The Positions of Love Book 8: Pillar and the Ivy Position

Title:  The Positions of Love Book 8 Pillar and the Ivy Position

Author:  J. M. Snyder

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2008

ISBN:  978-1-61152-073-6

Genre:  Gay Fantasy Erotica

Length:  19 pages

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Heat Level: Erotic

Other: Gay sex, anal/oral

Reviewer:  Starla Kaye

Date:  4-18-11 

I enjoyed reading this very short piece about these men so obviously in love with each other. There is love, respect, concern, and so much more between them. This was a nice, hot read.

Matt deLorenzo is determined to try all of the positions in the Kama Sutra book he gave his lover. But his constant looking at the book and the men in it worry his partner, Vic.

Vic Braunson loves Matt, but has begun wondering if his lover is fantasizing about other men. Another problem he’s discovered is that with trying some of these positions, he has gained new powers. He wonders what might happen this time?

Fast Track to Honeybun by Sam Cheever

Title:  Fast Track to a Honeybun (Honeybun Hunks Series: Book 3)

Author: Sam Cheever

Publisher:  Red Rose Publishing

Publication Date: May 27, 2010

ISBN: 9781604357066

Genre: Mainstream Romance, Multicultural Interracial, Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense

Length: 71K

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Heat Level: Spicy

Reviewer: TJ

Date: April 16, 2011

Sexy Indy car racer Warwicke Honeybun isn’t looking for love. But when he stumbles upon a beautiful woman being abused by a fellow driver one night, he wastes no time delivering a painful message to the man abusing her. Unfortunately, the man turns up dead the next day and the woman shows up on Warwicke’s doorstep covered in blood. Warwicke’s life gets eminently more complicated as he fights to protect her while working to clear her name; knowing all the while that she’s one of his fiercest competitors on the track. 

Fabiana Maricruz hasn’t had time for men since she started competing in the male oriented sport of open wheel racing. She’s worked hard to overcome her rough beginnings as a Cuban-American living on the streets of the barrio. But now, somebody wants her to walk away from the sport she loves, and apparently they’ll do anything at all to make sure she does. Fortunately for her she has the Honeybuns on her side!

I cannot say how much I loved this book! The Honeybun men have a reserved spot in my heart. After reading the last adventure I never thought Sam Cheever could outdo it but she definitely has. This was a fast and fun, thrilling, adventurous read. The story has everything you could want all in one place, adventure and romance, comedy and seriousness, thugs and gentlemen, fast cars and sexy racers. This was realistic and romantic while still keeping you on the edge of your seat from the mystery and fanning yourself from the sexual chemistry. Fabiana is a complex heroine who ends up in over her head by trying to take care of things all by herself. Warwicke is near perfect, just like all the Honeybun brothers, each in their own way. I've never been a fan of red-headed men but this hottie and his clan have me changing my mind. The couple are so wonderfully suited as their similarities and differences balance so nicely. This quick and quirky story is full of interesting secondary characters and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the brothers get themselves up to. I loved the tone, as the author has a wonderfully wry sense of humor and uses it in a fresh and fun way. If you're looking for a swift and sweet escapade this one's for you.

A Tournament Knight by Marisa Chenery

Title: A Tournament Knight

Author: Marisa Chenery

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59578-773-6

Genre: historical romance

Length: 149 pages

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Heat Level:  Erotic

Other:  Oral play

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Date: 4/14/2011

On her quest for revenge of the death of her twin brother Jacqueline finds the love of her life, but it seems that no matter how hard she tries they may never find their happy ever after.  Once Terric finds Jacqueline he knows that he will never give her up. These two are a wonderful couple. I loved watching their relationship bloom.  Jacqueline is a strong woman determined to live her life the way she sees fit. I loved her feistiness and her honesty. Terric is a great man, even though he may just be a tournament knight with no land or great money of his own, he is worth more than all of the other knights combined.  

 

As Terric and Jacqueline fight against all the odds their love only grows stronger. Yet it seems that every time they turn around there is something or someone else that they must fight against. Although they must fight they are not alone. I enjoyed many of the secondary characters in this story that helped the couple. Each one showing the courage and the love that they have.

