Review: Secret Agent Secretary

Title: Secret Agent Secretary
Series: ICE: Black Ops Defender, #2
Author: Melissa Cutler
Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense
Release Date: January 7, 2013
Pages: 288
Buy Link: Amazon (Kindle) | Amazon (Paperback)

Blurb:

Bullets whizzed past as Ryan Reitano and Avery Meadows escaped into the night. How could Ryan have suspected Avery of being the mole inside ICE? It was true she was no ordinary secretary. The way she used her wits and her lethal stiletto heels against the gunmen pursuing them astonished the jaded agent. And that killer body he'd somehow never noticed before...

Too bad there wasn't time to explore the possibilities. With Chiara's men hot on their trail, capturing the mercenary was more than just a mission for Ryan. He had his own reasons for wanting the criminal dead. But with his surprising--and utterly enchanting--new partner, perhaps there'd be a chance for romance later...if they survived.

Review

Melissa Cutler never fails to impress!!!

As usual, this book was yet another masterpiece. Each of Melissa's books blew me away and made me fall in love with the characters I'm currently reading about. Secret Agent Secretary had the perfect formula for the perfect book - humor, romance, danger, and sexual tension.

After reading the book, I realized, the story took place in TWO DAYS. The amount of detail and action the characters experienced were phenomenal. Melissa has the imagination of a legend. I'd say she's the Nora Roberts of this generation :)

What I loved about Ryan was his deadpan deliveries. The guy had perfected a poker face that only Avery could read. When she started noticing the subtleties between his expression, I knew that she was a keeper. Before Avery, Ryan's life was what we would deem boring. Yes, he was black ops and all that, but his life was dull and full of darkness. With Avery in it, he may or may not have learned how to smile and even show a little bit of humor. The side of him he kept hidden was brought out by Avery and I enjoyed reading every single part of it.

Avery: (about Alicia) "No, she's great. I mean, you kept talking about a guy named Diego, that he fell in love and all that stuff. You didn't really say much about Alicia except that she'd been injured. She didn't look very injured to me."

Ryan: "She hides it well. And, yes, Diego did fall in love. He and his fiancee got married a couple of months ago in New Jersey. You seemed kind of jealous of Alicia. That's cool."

Avery: "How is that cool? It doesn't feel very cool."

Ryan: "It's cool because I'm pretty sure no one's felt jealous over me since my senior prom date, Jen Reichman, got into it with Marie Elena Sanchez after it came out that we'd gone steady in middle school. So I like that you're nervous about it. It turns me on."

Avery was the crazy spy fanatic with two cats. She's absolutely adorable! She liked to call Ryan's weapons as gadgets. It made her sound juvenile, but at the same time, I bet Ryan found it absolutely sexy. I mean, the way she caressed that decoy grenade? If that wasn't sexy and intriguing, I don't know what was.

Avery: "You shoot, I drive. Remember? You're going to have to trust me."

Ryan: "This is me trusting you."

Avery: "You have a death grip on the door."

Ryan: "I've never been driven like this by a woman before."

Seeing Diego and Alicia back in the scene, even just for a little bit, was quite refreshing. I missed reading about Alicia's designer style and Diego's ever-scowling face.

Overall, Melissa's books keep getting better and better, if that's even possible. This is a must read!

Giveaway

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

Since I loved this book so much, I decided I want to give away a copy to one of my loyal readers. Your choice of Kindle or Paperback. Comment below an elaborate answer to this question: Why do you enjoy reading romantic suspense? I will contact the winner during the first week of February. Make sure you leave your email address in the comments so I can contact you. No email, no entry. GOOD LUCK!

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Promo: Bounty

I met Elise when I went to an author convention in San Diego late last year. I was surprised to know she was a local! I love meeting local authors! Check out her newest release below!

Title: Bounty
Author: Elise Sax
Self-PublishedPages: 335
Buy Link: Amazon | BN | Smashwords

Blurb:

Abby Williams has got it made: First a new job as magazine editor in London, and now a trip to an exotic island to review a five-star resort with poolside service. Unfortunately, on day two of her vacation, Abby finds herself bound and stuffed into a burlap bag and dragged across two continents. And worse than that? Her hottie abductor has got her distracted. Maybe escape is overrated.

Iain Brodie is a muscle-bound mercenary. He just helped a despotic dictator take over an island. He's also Abby's kidnapper, and he has his own problems. Framed for a murder he didn't commit and a boss who’s out to get him, he has to face facts: Early retirement is out of the question and Abby Williams looks damned good in a burlap bag. 

EXCERPT

      I picked up the phone. “I thought we had a deal!” I yelled at Harriman. But it wasn’t Harriman.

      “I don’t remember making a deal, Princess.”

      I felt feverish at the sound of his voice. A warm wave of wonderful washed up my body making me want to remove my clothes at the first available moment. 

