Review: Shadowed (Dark Protectors) by Rebecca Zanetti

Shadowed (Dark Protectors) by Rebecca Zanetti
Publication Date: October 3, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Danger signs rise off Jase Kayrs like steam—the scars, the secrets, the strength. He’s got a mission, and he’s not interested in much outside of it. Except Brenna Dunne.

Brenna was an ass-kicking, name-taking witch—before the poison that’s killing her sapped her powers too. She knows there’s more to Jase than a handsome face and an ugly history. But there’s no time to find out what. Taking him as her mate might save her life. But once she unleashes the force of his desire, there will be no turning back…

REVIEW:

I love The Dark Protectors Series! Shadowed was full of danger and scorching romance. Jase and Brenna heated and scorched up the pages in this book. Jase is the youngest brother of the five ultra alpha vampires in the Karys ruling family. Jane has been my favorite since he was introduced in the first book. Jase was the sexy, carefree, and charming brother. That’s all changed and now he only has one goal. Revenge. This was an emotional read for me. Jase had been through so much in the previous books and to see him and his brothers struggling really affected me. Rebecca Zanetti has a way of pulling the reader into her books and making the characters come to life. I highly recommend The Dark Protector Series for Paranormal Romance lovers!

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

Buy Links:
Kindle | Amazon Paperback | B&N | Kobo | iTunes

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DARK PROTECTORS SERIES BY REBECCA ZANETTI – READING ORDER:
✦ 1 – FATED: Talen and Cara’s book http://amzn.to/14LSYPF
✦ 2 – CLAIMED:​ Dage and Emma’s book http://amzn.to/17aHoOS
✦ 2.5 – TEMPTED:​ Max and Sarah’s novella http://amzn.to/1bBosQW
✦ 3 – HUNTED:​ Conn and Moira’s book http://amzn.to/17dXl5R
✦ 4 – CONSUMED:​ Jordan and Katie’s book http://amzn.to/16s3IXG
✦ 5 – PROVOKED:​ Kane and Amber’s book http://amzn.to/1e2UnHe
✦ 5.5 – TWISTED:​ Terrent and Maggie’s novella http://amzn.to/17icSDG
✦ 6 – SHADOWED:​ Jase and Brenna’s book http://amzn.to/14OL5IN
✦ 6.5 – TAMED:​ Caleb and Lily’s novella – available early 2014
✦ 7 – JANIE’S BOOK: (NO NAME YET)​ – Available early 2014

Review: Dragon Rising (A Hidden Novella) by Jamie Rush

Dragon Rising (A Hidden Novella) by Jamie Rush
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

They are the Hidden.
Not quite human. Far from normal.
And never, ever safe . . .

After her father falls victim to a serial kidnapper, cunning Dragon shifter Lyra Slade is determined to rescue him. When she discovers a clue to his disappearance that leads her to a sexy but aloof stranger, she knows she shouldn’t trust him to help her, but she’s run out of options.

Archer Grant, a descendant of fallen angels, is reluctant to aid the beautiful dragon because her evidence implicates his own brother . . . But when his brother also goes missing, Archer must work with Lyra to uncover the truth. But even as a supernatural desire grows between angel and dragon, they are hunted by an evil force. Faced with the deadliest of dark magick, can even love save them?

REVIEW:

I loved this novella! Jaime Rush created a unique and magical world of dragons, angels, and other beings. Dragon Rising was a fast paced paranormal romance, full of danger, mystery and smoking hot romance. This is a quick read, but I felt like it was a complete story with a plot that grabbed my attention and characters that heated up the pages. I’m completely hooked on this series and I’m looking forward to the first full length novel in December. I recommend this series for paranormal romance lovers.

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

BUY LINKS ($1.99)
Kindle | Nook | Kobo | iTunes

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READING ORDER ~ THE HIDDEN SERIES BY JAMIE RUSH
✦ Novella 1 ~ Dragon Mine (Jun 4, 2013) http://amzn.to/16fdVGH
✦ Novella 2 ~ Dragon Rising (Oct 1, 2013) http://amzn.to/17i1V59
✦ Book 1 ~ Dragon Awakened (Dec 17, 2013) http://amzn.to/1hjpzSo
✦ Book 2 ~ Magic Possessed (Jan 28, 2014) http://amzn.to/1cb4mJO
✦ Book 3 ~ Angel Seduced (Feb 25, 2014) http://amzn.to/1eYceSH

Review: Bound by Night (The Moonbound Clan Vampires) by Larissa Ione

Bound by Night (The Moonbound Clan Vampires) by Larissa Ione
Release date: September 24, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Larissa Ione’s bestselling Demonica series has captivated fans with its sensual blend of dark passion and demonic fury. Now she takes you to another intoxicating world—where a dangerous clan of wild vampires rules the night . . .

