Category Archives: Romance Erotica

Review: Reckless (Renegades, Book 1) by Skye Jordan

Reckless (Renegades, Book 1) by Skye Jordan
Publication Date: December 22, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
A couture wedding dress designer to the rich and famous, Lexi LaCroix’s image means everything. Raised on the wrong side of the tracks, her years of polish and hard work are finally about to pay off. But crossing paths with a sexier-than-sin, bad-boy biker who makes her realize how much living she’s sacrificed for her success, one touch is all it takes to threaten her carefully choreographed life.

Jax Chamberlin has been screwed over by gorgeous gold-diggers one too many times. Though he runs his own stunt company, all of America knows his Hollywood face even years after he’s given up acting. Finding a woman who doesn’t plan to use him as a stepping stone to success is virtually impossible, so when the charming and mysterious Lexi offers him a chance at a totally anonymous hook-up during an out of town trip, Jax accepts. Only Lexi is more sextacular than charming, and Jax wants more. Lots more.

But Lexi’s got a major hang-up over his renegade lifestyle. And if she finds out his connections could catapult her to the top of her career, he’s afraid the fantasy woman he’s falling for might just end up like all the rest.

Warning: This novel contains uber-hot sexual encounters. For safety’s sake, read along with pitcher of ice-water. Or…wine…

REVIEW:
I was absolutely blown away! What an amazing book! The intrigue, the passion, and the chemistry blew my mind. Lexi’s sole focus was her career and her image. Jax decided he was done with dating and his bad boy image was everything Lexi knew she was supposed to avoid until Jax got a mysterious text….then it was on. These two turned ‘it’ up beyond blazing hot. Lexi knew it could only be a one time thing, but it was so good she didn’t know if she could let him go and her career depended on it. Lexi had to decide if the most amazing man she had ever met was worth a career she had worked on her whole life or if it possible to have it all. I could not put this book down and can’t wait to read Rebel, the next book in this series. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $0.99 http://amzn.to/1h9mcSO | Nook $0.99 http://bit.ly/18U1Gm5 | Kobo $0.99 http://bit.ly/1cYE7JY

Review: The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole

The Professional: Part 1 (The Game Maker Series) by Kresley Cole
Publication Date: December 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Professional—the first scorching installment in her Game Maker series, an erotica collection that has readers asking: How hot is too hot?

He makes the rules . . .
Mafiya enforcer Aleksandr “The Siberian” Sevastyan’s loyalty to his boss is unwavering, until he meets the boss’s long-lost daughter, a curvy, tantalizing redhead who haunts his mind and heats his blood like no other. Ordered to protect her, Sevastyan will do anything to possess her as well—on his own wicked terms.

Rules are made to be broken . . .
PhD student Natalie Porter had barely recovered from her first sight of the breathtakingly gorgeous Sevastyan before the professional hit man whisks her away to Russia, thrusting her into a world of extreme wealth and wanton pleasures. With every day she spends under his protection, she falls deeper under his masterful spell.

Are you ready to play?
Yet all is not as it seems. To remove Natalie from an enemy’s reach, Sevastyan spirits her into hiding. From an opulent palace in Russia to the decadent playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest—and most forbidden—fantasies can come true…

REVIEW:

Wow! I loved it! This is an erotica collection that will be released over the next couple weeks in three parts. I kept tapping my screen hoping there was another page to read when I reached the end, but at least part 2 releases January 6th and we get to read the scene part 1 ended with. Kresley Cole is one of my favorite paranormal romance authors so when I saw that she was releasing an erotica romance series I was really excited to see what she would come up with for her readers. Her paranormals are hot and they are not labeled erotica so I anticipated she was really going to heat up the pages with this new series. The Professional is scorching hot! It has a great plot, great characters with explosive chemistry, mystery and intrigue. I loved it and can not wait for part 2 to release!

