All I want and more...

Spotlight Assumed Identity by Lila Munro

2012-02-03T00:30:00.001-05:00

Innocent childhood games of dress-up and pretend…

Julie Stevens is as straight as they come. Or so she tries to convince herself. But it isn’t easy believing that little white lie when she has the two most sexually eccentric best friends on the planet. One is a bi-sexual Domme who believes if it looks fun, try it. The other is a gay man in the role of slave to his very sexy Master whom Julie often wishes wasn’t gay. Dante’s commanding presence makes her want to do things that set her on fire with need and embarrassment. Given her boring vanilla life, how exactly does she fit into their world? Would they like to have a shinier third wheel?

Are a completely different animal for grownups…

After one wild evening and a bit too much liquid encouragement, Julie discovers a side of herself she’s always tried to ignore. The realization she’s a sub not only scares her, it excites her and she yearns for more. But the process of finding the right man to teach her becomes a real issue, until Mason comes along. He’s everything Julie imagines a Dom should be. Armed with her masque and Renaissance costume, Julie is thrown for a loop when the handsome Master draws more willingness out of her than she ever thought possible. Is it possible she’s more than a submissive? And will the assumptions he’s made about her identity end up tearing them apart?

Lila Munro pens contemporary erotic romance and currently resides on the coast of North Carolina. She is a military wife and takes much of her inspiration for her heroes from the marines she’s lived around for the past fifteen years. Coining the term realmantica, she strives to produce quality romance in a realistic setting. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading everything she can get her hands on, trips to the museum and aquarium, taking field research trips, and soaking up the sun on the nearby beaches. Her works include The Executive Officer’s Wife, Bound By Trust, Destiny’s Fire, A Slower Lower Love, A Slower Lower Life, Salvation, Force Recon: Beacon Bayou, Force Recon: Somalia, True Identity and Identity Crisis. Currently she’s working on sequels to several series to be released throughout 2011-2012. She’s a member in good standing with the RWA and Passionate Ink. Ms. Munro is also the Vice President of Business Affairs at Rebel Ink Press. She loves to hear from her readers and can be contacted via her website http://lilamunro.weebly.com , or through Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Lila_Munro You can also contact her via email at lilasromance@gmail.com For more information about Rebel Ink Press please visit their website at www.rebelinkpress.com

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Dark Soul Vol. 2 Dark Whisper & Dark Night by Aleksandr Voinov

2012-02-01T00:30:00.000-05:00

My review for Dark Soul Vol. 1 ~ Dark Soul & Dark Secret, please go here!

The second volume in the Dark Soul series features the stories "Dark Whisper" and "Dark Night."

In "Dark Whisper," Gianbattista may have broken Silvio's heart and sent him off to the States, but he's still just a phone call away. When Silvio returns from a sex shop with a bag full of goodies, Gianbattista can't resist topping his boy one more time, even if they are 4,000 miles apart.

In "Dark Night," the Russian problem comes back to haunt Stefano, and when a dark encounter leaves him bloody and broken, Silvio knows just the right way to ease his pain.

I obtained the above information from Riptide website.

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

Also, I will leave you with the warning that this is a m/m book/review. If m/m is not your cup of tea... or if you are not sure this fits in your comfort zone, you will not offend me if you if you just stop by to say Hi and maybe say Hi to Aleksandr! Now... let's get started!

This is Volume 2 and Aleksandr has not disappointed me. I quickly became a fan of Alek's writing style. Although one scene sticks out in my mind the most from book one and I get reminded about it in book two, this is a great series. Alek's voice is strong and not to be messed with. There is no mincing at the words that flow on the paper... The characters are strong, the men are even stronger, the action gets more intense, the drama get thicker and the emotions... well... let's just say that things get really hot. Alek is an author that when I read... I devour the story. My only problem.... I can't get enough of this story.

The first part of this story is about Silvio and a lover from the past.... Or one that wants to stay in the past. And I do have to say that phone sex has never sounded hotter.... You will want to get in on that phone conversation! But this story tore at my heart because Silvio is still in love with his old lover... and knows that there a job to do and a man that needs him just a little more. He is good at what he does and has been hired to do what he does....

Then the second part kicked some freaking ass. Well, actually... Stefano got his ass kicked. But I can't tell you to much because I really want you to read this book. But I will say the leading up that moment and the after effects will make you wonder what is to come next! And believe me........... I want to know what happens next! This series just keeps getting better and better... Hotter and hotter.... Dirtier and darker... I WANT MORE!!!!!

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I have left you with Dark Soul Vol. 3..... There is always more to come! Damn you Aleksandr!!

In "Dark Lady I," as Silvio Spadaro plans to take on the Russian hit squad that kidnapped his boss, he decides the best way to deal with four extremely dangerous men is to become an even more dangerous woman.

In “Dark Lady II,” Stefano discovers yet another disturbing—and arousing—truth about Silvio and how easily Silvio can use a man’s weakness to his own ends.

“Dark Brother” brings another player to Stefano Marino’s household. Franco Spadaro has just been released from the French Foreign Legion and is catching up with his little brother. In the middle of a war, a skilled sniper comes in right on time—but two Spadaros might be more than Stefano can handle.

I obtained the above information from Riptide website.

To see more of Aleksandr Voinov, please go check out the website!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Winner of His Dark Bond by Anne Marsh....

2012-01-31T00:30:00.000-05:00

First, I want to thank Ms. Anne for allowing me to giveaway one of her babies...
Her book!!!
Secondly, I want to thank all of you that came out to help out and winner a book!
And the winner is.............

The_Book_Queen @ The_Book_Queen@yahoo.com~!
I will be sending Ms. Anne your information hone!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!

And just be sure to stick around, you never know what we will have here at the Lair!!!

To go back to the review of Lissa's Matthews Unmasked & Revealed, click here!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Two-fer Review: Unmasked & Revealed by Lissa Matthews

2012-01-30T00:30:00.003-05:00

****Double Review****

The reviews today are Book 2 and Book 3 in the Masked Series.
If you want to see the review of Book 1 Masked, please visit my link here!

~ Ahead of time... If M/M is not your cup of tea, just drop by and tell me Hi! ~

Series: Masked, Book 2
Publisher: Self
Genre: Contemporary M/M BDSM Erotic Romance
Length: Short Novella
Format: eBook

With his mask secured in place, Bobby enters Abyss with a single purpose, a single desire. Thor. It’s been a busy week and he’s so anxious to see the dominant again, he doesn’t even take the time to head home and change into more appropriate fetish club attire. He hasn’t been able to shake the lust and memories of how it felt to be under Thor’s hands, to surrender to his need for a man, for Thor, and it drives Bobby to the one thing, the one place he knows he can find fulfillment.

Thor doesn’t flog men, at least not in public, but the undeniable attraction and need he feels the moment he spots Bobby, dressed more for a business meeting than a night out with lifestylers, compels him to make an exception that will change everything he’s known and everything everyone has thought about him.

Nervous and stripped of his shirt, Bobby is strapped to a St. Andrews Cross, surrendering to the pleasure that is Thor with a flogger. Thor’s whispered words of need and encouragement strengthen Bobby’s resolve that tonight is the night he must remove the mask and reveal his identity, that tonight he must reveal his longing for more than one night, once a week club meetings.

Will Thor still want him? There’s only one way to find out…

Pleasure, confessions, and cravings so strong lead to an inevitable confrontation when the mask comes off and Bobby’s real identity is revealed in Unmasked.

I obtained the above information at Ms. Lissa's NEWWWWW website!

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

A statement I tend to make to let you, my adorable followers, know what I think of the author... So, if you stalk me enough, you will know that I love Ms. Matthews and her work and her work with m/m is no difference. And this story is no different! Unmasked picked up right where Ms. Lissa left me in Masked.... Except this time... The mask comes off.

The story continues with Thor **That name just make me... Well.... You know** and Bobby. You are left still wondering what will happen when Bobby takes off the mask... Even though this is a short story... You are left wondering is Bobby going to put it all on the line for a man that has not fully accepted Bobby.... Do they allow all the walls to fall down and just be the real men they are... Will Bobby crumble under the pressure of keeping up with his facade?

I love this story... Watching two men come to terms with each other... with life and with the other... I hope you join me on this journey that starts off behind a mask....

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Series: Masked, Book 3
Publisher: Self
Genre: Contemporary M/M BDSM Erotic Romance
Length: Novella
Format: eBook

Blurb:

The mask has come off, the closet door opened, and the acceptance in revelation has begun…

Thor sent Bobby home from Abyss with a few conditions. Have the hard conversations with those closest to him and arrive at Thor’s home, midnight, the following weekend. He’s been instructed not to call, not to email, not to contact Thor in any way. Simply do as told or…not.

