Monday, March 31, 2014

Only For Him Part 3 by Melissa Schroeder

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A Harmless Serial

Melissa Schroeder


Addison Mahler isn't the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.

- See more at: http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php#submission


Addison Mahler isn't the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.


Addison Mahler isn't the kind of woman who usually goes for the big, bad Dom. Unfortunately, Vic Walton, part owner of his own BDSM club, has gotten under her skin. Come along in the first Harmless Serial and find out how their journey to love goes-free on the website each month, December through April.

- See more at: http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php#submission


 

 

 

review

 

4 stars

This is the part where things get hot. LOL! Vic has asked for Addy’s total submission. Part three is where she says yes and taken first hand into the world of BDSM. There is no denying the passion between Vic and Addy. With this being a part of a serial story it’s hard to say a lot with going too deep into the story. I loved both Vic and Addy when I met them in a previous Harmless book. You could tell just by meeting them, they were meant to be with each other.  I can tell you that each part has made me want to read the next more.

 
I have said this before and I will say it time and time again. Ms. Schroeder knows her characters so well that when she puts word to page you feel like you really know them and can feel their passion when finishing one of her books.
Melissa Schroeder is offering this serial Harmless story, ONLY FOR HIM, for free on here web site. Yes, people that is right FREE! Parts one, two and three are currently available on her website at http://melissaschroeder.net/books/series/only.php

 

 

deana

Monday, March 17, 2014

Create Something Magical

As an avid reader who always has herself knee deep in books the only thing more exciting than that release date you have been waiting for, is going to a reader conference.  I must say that I am still a bit new to these events but I always have lots of fun.  As most readers of romance know that our fellow readers can be few and far between.  Walking into a conference I know one thing is that I have at least one thing in common with everyone there.  We all share a love for reading.  Now tastes may differ but the passion is bright.  Not only can you meet that author you love and share a moment with them.  You get a chance to start friendship over reading!  Over the weekend I attended the Liberty States Fiction Writers- Create Something Magical Conference in Iselin, NJ.

My weekend started out with the lovely Kim Rocha and her Book Obsessed Chicks threw a Sylvia Day House Party! We talked all kinds books and got to know each other a bit.  I indulged in the beyond amazing Sangria that Kim made.  I will confess the Sangria was the best stuff on earth!  I meet some wonderful ladies and had a ton of laughs.

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Photos from Kim Rocha


Saturday morning started out with registration and some mingle time before the first reader panel.  I attended Romance Family Feud with Laura Kaye, Damon Suede, Shephanie Julian and Elisabeth Staab.

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The game was a hoot. The authors polled reader and played like the real feud!  Some of the poll answers were not what I thought they would be.   I believe the authors had as much fun as the readers!

Next up was lunch with keynote speaker and author Goddess Sherrilyn Kenyon!

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Ms. Kenyon was in pain from two bulging disks in her back but she delivered a speech that both made me laugh and cry with a smile on her face.  This was special for me.  Ms. Kenyon is the author that got me reading romance with her Dark-Hunter series.  After lunch Sherry gave the readers a bit of time Q & A time.  No, she did not give any spoilers.  She had all us readers laughing as she always does.  I love this woman!

After talking with Sherry and readers was Naughty Party Games for  Wicked  Readers with Judi Fennell, Stephanie Julian, Eliza  Knight and Cat Johnson!  Pictionary for romance reader!  Sorry peeps, I was having so much fun  that I forgot to take pic!!  Just imaginehave to draw your favorite hero!  After Pictionary was Book Cover Bingo with Christi Barth, Laura  Kaye, Joya Fields and Eliza Knight.  What a fun game!  I have never been in a panel that was so quite!

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The next event of the day was the big book signing!  This is the fun part!  This is where all the awesome books we have been hearing about all day we get to pick up and get some author time.

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Oh my goodness!  What a day!  And it was still not over yet.  After the signing there was a pizza party for the reader and writers! We had to refuel before we rocked out 80's style with The Book Obsessed Chicks!

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Sherry even came and hung out with us for a while.  Baskets were raffled off and I was a lucky winner!

IMG_0643I can't even put into words fun much fun I had at this event.  I got to meet some wonderful people who were just amazing.  I thank them for sharing their passion for reading with me and willingness to talk with a stranger.  Many many hugs to the lovely Kim for letting into her wonderful group of women that are just as fun and crazy, just the way I like!

last picThe Book Obsessed Chicks departing photo.  Taken by Kim's son Daniel.


kimThis woman helped make my weekend awesome!  Many hugs KIM!!!