A WOMAN OUT FOR BLOOD
Nicole Martin was only eight years old when the vampire slaves rose up in rebellion and killed her family. Now she devotes her life to finding a vaccine against vampirism, hoping to wipe out her memories—along with every bloodsucker on the planet. But there’s one thing she cannot destroy: her searing, undeniable attraction for the one man she should hate and fear the most . . .

A VAMPIRE OUT FOR REVENGE
A member of the renegade vampire MoonBound Clan, Riker is haunted by demons of his own. When he recognizes Nicole and remembers how her family enslaved his loved ones, his heart burns for vengeance. But when he kidnaps Nicole and holds her in a secret lair, his mortal enemy becomes his soul obsession, his greatest temptation, and, perhaps, his only salvation—a hot-blooded lover who could heal him with her touch . . . or bury him forever.

REVIEW:

I loved this book! I’m a fan of Larissa Ione’s Demonica series and was excited when I saw she was releasing a new vampire series. She created a unique new world where vampires and humans are at war with each other and humans have enslaved vampires. I was completely pulled into this story. Riker, a sexy vampire, hates Nicole’s family and when he captures Nicole, the human CEO of a company that experiments and trains vampire slaves, he doesn’t want to be attracted to her and he definitely doesn’t want her to change is perception of her. They both have to overcome a lot of prejudices and misconceptions. There chemistry and passion can not be denied and they end up fighting for each other. I loved both the main characters and the secondary characters in this book. Larissa Ione creates characters that really leave an impression on the reader and left me wanting additional stories for the secondary characters. This was a unique, sexy and hot paranormal romance. I can not wait for the next book in this series and I highly recommend this book for paranormal romance lovers!

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

BUY LINKS
Amazon Paperback ($7.19) | Kindle ($7.59) | B&N ($7.99) | iTunes ($7.99)

Review: One Lucky Vampire: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands

One Lucky Vampire: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands
Publication Date: September 24, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

No one does wickedly funny and irresistibly steamy like New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands—especially in this red-hot romance between a reluctant vampire and the beauty who needs his help.

Luck be a vampire tonight . . .

When Nicole Phillips agreed to hire a housekeeper, she pictured someone a little frumpy and almost certainly female. Instead, she gets gorgeous, unmistakably male Jake Colson. The man is proving indispensable in the kitchen—and everywhere else. Except Jake might not be a mortal man at all.

. . . and every night

Who wouldn’t want to be a tall, dark, powerful vampire? Jake, for one. He’s barely had time to adjust to his newstate before he’s roped into a family favor. Still, secretly playing bodyguard to sweet, sexy Nicole is turning out to be the wildest ride of his life. First, he’ll put a stop to whoever’s targeting her. Then he’ll prove that this kind of love, and luck, happens only once in an eternity.

REVIEW:

I love this series! Lynsay Sands always delivers fun and sexy romance. Jake is a a reluctant vampire. He was turned to save his life, but never wanted to be a vampire. Nicole is in danger and matchmaking Marguerite decides to send Jake to secretly play bodyguard and protect Nicole. I really enjoyed Jake and Nicole’s story. Their chemistry heated up the pages. This series is on my must have list and I highly recommend it for paranormal romance lovers.

*Advanced review copy by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Buy Links:
Amazon Paperback ($4.79) | Kindle ($6.64) | B&N (Paperback $7.99/ Nook $6.99) | Kobo ($6.99) | iTunes ($6.99)

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Reading Order: The Argeneau and Rogue Hunter Series by Lynsay Sands

✦ Book 1 ~ A Quick Bite (November 2005) http://amzn.to/1f76AyR
✦ Book 2 ~ Love Bites (Reissue–March 2009/ Original–January 2004) http://amzn.to/1dATYvF
✦ Book 3 ~ Single White Vampire (Reissue–November 2008/ Original–September 2003) http://amzn.to/1dN23zT
✦ Book 4 ~ Tall, Dark & Hungry (July 2004) http://amzn.to/1ezHIOP
✦ Book 5 ~ A Bite To Remember (June 2006) http://amzn.to/1dAUMAI
✦ Book 6 ~ Bite Me If You Can (February 2007) http://amzn.to/1dAUUzW
✦ Book 7 ~ The Accidental Vampire (January 2008) http://amzn.to/15ixpX0
✦ Book 8 ~ Vampires Are Forever (February 2008) http://amzn.to/15ixt9h
✦ Book 9 ~ Vampire, Interrupted (March 2008) http://amzn.to/18jrSBU
✦ Book 10 ~ The Rogue Hunter (September 2008) http://amzn.to/1ezIg7q
✦ Book 11 ~ The Immortal Hunter (March 2009) http://amzn.to/1dAVhe0
✦ Book 12~ The Renegade Hunter (September 2009) http://amzn.to/17Ub3hN
✦ Avon Anthology ~ Bitten By Cupid (January 2010) http://amzn.to/1f7aYhk
✦ Book 13 ~ Born To Bite (August 31, 2010) http://amzn.to/17Ub8Cc
✦ Book 14 ~ Hungry For You (November 30, 2010) http://amzn.to/1afn01S
✦ Book 15 ~ The Reluctant Vampire (May 31, 2011) http://amzn.to/16RaUMv
✦ Avon Anthology ~ The Bite Before Christmas (October 25, 2011) http://amzn.to/1afnbKp
✦ Book 16 ~ Under A Vampire Moon (April 24, 2012) http://amzn.to/1afnd54
✦ Book 17 ~ Lady Is A Vamp (July 31, 2012) http://amzn.to/1afnh51
✦ Book 18 ~ Immortal Ever After (February 26, 2013) http://amzn.to/1afmbpE
✦ Book 19 ~ One Lucky Vampire (September 24, 2013) http://amzn.to/1ezxqOU

