Romancing the Hero by Cate Masters

Title: Romancing the Hero

Author: Cate Masters

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 10-26-2011

Genre: Fantasy Paranormal

Length: 70 pages

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Heat Level: Sensual

Reviewer: TJ

Date: December 31, 2011

For romance writer Jody Feather, love is wonderful—on the page. Her books are instant bestsellers and readers love her delectable hero, Jake Emerson. He's the kind of man who knows exactly how to please a woman. The kind of man who doesn't really exist. Or at least not for Jody—she's too busy writing about delicious heroes to find one of her own.

When a man shows up on her doorstep claiming to be Jake Emerson, Jody's hormones shoot sky high. This would-be hero is everything she imagined him to be, and when Jody takes him to her book signing, readers swoon. But Jake only has eyes—and compliments—for her. Before long, Jody stops doubting his story and starts doubting her sanity.

When Jake convinces her she is overdue for love, Jody begins to wonder—instead of just writing about adventures, has she conjured one?

Romancing The Hero is a sweet escape from everyday life. As a long-time fan of romance novels I have always wished for my favorite heroes to come to life and that is exactly what happens here. Jake is a fantastic leading man so make no wonder all the fans adore him at the conference. Jody’s ex is a completely entertaining jerk, the kind of guy we all love to hate. I’m sorry to say I didn’t really have a good connection with Jody, she seemed a little arrogant to me, however the story idea itself and the setting made it an enjoyable read and almost convinced me I was judging the heroine a little too harshly.

Publish Yourself: Create and Sell Your Own E-Books by J.M. Snyder

Title: Publish Yourself: Create & Sell Your Own E-Books

Author: J.M. Snyder

Publisher: JMS Books

Publication Date: 2011

ISBN: 9781611522099

Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help

Length: 139 pages

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Reviewer: TJ

Date: December 31, 2011

If you've ever wanted to retain more of your royalties or try publishing e-books but didn't know where to start, this book is for you!

Recently e-books have exploded onto the publishing scene, making it easier than ever for writers to break into the market. But many people who read e-books aren't familiar with how to create them. What formats should you offer? Where do you sell them? What do you use for a cover?
And, most important, how do you go from a Word document to an EPUB, MOBI, or PDF file?

Best-selling, multi-published author J.M. Snyder has written this no-nonsense, hands-on guide. She takes the mystery out of e-publishing while making the process of creating an e-book simple, cheap, and easy.

Using Microsoft Word (or an equivalent word processing program) along with inexpensive or free software readily available online, you will learn how to create the nine most common e-book formats. You will be walked through cover art design, interior book layout, and e-book creation, as well as given many of the tips J.M. has learned along the way. Also included is a brief guide to online bookstores where you can
sell your finished e-book.

Let J.M. Snyder help you discover how easy it is to publish yourself!

Publish Yourself: Create & Sell Your Own E-Books is a fantastic guide for those new to the ebook publishing business. It isn’t a miracle book that will teach you how to write and sell your book but it does give you the proper instructions to create your own books. And possibly keep more of your money in your pocket if that is what you are looking for. It is a simple straightforward book that gives you the information you need to start working on creating your complete ebook and the tone makes it an enjoyable and informative read. This isn’t going to give you all the secrets of the ebook publishing industry but it will give you easy to follow steps on how to format and publish your book on line.

Tony's Haven by Dominique Eastwick

Title: Tony's Haven - Sherman series Book 2

Author: Dominique Eastwick

Publisher: Musa Publishing

Publication Date: 2011

ISBN: 978-1-61937-013-5

Genre: Erotic Romance, Rubenesque, Sherman Family Series

Length: 139 pages

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Heat Level: Erotic

Other:  oral

Reviewer: TJ

Date: December 31, 2011

Sometimes love comes in a package we least expect to find it in. Tony Sherman may be a modern day Adonis and a well-known ladies' man, but hiding beneath his carefree, playboy persona is a man who knows how to be discreet. He keeps his desire to protect all those he loves from being seen by anyone, particularly his family. Fate intervenes when he uses his charm to beg a favor from a co-worker, a woman as unaffected by his charisma as she is by his looks. Haven Pelletier is anything but the kind of woman usually found on Tony's arm or in his bed. She's mousy and rubenesque, unmoved by his Adonis appearance. But when circumstances bring them together, she sees right through his tarnished armor—to the true man underneath. As Haven learns more about Tony, she discovers a man who might just steal her heart if she lets him. Can Tony be the knight in shining armor Haven needs? Or will the secrets in his past keep them both from finding happiness?