Its a wonderful feeling leaving an event like this knowing you have made friends, have stories to share and are taking home at least a months worth of reading.  LOL!


deana

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Desperate Housewives Of Olympus by Saranna DeWylde

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A riotous romp through Olympus with goddesses for the 21st century. When a new goddess moves to Ambrosia Lane, Hera decides she's finally had enough of her philandering husband. She offers herself and the crown of gods to Hades. Hades doesn't want the crown, but he'll take Hera. (Often and twice on Sunday.) He's a heartless bastard--having had Aphrodite rip it out so he'd stop loving Persephone after he set her free. Persephone is scheming to get back to Tartarus with the aid of Thanatos, who trips on his leather trench coat and falls in love with her. Thanatos' titan mother, Nyx thinks she's past all the drama until she turns up pregnant. Demeter has secrets of her own and the new goddess Abstinence lands in a steaming centaur pile when she falls for the King of the Gods himself whose own dark needs could tear them apart. Come along for the ride as these goddesses take control of their Fate (or so they think) and find their Happily Ever Afters.

review

4 of 5 Stars

Ms. DeWylde gives the reader over the top romance and humor in her book, Desperate Housewives of Olympus.  Have you ever wondered what its like for the Goddess wives sitting up on Olympus.   Come to find out they are a lot like us, with their everyday woes and issues, but they have a bit more bang to them.  Ms. DeWylde takes what we have perceived the Gods and Goddesses and throws that out the window and just makes them more fun.  Yes, each is still the god or goddess of their area, but the personalities are so much more.   Each featured God or Goddess or the story surprised me in some way.  I fell in love with Hades and connected with Demeter with all the growth her had to go through.

If you like Greek Mythology with some humor and hotness to boot, Saranna DeWydle’s Desperate Housewives of Olympus is for you. I laughed so much while reading.  At times there were a few who will remain nameless at had me wanted me to knock the upside their heads, but men will do that.  Gods or not, I like that Ms. DeWylde gave a new look to Greek mythology.  This was my book club read for February and I have to say all us ladies enjoyed the read.

deana

Sunday, March 2, 2014

1001 Dark Nights: Forever Wicked by Shayla Black

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Wicked Lovers, Book 7.75

They had nothing in common but a desperate passion…

Billionaire Jason Denning lived life fast and hard in a world where anything could be bought and sold, even affection. But all that changed when he met “Greta,” a beautiful stranger ready to explore her hidden desires. From a blue collar family, Gia Angelotti wore a badge, fought for right—and opened herself utterly to love him. Blindsided and falling hard, Jason does the first impulsive thing of his life and hustles her to the altar.




Until a second chance proved that forever could be theirs.

Then tragedy ripped Jason’s new bride from his arms and out of his life. When he finds Gia again, he gives her a choice: spend the three weeks before their first anniversary with him or forfeit the money she receives from their marriage. Reluctantly, she agrees to once again put herself at his mercy and return to his bed. But having her right where he wants her is dangerous for Jason’s peace of mind. No matter how hard he tries, he finds himself falling for her again. Will he learn to trust that their love is real before Gia leaves again for good?

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From the moment we got our first glimpse of Jason and Greta in Logan's book of the wicked lover series, I knew there had to be more to the two of them than the dominant submissive relationship. They are the opposites attract couple.

Jason Denning is the powerful and wealthy man who is used to getting what he wants, pretty much when he wants it. He is also a sexy Dom at our favorite club, Dominion. He comes from the corporate high class world where things like marriages and children are arranged and contracted. Love is not a word Jason knows the meaning to. Jason has to learn that there are things money can’t buy.

Gia Angelotti aka Greta, is what you would call a good woman. She a civil worker, kind hearted and loyal beyond belief to her family, but she also had secret needs. Joining club Dominion To express and learn about personal side, Gia got more than what was included with her monthly dues. Her connection with Jason lead to be more just a dominant submissive relationship, he got her to marry him. On their wedding night, while eloping in Vegas a tragic accident the falls upon Gia’s family. She leaves to care for her family. Meanwhile not speaking with Jason for almost a year.

Jason and Gia have to have one of my favorite stories from the wicked lover series. Touching, thought-provoking, emotional and sexy as hell, these to go on a roller coaster ride that shakes up both their lives. They both are so different and I think that what makes them so good together. He wants nothing more to have that woman by his side to be able to provide for her.

Gia wants to be loved, not just take care of. Gia is special because she gets to teach Jason what love truly is and that money can’t buy true happiness.

A must read for anyone who enjoys the Wicked Lover Series or a good d/s story.

deana