Bobby comes to Thor a different man, changed somewhat for having come out of the closet to his parents and his best friend. The weight of his secret longings has been lifted and his desire to begin a relationship full of exploration and submission with a man is within his grasp. All it takes is following Thor’s orders, submitting to Thor’s rules, offering himself up to Thor’s dominance.

Can Bobby truly give over his tightly held onto control to the one man who drives him to his knees? Can Thor look beyond Bobby’s womanizer reputation to the longing for acceptance within?

Find out in, Revealed, the third installment in Lissa Matthews’ Masked series

I obtained the above information at Ms. Lissa's NEWWWWW website!

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

Now this story is a little longer... But oh so worth it!!!! I am not even sure I can write about it because it was just that good! Thor... damn that man gives me the chills just typing his name... I mean seriously, you should see him... All man, All alpha, all dominate, built like a God, blond hair... all wrapped up in a kilt and kick ass combat boots!! Now, what woman would not get the chills!!!! And then Bobby... he is just as sweet as apple pie! Okay, maybe not as sweet as apple pie, lol. But still you know what I mean. Anyway... watching their relationship bloom... Or grow is just amazing. Watching the layers being stripped away and the man being exposed to the core is just as raw a you will get.

Ms. Lissa, what is next???? You know I will be bugging you until I get more... Hey, maybe a f/f??? LMBO!!!! This is an awesome story line you will want to read from the beginning to the end!!! Yes, you have to read from the first one to the last one!!!!
Now go read!

If you are tempted to see the Masked yourself.... Please visit Ms. Lissa's Neewwwww Website!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

The Shameless Winners are.........!!!!!!!!!!

2012-01-28T00:30:00.002-05:00

***First, I want to give a huge Smutty Hussy Thank you to all of the authors that participated in this awesome giveaway with me!
Without them, this would NOT have been possible!
Hugs and smoochies from me to you!
So, please as a thank you from the bottom of my Shameless Hussy Heart!!!!
And to all my peeps out there, please let the authors know that they freaking rock!***

Now, I am a very thrilled to announce the winners of this awesome
Shameless Giveaway Hop...

I want to thank the ladies at Red Hot Books... Follow this link for allowing me to be a part of this Oh So Shameless Giveaway Hop!!! I had so much fun meeting new people!!!