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://amzn.to/15GpUNn | Nook http://bit.ly/1gzUm1E | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cKkUd6 | iTunes http://bit.ly/1ff8E3U

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✦THE GAME MAKER SERIES BY KRESLEY COLE ~ READING ORDER✦
✦The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/2xsJ | Nook http://bit.ly/1gzUm1E | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cKkUd6 | iTunes http://bit.ly/1ff8E3U
✦The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole ~ January 6, 2014 ➢ ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/8Hx | Nook http://bit.ly/1dhog5n | iTunes http://bit.ly/JywwG0
✦The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole ~ Coming January 20, 2014 ➢ $1.99 Kindle http://georiot.co/3gDH | Nook http://bit.ly/1bTjc9c | iTunes http://bit.ly/18QHyz6

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Review: Wanted: A Most Wanted Novel by J. Kenner

Wanted: A Most Wanted Novel by J. Kenner
Release Date: January 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey, Bared to You, and Release Me comes an all-new erotic series of three enigmatic and powerful men, and the striking women who can bring them to their knees.

He is everything I crave, all I desperately want—and he is everything I can’t have.

Evan Black embodies my every fantasy. He is brilliant, fierce, and devastatingly handsome. But he is also headstrong, dangerous, and burdened with secrets.

My family warned me to stay away, that I could never handle Evan’s dark dealings or scarred past. Maybe I should have listened. Maybe I should have run. But our desire is undeniable, and some temptations you just can’t fight.

And from the moment we touch—the passion between us consuming us both—I know that I will never be the same.

Wanted is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

REVIEW:

This book consumed me! I loved reading Angie and Evans story. Angie has been secretly in love with Evan for years. Evan promised to stay away from Angie. Some promises are made to be broken and I couldn’t wait to see this one broken. I felt like I knew the characters by the end of the book. Angie and Evan nearly set my hair on fire in this sizzling book. I can not wait for the next book in this series to be released. It was a great story from cover to cover.

*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $7.49 http://amzn.to/1h0Zz2w | Amazon Paperback $11.38 http://amzn.to/1h0YXK4 | B&N (Paperback $11.08/ Nook $9.99) http://bit.ly/1bBeOYv | iTunes $9.99 http://bit.ly/17Jg7sD

Review: Sex Snob by Elizabeth Hayley

Sex Snob by Elizabeth Hayley
Publication Date: November 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Dawn
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
ADULT CONTENT – Only Suitable for 17 Twenty-nine year old wild, carefree, and brutally sarcastic Amanda Bishop thought her three rules for dating would weed out unworthy suitors. And they did. Until she met Shane Reed, her smart-ass, sexy-as-sin CrossFit coach who pushes all her buttons. He’s the man she loves to hate. But when the hate begins to ebb away, and is replaced by feelings she can’t handle, Amanda hides behind her rules. Will the electric chemistry she feels with Shane allow her to get beyond a painful past, or will she push him away with her rules? Rules that make her the ultimate Sex Snob…This novel is a spin-off to our first book Pieces of Perfect, but can be read as a stand-alone novel.

REVIEW:
Sex Snob is an amazing sequel to Pieces of Perfect. This book was about Amanda and her personal struggle to believe all men are not like her ex. Amanda has 3 rules and Shane makes Amanda want to break every single one of them. I loved the banter between Shane and Amanda and was flying through the pages as this book captured my attention. It was only a matter of time before these two either killed each other or combusted. I was rooting for combustion and was not disappointed. This was a great book. This book is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. Elizabeth Hayley’s writing is hysterical and very sexy. I highly recommend reading both Pieces of Perfect and Sex Snob. I can not wait for the next book!

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $2.99 | Amazon Paperback $8.99 | Goodreads

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BOOK 1: Pieces of Perfect by Elizabeth Hayley
Publication Date: July 8, 2013
BUY LINKS: Kindle $2.99 | Amazon Paperback $8.99 | Kobo $2.99 | Goodreads

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
ADULT CONTENT – Only Suitable for 17+ As a sexy ex-hockey player, Max was the bad boy with something to prove. As a handsome single father, Adam was the man most women wait a lifetime for. Each man would take me on a journey of self-discovery that was marred with lies, jealousy, deceit, and a whole lot of fun. They each offered a glimpse of happily ever after, a piece of perfect. But in my constant quest to have it all, I would risk losing everything. Only one thing was certain. I’d never be the same after this.

