Review: Immortal: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward

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Immortal: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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This is a world where sin and salvation collide. This is a world where a cynical fallen angel struggles with the seven deadly sins and seven chosen souls. With the spellbinding Immortal, the riveting series that “changed the face of paranormal romance” comes to an epic close as mankind’s reluctant savior struggles with his greatest challenge yet…time, and hearts, will tell.

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This is the final book in the Fallen Angels series where Jim, the savior, has his work cut out for him. He hasn’t been doing great in the war and now it has reached the finale. I enjoyed this book mostly because it tied up a lot of loose ends with some light hearted humor. Some of the action showed a lot of imagination but seemed a bit odd to me. Also, I have not been a big fan of Sissy, but trusted that Jim knew what he wanted, so I just went with it. Devina on the other hand is a perfectly written bad guy. She is evil to the core with no remorse, a great counterpart to Jim and his mission. Overall it was a good read and I love the lead-in to Lassiter. In my opinion he’s the best fallen angel of them all.

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Fallen Angels Series: http://www.jrward.com/fallenangels/

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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.

Website: http://www.jrward.com/
Fallen Angels Series: http://www.jrward.com/fallenangels/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JR-Ward/29402628230
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JRWard1

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Review: Immortal: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward

Immortal: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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This is a world where sin and salvation collide. This is a world where a cynical fallen angel struggles with the seven deadly sins and seven chosen souls. With the spellbinding Immortal, the riveting series that “changed the face of paranormal romance” comes to an epic close as mankind’s reluctant savior struggles with his greatest challenge yet…time, and hearts, will tell.

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This is the final book in the Fallen Angels series where Jim, the savior, has his work cut out for him. He hasn’t been doing great in the war and now it has reached the finale. I enjoyed this book mostly because it tied up a lot of loose ends with some light hearted humor. Some of the action showed a lot of imagination but seemed a bit odd to me. Also, I have not been a big fan of Sissy, but trusted that Jim knew what he wanted, so I just went with it. Devina on the other hand is a perfectly written bad guy. She is evil to the core with no remorse, a great counterpart to Jim and his mission. Overall it was a good read and I love the lead-in to Lassiter. In my opinion he’s the best fallen angel of them all.

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Fallen Angels Series: http://www.jrward.com/fallenangels/

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J.R. Ward is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series of vampire books. She is a winner of the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance and is a multiple RITA nominee. A graduate of Smith College, she was a double major in History and Art History with a medieval concentration in both and she still longs at times for a return to those days sitting in dark lecture halls, looking at slides of old triptychs and reliquaries. Prior to becoming a full time writer, she was a corporate attorney, serving for many years as the Chief of Staff of one of Harvard Medical Schools premier teaching sites. Her idea of absolute heaven is a day filled with nothing but her computer, her dog and her coffee pot and the Brothers, of course.

Website: http://www.jrward.com/
Fallen Angels Series: http://www.jrward.com/fallenangels/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JR-Ward/29402628230
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JRWard1

REVIEW: Only by HelenKay Dimon

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ONLY by HelenKay Dimon
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 3.5 Stars

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Sebastian Jameson negotiates for high-end clients who need problems taken care of quickly and discreetly. Accustomed to being in control, he’s still reeling from his ex-wife’s decision to write a tell-all about their private life, one that highlighted their bedroom activities. The fallout left Bast’s love life in chaos, making him a magnet for women who thrive on risky fantasies, and a pariah to all others.

Kyra Royer knows all about Bast’s reputation—and is intrigued enough to try to change him into a one-woman guy. But getting him into her bed will be a challenge. He’s known her brother for years, and her brother, with his rough past and sniper abilities, is not a man you cross. Kyra knows Bast thinks she’s off-limits, so she’ll have to get creative to make him hers.