HUNTER’S HEART (Alpha Pack Series #4) by J. D. Tyler

HUNTER’S HEART (Alpha Pack Series #4) by J. D. Tyler
PUBLICATION DATE: September 3, 2013
REVIEWED BY: Reading In Pajamas/Donna
RATED: 4.5 Stars

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DESCRIPTION:

A group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers combating the greatest dangers in the world. And when the battle gets personal, their wild side is unleashed.

Ryon Hunter sees dead people—spirits that beg him for help in ways he can’t understand. He’d do anything to end the torment, until a beautiful spirit appears to him with a plea he can’t ignore: Help me I’m alive. The woman is wildlife biologist Daria Bradford, mortally wounded after encountering a white wolf, calling to Ryon through a rare Psy gift.

When Ryon locates Daria in the Shoshone National Park, it is almost too late, but nursing her back to health at the Alpha Pack compound brings a new complication—Daria is his destined mate, and Ryon is afraid of what will happen when she discovers what he is, and what he had to do to save her life. But the biggest threat of all is still loose in the forest, leaving a merciless trail of death behind it. The Alpha Pack goes on the hunt for the mysterious white wolf, determined to stop the murderous rogue only to find that the most lethal creature of all is the one they can’t see coming

REVIEW:

J.D. Tyler delivers another great story in this paranormal special-ops series. The action and danger keeps you glued to the page, not to mention the scorching romance. I came to care about Ryon and Daria and enjoyed how they worked through their relationship. As you know, I am all about the team dynamic and although this was more focused on Ryon and Daria, the members were still there and their interplay was smooth and enjoyable as always. I was afraid that the running storyline would get redundant but the author managed to add just enough of a twist that it was kept fresh. This is one of those series where I just have to have the paper copy on my shelf and to share.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle ($5.99) | Amazon (Paperback) ($6.78) | B&N (Nook $4.55/ Paperback $7.99) | Kobo ($7.99) | iTunes ($7.99)

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READING ORDER
✦ Book 1~ Primal Law by J.D. Tyler (Alpha Pack #1, Jaxon Law’s story) (August 2, 2011)
Kindle ($5.99) | B&N ($7.99) | Kobo ($7.99) | iTunes
✦ Novella ~ Black Magic (An ALPHA PACK novella ~ Kalen Black and Mackenzie Grant) (March 2012) ($2.99)
Kindle | Nook | Kobo
✦ Book 2 ~ Savage Awakening by J.D. Tyler (ALPHA PACK #2, Aric Savage’s story) (April 3, 2012)
Kindle ($5.99) | Nook ($7.99) | Kobo ($7.99)
✦ Book 3 ~ Black Moon by J.D. Tyler (ALPHA PACK #3, Kalen Black’s story) (December 4, 2012)
Kindle | B&N | iTunes | Kobo
✦ Book 4 ~ Hunter’s Heart: An Alpha Pack Novel by J.D. Tyler (September 3, 2013)
Kindle ($5.99) | Amazon (Paperback) ($6.78) | B&N (Nook $4.55/ Paperback $7.99) | Kobo ($7.99) | iTunes ($7.99)

ARC GIVEAWAY – Born in Blood (The Sentinels) by Alexandra Ivy

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✦GIVEAWAY✦ Enter to win an Advanced Copy of Alexandra Ivy’s Born in Blood the 1st book in a new series releasing December 2013! Permission was obtained from the publisher to give away our extra copy of this book. One winner will be able to read this book before it goes on sale! I love Alexandra Ivy’s books and I’m so excited about this new series! Winner will be announced Friday.