ABOUT ELIZABETH HAYLEY:
Elizabeth Hayley is actually “Elizabeth” and “Hayley,” two friends who love reading romance novels to obsessive levels. This mutual love prompted them to put their English degrees to good use by penning their own. The product is Pieces of Perfect, their debut novel. They learned a ton about one another through the process, like how they clearly share a brain and have a persistent need to text each other constantly (much to their husbands’ chagrin). They are currently getting ready to release Sex Snob, a novel centered around Lily’s roommate Amanda, and have also begun writing the sequel to Pieces of Perfect.

“Elizabeth” lives with her husband, one and a half year old daughter and nutjob of a dog. “Hayley” lives with her husband and her own crazy dog. They are about to adopt a newborn soon. Elizabeth Hayley’s writing motto is best captured by the words of Patrick Dennis: “I always start with a clean piece of paper and a dirty mind.”

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Sale ~ The Breathless Trilogy by Maya Banks

The Breathless Trilogy Sale (reg. $9.99)=>
RUSH is $5.99 on Kindle, Nook & Kobo
FEVER is $7.99 on Kindle, Nook & Kobo
BURN is $4.99 on Kindle & iBooks

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The Breathless Trilogy by Maya Banks ~ Reading Order
✦#1 ~ Rush by Maya Banks
Kindle $5.99: http://amzn.to/13UIrGA
Nook $5.99: http://bit.ly/1amyqAy
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✦#2 ~ Fever by Maya Banks
Kindle $7.99: http://amzn.to/13UIylt
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✦#3 ~ BURN by Maya Banks
Kindle $4.99: http://amzn.to/13KQiBb
iBooks $4.99: http://bit.ly/1aLqR59
Nook $9.99: http://bit.ly/1daHVFf
Kobo $9.99: http://bit.ly/17Q2wdq

Rush (Breathless Trilogy Book 1) by Maya Banks
Gabe, Jace, and Ash: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Gabe, it’s making one particular fantasy come true with a woman who was forbidden fruit. Now she’s ripe for the picking…

When Gabe Hamilton saw Mia Crestwell walk into the ballroom for his hotel’s grand opening, he knew he was going to hell for what he had planned. After all, Mia is his best friend’s little sister. Except she’s not so little anymore. And Gabe has waited a long time to act on his desires.

Gabe has starred in Mia’s fantasies more than once, ever since she was a teenager with a huge crush on her brother’s best friend. So what if Gabe’s fourteen years older? Mia knows he’s way out of her league, but her attraction has only grown stronger with time. She’s an adult now, and there’s no reason not to act on her most secret desires.

As Gabe pulls her into his provocative world, she realizes there’s a lot she doesn’t know about him or how exacting his demands can be. Their relationship is intense and obsessive, but as they cross the line from secret sexual odyssey to something deeper, their affair runs the risk of being exposed—and vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

Fever (Breathless Trilogy Book 2) by Maya Banks
Jace, Ash, and Gabe: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Jace, it’s a woman whose allure takes him completely by surprise…

Jace Crestwell, Ash McIntyre, and Gabe Hamilton have been best friends and successful business partners for years. They’re powerful, they’re imposing, they’re irresistibly sexy, and Jace and Ash share everything—including their women.

When they meet Bethany, Jace begins to feel things he’s never experienced before: jealousy, and a powerful obsession that threatens him, overwhelms him—and excites him beyond control.

Jace isn’t sharing Bethany—with anyone. He’s determined to be the only man in her life, and it’s jeopardizing a lifelong friendship with Ash. Bethany will be his and his alone. Even if it means turning his back on his best friend. P

BURN (Breathless Trilogy Book 3) by Maya Banks
Ash, Jace, and Gabe: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Ash, it’s the woman who changes everything he’s ever known about dominance and desire…

When it comes to sex, Ash McIntyre has always explored his wilder side—extreme and uncompromising. He demands control. And he prefers women who want it like that. Even the women he’s shared with his best friend, Jace.