As Kyra turns up the heat, Bast struggles to resist the sexy young woman’s considerable charms. But when Bast’s job turns from tricky to deadly, keeping Kyra nearby might be the only way to keep her alive—even if it means getting closer than he ever intended…

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This was an enjoyable romantic intrigue novel that was fast paced and engaging. Bast was great and I liked him right away however I never warmed up to Kyra. To me she came across as whiney and clingy. The story was hot enough that I could get past it. I loved the side-story romance between Eli and Wade though. I liked them both and they make a great pair. The groups bantering was fun and I could picture them sitting around throwing out the comments. There wasn’t a whole lot of suspenseful action, but I also couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Overall this was an enjoyable and steamy romantic suspense.

*Review copy provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.

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HelenKay Dimon is a former divorce attorney turned full-time romance author. Odd transition, right? She has sold over thirty novels, novellas and shorts to numerous publishers, including Kensington, Harlequin and Penguin Berkley, Samhain and Carina Press. Her nationally bestselling and award-winning books have been showcased in numerous venues and her books have twice been named “Red-Hot Reads” and excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine. But the best part of the job is never having to wear pantyhose.

Website: http://www.helenkaydimon.com
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Spotlight, Review & Giveaway: Stirring Up Trouble (A Pine Mountain Novel) by Kimberly Kincaid

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Stirring Up Trouble (A Pine Mountain Novel) by Kimberly Kincaid
Publication Date: October 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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Looking for inspiration

Sloane Russo’s turned a decade of crazy jobs and whimsical travel into a career writing steamy novels set in exotic places. Trouble is, Sloane’s flat broke now–and she can’t channel sun-drenched beaches in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The only fast cash in town comes with some seriously distracting temptation: Gavin Carmichael, hot, handsome and oh-so-hard-headed.

Gavin isn’t the impulsive Don Juan of Sloane’s novels. He’s raising his thirteen-year-old half-sister, and he’s pretty sure he’s supposed to act like he’s never heard of fun. Sloane is way too sexy and irresponsible to be his idea of a good tutor for Bree, but the unpredictable anti-nanny may be irresistible as well. . .

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A fun story about opposites attracting and the sparks that can cause. Sloane is fun and quirky but she’s met her match in serious by the book Gavin. It seemed natural when they couldn’t fight the attraction and I enjoyed how they both found the perfect middle ground to learn from each other. It also helped that the romance was nice and steamy. Another sign it was a good book is that one minute I’m chuckling and the next tearing up. I love Ms. Kincaid’s Pine Mountain and the men who live there. I also can’t wait to try the recipes and the next book in this series.

*Review copy provided by Kensington in exchange for an honest review.

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A question poked at Gavin’s conscience, getting increasingly louder until he finally gave it a voice. “Look…don’t take this the wrong way, but this is over three weeks’ worth of work. I’ve got to ask, how much help did you give Bree, exactly?”
Sloane made a less-than-dainty sound and rolled her eyes. “I already passed eighth-grade English, and I’m not exactly eager to do any of the writing on my own again. Bree busted her butt, I assure you.” She started to wad up the discarded pages at her feet, muttering a low oath as the ball got big enough to exceed her hand.

Okay, so that had come out more accusatory than he’d intended. He knelt to help her collect the crumpled pages. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to imply that you did it for her.”

“Sure you did. But like I said, you don’t have to worry. I helped her, but only as much as she’d let me. Once we got started, she really did most of it without even talking to me.”

Now there was something he could relate to. “Yeah, that sounds like her.” The ache in his bones migrated to include everything beneath his sternum, and Gavin let out a tired exhale. He reached for the last scrap of paper at the exact moment Sloane did. Unable to change his course of movement without making contact, his fingertips brushed against the top of her hand as she closed a fist over the page, and the sheer heat of her skin under his hand registered in a jolt.

“Whoops, sorry.” He withdrew his hand and looked up, only to discover his face about six inches from a pair of heart-shaped lips, parted in a look of surprise. “I didn’t mean to…” A quick gesture to her hand completed the sentence. Her skin was so soft, like a stretch of perfectly golden caramel, warm and sweet and utterly decadent.

For a hot, impulsive moment, he wondered if she tasted the way she looked.

“No biggie,” she murmured, not moving her eyes from his.

