“Mom! Can’t you work in here???” bellows Candice Gilmer’s six-year old.

“No,” Candice replies, knowing that Tomas The Train will kill the ability to write anything even remotely sexy.

Not that she sits far away – a mere twenty feet away from the television and her daughter. Still, that twenty feet is evidently more than the child can handle. The two-month-old, however, has no problem with Mom in the other room, and is happily sucking on his fist.

“But Mom… I’m hungry…”

The two-month-old’s enjoyment of his hand evidently ends because he lets out a blood-curdling scream, demanding food.

And such is the daily life of one Candice Gilmer, Mommy and Writer. She does have a day job, well, an evening job, as a hairdresser, and has done that for over thirteen years. For most of her adult life, that was her creative outlet, though over time, it just wasn’t enough.

And writing was always in the back of her mind.

Even as a kid, she was telling stories, memorizing “Cinderella,” the voices Mommy used and all, and could recite it on demand at two.

Telling stories comes naturally to Candice, a genetic trait of the family.

If you don’t believe her, go to one of her family barbecues – everyone tells stories, from her grandfather, her uncles, her brother, to her mom. There’s no short, one liners from her family. Every story is a production, slightly exaggerated, and usually hysterical.

And if you’re not careful, you might get roped in and not be able to get out.

Broken Shine left me speechless. It left me with a jumble of emotions and is truly the best white knight story I have ever read. Candice Gilmer provides the perfect mix of good and bad in one man that leaves the reader with no words. By the time I read the last sentence I had truly felt every emotion that one could experience; from pride, envy, love, despair, to joy. I was truly sad to see the story end and immediately flipped back to the first page to read it all again because nothing could be so good the second time around. Broken Shine and Candice Gilmer will leave you astounded at the talent and creativity used to tell a story as old as time and will leave you wanting to read it over and over.

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Red dragon Emily Carrington found her mate in black dragon Vahid Delrey, but misunderstandings, painful secrets, and distrust keep them apart. Emily thinks Vahid doesn’t want her. Vahid thinks Emily is a stuck up snob who could never truly love him. Both dragons hide crippling secrets from their pasts as their pain at being apart escalates. Emily falls for the strong, sexy black dragon and hides her need of him behind an icy facade. Vahid longs for Emily to need him but can’t bring himself to mate with such a cold woman. When Emily’s secret pain fetish threatens her life, Vahid must decide whether to save her or let her self-destructive ways rid him of the mate he never thought he’d love.

Warning this book contains one asshole hero, one cold as ice heroine, mating in shifted form in a haystack, a suicide attempt, spanking, anal play, BDSM and it’s all needed to create a very happy ending.

This series is the best and provides a whole lot of different kinds of love.  Ride the Lightning is the latest but you shouldn’t miss the story of Holden and and Garrett. 

 

Black dragon Holden Antaeus isn’t looking for a mate. His life is filled with family, work, and dating. Women adore him and he’s never short of offers for sex, but a relationship isn’t something he’s interested in. When Holden’s brother Sean hires a new executive for Antaeus International, Holden’s whole world, and everything he’s ever believed about himself, is blown to bits. Garret Renquist is a green dragon, intelligent, witty, bi-sexual, and hot for Holden. Despite the fact that Holden is positive he’s heterosexual, the moment he meets Garret, something happens inside him. What follows is a journey through stereotypes and ingrained beliefs as Holden struggles with the fact that his destined mate is a man.

Lex Valentine is choice and all of her releases are on my calendar.  You can see more books by Lex Valentine on her site:
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CHRISTINE FEEHAN 

Dark Prince is one of the very few paranormal romances I ever read and now I am hooked for life.  I particularly like this first one in the Dark Series because the cast of characters is introduced and the reader can witness the depth of Mikhail and Ravens love.  Their first encounter is hauntingly beautiful.  It has made such an impact on me that I have read the story numerous times throughout the years and can still pick it up at anytime and be as excited as the first time.

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He came to her in the night, a predator — strength and power chiseled his features. The seduction was deep and elemental; he affected her soul. His need. His darkness. His terrible haunting loneliness. Her senses aroused, she craved the dangerous force of his body. Burned for him. And he had only touched her with his mind.

She came to him at dawn, his bleakest hour. As the beast raged inside him, threatening to consume him, he vented his centuries-old despair in an anguished cry that filled the waning night. And she answered, a ray of light, piercing his darkness. A beautiful angel. Her compassion, courage, and innocence awakened in him an exquisite longing and tenderness. He knew he must possess her, for only she could tame his savage side and lift the dark shadow from his soul. Apart they were desolate, bereft. Intertwined physically and spiritually, they could heal one another and experience an eternity of nights filled with love.

You can read chapter one here and I challenge you not to be hooked:

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providing an entertaining tale, which enthralls the reader.

