FERAL by Joely Skye

Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Date issued: May 2009
ISBN: 78-1-60504-520-7
Gay paranormal romance
E-book
Reviewed by Judie




CLICK TO PURCHASE! Ethan is hiding out, from other shifters that would cause him harm even death, but for eight years he’s been able to avoid them until now. Ethan was captured eight years ago and they killed someone close to him. Tortured and abused by his captives, Ethan never wanted that part of his life to rear its ugly head. His mind still remembers a wolf watching him while being tortured; He remembers the look in the wolf’s eyes as he assisted them in their awful plan to kill Ethan. Now eight years later his enemy has found him again.

FERAL is what they were calling Ethan. FERAL is when you have not come out in your human form. Bram knew there was more to this cougar, if he only had enough time to spend with him and not assist his Alpha with trying to contain him.

The more time Bram and Ethan spent together, the more attracted they became to each other. Bram held his feelings down for Ethan but he knew he had to make a way of escape for him. Still danger lurked for both were and cougar.

Ms. Skye has made this story such a joy to read. I enjoyed it tremendously, it had depth, and intrigue, and a sensual build up of what was to come for these two characters. The story flowed with a tempo that you really wanted to keep your eyes open for a few minutes more so you could see what was going to happen. Ethan, the love struck cougar, and Bram, the uncared for Omega, came together in difficult times to be the best of friends and lovers.

SURRENDER – Tales of Erotic Submission by Eden Bradley, Eliza Gayle, Reese Gabriel, and Alessia Brio

Publisher: Phaze Books
Date published: September 2008
ISBN 978-1-60659-087-4
Contemporary Erotic Romance
E-book
Reviewed by Tina


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BREAKING SKYE by Eden Bradley

Skye Ballard takes out an ad hoping to find a Dom who will cure her desires to submit – but just for one night. She believes one night is all it will take for her fantasies to be fulfilled.

When she meets Adam Dunne, Skye knows she’s met her man. He’s just dripping with sexual appeal. Adam agrees to teach her how to be submissive only on his terms.

Once Adam takes Skye under his wing, will he be able to release this sub to another Dom or will he keep her for his own?

Ms. Bradley works her magic with BREAKING SKYE. She brings her characters to life in the first paragraph, hooking the reader immediately. Skye is a strong heroine who wants to explore the deeper side of sex. Once she begins her training she’s not too sure she’s up for the challenge, but when Adam leaves her hanging on the brink of satisfaction, she learns a lot about herself.
Adam is tall, dark and oh-so-sexy. He left me breathless right along side of Skye.


SUBMISSIVE SECRETS by Eliza Gayle

Carli comes home tired after a long day to find a man naked in her bed. Here’s the chance she’s waited eight long years to show him how much she’s missed him. She’s regretted leaving him the day before their wedding, every day. But she harbors a secret – the reason she left him in the first place.

Aidan’s on a mission – to uncover Intel secrets. He doesn’t want to spend any more time then necessary with Carli. He’d been hurt deeply by her quick exit. When he comes across her deepest, darkest, desires while searching her apartment will he have a change of heart?

This reviewer is a huge fan of Eliza Gayle, but this story left me disappointed. There was a premise to the story that I felt was forgotten about along the way. The heroine and hero had undeniable chemistry and when they came together, sparks flew. The sexual tension and combattery was amazing and engaging. It felt like the premise was pushed aside for sex. In this reviewer’s opinion, I would have liked to see the story finished. And the tons of questions I have answered.


CUPID’S CAPTIVE by Reese Gabriel

John Cupid lives by certain rules, but the most important? There is no such thing as falling in love. And for this Dom it’s all about playing and John Cupid has many women longing to play. There’s nothing sexier than a submissive obeying him. When John’s work partner and best friend Carl persuades him to keep tabs on his younger sister for the night, John finds himself with his hands full.

Steffy Hayes has been in love with her “uncle” John for as long as she can remember. After overhearing a conversation between John and her brother Carl Steffy sets out to be everything John is looking for. Will John be able to resist her charms? Will Steffy convince John there is such a thing as love?

Mr. Gabriel claims to be an expert in BDSM and who is this reviewer to argue? CUPID’S CAPTIVE has proven to this reader that Mr. Gabriel does know his way around BDSM and very well. The Dom/Submissive scenes are intense, riveting and oh so breathtaking. From the first sentence you’re drawn to the hero John. Mr. Gabriel shows you a softer side to this strong, sexy Dom. The heroine Stephanie or “Steffy”, as she called throughout the story is one strong-willed woman. At twenty-one she’s wise beyond her years. She knows what she wants and determined to succeed in winning the affection of John.


