Reviews by Morgan Ashbury

If you like your paranormal leaning toward myths and legends, you will love Claiming Destiny, the first book in a new series, Midnighter Seductions, by Corinne Davies. Where did the Maya suddenly disappear to, and what was the real significance of December 21, 2012? Ms. Davies has a take on these mysteries that will stir your imagination and your heart. Destiny Harriston is a gutsy, kick-ass heroine who is on her way to a new beginning, determined to take her fate into her own hands when car trouble strands her on a stretch of deserted desert highway. As self-aware and able as she is nothing could have prepared her for the adventure that had always been her—well, her destiny. Rock and Jag are two incredibly buff warriors who have lived only to defend their people. But when the woman who was meant to be theirs appears, they know they have no choice but to claim her and keep her and keep her safe. Ms. Davies handles an intricate plot with aplomb while giving us characters we fall in love with at first sight. The suspense is high, and the heat beyond orgasmic. If you want a page-turning, heart-pounding, hot read, look no further than this book. I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down.

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I am an avid reader, and every once in a great while comes a book that kicks you in your heart and your head and your gut and leaves you in awe for a day or so afterward. Such is The First Order, the debut book in the new series, Safeword LLC, by Peyton Elizabeth. Peyton captures with unerring accuracy the emotional confusion—need and hope mixed with trepidation and fear—of someone who’s only just discovering that her true nature is that of a submissive. Rather than presenting us with what some readers of fiction are used to—Dominants who are perfect—she gives us two heroes we can recognize and love as two ordinary men who happen to be wealthy and dominant. Lane and Ross Ellison immediately recognize Rebecca Schuler as the woman they have been waiting for—not a doormat to simply bow and scrape to their every whim, but one who is independent and intelligent outside of the bedroom, and a glorious and spunky submissive inside it. The story Peyton tells realistically captures the journey of a woman who is finding her true self—and her happy-ever-after. And she confirms for us that the true power in any D/s relationship is with the sub. Hot, edgy, exciting…I am already counting the days until the next book comes out. You must read The First Order. You will be forever grateful that you did.

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Bella Juarez is a fresh new voice in erotic romance. I was immediately drawn into her story. Her characters weave their way into your heart even as her compelling plot engages your mind. A perfect combination! The love scenes are hot and keep you turning the pages, wanting more. I love a well rounded story, one that gives me everything from a strong, Alpha hero to a kick-ass heroine, as well as villains you love to hate. Ms. Juarez's debut book is dynamite, and I can't wait to read the second one!

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If you're a reader who has been searching for just the right combination of sweet, heartfelt romance and hot, burn up the sheets sex, look no further than Heather Rainier's Divine Grace. Ms. Rainier has done a wonderful job of weaving a tale of love, lust, and devotion in the first installment of her Divine, Texas series. Grace is a heroine we can all cheer for, a woman we would love to have as a bff. With a heart as big as the state she calls home, Grace isn't afraid to explore the possibilities with Jack, Ethan and Adam. With their love and support she rediscovers her inner woman, reaffirms her self-esteem, and fully lives up to the credo, "seize the day." The plot keeps you turning the page, unwilling to miss a single moment. You will laugh, you will cry, you will believe again in good, old fashioned romance between characters of high character, with a no-holds-barred modern sexuality that will leave you reaching for your tissues, and your fan. Ms. Rainier is now an auto-buy author for me.

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What a great story this is! From the first word to the last you will be drawn into the lives and the hearts of Amber, Cannon and Ryder. Amber is a young woman whose loss of her family at a tender age has made her terrified to let anyone else get close. Cannon and Ryder are the two men who have decided that Amber is their perfect mate. These hunks will stop at nothing to prove to her how right they all are for each other. Peyton's characters grabbed my heart, and her beautiful writing carried me along, through the emotional and steamy loving, into a plot that gripped hard and wouldn't let go, right on through to the happy ending. If you like empathic characters you can cheer for, believable conflicts and a plot that is well crafted, and a satisfying, misty-eyed romance, then you will love Not So Common, written by an author who I predict is going to be a star, Peyton Elizabeth.

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Is there anything better than spending time with a smart, fiesty heroine and two very studly heroes? Yes, there is, and that's if all of the above are the creations of the very talented Elle St. James!

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I thoroughly enjoy reading Ms St James' DRMC series. Her characters will win your heart, and her plots will keep you turning the page.

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Another great read in the excellent DRMC series by the wonderfully talented Elle St. James.

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There's nothing I like more than a love story that gives you the characters and lets you fall in love with them. Everything about D. J. Manly's "All About Jenny" was superb. His characters are three-dimensional, real, and empathic. The plot evolves out of his characters, and kept me reading straight to the end, when I only intended to start it. The romance between Mark and Cole was truly a love story of soul mates meeting. Manly had me rooting for them and then cheering for them. I highly recommend this book.

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From start to finish, Unbridled and Undone, the first book in Elle St. James’ Double Rider Men’s Club series, is a delight to read. Ms. St. James’ talent at creating a riveting, character-driven story is rarely surpassed, in my opinion. Meet Tessa, Dell and Zachary, three characters you’ll fall in love with, and root for. Although Tessa has no experience with ménage relationships, she’s eager to learn, and our two heroes are eager to teach her. With a plot that will keep you turning pages and a heat level that will keep you turning on the fan, Unbridled and Undone is a keeper, a book not to be missed. I’m counting the days until the release of the second book in this series. Do yourself a favor. Buy them both, and submerge yourself into the erotic world of the Double Rider Men’s Club.

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