Up close in the soft lamp light, they looked even prettier, kind of a cross between a summer sky and gathering storm clouds, and the juxtaposition caught him square in the chest. His left knee pressed against her right thigh from when they’d both knelt down on the floorboards, and even through the wool and denim, heat coursed from her body in waves.

He meant to lean back, to correct the mistake of accidentally invading her space and just let her go. Gavin commanded himself to move, to say good night, and give her enough room to walk out the door.

But instead, he kissed her.

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Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance novels that split the difference between sexy and sweet, taking the traditional idea of boy-meets-girl and infusing it with a sassy magic all her own. She believes in fiery yet flawed characters destined for a crash-course in falling in love– usually the hard way– and injects her trademark humor as well as poignant touches into her writing to create her stories.

Kimberly’s writing journey has led down some bumpy roads (that first manuscript is under the bed, where it is very likely to stay), but there has been some fresh pavement too (her second manuscript earned her very first contest final, and landed the fantastic Maureen Walters at the Curtis Brown Literary Agency). One thing is certain — the wild ride of being a writer is a lot richer in both its ups and downs because of friends and readers along the path.

When Kimberly’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to eclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. She resides in northern Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.kincaid1
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Website: http://www.kimberlykincaid.com/

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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: Tempting Ecstasy (A Guardians of the Realms Novel #4) by Setta Jay

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Tempting Ecstasy (A Guardians of the Realms Novel #4) by Setta Jay
Publication Date: September 30, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 5 Stars

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Conn had spent the millennia of his life fighting alongside his brethren as a Guardian of the Four Realms. He’d never allowed himself to imagine that he would be gifted a mate but her scent was inside him now. The intoxicating lure incited his wolf to track her and claim her in a sexual frenzy she could never deny. He refused to repeat the mistakes his brothers had made in their unions, instead he planned to fight the demands of his beast and tempt his female.

Dacia had spent the years of her life as a guardian of her family’s secrets. Her days were consumed with helping her siblings search for the Immortals who had escaped the God Apollo’s brutal training camps with her parents thousands of years ago. They were the only hope of finding answers to questions about their lives. Questions her parents hadn’t resolved before their deaths.

Not in her wildest of dreams would Dacia have imagined the answers would instead find her. Or what form those answers would take. The breathtaking male who stepped out of the night and into her life was certainly not one of the hidden Immortals her parents had told of, he was so much more. Wielding both immense power and thrilling strength he aroused not only her body but the wolf hidden within. Dacia needed to find a way to trust her seductive Guardian, not only with herself, but with her family as well. But how long could she hold out against both the intensity of the mating frenzy that demanded sexual release, and the wickedly sexy male who was tempting not just her body… but also her heart?

Warning: This book is intended for an adult audience. It contains explicit sex; voyeurism; dirty talking males with bad language.

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A delicious edition to the Guardians of the Realms series that started out with a bang and kept on going. I normally get frustrated when a book takes a while for the consummation of the relationship but the buildup was so hot and erotic that I didn’t mind a bit. Conn is as hot as they come and I really like him. I’m glad that Dacia was a good fit for him. As for the story, there wasn’t as much intrigue and battles as some of the other books but I didn’t even realize it until late in the story. I think that was due to learning about Dacia, her family and where this may all lead. Despite a few typographical errors, this was a fun, hot and engaging book.

Note: There were a few typos in this review copy, but edits will be made before its published.

*Review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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The sad truth is that I’m not nearly as entertaining as fiction. *Wink* I am a thirty-seven year old stay at home writer, thanks to my incredibly supportive husband. We’ve been together for thirteen years and I still love waking up next to that sexy man. We lost our furry child recently, so we are childless at the moment. Our whole world revolved around her. Needless to say, I love animals, especially dogs. Okay, maybe not all animals, I’m not a super big fan of monkeys. Any animal that throws their feces kind of eeks me out. I may, or may not, have a problem with candy. I love any research that leads to Neiman Marcus’ online shoe department. Spreadsheets give me way more happiness than they should. I love to read, the dirtier the better. It all started with the naughty historical romances by Judith McNaught that I devoured as a teenager. I love reading about hot, sexy alpha males and heroines that are smart enough to live.

