Review: Grace in Moonlight by Stephanie Julian

Grace in Moonlight

Fifth in the Lucani Lovers series

Kaisie Giliati is the lucani king’s best tracker. He’s used to hunting and capturing his prey with little resistance. He’s also old enough to know exactly what he wants, and the feisty redhead who stirs him like no other is at the top of his list. Too bad she’s the enemy and seemingly impervious to his charms.

Grace Bellasario has a target on her back, two children to protect from their evil father and she’s in love for the first time in her life. With a man who should hate her—a man she has no business craving. But does she ever. Grace doesn’t have a chance in hell of shaking Kaisie off her tail. Now he just needs to keep her alive to live happily ever after…

I obtained the above information from Ms. Julia's 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...

I was given this book for an honest review and my honest thoughts, so here goes...

Ms. Stephanie is not a new to me author and neither is this series. I have to be bluntly honest with you though ~ this series freaking rocks apples! Ms. Stephanie did it again with yet another freaking fantastic story. She dragged me in and did not let go of me till the last page. And really, even then she made me drool with anticipation for the next story. I promise you, she will make you hunger for this Lucani family.

What I enjoy most about this series is that Ms. Stephanie brings everyone back together. She makes sure the whole family is included in everyone's story.; but doesn't overwolf (ha ha ~ instead of overbear) you with them either. But I love how she devotes enough attention to her main characters as possible. After all, family is everything... Just as Grace.

Grace is a dedicated mother and a fighter till the end. She has done all she could possibly think to do to save her son Alex from an illness no one can diagnose. She even kidnapped a Lucani and her mate for their blood. Then to know that her daughter has been kept from her from birth by her evil and twisted ex... She did try to right her wrongs but no one faulted her for trying to save her son or saving her daughter...

Not even Kaisie, who lives and breaths to protect his family. So much so, he had his pack raise his daughter while he tracked those that wanted to harm his pack. Just call it a days worth of work for him. He is the best tracker his pack has and he works hand in hand with the King. Kaisie is not a man to mess with... Until Grace lights a fire under his ass and really gets him going.

The chemistry between these two is just amazing. Grace is a woman to admire for her backbone and determination. Also, not to mention her attitude when it comes to protecting her family. But put these two together and watch the fireworks explode.

But chemistry alone did not carry this story... Nope. The struggle Grace had to endure to get her children back will really pull at your heart strings. Just think of an evil ex having your children... Knowing that he is putting evil thoughts in their mind... What would you do to get your children back? Well, read Grace's story to find out what happens. Because believe me, you will be cheering her along her fight to get them back.

My Julian did an awesome job at telling Grace's story with style because when you read about Grace's story - you will not believe the things she has done but what you won't forget is the way she was forgiven for. Ms. Stephanie has taken us away on yet another journey that is truly remarkable... Maybe one of the most memorable yet.

This series totally rocks. You do not haveeeee to pick up the first book to "get" this series (but for those OCD people like me ~ you will want too). That is what is great about this series, you can pick up any book. I promise you won't regret it. Allow yourself to be taken away into the world of the hottest pack you will want to know. Can't wait for the next one Ms. Stephanie!! Hint hint.....

If you want to find out more information on Ms. Stephanie's Lucani Series, I implore you to go to her website and found out more!!! They are some freaking hot men in there!!

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Maid for It by Lucy Rodgers

Maid For It
By: Lucy Rodgers

In fear for her life after witnessing a powerful drug lord gun down two rivals, Gabriela Marquez flees Sinaloa for the safety of the United States. No sooner does she arrive, however, than she’s arrested and threatened with immediate deportation unless she agrees to work for Maid for It, a company providing specialty housekeeping services to high-end clients. Gabi soon realizes the “specialty” services she must provide will be of a sexual nature. She should refuse, but she can’t risk deportation. Prostitution is preferable to death.

Her first assignment is in the home of Benjamin Hardcastle, a wealthy and reclusive computer security expert. He’s also Maid for It‘s most exacting client. Determined to please the heretofore unpleasable Mr. Hardcastle, Gabi keeps her past a secret. If he discovers the truth—that she’s been coerced into the role of sexual slave—he’ll send her away.