      “I thought you were somebody else,” I stammered.

      “Somebody you made a deal with, it seems. Should I be worried?”

      Think. Think. Think.

      I was out. I couldn’t think of what to say. He should be worried, and it was my fault. I had made a deal to his detriment. I was a drain on him, and he didn’t even know it. He kidnapped me, but I had alerted the authorities about him. The feds were breathing down his neck, and he was oblivious. He sold me to a Chechen warlord, and I sold him out. Way out. Clean out. Out to sea. Out of this world. 

      Out.

      I had to come clean. I had to warn him. Warn him about the authorities and warn him about me. He would hate me. He would never call me Princess, again. My tongue grew thick, and my throat closed. I thought, optimistically, that I was having anaphylactic shock.

About the Author:

Elise Sax worked as a journalist for fifteen years, mostly in Paris, France. She took a detour from journalism and became a private investigator before trying her hand at writing fiction. She lives in Southern California with her two sons. She is also the author of the Matchmaker Mystery Series.

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Promo/Giveaway: Beg Me To Slay

Check out Lisa Kessler's newest hit!!!

Title: Beg Me to Slay
Author: Lisa Kessler
Publisher: Entangled: Covet
Release Date: December 30, 2013
Pages: 188
Buy Link: Amazon | BN |

Blurb:

He'll slay her demons, but it may cost her heart...

Four years ago Tegan Ashton was attacked. Determined never to be a victim again, she devotes her life to martial arts and self-defense. When her assailant returns to finish what he started, only one person can help her.

Gabe is a private investigator by day and demon slayer by night. After losing loved ones, he vows to defend people from a threat they don't realize exists.

The relationship is supposed to be strictly business, but fighting demons together stirs up emotions they never expected. Turns out demon slaying is a breeze compared to facing their scarred pasts and even worse - hearts.

About the Author :

Lisa Kessler is an award winning author of dark paranormal fiction. Her debut novel, Night Walker, won a San Diego Book Award for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror as well as the Romance Through the Ages Award for Best Paranormal and Best First Book.

Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.

When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com

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Review: Eternal Ever After

Title: Eternal Ever After
Series: Ever After, #1
Author: A.C. James
Publisher: Wandering Impulse Press
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Pages: 347
Buy Link: Amazon

Blurb:

His past holds a secret...

Arie Cush has a secret that he thought he'd left behind. When his past follows him to Chicago he must protect someone that reminds him of all the painful memories he's tried so hard to forget. But when every touch from her sets his heart and body on fire--he finds it hard to maintain his aloof façade.

that becomes her nightmare.

Holly Ellis has secrets of her own. An encounter with the handsome stranger who frequents her coffee shop reveals a vampire with baggage. Even though it might be more than she bargained for, she can't resist the one person who understands her. But her life is in danger and a supernatural threat could reveal the underground world of vampires to humankind in this Gothic Cinderella re-telling.

Review

Supernatural Cinderella! I like it!

"If you don't stop fidgeting, I'm going to have to fuck you. Then you'll have something to fidget about. I can smell how turned on you are from here."

It's a given than any time someone meets a vampire, their boring existence becomes more lively, as well as more dangerous. For Holly, she had a reason for her boring life. She had a certain ability that made dealing with people difficult. Meeting Arie changed that, especially in the bedroom ;)

I loved that Arie was very protective of Holly, and he was also very traditional. Sometimes he would slip into his old ways and to Holly (and me), that was just absolutely, drop dead sexy (pun intended). Of course I enjoyed the typical vampire speed, however, this book didn't feel like it was just another vampire story. I couldn't quite find the right words, but this book is special. Oh! It reminds me of the Vampire Diaries in some ways... Doppelganger anyone?

I liked that there were other supernatural creatures in the book, but they weren't too present that the book became too magical. It had just enough supernatural creatures to keep it interesting. Holly's secret? I loved it when she got to use it :)

I wished her transformation story was longer, though. I wanted to experience it with her. I also had trouble putting a face on the characters. Otherwise, I enjoyed it all - the danger, the sex, the telepathy, and the arguments over mundane things like breakfast :)

      Arie swore something under his breath. "You did not make things easy on me last night, nor are you doing so now. I do not like forward women and I don't want to have this discussion." I scoffed incredulously. "No, I imagine you don't like forward women, or any woman unless they are led around by a leash, dancing in a cage, or letting you tie them into pretzels and submit to you without any sort of challenge."

      "You certainly submitted to me last night."

      I opened my mouth and then shut it again. "Maybe I should just stick to taking care of my own needs. No bad ideas or repercussions ever came from a vibrator." I snapped.

      Arie fell silent. "I certainly hope there will be no repercussions from this."

      "Oh, don't worry. You won't have any vampire babies running around. If that's even possible, I don't know. But I'm on the pill." I rolled my eyes. He said nothing and kept his focus on the road. "Can't you look at me? Can't you look at me and tell me why the idea of sleeping with me is so repulsive to you?"