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REVIEW: Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops / Immortal Ops Book 2) by Mandy M. Roth

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Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops / Immortal Ops Book 2) by Mandy M. Roth
Publication Date: September 9, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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Part of the Bestselling Series World The Immortal Ops by Mandy M. Roth
Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance

Book Two in the PSI-Ops Series

Dr. James Hagen thought he’d bid Paranormal Security and Intelligence Agency good riddance nearly ten years back. He’d been an operative with them for so long that carving out a new path in life had taken time, but he’d achieved it. He’d made it his mission in life to help the wayward find a path again, to help those who couldn’t help themselves. All that changed when he fell into enemy hands. Now, unable to fully heal and plagued by nightmares and choppy visions of what is to come, James isn’t sure if he can keep going. That is, until he meets PSI’s newest person of interest—a quirky, sexy cyberpunk who totally turns his world upside down.

Laney Steele knows she’s onto something. It doesn’t matter that most have written her off as a conspiracy theorist and a hacktivist. She knows the government is hiding the existence of super soldiers who can shapeshift into animals. She’s so sure that she puts herself on the line to find out more, only what she uncovers isn’t exactly what she was hoping for, and it has a heck of a lot more to do with her than she ever thought possible. When her newfound online gamer buddy turns out to be a super solider, she throws caution to the wind just for a chance to be with him. Neither one of them realize the enemy has been lurking, waiting for the perfect moment to strike—again.

Book intended for adults only!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Immortal Ops/Psi-Ops series. I fell in love with Laney’s humor and of course that of the Ops team. It held a nice blend of danger and laughter that kept me turning the pages. I wish there was more heat in the romance but the bantering and action kind of made up for that. The introduction of Laney’s boys has me hoping we’ll see them again soon. All in all a great fun quick read.

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Book 1: Review 4.5 Stars: ACT OF MERCY (Psi-Ops/Immortal Ops) by Mandy Roth http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-14B

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✦Act of Surrender ➢ http://geni.us/n6G
✦Act of Submission
✦Act of Security
✦Act of Command
✦Act of Passion

✦Immortal Ops Series by Mandy M. Roth – Reading Order✦
Immortal Ops Series Box Set Books 1-4 ➢ $0.99 http://amzn.to/1cUQzGB
✦Immortal Ops
✦Critical Intelligence
✦Radar Deception
✦Strategic Vulnerability
✦Tactical Magik ➢ http://georiot.co/3CsV
✦Administrative Control (coming June 2014)
✦Separation Zone (coming Nov 2014)

FLASHBACK FRIDAY – Reviews and Giveaways

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There have been so many great releases the past few weeks I put together a list of the review posts and the open giveaways. Several of the giveaways will be announced by 5PM Central today (9/5). Check them out and make sure you’ve entered all the giveaways! I’ll be posting favorite quotes on Facebook today with some eye candy:) /Cori

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BLOG TOUR: Review, Interview & Giveaway: Night Unbound (Immortal Guardians #5) by Dianne Duvall http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1xe
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 5 Stars
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Spotlight, Review & Giveaway: The Highlander Next Door (Spellbound Falls #6) by Janet Chapman http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1xp
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rated: 4 Stars
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Review: It’s in His Kiss (A Lucky Harbor novel, #10) by Jill Shalvis http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1xV
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars
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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: Son of No One (Dark-Hunter Series) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: CLAUDINE by Barbara Palmer http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1xM
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars
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Review: Playing With Fire by Cynthia Eden http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1y6
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 3.5 Stars
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Review: Under His Protection (Red Stone Security Series, Book 9) by Katie Reus http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1z4
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars
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Review & Giveaway: Linger by Lauren Jameson http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1zC
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: Love Bites by Angela Knight http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1yU
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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: In His Sights: A Sugarland Blue Novel, Book 3 by Jo Davis http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1zs
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Spotlight & Review: Dark Blood (Carpathian Novel, Book 26) by Christine Feehan http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-1zf
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
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Rated: 4.5 Stars
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Publication Date: August 26, 2014
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Rated: 4 Stars
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SPOTLIGHT, Review & Giveaway: In His Sights: A Sugarland Blue Novel, Book 3 by Jo Davis