I am tickled pink to say who wins what...
Your name will be on the side of the authors book!!!!
Congrats to everyone that won!!
Thank you all for coming to my little blog home!
I hope you enjoyed yourself!

~~~~ The authors will contact the winners~~~~

Well, let's get Shameless...

Lissa Matthews ~ Winner is Juana @ jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com

She won an ebook of Twisted Up &... $10.00 Amazon Gift Card

Vivian Arend ~ Winner is Blodeuedd @ booksforlife01 gmail dot com
She won Turn It up (Print Book)

Stacey Kennedy ~ Winner is Pommawolf Emeraldwolfeyes @ pommawolf @hotmail.com
She won an ebook of Supernaturally Kissed

Jodi Redford ~ Winner is LunarDragonQueen @ lunardragonqueen@gmail.com
She won an ebook of The Naughty List!

Eliza March ~ Winner is IdentitySeeker @ sarah.setar@gmail.com
She won an ebook of Dual Bondage: Roped and Tied

Gina Gordon ~ Winner is Sebrina @ Sebrina_Cassity at yahoo dot com
Ebook of Bound In Lingerie

Stephanie Julian ~ Winner is Elaing8 @ elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
She won... The Paper Goddess Books

Cristal Ryder ~ Winner is geschumann @ geschumann at live dot com
She won an ebook from her backlist.

Melissa Schroeder ~ Winner is Stephanie Verhaegen @ stephanie.verhaegen@hotmail.com
She won a print copy of A Little Harmless Lie...
Or anything from her backlist in ebook.

***Stephanie will have to choose =)***

Melissa will also include a Swag Pack for being Shameless!

Heather Long ~ Winner is Julianne @ luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com
$10 GC to either Amazon or BN ~ Winners choice...
*** Julianne will have to choose**
As well as an ecopy of Marshal of Hel Dorado

Jenn LeBlanc ~ Winner is Andrea I @ ainfinger@comcastDOTnet
She won the full serial of The Rake and The Recluse Redux.

Alice Anderson - Winner is AsianCocoa @ asiancocoa94 at aol dot com
She won an ecopy of her book...

Tips for Author

OH and the winner of The Kure is.......

barbara is the winner
barbbattaglia@yahoo.com

*The author has been contacted with the winner's information*

~*~*~*~*~*~Whew, I am really really tired now... ~*~*~*~*~*~
I am going to take a couple of those cover models and
I am going to retire to the Lair for a very long while...
We will return..., Well, I am not sure when!!!
Thanks to all of you for stopping by!!!

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Giveaway & Spotlight The Fever & The Fury by Stephanie Draven

2012-01-27T00:30:00.001-05:00

The Lair is happy to Spotlight this hotttttt hottttttttt story by Ms. Stephanie Draven.... And if you are really good... We have a giveaway at the end!!!

Revenge is a dish best served hot!

Phaedra, a fury, is bound to make Lieutenant Luke Lazaros atone for his supposed crime, but her usual method of inflicting pain doesn’t work very well on a phoenix with the power to be reborn every time he dies. However, each rebirth leaves him with an overwhelming need for sex. Phaedra’s new plan: to drive Luke mad with desire.

But Phaedra has never touched anyone—even herself—except to cause pain. She’s an innocent when it comes to pleasure…but Luke isn’t. His touch is a revelation, arousing a passion in Phaedra that is as delicious as it is terrifying. For no matter how much she wants Luke, giving herself to a man risks awakening her goddess’s wrath.

Excerpt:

She'd already killed him twice this week.

Monday, the harpy bitch grabbed the wheel just as he was making a tight turn on a cliff-side highway. The car jumped the barrier and exploded in a fiery crash of glass and twisted metal at the bottom of Moraca Canyon.

On Wednesday morning, he'd chanced taking a shower and she dropped a hair dryer in with him, sending a deadly shock through his wet body.

It wasn't even the weekend and she was already trying to kill him a third time.

Luke had awakened to the sinuous slide of her body atop his and, for one groggy moment, he'd enjoyed the carnal sensation of a woman in bed with him.

Then her knee came crushing down on his windpipe.

Now Luke thrashed upon the mattress, grabbing at her supple thighs, trying to throw her off. The curve of her breast brushed his arm, her moist lips parted and she clutched at his face as if she were going to draw him into an intimate embrace…just before fingernails like talons cut his flesh to bloody ribbons.

Or at least that's what it felt like.

With the lightest touch, she could put an ordinary mortal man in complete agony. But he wasn't an ordinary mortal man and she should have known better than to touch him.

"Atone," the fury demanded, her voice driving needles of agony into his spine.
“Atone!”

Luke was desperate enough to consider it. Anything to get rid of her. Anything to make the pain stop. Anything that might relieve him of the memories that haunted him. The blood in the sand and all the lies…

Take the money, Luke. There'll be more where that came from.

His traitorous lips parted in surrender, ready to tell the fury whatever she wanted to hear, but then he felt his square jaw clench tight in stubborn refusal.
No. Screw atonement and regret. Luke would rather die again.

Her lithe legs wrapped around his waist like a vise. They were locked together as tightly as lovers and in blind suffering he banged the back of his skull on the headboard. It started like a fever, a sexual rush of heat that seared its way through his veins, pulsing through his hammering heart, racing to his groin.

Damn it. He liked this villa, but he'd burn the place down to get free of her if he had to. Sparks leaped from his fingertips to the bedsheets and the scent of scorched linen rose to his nostrils. The fire would obey him—it was the one goddamned thing in his life he still had any control over—so Luke made the fire rise higher, engulfing them both in a flash of flames and searing pain.

His bones went white-hot, molten beneath his skin, and he screamed. He was turning to ash. He was burning her too, burning her alive. He could have held onto her. He could have forced her to share his torment to the bitter end, but he flung her away. And her tumbling body was the last thing he saw before he died….

Phaedra was accustomed to inflicting pain, not suffering it. But now every cell in her body screamed in protest as her burned skin rose up in blisters. She was immortal. She could never die. That didn't mean she couldn't feel pain, and making this man miserable had somehow become her own personal torment.

She lay dazed in agony on the floor, smoke filling her lungs while Lieutenant Luke Lazaros burned alive before her very eyes. Gods of Olympus, he was stubborn. He should have broken by now, but he was only getting more unmanageable. None of the men she'd been sent to torture had ever been so obstinate. Then again, she'd never been unleashed upon a phoenix before.

In the light of the crackling blaze, Phaedra's blistered body healed, new pink flesh knitting over the old with miraculous speed, and it occurred to her that the fire alarm wasn't shrieking. A quick glance up at the scorched ceiling told her that he'd disabled it. That he'd planned for this exact circumstance. He was handy that way. Good with modern gadgets. And a born strategist. He'd started anticipating her. Adapting…

All at once, the conflagration on the bed extinguished itself and a burst of air dusted her with Luke's charred human remains. A bit of stagecraft on his part.

Of course, she'd seen him do this before—rise from the ashes as a new man, his dark curly hair cut in sharp military style, his name and blood type displayed upon frayed patches on his desert fatigues. A backpack full of cash in his right hand.

This was how he looked the moment he was war-forged. The instant he stopped being an ordinary mortal man and became a monster. But as many times as she watched him die, she couldn't enjoy it. Watching him now, she took no satisfaction in his shudder of revulsion at the feel of a new body that wasn't his own. Nor did it encourage her to see the half hostile, half haunted look in his eyes as he tried to remember himself. Shaking his head as if to fasten upon his old memories, he caught her look of dismay and gave a dark smile-that-was-not-a-smile.

"What's the matter?” Luke asked. “Didn't expect me to be so hot in bed?"

Given that she was clutching the burned and blackened remains of her clothing against her body, Phaedra didn't appreciate the sexual innuendo. It didn't surprise her though. Every time the lieutenant was reborn, he battled overwhelming hunger. He'd be ravenous now, for food, drink…sex.

Still, he grabbed one of his white dress shirts from a drawer and tossed it to her. "Here. You can wear this."

The gallant gesture was starkly out of place considering their situation. Phaedra eyed her nemesis as she fastened the buttons, disconcerted by his scent on the shirt and how it mingled with the perfume of her newly healed skin. "Does this mean you're ready to be redeemed, Luke Lazaros?"

"Just means I was brought up right," Luke said through his teeth. "And that an officer falls back on his training in a crisis. Or maybe I've just always fantasized about a leggy woman wearing nothing but my shirt. Until I get rid of you, I might as well improve the scenery."

"How many times must we go through this?" Phaedra asked, ignoring the predatory glare in his eyes. She rose to her feet. She was tall, but he was taller. She was hard-bodied and imposing; even before they felt the torture of her touch, most men had the sense to cower. But not this man. "There is no getting rid of me, Lieutenant. Once a fury is unleashed upon a criminal, she's unbreakably bound to him until he atones or is driven to insanity."

"I'm not a criminal," Luke snapped. "And I will find a way to be rid of you."

I hope you do find a way, Phaedra thought. Because she was every bit as stuck with him as he was with her.

**Okay... Giveaway Time**
Ms. Stephanie is very graciously giving away an Ebook of The Fever & The Fury!
So......
Would you do something shameless for books?

Contest ends ~ Thursday, February 2nd... Winner announce ~ Sunday, February 5th!

Rules::
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Giveaway Wanna Be His Dark Bond... by Ms. Anne Marsh

2012-01-25T00:30:00.001-05:00

HIS DARK BOND
The Fallen – Book #2

HE HUNGERS FOR HER BODY . . .

Zer is no angel—well, not anymore. He’s explored every flavor of sin imaginable, drinking in the pleasures of humanity. But now he must find the woman who carries his salvation in her very blood…a woman like Nessa St. James.

AND HER SOUL

Nessa has considered the bargain the Fallen offer. Anything she wants in exchange for accepting Zer’s bond? No way. Not her. Not when she finds out about the mind-blowing ritual involved, and the marks of surrender that will ink her skin. But with a serial killer to stop and centuries of experience on his side, this is one job Zer’s going to nail.

An Excerpt.....

Zer made the run to G2’s, coming into the club from the roofline because he had energy to burn and he got off on the sheer physical pleasure of pounding across the rooftops, leaping the empty spaces between the buildings. Beautiful thing about all that space was that you just never knew when your foot might slip. If only it was that easy to finally bite it. Put an end to millennia of emptiness. To the suspicion that maybe, just maybe, you’d been exiled from the Heavens because you weren’t good enough and not because of a well-engineered set-up.