But Jace is involved with a woman he has no intention of sharing. And now even Gabe has settled into a relationship with a woman who gives him everything he needs, leaving Ash feeling restless and unfulfilled.

Then Ash meets Josie, who seems immune to his charms and his wealth. Intrigued, he begins a relentless pursuit, determined she won’t be the one who got away. He never imagined the one woman to tell him no would be the only woman who’d ever drive him to the edge of desire.

Review: DRAWN TOGETHER (Brown Sibling Series #6) by Lauren Dane

DRAWN TOGETHER (Brown Sibling Series #6) by Lauren Dane
PUBLICATION DATE: October 1, 2013
REVIEW BY: Reading in Pajamas/Donna
RATED: 4 Stars

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DESCRIPTION:
Tattoo artist Raven Smith is blunt and hard, broken and jaded, dark and beautiful. While she doesn’t hide her painful past, she does keep a wall around her heart. She’s free sexually-but no one gets to the real Raven beneath the prickly exterior. With a voice like smoke, Jonah Warner is a smooth-talking, highly successful attorney, with a body that should never be hidden by a suit. He’s the kind of man who never takes no for an answer and always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Raven. She’s a survivor, and he finds that incredibly alluring. Jonah gets under her skin in a way Raven has never experienced. He makes her break all her rules-including her no-monogamy rule.But when a figure from Raven’s past shows up at the tattoo parlor and drops a bomb into her life, their relationship will face the ultimate challenge.

REVIEW:
This book was a nice addition to the Brown Sibling Series and I was especially looking forward to Raven’s story. As expected, her story was sizzling and erotic. Just like her personality. She is such a strong force that an equally strong man was needed to compliment her. Jonah was that man. I liked how the author made him more a patient, quiet alpha-male. Otherwise their relationship would not have seemed plausible. A very nice and steamy read.

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

BUY LINKS:
KINDLE ($7.99) http://amzn.to/1ffbHHW
AMAZON PAPERBACK ($9.00) http://amzn.to/166zSI7
B&N (Paperback $10.98/ Nook $9.99) http://tinyurl.com/lmlgw26
KOBO ($9.99) http://tinyurl.com/m227des
ITUNES ($9.99) http://tinyurl.com/ms8h2bw

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BROWN SIBLING SERIES BY LAUREN DANE – READING ORDER
✦#1 ~ Laid Bare by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/1bTNHgx
✦#2 ~ Coming Undone by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/1dQJBDX
✦#3 ~ Inside Out by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/1bTNwSl
✦#4 ~ Never Enough by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/1fTYMhL
✦#5 ~ Laid Open by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/166D9XS
✦#6 ~ Drawn Together by Lauren Dane http://amzn.to/1ffbHHW

Review: Wicked and Dangerous by Shayla Black and Rhyannon Byrd

Wicked and Dangerous by Shayla Black and Rhyannon Byrd
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
REVIEW BY: Reading In Pajamas/Donna
RATED: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION
There are men—and then there are MEN. Ones who protect and pursue…who demand and desire…who know what they want and unapologetically take it—in life and in love. Now, USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black and Rhyannon Byrd team up to deliver sizzling stories of suspense and seduction, as two women let their longings loose—and go head-to-head and body-to-body with the men who ignite their passion…

Wicked All Night by Shayla Black
A sweet school teacher who changed towns, jobs, and lives after her divorce decides to take a lover. She hooks up with a bodyguard whose talents under the sheets make her melt. Until she learns that his motives are just as dangerous as they are wicked…

Make Me Yours by Rhyannon Byrd
After her father is murdered, a woman finds herself next on the kill list—and forced to reconnect with the one man who can keep her alive. And as danger stalks her, she’ll surrender herself to the lawman whose every touch leaves her breathless and exposed…

REVIEW: Wicked All Night by Shayla Black
Hot smoldering romance. Decker has the right amount of dominance to make my toes curl even though his sense of humor was a little cheesy at times. The story itself was pretty good and kept me guessing, I always like that. It was a fun, hot quick read.

