:6/25/10

Alexia is an ordinary single girl about town, and a devoted aunt. But she is about to find out things are not what they seem, even within her own beloved family. Her brother’s secrets and a mysterious and terrifying magician are about to turn her safe and happy world upside down.

I liked this story. I liked Alexia, who loved and protected her family and I respected Darrian who loved and protected his people. Ms. Monroe’s trip into Faery was enjoyable and thought- provoking and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a nice fantasy read with an intriguing plot. Oh, and a sexy hero…because who doesn’t need one of those!

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Last Flight of the Ark by D.L. Jackson

Title: Last Flight of the Ark

Author: D.L. Jackson

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date:2010

ISBN:978-1-59578-675-3

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: 119 Pages

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Rating: 4 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Other: Menage (M/F/F) Lesbian Sex (F/F), Intercom Sex

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 6/6/10

When a new world is ready to be colonized, the Genesis I is sent to fill it’s earthlike surface with animals of all kinds. Its small crew of three spends the eight month journey together, culminating in a crisis that will change not just their lives, but the lives of all those who will follow them to Terra II.

Kaleb, commander of the vessel, and his crew, Melissa and Jessica, are faced with a strange alien species that has the capability of destroying mankind. And they must also face their feelings toward each other, which are as overwhelming as the dangers.

Last Flight of the Ark is an exciting story and one of the hardest, it seems, to get hold of at this point in time. A romantic, erotic, science fiction tale that takes the reader into the realms both of deep outer space and inner emotions. The three central characters are well developed and likeable, which is a good start, as well as having a chemistry that was intense and emotionally satisfying.

The only thing I wondered about was how soon we can expect to read the next story about this fascinating planet and its new inhabitants.

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The Last Thought by Emery Sanborne

Title: The Last Thought

Author: Emery Sanborne

Publisher: Liquid Silver Press

Publication Date:2010

ISBN:978-1-59578

Genre: Erotic Romantic Suspense

Length:Novella

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Rating: 4 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Other: M/M/F menage

Reviewer:Sky

Date: 5/27/10

Landa, Dr. Landa Carson, has taken up the position of family doctor in her home town and renewed her relationships with her two bff’s Howie and Jack. It’s a nice, safe way to live, surrounded by friends and lovers. Landa, however, has a secret ability that comes into play when the bones of a girl are found in the woods, leading local authorities to suspect a serial killer. And the girl –girls – won’t leave Landa alone until she can solve the mystery.

I enjoyed this story very much. Landa’s ability to hear the dead, combined with her inability to commit, make her an interesting character to follow. At times I wasn’t sure what I wanted to happen with her personal life, but we should all be saddled with so many gorgeous man hoping to cure that commitment phobia. The reader will enjoy following Landa as she navigates the twisting streets of her life and tries to find out what happened to the girls in the woods.

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Decadent Deceptions by Keta Diablo

Title: Decadent Deceptions

Author: Keta Diablo

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

Publication Date:2008

ISBN: 978-1-60592-013-9

Genre: Historical Erotic Romance

Length: Novel

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Rating: 4.75 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Other: Voyeurism

Reviewer: Sky

Date: 5/20/10

Olivia Breedlove has been dealt a shock. If she doesn’t marry a respectable member of the gentry within six months, she will lose nearly every penny of her inheritance. But, being the kind of spunky heroine we all love, she has a plan.

The problem with Miss Breedlove’s daring plan, is that if it goes awry, her reputation will be ruined and no respectable gentleman will have her, putting her in the worst possible position. Morgan Gatewood, for his part, has been wanting to make Olivia his for a very long time, and will let nothing stand in his way.

Decadent Deceptions is a thoroughly sensuous historical erotic romance. Keta Diablo’s rich backgrounds set off the antics of her characters to perfection. With all the misunderstandings of a good romantic comedy and a terrifyingly menacing subplot, the reader will be entranced throughout.

I always enjoy Ms. Diablo’s work and this book was no exception. It made me realize how versatile she is and look forward to her next release.

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Spank Me Twice by Keta Diablo, Tara S. Nichols, Jude Mason, Amber Skyze

Title: Spank Me Twice

Author: Keta Diablo, Tara S. Nichols, Jude Mason, Amber Skyze

Anthology Editor: Keta Diablo

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing

Publication Date:2009

ISBN:978-1-60592-037-5

Genre: Erotic Romance

Length:79 Pages

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Rating: 4.5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Erotic

Other: anal/oral play, bondage, m/m, fetish, voyeurism, exhibitionism, spanking, and that’s all I can remember, but let it be said there is variety here.