Security met him as soon as his boot hit the rooftop, of course—because Zer’s lieutenant, Brends, wasn’t an idiot and the male looked after his own with the tenacity of a starving hound—but the patrol recognized his face, even before he snarled the password. Everyone knew who Zer was. The sire. The one who was supposed to lead the Fallen out of this shit storm and back to glory. Never mind that he was at least a thousand years overdue.

Two males, one on his left and the other flanking his right. If they’d wanted to take him out, they’d missed their chance. He’d been vulnerable when his boot hit the edge, but now he was on solid ground.

Leather duster flying around him, he took the stairs down to the club floor, taking out his frustration and his restless energy on the anonymous stairwell with the stark linoleum and aseptic guardrails. Moving silently downwards, his shadow gliding over the steps stretching before him, he considered what he’d learned in the last week.

The nightly fights against the rogues preying on the human population of M City were only the tip of the iceberg. The desire to drink human emotions was worse than any drug. The rogues were Fallen who either no longer could or would control their urge to drink human emotions. Lost to that dark hunger, they rampaged out of control, insane and indulging in sprees of violence as they drank their human victims to death.

Worse, Cuthah, the corrupt Dominion who’d engineered the Fallen’s exile from the Heavens, was clearly massing the army he’d threaten to raise. Sure, the motherfucker had flat out said as much during his last heart-to-heart with the Fallen, but Zer had hoped—for longer than he should have—that Cuthah had merely been grandstanding, doing a little posturing because the male had been on the losing end of the fight and looking to save face.

No such luck.

Maybe Zer should have just let the rogues do their thing. The Heavens might have evicted the Dominions’ asses, but they hadn’t put out a kill order. Not yet. Some of the Fallen still fought for redemption. The others gave in to the soul thirst and became rogues. Fuck if he knew why he fought, though, other than that he was, like it or not, still the leader of the Fallen three thousand year after their disastrous Fall from grace, and he’d never walked away from a fight.
Plus, Zer and his brothers might be debauched sensualists who enjoyed more than their fair share of earthy pleasures, but they did not kill innocents. Seduce, yes, murder, no.
The humans grinding on the crowded dance floor gave him a wide berth when he strode into the club. He was a killer.

He planted himself in the club’s private banquette. His seat in his world. He was king here and everyone—human and Fallen—knew it.

The gaping avenue in the dancing crowd closed up once he was safely stowed in the banquette, the music kicking up in volume to match the drug-induced euphoria of the crowd. Sin and sex. His humans stank of both vices. Like the addict he was, he opened his senses, drinking down the delicious cocktail. Unable to experience emotion themselves, the Fallen depended on the humans around them to provide it. There were a few ways to tap into that emotion, but the best was sex. And Zer was hungry for it.

Wanting more.

Always more.

To learn more about Ms. Anne, please visit her website here!!!

***Now for the time you all have waited for... ***
***The Giveaway!!!***

Ms. Anne is kindly giving away His Dark Bond
*paperback*

***Contest is open to International! Ms. Anne said if USPS ships, she will send***

Giveaway open till Monday, 30th @ 6pm EST...
Winner will be announced Tuesday, 31st!!

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Review: The King's Pleasure by Kitty Thomas

2012-01-23T00:30:00.002-05:00

The King's Pleasure

In the kingdom of Himeros, Abigail is despised for her gypsy heritage. Pushed to the fringes of society, she’s forced to break the law in order to help feed her family. When a castle guard catches her stealing bread, he intends to cut off her hand for the offense.

Niall has just taken the throne and is determined to prove he isn’t a monster like his father. Awakened by the cries of a gypsy, he spares her from the guard’s blade and takes her as his slave instead. When he learns she doesn’t understand the kingdom’s carnal ways, he becomes determined to strip her of all inhibitions until her every desire is in service to the king’s pleasure.

DISCLAIMER:

This is a work of fiction, and the author does not endorse or condone any behavior done to another human being without their consent.

Warning: This book contains master/slave, group sexual activity, mild sadomasochism, oral and anal play, exhibitionism, and voyeurism.

AUTHOR’S NOTE:

This story exists in an alternate world that is not part of our history. You may notice a blend of some modern technology (electricity and running water), with an old world feel. This is by design.

I obtained the above information from Ms. Kitty's website here.

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review...

I was given this book to review and give my honest thoughts, so here goes!

By coming to my place, you know that I am a reader of Ms. Kitty's work. She is a writer on the darker end of the spectrum. She is not your average BDSM writer, she puts her dark spin on things; but you know immediately if it is for you or not. For some people, her writing is not for them. It pushes them out of their comfort zone... It pushes the limit of what they are willing to accept as okay... Her writing pushes the envelope of what is acceptable by your own morals. But her writing is just that... writing. A world of escape, a world of her own creation... A world which, if dark is for you, you could lose yourself in. Now with this said... I will tell you what I thought of The King's Pleasure...

This is short story but it was a good read! I won't give much away... The story line was fresh for me, one I have not read about. It truly was a "fairy tale" of sorts. I enjoyed the twist and turns of what happened. It is not our traditional King saves the girl story... No, but I enjoyed watching the relationship grow between the King and the peasant. It amazed me to watch Abigail be brazen in front of the King... A man she knew could end her life on a whim. She enticed him, she enthralled him... she served him. Naill, the King, took Abigail in and tried to right a wrong of the past. Could he do it...?? Could he make things work that society deemed was an outrage?
Well.... I guess you will just have to find out what truly was The King's Pleasure!

Debate Time... Not a true spoiler but a thought of my own....
***There is one part of the story that people are in debate about. I have read a few things that others have had to say and what Ms. Kitty said before I even read the book. I won't tell you what it is about... but for those that have read the story... I will say that the three sentences in question... or should I say the action in question - IMO - did not even need to be in the story. I painted the picture of what the scene looked like and for that to be there, I didn't need it. Now at what was put in there... I feel there should have been a little disclaimer of some sort for those that are against those kind of actions. But with all of this said, it did not take away from the story that Ms. Kitty put in front of me.***

To see more from Ms. Kitty... please visit her website!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Giveaway & Guest Post ~ The Kure Jaye Frances

2012-01-20T14:00:00.000-05:00

The Lair is happy to announce a new author that has come over to play....

Ms Jaye Frances!!!

Thank you, Cecile, for hosting me on All I Want and More today. I really appreciate the opportunity to talk about The Kure, and to let your readers know about my “Resolve To Read” promotion on Amazon through the month of January.

***You are quite welcome Ms. Jaye... Have fun!=)***

What do you do with two people who unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other, despite an onslaught of supernatural obstacles?

John Tyler, one of the main characters in The Kure, is stricken with a ravaging plague that is destroying his body. When he discovers the existence of a demonic book of healing called the Kure, he learns that it contains a forbidden ritual that might help him. The problem? It requires the complicity of a young virgin on the day of her eighteenth birthday. John’s search for such a woman leads him to Sarah Sheridan, and although he originally seeks her out to determine if she will help him unlock the spell’s power, after meeting her, he knows he could never ask her to make such a sacrifice.

When an angered Sarah confronts John about his true intentions, he tries to explain that he had long ago changed his mind about asking her to participate in the wicked rite. And as an unexpected romance begins to blossom, they find themselves contriving a plan to use the ancient ceremony in a different way, hoping it will rid John of the devastating disease.

In the following excerpt, John is distraught when their attempt to invoke the power of the Kure has failed. John and Sarah share a tender but bittersweet moment in which Sarah reveals her feelings for him, and John is filled with regret and disappointment when he realizes he will never be able to enjoy the physical pleasures Sarah could bring him.

Here’s an excerpt:

Sarah reached out from under the blanket, her fingers tenderly finding their way between his. Fearing the agony he would have to endure, she tried to hide her anxiety, but she couldn’t mask the betraying quiver in her voice. “I’ll ride out to your house early. We’ll take your wagon and go into town from there.”

John didn’t argue. If she wanted to be with him, regardless of the outcome, he would not let his pride keep her away. He nodded slowly, and then much as a devout worshipper gazes upward seeking divine strength, he lifted his eyes to hers.

But Sarah’s attention was elsewhere, stolen by a growing arc of white light slowly forming over her bare feet. Following the gleaming ray to its source, she was staring up at the large ocular window, where a bright silver-blue moon was edging its way across the lens. “There’s our moon,” she said with a long sigh. “I was so sure we could make it work.”

John took another drink. As he lowered the bottle, he let his eyes wander to Sarah’s long, shapely legs. Stretching beyond the edge of the blanket, they were tan and sculpted with muscle. Even in the pale amber lamplight, he could see tiny, nearly transparent blonde hairs glistening against the brown sugar sheen of her thighs. It was a desire he could only grieve for. Disappointment filled his heart as he realized he might never feel them, light and soft against the side of his cheek.

The disease has already taken my manhood. Even now it keeps me from knowing the pleasure she could bring me.

He raised the whiskey to his mouth, no longer noticing the raw aftertaste. Setting the bottle down, he twisted it into the straw, careful not to release it until it touched solid ground. For a moment, John wondered if Sheridan would miss it. But an empty bottle of bourbon could be replaced. His daughter’s virtue could not.

What if the old man suddenly burst through the door? What would he think? What would he do if he found us like this, both of us naked, with only a thin cover between us?

It was a fleeting thought, and John washed it from his mind as he tilted back the bottle.
He felt Sarah tapping him on the arm. “Move over a little,” she said. “You’re sitting on the edge of my blanket.”

John leaned to the side, freeing the fabric. As he righted himself, he swayed awkwardly, surprised that the liquor was already distorting his balance and slowing his actions.