REVIEW: Make Me Yours by Rhyannon Byrd
Another hot hot romance packed into a novella. Ryder is all dominant and sexy while Lilly is a determined woman who knows who and what she wants. It was interesting to see her pursuing and him trying to run. The story line was good but took a back seat to the passion. No complaints though. Nice fun read.

Buy links:
Amazon (Kindle $7.99/ Paperback $9.00) | B&N (Paperback $10.98/ Nook $9.99) | Kobo $9.99 | iTunes $9.99

Early Release! ✦ Unattainable (Undeniable: Book Three) by Madeline Sheehan

I am so excited to read this new release! If you have not read this series yet you should check it out! It’s not you typical love story, but it completely pulled me in. I loved both books! Hot and sexy bikers.
Read full description before buying. It’s not for everyone.

Live! ✦ Unattainable (Undeniable: Book Three) by Madeline Sheehan

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Book Description
Publication Date: September 20, 2013
Warning: This is not a virtuous and tender love story. It’s chaotic, ruthless, and tragic. This story takes love and kills its innocence, steals away the pure moments, and crushes the hearts of the broken. A story born in childhood, tying one girl to one boy, leads to a destructive path—that hurts more than it doesn’t, that shatters more than it heals—testing the love that binds the two through a lifetime.

Tegen Matthews is the daughter of Dorothy Kelley, a club whore in the Hell’s Horsemen. A plain little girl, Tegen falls into the gritty world of the motorcycle club. When she meets a sweet, caring boy, she embraces the warmth and affection he shows her. Cage West is the son of the president of the Hell’s Horsemen. Tall and blond with deep brown eyes, as he grows up Cage realizes the power of his dimpled smile and smooth drawl. With one chance encounter, Tegen becomes forever tied to Cage. Following is a wayward journey that is filled with regrets, mistakes, and heartache, pulling at the threads that hold them together. Cage and Tegen fight hard but love harder, and in the end, what matters is where the journey takes one girl and one boy, who have been twined with one another since the beginning.

This is Tegen and Cage’s story.

Love doesn’t erase a broken heart, and it sure doesn’t change people. But no matter how old, how flimsy, how frayed the rope of love is, it keeps you tethered to the people you love.

Buy Links:
Kindle | Smashwords | B&N

Series Reading Order:
✦ Book 1 ~ Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan $2.99 http://amzn.to/1djTyvO
✦ Book 2 ~ Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan $2.99 http://amzn.to/145HYfC
✦ Book 3 ~ Unattainable by Madeline Sheehan ($3.99) http://amzn.to/18LaBzv

Undeniable: Book 1 (Volume 1) by Madeline Sheehan
Publication Date: October 6, 2012

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Warning: This is not a typical, sappy love story. This is an all-consuming, soul-crushing, tear-your-heart-into-pieces story. It’s intense, gritty and raw, dark and disturbing, and it doesn’t happen overnight. This is an epic love story that knows no boundaries and has no time limits. It grows and develops—with hurt, sacrifice, and heartache—over the span of a lifetime. Eva Fox is the princess of the Silver Demons Motorcycle Club. Growing up with bikers in the club lifestyle is all that she knows. When she’s a young girl, Eva meets the reason for her existence. Deuce West is the sexy, biker bad-ass of the Hell’s Horsemen Motorcycle Club. Like Eva, he was born and raised in the club—but that’s where the similarities end. Their first meeting is innocent, but as Eva matures into a woman, their chance reunions evolve into a fit of lust and love. Fate continues to bring them together time and time again, but their twisted journey is filled with pain, betrayal, and bloodshed that could tear them apart. Eva sees in Deuce what he cannot see in himself—a man worthy of love—and Eva spends her lifetime proving to him that her undeniable love is the one thing he can’t live without. This is Eva and Deuce’s story. It wasn’t easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. And love is worth everything