✦Rafflecopter: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/Mjc1ZTY2YTM5MWNiYjhjNDlmMDU4MmYzMTBiMDZmOjc=/
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This giveaway is open internationally, but we are unable to ship outside of the US due to restrictions. If someone outside the US wins we will award a gift card to purchase this book and another winner will be drawn.

Born in Blood (The Sentinels) by Alexandra Ivy
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Publication Date: December 31, 2013
In a stunning new series, Alexandra Ivy lures readers into the dark, seductive world of the Sentinels–humans outcast by their hidden abilities, treading the line between life and death, good and evil, pleasure and pain. . .
In The Heart Of Darkness

Sergeant Duncan O’Conner has seen it all before. Beautiful erotic dancer, murdered at home, no suspect, no motive. But there’s one clue: she’s missing her heart. It’s enough to make the hard-bitten Kansas City cop enlist the help of a necro–one of the dead-channelling freaks who live in the domed city of nearby Valhalla. It’s a long shot, but desperate crimes call for desparate measures.

Lies The Kiss Of Death

Unlike the other “high-bloods” in Valhalla, Callie Brown considers her abilities a gift, not a curse. But when she reads the dancer’s final thoughts, she senses a powerful presence blocking her vision. This is no ordinary homicide. This is the work of a legendary necromancer who controls souls. A ravenous force that will put Callie’s skills to the test, O’Conner’s career at risk, and both their hearts on the line. . .literally.

Kindle $6.49 http://amzn.to/17i6k89
Amazon Paperback $7.19 http://amzn.to/17i6jRz

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✦ Facebook GIVEAWAY ✦ (Kindle, Nook, Kobo eBook or Paperback) Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows Series #1) by Gena Showalter #PNR

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✦ GIVEAWAY ✦
(Kindle, Nook, Kobo eBook or Paperback) Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows Series #1) by Gena Showalter

This is the first book in the Royal House of Shadows series Harlequin published. It’s a great PNR series by 4 awesome authors (Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe, Jessica Andersen, & Nalini Singh) that each write a separate book in the series and continues the story. A world of vampires, berserkers, shifters and sorcerers. To enter tell go to our Facebook Page and tell me what your favorite paranormal creature is in the comments. Winner will be announced at 5 Central.
LINK TO FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY POST

SERIES INFORMATION & READING ORDER

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✦ #1 ~ Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows Series #1) by Gena Showalter
Buy Links: Amazon Paperback ($4.95) | Kindle ($3.82) | Nook ($4.99) | Kobo ($4.39)

SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden.
To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance.
Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.…

Nicolai the Vampire was renowned for his virility, but in a twist of fate “The Dark Seducer” has become a sex slave in the kingdom of Delfina-stripped of his precious timepiece and his memory. All that remained was a primal need for freedom, revenge-and the only woman who could help him.
In her dreams, a wanton vampire called to Jane Parker, drawing her to his dark sexuality and his magical realm.

But for a human, all was not a fairy tale in Delfina. Jane was the key to Nicolai’s memory…but exploiting her meant dooming the only mortal he craved.

✦ #2 ~ Lord of Rage (Royal House of Shadows Series #2) by by Jill Monroe
Buy Links: Kindle ($4.39) | Nook ($4.99) | Kobo ($4.39)

SYNOPSIS
Princess Breena had been dreaming of her warrior lover when she was ripped from her Elden castle and thrown into a strange, dangerous realm. Lost and alone, she prayed for survival and vengeance for her stolen kingdom. She found both in a woodland cottage…in a dark bear of a man.
The golden-haired beauty had eaten his food and slept in his bed when Osborn found her. Though he wanted to awaken his virgin princess to carnal pleasures, Breena wanted more-including his warrior skills. Skills the once-legendary mercenary had long buried. Now Osborn had a choice-risk his life or deny his princess her fairy-tale ending.

✦ #3 ~ Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows Series #3) by Jessica Andersen
Buy Links: Kindle ($3.82) | Nook ($4.99) | Kobo ($4.39)

SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.…

For practical Reda Weston, nothing could explain how reading a sexy version of Little Red Riding Hood catapulted her into another realm-face-to-fang with the legendary wolf-creature who seduced women. A wolf who transformed into a dark, virile man….

Dayn cursed the Sorcerer that turned him wolfyn and damned him to a lonely fate. As a beast, he mated with women to gain strength. Strength he needed to save Elden. But as a man, he craved Reda’s heated, sizzling touch. With little time left, Dayn had to either embrace his wolf to save his kingdom…or fight it to save his woman.

✦ #4 ~ Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows Series #4) by Nalini Singh
Buy Links: Kindle ($3.82) | Nook ($4.99) | Kobo ($4.39)

SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.…

As the dark Lord who condemns souls to damnation in the Abyss, Micah is nothing but a feared monster wrapped in impenetrable black armor. He has no idea he is the last heir of Elden, its last hope. Only one woman knows-the daughter of his enemy.