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In His Sights: A Sugarland Blue Novel, Book 3 by Jo Davis
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4 Stars

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From the author of Hot Pursuit and the Firefighters of Station Five novels…

When a dangerous criminal targets those whom Sugarland detective Chris Ford holds dear, nothing will stop him from hunting down his man.…

Chris is one the best and brightest at the Sugarland PD, but lately a mysterious illness has him struggling to get through the day. When his symptoms land him in the care of brilliant and sexy Dr. Robyn Lassiter, Chris realizes that he is the latest victim in a rash of mysterious poisonings in the area—most of them fatal. Figuring out who’s causing the fatal outbreak has become a very personal—and deadly—race against time.

Despite battling her own personal demons and painful past, Dr. Robyn Lassiter can’t fight her attraction to her new patient. But as she struggles to help Chris track down the sick mind behind the deaths, she’s not only at risk of losing her heart but of falling headlong into a lethal plot that could take her life.…

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I enjoyed this novel and how Ms. Davis wove the hot romance in with the mysterious threat surrounding them. It was also refreshing to see two destined lovers open to the possibilities and not fighting the attraction with every breath. They made a great couple and did I mention their romance was hot? All the characters are believable and it’s clear they share a closeness and comradery that is common among emergency personnel. All in all, a very fun read that kept me guessing until the end. I’m looking forward to the next visit to Sugarland Blue and the hot guys that work there.

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National Bestselling author Jo Davis is best known for her popular Firefighters of Station Five series written as Jo Davis, and her dark, sexy paranormal series Alpha Pack, written as J.D. Tyler. PRIMAL LAW, the first book in her Alpha Pack series, is the winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award in Paranormal. She’s also been a multiple finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a finalist for the Bookseller’s Best Award, has captured the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, and has been a two-time nominee for the Australian Romance Readers Award in romantic suspense.

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Spotlight & Review: Dark Blood (Carpathian Novel, Book 26) by Christine Feehan

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Dark Blood (Carpathian Novel, Book 26) by Christine Feehan
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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The fates of a warrior reborn and a seductive Dragonseeker are irrevocably entwined in the new Carpathian novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, “the queen of paranormal romance” (J. R. Ward).

At long last you are truly back with us…

Zev Hunter was an elite warrior, a dark-blood dealer of death to rogue Lycans who preyed on mankind. He was a loner, never given to personal attachments, and damned fierce at his job. But Zev begins to question his past and his purpose when he awakens in the darkness of the sacred cave of warriors—and is soothed back to consciousness by the sensuously familiar voice of one woman, the woman who has haunted his fantasies for centuries. She was Branislava, member of the Dragonseeker clan…

Mother Earth called the ancients to witness your rebirth…

For this half-mage, half-Carpathian temptress, the ritual of awakening Zev to the council of warriors was the only way to save him. Locked away for his own protection, the time has now come for his rebirth, for his blood to stir with that of the ancient warriors before him. He has been assured by Branislava that their fates are entwined, that their spirits are woven together for eternity and that his new purpose in life is beyond imagining.

Now, with a blood-sworn vow of honor, mercy and endurance, and under the influence of a siren as bewitching as Branislava, Zev begins to wonder what his purpose is, what it means for the future of the Carpathians and what it is about his rebirth that he has to fear…

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Another exciting trip into the Carpathian world where danger and passion keep you gripped in its web. The love story between Zev and Branislava was hot and sensual like we’ve come to expect in this series. I loved that she is a strong alpha in her own right and that Zev not only appreciates that but loves it. A perfect match in all ways where they give and take as the situation demands. My only complaint is that it got a bit bogged down in the intricate parts of magic and spells. Thankfully it more than made up for that with the finale. I couldn’t read fast enough and heaven help anyone that tried to interrupt me. I won’t give anything away but am excited at the possible subject material for future books.