Review

Buy Links:
Kindle ($2.99) | Amazon Paperback ($11.69) | Nook ($2.99) | B&N ($11.67) | Kobo ($2.99) | iTunes ($2.99)

Unbeautifully (Undeniable: Book Two) by Madeline Sheehan
Publication Date: May 12, 2013

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Warning: This is not a story about fate or destiny. This is a story about pain, sorrow, and suffering. This is an impulsive whirlwind romance between two lovers that are not meant to be together. Theirs is not a world with sunshine and roses. Instead, their love blossoms in a secret world full of crime, violence, and death. Their story is about what can be born from nightmares.

Danielle “Danny” West is the daughter of Deuce West, President of the Hell’s Horsemen Motorcycle Club. A sweet and beautiful girl, she loses her way, searching for things that are always out of her reach. Erik “Ripper” Jacobs is the Sergeant of Arms in the Hell’s Horsemen. Once a man who always had a smile on his face, his life takes a turn for the worst when a tragedy befalls him, leaving him scarred and broken. During a midsummer night, Danny and Ripper’s paths cross, forever changing their lives. Hastily, their lust turns to love until another tragedy forces them apart. On a journey that is marred with ugliness and chaos, Danny and Ripper must discover if their unforeseen connection can find the beauty in their world.

This is Danny and Ripper’s story.

Everything has beauty. Even the ugly. Especially the ugly.
Because without ugly, there would be no beauty.

Review

Buy Links:
Kindle ($2.99) | Amazon Paperback ($12.27) | B&N (Nook $2.99/ Paperback $12.27) | Kobo ($2.99) | iTunes ($2.99)

Announcement: New Series from Kresley Cole ~ The Game Maker Series

I am so excited about this new series! I love Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark Series (Link to IAD Series Reading Order) and this new Series promises to be even hotter. I can not wait and have these marked on my calendar. The series will be released in 3 parts over a 2 month period so the wait will not be long between each book. ~ Cori

The Game Maker Series
From #1 NYT bestselling author Kresley Cole comes The Game Makers: a scorching new erotica series featuring ruthless men, daring women, and their blazing hot encounters.
Book 1, The Professional, tells the story of a young woman desperate to uncover the mysteries of her past and the hitman bound to protect her.
From an opulent palace in Russian, to the wicked playgrounds of the mega-wealthy in Paris, to the sultry beaches of Spain, the two lovers will discover that even their darkest—and most forbidden—fantasies can come true. . . .

Link to Kresley Cole’s website

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✦ The Professional: Part 1 – December 9, 2013
Amazon Kindle | B&N Nook | iTunes
✦ Part 2 – December 16, 2013
Amazon Kindle | B&N Nook | iTunes
✦ Part 3 – January 6, 2014
Amazon Kindle | B&N Nook | iTunes

Review: The Alpha Group Trilogy by Maya Cross

The Alpha Group Trilogy by Maya Cross
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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✦ #1 (SALE 99 Cents) Locked (The Alpha Group Trilogy #1) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: March 25, 2013

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Who is Sebastian Lock?

The bar Sophia Pearce is in doesn’t look like much. The wine is bad and the decor worse. But when a sudden attack of curiosity leads her to sneak past security and into the back room, she discovers something unimaginable. The most lavish party she’s ever laid eyes on, in the most unlikely of places.

But that’s nothing compared to what comes next, to the man she meets back there. Sebastian Lock. Gorgeous, commanding, and radiating charm, he is exactly the sort of silver-tongued rake Sophia has sworn to avoid. Unfortunately, he doesn’t care much for her promises.

Every instinct tells her to run, but the chemistry between them is as inescapable as gravity. Soon, he’s opening her eyes to a whole new world of pleasures, pleasures she never thought she’d enjoy.

