THRILL RIDE (BLACK KNIGHTS INC.) by Julie Ann Walker

THRILL RIDE (BLACK KNIGHTS INC.) by Julie Ann Walker
Published April 2, 2013
Rating: 5 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Ex-navy SEAL Rock Babineaux is as Cajun as they come—spicy, sexy, and more than a bit wicked. But would he actually betray his country? Even his best friends on the special-ops Black Knights team aren’t sure they can trust him. Now the target of a massive manhunt, Rock knows the only way to protect the team—especially his partner, Vanessa—is to run…

Rock might think he can outmaneuver them all, but he hasn’t counted on how stubborn Vanessa Cordero can be. And she refuses to cut him loose. Sure, her partner has his secrets, but there’s no one in the world she’drather have by her side in a tight spot. Which is good because she and Rock are about to get very tight…

REVIEW:
I like that Vanessa pushes past her limited experience to bring him back. A small part of me thinks she cried too much, but it also showed how human she was. Rock is a strong sexy cajun! The action and suspense kept me riveted…I couldn’t put it down. I also love the humor and easy banter of the team. The sexual tension was great and worth the wait for them to finally get together. I love the BKI series and this one delivers.

Reading in Pajamas – Donna

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TEMPT ME by: R.G. Alexander

TEMPT ME by: R.G. Alexander
Review by Donna – Reading In Pajamas
Rated 4 Stars

DESCRIPTION:
Published 11/01/11

In the sultry heat of the Big Easy, desire can be a dangerous thing…

Gabriel Toussaint Giodarno has returned to New Orleans to make amends with his estranged family. The last thing he expected was to be hounded by a magical wannabe-guardian angel-or to be tempted by a beauty who’s strictly off-limits.

Angelique Rousseau has always lived a safe, uneventful life. But when her friend’s twin brother arrives, Angelique finds herself drawn to him. Neither Gabriel nor Angelique is prepared for the intensity of their joined passions, or what the voodoo spirits have in store for them…

REVIEW:
I enjoyed this book! It is a story about Gabriel, torn from his voodoo filled family as a child. His father took strong severe measures to make sure those powers stayed away. Now an adult he is lured back to New Orleans. This bad boy is not happy about it either.

Everyone thinks Angelique is sweet and innocent and she is over-protected by her family. None of then knew the wild side she hides until Gabriel. Their erotic passion was well written and kept me turning the pages!

Full of danger, magic and voodoo….not to mention romance and passion all surrounded with humor. This book had it all. Now I am going to see what else she has written!

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Black Moon: An Alpha Pack Novel by J.D. Tyler

Black Moon: An Alpha Pack Novel by J.D. Tyler
Release date: December 4, 2012
Series: Alpha Pack (Book 3)
Rating: 4 Stars

Book 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. But sometime those dangers are more intimate than they bargained for…

Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them–one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard.

With the Alpha Pack battling an evil Fae who is slowly gaining control over Kalen’s mind, Kalen can no longer trust his own actions, and he breaks off his affair with Mackenzie in order to keep her safe. But when Mackenzie learns that she is carrying Kalen’s child, no amount of danger will keep her away from the man she loves. To be with his mate and unborn child, Kalen will have to unleash the full fury of his power, and risk destroying them all…

Review:
Kalen is a tortured soul and struggles between good and evil. This book has action, suspense and hot love. Due to J. D. Tyler’s writing skills, I have cared about all the team members from book 1 and I was glad to see Kalen get his life in order. The romance is scorching and I love the interplay between the team members. I can’t wait for book 4, Hunters Heart, coming out in September.

Reading in Pajamas – Donna

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Robin Covington – His Southern Temptation (The Boys are Back in Town, #2) – 5 Stars

Robin Covington – His Southern Temptation (The Boys are Back in Town, #2)
Publication Date: April 1, 2013
Rating: 5 Stars

Book Description:
Some women are bad. Some women are a bad idea. The best ones are both…

As a Black Ops assassin, “Lucky” Landon has had more than his fair share of close calls. Now he’s turned in his sniper rifle for the simple life of his small hometown. So the last thing he ever expected was to end up at gunpoint. Or that the woman holding the gun would be his best friend’s little sister and Lucky’s on-again/off-again lover.

Taylor Elliott is Trouble, and she likes it that way. And seeing Lucky again? Well, he’s been her dirty little secret for the past few years and everyone knows that secrets in a small town are almost impossible to keep. But Taylor has bigger problems on her plate. Like the local mob boss who wants her dead.

And right now the only thing standing between Trouble and disaster is a hottie named Lucky…

Review:
Loved it! Drew me in during the first chapter, and held my interest until the end. This story had everything I look for in a great story! A love story with steamy romance, action, danger and humor. Lucky is a sexy Black Ops assassin who is ready to settle down and he is making it his mission to convince Taylor, who he has been secretly hooking up with the over the years whenever they run into each other, that they belong together. They have amazing chemistry and made me laugh out loud. I was rooting for Lucky and Taylor!