Raking a few handfuls of hay into a makeshift pillow, Sarah scooted down and turned on her side, shifting and squirming until she was comfortable, unconcerned that her movements revealed a portion of her bottom.

Aching to follow her, John began inching himself lower, reluctantly testing the alcohol-induced daze that was keeping the pain manageable. He wanted to pull her close, strip away the layer of wool between them and satisfy his hunger for the warmth of her skin. Instead, he carefully curved his body away, keeping several inches of space between his infected flesh and her half-exposed backside. It was as close as he dared come.

Bringing the bottle to his lips, he quickly emptied it and closed his eyes, letting his head sink into the straw.

Here’s a brief synopsis:

John Tyler, a young man in his early twenties, discovers he has contracted a ghastly affliction affecting a most sensitive part of his body. When the village doctor offers the conventional, and potentially disfiguring, treatment as the only cure, John tenaciously convinces the doctor to reveal an alternative remedy—a forbidden ritual contained within an ancient manuscript called the Kure.

Although initially rejecting the vile and unholy rite, John realizes, too late, that the ritual is more than a faded promise scrawled on a page of crumbling paper. And as cure quickly becomes curse, the unholy text unleashes a dark power that drives him to consider the unthinkable—a depraved and wicked act requiring the corruption of an innocent soul.

Ultimately, John must choose between his desperate need to arrest the plague that is destroying his body, and the virtue of the woman he loves, knowing the wrong decision could cost him his life.

For a limited time, read “The Kure” for only $.99 (kindle version)

I always spend the last few days of December reviewing my writing plan for the coming year—to determine what’s going to receive priority and how I will budget my time to make sure I get it done. During one of those planning sessions, I noticed my husband was also putting a few goals together for the new year. When I asked him to tell me about his “resolutions,” he said that one of them was to read more, especially books that fall outside his favorite genres, “just to see what else is out there.” We began to talk about how many more people are now reading books of all kinds, primarily due to increased availability and choice of low-cost eBooks for the kindle and nook. I’m constantly reading comments from readers who decided to try a particular author’s work because it was ninety-nine cents, or in some cases, free. Then my husband asked an interesting question: “Why don’t you offer some kind of promotion to encourage more people to read The Kure, with the idea that they’ll be more inclined to read the book if you temporarily lower the price?” I really had to think about this one, but after realizing it might motivate a few more folks who are not familiar with The Kure to take a look, I decided to do it. I’m calling it “Resolve To Read”, and it’s going on right now. Effective for the month of January, the kindle version of The Kure can be purchased for ninety-nine cents on Amazon. So if you were planning on buying a kindle version anyway, why not take advantage of the “Resolve To Read” promotion and save two bucks?

I’d like to conclude by sharing a few details about myself. I was born in the Midwest and grew up surrounded by traditional values and conservative attitudes (which I quickly discarded). I’ll readily admit that my life’s destination has been the result of an open mind and a curiosity about all things irreverent, and I invite visitors to my website with a friendly caveat: “Be forewarned, my life has not followed the traditional path of homemaker, wife, and mother.” When I’m not consumed by my writing, I enjoy cooking, traveling to all places tropical and “beachy” and taking pictures—lots of pictures—many of which wind up on my website. I live on the central gulf coast of Florida, sharing my home with one husband, six computers, four cameras, and several hundred pairs of shoes.
My website is: http://www.jayefrances.com

My blog is: http://blog.jayefrances.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12718447-the-kure

My Facebook Page:
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Links for The Kure on Amazon and BN:

Amazon & Barnes and Nobles

***Now for the time you all have waited for... ***
***The Giveaway!!!***

Ms. Jaye is doing a giveaway of ~ one (1) Kindle version of The KURE.

Giveaway open till Wednesday, January 25th....
Winner will be announced Thursday, January 26th!!

What do I want from you.....

:::You know there are Rules, so here goes:::

MANDATORY - Leave a comment or question for Ms. Jaye
MANDATORY - Leave your email address!!!!
****These are extra pointes****
Be a GFC follower of my blog... Please make sure its visible in my profile.
Follow me on Goodreads.
Follow Ms. Jaye on Goodreads
Tweet the giveaway and post the direct link.
Like Ms. Jaye's Facebook page
Subscribe to Ms. Jaye's Blog
Add the book to their Goodreads to-read list.
((Her links are listed here))

For all the extra entries... Please post separate comments!

Thanks to all of you for stopping by!!!
Good Luck!

Jaye Frances
www.jayefrances.com
http://blog.jayefrances.com

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Giveaway I am Sooo... Shameless with a Hellva Group of Lady Authors!!!!!

2012-01-19T20:30:00.000-05:00

I am a very happy participant in this Shameless Giveaway Hop...

And I am very happy to say that I am not alone in being Shameless!

This particular giveaway hop happened from Red Hot Books... Follow this link to find out the little dirty details! Ohhhh and don't forget while you are there to check out the other blogs that are participating in this giveaway hop... We are many!!!

I am tickled pink to say that I was able to get these wonderful Ladies to be...
Well....
Shameless with me.....

Lissa Matthews ~ Is offering up a copy of....

Ebook of Twisted Up &... $10.00 Amazon Gift Card

Vivian Arend ~ Is offering up a copy of....
Turn It up (Print Book)
*I reviewed this book here*

Stacey Kennedy ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook of Supernaturally Kissed

Jodi Redford ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook of The Naughty List

Eliza March ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook of Dual Bondage: Roped and Tied

Gina Gordon ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook of Bound In Lingerie

Stephanie Julian ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook from her backlist or one of the Paper Goddess Books

Cristal Ryder ~ Is offering up a copy of...
Ebook of any of her books

Melissa Schroeder ~ Is offering up a copy of...
A print copy of A Little Harmless Lie...
Or anything from her backlist in ebook. She will also include a Swag Pack for being Shameless!

Heather Long ~ Is offering a up...
$10 GC to either Amazon or BN ~ Winners choice...
As well as an ecopy of Marshal of Hel Dorado

Jenn LeBlanc ~ Is offering up...
The full serial of The Rake and The Recluse Redux.

Alice Anderson - Is offering up...
An ecopy of her book...

Tips for Author
((I'm doing this one from my phone so I'm not sure if it will add the picture here ** It didn't work. Picture is at the bottom, sorry))

~*~*~*~*~*~Whew, I am tired now... ~*~*~*~*~*~
I think I will take a couple of those cover models and retire to the Lair for a little while...
We will return to announce the winner!!!

Here are my RULES to enter...

The first two are MANDATORY!
1.) You need to be a GFC follower of my blog... And make sure its visible in my profile, please.
2.) You need to leave your email address!!!!!!!

These rules to follow are for extra points!
3.) Follow me on Goodreads.
4.) Tweet the giveaway and post the direct link.
5.) For all the extra entries... Please post separate comments!

If the #1 & #2 are not done, you are not in ~ Sorry

(((This is open US/Canada & International)))

***Are you a Shameless Book Hussy??**

The giveaway ends January 27th!
Winner will be announced January 28th!

**If you win, the prize will be my surprise to you!**

Thanks to all of you for stopping by!!!
Good Luck!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Supernaturally Kissed by Stacey Kennedy

2012-01-18T00:30:00.002-05:00

Frostbit Series... Book 1
Supernaturally Kissed

Ghosts harass and annoy Tess Jennings to save their souls. Sometimes she helps them. Other times she ignores them. But one ghost will give her no choice.

Kipp McGowen, a cop with the Memphis Police Department, will stop at nothing to gain her help, including using his ghostly charms to seduce her.

Tess must help solve the five year old cold case of Hannah Reid, because solving the case will save Kipp. But a bigger problem presents itself. Tess is falling in love with a ghost. Now she must decide. Keep Kipp forever or find the killer…

I obtained the above information from Ms. Stacey's website!
**If you do click on the link above... You will be surprised with a little excerpt from the book!!** ~Just saying

I will say that if you come to the Lair, you know that I am not a virgin to Ms. Stacey's work. I have come to really love her writing style. But this story... Well, this story has a twist! And watching Stacey's writing develop this story into the intriguing series I know it will be was a delight. This story captivated me and left me wondering what is to come... because damnit.. I want to know!!! **Pounds fist on the table and pouts**

Tess is a woman unlike any woman that you will ever meet... She has a unique ability, one that sometimes drives her mad... She tries her hardest to keep it a secret because really... Who wants to know that ghost talk to you. Yea... that is her secret and she guards it very carefully. I don't blame her. The "gift" as some would call it, came to her when she was involved in a car accident with her parents. They passed away that day and she came as close as any person could come to death's door. Now think about that... I mean you lose your parents and suddenly find yourself the counselor for ghosts that need to cross over would be a little overwhelming. But you will find yourself giggling along with Tess and also feeling for her lose and love. She is a trip though!

Then there is Kipp... He is a cop... Wait..no, he was a cop. He was shot in the line of duty when he got to close to cold case him and his partner, Zach was working on. Kipp is the ghost that will forever change Tess's life and I do mean forever!!! He is man, damnit.. ghost that makes her hot, makes her mad, but most of all... makes Tess fall in love. He is one hell'va man; ghost. He is not most ghost that Tess has encountered... He remembers his life as it was the day he died and he is not sure why he is in the afterlife... Not sure what he is waiting for or on... Or could he possibly have been waiting for Tess...

This is a great set up to the beginning of a great series. Stacey has given me everything I need to satisfy the hussy within. She gave me the drama of the story, she gave me the suspense of what was to come and the most important part but also the most intriguing part is that she gave me enough heat to make it hot while reading. And now you will find yourself going back to re read that statement and then say... "Cecile, you said the man was a ghost... How in the hell is there heat??" And I would have to say to you... You are just going to have to read to find out how because believe me, I was quite shocked at how Stacey pulled this one off!