Liliana is nothing like her father, the Blood Sorcerer who’d cursed Micah. She sees past Micah’s armor to the prince inside. A prince whose sinful touch she craves. But first she has to brave his dark, dangerous lair and help him remember.

Because they only have till midnight to save Elden.

BUNDLE (All 4 eBooks) Royal House of Shadows Box Set: Lord of the Vampires\Lord of Rage\Lord of the Wolfyn\Lord of the Abyss By Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe, Jessica Andersen & Nalini Singh
Buy Links: KINDLE ($7.99) | NOOK ($8.99)

Next Sherrilyn Kenyon Book ~ THE SON OF NO ONE Releases September 2014

If you are like me after reading Styxx you want the next Sherrilyn Kenyon book immediately. We have to go through the torture of waiting a year though. I did some research this morning to see who was going to be in the next book. I’ve put together a summary from Sherrilyn Kenyon’s website below. I’m really excited about this book. I was talking to my review partner Donna this morning who is also a huge fan and she told me Thorn and Sanctuary would be in next book. I love Thorn! Kenyon’s website also states there will be a startling revelation about Thorn in this book. ~ Cori

All information below is from Sherrilyn Kenyon’s site: http://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/son-of-no-one/

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THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY FROM SHERRILYN KENYON:

This is one of those books that had to be written. I’d just finished Styxx and was walking around trying to decide between Max, Remi and a thousand other characters. I toyed with a few ideas that just wouldn’t cement. Then, as I was working on Born of Fury…Cadegan came and blew my mind. I scrapped the old ideas I’d been nurturing and immediately sat down and had to start gathering info on him. Everything he tells me, fascinates me more and the same for Josie. She’s hilarious. I had no idea… I love when I have no control over my people :)” ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon

BOOK DESCRIPTION
It’s not easy being life’s own personal joke, but Josette Landry has made an unstable peace with the beast. Life will continue to throw every bad thing it has at her, and she will continue to not put her head in an oven. But that’s okay. That which doesn’t kill her will just require a few hours of mental insanity. Completely down on her luck, Josette takes a job with a local paranormal group trying to get their own cable show as a photographer and camerawoman. Yeah, they’re even crazier than she is. The only paranormal thing she believes in is the miracle that keeps her rusted out hoopty running. But when her group accidentally releases something truly evil into the world, they are forced to call in reinforcement.

From the moment Josette meets Cadegan, she knows something about him isn’t quite right. And it’s not just because she can’t even begin to pronounce his last name: Maboddimun. Mysterious and armed with lethal sarcasm, he seems a lot older than his apparent age…

Centuries ago, Cadegan sold his soul for vengeance against the betrayer who cursed him. Forced against his will to do good, he hates everything in life. All he wants is a way out. But for the damned there is only eternal suffering. And yet there is something about Josette that intrigues him as much as it irritates and frustrates him. Something he can’t seem to fight, and the last time he felt this way about a woman, it cost him his soul.

He knows he has to stay away from her, but the evil her friends unleashed is hellbent on consuming her soul. Something he cannot allow. If one more innocent is taken, he will be sent back to an unimaginable prison that makes his current hell look like paradise. But how can he keep her safe when his being with her is the greatest threat of all?

CHARACTER PROFILES

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Abandoned just hours after his birth, Cade grew up as an orphan in a small monastery in Powys, Wales at a time when his people were embroiled in a bitter and ongoing war with neighboring Saxons for their borders.

As a young teen, he was working as a stable boy when he was knighted as a joke. Thrust into war with no training, he quickly learned that he had an unholy gift for battle. Embraced by the king, but mocked by his court, Cade kept to himself until he fell madly in love with a noblewoman.

But happiness wasn’t meant for him. Betrayed, Cade was damned to walk eternity alone. But not before he made a pact of his own and learned the truth of his birth…

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If there was an award for Bad Luck, Jo would win it, hands down. Her entire life is to serve as am example to others. But that never stops her from trying. Barely one day from eviction, she signs on to become the photographer and videographer for a local group of paranormal investigators who are trying to make a cable show. She has no interest or belief in the paranormal, but it’s either work with the loons or develop the same desire to eat shoes that her dogs have.

At least her new job is never boring…

Review: Styxx (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Styxx (Dark-Hunter Novels) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publication Date: September 3, 2013
Series: Dark-Hunter (Book 23)
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori & Donna
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s most highly-anticipated novel in the Dark-Hunter series since Acheron is here—the unforgettable story of Styxx, Acheron’s twin brother and one of the most powerful beings on earth

Just when you thought doomsday was over . . .

Centuries ago Acheron saved the human race by imprisoning an ancient evil bent on absolute destruction. Now that evil has been unleashed and it is out for revenge.

