Buffy's Ramblings

***This book was originally reviewed for GraveTells .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: Earth is no longer our own; the souls rolled in and took it right out from under us, leaving few survivors. Melanie, one of the few remaining “wild” humans, refuses to fade away when a parasitic soul is forced into her body. Warned about the difficulties of possessing a human, Wanderer is unprepared to deal with Melanie’s spirit and independence, and their struggle against each other leads to a grueling journey about life, love, and humanity. Thoughts: Now I know you’re thinking “wtf is this? I’m a romance fan, not sci-fi!” and I can sympathize. I debated over reading it until the decision was made for me and the book gifted to me. So, I ventured in, and I have to admit the first 10 chapters or so are really (seriously) slow, because it’s all world building. I decided to keep trudging through though. Best. Decision. Ever. We start off with Wanderer being inserted and ...

Summary: Abandoned by her lover, thoroughly modern Dougless Montgomery finds herself alone and brokenhearted in an old English church. She never dreamed that a love more powerful than time awaited her there... until Nicholas Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck, a sixteenth-century knight, appeared. Drawn to him by a bond so sudden and compelling that it defied reason, Dougless knew that Nicholas was nothing less than a miracle: a man who would not seek to change her, who found her perfect just as she was. But she could not know how strong were the chains that tied them to the past -- or the grand adventure that lay before them. Title:   A Knight in Shining Armor Series:   Montgomery/Taggert Book #:  15 Author:   Jude Deveraux Approximate Book Length:   480 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: I once strongly suggested The Host – one of my favorite books of all time – to my mother-in-law. In return, befor...

***This book was originally reviewed for My Secret Romance .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: The young King Evan struggles to become a man and ruler amid the choking influence of his mother’s spies and machinations. When he meets a silent, beautiful woman in the woods, he can’t resist the pure, honest sensuality of her touch. Bringing her to the castle as his wife and queen is Evan’s declaration of independence. The king’s hard-won happiness falls apart, however, when his mother accuses his new wife of murdering their first-born child. Evan believes that the private, physical language he shares with his queen tells him everything he needs to know, but as tragedy strikes again and again, his love and faith are tested to the breaking point. "The Six Swans" retells an old fairy tale of a princess who must take a vow of silence to save her brothers from a curse, the king who falls in love with her despite the seeming insanity of the curse conditions, and the s...

Thanks to Bewitching Book Tours for hosting this blog tour. I have Susannah Sandlin, author of Allegiance here today. Welcome! ***************************** Does Real Life Bleed Into Fiction? “This is really dark. I was surprised at how dark it was.” That was one of my editors recently, talking about the manuscript we’re about to start revisions on. It’s in my urban fantasy series (as Suzanne Johnson), coming out early next year. I had an explanation: “Things are going down a slippery slope in this world. It has to be darker.” Then ALLEGIANCE came out this week, and I knew it was a dark book—to me, all of the books in the Penton Legacy series have been a blend of darkness, action and humor. Like my editor, a couple of readers and reviewers have expressed surprise at how dark the Penton world had gotten. (Don’t worry, there’s still a lot of humor—a lot!—and smexy times with hot hero Cage and the uncontrollable eagle-shifter Robin!) So I started thinking about why, uncon...

Summary: Lawyer Allison English never planned to return to The Den--despite her naughty fantasies about being bound by owner Seth Matthews. But when club guest Tyler Wysong is injured in a scene, Seth turns to Allie for help. Aroused by both men, Allie should turn the case down. But she can't... After his bad experience, Tyler has no interest in being with another Dom. Yet he can't deny his attraction to Master Seth. When Seth offers him a place to stay, Tyler agrees--if Allie will stay too. But what good is a chaperone who adds to his temptation? Living with two subs brings out Seth's protective instincts, though Allie insists she's not into the lifestyle, and Tyler swears he's done with it. But the chemistry between the trio prompts them to agree to submit to him for one week, and he'll show them both the true pleasure that a Dom can provide. The intimacy could break them all, or bind them together forever... Title:   Bonds of Desire Series:   Wick...

***This book was originally reviewed for My Secret Romance .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: Nash was bound to her completely – by a blood connection and a deep desire. An Enforcer for the Supranormal community, he was obligated to protect the sexy assignment from those who coveted her future Angelic abilities, but can he forgive the woman whose family had devastated his world? Sienna, upon the realization she'd been betrayed by her family for keeping her birthright a secret, seeks solace in the arms of her surly and reluctant protector; a demon hybrid with a secret of his own. Can she come to terms with her destiny after discovering that she could be as dangerous as those Nash was protecting her from? Thoughts: The book starts off with action and comes off as very intriguing. The suspense over what is going on is kind of fun at first, but quickly becomes somewhat frustrating. Over time, things honestly just got pretty confusing, and even though we do get ...