But what begins as a unwelcome obligation becomes an awakening to the incredible pleasures of domination, bondage, and submission. As Gabi discovers she truly is “made for it,” her secret looms larger, threatening her survival in an entirely unexpected way.

I obtained the above information from Ms. Lucy Rodgers 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...

I was given this book for an honest review and my honest thoughts, so here goes...

Ms. Lucy is a very new to me author... But one I will definitely keep my eye on. Or in this case, I should say that I will keep my Dominant Eye on her, lol! She has allowed me into her world for a brief peek and I have to tell you what I think... This is an interesting story line on an old concept! Dominant and submissive... Do you know where you stand on this issue? Or sit... or lay?

Okay, even if it is a night of play in the bed (or where ever else it might happen) or a lifestyle choice... you are making a decision about the control of your pleasures. But what happens when someone takes that choice away from you and you are left with the only option of submitting. Because bucking the system could cost you your life.

Welcome to Gabi's world. Where having her own free will has been taken from her... Where choices are no longer an option for her. Where fleeing for her life could actually cost her - her life.

This is a short story of less than 70 pages, so I do not want to give to much of the book away... Ms. Lucy did a great job of giving me a great story. From start to finish, it will keep you guessing at the fate of Gabi... And the wall built around Ben's heart... There are rough moments, there are sweet and endearing moments... There are moments that make you go... "You Go Girl," then there are moments that you simply sit back and realize they actually do happen in the real world... and poor Gabi is caught in the middle of it. But it is very endearing to watch her grow and learn about herself and her lifestyle... Ms. Lucy, you did a great job!

And fyi... I would have loved to learn more about what was in Ben's "play room!"

A little about..... Ms. Lucy Rodgers writes dark erotic tales that explore the three C’s: consent, coercion, and captivity. Her stories always include some combination of forced seduction, questionable consent, lack of safe words, indoctrination, and slavery/ownership. Lucy’s books are intended for mature readers who understand the difference between fantasy and reality and who are looking for erotic literature that explores not just the physical but also the psychological and emotional elements of sexual bondage and domination.

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Guest Post ~ Ms. Lee drops by the Lair...

Allow me to introduce you to a wonderful woman... Ms. Sullivan Lee! Please give her a warm Smutty Hussy warming! Grab a sit and see what she has to say!!!!

Publishing Addiction – The Self Publishing Fix

When Cecile invited me to do a guest blog on All I Want and More, she cautioned me that it couldn't be one for the kids. Well, since just looking at her banner gets me all hot and bothered, I should say not! But it was a good warning – after all my first four books are for children (though one, Ladies in Waiting, is a pretty raunchy historical YA, with lust and intrigue and cross-dressing.) I've been wanting to break out of my good little children's writer shell, so I'm very happy to be on an adult blog!

I won't talk about sex – there's plenty of that here already (mmmm) so what else is adult enough? How about drugs? No this won't be the big children's author drug scandal expose. (I did – I don't now – who hasn't?) But I will tell you about my new addiction, one I only just realized I have: a publishing addiction.

There are a lot of crushing disappointments in publishing, but there are also ecstatic moments of gratification – the first request for a partial from an agent, for example. The first little puff of success – what a rush! But then you need more. A request for a full comes next, then, at last, an offer. No doubt about it, I was hooked!

But it wasn't enough. Sure, it was still a high to see my first book traditionally published, but sales weren't stellar – and when you're under the influence of the Publishing drug, you're deluded enough to be disappointed by anything less than J.K. Rowling success. So you look for your next fix. Another traditional sale is great, but what if it isn't strong enough? And you can't sell more than a book or two a year, so there's a big rush, then a long dry season. You need a new drug to keep that gratification coming.

Thank goodness the wizards in their labs whipped up self-publishing, the ultimate fix for jonesing writers. Now, every few months, I can have a new book or novella or story out, and I can have more of those reviews and fan letters that are heroin to writers. Every time I know that someone has read one of my books, I get a sense of euphoria like you wouldn't believe. Sure, sometimes it's cut with a bad review or snarky comment, but I've been lucky, and most of my career has been full of highs, with only the occasional bummer or crash.

