BAD ANGELS FALLING by Belinda McBride

Publisher: Changeling Press
Date issued: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60521-204-3
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, M/M
E-book
Reviewed by Judie



CLICK TO PURCHASE! Kokabiel has fallen from Grace. His fall was almost to the death, but he survived only to fall to earth and be found by a man named Ruex, aka Rex. Rex brings Kokabiel back to his normal self, as much as he possibly can. Rex has also decided to give Kokabiel a new name, Rion Hunter. Rex taught and Rion learned and adapted quickly, Rex found himself falling for the angel hard and he didn’t know what to make of it. Rion picked up on these feelings that Rex had and wanted to comfort and hold him. Rex felt that he had a decision to make concerning the angel, and it could leave him a man without love and lonely for the days to come.

This book is a must read, I loved this book from the very beginning! A fall from Grace, an angel and a rugged handsome Sidhe all make up this hot and beautiful love story. I was captivated with Rion and Rex from the beginning. This story flowed like syrup over pancakes, just to watch the relationship transform into something special and exciting. Rex took his time learning everything he could about this fallen angel and developed a friendship that Rion felt he couldn’t live without. Rex knew he loved Rion, he fought tooth and nail not to have to distance himself from this beautiful man. Rion and Rex were separated but Rex soon found out he couldn’t live without his fallen angel. This story blew my mind and will have you begging for more. The chemistry between the two activated like a bomb to its device, once its triggered, KABOOM! There is good news to the ending of this story and that is, there is a book 2! I give you a high five Ms. McBride!

Horsfall: Taste Test by Jade Buchanan

Published by Changeling Press
Date issued: July 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60521-274-6
Shape-shifter Paranormal/M/M
E-book
Reviewed by Judie


CLICK TO PURCHASE! Oliver Philip was living the life. He had twin brothers who loved him and a nice job that he liked. Could it get any better then this? Bayard and Marshall Stoddard loved Oliver with an intensity that made Oliver shiver everytime they spoke to him. Oliver couldn’t put a finger on why these two twin brothers would want him, he wasn’t a huge tall muscle bound man like them, he couldn’t shift and turn into a beautiful Shire horse like them Oliver had issues and he was going to solve them after his picnic with his guys, or maybe later. Later sounded better.

I loved this short story, Ms. Buchanan addressed the main issues that were left hanging in the first story and she tied this story up like you wrap up a birthday package, nice and neat! Marshall had pent up feelings that came out during a lovemaking session, which I thought was excellent, what better way to hash out your feelings! Marshall set his feelings out like a feast at the table, go for what you know! Oliver and Bayard had no choice but to air their differences also and it was on! Twins, a man, issues, and a picnic make for hot fun in the summertime! I read the first story and wanted more and the second one is no different. I want more, more, more! I can’t leave out the most delicious, tantalizing hot sex between the three that will make your toes curl! This is a must read by Ms. Buchanan! I’ll be reading this story again and for months to come!

DOMINION by Michael Barnette

Published by Loose-Id
Date issued: June 2009
ISBN: 978-1-59632-956-0
BDSM LGBT Futuristic Science Fiction Vampire/Shape-shifter Paranormal
E-book
Reviewed by Judie


CLICK TO PURCHASE! Dominion is ruled by Vampire Prince Lucien and by his side as his second in command is Kenji, who would lay down his life for his Prince. A murder has been committed against his family, grandsire and brother both lost right under his nose. His village slaughtered, a few lives remained, that could be taken under the protection of the prince. Even now a shifter was coming for the Prince but Lucien had other things in mind for the shifter. Kenji is a passionate half demon, half vampire who only has eyes for his prince,until his prince sets his eyes on the shifter who wanted to kill the man he loved, jealousy would rear its ugly head, but Lucien being the dominant that he was would have to set things straight with his second in command.

I gave this book a 5 because it kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning till end, I was memerized by the way Prince Lucien and his second stayed true and strong throughout this story. This book flowed like water from a tap, easy, almost fluid like. Each chapter builds up for the next, every question is answered by the end.

I loved the twist and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs, you just don’t know what’s going to happen next. It was like the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Their lovemaking is not for the faint-hearted. Kenji loved his punishment before being taken by his prince, I thought my eyes would start to water, just from the pleasure/pain Kenji enjoyed. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a dominant alpha vampire running the show with his sexy second in tow, ready to take on the world. Mr. Barnette outdid himself on this book, and I hope there is another book to come from this one! High fives to Mr. Barnette!

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.

Hoosier Werewolf: Howl & Prowl (Collection) by Kate Steele

Publisher: Changeling Press
Date published: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60521-137-4
Dark Fantasy, Paranormal, M/M
Ebook
Reviewed by Judie



CLICK TO PURCHASE! Can you say three, three, three books in one! That’s what you get in this collection of books by Kate Steele.

The first story is about Ethan Parks who was a lonely librarian whose car broke down at the right moment. Ethan decides to walk by way of stopping at the store for some dinner, then enters Ethan’s mate, Crewe Jackson whose been salivating after Ethan since High School. Crewe knew it was to soon to claim the mate he left for 9 years.

Crewe picked up the sent of his mate and followed him to the store, where some kids had been harassing Ethan. In the nick of time it was Crewe to the rescue. Ethan couldn’t believe his eyes, the young man that caught his eye a long time ago.

The second story is about the next oldest brother, Dustin. Dustin is the brother that trusts you from the start and therein lays the problem. His boyfriend at the time has a key to his apartment and has been planning to set him up and when he does, Dustin’s mate Chad Sutter comes to his rescue, a big time lawyer and shifter, knows he has to take care of Dustin by any means necessary. Dustin makes the right choice when he decides to trust this special and devoted man. A shifter knows one thing and that is to protect his mate at all costs. Chad is the man for this job!

The third and last story is about the oldest brother, Nick. Nick is the alpha over his two brothers and while he is happy that they have found their mates, he on the other hand likes to be single until Alpha Werewolf Lucas Devereau makes him an offer he can’t refuse. How can two alphas’ get together without someone being second best? The tale between these two was exciting to see. Nick was not going for second and neither was Lucas, but danger was coming for Lucas and his soon to be mate, and time was running out for Lucas and Nick.

I loved all three stories, because each brother had their own issues to deal with and it was up to their mates to help them through. This book exploded with stories that would make a grown man cry for more. There was Ethan with his shyness, Dustin and his feeling to always trust someone and they didn’t trust at all, and Nick, learning that walking beside his mate rather than who would dominate the relationship.

Ms. Steele has a way of bringing the love with all three sets not to mention the bone tingling sex that took place with all three. There is even the secret that might come between all three couples. I recommend this story to anyone and everyone who loves shifters and their secrets and their fire burning sex lives. A must read!