Date:5/15/10

Four very different couples, the only thing they have in common their enjoyment of a spanking when the moment is right. In Ticket to a Spanking by Jude Mason, Ken finds out he shouldn’t have tried to hide his speeding ticket from wife Julia,but if he had how would she have been able to illustrate to her friend Christ just the right way to spank a hubby who’s stepped out of line. Amber Skyze’s Rein Me In’s Delia is a shopaholic whose habit needs to be reined in. Tara S. Nichols’ Road Trip is an adventure with a bit of an exhibitionistic theme and, last but certainly not least, Lip Service by anthology editor Keta Diablo is an endearing tale of trust and lust between its two committed male partners.

By the time I’d finished the four stories, I had changed my opinion on spanking stories. So many of them follow seem to be formulaic and their characters very 2-D, but that was not the case in any of these tales. All the main characters were loving people who valued their partners and that made the difference for me. I actually have not read Spank Me Once, but I plan to pick it up. And while I have read a couple of these authors before, I really enjoyed seeing this side of them in these amusing, sexy tales.

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Black Master, White Slave by Rebecca dubois-Gilbert

Title: Black Master, White Slave

Author: Rebecca duBois-Gilbert

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

Publication Date:2009

ISBN:978-1-60435-1-9

Genre: Erotic Historical Fiction

Length: 110 Pages

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Rating: 4.0 Diamonds

Heat Level: Spicy

Reviewer:Sky

Date: 5/13/10

In the year 1820, Pegeen, a white Irish slave, is purchased by Josiah Cavanaugh, himself a former slave, now wealthy land and slave owner. Enslaved since she was five years old, Pegeen is used to her lot in life, and the privileges her masters have over her body and soul. So she has no reason to believe that her new owner will treat her differently.

But Josiah is a master of a different color in many ways and Pegeen begins to find her long suppressed emotions reaching the surface again in his house and his bed. It is still the highly prejudiced American South of the 1800’s, however, and it is not going to be easy for this unlikely couple to find happiness together.

Black Master, White Slave is a very well written story, compelling in its plot and sensuality. I sat down for a moment, and didn’t get up again until I finished it. The characters are extremely likeable and the reader will wish for their happiness throughout the story.

In fact, I found myself thinking how things have changed, but in a lot of ways stayed the same. I would have given the story a higher rating, but there was one element of the plot which didn’t seem to me to reach resolution. But it is still well worth reading, and I plan to read more of this author’s work very soon.

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Angel's Master by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Angel’s Master

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59578-622-7

Genre: Historical Erotic Romance

Length: Novella

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Author Email: sandrasookoo@gmail.com

Rating: 4.75 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date:4/26/10

Jacqueline’s job as bar wench is only a cover for the espionage she is engaged to on behalf of the young United States Navy. But the job is not one she took on willingly, and she is also unwilling to marry her father’s choice of suitors. When the Black Thief of the Islands enters her bar, all bets are off. This compelling man may be the answer to her prayers, but how can a navy commander’s daughter and a pirate ever find happiness?

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned pirate/wench romance, and Angel’s Master is definitely a fine example of a novella in that tradition. There is enough swashbuckling and adventure to suit even the most exacting fan of the genre, as well as a very handsome hero who doesn’t even know his life is empty until he meets Jacqueline. The difference here is that Ms. Sookoo’s heroine is not the fainting, needy eighteen year old of many such novels. She’s twenty-six and ready to make her own life if only the opportunity presents itself. Another page-turner from Sandra Sookoo.

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Demons and Stillettos Are a Girl's Best Friend by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Demons and Stilettos Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: N/A

Genre:Paranormal

Length: 97 Pages

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Author Email: sandrasookoo@yahoo.com

Rating: 5 Diamonds

Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: Sky

Date:4/25/10

When Anne is rescued from certain death by a handsome demon, she learns that the price for her rescue is pretty steep – her soul. And when that demon follows her home, it’s only a matter of time before he discovers the secret that Anne has hidden in her closet. If she is to avoid eternal damnation, Anne must find a way to break her contract with the Prince of Darkness.

I read Sandra Sookoo because she totally cracks me up. Her heroines have a self understanding that is admirable and Anne is no exception. At the start of the story she is facing death with an irony and subtle sarcasm that hold up even when she has to face her demon, literally.

Gregg Carter, demon and IRS auditor is just the right hero for this heroine, if circumstances can just be altered so that they can be together. So, to sum up, sexy heroes, real women heroines and humor. A real win-win combination.

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