LISTEN TO ME by Alessia Brio

This three page snippet is about two nameless people who are engaging foreplay. One is blindfolded while the other is controlling the situation. The one in control has a secret, but is waiting for the right moment.

I must say, as a reviewer this was the first time I was thoroughly confused by a story and disappointed. I was distracted by the need to figure out if they were male or female. I couldn’t connect with the characters because I wasn’t sure who they were and weren’t given any names. That’s not to say that given more of the story I wouldn’t have liked it. In my opinion had we been given more of the story it would have answered the questions running through my mind.

THE BURNING: The Pentacles of Magick series, Book 2 by Eliza Gayle

Publisher: Phaze books
Date published: June 2008
ISBN 978-1-59426-813-7
Paranormal Romance
E-book
Reviewed by Dawn

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Bad boy Cash Scott has been drifting for years, misusing his magick and getting into trouble. With a startling revelation about the family prophecy, Cash sets out for answers and ends up along the way with the one woman who will cause a little heat to bloom between them. Can Cash and Selene build on that fiery attraction that pulses between them to defeat the forces after them or will it destroy them both?

The second book of Ms. Gayle’s charming Pentacles of Magick has Cash Scott center stage. You met him in THE BONDING and this time he finds himself on a collision course with a hot fire starter who makes his senses come alive and eases the darkness that surrounds him. Oh my is all I can say as I fan my face and wonder how to grab one of the Scott boys for my own to play with. Sexy, sinfully hot and sparks are flying as Cash and Selene collide, literally, on the road. Can Selene be the answer to the darkness that hugs Cash’s soul? Will Cash be able to help his brothers before the evil forces destroy them? All those questions continue to race through the pages as I read THE BURNING.

Cash is one yummy male and I was enthralled with his wonderful self. Full of swagger and reeking of sex appeal, he is one of those characters that will make your panties wet and agree to just about anything he says for just a stroke of his hands on you. Selene is a spitfire of a woman who is as independent as they come. Meeting Cash is not on her to-do list and he is one lethal weapon, to her thinking. Together they have to fight their attraction, a centuries old curse, bounty hunters and other baddies on their tail as they try to figure out the pieces of their family prophecy in time before all hell breaks loose. Can these two work together in order to find the lasting peace they need or will the flames that burn between them singe them to the core?

PENTACLES OF MAGICK: THE BURNING is a wonderful story full of characters that keep you glued to the screen, smoldering passion and a mystery that has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing till the very end. If you enjoy some very sexy alpha male witches, feisty women who desire them and a prophecy that will save them or destroy them, then grab THE BURNING and see what a little smoldering passion can do to you.

THE BONDING: The Pentacles of Magick series, Book 1 by Eliza Gayle

Publisher: Phaze books
Date published: March 2008
ISBN 978-1-59426-867-0
Ménage, Bondage, Paranormal series
E-book
Reviewed by Dawn


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Four brothers all witches in some degree and under a curse when they were born. A race to save their family and each other as evil descends on them and the Scott brothers find the women who will rule their hearts and help break the curse once and for all. Graelen Scott is hell bent on breaking the family curse that has plagued him and his brothers forever it seems, in his mind. Separate from his brothers, he is in a life and death race with the one woman who will either be his salvation or his death in PENTACLES OF MAGICK: THE BONDING.

This was the first book I have read by Ms. Gayle and I’ve got to say, I was captivated by her wonderful yummy alpha male characters and the strong women who go toe to toe with them in one fashion or another. In the first book of the Pentacles of Magick series, we meet the Scott brothers, all whom are witches and when together, they have the ultimate power that can corrupt their souls. In THE BONDING, we see how the series begins and meet Graelen Scott, a man who made this reviewer sit up and take notice. A take charge guy, he finds himself separated from his brothers and then he meets Rena, a woman who wants to help but is she his greatest help or his death? The dynamics between these two singe the pages and man; I wanted a cold shower after these two characters dueled with more than words.

Ms. Gayle writes with a sure strong stroke of her pen as she captures the Scott brothers perfectly and the reader gets a glimpse into a world where there is magic, curses and other good things that keep you enthralled. THE BONDING is the first of the Scott brothers’ series and I am off to grab the next three so I can see what happens next in their quest to defeat the curse and live happily ever after with the women who rule their hearts. Get ready for four yummy brothers to set your temperature rising and to make those long winter nights one hot delight. I am looking forward to reading more of the Pentacles of Magick series and to see what happens next.