In a way I'm kidding – but just ask any writer who hasn't hit it big yet. We look at our email inbox like it is a scruffy little dealer, promising us our next fix. A request? An offer? A dime bag of glowing reviews? An 8-ball of Amazon sales? I need it, for the endorphin rush that makes life worth living.

I used to want to be published. Now, I think I need to be published, with a real physical need. No rehab for me!
XO
Sully

Make sure to check out her place!

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Review: Being Arianna by Cristal Ryder

Being Arianna

Release date: August 15 from Lyrical Press.

Is it better to get lost in your fantasy, or be found in another’s?

Ellie Taylor lives her erotic dreams by masquerading herself as Ariana and visiting the Black Phantom. In this club where anything goes, she plans to perform onstage before an audience, building her sexual excitement to a fever pitch before selecting her man. But Ariana is sidetracked by a tall, blond masked maitre-d. He captivates her and all thoughts of performing are forgotten. He’s every bit as domineering as Ariana and pushes her to her sexual limit. Their true identities concealed, they set out to use each other for pleasure–no risk of entanglement or commitment…but that may prove easier said than done.

I obtained the above information from Ms. Cristal's 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...

I was given this book for an honest review and my honest thoughts, so here goes...

I have to say that Ms. Cristal is a hot writer. She rocked my world with No Fantasy Required and now makes my dreams a little more sweeter with Being Arianna. She knows how to get under the mask of what you are thinking and put them down on the pages for us to fan ourselves with. Being Arianna is no exception to that rule. Ms. Cristal takes on one woman's journey to live the private life she loves to lead.... To lead by her own rules... To demand attention and get it... To be the center of that attention...

Have you ever wanted to lose yourself... Lose your identity... To be someone else... Well, Ellie wanted that and that is what she got! Ellie works in the business world - where it is all work and no play. And you know what they say about all work and no play... makes for a dull person, lol.... Well, just wait till you see how Ellie makes up for it. This girls knows how to shake up a dull position and add some spice to it.

I really enjoyed this book... It lures you into the darkness of a club... Where names do not need to be exchanged... But other things can be... Where there are those that can watch, those that can act and those that can be invited to play...

Elli loves to act... She thrives on the act itself... but what she did not count on was meeting a masked man who with one single touch... turned her world upside down and inside out. He consumed her thoughts to the point of distraction away from her goal... of acting on stage for the club...

What I loved with these two was watching the act unfold in the privacy of the darkness... And then to see the twist at the end... That was a treat!

If you are craving a masked treat of a story... one that will set you up to have fun yourself... you may want to see what Being Arianna is all about....

To see more of Ms. Cristal and her... fantasies.... Please go to her website here!

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

**OUT NOW** First Night by Cassidy Hunter

I have sooo stole this from Cassidy's website! I just had to get the word out!!

First Night by Cassidy Hunter

First Night has a release date of August 8 with Liquid Silver Books! And you can find it now (pre-order) at All Romance eBooks. Read chapter one here.

Mila lives with her shadow and her people in a cursed clan. The Myaian men cannot get their women pregnant, and in order for their people to survive, sympathetic outsider clans determined to do their duty donate their men to the Myaian women; but only one man every few years.

When Mila is chosen, she is ecstatic. She wants a baby more than she’s ever wanted anything--at least until she meets the huge Ednian, Lake.

In spite of a rocky start, the two can’t deny the bonds that begin to form between them, both physically and emotionally.

Then Mila’s shadow nearly kills her and Lake, determined to get her and his future child away from danger, takes her damaged and unconscious to his people.

Mila isn’t about to let him rule her life. When he refuses to allow her to return to her village to see to her people, she sneaks away and runs straight to the arms of a nightmare.

Now her only hope of surviving is the man she left. Will he reach her in time to save not only her, but the child she carries?

First Night by Cassidy Hunter

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!