Summary: Blake is now the new head of the Barrington dynasty. 'Forget the past,you are safe now,'he whispers. But I can't feel safe. How can I? I fear for him. The secrets are many and the road he travels is dark and treacherous. And I still need answers to burning questions. Why has he still not dealt with Victoria, who still remains too close for my comfort? What will happen if Marcus re-enters our lives? Will we ever really,truly be free from the tentacles of this ancient dangerous family? Title:   Besotted Series:   Billionaire Banker Book #:  3 Author:   Georgia Le Carre Approximate Book Length:   171 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: I feel like this was mostly just filler. There wasn’t really any plot progression and there were mere cameos from other previously relevant or potentially relevant characters. This was really more of just a transition book. I like Blake a lot better in...

I'm sharing my review of Milly Taiden's latest release, Dangerous Protector today for her tour. Happy reading! ***************************** Summary: If you run from love, you're asking for a chase... James Brock lived the past ten years without the woman he loves. Using his job as head of the Federal Paranormal Unit to help others, he's done a good job of ignoring his lack of a personal life until she returns. His salvation. His first love. Cynthia Vega had a very good reason to leave the only man she loved after she'd accepted his marriage proposal. Now she's back as his boss. And he's not willing to ignore their chemistry or the past. Brock is determined to claim his mate and prove that their passion is even hotter than before. He wants her and her explanation behind their separation. Except, some secrets won't stay buried in the past. Brock will fight his demons to follow her lead, but Cynthia's reluctance to explain their los...

***This book was originally reviewed for My Secret Romance .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: House of Erotica brings you five gay erotic stories from the creative mind of Nephylim. Aster is a vampires looking for someone. When he finds Kia his plan is to fuck him and drain him, but Kia has other ideas. Recognising Aster as the man he’s been waiting for, he turns the tide and seduces him, shocking him with secrets from the past. Together, they enter into an encounter that blows their minds and changes their lives forever. Lucien is a werewolf. He’s always known he’s different. Definitely not an Alpha like his father. More akin to the bitches than the muscular Beta’s or lithe hunters he finds himself drawn to. When the enigmatic lone wolf arrives, with his pure white hair and ice blue eyes, Lucien is lost at first glance. After a burning hot dream he finally submits to the dominant male destined to be his mate for life. Dema and Meri’el are an unlikely coupling. I...

Summary: WOLF PROTECTOR by Milly Taiden: A woman with a secret. A man with one desire. A case that pushes them to the edge... WHY THESE TWO by Jackie Ivie: Reika has found her mate. Darryl Bailes. He's big. Brawny. Black Ops trained. Brutal. And stubborn. He's not interested in being anyone's mate - especially a vampire's. Well. The knives are out. Challenges made. And somebody is going to lose. DEATH TIMES TWO by C.J. Ellisson and Boone Brux: The V V Inn has a ghost problem, one that requires the help of Lisa Carron, resident Alaskan grim reaper. Tasked with helping her, vampire Asa soon realizes that not only can she provide the dead a peaceful passing, but offer him solace in a way no other woman can. HUNTER'S BLOOD by Marianne Morea: Revenge. It's what Lily Saburi craves since the brutal murder of her best friend. A vigilante bent on striking a blow for humanity against the shadowed world of the supernatural--until she meets Sean Leighton, Alpha o...

I'm sharing a little about Terry Spear's Jaguar Hunt which releases today. It's a fun, sexy series. Happy reading! ***************************** Heart of the Jaguar - Book 3 An agent and a jaguar-shifter chase trouble, and each other, through the jungles of Belize Agent Tammy Anderson has a reputation: she prefers to work alone. So when she's paired up on a mission with jaguar-shifter David Patterson-who's only recently been released from jail-to say she's less than thrilled is a understatement. Until she realizes that this sexy agent has what it takes... Soon, what started as an "easy" mission to locate a missing jaguar takes the pair to Belize, where they're chasing down two renegade teen shifters who know more than they're telling. As the action heats up, can they keep their minds on the job and off each other? Buy at Amazon          Buy at Barnes & Noble ~EXCERPT~ “Good night.” David closed his eyes, but he co...