 

A Tournament Knight is a wonderful read. Marisa Chenery does a grand job of bringing the past to life and immersing the reader into a world full of romance and chivalry.

Dragos:Blazed by Amber Kallyn

Title:  Dragos: Blazed

Author: Amber Kallyn

Publisher: Changeling Press

Publication Date: March 11, 2011

ISBN: 978-1-60521-512-9

Genre: Erotic Romance, Novel, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Elves, Dragons & Magical Creatures

Length: 91 pages

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Heat Level: Erotic

Reviewer: TJ

Date: April 14, 2011

Love will Blaze when a nymph and a dragon must work together to stop a fiery catastrophe...

When someone comes after the rock band Brianna Jones works with, she must not only embrace the fire nymph within herself, but also the growing desire she feels for bounty hunter and dragon shifter Tyler Dragos. Together, they will try keeping not only the band members, but Bree safe from the dark mage hounding the Dragos Clan.

This fiery novella was full of intense adventure and even more intense passion. Bree is a fascinating heroine and I enjoyed finding out about her past and her unique abilities. Our sexy bounty hunter dragon shifter is too hot for most women to handle but Bree turns up the heat and almost singes this hottie. Tyler is aggressive yet endearingly unsure of his softer emotions. The supporting characters were entertaining and the mystery kept me on my toes. The setting was well thought out and I enjoyed the view of life behind the scenes with a rock band. Amber Kallyn creates an alluring world that I look forward to exploring some more; I cannot wait to see what is in store for the rest of this family. If you're looking for a compelling novella this is one to read.

Caged by Belea T. Keeney

Title:  Caged

Author: Belea T. Keeney

Publisher:  JMS Books

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-61152-097-2 

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Length:  11 pages

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Other: Mention of sex games

Reviewer:  Starla Kaye

Date:  4-14-11

Sometimes we can’t see reality around us, maybe we don’t want to.

Jared Montaine thinks his life is good at the moment, but is he only fooling himself? His job may be good, but he begins to worry about his marriage.

This is a very short piece of fiction and it was hard to judge the characters and conflicts. There was no actual intimacy, although some things were hinted at. I would have liked to have seen the characters more developed.

Hunter's Moon Magic by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Hunter’s Moon Magic

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59578-744-6

Genre: paranormal

Length: 53 pages

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Heat Level: spicy

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Date: 4/12/11

 

 

Hunter’s Moon Magic is a sweet story about love and how strong it can be. Many years in the past Judith was branded a witch. Before she died she made and blessed a beautiful dress. This dress always seems to make its way to her descendants yet not all their story’s end in happiness but for Jacob the dress my just bring him his true love.

 

After a chance meeting at a dry cleaners Jacob asks Lexy to a Halloween party. On a whim she says yes and they end up having a wonderful time. The two make a wonderful couple that seem to be made for one another. Not only do we get Lexy and Jacob’s story but we also get Caroline and Paul’s. As we watch each couple fall in love we also learn about Judith and her fate. Watching Judith trying to help those descended from her even after death was an interesting read.

 

I enjoyed the way the author interspersed parts of Judith’s story while giving us the other couples. Right from the start I was pulled into these characters lives and hoping for their happy ever afters. Sandra Sookoo does a wonderful job of keeping the readers attention all the way through to the end. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to read more from this author.

Chosen by Nina Croft

Title:  Chosen

Author:  Nina Croft

Publisher:  Breathless Press

Publication Date:  2011

ISBN:  978-1-926930-24-4

Genre:  Paranormal/Witches

Length:  47 pages

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Heat Level: Spicy

Other: Oral

Reviewer:  Starla Kaye

Date: 4-10-11

Enemies, allies, lovers…The line between them is thin and precarious.

Shayla is a powerful Witch on Arroway, but her life is in danger and her world is slowly being destroyed. She doesn’t know who to trust or where she is safe any longer. She is certainly not safe from the Enforcer sent to destroy her, a man she has long known and desired.

Tallon is an Enforcer to The Order on Arroway, but he has never killed a Witch before and doesn’t want to do so now. When he hesitates to do his job, he is thrust along with her to another world. Now they must work together to save their lives and that of their world.

I loved this story and the characters. My complaint: it ended far too soon.