To watch these two work together... or I should say these three.... Well, I will just say to watch Tess work with a few fellow officers to work on the case is very entertaining. To watch how the case unfolds all because the ghost of the girl that was murdered helped them solve her case. Tess learns that her "gift," truly could be considered a gift... But is that what she wants to do. Opening herself for ridicule, opening herself to be bombarded by those spirits that cannot find rest... I am not sure that is what Tess wanted to do... But when she meets Kipp, like I said... All that changed.

Then to top it all off, Stacey has left me hanging on by a damn fingernail because I truly have formed my own damn theory as to what has happened and what is to come and now I need her to write more stories so I can see if what I think will truly happen. I truly hope you pick up this story... You will not be disappointed! In fact, you will find yourself looking for the next one to come!! Ms. Stacey, you have done it again... You have intrigued, enticed, teased and simply left me wanting more.

To see more of Ms. Stacey's world, please visit her website here!!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Updated And the Winner Is.......

2012-01-16T20:20:00.000-05:00

I want to thank everyone that came out to spend the day with Ms. Melissa!

I hope you guys enjoyed having her for the day!

Now, let's get to the winner of......

Congrats to................

Marissa was lucky enough to win at another place... So, we had to pick another winner!

Our new Winner is.....

Eva's Flowers

evitap67(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks to you allllllll!!!!!!! See you Wednesday!!!

Don't forget to check out Andrea Speed's giveaway here at the Lair!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Giveaway, Interview & Review: Andrea Speed Spends the Day @ The Lair

2012-01-13T00:01:00.009-05:00

The Lair is very happy to have Andrea Speed over to play with us!! Make sure to stick around at the end for the Giveaway!!!!

Welcome to the Lair Ms. Andrea... Let's get started...
Why don't you tell us a little about yourself.... Something that we cannot Google about you, lol!
Since you are a new to me author, I am hoping to bring you to the light of others! So share away!

When I was a teenager, I had to see a therapist about my depression. According to him, I “broke” his depression scale – I had rated on the highest end of the adult depression scale, bypassing teen entirely. I actually found that funny, and I still do. I broke someone's depression scale! How do you do that? I'm thinking he had weird scales.

Tell us a little about your book?

Peek A Boo is the second in the Josh of the Damned series, which has a convenience store clerk on the night shift dealing with all sorts of monsters, who are generally just there to buy snack items. But they bring along their own set of problems, especially this time, as he is visited by a yeti with whom he has major communication issues. But something happens involving human customers and the yeti that shakes Josh up a bit.

How much emotion does it take from you to write?

It really depends on the story, Most of the Josh stories are just fun.

What is your favorite part of the book (story)?

I loved all the bits between Josh and the yeti. Clearly they're speaking different languages.

What was your favorite scene to write?

Probably the yeti interrupting a bad situation. I love it when all hell breaks loose.

You can only pick 3 words for your main characters..what would they be? *to describe your main characters*

Accepting, strange, funny.

Which was the easiest character to write and the hardest ~ and why??

Josh is always easy. He's just a guy – an accepting guy, fairly easy going, although he only has a slight grasp on what's going on around him. I suppose the yeti was the hardest, because he had to be essentially alien and doesn't talk, but his mood and intent has to be crystal clear.

How many books are you shooting for in this series??

That's a hard question to answer. All I can safely say is there's more in the pipeline, and I'm building to a bigger adventure for Josh.

What are you currently working on?

More in the Josh series, a fantasy novel for Riptide, and a prequel of my Infected series. That's just for starters.

Do you have anything due to release soon?

Besides this? As of press time, no.

What's one thing that you enjoy about writing?

Horror and humor, which is why the Josh series is heaven for me. I can do them both at once.

Since we're cover hussies....what was your first impression of your cover?

I loved it. I love me some monsters.

What do you prefer ebooks or paperbacks?

E-books are fantastic, and I'll never say a word against them … but there is something really nice about holding a paperback in your hand.

Is there a genre you would like to write but are a little apprehensive to try?

Umm … maybe historical? I wouldn't dare, because I'm sure I'd get every single detail wrong, but every now and then I have an idea.

Okay.... personal time!!!! Oh yeah, I go there... Hahah...

If you thought you were safe... Nah... Forgot it... Not a chance! We will start off slow and easy, I promise!

What is on your night stand/dresser?

Clock, flashlight, cat laser toy, coaster shaped like a squashed little man, a smattering of pens and bookmarks.

What are you listening to you right now?

Oh dear. Too, too much to actually cover here. I have soundtracks on 8tracks -http://8tracks.com/notmanos - that should give everyone an idea.

What are you reading right now?

Justin Evans' The White Devil. Great book; really absorbing.
What is your favorite season? Holiday? I don't know that I have a favorite season. Maybe fall, just to be contrary. Holiday? Halloween is the only holiday that exists, as far as I'm concerned.
And what has been your best b-day present ever?? Getting a book published! It was around my birthday and it was really exciting. But if you mean an actual gift from someone else, I'd say this nifty digital camera.

Hard and Quick Time! Don't think... Just answer! Okay, before we go this route, I will get us a refill on our drinks... I will be right back...

You know you do... Quickie time... Think fast....

Are you a quickie kind girl? Not really. Although it depends on what kind of quickie you mean...
Dark or Milk Chocolate? 100% dark.
Whipped or Melted?Again, I need context! Probably melted.
Straight up or with a twist – sex? Twist, I suppose.
What's ur fave drink - in a glass or on him? Ginger beer.
Spank or Flogger? Give me a cat o'nine tails.
Junk or Health Food? I really should be healthy, but junk food is so nice ...
Ties or Chains? Again, context! But let's go with chains.
Leather or Lace? Leather.
Soft or Hard... Bed, where was your mind? Soft.
Control or Be Controlled? I'm the Dictator For Life around here.
Hot Wax or Whip Cream? Let's go whipped this time.
Vampire or Werewolf? Werecat!

Here's the blurb for Pretty Monsters:

Josh knew the night shift at the Quik-Mart would be full of freaks and geeks—and that was before the hell portal opened in the parking lot. Still, he likes to think he can roll with things. Sure, the zombies make a mess sometimes, but at least they never reach for anything more threatening than frozen burritos.
Besides, it’s not all lizard-monsters and the walking dead. There’s also the mysterious hottie with the sly red lips and a taste for sweets.
Josh has had the hots for Hot Guy since the moment he laid eyes on him, and it seems Hot Guy might be sweet on Josh too. Now if only Josh could figure out whether that’s a good thing, a bad thing, or something in between. After all, with a hell vortex just a stone’s throw away, Josh has learned to take nothing at face value—even if it’s a very, very pretty face.

This title is #1 of the Josh of the Damned series.

To read an excerpt and purchase Pretty Monsters, click here.

Here's the blurb from Peek-A-Boo:
As night-shift clerk at the go-to Quik-Mart for monsters with the munchies, Josh Caplan believes he’s seen it all. Battling lizard men, werewolves chasing cars in the parking lot . . . nothing fazes Josh anymore.
Or so he thinks, at least, until a yeti with poor communication skills drops a dead skunk on the checkout counter. Josh can’t figure what a living, breathing shag carpet wants with him, or why it won’t leave him alone no matter how hard he ignores it. But hey, at least it seems harmless . . . if perhaps a little slow on the draw.
But Sasquatch is plenty fast when two of Josh’s human customers try to out-monster the monsters. Times are strange when creatures from the hell portal save the day, but in the protective hands of a lovesick yeti and a sexy vampire boyfriend, Josh realizes that maybe his new normal isn’t so bad after all.

This title is #2 of the Josh of the Damned series.

To read an excerpt and purchase Peek-A-Boo, click here.

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My thoughts on the book!

The story picks up where Josh's first encounter ends...
Except this time... Instead of his hottie vampire boyfriend...
He makes a friend that he is not to sure he wants... a Yeti
I have to say that Ms. Speed kept me chuckling through this one as well.
And I do have to hand it to Andrea for keeping the story interesting and fresh... Well, when you read this story, it is not quite so fresh, hahahaha!
But I was very happy to see Colin return! But with that said, I am kinda wondering if our convenience store clerk will find someone else who will make his nights worth while...

Your Favorite Time...
***Giveaway Time!!!***

Question for the grand prize, which will be drawn for at the end of the tour:

What two things does the yeti try to give Josh?
Simple, but you'll have to have read the story.

The Grand Prize – The Infected series ebook collection

In order for a chance to win....
::Rules::

1.)The answer should be emailed to Andrea, at aspeed2@gmail.com with:::::
The name of my blog- All I Want and More and Contest Answer in the subject line.

That is it.... Simple enough!!! =)

Thanks to all of you for making this possible!!!
Good Luck!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend

2012-01-11T00:30:00.004-05:00

It’s the quiet ones that take you by surprise.

Six Pack Ranch, Book 2

Beth Danube’s emotionally abusive husband is dead and buried. So is her heart. It’s no big deal, she has all she wants: her three little boys and a fresh start in a small Alberta town. What she doesn’t want is another man in her life—not now, maybe not ever.

After ten years of unsatisfactory, missionary-position sex, she never expected her libido to reawaken. One look at sex-in-boots Daniel Coleman in a Calgary bar, though, blows the dust off her sexuality.

Sensing an edge of desperation, even fear, beneath Beth’s come-on, Daniel finds himself giving in to the powerful urge to let his normally subdued desires run wild. The lady wants non-judgmental, non-vanilla sex? She’s got it—in and out of the bedroom.

At first, friends with blazing-hot benefits is more than enough. Then she realizes Daniel is burning away the protective fortress around her heart…and the guilty secret she dare not reveal.

This book has been expanded and revised from previous publication.
Product Warnings
One woman determined to retake control of her life, a man with the single-minded purpose of offering her—and her body—everything she needs. Inappropriate behavior in barns, change rooms, and oh-my-gawd phone sex with a cowboy.