As the twin to Acheron, Styxx hasn’t always been on his brother’s side. They’ve spent more centuries going at each other’s throats than protecting their backs. Now Styxx has a chance to prove his loyalty to his brother, but only if he’s willing to trade his life and future for Acheron’s.

The Atlantean goddess of Wrath and Misery, Bethany was born to right wrongs. But it was never a task she relished. Until now.

She owes Acheron a debt that she vows to repay, no matter what it takes. He will join their fellow gods in hell and nothing is going to stop her. But things are never what they seem, and Acheron is no longer the last of his line. Styxx and Acheron must put aside their past and learn to trust each other or more will suffer.

Yet it’s hard to risk your own life for someone who once tried to take yours, even when it’s your own twin, and when loyalties are skewed and no one can be trusted, not even yourself, how do you find a way back from the darkness that wants to consume the entire world? One that wants to start by devouring your very soul?

CORI’s REVIEW:

I just finished reading Styxx and I’m an emotional mess. I cried, I cried some more, and I was left with happy tears and a smile when I reached the last page. This story really touched my heart. If you read Acheron, then like me you probably hated Styxx. When Sherrilyn Kenyon announced she was writing Styxx’s story and explained that there were two sides to every story and we didn’t know Styxx, I had no idea what how right she was. Styxx’s story is heart wrenching. I’m still an emotional wreck and this is a story that stay with me. Sherrilyn Kenyon always creates a vivid and descriptive world and characters that touch the reader, but she out did herself with this book. It has become my favorite and that is saying something coming from a huge Kenyon and Dark-Hunter fan. I’m leaving a lot out of this review because I don’t want to give anything away about the characters because of how Styxx has been betrayed in previous books. I’ll just say I loved it and that this story will affect you.

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

(Updated to add Donna’s review 9/11/13)
DONNA’S REVIEW:

I just finished the book and loved how it illustrated how each person has a different view on the same event. Perception and preconceived ideas color us all. Sherrilyn Kenyon wove a story about love’s joys and trials, not just between lovers, but friends and family also. They all touched me in some way and their world will stay with me for some time. Even though Cori reviewed this book, I rated this book a 5 also and liked it more than Acheron.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle ($7.99) | Amazon Hardcover ($16.46) | iTunes ($7.99) | B&N (Nook $7.99/ Hardcover $16.46) | Kobo ($14.99)

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DARK HUNTER SERIES READING ORDER

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*Series should be read in order.
#0 FANTASY LOVER ~ http://amzn.to/16ISJHM
#1 NIGHT PLEASURES ~ http://amzn.to/12BAjbk
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10 Great Books Under $5 To Read Labor Day Weekend

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I randomly selected 10 Hot Romances for Labor Day Weekend Reading. All of these books are great and I highly recommend them. Included a variety of genres and some are new releases and some were released earlier this year. Hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend!

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$3.79 ~ Motorcycle Man (Dream Man) by Kristen Ashley
Publication Date: December 11, 2012
Book Description

Get ready to ride . . .

Tyra Masters has had enough drama to last a lifetime. Now, she’s back on track and looking forward to her new, quiet life. Until she meets the man of her dreams. The tattooed, muscled biker plies her with tequila-and the best sex of her life. She knows it isn’t the tequila and hot sex talking. He’s the kind of man she’s always wanted. Unfortunately, he’s also her new boss . . .

Kane “Tack” Allen has a rule. He doesn’t employ someone he’s slept with. So when he learns he spent last night in bed with his new office manager, he quickly fires Tyra. Yet when Tyra stands up to him and fights for her job, Tack is intrigued. He tells her she can keep her job on one condition: no more sex. Ever. But as things heat up between them, Tack finds that he’ll be the one breaking all the rules…

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Buy Links:
Kindle ($3.79) | Nook ($3.79) | Kobo ($3.99) | iTunes ($3.99)

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Sale 99 Cents ~ The Line Trilogy (The Line Series) by Kimberly Kincaid
This is all 3 books in a bundle! We loved these books! Great Deal! Grab it while it’s on Sale! Only on Amazon!
Kindle: http://amzn.to/1dxhqgH

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Book Description
3 Novellas by Kimberly Kincaid

Love On The Line: Violet Morgan puts the personal in personal chef, catering to clients who want the full cooking experience rather than a culinary drop-and-dash. But when her brother’s police detective partner is injured in the line of duty and needs help during recovery, she makes an exception. Violet lost her father to the job seven years ago, and worries for her brother’s safety every day. The last thing she wants is to get up-close with her brother’s career-cop partner…again.