There’s just one problem. Sebastian is more than he seems. Between the famous company he keeps and the almost paranoid secrecy of his employers, he’s a puzzle Sophia can’t quite solve, and his insistence on keeping things casual forces her to confront the demons of her past.

Can she learn to trust again? Or will Sebastian’s privacy tear them apart?

Note: This book is the first part of a trilogy that is designed to be read in order, much like The Blackstone Affair. Sebastian and Sophia will get their happily ever after, but not until the last book. All books in the series are now available!

This is a 35,000 word novella, or about 125 pages (roughly half a full length novel). It contains erotic content and a dominant man who always gets what he wants in the bedroom. It is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

✦ #2 – ($2.99) Lockout (The Alpha Group Trilogy #2) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: May 19, 2013

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

This is not a standalone story. It is the sequel to Locked, which should be read first. Locked is currently available for just $0.99.

A New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal best selling series!

“Calling all Fifty Shades of Grey and Crossfire Series fans! If you’ve been looking for your next fix, this is the series for you! Talk about some serious YUM!” – Read-Love-Blog

Who is Sebastian Lock?

Sophia had never felt attraction like that before. Raw. Electric. Irresistible. Swept off her feet by the dashing, enigmatic billionaire Sebastian Lock, she was taken on a journey of self discovery, taken to places she never dreamed she’d go.

But things are never as simple as they appear. Sophia’s trust is a fragile thing, and Sebastian seems intent on testing it. He has his own demons to battle, and nobody has brought them to the fore like she has.

As their relationship deepens, and Sophia begins to break down his walls, all that greets her are more questions. Why is Sebastian fighting so hard to keep her at a distance? Who is the girl on his phone? And why does the strange tattoo on his chest seem so familiar?

These puzzles plague her, but as Sebastian’s mysteries begin to unravel, she must face an entirely different truth. Staying in the dark may be painful, but knowing the answers could be deadly.

This is a 43,500 word short novel, or about 150 printed book pages. It contains erotic content and a dominant man who always gets what he wants in the bedroom. It is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

✦ #3 – ($2.99) Unlocked (The Alpha Group Trilogy #3) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: August 16, 2013

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

The breathtaking conclusion to the New York Times and USA Today best selling Alpha Group Series.

NOTE: This is not a standalone story. It is the sequel to Locked and Lockout, which should be read first. Locked is currently available for just $0.99.

Who is Sebastian Lock?

The heart can lead you to dangerous places. Abandoned by the man she loves, with nothing more than sweet words and riddles for an explanation, Sophia Pearce felt like her life was crumbling before her eyes. And then they came for her. Now, things will never be the same.

Confronted with the truth about Sebastian’s identity, she’s thrust into a high stakes world beyond anything she could have imagined. A world that threatens much more than just her feelings. Sebastian’s enemies will stop at nothing to get what they want, and they want her.

Their passion for one another consumes them, but as the danger mounts, and loyalties are tested, Sophia must answer one simple question. What is she willing to risk for love?

This book is approximately 55,000 words long, or a little over 200 printed pages. It contains erotic content and a dominant man who always gets what he wants in the bedroom. It is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

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I grabbed the first book in The Alpha Group Trilogy when I saw it was on sale for 99 Cents. I devoured the first book and quickly bought the second and third book so I could finish Sebastian and Sofia’s story. Their story is full of intrigue, danger, and smoking hot romance. I loved it! Sebastian Lock is a sexy and possessive billionaire who is full of secrets. Sofia is an intelligent and funny attorney who makes Sebastian forget all his rules. I recommend getting all three books and reading back to back because they are one continuous story. I’ll be keeping an eye out for future books from Maya Cross.

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✦ #1 (SALE 99 Cents) Locked (The Alpha Group Trilogy #1) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: March 25, 2013
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✦ #2 – ($2.99) Lockout (The Alpha Group Trilogy #2) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: May 19, 2013
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✦ #3 – ($2.99) Unlocked (The Alpha Group Trilogy #3) By Maya Cross
Publication Date: August 16, 2013
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