I obtained the above information from Samhain Publishing website.

I was given this book for my completely honest thoughts and words... So here goes!

This is not to be considered a short book by page numbers. Coming in around 250 pages... but when you start this book, you will want to finish it! I am a fan of Ms. Vivian's work and I did read book one and review it (here). And to say that I want more on those Coleman boys is an understatement.

This is one family that I would really like to be a part of... Six boys.. Okay, correction.. Six grown, hot, delicious, wrangler wearing, hot bodies, smooth sweet talking gentleman! They each have their own identity, their own history and their own heart of gold... and passion! Let's not forget that! Ms. Arend is crafting these stories in such a way that the whole family is included, which is nice. She is entwining them to where the family is in the background and not over shadowing the main storyline... but keeping you centered that this is all about family.

This story threw me for a curve because it has children in it... And this story really shook me up a bit because of Beth's past. That woman is a woman after my own heart... Beth is a mother of three adorable boys. They are so full of life and just want to be the "man" for their mom. It is so heartwarming to see these three included in the story and to see that Daniel's concern is for them. It is refreshing to see that children really matter. Anyway... Beth is a woman who's past haunts her every day... And she sees the reminder of her past in her boys glances, in their demeanor. She wanted a fresh start... A new beginning... For her and the boys.. She wanted control over her life and her future! That was until she met tall, dark and handsome Daniel Coleman. Would he be the one to change her world... In a forever kinda way??

Daniel is the middle son of the Six Pack Coleman boys (men). He is the sensible one, the one all look to for help with something. He never thought of himself as the settling down type... Especially after what his ex put him through, but we all have demons to fight. Daniel wins my admiration because he is not a victim of is circumstances. He perseveres through life, love and heartache. He has a kind and gentle soul, but oh damn does this man have one soul that burns with passion. He was not sure what the future held for him... But when he meets Beth... His whole world is thrown for a loop!

These two together melt my heart. Their coming together, in more than one way, is sooooo awe touching that it makes your heart sing. This is refreshing take on how families come together and become one. It was difficult to hear the past come out and see the tears and hurt. Watching Beth and Daniel expose themselves to each other was raw, but it made the story so much richer for it.

Then throw in the rest of the Coleman, and this story turned out to be on Hell'va Ride to Haven!
Ms. Arend, you did it yet again! The crew came together for each other when they needed a shoulder to lean on or a hand to hold. They welcome the new comers of the family with open arms. This is such a wonderful, delightful adventure with these Coleman's! I am definitely looking for more to come!

Ms. Vivian's normal website has been hacked into, so this is where you can find her at for now!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Melissa Schroeder Sneaks In the Lair!

2012-01-09T00:30:00.003-05:00

Today, I welcome Ms. Melissa Schroeder to the Lair. If you have come here in the past... You will know that I love Ms. Melissa's work! Yes, I am an Harmless Obsessive fan!! If you have not read them... You need too!!!! Now, I will not make you wait any longer... Here is what you came for..... Let's put together a warm Hussy Lair welcome to Melissa!

Hello! My name is Melissa Schroeder and I write all kinds of romance. From historical to futuristic and everything in between. I also write from various heat levels from sensual to erotic, but always with romance. I also write under the name Kiera West exclusively for Siren.

First a big thank you to Cecile for having me on the All I Want and More blog. I appreciate you letting me chat about my newest release.

The Cursed Clan was born out of a writer’s retreat. I wanted to try something different. Not that I don’t love writing my historical sensual romantic suspenses or my erotic contemps, but at the time I dreamed this up, I had never really did any huge world building. I had a few futuristics, but nothing on the scale of this book. It follows the story of five cousins: Callum, Angus, Logan, Fletcher and Anice. Each of the books feature one of the cousins and their quest to break the curse. First up is the Laird of the Lennon family, Callum Lennon. While it’s a contemporary paranormal romance, the seeds of their problems start centuries earlier just after the Battle of Culloden. Callum is the protector of the Clan, a man who believes it is his duty to see to their welfare. It leaves him little time for fun, for romance, but that all changes when our heroine, Dr. Phoebe Chilton is brought in to help solve the curse. From the moment they meet, the sparks fly, but they are both keeping secrets. Their chemistry exploded off the pages as I was writing it. They have a tenacious relationship that of course hides the attraction they both feel for each other.
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Here is a little tidbit from The Cursed Clan: Callum

As Laird, Callum Lennon feels he has always failed to protect his cousins. Callum’s impulsiveness caused the death of his father and the experience has scarred not only his body, but his soul. From that point on, he made sure to always go with the more logical choice in every matter. When his younger cousin Angus finds clues that might help break the curse, Callum begrudgingly hires Phoebe Chilton to investigate. Callum doesn’t like bringing outsiders into their family affairs. Their life would become fodder for the tabloids if anyone were to find out about the curse. It doesn’t help that the instant he meets Dr. Chilton he’s attracted. But, he doesn’t really have a choice because she might be their last hope.

An expert in archeology, Phoebe has always been dwarfed by her parents’ shadow. Their high standards had her in college by thirteen and earning a second PhD by twenty-two. But her career and her broken marriage have left her needing something more than just diplomas and degrees. She wants to prove that her interest in legends, especially Celtic legends, is as important as her parents’ work. When the Lennon family contacts her, she sees the opportunity to win a massive research grant. With a long-time rival breathing down her back, she jumps at the Lennons’ offer her, hoping it will ensure her the grant. But uncovering the Lennon family secrets, and her attraction to Callum, could prove more than she can handle.

Forces outside the family are determined to ensure that they fail. When an old enemy threatens both the well being of the clan and the fragile new love, Callum will have to choose between believing his mind or his heart.
Excerpt:
“I protect what is mine. I’ll not allow you to use Angus.”

She moved away from the counter, her body tense with anger. “I have never used another person, especially in that way. You’ve convinced yourself that I decided to somehow use my considerable wiles on your cousin to somehow gain who knows what.”

When she said it like that, he felt juvenile and petty.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Lennon. I’ll avoid your cousins from now on.”

Which is what he wanted, but at the same time he felt like the lowest form of scum even if it was the best choice. The diary could hold their secrets, and the less she connected to them, the better. They just needed it translated, and for her to leave. As soon as that happened, he would be free of this affliction, he was sure.

“I’ll do my work and take my meals in my room.”

He heard the hurt in her voice. His need to banish Phoebe was as unexplainable as the need to ease her pain. She attempted to brush past him, but he stepped in front of her, blocking her one exit.

“I didn’t say you needed to avoid my cousins.” It was what he wanted, needed, but here he was contradicting his own thoughts, again.

When she looked at him, there was no humor in her gaze, no studied interest as he’d seen before. Now, all he saw was loneliness and he ached.

“No. I’ll finish my task and leave. I know you must have a very good reason, although I can’t understand what it could be. I will respect your wishes.”

Again, she tried to move past him, but he refused to budge. That same fresh scent of her reached his senses, seducing him. Even as he was reaching for her, his mind was screaming stop. He ignored it, and every other protective instinct. The only thing roaring through his head was to take, to claim.

“It isna my family that has me worried, lass.” The moment he wrapped his hand around her upper arm, her head shot up, surprise lighting her eyes her mouth falling open in surprise. “It seems being around you is no’ good for my peace of mind.”

He jerked her against him. She gasped, the sound filled with both fear and excitement. Arousal spiked and his body craved—demanded—more intimate contact. Knowing it was wrong, even knowing it was dangerous, he bent his head and took possession of her luscious mouth.

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Melissa is sweet enough to allow me to give away one ecopy of CALLUM!!!!
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Review: Hidden Fantasy by Melody Monore

2012-01-06T00:30:00.005-05:00

Hidden Fantasy
Fantasy Resort Book 3

Stubborn but sexy prosecuting attorney, Larissa Viamari, is targeted by a violent gang and goes into hiding at the Sensual Pleasures Fantasy Resort. She tries to blend in by joining in the activities, one of which is a body painting contest. Only she has no idea it involves her two hunky cowboy bodyguards dragging paintbrushes over every intimate inch of her. Given she hasn’t have sex in seven years, she has a hard time dealing with the intense stimulation and longings bursting to escape. But then her cover is blown, and the gang finds her. She realizes some tough decisions must be made. What will she have to sacrifice, or rather want to sacrifice, now that she’s gotten to know these men better?

I obtained the above information from Ms. Melody's website!

I was given this book for my honest thoughts... So here goes!

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review... I was given this book for my honest thoughts... So let's go..

If you have come to my place more than once, you will know that I have read Ms. Monroe's series of Fantasy Resort and liked them! I was happy that she asked me to read book 3!!! And let me say... I was not disappointed! Actually, Ms. Monroe's writing keeps getting better! The suspense is getting thicker, the involvement is getting deeper and the loving just keeps getting... well....hotter!!! Ms. Monroe is developing these stories with a richness that is nice, even for a short story. She is intermingling the characters from the previous books with such an ease that makes the stories flow together. There is no need to read the books in order, you will not be lost. =) These stories keep getting better!!!

This story will entrap you with the opening story... Which drew me in from the opening line. ((I love it when a story opens with a great opening line ~ fyi)) To learn of Larissa's history with her friends and her ex was a key element. It all meshed very well together, Ms. Melody is keeping her stories fresh, hot, attractive with damn hot ass men!!!