      "Repulsive?"

      "Yes, that's obviously it."

      "You are ridiculous."

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Review: Biker Millionaire: Mile High Club

Happy new year everyone!!! I hope this year is filled with good health, happiness, and dreams come true for all of you! Oh, and of course, lots of good reads! Here's one below :)

Title: Biker Billionaire: The Mile High Club
Series: Biker Billionaire, #2
Author: Jasinda Wilder
Self Published
Pages: 53
Buy Link: Amazon

Blurb:

Well, I went with Shane. Crazy? Yes. But it was the ride of a lifetime. The things we did on his private jet...my god.

It turned out, however, that I'd gotten myself into way more than I'd bargained for. I didn't even know he had a private jet, for starters. There's quite a lot I don't know about Shane Sorrenson, I discovered.

I find myself faced with yet another last-minute decision that will change my life all over again. In a world of turbulent change, the one constant that I can rely on is hot sex with Shane.

Review

As usual, this was a hot book. Nothing would stop Shane and Leo from getting close to each other - not mother nature, and most definitely not gunfire ;)

I stepped away from him, pulling out of his grip. He snarled possessively and reached for me.

This book is also when Shane's brothers were introduced. They were all so different, and of course, Shane was the best. He might not have had Luke's Hollywood looks, but he had all the sexual appeal he needed. Leo was lucky to be the receiver of that.

Leo, once again, made Shane proud. Not only did she hold herself gracefully during stressful times in the war zone, she also was not intimidated by Shane's brothers. As one of his brothers said, Leo had brass balls :)

     You're all jackasses. I'll say it, since all of you are being babies about it: Yes, Shane and I were having sex. Right there where you're sitting, actually, Luke.

     Luke made a face and scooted over nearer his brother.

     Shane laughed silently, his shoulders shaking. "Way to be, Leo. I think you just scarred Luke forever."

     Luke squirmed, stood up, and crossed to the other side of the room. "I didn't need to see that, didn't need to know that." He grinned at me, though.

     "None of my business," Rob said, still not looking at me. "You're both consenting adults. Shane can screw who he wants."

     "My only issue is the middle of a civil war might not be the best place for it," Jon said. "But then, it ain't me doing it. Sexual arousal is a natural reaction, thought. The body needs a way to purge the hormones released during the stress and adrenaline of a battle."

     "That's what Shane told me," I said. "We were just testing his theory."

     The Sorrenson brothers were all suppressing chuckles, trying to maintain their composure by not looking at anyone or anything. For some reason, this irritated me. Something told me if I wanted the respect of these men, I'd have to earn it.

     "So, Shane," I said, as casually as I could, "are you feeling purged? Or should we ask your brothers to step out for a few minutes?"

     Shane choked on his laughter, glancing at me in surprise, then at his brothers, who were all red-faced and shaking.

     "I think I could go for another purging," Shane said.

     "I ain't moving," Jon said, not opening his eyes. "But feel free. I won't interrupt."

This book is only $0.99 cents. Go get it and enjoy :D

Click here to read my review of the first book: Biker Billionaire: A Wild Ride

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Review: One Night in Santiago

Title: One Night in Santiago
Series: Stanton Family (Novella)
Author: Audra North
Publisher: Entangled: Flaunt
Release Date: December 30, 2013
Pages: 58
Buy Link: Amazon

Blurb:

Lily Stanton's vacation goes from bad to worse when a storm strands her in a foreign country, arguing with an arrogant—and very sexy—stranger over the last available hotel room.

Successful CEO Bruno Komarov wasn't expecting the gorgeous woman checking in at the reception desk to challenge him over a room. Even more surprising, he actually enjoys their exchange.

But when Lily proposes a compromise—she'll take the bed and he can sleep on the couch—Bruno pushes his attraction aside and assures himself that this can remain strictly business. After all, they're both adults capable of keeping their hands to themselves. They'll share the room, get a good night's sleep, and be off to their respective destinations in the morning.

What could possibly happen in just one night?

Review

Romantic and heartwarming!!!

I am in love with this story! The attraction was undeniable. However, Bruno's self-control was unbelievable. If it wasn't for Lily's advance, Bruno probably would have tamped down his desire and respected her space. Oh my, what a wonderful man he was!

Lily had had a terrible week, maybe even terrible few years. She was successful in her own right, she had confidence, yet she also was secretly insecure. She was ridden with guilt about everything in her life. One of my favorite scenes was after she talked to her sister. Bruno's response to her was absolutely touching. Really, if every woman could find a man like that, all will be right in the world.

Bruno was such a dream...

Not only his manners and his personality, but also behind closed doors. Oh my. What a sexy man he was. Basically, you all have to read this book. Otherwise, it's like missing out on a vital part of life. Why would you want to miss such a thing?

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