For Noah Blackwell, being a detective isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a legacy. So when he’s forced to take mandatory leave and deal with the trauma amnesia keeping him from identifying his shooter, it’s as if insult and injury have joined forces— and now he’s got to deal with an unwanted caregiver on top of it. Never mind that he and Violet shared a steamy, secret kiss last New Year’s Eve. She rejects everything related to the job, and Noah’s not about to be distracted from recovering his memory and getting back to what he does best. No matter how pretty Violet is.

Despite their differences, Violet and Noah share a surprising bond in the kitchen that grows into something neither of them expect. But as Noah heals and their feelings for each other extend from the kitchen to the bedroom, Violet knows she must make an impossible choice. She may wear her heart on her sleeve in the kitchen, but can she put love on the line?

Drawing the Line: When Detective Jason Morgan is tasked with keeping a local restaurant owner safe as part of a make-or-break case, he rises to the challenge. The job is his first priority, and he owes it to the memory of his father, a detective killed in the line of duty, to do it at any cost. But Jason never expected Serenity Gallagher to be so beautiful, so serious…or so tough to protect.

Serenity has moved from place to place at the whim of her capricious mother all her life. The last thing she wants is to leave the diner she finally calls home, even if it means being stuck with a sexy blue-eyed detective. But she’s the only witness to a horrible crime, and the man behind it wants her very, very dead. Going into protective custody means survival, no matter how much Serenity hates hiding.

As Jason and Serenity bide their time together, they are shocked to discover they have much more in common than the surface reveals. But keeping her safe is Jason’s number one priority, no matter how much he’s drawn in by the woman beneath the witness, and Serenity’s past makes it difficult to trust. As the stakes get higher and the spark burns hotter, can Jason and Serenity draw the line?

Outside The Lines: As an Ivy League ER doctor who eats double shifts for breakfast (and lunch…and dinner), Blake Fisher has little appetite for anything other than work. Being on the staff at Brenstville Hospital means taking care of people, a need Blake understands all too well from losing his brother to cystic fibrosis eight years ago. When he’s asked to coordinate a carnival fundraiser for the cause, he jumps at the chance to help others with the disease…until it lands him side by side with the one woman he never thought he’d see again: his ex-fiancée.

Streetwise and rough around the edges, Jules Shaw is no stranger to earning a living through hard work. But when her job as the restaurant manager of Mac’s Diner puts her shoulder to really broad shoulder with Blake Fisher, she nearly balks. She’d rather dodge and deflect than admit the real reason she broke things off, but the catering contract for the carnival means big business for Mac’s, and feeding people is Jules’s lifeblood.

As Blake and Jules join reluctant forces, they quickly rediscover the spark between them. But the possibility of a future together hinges on coming clean about the past, with potentially devastating consequences. Can Blake and Jules overcome their drastically different backgrounds and learn to love again, or will they always be outside the lines?

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Colton by Blood (The Coltons of Wyoming) by Melissa Cutler
Publication Date: August 1, 2013

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Book Description
Rising romantic suspense star Melissa Cutler reveals more secrets from the Coltons of Wyoming… An unsolved murder haunts those who live and work at Dead River Ranch. When called to care for the ailing Colton patriarch, Dr. Levi Colton must face the father who never claimed him. He’s not looking for distraction, but he finds it in Kate McCord, the irresistible pastry chef. Beneath her sweet smile are scars from her own tragedy—and a determination for justice.

As a wildfire forces them together with an unknown killer, Levi and Kate must confront an attraction that flares hotter than flames. They edge closer to the truth, discovering that the secret that links their pasts could lead them straight into the killer’s trap.
Buy Links:
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Real (The REAL series) by Katy Evans

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EBOOK Publication Date: May 28, 2013
Book Description

An indie phenomenon and New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller, the first in a heartwrenching New Adult series about a beautiful young sports rehab specialist who can’t fight her attraction to a dangerously sexy underground fighter.
A fallen boxer.
A woman with a broken dream.
A competition…

He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…

Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I’ve ever met in my life.

He’s the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I’m drawn to him as I’ve never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he’s near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it’s my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents…

But the one he’s most threatening to, now, is me.

I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.

If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?
Buy Links: Kindle ($3.79) | Nook | Kobo | iTunes

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Crazy Beautiful Love (The Martelli Brothers) by J. S. Cooper
Publication Date: August 25, 2013

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
This is not the typical bad boy meets good girl story.

Logan Martelli is a bad boy. He’s handsome, sexy, and knows what he wants. He steals cars. He doesn’t do relationships. And he has the hottest green eyes in River Valley.

Maddie Wright is a good girl with a wild streak. She’s confident, strong, and goes after whatever or whoever she wants. And Maddie wants Logan Martelli with a passion.

One fateful night brings Logan and Maddie together and electricity sparks between them. Maddie and Logan make a real connection, but when Logan finds out who she is, he wants nothing to do with her. However, he soon realizes he can get the ultimate revenge for his family if he continues to date Maddie. The problem is he’s starting to fall for Maddie, and he knows that a relationship will mess up everything.