Tony's Haven is a great read with a fantastic hero. Tony is just the right mixture of “too good to be true” and flawed man making him a near-perfect leading man. I wanted to hate him a little at the beginning of the book but his charm won me over long before it did Haven. Our heroine was easy to relate to and even though I really enjoyed her solid personality, I think I enjoyed her so-called flaws even more so. I loved the Sherman family and all of Tony and Haven’s coworkers as every character was well developed and added to the story. I will say I did find it frustrating that at a size 18 our heroine was considered so surprisingly big and I found it a sad commentary on the way society thinks but was so very happy to see that it really had no impact on Tony’s attraction to her. This author’s tone and style kept me highly entertained and I cannot wait to see what else she has to offer as I love reading stories that have me laughing out loud.

Wishful Thinking by Sandra Sookoo

Title: Wishful Thinking

Author: Sandra Sookoo

Publisher: Liquid Silver Books

Publication Date: December 5 2011

ISBN: 978-1-59578-885-6

Genre: Contemporary/Fantasy

Length: 54 pages

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Heat Level: erotic

Other:  oral play

Reviewer: Gabrielle

Date: 12/29/11

 This book brings us a hot retelling of a childhood fairytale. Jovie has been evading her coworker’s roaming hands for what seems like forever and now he has tricked their boss into thinking the impossible. Who in their right minds would actually think a woman could transform paper into gold bars but that is exactly what has happened. Jovie is locked in a conference room and threatened with not only her job but her reputation as well.

 Just like the fairy tales that we grew up with this one brings us a romance and a story of evil versus good. Yet this story contains so much more in the romance department. I loved Rand, he is a great man who has spent centuries locked away by a curse and when he is finally able to be release he must make a hard choice. Seeing the relationship build between Rand and Jovie was a nice read.  As with all fairy tales the characters must make a life altering choice to save their true love.

If you enjoy fairy tales and romance this story is one that should not be missed.

Sweet Magik (Klaus Brothers Series, #2) by Penny Watson

Title: Sweet Magik (Klaus Brothers Series, #2)

Author: Penny Watson

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: 11-04-2011

ISBN: 1-60154-921-0

Genre: Holiday, Paranormal

Length: 302 pages

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Heat Level: Spicy

Reviewer: TJ

Date: December 22, 2011

Oskar Klaus' job is killing him. Not even his favorite hobbies (extreme snowboarding and browsing old bookstores) are enough to snap him out of his funk. It's not easy living in the shadow of four successful older brothers and a father named Santa. Little does he know that a kiss on New Year's Eve is about to turn his life upside-down.

Kiana Grant's Manhattan life is a world away from her childhood in Oahu. She traded sunsets and surfing for a respectable career in library science, but Oskar Klaus is a temptation that's hard to resist. Before she knows it, she's in the midst of an outrageous adventure in the North
Pole, dealing with mischievous elves, wicked demons, and a devastating attraction to Santa's youngest son.

There's just one problem...a bitter elf hell-bent on revenge threatens the future of everyone in the North Pole, even Santa himself... 