Logan is a unique personality with a very nonchalant attitude in the face of the undead and provided a unique spin. Kerestyn is the complete opposite of the traditional vampire persona and makes you cheer for him. The dialogue between the characters was hilarious and made me laugh out loud several times. The story is a rollicking good time; it runs the readers through an emotional gauntlet. Jennifer Turner has an incredible ability to ensnare the audience and keep them interested to see what will happen next. This is the first story I have ever read about a drug addict who is worthy enough to become a heroine.

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After living on the streets of New York City for over a decade, Logan Ellis admits her perceptions might be a little skewed. But twisted or not, there’s a satisfying irony in watching a well dressed vampire stand in the middle of a ghetto alley, windblown trash scraping small circles near his feet. What she finds even more intriguing, is waiting for him to decide whether or not he’s going to kill her. 

Kerestyan Nelek hasn’t quite made up his mind. As the Lord of New York, he can’t allow a homeless drug addict, whose memories are packed with knowledge of vampiric existence, to run free in his city. It’s not the first time he’s been in this situation with a human, it’s just the first time in thousands of years he’s come face to face with one who doesn’t seem to care. And that’s what makes the decision so damn difficult.

What horrors would you have to witness before you went numb? How many years would it take for you to feel that way? What would it take to make you care again?

Logan’s answers are simple: the worst humanity has to offer, almost thirty…and something she never expected.

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Stormy Glenn is such a talented writer.  No matter what she writes I am compelled to buy it.  I have no need to even read the excerpt on her books. 

One of my favorite books by her is Mr. Wonderful. 

For straight-laced club owner Darius Alexander, Julian is perfection; his wild ways, his bold colors, his gorgeous good looks, all add up to the man of his dreams. He wants him immediately and is determined to have him any way he can.

This book has it all; raw emotions that will draw the reader in and keep them enthralled until the end.  There is definitely some happy ever after for everyone from the characters to the reader. 

If you have never experienced Stormy Glenn you can visit her site here:

http://www.stormyglenn.com/books.htm

If you like series books she has a wide variety to choose from.

I love how hot her stories are but how there is a wonderful and satisfying happy ending. 

Book 1 in the series Trek Mi Q’anModern day Earth woman Kyra Summers is kidnapped and wed by a seven-foot tall, thickly muscled warrior claiming to be her Sacred Mate. Life on his home planet Tryston takes some getting used to, as the laws of the world cater to erotic hedonism and leave females at the sexual subjugation of the barbarians who claim them.

No one said love with an alien would come easily. Enjoy Kyra’s spicy escapades as she adjusts to life and love in another dimension.

The first meeting between Zor and Kyra is a riot and an excellent springboard for their relationship.  This book is a riot that will having you laughing or moaning.

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Everyone should meet Pac as she is one of the best characters I have ever had the joy of reading. The expertly written story made me smile all the way through it. By the time I got to the end my cheeks hurt and I was scrambling to find something, anything written by this duo of talented writers. I will be singing the praises of If You Can’t Stand the Heat…Don’t Start the Lickin’ to anyone who will listen and it will be my number one recommendation for anyone who asks for a good book. This will be in the top ten of my TBR list and would recommend it to anyone who loves crazy characters, entertaining dialogue, and sizzling sexy love scenes.

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Blake is a wonderful character who is a true hero. I tremendously enjoyed reading the progress of the relationship that brought two wonderful souls together and the funny way fate seems to give us exactly what we need before we even know we need it. Stephanie Morris pens an outstanding love story with just enough spicy love scenes to satisfy any reader. Staking his claim is about family, pain, loss and discovery that inspires the reader to believe that when it comes to love, anything is possible. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a wonderful love story to brighten their day.

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Sedonia Guillone once again showcases her amazing talent with Barely Covered. Damian is a wonderfully developed character that Sedonia makes all too human to the reader and clearly shows that being a stripper is more than the sum of their job. The investigation into the would be rapist and ultimate victim is conducted wonderfully and it is so very hot that Kaz puts his career on the line for the stripper he only spent one night with. Frank is a hero truly worthy of praise. Barely Covered should be savored; it is as delicious as the finest wine.

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Perfect Formation is the epitome of the struggles a relationship between three people must go through for each person to be fulfilled. The relationship between Taryn and Richard is a wonderful example of two people who love each other despite that certain missing element. Their first meeting with Caleb, when they both think they are dreaming, made me laugh out loud because of the outrageous things they said to him. The relationship among these three is extraordinary for its depth and sweet for the emotions.

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The flaming hot relationship between Sender and Elios is enough to set your unmentionables on fire. The intense love scenes were written with an incredible talent that provides living visuals of every caress. I was unable to force myself to put the book down until I had read every word — sometimes twice! The amazing writing abilities of these two authors should not be missed.

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This story is full of twists and turns with excitement in every page. The description of Carnival is so erotic because of the author’s description of the events that transpire. I was so into the party that I felt as if I were standing in the street doing the winning dance. Jianne Carlo has created a world with wonderful characters and several story styles, with suspense, time-travel, etc. that will keep all readers interested.

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