This is the first book I’ve read by Robin Covington and she is now on my favorites list. I’m buying the first book in this series and anything else she has written. Can not wait for the next book!

Reading in Pajamas – Cori

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

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Maya Banks – Fever (THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY)

Maya Banks – Fever (THE BREATHLESS TRILOGY)
Publication Date: April 2, 2013
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Book Description
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.

Review:
This is the 2nd book in The Breathless Trilogy. Maya Banks always delivers steamy romance with great characters and she definitely delivered in this book. Jace Crestwell is a powerful, alpha male who for the first time, falls instantly for a woman he doesn’t feel the need to share with his best friend, Ash McIntyre. Since Maya Banks introduced Jace in her book, Rush, I have been looking forward to his story. He raised his sister after losing their parents and built a powerful empire with his two best friends. Jace is a very masculine, alpha male, but is also deeply compassionate and protective of those he loves. He is determined to protect Bethany and make her completely his.
I am calling this a sexy Cinderella love story! It gave me everything I look for in a great story! Loved it and can not wait for Ash’s story!

Reading In Pajamas – Cori

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HELL ON WHEELS by Karen Leabo

HELL ON WHEELS by Karen Leabo
Release Date April 8, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Stiff, by-the-book meteorologist Victoria Driscoll and devil-may-care, adventurer and photojournalist Roan Cullen find themselves teamed up to chase tornados. As the storms heat up, so does their desire.

REVIEW:
I appreciated Karen Leabo’s smooth writing style and the portrayal of the character’s emotional journey. The storm chasing plot was well written and added a great exciting edge to the story. It was a nice light romance and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reading in Pajamas
Donna

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In Flight (Up In The Air #1) R.K. Lilley

In Flight (Up In The Air #1) R.K. Lilley
Rating: 4 Stars

Book Description
Publication Date: October 20, 2012
When reserved flight attendant Bianca gets one look at billionaire hotel owner James Cavendish, she loses all of her hard-won composure. For a girl who can easily juggle a tray of champagne flutes at 35,000 feet in three inch heels, she finds herself shockingly weak-kneed from their first encounter. The normally unruffled Bianca can’t seem to look away from his electrifying turquoise gaze. They hold a challenge, and a promise, that she finds impossible to resist, and she is a girl who is used to saying no and meaning it.

Bianca is accustomed to dealing with supermodels and movie stars in her job as a first class flight attendant, but James Cavendish puts them all to shame in the looks department. If only it were just his looks that she found so irresistible about the intimidating man, Bianca could have ignored his attentions. But what tempts her like never before is the dominant pull he seems to have over her from the moment they meet, and the promise of pleasure, and pain, that she reads in his eyes.

This book is intended for ages 18 and up.

Review:
If you are a fan of Christian Grey and Gideon Cross, you will love hot, sexy, alpha, James Cavendish! I couldn’t put this book down! The characters had a lot of back story and depth. Lots of scorching romance between James and Bianca. I loved the secondary characters as well. This is a trilogy series that will hold your interest from start to finish! I’ve also decided I’m flying the wrong airlines because none of these adventures ever happen to me on planes.

Reading In Pajamas – Cori

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NAUTIER AND WILDER by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton

NAUTIER AND WILDER by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton
Release date: April 2, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars

NAUTIE SIREN
Description:
Lora Leigh takes into the life of Dawg’s sister Piper. Being the alpha males they are, Dawg and his cousins smother Piper in protectiveness. It doesn’t help that sparks flare between her and Dawg’s co-worker, Jedediah. He’s as alpha as the others. Feeling overwhelmed by testosterone, she sneaks off to New York hoping to show her designer fashions. Alas, as with all McKays, trouble finds her causing Jed to come to the rescue.
REVIEW:
What can I say, I’m a sucker for the Nauti Boys. I love that this alpha male doesn’t try to smother her independence but still has her back. Lots of suspense, action and of course HEAT! I was a bit put off by the level of overbearing males, but it put a nice counter-point to Jed’s behavior. Overall I liked it.

RIDING TO SUNSET
Description:
Jaci Burton give us an almost “passing of the torch” to the new generation of the Wild Riders. An undercover special ops team. It revolves around General Lee’s search for his missing sister and the needed protection of his niece, Elena. In comes Jed Templeton to secretly protect her. Of course they are instantly attracted to each other. What doesn’t help is that Elena has no idea she even has an uncle, nor that Jed is more than he seems.
REVIEW:
I love the camaraderie of the Wild Riders and the chemistry between the main characters. The action and romance were well placed and I loved the twist in the storyline. I’Ve always loved the Wild Riders series and this is a good addition.

Even if you’ve not read either series, these novellas will be a great introduction.

Reviewed by: Donna DeBoard – Reading In Pajamas

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