Logan has to decide if revenge is worth losing his one shot at real love. What price will he pay if he betrays the one woman who may finally see behind his bad boy image?

Crazy Beautiful Love is a new adult contemporary romance book. This book has mature content and is recommended for ages 18 and up.

Crazy Beautiful Love is an 85,000 word full-length standalone book, with no cliffhanger!

Buy Links:
Kindle ($3.99) | B&N Nook ($3.99)

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99 Cents ~ Wicked Firsts by Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy, Cynthia Eden, Laura Wright, Katie Reus, Joan Swan

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Buy Links:
Amazon | B&N Nook | Kobo
Genre: Paranormal Romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance
Heat Level: Hot
Tags/elements: Paranormal, shifters, romance, sensual, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, first books of a series, bestselling authors, box set, box set of first in a series, alpha hero

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$1.99 ~ High Risk (Adrenaline Search & Rescue) by Vivian Arend
Publication Date: March 5, 2013

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Book Description
LIFELINE: an elite search-and-rescue squad based out of Banff, Alberta. Specializing in high-risk rescue missions, this team goes wherever the job takes them…

Rebecca James was once revered for her devil-may-care attitude and backcountry survival skills. But ever since she lost her partner in a fatal accident, patches of her memory have been missing. And until she can recall those final, tragic moments before the accident, she can’t move on.

Since Marcus Landers was permanently injured during a mission, all his energies have been focused on his Lifeline team. When Becki—whom he had an intense affair with seven years ago—arrives in Banff, he’s inspired to reignite the spark they once had. Their mutual ardor slowly awakens Becki’s dormant, haunting memories.

New truths surface until Becki must at last confront her greatest fear. Remembering the past might mean a future without the man she loves…

Buy Links:
Kindle ($1.99) | Nook ($1.99) | Kobo ($1.99) | iTunes ($1.99)

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$1.99 ~ King Hall by Scarlett Dawn

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Book Description
A fresh, meaty, sink-your-teeth-in-and-hold-on-tight new adult fantasy series kicks off with King Hall…

King Hall — where the Mysticals go to learn their craft, get their degrees, and transition into adulthood. And where four new Rulers will rise and meet their destinies.

Lily Ruckler is adept at one thing: survival. Born a Mystical hybrid, her mere existence is forbidden, but her nightmare is only about to start. Fluke, happenstance, and a deep personal loss finds Lily deeply entrenched with those who would destroy her simply for existing — The Mystical Kings. Being named future Queen of the Shifters shoves Lily into the spotlight, making her one of the most visible Mysticals in the world. But with risk comes a certain solace — her burgeoning friendships with the other three Prodigies: a wicked Vampire, a wild-child Mage, and a playboy Elemental. Backed by their faith and trust, Lily begins to relax into her new life.

Then chaos erupts as the fragile peace between Commoners and Mysticals is broken, and suddenly Lily realises the greatest threat was never from within, and her fear takes on a new name: the Revolution.
Purchase links:
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$2.99 ~ The Baby Bargain: A Once a Marine Series Book by Jennifer Apodaca
Publication date: March 11, 2013

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Book Description
Seeing Adam Waters is the last thing veterinarian Megan Young expects. Ex-Marine. Ex-boyfriend. And still extremely dangerous territory. But Adam doesn’t know the secret Megan has been keeping from him. The secret that was created three years ago, after their last night together…
Adam returns to Raven’s Cove to sell his home in a final break with the town and memories that haunt him. The problem is that his attraction to Megan is as blazing hot as it ever was. But when a vicious smear campaign against Megan turns ugly, Adam learns the truth he never knew—he has a son.

Now the only way Megan can protect her child is to strike a bargain with Adam. And it’s a bargain that looks a lot like blackmail…

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99 Cent Sale ~ Shattered Blue: A Romantic Thriller By Jane Taylor Starwood
I loved this book! Grab it while it’s on sale.

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Publication Date: March 14, 2013
Book Description
2013 RONE Award Nominee, Romantic Suspense

She thought she could escape her dark past by running away, changing her name. She thought her tormentor was dead. She was wrong.

Shane MacKinnon used to be somebody else…

Hounded by scandal and haunted by a terrible secret, Shannon Malone fled Manhattan for the mountains of New Mexico and a new identity. Five years later, she’s met a man who loves her in spite of her troubled past, a man who’s leading her into a world of sensual pleasure she’s never known. One morning a voice from her past threatens to shatter her new life. Someone thinks she has the missing millions from an investment scam, someone who also has a far more sinister reason to find her. The monster who tormented her childhood is after her again, and Shane must find the courage to beat him at his own sadistic game.

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