This story only took me a day to read. Which means... this is an awesome story! The men in Ms. Monroe's story will make you want to head to this resort to fulfill your own damn fantasy and believe me - after three stories... Ms. Monroe will give up the location of this place because I want my own fantasies fulfilled!! Especially with the hot men she puts in these!!! Surely she can create one for me!! Hehehehe!!!

Seriously though, these stories are really great and like I stated above, you do not have to read in order, but it is nice. The friends come and go in all the stories, so you are never left out. Ms. Melody does a great job at bringing them in and out of the story but not overshadowing them in the story as to take away from the main characters.

I can't give you to much because this is a short story (by my guidelines, lol) and you will want to be surprised by exactly what happens to Larissa. Can a straight laced, uptight lawyer find something that two men are willing to give her....??? A heart filled with love....

I will have to say that Ms. Monroe steals my hearts with her endings! I fall in love every time!! Ms. Monroe another great escape into the Fantasy Resort series!!!! Now I need book four!!! =)

If you want more information on Ms. Monroe, please visit her website!!!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Bound and Determined by Desiree Holt

2012-01-04T00:30:00.002-05:00

A TOYS-4-US Story

Bound and Determined
By: Desiree Holt

Alix Townsend, uptight, high-powered litigation attorney, has a wild side she rarely unleashes. Deep inside, beneath her tailored suits and frosty image, beats the heart of a woman who dreams of the kinkiest kinds of sex. Preferably with her next door neighbor, Mack Taylor.

When hot, hunky Mack saw his mouthwatering neighbor looking over an array of sex toys on her patio, he was instantly hard and ready for the kind of erotic adventures with her he’d been dreaming about. A weekend of kinky sex took them both to new heights of sensual satisfaction, but could they take it beyond that or had the hours been so hot they burned themselves out?

I obtained the above information from Authorisland.com

*I did receive this book from Night Owl Romance for the purpose of my honest review.*

*So, all thoughts and comments regarding this book are solely mine!*

For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review....

Ms. Desiree Holt is a new to me author! I have to say that I will be going on a search for more of her books! Her writing has charm, passion, suspense, hot men, leading ladies.... and of course hot sex! It was a real pleasure to read Bound and Determined.... And believe, I was Bound and Determined to finish this book!

Ms. Holt sets the stage by Alix having a girls weekend with a little party.... A Fun Party! The weekend was over and everyone was leaving... That is when Mack made his appearance.... And that is when the fun really started!

This is a short story... But I promise you, you will enjoy every page. It was really amazing to watch Alix grow out of her shell. But it was also really hot to watch Mack pull her from that shell. These two together are really quite combustible. Now I know I told you the story is short... but Ms. Holt does not leave you hanging! In fact, she give you a wonderfully, delicious little story!

Can one weekend of lust, passion, desire... and some serious trusting with toys lead to more than just that weekend...? Alix is everything sugar and spice and everything nice... but will Mack want to take her on full time? Mack is everything hot and spicy... but will Alix be able to break down the wall that he has built to allow more than just her hot sexy body in his bed... How about her heart? This is such a sweet, sexy tale of two people finally finding each other and seeing where it will lead... Let me just say.. They are Bound and Determined to see where it can go.... Have a delicious time reading it!

If you want to find out anything more about Ms. Desiree, please visit her website!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

UpdateARC Review: Getting Familiar with Your Demon by Jodi Redford

2012-01-03T07:20:00.001-05:00

Getting Familiar With Your Demon ~ Available February 2012

He should push her away...but he'd rather have his wicked way with her.

That Old Black Magic, Book 4

After too many years learning death from the inside out as the familiar of a voodoo queen, soul collector Samael Gorasola betrayed his boss, which landed him on demon death row.

He should have known not even his punishment would come easy, but the deal he’s offered to escape his fate stinks. Become the indentured servant to his despised enemy? No thanks, he’d rather be six feet under. With that in mind, he picks a deadly fight with two demon hunters, only to be rescued by one misguided, deliciously innocent white witch.

Marabella hasn’t a clue what possessed her to help Sam, particularly since he’s not the least bit grateful. She blames it on her overwhelming attraction to the dark, dangerous demon, and her exasperating quest to rid herself of the stubborn curse that guards her virginity. If the guild finds out, though, she can kiss her white-witch status goodbye.

A kiss is exactly what she gets, followed by a consuming hunger that breaks down all heavenly and earthly barriers…and leaves Sam saddled with the one thing he never wanted, a conscience, and a connection to Marabella that puts her soul on the line.

Warning: This book contains torturous use of disco music, one sinfully sexy demon who revels in being bad, a virgin witch whose innocence runs more than skin deep, and plenty of wicked, forbidden sex with explosive side effects—literally.

I was given this book for my honest thoughts and opinion... Now that I have stated the obvious... Let's get on with this review... Because you will want to get this book and this series!!!!

Okay, first let me start off with the fact that this is book four... I know you got that part from the mentioning of it way up there... You are probably thinking, "Cecile, where is review two and three?? Because we know you are anal that way...!!" Well, let me say that I have not read two or three yet... I have only read book one (check out review here) and then jumped to this one! But I will quickly follow this up with I am going to read two and three as soooonnnn as I finish with this review!!

Ms. Jodi was a new to me author... Well, that has changed! A LOT!!! Ms. Jodi's stories are riveting, intriguing, heart wrenching, and definitely stories you will not want to put down! Her writing makes you cheer on the hero and makes you want to bitch slap the villain! She will tantalize you with desire so thick, she will tease you with passion off the charts, she will please you with the ending! Now that I have teased you just a bit... Let's get to the story!

The story starts off dark and demented... Samael is in hell. No really.. he is in hell with a man set on torturing him to death! Well, that is until one woman with a mission walks in to save his ass.... The saving part is up for discussion. Samael is a demon with a past that would make Satan look like a Saint. He collects souls... but that actually was the okay part of his job... That is until he found his ass bound to a whacked out witch set on vengeance. So when he landed his ass in "demon hell" so to speak... he thought for once in his life... his life was his. His own to do as he wished - even though there was really nothing he could do. But at least he was not tied to anyone... He did not have to do anyone's bidding. Because to be someone's familiar... means you are tied to them for the rest of eternity and as far as Samael was concerned he was through with that shit.

Samael is a man hell bent on being the bad ass. He does not want to be good; because to be good... means he would have to have a conscience.... and care.......! And that he did not want to do. My heart went out for Samael; even though he proved himself to be an asshole sometimes... You knew why he was the way he was but sometimes you still wanted to smack the shit out of him for being the way he was. But I gotta give it to a man that loves his GTO as much as he does... Oh man... he will make you wet, I promise you. He is rough, violent, destructive... He does not believe in love, nor happiness. He is as bad as bad can be. He is a man who is about to eat his words! You will want to see how exactly you can get familiar with this demon!

Marabella, aka Bella, is a woman with an overbearing mother. But who does not have a mother like that. But I loved Bella from the beginning... Her opening story just had me giggling! She thinks that she will be cursed a virgin for the rest of her life... As she tries her damnest to "get some".... she gets rejected. All the time. That must be a bitch! I mean can you imagine... Hot guy... Hot date... Things are going great... Actually things are getting hot and heavy... And when it is time for the fireworks to happen.... Well, the guy ditches you. Yea, total bitch! I really feel for Marabella, but I have to give it to her ~ she has a heart of gold. She really is a genuine person that you want to like and do whatever to help her. She is just that kind of person. I love her character because no matter, she sees the good in people and she does not judge. But one thing she finds out about herself... She is half angel. Let that sit for a while.. An angel. What side of the family did she get that from?!?! Well, if you come on the ride of Getting Familiar With Her Demon you will find out!!!

This is a story that will get your blood going, it will get your heart rate up! You will be cheering from the sides and praying like crazy that some people just see what is right in front of them! You will watch these two tap dance around the simple fact that they really are meant to be together. Who says bad can conqueror good? The back and forth bickering between these two is great! But it wasn't only these two that made the story what it... Ms. Jodi gave us all sorts of family members in this story and they tied nicely to the story. In fact, they sometimes made you down right out giggle over what they were saying.

This story freaking rocked! I mean, I thought the first one was awesome... I didn't think it could get any better.. Well, Ms. Jodi showed proved me wrong. This woman just keeps the story rolling. OMG... she gave me everything and more and more! And I will promise you... you will not be lost on the story line! Ms. Jodi did an awesome job at making the stories stand alone. I mean, you get the reference of the people they are talking about. So, if you have gotten put Ms. Jodi's demon series on your wishlist... or on your reading device like now... I am urging you to do it now! These stories are truly captivating! And I wanted to put the cover a little bit bigger - come'on... it is a hot cover!!!!!!! And when you get to know Samael... You will understand my infatuation! =) Now I must go get book two and three!!! You see.. I wanna get familiar with my own demon!!!

To see more into Ms. Jodi's world... please go to her website here!

And remember... Always keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

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Review: Bound and Determined by Desiree Holt

**Update**ARC Review: Getting Familiar with Your Demon by Jodi Redford

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UpdateARC Review: Getting Familiar with Your Demon by Jodi Redford