Note: Dark Blood is book #26 in the Dark Series and book #3 of the new Dark Trilogy.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has over 40 novels published, including four series. Each of her four series has hit #1 on the NY Times. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature for 1999. Since then she has been published by Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7 more PEARL awards.

She is pleased to have made numerous bestseller lists including the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Bookscan, B. Daltons, Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Waldenbooks, Ingrams, Borders, Rhapsody Book Club, Washington Post, and Walmart. She has received numerous honors throughout her career including being a nominee for the RWA’s RITA. She has received a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times and the Borders 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.

She has been published in multiple languages and in many formats, including large print, palm pilot, e-book, and hardcover. In October of 2007 her first manga comic, Dark Hunger was released in stores. This was the first ever manga comic released by Berkley Publishing and it made #11 on Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller’s List. Her ground-breaking book trailer commercials have been shown on TV and in the movie theaters. She has been featured on local TV, appeared on the The Montel Williams Show, and her book Dark Legend was featured on the cover of Romantic Times Magazine.

Christine Feehan has also appeared at numerous writers’ conventions and book signings including: Romantic Times Convention, Get Caught Reading at Sea Cruise, Celebrate Romance Conference, Emerald City Conference, and numerous Romance Writers of America Conferences.

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Website: http://www.christinefeehan.com
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SERIES INFORMATION:
Dark Blood is book #26 in the Dark Series and book #3 of the new Dark Trilogy.

Link to Series Reading Order and Buy Links:
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BOOK #1: DARK PRINCE
BOOK #2: DARK DESIRE
BOOK #3: DARK GOLD
BOOK #4: DARK MAGIC
BOOK #5: DARK CHALLENGE
BOOK #6: DARK FIRE
BOOK #7: DARK DREAM
BOOK #8: DARK LEGEND
BOOK #9: DARK GUARDIAN
BOOK #10: DARK SYMPHONY
BOOK #11: DARK DESCENT
BOOK #12: DARK MELODY
BOOK #13: DARK DESTINY
BOOK #14: DARK HUNGER
BOOK #15: DARK SECRET
BOOK #16: DARK DEMON
BOOK #17: DARK CELEBRATION
BOOK #18: DARK POSSESSION
BOOK #19: DARK CURSE
BOOK #20: DARK SLAYER
BOOK #21: DARK PERIL
BOOK #22: DARK PREDATOR
BOOK #23: DARK STORM
BOOK #24: DARK LYCAN (September, 2013)
BOOK #25: DARK WOLF (January, 2014)
BOOK #26: DARK BLOOD (September, 2014)

Review: Under His Protection (Red Stone Security Series, Book 9) by Katie Reus

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Under His Protection (Red Stone Security Series, Book 9) by Katie Reus
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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Julieta’s stalker doesn’t play by the rules

Lingerie shop owner Julieta Mederos has worked hard to get her business off the ground. Now she’s looking forward to some quality time with her friends and her big, boisterous family. But explicit texts from random phone numbers and vandalism at her shop makes it clear someone dangerous has fixated on her. Without any solid leads, the police can’t help her and she’s forced to turn to the last man she wants to depend on.

…but neither does Ivan.

Former Army Ranger and newest Red Stone Security employee Ivan Mitchell has gotten used to being alone in the world. He never even thinks about it anymore—until he meets sexy, independent Julieta. She’s everything he could ever want…but she seems determined to keep him at arm’s length. Until now. Maybe the cops can’t do anything to protect her, but he can. When things escalate faster than even he expected, he finds himself pulling out his most extreme combat skills to protect her. He’ll do what it takes to save her life—and prove to her she belongs in his.

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I love the Red Stone Security stories and this was no exception. It packed it all in a neat little package. Tension, danger, excitement and passion. I especially liked that Julieta didn’t fight their attraction too long. I had to chuckle at her early perception of Ivan though. I could actually picture it. All in all a great short read, perfect for an evening’s entertainment.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, and IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it.

However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

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