I can honestly say that I have been holding my breath waiting for this story to come out. I absolutely loved the first Klaus brother book and could not wait to read more. Thank goodness my very high expectations were met with this adventure. Penny Watson has a charming style I just can’t get enough of. Oskar is a bad boy who loves books so that makes him perfect in my eyes. Kiana is a likable heroine who I found easy to relate to. Watching the youngest Klaus hottie land his happily-ever-after was fantastic. I enjoyed witnessing Oskar and Kiana figure out their feelings for one another. The inclusion of some black magic and many laugh out loud moments makes this a lovely holiday fairy tale. I absolutely love the world Ms. Watson has created, in fact I wish I could move there myself. I hate the snow but I would be so willing to bear it for a chance to live in this magical place and meet the fabulous Klaus family. I cannot wait to see what the other brothers get up to. I look forward to making reading this and the first book a new holiday tradition. All I need is a big cup of hot chocolate and a copy of the Klaus brothers’ romances and my holiday is complete.

Whispers by Suzanne Rock

Title:    Whispers

Author:   Suzanne Rock

Publisher:    Loose ID

Publication Date:    November 2011

ISBN: 9781611186574

Genre Historical Paranormal Menage

Length:   89 pages

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Heat Level:    Scorching HAWT

Other: Menage, Anal, m/m,  Oral

Reviewer:  Suki

Date:   December 21^st 2011

Rose is skeptical when Lady Denville hires her to take care of some ghosts in her townhouse. She expects to find a nest of rats or leaky water pipes. Instead she finds two sexy spirits intent on fulfilling her every sexual desire. They introduce her to a whole new world of pleasure -- and a curse that may destroy them all.

Lionel and Jonathan have been trapped in the townhouse for decades, waiting. When Rose walks in, they know that she is the one with the power to save them. The key to their freedom lies within reach, and both men must put aside their differences if they ever hope to break the curse that binds them to the townhouse. As the men set out to seduce Rose and gain their freedom, their sexual desire turns into something more. Now they must be honest with the woman they love, or stay imprisoned in the spirit world forever.

Ms. Rock has given us an amazing story with gripping characters and sex that will knock your socks off. Rose is desperate for money, her husband left her in debt and now she has to find a way to support herself, not easy when society looks down upon members of the Ton working. So to make ends meet, she is forced to take jobs clearing ghosts from the homes of her clients. So far all the ghosts have been nothing more then oddities about the houses. UNTIL she walking into Lady Denville’s house and two spirits have sex. Not only can she see them, they can see and touch her. And the ghosts see the way to break the curse that binds them to the house and might set them free. But is Rose ready to let down her society morals and do what must be done to set them free.

This book takes you on a sexual adventure that changes the three in the house forever. If you are looking for a sexy book to steam up your nights this is the one for you. I highly recommend it. Look forward to more from this author and checking out her back list. 

Whispers in the Dark by Cia Leah

Title:   Whispers in the Dark

Author:   Cia Leah

Publisher:    Red Rose Publishing

Publication Date:    September 2010

ISBN: 9781604357783

Genre  Contemporary Suspense

Length:   32000 words

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Heat Level:    Sensual

Reviewer:  Suki

Date:   December 21 2011

Thriller novelist, Amanda Carter returns home to her childhood lakeside home to help her pregnant sister. Memories swamp her and fill her with dread and when night descends on Whispers, she feels her old childhood fears return. She must stay and help her mentally unstable sister, Tracy, who insists she is carrying the demon's child.

Whispers with its dark secrets and creeping lake fog enfolds many a nightmare and a terrifying killer.

Amanda has come home because her sister is in trouble after years of running away from her past. She is now faced with the very things she writes about.  Ms. Leah has created very engaging likeable characters in this story; every character has depth and secrets that are brimming to be told.

While I love the mystery surrounding the house, to truly enjoy this story my suspension of disbelief was stretched a bit too thin in this story. Warning Spoilers Alert.  I cannot imagine any person staying in a house where they know a killer can get in and out freely. To leave a pregnant traumatized sister in this house seems beyond the realm of reality. This is one of many instances that left this reader scratching her head as to the motivations of the characters. Small town or not, I could not believe that the sheriff didn’t do more investigations into certain matters.

And although I loved the hero and heroine, their love story seemed rushed and the conclusion happened so quickly it was jarring. Please do not get the impression that I disliked the story. It was enjoyable and it took me a long time to figure out who done it. I think for some this might be just what they were looking. 3.5 Diamonds.