Review: Make Me Stay

Make Me Stay by Ella Jade

When Cade told Gracie to leave, that is exactly what she did and Cade was devastated. He hired a private investigator to locate her but no avail. So when she shows up two years later, a cascade of emotions run through him. Gracie is more then pleased that Cade could still want her even after all this time. When Gracie left, she didn't know what to do or where to go. She ended up in New York visiting a friend and there is where her life was changed. She meets Martin and the two of them worked together to mold Gracie into the person that she is today. Although Martin loves Gracie, he knows she has always loved Cade and everything she does is for him. Now she returns to Boston and to Cade trained in the BDSM lifestyle and sets out to incorporate that into their relationship. Cade, of course, is a little reluctant but now that Gracie has returned he cannot image a life without her in it. So, they work together through several bumps in the road to work but their love is strong. 

This was a story about how love can over come any challenges. Gracie was weak when she left Cade but grew into a strong willed women. Cade was scared to hurt Gracie because he likes to dominate and now he has the chance to have the best of both worlds. With some help from Martin, Gracie and Cade have the life they always wanted. 

Ella's makes us fall in love with these two and leave us wanting to know more of their story! A great sensual story that makes you believe love can conquer anything!

Review: Rhett

Rhett by JS Cooper

Rhett Madison has it all... the money, the car, the looks, and an incredible best friend. So most people did not understand his friendship with Clementine, but Rhett did not care because she meant the world time. She was the one person he could always count on to be there for him, someone that he could turn to. When Rhett was little his mother left and he never really got over it. Since that time he vowed to never fall in love, never get married, never do relationships and since he had Clementine, he never looked at her in that light. But now things are changing, he is noticing Clementine as more then a friend, more then like a sister; she is beautiful and someone that he is becoming more and more attracted to. And when she starts dating, he has a lot to figure out before he loses the one person that stole his heart a long time ago.

Rhett is an amazing story of two friends that love each other and share a bond that cannot be broken easily. He is loyal and caring and charming and just a bit cocky, but that is what makes him so endearing. I love how he has to reevaluate his life when he thinks he has lost Clementine and then how he plans to win her back. I enjoyed this book so much that I had to stay up all night until I finished it; and it was well worth it. I am a huge JS Cooper fan and she does not let me down with this standalone book. 

Review: Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen

The Persuasion of Miss Jane Austen by Shannon Winslow

When I first heard of the concept for this book, I was a little weary. Not because I don't love Shannon, because I do, but how do you bring together a beloved story like Persuasion and Jane Austen. But as the writing slowly progressed, Shannon would share tidbits here and there (although not as many as I would have liked) and I just knew I would have to read it. SO, I when got this book and started reading it, I immediately fell in love.

First we learn of Jane's death, which by all accounts that we know of, is very sad indeed. Then we are taken back in time to when Jane starts writing her latest novel, Persuasion. Here we learn a bit of the "one that got away" and how he is, bits and pieces of his character and traits, featured in some of her heroes. And while writing it, we get to see how they meet, fall in love and then driven apart. And of course, all this is how Persuasion came to be.

But what if, just as in Persuasion, her Captain returns and this time doesn't let anything come between them.What if he seeks her out and hopes that she will throw caution to wind and run away with him. And what if, instead of dying on that fateful July day, she finally gets her happy ending. The one that we, as fans, always wished for her.

Oh how I enjoyed this book and it was well worth the wait. And I could tell you all the ends and outs of this love story, but what would be the fun in that. You must read it and fall in love with Jane all over again.

Thank you Shannon for bringing Persuasion and Jane Austen together!! This is by far my favorite book of yours thus far.

Review: Surrender To Me

Surrender To Me by Ella Jade

"You'll surrender to me over and over until you have no sense of time and place. You'll lose yourself in me. When I'm done with you, I'll be the only one who will ever exist in your world. You'll belong to me, Arianna."

Arianna is introduced to Martin through her cousin since Martin is looking for a new attorney. Martin is still a little heartbroken over Gracie's departure when he meet Arianna, but there is something about her that draws him in. Martin offers the job to Arianna with one condition, he will be her only client and she has 24 hours to decide. Arianna is stunned but intrigued and totally finds Martin gorgeous, so she goes against her better judgement and agrees. Now that these are working together, the sexual tension can be cut with a knife. But Martin sense something submissive in Arianna and starts to push her buttons, while Arianna grows more and more curious about Martin's lifestyle.

Both, finally, succumb to their attraction and now must try and make their relationship work. Martin is willing to give up his lifestyle for a more vanilla one and Arianna is willing to submit in every way, so will these two be able to make some sort of compromise that will be pleasurable for both? They will and enjoy the journey it takes them on.

I am a huge Ella Jade fan and this book does not disappoint. I loved getting to know Martin better and the chemistry between these two is amazing. This story has everything you want and then some. Arianna's sass and determination coupled with Martin's dominance and heart makes a winning appeal. Loved, loved, loved this book! One of my favorites by far!

Review: Alpha Billionaire

Alpha Billionaire by Helen Cooper

OMG!!! What a start to a series!! 

I knew going into this book that I was going to be hot but I wasn't expecting it to this hot. A shy girl, Evie Johnson, reluctantly agrees to work for her friend at a strip club with the agreement that she doesn't have to be naked or do anything she doesn't want to do. While there she meets a strange, yet extremely handsome man, who offers her more money then she could desire for a night of whatever. Whatever being anything she wants, he won't push her to do anything she won't agree to. Now what could possibly go wrong with that?

The twists and turns as the night progress is provocative and intriguing. Tyler, the chaueffer, tries to warn her that she needs to leave; no smart girl would be in her position. However, Evie doesn't want to leave because Grant makes her hot and bothered and he is just so amazing in bed. By the next morning, things changed and now that she wants to leave, she can't. Evie has gotten into something she can't get out of, only now, she's in a game with two wolves!

I can't wait to see how this story will unfold in book 2!!

Review: Call It Fate

Call It Fate by Elizabeth Wyke

When I first heard of this book, I thought it sounded interesting and something that would keep my attention.  Boy was I wrong, because I fell in love with this book.  It captured me from the start and I couldn't put it down until I finished.  Lizzie Wyke is defiantly one of my favorite authors now.

Hannah is just trying to make her way in life, even though life has thrown her some curve balls.  Rush is instantly smitten with Hannah but she is leery.  But these two have a chemistry that will not be put asunder.  Their journey is full of ups and downs but fate has a way of working things out.  There is not much to say without giving everything away, therefore I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a book to keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat.  You will not be disappointed!

Review: Cold Nights, Hot Bodies

Cold Nights, Hot Bodies by Lily Harlem

 This was my first book by Lily and it won't be my last. I picked this one because the cover called my name and boy did it ever keep my attention!

A shy, mousy, twenty-three year old that would rather read about love then to go out and look for Mr. Right. So Ashley is going to the end of year gathering of all the best sales rep of her company, but her best friend decided the best way for Ashley to come out of her shell was to switch Ashley drab dinner suit for a very stunning red dress. Although Ashley is reluctant to even go through with the dinner after finding her wardrobe switched, she does go and while there catches the eye of Shane. Shane is the epitome of tall, dark and handsome; a cool drink of water; very easy on the eyes. Although she is scared, Ashley goes for what she wants... Shane.

These two are very attached to one another share a couple of great days together, but as with life, things get in the way. She is out of sorts since Shane has been MIA but he's about to be part of her life and he isn't letting her go this time.

I love this couple and the HEA was brilliant. This is the perfect short story to keep you warm at night.